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When you're building a business that appeals to investors, you have to show that you can scale and stabilize at every level.  But here's the thing - scaling isn't clean or painless…it's not supposed to be. It almost always means that things will break. Systems will strain, processes will collapse, and the business will feel unstable.  This is inevitable. Growth will always stress the business.  As a founder, your mindset shouldn't be preventing stress; it should be preparing for it.  Every stage of growth demands that you adapt, fix what cracked under pressure, and put new structures in place that can carry you to the next level.  And part of that structure isn't technical at all, it's human. Your inner circle has to be balanced. Too many yeses and you'll miss the weak spots. Too many nos and you'll never take the risks growth requires. What should early-stage founders be thinking about as they grow? How did my guest turn a $30K loan from his 401K into 20+ million in real estate and a $10M a year company?  In this episode, I'm joined by entrepreneur, mentor, short-term rental expert, and investor, Josh Hatter.  We unpack why scaling is supposed to feel uncomfortable, how to treat breakage as proof of progress, and why curating the right mix of voices around you might be the most important system you ever build. Topics Covered How Josh turned a $30k 401k loan into $20M+ of real estate assets and $100M under management How childhood chaos became his greatest entrepreneurial strength The real reason rental arbitrage is dangerous (and what to do instead) How to survive a once-in-a-lifetime industry collapse like COVID in hospitality Why scaling means breaking your systems on purpose The hardest balancing act in entrepreneurship Why owning the real estate your business operates in is one of the smartest wealth moves you can make How Josh formalized his mentorship group into a nonprofit   Guest Bio Josh Hatter is a Short Term Rental (STR) and Bed & Breakfast (B&B) expert investor and entrepreneur. After working in Corporate America, Josh bet on himself to grow a $30,000 401 (k) loan to $20M+ of assets in 12 years of real estate investing through his principles of information arbitrage. He helps high achievers exit corporate America and reach financial independence through hospitality real estate. Visit https://www.joshhatter.com/, send an email to josh@joshhatter.com. To learn more about the mentorship program, visit https://keyscollective.org, and to stay at Josh's rentals, visit staycvp.com.    About Your Host Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast, where she's on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!  Connect: Website: https://seedmoneypodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaylasiciliano/ Subscribe and watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@seedmoneypodcast/    Please rate, follow, and review the podcast on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seed-money/id1740815877 and https://open.spotify.com/show/0VkQECosb1spTFsUhu6uFY?si=5417351fb73a4ea1/! Hearing your comments and questions helps me come up with the best topics for the show!   The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice.  

In this episode, Casey sits down with Ty Nielson and Tim Miller, the entrepreneurial duo behind Ninja Kids, for a candid masterclass on building creator-led experiences with heart, vision, and relentless execution. Fresh off a Tony Robbins immersion, they unpack how state, story, and strategy helped catalyze new habits and higher standards; and why the energy of an aligned community can flip limiting beliefs into bold action.Ty and Tim trace their path from shaping the trampoline park industry to founding Ninja Kids; along the way they learned that it's rarely a lack of resources, but a lack of resourcefulness that holds leaders back. Their time scaling hundreds of locations provided a front-row education in private equity, deal structure, and culture; lessons they'd later use to design on their own terms.They also share the scrappy stories that shaped the brand's creator partnership strategy; from pursuing real estate with nothing but conviction, to a chance introduction that led to the Ninja Kids collaboration and a new growth thesis. Expect takeaways on proximity as power, building wonder into product, modeling excellence, and leading so your people feel believed in.Chapters00:00 | Opening & Intros: Ninja Kids leadership00:41 | Tony Robbins: going “all in”01:52 | Shared values & why Sandlot invested03:58 | What a Tony event feels like (state → story → strategy)06:47 | The 55° room, physiology, and energy07:14 | Full-circle moment on Casey's plane10:08 | Community, permission to play big, and breakthroughs11:00 | Proximity is power: the billionaire story15:13 | Belonging, imposter syndrome, and belief17:15 | Dreaming bigger: from $20M to $1B vision17:46 | Shared values with investors & doing them proud19:50 | Theme of the journey: people who believe in you20:56 | Origins: missions in Russia & lifelong partnership27:06 | What Russians taught them about trust and loyalty29:29 | Ty's childhood in post-USSR Russia (Pepsi → Coke!)31:44 | The leap: from Schlumberger to “ringmaster” vision35:12 | Titles, vision, and chasing wonder36:20 | Modeling leaders; habits, gratitude, and wonderment41:08 | Designing for wonder: lighting, art, and moments45:46 | Scaling lessons: do your absolute best, be resourceful47:49 | It's not resources; it's resourcefulness54:14 | 300+ parks, private equity, and real-world MBA56:32 | Culture shock: when the magic dwindles58:21 | Fired → phone call → blessing → new chapter01:02:23 | Pattern recognition: rebrands vs. creators01:06:05 | Tesla saga to Chicago: conviction on wheels01:08:37 | Kindness compounds: the people who helped01:12:50 | Emergent strategy: buy tired parks, create energy01:14:01 | Non-competes, red tape, and 34-month realities01:16:35 | The Ninja Kids intro (thanks, Stevie from BYU)01:17:44 | First acquisition in Dallas & signing the PGs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samyr Qureshi, Co-Founder and CEO of Knack, returns to the podcast to unpack how his team is reshaping peer tutoring into a powerful engine for student success and workforce readiness. With a tech-enabled, Uber-style platform, Knack empowers high-achieving students to tutor peers while building soft skills and resumes. Samyr and Dustin explore the evolution of tutoring in higher ed, the role of AI in academic support, and how innovative partnerships are driving equitable outcomes across the student lifecycle.This episode includes a sponsored question in partnership with Brian LeDuc, founder of Learning, Designed — a consulting practice and newsletter focused on helping higher ed institutions design more student-centered systems and strategies.You can subscribe to the newsletter here.Guest Name: Samyr Qureshi, Co-Founder and CEO, KnackGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Samyr Qureshi is the Founder & CEO of Knack, the leading peer-to-peer learning platform partnering with top campuses such as Georgia Tech, University of Florida, University of Utah, University of Connecticut, and dozens of others. Knack has raised $20M in venture capital, most recently closing their Series B, from investors like New Markets Venture Partners, Jeff Vinik (Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Team Owner), Precursor Ventures, ETS (creators of GRE), Chegg, ASU Enterprise Partners, and many other well-known education venture investors and corporations. Currently based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Samyr previously worked as an Account Executive in the Emerging Technology division at Gartner and also formerly served as an iOS Advisor at Apple.Samyr was born in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and immigrated to the US with his mother and sister at the age of seven. Landing in Florida, he grew up in the Tampa Bay area, enrolled in and served as Student Body President at St. Petersburg College while in high school, and ultimately went on to University of Florida earning a Bachelor's degree in Law & Criminology. Samyr has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30, honored as the Emerging Tech Leader of the Year by Tampa Bay Tech, has been featured in Tampa Bay Magazine's Top 10 Under 40, Pi Kappa Phi's Thirty under 30, and was also named in University of Florida's 40 Gator Alumni Under 40 in 2021. When he's not traveling, Samyr loves to play guitar, write music, and spend time outdoors. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 169 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, Lynette sits down with her longtime business coach and mentor, Julie Chenell, to talk about the real path to a sustainable, multi-million dollar business. Spoiler: it didn't start with aura, vibes, or a viral funnel. It started with blogging in 2007 to cope with postpartum depression.Julie unpacks the 10-year foundation that led to her $20M+ empire—before the world even knew her name—and explains why most entrepreneurs are chasing the wrong problems, panicking too early, and glamorizing burnout. This episode is a must-listen if you're craving business advice that actually makes sense, from someone who's built stable income, strategic systems, and real longevity in the online space.If you're over the "just raise your rates, babe!" business advice, and want the truth about how to make money without melting your nervous system—this one's for you.If you love this episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and a quick review. It's the best way to support the podcast and help us keep bringing you real, honest convos like this one.In this episode, we cover:1) Julie's “Normal but Legendary” Origin Story [0:00 – 7:28]-From blogging as a stay-at-home mom in 2007 to a $20M+ business empire.-How Julie's quiet resilience, not flashy tactics, shaped her long-game success.2) Why “Follow the Problem” Is the Strategy That Always Works [7:29 – 13:42]-How solving real problems (not just building pretty brands) led to her first $300/week.-The Blogspot-to-WordPress migration post that accidentally built her first funnel.3) Same Skills, New Price Tag: How She Scaled Her Services [13:43 – 19:11]-Why repositioning your offer (not reinventing yourself) can 10x your income.-The evolution from blog design → website builds → sales funnels & $20K projects.4) Grit > Vibes: How She Went from $20K to $96K in a Month [19:12 – 25:00]-The truth about her first course launch—and why she still added 1:1 coaching.-The danger of scaling too fast without a stable foundation.5) Million Dollar Grit (The Book & The Lessons That Matter Most) [25:01 – 32:08]-Why Julie's book skips the “highlight reel” years—and focuses on the hard-earned habits.-The overlooked skills that actually lead to 7-figure success (spoiler: not more certifications).6) Business Apocalypse & the Fall of Fluffy Coaching [32:09 – 39:38]-Why “charging your worth” is bad advice and culty vibes aren't a strategy.-The 2020–2023 reckoning that revealed who built real businesses… and who didn't.7) Say Yes Fast & Learn as You Go [39:39 – End]-Why overthinking is killing your momentum—and how action builds clarity.-The final lesson: you don't need a perfect plan, just the willingness to figure it out.Connect with Julie:Website: https://juliechenell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliecchenellConnect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh Fitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://wcmprogram.com

