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In this solo episode, Axel tackles one of the most overlooked — and potentially damaging — mistakes new real estate investors make: seeking advice from the wrong people. Not wrong because they're unsuccessful, but wrong because they're in a completely different season of life, operating in a different market, or simply too many steps ahead to give advice that's actually actionable for where you are right now.This episode is essential listening for any investor at any stage of their career who wants to think more clearly about where to source advice, who to model their decisions after, and how to find mentors who are actually in a position to give contextually useful guidance.Join us as we dive into:Why seeking advice from someone 10 steps ahead of you is often more harmful than helpful — and why contextual relevance matters more than raw experienceThe three investor archetypes: the 25-year-old (aggressive risk, bridge debt, self-managing, hairy deals), the 40-year-old (moderate risk, stabilized debt, B-class assets, capital preservation), and the 55-year-old (winding down, passive income, protecting net worth)Why the 55-year-old's advice to "avoid risk, buy in great areas, don't partner" is not wrong — it's just wrong for a 25-year-old trying to scale fastHow Axel at 31 can already feel himself shifting from aggressive growth to capital preservation — and why that shift happens naturally as your season of life evolvesWhy market context matters just as much as experience level: an Ohio investor buying at $80K/door and a Boston investor buying at $300–$400K/door are playing fundamentally different gamesWhy lifestyle design matters when choosing who to learn from — and why Axel doesn't want advice from someone running a 5,000-unit operation with a 15-person team if that's not the business he wants to buildWhere Axel currently seeks advice: investors controlling 1,000 units, raising $10–$20M/year, transitioning from small-to-mid deals to 50–100+ unit acquisitionsAre you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

There is a very loud version of entrepreneurship online right now: quit the job, burn the safety net, go all in, and figure it out later. I get the appeal. I also think that advice can get expensive very quickly, especially when the business has not been validated yet. Mike Shannon joins me to talk about the much messier, smarter side of starting a business. Mike has built multiple companies, appeared on Shark Tank, worked in AI, and wrote Sweaty Equity, a book about the unglamorous middle of entrepreneurship. His story is not the polished founder myth. It is Shark Tank one day, Chicago Bulls laundry room the next, then years of pivots, investor pressure, customer discovery, and learning how to actually build something that works. If you are a corporate professional, side hustler, first-time founder, or future entrepreneur wondering whether you should quit your job to start a business, this conversation is your reality check. We talk about why keeping your day job can create runway, why "build the thing, sell the thing" matters more than startup hype, and how to use messy action without blowing up your career stability. Inside this episode • Why quitting your job too early can create unnecessary founder pressure • How Mike Shannon went from Shark Tank with Mark Cuban to the Chicago Bulls laundry room • Why business validation matters more than investor validation • The simple startup framework: build the thing, sell the thing • How customer discovery helps you avoid forcing the wrong idea into the market • What Sweaty Equity reveals about the messy middle of entrepreneurship What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way?

"Send me a text"Grüns went from founding to a Unilever acquisition in three years. IM8 grew from $600,000 a month to $6.6 million a month in nine months. The industry press says it's about gummies, greens, celebrity co-founders, and hot trends. That's the surface story. In this episode, we kick off a new mini-series by laying out the real pattern underneath these exits and what it means for supplement brands doing $500K to $20M a year. The brands commanding the biggest valuations didn't just have better products. They solved a psychological problem that most of their competitors didn't even know existed.Learn more about The Supplement Business Accelerator Group at https://creativethirst.com/groupIf you're interested in working with me and my team to improve your supplement business. You can learn more at my website https://creativethirst.comClick here to grab your copy of the Health Supplement Ad Swipe Guide.Discover what really works in funnel marketingNeed help increasing sales on your own? Click hereStuck at $1 - $5M in revenue? Click HereCase Study on how Creative Thirst added over $200,000 for one supplement brand

In this solo episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric breaks down one of the most painful realities in business growth:

Kent McCord is an American actor best known for playing Officer Jim Reed on the classic police drama Adam-12 from 1968–1975. He also appeared in series like Farscape and Galactica 1980, becoming a recognizable face in television sci-fi and crime dramas. Peter Antico is a filmmaker and entrepreneur who is advocating on behalf of SAG for both the McCord-Antico motion as well as the Pension Theft case. Adams was later joined by Ellie Hirsch, a senior health advisor for Brightcore Nutrition. IN THE NEWS: Kevin Hart addresses backlash to Tony Hinchcliffe's George Floyd joke, Canada says African immigrant doesn't have to pay fine for smearing poop in teen girl's face because he's unemployed, Gavin Newsom's insane $20M plan to honor … Gavin NewsomGET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH KENT MCCORD & PETER ANTICO:The Antico-Mccord Motion: The new version of OpenAI‘s video generator allows users to create content featuring intellectual property owned by studios across Hollywood. The proposed SAG-AFTRA litigation claims it violates the fair use doctrine.FOR MORE WITH ELLIE HIRSCH:Kimchi One from Brightcore – Health Starts in the GutGet 25% Off – Use Code: ADAM at https://www.brightcore.com/adamOr call (888) 418-0915 for up to 50% OFF your order and Free Shipping!FOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @ Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: June 12 - Oklahoma City, OK (2 Shows)June 13 - Tulsa, OK (2 Shows)June 20 - Santa Ana, CA (KROQ Doc Screening)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:tryjoymode.com/ADAMForThePeople.Com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvrosettastone.com/ADAMSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when you stop looking at catastrophic cases through a volume lens — and start looking for hidden liability everyone else missed? You get verdicts most firms never touch. In this episode, Kila Baldwin shares how she built a national reputation taking the cases other lawyers declined, from complex birth injuries to crashworthiness claims and mass torts, before the market even realized they existed. She explains how Anapol Weiss scaled rapidly by combining elite trial preparation, specialized intake systems, and a culture built around serious litigation. At Rankings.io, we help elite personal injury law firms dominate the search results so you can focus on what you do best - winning for your clients. Reach out to our team at Rankings.io today to see how we can help you scale. On this episode, you'll learn: How Kila turned “unwinnable” cases into $20M, $57M, and $80M verdicts. Why trying cases is still the fastest way to attract premium referrals. What intake mistakes cause firms to reject valuable catastrophic claims. How Anapol Weiss scaled from 12 to 35 attorneys in less than three years. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0 Subscribe to our newsletter:  newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

May 28, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Future Snoops x Spate report finds consumers pulling back from optimization culture, with energy healing reaching 30M+ monthly searches and tai chi interest up 22% Signos raises $20M backed by GV and Dexcom to expand AI metabolic health platform combining continuous glucose monitoring with coaching, growing tenfold in six months Oura introduces Ring 5 40% smaller than previous generation with blood pressure signals, nighttime breathing analysis, GLP-1 tracking, and AI-powered care partnership More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

Most contractors stay stuck swinging a hammer for 90 hours a week because they never make the jump from operator to owner. Trant, a third-generation carpenter based in Nottingham, New Hampshire, almost did. Then his wife told him they were having a kid, and everything changed.In this episode of the Builders of Authority Podcast, host Adam McChesney sits down with Trant to break down exactly how he went from solo contractor to building a custom deck and outdoor living company on track to hit $20M in annual revenue, and why niching down to decks (instead of being a master of all trades) was the single biggest unlock.What we cover:– Why niching down to decks streamlined his estimating, SOPs, and office operations– The mindset shift from contractor to business owner — and the audiobooks and mentors that drove it– How becoming a dad forced him to build a company that could run without him on every job site– The marketing stack that built the brand: vehicle wraps, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, and targeted neighborhood mailers– Why hiring a virtual assistant was one of the highest-ROI moves he made– His 5-year plan: $20M in revenue and a dedicated outdoor living design center– How to delegate the tasks outside your expertise so you can focus on growth

May 27, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Nordic-inspired wellness experiences including saunas and cold plunges grew 62.5% globally from 2024 to 2025, with cold plunge market hitting $355M and sauna industry nearing $1B Lucis raises $20M to expand preventative health across Europe as "Function Health for Europe," combining 110-marker blood testing with AI health companion for 10,000 users Apple loses momentum in digital health per Bloomberg as wearables shift toward predictive insights, facing competition from Oura and Whoop despite $100B in Apple Watch sales More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

