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In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down once again with Chad Willardson - Founder of Pacific Capital and ELEVATED a coaching mastermind, as well as a best-selling author of five books; for a powerful conversation on wealth, focus, and building a life without compromise.Chad shares how narrowing his focus to serve only ultra high-net worth entrepreneurs transformed his business and his ability to deliver real value. He and Casey dive into the discipline of saying no, the courage required to walk away from the wrong opportunities, and the freedom that comes from aligning your work with your true identity. Chad also opens up about creating ELEVATED, a community where entrepreneurs can grow not only in business but in family and life, challenging the false idea of “balance” by embracing what it means to be Fully Invested.The discussion is rich with lessons on focus, growth without finish lines, and leading with principle over profit. For entrepreneurs and leaders seeking clarity, conviction, and a model of integrated success, this episode offers a masterclass in designing both business and life with intention.00:00 | Welcome back & “Fully Invested” mindset01:41 | Family update: missions, college, adventures03:00 | Amber's endurance wins: Ironman, Alcatraz, 2902904:17 | Why growth is emotional when you support your spouse07:31 | Bringing business principles home: family vision boards09:33 | Kids' ambitions: macros, sports, golf, and grit12:05 | Two lanes: Pacific Capital UHNW founders & Elevated13:36 | What Elevated members get weekly 1:1, pods, events14:51 | Pricing & scale goals for Elevated15:13 | Carving out 80% of clients to go ultra-narrow16:13 | Partnering clients, retention, and bold focus17:44 | The sports facility business: ops, margins, expansion20:26 | USA Volleyball opportunity & LA mega-facility21:22 | COVID pivot: tutoring essential workers' kids to survive22:42 | Content, reach, and building a movement around mindset26:48 | Frameworks: saying no, time truth, one life calendar29:15 | Protecting the calendar: Derby vs. son's playoff game33:29 | Championship teams: coach strengths, not weaknesses36:13 | Saying no to good for great incl. NBA referrals38:45 | Turning away $120M: culture over revenue40:52 | Scalable mentorship: resources + voice memo workflow44:47 | Two-EA triad: personal vs. business lanes47:15 | Books solve real problems: 6 titles, 10-in-10 plan49:44 | Tony & Dean's Zenith: proximity, launches, real estate53:23 | Owner vs operator: lessons from Business Mastery53:53 | No retirement: growth without finish lines55:47 | One-year vision: LA facility, 500 Elevated members56:33 | Pacific Capital +$400M AUM; narrow by design57:22 | Book #7 commitment & public goal setting01:00:20 | 10k-person Fully Invested live event plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She built a $120 million real estate empire in just four years… and then realized it was destroying her. In this episode, I sit down with Jen Ullrich, a real estate entrepreneur who scaled RV and mobile home parks into a massive portfolio while secretly burning out from 100-hour weeks and 120 days a year on the road. The hustle that made her millions also broke her. So Jen walked away. She put her life in storage, spent seven months traveling the world, and turned to coaching, therapy, and even psychedelic-assisted healing to rediscover herself. Now she's back, building again - this time with purpose, strict boundaries, and AI as her secret weapon to avoid the grind. This is a raw, honest conversation about the hidden cost of chasing success and what it really takes to rebuild on your own terms. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:41 - A Hundred Million Dollar Portfolio 03:29 - Soul Crushing Burnout 13:40 - The Healing Journey 25:12 - A Sabbatical of Self-Discovery 29:31 - The Power of AI Join Our Women's Mastermind: https://woman.heatherblankenship.com/ Jen Ullrich's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjenu/ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.blankenship.182/ Heather's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherblankenshipx3 Heather's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-blankenship-271908140/ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-me/id1713972310 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EtqDw41QW193bH3TKnCiI Listen, rate and subscribe!

Chargers beat the Chiefs in Brazil on Friday. Are the Chargers a legit contender in the AFC? Broncos-Titans preview - will the defense get to Cam Ward and force him into some bad mistakes? Nik Bonitto signed a 4-year extension worth up to $120M and $70M guaranteed. Jerry Jones' incompetence. 3 questions with Alex Becker. Bill Belichick banning Patriots scouts from UNC's facility. 

The Broncos signed Nik Bonitto to a 4-year contract extension worth up to $120M. Bonitto is now the top-paid non-QB in Broncos history. A Broncos injury update, as LB Dre Greenlaw looks iffy for Sunday. Are the Broncos a 'sexy' Super Bowl pick? Eric and Bruce give a couple bold predictions for the Broncos this season. Gear up for Week 1 in the NFL with a Friday edition of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman and Bruce Haertl!

Federal prosecutors filed two lawsuits against SoCal Edison in connection with the January wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the costs of the National Guard's deployment. Fencing around federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles raise concerns about accessibility. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Our 220th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 08/30/2025 Check out Andrey's work over at Astrocade , sign up to be an ambassador here Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and co-hosted by Daniel Bashir Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/ In this episode: Google's newly released Gemini 2.5 image editing model showcases remarkable advancements, enabling highly accurate modifications of subjects while retaining their original features. Anthropic expands Claude with an AI browser agent for Chrome and adds features to remember past conversations, enhancing the user experience and personalization. NVIDIA and AMD to share revenue from AI chip sales to China with US government, marking a notable shift in export control policies and trade practices. AI companion apps are experiencing substantial growth, with projected revenues expected to reach $120 million by 2025, raising questions about social implications and user engagement. Timestamps + Links: Tools & Apps (00:02:12) Google Gemini's AI image model gets a 'bananas' upgrade | TechCrunch (00:05:32) Anthropic launches a Claude AI agent that lives in Chrome | TechCrunch (00:08:30) Anthropic's Claude chatbot can now remember your past conversations | The Verge (00:11:46) Google Launches AI ‘Guided Learning' Tool to Teach Users (00:14:55) Apple Intelligence's ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 starting with iOS 26 | The Verge (00:15:39) OpenAI Adds New Features to Codex, Like IDE Extension and GitHub Code Reviews Applications & Business (00:16:49) Lovable projects $1B in ARR within next 12 months | TechCrunch (00:18:56) Decart hits $3.1 billion valuation on $100 million raise to power real-time interacti | Ctech (00:20:19) Cohere raises $500M to beat back generative AI rivals | TechCrunch (00:21:25) Pony AI, Nearing Full-Year Robotaxi Goal, Eyes European Markets - Bloomberg (00:22:41) Co-founder of Elon Musk's xAI departs the company | TechCrunch Projects & Open Source (00:24:39) Meta AI Just Released DINOv3: A State-of-the-Art Computer Vision Model Trained with Self-Supervised Learning, Generating High-Resolution Image Features - MarkTechPost (00:27:02) GLM-4.5: Agentic, Reasoning, and Coding (ARC) Foundation Models (00:29:49) China's DeepSeek Releases V3.1, Boosting AI Model's Capabilities - Bloomberg (00:30:36) Open weight LLMs exhibit inconsistent performance across providers (00:32:02) Microsoft Released VibeVoice-1.5B: An Open-Source Text-to-Speech Model that can Synthesize up to 90 Minutes of Speech with Four Distinct Speakers - MarkTechPost Research & Advancements (00:33:43) Deep Think with Confidence (00:36:30) Generative AI reshapes U.S. job market, Stanford study shows Policy & Safety (00:41:42) Inside the US Government's Unpublished Report on AI Safety | WIRED (00:44:10) U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China - The New York Times (00:45:13) Anthropic Settles High-Profile AI Copyright Lawsuit Brought by Book Authors (00:46:56) AI companion apps on track to pull in $120M in 2025 | TechCrunch

