Talk Energy

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Huber, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the voice of "The Sweaty Startup." Nick built a multi-million-dollar self-storage empire and champions the power of "boring" businesses that deliver real profits. Today, Nick celebrates the launch of his book, The Sweaty Startup, a guide to building sustainable businesses by focusing on proven models over risky innovation.We explore his journey from launching small service companies to scaling major real estate ventures, his candid views on China, tariffs, and the realities of entrepreneurship in the digital age, plus his take on AI, innovation, and why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone. Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned veteran, this episode is packed with actionable insights.Hope you enjoy the show! https://sweatystartup.com/https://www.nickhuber.com/

This episode's guest is Kaz Bycko, a young entrepreneur out of OKC who I have known and worked with over the years. Kaz and his team recently launched Bubbl, an AI-powered platform that curates podcast content. He also co-founded Red Dirt Mining and serves as President of the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association. In this episode, we explore how Kaz is looking to revolutionize the Podcast industry and what Bubbl is doing to enhance podcast discovery. We chat about the evolution of podcasting platforms and how AI will change the way we consume media.I've recently been using Bubbl to listen to my favorite podcasts and discover new clips from other shows that when I don't have time to listen to the full episode. I love the direction these guys are taking the platform. If you are someone who enjoys consuming podcasts then check out the Bubbl link in the show notes below. Hope you enjoy the show!Kaz's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kazbyckoBubbl: https://www.bubbl.fmTimestamps:0:00 – Intro2:03 – Guest Welcome & Background4:58 – Podcast Digests8:03 – Podcast Archive9:55 – Human Insights Over AI Summaries12:27 – Introducing Bubbl: Breaking media bubble limits31:26 – Air Chat: Naval's Failed Platform40:00 – Emphasizing Podcasters' Feedback Loop46:52 – Native App Strategy Using Next.js Technology

In this episode, I sit down with Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge Wallet, the brand that redefined men's accessories with its sleek, RFID-blocking wallets and everyday carry gear.Men's fashion rarely prioritizes accessories, and wallets are something most guys replace once a decade—yet Ridge built a thriving business in a space where success seemed unlikely. We dive into the Ridge Wallet story, the state of e-commerce, the challenges of manufacturing in America, and why the Amazon seller model is crumbling.Sean keeps it real and drops a ton of knowledge. Don't miss this one!Hope you enjoy the show!

In this episode, we have my business partner in our real estate firm Jeff Burns. We start the conversation on how he made an incredible parlay early in his career that has been the foundation of everything we have built in real estate.We then touch on the journey, from starting out with an idea, to how it has evolved into a large scale company. We dive into the lessons learned and the challenges faced, from building our own cabins, to launching a ground up waterfront development, to building a social media following, to self-managing all of our properties. If you are interested in Short-Term Rental investing, land development, or property management, then this episode is for you. Hope you enjoy the show!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Precap00:02:06 - Guest Introduction 00:08:15 - How he built his company from scratch00:13:10 - Saturation on Listings00:15:45 - Challenges of Building a Cabin00:24:20 - Why did he switch to Self Management?00:35:57 - Developing a Resort00:53:41 - How we sold the Cabins00:58:32 - Conclusion

Is ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing dead? Once hailed as the future of finance, ESG is now facing a reckoning. From underperforming green investments and political backlash to corporate retreats and cultural pushback, the cracks in the system are undeniable. In this episode, we break down why ESG is crumbling—examining its financial failures, political rejection, and global contradictions. Listen to uncover the truth behind the rise and fall of ESG, and what it means for the future of corporate America.PSA below:This episode is the restart of the solocast direct message series from the early days of the podcast. I'll be trying to put these shorter form (~10 minute) episodes out weekly along with the normal interview style episodes. 

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Rossi, who built and sold a successful cybersecurity software company serving federal agencies. Adam shares his journey from structural engineer to tech entrepreneur, offering key insights on starting and scaling a business.We discuss his strategic approach to entrepreneurship - working for two years to gain experience before launching his venture, living frugally while his wife's income provided stability, and evolving his company from a one-person engineering software business to a 250-person organization developing sophisticated government tools.Adam candidly discusses the challenges of scaling, his post-exit experience, and how he's approached subsequent ventures with a focus on better work-life balance. He shares practical wisdom on how to get started in entrepreneurship, managing risk, and why young founders may have advantages in terms of energy and flexibility.The conversation also covers his current projects, including his popular off-grid cabin builds and his perspective on Bitcoin as a tool for financial independence. Adam's story offers valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and those navigating business ownership's challenges.Hope you enjoy the show!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Precap00:02:06 - Introduction and Background00:03:49 - Entrepreneurial Journey and Advice00:07:04 - The Risk and Reward of Entrepreneurship00:12:49 - Dealing with Uncertainty and Loneliness00:15:37 - Negative Feedback and Entrepreneurship00:18:47 - The Evolution of a Business Idea00:20:18 - The Early Days and Challenges00:22:02 - First Major Project and Pivot00:30:23 - Growth and Evolution of the Company00:34:58 - Decision to Sell the Company00:38:13 - Life After Selling the Company00:40:20 - Transitioning from Retirement to New Ventures00:42:25 - Investing and Entrepreneurship00:45:55 - Interest in Bitcoin00:48:29 - The Struggles of Overthinking00:53:15 - The Appeal of Off-Grid Living

