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Three ecosystem builders who created $1B+ in exits share the exact strategies behind Latin America's biggest tech wins in this rare roundtable, recorded live in São Paulo with AWS.Daniela Binatti: Built Pismo into one of Visa's largest fintech acquisitions ($1B cash)Romero Rodrigues: Sold Buscapé to Naspers for $374M, now Managing Partner at Headline. Early investor in Pismo and WellhubCarlos Costa: Valor Capital Managing Partner ($2B+ AUM) behind CloudWalk ($2.15B valuation), WellHub ($2.2B valuation), and Pismo ($1B exit)Key Insights & Takeaways:The "bonds vs options" framework: How Brazilian companies use stable local cash flow to fund aggressive global expansion betsWhy LATAM-to-LATAM expansion is a trap: Same operational complexity as global markets but with negligible valuation impactThe 25-year compounding curve: Why Pismo's real growth phase began after the $1B acquisition, not beforeGlobal infrastructure strategy: Building multi-country, multi-currency architecture from day one vs. retrofitting laterMarket education playbook: Converting banks from on-premise skeptics to SaaS believers across 78 countriesThe Brazil advantage: How a 150M+ user domestic market creates unique pressure-testing for global-ready productsTiming global expansion: When borderless business models should skip local validation entirelyJoin The J Curve Community:⁠Newsletter⁠: Weekly deep dives into LATAM's hottest deals, emerging trends, and market intelligence⁠LinkedIn⁠: Daily market insights and exclusive founder updates⁠Instagram⁠: Behind-the-scenes podcast moments and quick industry takesShare this with one founder who needs to hear this playbook: Hit subscribe⁠ and help us reach more Latin American entrepreneurs and investors

Thinking about selling your company? 24 founders told us what really happens after the wire hits. — joinhampton.com/exit-reportChuck Yates rode the wildest wealth rollercoaster: $150M up, $82K down, now back at $20M. In oil & gas private equity, he made (and lost) fortunes and never flinched. For Chuck, money's just part of the story. Mindset is everything.Here's what we talk about:How Chuck went from $150M to $82K and why he wasn't phasedWhat it's like to build wealth in the high-stakes world of energy PEThe absurd economics of buying a planeHow he managed to tour with celebritiesWhy your relationships matter more than your balance sheetThe mindset shift that came after divorce, getting fired, and starting overHow Chuck accidentally became a podcaster and ended up co-founding an AI startupWhy self-worth shouldn't be tied to net worth and how Chuck redefined success on his own termsSponsors:Get US caliber talent at offshore prices with https://www.oceanstalent.com/Achieve your dream body with https://www.dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseThe best phone system for teams at http://www.openphone.com/moneywiseCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Chapters:(0:00) Chuck's Bold Introduction(3:01) Living Comfortably with $20 Million(3:25) The Rise in Private Equity(6:36) Early Career and Entry into Energy(10:41) The Wild World of Oil & Gas(13:12) Personal Life Changes and Divorce(13:46) The Van Halen Plane Era(22:50) Getting Fired and Hitting Bottom(31:22) The Comeback: Digital Wildcatters and AI(35:52) Life Philosophy and ValuesThis 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 episode, Jacob reconnects with Jordan DeCicco-- the the Founder of the #3 bottled coffee brand in the US, Super Coffee. Jordan has been on Shark Tank, the company has raised $150M+ from investors like: Alex Rodriguez, Aaron Rodgers, Jennifer Lopez and removed more than 20,000,000 pounds of sugar from the American diet.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot.https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/Shop Super Coffee: https://drinksupercoffee.com/Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_decicco/Jacob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtNksWC2r2Q

What's the real reason most brands fail to scale? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel!In this episode of Built Online, we talk with Erik Huberman, CEO and Founder of Hawke Media, a performance marketing agency that's helped over 4,000 brands grow profitably. Erik breaks down what separates brands that scale from those that stall, why your business isn't a funnel, and how to think differently about marketing, hiring, and product validation to avoid wasting time and money. ------------ERIK HUBERMAN:- Website: https://hawkemedia.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhuberman/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikhuberman/------------

