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If expertise is becoming almost free, why is judgment becoming the most expensive skill in tech? Ajey Gore, former Gojek CTO, explains why the age of AI agents rewards builders over typists.In this episode, Ajey Gore, former Group CTO of Gojek and Operating Partner at Peak XV Partners, explains why coding agents are forcing software teams to rethink what “correct” really means. He argues that as expertise becomes cheap, judgment becomes the scarcest and most valuable skill in engineering. Ajey walks through why the classic developer-to-reviewer workflow no longer makes sense when agents can generate thousands of lines a day, and why trunk-based development, feature flags, and rigorous testing matter more than ever. He also shares how he built ClawStation solo, coordinating specialized AI agents through story cards instead of writing code by hand. The conversation covers why most organizations still fail to see returns from AI adoption, and what happens when leaders cut headcount without redesigning how work actually flows.Key topics discussed:Why judgment, not typing speed, is now the scarce skillThe workflow mistake behind most failed AI adoptionHow Ajey built ClawStation solo without writing codeWhy he advocates trunk-based development to replace PRsThe real risk of cutting headcount before rethinking workWhy “earning time” matters as much as earning moneySoutheast Asia's surprising advantage in the AI eraTimestamps:(00:00:00) Trailer & Intro(00:04:10) What Has Life Been Like Since Leaving Peak XV?(00:09:02) Why Should You Create Slack Instead of Always Running Full Speed?(00:13:47) Why Being Uncomfortable and Replaceable Makes You More Valuable(00:18:12) Why Earning Time Matters as Much as Earning Money(00:24:57) Why Is This the Age of Builders, Not Typists?(00:40:55) What Should You Not Do While Navigating the AI Revolution?(00:50:07) What Are the Top Engineering Practices Needed to Leverage the AI Revolution?(00:55:09) How Did Ajey Build ClawStation Solo Using Story Cards and Agent Roles?(00:58:57) How Can Developers Successfully Let Go of Writing Code by Hand?(01:02:29) Why Do 95% of Organizations Fail to See AI ROI?(01:08:49) What Are the Real Dangers of AI-Driven Layoffs?(01:12:20) What Does the Future Hold for the Southeast Asian Tech Scene?(01:15:29) What Must We Do to Avoid Losing Our Fundamental Thinking Skills to AI?(01:19:25) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Ajey Gore's BioAjey Gore is a technologist, builder, and founder who has spent two decades turning engineering into scale. As Group CTO of Gojek, he grew the platform from 300K to 120M monthly orders and built a 2,000-strong engineering org powering one of Southeast Asia's largest super-apps. He was an early employee at ThoughtWorks India, founded CodeIgnition (acquired by Gojek), and served as Operating Partner at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), advising founders across the region. Today he builds and advises at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and product — and is a hands-on practitioner who still ships code.Follow Ajey:Website – ajeygore.inX / Twitter – x.com/ajeygoreLinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/ajeygoreClawStation – clawstation.aiLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/263.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

This week's Cardano news update covers AlphaGrowth's Cardano PRIME proposal going live on-chain, including the 120 million ada ask, the net change limit debate, and why DeFi growth is becoming a major treasury conversation.Peter also looks at Ethereum researchers discussing native UTXOs, RealFi entering testnet with a real-world finance model, the latest SecondFi wallet recovery guidance, and EMURGO stepping down from the Pentad while it focuses on the SecondFi recovery process.Chapters:0:00 Weekly Cardano Roundup0:41 AlphaGrowth Cardano PRIME3:19 DRep Voting Begins4:36 The 120M ADA Ask5:17 Net Change Limit7:40 Ethereum Looks At UTXO10:16 RealFi Testnet Launch12:05 RealFi Portfolio Model14:11 SecondFi Wallet Guidance16:46 Scams And Recovery Risk17:12 EMURGO Leaves The Pentad18:53 Wrap UpWhat you'll learn:- AlphaGrowth's Cardano PRIME proposal is live on-chain and asks for 120 million ada to support a 12-month DeFi growth programme.- The current net change limit is a key governance constraint, with discussion around increasing it to 500 million ada.- Ethereum researchers are exploring native UTXOs, highlighting a model Cardano has used from the beginning.- RealFi's pre-prod testnet is live, showing a private-credit and real-world yield model for Cardano DeFi.- SecondFi users are still being urged to follow official migration guidance carefully and watch for scams.- EMURGO has stepped down from the Pentad and says its immediate priority is the SecondFi recovery process.Links & References:AlphaGrowth Proposal Announcement:- https://link.learncardano.io/5xOoK0AlphaGrowth Proposal On-chain voting:- https://link.learncardano.io/b1tMioNet Change Limit to Proposal to Increase:- https://link.learncardano.io/OCO4gyNCL On-chain Voting:- https://link.learncardano.io/w1K3uKEthereum Road to UTXO:- https://link.learncardano.io/ihDPzv- https://link.learncardano.io/x3qti7RealFi Enters Testnet:- https://link.learncardano.io/d9gnLr- https://link.learncardano.io/7FXsqtSecondFi Update:- https://link.learncardano.io/Hp0vZxEmurgo Steps Down:- https://link.learncardano.io/3KT4g4Glacier Drop Resumes:- https://link.learncardano.io/onEiOWWebsite: https://link.learncardano.io/bQ68RcX/Twitter: https://link.learncardano.io/3a1QtvDisclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