This episode's guest is Dan Pickering, the well known energy sector analyst and investor currently serving as the chief investment officer at Pickering Energy Partners. Dan has had a track record of successful entrepreneurship ventures throughout his career, notably co-founding Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. before launching PEP. He's a regular guest on mainstream media outlets providing insights into oil and gas markets, investment strategies, and the evolving energy transition.This episode we dive into the future of the oil and gas industry. We discuss the 2025 outlook, investment opportunities, market trends, and the impact of the energy transition on traditional energy sectors. It's always great to get insights from one of the leading voices in energy finance and capital markets. Hope you enjoy the show!Timestamps:00:00:00- Precap00:01:17 - Introduction and Background00:03:06 - Impact of Geopolitical Events on Oil Market00:06:11 - Impact of the Trump Administration on the Oil Market00:07:50 - OPEC's Role in Oil Market00:16:19 - Gas Market Outlook00:18:54 - Impact of Lower Oil Prices on Gas Market00:21:02 - Introduction and LNG Discussion00:27:06 - Energy Transition and Decarbonization00:28:27 - Investment in Energy Transition00:36:15 - Power Business and Nuclear Energy00:40:06 - Pickering Energy Partners00:41:49 - Opportunities in Traditional Energy00:44:44 - Future Opportunities00:50:47 - Entrepreneurship Journey

This episode's guest is Karl Graham, co-founder and principal at Luminus Capital, an investment firm specializing in self-storage and industrial real estate. Karl is also a small business entrepreneur that has founded various start-ups.This episode we discuss Karl's journey from a geologist in the oil and gas industry to building a thriving real estate business. We talk about his strategies for identifying value-added opportunities and his data-driven investment approach. Episode flow:  - Transitioning from geology to real estate  - Self-storage investments - Future Opportunities in Real Estate- Operational leverage and market trends- SMB Build vs Buy- Partnerships and creating long-term valueConnect with Karl Graham:  - Luminus Capital Website: https://luminuscapital.com)  - Karl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Karl_LuminusHope you Enjoy the show!Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:52 - Karl's Background and Journey into Real Estate00:03:43 - Transition from Oil and Gas to Real Estate00:07:24 - Challenges and Opportunities in Starting a Real Estate Business00:13:13 - Utilizing Global Talent and Sacrifices in Starting a Business00:16:45 - Strategy for Self Storage00:20:12 - Capital and Risk in Business00:23:14 - Advantages of Real Estate Investment00:26:01 - Debt Management in Business00:33:13 - Future Plans in Real Estate00:35:29 - Exploration and Expansion in Business00:40:46 - Initial Business Ventures00:43:54 - Challenges with Google Business Profiles00:46:43 - Reflections on Business Failure00:48:11 - Starting a Business vs Buying a Business00:51:31 - Starting a Fencing Business00:55:52 - Marketing Strategies for Fencing Business

This episode's guest is John Ross from WatchJRGO— the popular YouTube channel where JR blogs his life and tackles multiple projects like fixing old cars and remodeling his AirBnb. We talk about the car market, the car flipping business, some of his craziest projects, EV trends, Tesla and its brutal pricing changes that have left thousands of people underwater on their car loans. John shares real stories about the highs and the lows of being a full time content creator and where his future passions might take him. I always enjoy talking to creators that have made a business out of their content and John is one of the best out there.Hope you enjoy the show!John's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchJRGoTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:02 - John's Background00:04:53 - The Shift in Skillsets00:06:57 - The Popularity of Car Content00:07:30 - Going Full Time on YouTube00:09:02 - Balancing Different Content00:10:01 - The Pressure of Daily Content00:12:33 - Growing Up with Tech00:13:21 - The Shift in Tech00:19:13 - Personal Car Collection00:21:00 - Current car market00:23:43 - Car Prices00:26:49 - Emission Regulations00:29:56 - EV Cars00:31:37 - Fuel Efficiency00:39:01 - EV Brands00:43:13 - Tesla's depreciation00:47:35 - Managing Airbnb properties00:53:04 - Future plans01:01:54 - Discussion on Energy and Industrial Controls01:02:33 - Conclusion

This episode's guest is Chris Atherton. Chris is the CEO of EnergyNet, a leading online platform for oil and gas asset transactions. The company has brokered over $10 billion in deals since it was founded in 1999. This year EnergyNet has also launched separate marketplaces for real estate, alternative energy, and other real assets under the Efficient Markets platform. In this episode, Chris shares his 25+ years of experience in the energy industry, discusses trends shaping the future of oil and gas, and dives deep into the role of technology in asset acquisition and divestiture. We cover the current oil and gas M&A market and the trends that Chris is seeing in 2024. We then pivot to discuss the rebrand to "Efficient Markets" and the new opportunities the company is chasing. Whether you're an energy professional or run a brokerage business in another industry, this episode gives some incredible insight into what it takes to get deals done at scale. Hope you enjoy the show!Efficient Markets: https://www.efficientmarkets.comTimestamps:00:00:00 - Precap00:01:22 - Chris' Background00:01:31 - EnergyNet's Business Model00:09:32 - Challenges in Building EnergyNet00:14:15 - Impact of Public Market on Valuations00:19:27 - Ideal Market Conditions00:21:29 - The Role of Relationships and Deal Size00:23:12 - The Importance of Experience and Understanding Sellers00:26:54 - The Role of Standardization and Technology00:27:42 - The Impact of Technology on Targeting Buyers00:35:57 - The Launch of Efficient Markets00:38:44 - Expanding into Other Resources00:41:53 - Comparing Business Models00:42:26 - Working with Government Entities00:50:52 - Diversification and Growth00:52:11 - Unique Deal Stories00:56:12 - Networking in the Industry