What happens when your business fails, your spouse is diagnosed with cancer, and everything you've built feels like it's slipping away?In this powerful conversation, we sit down with longtime friend and marketplace leader Scott Boyd. Scott shares his journey from early faith and career struggles to encountering the transformative message of grace through deep suffering and loss. After nearly losing his business and walking with his late wife through cancer twice, Scott discovered a new way of living—not through performance, but through trusting God with his identity, work, and pain.From memorizing Galatians on hiking trails to watching his business grow from $5M to $150M, Scott's story is a compelling picture of what happens when we shift from striving to freedom. He opens up about the fears that keep us from trusting grace, the beauty of deep friendship, and how transformation shows up as deeper love for others.Whether you're a ministry leader, entrepreneur, or just someone longing for more, this conversation will reframe how you see God, yourself, and your work.Key Takeaways:Grace in Practice: True transformation begins when we trust that sanctification—like justification—is by faith, not effort.From Fear to Freedom: When we stop striving to “be enough,” we begin to experience love, freedom, and relational health.Workplace as Worship: A grace-filled approach to leadership leads to healthier teams and surprising success—in Scott's case, scaling his business tenfold.Transformation Evidence: Love increases, judgment decreases, and others begin to notice—we become more patient, joyful, and free.Healing in Community: Sharing our struggles in safe relationships, like Scott's 21-year men's group, fosters deep emotional and spiritual healing.Enduring Loss with Faith: After losing his wife Bev, Scott modeled trusting God through grief—and later found new life and love again.Support the show

The first look at SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is here — and it's a big one. On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by Coy Jandreau and Winston A. Marshall to break down the brand-new teaser and the reveal of Peter Parker's new suit — which features one MAJOR change. What does this new direction mean for the MCU's version of Spider-Man? Plus, James Gunn opens up about the SUPERMAN sequel, clarifying that it won't be a traditional Superman 2. We also discuss his thoughts on toxic fandom and how the DCU canon is being shaped going forward. And in box office news, THE FANTASTIC FOUR continues its strong run, crossing $150M in the U.S., while SUPERMAN hits a major milestone with $300M — the first time a Man of Steel film has reached that number. All that and more on today's episode! Topics include: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Teaser Reveals First Look At Peter Parker's New Suit (And It Makes One Big Change) James Gunn Teases SUPERMAN Sequel That's Not SUPERMAN 2; Weighs In On Toxic Fans Following SDCC Threats THE FANTASTIC FOUR Passes $150M In The U.S. As SUPERMAN Becomes Man Of Steel's First Movie To Reach $300M SUPERMAN & PEACEMAKER Director James Gunn Explains “The Basics” Of DCU Canon #SpiderManBrandNewDay #MCU #JamesGunn #Superman #FantasticFour #TheKristianHarloffShow SPONSOR: RUGIET: Connect with a provider at https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN to see if a Rugiet Ready prescription is right for you. You can use code KRISTIAN to get 15% off today!

Send us a textPeaches is back with your August 1st daily drop—after fighting his microphone and allergies like a true professional. He breaks down the latest military absurdities: an M18 that might go bang on its own, $800 million more to Ukraine (because why not), and bomber nostalgia getting its moment in the spotlight. From Air Force weapon inspections to Space Force getting ghosted on funding (again), this episode covers all the headlines that matter—plus a rant or two. Also, the Operator Training Summit in Nashville is coming up, so quit dragging your feet and get on board.

Les Red Devils vont-ils remonter la pente ? Après une saison catastrophique ponctuée par une 15e place en Premier League et une finale perdue de Ligue Europa face à Tottenham, le club détenu par INEOS a investi massivement sur le marché des transferts : 150M d'euros dépensés pour Bryan Mbeumo et Matheus Cunha. Comment jugez-vous leur mercato ? Quels sont les besoins de Manchester United ? Luke Shaw a dit vouloir viser le titre en Premier League, est-ce réaliste ? Amorim est-il le bon coach pour ce projet ? Dans le bureau du DS on se transforme en Mathieu Louis-Jean pour terminer le mercato Lyonnais. Que faire des cas Tolisso, Matic, Mikautadze Kumbedi et Tessmann ? Quel recrue faut-il prendre ? Ne manquez pas la Manita avec les 5 rumeurs mercato de la semaine.