Peter Rahal is the Founder and CEO of David. Before David, he built RXBAR in his parents' basement with $10k and sold it to Kellogg for $600M.We get into why he basically rebuilt the same company again, how buying his own ingredient supplier made a food business venture-backable, why RXBAR's paleo positioning was a trap, the EPG fat technology behind David, how GLP-1's have changed diet trends forever, selling cans of fish as a marketing weapon, the lawsuit that got him 120M impressions in a week, and why he studies fashion houses instead of food companies.Thank you to Numeral, Flex, Amplitude, and Merge for supporting this episode.Numeral: Sales tax on autopilot https://www.numeral.comFlex: Premium banking, 60-day credit, 0% APR https://home.flex.one/referral/bananacapitalAmplitude: AI analytics https://www.amplitude.comMerge: Every model, one API https://www.merge.dev/turnerTimestamps:(0:00) David: Tools to increase muscle, decrease fat(2:24) Making nutrition evidence-based, not ideological(4:27) $300M revenue in year two(5:19) Why he rebuilt the same company again(7:12) Do what you're already good at(9:57) In food, the only edge is brand(12:13) The RXBAR playbook and $600M exit(14:20) RXBAR's original positioning was too fragile(15:25) Designing David from first principles(18:22) Why people don't eat protein bars(19:33) Building a multi-brand company that lasts(25:44) How EPG made David venture-backable(29:44) The Medici name and structure(31:38) Food entrepreneurs are Luddites(33:37) Why Big Food can't innovate(38:21) Beverage is a better business than food(40:34) Deciding which products to launch(43:21) GLP-1's ended diet trends forever(48:09) Looking good is the new status symbol(51:30) Sleep first, exercise second, nutrition third(54:35) Brand is just a unique human being(59:05) Humor travels(1:01:09) Marketing is finding mispriced attention(1:06:35) When to bail on a marketing trend(1:09:05) What makes a good meme(1:10:00) Why David sold cans of fish(1:13:30) How to navigate a lawsuit(1:17:02) 120M impressions from a lawsuit(1:18:52) Lessons from Bezos and Brad Jacobs(1:23:30) Why the best brands are fashion and beauty(1:25:00) Women set cultureReferencedDavid: https://davidprotein.com/EPG / Epogee: https://epogee.com/Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/Oura: https://ouraring.com/Fort: https://fort.cx/David Rumors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidprotein/video/7616855415875210510Founders Podcast: https://www.founderspodcast.com/How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs: https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Few-Billion-Dollars/dp/B0CHTQP25TFollow PeterTwitter: https://x.com/PeterRahalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-rahal-037bba43Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Soren Monroe-Anderson grew up racing FPV drones before turning that obsession into Neros, a defense startup building low-cost, high-volume drone systems for the United States and its allies. What began with prototypes in a basement has become a 200-person company producing roughly 1,000 drones a week, with plans to build a factory capable of making one million annually. The timing is difficult to ignore. Small drones have become one of the defining weapons of the war in Ukraine, China holds a massive production advantage and the Pentagon is now trying to catch up in a category it was slow to take seriously. We get into why so many American drones failed in Ukraine, what separates a good demo from a battlefield-ready product, and why Soren believes the next generation of weapons will look more like consumer electronics than traditional defense systems. We also discuss the limits of autonomy, the difficulty of manufacturing at scale, and the moral weight of building kinetic systems. We cover: The widening drone production gap between the United States and China What Ukraine has taught Neros about battlefield performance, tactics, and product design Why scaling from prototypes to one million drones a year is an entirely different engineering problem Where autonomy helps, where it breaks, and why human pilots still matter How Soren thinks about talent, focus, capital, and the ethics of building weapons • Chapters • 00:00 – Plants at the factory 00:55 – Strawberry jam on a drone 04:45 – Soren's and Olaf's background 07:28 – First meeting with the DoD 08:54 – The key to Soren's early success 10:00 – How do you push the boundaries of a small drone? 11:39 – The most successful technology in Ukraine 13:45 – The future of warfare 15:09 – Chinese vs. US drone manufacturing capabilities 18:42 – Neros's facility and current production process 20:30 – What surprised Soren about building Neros 22:06 – How Soren thinks about competing in a well-funded market 23:50 – What makes the talent side so challenging 27:05 – Revenue concentration 28:12 – Are defense tech companies living up to their promises? 30:19 – Nervous or excited about the changing investor in defense tech? 32:12 – $120M raised and future capital needs in the near term 33:19 – Would Neros expand beyond drones? 34:22 – Where the primes fit in with manufacturing drones 36:30 – How Neros views AI in their products 41:41 – From professional drone racer to CEO 43:23 – Key players early on in Neros 45:28 – Does Soren still build drones or is he more focused on running Neros? 47:07 – Cultivating company culture 48:46 – Wrestling with building lethal systems 50:21 – Soren's health scare 51:28 – The morality critics on drone warfare 54:17 – How can the US win the drone production race? 55:45 – What keeps Soren up at night? 56:51 – Advice Soren would give to himself 58:05 – Factory of the future 59:31 – What Soren does for fun   • Show notes • Neros' website — https://www.neros.tech/ Soren's' socials — https://x.com/soren_ma Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislam Payload's socials — https://x.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Ignition's socials — https://x.com/ignitionnuclear /  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/ Tectonic's socials  — https://x.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/ Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/ • About us • Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them.  Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), Decoding Bio (biotech) and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies. Payload: www.payloadspace.com Tectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com Ignition: www.ignition-news.com Decoding Bio: www.decodingbio.com Footage from David Hambling (https://www.youtube.com/@davidhambling2609) 

Dominic Rubino knows a painful truth about the trades: being great at your job has almost nothing to do with whether your business makes money. Growing up in an immigrant family of welders and framers, he watched talented contractors grind for years just to barely break even.After nearly going bankrupt running his own house-painting business, Dominic realized he needed to stop acting like a tradesman and start acting like a CEO. He mastered the systems of business, eventually building and exiting a massive $120 million mail-order pharmacy empire. Today, Dominic is a high-level business coach dedicated to helping blue-collar entrepreneurs fix their pricing, build systems, and finally get paid what they're worth.If you are exhausted, underpriced, and tired of working 70-hour weeks just to survive, this episode gives you the exact blueprint to step out of the daily grind and into the owner's chair.What You'll Learn in This Episode:You Are Not Your Customer: Why pricing jobs based on what you can afford is keeping your business broke, and how to confidently sell to high-ticket clients.The 30% Close Rate Rule: Why you should actively try to lose 7 out of 10 bids, and how closing every estimate means you are severely underpricing your work.The 40% Profit Target: Dominic breaks down the exact math of a healthy service business and why you must aim for 40% to 50% gross profit margins on every single job.Calendar Selling: How to create genuine urgency and close deals faster by selling forward and backward through the customer's calendar.The E-Myth Shift: The critical mindset shift from being a "flooring guy who runs a business" to a "business person who happens to do flooring."Tags: Business consulting,Service & Consulting, Business scaling, Home Services, Business GrowthResources:If you've been putting off starting a business… good. Because before you jump into an idea that worked for someone else, you should figure out what kind of business actually fits you. That's why we created the best Assessment there is. It's a free tool that asks about your skills, experience, budget, goals, location, and preferences — then matches you with business ideas that make the most sense for YOU. The results are scary accurate. Click the link in the show notes to see your best-fit business ideas in seconds — for free.UpFlip Assessment Tool: https://accelerator.upflip.com/assessment Follow Our Second Channel Here: https://next.upflip.com/spotify Connect with Dominic Rubino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicrubino/

Vuelve La Terracita de Team Barça Podcast Nueva parada veraniega con La Terracita 6x03, ya con el Barça oficialmente metido en el curso 2026/27. En este episodio hablamos de la toma de posesión de Joan Laporta para su nuevo mandato, la presencia de Javier Tebas en el acto, el regreso del Barça a la regla 1:1 y lo que eso puede significar para el mercado. También entramos de lleno en el culebrón Julián Álvarez: oferta reconocida por Laporta, negativa del Atlético de Madrid y una gran pregunta sobre la mesa: ¿tiene sentido pagar 120 millones por el delantero argentino? Además, estrenamos sección con La Tribuna del Tribuneru, que nos explica la polémica con los pases de temporada del nuevo Spotify Camp Nou, y abrimos un nuevo Triple de Epi con David Fusté, de La Resistencia del Palau, para analizar la crisis del Barça de basket: tercera temporada sin títulos, salida de Xavi Pascual, cambios en la dirección deportiva, fichajes, bajas y el lío de Mike James. En la segunda parte, recibimos a Rubén Alba, nuevo candidato del Casting TBP 2026, para hablar de la planificación de la delantera del Barça 26/27: Julián, Ferran, Vlahovic, Kane, Lautaro, Lamine por dentro y posibles perfiles para completar el ataque. Y cerramos con el estreno del Boletín veraniego TBP de secciones, repasando la actualidad del femenino, filial, fútbol sala, balonmano y hockey patines. ⏰ BLOQUES DEL EPISODIO 00:00 Sintonía e introducción 03:17 Laporta vuelve al mando 13:40 Debate: ¿120 millones por Julián Álvarez? 21:28 Qué significa el 1:1 para el Barça 28:56 La Tribuna del Tribuneru: los pases de temporada del Spotify Camp Nou 34:43 El Triple de Epi: más crisis en el Barça de basket 48:55 El casting de TBP: Rubén Alba 52:51 ¿Cómo debe ser la delantera del Barça 26/27? 1:13:00 Cuestionario TBP al candidato Rubén 1:21:24 Boletín veraniego TBP de las secciones 1:28:25 Despedida y cierre Contenido exclusivo y apoyo: •⁠ Hazte socio en Patreon: teambarca.com/patreon •⁠ Fan en iVoox: sin publicidad por 1,49 €/mes •⁠ Invítanos un café: ☕️ ko-fi.com/teambarcapod Colabora con TBP: •⁠ Betbrothers → https://betbrothers.es/?utm_source=page&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=n0001&utm_id=0001 Participa: •⁠ Fantasy Biwenger: https://biwenger.as.com/go/team-barca-podcast-26 •⁠ Encuesta TBP: https://bit.ly/EncuestaTBP Tienda oficial: •⁠ https://www.teambarca.com/tienda Conecta: •⁠ X: @TeamBarcaPod •⁠ Telegram: bit.ly/ChatTBP •⁠ Discord: bit.ly/DiscordTBP •⁠ Contacto: oyentes@teambarca.com Música: Jamendo.com.

