From Rock Bottom to Revenue With Austin Hauge

What’s the difference between knowing how to do something and knowing how to teach it? In this episode, we sit down with Austin Hauge, founder of the multi seven figure Superhuman Project, to unpack what it really takes to build a business that scales without sacrificing your sanity.

Starting from humble beginnings delivering pizzas while working on his dream, Austin shares how he turned personal struggles into a thriving online coaching company. We discuss the challenges of leadership, why most people fail to reach their goals, and the overlooked power of finding the right mentor. From fitness to business consulting, Austin walks us through the systems that helped him double and triple revenue year after year.

If you’ve ever felt stuck building a business that feels more like a prison than a passion, this episode is your roadmap out.

Host Contact Info:
Adam Williams - Host M.I.N.T. Project Podcast
Website: https://elevestcapital.com/
Instagram: @awinvests
Email: contact@elevestcapital.com

what you’ll learn in this episode:
-The key difference between doing something and teaching it effectively
-How to build and scale a business without burning out
=Why most entrepreneurs get stuck and how to break through
=Austin Hague’s journey from pizza delivery to 7-figure business owner
=The systems that helped him double and triple revenue consistently
-The mindset shifts required to grow a sustainable online coaching company

Guest Contact Info:
IG: @imaustinhauge
Facebook: ⁨Austin Hauge Fitness
Website: https://austinhaugefitness.com/program

00:00 – 00:00:12
"Doing it is one skill. Teaching it? That’s another level."

00:00:22 – 00:00:31
"People quit right before it gets good. That’s why they fail."

00:00:36 – 00:00:50
"What if you had total confidence starting a business from scratch?"

00:01:00 – 00:01:14
"Started at 17. Now scaling a 7-figure fitness brand."

00:03:22 – 00:03:35
"I got picked on. So I built my body. Then I helped others do the same."

00:07:16 – 00:07:30
"Delivered pizza at night. Built my dream during the day."

00:09:14 – 00:09:27
"The cheat code? Pay someone who’s already done what you want to do."

00:11:53 – 00:12:06
"Proof of concept matters. Has your mentor helped others win?"

00:12:44 – 00:12:52
"I needed real proof bank statements, ad spend, legit results not just flashy testimonials."

00:13:25 – 00:13:42
"If someone can’t show you receipts? Red flag. Walk away."

00:16:11 – 00:16:33
"I didn’t have followers or a six pack. I had grit and work ethic that’s what I led with."

00:16:54 – 00:17:09
"Nobody wants to be the guinea pig. But they will if it’s free just to see you can actually help."

00:18:30 – 00:18:56
"I’d scroll Facebook, find people who looked like they needed help, and cold message them. No glam, just grind."

00:22:33 – 00:23:02
"It took 100 cold DMs to get one client. But that one client proved this could work."

00:25:20 – 00:25:41
"If I had to hustle $300 and do it all over again, I would. That's the game proof of concept first."

00:27:53 – 00:28:16
"Starting a business sounds exciting until you're in the mud. No money. Cold outreach. Just belief."

00:28:59 – 00:29:59
"Austin starts Facebook ads with a VSL funnel, but it fails; costs are high and he builds it all himself."

00:30:00 – 00:31:09
"Learns about and switches to a challenge funnel from his mentor; invests $1K, makes $6K, then scales up."

00:31:10 – 00:32:35
"Handles everything solo for the first few months; delays hiring to fully understand the business."

00:32:36 – 00:34:46
"Emphasizes learning roles before outsourcing; warns against early delegation without experience."

00:34:47 – 00:36:02 —
"Avoids shiny object syndrome; stays focused on what works—still using the challenge funnel."

00:36:03 – 00:38:09
"Hires first coach (not sales) to buy back time and keep growing; fulfillment doesn’t generate revenue."

00:38:10 – 00:41:21
"Grows to 50 clients solo before hiring; now has a team of 12 and 200–400 active clients."

00:41:22 – 00:45:12
"Encourages pushing through doubts and hiring mentors; says success is about not quitting."

00:45:13 – End
"Shares how to connect via Instagram (@imAustinhauge) or Facebook; open to mentor convos by request."