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College tuition has increased 1184% since 1980 while the value of that education has plummeted... The system that worked for our parents' generation has become a debt trap that produces functionally illiterate graduates who can't read, can't write, and are trained to rely on AI for everything. Sixty Illinois schools have zero students reading or doing math at grade level. University professors report students who can't comprehend basic assignments, expect unlimited resubmissions, and ask if reading exams are open book. The goal of college is ideological indoctrination, not education. AI has decimated the value proposition further by replacing the exact jobs that required degrees - law firms aren't hiring junior associates because AI does case research instantly, and doctors are being outperformed by diagnostic AI that's 400% more accurate. Meanwhile, trades are booming with massive worker shortages, allowing skilled tradespeople to command premium prices and own their businesses. If your child has a specific passion requiring a degree - nursing, military officer, certain specialized fields - and a plan to pay for it without federal loans, maybe. But the default assumption that kids should go to college from 18-22 needs to die. Take a gap year, start a business, learn a trade, do an apprenticeship, or get your GED at 16 and start community college early. Stop enriching a broken system that leaves your children $40,000 in debt and unemployable.Chapters:00:30 - Opening segment04:30 - The trades are booming while college graduates work at coffee shops06:10 - Bell curve distribution: Why the statistics lie08:15 - Public school assessment failure11:30 - AI has made students functionally illiterate15:25 - The $1.7 trillion student loan debt crisis20:00 - 50% of graduates never work in their field of study28:25 - Educate your children outside the system33:25 - College degree now a liability when hiring34:45 - Charlie Kirk built $100M business with community college degree36:40 - California homeschool charter system under attack by teachers' unions42:00 - Start a business, learn taxes, understand the real world first43:00 - Get your GED at 16 and start community college early46:00 - High school diploma is worthless - challenge the assumption49:20 - When college might make sense50:10 - IBC as a tool to fund education without federal loans51:10 - Internships don't require college enrollment52:05 - Closing segmentKey Takeaways:College tuition has increased 1184% since 1980 The value of a college education has gone down dramatically as costs skyrocketedAverage federal student loan debt per borrower is nearly $40,000, totaling $1.7 trillion nationallyFor white males specifically, average income is now LOWER with a college degree than withoutAI has made the college degree nearly obsolete by replacing the exact jobs that required them50% of college graduates never work in their field of studyHigh school diploma is worthless - nobody ever asks for itUse IBC to fund education without federal loans if you must goInternships don't require college enrollment - 18-year-olds can approach businesses directlyGot Questions? Reach out to us at info@remnantfinance.com or book a call at https://remnantfinance.com/calendar !Visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance )Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance )TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

MALK's president scaled the organic plant-based milk brand to $100M in revenue through smart growth strategies and tactics.For more on MALK and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Ralph Lazaro, Co-founder & CEO of INaudio, has spent more than two decades leading high-performing teams and driving innovation. His career began in Fortune 500 companies before he joined Findaway in 2012, where he helped transform the business from a physical device company into a $100M+ digital audiobook powerhouse — a journey that ultimately led to Spotify's acquisition of Findaway.Now, alongside Blake Squires (who shared his own remarkable entrepreneurial story on episode 206 of Lay of the Land), Ralph is carrying that story forward with INaudio, a spinout from Spotify dedicated to powering the global audiobook ecosystem as an independent company.In our conversation, Ralph shares his decision to leave Charlotte, North Carolina, and move to Cleveland to join Findaway — and the culture that convinced him it was the right leap. He reflects on Findaway's transformation and the lessons learned from co-founder and CEO Mitch Kroll, who shared his story on episode 128. We also discuss Spotify's acquisition, what it was like integrating into big tech, and the launch of audiobooks to hundreds of millions of listeners. Ralph walks us through the INaudio spinout process — buying back the very business he helped grow inside Spotify — and what it's been like stepping back into the founder's seat.From building a new team and intentionally shaping its culture around past lessons and personal philosophies, to navigating the evolving audiobook industry with new competitors and technologies, Ralph offers thoughtful insights into INaudio's mission as “the world's audiobook partner.” He also reflects on entrepreneurship, Cleveland as a place to build, and how his definition of success has evolved.Ralph brings incredible energy, humility, and earned wisdom to this conversation, and I'm grateful to share it with you.00:00:00 - The Findaway Journey Begins00:08:42 - Transitioning from Spotify to Findaway 2.000:16:53 - Exploring Opportunities in Audio00:24:31 - The Evolving Audiobook Landscape00:35:55 - Navigating Leadership Transitions00:41:47 - Lessons from Spotify00:46:56 - Optimizing for Growth00:54:25 - The Future of Audiobooks01:03:14 - The Importance of Leadership in Career Growth01:04:40 - Hidden Gem-----LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-lazaro/https://www.inaudio.com/-----SPONSOR:Roundstone InsuranceRoundstone Insurance is proud to sponsor Lay of The Land. Founder and CEO, Michael Schroeder, has committed full-year support for the podcast, recognizing its alignment with the company's passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and community leadership.Headquartered in Rocky River, Ohio, Roundstone was founded in 2005 with a vision to deliver better healthcare outcomes at a more affordable cost. To bring that vision to life, the company pioneered the group medical captive model — a self-funded health insurance solution that provides small and mid-sized businesses with greater control and significant savings.Over the past two decades, Roundstone has grown rapidly, creating nearly 200 jobs in Northeast Ohio. The company works closely with employers and benefits advisors to navigate the complexities of commercial health insurance and build custom plans that prioritize employee well-being over shareholder returns. By focusing on aligned incentives and better health outcomes, Roundstone is helping businesses save thousands in Per Employee Per Year healthcare costs.Roundstone Insurance — Built for entrepreneurs. Backed by innovation. Committed to Cleveland.-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Past guests include Justin Bibb (Mayor of Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Steve Potash (OverDrive), Umberto P. Fedeli (The Fedeli Group), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Stewart Kohl (The Riverside Company), Mitch Kroll (Findaway — Acquired by Spotify), and over 200 other Cleveland Entrepreneurs.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

In this Bite-sized Screw It Just DO It episode, I sit down with Adam Rossiter and Elliot Dawes, co-founders of Bulk, one of the UK's biggest sports and active nutrition brands. What started as two university friends buying supplements from the US turned into a £100 million company built without a single penny of outside investment.Adam and Elliot share how they started with £3,000 on a credit card, packed their own boxes, handled customer service themselves, and slowly built traction through word of mouth and online forums. They talk about the point when they realised they had to grow beyond being two founders doing everything, and how one competitor's sale changed their mindset about scaling.This segment is a raw and honest look at the early grind of building a business and how discipline, persistence, and belief turned a side hustle into one of the leading names in nutrition.Key Takeaways:How £3,000 in credit card debt became the foundation for a multimillion-pound brand.Why doing every role in your business teaches lessons no MBA can.How to recognise the moment to move from startup chaos to structured growth.The power of reinvesting profit and keeping control instead of chasing funding.Why comparison can push you to level up your business vision.

