April 21, 2026

A Two Step Formula (Klassic Kern)

A Two Step Formula (Klassic Kern)
The player is loading ...
A Two Step Formula (Klassic Kern)
Apple Podcasts podcast player badge
Spotify podcast player badge
Amazon Music podcast player badge
Audible podcast player badge
Castro podcast player badge
iHeartRadio podcast player badge
Overcast podcast player badge
PocketCasts podcast player badge
RSS Feed podcast player badge
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconAmazon Music podcast player iconAudible podcast player iconCastro podcast player iconiHeartRadio podcast player iconOvercast podcast player iconPocketCasts podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player icon

Frank's streamlined approach to scaling a business without the "extraneous stuff" that leads to burnout. As a "rainmaker" for his Private Client Group, Kern specializes in helping ambitious business owners strip away the noise and focus on the single most effective path to their goals.


The Core Philosophy: One Big Thing

Many business owners approach growth by trying to implement a million different ideas at once—new funnels, new products, and complex strategies. Kern argues that the real secret to hitting revenue goals is simplicity: getting rid of everything that doesn't serve the primary objective and focusing on one single thing at a time.


The 3-Step "Low-Hanging Fruit" Formula

Kern outlines a repeatable framework designed to generate significant revenue quickly:

  • Step 1: Identify the Low-Hanging Fruit – Look at your existing customer base or prospects and identify what they truly want but aren't currently getting.
  • Step 2: Pluck the Low-Hanging Fruit – Make a direct, appealing offer to those people. Often, this is a "Done-For-You" (DFY) service that solves a problem they already have.
  • Step 3: Grow More Low-Hanging Fruit – Replenish the "garden" by creating a system (like a simple educational funnel) to find more prospects who fit that ideal profile.

Case Study: $900,000 in Sales

Kern illustrates the power of this formula through a story about his client, Nigel, an established information seller in the UK:

  • The Opportunity: Nigel's customers were buying information on how to do things but secretly wished someone would just do it for them.
  • The Action: Nigel sent a simple letter to his existing customers offering a "Done-For-You" version of his service.
  • The Result: This single move generated $900,000 in sales.
  • The Scale: They then built a simple funnel to provide education and offer this high-ticket service to new prospects, creating a dependable growth system.

Key Takeaways for Your Business

"Stop trying to do a million things. Identify your low-hanging fruit, pluck it (make the offer), and then focus on finding more folks just like those buyers."
  • Simplify Your Strategy: If you are feeling overwhelmed, it's likely because you have too many choices. Focus on the one that yields the highest return.
  • The Power of "Done-For-You": Many customers are willing to pay a premium for results rather than just information.
  • Upgrade Your Clientele: Focusing on high-ticket, high-value offers can improve the quality of the clients you work with every day.