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Today J. Scott joins us to talk about finding deals, switching markets, working with your strengths and advice he would give to those just starting out in multifamily.----Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedInJoin our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansThis episode originally aired on July 18, 2025----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to us on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv ----Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same. He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients.He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service.Connect with him on LinkedIn----Jason ScottJ Scott (he goes by "J") is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and partner at Bar Down Investments, focused on buying and repositioning large multifamily properties. In the past fifteen years, J has bought, built, rehabbed, sold, lent-on and held over $150M in property around the country. J holds strategic advisor roles in several companies and is the author of five BiggerPockets books on real estate investing, including the best-selling, The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs. He is also co-host of the award winning Drunk Real Estate podcast. Find out more about J and connect with him at www.JScott.com. Learn more about him at: Website: www.JScott.com                                                Instagram: jscottinvestor                                                Facebook: jscottinvestor                                                LinkedIn: jscottinvestor

Apple has reportedly offered $150 million for exclusive streaming rights for F1, Apple executive shake-ups are looming within the company, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, and more Apple products, including its infamous 'trash can' Mac Pro, have been added to its vintage products list. Apple is offering 150 million to stream F1. Tim Cook isn't going anywhere soon, but an Apple shake-up looms. Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal. EU likely to shelve digital tax plan that would target Apple and other Big Tech companies. Apple plans new MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and iPads by early 2026. iPhone 17 Pro models rumored to have all-new unique color option. Fine M-Tec: leading beneficiary of SDC's crease-free display solution for foldable iPhone. Study: Apple's newest AI model flags health conditions with up to 92% accuracy. Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware. 'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham says season 4 is like a 'beloved dog that was buried, and now we've exhumed it'. Steve Jobs lived in this counterculture commune in Oregon when he dreamed up Apple. Frame of preference: A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004. AirPort Base Stations: Will Apple ever return to Wi-Fi router market? Iconic 'Trash Can' Mac Pro is now on Apple's vintage products list. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' coming to Apple Silicon Macs on July 17. Apple has its best Emmy nomination cycle ever, with 81 nominations. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Blip Alex's Pick: AppleTV Jason's Pick: PlayDate Season 2 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/twit spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Apple has reportedly offered $150 million for exclusive streaming rights for F1, Apple executive shake-ups are looming within the company, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, and more Apple products, including its infamous 'trash can' Mac Pro, have been added to its vintage products list. Apple is offering 150 million to stream F1. Tim Cook isn't going anywhere soon, but an Apple shake-up looms. Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal. EU likely to shelve digital tax plan that would target Apple and other Big Tech companies. Apple plans new MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and iPads by early 2026. iPhone 17 Pro models rumored to have all-new unique color option. Fine M-Tec: leading beneficiary of SDC's crease-free display solution for foldable iPhone. Study: Apple's newest AI model flags health conditions with up to 92% accuracy. Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware. 'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham says season 4 is like a 'beloved dog that was buried, and now we've exhumed it'. Steve Jobs lived in this counterculture commune in Oregon when he dreamed up Apple. Frame of preference: A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004. AirPort Base Stations: Will Apple ever return to Wi-Fi router market? Iconic 'Trash Can' Mac Pro is now on Apple's vintage products list. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' coming to Apple Silicon Macs on July 17. Apple has its best Emmy nomination cycle ever, with 81 nominations. Picks of the Week: Andy's Pick: Blip Alex's Pick: AppleTV Jason's Pick: PlayDate Season 2 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: helixsleep.com/twit spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Most agencies never crack eight figures. Mark Orttung helped one grow to $130M—by breaking every "safe" rule.In this episode, we dive into what agency owners at the $1–5M mark can actually do to punch past the common growth ceilings.The most important shift?He stopped selling to job titles—and started selling to buyers with something to prove.⏱ Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Why agencies need a rethink00:36 – Mark's background: Accenture, startups, bill.com, Nexient02:23 – Studying AI in the 90s: symbolic vs neural nets04:30 – Stepping into Nexient at $39M—and losing $5M first06:59 – Early differentiation struggles and customer perception08:29 – Building product-style squads inside a services business10:38 – The big leap: shifting from selling people to selling outcomes11:08 – Simplifying the pitch: “life's too short for crappy software”13:12 – Saying no to revenue: the scary path to focus14:14 – Selling without data: enterprise outbound as testing lab16:26 – Creating their own conference as a positioning feedback loop19:34 – Cross-industry client base: healthcare to gas utilities to tech20:25 – Specializing by service vs vertical in today's world24:52 – Growth “walls”: from founder-led to decentralized structure29:21 – Change agents: how to spot internal buyers who take risks32:40 – The next wall at 150M and why he chose to exit36:56 – Getting ghosted on a term sheet, then driving a bidding war40:17 – The Project Works origin story: from spreadsheet to SaaS42:28 – Why every services firm needs better resourcing visibility47:29 – What's next: proposal automation, AI, and growth tooling48:49 – Where to find Mark and Project WorksKey PointsWhy scaling past the eight figures in a services firm requires breaking the founder bottleneckWhy “life's too short for crappy software” became a high-converting missionThe opportunity of building or early adopters—not the mainstreamHow to identify and win over internal change agents in large enterprisesHow Project Works helps agencies resource smarter and prevent margin leaksUsing conferences as real-time feedback loops for positioningWhy now is the time to apply AI to services growth ops—especially proposalsLinks & Resources:

How do you turn a simple product into a seven-figure business without breaking the bank on ads? What makes a story-driven brand stand out in today's crowded digital landscape? Nik sits down with journalist and media personality Benjamin Gottlieb to explore storytelling, consumer psychology, and brand building. They talk about how founders can think like journalists, the importance of clarity in communication, and why marketing should always be personal, not for the masses. Plus, how good does your hook actually have to be? It's overlooked, but super critical. Nik says hooks should be testable, tailored, and transferable across platforms. A hook that performs organically on TikTok might become the foundation of your next paid campaign. And if grandma—or someone three shots deep at the bar—can understand it? You're doing it right. If you're a founder, marketer, or creative looking to scale without losing your voice, this episode is for you. AppLovin is the fastest growing ad platform for DTC brands. It enables brands to run ads in a variety of mobile games, reaching over 150M daily active users in the US and driving measurable performance at scale. ⁠AppLovin Ecommerce Newsletter Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