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Welcome back to another Business Live Show! Today we go live with Brad Smith and Contractor Keith (36 years in the trades, 300+ homes built) for a candid teardown of Keith's next chapter. After a life-altering health crisis and a move to The Villages, he's shifting from spec builds to systems, automations, and AI—launching Punchlist Media (Notion workspaces, n8n automations, custom LLM knowledge bases) and scoping a community + marketplace concept for AI builders and buyers. We map his MVP, tame imposter syndrome, and design a business that optimizes for peace, purpose, and steady cash flow—not chaos.Key Highlights:- Why the pivot: How a major health scare, caregiver support, and a cross-country move clarified Keith's decision to leave high-stress spec building for ops systems and AI.- Punchlist Media (v1): Notion as a relational database (not a spreadsheet), n8n for low-cost automations, and custom LLMs to turn SOPs into searchable knowledge.- “Strata” (working title): A community + marketplace for solo AI devs & small teams (think Shopify × Stack Overflow × Upwork × Gumroad) with code, gigs, and peer support.- Community before code: Build a free flagship Notion template, weekly build-in-public updates, live office hours, and a newsletter to validate before heavy software.- Imposter syndrome, solved: Your story is the brand. Ship value, show the process, and let people join the journey—credibility compounds in public.- Designing for life: Pick the game you want to play—Keith optimizes for sanity and cash flow, not a $100M exit. Systems + people = durable calm growth.- Selling the trades is hard: Contractors are skeptical; a smarter wedge is AI + operations for any small business—earn trust with utility, not hype.If today's live breakdown helped, share it with a friend, drop a review, and join us Wednesdays at 2:30 PM ET on X & LinkedIn for the next live teardown.

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti (https://x.com/DrDeepMD).I was excited to welcome Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti, also known as Dr. Deep, to talk about his revolutionary company, Velocity Health.This concierge precision medicine clinic is addressing huge macro trends, particularly the demand for better healthspan and longevity. We unpack why someone would leave a top institution like the Mayo Clinic to start a business aimed at solving the "sick care" problem of American healthcare.Dr. Deep contrasts the standard transactional 7-minute primary care visit with Velocity Health's functional medicine approach, which focuses on root cause medicine and objective diagnostics like VO2 max, DEXA scan, and the coronary artery calcium scan. We also dive deep into the business model, exploring how Velocity Health scales as a 50 state virtual practice, utilizes the MSO PC model for regulation, and maintains an attractive CAC to LTV ratio through its recurring revenue plans.If you're an entrepreneur who believes preserving health is as crucial as preserving wealth, this episode is a must-watch.Questions This Episode Answers:1. Why did an institutional physician leave major hospitals like the Mayo Clinic to start a cash pay medical practice?2. How does a concierge precision medicine approach fundamentally differ from a traditional 7-minute primary care visit?3. What advanced diagnostics, like the VO2 max test, are the most critical KPIs for assessing longevity and health risk?4. From a regulatory and business perspective, how does the MSO PC model work for healthcare startups raising outside capital?5. How can a subscription-based healthcare service maintain an appealing CAC to LTV ratio using a longitudinal relationship model?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at nik@cofounders.com with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 The State of Healthcare Today05:00 Emerging Trends in Concierge Medicine10:09 The Shift to Preventive Care14:46 Understanding Functional Medicine20:05 The Role of Technology in Healthcare24:55 The Business Model of Velocity Health30:04 Patient Experience and Engagement34:48 Future of Healthcare and Personalization

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Are you leaving half your leads on the table? In this episode, we are using Alex Hormozi's $100M Money Models to explore how to turn cold traffic into high-ticket clients. From mapping the customer journey to implementing conditional downsells, we break down exactly what works in marketing to maximize revenue without cutting prices.We explore how membership and continuity models are making a comeback, why speed-to-lead is critical, and how to structure Typeform knockouts to qualify leads efficiently. Plus, we dissect the art of downselling—how to offer a slice of your core program at a lower price while still setting up your prospects for the full high-ticket offer. We also share a real-world example from a client session where we redesigned their sales funnel, increased show rates, and built a structured upsell path that turns prospects into long-term customers. These insights should help you capture more leads, increase conversions, and maximize lifetime value in your business.In this episode:- Mapping the customer journey from cold ad to five-figure upsells- Speed-to-lead: why contacting prospects immediately is critical- The art of downselling- Understanding objections and reasons prospects don't buy- Guaranteeing results as a first downsell- Using check-in calls to upsell and demonstrate valueResources Mentioned In The Episode:Alex Hormozi's Book, $100M Money Models: How To Make Money: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240367486-100m-money-models Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491 Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuK Subscribe and watch on YouTube: perpetualtraffic.com/youtube We appreciate your support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtraf Connect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ralphhburns/ Hire Tier11 - https://www.tiereleven.com/apply-now Connect with Lauren Petrullo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenepetrullo/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpetrullo Consult Mongoose Media -

How do you build a million-dollar network—without being transactional or fake? In this powerful episode, Rory Vaden sits down with Selena Soo, USA Today bestselling author of Rich Relationships and a master of high-leverage connections. Together, they unpack the hidden frameworks behind building meaningful, financially abundant relationships that accelerate your personal brand and business success. Selena shares her signature “6 Circles of Connection” model, the five rich relationship types every expert must cultivate, and the concept of breathtaking generosity—a game-changing mindset that redefines what it means to give. You'll learn: How to move from casual connections to career-changing alliances The subtle difference between being generous vs. transactional How to connect with high-level influencers (and actually be remembered) Why nurturing your network is more critical than ever in the age of AI How to use a “generosity fund” to scale your impact and influence This episode isn't just about being liked—it's about becoming unforgettable to the people who matter. Whether you want more clients, more speaking gigs, or simply deeper support in your life and business, this conversation is your roadmap.  

