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Odyssey Director Chris Nolan got $20M, star Matt Damon got $15M… Filmmakers are the new Franchise.Saudi Arabia is joining the nuclear club… and 1 American biz from 1886 is serving it up.Instant Ramen's new innovation: It can now be booked cold… Seasonality is just an excuse.Plus, Miami is now more expensive than NYC… because of gator removal, iguana insurance, & the tan tax.$WAB $NFPDF $SPYGrab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person OfferingSan Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BDBoston 10/14: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhupSeattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-ticketsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people believe you need perfect credit, wealthy parents, or a six-figure salary to build wealth through real estate. Terrica Lynn Smith proves that's completely false.In this episode of Inside the Vault, Ash Cash sits down with Terrica Lynn Smith to discuss her incredible journey from foster care, homelessness, surviving Hurricane Katrina, and earning just $5,000 in her first year to building a real estate empire responsible for over $1 billion in transactions and more than $60 million in assets.Terrica reveals the exact strategy that helped her turn a $5,000 tax refund into her first investment property, why relationships can be more valuable than credit scores, how she overcame rejection after failing her real estate exam seven times, and why patience—not instant gratification—is the true key to generational wealth.She also shares why AI will never replace real estate, the importance of community, how she's helping thousands of aspiring investors, and the mindset required to build lasting wealth from the ground up.Whether you're looking to purchase your first home, invest in rental properties, or create generational wealth, this conversation is filled with practical advice and timeless lessons.In this episode you'll learn:How a $5,000 tax refund became the foundation of a $60M portfolioThe real reason most people fail in real estateWhy relationships are more valuable than your credit scoreHow to build wealth even if you're starting with very littleThe biggest mistakes first-time investors makeWhy AI won't replace real estate investingThe importance of patience in building generational wealth

We're still surprised people did this but... 50+ founders worth $10M to $4B reveal their personal finances. Here it is: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrWhy do we do this? Because if you're an aspirational person or someone who runs a business and is making money, it's incredibly challenging to figure out what to do. Information is impossible to find — and that's what we put together: the net worth reveal and why we do this podcast, Moneywise.He got his first $5M check and expected to feel superhuman. The next day was one of the most disappointing of his life.Jesse Pujji walked away from a Goldman Sachs job where he made $500K at 25 — with a boss making $3M and a group head making $20M — to bootstrap an ad agency on $33K per partner and a stack of Amex cards. Ampush cracked the Facebook arbitrage before almost anyone: $100K in monthly revenue in June 2010 became $2M a month with $600K in EBITDA fourteen months later. He scaled it to half a billion in annual ad spend and 250 employees without raising a dollar, turned down $25M at 27, sold 20% to Red Ventures in 2015, and sold the whole thing to New Mountain Capital in 2022 for somewhere between $40M and $60M on a 35% stake. He never got the nine-figure number he made up in his head, and he says chasing it was the mistake.This episode gets into the exact allocation of a post-exit portfolio, why Jesse refuses to let his advisors put illiquid startup equity on his balance sheet, what $500K a year of "normal" spending actually buys, and why he asked his financial advisor how people possibly spend more than that. He's honest about the gap between the money he expected to change him and the money that didn't. And we spend real time on the part most founders avoid: three kids who never saw him grind, a Greenlight allowance split into thirds, a $63 JCPenney paycheck at 16 that taught him more than any of it, and the question of whether to leave them anything at all.Also, this podcast is made by Hampton, which is a community for founders doing on average $20 million a year in revenue. We saw a lot of these money conversations happening privately behind closed doors and we thought, "What the heck, let's make it public." If you are a founder, apply here: http://joinhampton.com/mwTimestamps:00:00 — Jesse's origin story: immigrant household in St. Louis, a snow shoveling business in middle school, and $33K each plus Amex cards to start Ampush02:00 — The Facebook arbitrage that changed everything: $100K/month in June 2010 to $2M in revenue and $600K in EBITDA fourteen months later02:49 — "Sandbox entrepreneurship" — Facebook cold-calls them: "Who the hell are you guys? You're one of our top 100 advertisers"04:24 — Why he left Goldman at 25 making $500K: "I would rather make half of my future expected earnings and do something I feel excited about"06:18 — The $25M offer two years in, why they said no, and the $3M dividend they took instead — $1M each, which bought his SF house07:30 — The made-up number that wrecked them: hoping for $150M, getting $60–75M offers, and turning down $190M in Marin stock09:24 — The Red Ventures deal and $5M after tax: "I thought I would get wings or superhuman strength... nothing changed"11:16 — 2022: selling to New Mountain and walking away without going with the deal13:12 — The exit number, on the record: a $40–60M range on a stake "a little bit more than a third"16:04 — The Zone of Genius framework, and why being a CEO sat in his zone of excellence — good at it, drained by it17:52 — Gateway X by the numbers19:06 — Whether the scarcity ever goes away: "nine days out of ten" became "one day out of ten," and the coach question he couldn't answer20:16 — The Deer Valley condo, and finally understanding why people buy vacation homes21:08 — Full portfolio breakdown and why he tells his advisors to mark his startup equity at zero23:24 — Annual spend 26:52 — The schedule that makes it work: Tuesdays and Thursdays he misses bedtime, Monday/Wednesday/Friday he doesn't, and he deletes Slack on vacation28:16 — The thing that keeps him up: "They've gotten all the fruits of the grind without actually observing the grind"29:23 — Greenlight, allowance equal to their age, and splitting it into thirds — spend, save, give30:19 — Running a Starbucks P&L with his 9-year-old daughter in the store32:30 — The four-bucket framework: spend it, give it to the government, give it to charity, or give it to your kids34:44 — A Schnucks family board member on generational wealth: "Money doesn't ruin kids. Lack of values does."35:36 — What Jesse wants said at his funeralSponsors: Daily Body Coach - achieve your dream body with https://moneywise.dailybodycoach.comSubscribe to Moneywise: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywisepodcastFollow Daniel on X: https://x.com/danielcberkListen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: [search "Moneywise Hampton"]

Breaking News! What is going on with Optavia? Right now, Optavia reps have descended upon Orlando, Florida for their annual convention, and this year "Big Changes" are coming to the company. But this isn't the first time this company has had to rebrand and make big promises, and that's not where the similarities stop. From legal troubles to reinvention, join us for some MLM history as we deep dive into Medifast.Show NotesMedifast WikiNYSE : MEDThe Rise and Fall of the Medifast DietMedifast Named to Forbes 100 Most Trusted Companies in AmericaSubsidiary of Diet Plan Marketer Medifast Inc. to Pay $3.7 Million to Settle FTC ChargesFTC : Life in the (Medi)Fast LaneWeight loss player Medifast pivots toward network marketing modelWhy I Switched from Weight Watchers to MedifastThe Evolution of Take Shape for Life - DSNMedifast invests $20M to expand into weight-loss drug marketMedifast Initiates Business Transformation by Entering the Medically Supported Weight Loss Market through Collaboration with LifeMDMedifast Investor Resources & FAQOptavia Rebrands as TrilivyThe Influence ContinuumOut of MLM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BITE Model⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LAMLM Book Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Dupes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How can you help?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MLM Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report Fraud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Truth in Advertising⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Report to your state Attorney General's office!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Not in the U.S.? No Problem!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Taco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kayla Craven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, video editing by the indescribable⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RK Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Michelle Carpenter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2026.Music : Abstract World by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexi Action⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up to this point, I've had everything I've ever wanted in life.     There's really not much I want or need now.    But I had to start with the beginning.    At first, I wanted money.    I wanted money because I thought and society and media told me I wanted money.    But as I got into everything, I learned really quickly, there are costs to money.    When I started making money, I bought a fancy car, a big house, and then the second year, I bought a watch.    I had already had everything I needed and wanted.    When I started making milions, I hired people thinking I wanted a really big company.    That came with its own set of headaches between more staff and more money.    Here's a little math for you:  When I made $20M with my company and had 50 employees, I took home around $2M.    When I had a company doing $3M, I took home a million.    Put that in perspective.    Almost the same money, but I didn't have my freedom.    For 2 years, I traveled and worked speaking on stages, working 18 hour days , and being away from my family................   Thanks be to God because that 2 year period set me up for life...............   After going through the cycles of what's possible, I've come to realize what I value most......   It's time with my children and my wife.    You see, money can be freedom, or not.    But it's up to you what you really want...........   It's not a one-size-fits-all lifestyle.....   Make a decision about what freedom means to you.....   I bet it has nothing to do with money....   If you're smart, you'll figure it out.   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

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We break down Devlin's two-year deal from Hearts and what he brings to Derek McInnes' engine room. ​Plus, we discuss the ransfer rumour mill. World Cup star Nico Raskin reports Rangers are to hold out for £20M+, Dahl and Dragojevic deals close, latest on outgoings like John Souttar and Danilo and updates from the pre-season training camp in Spain. ​Join the debate in the live chat by hitting subscribe!