The Cowboys dealt Micah Parsons to the Packers, who immediately gave him a 4-year, $188M contract with $120M fully guaranteed. How does this affect the looming contract extension for Nik Bonitto? Would you rather have Pat Surtain or Micah Parsons on your team? Plus, a preview of Colorado vs. Georgia Tech tonight and season expectations for the CU Buffs. Check out a football Friday show with Eric Goodman and Myck Miller!

Ever wonder how someone goes from buying a $40K rental to building a $120 million real estate portfolio in just 5 years? In this episode, Jack sits down with Casey Quinn to unpack the BRRRR model (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat). Casey breaks down why BRRRR isn't about quick cash flow but long-term wealth, how to work with banks beyond the “10-loan myth,” and why local relationships matter more than national lenders. Plus, hear how his accounting firm now helps investors scale smarter with better numbers.  

When Aron Gelbard co-founded Bloom & Wild in 2013 with just £30,000 in savings, the online flower delivery market had no standout brands, inconsistent quality, and poor customer experience. Fast-forward to today and Bloom & Wild has delivered over 30 million flowers, raised £120M in funding, and pioneered the letterbox flower format that's now industry-defining. In this episode, Aron shares how customer feedback shaped the business from day one, the pivotal mistakes that became turning points, and why culture and values like “Care Wildly” have been critical to growth. We dive deep into early-stage challenges, international acquisitions, scaling operations across nine countries, and building a brand people genuinely love. If you're serious about building a scale-up that balances innovation, customer obsession, and sustainable growth, this is an episode you'll want to study.Key TakeawaysWhy solving an emotional problem in a “broken” industry gave Bloom & Wild its competitive edge.How early mistakes with packaging taught vital lessons about iterative growth.The role of culture and values (“Care Wildly”, “Think Deeply, Act Swiftly”) in retaining top talent.Customer acquisition strategies that turned recipients into loyal customers.The challenges of international expansion during a pandemic and integrating acquisitions.Fundraising insights: why investors buy into a vision, not just risk mitigation.Expanding product lines beyond flowers to unlock new revenue streams.

Anton Osika is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Lovable, the fastest growing company on the planet. In just 7 months, they have scaled from $0 to $120M in ARR. They have raised over $200M in funding from some of the best including Accel, Creandum and 20VC. Their latest round priced the company at a whopping $2BN.  Agenda for Today: 00:00 – Is AI an Arms Race… Or Just a Talent War? 03:45 – How Does Anton Compete with Zuck's $100M Packages for Talent 07:30 – Founder Mode vs. Structure: Can Chaos Scale? 10:15 – The Brutal Truth About Defensibility in AI Startups 13:20 – Unit Economics: Are AI Companies Doomed to Bleed Cash? 17:00 – GPT-5: Game-Changer or Overhyped Disappointment? 20:10 – How Lovable Hit $100M ARR in Just 7 Months? 25:15 – Replit, Figma, Bolt: Which Competitor is the Best? 30:00 – The Security Bombshells No One Talks About 36:40 – Should Anyone Still Study Computer Science? 40:30 – Work-Life Balance Is Dead: Inside Anton's 10x Culture 56:00 – OpenAI, Anthropic, or Grok: Who Wins the AI Wars?    

Perplexity offers to acquire Chrome, but how serious are they? Fine, says OpenAI, have your GPT-4o back. Are AI companions the next breakout AI business beyond coding help? And is GM getting back in the self-driving car business for real this time? Links: Perplexity Makes Longshot $34.5 Billion Offer for Chrome (WSJ) OpenAI brings GPT-4o back as a default for all paying ChatGPT users, Altman promises ‘plenty of notice' if it leaves again (VentureBeat) OpenAI rolls out Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts integration in ChatGPT (BleepingComputer) UK porn site traffic plunges as age verification rules take effect (Financial Times) AI companion apps on track to pull in $120M in 2025 (TechCrunch) GM Plans Renewed Driverless-Car Push After Cruise Debacle (Bloomberg) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Junestrand is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Legora, the collaborative AI powering the next generation of lawyers. Now this is an insane story for many reasons; first, Max turned down a multi-million dollar career in gaming to build Legora. Second, he has raised from the best of the best including Benchmark and IVP. Third, he has scaled the firm with 1/6th of the capital of his closest competitor, Harvey have raised a reported $800M while Legora have raised just $120M.  Agenda: 00:03 – From Pro Gamer to AI Founder: How World of Warcraft Shaped Max's Mindset 04:58 – The $5–10M Gaming Career He Walked Away From 07:55 – Are AI Models Plateauing… or Just Getting Started? 10:02 – Swarms of LLMs: The 100x Cost Bet That Could Change Legal Forever 12:00 – Partnering With the Lawyers You're “Killing” 15:00 – How He Cracked Sweden's Hardest-to-Enter Law Firm 21:45 – The $500K Coffee That Saved the Company at YC 30:00 – Closing 15 Term Sheets in 7 Days – Why Benchmark Won 36:00 – Beating a $5BN Rival With a Fraction of the Funding 53:50 – Building a Cult Culture: The 9-9-6 Mentality in Europe  