To improve the world, we don't need more of the same. We need you—your unique way of seeing, doing, and building things.In this episode, Kameale Terry, CEO and co-founder of ChargerHelp, shares how to build and lead a business from scratch to transform society despite extreme headwinds:America is an idea—if it's broken, build the missing parts. Your voice is not optional.Put your resourcefulness to work when the ecosystem is fragmented, find the backdoor and capitalize on itHire for the real game. Kameale's first hire? Government affairs, because innovation needed rules.Prove the invisible. Pay for the data early → moat, credibility, and sales leverage.Design systems where humans win. Pair blue-collar skill with AI to raise wages, not erase jobs.Self-care = capacity. Let grief, loss, and doubt sharpen your mission.Her approach is a blueprint: inner conviction + unique approach to innovation → outer systems change.If you've ever doubted whether your perspective belongs, this conversation will rewire you.About Kameale's story: ❤️‍

Short-term rentals have faced caps, levies, and rising costs. Investors are asking the big question: Does the short-stay model still work?In this episode, Quirin Schwaighofer, co-founder and co-CEO of MadeComfy, joins us to unpack the state of the short-stay market in 2025. We talk about how regulations like NSW's 180-day cap and Byron Bay's 60-day limits are reshaping operations, where demand is shifting post-COVID, and why distribution has moved far beyond Airbnb.We also dive into when mid-term furnished rentals can outperform, what investors should track weekly to stay ahead, and the pitfalls that even seasoned owners fall into.If you're weighing short-term vs mid-term or wondering how to keep income resilient under new rules, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights00:00 – Introduction01:15 – Meet Quirin Schwaighofer: MadeComfy's Journey01:51 – Acquisition by Prism: A New Chapter04:06 – Post-COVID: a tougher, smarter short-stay market07:11 – NSW rules, caps, and what they really mean11:15 – How other markets handle short-stay caps14:14 – Demand shifts and investor behaviour in 202519:21 – Strategies for short-term rental success25:04 – Where short-stays still shine (and struggle)26:03 – What MadeComfy actually does for owners27:02 – Beyond Airbnb: competing channels and share28:26 – Common short-stay pitfalls (and fixes)31:36 – Supply, yield, and the housing market picture32:58 – Byron Bay: balancing tourism and housing39:16 – What government should fix—and how44:17 – Closing advice for owners and investorsAbout the GuestQuirin Schwaighofer is the Co-CEO & Co-Founder of MadeComfy, the Australian accommodation innovator helping real estate professionals and investors enter and scale in short-term and mid-term rentals with tech-driven operations and a trusted consumer brand. Since 2015, he's raised $20M+ in growth capital, won multiple Shortyz awards, and led MadeComfy to recognition in AFR BOSS's Best Places to Work and the AFR Fast 100.In 2025, MadeComfy reached a major milestone with its acquisition by global hospitality platform OYO, marking Australia's second-largest short-term rental industry exit after Stayz. Prior to MadeComfy, Quirin co-founded a mobile workforce platform (HiKey Resources), led large-scale projects at BHP Billiton Iron Ore, and even launched a hospitality venue while completing a Master in Industrial Engineering and an Executive MBA (AGSM @ UNSW). A German-born entrepreneur and dad of three, he blends strategic vision with hands-on ops across sales, marketing, and market expansion.Connect with QuirinWebsite (MadeComfy): https://www.madecomfy.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quirin-schwaighofer/ResourcesVisit our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.auIf you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at:The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - questions@theelephantintheroom.com.auLooking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.auWork with Veronica:

In this episode, Craig McGrouther sits down with Andrew McNair, founder of SWAN Capital, who shares his remarkable journey from saving $62K working at McDonald's and Denny's as a teenager to losing it all in the stock market at 19. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad at 14, Andrew worked for free at a wealth management firm while maintaining jobs, eventually building a portfolio of 54 rental properties by age 30. The stress of hands-on management led him to pivot toward syndications through Cygnet, targeting geographic diversification across multifamily, storage, medical office, and flex industrial. Now managing $20M+ annually for retirees, Andrew emphasizes the importance of having "skin in the game". All SWAN employees invest 100% of their retirement funds in their own portfolios. His key insight: business owners need both active and passive real estate exposure to truly understand what they're solving for.Learn more about LSCRE:www.lscre.com 