Chris Hoffmann is the CEO of Hoffmann Brothers & Deutschmann Lane Holdings, leading home service brands across multiple cities. He scaled his family business from $9M to $150M+ in revenue. He is also the founder of The Path Less Traveled, a newsletter on growing service companies without outside capital.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comEpisode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Introduction to The Path Less Traveled02:52 Understanding the Audience and Content Strategy05:44 The Home Service Business Landscape08:54 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Insights11:56 The Media and Newsletter Journey14:55 Sponsorships and Monetization Strategies17:48 Tracking Performance-Based Sponsorships21:02 Leveraging Paid Subscriptions24:03 Onboarding and Welcome Email Strategies26:51 Using Social Media for Growth29:54 Paid Advertising Strategies32:57 Building Community and Engagement36:00 Final Thoughts and Future DirectionsLinks Mentionedhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stlchrishoffmann/https://thepathlesstraveled.beehiiv.com/

Chris Cunningham, founding member of ClickUp, reveals the social media strategy that drives a staggering 150M monthly impressions. This is *the* exact strategy that's also attracted major clients like VaynerMedia (yes, GaryVee literally found them through social media).Grab your notes.

Our 216th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 07/11/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. 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: xAI launches Grok 4 with breakthrough performance across benchmarks, becoming the first true frontier model outside established labs, alongside a $300/month subscription tier Grok's alignment challenges emerge with antisemitic responses, highlighting the difficulty of steering models toward "truth-seeking" without harmful biases Perplexity and OpenAI launch AI-powered browsers to compete with Google Chrome, signaling a major shift in how users interact with AI systems Meta study reveals AI tools actually slow down experienced developers by 20% on complex tasks, contradicting expectations and anecdotal reports of productivity gains Timestamps + Links: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter (00:01:02) News Preview       Tools & Apps (00:01:59) Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription | TechCrunch (00:15:28) Elon Musk's AI chatbot is suddenly posting antisemitic tropes (00:29:52) Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browser | TechCrunch (00:32:54) OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks | TechCrunch (00:33:27) Replit Launches New Feature for its Agent, CEO Calls it ‘Deep Research for Coding' (00:34:40) Cursor launches a web app to manage AI coding agents (00:36:07) Cursor apologizes for unclear pricing changes that upset users | TechCrunch       Applications & Business (00:39:10) Lovable on track to raise $150M at $2B valuation (00:41:11) Amazon built a massive AI supercluster for Anthropic called Project Rainier – here's what we know so far (00:46:35) Elon Musk confirms xAI is buying an overseas power plant and shipping the whole thing to the U.S. to power its new data center — 1 million AI GPUs and up to 2 Gigawatts of power under one roof, equivalent to powering 1.9 million homes (00:48:16) Microsoft's own AI chip delayed six months in major setback — in-house chip now reportedly expected in 2026, but won't hold a candle to Nvidia Blackwell (00:49:54) Ilya Sutskever becomes CEO of Safe Superintelligence after Meta poached Daniel Gross (00:52:46) OpenAI's Stock Compensation Reflect Steep Costs of Talent Wars       Projects & Open Source (00:58:04) Hugging Face Releases SmolLM3: A 3B Long-Context, Multilingual Reasoning Model - MarkTechPost (00:58:33) Kimi K2: Open Agentic Intelligence (00:58:59) Kyutai Releases 2B Parameter Streaming Text-to-Speech TTS with 220ms Latency and 2.5M Hours of Training       Research & Advancements (01:02:14) Does Math Reasoning Improve General LLM Capabilities? Understanding Transferability of LLM Reasoning (01:07:58) Measuring the Impact of Early-2025 AI on Experienced Open-Source Developer Productivity (01:13:03) Mitigating Goal Misgeneralization with Minimax Regret (01:17:01) Correlated Errors in Large Language Models (01:20:31) What skills does SWE-bench Verified evaluate?       Policy & Safety (01:22:53) Evaluating Frontier Models for Stealth and Situational Awareness (01:25:49) When Chain of Thought is Necessary, Language Models Struggle to Evade Monitors (01:30:09) Why Do Some Language Models Fake Alignment While Others Don't? (01:34:35) Positive review only': Researchers hide AI prompts in papers (01:35:40) Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews (01:36:41) The transfer of user data by DeepSeek to China is unlawful': Germany calls for Google and Apple to remove the AI app from their stores (01:37:30) Virology Capabilities Test (VCT): A Multimodal Virology Q&A Benchmark

In this Fund Friday episode, Craig McGrouther welcomes Pascal Wagner, founder of Grow Your Cashflow. Pascal shares his journey from managing a $150M venture capital fund at Techstars to becoming an LP investor with $250K+ in annual passive income across 23 investments. He reveals how his Venture Capital background shaped his investment thesis approach and why he shifted focus to debt funds in 2022, perfect timing to avoid the multifamily distress. Pascal breaks down his three pillar framework for LP success: having a clear investment plan, comparing deals with proper context not in isolation, and mastering due diligence with his 100 point checklist. Plus, he explains the "money pie" concept, how to balance investments between cash flow, equity growth, and tax benefits to build sustainable six figure passive income.Learn more about Lone Star Capital at www.lscre.comApply to attend the LSC Summit 2025: www.lscsummit.com Get a FREE copy of the Passive Investor Guide:https://www.lscre.com/content/passive-investor-guide Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our FREE underwriting model package:https://www.lscre.com/resource/fof-underwriting-toolkit Follow Rob Beardsley:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley/ Read Rob's articles:https://www.lscre.com/blog 

LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/⁣ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/⁣ ⁣ You're here because you want to win—big. Brad Lea doesn't mess around. In this⁣ episode, he sits down with Chuck McDowell, as he shares his wild ride from selling timeshares to helping over 48,000 families cancel theirs with Wesley Financial Group. Learn how he turned lawsuits and adversity into a $150M company, plus his lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, and “touching the line”, delivering the unfiltered truth you won't find anywhere else. No fluff, just real talk and actionable steps to crush it in business and life.⁣ ⁣ Chuck's links ⁣ https://wesleyfinancialgroup.com/about-chuck/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/chuckmcdowell/   Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a⁣ multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.⁣ ⁣ LightSpeed VT is Brad's brainchild—the world's leading interactive training platform. It's built to make your team sharper, faster, and more effective, without wasting time or money. Whether you're a startup or a Fortune 500, LightSpeed VT is how you scale success and dominate your industry. Curious? Check it out:⁣ https://www.lightspeedvt.com/⁣ ⁣ Brad's also behind Closer School, the go-to program for mastering sales and closing deals like a pro. Want to 10x your income? This is where you start. His book, The Hard Way, lays out the brutal, honest lessons he learned building his empire—your blueprint to winning the game. Get it here: https://bradlea.com/product/the-hard-way/⁣ ⁣ This isn't just a video. It's a wake-up call. Watch it. Share it. Act on it.⁣ Closer School: https://www.closerschool.com/cs

