In this inspiring episode, Derek Dombeck sits down with his friend and mentor Kyle Wilson—entrepreneur, marketer, publisher, and former business partner of the legendary Jim Rohn. Kyle shares his journey from small-town Texas to building a global platform that promoted world-class thought leaders like Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, and many more. He reveals his marketing philosophies, the power of building authentic relationships, and why consistency, generosity, and connecting the dots are at the core of success.
Start Small, Dream Big – Kyle went from selling drugs and running a gas station to building million-dollar businesses through persistence and vision.
The Power of Relationships – Long-term success comes from authentic connections, not quick transactions.
The Wheel vs. Funnels – Instead of pushing people through a sales funnel, create a "wheel" of value where people can engage with you in different ways over time.
Consistency Wins – Showing up, giving value, and staying consistent will build trust and long-term success.
Email > Followers – You don't own your podcast listeners or social media followers—but you do own your email list. Build it first.
Sacrifice & Balance – Entrepreneurship requires sacrifice, but don't neglect health, family, and relationships along the way.
Give First – Kyle emphasizes generosity—whether through sharing books, advice, or opportunities—because value attracts the right people.
This episode is for entrepreneurs, marketers, real estate investors, and anyone building a brand or business.
You'll learn timeless lessons on marketing, branding, and relationship-building from someone who helped scale one of the greatest thought leaders in history. Kyle's wisdom applies whether you're starting from scratch or scaling to the next level.
Kyle's personal journey of transformation and entrepreneurship
Partnering with Jim Rohn and scaling him globally
Marketing strategies before social media & how they apply today
Building ecosystems (the "wheel") instead of just funnels
Why email lists are more valuable than followers
The cost of success: sacrifices and balance in entrepreneurship
The importance of being authentic and generous in business
00:00 – 03:00 Derek introduces Kyle and shares personal impact
03:00 – 12:00 Kyle's early life, small-town Texas, first businesses
12:00 – 22:00 Transition into seminars, partnership with Jim Rohn
22:00 – 30:00 Building events, marketing strategies, "wheel" concept
30:00 – 40:00 The importance of email lists, events, and podcasts
40:00 – 48:00 Balance, sacrifices, health, and lessons from mentors
48:00 – 52:00 Giving back, generosity, and final reflections
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