I'm joined by Jim McDonald, President & CEO of Kootenay Silver (TSX-V: KTN - OTCQX: KOOYF), for an update on the company's progress at the Columba Project in Mexico. This conversation covers: Maiden Resource Estimate - 54M oz silver at 284 g/t, supported by 53,000m of drilling across 214 holes. Key Veins Driving Growth - D-Vein alone holds ~60% of the ounces; additional ounces at Lupe, B, and F veins. 50,000m Drill Program Underway - Funded by a recent $20M financing, with two rigs turning and results expected regularly over the next 8–10 months. Expansion Strategy - Step-outs around existing zones (all open along strike and depth), plus deeper drilling and new target testing. Next Steps - Potential to grow toward 100M oz, followed by a resource update and possible PEA. If you have any follow up questions for Jim please email us at Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Kootenay Silver website to read over the corporate presentation and recent news   ---------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $111,505 Eth is up slightly at $4,010 XRP, is down slightly at $2.81 Redotpay becomes unicorn Senators call for ethics probe into Trump Family crypto connections Australian treasury releases draft legislation to amend Corporations Act 2001. M2 Capital invests $20M into Ethena's governance token. ###Gemini Card Disclosure: The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro onus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a full-blown circus of lawsuits, mistaken identities, and parking lot arrests. Floyd Mayweather flips the script from scammer to plaintiff, launching legal fire at a Las Vegas supercar dealer over a sketchy $1.2M Maybach. We break down the receipts, the missing paperwork, and the half-million-dollar fury.Meanwhile, the Hockey Canada Five are cleared for NHL return, but Mitch Love finds himself in the hot seat as a personal conduct investigation puts his coaching career on ice. We revisit the wild shooting of Josh Reynolds—now revealed as a cocaine-fueled case of mistaken identity—and track the fallout from Burr Charlesworth's 10-year sentence.Jimmie Ward dodges criminal charges but still faces a $20M civil suit, and Jadeveon Clowney celebrates his Cowboys deal with a trespassing arrest in his hometown. It's a week of bad business, bad blood, and bad parking decisions.Tune in for the drama, the receipts, and this week's Biggest Pickle: Mitch Love.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz explores KPop Demon Hunters (2025), Netflix's most-watched film ever, premiering June 20 with 291.5M views by Sept. 9, outpacing Squid Game and Red Notice. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, this $100M K-pop fantasy blend topped Netflix in 93 countries and grossed $18–20M in a sing-along run. Its soundtrack, led by HUNTR/X's “Golden” (#1 Hot 100) and featuring TWICE, hit #1 Billboard 200 with 128K units and 3B+ global streams. Analytic Dreamz unpacks its 95–97% Rotten Tomatoes scores, 400% merch surge, and HUNTR/X's rise as a top K-pop act, marking a cultural milestone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin Durant forgot his Coinbase password for 11 years, missing out on massive Bitcoin gains. Michael Saylor uses AI to design $6 billion securities. Plus: Monero suffers its deepest reorg attack ever with 18 blocks reorganized. Three wild stories: NBA star Kevin Durant finally remembering his Coinbase password after 11 years of locked Bitcoin gains, Michael Saylor revealing how he uses ChatGPT to design revolutionary $6 billion securities offerings, and Monero experiencing its deepest blockchain reorganization attack in history with 118 invalidated transactions. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com NOTES: • Durant bought Bitcoin in 2016 at $300-1000 range • His 2016 salary: $20M, today: $53M • Bitcoin outperformed his net worth by 100x • Saylor designed $6B security with AI help • Monero suffered 18-block reorg attack • 118 transactions invalidated on Sept 15th Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:26 Kevin Durant's BTC Password 09:26 Blockspace Ad 10:02 Bitcoin for Corps 18:40 Monero chain re-org -

In a high-energy session that sparked nods across the room, Lucille and Marc tackled the shifting paradigms in the SaaS market—and made a compelling case for why vertical SaaS is quickly outpacing horizontal models.Marc opened with a candid assessment of the current SaaS landscape. “What's the flaw in the current market?” he asked. In his view, horizontal SaaS faces serious headwinds:AI is leveling the playing field: Tools like AI-assisted coding have lowered the barrier to entry. Startups can now build and scale to $10–20M in revenue without a CTO, making it easier than ever to launch—but harder to stand out.Enterprise sales are brutal: Horizontal SaaS faces challenges in defining clear ICPs (Ideal Customer Profiles), making it harder to gain traction quickly. This often results in sluggish proof points and delayed product-market fit.Vertical SaaS—companies that serve a single, well-defined industry—has several structural advantages that Lucille and Marc believe make it the smarter play:Clear Go-To-Market MotionWith deep domain knowledge, vertical SaaS teams know exactly how to sell and to whom. Their understanding of customer pain points gives them a clear runway for product adoption.Economic Moats from the StartBy solving a niche problem deeply (rather than broadly), vertical SaaS players build sticky products with defensible positioning. This leads to easier upselling and faster PMF (product-market fit).Composable GrowthOnce established in one vertical, these companies can expand into adjacent markets or layers—embedding financial products like payments, insurance, or lending. That transforms them into mini-operating systems for their customers.AI as an Embedded EdgeAI isn't just a buzzword here—it's embedded into the business model. These companies use AI to build smarter workflows, increase automation, and create differentiated products right out of the gate.M&A and Platform PotentialVertical SaaS allows for cleaner M&A and roll-up strategies, given the homogeneity of the user base. This is significantly harder with broad horizontal plays. Layering in APIs and platforms makes them extensible and scalable.Lucille emphasized that success in vertical SaaS hinges on one key ingredient: deep workflow integration. These companies become indispensable to their customers, reducing churn and increasing lifetime value. It's not about shallow features—it's about becoming mission-critical.“The future is not just SaaS—it's vertical SaaS,” Marc concluded. “That's how you build enduring, category-defining software companies.”

Discover how a real estate investor builds a $20M portfolio with almost zero debt. In this episode, Jeff Cassell, a seasoned real estate professional, shares his strategic approach to building a substantial portfolio while minimizing risk and avoiding excessive debt. From leveraging seller financing to creatively structuring deals, Jeff reveals how he's been able to acquire valuable properties and scale his business with minimal financial exposure. Whether you're a new investor or an experienced entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights on how to grow wealth through real estate with a focus on creative financing and risk management.5 Key TakeawaysCreative Financing Techniques – Jeff highlights how he's used seller financing and other creative financing options to acquire properties with minimal debt.Building a Strong Foundation – The importance of understanding market fundamentals and building a solid foundation before scaling.Seller Financing as a Game Changer – Jeff explains how negotiating favorable seller financing terms allowed him to expand his portfolio without taking on large amounts of debt.Risk Management in Real Estate – Jeff shares how minimizing debt is a key factor in managing risk and protecting profits in any market.Scaling with Smart Acquisitions – He discusses how strategically acquiring undervalued properties and implementing value-add strategies helped him build his $20M portfolio.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

What does it take to scale a landscape company from scratch to $20M and 350 employees—and then build one of the industry's most respected coaching and peer group businesses?In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide, Jack Jostes interviews Robert Clinkenbeard, CEO of Wilson360, Ironman competitor, and host of The Commercial Landscaper Podcast. Robert shares his journey from Scotland to Phoenix, where he built a $20M commercial landscape company, sold it, and then took over and rebranded Wilson360.In this episode, you'll discover:How EOS, coaching, and peer groups help owners scale without losing controlWhy Google Reviews and client care are essential scorecard metricsThe surprising role kilts, Ironman races, and experimentation play in leadershipWhether you're running a $2M business or pushing toward $20M, this episode is packed with practical strategies and hard-earned wisdom.Watch the full episode + see the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/ Show Notes:See upcoming events: https://landscapersguide.com/events Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolbox Connect with Robert:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-clinkenbeard/ Wilson360: https://wilson-360.com/about-us/ The Commercial Landscaper Podcast: https://thecommerciallandscaper.com/ 

Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Dan Henry — founder of GetClients.com, an 8-figure entrepreneur, and a master of positioning and persuasion. Dan has generated over $20M in online sales and built some of the most copied funnels in the industry. In this episode, he dives into relationships, legacy, business, the power of AI, and how faith reshaped his life. You'll also hear his no-fluff strategies on communication, persuasion, and building authority that have helped thousands of entrepreneurs hit six and seven figures.⭐INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/danhenry/?hl=en⭐WEBSITE:https://getclients.com/⭐YOUTUBE:  @DanHenry 

This week, the Pals are reviewing the brand-new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk (2025)! Directed by Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire, Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) and starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and more — this $20M dystopian thriller is already making waves. We cover everything from the film's tone, themes of survival and endurance, and the performances of its young cast, to the social parallels, shocking ending, and how it stacks up against other Stephen King adaptations. ⏱ Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro 00:19 – Review of The Long Walk (2025) 40:30 – Spoiler Section 58:18 – Outro Thanks for listening! Follow us on all platforms via linktr.ee/moviepalspod and join the discussion in our Discord.