This episode we have returning guest Doomberg. Over the years Doomberg has made multiple appearances on the show and his episodes are some of my favorite to record. If you don't already know, Doomberg runs one of the largest paid substack newsletters and puts out some incredible content around energy, markets, business, politics, and the other craziness going on in the world. This episode we talk about how OPEC is losing its influence and the ripple effects that will ensue if the cartel ultimately dissolves. We discuss how ESG has peaked, and how the green movement is on its last leg. The conversation then turns to politics and what's at stake in the upcoming U.S. election. It has become increasingly apparent that "democracy" is threatening to the establishment as they try to cling to their globalist ambitions in the face of the rising popularity of nationalism in western nations. Lastly, we talk the economy, the fed, and how alternative assets like Gold and Bitcoin will play an increasingly important role in a world where governments can't stop printing money. Hope you enjoy the show! Check Doomberg's substack: www.doomberg.comDon't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for new episodes. Credits for the BYD video: https://www.youtube.com/@WheelsboyTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:12 - Doomberg's Return and Background00:01:14 - China's Role in Natural Gas Market00:02:15 - OPEC and Changing World Order00:03:39 - Impact of OPEC's Strategy on Natural Gas Sector00:04:27 - OPEC's Influence and Future00:06:07 - OPEC's Past Strategies and Current Situation00:11:36 - Natural Gas Displacement and Transportation00:14:20 - Impact of Natural Gas on Oil Production00:17:00 - Natural Gas in Transportation: Case of China00:18:53 - China's Pollution Concerns and Shift to LNG00:20:22 - Natural Gas and US Manufacturing00:22:06 - Shift in Energy Investment Trends00:23:15 - Discussion on ESG and Energy Policies00:26:27 - Impact of Energy Policies on Industries00:29:53 - Energy Policies and Democracy00:31:51 - Current Political Climate00:34:27 - Elon Musk's Impact on Free Speech00:37:34 - Nationalists vs Globalists Debate00:40:54 - Election and Voting Perspectives00:42:55 - Discussion on Trump's Strategy00:44:59 - The Role of Twitter and Substack00:46:42 - The Role of Gold and the Global Economy00:49:42 - The Impact of the Upcoming Elections00:56:22 - Discussion on Gold as a Reserve Asset00:57:25 - Bitcoin and the Financial Institutions

This episode's guest is Nik Hulewsky, the co-founder of multiple 7 figure businesses that he has successfully built and flipped. Nik started on the corporate career path and ultimately got fired from his job. Rather than going back to the corporate world he used an SMB loan to buy his first business, a medical payments company. After a few years he grew the revenue of that business and exited. Since then he has gone on to co-found multiple companies and is currently partnered with Chris Koerner (a previous guest on the pod). This episode we discuss the different business pursuits Nik has chased and talk about his successes and failures. We get into some of the specific business challenges that the medical industry faces and how technology is changing that space. Lastly, we talk about what Nik is planning for the future and how his past ventures have shaped the way he views new opportunities. Hope you enjoy the show! Timestamps:00:00:00 - Precap00:01:17 - Introduction and Background00:01:37 - Nick's Early Career and First Firing00:02:51 - Learning from Failure and Job Loss00:07:58 - Transitioning into Entrepreneurship00:10:40 - First Business Acquisition and Growth00:11:09 - Insights on Control in Business00:12:14 - First Venture and Learning Experience00:14:08 - Expansion and Sale of Businesses00:16:14 - Overview of Healthcare Provider Payment Methods00:16:42 - Understanding Commercial and Private Insurance00:17:11 - The Problem with the Healthcare System00:17:40 - Discrepancies in Medical Billing and Pricing00:18:22 - The Issue with Patchwork Pricing Models00:19:09 - Advice on Handling Medical Bills00:19:57 - Complexity of Medical Billing and Coding00:20:38 - Data Challenges in Energy and Healthcare00:21:58 - The Concept of Arbitrage in Healthcare00:22:22 - Issues with Patient Records and Interoperability00:23:28 - Opportunities in Solving Interoperability00:24:47 - The Role of Machine Learning and AI00:25:16 - Challenges with Data Formats00:27:45 - Future of AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare00:28:04 - The Importance of Company Culture in Startups00:28:43 - Understanding Distribution in Business00:30:30 - The Power of Content and Audience Building00:32:02 - Different Strategies for Different Industries00:35:48 - Maximizing Business Value through Channels00:36:06 - Exploration of New Business Opportunities00:36:46 - Theoretical and Practical Approach to Business00:37:22 - Criteria for Business Interest and Investment00:39:37 - Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business00:41:13 - Reflections on the Framework00:42:52 - Future Plans and Opportunities00:43:13 - Perfume Vending Business Case Study00:46:24 - Conclusion and Contact Information

This episode's guest is Ted Dockrey. Ted left his job during his 20s and bought a HVAC company. Him and his partner took the business from a mid 6 figures revenue to 8 figures of revenue in just a few years and then sold it to private equity.This episode we discuss Ted's entrepreneurial journey and what it took to take the leap to go out on his own and buy a business. We talk about the importance of culture when leading a large team of people and how Ted took a different approach than the typical HVAC business. Ted discusses the changes they made to the business to ramp up sales, including an early marketing push that added millions in revenue in just a few months. Hope you enjoy the show!Timestamps:00:01:15 - Introduction00:13:44 - Discussing HVAC and Refrigeration Businesses00:16:30 - Challenges of Seasonal Businesses00:17:02 - Staffing Challenges in HVAC00:19:03 - Acquiring and Operating a Company00:20:14 - Understanding Distribution00:21:33 - The Decision to Buy Suntec00:25:15 - Growing the Business00:31:13 - The Power of Simple Marketing00:33:05 - Challenges in Pricing and Scaling00:37:14 - Balancing Growth and Pricing00:41:10 - Ethics in HVAC Industry00:42:31 - Communication with Customers00:47:43 - Mistakes and Lessons00:55:38 - Decision to Sell#maxgagliardi #hvac #hvacbusiness #business #entrepreneurship

