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Biggest Takeaways From Our Live Hard Money Mastermind Event in Atlanta GA - #309 We just got back from our Hard Money Mastermind event in Atlanta, GA — and this was one of the best meetups yet. In this episode, Jason and Chris from Hard Money Bankers break down the biggest insights, strategies, and conversations shared by top private and hard money lenders from around the country. Whether you're scaling your private lending business, raising more capital, or trying to improve deal flow, this recap is packed with real-world tactics that are working right now in the industry.

John Stossel. The Fight Against DEI, Woke Corporate America, the HRC and Trans Ideology: The FULL Robby Starbuck Interview. Watch this interview at-https://youtu.be/a6T_4DuT88o?si=BVtK3SGWejqtvMFU   John Stossel 1.12M subscribers 985,492 views Jun 24, 2025 Activist Robby Starbuck got companies like Target, Walmart, and Toyota to drop their woke DEI policies. It sounds hard to believe one man could do that, but he did. Here's how. ———————— To get our new weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe ———————— "This is Harley Davidson. It's time for them to be exposed," says Starbuck in one of his social media videos. From DEI trainings to mandatory "ally" pledges, Starbuck posts videos about absurd woke things that big companies do behind closed doors to please activists. In my full hour long interview, he explains how this fight against corporate America worked, how DEI hurts America, and what made him finally speak up. 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What if the lowest point of your life became the foundation of a multimillion-dollar career? In today's episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we sit down with Alex Ruiz (@iamrobertalexruiz) — a young entrepreneur who went from being homeless and lost at 21… to funding over $12 million in credit and business capital by the age of 25. Alex opens up about the adversity he faced growing up with a single mother and nine siblings, how he battled internal doubt, and the exact moment he decided to stop living small and start leveling up. His journey takes us through solar door-to-door sales, barber school, mentorship investments, and ultimately the credit repair and funding business that changed everything. In this episode, you'll discover:

Justin Brennan watched his family go from “riches to rags,” then rebuilt with cash-flow discipline, learning the hard rules of leverage, investor trust, and timing. In this episode, Justin Brennan breaks down how he moved into a model unit to push a 121-unit across the finish line, why he ate an $800,000 loss to protect investors, and how that decision unlocked an off-market 80-unit in San Diego. If you're raising capital in 2025 or operating in the Sunbelt, this one's a must-watch.Timestamps0:00 - The $60M wipeout that changed everything (cash flow > speculation) 13:17 - Rates spike 11 times, operator moves into the property, drives lease-up to 98%, locks Fannie Mae at 5.49% seven days before the 10-Year pops 16:10 - Why he walked from $800,000 hard to avoid risking $12M of LP capital and how that led to an off-market 80-unit in National City 25:00 - “Worst years” for REI: 2023, 2024, 2025 and the Sunbelt oversupply math vs. coastal moats 27:54 - Why California still prints wealth (if you live here and can survive the red tape) 59:25 - Where to find Justin's playbook (YouTube: “Justin Brennan multifamily”) What You'll LearnThe operator mindset that can rescue a value-add when debt turns against you. How saying no (even at a huge cost) can win lifelong LP trust and better deals. Sunbelt vs. Coastal: vacancies, oversupply, cap-rate reality, and why local advantage matters. Building from cash flow up: the $100K condo to multi-hundred-unit progression.#realestateinvesting #realestate #investing 

Grant Lee is the CEO and co-founder of Gamma, the company reimagining presentations by building what some call the “anti-PowerPoint.” Since launching in 2022, Gamma has grown to 50 million users and reached $50M in annual recurring revenue. These milestones were achieved with just $12M in venture capital and a 30-person team. Before founding Gamma in 2020, Grant led finance at Optimizely, where he developed a passion for A/B testing. He began his career in investment banking and holds a BS in Biomechanical Engineering and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.In this conversation, we discuss:How Gamma went from an idea to one of the fastest-growing presentation tools in the world with $50M ARR and a 30-person teamWhy Grant and his co-founders set out to reinvent slides from scratch instead of improving on PowerPointLessons from Optimizely that shaped Gamma's culture of experimentation and rapid iterationHow Grant thinks about product-market fit and why every feature must solve real user pain instead of mimicking the competitionHow AI serves as a design partner, not a replacement for human creativity, and why “human in the loop” is central to Gamma's philosophyThe importance of building user trust in generative AI through transparency, feedback loops, and community programs like the “Gambassador” initiativeHow resilience, early failures, and conviction helped Gamma survive investor rejection and a near-collapse during the SVB crisisResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Grant on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How To Revolutionize Finance and Financial Decision Making using AI.

Subscribe to the show and get weekly tips from Tanya on how to grow, scale and diversify your online business. Want to know how to sell digital products online without burning out? In this episode, I reveal the platforms to avoid and the two proven strategies that helped me generate over $12M in digital product sales, so you can turn your content into predictable income too. **RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP YOU BUILD A DIGITAL PRODUCT BUSINESS** THE DM AUTOMATION LAB | Turn Your Content Into Leads & Buyers With My Simple Social Selling System That Runs on Autopilot Using My AI Chatbot workflows (Not ManyChat) https://digitalcreatorstudio.com/dm-lab DIGITAL CREATOR STUDIO | My All-In-One Marketing System To Grow Your Audience, Build Your Email List, Build Amazing Marketing Funnels, Attract Perfect Leads & Sell Digital Products, While Building A Multi-Income Stream Online Brand. https://digitalcreatorstudio.com THE DIGITAL PRODUCT LAB | Transform Your Passion, Knowledge & Regular Content Into A Profitable Digital Product, Course, Coaching Program Or Membership—Even If You Have Limited Tech Skills, A Small Audience, or No Prior Experience. https://www.tanyaaliza.com/creator MY FAVORITES | My personal camera and video gear, my health, wellness and beauty products, my favorite books and more:  https://tanyaaliza.com/amazon  CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/tanyaaliza  SUBSCRIBE & WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/TanyaAlizaTV?sub_confirmation=1   CAN I FEATURE YOU? Rate and review the show and tag me on social (@tanyaaliza)... I feature a new member of the community each week on my Social Media Platforms. The reviews help us and I'd love to feature you for taking the time to share your feedback. Disclaimers: The discussions and opinions expressed on this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Results from the strategies or products mentioned can vary and are not guaranteed. Some of the links provided are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Always conduct your own due diligence before making any financial decisions.

Singapore shares dipped today even as most Asian markets traded in the green. The Straits Times Index was down 0.34% at 4,435.25 points at 12.10pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$521.12M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel REIT, after the manager of the Reit posted a 0.6 per cent lower distributable income of S$159.6 million for the first nine months of its financial year. Elsewhere, from Toyota Motor’s comments that it did not explicitly promise a new US$10 billion investment in the United States, to one last look at the expectations ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy move, more corporate and international headlines remained in focus. Plus – how Amazon is setting aside another US$5 billion for investment in South Korean data centres. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

242: In this episode, I reconnected with Luis Melo, a high-volume land investor who blew my mind with what he's done since our last conversation in 2021. He's flipped land using double closings, assignments, and seller financing, without risking much of his own money.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/242)What's even more impressive is how he turned an 800-acre deal into 471 subdivided lots, built a team of 10 VAs, scaled into $12M+ deals, and why he's still using cold texting as his #1 acquisition channel.If you're a land investor (or want to become one), this episode is a must-listen.