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Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's Episode #187 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-16:18: Abdul & Prop Tax; Michigan AccentLOL's Pat Johnston is befuddled by Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed brought-up the idea of eliminating the property taxes for senior citizens. Pat's also befuddled by the accent of the other Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Haley Stevens. But then, people don't think Pat's got a real Michigan accent either, so... 16:19: 43:00: Ben Ambrose InterviewDemocratic candidate for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District, Ben Ambrose, talks with Pat about his campaign to defeat incumbent MAGA Republican Congressman John Moolenaar. They talk about his life story living in Oceana County, enlisting and serving in the Marine Corps, and then how he was personally affected by the Trump Regime's DOGE. They also cover Mr. Ambrose's economic and education ideas, as well as his thoughts on data centers, immigration, John Moolenaar's devotion to the donor class, and how he's running on a "people representing people" campaign. Visit Ben Ambrose's campaign: https://ambrose4congress.com/Donate to Ben Ambrose's Campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/benjamin-ambrose-243:01-52:32: Last Call-Stevens DisasterIn the "Last Call," Pat covers some baffling attacks by the Haley Stevens campaign against Abdul El-Sayed while AIPAC continues to pour millions into the race on behalf of Stevens. 52:33-54:53: EndingVote on this week's poll if you approve of Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries!Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinNOTES:"Program aims to eliminate $700M in medical debt for Wayne County residents." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "Fact check: Abdul El-Sayed overstates claim he erased $700M in medical debt." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan "Stevens or El-Sayed? Latest polls show who leads in US Senate primary." By Todd Spangler of The Detroit Free Press "Michigan House passes property tax cut bills, holds off on tax increases to fill budget hole." By Colin Jackson of Michigan Public Radio "US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants." By Al Jezeerra  "Did Rx Kids lose $20M in Michigan budget deal? Depends who you ask." By Jordyn Harmani & Robin Erb of Bridge Michigan #podcast #progressive #politics #Michigan #Democrats #WorkingClass #EpsteinClass #BenAmbrose #MAGA #Republicans #Trump #JohnMoolenaar #WealthInequality #Israel #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #datacenters #Education #Economy #MidMichigan #ICE #DetentionCamp #GeoGroup #Affordability #Unions #Farmers #Election #MedicareForAll #AIPAC #AbdulElSayed #HaleyStevens #BigTech #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Nashville Hot Chicken Bloody Mary and a Mich Ultra in honor of the World Cup. She reviews her trip to Atlanta with her brother Patrick to see Argentina play Egypt in the World Cup, and introduces a surprise guest to the Pub.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:44): Kathleen samples Birthday Cake Cheerios, Cheese Pizza Ritz Bits, and Garlic Parmesan Doritos.    QUEEN NEWS (20:25): Kathleen shares that Dolly Parton's musical is making its Broadway debut on her 81st birthday, and Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce and the couple donated $20M to charity.   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (7:30): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (51:36): Kathleen reports that Britney Spears made the news again in LA after being “freed.”    SPORTS NEWS (42:434): Kathleen reports that only 8 countries have lifted the World Cup.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:03:36): Kathleen recommends watching Chris & Martina: “The Final Set” on Netflix.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:36:07): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “VAMOS” or “come on” in English.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:29:00): Kathleen shares a story of soccer fan “Little Mick” who was reported missing by his family while traveling around to World Cup games, but was actually found in a pub in Barcelona. 

What's the difference between the entrepreneur who pays full capital gains tax on a $20M exit and the one who pays almost none? Usually, it's not income. It's whether anyone on their team was hired to plan ahead.Sam sits down with Noah Rosenfarb, a third-generation CPA who's spent his career inside the financial lives of the ultra wealthy. Noah started as an expert witness in high-net-worth divorce cases, built and sold a family office for affluent divorced women, syndicated close to $1B in real estate, and watched much of that portfolio get crushed when rates doubled. Today he leads Wealthrive, a tax strategy firm for entrepreneurs with seven-figure incomes and eight-figure exits, built on a simple thesis: your tax preparer files history, but a strategist plans the future.In this conversation:From forensic accountant to expert witness in divorce court, and why acrimony paid the billsThe $100M family that skipped the prenup on purpose, and what the wife discovered in the divorceWhy the ultra wealthy own nothing but control everythingWhat exit tax planning is worth: typically 10-30% of the purchase priceThe proprietary structure that turns $2M invested into a $20M paper lossWhat tax "risk" actually means: audit odds by income bracket, case law, and opinion lettersPhantom gains, partnership allocations, and depreciation arbitrageNoah's real estate arc: a decade of 27% IRRs, then deals returning 40 cents, 20 cents, or zeroLosing tens of millions of investor capital, and rebuilding with gratitudeWhy his new capital only goes into his operating business and public marketsHis advice for founders years before an exit: hire a tax strategist, not just a preparerTopics covered: tax strategy, tax planning, capital gains tax, exit planning, selling a business, family office, trusts, asset protection, prenuptial agreements, IRS audits, real estate syndication, depreciation, cost segregation, phantom gains, partnership structures, high net worth, private markets, entrepreneurship, wealth buildingGuest: Noah Rosenfarb, CPA, Founder, Wealthrive | https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahrosenfarbNewsletter: https://www.mechanicsofmoney.coWebsite: https://silvermancapital.comSubscribe for weekly conversations on private markets, alternative investments, and the mechanics behind building real wealth.#taxstrategy #taxplanning #exitplanning #wealthbuilding #familyoffice #privatemarkets #mechanicsofmoney #entrepreneurship #capitalgains #realestateinvesting

We're back at Casa Verde for Episode 152 with a wide-ranging, candid conversation that takes a few unexpected turns. We kick things off with a check-in on the Tour de France—analyzing Tadej Pogačar's mountain dominance, high-speed descending errors in the peloton, and the brutal realities of pro road racing. We also dive into the shifting action camera market, breaking down GoPro's financial struggles and $20M emergency financing, why DJI and Insta360 own the space, and the privacy implications of Meta smart glasses.The core of this episode is a transparent, real-talk update from Kevin following a frustrating neighborhood crash caused by an unmarked roadwork sign sitting right in the middle of a local bike path. What started as an urgent care visit for nine stitches in his thumb and a massive hip hematoma led to an ER CT scan—and an unexpected, incidental discovery of an asymptomatic mass on his kidney. Kevin shares his unfiltered perspective on the diagnosis, why he considers the bike crash a weird blessing in disguise, and his absolute refusal to stop riding bikes.This entire experience has lit a fire under our local advocacy efforts. With federal bicycle infrastructure funds being redirected away from critical long-distance projects like the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) and the Great American Rail-Trail, grassroots community organization matters more than ever. We lay out the vision for the September 19th Midnight Massacre weekend: bringing North Texas cycling organizations (DORBA, FWIMBA, Big Pig, and more) together under one roof to rally for better local infrastructure and rider safety.To wrap things up on a lighter note, Chef Brad breaks down the culinary madness of his latest 9-course rye whiskey pairing dinner—featuring chilled sweet corn and peach soup, 53-day dry-aged Wagyu, and horchata tres leches—before diving into the everyday headaches of DIY car repair and pool filter battles.Support Local Advocacy: Whether you ride gravel, road, or MTB, get involved with your local clubs and trail organizations. We want to see representatives from across North Texas out with us this September!ShiftLess Podcast: Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your audio.Leave a comment below with your thoughts on action cam setups, your local trail infrastructure, or just to share your support. Stay safe out there, look ahead on the trail, and go ride your bike!00:00 Hot Open And Tour Talk01:23 Tour Crashes And Inexperience03:50 GoPro In Trouble05:08 Upgrade Cycles And Sensors08:52 Used Gear Pricing Reality13:48 Why Film Everything16:42 Social Apps And Chopped Unk18:35 Midnight Massacre Community Plan20:52 Funding Cuts Hit Trails28:09 Neighborhood Ride Crash Story35:13 Construction Hazards On Bike Lanes38:27 Bike Paths and Culture39:16 Crash and Urgent Care43:14 Hematoma and ER Trip48:53 Kidney Mass Discovery52:32 Next Steps and Insurance01:03:06 Whiskey Dinner Breakdown01:12:36 Pool Problems and Florida Pools01:16:46 Compression Shorts and Advocacy01:18:28 Cycling Hate and Closing