If there was a time when America needed a pragmatic leader, it's now. Today as we do every day we will discuss how Democrats and other Leftists fight against common sense.I keep imagining a world where Leftists supported the efforts of our president. For just ONE day.Imagine how different the world would be if they actually BACKED Trump?Before we get to the 14th Amendment and other SCOTUS topics, let's look at some of the other Leftist tricks.I heard that Supergirl is expected to lose $120M. The actress in the film guaranteed it would be profitable. I think Supergirl is GAY in this one, right?That vigilante movie is doing well. I haven't seen it, but I like the idea around it…[X] SB – Man spots a sexual predatorLook at how important you are.Jill Biden's book vanished from the NYT best-seller list. Poof.Why? Because the group who propped it up for a week ran out of money.How many books did she actually sell? Better question, how many people actually READ her book?I want America to be a country where it's easier to build wealth than it is to hoard it, and where workers don't have to worry about medical debt and grocery costs when they should be enjoying time with their families. An economy that works for everyone is possible. x.com/el_pais/status…Speaking of hoarding wealth, Khanna's two young children are the proud owners of THREE private golf courses in Ohio, where member initiation fees run upwards of $45kKhanna's children — still in elementary school — earned up to $2 million from their golf courses in 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evan Fisher breaks down why blockchain is more analogous to legal technology than financial technology, why AI-proof moats in crypto are network effects, liquidity, and trust rather than code, and why momentum investors who mistake good metrics for durable value will be this cycle's biggest losers.Evan Fisher is Founder of Portal Ventures, a pre-seed blockchain investment firm managing $120M across two funds.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.TimestampsGuest Socials:Evan Fisher Socials: https://x.com/evanbfishPortal Ventures Socials: https://x.com/portalventuresPortal Ventures Website: https://portal.vc/

In this episode of The Jess Larsen Show on Innovation & Leadership, Jess sits down with Michael Winn of Chartered Wealth for the first installment in a new mini-series on one of the biggest questions founders face: why do so many exits fail? Michael breaks down the surprising statistic that 75% of founder exits are unsuccessful, and explains why selling a company is not just a transaction, but a deeply personal, financial, and strategic process. Michael shares the three areas every founder must align before an exit: business readiness, financial readiness, and personal readiness. While most owners focus on whether the business is valuable and transferable, Michael explains why the emotional side is often the most overlooked and the most dangerous, especially when founders lose their identity, purpose, and daily adrenaline after the wire hits. Jess and Michael also explore real client stories, including founders who walked away from $300M+ deals, struggled after $120M exits, or discovered that their “magic number” was not what they thought. The conversation dives into estate planning, wealth gap analysis, tax mitigation, spouse alignment, and the importance of preparing for life after the sale long before the deal closes. Whether you're actively preparing to sell, years away from an exit, or building a business you may never sell, this episode is a practical and eye-opening guide to avoiding founder regret and creating an exit on your terms, not the buyer's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone, Today's guest is Rayka Morandi, CEO of Gaply. He started coding at 12 in Iran, won 6 national game development competitions, and had games with millions of downloads by 17. He started his first company at 18. Today he runs a venture studio that has built 100+ products for companies including Starbucks, Forbes, and Under Armour, generating over $120M in client outcomes. His model: only build with people who already have distribution, and generate revenue on day one.a TL;DR :* THe importance of distribution in product succes* Web3 monetization and business models* Future trends in Web3 and AI everyone should hop on * Building user-centric products - what is Web3 missing* Venture studio advantages in product development* and more. Get in touch:Rayka MorandiLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayka-moradiX: https://x.com/ItIsRaymoFollow us:Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ooo_podcast⁠The Web3 Marketing Hackathon - ⁠https://x.com/web3mktghack⁠Alexandra -⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/frogule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex LinkedIn - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandranicorici/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

She sold for $88M, almost bought a lake house she didn't want, and spent $340K on Knicks playoff tickets — then gave two away because it felt better.We're still surprised people did this but... 50+ founders worth $10M to $4B reveal their personal finances. Here it is: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrWhy do we do this? Because if you're an aspirational person or someone who runs a business and is making money, it's incredibly challenging to figure out what to do. Information is impossible to find — and that's what we put together: the net worth reveal and why we do this podcast, Moneywise.Also, this podcast is made by Hampton, which is a community for founders doing on average $20 million a year in revenue. We saw a lot of these money conversations happening privately behind closed doors and we thought, "Why not, let's make it public." If you are a founder, apply here: https://joinhampton.com/mwAnne Mahlum built Solid Core from $175,000 of her own savings into an $88M exit. Two years later, her net worth is $115–120M, with $65M in public equities and $15M in a single stock alone. But the numbers are the least interesting thing that's happened since.After the sale, she secretly launched a second fitness company, had panic attacks she's never talked publicly about, shut the whole thing down, and spent two years in legal fallout. Then she had a baby, pulled an accepted lake house offer the morning after making it, and started forcing herself to spend $200K a month just to stop the money from piling up.This episode covers the full portfolio breakdown two years post-exit, why she's done with private investments, the Ambition story she's never told, what a baby did to how she thinks about money and time, and what she actually wants to be remembered for — which has nothing to do with net worth.Sponsors: Daily Body Coach - achieve your dream body with https://moneywise.dailybodycoach.com

