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Welcome to Day 9 of the Double Your Profit Series — the go-to profit series for contractors, home service owners, and small business entrepreneurs. Today, we're diving into one of the most overlooked drivers of bottom-line success: Training for Profit Awareness.

8.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Abbott: State & FBI Track TX Dems; Record-High Tariffs Hit; Hegseth’s $10M for Confederate Monuments Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state and possibly even the FBI is tracking down Democratic lawmakers who fled to stop the GOP's redistricting plan. We'll talk to two of those lawmakers, State Reps Christian Manuel and Lauren Ashley Simmons, about what's really going down in Texas and what's at stake. Also... those new tariffs... They just kicked in today, and they're the highest we've seen in modern U.S. history. We're talking record-high import taxes. What that means for your paycheck, your bills, and your business-- Economist Gbenga Ajilore and supply chain expert Jennifer Barbossa will break it all the way down. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is spending $10 million to bring back Confederate monuments. Yeah, you heard that right. We'll unpack the politics, the price tag, and the message behind the move. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjs (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digit Software is transforming how manufacturers and distributors manage their operations through what they call a "system of progress" - an AI-powered alternative to traditional ERP systems. With $3.3 million in funding, Digit targets the 87% of U.S. companies with fewer than 50 employees who have been locked out of expensive legacy ERP systems. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Dan Koukol, CEO and Co-founder of Digit, to explore how his decade of consulting experience and hands-on CEO role at a manufacturing company shaped his vision for modernizing business operations software. Topics Discussed: Why ERP systems have remained frozen in time while other software categories evolved Digit's unique "framework-first" approach versus traditional module-based systems The company's successful turnaround of Prodigy Disc as proof of concept Creating a new category called "systems of progress" instead of competing in ERP Leveraging Reddit and AI search for B2B vertical SaaS marketing Building a marketing team of two that generates significant leverage through AI tools The beachhead strategy focusing on distributors and light manufacturers GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Turn operational experience into category insight: Dan's decade of consulting for 100+ manufacturers and distributors, plus his hands-on CEO experience at Prodigy Disc, gave him unique insights that pure tech founders lack. He explains, "I can tell you if you're a manufacturer, you probably have a workbench that, you know, you have old inventory shelf and some plywood over it that you know, work on your tooling. Like we've been in the day to day, we've gotten our shoes dirty." B2B founders should deeply embed themselves in their target customers' daily operations to build authentic understanding and credibility. Create blue ocean through strategic language positioning: Rather than competing head-to-head in the crowded ERP market, Dan positioned Digit as a "system of progress" - deliberately avoiding ERP terminology with its negative connotations of being "slow, rigid, expensive." He notes, "Digit's not an ERP is kind of the framing. We are a system of progress for a system of action." B2B category creators should identify existing category baggage and create new language that reframes the conversation around their unique value proposition. Provide framework before features: Unlike traditional ERPs that "throw a bunch of modules at you and let you fend for yourself," Digit starts with a comprehensive framework showing companies exactly what they should be doing to succeed. Dan describes it as "a 10 by 10 grid like in Excel, where the hundred cells represent everything as a company you need to be doing to be great." B2B founders should lead with strategic guidance and frameworks rather than just feature sets, especially when targeting less sophisticated buyers. Leverage emerging channels for B2B vertical SaaS: Dan discovered that Reddit became one of their best lead generation engines, with communities around specific legacy systems where users complain "thread after thread." They use Reddit for both product development insights and lead generation. B2B founders should explore non-traditional channels where their target customers gather to discuss pain points, especially in vertical markets. Optimize for AI search alongside traditional SEO: Digit intentionally strategies to get mentioned across AI models like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini, using YC company tools to measure AI mention frequency. Dan explains they're "actively doing" this measurement on their internal scorecard. B2B founders should develop parallel strategies for traditional search and AI recommendation engines, as customer discovery patterns evolve. Build efficient teams through AI leverage: With just a two-person marketing team, Digit generates significant output using AI tools like Google's VO3 for video production and various automation tools for personalized messaging. Dan emphasizes how "revenue per employee, that metric is going way up" due to AI capabilities. B2B founders should prioritize AI-powered efficiency over headcount growth, especially in go-to-market functions.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

Connectbase is transforming how service providers buy and sell connectivity in what founder Ben Edmond calls "the connected world" - a massive $1.6 trillion industry that powers our entire digital infrastructure. With $70 million in funding, Connectbase serves 427+ service providers including 82% of the global Gartner Magic Quadrant, creating the ecosystem fabric that connects data centers, towers, fiber networks, and the thousands of providers that deliver connectivity services. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Ben Edmond, CEO and Founder of Connectbase, to learn about the company's journey from solving Excel spreadsheet chaos to building the digital backbone for an entire industry. Topics Discussed:  Connectbase's rapid path from MVP to $1M ARR in 14 months without initial funding The three-layer architecture of the "connected world" industry ecosystem Building "location truth" as a core positioning strategy to unify fragmented data Evolving from "friends of Ben" sales approach to scalable go-to-market systems The strategic shift from product-focused selling to brand-driven market education Critical lessons from selling to wrong customers and wasting time on bright shiny objects Creating "categories of one" versus competing in crowded red ocean markets The 17 times rule for effective communication and message penetration in complex industries GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Ship fast when you deeply understand the customer problem: Ben launched Connectbase's first product just six months after starting the company, reaching $1M ARR 14 months later without initial funding. This speed was possible because he had lived the industry pain for years at companies like MCI. "I understood the problem very well," Ben explains. B2B founders with deep domain expertise should leverage that knowledge to move quickly from problem to solution rather than over-engineering initial products or getting trapped in endless customer discovery cycles. Resist the bright shiny object customer trap at all costs: Ben's biggest mistake was selling to consultants, real estate companies, and other customers outside his core ICP who seemed interested but weren't sustainable. "Selling to the wrong customers would probably be the number one thing," he reflects. "It's pretty easy for lots of people to deliver one time value and then move on, but it's not very valuable really focusing on customers that are going to get durable long term value and you're aligned to accelerating, supporting and uniquely positioned to help." B2B founders should resist revenue from customers outside their ideal customer profile, even when cash flow is tight, and focus exclusively on customers where they can deliver repeatable, long-term value. Time brand investment strategically around behavior change requirements: Around year three, Ben realized Connectbase needed to shift from direct sales to brand building because they were "fundamentally changing behavior and behavior is hard to change." The insight: when your solution requires market education and behavior modification, brand investment becomes more valuable than incremental sales tactics. B2B founders should time this transition carefully - after achieving product-market fit with core customers but before growth stalls due to market education barriers. Apply the "17 times rule" for message penetration in complex markets: Ben developed what he calls the "17 times rule" for market education: "If I don't say the same thing 17 times, you know, very confident that the words are not going to be completely understood and actioned on. But if I do, I'm going to get my point across and be relevant in positioning." This applies to both internal teams and external market positioning. B2B founders in complex industries should systematically track how many times key positioning concepts have been reinforced across all channels and customer touchpoints. Create categories of one by focusing on unique ecosystem positioning: Instead of competing in the crowded $35 billion telecom software space, Ben positioned Connectbase as the only "ecosystem fabric with location truth" for service providers. "I like categories of one instead of categories of many," he explains. B2B founders should identify unique positioning that combines multiple capabilities or approaches in ways competitors cannot easily replicate, rather than trying to be incrementally better at existing category definitions. Build revenue-focused marketing DNA from the foundation: Ben insists on hiring marketers who view themselves as part of the revenue engine, not just lead generators. "Vanity metrics, don't pay anyone's payroll. So you know, really focus on people that have a belief that marketing is part of the revenue engine and an important critical part and driving, you know, the marketing mix to get to close one customers and upsells and long term relationships." B2B founders should establish revenue accountability for all marketing hires and avoid the trap of optimizing for engagement metrics that don't drive business outcomes. Treat fundraising as partnership selection, not capital acquisition: Ben approaches investor selection "almost like getting married" - focusing on partners who understand the industry and can provide strategic value beyond capital. "Find the partners that actually understand your space that you operate in, be choosy, and partners that are going to, you know, help you move forward. Because business is hard... you want people in the corner with a belief and a set of skills and capabilities that are going to elevate you, challenge you, and make you better." B2B founders should prioritize investor expertise and long-term support over valuations, especially when building in specialized or complex industries.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