Send us Fan MailNina Cleere is a marketing and AI visibility strategist who helps law firms and small business owners do one thing really well  get found by the people who are ready to hire them.With a career in digital marketing going back to 1999 and roots in law firm marketing that started with her dad's firm when she was just seven years old, Nina has served as corporate counsel, VP, and marketing director for law firms  giving her a perspective on legal marketing that very few people in the industry can match. Today, Nina runs her own growth advisory business focused on helping attorneys and service businesses get more clients and increase profits  without adding more chaos. Her specialty? Making sure law firms show up where modern buyers are actually searching  including AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overview by building authority and visibility that search engines and AI trust. She's doubled a $1M business in one year, helped another grow from $5M to nearly $20M, and worked with law firms, healthcare providers, and franchises to streamline marketing and deliver measurable ROI. Even Bond Halbert — son of legendary copywriter Gary Halbert — calls her for advice. If your firm's marketing feels like a guessing game, Nina is the person who makes it a strategy.Connect with Nina: necleere@gmail.com Learn more: harohelper.com Welcome to Let's Talk Paralegal—where the legal industry gets real. I'm your host, Eda Rosa, legal consultant, speaker, and founder of the Eda Rosa LLC & the Limitless Paralegal Academy.This isn't your stuffy legal studies school lecture. We're talking mindset, money, modern workflows, and how to build a career—and a life—you don't need a vacation from.Let's cut the fluff, raise the bar, and change the game… one conversation at a time. Hey legal pros, are you ready to stop playing small?The Limitless Paralegal Academy is officially open—offering powerhouse courses, real-world tools, and expert-led training to help you build the career (and life) you actually want.And we're not stopping there...

Austin Griffith joins Kain Warwick and Taylor Monahan to unpack  BonkDAO's $20M governance heist, and Kain's case for giving founders more control. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsors! ⁠⁠Cape⁠: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at ⁠https://cape.co/unchained⁠ (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== A single wallet spent $4.4 million buying up Bonk tokens, then used that stake to push through a governance proposal that legally emptied BonkDAO's roughly $20 million treasury a week later, with almost no one watching the vote. Austin Griffith, Ethereum Foundation developer and creator of Scaffold-ETH and founder of BuidlGuidl, joins Kain Warwick and Taylor Monahan to use the heist as a jumping-off point for Kain's real target: ENS. Kain argues founder Nick Johnson should retake control over building and product from the DAO, and makes the case that founder-led execution beats decentralized governance almost every time. They also cover Vitalik's Lean Ethereum overhaul and why Austin says it will barely change what he builds, the $1 AI audit he launched as a meme for x402 agent payments, Robinhood's new chain and the pay-to-play deals behind it, and why Kain now argues tokens are the wrong way to raise money. If a founder with total conviction can outperform a DAO built to stop exactly that, the DAO experiment may be further from finished than anyone wants to admit. Hosts: ⁠⁠Kain Warwick⁠⁠ - Host of Uneasy Money and Founder of Infinex and Synthetix ⁠⁠Taylor Monahan⁠⁠ - Co-host of Uneasy Money and Security Expert Guests: ⁠Austin Griffith - Ethereum Foundation developer and creator of Scaffold-ETH and SpeedRun Ethereum, and founder of BuidlGuidl Timestamps

Vladimir Novakovski of Lighter joins the Chopping Block crew to untangle one of crypto's oldest debates: what happens when tokens and equity coexist. The gang digs into the Venice/VVV controversy, breaks down Lighter's new Perps integration with Robinhood Chain and the fragmentation questions it raises, dissects the wild BonkDAO governance exploit, and reacts to the eye-popping $2.4 billion in crypto income disclosed in Trump's financial filings. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto, joined this week by special guest Vladimir Novakovski of Lighter. The crew dives deep into the resurfaced tokens-versus-equity debate sparked by Dragonfly's investment in Venice and its VVV token, with Haseeb making the case that Venice is fundamentally different from Uniswap Labs style structures. Vlad explains how Lighter has approached the same dilemma through programmatic buybacks and a single C corp structure, and the group debates fiduciary duties, Delaware law, and what a merged DeFi/TradFi future for equity and tokens might look like. From there, they unpack Lighter's big Robinhood Chain announcement, including Lighter's new role as the native Perps engine inside Robinhood Wallet, and whether running a separate instance fragments liquidity. The episode wraps with a breakdown of the BonkDAO governance exploit that let an attacker vote themselves $20 million in tokens, and a reaction to Trump's staggering $2.4 billion in pre-tax crypto income revealed in his latest financial disclosure. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights

July 9, 2026 | Discussing The Active Hamptons Rental MarketThis week on Happening in the Hamptons, we're joined by Vincent Horcasitas, one of the most active brokers on the East End, who has already reached 84 transactions by July and expects to surpass 100 this year. Vince breaks down what that pace really requires, why the Hamptons rental market is surging, and how high interest rates, changing travel habits, and buyer caution are pushing more people toward renting instead of purchasing.We also take a closer look at the luxury Hamptons real estate market, where the high end is gaining momentum again. Vince shares what he is seeing with $20M-plus properties going into contract before completion, why buyers are touring during construction, and what makes a new build stand out in markets like Sagaponack, Bridgehampton South, Wainscott, and Sag Harbor. The conversation also gets practical, covering open house strategy, consistent weekend access, staging, and why presentation can completely change how buyers experience large modern homes.To round out the episode, we review the latest Hamptons real estate market numbers, including listings in contract, dollar volume, new inventory, and the price bands seeing the most activity, especially the $3M to $5M range. And because it's summer on the East End, we close with weekend picks from Stephen Talkhouse shows to Guild Hall events and a restaurant recommendation worth adding to your list.Topics include Hamptons real estate, East End rentals, luxury new construction, Sagaponack, Bridgehampton, Wainscott, Sag Harbor, and summer events.About Happening in the Hamptons Real Estate PodcastHappening in the Hamptons is powered by Saunders & Associates, the #1 locally owned real estate brokerage in the Hamptons, and Hamptons.com, the Hamptons' leading lifestyle brand for what to do, where to go, and what's happening across the East End.Each week, Happening in the Hamptons covers the people, properties, market trends, events, restaurants, local businesses, charity happenings, arts and culture, and community stories shaping life on the East End. From Hamptons real estate and homes for sale to weekend events, waterfront living, village life, and local lifestyle coverage, the podcast brings a grounded, local perspective to one of the most iconic markets in the world.Subscribe to Happening in the Hamptons wherever you listen to podcasts.Join the conversation and follow for all the latest in Hamptons real estate!YouTubeInstagramLinkedIn FacebookTikTok

Grizzlies lose in Summer League in Atlanta (5:30), Cam Boozer and Darryn Peterson have been as advertised and it makes Chris that much more pumped to see AJ Dybantsa in Vegas (12:06). Quinten Post is now a Grizzly after the Warriors didn't match. Chris talks about why it's a good signing and how you shouldn't just look at the money and years (17:21). D'Angelo Russell is also technically a Grizzly but Chris doesn't think he'll be on the team and lists the entire roster now and how they need to trim it down between now and training camp (23:26). What really happened with Jaylen Brown in Boston??? There are reports now that he and Jayson Tatum were not exactly cool with each other (31:32). France and Morocco continue World Cup play on Thursday (1:04:55) and the Big 12 must be broke to only get $20M a year from Monster Energy (1:08:07)Host: Chris Vernon Contributors: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Inside BONK's $20M attack. An attacker spent $4.4 million buying BONK tokens, passed a malicious governance proposal with just 7 wallets voting, and walked away with $20 million from the treasury — without hacking anything. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Find out more at⁠⁠⁠ realfi.co⁠⁠⁠. - Ledn provides a secure and transparent way to access liquidity while maintaining your bitcoin holdings. Perfect 8 year track record of keeping clients assets safe. Don't sell your bitcoin. Get a bitcoin-backed loan. Check out your rate by using their loan calculator at⁠⁠⁠ ledn.io⁠⁠⁠ - JPEG Trading is a global proprietary trading firm specializing in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance markets. From market structure and liquidity provision to quantitative trading strategies, JPEG Trading operates across the full spectrum of blockchain-based assets. Follow @jpegtrading on X to stay ahead of the latest developments in digital asset markets:⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/jpegtrading⁠⁠⁠ - This episode was hosted by Uyen Truong “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