Welcome to another episode of Invest & Scale! In today's conversation, we sit down with Jimmy Rousey, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor whose journey from small‑town beginnings to billion‑dollar growth is built on grit, faith, and generosity. He reflects on decades of acquisitions, lessons from both wins and failures, and why values‑aligned partnerships are essential in business.Jimmy also shares the principles guiding his decisions, his approach to mentorship, and the inspiration behind his book Call to Care, which challenges us to integrate faith, purpose, and generosity into every investment. Whether you're an acquisition entrepreneur, investor, or seeking purpose‑driven insights, this episode delivers wisdom you won't want to miss.00:00 Defining the triple bottom line06:32 First time acquiring a business08:38 Building a diverse investment portfolio11:59 Navigating SBA loan programs16:11 Partnering on investment deals18:34 Discussing startup execution challenges20:30 Being bold and handling setbacks25:49 The importance of earning respect27:07 Unexpected impact of book sales31:18 Defining personal financial contentment1. Early Career and Banking - Jimmy grew up in a small town, skipped college, and pursued real estate and auctioneering before meeting Jess Correll. He joined First Southern National Bank when it held $21M in assets; it later grew to $1.2B.2. Culture and Faith - He realized all assets belonged to God, donated 10% of pre‑tax earnings to a foundation, and embraced the triple bottom line. The bank thrived even after his retirement.3. Mentorship - Jimmy distinguishes workplace mentorship from deeper faith‑based mentoring. Guided by Jess Correll and others, he continues mentoring students and prison ministry participants.4. Acquisition Mindset - Inspired by entrepreneurial banking initiatives, he bought and turned around troubled banks, expanded into royalties, land, oil, and equities, and stressed the importance of strong partners.5. Partnership Lessons - Success included a $7.5M investment sold for $120M. Failures became education. He identifies four partner types and emphasizes vetting and spending time with them.6. Debt and Lending - Jimmy advocates financial stability, avoiding excessive debt, and quick repayment of SBA 7A loans. Compass Financial principles guided borrowers toward healthier outcomes.7. Deal Structures - He prefers equal capital plus industry knowledge partnerships, is cautious with sweat equity, and notes differences between venture risk and acquisitions.8. Startups vs. Existing Businesses - His track record: 0 for 13 in startups. Execution and distribution matter more than ideas; superior products failed without strong distribution.9. Faith in Business - Prayer and Christian principles were integrated voluntarily. Employees ran support funds, Compass classes, and generosity initiatives in a non‑coercive environment.10. Call to Care - Encouraged by his wife, Jimmy authored Call to Care, a framework for growing people professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. CARE stands for Calling, Attitude, Respect, Excellence. He shares humility about failures and family traditions teaching generosity.11. Growth and Legacy - He redefines growth by asking “how much is enough?” and focuses on giving rather than accumulating. Conferences on generosity reinforced contentment. His legacy centers on love and spiritual encouragement for family.12. Hope and Encouragement - Mentorship is rooted in hope. Prison ministry examples show transformation. Encouragement is a powerful investment in others.13. Advice for Entrepreneurs - Integrate faith, mission, and business. Avoid money‑only focus; honor God in ventures. Transforming business culture post‑acquisition shows perseverance leads to success.14. Closing Thoughts - Jimmy advises: get facts, ask questions, avoid emotional decisions, and pray. Keep God central in business. The episode closes with thanks and encouragement.

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This week the twists and turns of entertainment continue as Vertical Microdramas pick up steam and BET announces its partnership with aTwist. Next, Paul and Jess discuss how Cocomelon might translate to the big screen. Finally, Paul recaps Byron Allen's deal to buy a controlling stake of Buzzfeed for $120M and ponder whether Buzzfeed can reinvent itself as a FAST platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 350-person Canadian contractor just did what most of the industry would call insane. They put their entire business inside the same software platform that powers the CIA. They've killed their paper time cards, their dispatch system, their safety software — and now they're killing their ERP.This week, Owen unpacks the Cavanagh playbook with their head of digital strategy and asks the harder question: is this the future of construction software, or just an expensive bet on the wrong vendor? Plus: Procore just spent $11M acquiring an AI company in January. Are we watching the start of a platform war that ends with one operating system per contractor?Then: the 2026 recovery story just died. US inflation hit 3.8%. Construction input prices rose at a 12.6% annualised rate. Every fixed-price bid in the market is a bet on Middle East de-escalation. And data centres aren't saving construction — they're hiding how weak the rest of the market really is.Key resourcesCavanagh Construction and Palantir partnership case study Procore Technologies acquires Datagrid for agentic AI capabilities US April CPI releaseConstruction input price data, Q1 2026 Hill County, Texas data centre moratorium Gallup poll on data centre vs nuclear reactor opposition IEA report on AI data centre power demand growth US construction spending and nonresidential contraction data

In this episode of The Entrepreneur's Journey, Michael Pallozzi sits down with Kevin Comerford, founder of Service Champions, one of Northern California's most successful HVAC companies. Kevin shares the incredible journey of building his company from zero in 2003 to over $120 million in revenue and more than $20 million in EBITDA before selling the business to private equity.Kevin opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from scaling a people-first organization, the importance of culture, and the emotional realities of selling a business. He also discusses mentorship, leadership, journaling, EOS, strategic planning, and how business owners can prepare themselves both financially and emotionally for a successful exit.This episode is packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs, especially those in the trades and home services industries.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Kevin grew Service Champions from startup to $120M in revenueWhy company culture became his greatest competitive advantageThe importance of visionary and integrator roles inside a growing businessLessons learned from private equity and selling a companyWhy entrepreneurs need an experienced advisory team before a saleThe emotional side of life after exiting a businessKevin's journaling process and mindset habits for successHow mentorship shaped Kevin's entrepreneurial journey3 Things To RememberOwners set the emotional tone for the company. Kevin shares why leaders must intentionally bring positivity and energy into the business every day.Selling a business is emotional. Kevin shares why owners need clarity on their future purpose and identity after the exit.A successful exit requires coordination between wealth advisors, attorneys, CPAs, investment bankers, and transaction specialists.Useful LinksConnect with Kevin Comerford: LinkedIn / https://www.kevincomerford.net/Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning: https://www.servicechampions.net/ Connect with Michael Pallozzi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpallozzihfm/Wisdom Of Wrench podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomOfWrench/featured Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)Like what you've heard…Subscribe to our BuiltWealth™ Newsletter HERE

Bitcoin Update: Bitcoin consolidates near $81K after failing to hold $83K resistance, supported by White House confirmation of an imminent crypto market structure bill markup.Institutional Momentum: BlackRock's IBIT saw $480M+ in inflows over 48 hours, while a major U.S. pension fund added another $310M to Bitcoin via ETFs.Regulatory Progress: The U.S. House is set to vote on the revised stablecoin bill next week with state chartering options included; Hong Kong approved two more licensed exchanges.Security Incident: A $19M flash-loan exploit hit a DeFi protocol on Base chain, the second major incident on the network in two weeks.Major Funding Round: AetherFi (AI-powered decentralized lending protocol) raised $120 million in a Series A led by a16z Crypto and Paradigm.Hot Presales: IONIX CHAIN raised $28 million and PEPEBOSS raised $19 million in the past 48 hours, showing strong retail interest in early-stage projects.Altcoin Watch: Galaxy Research and other analysts are highlighting five altcoins (LINK, KAS, SUI, NEAR, and TAO) with tight technical setups and concrete May catalysts that could lead the next leg up if Bitcoin holds above $81K.Sources:CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Decrypt, The Block, Reuters, Fortune, Yahoo Finance, X trending data, CoinMarketCap & CoinGecko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Carolina Panthers just made a massive statement in free agency by signing Jaelan Phillips to a 4-year, $120M deal. But is he worth the price tag? In this episode of The Carolina Dad Show, I'm breaking down the 2025 tape to show you why Phillips is the "closer" this defense has been missing since Julius Peppers and Brian Burns.We dive into:The "Ghost Rush": Why Jaelan's bend is a nightmare for NFL tackles.The Double-Team Tax: How Phillips frees up Derrick Brown to become an All-Pro again.Hunting the South: Our outlook on the 2026 NFC South QB landscape, from Michael Penix Jr. to the newly signed Tua Tagovailoa.The 10+ Sack Projection: Why the 73 pressures he logged last year mean a double-digit sack season is a mathematical lock in Ejiro Evero's system.If you're a Panthers fan ready for the "Sack-Tech" era in Charlotte, hit that subscribe button and let's talk about it! Keep Pounding.