As the founder of TopDog Law, James Helm has gone from $5K in monthly lead buys to seven figures a month across paid social, billboards, and more. If you're wondering where your budget should go—at $100K, $1M, or $10M—this is the guy to learn from. In this conversation, James shares: The hidden risks of under-spending (or over-hiring) Why creative is the most overlooked cost center When lead buying makes sense—and when it's a trap The $10M Uber Test that tells you if your brand is working PIMCON 2025 Tickets On Sale Now. Get yours today! Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

In this thought-provoking episode, host Allison Walsh sits down with Alice Heiman—internationally known sales strategist and "Chief Sales Energizer"—to discuss the intersection of business growth, personal transformation, and the realities of being a high-performing woman at midlife.Alice opens up about her journey from elementary school teacher to top-tier sales expert for CEOs of innovative companies. She dives deep into navigating leadership while caring for family, handling perimenopause, and planning strategic exits. This conversation is full of truth, strategy, and empowerment for women navigating business and life in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. 

AI isn't coming — it's here. And the way people find your business is already changing.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John sits down with Sam Preston, CEO of Service Scalers, for a deep-dive on how AI is reshaping local search and why HVAC, plumbing, and home service operators need to evolve fast — or risk being left behind.They explore what it means to “rank” in a world of LLMs, how showing up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overview actually works, and why your SEO and Google Business Profile (GMB) are more valuable than ever. From review mining to AI-mode discovery to early signs of AI agents booking jobs, this episode lays out a real-world, contractor-first roadmap to dominate in the AI-driven search era.You'll also hear how Wilson's early investment in SEO and programmatic content is now paying off — and why operators of every size should focus on backlinks, FAQs, and review quality today to future-proof their lead flow.Whether you're doing $1M or $50M, if you want to stay visible and competitive as AI search becomes the new front door to your business, this one's essential.

Welcome to Day 7 of the Double Your Profit Series —the go-to profit series for contractors, home service owners, and small business entrepreneurs. Today we break down the Profit First Pricing method, a mindset shift that guarantees you pay yourself first by building profit directly into your prices.

Learn about two of the best investors of our generation and how they turned $10M into $5B in 20 years by investing all across the world in emerging markets. It will not disappoint.Thanks to your sponsors!Ayrin Digital: https://go.ayrin.ai/rainmakersCollateral Partners: https://collateral.com/Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUZt2XC7bExp5E5LjmEhBxEVh_uX0ZUPKlcK_Jvj1N8/edit?tab=t.0

Send us a textOn this special Phil (The Loud Collector) takeover episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start by covering another amazing player in our Get To Know Your Hall of Famer Series; Ebbie Goodfellow (12:05).  Next, Phil asks; Are you cards safe from controversy (19:26)? In hobby news, maybe the biggest basketball card of all time goes up to auction, Topps releases a new soccer product and, the $10M dollar break (29:56).  Phil gets to the heart of the hobby by asking; why do you collect (35:30)? In new product releases, 2024-25 PWHL Second Edition is out and we previewed the checklist and key cards (46:25).  As always, we end the show with personal pickups (50:41). Partners & SponsorsHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comPather Ultimate HoldersShop USA - https://shoppather.com/Shop Canada - https://shoppather.ca/Sign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC

What if the leads you're ignoring are actually the keys to building serious wealth? In this episode, Dedric and Krystal Polite—stars of 50/50 Flip on Hulu and A&E—break down the exact marketing strategies that helped them build a $10M rental portfolio without starting with money, credit, or experience. From Zillow hacks and for-rent-by-owner leads to AI-powered cold calling, they share how to find motivated sellers, get deals 60¢ on the dollar, and scale creatively. If you're ready to level up your deal flow, this is where it starts. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:22 - Marketing Secret #1: How To Find Off-Market Deals7:30 - Marketing Secret #2: Marketing Outreach Methods13:13 - Marketing Secret #3: The Silver Segment Strategy14:56 - Outro LINKSInstagram: bepolitepropertieshttps://www.instagram.com/bepoliteproperties Website: Be Polite Propertieshttps://politeproperties.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

#NickiMinaj is ready to put $10M on the line for a fight?!

Imagine waking up in a country where your texts are scanned, your posts are vetted, and your opinions are filtered before you can speak. Shockingly, this isn't North Korea, it's Britain in 2025.In this explosive episode, we break down: How the UK's Online Safety Act is silencing free speech The US government's SHOCKING response (hint: visa bans are involved) Why 99.7% of deleted social media posts were LEGAL Elon Musk's showdown with UK censors (and the looming $10M fine) The global censorship domino effect (EU, Australia, India & more)Support the showThanks for listening. For more commentary, join my newsletter! To Stay In Touch: Click Here To Subscribe To My NewsletterSee you next time!

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Want our help? schedule a call here.https://purplefire.io/Most ecommerce brands are sitting on conversion goldmines and don't even know it. While everyone's chasing the latest marketing tactics, they're ignoring fundamental UX problems that are silently killing 50% or more of their potential sales.In this episode, we break down the 10 biggest UX and conversion rate optimization issues destroying ecommerce conversions in 2025—and give you the exact tools and strategies to fix them.You'll discover why checkout abandonment rates hover between 60-80%, how page Most ecommerce brands are sitting on conversion goldmines and don't even know it. While everyone's chasing the latest marketing tactics, they're ignoring fundamental UX problems that are silently killing 50% or more of their potential sales.In this episode, we break down the 10 biggest UX and conversion rate optimization issues destroying ecommerce conversions in 2025—and give you the exact tools and strategies to fix them.You'll discover why checkout abandonment rates hover between 60-80%, how page speed issues cause visitors to abandon at just 2.75 seconds, and why mobile users convert at less than half the rate of desktop users. More importantly, you'll learn how brands are using tools like Microsoft Clarity to achieve 19% conversion lifts in just five days.We cover the conversion killers you probably didn't know existed: hidden checkout costs, broken search functionality, confusing navigation, missing trust signals, poor mobile optimization, and accessibility issues that exclude 15% of potential customers.Each issue comes with specific solutions and tool recommendations—from free options like Google PageSpeed Insights and Microsoft Clarity to advanced platforms like Optimizely and Contentsquare. You'll get a week-by-week action plan to systematically eliminate friction from your customer experience.Key takeaways include how 0.1 seconds of page speed improvement can increase conversions by 8.4% and AOV by 9.2%, why forcing account creation is the second biggest reason for cart abandonment, and how proper mobile UX optimization can double your mobile conversion rates.Whether you're doing $100K or $10M in revenue, these UX fixes don't require bigger marketing budgets—just smarter optimization of what you already have.Stop losing customers to easily fixable problems. This episode gives you the roadmap to turn your website into a conversion machine.

What if we told you a guy built a multi-million dollar collectibles empire... starting with sports cards?In this episode, we sit down with Johnny from Mintink, the mastermind behind Canada's most explosive card store, to uncover the wild journey from 500 square feet to 15,000, how he outpaced Bitcoin with trading cards, and why his worst days now are better than his best days then.We dive into:

Welcome to Day 3 of the "Double Your Profit" 30-Day Series!If you're running a home service business, small business, or a contractor company, this series is designed to help you double your profit in just 30 days.Today's episode dives into how to cut costs fast—without hurting your operations—and how to foster a lean, profit-minded culture in your company. We'll walk through how to trim unnecessary expenses, empower managers to make smarter budget decisions, and align your entire team around cost-conscious growth.