This episode's guest is James Fishback. He recently had a high profile (and highly meme'd) exit from David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital.  He's moved past the 'head of macro" controversy, and is now focused on building his next venture, Azoria Capital.This episode James shares his insights on the current state of the macro economy, including his thoughts on U.S. inflation and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. We discuss actionable investment strategies around macro trends and what James has been paying attention to this year. We dive into what this year's election means for the economy and the differences between Trump and Biden, highlighting their contrasting economic policies.Lastly, we discuss Azoria Capital and how James is creating an investment vehicle that targets companies that are using a merit based approach vs the recent trends of embracing ESG and DEI.  Hope you enjoy the show!James' Twitter: https://x.com/j_fishback..Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:59 - Guest's Introduction00:02:04 - James' Social Media Success00:03:00 - The Importance of Open Debate00:05:29 - Investing in Macro Themes00:12:49 - The Impact of Fiscal Stimulus on Inflation00:18:42 - The Role of the Federal Reserve00:22:46 - Rate Hikes and Their Effects00:25:09 - The Fed's Lemonhead Problem00:27:16 - Rate Hikes and Their Real Impact00:29:12 - The Impact of Rate Hikes on Wealth00:32:41 - The Importance of Focusing on Shareholders00:36:32 - The Process of Assessing Companies00:37:23 - The Shift in Corporate Priorities00:41:01 - Energy Transition and Green Investments00:42:20 - Government Intervention in Energy Transition00:44:48 - Consumer Choice in Energy Transition00:45:39 - Free Market and Electric Vehicles00:48:35 - Policy and Politics Discussion00:50:04 - Potential Impact of Administration Change00:56:56 - What is Azoria#jamesfishback #maxgagliardi #uselections2024 #energy #trump #biden #usinflation

This episode's guest is Clay Brett. Clay is a partner at Baker Botts, and leads a broad transactional practice, representing private equity investors, private credit investors, portfolio companies and financial institutions in M&A, capital formation, financing and joint venture deals. While Clay has led transactions across sectors as a generalist, Clay is regarded as one of a handful of the most respected names in the private energy investment space.Clay is uniquely positioned to give legal advice because he has experience in both operating companies as well as doing structured finance deals. In this episode, we start with Clay's background and discuss his motivations for leaving corporate law to join a private equity backed E&P company. After a few years of operating upstream assets, his group raised additional private capital to deploy into DrillCos and other structured finance deals. Clay is an expert in deal structuring and drops a ton of knowledge in this episode on how to get transactions across the finish line. You don't want to miss this one! Enjoy the show!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:01:51 - Clay's Introduction00:02:37 - Clay's Career Journey00:09:10 - Transition to Law00:11:36 - Deal Making: A High-Level View00:13:30 - Key Considerations in Deal Making00:19:38 - Role of Rep and Warranty Insurance in Transactions00:21:21 - Framing the Transaction00:23:12 - Importance of Good Representation00:24:29 - Understanding the Financial Impact00:29:02 - Negotiation Tone and Relationship00:30:23 - Deal Exhaustion and Loss of Trust00:33:52 - Importance of Detailed Term Sheets00:35:27 - Evolution of Millennial Phase00:41:43 - The Investment Process00:43:15 - Understanding the Drill Code Space00:44:52 - Transitioning to Advisory and Legal Side00:45:56 - Private Equity Space for Oil and Gas00:53:34 - Challenges in Upstream Transactions00:55:32 - Changes in Private Equity Funding00:57:12 - Surviving in the Industry00:58:03 - Opportunities in Lower Middle Market01:00:58 - Transition and New Role01:01:40 - Water Situation in Texas01:03:00 - Interest in Storage and Carbon01:03:26 - Contact Information

This episode's guest Aleksey Chernobelskiy. Aleksey has a background in managing a $10 billion commercial real estate portfolio at STORE Capital and is currently a principal at Centrio Capital Partners. With Centrio, Aleksey focuses on helping LPs in real estate investment funds better understand the investment risks they are making and vetting GP investment presentations for red flags.This episode we discuss how and why he started Centrio, what he looks for when analyzing real estate deals for LPs, and how he hopes to help the small investor understand the risks they are taking when placing investment capital. Hope you enjoy the show! Timestamps:00:01:29 - Aleksey's Introduction00:05:30 - Red Flags in Deals00:06:48 - The Role of Social Media in Business00:08:34 - The Market for the Service00:12:14 - Surprises in the Business00:21:45 - Transparency in Deals00:22:05 - Articulating the Reason for a Raise00:22:27 - Communication Issues with GPs00:23:44 - Misleading Investment Decks00:29:13 - The Role of Alignment and Structure00:32:36 - Unexpected Capital Calls00:36:05 - Types of Capital Calls00:38:58 - The Problem with Reporting00:43:15 - Deceptive Activities00:44:13 - Investment in Various Asset Classes00:45:08 - Investment Outside Real Estate00:46:12 - Contact Information and Outro

This episode's guest is Chris Koerner. He is a serial entrepreneur and loves the art of building businesses. Chris has founded and built multiple companies across different industries and currently manages them in his holding company. This episode we discuss the challenges Chris has faced juggling so many different companies at once. We look at the successes and failures he's had in his career and what keeps him motivated to find the next great deal. Chris tells some wild stories about when he started a company with John McAfee and went to his home surrounded by armed guards. We dive into his recent RV Park investments and what his formula is on creating value in that space.Chris is the real deal when it comes to entrepreneurship and it awesome to be able to sit down with him and have this conversation. Hope you enjoy the show! Chris Twitter: https://x.com/mhp_guyChris Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mhpguyMy company's short-term rental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainforkresort/?hl=en ...Timestamps:00:01:26 - Introduction00:01:53 - Chris's Background00:03:19 - Entrepreneurial Journey00:04:24 - Struggles and Successes00:10:18 - Importance of a Good Team00:11:36 - Partnership Struggles00:14:37 - Choosing the Right Business Idea00:16:29 - Commitment and Unwinding a Business00:19:25 - John McAfee Story00:23:24 - The White Whale Theory00:26:28 - On Buying vs Starting a Business00:29:55 - Investing in Mobile Home Parks00:33:45 - Mobile Home Park Exit Strategy00:34:31 - Greenfield Development00:35:49 - The Importance of Marketing00:38:46 - Marketing and Operations00:40:08 - Motivation for Growing an Audience00:42:19 - Challenges of Building an Audience00:45:08 - Broad vs Niche Content00:48:06 - Challenges with Twitter Algorithm00:53:38 - Podcasting Experience00:55:45 - Advice for Entrepreneurs