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we gather Europe's venture family to share the stories, insights, and lessons that drive our ecosystem forward.Today we welcome Olav Ostin, Founder & Managing Partner at TempoCap, one of Europe's few dedicated secondary direct firms. With a nine-year track record, a 12-person team in London and Berlin (soon Paris), and multiple $500M+ exits, Olav is perfectly placed to explain why secondaries have gone from taboo to the hottest corner of venture.From buying whole portfolios from corporates to cherry-picking strip deals with VCs under LP pressure, TempoCap has built a reputation for navigating complex transactions and delivering liquidity in a market starved of exits. In this conversation, Olav shares what makes secondary directs different, how pricing really works, and why “who isn't selling?” is the right question in today's market.

How do you actually get a buyer's attention and convince them to put your brand on shelves nationwide?In this episode, Jordan Mylius shares exactly how he did it. From buying a tanning salon at just 21, to helping Bondi Sands expand into thousands of doors, to launching Hairification, a haircare brand that landed in Coles, Woolworths, and Priceline in under two years and is on track to turn over $20M, Jordan knows what it takes to win in retail.He dives into the sales tactics buyers cannot ignore, how to pitch a brand with zero product and still secure a national rollout, and why the hardest part is not getting stocked, it is selling through. Jordan also shares the story behind a viral TikTok campaign that took Hairification from a concept to a shelf favourite and why listening more than speaking can make all the difference in closing a deal.Connect with us:Follow The Lazy CEO podcast on Instagram: @thelazyceo_podcastStay updated with Jane Lu: @thelazyceoStay updated with Jordan: @mistermyliusFollow Hairification! @hairification_haircare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What keeps a landscape company strong after six decades, and what has to change to keep growing?In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide, Jack Jostes visits Grand Rapids to talk with Jeremy Miller, owner of Miller Landscape, as the company approaches 60 years in business. Jeremy shares how a family-first culture, EOS, and clear roles helped the team move past a revenue plateau and build a scalable company where people can grow without burning out.You'll discover:How “Do What We Say We Will Do” shows up in hiring, operations, and customer experienceWhy EOS, role clarity, and a smaller leadership team reduced conflict and improved accountabilityThe scorecard metrics Miller Landscape watches weekly, including Google Reviews, and why reviews now drive buying decisionsHow a 10-year VTO to $20M, plus a focus on time, guides decisions and protects family lifeWhether you are running a $2M shop or building past $10M, you will hear practical ways to scale profitably while keeping your team and family front and center.Show Notes:Watch the full episode + see the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/ Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolboxCheck out Miller Landscape: https://www.millerlandscape.com/See upcoming live and virtual events: https://landscapersguide.com/events

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined once again by Ethan Wright from Service Scalers to answer a big question: what would you do with a million-dollar marketing budget?Together, they unpack how $1M breaks down between demand capture (LSAs, PPC, SEO, lead partners) and demand generation (TV, radio, social, branding) — and why the first priority is always the lead. John and Ethan talk about beating proven channels until they're maxed, why operators get in trouble by spreading budgets too thin, and how the fastest-growing companies scale one or two channels to $100k+ a month.You'll also hear their frameworks for deciding budget allocation, the hidden crossover between capture and brand, and the real numbers John looks at daily to keep the board full. Whether you're running $2M or $20M, this conversation shows how the principles of lead generation never change — only the scale does.

Matt Schruers, President & CEO of the Computer & Communications Industry Association, joins Chris and Amy to discuss a new ruling that forces Google to share user data with some rivals. The Decision: The judge ruled that Google's $20M annual payments to Apple to secure default placement stifled competition. Google can no longer sign exclusive default search deals. The Data Twist: Google must now open parts of its user data to competitors — a first-of-its-kind mandate that could reshape how companies handle consumer information. Impact on Consumers: New devices won't automatically come preloaded with Google search. Users will be asked to choose their search engine manually.

Donation Link:  https://capitalcup.mightycause.com/event/L5investments-2025 The L5 Investments Capital Cup isn't your average golf tournament — it's Sacramento's Ryder Cup–style showdown where 32 business leaders compete head-to-head while raising millions for local charities. Now in its 11th year, the Capital Cup has crossed $20 million raised, with more than $2 million this year alone. Players fundraise for the causes closest to their hearts, and thanks to sponsors covering costs, nearly every dollar goes directly to nonprofits. Website: https://capitalcup.mightycause.com/event/L5investments-2025 In this special roundtable, you'll hear from: • Adam Johnson – Captain of Team Rivercats, Golf Fitness Solutions – playing for First Tee of Greater Sacramento • Eric Restrepo – Restrepo Wealth – playing for Sierra Pregnancy & Health • Jeff Gillapsy – Co-owner, Jack's Urban Eats – playing for UC Davis Children's Hospital • Cary Wilcox – CEO, Sierra Pregnancy & Health • Ann Gregory – Children's Miracle Network, UC Davis Children's Hospital

Coleman Swisher is a co-founder of Boldr Futures and is a Valuation Advisor.  In this episode, Colman talks about lifestyle differences, questioning norms and constructs, impacts from elite coaching, just-in-time learning, the education from a small business, the pitfalls of extraction capital, and we do a deep dive with lessons learned from acquisitions and integrations.Colman Swisher, CEPA, transforms growing businesses into market-ready enterprises that command premium valuations. As Co-Founder of Boldr Futures, he combines deep operational expertise with certified exit planning to help business owners maximize enterprise value and create perpetual optionality. Colman's methodology—the Legacy Multiplier framework—systematically builds the four drivers of premium valuations: growth capacity, risk resilience, strategic clarity, and operational independence. Before co-founding Boldr Futures, Colman served as VP of Strategy and Chief Information Officer for the largest radiopharmaceutical logistics company in the U.S. There, he led the transformation efforts that increased enterprise value from $4M to $20M over three years—a 5x valuation increase achieved through systematic operational improvements, leadership development, and strategic positioning. He then orchestrated the company's buy and build strategy, completing a series of M&A integrations using his 90-day integration playbook to increase revenue 4x in 2 years. To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Welcome back to Bank Nerd Corner featuring Kiah Haslett (whose inaugural Fintech Takes Banking newsletter is officially live – subscribe here to stay dangerously informed and entertained). First up: big banks are asking the OCC to write one uniform rulebook that overrides conflicting state rules. We unpack OCC vs the state regulators' group (CSBS), why it's harder to cut a Fed master account off from payment rails, and how crypto-related trust charters and 50-state licenses tangle the map. Next: a fintech fraud story is embedded within the Aspiration x Kawhi Leonard saga. A bankruptcy filing lists an LLC tied to Kawhi getting a reported $24M in cash for little or no work plus $20M in equity, while Clippers owner Steve Ballmer had invested in Aspiration a year earlier (definitely an awkward look under the NBA's salary cap). And since we're already in fraud-land, a quick detour to Lisa Cook: the administration's attempt to remove a Fed governor over alleged mortgage fraud, an FHFA records sweep of old mortgage files, what counts as “cause,” and why markets barely blinked. And finally: hear Kiah ruminate on tokenized deposits (think regular bank dollars recorded on a blockchain). Banks pitch them for big-company payments and shared visibility; Kiah asks if that's better than today's rails or just a faster path for scammers. We separate practical plumbing from analyst bait and who should actually care. 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 Kiah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaslett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khaslett   Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson

How do pastors and church leaders navigate ministry when the battles feel relentless? In this episode, Loren talks with Bishop Jeffrey V. Dudley Sr.—retired Air Force chaplain, pastor, and leadership coach. Drawing from his decades of service in the military and the church, Bishop Dudley shares candid reflections on leadership, spiritual practices, and the weight of ministry. He opens up about personal seasons of opposition, the temptation to over-spiritualize crises, and the vital importance of prayer, boundaries, and honest self-awareness. This conversation is a powerful reminder for pastors, leaders, and anyone in ministry that resilience is possible, that honesty matters, and that our hope remains anchored in Jesus. Listeners will hear: Why “battles are inevitable, and preparation must be intentional” How to discern between authenticity and “bleeding on the people” The danger of over-spiritualizing crises—and how leaders can own responsibility Bishop Dudley's vulnerable reflections on suicidal ideation and the hope that carried him through Why he insists, “You are not what you feel”   Dr. Geoffrey V. Dudley, Sr. is a retired Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Colonel), Bishop, author, and leadership coach. A lifelong minister and visionary leader, he holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, a Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Union University, a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union, a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Drama & Speech from UNC Greensboro. He also holds a Post-Master Education Specialist degree from the University of Memphis. Dr. Dudley is the founding pastor of New Life in Christ Church (O'Fallon, IL), one of the fastest-growing churches in the St. Louis metro area, and the CEO of New Life Community Development Corporation, which leads major community initiatives including a $20M affordable housing project. A John Maxwell Associate Trainer and author of six books—including Leading Through Storms—he also mentors leaders through iLeadAcademy.net and Changing Lives Ministries. He and his wife Glenda have two adult children engaged in ministry and nonprofit leadership.   Mentioned Resources:

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I take you to the whiteboard and show why the “slow, organic staircase” rarely works in Government contracting—especially if you're doing this part-time. 10,000 hours at 40 hrs/week is ~5 years; at 20 hrs/week it's ~10 years, and real businesses zig-zag with downturns. Then I reveal the faster path: joint ventures. We break down the play you'll see in our clip—land a $20M award, leverage that instant track record, walk to the next door and stack another $30M for $50M in year one with one employee, because the agency looked at your partner's financials and capacity. That's speaking the language: position, partner, perform. Next, I run the math everyone ignores on $25K micro-buys at 20% margin. Year 1: 2 contracts = $50K revenue ($10K profit). Year 2: $100K revenue ($20K profit ≈ $10/hr). Year 3: $250K revenue ($50K profit). Year 4: 20 contracts = $500K revenue for $100K profit—nearly two contracts a month for a salary you could earn as a W-2 without the headache. The takeaway: stop chasing low-probability bids; use JVs to borrow past performance and balance-sheet strength, target bigger, better-aligned Government Contract opportunities, and engineer step-changes—not stair steps.

Using robots and microfactories to build energy-efficient, affordable homes, resilient to natural disasters.

¿Tienes conocimiento valioso pero no sabes cómo convertirlo en ingresos reales?Este episodio puede cambiar eso para siempre.Amy Porterfield pasó de empleada a $20M+ anuales. Ramit Sethi convirtió un blog personal en $25M+ al año. Pat Flynn transformó una guía PDF en un negocio de $3M+ anuales.¿Cómo lo hicieron? Siguiendo un método específico de 5 pasos que funciona en cualquier sector.En este episodio de Tu Marca Personal te revelo ese método completo:Los 5 pasos del método probado: ✅ Identificar tu Zona de Genio (lo que sabes mejor que el 95%) ✅ Validar demanda real (antes de crear productos) ✅ Crear tu oferta mínima viable (empezar simple, no perfecto) ✅ Construir audiencia cualificada (las personas correctas, no cualquier audiencia) ✅ Escalar sistemáticamente (de servicios a productos escalables)También descubrirás: • 3 casos reales analizados paso a paso con números específicos • Los 3 errores fatales que impiden el 90% de las monetizaciones • Plan de acción de 30 días para implementar inmediatamente • Cómo aplicar el método independientemente de tu sector

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and Kyle Sonlin cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Inveniam's $20M investment into MANTRA, Galaxy tokenizing their GLXY shares on Superstate's Opening Bell,, & more RWA news Company of the Week - Herwig: Inveniam Company of the Week - Kyle: Broadridge   Market Movements: Galaxy Digital to Tokenize GLXY Shares Using Superstate: https://www.theblock.co/post/365662/galaxy-digital-explores-tokenizing-its-own-glxy-shares-stock-falls-on-q2-earnings Inveniam Invests $20M into MANTRA and Partners for RWA and DeFi Infrastructure, Focus on UAE and US: https://www.inveniam.io/resources/inveniam-and-mantra-announce-strategic-partnership-to-build-a-global-institutional-real-world-asset-ecosystem-anchored-in-the-uae-and-united-states Animoca Teams up WIth ProvLabs to Launch NUVA as RWA Vault Marketplace Using YLDS: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250807794274/en/Animoca-Brands-and-ProvLabs-to-Co-Develop-NUVA-to-Accelerate-Access-to-Tokenized-Real-World-Assets-RWAs Figure Announces Draft S-1 Filing Ahead of IPO: https://www.figure.com/newsroom/announcement/figure-announces-confidential-submission-of-draft-registration-statement-for-proposed-ipo/ RealT Update Companies in the Token Debrief Include Exodus, Superstate, Asset Token Ventures, Vertalo, CodexField, EDITH, Assetera, xStocks, Guotai Junan International, HSBC, BB Prime, BounceBit, Franklin Templeton, CaoCao, Anchorage Digital, Standard Chartered, Animoca, HKT, Qatar Financial Center, Kaiko, Canton Network, Kaio, Centrifuge, RealFI, XRP Ledger, IVD Medical, Credefi, Vayana, Credit Agricole, CACEIS, Kriptown, Lise Exchange, HSBC, Broadridge, Ownera, HQLAx, JPMorgan, Davis Commodities, RBA, DFCRC, Stablecoin Standard, State Street ==== TokenizeThis 2025 Conference Review: https://docsend.com/v/k8bn7/tt25 STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9 More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/ Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz Learn More About WALLY DAO: WallyDAO.xyz ==== ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 0:57 Market Movements 15:51 Token Debrief 32:10 RWA Foundation Updates 34:30 Companies of The Week

Join us as we talk to Krish Ramineni, the Co-founder and CEO of Fireflies about their story.Krish Ramineni is the co-founder & CEO of Fireflies.ai and one of the youngest product managers in Microsoft's history.Before Fireflies, Krish built his career in product at Microsoft, then left to pursue the idea of turning conversations into knowledge. He's a founder who embodies “doing things that don't scale” even manually taking notes before building an AI to do it better.