Mike Swigunski is an entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author focused on helping people earn from anywhere in the world. As an early team member at Empire Flippers, he helped facilitate over $120M in online business acquisitions. Now, as the founder of Global Career and Dividends Capital, Mike is building platforms that allow everyday investors to access passive income through established online businesses. Having traveled to over 100 countries and built multiple remote companies, he brings a truly global perspective on making money online. On this episode we talk about: How Mike got started flipping furniture and discovered arbitrage The reality of buying online businesses vs. starting from scratch What makes a “good” acquisition (and what to avoid) How to structure deals using seller financing and reduce risk Using AI to scale and optimize existing businesses Top 3 Takeaways Buying a business can accelerate your path to income—but only if you understand what to look for and have the right support. Recurring revenue businesses with strong margins and simple operations offer the best risk-adjusted opportunities. The real upside in acquisitions comes from improving conversion, marketing, and operations—not just buying growth. Notable Quotes "I was making more money flipping furniture than I was working on the trading floor." "The broker is not representing you—you need someone on your side." "I'm not trying to find the rocket ship—I'm looking for the flat line I can scale." Connect with Mike Swigunski: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswigunski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeswigunski Webiste: https://mikeswigunski.com/ Other: https://globalcareerbook.com  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You built the thing. You validated it. You even have some customers.Now what?Now you have to get in front of people. And this is where most entrepreneurs completely fall apart.You post a few times, hope for word of mouth, and maybe run one ad and give up when it doesn't work. Meanwhile, their competitor, who is half as good, is fully booked because they actually understand marketing.Here's the hard truth: the best product doesn't win. The best-KNOWN product does.In this video I'm going to show you the exact marketing system I used to raise $120 million from regular people online, why your offer matters more than your ads, how to build a funnel that turns a 3x return into a 14x return with the same budget, why your personal brand is the most valuable moat in your business, and why marketing isn't a strategy… it's math.This is Part 4 of the 7-Figure Business Blueprint series. And honestly? This might be the most important one yet.Want the full PDF summary of this entire series? DM me the word "7blueprint" on Instagram: https://go.abetterlife.com/bb_yt_instagram

Our first baseball fight of the year! The Angels and Braves throw punches, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss spears Jorge Soler! Plus, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Konnor Griffin to a 9-year, $120M contract. Then, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss the messy state of the Cubs' rotation, the Blue Jays' rough start, and the Milwaukee Brewers throwing at Red Sox catch Willson Contreras again! Later, Yankees scout Matt Hyde talks about finding diamonds in the rough scouting Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler in Massachusetts, and taking them late in the draft. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:45 Konnor Griffin, Pirates sign 9-year $140M deal 1:45 Angels-Braves brawl 3:17 Jesse Rogers joins 3:39 Cubs Cade Horton injured 7:11 Blue Jays rough start 11:25 Red Sox Willson Contreras hit by Brewers again! 19:36 Guardians José Ramírez 21:55 Yankees scout Matt Hyde 23:33 Scouting Ben Rice 30:00 Scouting Cam Schlittler 37:30 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first baseball fight of the year! The Angels and Braves throw punches, and Atlanta manager Walt Weiss spears Jorge Soler! Plus, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Konnor Griffin to a 9-year, $120M contract. Then, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers discuss the messy state of the Cubs' rotation, the Blue Jays' rough start, and the Milwaukee Brewers throwing at Red Sox catch Willson Contreras again! Later, Yankees scout Matt Hyde talks about finding diamonds in the rough scouting Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler in Massachusetts, and taking them late in the draft. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:45 Konnor Griffin, Pirates sign 9-year $140M deal 1:45 Angels-Braves brawl 3:17 Jesse Rogers joins 3:39 Cubs Cade Horton injured 7:11 Blue Jays rough start 11:25 Red Sox Willson Contreras hit by Brewers again! 19:36 Guardians José Ramírez 21:55 Yankees scout Matt Hyde 23:33 Scouting Ben Rice 30:00 Scouting Cam Schlittler 37:30 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:09] Matt Gaetz Claims US Military Briefed Him on Alien-Human Breeding Programs Gaetz appeared on Benny Johnson's show claiming a uniformed Army soldier briefed him on forced alien-human breeding at 6-12 locations — without evidence — described as a deliberate distraction from Epstein documents and the Iran war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:52] Benny Johnson: Fired for Plagiarism, Linked to Russian Funding, Now UFO Central Johnson was fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarizing Wikipedia, linked to $10M in alleged Russian state media funding, and fabricated violence stories for Trump. He is now the primary vehicle for the UFO distraction campaign hosting Obama, Vance, and Gaetz. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:11] Trump's FEMA Recovery Chief Claims He Teleported to a Waffle House 50 Miles Away Greg Phillips, head of FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, claimed on social media that he teleported to a Waffle House 50 miles away — then accused Truth Social of blocking his posts when he tried to respond to CNN's coverage of it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:29:20] Iran Still Pounding Israel on Wave 80 — While Trump Claims Their Military Is Obliterated Fox News reported an hour-long missile barrage over Tel Aviv as the 80th wave of Iranian attacks. Scott Ritter noted Iran struck Israel's northern military command headquarters — while Trump and Hegseth were declaring Iran's offensive capability degraded. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:04] Netanyahu on Tape: "America Is Something That Can Be Easily Pushed in the Right Direction" Archival Netanyahu video is played in which he states America can be easily pushed — then correctly predicted removing Saddam would have enormous regional reverberations, now applied to his decades-long campaign to push the US into war with Iran. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:42:18] Gold Analyst: The Iran War Looks Like a Planned Second Act of COVID — Energy Lockdowns Starting in Europe The analyst warns that Europe is already implementing energy restrictions resembling 2019 COVID-era pre-staging, arguing the 20% global oil supply disruption is a planned mechanism to force a new control system through engineered crisis. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:32] Hegseth Asked BlackRock to Invest in Defense Stocks Weeks Before Iran Strikes — They Refused According to the Financial Times, Hegseth asked his broker to invest in BlackRock's defense ETF holding Boeing and Lockheed weeks before the Iran strikes. BlackRock flagged the request internally and refused, citing legal exposure. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:25:32] Trump's Golf Tab Has Crossed $100 Million — On Track for $300M Total This Term Trump has made 110 golf trips in just over 14 months, on track to spend $300 million in taxpayer money on golf — after promising voters he would be too busy to play. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:51] Trump Quietly Renewed Planned Parenthood Funding While Fighting Second Amendment Cases The Trump administration dropped its Planned Parenthood lawsuit and renewed $120M in Title 10 grants — while simultaneously fighting in court to keep the pistol brace ban and fluoride in drinking water. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:11] Paula White Compares Trump to Jesus Christ — Robert Jeffress Nods Beside Her At a White House Easter event, Paula White told Trump his persecution mirrors Isaiah 53, declaring God told her Trump will be victorious in all he puts his hand to — with pastor Robert Jeffress nodding approvingly beside her. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:39:48] Ian Freeman Rots in Prison for Bitcoin Privacy — Every Epstein Client Walks Free Freeman is serving eight years for helping people use Bitcoin outside the banking system. Not one Epstein client has been charged. Trump has pardoned dozens of fraudsters but not Freeman, who has no millions to buy clemency. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:50:22] Florida Politician Boasts of Laws That Criminalize Criticism of Israel With Five-Year Prison Sentences Randy Fine boasts of a five-year sentence for throwing anti-Israel flyers in someone's yard and a state law criminalizing BDS — while Greenwald notes Israel is the only government on earth whose criticism has been domestically criminalized. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:09] Matt Gaetz Claims US Military Briefed Him on Alien-Human Breeding Programs Gaetz appeared on Benny Johnson's show claiming a uniformed Army soldier briefed him on forced alien-human breeding at 6-12 locations — without evidence — described as a deliberate distraction from Epstein documents and the Iran war. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:04:52] Benny Johnson: Fired for Plagiarism, Linked to Russian Funding, Now UFO Central Johnson was fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarizing Wikipedia, linked to $10M in alleged Russian state media funding, and fabricated violence stories for Trump. He is now the primary vehicle for the UFO distraction campaign hosting Obama, Vance, and Gaetz. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:11] Trump's FEMA Recovery Chief Claims He Teleported to a Waffle House 50 Miles Away Greg Phillips, head of FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, claimed on social media that he teleported to a Waffle House 50 miles away — then accused Truth Social of blocking his posts when he tried to respond to CNN's coverage of it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:29:20] Iran Still Pounding Israel on Wave 80 — While Trump Claims Their Military Is Obliterated Fox News reported an hour-long missile barrage over Tel Aviv as the 80th wave of Iranian attacks. Scott Ritter noted Iran struck Israel's northern military command headquarters — while Trump and Hegseth were declaring Iran's offensive capability degraded. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:32:04] Netanyahu on Tape: "America Is Something That Can Be Easily Pushed in the Right Direction" Archival Netanyahu video is played in which he states America can be easily pushed — then correctly predicted removing Saddam would have enormous regional reverberations, now applied to his decades-long campaign to push the US into war with Iran. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:42:18] Gold Analyst: The Iran War Looks Like a Planned Second Act of COVID — Energy Lockdowns Starting in Europe The analyst warns that Europe is already implementing energy restrictions resembling 2019 COVID-era pre-staging, arguing the 20% global oil supply disruption is a planned mechanism to force a new control system through engineered crisis. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:22:32] Hegseth Asked BlackRock to Invest in Defense Stocks Weeks Before Iran Strikes — They Refused According to the Financial Times, Hegseth asked his broker to invest in BlackRock's defense ETF holding Boeing and Lockheed weeks before the Iran strikes. BlackRock flagged the request internally and refused, citing legal exposure. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:25:32] Trump's Golf Tab Has Crossed $100 Million — On Track for $300M Total This Term Trump has made 110 golf trips in just over 14 months, on track to spend $300 million in taxpayer money on golf — after promising voters he would be too busy to play. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:26:51] Trump Quietly Renewed Planned Parenthood Funding While Fighting Second Amendment Cases The Trump administration dropped its Planned Parenthood lawsuit and renewed $120M in Title 10 grants — while simultaneously fighting in court to keep the pistol brace ban and fluoride in drinking water. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:32:11] Paula White Compares Trump to Jesus Christ — Robert Jeffress Nods Beside Her At a White House Easter event, Paula White told Trump his persecution mirrors Isaiah 53, declaring God told her Trump will be victorious in all he puts his hand to — with pastor Robert Jeffress nodding approvingly beside her. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:39:48] Ian Freeman Rots in Prison for Bitcoin Privacy — Every Epstein Client Walks Free Freeman is serving eight years for helping people use Bitcoin outside the banking system. Not one Epstein client has been charged. Trump has pardoned dozens of fraudsters but not Freeman, who has no millions to buy clemency. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:50:22] Florida Politician Boasts of Laws That Criminalize Criticism of Israel With Five-Year Prison Sentences Randy Fine boasts of a five-year sentence for throwing anti-Israel flyers in someone's yard and a state law criminalizing BDS — while Greenwald notes Israel is the only government on earth whose criticism has been domestically criminalized. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Sophia Amoruso is the Founder of Nasty Gal and Trust Fund, an early stage venture capital firm.We talk through her journey of starting Nasty Gal as an Ebay store in 2006 to sell vintage clothing, bootstrapping it to $28 million in revenue, raising $50 million, scaling it to $120 million and a massive team, turning down a $400 million acquisition offer, and ultimately declaring bankruptcy.She takes us inside what it was like to fail so publicly, what she'd do differently next time around, lessons from building the brand, and why she started her VC firm Trust Fund to back the next generation of founders building consequential companies.Thank you to Numeral, Flex, Amplitude, and Merge for supporting this episodeNumeral: The end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance https://www.numeral.comFlex: Sign-up for Flex Elite with code TURNER, get $1,000 https://form.typeform.com/to/Rx9rTjFzAmplitude: AI analytics, all you have to do is ask https://www.amplitude.comMerge: Every modal. One API. Total control. Check out Merge Gateway https://www.merge.dev/gatewayTimestamps:(0:59) Selling vintage on Ebay while working at an art school(04:31) Lessons in marketing and perceived value(12:38) Knowing when to make your first hire(18:31) Borrowing from others to build a unique brand(25:17) Growing to $120m revenue in seven years(27:24) Sharing the pitch deck that raised $50m(30:17) Mistakes scaling to 100's of employees too fast(34:48) Downsides of raising at too high of a valuation(39:56) Why being a CEO is fun(42:57) Declaring bankruptcy(50:38) How it feels to fail publicly(54:41) Writing a book, Netflix series, starting the Girlboss movement(59:13) How to create a new brand in 2026(1:05:34) Starting Trust Fund to invest and help founders(1:13:45) Raising $5m from a poker game(1:18:47) Sophia asks for Turner's LP pitch(1:26:53) Traits of the best foundersTrust Fund: https://www.trustfund.vc/Pitch Trust Fund: https://www.trustfund.vc/pitchesNasty Gal: https://www.nastygal.com/Follow SophiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaamorusoTwitter: https://x.com/sophiaamorusoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiaamorusoWebsite: https://www.sophiaamoruso.com/Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