About this episodeWhat if your next real estate investment didn't take years to yield returns—and came with white-glove service, real-time reporting, and a team that can flip three luxury mansions faster than most contractors finish one?In this episode, Adi Soozin interviews Roberto Bolona, CEO of Brenner Cox™ the favorite Luxury Real Estate Development company of investors. Brenner Cox™ is the secret weapon behind some of South Florida's most profitable, high-speed luxury mansion flips (don't believe me? checkout the before & after images on the 9x90™ page). In this episode Roberto reveals how his team transformed a $1.1M teardown into a $10M mega-estate—with precision upgrades that included a custom gym, guest house, and basketball court.In this episode you will hear how Brenner Cox™ offers an average of 33% IRRs to their investors in as little as 12 months. While most flippers lose money hiring cheap & incompetent contractors, Roberto's team keeps elite investors at the top of their game with rapid turn-around times and real-time updates—so they can be on top of their investments without ever needing to lift a finger. From integrating Ferraris into home theaters to building in the most exclusive zip codes, this team turns wild ideas into sold-out homes and seven-figure returns.If you're investing in luxury real estate—or want to start doing it smarter, faster, and more profitably—this episode will change how you evaluate your next deal.About this guestFor those of you who do not know Roberto, he:Built over $50 million in real estate transaction volume, with a decade of experience acquiring and developing luxury properties in Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, and Arizona (multifamily ventures).Recently, his firm sold a luxury Southwest Ranches estate for $7.2 million, showcasing his success in high-end South Florida developments.Is often referred to as the #1 luxury home builder in Southwest Ranches, Brenner Cox has delivered marquee mega‑estates—such as the 14,000 sq ft showpiece valued over $10 million.Co-founded both Monumental Real Estate and Brenner Cox Construction Management, reinforcing his leadership as both visionary developer and managing partner.Read more at 9x90.co/Roberto-Bolona

Welcome back to Day 2 of the "Double Your Profit" 30-Day Series!In today's episode, we're breaking down how to cut business costs like a CFO—without compromising growth. If you want to double your profit, mastering the art of cost control is essential. These strategies will help you streamline spending, boost margins, and create a more efficient, profitable operation.This episode is packed with real-world examples and practical cost-cutting techniques you can implement immediately in your home service business, contractor company, or small business.

Send us a textWhat happens when a no-deal Shark Tank brand becomes TikTok Shop's fastest-growing success story? That's exactly what NeuroGum did—and in this video, I'll show you how they pulled it off.Hi, I'm Jordan West, founder of Social Commerce Club—the agency behind some of the top-performing TikTok Shop strategies out there. Today, I'm unpacking how NeuroGum scaled to over $10M/month in revenue and reached a $100M+ valuation, all by turning TikTok Shop into the centerpiece of their growth engine.What You'll Learn (Timestamps):[00:15] The NeuroGum origin story: indie gum, Shark Tank, and the viral spark[01:05] Why TikTok Shop became their #1 growth channel[01:50] How narrowing SKUs led to higher conversion rates[02:30] Building a handpicked creator network (+ onboarding tactics)[04:30] Cracking the hook in the first 0.8 seconds[05:20] Publishing 2–3 videos daily through trained creators[05:45] Urgency strategies to increase sell-through and attention[06:50] Scraping comments & conversion data to optimize[07:30] Why TikTok outperforms Amazon & Facebook for top-of-funnel[08:10] Repurposing TikTok UGC across other channels[08:50] Creators on a Times Square billboard—offline meets viral[09:11] Their results and how you can model the same playbookKey TakeawaysNarrow Focus Wins: Fewer SKUs = faster decisions and better sell-through on TikTok Shop.Deep Creator Partnerships: Top creators are trained, not just sourced. Treat them like team members.Hooks Are Everything: First 0.8 seconds determine if someone scrolls or buys.Urgency Drives Sales: Scarcity and time-sensitive offers fuel TikTok's impulse-buy nature.Halo Effect Is Real: TikTok Shop performance boosts other channels like retail and DTC.Creator Incentives Matter: Think bigger than commissions—billboards and visibility = brand loyalty.Repurpose Smart: UGC from TikTok Shop can be gold for Meta ads, YouTube pre-rolls, and PDPs.Go All-In or Miss Out: TikTok Shop rewards brands that commit with volume and creativity.Systematize Everything: From onboarding creators to testing hooks—build a repeatable engine.The Playbook Works: This exact model is what we run at Social Commerce Club with our top clients.Want to turn your brand into a TikTok Shop powerhouse?

DermaSensor has developed the first FDA-cleared, AI-powered skin cancer detection device specifically designed for primary care physicians. After spending $27 million on R&D over eight years and conducting 15 clinical studies, the company received FDA clearance in January 2024. Using elastic scattering spectroscopy, the device analyzes cellular and subcellular structures in skin tissue—the same characteristics pathologists examine under microscopes—to provide objective skin cancer risk assessments in under 30 seconds. In this episode, CEO Cody Simmons shares the journey from Boston University research lab to commercial deployment across hundreds of medical practices. Topics Discussed: DermaSensor's eight-year development journey from 30-pound research devices to handheld commercial products The FDA clearance process requiring five pre-submission meetings and over 10,000 pages of documentation Strategic decision to target primary care physicians rather than dermatologists based on competitive intelligence Clinical validation showing device accuracy matches in-person dermatologist assessments Commercial launch strategy achieving coverage from major media outlets without a major PR firm Rapid adoption by hundreds of private practices within the first year post-clearance GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Learn from competitive failures before choosing your market: Cody observed companies spending "literally hundreds of millions of dollars" targeting dermatologists with similar devices, only to see them "commercially immediately fizzled out" within 2-4 years. Dermatologists, being experts, were confident in their existing processes and questioned why they needed additional tools. This competitive intelligence led DermaSensor to target primary care physicians who welcomed objective second opinions. B2B founders should study why similar solutions failed in adjacent markets and identify underserved segments where their value proposition resonates more strongly. Align your commercial strategy with regulatory requirements years in advance: Cody emphasized that you must "align your plan like your commercial plan with your study" and your FDA indication for use, determining "who's actually approved to use the device for what purpose." This planning must happen years before approval since clinical studies are designed around the intended commercial application. B2B founders in regulated industries should work backwards from their go-to-market strategy when designing regulatory pathways, ensuring clinical evidence supports their target market and use cases. FDA clearance itself can be your biggest PR moment: DermaSensor achieved coverage on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Forbes, Reuters, and Time Magazine's Best Inventions list primarily because "the FDA clearance itself was so big" for a first-in-class device addressing "the most common cancer." They worked with only an independent PR consultant, not a major firm. B2B founders should recognize that major regulatory milestones, especially for novel technologies, inherently generate media interest and plan their launch communications accordingly. Prioritize speed and simplicity when displacing manual processes: The device works in "less than 30 seconds" from pickup to result, addressing primary care physicians who previously had to rely on visual assessment with minimal dermatology training (only "two to four hours of training in medical school"). The combination of speed, objectivity, and ease of use made adoption attractive to non-specialists. B2B founders should design solutions that are dramatically faster and more accurate than existing manual processes, especially when targeting users who lack specialized expertise. Private practices adopt faster than health systems but both are essential: Cody noted that "private practices, because they make decisions so quickly" with "one or two doctors that run the practice" were able to rapidly adopt the technology. However, health systems provide validation and scale. The company focused on building "that whole ecosystem" where "health systems using a private practice, using it. Dermatologists are aware of it." B2B founders should sequence their go-to-market to capture quick wins from agile smaller customers while simultaneously pursuing enterprise accounts for long-term growth and market credibility.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

How do you go from zero to $10 million in funded mortgages in your first year—without a database, brand, or past clients? Thom Brow left a successful career in craft beer sales and started fresh as a mortgage broker. One year later, he's built a $10M business from scratch— powered by focused prospecting, referral presentations, and his own custom-built AI tools. If you're early in your career or need to get traction fast, Thom's approach will give you a clear roadmap (and a reality check). We'll cover: Turning Cold into Closed – How 50 referral presentations led to 25 active partners and $10M in volume. Winning with Focus – Why Thom breaks his day into quarters—and always protects a dedicated prospecting block. Practicing Like a Pro – The AI “driving range” that helped him conquer cold calling. Scaling Smart – Why action beats perfection, and busy work always comes last. Building Better Tools – How Thom created his own GPTs to write emails, sharpen messaging, and train for live calls. To connect with Thom, check out the links below: Instagram Facebook https://www.brxmortgage.com/agent/thom-brow   Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my 3-2-1 Thursday Email I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell.  To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.