Most agencies struggle with sales because they fall into the generalist trap, saying “yes” to every client, creating inefficiencies, and burning out. In this episode, Corey Quinn reveals the deep specialization flywheel that flips the script helping you attract premium clients, scale with systems, and position yourself as the go-to authority in your niche. Drawing on his 20+ years in the agency space (including scaling Scorpion from $20M to $200M), Corey walks you step-by-step through how strategic specialization transforms agency growth. ⏱ Episode Chapters [00:00] The Generalist Trap – Why saying “yes” to everyone leads to chaos, inefficiency, and client churn. [04:35] The Wrong Fix – Why more leads, offers, and ads won't solve your sales problem. [06:01] Strategic Specialization – How to choose a vertical market and position your agency for authority. [08:03] The Deep Specialization Flywheel – The repeatable process of focus → expertise → systems → leverage → authority → premium pricing → reinvestment. [10:55] Real-World Example – How Scorpion turned attorneys into $300k+ lifetime clients while competitors lost them at $24k. [12:23] The Payoff – Building a sustainable, premium-priced agency that clients chase instead of the other way around.

Most salespeople lose deals in the first five minutes, often without realizing it. Why? Because they fail to build trust fast enough. In this episode, Corey Quinn shares his Six-Slide Trust Multiplier, a proven framework that engineers trust early in the sales process, helping you double your close rate and dramatically shorten your sales cycle. With 30 years in high-ticket sales, 15,000+ clients served, and experience scaling Scorpion from $20M to $200M, Corey reveals how you can transform cold, skeptical prospects into eager buyers, all in the first 10 minutes of your call. ⏱ Episode Chapters [00:00] Why Most Sales Calls Fail – The hidden cost of resistance and how trust not tactics closes deals. [02:00] The Three Sales You Must Win – Why your buyer has to buy you, your company, and your solution. [03:30] Slide 1 – Agenda – How to establish professionalism, structure, and psychological safety. [04:45] Slide 2 – Company Credentials – Proving authority with data, credibility markers, and industry expertise. [06:00] Slide 3 – Common Pains – Naming your buyer's top challenges before they do (and why it builds instant trust). [07:30] Slide 4 – Signature System – Moving from “services” to a named, scalable framework that solves their problems. [09:00] Slide 5 – Client Success Story – Showing proof, not promises, with relatable transformations. [10:55] Slide 6 – Transition to Discovery – Shifting focus to your prospect's world while lowering resistance. [13:00] Why It Works – The psychology behind engineered trust, clarity, and flipping the sales dynamic. [14:00] Proven Results – How this system doubled close rates at Scorpion and freed founders from sales calls.

Your agency isn't growing as fast as it could not because of talent, but because you haven't specialized deeply enough. In this episode, Corey Quinn breaks down his proven 3-step Focus Finder system for choosing the right vertical market. This is the exact framework that helped scale Scorpion from $20M to $200M and that Corey's clients use to grow 93% faster than generalist agencies, win more referrals, and command premium prices. If you've ever hesitated to niche down because of “fear of missing out,” this episode will show you how to confidently choose a vertical that fuels both growth and fulfillment. ⏱ Episode Chapters [00:00] Why Agencies Struggle to Grow – The hidden cost of staying a generalist and why specialization leads to faster growth and higher valuations. [01:00] The Riches Are in the Niches – Key data showing why specialized agencies outperform generalists. [01:45] Step 1 – Gather the Wisdom in Your Business – How to use your own client data, retention, and team feedback to narrow options. [02:30] Example: Scorpion's Home Services Focus – Why revenue, retention, and margin made it the obvious choice. [02:55] Step 2 – Do You Give a Damn? – Why passion, empathy, and personal connection to a vertical matter for long-term success. [03:15] Real-Life Examples – From Chris Yano choosing home services to digital health agencies aligning with lifestyle values. [03:45] Step 3 – Run the Numbers – A simple calculation to project realistic 3-year revenue potential in any vertical. [04:30] Example: The $7.9M Plumbing Opportunity – How focus creates both revenue and profitability through repeatable systems. [05:00] The Confidence Factor – Why clarity on numbers eliminates guesswork and boosts certainty in your specialization path.

Send us a textBoda Borg is revolutionizing experiential entertainment with “questing” — real-life gaming adventures that blend technology, teamwork, and immersive challenges. With 11 global locations, 5M+ guests, $20M+ in annual revenue, and 30 years of innovation, Boda Borg is not just another escape room — it's a whole new category.In this interview, David Spigner, CEO of Boda Borg, shares how he's scaling reality gaming, insights on expansion into California and beyond, and why major companies like Google use Boda Borg for team-building and corporate events.Diversify your investments with the leader in Questing, a proven experiential live-action gaming platform with 11 locations, serving nearly 5 million Guests, and generating annual revenue of $20+ million.

Inside this raw, inspiring conversation, Jocelyn sits down with Tonia Shump, a client inside The Revolution, who went from hesitation over an $800 payment to get started to mentoring $20M CEOs in under 90 days and now on track for 6 figures/year working two days a week in her new Pilates studio.✨ Tonia shares her story of:Moving from financial doubt to overflow by trusting the leap.Replenishing her investment in The Revolution within a few weeks (calling in $6.5K instantly and tapping into deeper overflow the weeks following).Scaling her Pilates studio to being on track for six figures in four months while only working two days a week.Landing corporate consulting opportunities with CEOS running $20M companies minimumApplying feminine energetics + real business strategy across industries—from mentorship to brick-and-mortar to boardrooms.This is not a story about “manifesting one payment and hoping for the best.” It's about building sustainable overflow, embodying the frequency and taking the actions of a woman who belongs in every powerful room she enters.