Today's HeadlinesCircle & Stripe Build Layer 1 BlockchainsCircle's new Arc chain will use USDC as native gas. Stripe is developing its own L1 with Paradigm after acquiring Privy in June. Between Coinbase, Robinhood, Stripe, and Circle, we're staring down a four-way fintech L1 showdown.Bitmine Hits 1.15M ETHBitmine became the first public company to hold over 1M ETH—worth $5B—after adding 320K ETH in a week. SharpLink isn't far behind with 598,800 ETH ($2.5B). Companies are accumulating ETH at record speed, with 97% of holders now in profit.Treasury Tokenization ExpandsHeritage Distilling (Nasdaq: CASK) is raising $220M ($100M cash + $120M in $IP tokens) for a $360M Story Protocol treasury. Safety Shot Inc. plans to buy $25M in Bonk, even as its stock plunged 50%. Rumble eyes $1.17B acquisition of a Tether-owned AI firm.Fall Conference Season Kicks OffETHNYC is live this week, while SALT Wyoming is up next. Token2049 (Singapore) and KBW (Seoul) are on deck in September. EDCON will run Sept. 16–19, and DevCon heads to Buenos Aires in November.Friends of the ShowC3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net*****Magic Newton Wallethttps://magic.linkTrader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/Editing Serviceshttps://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textMiguel Armaza interviews the CEO of Cashea. In a country where credit vanished, Cashea built a new system from scratch. CEO Pedro Vallenilla shares how they scaled BNPL to 3% of Venezuela's GDP, through trust-based lending, merchant financing, and a bold vision for national impact.Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 80,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

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Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.com.If you've ever gotten a newsletter from me, it was powered by Beehiiv. Built by the team behind Morning Brew, it's the only platform I've found that actually moves the needle. Go to beehiiv.com/chris and use code chris30 to get 30% off your first three monthsI sat down with Sam Thompson again and we talked about how anyone could shamelessly copy the strategy behind Cluely, the $120 million AI company that blew up in just three months. We broke down their viral content machine, how they hired 700+ clippers, and why they only pay per view, not per video. Then we talked about how to spin this strategy into your own clipping farm or media agency, even if you're starting from scratch. We also riffed on business ideas using public records of new LLC registrations, and how to turn that into a high-margin lead gen or service business. Finally, we talked about AI's limits, what's still very human, and why action always beats overthinking. You can find Sam on Twitter (https://x.com/ImSamThompson) and check out what he's up to at https://www.unlimitedcontent.com/Timestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 The Rise of Cluely: A Viral Sensation02:30 – Why Controversy Is the New Marketing05:20 – Where AI Still Sucks (And You Should Focus)08:15 – Can AI Replace Real Human Creativity?10:15 – Inside Cluely's 700-Clippers Growth Strategy12:40 – Clipping: Organic Reach on Steroids15:10 – Steven Bartlett's Viral Content System17:30 – Can't Track It? Still Worth Doing It19:45 – Movement Over Perfection: Just Start Clipping22:20 – Pay View Bonuses, Not Editors (Clipping Hack)24:45 – Cold Outreach SaaS Idea Using New Biz Listings27:10 – Vibe-Coding a Local Marketing Agent (Step-by-Step)

Evan Holladay was three months from closing a $120M affordable housing development... Then he got a tweet. A government agency had pulled the $7 million grant he was awarded. No phone call. No meeting. Just... gone. That's the reality of building in the affordable multifamily space—a world filled with public-private partnerships, massive upside, and government curveballs. But Evan has figured it out. He's developed over 2,700 units and $626M in projects using tax credits, political strategy, and creative capital stacks most investors have never touched. In this episode of Cashflow Connections, we dive into: How the new “Big Beautiful Bill” could unlock 1.2M new units Why affordable housing offers permanent demand and less competition The exact 3-part funding structure behind every deal How to land your first tax credit project (even with zero experience) What politicians, syndicators, and students are now doing to get involved And why Evan is teaching others to build their own “mountains” and multiply their impact through his Affordable Development Mastery program. If you've ever wanted to create long-term cash flow and solve a massive societal problem… You need to hear this conversation. Take Control, Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the episode: Evan Holladay Previous episode: Looking Into the World of Affordable Development YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!Our Guest: Andrew Kobylinski, Co-Founder & CEO at Primary.Health.What you'll get out of this episode:Andrew Kobylinski, CEO & Co-Founder, shares the accidental founding and mission of Primary.HealthPublic health's digital gaps: why so much work is still done on paper, and how Primary.Health is solving itChallenges of funding and innovation in public health, and advice for investorsLessons from bootstrapping a $120M+ public health company without VC fundingThe future: collaboration between public and private sectors to reach underserved communitiesTo learn more about Primary.Health:Website https://primary.health Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/primaryhealth/ Our sponsors for this episode are:Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of HealthcareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE?The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

Topics- Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76- Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowns in Costa Rica at 54yrs old- Joey Chestnut wins Coney Island hot dog eating contest for 17th time. Jack once played Joey Chestnut in a film!- WNBA All-Star game is played. Noone cares who won - players held up signs "Pay Us"- Scientists have figured out how to bring back extinct animals like the Dire Wolf & Woolly Mammoth (Why???)- Kiss Cam viral video gets CEO & head of human resources fired at a Coldplay Concert in Boston- Garrett Wilson (Jets) gets 4-yr, 130M contract extension- Sauce Gardner (Jets) gets 4-yr, 120M contract extension

Liverpool are hoping to succeed in audacious bid to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. But what is it about the Swede that means the Reds are open to breaking the British transfer record? Reporter David Lynch is here to underline why Isak would provide so much more than just goals were he to sign. Check out this analysis and let us know your thoughts on this potential signing in the comment section below. For more Liverpool news, make sure you like and subscribe, and don't forget to follow David on X, Facebook and Bluesky @davidlynchlfc. You can also now find regular Liverpool updates, including exclusive transfer news, match analysis and more at Substack here: https://davidlynchlfc.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Espresso covers news from Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Addi secures $35M financing deal from BBVA Spark[00:38] – Avista secures $10M from Ninety One[00:46] – Plenna raises $6M Series A[01:00] – Kira raises $2M to launch AI-stablecoin fintech API[01:08] – Mexico's Banco Plata prices $120M bond offering[01:16] – AlugaMais secures $2M for 12-month rent advances[01:23] – Neon raises $129M in Series E extension round[01:44] – FiT acquires Neurona to expand fintech infrastructure in Latin AmericaResources & people mentioned:Startups: Neurona, Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, Plata, AlugaMais, Neon,VCs: BBVA Spark, Ninety One, Dalus Capital, New Ventures, Fondation Botnar, SRM Ventures, IFC, DEGOrganizations: FiT,People: Karla Berman,

35 HARSH TRUTHS NOBODY WANTS TO ADMIT! Brutally honest advice from the man who makes millionaires. One of the Best Motivational Speeches featuring Alex Hormozi. Speaker: Alex Hormozi Alex 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.