Episode 469 features Timothy Springer, Founder of Level Access and 1 to 100.Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:50 Traveling and Balancing Work03:57 Current Projects and AI Innovations07:44 Partnerships and Entrepreneurial Support11:51 Coaching and Operational Guidance15:52 Goal Setting and Planning19:52 Persistence and Overcoming Challenges23:45 Market Timing and Business Viability27:35 Finding Product-Market Fit28:24 The Reality of Startup Timelines30:36 Sales Strategies and Market Focus35:11 Avoiding Common Startup Mistakes40:11 Mindset Shifts Across Revenue Stages47:29 Founder-Led Sales: When to Transition53:14 Actionable Insights for FoundersFind Tim Online:https://1to100.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/1-to-100/https://x.com/1_to_100mAbout Tim:Tim Springer built a B2B technology company from his Stanford dorm room to $100M+ in annual recurring revenue—a path traveled by only 1 in 2,500 tech startups.His story isn't about overnight success. It's about consistent execution over 25 years, navigating economic downturns, solving complex scaling challenges, and building sustainable growth. Tim's unique advantage? A rare combination of technical depth and operational expertise that bridges the gap between product innovation and organizational mechanics.Throughout his career, Tim has maintained a commitment to both technical excellence and ethical business practices. His experience spans multiple economic cycles, from navigating the dot-com bust to the 2008 financial crisis, bolstering his leadership approach with resilience and adaptability.Now, through peer benchmarking and battle-tested scaling methodologies, Tim helps CEOs cut through the noise to make better decisions faster and implement growth strategies that actually work.

The Haslam Sports Group and City of Cleveland reached a $100M agreement to move the team to Brook Park and build the stadium -- Daryl Ruiter joins Baskin & Phelps with all the details of the deal and the dome.

Join host Shelby John as she sits down with Meg Gluth, a confident sober woman, successful business owner, and advocate for long-term recovery. In this inspiring episode, Meg shares her transformative journey from struggling with alcohol as a coping mechanism to building a thriving life rooted in sobriety, purpose, and authentic living.Episode Highlights:Meg discusses her recovery story, from her Midwest upbringing and challenges with early sobriety to finding her path through AA and personal growth work. She opens up about losing her first wife to cancer while in law school and how functional alcoholism masked deeper pain for years.Learn about the four essential pillars Meg built in her first five years of sobriety: building community through sober social activities, establishing spiritual practices like yoga and meditation, working with a therapist on emotional baggage, and prioritizing physical health through exercise and mindful consumption.Meg shares practical strategies for maintaining confidence and emotional sobriety, including the power of personal accountability, keeping promises to yourself, and understanding that small, consistent habits create lasting transformation. She emphasizes humility as central to her approach, recognizing that your best thinking got you into trouble, and that there's always more to learn.About Meg Gluth:Meg is the owner and operator of a manufacturing company headquartered in Seattle with locations nationwide. Her business does approximately $100 million in annual revenue, supplying raw materials and components to industries ranging from home improvement to oil and gas. Meg is also a yoga instructor and passionate advocate for women in recovery.Connect with Meg:Visit www.megangluth.com for more information.Resources Mentioned:Laura McKowan's "We Are the Luckiest," personal therapy, yoga practice, AA fellowships, and remote neurofeedback therapy for anxiety and sleep support.Support the showSupport the showOh, and by the way, if you didn't know, my remote Neurofeedback Therapy program is up and running. Learn more here! If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerable so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober. Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Most entrepreneurs claim they want freedom, but they often find themselves trapped in daily chaos. They complain about not finding good people, yet they hire the wrong ones. They say they want to scale, but never stop playing small. What if the problem isn't the market—but how you think about talent, delegation, and money? In this high-energy episode, Mike Abramowitz and Andrew Biggs welcome serial entrepreneur Kasim Aslam, founder of multiple successful companies, including Pareto Talent and AEO.co. Kasim breaks down how entrepreneurs can stop micromanaging, start delegating, and hire peak performers who actually think and lead. Known for his raw honesty and strategic depth, Kasim reveals why most business owners never reach the $100 million mark—and what he's doing differently to achieve it.  Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and recap of Kasim's viral first episode. [02:00] Kasim shares his $100 million goal and how he's cleaning his slate to get there. [05:00] Discussion about Pareto Talent and its role in building bigger ventures. [09:00] Exploring the opportunities and challenges in the home services industry. [12:00] The critical mindset shift: delegate projects, not tasks. [17:00] How to find top performers using Kasim's seven-step hiring process. [20:00] Why paying more leads to better hires and better results. [27:00] Where to find the best tradespeople and how to recruit them. [31:00] How to filter applicants and use paid trial projects effectively. [40:00] How to onboard and lead without micromanaging. [48:00] Why every business owner should hire an executive assistant. [51:00] Modernizing blue-collar businesses for long-term growth. [53:00] Kasim defines true wealth as freedom and time with family. Key Quotes: “If you're delegating tasks, you're not delegating—you're micromanaging.” “Every human is a miracle capable of incalculable value.” “Winners want to win, and money is how we keep score.” “Authorship creates ownership.” “When I got money, I didn't buy stuff—I bought time.” Key Takeaways: Audit your actions vs. goals.Delegate projects, not tasks. Pay for top-tier talent. Hire slow, fire fast. Mentioned Links: TheHireBook.com ParetoTalent.com AEO.co Connect with The Better Than RichWebsite - ⁠https://www.betterthanrich.com/⁠Facebook - ⁠https://m.facebook.com/betterthanrich/⁠Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/betterthan_rich/⁠Twitter - ⁠https://mobile.twitter.com/betterthan_rich⁠TikTok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@betterthanrich⁠YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xXEb7rKBvkCOdtWd4tj2A⁠Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterthanrich⁠

Send us a textIn this episode of the Family Office Podcast, Richard C. Wilson unpacks one of the most powerful lessons he's learned from 18+ years of working with $100M+ families and billionaires: the people you surround yourself with determine your success more than the strategies you pursue. Drawing from thousands of investor interactions and hundreds of capital-raising pitches, Richard outlines the five most common mistakes capital raisers make—and how to fix them. You'll also hear how proximity, positioning, and patience separate those raising $10M/year from those struggling to raise even $1M. Whether you're launching your first fund or scaling an investment platform, this episode is your blueprint for raising smarter, not harder.https://familyoffices.com/