Freedom by Design: How to Build a Profitable Business That Serves Your Life with Michael Walsh   Most entrepreneurs start their journey with the dream of freedom—yet many quickly find themselves trapped by the very businesses they built. Revenue grows, responsibilities pile up, and the joy of entrepreneurship fades into overwhelm. In this Episode of the Profit Answer Man, I sat down with Michael Walsh, founder of the Walsh Business Growth Institute and author of Freedom by Design, to unpack how business owners can create companies that support—not suffocate—their lives. Michael has spent over 30 years guiding business owners through the predictable “danger zones” of growth. His message is clear: profit and freedom come when you design your business around your life, not the other way around.   Key Insights from Michael Walsh:  Business Must Serve Life, Not Just Profit. Too many owners chase revenue milestones—$1M, $5M, $10M—only to find bigger problems waiting at each stage. Michael warns: if profit is your only motivator, satisfaction will always elude you. The companies that thrive long-term are those designed to support the owner's life and impact. Reflection: Is your business structured to fuel your life's goals—or is your life revolving around your business? Growth Brings Predictable “Danger Zones”. Michael outlined the common revenue milestones where owners hit walls: $1M–$1.2M → the “zone of hell” where you're too big for DIY systems but too small to afford enterprise solutions. $5M and $10M → structures and systems must evolve or growth stalls. $12M–$20M → the toughest chasm, where people complexity and outdated processes collide. Takeaway: Each new level requires reinventing systems, structures, and leadership—not just “working harder.” Systems Alone Don't Scale—People Do. Rocky and Michael both love spreadsheets, but Michael cautions: numbers tell the story, but people drive the result. A well-designed business empowers its people to excel rather than constraining them with rigid systems. Reflection: Are your processes freeing your team to use their strengths—or boxing them in like cogs in a machine? Freedom Comes from Teamwork, Not Control. Michael stresses that leaders must shift from command-and-control to building intelligent ecosystems. True management is about helping people think, thrive, and work together. When teams are supported—not micromanaged—2+2 can equal 6. Question: How much time do you spend training people how to work together, not just what to do? The Future Belongs to the Creative Business Owner. AI is transforming the business landscape, but Michael warns that owners who outsource thinking to machines lose their edge. The next era isn't the Information Age—it's the Age of Creativity. Those who combine human insight with AI tools will thrive. Action Step: Don't fear AI—learn to use it as a creative partner to free you up for high-value problem solving.   Key Takeaways:  Profit Alone Won't Bring Fulfillment. Chasing revenue milestones without purpose leads to burnout. Businesses built around life goals—not just profit—create more satisfaction and sustainability. Growth Has Predictable “Danger Zones”. Each revenue milestone ($1M, $5M, $10M, $20M) comes with hidden challenges. Systems, structures, and leadership must evolve at every stage, or growth will stall. Systems Must Support People—Not Control Them. Processes should free your team to use their strengths, not box them in like cogs. Businesses thrive when systems empower people to excel. Freedom Comes Through Teams, Not Micromanagement. Leaders must shift from command-and-control to cultivating intelligent ecosystems. Strong teamwork multiplies results and creates freedom for owners. The Next Age is Creativity, Powered by AI. AI won't replace entrepreneurs—but those who creatively combine human judgment with AI tools will have a massive advantage in the years ahead.   About Michael Walsh: Michael Walsh is the founder of the Walsh Business Growth Institute and author of Freedom by Design: The Business Owner's Guide to Grow, Make an Impact, and Find Joy Again. For over 30 years, he has helped business owners in Canada, the U.S., and Europe scale profitably by aligning their companies with their life goals.   Links: Website: http://www.walshbusinessgrowth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh/   Conclusion: Freedom in business isn't about hitting the next revenue milestone—it's about designing a company that grows with you, supports your lifestyle, and empowers your team. Michael Walsh reminds us that profit follows purpose, systems must evolve with scale, and people—not spreadsheets—ultimately drive success. As the business landscape shifts into the age of creativity, those who align vision, systems, and people while leveraging tools like AI will unlock both profitability and freedom. Your business should give you life, not take it away. The choice to design it that way is yours.   Richer Soul Ep 440 The AI Driven Leader with Geoff Woods: https://richersoul.com/?s=Geoff+Woods   #ProfitFirst #BusinessGrowth #FinancialFreedom #SmartScaling #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipMatters #CashFlowFix #PurposeDrivenBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

AI-powered agtech infrastructure is growing climate-friendly crops while boosting farmer profitability—backed by horticultural expertise and data science.

Over 100 networking calls, skipped meals, and 12-hour days from 10AM to 10PM… This is the brutal reality of investment banking recruiting — and how Daniel pushed through to land Ducera NYC.

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

I sat down with Cary Katz, the man who quietly built the modern stage of poker. He's the founder of PokerGO, the one who brought us the Super High Roller Bowl, Poker Masters, US Poker Open, and yes, even the Big Blind Ante. What fascinates me isn't just his $40M+ in tournament winnings, but his mindset: the shift from frustration to gratitude, from creating a prison with losses to celebrating them. Cary opens up about business risks, how passion projects cost more than you expect, and why he thinks integrity is the only real strategy in life.We also got into health, longevity, and some personal truths: how it took him 55 years to quit sugar, why lifting weights is a cheat code against the “four horsemen,” and how he views the next 30 years of his life as a freeroll. From billion-dollar loans to billions of minutes of poker watched, Cary's story isn't just about poker, it's about building, adapting, and finding perspective through the swings. He also finally lays out who he thinks are poker's true icons... You're not going to want to miss this stunning conversation!CHAPTERS00:00 Cary Katz on being a “copycat” in poker & business00:37 Dan introduces Cary Katz's impact on poker01:02 Building PokerGO, Super High Roller Bowl & majors02:05 Why Cary prefers tournaments over cash games02:34 Staking, friendships, and instincts in high rollers04:14 Copying great ideas to grow poker brands06:03 Making poker a true spectator sport07:07 Challenges with live broadcasting & delays07:33 Transition from Poker Central → PokerGO08:48 Expanding PokerGO globally (Brazil, Japan, Spanish markets)09:41 Cary's mindset shift: embracing losses & positivity12:16 Winning his first bracelet with a new mindset13:30 Dan & Cary on gratitude, history, and perspective19:00 Health & lifestyle: fasting, quitting sugar, longevity22:17 Fitness, weightlifting, yoga, and cryotherapy27:01 Fitness vs. business focus – finding balance27:25 Cary's sales background and path to building College Loan Corp29:04 Scaling from $20M to $3B in student loans33:26 Starting PokerGO as a passion project34:53 The cost of poker productions & why paywalls exist40:17 Online poker challenges vs. live poker instincts43:22 Why Cary supports poker: passion & competition45:16 The invention of the Big Blind Ante48:18 Difficulties of the media business & PokerGO growth50:59 Life balance, gratitude, and slowing down time55:00 Business lessons: revenue, hiring, and integrity58:51 Poker players transitioning into business01:03:40 Cary's goals: family, longevity, and staying present01:04:09 What's next for Cary Katz and PokerGO01:04:45 Titles, bracelets, and long-term poker goals01:05:22 Embracing swings & “the wave” in poker and life01:06:12 Closing banter: Negreanu's influence & poker iconsPINNED COMMENTWho are your top 5 poker icons? Drop em below...