I sat down with Mark Straub, co-founder and CEO of SmileID, for an eye-opening conversation about his journey from Silicon Valley VC to building identity verification technology across Africa. Mark walked me through the unique challenges of operating in Africa's diverse markets and how digital infrastructure is driving economic development across the continent. What really struck me was his emphasis on localized strategies rather than one-size-fits-all approaches, and the massive growth potential he sees in these emerging markets. The conversation got personal when Mark opened up about his evolution as a leader - transitioning from venture capitalist to founder, learning the importance of empathy in management, and how team dynamics make or break scaling efforts. His honest reflections on founder mental health and sustaining long-term success while maintaining personal balance were particularly refreshing. We wrapped up discussing SmileID's latest innovations in biometric authentication and their focus on building user trust in digital transactions. Mark's insights revealed both the practical realities of building tech in Africa and the transformative potential of what they're creating. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Big U.S. Supreme Court and Texas Supreme Court ruling, as well as from other courts that involve Texas cases or affect Texas greatly. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship case -good ruling Court decides against Planned Parenthood in Medicaid case – good ruling Supreme Court Rules on Parents' Religious Freedom in LGBTQ School Book Opt-Out Case – good ruling Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate – bad ruling US Supreme Court Preserves Key Element of Obamacare Preventive Care – bad ruling Texas' age verification law for porn upheld by U.S. Supreme Court, more – good ruling Texas Can Use Blocked Investigation Tool, Fifth Circuit Finds – probably a good ruling Texas Supreme Court allows church to challenge SMU split – good ruling Texas governor, AG exempt from mandamus writs – good ruling Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil and gas rig countsteady this week.Boeing's big problems in San Antonio continue but new leadership is coming in for the Air Force One project. Meanwhile in Fort Worth: Aircraft maintenance company to invest $120M, add 1,200 jobs at Alliance.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Rocket Lab successfully launches 67th Electron Mission, schedules next launch in less than 48 hours. US NSF and Amazon's Project Kuiper establish coordination agreement to prevent satellite interference. Sidus Space picks Atomic-6 for solar arrays in $120M cislunar data mission with Lonestar. And, more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest We are joined by NASASpaceflight.com with the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 67th Electron Mission, Schedules Next Launch in Less Than 48 Hours (Rocket Lab) Project Kuiper and U.S. National Science Foundation sign satellite coordination agreement (Amazon) Sidus Space Advances $120M Agreement with Lonestar, Selects Atomic-6 as Solar Array Partner for Cislunar Data Satellite Mission (Sidus Space) SpaceX says debris recovery attempts hindered after Starship explosion (Reuters) SpaceX Polluted Border Area, Mexican President Sheinbaum Says (Bloomberg) China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts complete second EVA (CGTN)  Scientists Are Sending Cannabis Seeds to Space (WIRED) T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Kamel Zeroual, GP of Varsity, one of Europe's boldest new funds out of Paris. Varsity is making waves—not just for their ambition to build a pan-European fund with global aspirations, but for already closing €120M+ toward a first-time fund targeting €150M.Kam breaks down what makes Varsity different: a team with deep operator and investor experience, a track record spanning over 100 startups, and an agnostic but conviction-led strategy focused on next-gen SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and climate.

Ever wondered what it takes to grow a painting company into a $120 million powerhouse?In this episode, I sit down with Theo Vairaktaris, founder of Usher Group, Australia's largest commercial painting company with over 500 employees. Theodore shares how they built scalable systems, nurtured a strong culture, and turned challenges into strategic growth opportunities.We also dive into his newest venture, PaintProjex, a powerful all-in-one software tool for painters. Whether you're just starting out or making millions per month, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow smarter, lead better, and build something that lasts.

Take the survey: http://tiny.cc/ccnt   BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #845 - 05.28.2025 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s PLETHORA OF PROMPT THEORY | Amazon AI Blackmailing Engineers, China Flippy, BTC Boom Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount   SHOW NOTES/TIMESTAMPS HELLO WORLD 0:23   AI/PSYOP 2:26 Amazon-Backed AI Model Would Try To Blackmail Engineers (Huff Post)  OpenAI's 03 model refused to shutdown Prompt theory 1 Prompt theory 2 Prompt theory 3 AI Will not replace us The prompt theory compilation (YT)   EXEC/PRODUCERS 49:36   CHINA/FLIPPY 58:25 Clip: China unveils first ever robot boxing match (NBC News)   BITCOIN 1:03:10 IMF says El Salvador to make ‘efforts' to stop Bitcoin buys with $120M deal (CoinTelegraph) → IMF website  → Gamestop purchases 4,710 BTC (X)  → BlackRock purchasing 10% of Circle USDC issuer when public (X)   END 1:19:33 1:26:47

We're back with an inside look at the zoo! President & CEO Alejandro Grajal walks us through how they raised $120M for their new exhibit, the impact of decreased tourism from Canada, and his philosophy on why zoos are so important to our society.Top Stories:1. Woodland Park Zoo's new exhibit after $110M campaignFox13 article2. International tourism is down in SeattlePSBJ article3. Microsoft to lay off 2,000 Seattle employeesGeekWire article or PSBJ article4. Nordstrom is officially a private companySeattle Magazine articleAbout guest Alejandro Grajal - President & CEO, Woodland Park Zoo:Alejandro has led since 2016 as only the eighth director in its 117-year history. He oversees more than 350 staff and all aspects of zoo operations, from exhibits and programs to fundraising and community partnerships. Prior to Woodland Park Zoo, he held senior roles at the Chicago Zoological Society, the National Audubon Society, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, focusing on conservation leadership and education.A published author with over 45 scientific and popular works, Alejandro also leads the Climate Literacy Zoo Education Network (CliZEN). He's received numerous honors, including the George B. Raab Medal for Conservation Leadership, and is an accomplished wildlife artist whose work has been exhibited nationally.About host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com⁠⁠