New season, new mailbag. Nik's got your questions and answers.   We're kicking off the new season with a listener Q&A straight from the Limited Supply Slack community. Nik tackles your biggest questions on all things ecom, retail, and growth, like: – How to successfully transition from DTC to retail – The smartest ways to create content that actually drives in-store sales – Where to find great marketing talent (Hint: it's not LinkedIn or Upwork) – What to do when your Meta ads are getting clicks, but no conversions – How much budget to allocate for testing new channels – Winning strategies for apparel brands – Creative (and not-so-creative) ways to get press and boost social proof Plus, just how important is quality content? It's EVERYTHING. Nik shares how it can make or break your brand.  AppLovin is the fastest growing ad platform for DTC brands. It enables brands to run ads in a variety of mobile games, reaching over 150M daily active users in the US and driving measurable performance at scale. AppLovin Ecommerce Newsletter Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

In this packed episode of StreamTime Sports, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone discuss the latest stories shaking up global sports media. From Netflix landing the Canelo vs. Crawford fight and introducing programmatic ads via Yahoo, to RTL snapping up Sky Deutschland for €150M, the landscape is shifting fast. The duo also break down why Ligue 1's DTC experiment may be stalling, how Dyn's €80M valuation could reshape underserved sports, and the eye-watering IPL viewership that leaves Western leagues in the dust.Key Topics:Can Netflix end boxing's PPV model?What could France's TF1 deal with Netflix mean for other national broadcasters?How will Ligue 1 resolve its broadcast issues before next month's season kickoff?Why should everyone be paying attention to the IPL's viewing figures?What does Comcast's sale of Sky Deutschland tell us about sports media values?Could Dyn Media be the future of sports broadcasting?What's really behind the new Premier League x Microsoft partnership?

In this episode of the Sales Success Stories podcast, host Scott Ingram interviews Samir Dandekar, a seasoned sales professional from Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure team who recently closed a staggering $150 million+ deal. Learn more at Top1.FM

Lovable released its vibe coder in late November. Within six month, the startup hit $50 million in ARR, CEO Anton Osika said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern, where he's taught for over two decades. He's the founder of several successful companies, including L2 (acquired by Gartner for over $150M), Red Envelope, and Prophet. He's a New York Times bestselling author of four books on business and tech, and co-hosts the award-winning Pivot podcast. Galloway also serves on the boards of The New York Times Company and Panera, and his public talks have been viewed tens of millions of times globally. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 02:00 – How to Win in a New Economy of AI 06:00 – Should We Break Up Big Tech? 08:00 – Why Young People Have a Right to Be Angry? 11:00 – Why the Tax Code Is Rigged Against the Young 13:00 – Tax Changes That Would Make Young People Rich Again 17:00 – The Tinder Effect: Why Men Are Angry 20:00 – The Loneliness Epidemic in Men 23:00 – Remote Work & The Case for Alcohol 26:00 – Why Richer Families are Happier Families 30:00 – The Truth About Kids and Career 34:00 – Are Billionaires Happy? 38:00 – Becoming a Better Son, Father, Partner 46:00 – Behind the Persona: Who Scott Galloway Really Is    

In this episode, a former Defra adviser says the government must win back farmers' trust if it is serious about successful agriculture.The government unveils £150m in capital grants for farmers – we look at what the money is likely to fund and how it will work.We find out about new funding opportunities for farmers – thanks to private investment from big corporations.We spend two days at Groundswell 2025, the regenerative agriculture festival, and look at the options for growers and livestock producers.And we speak to Emily Norton – the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development board – about her plans for farm levies.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode of the CPQ Podcast, we're joined by Nikhil Muralitharan, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Chargebee, to explore how modern CPQ solutions are evolving for software and digital service businesses. Nikhil shares his unique journey from software engineering to product marketing leadership—and how his career path mirrors his personal theme of "connecting the dots." We dive deep into Chargebee's API-first, modular CPQ platform, built to support hybrid sales motions like PLG and sales-assisted selling—without maintaining separate catalogs or tech stacks. With customers ranging from $3M to $150M in revenue across the UK, Europe, ANZ, and North America, Chargebee offers out-of-the-box integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and over 60 other systems. Nikhil also discusses: Their AI-generated quote summaries and vision for CPQ in an AI-native world Why sales and finance teams should operate from a shared data foundation Chargebee's approach to billing-first CPQ architecture, SOC 1/SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance A new guided selling experience launching later this year Their 6-stage implementation methodology and fast go-live timelines If you're looking for a CPQ solution designed for digital growth, flexible pricing models, and enterprise-grade compliance—this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino interviews Sharon Samjitsingh, co-founder and CEO of Health Care Originals, a respiratory health startup using wearable technology and predictive AI to help asthma and COPD patients avoid flare-ups before they happen.Sharon shares her personal journey as an asthma patient and how that experience — paired with her background managing $150M+ in innovation deployments — led her to build a platform now supported by independently validated clinical results, $5.8M in ARR contracts, and a waitlist of 12,000+ patients. Founders will learn how to productize deep tech, unlock B2B2C healthcare sales, and design for scale in a hardware-software business model.Highlights include…Founder story: From chemical engineer to patient-turned-healthtech CEO (1:50)Product overview: Wearable + AI + coaching + environmental support (5:32)Predicting asthma attacks 3 months in advance (6:57)How to turn sensor data into behavior change, not just alerts (8:48)Proving outcomes: Clinical results, validation, and third-party guarantees (11:08)