John McMullen breaks down the Eagles' edge rusher situation after losing Jaelan Phillips to Carolina's $120M deal. Only Keldric Balch could do it at pick 23 — and he probably won't be there. Bailey and Reese are top 5-10 picks, untouchable. Day 2 options: Zion Young (30-visit scheduled), Derek Moore from Michigan. McMullen calls a Jonathan Greenard trade a 'home run' and reveals the Eagles should have extended Phillips in-season at $24M. Plus Travon Walker as a trade deadline wildcard and Cam Jordan as a veteran stopgap.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is this the most transformative offseason in Carolina Panthers history? From massive defensive investments to a "Bama Connection" reunion for Bryce Young, Tony, Cody, CK, and Greg break down the "Architecture" of the 2026 roster. We're comparing this haul to the legendary 2003 and 2005 classes—does the new-look squad take the crown?In this episode:The Big Signings: Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, and the $120M statement.The Bryce Factor: How John Metchie III and the rebuilt O-line change the ceiling.NFC South Arms Race: Reacting to Tua in Atlanta and A'Shawn Robinson's move to the Bucs.Historical Rankings: Where does 2026 rank in the GOAT offseason conversation?

Eagles make their first signings with Tariq Woolen and some TE's, and Maxx Crosby trade falls through sending shock waves through the NFL! After the first wave of free agency, the Eagles are dealing with major defensive losses — including Jaelan Phillips leaving for a $120M deal with Carolina — and we're breaking down how Philly can rebuild the defense.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birds-365/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Carolina Panthers are making MAJOR waves in the 2026 NFL Free Agency cycle! In this video, we're breaking down every signing, departure, and surprise move from a wild week in Charlotte.General Manager Dan Morgan didn't hold back, securing two massive "big fish" on defense: elite pass rusher Jaelan Phillips (4-year, $120M) and All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd (3-year, $45M). We also discuss the addition of QB Kenny Pickett to provide competition and depth behind Bryce Young, and the tactical re-signings of key contributors like Isaiah Simmons and David Moore.In this recap:The Big Splashes: How Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd transform the front seven.Offensive Rebuild: The new look on the O-line with Luke Fortner and Stone Forsythe.The Departures: Saying goodbye to A'Shawn Robinson and Cade Mays.Roster Depth: Keeping the "core" together with LaBryan Ray and Robert Rochell.Is Carolina finally ready to dominate the NFC South? Let's get into the film and the figures!