My First Million: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Want the guide to spot $100M+ Product Ideas? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/hre Episode 754: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) brainstorm $100M ideas with Eric Ryan ( https://x.com/ericthomasryan ). — Show Notes: (0:00) My $1B product playbook (3:32) Look for a sea of sameness (9:31) Trend trips (15:27) Remix opposing ideas (22:46) Case Study: Olly (32:14) The State of Make (37:54) IDEA: A better Metamucil (44:34) IDEA: The SoulCycle of diners (55:57) IDEA: White label chicken (1:03:28) Holy Grail of Naming (1:06:23) IDEA: Gourmet Babybels (1:10:28) IDEA: fun shaped cheese (1:14:26) Commit and then figure ou — Links: • Method - https://methodhome.com/ • Olly - https://www.olly.com/ • Welly - https://www.getwelly.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Stop losing money to free trials and outdated sales funnels! Apply now to access Tier 11's data-driven strategies for front-end offers that convert.Schedule a discovery call: https://www.tiereleven.com/apply-now How do you turn a free trial into a customer magnet without the risks of an unconditional guarantee? Today, we're sharing innovative strategies to attract and retain customers with compelling front-end offers. We're breaking down Alex Hormozi's "Win Your Money Back" model and how it applies to different business models. You'll learn how you can give customers the chance to earn their money back instead of offering a no-strings-attached refund. We also explore how conditional offers can spice up your product or service's appeal and why it's essential to incorporate a continuity program into your sales process. In this episode:- How the 'Win Your Money Back' model works- Implementing the 'Win Your Money Back' strategy- How to structure your free trials - Webinar selling strategy and upsell techniques- Structuring continuity programsResources Mentioned In The Episode:Previous Episode on Alex Hormozi's $100M Money Model:https://perpetualtraffic.com/podcast/episode-734-alex-hormozis-100m-money-models-launch-debunked-key-takeaways/ Alex Hormozi's Book, $100M Money Models: How To Make Money: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240367486-100m-money-models Alex Hormozi's Interview on the Jack Neel Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f_UL-z1xgI Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491 Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuK Subscribe and watch on YouTube: perpetualtraffic.com/youtube We appreciate your support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtraf Connect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ralphhburns/ Hire Tier11 -

We're joined by football finance expert Ben White to unpack Tottenham's £100 million capital injection from the Lewis family. We explain why it is being done as a share issue rather than a loan, how amortisation and PSR shape what Spurs can actually spend, the Macquarie cash-advance story, and why Chelsea's model is risky. We also talk timing, ownership intent, January vs summer windows, and what success looks like over the next three to five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the most important entrepreneurial skill isn't marketing, sales, or even vision but hiring the right people?Kasim Aslam is a seasoned entrepreneur who has built several 7- and 8-figure companies and achieved two successful exits. He is the Co-Founder of Driven Mastermind, a community where entrepreneurs support each other to grow and scale their businesses. As the Founder and CEO of Solutions 8, one of the world's leading Google Ads agencies, he also shares powerful insights on building self-sustaining teams and spotting the next big trends in digital marketing to help founders scale.He explains why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) will redefine SEO, breaks down the truth behind Alex Hormozi's $100M “launch,” and shows why YouTube is the most powerful growth channel entrepreneurs are ignoring. He dives into hiring strategies, long-term content plays, and what it really takes to build sustainable business success.Whether you're a startup founder, marketer, or established entrepreneur, this conversation will shift how you think about growth, hiring, and the future of digital marketing.What You'll Learn:Why hiring is the #1 skill for entrepreneursThe rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)The truth about Hormozi's $100M launchWhy YouTube outperforms other platformsConnect with Kasim Aslam:Website: https://sol8.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/You do NOT want to miss this! Kasim is giving away his game-changing Hire Book, that is completely FREE! Yup, no catch, no upsells, nothing hiding in the back end. Just straight-up gold to help you hire the right people and transform your business.And here's the wild part: if you use his process and land the perfect hire, tag Kasim on social media. He'll reward you with a FREE course to kickstart that person's journey.

▸▸ Get my FREE Offer Template here: https://bit.ly/3J1ocBH▸▸ Are you building an AI software company? Partner with me: https://bit.ly/43cs6OOMost people are using AI wrong, and it's costing them customers. I've trained thousands of entrepreneurs on sales and built companies doing $100M+ a year using AI the right way.In this episode, I'll walk you through the 5 phases of sales and show you exactly how to use AI to get more customers today.Manus: https://bit.ly/4mTvTI9Revio: https://bit.ly/3KGsmzu Atlas: https://bit.ly/3VXXOeUHello, Frank: https://bit.ly/3IQRMKaChatGPT: https://bit.ly/46MztyQ▸▸ Subscribe to The Martell Method Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3XEBXez▸▸ Get My New Book (Buy Back Your Time): https://bit.ly/3pCTG78

Tottenham have announced a fresh £100m investment from the club's owners, but what does that actually mean? Jack speaks with Connor, aka Levynomics1882, to break it down in plain English. Is this real money Spurs can spend, or just clever accounting? What does it tell us about ENIC's plans, and why now? Everything you need to know about Spurs' latest financial shake-up. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this powerful new episode of The Marvin Francois Show, we sit down with business funding expert and CEO of Bella Sloan Enterprises, Herman Doulsece, to unpack the real game behind building wealth, leveraging credit, and breaking generational curses. From humble beginnings as a social worker buried in debt to helping entrepreneurs secure over $100 million in business funding, Herman shares how mindset, mentorship, and structure can change everything. He breaks down exactly how to access $50K–$100K in capital in 2025, why relationships with banks now matter more than credit scores, and how to turn borrowed money into lasting freedom. If you're serious about scaling your business and creating generational wealth, this is the episode for you.