What separates short-term Amazon sales from long-term brand growth? Learn the repeat purchase strategy behind a $20M brand and how sellers can use it. In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, host Carrie Miller welcomes Jason McLellan of Prime Team Agency to break down the customer retention strategy behind VitaCup's growth into a $20 million Amazon and omnichannel brand. Jason shares how Amazon started as VitaCup's smallest sales channel at around $2 million, then became a major driver of the business by using a different way of thinking: focusing less on cheap customer acquisition and more on which products created loyal, repeat buyers.   Jason explains how the VitaCup team used cohort data and product repeat rates to understand which ASINs were truly worth investing in. Some products looked like winners because they had low CPCs, strong conversions, and high demand, but the data showed that customers were not coming back. Meanwhile, products like Genius Coffee were more expensive to advertise, but they attracted customers who were more likely to repurchase, move into Subscribe & Save, and increase lifetime value.   Carrie and Jason also discuss how sellers can apply this thinking beyond consumables. Whether you sell supplements, food and beverage, lifestyle products, starter kits, or products with replenishable components, the key is understanding how one purchase can lead to the next. Jason shares practical strategies around Subscribe & Save coupons, AMC audiences, DSP retargeting, cross-selling, virtual bundles, multi-packs, listing optimization, and using tools like Helium 10 to make smarter decisions.   The biggest takeaway from this episode is that real Amazon growth is not just about chasing more sales; it is about building a business that customers keep coming back to. When sellers understand their repeat purchase data, they can stop wasting ad dollars on short-term wins and start building a brand with predictable revenue, stronger customer relationships, and long-term profitability. The brands that win are not always the ones that acquire the cheapest customer, but the ones that acquire the right customer and give them a reason to stay.   In episode 535 of the AM/PM Podcast, Carrie and Jason discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 01:52 - Jason McLellan's VitaCup Growth Story 03:05 - Using Cohorts And Product Repeat Rates 04:39 - Applying LTV Strategy Beyond Consumables 06:24 - The Tale Of Three ASINs 09:49 - Why Low CPC Products Can Be Misleading 11:03 - Shifting Ad Spend Toward Repeat Purchases 12:32 - Reaching 30% Subscribe & Save Volume 15:06 - Using Math As Your Amazon North Star 18:20 - Reading Cohort Retention Data 20:35 - Turning Acquisition Into Subscribe & Save 23:18 - Cross-Selling To Existing Customers 24:53 - Virtual Bundles And Multi-Pack Strategy 27:19 - How Helium 10 Helped VitaCup 30:34 - Listing Optimization And Testing 34:27 - Avoiding Multi-Pack Cannibalization

In this episode, I break down why "follow your passion" is some of the worst advice in entrepreneurship and what you should be doing instead if you actually want to make money. I explain how I think about choosing businesses, why boring industries like self storage and service businesses win, and how cash flow gives you leverage to solve bigger problems. I also get into what's happening in real estate right now, why most new investors are getting it wrong, and where real opportunities are opening up as weaker players get pushed out. I share the story behind acquiring Somewhere, raising $20M, and why big opportunities are never comfortable but worth taking. And most importantly, I explain why building wealth is a long term game, not an overnight success story, and how thinking in decades instead of months changes everything. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03

Follow Ismael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ismaelnuveceo/ Find his other links here: https://linktr.ee/ismaelvaldez23?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGntECSwYu12HuY5UAAgmGN5qqO8jicsJmpxE2tkra-8yo6VfN5Qr17Rl7vwCY_aem_8jcKEZQWBHTFA4YEkCwpGARich Somers sits down with Ismael Valdez to talk about building, scaling, and exiting home service companies at a massive level. After a $20M exit, a $100M exit, and now building another company valued well into the nine figures, Ismael breaks down what most contractors never get taught about growth.In this episode, they cover why most home service businesses stay stuck under $2M, how to build a team of A-players, why mastering one trade matters before expanding, and the importance of marketing, sales, operations, pay plans, and leadership when scaling a real company.Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in joining The 7 Figure Creator Mastermind? Visit www.the7figurecreator.com to book a free intro call.Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call.

In this episode of The Jason Drees Show, Jason sits down with client Alex Cartwright to unpack the mindset behind going from $0 to $60M in AUM in 24 months. Alex went from being a professor of economics to building Hotel Shift, raising roughly $20M in equity, and leading major hotel-to-apartment conversion projects. But this conversation is not just about business or real estate. It's about identity. Jason and Alex talk about leaving the safe path, killing people-pleasing, staying calm under pressure, raising money, trusting bigger opportunities, and learning how to grow into success before your old self-image is ready for it. This is a real conversation about pressure, leadership, money, emotional control, and the frame required to play a bigger game.

He went from $300K to $20 million in under three years. Now he works 7 hours a week on that business.Kevin Goodwin is the co-founder of Quality Solar, Scors.ai, and The Good Collom Foundation. He started as an entrepreneur at 25, built a subprime lending company before the 2008 crash, pivoted to flipping homes on Chicago's South and West Sides, and then discovered the solar industry almost by accident. Quality Solar is now a debt-free company projecting $30 million this year with no outside investors.In this episode, Alex and Kevin go deep on how he scaled so fast and how he built the business to run without him.Key takeaways:00:00:00 Introduction00:04:05Q: Why does Kevin Goodwin compare solar to home ownership?A: Kevin Goodwin says we all rent energy and the smart move is to own it, just like you stopped renting your house00:10:00Q: How did Kevin Goodwin learn to cut out the middleman in construction?A: Kevin Goodwin watched his GC overcharge him and underpay workers, then became the general contractor himself00:21:05Q: Why does Kevin Goodwin say a trained ape could sell solar?A: Kevin Goodwin explains the value prop is so obvious in Illinois that there is literally no reason not to have it00:22:15Q: How did Kevin Goodwin build a $20M company to run without him?A: Kevin Goodwin says hire the right talent and pay for it, even if your margins shrink in the short term00:34:00Q: What is Kevin Goodwin's framework for making big decisions?A: Kevin Goodwin says all decisions come down to love versus fear and most founders let fear lead00:45:05Q: Can you run a nonprofit and a for-profit business together?A: Kevin Goodwin explains how his foundation hires his own companies and why that is not a conflictIf you are a founder still doing everything yourself, this is your sign to start building a business that can run without you.

On this episode of This Is Sparta B1G, we sit down with Drew Hayes, founding member of The NIL Standard, the independent platform bringing transparency to the college sports NIL market. Drew walks us through exactly how player valuations are built, what inputs matter most, and why the college sports market has been operating "with the lights off." We pull up the Michigan State roster LIVE on air, react to player valuations in real time, and get into the big questions, how does the House Settlement cap actually work when schools are spending well beyond $20M? Is collective bargaining the only path to real structure? And is college football quietly becoming a professional league whether we're ready or not? This one is a must-watch for any college sports fan trying to understand where the money is going.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-sparta-msu--5664600/support.

Business Idea Database: https://clickhubspot.com/ecat Episode 837: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) bring in 3 founders with weird businesses making $10M, $20M, and $30M.  — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:32) Alex Daniels, $10M junk mail magazine (20:31) Josh Weissenstein, $20M camp ground business (38:36) The $1.8B App Copying Politicians & Hedge Funds — Links: • Haven Lifestyles - https://www.havenlifestyles.com/  • Team Outsider - https://www.teamoutsider.com/  • Autopilot - https://www.joinautopilot.com/  — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton (joinhampton.com): My community for founders. Average member does $25m/year. Many of the guests are members. Get after it...apply: http://joinhampton.com/mfm — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Shaan uses Mercury for banking across all of his companies. you can too: http://mercury.com/  Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC • I run all my newsletters on Beehiiv and you should too + we're giving away $10k to our favorite newsletter, check it out: beehiiv.com/mfm-challenge My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