Kick off Memorial Day with Lumber Slingers! Natalie and Trent bring the sunshine and industry buzz, unpacking Weyerhaeuser's $120M sale of its Princeton, BC mill to Gorman Group, a 75-year-old player with 900 employees. They geek out over Harvey Industries' game-changing AI bandsaw, boasting smart sensors and voice-activated lights. Plus, get the latest on mortgage rates and Madison's Lumber Price Index. Join the lumber love on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or lumberslingers.com. Email us at lumberslingers@gmail.com

Ever been in a “WTF am I doing?” season of life? Welcome to the club girlfriend. This week I'm sitting down with the iconic duo behind Almost 30, Krista & Lindsey, to talk about surviving your Saturn return, building an empire with your best friend, and making the messiest parts of your twenties make sense. This ep is a masterclass in letting your life fall apart, so that you can become your highest self.We chat:0:49 — The secret sauce behind Almost 30's rise to 120M downloads (spoiler: it's not strategy)8:05 — The WILDEST moments from our 20's and why it's such a chaotic decade17:47 — How to grow with your partner (instead of apart) when you're both changing22:50 — Saturn Return decoded: WTF is happening & how to survive it 27:59 — Dating yourself 101: solitude, self-worship & main character energy37:05 — What to do when living your truth doesn't feel easy40:00 — Should you start a podcast with your BFF? Here's the TEA.41:31 — The hidden COST of living in alignment that no one warns you about47:25 — Smash or Pass: 30's wellness girly edition 

In this episode, Scott welcomes property investor, author, and financial coach Nicole Bremner. From Wall Street to real estate riches (and losses), Nicole's story is packed with honest insights, hard-won wisdom, and a powerful mission to make financial advice accessible for everyone. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this episode offers both strategy and soul.

Want Scott Galloway's Business Playbook? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/pfg Episode 708: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Scott Galloway ( https://x.com/profgalloway ) about his wildest investments, plus advice for men in their 20s and 30s.  — Show Notes: (0:00) FTX bankruptcy claims (Turning $2M into $15M with one trade) (6:56) NJOY (Turning $2.5M into $75M) (15:58) YellowPages (Turning $4M into $20M) (21:10) Prediction: The U.S market is about to have a 15-year downturn (27:55) The inverse galloway index (31:55) Who Scott admires (33:14) Advice for young men (37:19) Scott spots the next $1B trend: European markets (44:18) How does one ball? (46:00) Trump's meme coin and transnational oligarchs (53:25) More advice for young men — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Get ready for a powerhouse episode of BizNinja Entrepreneur Radio as Tyler Jorgenson sits down with none other than Fran Tarkenton—NFL Hall of Famer, serial entrepreneur, and timeless innovator. From wheeling groceries at age five to building over 20 companies, Fran proves that a relentless spirit and hustle can take you far beyond the football field. You'll hear how his childhood side hustles and early leadership instincts shaped a lifetime of business wins.Fran dives deep into lessons on leadership, authenticity, and the underrated magic of partnering with bigger players (spoiler: his $100k company scaled to $120M with one smart partnership!). He also shares candid advice on why you can't — and shouldn't — try to do everything alone if you want to truly scale. Plus, Fran's take on adapting to today's wild pace of AI-driven innovation is both hilarious and wildly motivating—especially coming from someone who still outworks most 20-somethings.If you've ever wondered what it really takes to win at both business and life — even after major setbacks — this conversation is packed with gold. Fran also drops some gems about Sam Walton's influence, why "selling" is outdated, and how he stays future-proof while still enjoying life's bucket list (hello, Pebble Beach hole-in-one!). This is one of those episodes you'll want to play twice and take notes!TakeawaysStart Early and Stay Curious: Fran's entrepreneurial journey began at age 5—and he never stopped learning or evolving.You Can't Scale Alone: True growth happens through strong partnerships and learning from others, not solo heroics.Adapt or Get Left Behind: Even at 85, Fran embraces AI and new marketing strategies, proving that innovation is a lifelong game.

YOU OWE IT TO YOU IN 2025! Brutally honest advice from the man who makes millionaires. Speakers: Alex Hormozi Alex 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 his majority sale of his licensing company for $46.2M in 2021. Instagram - @daily_motivationsorg Facebook- @daily_motivationsorg