"Absolutely ridiculous": Fans stunned as bizarre Family Dollar fight over NASCAR shirt reportedly ends with gun threat - https://www.sportskeeda.com/nascar/news-absolutely-ridiculous-fans-stunned-bizarre-family-dollar-fight-nascar-shirt-reportedly-ends-gun-threatDisneyland guest dies in Haunted Mansion after suffering medical episode - https://nypost.com/2025/10/08/us-news/disneyland-guest-dies-after-heart-attack-on-haunted-mansion-ride/Central West End condo has packages stolen by a woman posing as an Amazon delivery driver - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/central-west-end-condo-has-packages-stolen-by-a-woman-posing-as-an-amazon-delivery-driver/ar-AA1O7dvo29-year-old man arrested in connection with Palisades Fire that ravaged Los Angeles - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/10/08/los-angeles-palisades-fire-arrest/86583044007/Attorney General Coleman Sues Roblox: ‘Website of Choice for Child Predators' - https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&prId=1832Teen arrested over massive cyber attack on Las Vegas strip that cost casinos $100M - https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/las-vegas-cyber-attack-teen-arrest-casinos-b2831540.htmlFollow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/rizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This special episode is a repaly from Kelly's latest Trust Building Offer LIVE masterclass.  In this episode, Kelly walks you through a crash course on creating daily sales in your business using a Trust Building Offer. She reveals the exact systems and frameworks that Fortune 500 companies have mastered for decades—and shows you how to adapt them into simple, repeatable strategies that produce consistent, predictable revenue without requiring massive followings or endless launches. If you've been stuck on the hamster wheel of sporadic sales or depending on “online influencer” tactics that just aren't working anymore, this episode will help you install the habits, systems, and offers you need to sell daily, profitably, and with freedom. You'll learn: Kelly's Miracle Hour™: 7 core daily activities to consistently generate and close sales How the Dream 1000™ relationship rolodex can help you scale without chasing endless leads Why reactivations, renewals, referrals, and upsells are your fastest, easiest path to profit Timestamps 5:01 – 9:30 | Lessons from Fortune 500 sales teams: followers ≠ revenue 9:31 – 15:00 | The Miracle Hour™: 7 daily sales activities explained 21:01 – 27:00 | The Dream 1000™: your $100M relationship rolodex (and where 90% of sales come from) 27:01 – 33:00 | Why reactivations, referrals, renewals, upsells, and trust-building offers matter more than cold leads 38:01 – 45:00 | Bonuses, resources, and how to join VBS for less than $1,000/year Resources: Listen to the FULL half-day intensive on how to craft your 'easy yes' Trust Building Offer: app.helloaudio.fm/feed/2d57d7d8-27ff-443b-a4f6-39ead6d22821/signup   Join The Virtual Business School now for just $87/month, no contract: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/joinvbs  Grab our FREE Trust Building Offer Guide: https://kellyroachinternational.kit.com/tbo  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/              Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/w   Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/     

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We're joined by football finance expert Ben White to unpack Tottenham's £100 million capital injection from the Lewis family. We explain why it is being done as a share issue rather than a loan, how amortisation and PSR shape what Spurs can actually spend, the Macquarie cash-advance story, and why Chelsea's model is risky. We also talk timing, ownership intent, January vs summer windows, and what success looks like over the next three to five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When startups fail to scale, it's rarely because of bad code or bad luck. More likely, it's because they didn't hire the right people at the right time. Chris Barbin, founder and CEO of Tercera, shares a playbook for assembling your “Starting Five” — the essential leadership roles every professional services startup needs to grow from $10M to $100M and beyond. Drawing from decades as an operator and investor, he explains how to spot founder-market fit, when to swap out co-founders, and why hiring someone with a flashy resume can set you back two years. If you're building a people-first business, this episode is your blueprint for doing it right the first time. RUNTIME 35:14   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:24) Chris explains how his career path led him to become CEO of Tercera. (6:18) The most common problems and challenges he helps founders navigate. (9:17) What stage are the professional services startups Chris typically meets with? (11:06) How he defines founder-market fit. (13:31) Red flags that indicate a founder isn't ready to work with investors. (16:15) One of the constructs of our fund is [that] none of our investments compete with each other.” (17:34) After the CEO, “ those five supporting cast members — key lieutenants — are essential.” (19:11) In most cases, three of the original Starting Five need to be replaced. (22:29) “ I've fallen into that trap myself — I hired a bunch of those that look amazing on paper.” (24:29) A framework for finding your first executive marketing hire. (27:17) Don't let your board pressure you into making rushed staffing decisions. (29:37) Managing the ripple effects associated with rebuilding the Starting Five “is really, really hard to do.” (31:29) Chris shares his preferred format for board meetings. (33:00) The one thing he wishes every founder understood before they started raising money.  LINKS Chris Barbin Tercera SUBSCRIBE

Brought to you by Applovin. Get access to the Operators channel expansion playbook, online masterclass, and up to $5k in ad credits.https://9operators.com/applovinJack Gia shares his expansive journey from enterprise technology to investing to founding Muesly, a prescription skincare brand with over one million customers and $100M in annual revenue.Along with hosts Matt Bertulli and Mike Beckham, they discuss the importance of innovation, learning from failures, and the challenges of building a telehealth platform. Jack emphasizes the significance of community engagement and real customer stories in marketing, as well as the core ethos of DIY. He offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs — a calculated yet action-oriented approach to business.

This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civic Leader Andy Moore about new State Superintendent Lindel Fields taking over the Department of Education, former State Superintendent Ryan Walters facing an investigation from the Ethics Commission and Governor Stitt making other changes to education in Oklahoma.The trio also the state entering into a $100M contract with a private prison group to house undocumented migrants and OKC voters deciding on a $2.7B bond.

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Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Wanna scale your business? Click here.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Want the guide to spot $100M+ Product Ideas? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/hre Episode 754: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) brainstorm $100M ideas with Eric Ryan ( https://x.com/ericthomasryan ). — Show Notes: (0:00) My $1B product playbook (3:32) Look for a sea of sameness (9:31) Trend trips (15:27) Remix opposing ideas (22:46) Case Study: Olly (32:14) The State of Make (37:54) IDEA: A better Metamucil (44:34) IDEA: The SoulCycle of diners (55:57) IDEA: White label chicken (1:03:28) Holy Grail of Naming (1:06:23) IDEA: Gourmet Babybels (1:10:28) IDEA: fun shaped cheese (1:14:26) Commit and then figure ou — Links: • Method - https://methodhome.com/ • Olly - https://www.olly.com/ • Welly - https://www.getwelly.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Everyone says they want to build a brand people talk about. Jerel from Tushy actually did it.Nik sits down with Jerel, Tushy's Head of Growth, to unpack how the brand turned a taboo topic into a $100M success story and a household name. From truck ads in Times Square to bidet memes that break the internet, Jerel reveals the creative, operational, and strategic playbook behind one of the most iconic DTC brands in the game.They dig into the real numbers behind out-of-home marketing, how to measure what “brand lift” actually means, and why balancing performance with creativity is the ultimate growth hack.  And, what vibes do you need for BFCM this year? Jerel breaks down his Black Friday mindset: how to scale profitably, keep your head cool, and crush Q4 without burning out.If you're a founder, operator, or marketer who's tired of playing small, Nik and Jerel are here to remind you: sometimes the boldest brands win big AND have a lot of fun doing it. What's Instant? They're the secret weapon to triple your email revenue with AI-powered flows. Instead of blasting the same cart reminders to everyone, Instant ensure every shopper gets a unique email experience: Copy, products, and offers that adapt to your shopper's behavior in real time. Emails sent at the exact moment that shopper is most likely to buy. 11+ abandonment flows live in minutes. Book a demo by Oct 31 to get 50% off your first 60 days. Make this BFCM your biggest one yet: ⁠instant.one/limited Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