A $45M market-cap powerhouse with $14M in cash and $20M in equities launches its largest-ever Montana drill campaign. Watch this interview as we speak with Warwick Smith, CEO of American Pacific Mining, who explains why your EV, phone, and home all depend on a metal heading toward crisis—and how his fully-funded junior is drilling to help solve it. To learn more, please visit: https://americanpacificmining.com/ This video is sponsored by American Pacific Mining. For further mining related business inquiries and sponsorship opportunities with the Inside Mining with Daniela Cambone segment on the ITM Trading youtube channel, please contact: Advertising@GalicianConsulting.com

Most people quit their podcast right before it starts working. Not because the content was bad… because they couldn't see the compounding happening under the surface. Today we break down the one thing that has shaped everything BIZBROS has built... endurance. From three seasons of the 45 Live challenge to 700+ episodes of Content Is Profit, to $1M+ in services sold through relationships that started with a single conversation. But here's what took too long to learn: patience alone isn't the strategy. Content builds trust. Outreach closes deals. Run both engines at the same time… and your content becomes a real business tool, not just a brand builder. You'll hear real stories from this week: a studio referral that became a meeting, a cold Google call that became a closed deal, and a doctor on X who attracted the attention of Mark Cuban just by staying authentic and consistent. Don't quit at episode 50. The door opens! you just have to still be standing when it does.

What actually happens after you sign on with a financial advisory firm? For most dental practice owners, the reality is a fragmented mess of disconnected CPAs, brokers, and advisors who never speak to one another.In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman sit down with Stacy Phillips, CFP, and Director of Financial Planning at Four Quadrants Advisory, to pull back the curtain on a completely different model. We walk through the exact journey a practice owner takes from their very first day as a client, moving from initial apprehension to total financial clarity.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on:The Indianapolis Experience: A look inside our curated client experience, from chauffeur service to an intensive, 4-to-5-hour annual meeting designed to turn over every stone of your personal and business finances.Taking 90% Off Your Plate: Why we don't just hand you a template and leave you to execute it. From sourcing bank financing to applying the "$5,000 rule," we handle the heavy lifting.The $15M Retirement Shift: How shifting from a fragmented model to a coordinated, monthly strategy can elevate a standard $3M to $4M retirement trajectory into the $15M to $20M range.Real Numbers, Real Success: Dramatic case studies of clients doubling their income, quadrupling their annual savings, and the story of one practice owner who retired completely at age 49.The Mindset of Wealth: Navigating critical wealth-building shifts, like prioritizing systematic investing over rapid debt payoff, and why running a practice doesn't leave room for day trading.Discover what happens when your business advisory, accounting, and personal financial planning share a single, unified vision for your life.Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for infoFacebook: Four Quadrants AdvisoryInstagram: @fourquadrantsadvisoryLinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

“You don't have to be first to be the best.” What does it take to scale a brand from $20M to $140M in just 12 months?  Luka Kvatchrelishvili (CMO, True Sea Moss) joins hosts Connor Rolain (Head of Growth, HexClad) and Connor MacDonald (CMO, Ridge) to break down how he took a bootstrapped, product-led superfood brand … and scaled it into a nine-figure DTC powerhouse. Luka shares his path from practicing law in Georgia to drop shipping foosball tables to leading a 33-person marketing team. The conversation digs into how Luka diagnosed and fixed True Sea Moss' data infrastructure before touching a single ad, and how a surge in creative volume gave way to a more methodical, outcome-driven testing system. He also gets into the halo effect between Meta spend, Amazon, and retail performance; the power of the LTV-to-CAC cohort report; and how True Sea Moss went from Telegram groups and Trello boards to a marketing-led operation scaling toward half a billion.  Powered By Motion Creative Benchmarks 2026 https://motionapp.com/thumbstop-pulse/creative-benchmarks-2026?utm_campaign=marketing-operators&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_content=creative-benchmarks-2026&utm_source=marketing-operators-podcastSaras Analyticshttps://bit.ly/9OP-Ytdesc Haushttps://www.haus.io/operatorsRichpanelhttps://9ops.co/richpanelAftersellhttps://9ops.co/4i3bb5Operators Newsletterhttps://9operators.com/

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's what we call a quick "chit chat" episode to start off your 4-day work week :-) Harrison joins us for all of about a minute before we sent him home with the kids… but NOT BEFORE Tate said "hello" to the pod listeners (guys, she was so proud of herself for using the mic). We start with our MDW block party recap. We had 200+ people show up, the dunk tank was the unexpected MVP, and Harrison flipped 200+ burgers/dogs (because the man does everything 200%). OH — and it wouldn't be a block party in Austin if a Waymo didn't get confused and stuck on our street for like 15 minutes (hahahha). We also get into our actual TIPS on how to throw your own block party because it's so much easier than you think (even though it was a big “get out of your comfort zone” moment for us). Then we get into a little pop culture: the ESPN announcer who refused to say Taylor Swift's name during the Cavs game (?? still confused why), Jessica Simpson didn't even NEED to make a comeback (you guys… her net worth is $200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M, which completely flipped our opinion from last ep), and we covered her response to the Nick Lachey flight situation (her mom bought the first class tickets… mystery solved!). Then we continue our new ongoing debate over crown vs. crayon (10% of you actually say crown!!), which spirals us into a whole conversation about regional dialects (the NYT Dialect Quiz, the Cleveland "tree lawn", and Alex saying "sea-ment" instead of "cement"). Oh and apparently Jules made a VIRAL BuzzFeed quiz back in the day that had millions of hits (which Halo Top flavor are you?! Guys please take this and lmk in the comments - https://www.buzzfeed.com/minichjg/can-we-guess-your-go-to-halo-top-flavor-with-six-q-37u2u).  Plus, because Harrison left with the kids and we had time on our hands, we went TIKTOK LIVE with you guys to do a Q&A for the first time!!! We got into so many random questions in real time: moving, potty training, the hardest part of parenthood, the Pumpables pump that has changed my life, and so much more. Then we end with two important (read facetiously) questions: should you let your kid stay up past bedtime if they're reading? (The "run or read" bedtime hack that's getting a lot of buzz online.) AND… is it socially acceptable to bring Jules's new ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max to a black tie wedding?! (We think yes, because Morgan Stewart said so.) OK hope you guys had fun — WE DID! LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:01:29 Memorial Day block party recap 00:11:41 What's going on at home 00:16:05 ESPN announcer refused to say Taylor Swift's name?! 00:19:16 Jessica Simpson is worth HOW much?! ($200M vs. Hilary Duff's $20M!!!) 00:21:30 Crown vs. crayon: the official verdict (+ a tip if your toddler is coloring on everything!) 00:25:41 The NYT U.S. Dialect Quiz (have you taken it?!) 00:27:10 Jules made a viral BuzzFeed quiz?! 00:28:33 LIVE FROM THE POD: TikTok Live with you guys!!! (moving, potty training & pumpables) 00:44:58 Should you let your kid stay up past bedtime to read?! 00:48:50 Is the ORANGE iPhone 17 Pro Max socially acceptable at a black tie wedding?! 00:52:48 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at https://www.tumbleliving.com/TWOPARENTS #Tumble #ad *SKIMS: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/twoparents #skimspartner *Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TWOPARENTS #rulapod *FODZYME: We're so excited to partner with FODZYME and offer you 30% off your first order when you go to http://icaneatagain.com/twoparents -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Karl Bryan and Rode Dog dive into the three levels of business coaches, the science of motivation, and practical strategies for finding and retaining high-paying coaching clients. They discuss the real reasons coaches struggle, the importance of installing systems over simply "winging it," and how mastering your internal motivation can transform your client acquisition and business success. Plus, they get tactical with actionable advice for "hiders" and explore the psychology behind powerful client offers and selling to men and women. Key Topics Covered The Three Levels of Coaches Hiders: Coaches who hide behind screens, endlessly planning and procrastinating, but never taking real-world action. Wingers: Those who "wing it" without systems—sometimes getting by, but unable to build lasting client relationships. Installers: The elite who follow and install proven, repeatable systems that drive consistent results and long-term client retention. Motivation: Internal vs. External The seven levels of motivation, from survival and incentives (external), up to achievement, growth, mission, and ultimate freedom (internal). Why shame and external forces kickstart change but rarely sustain it. The "paradox of choice" and how fewer options help clients (and coaches) stay focused and move forward. Getting Clients and Retaining Them Simple math for building a six- and seven-figure practice by focusing on high-value clients. Why focusing on "hungry" clients trumps industry or demographics. Stories from the Conversion Event: Alan (networking "just for fun" at 77), Bill (cold calling with near-100% engagement), and Ken (installing a $20M system for small business). Overcoming Procrastination and Fear Frame-shifting: Making calls and outreach feel fun, not painful. Three steps to escaping paralysis: Identify your inaction, set one goal with three micro-steps, and stop unhelpful behaviors. How fear, faith, and leadership intersect to drive meaningful, legacy-level impact. Selling to Men vs. Women Understanding masculine vs. feminine drivers: Status vs. connection, respect vs. adoration. How to subtly tailor communication, emails, and offers to these underlying motivators for greater impact. Notable Quotes "You don't need more motivation. You need less options." "Needing nothing attracts everything. And he oozes that energy." "Getting clients is easy. Getting clients is fun. Say that to yourself a hundred times every single day." "You'll be remembered for what you refuse to give up on." "The more seriously you take yourself, the less happy you're going to be." Actionable Takeaways Move from "Hider" to "Installer": Stop planning and start taking imperfect, real-world action. Serve Before You Sell: Focus on helping others first; authority and referrals follow value, not pitches. Simplify for Clients: Take away options and focus attention on the top three things that matter for results. Create Small Wins: Start with one call, one networking event, one paragraph—progress, however small, creates momentum. Redefine Motivation: Regularly ask what's truly driving you, and intentionally level up your reasons. Reframe Client Outreach: Make it about helping, not "selling." Daily consistency trumps intensity. Tailor Your Approach: Speak to identity and internal motivators. Recognize the differences between masculine/feminine drivers. Adopt Installer Mindset: Use proven frameworks and don't wing client delivery or lead generation. Resources Mentioned Profit Acceleration Software™ (by Karl Bryan) AI Business Coaching Dojo Practical systems and templates for seamless installation. Networking and Referral Playbook: Frequent live events, local business groups, and strategic JV partnerships, especially with accountants. Daily Emails from Karl Bryan: Packed with working strategies—subscribe at Focused.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, share with a fellow coach, and leave a review. See you next week on Business Coaching Secrets! Ready to elevate your coaching business? Listen, act, and get your demo of Profit Acceleration Software™ at: https://go.focused.com/profit-acceleration For more inspiration and free coaching tools, grab your subscription to The Six-Figure Coach Magazine: https://thesixfigurecoach.com/get-it