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are knee-deep in Championship chaos as Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst into the beautiful unpredictability of the Play-Offs.They explore what makes this stage of the season the most thrilling—and brutal—event in English football. With firsthand stories from their own careers, including Crouchy's brief stint at Norwich, to Sid's heartbreak at Brighton, they discuss how the psychological rollercoaster of the Play-Offs impacts clubs, fans, and players alike.From debating whether staying in the Championship is actually more fun than promotion, to reminiscing on iconic moments like Troy Deeney's miracle goal and Bobby Zamora's last-gasp winner, the episode blends nostalgia, insider insight, and hilarious tangents—including sandwich debates, shared lawn feuds, and the real meaning behind "gulf in class."Whether you're a football purist or just in it for the playoff mayhem, this episode delivers everything you love about the pod—laughs, heart, and a serious nod to what football means beyond the pitch.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Acknowledging that Ashley Cole episode title… 02:00 – Golf hole-in-one idea and potential podcast-branded hole04:20 – The Championship: best or most chaotic league in the world?06:10 – Watford in the Premier League vs. Championship11:22 – Mental health in football – Talk More Than Football campaign17:00 – Steve Sidwell on his forced retirement20:03 – Iconic Play-Off memories – Charlton vs. Sunderland23:05 – Brighton's brutal loss and the emotional impact of playoffs25:06 – Bobby Zamora's last-minute goal & legendary QPR moment29:11 – “One game away from £120 million” – The insane business side33:29 – Reading's shock Premier League run with just £2.5M spent40:07 – Will Burnley or Leeds survive the Premier League next season?Football chat? Easy. Talking about how you actually feel? That's where it gets tough. #TalkMoreThanFootball.https://www.three.co.uk/talkmorethanfootballTo donate to Sid's London Marathon challenge for BHF and MND, head over to https://gofund.me/372ef803 and #givesidsaquid. One quid is all it takes!Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 28 of Printing Money.  For this one Danny is joined by our own, Joris Peels (Executive Editor, 3DPrint.com). This crossover-pod is indeed quite meta-level but it's not entirely new – some months ago Danny appeared on Joris' own podcast, the 3DPOD.  We encourage you to listen to that episode as well. Episode 28 begins with an introduction to Joris, and a look at his nearly two decades in 3D printing. From Philips to Shapeways, to Materialise and Formlabs, and consulting across the industry, Joris has some reach, to say the least. Next, Danny and Joris review RAPID, the largest 3DP/AM event in the USA, which took place earlier this month in Detroit. The cautiously optimistic tone that has been 2025 was decidedly in force at RAPID, and oh by-the-way there was a noticeable presence from the Chinese brands, tariffs or not. From RAPID the conversation shifts to geopolitics, the regulatory environment, and yes, tariffs. Amongst the analysis are some great quotables to look for, including “Manufacturing itself is a weapons system,” and “Uncertainty is the new normal,” all amidst a whole lot of 3DP/AM industry food for thought. And all that is only the first half. In the second half of the episode, Danny and Joris dive into Printing Money's raison d'etre - deals and analysis! Specifically, this episode focuses on recent M&A, including coverage of the Nano Dimension-Desktop Metal-Markforged tie-up, BICO's new direction under Maria Forss, Fictiv's eye-catching acquisition by Misumi, and the trend of traditional Japanese manufacturers embracing 3DP/AM. Please enjoy Episode 28 and check out our previous episodes too. This episode was recorded April 24, 2025. Timestamps: 00:12 – Welcome to Episode 28, and welcome to Joris Peels! 00:42 – 3DP/AM since 2008: Joris through the years 03:17 – RAPID 2025 review 06:08 – Were the Chinese booths at RAPID 2025 the largest? 07:09 – Some notable startups at RAPID 2025 were not the flashiest: Manifest Technologies, PanOptimization, Euler, and more 08:48 – Geopolitics and the 3D printing industry 11:29 – European financial markets: Rheinmetall, BAE, were amongst top Q1 performers 12:22 – Direct impacts from geopolitics can hit 3D printing deals 13:58 – 3D Printed Drone Swarms: Has the industry accepted its role in defense? 16:12 – Manufacturing itself is a weapons system 17:52 – Tariffs and the 3D printing industry 21:40 – Uncertainty is the new normal 23:44 – Regulatory hurdles to reshoring 25:15 – Is M&A coming back? 26:22 – Fictiv to be acquired by Misumi (TSE: 9962) for $350M 29:45 – Fictiv's valuation and Misumi's valuation versus, say that of Xometry (XMTR) 32:14 – Desktop Metal (DM) officially acquired by Nano Dimension (NNDM), and  Markforged is (MKFG) next 36:57 – BICO (STO: BICO) selling MatTek and Visikol to Sartorius (ETR: SRT3) for $80M 40:45 – Fortissimo's $120M investment in Stratasys has been completed 41:03 – nTop acquires cloudfluid 45:22 – Fabrisonic acquired by UPM, an O'Neal Industries company 49:18 – Sodick to full acquire Prima Additive 55:12 – The Japanese machine tool industry: Nidec attempting to takeover Makino 58:45 – Japanese manufacturers helping to bridge 3DP/AM into tradiitonal manufacturing (Nikon SLM Solution, Seiko Epson, DMG Mori, Sodick, JEOL, Nidec, and more…) 1:01:25 – Thanks to Joris and thanks to our audience for listening to Episode 28 of Printing Money 1:02:02 – Disclaimer Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing stated on this podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by the hosts, the organizer or any third-party service provider to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation ...

What does it take to build a multi-million dollar real estate business in just three years? In this episode, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Benmont Locker, who shares how he scaled fast with smart partnerships, strategic equity plays, and a creative approach to funding — even when capital was tight. From operating a $120M business to helping friends dispo deals on the fly, Benmont proves that adaptability and relationships are the real currency in real estate. You'll hear real talk on buying Subject-To deals, startup costs that don't break the bank, and the creative ways Benmont kept his business moving when cash flow dried up. He breaks down the reality of closing timelines, the weight of payroll and marketing expenses, and why he chose to give up equity to gain momentum. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone—from the first-time wholesaler to the seasoned investor scaling for the next big leap. Discover why knowing your strengths (and finding people who complement your weaknesses) is the real shortcut to growth. If you're stuck thinking you need a ton of capital or doing everything solo, this conversation will completely shift your mindset.     #CreativeFinancing #BusinessFundingTips #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateInvestors #EquityVsDebt #InvestorMindset #CashFlowMatters #StartupLessons #BusinessScaling #FinancialFreedomJourney #SmartInvesting #StrategicGrowth #DealMakingTips #PassiveIncomeStrategies #WealthBuildingMoves #CapitalRaising #PrivateMoneyLoans #FundingYourDreams #RealEstateHustle #InvestmentTalks #MoneyMovesOnly #CreativeCapital #ScalingSmart #SuccessBlueprint #FinancialStrategy101 #GrowYourBiz #BuildWithPurpose #MillionDollarMindset #SmallBizGrowth #BusinessOwnerLife #NoMoneyNoProblem #AlternativeFinancing #SmartMoneyMoves #RealEstateTipsDaily #InvestorStrategies #MoneyTalksPodcast #FundingWisdom #DebtOrEquity #StartupTalks #BootstrapBusiness #EntrepreneurFinance