Most people would assume that raising capital for a celebrity-backed business would be a cakewalk, but Thai Randolph knew that was far from the truth. Securing $100 million in investment for Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions required more than just a famous name; it took proving real value, building trust, and navigating rejection. Her success led to one of the largest private-equity rounds ever led by a Black woman in the U.S. In this episode, Thai joins Ilana to share the lessons she's learned throughout her career, from her time at Sony, Facebook, and Lionsgate. She also opens up about her personal struggles with fertility while building a successful career and the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership style. Thai Randolph is an award-winning entrepreneur and marketer, and the former CEO of Hartbeat, where she led the company's growth and secured a $100M investment, one of the largest private-equity rounds led by a Black woman in the U.S. In this episode, Ilana and Thai discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) How Thai's Small-Town Roots Shaped Her Path (04:58) Pivoting from Marketing Missiles to Storytelling (09:36) Breaking into Big Tech: From Sony to Facebook (14:14) Balancing Fertility Struggles and Career Moves (22:11) Joining Lionsgate and Meeting Kevin Hart (26:34) Challenges of Carving Out a New Business (28:20) Raising $100M for Hartbeat Against All Odds (32:40) Transitioning to CEO and Leadership Lessons (37:49) Balancing Work, Life, and Avoiding Burnout (41:57) Redefining Your Identity Beyond the Job Title (49:28) Thai's Next Big Ventures and Future Plans Thai Randolph is an entrepreneur and marketer, and the former CEO of Hartbeat, where she led the company's growth and secured a $100M investment, one of the largest private-equity rounds led by a Black woman in the U.S. As President and COO of Laugh Out Loud, she oversees the strategy and operations for Kevin Hart's comedy network. Thai has driven digital transformation at companies like Facebook and Sony, and provided media strategy for top brands like Verizon, Dell, and more. Connect with Thai:  Thai's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thairandolph Thai's Instagram: instagram.com/thairandolph Resources Mentioned: Thai's Podcast, The Suga: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suga/id1502324399  LOL Network: youtube.com/@lolnetwork  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities. Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training 

On today's incredibly frustrating episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making it easier than ever to make fun of them by rolling out a new, "affordable" Model Y that costs $2,000 more than the "expensive" one did last week, thanks to the cancellation of the $7,500 tax credit that Elon Musk (the guy who is so good at business that he's allegedly worth $1 trillion) spent $200 million campaigning for. We've also got the new, single-motor Volvo EX30 at a price that undercuts the cheap Tesla, but includes a full length glass roof that isn't inexplicably covered in upholstery to punish poor people. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links Tesla releases ‘more affordable' Model 3/Y that cost $2k+ more than last week The cheaper Volvo EX30 Single Motor is finally here, and it starts at under $40,000 ComEd charges ahead with $100M in EV investments, thousands of new chargers Win your dream EV in Climate XChange's 10th Annual Raffle! Today's episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (most weeks, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

This Day in Legal History: Bruno Hauptmann IndictedOn October 8, 1934, Bruno Richard Hauptmann was indicted for the murder of 20-month-old Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. The case, often referred to as the “Crime of the Century,” began in March 1932 when the child was kidnapped from the Lindbergh home in Hopewell, New Jersey. Despite a ransom being paid, the boy's body was found weeks later, less than five miles from the house, sparking a national outcry and a complex investigation.The break in the case came in 1934 when marked ransom money was traced to Hauptmann, a German carpenter living in the Bronx. A search of his home turned up over $14,000 of the ransom cash, along with tools and wood experts claimed matched the homemade ladder used in the abduction. Though Hauptmann maintained his innocence, insisting the money belonged to a now-deceased friend, the evidence was enough for a grand jury to indict him for kidnapping and murder.His trial, which began in January 1935, was a media sensation, held in Flemington, New Jersey under intense public scrutiny. The prosecution leaned heavily on circumstantial evidence, handwriting analysis, and expert testimony regarding the ladder construction. The defense challenged much of the state's forensic claims, but Hauptmann was ultimately convicted and sentenced to death. He was executed in the electric chair in 1936, despite appeals and ongoing doubts about the strength of the case.The Hauptmann trial shaped public perceptions of forensic science, media influence, and due process, and contributed to the passage of the Federal Kidnapping Act, also known as the Lindbergh Law, which made kidnapping a federal crime when victims are taken across state lines.Former FBI Director James Comey is set to appear in federal court this Wednesday on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. The case, viewed by many as politically motivated, is the first brought by the Trump-aligned Justice Department against one of Trump's high-profile critics. Comey is accused of lying during a 2020 Senate hearing by denying he authorized FBI employees to anonymously leak information about an unspecified federal investigation, which is believed to be connected to Hillary Clinton.The charges were filed after Trump installed Lindsey Halligan—a former insurance attorney with no prior prosecutorial experience—as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Halligan reportedly proceeded despite career prosecutors advising against it due to lack of evidence. Two outside prosecutors were assigned to handle the case, suggesting internal pushback.Comey maintains his innocence and has demanded a trial. Legal observers and over 1,000 former DOJ officials from both parties have condemned the prosecution, calling it a politically driven attack on the rule of law. The indictment comes after years of Trump publicly demanding prosecutions of his political enemies, including Comey, Letitia James, Adam Schiff, and John Bolton. Comey was previously fired by Trump while leading the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election—an action that led to the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.Ex-FBI chief Comey to face charges brought under pressure from Trump | ReutersU.S. District Judge Susan Illston, who previously blocked a Trump administration plan for mass federal layoffs, will now preside over a new lawsuit challenging potential layoffs tied to the ongoing partial government shutdown. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) successfully argued that this new case involves the same legal issues and parties as their earlier suit, warranting Illston's continued oversight.The unions argue that laying off federal workers during a shutdown is unlawful and not an “essential government service.” They're seeking to block such layoffs, warning that allowing the administration to move forward without court intervention could result in conflicting legal rulings if handled by different judges. Illston's previous ruling in May held that President Trump could not reorganize or downsize federal agencies without congressional approval, but that decision was paused by the Supreme Court in July. In response, the administration scaled back the layoffs after many workers accepted early retirement or buyouts.In the current case, the unions claim new memos from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) unlawfully permit agencies to lay off staff during the shutdown. The Trump administration has not yet implemented the threatened firings, but has blamed Democrats for the funding lapse. The White House and DOJ have not commented on the ongoing litigation.US judge who blocked Trump's mass firings will hear case over shutdown layoffs | ReutersIn September 2025, during a meeting at the White House, Turkish officials proposed a $100 million settlement to resolve the U.S. criminal case against state-owned Halkbank, sources told Reuters. The settlement offer reportedly included a key condition: Halkbank would not have to admit guilt. The bank is facing serious charges in the U.S., including fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, for allegedly helping Iran evade economic sanctions by funneling billions through illicit financial channels.The case, brought in 2019, has long strained U.S.-Turkey relations, which were already damaged after Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems led to U.S. sanctions and its removal from the F-35 fighter jet program. While the Trump-Erdogan meeting signaled warmer diplomatic ties, it's unclear how U.S. officials responded to the settlement offer, or whether discussions have continued.On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Halkbank's appeal, allowing the criminal prosecution to proceed. In response, the bank stated it was still pursuing a diplomatic resolution and emphasized ongoing talks aimed at reconciliation between the U.S. and Turkey. Erdogan has publicly denounced the charges and raised the issue during his recent visit with Trump.Prosecutors allege Halkbank transferred over $20 billion in restricted Iranian funds, disguised transactions through front companies, and fabricated documents to mask oil-for-gold trades as food shipments. Although the floated settlement amount is far lower than previous penalties levied against European banks for similar offenses, legal experts suggest a final deal, if reached, could involve a much larger payment.Turkey floated $100 million Halkbank settlement idea at White House last month, sources say | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover NVIDIA‘s $5B investment in Intel and $100M stake in OpenAI, Meta's stumble with its AR glasses demo, and the The post SED News: NVIDIA Bets on Intel, Meta's Demo Crash, and Anthropic's Explosive Growth appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Building a company with your best friends can be the best way to reach $100M. Learn about sustainable growth through a Meta strategy from Unbound Merino's CEO, Dan Demsky. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Send us a textDe plomero a billonario: los 3 no negociables de una mentalidad imparable En esta masterclass, converso con Ismael Valdés, emprendedor méxico-americano que vendió su empresa por más de $100M y hoy construye Nuve, un termostato inteligente con miras globales, sobre la disciplina mental que lo llevó de los trades (plomería, HVAC, roofing) a escalar compañías de cientos de empleados.Lo que te vas a llevar:Los 3 no negociables de Ismael para rendir al máximo:Dormir bien (6–8 h) para pensar claro y ejecutar.Ganar la mañana: 15 min para ti (rezar/meditar/escribir) antes del teléfono.Una meta al día (una sola) y enfocarte hasta completarla.Cómo vencer las voces limitantes (muchas veces de gente cercana) y convertir obstáculos en lecciones que pagan.Cuándo contratar para proteger tu tiempo y acelerar la operación.Por qué finanzas básicas (PNL, balance, cash flow, KPIs) son el idioma del crecimiento.La diferencia entre “ganar solo” vs. construir equipos que ganan contigo.La definición de éxito de Ismael hoy: paz interna y familia.Quién debe verlo: fundadores, operadores y líderes que quieren claridad, foco y tracción diaria sin distracciones.Mención especial: Ismael estará en Business Masters Live (CDMX, 15–17 de octubre) para profundizar en mentalidad, sistemas y crecimiento. Más info en businessmasters.mx.