In this solo episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric breaks down 30 of the most common “sales objections” he hears from builders and business owners… and flips them into what they really are:

What if the biggest problem in your business… is the person in the mirror? In this powerful conversation, business coach, sales leader, and co-founder of The Everyday Leader, Drew Norton joins Joni for a deeply honest discussion about leadership, masculinity, identity, fitness, relationships, and what it actually means to lead yourself before leading anyone else. After building and leading over $20M+ in sales teams, Drew realized something profound: Business stagnation is often a mirror of personal stagnation. Together, Joni and Drew explore: ✨ Why leadership starts with identity, not strategy ✨ The crisis facing modern masculinity and men today ✨ Faith, Family, Fitness & Finance as pillars of alignment ✨ How to rebuild confidence and self-trust ✨ The surprising connection between health and leadership ✨ Communication, relationships, and conscious partnership ✨ The difference between managing people and truly leading them ✨ How beliefs shape success in business, family, and life Drew also shares his deeply personal story of family crisis, emotional growth, losing 100 pounds, and the mindset shifts that changed everything. If you've ever felt stuck, burned out, disconnected, or unsure of your next step — this conversation is your invitation to stop drifting and start leading. Connect with Drew Norton:

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JOIN HAMPTON:This episode came directly out of conversations happening inside Hampton, a private community for founders and CEOs with $3M+ in revenue or $10M+ exits. Members range from $5M net worth to billions. They wrestle with these same questions off the record. Apply at http://joinhampton.com/mw.HOW FOUNDERS ARE BUILDING WEALTH:How much do founders actually make, spend, invest, work, and keep in net worth? Hampton surveyed founders directly and put the answers into one report. Download it for free here: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrTHIS EPISODE OF MONEYWISE:70% of wealthy families lose all their money by the second generation. 90% lose it by the third.The data is even worse for the kids themselves. Children from households making $200K+ have rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse 2 to 3 times the national average. 22% of affluent suburban girls show clinically significant depressive symptoms.So how do you raise a kid in a wealthy household without breaking them?In this episode of MoneyWise, I went back through every conversation we've had on the show about parenting and money. Doctor Becky. Taylor Adams (from a multi-generational billionaire family in LA). Alex Peikoff. Shane. Jane. Hank. Neil Patel. Scott Galloway. The pattern they all kept landing on was uncomfortable. Most parents with real money are accidentally setting their kids up to fail. Not because they're bad parents. Because they're doing exactly what their instincts tell them to do.I'm a dad of two. I'm trying to figure this out in real time. Here's what the research, the experts, and the founders who already screwed it up are telling us.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- Why "entitlement" is actually a fear of frustration, not a character flaw- The Carol Dweck Columbia study that should change how you talk to your kids- Why your kid is running on your behavior, not your rules- The "shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations" trap (and why it's not about money)- How allowance teaches financial trade-offs (and why unlimited Amazon access kills it)- The single biggest regret of founders after a life-changing exit- Why downsizing your house might be the best parenting decision you ever makeCHAPTERS:00:00 The 16-year-old in the airport02:57 Frustration tolerance is the most important life skill05:30 Why wealthy kids have 2-3x higher anxiety and depression08:00 Monkey see, monkey do: the emulation problem11:00 70% lose it in 2 generations. 90% in 3.14:00 Praise effort, not traits (the Dweck study)18:00 Just because you love business doesn't mean your kid will21:00 Why allowance only works if money is finite25:00 The Scarsdale busboy who sees $300 sweatshirts as 30 hours of work28:00 Scott Galloway's moving goalpost30:17 The presence problem (the hardest one for me)33:00 The 5 rules I'm taking with meREFERENCED EPISODES:- Taylor Adams: How a multi-generational billionaire family thinks about wealth- Doctor Becky on parenting through money- Hank: Inside a 24,000 sq ft home- Neil Patel on going from 10,800 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft- Alex Peikoff: The Macedonian milk family- Jane: Finding out about a $20M inheritance in her late 30s- Pete: $80M exit, rock bottom afterABOUT MONEYWISE:MoneyWise is the podcast where wealthy founders open up about the real numbers behind their lives. Net worth. Monthly burn. Portfolio allocation. The stuff nobody talks about in public. Hosted by Daniel Berk and produced by Hampton.SPONSORS:Oceans - Hire incredible talent for marketing, ops, sales, and more, and even have them build out all your AI workflows for you. Go to https://www.oceanstalent.com/moneywise now.

