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The Golden Thread

business design // leadership // strategy // systems

The Accelerate Equation: From $60 to 6-figures

You might have noticed Daniel Wakefield around LinkedIn.

He’s the guy behind those sharp, professional headshots popping up everywhere. Ahem...

But here's what you won't see from Daniel: salesy, cringe-inducing posts.

Daniel's story is impressive - and relatable.

In his first month as a creative entrepreneur, Daniel had a camera, ambition, and just $60 revenue.

Twelve months later? That same camera had built a thriving six-figure business.

So, what clicked?

It turns out Daniel developed two powerful frameworks along his journey:

  1. The Accelerate Equation: (Connections × Felt Relationships) ÷ (Misaligned Values × Market Irrelevance). Less cringe, more genuine connection—and your network suddenly starts working for you.
  2. The Hype Tornado™: A system where memorable experiences turn happy clients into a constant stream of referrals.

Daniel shares these insights in his new book, Accelerate, which hit #1 on Amazon’s Small Business Advertising list within days of launching.

And Daniel has mastered authentic LinkedIn networking. He’s proof that genuine connection wins every time.

If you're ready for an 'aha!' moment, our full conversation might just spark it. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻


📈 What Stage Are You In?

Every owner travels the same five milestones, from Sales Engine survival mode to Legacy Builder freedom. I’ve laid them out (with typical traps and challenges, solutions, and stories) in a new quick-read post:

👉🏻 Read “The 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey


[Tip] Every person in a business should know:

✅ What’s expected of them
✅ How to do it well
✅ And how it contributes to the success of the business

Without that, even great team members will struggle. (Then leave.)

Here's a quick story about how to save the situation.


Have a great rest of your week,

Nick Berry

🌐 NickBerry.info

📊 Redesigned.Business

🟢 Podcast: The Business Owner's Journey


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