Este episodio es posible gracias a HolaflyCon los planes de datos internacionales de Holafly tendrás internet en más de 170 destinos.Olvídate de buscar WiFi o pagar cargos extra: solo disfruta tu viaje conectado.Conoce los planes de Holaflyhttps://esim.holafly.com/es/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=itnig¿Se puede facturar 300M$ al año sin inversores? Pedro Máiquez, cofundador de Holafly, nos cuenta la increíble historia de su startup. Empezó con 70.000€ de los fundadores y hoy es un gigante global de las eSIMs, captando 1 millón de clientes nuevos cada mes.En este podcast, Pedro comparte una de las historias 'bootstrap' (sin inversión) más espectaculares del ecosistema, marcada por un crecimiento explosivo y los retos psicológicos del éxito. Pasaron del borde de la quiebra en la pandemia (400.000€ de facturación) a 12M€ al año siguiente, luego 75M€, 190M$ y ahora apuntan a superar los 300M$.Hablamos de:La Ansiedad del Éxito: Pedro confiesa la ansiedad y el miedo constante a pesar de las cifras. ¿Cuándo es suficiente? Poner un CEO Externo: "Me siento incompetente para dirigir la compañía que tengo". La decisión de apartarse y fichar a un externo como CEO.Competencia Feroz: La historia de cómo Telefónica "los quiso contratar gratis" y la lucha contra el unicornio Airalo.Estrategia de Producto: Por qué Holafly vende "tranquilidad" (datos ilimitados) y no gigas.Escalado Internacional: Por qué montó la operación de 600 personas en Colombia tras el COVID y los problemas de contratar en España.¿Vender por 1.000 Millones? Por qué el dinero ya no le hace más feliz y prefiere seguir construyendo.Una charla imprescindible sobre crecimiento, la psicología del fundador y cómo construir un gigante global sin Venture Capital.

This week's episode opens with a layoffs avalanche that could bury a small HR department. Nestlé slashes 16,000 jobs—mostly white-collar, as AI now crunches numbers faster than accountants can say “chocolate river.” Meta cuts 600 from its super-intelligence team (the irony writes itself), Paycom drops 500 engineers (guess the bots finally learned to code), Handshake axes over 100 (pivoting to “AI-centric tech” = fancy talk for “we're toast”), and even programmatic darling Appcast trims 32. The hot acquisition pitch? JobGet should buy Handshake and rebrand it Handjob.com—because nothing screams “career move” like a domain that triggers every corporate filter. The bullshit meter detonates. Facebook resurrects its job board after killing it in 2023—rumor has it Zuck's prepping AR glasses where “Starbucks is hiring” beams directly into your latte-fueled daydreams. X quietly buries its LinkedIn-killer tab (Elon's too busy monetizing outrage). Adzuna unveils a “revolutionary” search that's basically ZipRecruiter's Phil minus the creepy spokesperson—half-baked, no employer-side matching, and it begs for your email like a desperate Tinder bio. Metaview's Chicago billboard (“Who says hiring has to be fair?”) gets flayed: four-second glance, logo smaller than a South Park punchline, and DEI messaging dumber than a rock. Fix? “Effective AI. Giant Logo. Metaview.com.” Done. Stop torching $35M on ego art. Funding fireworks: Findem.ai pockets another $51M, hitting $105M total (Intello 2.0, now with agent spice—same data warehouse, new flavor packet). Deel raises $300M, pushing its war chest to $1.3B at a $17.3B valuation—enough to buy a mid-sized nation and still tip the barista. Armstrong grabs $12M for AI dish-washing robots (Taco Bell's drive-thru is about to ghost human order-takers faster than you can say “Doritos Locos”). Jack & Jill scores $20M for conversational job alerts—talk to your laptop, get emailed Indeed links. Groundbreaking… if it's 2001. Economy's a K-shaped tire fire: Hamburger Helper sales spike 14% (flashbacks to salty 70s trauma: “Dad tried to fix it with more salt—burned my mouth and my will to live”). Freight rates up 20%, subprime auto delinquencies worse than COVID, Great Recession, and dot-com bust combined. White Castle flips fully autonomous in Ohio—farewell, drive-thru jobs; hello, robot flipping your sliders while you doom-scroll in sweatpants. Finale: OpenAI green-lights erotic ChatGPT for verified adults starting December (the internet was literally built on the promise of pixelated nipples—Sam Altman's just cashing the OG check). Age-gating? Cute. Show me a 10-ft wall, I'll show you an 11-ft ladder and a forged ID. They also launch ChatGPT Atlas, an AI browser with a sassy sidebar—because Chrome's 2:38 median tab time and 11.4 open tabs (recruiters: double that, easy) needed a drunk-texting career coach. Google infused Gemini; OpenAI counters by making browsing feel like your browser just joined a group chat.Buckle up—2026 will be wilder than a Meta glasses app that undresses your LinkedIn connections in AR. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Recap of Reckfest02:18 Reflections on MTV's Impact and Evolution04:57 The Changing Landscape of Job Platforms07:36 Layoffs and Industry Shifts10:09 The Future of Recruiting Technology13:08 Meta's Job Platform and Advertising Strategies15:42 Critique of Adzuna's New Search Features18:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions26:35 The Power of AI in Recruiting30:44 Funding Frenzy in the Recruitment Tech Space34:59 The Impact of Automation on Fast Food Jobs42:49 Economic Indicators and Their Implications48:06 The Intersection of AI, Browsers, and Adult Content

Xavier Collins, CEO of Wonder Studios, discusses their $12M seed round and acquisition of Playbook with co-founder JD LeRoy. They explain their community-led approach to AI filmmaking and how they're enabling creators to bring projects to life that would never have been possible before.--The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

A $12M revenue, $3.8M EBITDA “Project Lucid” branded inspection device distributor sparks heated debate on IP risk, exclusivity with its manufacturer, and the eyebrow-raising $5M liquid funds buyer requirement.Business Listing – https://www.caldergr.com/business-listing/306-project-lucid-branded-inspection-device-company/#inquireWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Stop making million dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: joinhampton.comKory Mitchell built a blue collar asbestos business and sold it for $200M. When he stepped back, everything started to fall apart. A new CEO lost millions. The culture cracked. Kory came back to fix it, then walked away on his own terms. This is what happens when scaling works…until it doesn't.Here's what we talk about:Buying blue collar businesses: the unsexy but ultra-profitable path to serious scaleWhy adding debt transformed their trajectory – and nearly broke the companyWhat not to do after an exit: the new CEO that lost $12M in 6 projectsThe hidden tax of scale: how managing founders who've “already made their money” can kill your businessHow to build trust during M&A, and the warning signs that should make you walkLessons in culture, integration, and the real cost of bad communicationThe burnout that followed a $200M exit, and why Kory walked awaySabbaticals, Porsches, and starting over: what post-exit life really looks likeThe secret to finding off-market deals, and why PE firms keep asking Kory for helpWho shouldn't do M&A (and why doing it while your house is on fire is a terrible idea)Cool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Kory Mitchell https://www.linkedin.com/in/korylmitchell Sponsors:Get US caliber talent at offshore prices with https://www.oceanstalent.com/Achieve your dream body with https://www.dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseProtect your upside and get your time back at https://www.cressetcapital.com/moneywiseChapters:(01:54) Growing Up Blue Collar & Family Business Roots(03:09) Taking the Leap: Debt and Aggressive Growth(05:53) Merging, Scaling, and Learning from Private Equity(08:19) Managing People: The Human Side of M&A(13:18) Integration and Building Company Culture(19:25) The $200M Exit and Stepping Away(21:48) Crisis: Post-Sale Struggles and Turnaround(25:22) Burnout, Sabbatical, and Starting Over(27:47) Lessons Learned: Who Should (and Shouldn't) Do M&AThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.