Episode Summary Fractional CMO Javier Lozano Jr. helps B2B tech and tech-enabled services build predictable GTM engines. Former startup CMO, scaled $1M to $20M. Now installs repeatable revenue systems. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? The Predictable Pipeline Diagnostic Discovery Call w/Javier Get in touch with Javier: Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram Stakeholder Confidence Focus Turn board skepticism into enthusiastic alignment with the KAIROS assessment system. Book your 30-minute KAIROS Strategic Assessment (€147) and receive frameworks that build unwavering stakeholder trust in your strategic timing. Only 5 spots are available this week. https://www.uwedockhorn.com/research

In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Lawrence, founder and CEO of Trinnovo Group, to unpack one of the most raw and honest rebuilds you'll hear in recruitment. In 2022, Ash had built a £20M fee business across three brands with a £35M PE offer on the table one week from close, the deal collapsed.What followed was a complete reset. Ash stepped back in as CEO, sold BioTalent, rebuilt the leadership team from scratch, and made a series of deliberate decisions across culture, systems, product and strategy that drove 40-50% YoY growth and repositioned Trinnovo as a genuinely PE-ready business.You can connect with Ashley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylawrencetg/-------------------------Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oqeSqiPSgOU-------------------------Podcast Sponsors: Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Atlas - Check Out Atlas & Claim Your Exclusive Offer HereRaise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Want more content like this?The Wednesday Debrief is our free weekly newsletter for recruiters who take their craft seriously. Join 7,000+ subscribers here: https://newsletter.recruitmentmentors.com/-------------------------Get in touch with me:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

Most leaders are quietly using AI tools to get more done, but the real question isn't whether AI can automate tasks. It's whether your team can do the work AI can't: building relationships, pushing the frontier, and creating ideas that didn't exist before. Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company and a veteran of motion picture studios, three startups, and $20M in venture funding, brings a refreshingly grounded take on what humans need to protect in the age of LLMs. In this conversation, Dr. Shari Simpson and Steven Puri cover: • Why flow states are the human edge AI can't replicate, and how to build them into your team's schedule • How hiring for culture alignment (not just skills) is the real foundation for unlocking deep work • The difference between productive AI use and the 'foductivity' trap where tools create the illusion of output Timestamps 00:00:15 Steven's background: motion picture studios, $20M venture, three startups 00:02:00 What LLMs actually are and why they're the forcing function for workplace productivity 00:04:33 The jobs AI will replace first and why repetitive task workers should pay attention 00:06:00 The two futures of work: tech trillionaires vs. skilled laborers, and what's missing 00:07:56 Defining flow state: the psychology behind deep work and why it takes 20-23 minutes to enter 00:09:30 The river metaphor: how Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi defined flow and why it stuck 00:11:18 The interruption cost: why a single distraction sets you back 20+ minutes 00:13:16 Flow state conditions: why 'exploring Claude' doesn't count and what does 00:17:27 When a flow state app doesn't help: the meeting-heavy leader problem 00:21:00 The hiring argument: why culture alignment is the prerequisite for deep work on your team Guest: Steven Puri is the founder of The Sukha Company, a platform designed to help knowledge workers achieve flow states and do their best work. Steven has been a senior executive at multiple motion picture studios, raised over $20 million in venture capital, and built three startups, including one successful exit. He speaks and writes frequently on flow states, deep work, and what it means to do human-only work in an AI-saturated world. He's based in Austin, Texas. Reach him at steven@thesukha.co or explore the platform at thesukha.co. Powered By HR Mixtape is powered by Paylocity, the unified platform for HR, Finance, and IT. Paylocity brings your people, processes, and data together in one place so HR leaders can spend less time managing systems and more time doing the work that actually moves their organizations forward. Learn more at paylocity.com Keywords: flow states, deep work, AI in the workplace, LLMs, productivity, burnout prevention, knowledge work, hiring, culture fit, HR technology, employee wellbeing, focus, Steven Puri, The Sukha Company

Brooks Laich is a Canadian former professional hockey player who spent most of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals after being drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2001. He played over 700 NHL games as a center, known for his two-way play and penalty killing. After retiring, he started a travel company called “World Playground” that removes the commissions that have inflated travel prices for decades. For more information, go to worldplayground.coIN THE NEWS: Gavin Newsom under fire over $20M diaper deal tied to wife-linked nonprofit network, California mayor charged with acting as illegal agent for China, San Francisco plots outdoor smoking ban as locals erupt, Donald Trump Says He's Seriously Considering Making Venezuela the 51st State.Get it ON! FOR MORE WITH BROOKS LAICH:COMPANY: World Playground WEBSITE: worldplayground.coINSTAGRAM: @brookslaichFOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @ adamyenser TWITTER: @cleancomedian69DATES: May 16, (Chula Vista, CA) May 29 (Kenosha, WI) LIVE SHOWS: May 14 - Covina, CA (Live Podcast)May 15 - Visalia, CAMay 16 - Modesto, CAMay 24 - Costa Mesa, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineCardiff.co/Adamfastgrowingtrees.com/adamoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvQuince.com/ACSSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You feel it, don't you? That constant pressure to post more, create more, be more online — just to keep up. Meanwhile, your pipeline isn't moving the way it should. Here's what nobody's telling you: the top-producing loan officers I work with aren't stressing about their next post going viral. They're doing something different. Something that's been working since before social media existed. And it's making a massive comeback. In this episode, I'm going off-script to challenge the "post more" narrative that the gurus keep pushing. I'll share why IRL — in real life — local influence is outperforming the algorithm for the loan officers I coach. And I'll give you real stories from real LOs who've added $20M, $30M, even doubled their production — not by becoming influencers, but by becoming the go-to lender in their local market. You'll hear: → Why the "content creator" pressure is burning you out (and what to do instead) → The strategy that's landing LOs in front of 20-30 agents at a time → How one LO turned a single workshop into a spot on a national sales training call with 400+ agents → Why direct mail is working (yes, even with millennials) → Jeff Bezos's question that should change how you think about your business → Details on the Agent Referral Accelerator cohort launching May 21st If you're tired of feeding the algorithm and ready to build real relationships that generate real referrals — this one's for you.

Heading to Vegas this May? Join Josh at Pulse 2026 and come say hi—your oversized fluorescent daiquiri is on him. No catch.Grab your ticket at gainsightpulse.com and use code UNCHURNED for a special rate.Most people in tech are sprinting toward AI. Scott Barker, Partner & MD at Enfold Institute, Ex-Partner at GTMfund, and the youngest director in Outreach history, is among the few who stopped, looked back, and said: I've seen where this road ends.He was the youngest director in Outreach history. Helped take the company from $20M to $250M ARR. Built a venture fund to $100M under management. Then walked away from all of it, not for a sabbatical, not for a rebrand. Because it was breaking him.Four months in Indian ashrams. Ten hours of meditation a day. No phone, no fund, no identity.What he came back with isn't a mindfulness pitch. It's a strategic argument: the AI era is about to force the entire tech industry into the same acceleration decade that nearly destroyed him. And unlike his, yours won't be a choice.This episode is the conversation the industry needs to have and keeps skipping over to talk about agents.---Timestamps0:00 - Preview & introduction2:07 - Meet Jenny Calvert & Scott Barker 3:35 - Scaling GTM Fund to $100M and why it wasn't enough6:33 - How to Prepare for the Next Decade (The viral article)10:28 - Strategy 1: Slowing down as strategy (the 6-hour silence block)16:50 - Strategy 2: Build depth, not route skills20:33 - The future of currency22:30 - Strategy 3: Train your nervous system daily25:33 - Give yourself permission 29:55 - Challenge your old programming & redefine success34:14 - Final takeaways + close---What You'll Learn- Why AI acceleration is a forced decade of chaos and how to build a foundation before it hits-The 6-hour silence block and why your brain produces better output without inputs- Why skills are becoming a commodity and the one thing AI still can't replicate- How to identify and dismantle the old programming driving your definition of success- The daily non-negotiable practice (movement, stillness, breath, solitude) that trains your nervous system for chaos- Why the next scarce currency isn't money---Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.---Where to Find the GuestScott Barker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssbarker/Scott's Substack Article: https://thewakeupcallnewsletter.substack.com/p/how-to-prepare-for-the-next-decade---Where to Find Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

On this week's Substack LIVE, Chris Cillizza and Matt break down the biggest political developments of the week — and why (despite recent developments!) 2026 is actually looking better for Democrats. Here's what they covered:— Nebraska Democratic Primary: Cindy Burbank crushes the primary and immediately drops out to clear the path for independent Dan Osborne — dramatically expanding the Senate map for Democrats against Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts— Redistricting Wars Heat Up: Virginia court ruling, Louisiana's map decision, South Carolina's fight over Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat, and what it means for the House majority— Brutal Economic Headwinds for Trump: $4.50+ gas, skyrocketing cost-of-living numbers, and Trump's damaging “I don't think about Americans' financial conditions at all” quote— Midterm Fundamentals Favoring Democrats: Why the opposition party usually wins midterms, Trump's weak off-year turnout, and the structural advantages for Democrats in 2026— Thomas Massie vs. The Trump Machine: Preview of next week's high-stakes Kentucky primary — can Massie survive $20M+ in attacks from Trump allies?— Michigan Democratic Senate Primary: Abdul El-Sayed leads the field but faces new scrutiny over his medical credentials — plus the rest of this wide-open and fascinating race— And MUCH more!If you care about sharp, honest political analysis, this is the show for you.Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Patrick Bet-David and the crew expose Gavin Newsom's $20M diaper giveaway as a taxpayer-funded scheme that allegedly benefits his wife's nonprofit and donors, compare real diaper prices to the state deal, and ask what happens to blue states once they can't use Trump as a distraction.