After the first wave of free agency, the Eagles are dealing with major defensive losses — including Jaelan Phillips leaving for a $120M deal with Carolina — and we're breaking down how Philly can rebuild the defense.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birds-365/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John McMullen breaks down the Eagles' free agency Day 1 losses: Jaelan Phillips signed a $120M deal with Carolina, Reed Blankenship went to Houston for $8.25M/year, and N'Kobe Dean chose the Raiders over Dallas. McMullen reveals the Eagles expected Reed to command over $10M and argues they should have pivoted at $8.25M.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birds-365/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Maller talks about the Baltimore Ravens getting Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders, what exactly is the plan for the Raiders, if the Ravens got fleeced or are they the ones doing the fleecing, the Raiders celebrating $120M in cap space, Insta-Advice Line, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eagles DE Jaelan Phillips signs a MASSIVE Deal with the Carolina Panthers for 4 years $120 Million.

With the Raiders sitting on a league-leading $120M in cap space and Robert Saleh looking to rebuild the Titans' defense from the ground up, the cornerback market is about to explode. On today's episode, we're doing a deep dive into the CB free agent class. Today, we're ranking the top available corners from Jaylen Watson to the high-upside Tariq Woolen and predicting the handshake deals that will define the AFC in 2026. Who gets the bag, and who's the biggest bargain on the board?

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Vincent Fansler, who went from carpenter to senior corporate executive, walked away from burnout, and built a vertically integrated commercial real estate empire operating across multiple states. We talk about the power of elite rooms, the vision he had at 17 that shaped his future, how one intentional conversation turned into a $120M opportunity, and why thinking bigger is the only way to win in business. This is a masterclass in community, commercial scale, and betting on yourself when no one else believes you deserve it. About Mark: Mark Vincent Fansler is a commercial mixed-use real estate developer and founder of the M Vincent Family of Companies, a vertically integrated real estate platform operating across multiple states. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in large-scale mixed-use developments, creative capital structuring, and building real estate ecosystems that generate long-term wealth. Starting as a carpenter and rising to senior corporate leadership, Mark now leads multi-million-dollar commercial projects nationwide. Connect with Mark Vincent Fansler Website: https://mvincentassets.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvincentfansler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fansler.1/ About Justin: Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Speakers: Alex HormoziAlex Hormozi is a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In 2013, he started his first brick & mortar business. Within three years, he successfully scaled his business to six locations. He then sold his locations to transition to the turnaround business. From there he spent two years turning 32+ brick & mortar businesses around using the same model that made his privately owned locations successful. After that experience, he packaged his process into a licensing model which scaled to over 4000+ locations in 4 years. Over that same four-year period, he founded and scaled three other companies to $120M+ in cumulative sales across four different industries without taking on outside capital. He has scaled and exited 7 companies. His most notable exit was his majority sale of his licensing company for $46.2M in 2021.Instagram - @daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorg

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Vincent Fansler, who went from carpenter to senior corporate executive, walked away from burnout, and built a vertically integrated commercial real estate empire operating across multiple states. We talk about the power of elite rooms, the vision he had at 17 that shaped his future, how one intentional conversation turned into a $120M opportunity, and why thinking bigger is the only way to win in business. This is a masterclass in community, commercial scale, and betting on yourself when no one else believes you deserve it. About Mark: Mark Vincent Fansler is a commercial mixed-use real estate developer and founder of the M Vincent Family of Companies, a vertically integrated real estate platform operating across multiple states. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in large-scale mixed-use developments, creative capital structuring, and building real estate ecosystems that generate long-term wealth. Starting as a carpenter and rising to senior corporate leadership, Mark now leads multi-million-dollar commercial projects nationwide. Connect with Mark Vincent Fansler Website: https://mvincentassets.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvincentfansler/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fansler.1/ About Justin: Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Doug Evans is the founder and CEO of The Sprouting Company, an early pioneer in the natural foods industry, former paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, and author of the national bestseller The Sprout Book. From building a multimillion-dollar graphic design firm in his early 20s to exiting Organic Avenue in an eight-figure deal, to raising $120M for Juicero—and losing it all publicly—Doug's entrepreneurial journey has been anything but linear. Now, he's on a mission to revolutionize home food production by teaching people how to grow ultra-nutritious sprouts right on their kitchen counter. On this episode we talk about: Why being willing to do what nobody else wants to do creates opportunity Charging what you're actually worth—and how one $25K invoice changed everything The hard lessons of raising venture capital and losing control of your company Turning public failure (Juicero) into personal reinvention Why sprouts may be the most underrated business (and health) opportunity of the decade The discipline required to override laziness, addiction, and self-sabotage Top 3 Takeaways Value your time—and price accordingly. Doug went from charging $200/hour to confidently asking for $25,000 for a single engagement. That shift in self-perception changed his earning ceiling overnight. VC money comes with strings. Raising $120M for Juicero created scale—but also invited control shifts that ultimately pushed Doug out of his own company. Solve your own problem first. The Sprouting Company was born from Doug asking, “What will I eat in the desert?” The best businesses often start as deeply personal solutions. Notable Quotes “If you're willing to do what nobody else wants to do, you'll get the opportunity.” “You can have anything you want—if you're willing to do the work and be patient.” “Something as small as a seed can grow into a multibillion-dollar company.” “Money is there to be made—but you have to create value first.” Doug's Entrepreneurial Timeline (The Good, The Bad, The Ugly) Built a multimillion-dollar graphic design company in his early 20s Walked away from a bad partnership to protect his freedom Scaled Organic Avenue to 10 NYC stores and achieved an eight-figure exit Founded Juicero, raised $120M+ from top-tier investors—and experienced a high-profile shutdown Reinvented himself in Wonder Valley and launched The Sprouting Company, now generating millions in revenue Connect with Doug Evans: Instagram: @dougevans LinkedIn: Doug Evans Company: The Sprouting Company Book: The Sprout Book  Travis Makes Money is made possible by HighLevel – the all-in-one sales & marketing platform built for agencies.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin was building a successful startup in the NFT space. They'd hit $1M ARR. But he looked at the market and realized it wasn't big enough. So he made the terrifying choice to pivot the entire company into cybersecurity.In this episode, Kevin breaks down how he navigated that transition without killing the business. He reveals how he sold his first $5k/month contract with no product, why he raised a massive seed round he didn't need, and how he convinced Andreessen Horowitz to lead his Series A in the middle of a strategic shift.Why You Should ListenHow to pivot from a bad market to a unicorn opportunity.Why he sold a $5k/month contract with zero product.How to raise a Series A from a16z during a pivot.Why you never truly "find" Product Market Fit.The danger of building for a niche market (and how to escape).Keywordsstartup podcast, startup podcast for founders, product market fit, finding pmf, pivot, cybersecurity, crypto startup, a16z, raising series a, Kevin Tian00:00:00 Intro00:02:17 Meeting at Uber and the "Glass Eating" Phase00:07:21 The First Idea00:11:52 Selling the First $5k/Month Contract with No Product00:16:52 The Decision to Pivot at $1M ARR00:29:43 Network Selling to Enterprise Cybersecurity00:32:03 Raising Series A from a16z During a Pivot00:33:36 Why Product Market Fit is Not a One-Time Event00:35:10 Action Produces InsightsSend me a message to let me know what you think!