This episode's guest is Hans Lorei. I met Hans in the short-term rental space, and have been following him as he's grown a massive interior design brand across social media the last 8 months. Interior design has always been one of the most important aspects of building a home. However, it can be very challenging due to the need to balance multiple factors like functionality, aesthetics, budget, and technical requirements, all while accommodating subjective preferences and evolving trends.In this episode, we decode the formula of how to grow a brand on social media, how Hans grew his account to 500k followers on Instagram (in just 8 months!), how to lean into a niche and ultimately monetize it once you've build out the distribution channels. We also discuss Real Estate development and the subdivide land project Hans and his team is building.How you enjoy the show!Hans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hansloreidesign?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==My company's short-term rental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountainforkresort/?hl=en ..Timestamps:00:01:24 - Introduction00:01:30 - Hans Instagram Journey00:02:31 - Idea and Inspiration Behind Hans' Content00:03:54 - Hans Content Creation Process00:04:25 - Hans Experience with Instagram Growth00:07:57 - The Role of Algorithms in Hans' Growth00:17:17 - Hans Content Strategy and Niche00:21:40 - Social Media and Business00:22:04 - Influencer Collaborations00:24:09 - Influencer Charges and Giveaways00:26:48 - Monetizing an Audience00:28:57 - Building an Audience00:30:26 - Fitness Influencers00:31:47 - Monetizing a Design Audience00:36:42 - Consulting and Personal Taste00:41:31 - Arrington Woods Development00:42:47 - Challenges with Septic System00:44:07 - Learning from Development Experience00:46:23 - Subdividing Land and Its Potential00:50:03 - Marketing and Sales of Land00:55:22 - Closing Remarks

This episode's guest is Joey Morris, one of the co-founders and partners of a popular restaurant group based in Oklahoma City. Joey is also my cousin in-law, and every time we get together at family gatherings I've always enjoyed talking business and entrepreneurship with him. His team has put together multiple successful restaurant concepts that have stood the test of time and had continued success. This episode and Joey talk about the success of his restaurant chain and the difficulties he faced in the early stages. We also chat about real estate, employee relations, profit margins and numerous other topics you need to know about the hospitality business.Hope you enjoy the show.Joey's restaurant here: https://okc.themuleokc.com/Another one here: https://thepressokc.com/

This episode's guest is Chris Hellgeth the man behind the GasBizGuy Twitter account. I was excited to get Chris on the podcast since we have both made our careers in the hydrocarbon marketing space. This episode we discuss the retail gasoline distribution business and how Chris has been able to carve out a profitable business in that niche. We talk about his investments in real estate and the time when he almost lost it all during the great financial crisis in 2008. Lastly we discuss dealing with the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how Chris has been able to make peace with the process over the years. Hope you Enjoy the show!

This episode's guest is Matt Marshall the President of AEGIS CTA. Matt is an oil and gas markets guru and it's a luxury to be working with him and his team at AEGIS. In this episode, we discuss the current oil and gas market dynamics, and get Matt's view on what is driving pricing. We dive into the recent natural gas bear market and what is on the horizon that could lift us out of this slump. We talk oil fundamentals and the psychology OPEC. Lastly, we touch on NGLs and what to be on the look out for.  Hope you enjoy the show! 

This episode's guest is Mike Beckham the founder and CEO of Simple Modern, an industry leading producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. We discuss the various stages of entrepreneurship and the sacrifices it takes to build a successful business.He shares insights on how he built his company's culture and business practices over time, which took a bootstrapped start-up from zero in sales to currently over $250 million in revenue. Lastly, we discuss the challenges of dealing with success and how money can be used as a tool to create businesses but ultimately happiness is something that can be difficult to obtain. Hope you enjoy the show!

This episode I have returning guest Brian Gitt. Brian has been a fan favorite and I was happy to have him back on the show to talk about his new book "In The Dark: Fixing Energy Policies that Hurt People and the Planet." During the conversation we walkthrough the major topics in Brian's book and what his motivations were behind deciding to become an author.We dive into why the current energy policies are failing, what the unintended consequences are, and Brian's suggestions on how to fix the problem. Hope you enjoy the show!

This episode's guest is Bryan Sansbury the CEO of AEGIS Hedging. If you haven't heard the news, AEGIS recently acquired my energy company Ancova.  This was a massive life event for me and my co-founder. We started the business 10 years ago as a bootstrapped advisory business that transformed into a commodity marketing and technology firm that disrupted our niche of the industry. This episode we discuss the genesis of the merger, why the firms fit together, and what we are hoping to accomplished with the combined firm. I know I have been on a break releasing new episodes the last few months but this deal was taking up a ton of my time! I'm going to start releasing episodes on a more frequent schedule moving forward. Hope you enjoy the show! Press release on the merger: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116717809/en/AEGIS-Hedging-Acquires-Ancova-Energy

