In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I'm bringing you the first training from a brand-new series inside the One Comma Club Challenge, where I break down the fastest and most realistic path to earning your first $1,000 online. This isn't about building a massive business, chasing big visions, or learning dozens of skills at once. It's about belief, momentum, and getting that first win that proves this actually works. I share why your first small success matters more than any future milestone, and how that single moment of proof can permanently change how you see yourself as an entrepreneur.

Throughout this opening training, I lay the foundation for everything that's coming next in the challenge. You'll hear why most people stall out by trying to "build a business" instead of becoming valuable first, and why mastering one highly profitable skill - funnel building - creates immediate leverage in almost any market. With personal stories, real-world examples, and a clear roadmap, I explain how becoming a rainmaker for other businesses is often the shortest path to income, confidence, and long-term opportunity in a rapidly changing economy.

Key Highlights:

• Why the first $1,000 is the most important milestone in entrepreneurship

• How the One Comma Club represents belief, momentum, and proof

• Why building funnels for other people is the fastest path to income

• What it means to become a "rainmaker" in any business or industry

• Why mastering one funnel beats trying to master every business model

• How small wins create the confidence most people are missing

This episode sets the stage for the entire One Comma Club Challenge, and it's just the beginning. Your first win won't make you rich - but it will change what you believe is possible. Get excited, stay focused, and be ready, because in the next episode we dive into the next training where we start installing the actual skill set that turns belief into real results.

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Regeanie Corona, diversified revenue strategist who has helped raise over $45 million in grants, shares her remarkable journey from building a multiple seven-figure IT company and working in government cybersecurity to following a faith-driven calling into the world of grants and mission-aligned funding.

She reveals how grants aren't just for nonprofits and she reveals why strategy over volume delivers her 85% grant win rate. Regeanie also breaks down how she uses AI to dramatically speed up grant writing, why grants should be part of a diversified revenue plan, and how nonprofits can leverage ClickFunnels-style funnels to generate earned income beyond donations.

This episode is essential listening for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and mission-driven founders looking to unlock new funding paths and build sustainable revenue systems.

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Mark Douglas, "The Mental Marketer" as he's known, shares his remarkable journey from Army veteran and corporate insurance professional to one of ClickFunnels' most recognizable ambassadors.

After being let go at the height of his career, Mark reinvented himself through the One Funnel Away Challenge, building confidence by going live daily for over a year and adopting "the reporter" role to interview top entrepreneurs at Funnel Hacking Live and OfferLab.

He reveals the simple but powerful conversational skill that makes him unforgettable and further explains how his interviews fuel his content, courses, and his Mental Marketer Blueprint membership. Mark also offers a behind-the-scenes look at ClickFunnels' new MCP AI integration with Claude that's revolutionizing content creation.

Packed with stories of persistence, reinvention, and long-distance grit, this episode is a masterclass in showing up, staying curious, and building a brand through genuine connection.

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Helen Malinowski, a licensed independent clinical social worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and founder of the Somatic Integration Institute reveals how she scaled her private practice starting with zero marketing knowledge to making nearly $2 million in annual revenue with 29 clinicians, all while learning to align her business with her nervous system's true capacity.

Helen breaks down the power of somatic awareness for preventing burnout, why understanding your body's signals is essential for sustainable growth, and how building the right systems and team creates long-term success. She also shares inside details of her six-month Catalyst Collective mastermind and her client acquisition strategies for reaching mental health providers.

Packed with wisdom on leadership, intuition, and somatic regulation, this conversation offers a transformative roadmap for anyone building a business in the helping professions without sacrificing their wellbeing.

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https://somaticintegrationinstitute.org
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Rey Ortega, a software engineer with over 25 years of experience and founder of Grata Software, reveals how entrepreneurs can use AI to scale smarter and faster. Drawing from his surprising journey from Nashville recording studios (working sessions with Tim McGraw) to becoming an AI pioneer, Rey breaks down how to leverage different models like Claude, ChatGPT, and Grok while emphasizing why human expertise remains essential.

Rey also shares how he adapted the Perfect Webinar framework to win major B2B contracts, including the University of Central Florida, by structuring presentations around customer questions instead of cookie-cutter offers.

Listeners discover the truth about how AI models work, the power of RAG systems, why most entrepreneurs fail not in operations but in customer acquisition, and actionable tools from his free AI course for finding clients and building automated systems without losing the human touch.

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Dr. Wilson Zehr, marketing professor and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years in business operations and direct mail innovation, reveals how he bridges academic theory and real-world entrepreneurship, teaching students through immersive "pub talks" and high-growth startup modeling. He shares why direct mail still delivers a stunning $12 return for every $1 spent and how it complements digital tools as part of a complete marketing "toolbox." From creative campaigns like mailing foam fingers to virtual students, to insights on AI's impact on search visibility and advertising, this episode delivers essential wisdom for entrepreneurs ready to blend classic marketing fundamentals with modern innovation.

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Jason Coombs, founder of Brick House Recovery and bestselling author of Unhooked, shares how he transformed nearly 17 years of personal recovery into a nationwide mission of healing and entrepreneurship. From a pivotal encounter with a desperate father at a hot dog stand to building a thriving network of recovery centers, Jason reveals his innovative "Goldfish Framework" for family healing and his insights into the psychology of change.

Listeners discover how he scales impact through automation while staying true to his calling of service. Blending raw vulnerability, business strategy, and spiritual depth, this episode shows how passion, purpose, and process create meaningful, scalable change in one of life's most challenging battles.

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Steve Harward, founder and CEO of Prime Corporate Services, has helped over 170,000 entrepreneurs master asset protection and tax strategy, not through aggressive sales tactics, but through a "Go-Giver" philosophy that puts relationships before transactions.

Steve reveals how listening for "heart spark moments" and acting with genuine care has transformed business relationships into lifelong friendships and fueled growth through 700+ affiliate partnerships. He opens up about his daily gratitude journaling practice with his three sons and how becoming more present has elevated both his family life and leadership.

Packed with insights on generosity, authenticity, and smart business structure, this episode is a masterclass in winning by giving first.

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