Bassem Handy, CEO of Briq.com, survived the VC apocalypse by firing 215 humans and replacing them with robots, growing from burning $1M/month to hitting $25M ARR with just 135 employees. After raising $50M including a peak-bubble Tiger Global round, he took a flat $150M valuation in 2024 and used his own robot technology to automate 80% of his sales team, achieving the lowest customer acquisition costs in company history. In this episode, he reveals exactly how he got 600 companies to pay him $2,000-$5,000/month for robots that process 2.6 million automation minutes monthly, and his plan to double revenue without hiring a single human.

Most entrepreneurs build offers that trap them. Zac Palmer helps you avoid that.In this episode of Living Vision with Aaron Velky, Zac Palmer reveals how he helped generate over $150 million in sales by helping coaches and founders create scalable, aligned offers. You'll learn why MVPs (minimum viable products) matter, why clarity beats complexity, and how to rethink your business model based on what you actually want, not what the market says you should chase.We also dive into why more revenue isn't always the answer, how to use frames in leadership and sales, and the specific tweaks that turn chaos into freedom.What you'll learn: - Why starting small leads to massive results- The mindset shift behind every scalable offer- How to identify your bottlenecks in sales and fulfillment- The difference between business growth and personal alignment- How to simplify your offer without losing valueIf you're building a business and feel stuck, this episode will rewire how you think about scale.

In this inspiring episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we spotlight Cody Knowlton, President and CEO of the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio. Since 2012, Cody has led the foundation in awarding grants to nearly 100 nonprofits annually, impacting healthcare, food security, and faith-based initiatives. With a background in higher education fundraising, Cody brings a unique perspective on both sides of philanthropy—soliciting and granting funds. He shares insights into the challenges of fundraising, the foundation's most impactful grants, and how faith and strategy drive their mission. Key Takeaways: Fundraising vs. Grantmaking: Cody reflects on his years in fundraising and grantmaking, explaining why soliciting gifts is often more challenging than deciding who receives funding. ✅ The Power of Strategic Giving: The foundation has awarded over $100 million in grants while growing its endowment from $150M to $270M, showing the impact of responsible financial stewardship. ✅ Transformative Grants: Learn about the foundation's first $1M grant to UT Health's Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's, setting a precedent for high-impact giving. ✅ Faith as a Guiding Principle: The foundation's mission is deeply rooted in faith, ensuring their work supports not just health initiatives but also the greater good of the community. Tune in to hear how Cody and the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio are making a lasting difference, one grant at a time.

Live… from Chicago… it's The Best One Yet!We performed our show in front of a live studio audience of Besties & Yetis at Chicago's famous Vic Theater. Some extra razzle dazzle & sprinkle dinkle — but our usual daily Takeaways you know & love.#1: Michael Jordan's mansion is now on Airbnb ($17K/night)… but can it boost the stock?#2: Mattel's Uno card game is expanding into movies & theme parks… by borrowing a strategy from Duolingo.#3: Amazon just acquired an AI listening device to be your personal assistant… can it make the iPhone a dumb phone?#4: The Tour de France ends this weekend… and the $150M event is the wildest outlier in the business of sports.Want to see the LIVE show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.$ABNB $AMZN $MAT—————————————Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Pokemon