A $12M revenue, $3.8M EBITDA “Project Lucid” branded inspection device distributor sparks heated debate on IP risk, exclusivity with its manufacturer, and the eyebrow-raising $5M liquid funds buyer requirement.Business Listing – https://www.caldergr.com/business-listing/306-project-lucid-branded-inspection-device-company/#inquireWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Jack Eichel inks an 8-year, $13.5M/year deal in Vegas, structured heavily with signing bonuses, while Kyle Connor lands an 8-year, $12M/year contract to stay in Winnipeg—a move the Jets had to make to retain one of their elite offensive weapons. In Edmonton, the Oilers stay active, adding Jack Roslovic on a 1-year “reset” deal and extending Mattias Ekholm for three more years, ensuring stability on the blue line. Ray shares notes from Pittsburgh’s perfect opening night, where Arturs Silovs earned a shutout and Crosby played with some large, new linemates. In Ask R&D Anything, the guys look ahead to milestones for Patrick Kane and Anze Kopitar, and discuss whether McDavid’s record-breaking speed bursts make him even harder to contain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a building bought for $10,000 per door gets lost to foreclosure, returned by the bank for free, and eventually becomes worth $1.2 million per unit—and what does that teach us about staying power? In this episode, Angel Williams sits down with Dylan Vaccaro, a New York City multifamily investor who works alongside self-made real estate billionaire Francis Greenberger at Time Equities. Dylan shares his unconventional journey from architecture school to USC's real estate program, through lending and capital raising, to his current role managing acquisitions and operations for a $7+ billion portfolio. He reveals the three cardinal investing principles he learned from Greenberger: control your purchase price, control who makes decisions, and maintain staying power. This conversation explores why Time Equities never sells, how neighborhood gentrification creates massive wealth, and why positive cash flow from day one has returned to the NYC market for the first time in years. [00:01 - 08:00] From Architecture to Real Estate Operations Why Dylan switched from architecture after realizing "the pay of an artist" with engineering skills The three essential syndicator skills: finding deals, raising capital, understanding capital structure How working in BTR lending and private equity prepared him for operations [08:01 - 16:00] The Three Cardinal Principles of Real Estate Investing Why purchase price determines everything about a deal's success potential How control over decision-making separates winning deals from disasters The Clinton Hill story: $12M building lost to foreclosure, returned for free, now worth $1.8B [16:01 - 22:00] Why Buy and Hold Beats Value-Add Flips How time fixes most mistakes in real estate investing Why exit cap rate projections are "always gonna be wrong" The tax inefficiency of forced 1031 exchanges under time pressure [22:01 - 26:25] NYC Market Opportunities and Neighborhood Intelligence Why every deal Dylan underwrites now cash flows from day one (first time in 2-3 years) How Upper East Side demographics shifted from age 65-70 to 35-40 in just two years The art and science of understanding neighborhood gentrification patterns Connect with Dylan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-vaccaro-4450b9140/ Key Quotes: "The only one thing true about your proforma is it's always gonna be wrong." - Dylan Vaccaro Visit sponsorcloud.io/contact today and unlock $2,000 of free services exclusively for REI Rocks community members! Get automated syndication and investor relationship management tools to save time and money. Mention your part of the REI Rocks community for exclusive offers. Help make affordable, low-cost education summits possible. Check out Sponsor Cloud today!  

Sitges no tindrà pla de reforç del servei de neteja viària. El desencontre entre govern i PSC, que es retreuen mutuament l'incompliment dels compromisos establerts en aquest àmbit, va acabar tombant un dels punts més destacats del ple d'ahir, que comportava una inversió de 180.000€ fins a finals d'any, prorrogable, per enfortir el servei de neteja a la vila fins que no estigui operativa la nova empresa que surti del nou contracte de licitació del servei, que pujarà uns 12M€. L'informe desfavorable de secretaria i d'intervenció, que implicava l'aixecament d'una objecció suspensiva, fou, a la vegada, l'argument al qual s'agafà el PSC, qüestionant al govern que li encomanés assumir una responsabilitat que en cap moment ha assumit ni l'executiu ni la regidora de l'àmbit, Cristina Guiu. L'alcaldessa atribuí el canvi de parer dels socialistes a una conversa mantinguda amb Garcia en la qual el portaveu li va reconèixer que tenia problemes interns al partit i que li convenia votar en contra. La situació serví a l'oposició per a criticar obertament la gestió de tot aquest procediment i la situació actual del servei de neteja a la vila. L'entrada El ple aprova la compra de 4 pisos de ‘La Caixa’, però tomba el protocol de Carnaval i el pla de reforç de la neteja, enmig d’un desencontre entre govern i PSC. ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

Entrepreneurs are often caught in a nonstop race—chasing revenue, scaling businesses, and pushing harder every year. The result? Burnout, strained relationships, and the feeling that freedom is always out of reach.Pete Vargas knows that cycle firsthand. He's built multiple 7- and 8-figure companies, filled arenas with his “stages” model, and partnered with names like Grant Cardone and Tony Robbins. But the constant hustle left him unhealthy and searching for a better way.In this episode, Pete shares the turning points that shaped his journey—from growing a youth group from 3 to 800 kids, to helping speakers land 25,000+ stages, to creating Wellspring, a mastermind for entrepreneurs who want to win in every area of life. And now, why he's stepping away for a 90-day sabbatical to reset his faith, health, relationships, wealth, and business.In this episode, you'll learn: 1.) The life-changing power of one message. Pete shares how a single talk moved his estranged father to seek reconciliation after years of abuse—and how it inspired his mission to help others use stages to impact millions.2.) How to turn crisis into record-breaking success. When COVID canceled his $5M live event, Pete pivoted to virtual and generated over $12M—setting the model leaders like Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone still use today.3.) Why slowing down is your greatest edge. After building multiple 7- and 8-figure companies, Pete is taking a 90-day sabbatical to reset his faith, health, and family—and shows how pressing pause can unlock your best ideas.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/256Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thinking about selling your company? 24 founders told us what really happens after the wire hits. — https://joinhampton.com/exit-reportDonald Spann built a multi-million dollar call center from scratch — with no outside capital, no technical background, and no safety net. Even crazier? He sold it for $12M to the first person who ever signed up.Here's what we talk about:Dropping out of college because he knew he'd never work for anyone elseBuilding a cleaning business off a Reddit thread… then using it to launch something way biggerAccidentally going viral and getting 65,000 applications on a mom blog Why he's never raised a dollar of capital — and never plans toHis $12M exit from a bootstrapped call center (and how the buyer was his first-ever customer)Breaking down his finances: no real estate, no advisor, just stocks and angel betsGrowing up Black in a private school bubble and how that shaped everythingLiving on $10K/month in Mexico and self-funding a new mezcal brandCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Sponsors:Tam your taxes today at https://olarry.com/Achieve your dream body with https://www.dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseProtect your upside and get your time back at https://www.cressetcapital.com/moneywiseChapters:(1:26) Donald's Net Worth & Current Ventures(3:57) Early Life, Education, and First Lessons(7:40) First Businesses & Getting Into Y Combinator(10:49) Building and Selling the Cleaning Business(14:02) The Successful Exit of Vicki Virtual(18:54) Personality, Confidence, and Entrepreneurial Edge(22:41) Meritocracy, Hard Work, and the Role of Luck(25:40) Reflections on Success & Personal Growth(29:02) Race, Identity, and the Entrepreneurial JourneyThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.