This episode's guest is Paul Moore with Wellings Capital. Paul is a seasoned entrepreneur and has started companies across multiple industries. Paul has a ton of real estate experience and has written multiple books on different asset classes in the space. This episode we discuss Paul's journey as an entrepreneur. We talk about the raw land development projects he has done over the years and the creative marketing methods he's used to flip water front lots. I listen to Paul's advice on entrepreneurship and the lessons he's learned from his different pursuits. This episode is full of a ton of wisdom and I enjoyed it immensely, hope you do as well!Our Energy Company: ancova.comMountain Fork River Development: https://www.mountainforkresort.comOur Broken Bow Cabin Rentals: https://mountainforkvacations.com/ Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode's guest is Cody Spaulding the founder of Scissortail Pipe. Cody is a local OKC guy and an oilfield entrepreneur.  He cut his teeth working for a larger oilfield service company, then eventually went out on his own and built a pipe brokerage business. This episode we discuss Cody's path to entrepreneurship and the lessons he learned from his Dad. We dive into the pipe business and talk about how deals get done. We get into details on the variables of his business that drive profitability. Lastly, we discuss how he deals with uncertainty as an entrepreneur and how he defines success.I really enjoyed this one and was able to relate to a lot of what Cody has had to go through to build and maintain his company. Hope you enjoy the show! My Energy Company: ancova.comMountain Fork River Development: https://www.mountainforkresort.comOur Broken Bow Cabin Rentals: https://mountainforkvacations.com/ Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode's guest is Scott Willis with Grizzle. Grizzle is a media driven investment firm that provides research and investment products for its clients. Scott's company has leaned hard into social media content to provide value for their clients. This episode we do a deep dive into the Uranium markets and how Grizzle sees different opportunities to play the space. We talk about Uranium fundamentals how the current market cycle is playing out. Next we dive into natural gas and crude oil. We cover Scott's bull case for natural gas and what dynamics are driving that market long term. We discuss the recent events effecting oil's price and what we can expect to see on the horizon. Lastly, we touch on a few other commodities (Gold, Bitcoin, etc.) and get Scott's views. Hope you enjoy the show! Grizzle's Website: https://grizzle.com/ Scott's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottW_Grizzle My Energy Company: ancova.comMountain Fork River Development: https://www.mountainforkresort.comOur Broken Bow Cabin Rentals: https://mountainforkvacations.com/ Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode's guest is Ben Justman, the founder of Peony Lane Vineyards. Ben is making some amazing wine using natural processes at the highest winemaking elevation in the country. He is also accepting Bitcoin for the sale of his products and utilizing the circular economy of Bitcoin for everyday transactions. This episode we discuss what lead Ben to become an entrepreneur and move back to his hometown to chase the dream of making and selling his own wine. We talk about the challenges he's faced with cultivating his own grapes and the process to make them into wine from scratch. We dive into the business side of the wine trade and how he is hoping to grow his company to better his local community. Lastly, we talk about how Ben fell down the Bitcoin rabbit hole and how that niche has fueled relationships that have helped his company grow. Hope you enjoy the show!Peony Lane Website: https://www.peonylanewine.com/ Ben's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenJustmanOur River Development: https://www.mountainforkresort.comOur Broken Bow Cabin Rentals: https://mountainforkvacations.com/ Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode's guest is Taylor Jones with Techvestor, a large scale vacation home short term rental fund. Taylor is always posting some amazing STR content on Twitter showing his company's properties and the strategies they use to scale a fast growing STR fund. This episode we discuss what Taylor looks for in a market before investing in short term rentals. We dive into how his company has been able to scale quickly and what advantages that scale brings to his investors. We talk about the challenges of managing properties remotely and the type of team it takes to efficiently manage their portfolio. We then cover what Taylor looks for in a property and how different elements like amenities, lot quality, floor plans, and uniqueness can make a huge difference on profitability. Lastly, we discuss the future of the STR asset class and how Taylor sees it evolving over time. Hope you enjoy the show! Ancova website: https://www.ancova.com  Our Broken Bow Development: https://www.mountainforkresort.com Our Broken Bow Cabin Rentals: https://mountainforkvacations.com/  Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode we have returning guest Daniel Turner, the founder of Power the Future. Daniel is always great to have on the podcast and discuss the craziness going on with our energy policy decisions. This episode we dive into multiple topics related to the ironically named Inflation Reduction Act, and how green energy policies are hurting the American energy complex and pushing more power to China and OPEC+. We talk about how China has abandoned the Paris accord and is making money off of the West's  "green energy" policies, while continuing to burn record amounts of coal. We also look at the new consumer focused laws aimed at stifling consumer choice in favor of the government picking the winners and losers. Banning gas stoves, lawn equipment, light bulbs, and ICE cars are just a few of the top down efforts aimed at consumer products. Lastly, we cover the Mountain Valley Pipeline, Alaska's Willow project, and how agriculture is now in the crosshairs of the green movement. Hope you enjoy the show!Power The Future: https://powerthefuture.com/ Ancova website: https://www.ancova.com/  Our Broken Bow Development Website: https://www.mountainforkresort.com/  Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode's guest is Mike Singleton, the founder of Invictus Research, a macro research firm. He regularly puts out great macro videos talking about what is going on in the markets.This episode we discuss the recent macro numbers coming out and what it means for the economy. We talk about the Fed and get Mike's view on interest rates and inflation. Lastly, we dive into the equities markets, energy/commodities and Bitcoin. Hope you enjoy the show! Ancova website: https://www.ancova.com/ Our Broken Bow Development Website: https://www.mountainforkresort.com/   Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode I had on two of the Rockstars that work for Ancova (our energy business) to discuss our new Commercial Management Platform "Ancova View."We discuss the complexities of selling oil, natural gas, and NGLs, and how there is a data problem when processing these sales. We talk about commercial contract side of the business and why these agreements are complicated and difficult to administer. Lastly, we run through the different tools we have built in Ancova View and how they are helping our clients. If you are interested in the process of how energy is monetized, and the tools we are building to help streamline the process, I think you will find value in the conversation. Hope you enjoy the show!Ancova website: ancova.com Our Broken Bow Development Website: MountainForkResort.com  Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Building