Discover what does it take to grow from humble beginnings to over $260 million in real estate acquisitions and more than $150 million in capital raised. In this powerhouse episode, Tom Berry pulls back the curtain on his journey—starting with nothing and scaling into a diversified portfolio spanning single-family homes, multifamily, office, retail, and note investing. He shares the real-world lessons from decades in the trenches, the strategy behind his pivot into commercial assets, and why mindset is your greatest asset as an investor. If you're serious about wealth-building, this is an episode you can't afford to skip.5 Key Takeaways from the Episode:Start Where You Are – Tom began with no capital and no connections, proving resourcefulness matters more than resources.Pivots Are Powerful – His transition from single-family to commercial assets like shopping centers and notes multiplied his portfolio's value.Mindset Over Mechanics – Success wasn't just about numbers—it was about shifting his beliefs and habits to match his goals.Raise the Right Way – Tom breaks down how he raised over $150M ethically, legally, and with integrity—no gimmicks.Diversify with Intention – Real wealth, according to Tom, comes from smart, diversified investments backed by deep due diligence and education.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

Do you need to know how to code to create an app? Hint: you don't. Nik sits down with Billy Howell, founder of Stupid Simple Apps, to unpack the booming trend of vibe coding—a radically accessible way to build custom web apps using AI, with little to no coding experience. Billy shares his personal evolution from failing a college coding class to running a thriving app agency, thanks to tools like Replit, Cursor, and ChatGPT. They talk about how operators and founders are bypassing bloated SaaS costs, building internal tools fast, and solving real business problems in record time. And, what exactly is an API? Billy breaks it down.  Whether you're a DTC brand operator, indie hacker, or just AI-curious, this is the blueprint for building fast, selling smart, and skipping the gatekeepers. 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

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Jon Wolkin, Managing Director of Deloitte Ventures. Jon shares his journey from investment banking to corporate venture, highlighting Deloitte's $150 million fund strategy that balances direct and fund investments across key technology verticals like AI, future of work, and health tech. The discussion reveals critical insights into corporate venture capital, emphasizing the importance of having a clear "North Star" strategy, understanding long-term value creation, and navigating the complex ecosystem of innovation. Key takeaways include the need for corporations to move quickly, provide strategic value beyond capital, and remain adaptable in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Jon also provides unique perspectives on the Canadian venture ecosystem, noting its potential in emerging technologies and the relatively low corporate venture participation compared to the US market. Don't miss this in-depth discussion.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Jon's Career Journey (1:18)Transition to Corporate Venture and Deloitte (3:19)Strategic vs. Financial Objectives in CVC (4:39)Long-term vs. Short-term Goals in Venture (7:15)Challenges of Launching a Venture Arm in a Partnership (9:11)Direct vs. Fund Investing Strategy (11:53)Fund Selection and Ecosystem Engagement (13:20)Alignment of Direct and Fund Investment Verticals (17:29)Corporate VC Activity in Downturns (22:56)Misconceptions About Corporate Venture Groups (25:21)Advice for Emerging Managers Working with Corporates (27:59)Key Learnings and Reflections at Deloitte Ventures (30:11)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:20)Deloitte Ventures Canada is a $150M corporate venture capital fund investing in Series A and B companies across fintech, cyber, climate, data/AI, and work tech. With a dual mandate of direct investments and fund investments, Deloitte Ventures is strategically positioned to support innovation while delivering financial and strategic value. Learn more at www.deloitte.ca.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Bitcoin is up slightly at $119,206 Eth is up slightly at $3,708 XRP, is up slightly at $3.51 Strategy launches new preferred stock "STRC" Ark Invest offloads COIN shares Western Union explores stablecoins JPMorgan Chase exploring crypto borrowing SpaceX moves $150M worth of BTC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, joins the podcast to discuss bitcoin treasury plays, CoreWeave's $9 billion bid for Core Scientific, and other hot trends in the Bitcoin equities realm.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel joins us to talk about Core Scientific's massive $9B CoreWeave acquisition deal, whether Bitcoin treasury companies are getting too crowded with 30+ deals in pipeline, AI infrastructure pivots among miners, and if the crypto equity boom is here to stay.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Core Scientific $9B all-stock deal with CoreWeave• 850MW HPC/AI infrastructure potential capacity • US listed miners hit 31% global hash rate • 30,000+ Bitcoin bought by 15 treasury companies• Meta Planet trading at 5x Bitcoin NAV premium• $150M annual revenue target for Hut 8's AI businessTimestamps:00:00 Start02:55 Coreweave & Core Scientific07:40 Coreweave's BTC mining operation08:52 Volatility & Coreweave's stock price12:25 Fractal Bitcoin13:05 Future of pure BTC miners17:45 American Bitcoin20:54 What's keeping public miner stock prices suppressed?24:02 Too many treasury companies?29:58 International strategies35:45 Gamestop & Semler Scientific39:27 Bit Digital ETH pivot42:49 Cycle narrative