In this Summer Coolers edition of NHL Wraparound, Neil Smith and Vic Morren head to the desert to break down the Vegas Golden Knights, a team still in win-now mode—and not afraid to prove itComing off a 110-point season and a second-round loss to Edmonton, Vegas pulled off the biggest move of the offseason, acquiring Mitch Marner from Toronto and signing him to an 8-year, $12M AAV deal. The message? The Golden Knights are all-in again.But with aging stars, injury concerns, and cap issues, is this the final swing of the sword before the dynasty window closes?

What if you could build a profitable, lifestyle-driven Amazon business that could eventually sell for millions, even without prior e-commerce experience? In this episode, Neil Twa, CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, opens up about his 17-year journey of building, launching, and acquiring e-commerce brands. After leaving a senior role at IBM, Neil became an early pioneer on Amazon, creating multiple FBA brands, generating tens of millions in revenue, and helping more than 1,000 entrepreneurs through consulting, coaching, and mentoring. Neil shares how Voltage has grown to 12+ in-house brands and 40+ client brands, why they recently closed a $12M acquisition, and the systems that allow him to scale businesses without traditional employees. He also explains Voltage's proprietary “green light process” for validating products and how partnerships and timing often matter more than resources. Together with his business partner Reed Larsen, Neil co-authored the book Almost-Automated Income with FBA, a #1 new release that provides a step-by-step guide to building and exiting a profitable Amazon business. This conversation dives into resilience, priorities, and creating businesses that provide both freedom and lasting value. [00:02:29] Catching Up with Neil Returning as the podcast's first-ever guest after 3 years. Reflections on 300+ episodes of Million Dollar Relationships. Why relationships multiply opportunities. [00:05:12] What Voltage Does Helping entrepreneurs build 7-figure businesses with physical products. 12+ in-house brands and 40+ client brands. The thrill of building something from nothing. [00:10:08] Scaling and Acquisitions Moving from launch to systemization and scale. Closing a $12M acquisition deal. Growing brands for long-term exits. [00:11:02] From Brands to Software Proprietary platform for product research and brand development. The “green light process” for product validation. Scaling without employees by empowering operators. [00:12:40] Partnerships and Timing Why do the right opportunities show up when you're not looking. Meeting collaborators at the perfect time. Growing through trusted relationships. [00:16:15] Training Operators Instead of Hiring Employees How Neil partners with entrepreneurs as operators Splitting profits instead of salaries Building smarter teams through collaboration [00:20:48] Launching Brands That Last From product validation to brand identity Mistakes most new sellers make Building businesses designed to scale and sell [00:25:30] The Shift Toward Brand Acquisitions Why acquisitions accelerate growth How Neil evaluates acquisition opportunities Building value for long-term exits [00:30:12] Almost-Automated Income with FBA Why Neil and Reed Larsen wrote their book A blueprint for lifestyle-driven e-commerce success Lessons for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs [00:34:55] The Role of Mentorship and Coaching Guiding over 1,000 entrepreneurs Why mentorship accelerates growth Creating impact beyond revenue [00:40:34] Evergreen Power of Physical Products Why physical products outlast trends. Building brands with longevity. Why resilience and due diligence matter. [00:47:07] Final Reflections & Life Principles Neil on being a dad, entrepreneur, and conservative voice. The importance of priorities and imperfect action. Why resilience and perseverance are keys to success. Key Quotes “Your opportunity begins at the end of your excuses.” — Neil Twa “We help entrepreneurs build seven-figure businesses using physical products.” — Neil Twa “Imperfect action beats perfect inaction every time.” — Neil Twa Connect with Neil Twa Voltage DM Get the Free Book — use code MAXRESPONSE Facebook LinkedIn   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher  

From a $2,000 van to a $20 million business, Chuck Staszkiewicz's story is the ultimate blueprint for going from plumber to Blue Collar Millionaire.

In part four of the Sports Cards Live stream from Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Jordan–Kobe Dual Logoman Exquisite Autograph surges past the $10 million mark live on air, ultimately climbing toward its record-breaking $12M+ finish. Jeremy, Brent Weyer, and Chris McGill track the drama in real time, unpacking what the sale means for grading, rarity, and the psychology of high-stakes bidding. The discussion ranges from the legitimacy of “manufactured rarity” to whether grade even matters for a one-of-one grail. The panel also wrestles with a central hobby question: if Michael Jordan is clearly No. 1, who is No. 2? Names like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tom Brady are all debated as the community weighs legacy, market caps, and cultural impact. Highlights include: The Jordan–Kobe Logoman breaking into 8-figure territory live on Sports Cards Live Manufactured rarity vs. organic rarity in the hobby Does grade matter at all for one-of-ones? Ego, status, and trophy bidding in high-end auctions The debate over who ranks No. 2 after Michael Jordan — Mantle, Ruth, LeBron, Kobe, Brady, or someone else? Shaq's surprising hobby index strength and whether undervalued stars ever catch up This was one of the most electric hobby nights in recent memory — and Sports Cards Live was right there with the audience as history unfolded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's top headlines:  SLED charges Beaufort County man with dog fighting, ill treatment of animals Student detained after gun found on high school campus in Beaufort, deputies say Report: Man told North Charleston Police he was attacked by 3 men, shot at 2 children killed, 17 other people injured in shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school Hundreds honor 2 children killed and 17 people wounded in shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school What we know about the shooter who killed 2 and wounded 17 at a Minneapolis Catholic school Charleston County fails to pass hate intimidation ordinance ‘Protect a life’: Dorchester County deputies speed checking on new road West Ashley neighborhood proposal could add 700 new homes — and new headaches Dorchester County reveals first draft of its 15-year community vision plan Dorchester County, Summerville YMCA break ground on $12M sports complex