Oklahoma Farm Bureau, the state's largest generalist farm and ranch organization, with a presence in all 77 counties, runs one of the most surprising and effective rural entrepreneurship programs in the country. What started with census data showing rural population decline turned into a state-designated rural business accelerator, a $5.75M rural venture fund, and a statewide technical assistance network. In this conversation, the team shares the origin story, the program structure, the wins, and the hard-won lessons about communicating economic development work to people who've never heard the jargon and don't need to.Topics CoveredThe origin story: how census data, a legislative RFP, and a visionary board turned Farm Bureau into a rural accelerator operatorResults to date: 42 startups, 36 rural communities, 129 jobs created, $20M+ raised, a 95% post-graduate survival rateOklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators: a six-month, hybrid (25% in-person) program built for people with farms, families, and full-time jobsSSBCI technical assistance: one-on-one coaching split across western (Sadie) and eastern (Garrett) OklahomaCurriculum work with Oklahoma FFA to support student-run "legacy businesses" and build an agribusiness pathway for the next generationLaunch Rural OK: the resource hub, interactive map, statewide conferences, and the "resource round robin" format that replaced traditional trade-show boothsHow the team finds entrepreneurs: not by going direct to founders, but by building relationships with the first people they call for help (chambers, colleges, legislators, lenders)The venture fund deep dive: how OKFB partnered with Generation Food Rural Partners Fund to become the first fund in USDA history permitted to operate this way, investing only in Oklahoma while giving LPs a return across a $48M national fundA founder story: how a health-tech air filtration startup pivoted into food processing through a single introduction made during the accelerator's boot camp stageWhy "we're on your team for the long haul" and what follow-on support looks like after the six-month program endsThe real barrier in rural economic development: not lack of resources, but communication and trust, and why repeating your story, over and over, in plain language, is the jobHow other states can get started: walk into your local Farm Bureau office, or call Oklahoma Farm Bureau directlyResources: Connect with AmarieLaunch Rural OK

Every parent wants the same two things: a healthy child and a confident one. But between school runs, work deadlines, and getting dinner on the table, connection quietly slips, and most parents don't notice until it's already gone.In this episode, Conscious Parenting Coach Mansi Zaveri shares the 777 Rule, the first rule she teaches every parent in her workshops before anything else. It's a simple daily framework: just 21 minutes a day, split three ways, spent intentionally with your child.Mansi also breaks down what to expect across the first 21 years of your child's life, and your own parenting journey, so you know what's coming before it arrives.In this episode:- What the 777 Rule is and why 21 minutes a day changes everything- How to split intentional time across your child's day (the "three ways" explained)- What shifts at each stage of your child's first 21 years- Why connection, not correction, is the real foundation of confident kids- Simple, no-guilt ways to reconnect with your child even on your busiest daysWhether you're a working parent, a first-time parent, or just feeling disconnected from your kids lately, this episode gives you one rule you can start using today, no extra time, no extra guilt, just intention.

Matt Greene is the CEO and founder of Happy Innovations - bootstrapped to mid-eight figure revenue, selling personal care products under the Happy Nuts, Happy Curves, and Happy Soles brands.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Matt Greene's journey in building Happy Innovations and its brands (Happy Nuts, Happy Curves, Happy Souls).The importance of product development and R&D in creating effective personal care products.Strategies for launching and succeeding on Amazon, including targeting broad search terms and utilizing PPC.Challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including production delays and shifts in marketing strategies.The significance of diversifying sales channels beyond Amazon, including Shopify, TikTok Shop, and retail.Insights on the complexities and long-term commitment required for retail expansion.The role of affiliate marketing and creator partnerships in driving sales and brand awareness.The impact of seasonal demand on Shopify sales and the need for effective ad strategies.Recommendations for e-commerce entrepreneurs on focusing on profitable sales channels and leveraging TikTok for growth.The necessity of continuous product innovation and differentiation for long-term success in the market.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley speaks with Matt Greene, CEO of Happy Innovations, whose personal care brands have reached mid eight-figure revenue. Matt shares his journey from product development to scaling across Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and retail. Key insights include the importance of product innovation, building and supporting affiliate creators, approaching retail only after reaching ~$20M in revenue, and prioritizing profitability on each channel. Matt also recommends leveraging TikTok as the easiest post-Amazon expansion and emphasizes patience, operational excellence, and continuous product improvement as foundations for long-term success.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Win one channel before expanding Dominate Amazon first (optimize PPC, reviews, profitability) and use it to fund growth—don't diversify until you've built a strong revenue and ops foundation. Use TikTok Shop for scalable growth Build a creator engine with small retainers, consistent posting (30–60 days), and content ownership you can reuse across ads and other channels. Differentiate through real product innovation Go beyond competitor gaps—invest in R&D, solve a specific problem deeply, and continuously improve to drive repeat purchases and long-term brand value.Timestamps:00:00:42 Podcast & Guest IntroductionHost Josh Hadley introduces the show and guest Matt Greene, founder of Happy Innovations, a mid-eight-figure personal care brand.00:02:34 The Origin of Happy NutsMatt shares how the brand started from a personal need, focusing on a year-and-a-half-long product development and branding process.00:04:16 Starting on AmazonThe decision to launch on Amazon was driven by its low customer acquisition cost for an innovative, low-priced product.00:05:21 Amazon Success StrategyHow they found success by targeting existing search terms for related problems like anti-chafing and sweat protection.00:07:40 Diversifying Beyond AmazonAmazon is still their core channel but now represents less than 60% of their total business revenue.00:08:33 Profitability in New ChannelsMatt discusses early struggles with Shopify and the importance of ensuring every new sales channel has a path to profitability.00:10:11 Early Foray into RetailMatt explains the long and complex process of getting into retail, which started years before getting on shelves.00:12:11 When to Expand Sales ChannelsMatt's philosophy on focusing on one channel until $5-10M in revenue before expanding to reach different customer segments.00:15:25 Why TikTok is the Best Next StepMatt recommends TikTok as the first channel to expand to after Amazon due to cheap traffic and similar operations.00:16:08 Building a TikTok Shop StrategyMatt details their journey on TikTok, from early struggles to a successful strategy focused on supporting and developing affiliates.00:17:38 How to Work with TikTok CreatorsThe strategy involves coaching new creators, setting expectations for a 30-60 day ramp-up, and providing continuous support.00:19:29 Incentivizing New CreatorsUsing small retainers and performance bonuses to encourage new creators to consistently post content and build momentum for the brand.00:27:30 A Targeted Shopify StrategyTheir Shopify approach focuses on specific, high-intent periods like holidays and seasonal campaigns rather than an always-on strategy.00:30:38 The Realities of Entering RetailMatt advises waiting until your brand is stable and recognizable (around $20M) before tackling retail's high costs and complexities.00:34:12 Driving Sell-Through in RetailHow they succeeded in retail as a bootstrapped brand through strong on-shelf branding, product quality, and a TikTok halo effect.00:38:13 Three Actionable TakeawaysThe host summarizes key lessons: master one channel first, expand to TikTok next, and approach retail with caution.00:42:19 Matt's Book RecommendationsMatt shares two influential books on SEO and life prioritization, including "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry."00:42:49 Favorite AI ToolMatt explains how they use Claude for data analysis, creating dashboards, and developing landing pages for their website.00:43:54 Admired E-commerce PeersMatt shares his respect for other brand owners in his network rather than big-name figures from a different era.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Shopify": "00:04:32", "00:40:21""TikTok Shop": "00:01:03", "00:15:25""Expo West": "00:10:11""Amazon PPC": "00:06:28""Meta Ads (Facebook Ads)": "00:09:09""Amazon MCF (Multi-Channel Fulfillment)": "00:14:56""Discord": "00:26:06""Google Forms": "00:26:06""