Merci à mon partenaire de coeur (depuis 7 ans) : Payfit ❤️Pourquoi j'ai arrêté de penser à la paie (et pourquoi c'est une bonne chose)En tant que fondateur, t'as déjà 1000 choses dans la tête.Recruter, vendre, gérer la prod, les clients, les galères…Mais y'a une charge mentale sournoise qu'on oublie trop souvent : la paie.Et crois-moi, quand tu dois : → envoyer un .csv de notes de frais,→ calculer les congés à la main,→ appeler ton expert-comptable pour valider une DSN,Tu perds un temps fou, tu stresses, et tu t'éloignes de ton vrai job.C'est pour ça que j'ai choisi PayFit dès le début de Kymono en 2016.Parce qu'avec eux, j'ai délégué sans perdre le contrôle :→ Paie + RH automatisées→ Paiement des salaires en 1 clic via Qonto→ IA + humain à dispo 7j/7Résultat : moins d'erreurs, moins de stress, plus de bande passante mentale.

Discover how does it take to build a $10M multifamily portfolio and transition into managing your own fund! In this powerful episode, Tom Kirkpatrick breaks down his journey from an exhausted W-2 worker seeking time freedom to a full-time investor who now teaches others how to underwrite, raise capital, and confidently pitch deals. You'll hear how Tom used partnerships, strategic mindset shifts, and consistent action to scale from duplexes to fund management—and why he's now focused on impact-driven investing. This conversation is packed with wisdom for any investor or entrepreneur ready to take the leap from operator to leader. 5 Key Takeaways:Building trust through consistency is critical in capital raisingTransitioning from operator to fund manager requires a mindset shift and team building.Effective underwriting and pitch practice create investor confidence.Partnerships are a key accelerator for scaling in multifamily.Impact investing allows you to do well by doing good.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Donnelly to break down how he built a $10M-a-year business with no sales team and no paid ads—powered entirely by content and personal brand.We dive into how Chris grew from 0 to 1M+ LinkedIn followers in two years, his system for publishing high-quality content at scale, and why creating more volume (not perfection) can unlock massive growth.Chris also shares his approach to building a lean team, running high-ticket cohorts, and leveraging attention into stable, long-term income.If you've been waiting to go all in on your personal brand, this episode shows you what's possible.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:20 How Chris grew to 1M+ LinkedIn followers in 2 years06:16 Choosing LinkedIn over Instagram and YouTube10:35 The early experiments that validated his model14:45 Selling his first agency and starting again19:34 Building an audience without spending on ads24:26 The structure behind his cohort business model28:07 Why personal brand leads to better business opportunities33:37 The content formats LinkedIn prioritizes today38:12 How Chris structures his content team and systems43:26 Lessons from growing a $10M business with no sales team50:02 Advice for creators and entrepreneurs going proIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Chris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnellychrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdonnellyofficialWake Up With Chris (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/4sFHI1CMPuKWa1brhhY9RBFeatured in this episode:Wake Up With Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdonnelly

In this episode of Now That's IT, Aaron Betts shares his remarkable journey—from launching his first MSP in 2005 and losing it all during the financial crisis, to taking a corporate detour, burning out, and ultimately returning to lead Intelesys as President.Aaron opens up about the hard-earned lessons of entrepreneurship, the shift from break/fix to managed services, and how a life-altering health scare reshaped his leadership style. He shares how he's rebuilding company culture, redefining success, and guiding his MSP toward a $10M vision—all while empowering his team to think bigger.Whether you're navigating burnout, scaling operations, or preparing your next generation of leaders, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways for MSP owners, COOs, and IT leaders.

Tera AI is pioneering a software-centric approach to robotics, moving away from traditional hardware-dominated solutions toward a unified operating system for robotic platforms. After raising $8 million and transitioning from insurance applications to robotics, the company is building what founder Tony Zhang envisions as "a general purpose operating system for robot platforms" powered by spatial foundation models. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Tony shares his journey from Google X to founding Tera AI, including hard-won lessons about market validation, customer discovery, and the critical importance of understanding buyer priorities. Topics Discussed: Tera AI's evolution from geospatial foundation models in insurance to robotics applications The challenges of customer discovery in regulated industries like insurance Tony's experience at Google X and the ChatGPT moment that sparked entrepreneurial action First Round's Product Market Fit program and structured customer discovery methodology The transition from hardware-centric to software-centric robotics architecture Fundraising strategies and developing instincts for investor feedback Building a team of top-tier AI researchers in a competitive talent market GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Lead with priority validation, not pain discovery: Tony learned the hard way that not every pain point can be solved on a VC timeline. His breakthrough insight was asking upfront: "Tell me if this is one of your top three priorities. If not, tell me what are those three priorities." He discovered that many insurance prospects liked their solution but had more pressing infrastructure problems unrelated to AI. B2B founders should qualify buyer priorities before presenting solutions to avoid getting trapped in lengthy sales cycles for non-critical problems. Understand regulatory constraints early in enterprise markets: Tera AI spent nearly a year in insurance before realizing that regulatory barriers made technology adoption extremely difficult, regardless of product-market fit. Tony explains: "Because of the regulations in America, it is incredibly difficult for an insurer or carrier to adopt new technology, especially technology that was as new as the stuff that we were building." Founders entering regulated industries should map compliance requirements and adoption timelines before committing significant resources. Structure customer discovery to eliminate waste: Through First Round's PMF program, Tony discovered they were doing discovery calls inefficiently, often requiring multiple meetings with the same prospects. The key insight was asking the right qualifying questions upfront rather than leading with solutions. This approach eliminated unnecessary follow-up meetings and accelerated their discovery process by 5x. Founders should develop structured discovery frameworks with clear qualifying criteria before scaling outreach efforts. Market timing requires both technology readiness and buyer urgency: Tony's "ChatGPT moment" wasn't just about technological possibility—it was about recognizing the convergence of technical capability and market readiness. He emphasizes: "It wasn't too early, it wasn't too late." The key was understanding that spatial AI could finally deliver value that buyers were ready to adopt. Founders should evaluate both technical feasibility and market timing when deciding on startup opportunities. Attract talent with novel technical challenges, not just compensation: Despite intense competition for AI talent in Silicon Valley, Tera AI successfully recruits top researchers by offering genuinely innovative work. Tony explains: "We genuinely try to innovate across the entire stack. We build our own models, we build our own datasets, we can write papers on the things we're doing." They target researchers who are "bored to death by the LLM world" and want to work on groundbreaking spatial AI problems. B2B founders should differentiate their companies through technical novelty and research opportunities, not just competitive salaries.     //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