Instructure cut a deal with ShinyHunters to return stolen Canvas data, without disclosing the terms. eBay rejected GameStop's $56B bid as "neither credible nor attractive." OpenAI launches Daybreak for cybersecurity, Amazon employees game AI usage targets, and Mira Murati's first model drops. Instructure reaches a deal with hackers who breached its Canvas edtech platform to return stolen data and destroy copies, without saying what it gave in return (NYT) eBay rejects GameStop's $56B takeover offer, saying the unsolicited bid is "neither credible nor attractive", in a letter from eBay Chairman Paul Pressler (Bloomberg) OpenAI launches Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative integrating AI models and Codex Security to help organizations patch vulnerabilities (TestingCatalog) Sources: some Amazon employees are using in-house OpenClaw-like tool MeshClaw for unnecessary tasks to inflate AI token use after Amazon set weekly AI targets (FT) AppMagic: Grok downloads fell to ~8.3M in April, from a high of 20M+ in January; Recon Analytics: Grok's paid adoption in the US remains nearly flat YoY in Q2 (WSJ) Thinking Machines Lab details interaction models, which can think and respond in real time, letting users and AI interact continuously for better collaboration (Thinking Machines Lab) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AG files criminal charges against nonprofit leader who got $20M grant Chaldean metro Detroiter deported to Iraq fears war, kidnapping Fallout grows after U-M speech that praised pro-Palestinian protesters Thomas is gone, but Greenfield Village hosting a new train event

This week, we discuss AI labs driving cloud revenue, hyperscalers laying off instead of building, and kids defeating age verification. Plus, Brandon has too many thoughts on Workday. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 571 Runner-up Titles The world is just paper. TODO debris pile Fancy countries you live in Enron Conspiracy Shredder. Cote's mom's gonna love this Brandon works out his Workday trauma. Cash money, hamburger, hamburger bang bang ChatGPT PS Edition Forward Deployed Engineer for Workday It'll probably work, that's the future Rundown Earnings Cloud Giants Update Amazon earnings beat expectations with strong cloud growth Microsoft calls for $190 billion in 2026 capital spending on soaring memory prices Alphabet ups 2026 capex to as much as $190 billion Meta stock drops on quarterly results Anthropic Commits to Spending $200 Billion on Google's Cloud and Chips How children are getting creative and fooling age verification checks Services Anthropic launches enterprise AI firm with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs Anthropic and OpenAI are both launching joint ventures for enterprise AI services Relevant to your Interests Q1 2026 earnings call: Remarks from our CEO Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it Sources: Anthropic could raise a new $50B round at a valuation of $900B Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date" IBM Bob hits 80,000 developers with 45% productivity gains Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen Wall Street Rollup (@WallStRollup) on X The Venture-Capital Populist Cursor's $60 billion bet is on the harness, not the model What you're actually writing when you write a SKILL.md So Long Jeeves and Ask.com, Relics of Yesterday's Internet No more Jeeves: Ask.com officially shuttered OpenAI locks GPT-5.5-Cyber behind velvet rope Workload Identity Federation AWS Cost Optimization Hub now supports CSV download - AWS IREN Announces Acquisition of Mirantis to Strengthen AI Cloud Delivery Capabilities Sponsors WebRTC.ventures – Real-time communication & Voice AI integration WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America Sept 23–25, San José, CA Use Code DEVPOD26 — 15% off, stacks with group rates for 4+ Nonsense Your Name in Landsat Listener Feedback JD recommends varlock Conferences DevOpsDays + AI Nashville, May 14-15, 2026 KCD Texas, May 15, 2026, use code MEDIA_THANK_YOU for free pass WeAreDevelopers Europe, July 8-10, 2026 Berlin, Coté speaking. DevOpsDays Graz, Sept 4-5, 2026 DevOpsDays Dallas, Sept 28-29, 2026 DevOpsDays Rockies, Sept. 22 – 23, 2026, Discount Code: 26DODSWEDEFTALK WeAreDevelopers NA, Sept 23-25, 2026, Discount Code: DEVPOD26 DevOpsDays Vilnius, Sep 30 - Oct 1. 2006 DevOpsDays Istanbul, October 24th, 2026 - Coté keynoting. VMware User Groups (VMUGs): Toronto (May 12-14, 2026) Dallas (June 9-11, 2026) Orlando (October 20-22, 2026) SDT News & Community Join our Slack community Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com Follow us on social media: Twitter, Threads, Mastodon, LinkedIn, BlueSky Watch us on: Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté Sponsor the show Sponsor more podcasts with Failover Media Recommendations Brandon: Overcast Upload CLI utility The 2026 AI Draft Epson 400 II Matt: Casablanca. Coté: iA Writer.

Ali Partovi is the Co-founder and CEO of Neo.Neo started in 2017 as a network for the top college students. Neo is a “people-first” investor, a thesis it developed missing out on early investments in PayPal and Google at three employees.Neo has since invested in the Seed rounds of Cursor and Kalshi, and Ali shares everything he's learned about spotting outlier talent, how to hire the best people, how computer science is the best business education, and why the best entrepreneurs start young.Special thanks to Hadi Partovi, Fuzzy Khosrowshahi, Alan Shusterman, and Claire Shorall for their help brainstorming topics for Ali.Thank you to Numeral, Flex, and Amplitude for supporting this episodeNumeral: The end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance https://www.numeral.comFlex: Get premium banking and a net 60 day credit card at 0% APY https://home.flex.one/referral/bananacapitalAmplitude: AI analytics, all you have to do is ask https://www.amplitude.comTimestamps:(0:09) Neo's two 10x funds(2:19) Missing PayPal led to Neo(9:32) Not investing in Google at 3 employees(11:31) Backing Facebook despite the idea(13:01) Starting Neo to help top college students(17:21) How to identify outlier talent(24:38) Neo's coding test(27:41) Bootstrapping the first cohort of Neo Scholars(34:58) How Cognition President Russel Kaplan changed Neo forever(39:21) Starting Neo after talking to Steph Curry(46:42) Launching [Code.org](http://Code.org) to teach 20M kids to code(59:38) Is coding still relevant in 2026?(1:03:43) How to hire outlier talent(1:07:25) Why you should aggressively apply for one job(1:11:09) Neo Residency: $750k uncapped(1:19:51) Growing up in Iran during the revolution(1:26:03) Impact of the immigrant mentality(1:29:15) Most entrepreneurial roots start very young(1:39:18) Lessons investing in Cursor + Kalshi seed rounds(1:50:27) Confession: a podcast about failure(1:52:36) Fucking up a $50m deal by lying to Steve JobsReferencedNeo: https://neo.com/Neo Scholars Application: https://neo.com/scholarsNeo Residency: https://neo.com/residencyCode.org: https://code.org/Lying to Steve Jobs: https://x.com/apartovi/status/1447251334814523392Losing a deal with Yahoo: https://x.com/apartovi/status/1449856639331340289Follow AliTwitter: https://x.com/apartoviLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apartovi/Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

With the salary cap rising will we see a $20M player in the next few years and Jordan Spence.