Story of the Week (DR):JP Morgan's news weekThe Lurid Lawsuit, Salami Scandal and Trash-Can Thief Vexing JPMorgan's PR Department AND Meme of 'JPMorgan's HR Department in 2026' Has People in Stitches Amid Sex Scandal and Knicks Bin IncidentShe Stole a Knicks Trash Can Off the Street and Lost Her Job at JPMorganThe Trash Bin That Cost Her Career: Who Is Angie Báez? JPMorgan DEI Executive Fired After Viral Knicks Parade VideoThe Trash-Can Thief: Angie Báez, an Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement at the bank, was captured on a viral video during the New York Knicks championship parade emptying a public trash bin onto a Manhattan sidewalk so she could steal the limited-edition, blue-and-orange Knicks-themed container.The Resolution: JPMorgan quickly terminated her employment after the video went viral. Báez eventually returned the trash bin and was issued $175 in sanitation fines.But what kinds of thing DON'T get you fired and get you fined?In 2023, JPMorgan Chase agreed to a $290 million (1,657,143x) settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. The bank was accused of actively ignoring glaring red flags and helping bankroll Epstein's sex-trafficking operation for 15 years.Internal documents and later congressional probes revealed that the bank processed roughly 4,700 suspicious transactions totaling $1.1 billion for Epstein. They failed to file a single Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) until after his death.Who Kept Their Job? Mary Erdoes: The Head of Asset & Wealth Management was fully aware of Epstein's status as a high-risk sex offender, reviewed his account, and was directly implicated in internal communications regarding his status. She faced zero professional demotions and remains one of the top candidates to eventually succeed Jamie Dimon as CEO.In 2020, JPMorgan Chase entered a deferred prosecution agreement and agreed to pay a record $920 million (5,257,143x) to settle federal charges of market manipulation.For nearly a decade, traders on JPMorgan's precious metals and U.S. Treasuries desks engaged in "spoofing"—placing tens of thousands of fake, deceptive orders to artificially move market prices and maximize their own profits. The FBI stated that traders "openly disregarded U.S. laws."While a couple of mid-to-high-level traders (like Michael Nowak and Gregg Smith) were later criminally convicted and sentenced to prison, the executive leadership team responsible for supervising them and implementing compliance programs suffered no casualties. Top management stayed perfectly secure, chalking the multi-million dollar fraud up as the work of a few "bad apples."The Salami Scandal: Veteran wealth manager Brent Bodner was fired by JPMorgan in 2024 after he expensed a $642.50 deli platter (containing wings, sandwiches, and salads) for a Super Bowl gathering at his Beverly Hills home. The bank accused him of intentionally misclassifying a personal party as a pre-approved business meeting.Bodner counter-sued, jokingly dubbing the controversy the "salami incident." He argued that the event was a legitimate client-acquisition dinner that only two prospects ended up attending, and that the minor coding error was used as a pretext to push him out.The Resolution: A FINRA arbitration panel sided heavily with Bodner, ruling that JPMorgan acted preemptively out of paranoia that brokers were leaving for rivals. The panel ordered JPMorgan to pay Bodner $4.25 million in damages.The Lurid Lawsuit: Chirayu Rana, a former vice president on JPMorgan's leveraged finance team, leveled highly salacious allegations against his female supervisor, Executive Director Lorna Hajdini. Rana's lawsuit alleges he was subjected to a campaign of racial discrimination, severe harassment, and forced sexual relations under the threat of having his career sabotaged.The Resolution: Rana rejected a $1M settlement offer, countering with a demand for up to $22 million before escalating the fight to court. Both Hajdini and JPMorgan strongly deny the allegations as entirely fabricated, and the legal battle is moving toward a highly publicized trial.JPMorgan Chase promotes Petno, Rohrbaugh to copresidents, setting up two more successors for DimonThe Wait to Replace Jamie Dimon Keeps Getting Longer: Another potential successor, Marianne Lake, is leaving JPMorgan, as the longstanding chief executive enters his third decade atop the bank.How JPMorgan went from 3 female CEO contenders to an all-male succession raceJPMorgan named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh, current co-heads of the bank's commercial and investment bank, as co-presidents, setting them up as the frontrunners to succeed longtime CEO Jamie Dimon. Their promotions, the bank said in a press release, "are part of the Board's ongoing succession planning process."Petno and Rohrbaugh were among a handful of powerhouse candidates poised to succeed Dimon, including Jennifer Piepszak, chief operating officer, Marianne Lake, CEO of the commercial bank, and Mary Erdoes, CEO of asset and wealth management.Marianne Lake, a Potential Dimon Successor, Leaves JPMorganOne-time Retention and Continuity equity awards to the following Operating Committee members:Doug Petno, Co-President and CEO of the Commercial & Investment Bank, and Troy Rohrbaugh, Co-President and CEO of Consumer & Community Banking, in the amount of $30M each;Mary Erdoes, CEO of Asset & Wealth Management, and Jennifer Piepszak, Chief Operating Officer, in the amount of $20M each.JPMorgan Chase unveils $50 billion buyback, Goldman Sachs raises dividend after Fed stress testA 6 year study shows which CEOs are pushing RTO mandates: The ones with the biggest egosFortune 500 bosses demanding staff return to the office share one trait: narcissism, research findsA six-year study tracking corporate executives revealed that strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates are heavily driven by narcissism and executive ego, rather than actual employee productivityWharton organizational psychologist Adam Grant noted that researchers used reliable corporate proxies to quantify CEO narcissism, including the oversized scale of their compensation packages, the size of their signatures, and the prominence of their photos in company annual reports.The data showed that leaders with highly inflated self-opinions consistently coveted maximum power and status, making them the most aggressive opponents of remote work.Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan pushed hard for a 5-day-a-week return to the office. Why they're now letting employees work from homeGameStop CEO Cohen spurns $35 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBayGameStop CEO on His eBay Pursuit: ‘I'm Not Going to Stop, I'm Not Going to Go Away'GameStop unveiled a compensation package worth roughly $35B for Ryan Cohen ​in January, hinging on a turnaround that requires him to lift the struggling company's market value more than tenfold and sharply boost its profit.In May, Cohen surprised Wall Street with an unsolicited offer to buy eBay for roughly $56 billion in cash and stock to ‌turn the e-commerce company into ⁠a bigger competitor to Amazon.EBay's board rejected the proposal, calling the offer "neither credible nor attractive."Cohen argued that he doesn't want the package ⁠so that GameStop's leadership can fully focus on its operating performance and the planned acquisition.SpaceX handed lowest possible ESG rating by MSCI: Triple C score puts Elon Musk's company on par with Russia after 2022 invasion of UkraineMusk 'most obvious risk' following SpaceX's lowest possible ESG rating“Board of Directors: The SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES board currently has an independent majority, which enables it to more effectively fulfill its critical function of overseeing management on behalf of shareholders. The company has failed to split the roles of CEO and chairman, which may limit the board's independence from current management interests. Split CEO and chairman roles are characteristic of 67% of companies in this market.”Welltower CFO's $167 million pay package sets new recordWelltower's Tim McHugh is the new highest-paid finance chief among the biggest U.S. companies. His $167 million pay package in 2025 not only dwarfs that of his CFO peers but also outpaces the compensation of many CEOs.McHugh's pay at Welltower, a real-estate investment trust focused on rental housing for seniors, surpasses the $139 million compensation package received by Tesla's Vaibhav Taneja in 2024. This puts him more than $135 million above Alphabet's Anat Ashkenazi, the next highest-paid CFO in 2025. And it secures him a spot in the club of executives making $100 million or more, a group that remains rare.Here's what the article DID NOT MENTION: CEO Shankh Mitra: $821MGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Scientists Say New Method Turns Coffee Grounds Into High-Potency Renewable FuelAccording to a press release from South Korea's National Research Council of Science and Technology, a team of researchers at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have developed a method to convert spent coffee waste into high-quality charcoal, known as biochar.While that's a feat in and of itself, the kicker is the method's blistering speed: it takes just 90 seconds from start to finish, with no drawn-out drying process or oil separation required. According to the release, the new technique solves a major issue in extracting the latent energy potential of spent coffee beans.DR: Bill to raise minimum wage to $25 an hour will be introduced in Senate DR MMThe bill would incrementally increase the minimum wage from its current rate of $7.25, with the first jump to $12 an hour in the first year of enactment. Major corporations would have six years to work up to a $25 minimum wage, while smaller employers would have a 13-year runway. The legislation would also do away with subminimum wages for tipped workers, such as restaurant servers, youth workers and workers with disabilities. Nearly half of the American workforce makes less than $25 an hour.DR: Federal judge blocks new law aimed at ESG, DEI investing decisionsA federal judge has blocked Kansas from enforcing a new law that requires institutional investment advisers to make certain disclosures when recommending against company management on issues, including environmental, social and governance principles.U.S. District Judge Holly Teeter on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction halting enforcement of law enacted last session that two major national institutional investment advisers said was unconstitutional because it discriminated based on speech.MM: MacKenzie Scott alone accounted for one-third of America's $19.2 billion in megagifts last yearAssholiest of the Week (MM):CEO SPEED ROUND - ONE HEADLINE, ONE CEO, ONE LINERTim Cook - It's pretty sweet to quit your job and let the new guy fight the union: Apple closed America's first unionized store and blocked workers from transfers — now the union is fighting backJamie Dimon - It was easy - we just pointed to the ones with boobs and said “Not you”: How JPMorgan went from 3 female CEO contenders to an all-male succession raceZuck - The best thing about being a little man king with no accountability is I can randomly change and unchange and rechange my mind… about people's lives: Meta pauses an AI training program that tracks employees' keystrokes after an internal leakLarry Fink - Have you SEEN the size of my signature??? Fucking come to work: A 6 year study shows which CEOs are pushing RTO mandates: The ones with the biggest egos“In the six-year study, researchers collected data on Fortune 500 CEOs, using behavioral proxies—signature size, photo size in annual reports, pay gap relative to peers—to construct narcissism scores. The higher the score, the more likely a CEO was to publicly oppose remote and hybrid work and seek additional status (like a board chairmanship). In a separate experiment, CEOs whose egos were primed—by reflecting on the assertive leadership styles of Steve Jobs and Larry Ellison—showed significantly greater opposition to working from home than a control group”Andy Jassy - Now we know EXACTLY when you're wasting our time peeing in a bottle instead of working: Amazon is on a mission to optimize warehouse work. Its latest test puts wearable devices on support staff.Nikesh Arora - If you just said, “Who?”, you better pay attention because I have important things to say: Palo Alto Networks CEO: We're in 'a Darwinian moment' where employees have to prove their AI skills - BRONZE ASSHOLESatya Nadella - If I complain about how everyone TALKS about AI, does that make me sound more sympathetic?: Microsoft's CEO Takes Aim At AI Companies: 'We Have To Walk The Walk' To Convince The Public - GOLDEN ASSHOLEJeff Bezos - I mean, if I'm honest, everyone is terrible and should be laid off: Jeff Bezos Called Washington Post His Worst Investment and Staff He Laid Off ‘Terrible' People - SILVER ASSHOLEBrian Moynihan - I mean, or your kid was late to school because they forgot to make their card for teacher appreciation day, you didn't eat breakfast, and you rushed in to work from the office as fast as you could because working from home isn't allowed anymore: By 7 a.m., Bank of America's CEO has already read 5 newspapers, his email inbox, and hit the gym—he says if you're late to meetings, you're ‘selfish'Dave Ramsey - 0.0001% of Musk's worst day could end hunger ON EARTH, but sure, take away Halloween and pets from the rest of us: Dave Ramsey Says 20% of Americans' Halloween and Pet Budgets Could End Hunger: 'There'd Be No Hungry Kids'Headliniest of the WeekDR: Beloved Grandmother Was Standing in Her Own House When a Tesla, Allegedly on Autopilot, Smashed Through the Wall and Killed Her in Grandchildren's PlayroomA popular password manager was hit by a hack. What you need to know—and how to keep your data safeMM: Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to childrenMM: Elon Musk will get a billion shares of SpaceX if he can settle a million humans on MarsJust make it 10 trillion shares if he can safely land Gus who sleeps at the bus station on NeptuneWho Won the Week?DR: The MotherS(C)hIpMM: ESG RatingsPredictionsDR: Symbolically giving up your $35 billion CEO pay package becomes the new $1 salary: proxy statements will say: “Our CEO generously waived his $35 billion pay package as a gesture of sacrifice to lead by example, preserve corporate cash, and show solidarity with displaced workers and stressed stakeholders.”MM: Ryanair announces a new fee children can pay to sit AWAY from their parents