Discover how long it takes to build a $110M real estate portfolio and raise over $12M in today's market. In this episode of the Hero Capital Show, Texas-based real estate investor and entrepreneur Matthew Teifke shares the strategies, mindset, and partnerships that fueled his journey from managing single-family homes to leading multimillion-dollar multifamily acquisitions. Matthew reveals how his early inspiration from his mother shaped his entrepreneurial drive, why focusing on Austin and San Antonio has given his firm a competitive edge, and what it really takes to raise capital in a shifting market. Whether you're an investor seeking smarter strategies or an entrepreneur looking to scale, this conversation offers world-class insights you won't want to miss.5 Key Takeaways to learn from this episodeLong-Term Focus Wins – Matthew emphasizes playing the 20-year game in real estate rather than chasing short-term wins, building both relationships and portfolios that endure.The Power of Partnerships – His success is rooted in strategic collaboration with trusted partners who balance operational expertise with capital raising and deal sourcing.Hyperlocal Market Mastery – By focusing deeply on Austin and San Antonio, Matthew and his team have positioned themselves to seize unique opportunities others overlook.Raising Capital is a People Business – From $20K checks to multimillion-dollar commitments, Matthew stresses that authentic relationships, consistent presence, and a compelling story drive fundraising success.Now is the Window of Opportunity – He believes the current real estate environment offers a rare chance to acquire properties at significant discounts before market competition intensifies.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

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The North Star Rail line in Minnesota is being canceled after struggling with ridership, particularly following a devastating 98% drop during the pandemic. Though originally conceived as an 80-mile connection between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, budget constraints limited it to just 40 miles ending in Big Lake, setting the project up for challenges from the start.• 40-mile commuter rail line with seven stations running from Minneapolis to Big Lake• Pre-pandemic ridership approached 800,000 annually but collapsed to just 400 daily riders today• Service reduction from six to four daily round trips further hampered recovery efforts• Recent transit-oriented development along the route now threatened by line's cancellation• Metropolitan Council replacing rail service with buses, reducing operating budget from $12M to $2M• Original plan to extend to St. Cloud (population 70,000) never materialized• Lack of stations in key areas like north Minneapolis likely limited potential ridership• Political pressure accelerated the cancellationPlease like this video and leave a comment to help us out. Support the show directly through our Patreon, merch store, or by buying us a coffee.Send us a textSupport the show

Show Summary: In today's episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we're joined by Dana Staszkiewicz—Co-Founder of The Opus & Golds Group and former GM/COO of All Hours Plumbing, Heating, and Air. Dana shares how she helped scale a home service business from $12M to $20M in under three years, leading to a successful sale in 2023. She walks us through what the business looked like when she stepped in versus where it landed at exit, and how her diverse background—from advertising agency leadership to retail management—uniquely shaped her approach. Dana also unpacks the critical role numbers played in driving strategic decisions, how The OG Group partners with businesses through hands-on on-sites and equity participation, and the empowering work she's doing through her two women's leadership groups. If you're looking to scale, optimize, or transition a business—this episode is full of actionable insight. Don't miss it!   Website: https://opusgolds.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BaZVcmakY/   Corporate Partner:Relay.Fi - https://relayfi.com/ Profit First App Version 2.0 is here!  More Education. More Functionality. More Profit!

In this episode, the hosts dissect a $12M listing for a self-storage SaaS and marketing company—only to suspect it's a digital agency in disguise.Business Listing – https://synergybb.com/listings/self-storage-saas-and-marketing-with-3-7m-mrr/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode, the hosts dissect a $12M listing for a self-storage SaaS and marketing company—only to suspect it's a digital agency in disguise.Business Listing – https://synergybb.com/listings/self-storage-saas-and-marketing-with-3-7m-mrr/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode, hosts start off with, what else, soccer snark, discussing Chelsea's Trump drama, then a little Tour de France trash-talk. Chad roasts Monster Europe's collapse, blasting Randstad and Apollo as "corporate cowards" ditching workers like bad dates. They dissect HelloWork's lawsuit against Indeed for yanking ATS feeds—Chad calls it a data domination plot, Joel bets on French PR patriotism trumping legal odds. "Buy or Sell" gets savage: MetaView's €30M note-taker? Chad and Lieven sell (no moat, just meh), Joel buys for human touch. Traxlo's €1.6M gig app? Joel and Lieven buy for retail grunt work, Chad sells (automation apocalypse incoming). Ordio's €12M deskless payroll? Joel and Lieven buy, Chad sells (pricing poultry—er, paltry). EQT X snags Adevinta's Spanish ops, InfoJobs included? PE panic—Chad and Joel scream "abandon ship!" And Paris-based Teleperformance gobbles up Agents Only, a Vancouver-based staffing company specializing in online workers for AI data annotation and customer service, which is a fancy way of saying "workers who check expiration dates on milk."

Ryan and Chris hand out final grades for every Dallas Stars forward in the 2024–25 season — and let's just say some of these report cards got messy. From Mikko Rantanen's playoff heroics to Matt Duchene's postseason disappearance, the guys break down who showed up, who didn't, and what it all means heading into 2025–26. Other hot topics: Is Jason Robertson really worth $12M per year? Why Rope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston still haven't unlocked their full potential Jim Nill's cleanup of the Dumba deal — smart move or expensive mistake? Stars' insane 2025–26 schedule breakdown The Sam Steel Top 6 experiment (???) Plus, Granlund nostalgia, Jamie Benn's regression, and a brief Stars Fan Stories shoutout.

CJ Moss breaks down the mindset, systems, and strategies that took his wholesaling business from the ground up to $12M. From pricing secrets to building a team of satellite sales reps, this episode is packed with actionable insights.What's in it for you?Learn how to price properties right, close more deals, allocate your marketing budget smartly, and build scalable systems—even in the mobile home space. For more deal making magic join the TTP Training Program  to get started.---------Show notes:(0:55) Beginning of today's episode(19:30) The secret sauce is how you price your properties(22:18) On closing an amazing deal(25:09) What is a good conversion rate(39:05) Satellite sales(39:45) Finding hard money lenders(42:38) Where do they put their marketing dollars(57:13) Do not convince a seller to sell properties to you----------Resources:Follow CJ on InstagramMoss Home Solutions WebsiteTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