Dusty Robotics is pioneering construction automation with a multi-stage product that spans from planning to installation. At its core is an automated layout robot that takes digital building plans and prints them directly on construction sites, preserving digital quality throughout the entire construction process. With $69.5 million in funding, Dusty has established itself as the market leader in construction robotics. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Tessa Lau shares her journey from accidentally getting their first $5,000 invoice to creating "The Dusty Way" - a new method for construction that promises higher quality, less rework, and greater profitability. Topics Discussed: Dusty's evolution from a "drop-in replacement" positioning to creating an entirely new construction method The accidental path to their first paying customer and learning to price robotics services Strategic positioning evolution: from robot features to outcomes-based messaging Building market leadership in construction robotics through public testing and iteration Creating "The Dusty Way" as a category-defining methodology with ChatGPT's help Event-driven marketing strategy for the tactile, physical construction industry The challenge of focusing on one ideal customer profile when the technology works across multiple segments Co-creating methodology with customers rather than dictating new processes to industry experts GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Build in public, especially for hardware: Tessa's top advice for robotics founders is "Don't be in stealth. Stealth is stupid." Since hardware companies typically only get 1-2 shots on goal due to time and capital constraints, you must validate market demand before building. Dusty spent their first year doing free "print jobs" in public, gathering feedback and iterating monthly. This public approach not only validated their technology but also built market awareness and credibility. Position for comfort first, expand the vision later: When introducing new technology, Dusty initially positioned their robot as a "drop-in replacement for a guy with a chalkbox and a measuring tape." This made customers comfortable because it required no process changes and was low-risk. Only after establishing market trust did they expand to positioning themselves as creating an entirely new construction methodology. B2B founders should start with familiar positioning that reduces buyer risk, then gradually expand their vision as trust builds. Solve for outcomes, not features: Tessa emphasizes the constant battle against feature-focused messaging: "Our customers don't buy robot, they need an outcome." Instead of highlighting technical specs like "16th vintage accurate" or "10 times faster," successful messaging focuses on what customers actually care about: quality, certainty, and predictability. This shift from product features to business outcomes is critical for technology companies selling into traditional industries. Leverage AI for strategic breakthrough thinking: The "Dusty Way" concept emerged from Tessa's ChatGPT conversations about breaking out of the "robot trap" where customers viewed them as a project tool rather than a strategic platform. ChatGPT suggested framing their offering as "a trusted method for doing construction," which became the foundation for their category creation strategy. B2B founders should consider AI as a brainstorming partner for strategic challenges, not just operational tasks. Events are critical for physical product adoption: In construction, "seeing is believing" because buyers are "physical thinkers, not abstract thinkers." Dusty's event strategy centers on live robot demonstrations, often becoming "the best show on the floor" because they're so different from typical software booths. They print multi-trade layouts continuously throughout conferences, allowing attendees to see the technology in action. B2B founders with physical products should prioritize live demonstrations and tactile experiences over traditional software marketing approaches. Focus timing: Identify your first bowling pin: Dusty's biggest current challenge is focusing on one core customer segment despite having a product that works across multiple construction markets. Tessa emphasizes the discipline required to pick one "bowling pin" customer type, master that segment, then expand to adjacent segments. The key is setting specific dates for when you'll address other ICPs, making the focus decision feel temporary rather than permanent. This approach reduces the psychological difficulty of saying no to revenue opportunities. Construction is not one market: Tessa's key advice for construction tech founders is recognizing that construction consists of many distinct markets with different buyers, value propositions, and payment capabilities. Even within a single project, different stakeholders have vastly different needs and budgets. Success requires choosing one specific segment early and deeply understanding their unique pain points, decision-making process, and implementation requirements.     //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM   

Staris AI is pioneering a new approach to application security, moving beyond traditional vulnerability scanning to create what they call "total context security." With $5.7 million in funding, the company is building an AI-powered platform that doesn't just find security issues but provides complete context about business risk and automated fixes. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Adam Cecchetti, CEO and Co-Founder of Staris AI, to learn about his transition from bootstrap founder to venture-backed CEO and his vision for creating an immune system for applications on the internet. Topics Discussed: The evolution from bootstrap companies to venture-backed scaling How 200+ customer discovery conversations shaped Staris AI's product direction Creating the "total context security" category in a crowded application security market The impact of AI on both security threats and solutions Building founder-led sales processes before transitioning to broader marketing Long-term vision of creating an immune system for internet applications GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Conduct extensive customer discovery before building: Adam and his co-founder talked to over 200 CISOs, CTOs, and CIOs before finalizing their product direction. The key insight: "People do not need more to do. They do not need more work, they do not need more bugs. They don't need bugs cheaper or better or faster. They really need this problem to start shrinking." This extensive research revealed that the market didn't need another tool to find vulnerabilities—they needed solutions that actually reduced their security workload. Define what you don't do to clarify positioning: Adam shared a powerful insight from his previous company: "I sold more work telling people what I didn't do versus what we did do." In crowded markets like security, clearly articulating what you don't do helps prospects understand your unique value proposition. For Staris AI, being explicit about not being "an ASPM" or other specific security categories helps differentiate their total context approach. Leverage founder networks for initial traction: Rather than launching broad marketing campaigns, Adam is using his 25 years of industry relationships for initial customer acquisition. "We're going back to a lot of our people we had talked to initially when we started the company, as well as some old customers and colleagues and friends to be able to say, hey, let's do some proof of concepts." This approach allows for rapid iteration and product refinement based on trusted customer feedback. Create category names that are immediately understandable: While evaluating options like "next gen pen testing" and "AI security co-pilots," Adam chose "total context security" because it clearly communicates value. The name immediately conveys what the solution does—providing complete context at every step of the security process. In technical markets, clarity often beats cleverness in category naming. Time market expansion carefully: Despite having funding and proven traction, Adam is deliberately waiting until Q4 to ramp marketing efforts. "We've been really laser-like focused on building a great product, getting a good story for our customers, understanding what truly provides them value before we kind of went out and mass broadcasted that message." This disciplined approach ensures product-market fit before scaling go-to-market efforts.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

Prior Labs is pioneering foundation models for structured data, bringing transformer technology from the generative AI world to tabular data that sits in databases and spreadsheets across every business. With $9 million in funding and over 1.5 million downloads of their open-source model, Prior Labs is revolutionizing how data scientists work with structured data by creating universal models that can handle multiple use cases instead of requiring custom models for each specific application. In this episode, I sat down with Sauraj Gambhir, Co-Founder of Prior Labs, to explore how they're transforming machine learning workflows from taking days to seconds and building a global community around their breakthrough technology. Topics Discussed: Prior Labs' mission to bring transformer technology to structured data and tabular datasets The transition from traditional 20-year-old machine learning methods to universal foundation models Building a horizontal product that serves data scientists across finance, healthcare, and scientific research The company's open-source strategy with 1.5 million downloads and community-driven development Social media and community-building tactics that drove adoption across LinkedIn, Twitter, and Discord Scaling from 3 to 16 team members in seven months while maintaining technical focus Fundraising strategy for AI companies and the balance between raising enough capital without over-inflating Plans for geographic expansion from Berlin to the US market GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Lead with open source for technical audiences: Prior Labs built their entire go-to-market strategy around an open-source model that anyone can download and use for free. Sauraj explained, "We've got like over one and a half million downloads and it is open source. You just need to attribute us that you're using our model." This approach allowed them to achieve massive adoption while building credibility with their technical audience. B2B founders targeting developers or technical users should consider how open source can accelerate adoption and community building before monetization. Build community ownership, not just engagement: Sauraj approaches community building like team building, saying, "If you think about your team as a founder, like when you build a team, you want them to feel like it's their company... I'm trying to take that same philosophy towards community building." He creates biweekly Discord updates where half the content showcases community contributions, leading members to actively submit their use cases and request features. B2B founders should design community programs that make users feel like co-creators rather than passive consumers. Leverage co-founder networks strategically for different audiences: Prior Labs uses each co-founder's unique network to reach different segments. Sauraj noted, "One of my co founders has been a professor of machine learning for the last 12 years. So he already had a pretty good following of let's say the data science community... when we need to generate inbound, I'm the one pushing when we need to like generate more technical applications for people to apply for jobs with us. We're going through my co founders networks." B2B founders should map their founding team's networks and assign go-to-market responsibilities based on audience alignment rather than traditional roles. Focus adoption over monetization in emerging categories: Despite having paying customers, Prior Labs keeps their API free and focuses entirely on adoption metrics. Sauraj explained, "Right now we are offering it for free because we just want like adoption is really the biggest use case at the moment... when we have like the next versions of the models, that's really when we're going to be able to flip the switch." In category creation, B2B founders should prioritize proving product-market fit and building market awareness before optimizing revenue, especially when building foundational technology. Use technical documentation as brand building: Instead of focusing on traditional marketing materials, Prior Labs invested heavily in developer-focused assets. Sauraj said, "We were really focused on getting really good docs in place, really good, like GitHub read me in place. And the brand was really kind of like building this community and being like open and honest with the community." B2B founders serving technical audiences should treat documentation, GitHub presence, and developer resources as primary brand touchpoints rather than secondary marketing materials.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