Every year, I record a podcast on July 4th.It's a tradition.Because “freedom” means something different to me now than it did when I was flying helicopters over the Persian Gulf…And it probably means something different to you, too.This is the thing that drives everything I do.Freedom and money go hand-in-hand.Not because you need to be rich…But because it gives you options.This holiday isn't just about fireworks and ribs for me.(Although I am cooking five racks of ribs and three tri-tips this weekend at the farm...)It's about the constant reminder that entrepreneurship is the path to true independence.To never feel stuck again.And the biggest key to all of this?Your ability to raise capital.Because when you have access to money, you become unstoppable.That's why I've spent the last three months creating a masterclass that I'm giving away for FREE on July 8th.Two hours that will completely transform how you think about raising capital.This is the exact system I've used to raise over $150M.So block it off.July 8th at 3PM CSTAnd let me show you exactly how to scale your real estate business with other people's money.CLICK HERE to Join the FREE Flip Funding Masterclass>>Catch you on the flip side!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track.CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL0 7 Figure Real Estate Ready RoomUse this proven blueprint to launch and grow your real estate investing business. Step-by-step video course takes you through everything you need to know… and we'll jump on WEEKLY workshops to break down each step with you LIVE! Think of it like getting a master's degree in tactical real estate investing for a fraction of the cost. CLICK HERE: https://7figureflipping.com/ready Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this compelling episode of No Labels No Limits, we welcome Rick Walker—founder, investor, strategist, and author of the upcoming book 9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning: How to Unlock Your Mind, Happiness, Power, and Your Enemies' Demise.From running for U.S. Congress to undergoing life-altering brain surgery, Rick's story is anything but ordinary. By age 26, he had scaled and exited a company with 400 employees and led a nonprofit across 53 countries. Now, he chairs a $150M foundation and leads a private equity firm formed with 11 families—yet his focus has shifted from achievement to impact.In this episode, Rick shares his powerful 9-step framework to help listeners build lives of deep purpose, drawing from ancient wisdom, spiritual insight, and his experience across the public and private sectors.We explore:Why comfort is a hidden threat to growthWhat it means to choose a worthy enemyHow men (especially ages 18–50) can rediscover discipline, direction, and meaningThe most radical step in his framework—and how it can radically change your lifeHow faith, beauty, and opposition shape true leadershipRick doesn't just talk strategy—he lives it. Whether you're stuck in comfort or seeking clarity, his bold, no-fluff wisdom will challenge and inspire you to take the next step toward a life of relevance.Free Gift: Get Rick's biweekly newsletter filled with insights and tools from his book: Subscribe at Rick Walker - 9 Steps Book, Big Ideas Simplified, Podcasts, and LeadershipConnect with Rick Walker:Rick's Book (9 Steps to Build a Life of Meaning): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4LS82GP?maas=maas_adg_654449B84E0741CBE9174F2514BACA9C_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickwalkertx X: https://x.com/RickWalkerTX Lumicre Private Equity: https://lumicre.com/  Website: https://www.rickwalker.com Connect with Sarah Boxx:Website: https://sarahboxx.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/NEW Podcast Alert for Nonprofit Leaders: Nonprofits Today — practical insights & real talk for modern nonprofit professionals.Listen here: https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-todaySubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonprofitsToday⁩ #author #worthy #meaningfulinteractions #findingpurpose #nlnlpodcast #podcast #nonprofitleadership #personaldevelopment #inspiration #lifetransformation #purposedrivenlife #rickwalker #howtomasteryourlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabrice Grinda is the co-founder and managing partner of FJ Labs, a venture capital firm that has invested in over 1,200 startups with more than 350 exits, including early investments in Alibaba, Flexport, and Delivery Hero. He previously built and sold three companies as CEO: Aucland (one of Europe's largest auction sites), Zingy (mobile media startup sold for $80M), and OLX (global classifieds platform operating in 90+ countries with 150M+ monthly users, acquired by Naspers).In this episode of World of DaaS, Fabrice and Auren discuss:Curiosity-driven investing and founder assessmentDiversified portfolios vs concentrated strategiesSecondary sales and exit strategiesAI tools transforming investment researchLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Fabrice Grinda on X at @fabricegrinda.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

What happens when one founder exits an 8-figure solar company and builds a Medicare empire—while another amasses over 11,000 real estate units through strategic investing? In this of episode Money Mondays, Moe Falah and Brad Sumrok share how they each built serious wealth—one through sales and residual income, the other through multifamily real estate and syndication...---Moe Falah is a serial entrepreneur who scaled a door-to-door solar sales company to 400 agents, $150M in sales, and an Inc. 500 ranking—before exiting at age 27. He now leads Better Life Group, a fast-growing Medicare insurance business with a revolutionary compounding income model. In just 72 days, his team signed 10,000+ clients and scaled to 200+ agents. Moe is passionate about helping others build passive income through high-performance sales systems and remote opportunities.---Brad Sumrok is a nationally recognized real estate investor, mentor, and speaker who has syndicated over 11,000 multifamily units across the U.S. After leaving a 14-year corporate career, he raised millions in capital, built a thriving investor community, and now helps others achieve financial freedom through apartment investing. Brad also runs seminars, masterminds, and charitable initiatives focused on empowering individuals to build wealth through real estate.---Like this episode? Watch more like it

 In this episode of Inside Startup Investing, Chris Lustrino sits down with Dr. Zwade Marshall, founder and CEO of Doc2Doc Lending, to explore how a physician-turned-founder built a fintech company by solving a deeply personal problem — the financial barriers doctors face early in their careers. Zwade shares how Doc2Doc raised $21M almost exclusively from fellow doctors, built a flexible underwriting model to beat SoFi's default rates, and scaled to over $100M in originations while staying lean and mission-driven. For any founder tackling industry-specific pain points or looking to raise capital from within a community, this conversation is a masterclass in focused execution and founder-market fit.Highlights include...Founder-market fit: Why Zwade understood this medical niche better than traditional lenders (4:18)Outperforming SoFi: 2.23% default rates with a 600 FICO borrower base (12:05)Revenue model breakdown: interest spread, servicing, referral, and origination fees (14:08)Structuring capital efficiently: lending with $150M in debt capacity, not equity (15:33)Strategic expansion to other healthcare professionals with high LTV (22:57)