In this episode, I sit down with Jonas Medrano, a powerhouse of discipline and drive who took the principles he learned from sports and fitness and applied them masterfully to real estate investing. From wholesaling his first property to scaling a $12 million business from his dining room table, Jonas' story is not just about financial success, it's about the mindset and grit it takes to get there.We dig into how Jonas adopted the Profit First philosophy early in his business and how that has fueled his high-profit margins and lean operations. He also opens up about his new passion for coaching and the exact type of driven individuals he's looking to mentor. If you're looking for inspiration and actionable insights from someone who's done the work and built a thriving real estate business from the ground up, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights[0:00] – Introduction[1:01] – The “Profit First” moment that brought Jonas and I together[2:03] – Jonas lands a $40K wholesale deal right out of the gate[3:44] – Self-imposed “jail” of learning 16 hours a day to master wholesaling[4:48] – Securing his first deal just one month into wholesaling[6:07] – Discipline rooted in sports and inspired by Kobe Bryant[9:35] – How Jonas turned wholesaling into a $12M-a-year business[10:56] – Scaling with low overhead, lean team, and high margins[11:28] – Profit First mindset from day one, and saving $100K before hiring[13:06] – Transitioning from wholesaling to fix-and-flip and holding properties[14:25] – $60K average wholesale fees and $150K minimum on flips[15:30] – Launching a coaching program focused on driven real estate newcomers[20:09] – Jonas' full involvement and personal access in his coaching model[22:02] – Long-term vision: $1B real estate portfolio and $1M monthly passive income[24:44] – Early signs of discipline, from flipping sneakers to excelling in school5 Key TakeawaysDiscipline is everything – Jonas credits his fitness and sports background for building the mental toughness needed to thrive in business.Start lean, grow smart – He focused on maximizing profit and minimizing expenses, only hiring after saving his first $100K.Education is the edge – Jonas consumed books, podcasts, and resources relentlessly to master his craft before making his first deal.Profit First works – The financial structure and clarity from Profit First helped him build and scale a highly profitable operation.Giving back creates fulfillment – Now Jonas is focused on coaching others and sharing the same tools and mindset that brought him success.Links & ResourcesFollow Jonas Medrano on Instagram: @jonasmedranoLearn more about the Profit First system: simplecfo.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it with someone who would benefit from hearing Jonas' inspiring journey. And don't forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode.

It's Shawarma with Swagger, and it's coming to America. From humble beginnings in London, Ontario, to a thriving restaurant chain with over 64 locations, Tahini's is now poised for U.S. expansion—fueled by innovative flavors, a massive social media following, and a franchise model centered around local ownership and community engagement. This week, Chris Ressa talks with Tahini's Founder and CEO Omar Hamam and Business Development Officer Shawn Saraga, on the big plans the company has in the U.S. Takeaways:From One Store to a Franchise EmpireOmar Hamam grew Tahini's from a single restaurant into 64+ locations—and he's just getting started.U.S. Expansion Is UnderwayFirst U.S. locations are launching in Illinois, New Jersey, Baltimore, and Miami—with 100 planned in 2–3 years.Fusion-Forward MenuTahini's blends Mediterranean staples with bold global flavors—think butter chicken shawarma and smoked brisket.Massive Social FollowingWith 5M+ followers and 12M weekly views, Tahini's built U.S. demand before opening a single U.S. store.Owner-Operator Franchise ModelThey reject master franchises—every franchisee must be hands-on, local, and deeply involved in the community.Built for Delivery and Late NightMost locations are fast-casual with strong off-premise sales—and 70% stay open until 2 a.m.Real Estate Sweet SpotIdeal sites: grocery-anchored centers, 1,200–2,000 SF, with smart infill and non-traditional site flexibility.Healthier, Guilt-Free EatsFresh, grilled, and made-to-order—Tahini's hits the crave factor without the fast-food regret.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tahini's and Founders' Backgrounds07:53 Expansion Journey and Franchise Model10:51 Store Concept and Market Positioning13:31 Innovative Menu and Unique Offerings16:10 Social Media Influence and Brand Awareness18:45 Franchisee Selection and Community Engagement22:12 Owner-Operator Approach to Expansion24:06 Future Growth and Market Strategy28:54 Health-Conscious Menu and Customer Appeal

My conversation with snack industry LEGEND Josh Schroeter, the Founder and CEO of South 40 Snacks. South 40 Snacks is a Seattle-based snack startup selling fruit and nut bars. I've been invested in the company for almost 4 years now and have watched them grow from $1.5M in sales to ~$12M this year. I wanted to talk to Josh on HyperChange about what it's like to build a snack brand and why he thought he was going to be able to disrupt the nut bar category against giants like KIND bar and Peter Rahal's new David Bar. I'm a big fan of the snacks, especially the pistachio bar, mango bar and c cashews, I recommend you give South 40 a try!South 40 Snacks website: https://south40snacks.com/0:00 Intro0:55 The Snack Industry3:22 How Sahale Snacks Disrupted Trail Mix4:07 South's 40's Transparency & Simplicity5:33 What You See Is What You Eat8:22 Giant-Sized Cashews8:56 Telling The Sustainability Story9:41 South 40 Snacks Nut Bars 10:39 The David Bar by Peter Rahal11:24 Nut Bar for the Mainstream12:18 Fruit Bars16:22 Billion Dollar Snack Brand19:20 How Social Media Has Changed Marketing20:35 Innovative Distribution Strategy22:22 Why Are You Focused on Snack Bars?23:39 Upcoming Snack Bars From South 4026:05 Global Expansion26:58 Scaling Artisanal27:52 Natural Food RevolutionMy X:   / gfilche  HyperChange Patreon :)   / hyperchange   Disclaimer: I'm an invested in South 40 Snacks persoanlly and through my Venture Capital Firm HyperGuap.

In the Hot Notes: the illegitimate Supreme Court killed President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan and gutted LGBTQ+ rights on Friday; the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Congressional Republicans must pay their mask fines; Fox News settled with Abby Grossberg for $12M; a January 6th defendant is arrested near Obama's home with guns and 400 rounds of ammunition; a federal judge has ordered the Proud Boys to pay $1M to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News.Our GuestBen LaBolt; White House Communications Director (former)https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-labolt-52b52969 Donate to the MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fundhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwcFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good Trouble Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Neil Timmins with Little Guy Loans in Iowa - #282 In this episode of the Private Lenders Podcast, Jason Balin chats with Neil Timmins, founder of Little Guy Loans in Des Moines, Iowa. Neil shares how he built a $12M+ lending business from his background in flipping and commercial real estate—focused on helping local investors who don't have institutional backing. They dive into: How Neil transitioned from flipping to private lending The origin of Little Guy Loans and its "Main Street, not Wall Street" mission Why he lends on deals he wouldn't personally flip How he handles borrower extensions and market seasonality Thoughts on scaling with commercial loans and expanding into new markets Why repeat business and relationships matter more than high-volume growth

There's a reason we don't say “yes” to every franchise opportunity—and in this episode, we break down why. Jeff Herr joins Erik to reveal what actually makes a franchise brand scalable, investable, and valuable long-term.   We're talking proprietary IP, raving customers, founder mindset, team culture, recurring revenue, and why the first rule of franchising is: don't franchise. From a $12M single-unit operator to a high-margin dirty job brand no one's heard of… this is the inside playbook.  

We analyze the heat across the country. In 1911. City Council member Katie Cashman who represents the rich people in Mpls, wants to create a snitch line if you spot your neighbor using too much salt on his ice. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:MNA members holding strike authorization vote on MondayMinneapolis gets $12M grant for outdoor concert venue along Mississippi RiverIran launches missiles at US military base in Qatar in retaliation for American bombingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vasek Mlejnsky is Co-Founder & CEO of E2B, the open-source runtime for executing AI-generated code in secure cloud sandboxes. Essentially, they give AI agents cloud computers. Their open source repos, particularly e2b which has 9K GitHub stars, have been widely adopted to help securely run AI-generated code. E2B has raised $12M from investors including Decibel and Sunflower. In this episode, we dig into:Why agents need a sandboxBuilding a new category of infra tooling, much like LaunchDarkly Some of their viral content moments - including Greg Brockman sharing their videosFiguring out the right commercial offering Why they don't agree with pricing per token Why moving from Prague to the Bay Area felt essential for them as founders

From assisted living to luxury living—this investor knows how to turn vision into value. He's turned a $3M facility into a $30M boutique resort, built multifamily projects worth over $12M, and even landed a New York Times feature. Now he's looking to JV, advise, and share the pie—bring a good deal, and let's win together!