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel joins us to talk about Core Scientific's massive $9B CoreWeave acquisition deal, whether Bitcoin treasury companies are getting too crowded with 30+ deals in pipeline, AI infrastructure pivots among miners, and if the crypto equity boom is here to stay. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Core Scientific $9B all-stock deal with CoreWeave • 850MW HPC/AI infrastructure potential capacity   • US listed miners hit 31% global hash rate  • 30,000+ Bitcoin bought by 15 treasury companies • Meta Planet trading at 5x Bitcoin NAV premium • $150M annual revenue target for Hut 8's AI business Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:55 Coreweave & Core Scientific 07:40 Coreweave's BTC mining operation 08:52 Volatility & Coreweave's stock price 12:25 Fractal Bitcoin 13:05 Future of pure BTC miners 17:45 American Bitcoin 20:54 What's keeping public miner stock prices suppressed? 24:02 Too many treasury companies? 29:58 International strategies 35:45 Gamestop & Semler Scientific 39:27 Bit Digital ETH pivot 42:49 Cycle narrative

In this episode, we dive into the world of media buying with insights from industry experts. Discover how to effectively run Facebook ads in 2025 with proven strategies from seasoned agency owners.  We explore creative diversification, ad account structuring, and optimization techniques tailored for ecommerce and DTC brands. Learn how to reduce ad frequency, test new creatives, and balance quality versus quantity for maximum impact.  Gain actionable advice on scaling Facebook ads, improving conversion rates, and staying ahead with the latest advertising trends. Time stamps: 00:06:51 — ABO Testing with Multiple Variations Isolate concepts and quickly spot winners. 00:07:00 — Immediate Scaling in Testing Phase Don't wait: scale right away when you see traction. 00:07:08 — Post ID Scaling to ASC+ Move winners to Advantage Shopping+ for higher budget spends. 00:07:21 — Cost Cap Strategy for Weekend Scaling Unlock spend when conversion rates spike. 00:07:32 — Alignment: Ad Copy & Landing Page Ensure copy, angle, and landing page match perfectly. 00:07:44 — Whitelisting Influencer Ads Boost results through whitelisted influencer campaigns. 00:08:03 — Leveraging Topical & Tariff Messaging Capitalize on trending topics or tariffs for relevance. 00:09:25 — Audit-First: Problem Diagnosis Before Launch Begin with a deep audit to pinpoint big wins. 00:09:58 — Relaunching Past High-Performing Post IDs Revive dormant winners for instant traction. 00:11:36 — Dynamic Testing Budgets & CBO Switch Adjust testing strategy based on hit rates. 00:12:01 — Re-Optimization and Scaling Conversations Iterate based on results: scale, re-optimize, or pull back. 00:13:58 — Team-Driven Creative Strategy Ideation Guide in-house or external teams for fresh concepts. 00:14:48 — Mining User Content from Instagram Tags Source genuine creative from tagged customer posts. 00:26:22 — Resurrection: Duplicating Dying Ads for New Life Duplicate ads to ‘resurrect' their previous performance. Join us for a comprehensive guide to mastering media buying in the modern age.  Check out Marin's Youtube where he shares these insights regularly: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzAGEQQ-RaqUjpXeDKGkI0Q   Connect with Marco and me here: The Performers Newsletter: https://www.blog.theperformers.io/subscribe  The Performers Agency: https://theperformers.io/  The Performers Mastermind: https://theperformers.io/mastermind-community Marco'sAgencies: https://www.ctrfactory.com/  https://www.shepherdagency.co/  #marketing #growthmarketing #ads #advertising #creativity #psychology #entrepreneur

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 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)

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

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

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/ 

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.

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.

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...