In episode 1905, Jack and Miles are joined by wildlife ecologist and conservationist, host of Going Wild, and co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, to discuss… Is Science Going To Be Ok? 4000 NASA Employees Are Leaving, Thanks To Trump Cuts, Cheating Ex-CEO May Sue Coldplay Over Kiss Cam and more! EPA moves to repeal landmark finding that allows climate regulation Republicans across the country are pushing bills to stop government 'weather modification' Navy Set to Unplug Critical Hurricane Satellites this Week 4000 NASA Employees Are Leaving Trump's NASA cuts will 'compromise human safety,' hundreds of employees say in letter Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest role is ‘very temporary’ Astronomer spokesperson Ex-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron to sue Coldplay for 'emotional distress' & 'invasion of privacy' over kiss-cam video: 'They made me a...' Should You Expect Privacy at a Concert? Coldplay Incident Sparks Debate Sleeping fan files $10M lawsuit Yankees Fan Caught Sleeping Sues ESPN for $10 Million (Video) Fan sleeps in stands during game vs. Red Sox Yankee Fan's Defamation Suit Is Put To Sleep The Problem With Using Face Recognition on Fans at a Taylor Swift Concert Madison Square Garden uses facial recognition tech to scan for legal adversaries Face Recognition Threatens to Replace Tickets, ID at Sports Events – and Beyond Artists boycotting venues that use facial recognition technology LISTEN: Chroma 008 Tangz feat. ELIZA by BICEPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I dive into a rare book I picked up for $75 called The Subconscious Mind in Business by Robert Updegraff… The same author as Obvious Adams. It instantly became one of my favorites. The book hit me at the perfect time… Right after I tore both my biceps and literally couldn't work. Turns out, not working may have been the key. I unpack how this book reframed the way I structure my workdays, why creative breakthroughs don't come from forcing the issue, and how our subconscious beliefs shape the ceiling of our success. I also share stories from my own journey, from struggling to break six figures, to hitting plateaus at $1M, $10M, and beyond. And I talk about how each of those levels had less to do with tactics and everything to do with mindset. Key Highlights: The six-hour workday model and how to use the final two hours for subconscious creativity Why success is 90% psychology, and the real reason most entrepreneurs stay stuck How proximity and your environment shape your subconscious identity The hidden ceilings you don't realize are holding you back Why creativity often strikes when you finally stop trying to force it This book reinforced something I've felt for years but didn't have words for: when you stop working, the right ideas finally show up. Whether it was during my double-arm recovery or a late-night breakthrough on the couch, my biggest answers came when I stepped away from the desk. If you're hitting a wall, the problem probably isn't your tactics… It's your beliefs. AND BTW… If you want my notes from this book, including quotes, key takeaways, and how I'm applying them in my business, you can find it all here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://russellbrunson.com/notes⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sellingonline.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clickfunnels.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to our sponsors: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/secrets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Northwest Registered Agent: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/russell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start your business with Northwest Registered Agent. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions: Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn.com/CLICKS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RocketMoney.com/RUSSELL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indeed.com/clicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIf you're running a $1M lawn care business and want to grow it to $10M, this episode breaks down what actually needs to change to make that leap. Dan and Miranda talk through the mindset shifts and leadership habits that separate stuck operators from confident CEOs. They explain why focusing only on top-line sales can hold you back, and how shifting your attention to profit and efficiency changes the game. You'll hear how moving from daily problem-solver to system-builder frees you up to lead, and why developing leaders inside your team is one of the most important things you can do if you want to scale. They also cover how personal growth is tied to business growth—and what happens when you ignore it. If you're aiming for long-term growth and a business that can run without you, this episode is for you!Got thoughts or questions? Email us at info@ceocoach.biz

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage on The Matt Brown Show, Matt sits down with Bill Weathersby, Chairman of Next Stage Trajectory, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way startups scale. With experience helping companies grow from $1M to over $10M in revenue, Bill shares his insights on leveraging AI tools, agents, and data-driven strategies to drive frictionless growth.They unpack:Why a third of his portfolio companies are AI-drivenThe rise of the “three-person unicorn” powered by botsHow AI is changing the investor mindset and risk calculusThe key leadership traits founders need in an AI-native worldIf you're serious about scaling your business in the era of AI, this is a must-listen conversation packed with practical insights and forward-thinking strategy.Support the show

Chain.io is a vertical integration platform deeply embedded in the shipping and logistics space, helping connect massive freight companies with retail brands through the millions of messages required to track shipments and navigate customs. With $18 million in funding, the company has positioned itself as critical infrastructure for an industry that became front-page news during COVID. In this episode, Brian Glick shares hard-won lessons about building in a legacy industry, the realities of enterprise sales cycles, and why he never took himself out of the sales process. Topics Discussed: Building vertical iPaaS for logistics before the category existed in supply chain How COVID accelerated understanding of data movement as a strategic problem The challenge of selling complex integration technology to legacy industries Transitioning from founder-led sales while maintaining founder involvement Using podcasting as relationship-building infrastructure for 10-year customer lifecycles Building authentic employee thought leadership without formal programs The impact of AI on traditional integration and data movement businesses GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Don't fully remove yourself from enterprise sales—strategically deploy your founder advantage: Brian learned that completely stepping back from sales was a mistake. Instead, he discovered the power of strategic founder involvement: "As a founder I am an incredible asset to my team, but that doesn't mean I have to be on every meeting." He now enters deals at the beginning to build relationships, trusts his sales team to advance opportunities, then returns at crucial moments to help close negotiations. This approach maximizes founder value while empowering the sales team. Timing pain points matters more than pain intensity: Chain.io experienced a counterintuitive sales pattern during COVID—initial uptick as customers felt pain, followed by a downturn when pain became overwhelming. Brian observed: "A little bit of pain is good for sales... when it gets too much pain, people freeze up." B2B founders should recognize that acute customer pain creates urgency, but excessive pain paralyzes decision-making. The sweet spot is when customers feel enough discomfort to act but retain capacity to evaluate new solutions. Legacy industries require relationship-based, not scale-based GTM motions: After trying to build a "standard SaaS BDR SDR style go-to-market machine," Brian realized it was wrong for both his market timing and industry culture. He pivoted back to relationship-driven sales focused on live events and consultative engagement. For enterprise logistics customers making decisions that affect 40 countries, "nothing is simple and no decision is made by one person who's going to click a buy now button." Founders in traditional industries should think more like SAP than HubSpot. Use podcasting as relationship infrastructure, not lead generation: Brian launched his podcast "almost day one" as free marketing, but discovered its real value in relationship building for long sales cycles. He doesn't track metrics or measure ROI traditionally, noting: "I know that I've gotten a CIO of a major freight company... [who] sent me a screenshot of my podcast... and I know how much that one customer pays me is more than I've ever invested in the podcast." For B2B founders with complex sales cycles, content should build relationships rather than optimize for attribution. Build category understanding through customer education, not just problem-solving: When Chain.io launched in 2017, "that category did not exist in supply chain." Brian spent years helping customers understand that data movement was a strategic, first-tier problem rather than something "you tack on the end of some other project." Category creation often requires patient market education—founders must be prepared to invest in customer understanding before expecting rapid adoption, especially in conservative industries.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