Why did global VCs invest $60M into India's most operationally heavy marketplace problem?The early bet was undoubtedly on the founder, Anjali Sardana.A 23 year old biology graduate from Georgetown University who is today the solo founder of Pronto. The company founded on 2nd April 2024 is at a $200 Million valuation, just a year later and they are growing at god-speed. What began in a single hub in Sector 56, Gurgaon is today 22,000 bookings a day, 5,000+ professionals, and operations across India's biggest cities.But Pronto was never just about convenience. It was built on a belief that India's home services market is broken not just for customers, but even more so for workers. No income stability. No safety net. No formal identity in the system. Not many individual investors write a $20M cheque. Lachy Groom did, alongside General Catalyst and Gladebrook. One year in, Pronto's growth explains the conviction. This episode is the story of the chaos, the urgency and the belief behind one of India's fastest moving startups.00:00 — Trailer01:32 — What is Pronto?03:16 — Hiring the first 30 pros in a single day06:13 — Delivering uniforms in 48 hours08:02 — Hustling to make the first payroll09:23 — The first home office11:28 — Why the customer app is only a nice-to-have17:18 — How pros are trained21:11 — How Gurgaon, Mumbai & Bangalore behave differently29:17 — TAM expands based on ease of access34:58 — Mission is bringing dignity to formal labour42:27 — Pronto's 30-year vision42:48 — How US investors see Indian startups44:37 — How a ₹400 headhunter brought the first hire47:05 — Final round interview for Pronto's chief of staff49:29 — How Anjali hires missionaries54:31 — One thing Anjali would always do as founder58:29 — One thing she's most proud of59:29 — One value Pronto would never compromise on1:01:44 — A company with urgency as core value1:03:55 — What needs to change in India for Pronto to succeed?1:05:18 — How to build a win-win-win business1:07:40 — Why was this problem not solved yet?1:09:02 — If Pronto fails, what would be the reason?1:10:05 — How Anjali spends a day as a solo founder1:15:30 — One lesson learned the hard way-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neon-fund/X: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Nansi on:LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/nansi-mishraX: https://x.com/nansi_mishra-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us Fan Mail