HEADLINESEuler emerges as DeFi's super app — TVL jumps from $189M to $2.9B in 2025, driving $6M annualized revenue and backed by 40+ audits.Visa-backed Rain raises $58M Series B — Scaling stablecoin-powered debit/credit card infrastructure, with transaction volume up 10x this year.Solana validators weigh Alpenglow upgrade — New consensus aims for 150ms finality, higher resilience, and efficiency under heavy activity.The Sandbox implodes — Founders ousted, 125+ layoffs, global office closures, and $SAND down 95% with only a $100–300M treasury left.U.S. Commerce Dept. uploads GDP data on-chain — First-ever federal macro data published to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more, partnered with Chainlink and Pyth.Little BitsJump Trading alums raise $20M for aPriori — Pushing HFT infrastructure into DeFi, now $30M total funding with Pantera, HashKey, IMC, and others.Pantera Capital plans $1.25B Solana public vehicle — Aims to double all current public company SOL holdings combined.Tornado Cash devs get $500K legal aid — Solana Policy Institute funds appeal of money laundering convictions.Kanye's YZY token collapses — Over 50K wallets lose, while 11 wallets make $1M+ in profit during the rug.Don't miss the DailyCryptoNews podcast on Spotify & Substack — daily 20-minute episodes Mon–Fri.Follow us on Twitter: @DCNDailyCrypto. Check the Substack for all top stories.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net*****Magic Newton Wallethttps://magic.linkTrader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/Editing Serviceshttps://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In case you've JUST discovered Brand Growth Heroes podcast, we're digging into the treasure trove of our most downloaded episodes from our back-catalogue so YOU don't miss A SINGLE INSIGHT!From slow-burn visionaries to fast-moving disruptors, the show has featured founders of brands like Perfect Ted, Lucky Saint, Seedlip, Wild, Strong Roots, Oddbox, and global challengers like Waterdrop, Mid-Day Squares, Olipop, and Tony's Chocolonely and many many more…To kick off this special series, we are re-releasing one of the most loved episodes of all time: an interview with Olivia Ferdi, Co-founder of TRIP, which we recorded when TRIP Was just 2 years in to their growth journey, but was already close to £20M in sales.TRIP is the UK's market-leading CBD drinks company. Since its launch in 2019, UK consumers have spent literally millions of pounds on TRIP's delicious CBD-infused canned drinks, as well as on their dinky little dropper bottles of CBD oils. In this episode, Fiona spoke to co-founder Olivia Ferdi about leaving her law career to step into the unknown, about how she and her husband have created a mainstream category out of something that had tremendous barriers to purchase up until now, and we learn how the TRIP team have had to drive demand in the old fashioned way through experience and word of mouth rather than through paid advertising. This conversation is PACKED with insights we don't want you to miss. Plus, we'll be doing a new interview with Olivia VERY SOON, so this is a great way to remind you all of where the market was only a few years ago!If you do learn some good stuff from this episode (and we hope you do), please please share it, follow the show, AND leave a quick review. It all helps bring more brilliant founders and insights to you, our Brand Growth Heroes community!=========================================================Thanks to Brand Growth Heroes' podcast sponsor - Joelson, the commercial law firm=========================================================If you're a founder, you already know how much of your energy goes into building the perfect product, creating standout branding and connecting with your consumers.But don't forget that scaling a CPG business also comes with a maze of legal complexities that can make or break your business journey. From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Thanks to our Sound Engineer, Gyp Buggane, Ballagroove.com and podcast producer/content creator, Kathryn Watts, Social KEWS.

In this episode, we explore how brands can win with user-generated content, AI tools, and TikTok Live to cut costs and boost sales. Ian Sells, founder of Join Brands, shares why most creators don't drive results, how AI helps pick the right ones, and what makes content engaging. He also explains how brands can launch UGC campaigns fast, protect against fake influencers, and scale with authentic creator content.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why most brands struggle with creators and why only 10% drive 90% of sales.How AI helps brands pick the right creators and generate viral hooks.What makes a strong hook and why engagement beats scripted videos.Why TikTok Live is becoming a must-have sales channel for brands.How to match the right creators to the right platform for real results.What the Join Brands process looks like for launching UGC campaigns fast.Why UGC is powerful for Amazon sellers and how to repurpose it across channels.How creator vetting and certification protect brands from fake influencers.What kind of ROI brands can expect — including 700 videos driving 20M impressions.Why authentic creator content builds trust and outperforms AI-generated videos.Links & Resources Website: https://joinbrands.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iansells/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinbrandsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinbrandsnow/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/ytkyt5jkSupport the showMORE RESOURCES Get Free Updates: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Partner with us - https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/podcast-sponsorship/ Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!

What does it take to grow a digital marketing agency from nothing to $20M in revenue, and then exit successfully? On the 7 Figure Agency Podcast, Josh Nelson sat down with Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital, to unpack his journey. From stumbling into SEO while running a DJ business to becoming a thought leader [...] The post From $0 to $20M: Jason Hennessey's Journey to Scaling and Exiting His Agency appeared first on Seven Figure Agency.

A round of high-stakes hypotheticals gets real: the $100K-per-grape gamble, trading 10 years for $20M, a 10-second daily rewind, who represents humanity to aliens, and our “never show the monster” horror blueprint. Where do you draw the line? Thank you for being part of this crowd!Want the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-021300:00 - Start!00:01:40 - The $100K-per-grape dilemma: how many would you risk?00:08:32 - Life insurance logic & cotton-candy grapes00:13:06 - Aliens land: who speaks for humanity?00:18:22 - Worst gifts we've ever received (it gets weird)00:20:52 - Space Jam bedroom & childhood nostalgia00:22:43 - Would you trade 10 years for $20M?00:24:17 - Who dies first in our horror movie?00:26:43 - “Never show the monster”: our horror-film blueprint00:31:14 - The 10-second rewind power: uses & abuses00:33:23 - Nic Cage, “Next,” and action-actor hot takes00:36:01 - Top five times you almost died (afterlife stat screen)00:37:00 - Brain-eating amoeba & ocean fears00:39:24 - The 50/50 age button: younger or older?00:40:59 - Wrap-up & Crowd thank-youReddit- Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd- Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcastFollow Our Personal AccountsAustin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomerCam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/Hashtags#JoinTheCrowd #HitTheBell #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Guest: Scott Leese — Fractional CRO, 12 unicorns, 13 exits, six-time sales leader, five-time founder, three-time author, major LinkedIn community builder, newsletter publisher, and creator of multiple businesses. Early Days & First Hustles Grew up in a non-entrepreneurial household; sold baseball cards as a kid, had entrepreneurial “side hustles” in college. Spent much of his 20s battling and recovering from a life-threatening illness. Four years hospitalized, nine surgeries, struggled with painkiller addiction, read hundreds of books — which planted the seeds for future business curiosity. How He Got Into Sales & Startups First tech sales job at 27, encouraged by a friend who noticed Scott's resilience, competitiveness, and leadership. Sales led to VP/CRO roles at high-growth startups, where Scott built and scaled revenue teams, eventually leading to multiple exits and unicorn valuations. Lessons on Sales as a Career Sales is a pure meritocracy: “If you produce, you get paid. If you don't, you're cut — just like athletics.” Outproducing others shouldn't just lead to the same pay — sales rewards top performers more than most fields. Why Just Being a High-Paid Employee Isn't Enough Even top execs at successful startups rarely see transformational wealth (example: after a $500M+ exit, the founder gets $20M+, a C-suite leader gets $500K). True wealth comes from moving from “employed” to “owner” — writing books, building communities, conferences, consulting, investing in real estate, launching multiple income streams. The Coming Disruption & Opportunity from AI The rise of AI means most entry-level sales/tech/white-collar jobs will disappear or change radically. The era of corporate security is ending; individuals must think entrepreneurially, diversify income, own their brand, and quickly adapt. Future sales: Only high-level, complex, relationship-driven roles will survive; all “boiler room”/transactional sales will be automated or handled by agents. As commerce increasingly digitizes, the most acute personal/professional needs will be (1) “inner work” (purpose, mental/spiritual health) and (2) experiences/community. Optimism & The New Wave Exponential growth in personalized medicine & health/longevity businesses (AI-powered diagnostics, genetic-driven treatment, biohacking). Massive new opportunities for anything that promotes genuine human connection or personal growth (retreats, mastermind events, experiential learning, spiritual/purpose-driven work). In an automated world, experiences and community will be more valuable (and defensible) than ever. Scott's Personal Projects & Where to Connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottleese/

Dan Berger built Social Tables into a SaaS success story with $20M in recurring revenue and more than 6,000 customers. He sold the business for $100 million.  But after raising $27M in venture funding and navigating liquidation preferences, his personal payout was just under $20M.  In this week's episode of Built to Sell Radio, Dan reveals the surprising math behind his deal and shares the emotional highs and lows of walking away from his company. 

How do you go from zero experience to landing a Big Four corporate finance role — beating out 200+ other candidates for just one seat?