Imagine waking up in a new destination every day without ever having to pack a bag - that's the beauty of cruising and no one does it quite like Royal Caribbean. In this episode of Travel Stories with Moush, we're sailing on board the incredible Allure of the Seas - one of the most iconic ships in the world, as we dive into the world of cruise travel with Mohamed Saeed, Managing Director of Royal Caribbean Arabia.Episode Highlights:Allure of the Seas - The second-largest cruise ship in the world, recently refurbished with a $150M dry dock transformation.Destination focused cruising – Explore ports with overnight stays, allowing immersive local experiences without the hassle of constant packing and moving.The Norwegian Fjords - Sail through misty cliffs, waterfalls and remote villages like Ålesund and Geiranger, capped off with a 360° view of glaciers from the North Star capsule aboard the Quantum class ships.Alaska and The Inside Passage - Experience untamed landscapes, from snowcapped peaks to dog sledding, kayaking and visiting the awe-inspiring Tracy Arm Fjord - a place unreachable by road.Asia Highlights - A cruise that takes you from Japan to Singapore, passing through Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and hidden gems like Ishigaki and Okinawa.Southern Caribbean (Underrated Gem) - An intimate cruise departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with stops in Barbados, Aruba, St. Lucia and the Dominican Republic, offering pristine beaches and rich culture with fewer crowds.Antarctica - An extraordinary, spiritual voyage to the edge of the Earth and witness nature in its purest form, accessible only by cruise.The Galápagos Islands - For those looking for rare biodiversity and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters.Connect with Royal Caribbean at:https://www.royalcaribbean.aeThank you everyone for tuning in today. I hope our conversations have fueled your wanderlust and inspired you to explore the world in new and exciting ways.  Please don't forget to hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcasting channel to keep up with our latest episodes. I would love to know what you think…what kind of travel stories and guests you would like me to cover. So, please do leave a comment, a rating or a review.Do follow me on Instagram and find out who's joining me next week. I'm at @moushtravels. You can also find all the episodes and destinations mentioned by all the guests on my website www.moushtravels.com as well as on the episode show notes. Thanks for listening and until next time safe travels and keep adventuring.  "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush

Michael Seitz went from dental school dropout to building a $150M+ national franchise in the pet services industry with no private equity and no shortcuts. What started with a family grooming shop in 1977 has grown into EarthWise Pet, a multi-brand platform with over 200 brick-and-mortar and mobile locations, 1,400+ employees, and a one-of-a-kind AI-powered pet dietitian. But Michael didn't just expand a family business; he reinvented what pet retail and service could look like at scale. By blending deep industry expertise with bold operational moves (including acquiring 42 stores in a single day), he built a business that serves pets and empowers franchisees while keeping ownership in the hands of real operators. In this no-fluff, tactical episode, Michael shares: Why franchising surges during economic downturns How he scaled without VC or PE funding What went wrong with two major acquisitions (and how he recovered) His “buy then flip” strategy that lowers franchisee barriers How EarthWise uses AI to build authority, not cut costs The make-or-break moment in founder partnerships Why building the right team is more important than EBITDA Key Lessons: Grow With Purpose – Scale isn't just about size—it's about systems, talent, and strategic timing Franchise the Right Way – Say no often, protect the culture, and hand-pick operators who expand Let Go to Grow – Founders must release control and ego to evolve as leaders Talent Is a Growth Strategy – Use M&A to bring in people, not just profits Tech With Trust – AI should empower your customers, not replace your values Host: Tyler Martin, Think Business Podcast Want to build a service business that actually scales? Let's talk:

Apollo co-founder and CEO Tim Zheng reveals the pivot that rescued his company from a 2:1 CAC payback ratio. This episode breaks down how Apollo transformed from a struggling $10K ACV sales-led model to $150M+ ARR by reducing prices to $99/mo and going all in on PLG. Tim dives into why over 50% of Apollo's code is now written by AI, the challenge of finding executives who can scale across multiple growth stages, and how Apollo plans to break through the billion-dollar barrier that has proven elusive for many go-to-market tech companies. Thanks for tuning in! New episodes of Topline drop every Sunday and Thursday. Don't miss GTM2025 — the only B2B tech conference exclusively for GTM executives. Elevate your 2026 strategy and join us from September 23 to 25 in Washington, D.C. Use code TOPLINE for 10% off your GA ticket. Stay ahead with the latest industry developments and emerging go-to-market trends with Topline Newsletter by Asad Zaman. Subscribe today. Tune in to The Revenue Leadership Podcast every Wednesday, where host Kyle Norton talks with real revenue operators and dives deep into what it takes to succeed as a modern revenue leader. You're invited! Join the free Topline Slack channel to connect with 600+ revenue leaders, share insights, and keep the conversation going beyond the podcast! Key chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Topline Podcast and Guest Tim Zheng (04:06) - Market Dynamics and Sales Funnel Insights (09:47) - Transitioning from Sales-Led to Product-Led Growth (12:34) - Re-architecting Business Models for Efficiency (15:20) - Integrating Sales-Led and Product-Led Strategies (17:14) - Challenges in Scaling Go-to-Market Tech (20:08) - Data as a Competitive Advantage (23:48) - Organizational Design and Cultural Shifts (27:31) - Implementing AI in Product Development (35:01) - Leveraging AI for Go-to-Market Efficiency (40:16) - Understanding User Needs and Empathy in Product Development

Prepare for fireworks, Kopites! Liverpool has just made history, smashing the Premier League transfer record with a staggering €150M deal for German phenom Florian Wirtz. This episode dives deep into why Wirtz is worth every penny, how Arne Slot plans to unleash his creative genius, and the tactical revolution he brings alongside Jeremie Frimpong. We analyze the strategic shift this monumental signing represents for FSG and what it means for Liverpool's Premier League and Champions League aspirations. Get ready for "Trophyball" – the Wirtz era has begun! Florian Wirtz, Liverpool FC, Premier League Transfer Record, Arne Slot Tactics, Anfield Transfers

J Scott—best-selling author of four business books— spent much of his early career in Silicon Valley (California), and after leaving his corporate job, he started his real estate journey, helping people on the Multifamily space and has personally transacted over $150M in property all around the country.Connect with J:Instagram: @jscottinvestorCheck out his best selling booksWant To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses?