In this episode, we're talking with Mike Tecku, founder of Momentum Shake, about how he's building an eight-figure business while working just two focused hours a day. Mike shares his philosophy on in-house manufacturing, product quality, and designing a business around your lifestyle. Get on the waiting list for the next Capitalism cohort at https://capitalism.com/bootcamp Timestamps: (0:00) Can you build a $100M business without compromising your lifestyle? (2:00) Mike brought manufacturing completely in-house (5:00) Premium ingredients strategy: sourcing and processing vanilla for six months (10:00) Mike's rules for decision-making and avoiding low-quality work (15:00) other business models: $20M/month companies that lose money (20:00) Philosophy of the matrix: accepting the game rather than fighting it (25:00) Maximizing joy in the process and living in the present (30:00) iodized salt story: creating invisible impact at scale (40:00) Three years of research into body chemistry and nutritional deficiencies (50:00) Thinking at the cellular level: reimagining how bodies work (1:00:00) Wealth redefined: understanding true richness beyond money (1:15:00) Building systems that thrive without you: creating real business value (1:25:00) Overcoming his resistance to marketing to scale Momentum further

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

A transformation and growth leader at heart, Paul Idziak is a CEO who thrives in complexity and turns bold vision into disciplined execution and scalable results. Like a catalyst for momentum, he does not just grow businesses; he engineers ecosystems where people, process, and performance move in sync. He leads from the front, combining grit with clarity to transform underperforming operations into high-impact, multi-location enterprises. What he brings to the table is a rare blend of private equity acumen, operational rigor, and commercial instinct. He builds strong leadership teams, installs KPI-driven cultures, and creates structures that scale with precision. From due diligence to exit readiness, he aligns strategy with execution, driving profitability, expanding markets, and reducing risk. He operates with urgency, accountability, and a relentless focus on value creation. Over the years, Paul has scaled businesses from the ground up, launching new divisions, expanding across the U.S., Canada, and international markets, and building distributed workforces of 300+ technicians. He has driven 35% revenue CAGR and 110% EBITDA growth, transforming operational performance and positioning companies for successful exits. He has secured tier-1 OEM partnerships, negotiated MSAs, and led high-value projects exceeding $20M while building diversified, resilient customer portfolios. From sourcing more than 100 acquisition targets and supporting approximately $3B in transaction value to executing value creation plans targeting 4X returns, his experience spans the full investment lifecycle. He has improved margins, reduced the cost of poor quality, implemented Lean 6S practices, and built safety cultures, achieving 0 recordables, consistently delivering measurable, repeatable results. His previous experience across Johnson Controls, Siemens, and AWC has further sharpened his leadership approach, strengthening his ability to scale operations, build high-performing teams, and drive consistent enterprise-level impact. What matters most to Paul is building businesses that endure and teams that win long after the strategy is set. He measures success not just by growth, but by the legacy of performance, discipline, and leadership he leaves behind.

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Federal contracting consultant strategies are unlocking million-dollar opportunities for small businesses — and this episode proves it with a real $47 million deal. Eric Coffey and guest Ronnie pull back the curtain on how a small business team navigated a complex teaming arrangement with a $400 million company to compete for a massive Corps of Engineers contract. If you think federal consulting is only for the big players, this conversation will completely change your mindset. What you'll learn in this episode:

You remember Charlie Sheen?    He came up with the best line of that year.    When he was asked about sleeping with hookers.    Having aids.    Being on drugs.    His simple response when asked about this, he felt like he was "winning."    If I make $10M a year, it's winning.   For someone like Ed Mylett or Donald Trump, having $20M a year is broke.    The key to an abundant life is having gratitude.    Staying in shape and living healthily so I can enjoy the fruits of my work.    Focusing on my finances is important.  If I watch those and be a good steward of them, I can have what I want.    Having a specific group of people around me is important.     Spending time with the right people, working with the right people, and only talking with those I want to speak to has become more important than ever in being able to keep my peace.    Stay focused on these four main areas of your life and you'll start to win, too!    About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

Big Tech earnings landed — Alphabet soared on cloud growth while Meta dropped 10% after hiking capex to $145B. SoftBank plans an AI/robotics IPO called Roze, Anthropic weighs a $900B+ round, and Musk called himself a "fool" for backing OpenAI. Microsoft says Q3 Intelligent Cloud revenue was $34.68B, vs. $34.27B est., with Azure and other cloud services up 40% YoY; Microsoft 365 Copilot has 20M+ seats (CNBC) Meta raises full-year capex outlook to $125B–$145B, up from $115B–$135B; shares drop ~10%, biggest intraday decline since October (Bloomberg) Alphabet stands out on Big Tech earnings day as Google Cloud revenue jumps 63% and backlog nearly doubles to $462B; capex guidance raised to $180B–$190B (MarketWatch) Big Four combined Q1 capex hit a record $130B, on pace for $725B in 2026, up 77% from $410B last year (FT) Sources: SoftBank plans to create an AI and robotics company called Roze in the US to build data centers and list it as early as 2026, seeking a $100B valuation (FT) Sources: Anthropic has begun weighing a new funding round at a $900B+ valuation, after previously resisting investor proposals at an $800B+ valuation (Bloomberg) Sony confirms that some digital PS4 and PS5 games require a one-time online license check "to confirm the game's license" (GameSpot) OpenAI explains Codex's "goblin problem": reinforcement training rewarded quirky creature metaphors via a discontinued "Nerdy" personality, and the behavior spread (The Verge) Musk v. Altman: Elon Musk says he was a "fool" for backing OpenAI, accusing Altman and Brockman of manipulating him into donating tens of millions of dollars (WSJ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you build a $20M business... and then lose it all? Stephen Diaz didn't just survive — he rebuilt from scratch using the exact same playbook that got him there the first time. Stephen started as a wedding photographer. After discovering the power of funnels and the challenge model, he and his wife Chelsey built Rainmaker Family into one of the fastest-growing coaching companies in America — 120 employees, $3M months, Inc. 5000 #148. Then three things hit at once: a public disparagement campaign, their Instagram account got taken down, and tariffs tanked demand in their market overnight. He went from $20M/year to $1M in debt, laying off 100 people in the process. What he did next is the whole point of this episode. In this conversation Stephen breaks down: How he found the ClickFunnels playbook and scaled to 8 figures with a challenge funnel The three punches that nearly bankrupted a $55M business What it was like to lay off 100 people — and have 44 of them volunteer to come back for free How he rebuilt an entirely new business in under a year using AI The "earlier is better" funnel principle that doubled his opt-in rate His 30/30/30 rule for keeping margins healthy as you scale Why he believes the same funnel framework works in any market This one is raw, honest, and packed with real numbers. If you're building something right now — or rebuilding — this episode is for you.