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In this conversation, Ashley Chang and I discuss the challenges faced by working mothers in balancing their careers and family life.Ashley shares her personal experiences and insights from her research on the struggles of working parents, emphasizing the need for support systems and the importance of recognizing the mental load that comes with parenting. They explore the concept of creating a supportive environment for mothers, including the role of executive assistants in alleviating some of the burdens of family management. The discussion highlights the ongoing challenges in workplace culture and the need for more effective solutions to support working families.IN THIS EPSIODE:Ashley was inspired by her mother's experience as a working mom.Many women feel they have to choose between career and family.The concept of 'perceived choice' in motherhood is often misleading.Balancing work and family can feel like being two people in one.Expectations placed on mothers can lead to feelings of inadequacy.Research shows that many parents struggle with time management.Sundays aims to help families reclaim their time together.Executive assistants can alleviate the mental load for parents.The emotional connection to the baby can differ between parents.Creating a supportive work environment is crucial for working mothers.ABOUT ASHLEY:Bio - Ashley Chang is the co-founder and CEO of Sundays. She was inspired to start Sundays by her own mom, a software engineer in the 80's who left the workforce because she felt like she had to make a choice between work and family. Ashley spent a decade prior to Sundays in early stage technology companies – as the first employee at a developer tool company, building member experience for health insurance and benefits at Collective Health, and joining Carta to help scale their Venture Capital products from $10 to >$100M in revenue. During this time she saw many of the smartest women she knows have to make the same choice between family and work, 30 years later. In the past year, she has spoken to >1,000 parents about what makes it so hard to have both a meaningful career and family. She's on a mission to make it possible for future generations.CONTACTS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymchang/https://www.linkedin.com/company/with-sundayshttps://www.instagram.com/with_sundaysWebsite Details - https://withsundays.com/utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=happymamapodcastCHAPTERS:00:00 The Journey of Motherhood and Career12:51 The Reality of Balancing Work and Family24:48 Creating Support Systems for Working Mothers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The one thing I reminded myself of and something my coach has been telling me all year is this: Don't feel like you have to be anybody else. What you've been doing has been working for you. Continue to do that. If you've been being Melissa all year and you've been winning all year, what else do you need to do? Just go out there and be yourself.”My guest for today's episode is Melissa Jefferson-Wooden — the 25-year-old from Georgetown, South Carolina who just pulled off one of the rarest feats in track and field: the golden sprint triple crown.At the World Championships in Tokyo, Melissa won the 100, the 200, and was part of the Team USA team that took gold in the 4x100m relay — becoming the first American woman ever, and only the second woman in history after Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, to sweep the sprints at a single Worlds.Her winning times — 10.61 in the 100m and 21.68 in the 200m — weren't just dominant; they cemented her as the fourth-fastest woman of all time and within striking distance of Flo-Jo's world record.But what makes Melissa's story so special isn't just the speed. It's also the journey.If you've followed some of her career leading into 2025, she calls herself a self-described ‘village kid' who had two partial college offers. She saved her dad's life at 17 years old with a bone marrow transplant. She built herself from an NCAA champion out of Coastal Carolina to a global superstar, who can boast the title of the fastest woman on earth.In this episode, we talk about that rise, the lessons that come with greatness all throughout 2025 from her races in April through September, and how she's thinking about being one of the faces of the sport.____________Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠Guest: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden | @__melissaj19 on Instagram Produced by: Jasmine Fehr | ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr on Instagram⁠⁠⁠____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSHOKA: We're takin' over Happy Camper Chicago (Old Town) with HOKA during the Chicago Marathon festivities. On Sunday morning, we'll be posted up as part of the HOKA cheer zone to host our alternate broadcast watchalong, where Eric Jenkins, Karen Leciewicz, Paul Hof Mahoney and other guests will be providing their own commentary, reactions, insights and analysis live as the elite races unfold. Stay tuned for some surprise giveaways that we'll have on-site for marathon finishers. Don't miss the HOKA Hub at the expo for a chance to demo the all-new Rocket X 3 and the up-tempo Mach X 3. RSVP to all of these events via the HOKA Eventbrite page at the link here.WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn't just another treadmill; it's a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you're always prepared for race day. So whether you're chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at WahooFitness.com and use code CITIUS at checkout.OLIPOP: Straight out of Bikini Bottom, Olipop's limited edition SpongeBob cans have arrived. Pineapple Paradise features a burst of juicy pineapples and a splash of mandarin. It's on shelves now at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Circle K, Amazon, and select stores nationwide. ⁠You can check out all of their flavors and get 25% off your orders at DrinkOlipop.com using code CITIUS25 at checkout.⁠