We sat down with Nick Huber—one of the most loved and hated voices in commercial real estate Twitter—and confronted him with his most controversial tweets in our new segment: “Defend That Tweet.”But this episode isn't just Twitter drama. We dive deep into:How Nick built a $150M storage empireWhy he believes "common things done uncommonly well" is the secret to real wealthHow to raise capital without beggingWhat's wrong with the current culture of entrepreneurshipWhy he picks fights online—and what it's really done for his businessYou might not agree with everything he says... but you won't be able to stop listening.sweatystartup.comBuy Nick's Book: https://a.co/d/cjNKEpJ

"We don't want this data to exist because if the owner knows it exists, they'll be all over us."This shocking confession from a contractor reveals the massive information gap plaguing the $2 trillion construction industry.In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Ardalan Khosrowpour, CEO of OnsiteIQ, and we got to learn about why contractors intentionally hide project data from owners, how 95% of construction projects don't even use their BIM models, and the brutal reality of 3% profit margins that force underbidding... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why the construction industry suffers from deliberate information asymmetry✅ How network effects can create monopolies in vertical markets✅ The stark difference between contractor mindset ($1.5M profit) vs owner mindset ($150M asset)✅ Why selling to capital allocators beats selling to contractors every timeListen now on Spotify to discover how one founder is revolutionizing construction oversight by working with owners instead of contractors.-------------------------Chapters00:00 Intro01:45 The Power of Network Effects in Real Estate04:47 Understanding the Construction Intelligence Platform07:38 Data Capture and Its Impact on Project Management10:40 Misalignment of Incentives in Construction13:46 The Role of Transparency in Construction Projects16:44 Challenges in Selling Technology to Owners19:52 Monitoring and Analyzing Construction Progress22:45 Quality Control and Data Comparison in Construction34:14 Building a Data-Driven Construction Model39:45 Challenges in Selling to Owners43:13 Outbound Sales Strategies and Market Dynamics48:59 Generating Demand Through Product Value54:25 Defensibility and Competition in the Market

J Scott joins David Lecko to break down how one flip in 2008 turned into $150 million in real estate deals. He shares the story of his first bad deal, how a single forum post led to a long-term partnership, and why he still does single family flips today—despite leading a $73 million multifamily development. They also dive into market cycles, raising capital, and how to tell when it's time to sell a rental. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:21 - The Books That J Scott Has Written & His Real Estate Development1:50 - Has Estimating Rehab Costs Changed In Recent Years?5:04 - J Scott's First Real Estate Deals9:26 - His Background Before Getting Into Real Estate & How He Funded Deals13:05 - How He Found His First Private Lender & What Makes Good Partnerships20:01 - What Makes Someone A Good Wholesaler?23:11 - Why He Got Into Real Estate24:58 - His Work/Life Balance Now27:47 - What He Hopes To Teach People28:40 - His 351 Unit Deal32:38 - How The Market Affects Commercial Real Estate35:59 - Interest Rates & The Fed41:25 - Interest Rates Affecting Single Family Vs Multi-Family42:39 - His Single Family Investing45:11 - Getting Started Around 200847:06 - What He'd Tell Someone Who Wants To Start Today49:58 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: J Scotthttps://www.instagram.com/JScottInvestor/ Website: J Scotthttps://linktr.ee/jscottinvestor/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/ 

Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:51 - Scale AI gets $14.3B from Meta, hits $29B valuation02:03 - Starlink doubles subs to 6M, adds 100K in Africa03:22 - SpaceX expands Starship launch capacity in Florida04:08 - Databricks adds Google Gemini, hits $72.8B valuation05:09 - Perplexity partners with Nvidia, eyes $14B raise06:08 - Glean raises $150M at $7.2B valuation07:13 - Mistral hits $6B valuation, expands sovereign AI reach08:32 - Gecko Robotics doubles to $1.25B valuation09:28 - Bullish files confidentially for US IPO

Liverpool s'apprête à payer le plus gros transfert de son histoire. Florian Wirtz va débarquer dans la Mersey contre 150M€, le 3e plus gros transfert de l'histoire derrière Neymar et Mbappé au PSG. Que pensez-vous du prix payé par Liverpool ? Est-ce justifié ? Est-il Slot compatible ? Comment va s'articuler l'attaque de Liverpool ? Est-il complémentaire de Mohamed Salah ? Avec l'arrivée de Wirtz, Liverpool est-il le principal favori à sa succession ? Jobe Bellingham, le frère de Jude Bellingham, prend le même chemin que son frère. Il quitte Sunderland pour rejoindre le Borussia Dortmund contre 40M€ environ. Comprenez-vous ce montant ?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Nick Halaris, a purpose-driven real estate entrepreneur, to explore the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship—and why it's more important than ever to lead with both ambition and impact.

Florian Wirtz à Liverpool pour 150M€, De Bruyne à Naples... le mercato 2025 s'est animé hier soir. Analyse.

Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I talk about fintech companies that we're definitely not giving investment advice on!  We kick things off with Nekuda. Human-not-present is the new card-not-present. Nekuda's building SDKs (software development kits) for agentic checkout, so your AI assistant can securely store and inject payment credentials at just the right moment. This is Visa's “agent on file” era. We've spent a decade trying to keep bots out of commerce. Now we're figuring out how to let the right ones in (without blowing up the fraud model). What happens to trust, attribution, and liability when no human's at the checkout? Next is Vontive. Call them embedded mortgage lending for investment properties (basically, BNPL for real estate investors).They raised $135M in 2022, just added fresh equity from Citi, and secured a $150M revolving securitization shelf. They connect proptech platforms, banks, and marketplaces with private credit, so those platforms can embed short-term bridge loans or long-term rental mortgages directly into their UX. They don't hold the loans, but they do centralize underwriting across a very regionally variable asset class. And that can get risky fast. Then, there's Atticus, a stablecoin neobank in extreme stealth mode (with Palmer Luckey reportedly leading a new round at a $2B valuation). So naturally, we speculated: is Atticus a stablecoin bank with Fed access? A defense-industrial banking layer with regulatory immunity? If the GENIUS Act passes, this could be the first stablecoin issuer with full access to traditional rails. Finally, there's Affiniti. Embedded, vertical-specific SMB credit cards. Affiniti partners with trade associations (pharmacists, HVAC techs, auto dealers) to co-brand its SMB credit cards and distribute to pre-qualified member bases. They hit $5.5M ARR in year one and are on pace for $1B in transaction volume this year. Their edge is twofold: tailored underwriting based on industry norms, and an AI-powered CFO agent that flags anomalies, forecasts bills, and suggests vendor strategies. It's Ramp-as-a-service for the parts of the market that Ramp and Brex won't touch. The scaling question then becomes: choose depth (more products) or breadth (more industries)? We'll be watching. Plus, a manifestation: can someone please build a model that uses cashflow data to detect early signs of gambling addiction? It's doable, valuable, and might just save lives. This episode is brought to you by: Newline™ by Fifth Third is an innovative, API-first platform that enables fintechs to launch embedded payment, card and deposit solutions directly with Fifth Third Bank. Visit Newline53.com to see how Newline can elevate your business. Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Simon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sytaylor/ Substack: https://sytaylor.substack.com   Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson Companies featured: https://nekuda.ai/ https://www.vontive.com/ Atticus (extreme stealth mode is right) https://affiniti.finance/