This episode's guest is Calvin Froedge, the founder of Marhelm, a maritime transport analytics platform.Calvin came on the podcast last year on an episode where we had a two person panel and since then I'd been wanting to get him back on the show as a solo guest. I enjoy following Calvin on Twitter where he frequently posts about his investment themes around commodities, real estate and equities.This episode we start the discussion with what trends Calvin is seeing in the world of maritime transport and what he is paying attention to in 2023. We then shift the conversation to real estate and how he has been investing in that space. Lastly, we dive into commodities and how Calvin likes investing in equities to play the current macro themes. Hope you enjoy the show! Calvin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/calvinfroedge My Energy company's website: www.ancova.comOur Broken Bow Development Website: www.MountainForkResort.com Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Paul Kromidas the founder of Summer. Paul and his team have created a "try it before you buy it" vacation home business where they provide multiple ways to acquire a short-term vacation rental. Paul is an Airbnb alumni, with deep experience growing and scaling venture-backed hospitality businesses. Summer has raised over $13 million in seed financing from leading venture capital firms and investors such as QED, Lightspeed, 1Sharpe Capital, Firstminute Capital, and the founding team of Casper.This episode we discuss the Summer model and talk about the different ways to buy and own a vacation home with the company. We talk about how the short-term rental market is evolving and why it is important to have an expert on your side when looking at short-term rental investments. Lastly, we dive into the tech summer uses, why they are a hospitality focused business and what they are doing to stand out with their property management.Hope you enjoy the show!Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulKromidasMy Energy company's website: www.ancova.comOur Broken Bow Development Website: www.MountainForkResort.com Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode we have returning guest and friend Michael Gayed, the founder of the Lead Lag Report. Michael is one of my favorite content creators with his no BS takes on the market and the fact that he is in the arena duking it out everyday with his investment funds. This episode we cover a wide range of topics on the current market dynamics, from bonds, to equities, to the macro economy. We dive into Michael's take on the Fed, inflation, and where he thinks stocks are going over the short and medium term. We discuss gold, Bitcoin, and real estate. This was a fun one to record, I always love getting Michael's thoughts on the topical events happening in the markets. Hope you enjoy the show!Michael's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/theleadlagreport My company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Blake Rocha (aka MrFiveToEight). Blake started off riding the meme stock craze then cashed out and started investing in short-term rentals. He has a huge social media following and puts out a ton of content. His flashy style is hated on by some, but I found Blake to be a super knowledgeable guy and very generous sharing his insights in this episode. This episode we discuss how Blake got started in real estate. We dive into how he finds his acquisitions and what markets he targets. Blake drops knowledge on how he underwrites his investments, what type of financing he has used and how he operates the portfolio. Lastly Blake goes into some crazy stories of things he's had to deal with as an STR investor. Hope you enjoy the show!Blake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrFourToEight My company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode we have returning guest and former co-host of the Talk Energy Insights podcast, David Heikkinen. Heik recently started a new role as Executive Vice President at Carbonvert, where they are advancing the future of carbon capture projects in the U.S. This episode we discuss the current state of carbon capture and what has changed with the recent new regulations and laws that have been passed. We breakdown the various opportunities and challenges in the space and how Carbonvert is tackling their business plan. Towards the end we dive into other various topics around oil & gas markets and real estate. Always great to have Heik back on the show. Hope you enjoy it! Heik's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heik_energy My company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode we have returning guest Marty Bent, the founder of TFTC podcast and partner with Ten31 Investments and Standard Bitcoin Mining. Marty is one of the guys that originally sent me down the Bitcoin mining rabbit hole and has one of the highest signal podcasts in the space. This episode we discuss chokepoint 2.0 where the US government is cracking down on banking institutions that have any relationship with the "crypto" industry, including Bitcoin only companies. We breakdown the recent lawsuit by the SEC against Binance and Coinbase and how things could potentially play out. Later in the discussion we dive into the current state of Bitcoin Mining and how the industry is positioned leading into the halving next year. Lastly, we touch on the Fed, inflation, and why ultimately Bitcoin is going to win. Hope you enjoy the show! Marty's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MartyBentMy company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Yaron Brook the author of the book Equal is Unfair, the Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute, and the host of the Yaron Brook show. I read Yaron's book back in 2014 and it sent me down the Ayn Rand rabbit hole reading her books and listening to her interviews. This episode we talk about the wealth gap and why equality of outcomes only comes through regulations that tear some people down at the benefit of others. We discuss the climate movement and the collectivist undertones driving many of the narratives. We touch on the war in Ukraine, central banks printing money, and how the U.S. political system envies the power that China wields over its people. Yaron is a great listen. Hope you enjoy the show! Yaron's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook My company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Jusper Machogu. Jusper works in the agriculture industry in Kenya and is an advocate for bringing more fossil fuel energy to his country. Jusper also puts out great content on Twitter and shows the work involved with making a living without modern fossil fueled powered machines. We talk about the agriculture industry in Africa, and the challenges faced. Jusper gives his views on energy and how his university education didn't teach him about the benefits of fossil fuels. Lastly, we discuss the green movement and why so many young people are influenced by unrealistic expectations in the Western world when the developing world still needs the basic energy infrastructure many of us take for granted. Hope you enjoy the show! Jusper's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JusperMachoguMy company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode we have returning guest Luke Gromen, the founder of Forest for the Trees. Luke is one of my favorite macro analysts and I follow his work very closely. This episode we talk about the current macro environment and what Luke is paying attention to in these volatile times. Luke talks about the problems we are facing with “Peak Cheap Energy” and how this trend will have a ripple effect across different countries and their battle against inflation.Luke gives his nuanced take on the de-dollarization phenomenon we are seeing unfold over the last few years, and why he thinks countries are going to move to a self-custody reserve assets, but doesn't think dollars are going away anytime soon. Hope you enjoy the show! Luke's company's website: https://fftt-llc.com/about/My company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi#LukeGromen #MaxGagliardi #AlwaysBeBuilding