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Discover what does it take to go from flipping houses to managing over $500M in real estate and raising $120M in capital—in just seven years. In this episode, Eric Bodiwala reveals the mindset, systems, and relentless execution behind his rise in the multifamily syndication world. From navigating his first capital raise to building trust with investors, Eric shares how his team scaled from single-family investments to owning more than 4,000 multifamily units across seven states. He dives deep into overcoming investor objections, attracting high-net-worth partners through authenticity and consistent communication, and creating repeatable capital-raising systems that fuel long-term success. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or operator looking to master the art of raising capital at scale, this episode is packed with real-world lessons you can apply immediately. 5 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeStart with trust before capital Eric emphasizes that strong investor relationships begin with transparency, equal respect for every investor, and consistent communication. Education is non-negotiable He attributes much of his early success to mentorship and coaching through structured real estate programs that provided hands-on guidance and accountability. Social media is your credibility engine By documenting real projects and sharing educational content, Eric attracted serious investors—including notable partners like TV real-estate personalities. Follow-up determines your raise success Relentless personal outreach, investor calls, and drip campaigns turn interest into wired funds—proving that consistency beats perfection. Relentless mindset drives scale Eric's “no-excuses” work ethic—long hours, constant networking, and outworking competitors—remains the foundation of his company's continued growth.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 

The Most Valuable 40 Minutes You'll Spend Today! Advice from the man who made $100 million in a weekend.Speakers: Alex HormoziAlex Hormozi is a first-generation Iranian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. In 2013, he started his first brick-and-mortar business. Within three years, he successfully scaled his business to six locations. He then sold his locations to transition to the turnaround business. From there, he spent two years turning 32+ brick & mortar businesses around using the same model that made his privately owned locations successful. After that experience, he packaged his process into a licensing model that scaled to over 4000+ locations in 4 years. Over that same four-year period, he founded and scaled three other companies to $120M+ in cumulative sales across four different industries without taking on outside capital. He has scaled and exited 7 companies. His most notable exit was the majority sale of his licensing company for $46.2M in 2021.Instagram - @daily_motivationsorgFacebook- @daily_motivationsorg

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Today's Headlines: After two weeks of nationwide protests, Iran looks closer than ever to a regime collapse. The government shut down the internet all weekend, blamed the U.S. and Israel, and threatened retaliation — while Trump publicly backed protesters online, which historically only makes things messier. In the U.S., a 160-year-old synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi was set on fire early Saturday. No one was hurt, a suspect is in custody, and the congregation — which survived a KKK bombing in 1967 — says it will rebuild. Trump also sat down with the New York Times and said the only thing restraining him is “my own morality,” claimed owning Greenland is “psychologically needed for success,” and suggested NATO could be optional. Around the same time, references to his impeachments quietly disappeared from his Smithsonian portrait label. In Minneapolis, tensions escalated after video showed ICE officer Jonathan Ross switching hands to draw his gun before killing Renee Good. Instead of de-escalating, DHS announced hundreds more federal agents, ICE plans to hire 10,000 more officers, and JD Vance promised “door-to-door” deportations, as a Washington Post report detailed ICE's push to churn out violent arrest videos for social media. Trump also failed to convince oil companies to reinvest in Venezuela, then declared a national emergency anyway to shield $2.5 billion in Venezuelan oil revenue, calling it a U.S. national security issue. Finally, courts blocked Trump from freezing $10 billion in welfare funds to blue states and from cutting NIH research grants, while December jobs numbers showed modest growth — data Trump leaked early on social media because, apparently, impulse control is optional. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Atlantic: Is the Iranian Regime About to Collapse? Axios: Trump says U.S. is ready to help Iranians get freedom AP News: Suspect arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue NYT: An Interview With Donald Trump AP News: Reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portrait NBC News: New cellphone video shows victim interacting with ICE officer moments before fatal shooting in Minneapolis NYT: ‘Hundreds More' Federal Agents to be Deployed to Minneapolis After ICE Shooting USA Today: Immigration enforcement ramp-up has only just begun, VP Vance promises WAPo: Inside ICE's social media machine creating viral arrest videos Politico: ‘Uninvestable': Trump pitch to oil execs yields no promises Axios: Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil cash Texas Tribune: Texas hands over complete list of registered voters to Trump administration Politico: Judge blocks Trump's $10B welfare fund freeze Seattle Times: Judges block Trump plan to cut research money, including $120M for WA AP News: Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The episode Rudi has a dual interview with David Meltzer at Sofi Stadium in front of a live audience. This In•Powered Life episode is a reminder that we are all being uniquely prepared for who it is we are meant to become. David asks Rudi about his journey and then Rudi turns the table back on David and brings us audience along on David's journey in losing his $120M fortune only to find the value and meaning in it all. Learn more about David Meltzer at https://dmeltzer.com/ Ready to Work With Rudi? You're not here to play small. You're here to lead, to impact, and to manifest the life and business that actually feel like you. And if you're craving support to do that—here's how we can co-create something powerful. Work With Me One-on-OneIf you're ready for deep transformation, private mentorship is the fastest path. This is high-level, personalized mentorship, where we dissolve resistance, recalibrate your frequency, and align every part of your business and identity with your true self.Apply now → https://rudiriekstins.com/coaching-mentorshipJoin the CommunityWant to immerse yourself in a powerful space of women doing the work together? The In•Powered Life Community is your home for real-time embodiment, exclusive coaching, and a community that gets it.Step into the collective → https://community.rudiriekstins.com/inpoweredlifecommunity

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Loren Castle turned a life-threatening cancer diagnosis at 22 into the spark that built Sweet Loren's, a $120M-a-year clean food brand now sold in over 5,000 supermarkets nationwide. In this interview, Loren shares how she bootstrapped her way from baking cookies in a tiny New York apartment to landing Whole Foods without packaging, rebranding her entire product line to be allergen-free, and scaling a household name—all while staying profitable and purpose-driven. From surviving adversity to mastering product-market fit, Loren's story is proof that a personal mission can grow into a multimillion-dollar movement. What you'll learn from this interview: • How Loren built Sweet Loren's from $25K in savings to $120M+ in annual revenue • The pivotal moment she went all-in on allergen-free ingredients—and why it worked • How she landed Whole Foods before having proper packaging • The exact process she used to find true product-market fit through live demos • Why customer obsession is the ultimate growth strategy • How mentorship transformed her leadership and focus • The decision that created a moat around Sweet Loren's in a saturated market • How to compete on shelf with billion-dollar CPG brands • Why staying small, focused, and profitable was the real superpower By the end of this interview, you'll walk away with practical lessons on product development, brand positioning, and resilience—so you can build a mission-driven brand that truly stands out in competitive markets. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠ to get started. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/⁠ CONNECT WITH LOREN CASTLE Website → https://sweetlorens.com/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lorenbcastle/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-brill-castle/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠ Website → ⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠ Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠ Facebook → ⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠ Twitter → ⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠ Podcast → ⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast

Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew breaks down DeFi's Black Friday: a brutal week that saw the $120 million Balancer v2 hack, the collapse of Stream Finance, and a market-wide panic that reminded everyone — nothing in crypto is risk-free. They dive into how one of DeFi's oldest, most audited contracts failed, why smaller chains froze or rolled back transactions, and what it means for decentralization as Berachain, Sonic, and Polygon took emergency action. The panel debates whether the Balancer attacker used an AI “vibe-coded” exploit, how Ethereum might one day face its own rollback dilemma, and why privacy chains like Zcash may be the last true cypherpunk strongholds. In the second half, they unpack the off-chain losses behind Stream Finance's XUSD blow-up, the contagion risk across Euler, Silo, and Morpho, and the hard lessons for “yield-chasing” DeFi vaults. The gang closes with advice for founders weathering the storm — from Tarun's “cockroach mindset” to Haseeb's reminder that crypto's long-term fundamentals haven't changed. Whether you're building in DeFi, securing smart contracts, or surviving the next credit unwind, this episode lays bare the harsh truths — and enduring resilience — of crypto's frontier markets. Show highlights