Fabrizio Romano, Florian Plettenberg and Sacha Tavolieri have spoken, so Paul is here in his pj's with the breaking news that the Reds have agreed a British Transfer Record deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redmentv. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late-night transfer news show with Jack McIndoe as he reacts to the breaking Liverpool transfer news about Florian Wirtz's record-breaking news story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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.

In this episode of the Where We Roam Podcast, John and Dayna spill the (salt-rimmed) tea on the newly renovated Margaritaville at Sea Islander. After a $150 million refresh and a wave of influencer hype, does this tropical-themed cruise deliver paradise—or disappointment? Dayna breaks down her 5-night cruise from Tampa to Key West and Cozumel, covering everything from refurbished rooms and Jimmy Buffett-themed decor to murky pool water, drink package surprises, and sushi served... during karaoke?

This week on the Granger Smith Podcast, Granger sits down with Joshua Gunderson, a former Air Force fighter pilot with an incredible story—from flying F-22 Raptors to patrolling the skies over Alaska and the Middle East. They swap memories about meeting on a USO tour in Anchorage, the wild moments that followed (including a close call with a massive earthquake), and what it’s really like pulling nine G’s at twice the speed of sound. But it’s more than just “Top Gun” stories. Joshua opens up about the realities of military life: the pressure, the split-second decisions, and how faith, family, and near-miraculous moments shaped his journey both in and out of the cockpit. Granger and Joshua dive deep into life’s big questions, wrestling with the problem of evil, the meaning of legacy, and how faith can hold up—even when life throws the unthinkable your way. They get honest about loss, gratitude, and what it means to live with purpose—especially for the next generation. Whether you’re into aviation, military stories, or just a good, heartfelt conversation about life, you won’t want to miss this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you really know if you're cut out for entrepreneurship—and what's the smartest way to take big risks without losing it all? In this powerful episode of Journey To Legacy, Michael Seitz, CEO and Chairman of EarthWise Pet, reveals how he grew a family pet business into a $150M national franchise—by making bold bets, embracing failure, and always learning from what didn't work.From his earliest days hustling as a kid to orchestrating nine multi-million dollar acquisitions (including entire franchise systems!), Michael shares candid stories of risk, resilience, and reinvention. He opens up about the myth of being a “born entrepreneur,” why your risk tolerance matters more than your resume, and how the worst-case scenario is often just going back to where you started—only now, you're wiser and stronger.

Recko's acquisition by Stripe is one of India's biggest B2B exits. It's a great headline. But headlines don't tell the full story. They capture one final outcome not the numerous obstacles faced.In this episode, Saurya Prakash Sinha, co-founder of Recko, tells us what really happened behind the scenes. From the early days when no one was buying, no VC was funding, and they had just $500 left in the bank to building a product Stripe couldn't ignore. Saurya also shares hard-won lessons about product-market fit, customer validation, and why usage matters more than ARR in early-stage B2B.Tune in if you want to learn about the full story behind the headlines.0:00 - Trailer1:01 - Why Stripe emailed 2 founders in Bengaluru4:34 - How Recko discovered its core problem9:34 - What IF customers and investors reject?12:33 - How to Build with zero validation?14:18 - Solving what the Big Four couldn't at Myntra17:37 - What to expect when building Products in Finance?19:46 - Bought for the Product, Team or Scale?21:53 - “Customer voice is the loudest in the room”25:28 - Why VCs didn't “get” Recko28:27 - How to raise when investors follow success playbooks?30:36 - Why build products to compete with the Best?33:18 - The First cheque and first customer at Pingsafe36:45 - How to manage Acquisitions before making them public?41:02 - How Pricing is led during Buyouts?42:36 - The culture of Writing at Stripe44:08 - Why do companies Acquire?49:16 - Why ARR at early stage is not the right metric?52:26 - How to find what value your product really adds?56:38 - Why $100M+ acquisitions are rare?-------------​​India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

He built a $150M+ business by inventing a better way to paint. Carmelo Marsala, founder of Spray-Net, joins Ryan Pineda to share how he turned a student painting hustle into one of the most innovative home service franchises in North America, with patented technology, franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada, and a goal of $100M in annual system-wide sales.They dive deep into: - How Spray-Net's patented chemistry changed the game - The rollercoaster of franchising a startup - A near $1M payroll crisis—and how real estate saved the company - What it takes to truly scale a franchise businessWhether you're a real estate investor, aspiring franchisee, or just love founder stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, strategy, and brutal honesty.Learn more: sprayfranchise.com | spraynet.comGet access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/ If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783!--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...

Celine Halioua is the founder and CEO of Loyal, a biotech company developing FDA-approved drugs to extend the healthy lifespan of dogs. In this follow-up episode, Celine discusses Loyal's latest milestones, now with three longevity drugs in development and $150M in funding. This conversation covers the rationale behind building a multi-product biotech company, how she raised a Series B during a brutal fundraising climate, and Celine's insight into building a mission-driven company culture.Where to find She Leads:Apple PodcastsWebsiteSpotifyYouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Where to find Carly:LinkedInX (Twitter)Where to find Celine:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/celinehh/Referenced:Accel: accel.comLoyal: loyal.com/Moderna: modernatx.comSoftBank: softbank.jp/enTimestamps:(2:39) Loyal's stakeholders(6:28) Going multiproduct(10:02) How the biotech industry gets funding(18:30) Lessons from raising money(20:28) Why constraints are useful(25:34) How raising money affects you mentally(29:16) Radical transparency(33:22) The academic-founder paradox(35:50) A small fish in a big pond(43:33) Finding low-ego team members(46:08) What does success look like?