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ZITADEL is pioneering the next generation of identity infrastructure, providing a developer-first platform that handles everything from basic authentication to complex multi-tenant B2B scenarios. With $11.5 million in funding and a unique open-source approach, ZITADEL has positioned itself as the "GitLab for identity" - offering both self-hosted and SaaS deployment options while maintaining flexibility through comprehensive APIs. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Florian Forster, CEO and Co-Founder of ZITADEL, who recently relocated from Switzerland to the Bay Area to accelerate the company's go-to-market efforts and tap into the massive US opportunity. Topics Discussed: ZITADEL's comprehensive identity platform covering authentication, authorization, and multi-tenant scenarios The company's innovative dual-licensing approach combining AGPL open source with commercial offerings Florian's strategic decision to relocate his entire family from Switzerland to the Bay Area The evolution from per-user pricing to capability-based pricing models Building a global team across three regions: Europe for engineering, US for go-to-market, and Argentina for customer success Marketing strategy focused 80/20 on developers versus buyers Cultural differences between European and American go-to-market approaches Future vision for AI risk mitigation and behavioral analytics in identity management GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Embrace "cash or code" open source strategy: Florian introduced the concept of "cash or code" - users either pay for commercial features or contribute meaningfully to the open source project. ZITADEL's shift from Apache to AGPL licensing ensures that free users contribute back to the community while commercial customers get enterprise features and SLAs. This dual-licensing approach creates sustainable economics while building a strong community foundation. Rethink pricing to align with customer value creation: ZITADEL is moving away from per-user pricing because, as Florian explains, "we are the system that makes users useful. So if we hinder our customers on creating users in the first place, it kind of defeats the whole idea." Instead, they're shifting to capability-based pricing where customers pay for specific features like compliance notifications rather than user seats. This removes friction from customer growth and better aligns pricing with actual value delivered. Focus marketing efforts on developers, not just buyers: ZITADEL discovered that an 80/20 split between developer-focused and buyer-focused marketing works best. Florian notes that "targeting the developer ultimately leads to us being in the debate when somebody procures a system like ours." Developers do the initial evaluation and recommendation, so winning them over is crucial for getting into procurement discussions with buyers. Leverage geographic arbitrage strategically: ZITADEL operates across three regions - Europe for core engineering (quality engineers at $100-250K vs $250-500K in Bay Area), US for go-to-market, and Argentina for customer success and sales engineering. This approach optimizes for both cost efficiency and timezone coverage while maintaining quality across all functions. Adapt messaging for cultural differences: Moving from Switzerland to the US taught Florian that "in US marketing, things get overinflated quite severely, but the buyer knows that and automatically deducts some of it." Europeans tend to under-market solid products, while US buyers expect and discount for marketing inflation. B2B founders must calibrate their messaging appropriately for different markets and buyer expectations.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM   

New Sun Road is an energy tech company pioneering the acceleration of renewable energy deployment through their IoT and cloud-based platform. As a public benefit corporation, they focus on underserved communities while managing over 1,500 systems across diverse applications from wildfire mitigation with PG&E to remote telecommunications towers. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with CEO Adrienne Pierce to explore how they've built a platform that serves as the "brain" for distributed energy systems and their unique approach to go-to-market in the complex energy sector. Topics Discussed: New Sun Road's evolution from energy access solutions to comprehensive renewable energy platform management The company's IoT and cloud-based approach to monitoring and controlling distributed energy resources Their diverse customer base spanning solar installers, utilities, telecommunications, and remote communities The complexity of 6-18 month sales cycles in energy infrastructure projects Strategic pivot from sector-focused to partner-enabled go-to-market approach Operating as a public benefit corporation and its impact on team alignment and business development Navigating regulatory changes and their delayed impact on project timelines Thought leadership strategy around emerging technologies like vehicle-to-grid and networked microgrids GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Partner with domain experts rather than becoming one yourself: Adrienne explained their strategic shift: "We started with kind of a sector strategy where we're like, oh, we can do electric vehicles... But what we found was that it's very hard to be experts in all of these different sectors." Instead of trying to master every vertical, they focused on being the best at what they do—energy management technology—and partnered with domain experts in each sector. B2B founders should resist the temptation to become everything to everyone and instead find strong partners who can complement their core competencies. Focus resources on highest-impact activities in resource-constrained environments: Pierce emphasized the critical importance of opportunity cost for small organizations: "For small organizations, I think the biggest cost is opportunity cost. So if I'm spending my time chasing leads and doing lead gen and that's where my resources are going, then it may be at the behest of something that's more productive." B2B founders must ruthlessly prioritize activities that drive the most value and avoid spreading thin across low-yield activities, especially in early stages when every hour counts. Build for complex, consultative sales cycles with technical buyers: With sales cycles ranging 6-18 months, New Sun Road's approach centers on deep technical engagement: "We are at the heart of what the project is doing from a control and performance perspective, you know, there are a lot of things to just make sure that we're aligned on and develop a really strong partnership." B2B founders selling to technical buyers in complex infrastructure projects should invest heavily in technical credibility and relationship-building rather than traditional sales tactics. Leverage authenticity as a differentiator in purpose-driven markets: As a public benefit corporation, Pierce noted: "It has channeled and been a differentiator for what we're doing and how we're doing it... it's created an amazing team environment." When your market values purpose alongside profit, authentic commitment to mission can become a significant competitive advantage. B2B founders should consider how genuine purpose alignment can strengthen both team cohesion and customer relationships, but only if the commitment is authentic. Anticipate regulatory lag in heavily regulated industries: Pierce shared valuable insight about regulatory timing: "One thing about regulation is that there is lag. So you can change the regulation and it takes a while for it to trickle down and to have impact... when I look at changing regulation, I'm looking at, well, how is that going to impact 2026?" B2B founders in regulated industries should build regulatory change anticipation into their product roadmap and sales strategy, understanding that today's regulatory shifts create tomorrow's market opportunities.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

La primera tesorera Europea, la francesa Capital B — antigua The Blockchain Group—, apareció en la escena Bitcoin hace apenas 8 meses y desde entonces ya acumula 2013 bitcoin con su última compra de ayer 28 de julio. ¿Cómo lo ha conseguido siendo una empresa que apenas tenía 10M€ de capitalización? En el pod de hoy me siento con su Director de Estrategia Bitcoin y Deputy CEO, Alexandre Laizet, para conocer toda su evolución y también cómo ven ellos los miedos que los bitcoiners podemos tener sobre el sector. Un episodio cargado de titulares.LINKSX de Alexandre: https://x.com/AlexandreLaizetX de Capital B: https://x.com/_ALCPBWeb de Capital B: https://cptlb.com/Recibe el podcast en tu correo. Únete!

Monica Stewart has spent 15 years helping B2B SaaS founders escape survival mode and build scalable revenue systems—generating $25M+ in revenue and influencing over $200M in valuations along the way. In this episode, John and Monica dig into what really holds founders back from scaling past the $1–10M mark.They explore why so many founders—especially technical ones—see sales as a necessary evil, and the dangerous misconceptions this creates. Monica shares why doing the right things in the wrong order derails growth, how to create processes that don't depend on a founder's charisma, and why she believes most traditional sales methodologies are garbage in today's market.They also discuss how shifting your belief systems—not just tactics—can unlock long-term success, and how AI is changing the playbook for founder-led sales forever.If you're a founder who wants to step out of the weeds and build a company that scales, this conversation is packed with straight talk and actionable insights you won't hear anywhere else.Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today's AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let's Make It Happen together!Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletterConnect with Monica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-stewart/Connect with Monica on IG: https://www.instagram.com/monicastewartsales/