In this powerful episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Dr. Noah St. John, a neuro-performance architect who has helped clients generate billions in revenue, to unpack the real reason so many entrepreneurs stay stuck despite having the right strategies, tools, and knowledge.Dr. Noah breaks down the concept of the “invisible brake”—the hidden force that silently limits your income, growth, and results. While most entrepreneurs focus heavily on the outer game like marketing, sales, and systems, this conversation reveals why that's only half the equation. The real bottleneck lies in what happens after you set a goal—when doubt, limiting beliefs, and what he calls “head trash” begin to take over.Through real examples, including scaling a company from $4M to $20M in under 18 months, Dr. Noah explains how mastering your inner game is what unlocks exponential growth. He dives into why copying successful people doesn't work, how unconscious beliefs shape your outcomes, and why most people are unknowingly operating with one foot on the brake.This episode also explores the idea of “permission to succeed,” the difference between conscious and unconscious competence, and how high performers think, decide, and act differently. From breaking through income ceilings to gaining clarity on what you actually want, this conversation gives you the missing piece most people never address.Tune in now to learn how to identify your invisible brake, eliminate the beliefs holding you back, and finally align your inner and outer game to unlock the results you've been chasing.HIGHLIGHTS:09:22 - Noah talks about why results matter more than personal success17:53 - Noah talks about outer and inner game.Keeping it Real:05:06 - Why most entrepreneurs fail despite good intentions07:43 - The truth about “fake gurus” and social media09:21 - Why results matter more than personal success12:10 - Why proximity alone doesn't create results13:19 - Architect analogy: why watching isn't enough15:27 - $4M plateau to $20M breakthrough story17:47 - Outer game vs inner game explained20:13 - How beliefs control every area of your life22:24 - Why “The Secret” missed the real work25:28 - Gary Vee and unconscious competence27:51 - The concept of “permission to succeed”31:17 - The framework behind the invisible brake32:17 - Why most people sabotage their own goals33:11 - Driving with one foot on the brake analogy35:03 - Neuroplasticity and rewiring your beliefs36:19 - From poverty mindset to building wealth40:33 - Decision vs doubt: what actually drives action42:05 - Pain vs pleasure as motivators46:04 - Technology's impact on your inner game47:19 - Identifying your invisible brake50:42 - Power habits of successful people51:08 - Why clarity beats “wanting more money”52:34 - The myth about personality and success54:01 - Building a clear vision that actually works55:27 - How to identify your “head trash”56:30 - Turning limiting beliefs into opportunity57:03 - Where to connect with Dr. Noah CONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite: ⁠https://noahstjohn.com/⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahstjohn/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/noahstjohn/⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnoahstjohn#EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #PersonalDevelopment #HighPerformance #MindsetShift #FinancialFreedom #SuccessHabits #ScaleYourBusiness

In this episode, Josh interviews Yoni Kozminski, co-founder of South Col, Escala and Multiply Mii, about building scalable businesses to increase valuation multiples at exit. Yoni shares strategies for developing strong operating systems, clear organizational structures, and empowering leadership teams. They discuss the org chart of a $20 million e-commerce business, incremental team building, and the importance of structured meetings like EOS Level 10. Yoni also highlights the role of project management tools such as ClickUp for SOPs and workflow management, offering actionable insights for entrepreneurs aiming to scale and maximize business value.Chapters:The Value of Operating Systems and Organizational Structure (00:00:00)Yoni explains why strong systems and structure increase business value and exit multiples.Building Leverage and Empowering Leadership (00:00:36)Discussion on creating leverage by empowering teams and implementing clear systems for business growth.Incremental Team Building and Org Chart Planning (00:02:23)Advice on hiring incrementally based on KPIs and performance, with an example org chart for a growing business.Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Hiring Approaches (00:04:24)Comparison of hiring strategies and the importance of hiring subject matter experts to build out teams.Org Chart Walkthrough: Roles and Reporting Lines (00:05:28)Detailed breakdown of a $20M e-commerce business org chart, including management structure and reporting lines.Creative and Siloed Team Structures (00:06:36)How to structure creative teams for efficiency, and the pros and cons of siloed versus shared resources.Management Cadence and Preventing Silos (00:07:46)Importance of management reporting cadence and strategies to avoid siloed functions within teams.Level 10 Meetings and EOS Traction (00:08:47)Introduction to the Level 10 meeting from EOS, its value for alignment, and how it supports scaling.Operations, Launch, Brand Management, and Supply Chain (00:10:59)Breakdown of operations function, including launch, brand management, supply chain, and their respective team structures.Shopify/DTC vs. Amazon Team Distinctions (00:13:17)Explanation of separate teams for Shopify/DTC and Amazon, and the use of external resources for specialized tasks.HR and Admin Functions in Scaling (00:14:26)The growing importance of HR and admin roles as the business scales.Technology for Scalability: Project Management Tools (00:15:18)Emphasis on the critical role of project management tools like ClickUp for SOPs, training, and workflow management.Less is More: Focusing on Essential Tech (00:16:46)Advice to focus on essential technology that moves the needle, rather than adopting every available tool.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites"YouTube": "00:03:32""EOS Traction": "00:08:47""ClickUp": "00:15:41"Concepts"Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)": "00:01:08""The 80/20 Principle (Pareto Principle)": "00:02:09""Level 10 Meeting": "00:09:08"Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am super excited to introduce you all to Yoni Kozminski. Yoni is the co-founder of South Col, Escala and Multiply Mii. Yoni, you talked about seeing an opportunity to, increase the multiple when it comes time for exit because of the processes and team that you've built into a business. So why is it so important to focus on the operating system and organizational structure of a business in order to increase? And how does that increase the multiple that you will get? Yeah. Great question.Yoni 00:00:36  Josh. So the way I would approach this, the way that I look at it, taking a step back before we get into the nitty gritty details here, is that what any potential acquirer is looking for or what all of us really are looking for in life, when when you really strip it back is more time, more money and more freedom. And if you can build leverage where you are not a critical part in the delivery and execution of what is happening inside of your business, and then that is a high value form of leverage.Yoni 00:01:08  And so when you sort of bring that back into what SOPs, standard operating procedures, and I would say like more importantly, systems are inside of the business. If you can effectively achieve that in in a meaningful way, then ultimately, you know, I would say like, I'm not the poster child, but but I'm a I'm a product of what I preach in that I'm able to, you know, be involved in three businesses that are each growing at different rates with very different business models attached to them. And that's because we have really empowered the leadership team. We have real clear systems. And so coming back to it for an e-commerce business, the only way for you to grow is to get out of your own way. And so the reality is building systems, building processes, and empowering people to make the decisions. Most of the decisions. You know the predator principle. 80-20. And getting you out of your own way becomes fundamental in your ability to grow your business.Josh 00:02:09  Here's what some different businesses in their organizational or their yeah, their or charts kind of look like for the audience just to spark some ideas.Josh 00:02:18  And as they start to plan out, hey, how do I build up my team and and really scale?Yoni 00:02:23  Yeah, absolutely. Well, actually, before we even dive into that and I'll share as much as I can, you know, there's only a certain number of slides, decks that I have where we've wiped out, like any client references and, and things like that. So I'll share gladly what I can. But you brought up a really important point, Josh, and I think this is where people get things are often really wrong, and I'm guilty of it myself. probably more times than I would care to admit. But you don't want to hire everyone at once, and you want to build incrementally based on the performance and the KPIs. And, you know, you really you keep that up perfectly, because what we're looking at right now on the screen is an org chart back in 2020 of a business that was looking to grow over the course of 2021 into a whole number of proposed roles here.Yoni 00:03:16  So on the screen you can see existing roles, outsource roles, proposed roles and shared existing resources. So geez, I mean, I'd have to like sit here and list out every single person. I would just say, check out the YouTube and you can actually see.Josh 00:03:32  Let's yeah, let's go through just yeah, high level. I mean, even just talking through the org chart, I think that the listeners would find this very, very valuable because again, that was the number one question at Camp Comm is what is your team look like? What is your team look like? so let's let's dive in and spend the time here. Yoni.Yoni 00:03:51  Okay. I'm happy to do that. What I'll also say, and, you know, putting my multiply me hiring hat on, I turn so many people away from working with us as a business. And, you know, while that's not great for our business revenue and profitability growth, I think it's a smart move because if you haven't done this before, if you don't have the right experience, exposure, mentors the right people around you that you can turn to, you're likely going to get it wrong.Yoni 00:04:24  So if you're building out a function or a team for the first time and you don't hire, you know, I like to hire a top down, whereby I'm loo...