Bitcoin's at an all-time high and bitcoin mining stocks are feeling the love, and Texas is one step closer to a bitcoin strategic reserve. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREYou're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 BitcoinersCheck out our free report on forecasting Bitcoin's hashrate!Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Bitcoin is ripping and just set an all-time high of $112,000. Bitcoin mining stocks are rallying hard in return, and we cover the winners (and laggards) at the top of the show. Plus, company updates on Cango's 18 EH/s expansion and Cipher's $150M convertible note, how Texas is on the cusp of establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve, and Parasite Pool's novel "plebs eat first" payout model.# Notes:• Bitcoin reaches all-time high above $111,000• Hash price sits at $58/PH/day• Cango exercises 18 EH/s purchase option• Cipher Mining raises $150M convertible note• Network hashrate at 880 EH/s currentlyTimestamps:00:00:00:00 Start00:01:55:11 Hashprice forecast with Luxor00:04:38:24 Mining Stocks Rip upwards00:10:39:09 Fractal Bitcoin00:11:14:07 Cango & Antalpha sale00:16:55:06 Cipher growing fleet00:22:56:27 Texas passes first part of SBR00:26:31:17 New Pleb mining pool

FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners Check out our free report on forecasting Bitcoin's hashrate! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Bitcoin is ripping and just set an all-time high of $112,000. Bitcoin mining stocks are rallying hard in return, and we cover the winners (and laggards) at the top of the show. Plus, company updates on Cango's 18 EH/s expansion and Cipher's $150M convertible note, how Texas is on the cusp of establishing a bitcoin strategic reserve, and Parasite Pool's novel "plebs eat first" payout model. # Notes: • Bitcoin reaches all-time high above $111,000 • Hash price sits at $58/PH/day • Cango exercises 18 EH/s purchase option • Cipher Mining raises $150M convertible note • Network hashrate at 880 EH/s currently Timestamps: 00:00:00:00 Start 00:01:55:11 Hashprice forecast with Luxor 00:04:38:24 Mining Stocks Rip upwards 00:10:39:09 Fractal Bitcoin 00:11:14:07 Cango & Antalpha sale 00:16:55:06 Cipher growing fleet 00:22:56:27 Texas passes first part of SBR 00:26:31:17 New Pleb mining pool

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso, presented by our friends at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse. Reports yesterday from FOX and the Athletic indicate that Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah might not participate in the Concacaf Gold Cup this summer for the USMNT. Both are coming off long European seasons with Milan, but it's a huge blow for Mauricio Pochettino and the national team. This summer is the last opportunity to have an extended window to work with players ahead of next summer's World Cup. With Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, and Tim Weah already missing due to the Club World Cup, Pochettino's job gets that much more difficult to look ahead to 2026. It does create some opportunities for players to impress and play their way into deeper consideration for key roles in the World Cup though. Perhaps Diego Luna SZN is upon us?Tottenham Hotspur won an uninspiring Europa League final 1-0 over Manchester United. I think my prediction of it having the feel of a relegation playoff came true, Spurs were defensive and very un-Ange like in the win but it got the job done. They are in the Champions League next year while Manchester United does have the feel of a relegated club at the moment. 16th in the Premier League, out of Europe in 2025-26, losing out on somewhere between $100-150M because of that, and while they say they don't have to sell players to add in the summer window, that doesn't really seem possible for a club that has lost more than double the allowed amount in the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability Rules. I'm not sure if Manchester United can be what we've known them to be any time soon due to their financial situation. 4 comebacks highlighted Lamar Hunt US Open Cup play last night as Minnesota, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Austin advanced while DC United and Red Bulls needed penalty shootouts to join them. The inauguaral Concacaf W Champions Cup final will see Tigres host Gotham on Saturday. The hosts won 2-0 over Portland in their semifinal last night while Gotham won 3-1 over Club America. In Club World Cup updates:Endrick will miss the tournament for Real Madrid due to a hamstring injuryJesus Vallejo will not see his contract extended with Madrid for the tournament, he's out of contract this summer. Johnny Cardoso is Atleti's top target as a defensive midfielder, although it's unclear if they could get it done ahead of the tournament. Spurs have a priority transfer option on the USMNT midfielder. Dome Torrent, former Pep Guardiola assistant and last at Atletico San Luis in Liga MX, is the new manager of Monterrey ahead of the tournament. Boca Juniors have settled on Gustavo Quinteros as their top candidate to become their new manager, but Sevilla are also interested in the current Velez coach. Wydad are looking for a new manager as they have parted "mutually" with Rhulani Mokwena. They finished third in the Moroccan league this season, missing out on the Champions League, and they are facing a transfer ban amidst reports of Mokwena working for several months without being paid. Miguel Cardoso is leading Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa into the Champions League final this weekend with Egypt's Pyramids FC. It will be over two legs. Then he will turn his attention towards the Club World Cup where he wants to "showcase our full potential." New ticket options available for the matches in Atlanta, check out FIFA.com/tickets.More Morning Espresso to be served up tomorrow morning.

Michael Hern built a real estate empire one dog walk, one ferry terminal coffee, and one hyper-local story at a time.Today, he runs a team on New Jersey's Gold Coast doing $135–$150 million in annual volume. And after all that? He still drives an hour to his farm to work cattle.This episode isn't just about hustle; it's about how to build a business that works without burning out.Michael breaks down the two-tiered SCALE model he uses to train his team and run his life. First comes the foundation:Seen, Communicate, Add to the database, Leave a lasting impression, and Education. Once that's in place, he walks us through how to evolve it:Systems & Simplify, Challenge & Curiosity, Amplify & Automate, Leverage & Leadership, Execute & Expand.These aren't just tactics—they're values. Michael also shares how unplugging for 12 days off-grid, journaling in solitude, and reconnecting with what matters has helped him grow as a business owner, a husband, and father.This episode will give you a playbook for visibility, trust, and leadership. And maybe (just maybe!) inspire you to schedule some thinking time of your own.Resources:Read Extreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkOrder the Millionaire Real Estate Agent Playbook | Volume 2Connect with Jason:LinkedinProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not  Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.WARNING! You must comply with the TCPA and any other federal, state or local laws, including for B2B calls and texts. Never call or text a number on any Do Not Call list, and do not use an autodialer or artificial voice or prerecorded messages without proper consent. Contact your attorney to ensure your compliance.