This episode's guest is Chris Sass, the host of the Insider's Guide to Energy and the co-founder of Fidectus. Chris is consistently putting out energy content and it was long over due to have him on the podcast to "talk energy"This episode we talk about his company Fidectus and the tech solutions they have built for the after-settlement process of energy marketing. We talk about raising capital for energy tech start-ups and the challenges of spooling up a new business. Lastly, we get into a variety of energy topics that he has covered on his podcast and I get his take on a number of topical issues in the energy space. Hope you enjoy the show! Insiders Guide to Energy Podcast: https://insidersguidetoenergy.com/My company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is a special one, my business partner and co-founder of Ancova, Mark Edge. I'd been twisting Mark's arm to come on the podcast for 2 years, and he finally made an appearance! Mark and I founded the company almost 9 years ago, and prior to that we worked together at Chesapeake Energy. So for the better part of the last 12 years he has been a mentor and influential person in my life and career. This episode we recap Mark's career and he tells stories of his time at CHK and the ups and downs of the oil and gas industry. We talk about entrepreneurship and the challenges we've faced, as well as the good fortune we've had to make a living in this volatile business. We talk about the challenges of scaling a business, the failures and successes, working with great people, and how lucky we have been to get to work in a niche segment in one of the greatest industries in the world, oil and gas. Hope you enjoy the show! Our company's website: www.ancova.comMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Edmund Knolle, the commercial lead for Gulf Coast Midstream. Edmund is a midstream expert who has also dabbled in the Bitcoin mining space. We met a few years back at the Digital Wildcatters Empower conference. In this episode we discuss the history of natural gas storage in the U.S., including the recent trends emerging in the space due to the increased volatility of natural gas prices. We talk about the operations of a natural gas storage facility and what it is involved with getting a new project off the ground. Lastly, we discuss the economics of storage projects, what the commercial terms look like, and the details behind the storage project Edmund and his company are currently working on. Hope you enjoy the show!Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is James Roller, a managing partner at Victorum Capital. James and his partner started Victorum as an investment club based out of OKC, where they would source and evaluate investment opportunities for their LPs. Since then, they have refined their vision and have moved to a traditional investment fund model pursuing opportunities across the tech space. This episode we discuss how Victorum finds and evaluates deals. We talk about the future of technology and entrepreneurship in non-traditional tech regions across the US. We go into the opportunities and challenges involved with focusing on off the beaten path markets. Lastly, we talk about what Victorum looks for in a start-up Founder, and what exciting trends he sees on the horizon.  Hope you enjoy the show! Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

In this episode, we welcome back Mike Umbro, the founder of Californians for Energy & Science, an organization that advocates for a practical and science-based approach to energy policy. Mike shares with us his latest endeavors with the organization, we also talk about his innovative Geothermal project that uses conventional reservoirs in CA for solar energy storage.We also continue our conversation from our previous episode, discussing the regressive energy policies in CA, the continued importing of Russian crude oil, and the proposed taxes on refiners. Lastly, we examine the implications of the end of the drought in CA, and will the state government give up their emergency powers.Hope you enjoy the show!Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Noelyne Sumba.Noelyne lives in Africa and has real world experience with the issues around money and energy across the continent. This episode we discuss the recent events of Nigeria trying to go “cashless” using their own CBDC. We talk about the energy constraints within the different communities and how having a lack of reliable energy can impact life.Lastly, we discuss the role Bitcoin and stablecoins play in Africa, and what trends Noelyne sees going into the future.Hope you enjoy the show!  

This episode's guest Joe Consorti, a talented macro analyst whose economic insights and commentary have earned him a well-deserved spot among the rising stars of the industry. This episode, we delve into the current state of the bond markets and what the yield curve is indicating about the economy. We also explore the latest developments in the job market, including the recent surge in layoffs and softening labor demand.Lastly, we discuss into the looming commercial real estate crisis, the potential bank stress, and the truth behind the rumors of the dollar's imminent demise.Hope you enjoy the show!Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Max's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Arjun Murti, the host of the Super Spiked podcast and partner at Veriten. Arjun spent the first 15 years of his career at Goldman Sachs and worked his way to becoming a Partner. Then he decided to take time off to pursue his personal interests and spend time with his family. Arjun recently got back into the game joining the team over at Veriten, and he has also been putting out some very high quality energy content with his podcast and YouTube videos. This episode we discuss what is really happening with the energy transition, how coal is still on the rise, and how the rumors of oil and gas peak demand have been exaggerated. We talk about how energy equities remain out of favor and how volatility in prices is becoming the new normal.  Lastly, we dive into the issues with moralizing energy usage, how the government is trying to pick the winners and where Arjun sees it all heading from here. Hope you enjoy the show!Arjun's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArjunNMurti Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiTwitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@max_gagliardi

This episode's guest is Antonia Botero, the founder of MaddProject. Antonia has an undergraduate degree in architecture and a masters in Urban Planning from MIT. Her company is a boutique consulting firm focused on project management for real estate developers. In this episode we talk about the different real estate development projects she has done in her career, and the challenges she has faced.Antonia gives her thoughts on how to be effective at programming and design, how she deals with difficult clients, and what the best practices are for managing different types of real estate developments. Lastly, we talk about entrepreneurship, how she built her company, and what her vision is for the future. Hope you enjoy the show!Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiTwitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardi#AntoniaBotero #MaddProject #MaxGagliardi

This episode we went live on Twitter spaces with a round table of guests from the Real Estate Twitter community. We had on Isaac French, the founder and operator of Live Oak Lake. John Blatchford the founder of Kunst. And Tory Sheffer building 650 unit portfolio of multifamily. This episode is a wealth of knowledge. Hope you enjoy the show!Tory's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToryJSheffer Isaac's Twitter: https://twitter.com/isaacfrench_John's Twitter:  https://twitter.com/JohnJBlatchfordMax's Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardiPodcast's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Always_Buildingtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@max.gagliardi