You know what I love about real entrepreneurs? They don't make noise - they make moves. Meet Gulliver Giles and Leesa Cosgrove. While most people were still figuring out their business model, these two were building something extraordinary. And they just shared their entire $100M playbook with me. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: → How they dodged a $750K loss right before COVID hit → The "acquisition bender" that turned dying businesses into gold mines   → Why Leesa can pack 3,500 people in a room (it's not "energy" BS) → The psychological reason everyone's broken post-COVID → Why Dan Kennedy's methods still crush in 2025 → The difference between real wealth and guru theater THE BACKSTORY: 2012, Frank Kern's mastermind. Most of us got stung by stingrays surfing. These two went back to the hotel, had drinks, and planned what became one of the most profitable high-ticket operations on the planet. This isn't another "sales training" video. This is how you build legitimate wealth through systems that actually work - the same principles I used to scale to $100M+. Perfect for coaches, consultants, and experts ready to ditch the guru BS and build something real. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - WARNING: Why 90% of high ticket experts are frauds 05:25 - The Frank Kern mastermind origin story 10:40 - How Gulliver and Leela became the first in Australia 15:55 - The trust recession: Why everyone's been burned 21:10 - COVID's impact on emotional regulation and business 26:45 - Leela's acquisition strategy: 4-figure investments, 7-figure businesses 32:20 - Building a 100K+ reach across multiple platforms 38:15 - Alex Hormozi's $100M launch: Classic Kennedy principles 43:50 - Why automation fails and human connection wins 49:25 - The "Armor of God" objection handling system revealed 54:40 - How to separate yourself from the fake guru noise 57:30 - Where to learn more from Gulliver and Leela

Stefan Williams - Vice President of Corporate Development and Snowflake Ventures at Snowflake Stefan Williams, Vice President of Corporate Development and Snowflake Ventures at Snowflake, leads the company's acquisition strategy, corporate venture capital, and startup accelerator programs. In this episode, Stefan takes us inside Snowflake's disciplined, culture-first approach to M&A—from building the corporate development function from scratch to executing 20+ acquisitions while maintaining breakneck organic growth. He shares hard-won lessons on integration accountability, why relationships matter more than auctions, and how to balance proactive deal-making with the realities of a fast-moving AI landscape. Things You'll Learn Start small and build M&A muscle – Why Snowflake began with sub-50 person acquisitions to prove integration capabilities before scaling to larger, more complex deals Integration accountability drives success – The critical importance of assigning DRIs (Directly Responsible Individuals) with clear timelines at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days post-close Buyer-led beats reactive – How investing time in proactive CEO relationships and strategic alignment dramatically improves deal outcomes versus responding to banker processes ___________________ The Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit is back.The virtual event built for dealmakers who want to eliminate chaos and take control from sourcing through integration.

The customer journey guides the lifetime value of our most important audiences, yet how do we ensure that we are planning, mapping, managing, and optimizing these journeys effectively? Agility requires a deep understanding of your customer's journey and the ability to adapt your strategies and tactics in real-time. It also demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and iterate quickly, embracing change as an opportunity rather than a threat. Today, we're going to talk about the exciting new Institute for Journey Management and how it's helping businesses unlock the power of customer-centricity in a complex and ever-changing world. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Mark Smith and Raymond Gerber from the Institute for Journey Management. About Mark Smith and Raymond Gerber Raymond GerberRaymond Gerber is Co-Founder of the Institute for Journey Management (I4JM) and Founder of JourneyCentric-CX, where he helps enterprises operationalize customer journeys to drive measurable value. With over 25 years of experience, including leadership roles at Qualtrics, Thunderhead (acquired by Medallia), Pegasystems, and Chordiant, Raymond has been at the forefront of journey orchestration, analytics, and AI-driven engagement. He holds 5 patents in journey analytics and customer experience innovation and has guided multiple SaaS organizations through successful acquisitions.Mark SmithMark Smith is Co-Founder of the Institute for Journey Management (I4JM) and Founder of Journey-Smiths, a boutique consultancy helping companies drive value from journey technology.  Mark has over 30 years of experience in customer analytics and engagement, including leadership roles at Kitewheel, CSG, Portrait Software and Quadstone - guiding a series of software start-ups to over $100M in exits.   He has steered customer analytic products to recognized market leadership positions since the late 1990s, and became a pioneer in the new domains of journey analytics and orchestration in 2013.   By training Mark is a statistician, with a PhD from the early days of AI and distributed computing.  However he fights against the statistician stereotype and has focused on customer and market alignment for products throughout his career.The Institute for Journey Management is a new industry association with a mission to unite journey management ecosystem members. It brings together business leaders, practitioners, implementers and vendors in a collaborative, non-profit initiative to develop shared knowledge of the business benefits possible from journey management.  Resources Institute for Journey Management: https://www.i4jm.org/ This episode is brought to you by Kinetic Data. Self-service without compromise. Build powerful self-service experiences across your entire organization without sacrificing speed, flexibility, security, or control. https://kineticdata.com/ Register now for Sitecore Symposium, November 3-5 in Orlando Florida. Use code SYM25-2Media10 to receive 10% off. Go here for more: https://symposium.sitecore.com/Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company