This week on the CineEurope 2025 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Coca-Cola and Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Elio and 28 Years Later. In the feature segments, Daniel Loria speaks to Dominic Donylal, the head of groupwide vending & autonomous retail at Coca-Cola HBC, to discuss frictionless vending and its impact on the cinema industry. Then Julien Marcel interviews Jérôme Seydoux, the chairman of Pathé, who has been honored as the International Exhibitor of the Year at CineEurope.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:00 Box Office Round-Up: How to Train Your Dragon Debuts at $83.7M  02:36 Audience Response to Dragon Remake  03:53 A24's ‘Materialists' Opens at $12M  05:15 Cast and Screen Count Strategy  06:27 Disappointment for ‘Ballerina' in Week 2  08:12 Why ‘Ballerina' Failed to Connect  10:01 ‘Elio' Tracking Dangerously Low for Pixar  11:37 Risks of Reworking and Rescheduling Pixar Titles  13:13 Pixar's Shift Toward Safe Sequels  14:11 Disney's Franchise Fatigue Warning  15:26 Preview: ‘28 Years Later' Tracking Above $35M  16:55 Legacy and Challenges of ‘28 Days Later'  17:56 Digital Filmmaking Discussion: Collateral vs. 28 Days  18:56 Cillian Murphy's Rising Star and Cult Appeal  19:40 Projected Surprise Performance for ‘28 Years Later'  20:13 Heather Morgan Joins IMAX as Global Distribution Head  20:33 CineEurope Retail Award: Audience Cinema Group & Pathé   22:03 What is Frictionless Retail in Cinemas?  23:08 Amazon Just Walk Out Tech Explained  24:46 Impulse Buying & Customer Flow Benefits  26:34 Applications in Schools, Universities & Cinemas  27:19 Increasing Revenue Through Relaxed Browsing  28:10 Steps to Adopting Frictionless Retail in Cinemas  29:12 Flexible Setup Sizes for Any Location  30:12 Self-Service Enhancing Guest Experience  31:15 The Parent's Cinema Struggle Solved  32:04 Snacking During Long Movies Made Easy  33:02 Using Idle Cinema Space for Retail Innovation  34:10 Cost Considerations and ROI Timeline  35:25 Early Success Cases in Retail Rollouts  36:02 Exhibition Chains Exploring the Technology  37:15 CineEurope Takeaway: Good for Guests = Good for Business    39:01 Cinema is Capital Intensive – Premium is Key  40:45 The Legacy of Pathé: A Century of Innovation  41:55 Pathé's Invention of the Rental Model  43:00 French Windowing System and Its Role  44:14 Optimism Rooted in Quality Films  45:03 Great Movies Need the Big Screen  

Top FaZe Clan streamers Ronaldo & Lacy join the boys to discuss Bradley Martyn’s infamous slap, Lacy rizzing up McKinley & Ximena but fumbling Darla, beef with Adin Ross, Marlon moving into the FaZe house, Ron claps back at Tfue, Kai Cenat Streamer University backlash, FaZe boys ignoring N3on, Lacy’s glow up (losing 100lbs from ozempic?), trolling Clix for fame, Logan Paul vs Bradley Martyn fight, DDG making $12M, Lacy’s beef with Breckie Hill, where the he** FaZe Banks is & more..   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/impaulsive   Watch Previous (Tana Mongeau On David Dobrik Beef, Fighting Corinna Kopf, Cancelling Podcast w/ Brooke) ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep_SXfXnYGM&t=376s   ADD US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/impaulsiveshow/   Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome Stable Ronaldo & Lacy!

Fouad spent 20 years in banking and 11 more consulting banks before walking away from corporate life when his wife's income surpassed his.What happened next?A wild ride through the world of short-term rentals, driven by family, strategy, and a long-term vision few operators ever reach.In this episode, Fouad breaks down:How a personal medical emergency forced him to buy his first AirbnbWhy most operators price listings wrong—and how he uses math insteadThe real difference between luxury and comfort STRs (and why he runs both)His custom tech stack using Go High LevelAnd the real reason he's scaling to $12M/year before exitingThis one's for the operators who want to scale smart, stay profitable, and build something sellable.What you'll learn:How to scale with dual verticals (luxury + comfort)Why you must reverse-engineer around your exitHow banking lessons apply directly to STRsWhy pricing = math, not emotionHow Fouad thinks about purpose and legacyReady to build a business that banks would beg to fund?Fouad shows you how.03:30 – Breaking the Golden Handcuffs: Why He Left Corporate07:00 – First STR Deal: Starting Small With Big Vision10:00 – Smart Risk: Learning to Bet on Yourself13:00 – From 1 to 10+ Units: Scaling With Confidence17:00 – Wealth Mindset: Thinking Like an Owner, Not an Operator20:00 – Cash Flow vs Time: Redefining Success Metrics24:00 – Building a Business, Not a Job: Systems and Team Growth27:00 – Lessons From the Field: What He'd Do Differently30:00 – Purpose-Driven Investing: Time, Family, and FreedomGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com