Andrew Reichert is the CEO and founder of Birgo Capital, a Pittsburgh-based private equity real estate firm with $330M+ in assets under management and 3,600+ multifamily units. Having raised over $125M from investors, he oversees a team of 100+, is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host. Andrew embodies the first-generation entrepreneur scaling from small “no money down” deals to leading nine-figure institutional real estate investments. On this episode we talk about: Andrew's beginnings: working restaurant jobs in high school, reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, and buying his first duplex straight out of college—with literally no money, no experience, and no credit Creative real estate deals before the Great Financial Crisis: stacking first and second mortgages for $20K in cash at closing, and holding through 2008 due to conservative numbers Growing from “house hacking” to 20 units while working at PNC Bank—then going all in on real estate entrepreneurship The start of Birgo Capital: launching the first $10M fund (ultimately oversubscribed at $17M) by innovating deal structure and aligning incentives with investors How he raised capital early: putting his own money in every deal, personally guaranteeing debt, and refusing management fees so all profit came from performance and carried interest Evolving capital structures as the company grew, with bigger investors seeking more traditional private equity fee models The “alignment of incentives” philosophy: why reputation, stewardship, and risk-sharing drive trust and investor confidence Mindset: expecting big outcomes, focusing on stewardship, and building toward $1B in assets under management Advice for new investors—how the right deal structure, total transparency, and performance alignment become powerful capital-raising tools Top 3 Takeaways Alignment of Incentives Raises Capital: Early success in raising millions comes from putting your own money on the line, personally guaranteeing loans, and only getting paid after your investors get paid—a structure that's impossible to say no to. From Small Deals to Big Funds: Anyone can start with “no money down”—but scaling to “big money raised” requires obsession with stewardship, track record, and structuring win-win deals for both small and large investors. Growth Is a Mindset: Expecting and planning for outsize results is key—set big goals, focus on serving your people and your capital, and build with humility and discipline. Notable Quotes “Our first deal? No money, no experience, no credit—but I walked away from closing with a $20,000 check.” “We wouldn't make a dime unless the investment performed. Investors got paid first, then we participated in the upside. It made the decision a no-brainer for backers.” “Larger investors want the fees and structure they're used to. But trust still comes down to alignment and stewardship.” “I always expected this to get big—our goal is $1B by 2030. For me, it's about serving more investors and stewarding more assets.” Connect with Andrew Reichert: Company: Birgo Capital (birgo.com)

Why buy a $10M property to save on taxes… when $5M will do?

Today's Headlines: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met privately with Ghislaine Maxwell in Tallahassee, reportedly spending the entire day discussing undisclosed matters, with another meeting planned. Meanwhile, a House subcommittee voted to subpoena the DOJ for Jeffrey Epstein's files, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to block a vote. A new Wall Street Journal report revealed the contents of Epstein's professionally bound 50th birthday album, which included notes from Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Vera Wang, and others. President Trump visited the Federal Reserve with Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing him over renovation costs as part of his broader effort to justify firing Powell. The FCC approved Skydance's $8B merger with Paramount, and the company will pay Trump $20M in licensing fees. Columbia University also struck a $221M settlement with the Trump administration over antisemitism allegations, regaining access to previously frozen federal funds while agreeing to monitored policy changes. In France, President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron filed a defamation suit against Candace Owens for her repeated claim that Brigitte is transgender; Owens responded by saying she welcomes the fight. Macron also announced that France will formally recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September. Finally, the State Department plans to burn nearly $10M worth of unused contraceptives intended for developing nations—just months after it destroyed 500 tons of emergency food—despite offers from humanitarian groups to redistribute the supplies. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: ABC News: DOJ's meeting with longtime Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell happened after Maxwell initiated contact: Sources CNN: House Oversight subcommittee votes to subpoena DOJ for Epstein files WSJ: Jeffrey Epstein's Birthday Book Included Letters From Bill Clinton, Leon Black CNBC: Trump spars with Powell over renovation costs during Fed visit, but backs off firing threats  NBC News: Trump administration greenlights Paramount's $8 billion merger with entertainment group Skydance CNN: Columbia agrees to pay over $220 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding TIME: Candace Owens Responds to Macron Lawsuit The Guardian: Israeli leaders condemn Macron announcement – as it happened | Israel-Gaza war Axios: State Department to burn almost $10 million of contraceptives for poor countries The Administration: The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won't believe what's happening behind the headlines. In this explosive episode, From organ harvesting horror stories here in the U.S. to Biden's suspicious $10M book deal. You'll hear the latest on Russia collusion lies buried for years, squatters taking over LA fire victims' land, and a jaw-dropping investigation into food dyes and corruption at the FDA, with special guest Joshua Philipp.

Everyone wants to climb the wealth ladder - but very few ask if they should. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Nick Maggiulli to explore the six stages of wealth, how your strategy should evolve at each level, and why reaching the top isn't always the win it seems. From early savings and side hustles to ownership leverage and lifestyle trade-offs, Nick guides us through practical, data-driven ways to build wealth, without losing sight of happiness along the way. If you're somewhere between $10K and $10M, this episode is for you. ------

Air Date: 7–22-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: The need for universal childcare and the pressure release valve of fighting your employer over working from home The need for universal benefits and the pressure release valve of gig workers fighting for a patchwork of crumbs from giant corporations The need to get rid of the business model of tipped jobs and the pressure release valve of fighting over tipping culture and taxing The need for expanded social welfare programs and better wages and the pressure release valve of expanding food banks The need for effective federal disaster support and universal healthcare and the press release valve of GoFundMe culture   FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube (This episode drops on YouTube on Friday - please share!) Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e   REFERENCES:   Exploring portable benefits for gig workers - Brookings Institute Ride-Hailing Apps Make Traffic Worse - And Now They're Admitting It - Futurism Tipping Is Racist and Harms Us All — It's Past Time to Eliminate It - Inequality.org Expanding food banks is no substitute for tackling poverty, charities warn - The Guardian GoFundMe Is The New FEMA - Wessiler via Substack GoFundMe Is a Boon for Disaster Survivors. Especially the Wealthy Ones. - The New York Times How GoFundMe Perpetuates Myths of Merit and Deservingness - MIT's The Reader GoFundMe CEO - Dropout.tv For Trump's ‘no taxes on tips,' the devil is in the details - The Conversation   EXTRAS: Snopes: Investigating claims Kerr County rejected Biden admin's $10M offer to improve flood warning systems - Snopes via Yahoo News Study Erin mentions at 00:28:38 showing those in lower economic class think they are higher than they are. - Marketplace Did politics delay approval of Kerr County life-saving infrastructure? - Chrom.com (Former Houston Chronicle digital))   TAKE ACTION: One Million Rising Trainings In a blue state? Help stop ICE overreach Use the 5 Calls app for scripts and to reach all your elected officials Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Find your Indivisible group - or start one Write to the DNC     Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts!

What if hustle was hurting your growth, not helping it? Stephen Scoggins built a nine-figure company, sold it, and now teaches entrepreneurs how to stop being the bottleneck in their own businesses. In this episode, he unpacks the inner friction that keeps even the smartest leaders stuck and the surprising shift that unlocks scale, peace, and purpose. He also gets real about the 5 invisible constraints that quietly hold leaders hostage and how to shift from proving yourself to building something that actually lasts (with or without you in the room). If you're a 6 or 7-figure entrepreneur and wondering what's next, this episode is for you. Key Points From This Episode: • The 5 internal constraints that sabotage entrepreneurial growth • Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck at 6 or 7 figures • The 5 business drivers every entrepreneur must regularly re-evaluate • Why “hustle harder” is not a strategy and can actually sink your business • The 5 stages of growth that every business goes through • The difference between a $1M founder and a $10M+ founder (hint: it's not charisma) • The surprising truth about personal brands that reach 8 figures • What to consider before you sell (or step away) from your company

You've got more access to information than any generation in history — so why are most people still stuck? In this powerful episode, the guys break down the real reason proximity to greatness doesn't automatically lead to results: you're learning the moves but not adopting the mindset. From million-dollar real estate lessons to spiritual growth, relationships, and health — this one covers what it really takes to win in life.