Here's how I can help you: Courses https://www.dickersoninternational.com/coursesMentorshiphttps://www.dickersoninternational.com/mentorshipConnect with me here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/thegregdickersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegregdickersonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agregdickersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/agregdickersonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/agregdickerson/?sub_confirmation=1Podcast: https://www.dickersoninternational.com/podcast#realestatedevelopment #realestateinvesting #realestate Greg is a serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, coach and mentor to high level investors around the world. He has bought, developed and sold over $250 million in real estate, built and renovated hundreds of custom homes and commercial buildings, developed residential and mixed-use subdivisions and started 12 different companies from the ground up. Greg currently mentors some of the top entrepreneurs, real estate investors and real estate developers in the country helping them grow and scale their business, raise more capital and do bigger deals. Greg's current clients have over $2 billion in AUM and deals in the process.Greg is an expert on the topics of entrepreneurship, leadership and real estate and is regularly interviewed on some of the top real estate investing and business podcasts today.Greg served in the United States Navy right out of high school and has always been a leader in the community as well as supporting, advising and serving on the boards of several churches, ministries and non-profit organizations. This channel is all about Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Investing and Real Estate Development*Nothing in this video or podcast is meant to be construed as legal or investment advice, it's for entertainment purposes only. The video is accurate as of the posting date but may not be accurate in the future.WATCH OUT FOR SCAMMERS IN THE COMMENTS I do not have a telegram, discord or any tother type of paid group. I will not contact you here or on other platforms. Scammers are using my name and picture. My real profile has a dark background around my name. I will not ask you to contact me, ask you for money or give you any contact info. Do not contact anyone in the comments. PLEASE HELP BY REPORTING AND DELETING ALL THESE SCAMMERS. Thank you!

Today, we're featuring Beagl's founder, Eric Williams, to discuss focusing on daily execution by automating RFP processes! Eric highlights the importance of brand reputation, sustainable business models in freight, winning RFPs through trust and network strengths, and why brokers need to understand their business execution capabilities, deliver ongoing value, and engage in strategic calls to build trust and filter viable prospects!   About Eric Williams Eric is a logistics leader with over a decade of experience driving sales, pricing, sourcing, and technology strategy across top industry players. At Target, he managed $450M in annual freight spend and delivered over $120M in savings during his tenure. He's held leadership roles at US Foods, DAT, and XPO, leading initiatives in consolidation, fleet optimization, pricing model development, and RFP centralization. Before logistics, Eric spent a decade as a member at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He holds a Political Science degree from the University of New Mexico and is a former West Point cadet.   Connect with Eric Website: https://www.beagl.ai/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-w-a7826b6/  

Engineer Your Success: Building Liberia’s Future Through Infrastructure with Jackson Jala Yoko In this episode of 'Engineer Your Success,' host Dr. James Bryant welcomes Jackson Jala Yoko, a civil engineer with a remarkable journey from war-torn Liberia to successful infrastructure projects in the US, and back to his homeland. Jackson shares his childhood experiences during the Liberian civil war, his escape from becoming a child soldier, and his passion for education. After gaining extensive experience in the US, Jackson discusses his return to Liberia to establish his own company with the goal of empowering local Liberians and developing sustainable infrastructure. The conversation highlights the importance of perseverance, vision, and the drive to make a positive impact on one's home country. 00:00 Introduction: A Childhood Amidst Conflict 00:47 Welcome to Engineer Your Success 02:04 Guest Introduction: Jackson Jala Yoko 02:20 Educational Journey and Professional Achievements 05:30 Returning to Liberia: Vision and Challenges 14:06 Opportunities in Liberia and Africa 16:13 Role Reversal: Interviewing the Host 18:38 Conclusion: Building Something Great   ABOUT THE GUEST: Jackson Jallah Yoko is the founder of Ducor Engineers & Constructors and a civil engineer with 15+ years of experience across Liberia and the United States. Born in Monrovia during Liberia's civil conflict, he persevered to earn his Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Stella Maris Polytechnic and dual Master's degrees from the University of Texas. His impressive portfolio includes managing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects including the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Terminal F ($3.5B), Dallas Area Rapid Transit Cotton Belt Line ($1.2B), and numerous commercial developments as a Regional Project Manager overseeing $120M in projects across Texas and Louisiana. After building his expertise abroad, Jackson returned to Liberia in 2024 to lead infrastructure development initiatives focused on building local capacity and creating sustainable solutions for his homeland through public-private partnerships. Website URL www.ducorengineers-constructors.com  LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-jallah-yoko-b4b8124b/   Engineer Your Success  Let's connect! Find Dr. James Bryant on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. I'd love to hear from you. Grab Your Copy of the Engineer's Blueprint for Success Here: https://www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com/engineers-blueprint/  You have the strength of a hero within you. Check out my website, www.engineeryoursuccessnow.com, and learn how to unlock your potential and achieve success both in business and in life.

What happens when a former medical device professional takes his precision, risk management skills, and analytical mindset into the world of real estate investing?   You get Chris Larsen, the founder of Next-Level Income and this week's podcast/YouTube show guest, who has placed $120M+ in equity across $2B in acquisitions as a capital allocator.   Mastering the Capital Allocator Model Chris started as an active investor, acquiring multifamily, self-storage, and mobile home parks directly. As his network and experience grew, so did his role, evolving into a capital allocator who partners with sponsors to raise capital for them. By negotiating preferential terms and structuring his investments through funds, he helps investors access deals with higher returns than they would be able to investing directly with the sponsor.   Navigating Risk, Reward, and Market Challenges With interest rate volatility and shifting market conditions, Chris has seen both wins and losses. Some deals have outperformed, while others have faced capital calls and suspended distributions - a reality many sponsors are dealing with today.   His approach? Absolute transparency and strong relationships, the same principles that guided his career in the world of medical devices.   The Power of Investor Relationships Chris has built a 300+ investor network largely through referrals, podcasts, and his book funnel. His ability to bridge his expertise from one high-risk industry to another makes his insights invaluable for anyone looking to navigate real estate investing like a seasoned pro.   *** Explore the world of real estate capital allocators—a fresh approach to financing that's reshaping the industry.   In this series, I talk with allocators, investors, sponsors, and service providers to give you an inside look at this fast-growing space.   PLUS, subscribe to my free newsletter for real estate investors and gain access to: * Introductions to sponsors, allocators, and investment opportunities. * Insights drawn from my 30+ years of experience in real estate investing. * Hacks and tactics for raising capital to help you scale your real estate portfolio.   Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe

What does a mature SecOps team look like? There is pressure to do more with less staff, increase efficiency and reduce costs. JP Bourget's experience has led him to believe that the answer isn't a tool upgrade, it's better planning, architecture, and process. In this interview, we'll discuss some of the common mistakes SecOps teams make, and where to start when building the SOC of the future. It feels like forever ago, but in the mid-2010s, we collectively realized, as an industry, that prevention was never going to be enough. Some attacks were always going to make their way through. Then ransomware got popular and really drove this point home. Detection engineering is a tough challenge, however. Where do we start? Which attacks should we build detections for? How much of the MITRE ATT&CK matrix do we need to cover? How often do these detections need to be reviewed and updated? Wait, are any of our detections even working? In this interview with Michael Mumcuoglu, we'll discuss where SecOps teams get it wrong. We'll discuss common pitfalls, and strategies for building more resilient and effective detections. Again, as an industry, we need to understand why ransomware attacks keep going unnoticed, despite attackers using routine techniques and tools that we see over and over and over again. Session Resources: Rethinking Threat Exposure Management: A Unified Approach to Reducing Risk This week, JP Bourget from Blue Cycle is with us to discuss Building the SOC of the Future Then, Michael Mumcuoglu (Moom-cuoglu) from CardinalOps joins us to talk about improving detection engineering. In the enterprise security news, Google bets $32B on a Wiz Kid Cybereason is down a CEO, but $120M richer EPSS version 4 is out Github supply chain attacks all over A brief history of supply chain attacks Why you might want to wait out the Agentic AI trend Zyxel wants you to throw away their (old) products HP printers are quantum resilient (and no one cares) A giant rat is my hero All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-399

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as South Korea's central bank rejects establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve.South Korea's central bank rejects establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve, Telegram's CEO returns to Dubai and is free to travel, and failed hedge fund 3AC's claim against FTX jumps from $120M to $1.5B. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-Friends, DeFi is having a moment — Uniswap Labs' web app and wallet connect you to the excitement. Swapping and bridging are simple, low cost, and lightning fast across 13 chains, including Base, Arbitrum and Unichain, the new Layer 2 network designed for DeFi.Thanks to deep liquidity on Uniswap Protocols, you get minimal price impact on every trade, now with even greater efficiency through Uniswap v4.Swap, send, on-ramp, off-ramp, and bridge into a bright future — get started at uniswap.org.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on March 9th, 2025 including New Malk SKUs, Sweet Loren's Meteoric Rise, Expo West RecapMalk has released two new SKUs in multi-serve format: Coconut Malk and Soy Malk. These are both available in 32 oz bottles.Coconut MALK is hitting shelves nationwideSoy MALK is exclusive to Whole Foods Market and with 3 Simple Ingredients and 6g of naturally occurring protein per serving fills a much needed niche.They debuted both at Expo West this past weekThe cookie dessert brand Sweet Loren's is now on track to achieve $120M in revenue in 2025Loren Castle is the CEO and Founder. The then 22-year-old New York City native got a degree in communications and knew she liked health, wellness and business, “but I had no idea what I was going to do with my life,” she says. Post-graduation, she went back to New York but planned to move to L.A. permanently to see where life took her.Just months after graduating, however, Castle was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the immune system, and had to undergo six months of chemotherapy. Depressed, she began seeing a therapist who helped her see the moment as empowering and an opportunity. There were still ways in which she could take control.One such way was her diet — she could make sure to eat healthy even after her treatment. Castle began taking nutrition and cooking classes, but she quickly discovered something was missing: dessert. “I have a huge sweet tooth,” she says, and she couldn't find baked goods made with more whole foods that didn't use ingredients like bleached white flour, corn syrup and artificial chemicals.So Castle started trying to make healthier desserts for herself. Expo West 2025 is in the books. There were over 65,000 attendees. This was the first year where every exhibit hall opened at the exact same time. According to recent information, Expo West 2025 featured around 3,600 exhibitors (an increae from 3,000 last year) showcasing a wide range of natural and organic products across various categories like food, beverage, packaging, and wellness items.

Sean Myers and Raul Veitia, co-founders of GreatLeaf Capital, believe now is the perfect time to invest passively in real estate, and their track record proves it. With over 7,800 residential lots entitled, $310M in land sales, and 100+ homes in their development pipeline, they bring extensive expertise and insight, ready to help investors capitalize on real estate opportunities.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   The Ultimate Launchpad for Your First Investment Property Why Mastering One Geographic Area Can Supercharge Your Success Focus on Real Estate Cycles, Not Just Markets Why a Sense of Urgency is Your Secret Weapon Overcoming the Fear and Analysis Paralysis in Real Estate Leveling Up from Single Family to Multifamily Sean & Raul's Favorite Markets to Invest In The Top Priority Every New Investor Needs to Zero In On The Must-Know Safety Checks Before Sealing the Deal on Any Property To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Ben Verlander breaks down the big news that Alex Bregman is headed to the Boston Red Sox on a $120M/3 Year deal with opt outs & deferred money. Ben talks about what this means for the Red Sox, AL East, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and more. Ben talks about the New York Mets coming to an agreement with Pete Alonso, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki pitching in the Tokyo Series and he answers some fan questions. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:40 INTRO 01:40 - 09:00 ALEX BREGMAN DEAL 09:00 - 13:30 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE TIGERS 13:30 -17:45 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE ASTROS 17:45 - 24:25 RED SOX OFFSEASON: A+ 24:25 - 27:15 PETE ALONSO BACK WITH METS 27:15 - 31:35 TOKYO SERIES & OHTANI UPDATES 31:35 - 35:20 FAN QUESTIONS 35:20 -37:25 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Kevin Durant becoming the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, whether the 76ers should shut down Joel Embiid, Brandon Ingram agreeing to a 3-year, $120M contract extension with the Raptors, Josh Hart's Most Improved case, and the Bulls getting embarrassed by the Pistons. That, plus an interview with NBA executive Joe Dumars on the new All-Star Game format, coaxing stars to participate in the Dunk Contest, the Luka trade, and more. ▶️ Join the No Dunks Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Kevin Durant becoming the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, whether the 76ers should shut down Joel Embiid, Brandon Ingram agreeing to a 3-year, $120M contract extension with the Raptors, Josh Hart's Most Improved case, and the Bulls getting embarrassed by the Pistons. That, plus an interview with NBA executive Joe Dumars on the new All-Star Game format, coaxing stars to participate in the Dunk Contest, the Luka trade, and more.▶️ Join the No Dunks Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks

Today's clip is from our longer episode titled: How To Manage 17 Businesses At Once (20 Hr / Week & $200M / Year) w/ Ryan DeissWant To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?