Today, I had the pleasure of co-hosting a special livestream on Substack with Jen Risley, the editor of the Main Street Journal. We're calling it “Jen and Devin Live,” and we hope it marks the beginning of a recurring series to strengthen the ties in our shared community of impact crowdfunding enthusiasts.Jen and I both publish on Substack and share a mission to promote community capital. While we could be viewed as competitors, we see ourselves more as complementary partners. That's why we came together—to cross-promote, build bridges, and amplify the voices in this growing movement.What's New at the Main Street JournalJen highlighted a recent MSJ Extra feature: an in-depth interview with John Abrams, author of the forthcoming book From Founder to Future. John transitioned his company—South Mountain Company, a design, building, and solar firm on Martha's Vineyard—into a worker cooperative. Now retired, he's focused on helping other founders do the same. Jen shared that the response to this piece was overwhelmingly positive, confirming that interest in worker ownership models is growing fast.Updates from Superpowers for GoodOn my end, I shared some exciting updates about Superpowers for Good. Our recent SuperCrowdLA event, which was livestreamed to e360tv and Substack, drove tremendous traffic. But what's been even more rewarding is the success of our new initiative, Super Crowd Voices (read it here, submit your contribution for consideration here). This channel invites new writers to share their perspectives, and it's working better than we imagined. In fact, one of the first posts—by Dorian Dickinson of Funding Hope—became our most-read post ever. His powerful argument for giving investment crowdfunding “a seat at the table” clearly struck a chord.It was particularly rewarding to learn from Jen that our feature on Dorian inspired Main Street Journal to expand their platform listings in their weekly offering summaries. They had initially focused on just a few platforms—but now, they include more, making their coverage even stronger. That kind of cross-pollination is exactly what this collaboration is all about.Shared Admiration for Kathleen MinogueWe also talked about our mutual admiration for Kathleen Minogue and her “Crowdfund Better” methodology. Jen and I both hold her in high regard. Michael Shuman's interview with Kathleen in MSJ Extra—which I was able to read as a paying subscriber—was one of the best practical pieces I've seen. She explains how a rewards-based campaign can serve as a stepping stone to a successful investment crowdfunding raise. Kathleen's approach is a masterclass in how to crowdfund strategically, and Jen shared how Kathleen supported a local crowdfunding initiative in her home region of New Hampshire. It's amazing to see this kind of thought leadership making a real-world impact.Reflections on SuperCrowdLA and a Preview of SuperCrowd25Jen kindly mentioned how much she appreciated the summary I wrote following SuperCrowdLA. She quoted a line I often use: “Capital is not just about dollars. It's about power, purpose, and possibility.” That meant a lot. I shared that we're working on a full book based on the conference's transcripts and insights—something far deeper than a quick summary. We hope to release it by the end of June.I also highlighted some standout speakers from the event:* Doug Willmore, CEO of World Tree, which has raised $17M (including $12M from the crowd) to fund a carbon-sequestering tree farm model.* Sarah Hardwick, former CMO of Aptera, who helped the company raise $140M through Reg CF and Reg A offerings. Her speech was both riveting and deeply insightful.Looking ahead, SuperCrowd25 is coming up on August 21–22, and we're streaming it live again on E360tv. I'm thrilled by how many people discover crowdfunding for the first time through these events. I invited Jen—and Michael Schuman as well—to join us as speakers. Their voices are essential to this community.Closing: Stronger TogetherI closed by encouraging our community to subscribe to Main Street Journal—especially since some of their best content, like the Kathleen Minogue piece, is behind a paywall. It's worth every penny. Jen added that their Monday events roundup is always free, giving folks a way to sample the value before committing. You can subscribe at mainstreetjournal.substack.com or visit their website at mainstreetjournal.org.Jen returned the love, reminding her community to subscribe to Superpowers for Good and promising to keep highlighting our latest work.We both agree: if you're serious about crowdfunding for impact, you need both publications. This partnership is just getting started, and we can't wait to see where it takes us next.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on June 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, June 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Jason Fishman, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Niche Agency (DNA), will lead a session on "Crowdfund Like a Pro: Insider Marketing Secrets from Jason Fishman." He'll reveal proven strategies and marketing insights drawn from years of experience helping successful crowdfunding campaigns. Whether you're a founder planning a raise or a supporter of innovative startups, you'll gain actionable tips to boost visibility, drive engagement, and hit your funding goals. Don't miss it!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch – June 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern - Apply by June 6, 2025, to pitch your active Regulation Crowdfunding campaign live on Superpowers for Good—the e360tv show where impact meets capital. Selected founders will gain national exposure, connect with investors, and compete for prizes. To qualify, you must be raising via a FINRA-registered portal or broker-dealer and align with NC3's Community Capital Principles. Founders from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Don't miss this chance to fuel your mission and grow your impact!* SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition, but with big upgrades for 2025! We'll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. VIP's get access to our better-than-in-person networking! Get your VIP access for just $25. Soon, we'll open a process for nominating speakers. Check back!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.* African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 (ADIS25), Wednesday–Friday, May 28–30, 2025, at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA.* Devin Thorpe is featured in a free virtual masterclass series hosted by Irina Portnova titled Break Free, Elevate Your Money Mindset & Call In Overflow, focused on transforming your relationship with money through personal stories and practical insights. June 8-21, 2025.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:* Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefitting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 9,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

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Ever wonder what kind of leader you'd be when everything hits the fan? Not when things are smooth. But when your product fails. The internet comes for your company. And you've got 48 hours to decide who you really are. That's exactly what happened to Jason Bronstad, CEO of MALK Organics—and what he did in that moment didn't just save the business… It defined it. In this raw, honest, and wildly insightful episode, Jon sits down with Jason to unpack how a mission-driven company scaled from $12M to $100M, without losing its soul. Here's what you'll walk away with:

Life's biggest challenges can become our greatest catalysts for growth and in this conversation with Josh Trent we explore just how transformative that process can be. Josh shares his deeply personal journey over the past three years — navigating fatherhood, relationship shifts, and the relentless self-inquiry that comes with embracing change. We dive into emotional regulation, conscious leadership, and the tension between providing for others and staying connected to ourselves. Through candid reflection, we uncover how personal struggles — whether in love, family, or purpose — can lead to profound healing and a reclamation of sovereignty. Josh is a Business Artist as the Host of the decade+ long running Wellness + Wisdom Podcast with 700+ episodes and 12M downloads, and the creator of the Liberated Life Tribe + BREATHE: Breath + Wellness humanizing AI + Self Mastery with over 1,000 students worldwide. Josh has spent the past 22+ years as a facilitator, researcher + explorer discovering the wellness + wisdom for himself + humans to thrive in our modern world. His mission is to help humans LIBERATE their mental, emotional, physical, spiritual + financial Self through podcasts, programs + global tribe who've learned how to break free from self-sabotage + limiting beliefs to master a new “reality game.” —Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshtrentofficial/ —Josh's Website: https://www.wellnessforce.com  —Josh's Podcast: https://wellnessandwisdom.com  —Josh's Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellnessandwisdom  —Josh's Online Community - Liberated Life Tribe : https://liberatedlife.com/  —Josh's Online Community Instagram: https://instagram.com/liberatedlife  —Josh's Previous Podcast Episodes: #054: Who Am I Really? with Josh Trent: https://markgroves.com/episode/josh-trent-who-am-i-really/ and #164: Just BREATHE with Josh Trent: https://markgroves.com/episode/just-breathe-with-josh-trent/ Resources: —Ready to transform your relationships? Download The Relationship Toolkit for free and learn the 5 essential skills to thrive in love and life! https://go.markgroves.com/relationship-toolkit-podcast   —Ready to stop chasing emotionally unavailable people? Download your free guide to break the cycle and call in the relationship you crave: https://go.markgroves.com/unavailable-people-opt-in-podcast  —Learn the connection between Attachment Styles, how it affects the Nervous System, AND how you can heal it: .https://go.markgroves.com/nervous-system-opt-in-podcast Have A Question? —Have a Question For Mark That You'd Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Leave us a Voice Note Here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast If you want to dive deeper into Mark's content, search through every episode, find specific topics we've covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com Themes: Josh Trent, Personal Growth, Emotional Healing, Conscious Leadership, Self Discovery, Fatherhood Journey, Relationship Advice, Mindfulness Practice, Overcoming Fear, Inner Work, Life Transformation, Wellness Wisdom, Personal Sovereignty, Parenting Challenges, Healing Trauma, Self Awareness, Mental Clarity, Conscious Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Navigating Change, Spiritual Growth, Personal Development, Masculine Energy, Finding Purpose, Transform Your Life, Mindset Shift, Authentic Living, Overcoming Doubt, Self Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Holistic Wellness, Inner Peace This episode is sponsored by: —Cozy Earth: Use code MARK for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com —Mighty Networks: Go to http://www.markgroves.com/mightynetworks to learn how you can create your own community! Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!