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Brian Will — Wall Street Journal bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Living Forever AI — joins host Jeff Mains for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, scaling, sales, and what it truly means to leave a legacy. Brian has built and helped build companies worth over half a billion dollars across 10 ventures in five industries. Now, he's setting his sights on disrupting the $3 billion genealogy market with AI-powered digital twins that preserve your voice, stories, and personality for future generations — not as static content, but as something people can actually interact with.The conversation covers the mentor relationship that changed Brian's life and fortune, why most companies fail to scale (hint: it's the founder), how to build and audit a high-performance sales team, the self-funded vs. VC debate, and how to compete in a market dominated by giants like Ancestry.com. Brian also shares a vivid philosophy on focus, data-driven sales management, and why right now is the single greatest moment in history to build a company.Key Takeaways4:14 — The Power of a Role Mentor Brian's career turned when he stopped taking only his own advice and started listening to his partner Steve — a $20M entrepreneur who had earned the right to be believed. That one decision led to an $80M exit.11:14 — The Origin of Living Forever AI Watching chatbots evolve and wrestling with his own legacy question — "Who's ever going to know?" — Brian conceived the idea of an interactive AI video twin trained entirely on your own stories and memories.12:43 — Early Traction: Launched Feb. 1, 539 Users in 2 Months Brian describes rapid early momentum, grants, and acceptance into the Startup Grind Global Competition in Silicon Valley — all with a three-person team.22:14 — Why Companies Fail to Scale: It's the Founder The #1 scaling killer is founder ego preventing delegation. Brian calls out founders running $10M companies while doing $20/hour work, and makes the case that CEOs must stop pretending to have all the answers.23:51 — Build a High-Performance, Data-Driven Sales Team Sales and marketing must be measured at every level: ROAS by channel, cost per lead by channel, and revenue per lead. No data = no scale.25:21 — Every Salesperson is an Individual P&L Most companies don't run a true P&L by salesperson. When you do, you'll typically find 20%+ are actually losing money. Cut them, redistribute leads to top performers, and profit goes up without spending a single additional dollar.29:38 — Closers vs. Salespeople vs. Retail Geese Brian breaks down the three tiers of salespeople — and introduces the memorable "retail geese" analogy: people who can fly but sit and wait for apples to fall. Identify which type you have and act accordingly.32:10 — Self-Funded vs. VC: The Discipline Advantage When every dollar comes out of your own pocket, you think differently. Brian contrasts his lean three-person team (launching in weeks) with a funded competitor who raised $11M, hired 15 people, and still has zero customers five months later.35:21 — First Mover Advantage is a Myth "If the first mover was the entire advantage, we'd all still be on MySpace." Brian explains why being an upgrade on an established market (Ancestry.com) is a smarter bet than trying to conquer one from scratch.37:56 — Niche Down, Focus, Then Expand Brian follows Alex Hormozi's framework: get focused, be really good at one thing, then bring in separate teams to take sequential verticals. Chasing the shiny object is a company killer.39:33 — The Biggest AI Mistake Founders Are Making Not fully utilizing AI. Brian replaced a $50K/year graphics employee with ChatGPT at $20/month. AI allows founders to think and build at machine-learning speed — those who ignore it will be left behind.Tweetable Quotes"I made a decision in a split second to listen to somebody else instead of me — somebody who had more success than me. That decision changed everything: my children's lives, the companies that followed, everything I have financially." — Brian Will"If your company isn't scaling the way you want, nine times out of ten it's because your ego is not allowing you to delegate. You're running a $10 million company doing a $20-an-hour job." — Brian Will"Every single salesperson in your organization is an individual profit and loss statement. And when you run that analysis, you'll typically find 20% or more are actually losing money." — Brian Will"We couldn't have done this three years ago. AI gives mankind the ability to 10x their thinking — to think at machine-learning speed and build businesses like no time in history." — Brian Will"If the first mover was the entire advantage, we'd all still be on MySpace. Sometimes the dinosaurs get so big they can't move quick. They get lost in meetings. They can't innovate." — Brian Will"They've created the market. I just want to jump in there, get a piece of it, make it better, and go from there." — Brian Will (on competing with Ancestry.com)"Salespeople are retail geese — they can fly, but they just sit there waiting for an apple to fall." — Brian Will"In the future, your history will be alive. You won't be looking at a piece of paper or reading a journal — you'll click on someone's avatar and talk to them." — Brian WillSaaS Leadership Lessons6 SaaS Leadership Lessons from Brian Will1. Find a Role Mentor and Actually Listen Brian's entire financial trajectory — multiple exits, consulting career, and his current venture — traces back to a single moment of trusting someone with more experience than himself. The best investment a founder can make isn't in software or marketing. It's in finding a mentor who has done what you want to do and getting out of your own way long enough to follow their lead.2. The Scaling Problem Is You Most founders who can't scale are sitting in the bottleneck themselves — answering voicemails, approving invoices, micromanaging design. The transition from operator to leader requires ruthless delegation of everything that isn't your highest-leverage activity. If you think nobody can do it as well as you, that belief will cap your company at whatever you personally can handle.3. Build Sales Like a Finance Department Sales without data is just activity. Brian's framework treats each marketing channel as a measurable ROAS line item, and each salesperson as an individual P&L. Most founders never run this analysis — and are shocked to discover they're paying for salespeople who are net-negative to the business. Measure every dollar, every lead, every close rate. Then cut the bottom and scale the top.4. Know the Difference Between Closers, Salespeople, and Retail Geese As you scale, the average quality of your sales hires will decline — not because you're hiring wrong, but because volume dilutes quality. Build systems simple enough for your worst hire, train rigorously, run P&L by person, and don't mistake activity for performance. Identify your closers and protect their lead flow.5. Bootstrap Your Constraints into Competitive Advantages Constraint forces prioritization. When the money is yours, every decision carries real weight — and that discipline produces lean, fast, profitable companies. Brian's self-funded three-person team outpaced a $11M funded competitor to market. Don't romanticize VC funding; sometimes the resource-constrained team wins simply because they can't afford to waste.6. Own the Niche First, Then Expand Vertically The temptation to chase every application of your technology will scatter your team and dilute your brand. Dominate one market, build the underlying engine, then bring in a dedicated team for the next vertical. Legacy preservation → corporate training → education → homeschool → licensing. The platform stays the same; the focus shifts sequentially. That's how you build a portfolio without losing a company.Guest ResourcesLiving Forever AI: livingforeverai.comBrian Will's Personal Site (books, training, speaking, background): brianwillmedia.comBrian's Books: The Dropout Multi-Millionaire and other titles available at brianwillmedia.combrian@brianwillmedia.comhttps://www.brianwillmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/TheDropoutMM https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-will-07823b6/ https://www.instagram.com/thedropoutmm/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond –

Rewind: Vrabel walks free while Dianna Russini's world blows up—resigns, faces major scrutiny, then flips the script by rescuing a man and his dog from a crash. Villain to hero? We break it down. Moore avoids jail (18 months probation), and Damon Jones may be the first to plead guilty in the NBA gambling scandal.News: Alshon Jeffery denies insurance fraud after a missed court date leads to an arrest warrant. Biggest Pickle: Luther Davis—accused of impersonating NFL players (like Michael Penix) to scam nearly $20M in loans.#InAPickle #IAPRadio #BiggestPickle #NFL #NBA #SportsDrama #Fraud #BreakingNews #Podcast #iapradio

Ever wonder how I've gone 15 years without a traditional job and still pulled in an estimated $10–20M? Back in college I was building and flipping humor websites (one sold for $2K, another for $4K). Then I created beamed.com, hit 100K uniques a month, and sold it too. No degrees. No bosses. Just hustle. Today on the podcast I'm pulling back the curtain on every side gig, website flip, service launch, and future money move I've tested. Listen in and discover:  • Why hunting your own opportunities beats copying every guru  • How to build, grow, and sell websites for fast profits  • The simplest path to recurring service revenue (ditch the 9–5)  • Local niche blogs, faceless YouTube channels, and AI apps demystified  • Creating flow in your life. coffee shop, parenting brand, text‐message tips  If you're ready to stop trading hours for dollars and start stacking income streams that fit your passions (and your schedule), this episode is for you. Find me on: IG: @iambrandonlucero Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmBrandonLucero  Website: https://www.brandonlucero.com 

In this episode, Anthony Vizzari—Senior Vice President at 7th Level—dives into redefining modern sales through empathy, authenticity, and purpose. With over $20M in personal sales and experience scaling elite sales teams worldwide, Anthony shares how NEPQ (Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning) is transforming the way professionals connect, influence, and close. Discover how to sell without pressure, uncover real customer problems, and build trust that drives consistent results. This isn't just about selling more—it's about selling the right way.