Story of the Week (DR):Big Media Dictatorship Craziness MMJustice Department Decision to Allow Paramount Deal Surprised Staff Investigators and US approval of Paramount/Warner Bros. deal surprised DOJ lawyers and The UFC's Despicable Night at the White House Senior Justice Department officials suddenly closed an eight-month antitrust investigation and approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, shocking career staff attorneys who were preparing to recommend a lawsuit to block it.DOJ investigators worried the combined company's massive debt would prevent it from honoring its promise to release 30 movies annually. However, senior leadership dismissed the debt concerns, arguing the merger would beneficially create a stronger rival to streaming giants like Netflix.The unexpected approval has drawn intense criticism from lawmakers, notably Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who suggested the green light from the administration was politically motivated and stated the decision "reeks of corruption."The deal also faces regulatory hurdles at the FCC; despite Chairman Brendan Carr's support, the merger requires a special FCC waiver due to significant equity stakes held by sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.While the federal government has stepped aside, the mega-merger still faces strict, ongoing antitrust scrutiny from the European Union and potential lawsuits from several state Attorneys General (including California) who insist the merger is not a done deal.Comcast Class A Shareholders Reject $107M Co-CEO Pay as Stock Slid 20%Brian Roberts 34% of vote42% no on pay with Roberts: 80% no without David Zaslav 2025 Pay Rejected By WBD Shareholders In Non-Binding Vote84% no for his $165MNo major shareholder: On the verge of being acquired by the EllisonsFox Corp to acquire Roku in $22B dealFox increased CEO/Chair Lachlan K. Murdoch's target annual bonus to $9M (up from $6M) and target annual equity award to $20M (up from $11M)If the maximum stays: annual from $12M to $18M and equity from $22M to $40MSo a possible increase of $24M“Mr. Murdoch recused himself from all discussions and votes regarding his employment term extension and compensation adjustments”Lachlan = 36% of voteThe government and AIAnthropic and TrumpTrump Blocks Foreigners From Using Anthropic's Latest AI TechUnder orders from the US government citing national security concerns, AI company Anthropic suspended foreign nationals (including its own employees) from using its most advanced tech and disabled access to its newest Claude models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5.The directive follows a feud starting in February, when the Trump administration barred federal agencies from using Anthropic products after the company refused to grant the military unrestricted access to its AI for mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.Anthropic's IPO pitch has a new problem: the government can shut it downComing just over a week after Anthropic confidentially filed its IPO paperwork, the government-mandated shutdown highlights severe regulatory and geopolitical vulnerabilities that threaten the company's massive valuation and commercial stability.Trump's Anthropic restrictions may be illegal Bernie and AIBernie Sanders AI sovereign wealth fund bill 2026Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced legislation Thursday that would give the American public a direct 50% ownership stake in the country's largest artificial intelligence companies through a one-time tax on their stockBernie Sanders unveils $7 trillion plan to give Americans control of AI industrySenator Bernie Sanders has introduced a sweeping $7 trillion legislative package aimed at breaking up private tech monopolies and transitioning the development of advanced artificial intelligence into a publicly owned, democratically overseen federal trust.AI dividend: Bernie Sanders pitches $1,000 annual payout from public ownership of AIJim Cramer says SpaceX investors aren't buying earnings — they're buying Elon MuskThe primary critique of ESG investing is about introducing non-pecuniary goals (e.g., lowering carbon emissions, promoting specific boardroom demographics, or boycotting certain industries) into the decision-making process.The Fiduciary Violation: If a fund manager chooses a lower-performing, ESG-compliant investment over a higher-performing, non-ESG investment (like oil, defense, or tobacco), they have violated their Duty of Loyalty by prioritizing social engineering over the client's walletDrunk Crew Causes 30% Pay Cut For A Major Airline CEOAn internal investigation found that two flight attendants had consumed alcohol during their layover period beyond permitted company limits, which set specific restrictions on pre-duty alcohol intake. The airline determined that the consumption occurred the day before departure and represented a breach of internal policy, escalating the matter from a single failed test to a wider compliance violation within the crew pairing on that layover."We sincerely apologize for the incident involving flight JL252 on May 23, which has severely damaged the trust placed in us. We take this seriously, recognizing it stems from structural weaknesses in our organizational monitoring. Moving forward, we are fully committed to ensuring safety and restoring trust by strengthening our inspection procedures and implementing company-wide reforms."Japan Airlines responded by implementing disciplinary measures affecting both frontline staff and senior management.CEO Mitsuko Tottori, the first female to lead the company after joining as a flight attendant herself in 1985, accepted a 30% reduction in salary for two months, while other executives also received temporary pay cuts as part of the company's internal accountability process.Safety manager Yukio Nakagawa and cabin services manager Junko Nakano will each take a 20% salary reduction for one month.Meanwhile, all other directors will receive a 10% pay cut over the same period.Alongside executive action, the airline introduced a stricter policy banning alcohol consumption during layovers for more than 6,000 flight attendants. Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Melinda French Gates' advice to new IPO millionaires: ‘Give half your money away'DR: Judge Rules Trump Administration Cannot Erase Slavery and Climate Change History from National Parks DR: The global under-16 social media ban Is no longer a fringe policyDR: Target, Walmart and Amazon among brands losing LGBTQ+ consumer spending MM DRMM: Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study saysMM: Meta Sued for Over $100 Million by Eminem's Team for Illegally Using 243 SongsAssholiest of the Week (MM):Which is the bigger asshole move:Being part of a secret club - DRTrump's boys: See the celebrities and business execs who showed up to the UFC fight at the White House (none women attended); Jensen Huang on his relationship with Trump: ‘calls me in the middle of the night; A signal of where power sits': Trump and world leaders joined by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google at G7'Incel middle schoolers: Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel's Secretive ‘Dialog' SocietySecret street tours: Chef Karl Wilder joins Secret Street Tours Board of DirectorsRegulatory fist bump: SpaceX gets assist from DOJ in effort to toss NAACP air pollution lawsuitGaslighting for votesVoters reject effort to hike Oklahoma's minimum wage“Tonight, voters chose to protect Oklahoma's economic momentum and one of our greatest competitive advantages: affordability.”OK has $7.75, the federal minimum wage… WA has $17.13, which is the minimum wage pegged to CPITesla Allegedly Showed Cooked Data to Get Full Self-Driving ApprovedGov. Gavin Newsom vowed to stop California's billionaire tax. He has just over a week left to keep it off the ballot.Farage's 'Pro-Women' Law Could Slash Equal Pay Rights and Cost Female WorkersMost Palantir Shareholders Vote for Human Rights Probe. Why It Won't HappenNo ESG-related shareholder proposals pass in 2026 proxy seasonThreatening and complaining because you're the victimAmazon investigating engineers who criticized AI data center expansionThis is literally three engineers exercising their rights as citizens and being discriminated against as a resultNY Amazon Driver Fired for Posting Pro-Union Content on Social MediaUS tech billionaire issues stark China warning: American companies have been ‘hollowed out' by the Red DragonTrump Administration Tells Federal Employees to Wear “Freedom” Pins—Or ElseMark Zuckerberg Orders His Employees to Start Having Fun Again After Brutal Layoffs Culled Their ColleaguesWhile no one is looking, take everythingAt Tesla, Elon Musk Chooses To Exercise Options, Resulting In $110.55BJeff's Dream Team: Bezos recruits world's top architects to build most expensive mega mansion on Billionaire Bunker islandTrillionaire Elon Musk Makes $6.4 Billion Every Time SpaceX Stock Rises by $1825,806,452 minimum wage hours in OK - or 20.7m work weeks at 40 hours a week - or 397,000 worker yearsHeadliniest of the WeekDR: People don't trust AI. They do yearn for Lunchables: survey.MM: Mark Zuckerberg is a certified watch guy. His collection ranges from a $120 Casio to multimillion-dollar timepieces.Who Won the Week?DR: Japan: for holding everybody accountable MM: Casio - the $120 Casio is NOW ON SALE! YOU CAN BE LIKE ZUCK FOR JUST $96PredictionsDR: Meta emulates Japan Airlines by taking away one of Zuck's watches every time he lays off 10% of his workforceMM: Lunchables sells a watch

Steve Harward built a $110 MILLION company from nothing and the secret had nothing to do with hustle. How do you go from zero to nine figures across three brands and 400 employees? Steve Harward, founder and CEO of Prime Corporate Services, did exactly that. And in this episode he reveals the counterintuitive philosophy behind it: radical generosity, deep listening, and the willingness to let go. Steve gets beautifully real about the moment he finally stepped away from running support emails and doing payroll at $22 million in revenue, and what happened to the business when he did. We go deep on how giving without expectation has generated some of his biggest partnerships, and why listening for what he calls the "heart spark moment" in every conversation changed everything. This one moved me to tears. I think it will move you too.  In this episode: • The pivotal decision that took Prime from $20M to $60M and beyond • Why Steve spends $1 million a year on gifts (and why his CFO hates it) • How to turn simple connections into high-value strategic partnerships • The review strategy that generated 8,000 five-star reviews and why it matters • Leadership lessons from managing 400 employees with heart • Why you're one conversation away from your next big breakthrough If this inspired you and you're hitting a ceiling in your growth, and you're truly ready to scale your seven-figure company:    Click here: www.MyScaleSession.com to book a one-on-one Deep Dive Scale Session with a CEO Strategist on Allison's team at Pinnacle Global Network. We've helped over 150,000 CEOs scale their companies and build more freedom in their lives.   If this conversation lit something up in you, subscribe so you never miss an episode.   Pinnacle Global Network is a Woman-Owned Strategic Advisory and CEO Mentorship Organization helping founders with over $1 million in revenue scale at pace while building a more freedom-filled life. Every member is matched with a 1:1 CEO mentor who has already built a multi-million-dollar company, guides them step by step through the proprietary SCALEit Method®, and welcomes them into a powerful community of driven founders who become their pillars of support along the way. Founded in 2009, this method has helped CEOs turn burnt-out, stuck founders into the visionary leaders of thriving, team-managed companies.   What members gain:   A 1:1 CEO Mentor who has built at least one 7-9-figure company and provides personalized, year-round guidance tailored to your business and goals   A dedicated mentorship team so when you need a fresh perspective or a specialist, your mentor brings in the right expert for the challenge at hand   The proven SCALEit Method®, a step-by-step scaling framework built on five pillars: Strategic Vision, Cash Flow, Alliance of the Team, Leadership, and Execution   Strategic Vision and Cash Flow mastery to set a Big Picture Vision and build the marketing, sales, and cash flow systems that fuel sustainable growth   Alliance of the Team and Leadership development to build a team-managed company that runs without you, led by your strongest self   Execution systems that hand the daily grind to your team, giving you back your time, freedom, and headspace

Get My Free Founder Operating System here: https://www.founderos.com/discover/the-founder-operating-systemWant to work with me? Go here: https://fos.now/vtuxKXA brand without positioning is just noise with a logo. You can post on every platform, hit publish daily, and still leave people with no clear sense of what you stand for, which means none of them ever buy.In this video, I walk you through the exact brand positioning playbook I use with founders inside Founder OS, built around a real example: a $7.2M growth consultant trying to scale to $20M. You'll see the creative psychology principles, the role of proprietary IP, the Big Why, and how to map a flywheel when your business has multiple arms like consulting, education, and tech.Want to LEARN proven systems to grow your personal brand? Go here: https://fos.now/XcoaIwAlready doing $30K+/month? Come to my next free workshop and I'll show you how to systemize your business and get your time back → https://fos.now/CNQLIrWant to WORK with a team of A-players? Apply to Founder OS here: https://www.founderos.com/careersConnect with me:Website: https://bit.ly/444ZdUQTwitter: https://twitter.com/matt_gray_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgray1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmattgrayInstagram: https://instagram.com/matthgray#onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurshipDisclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth building businesses over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.

Every process problem is a customer problem in disguise. CI teams are good at finding waste, reducing variation, and improving flow. Customers experience those same breakdowns as uncertainty, frustration, effort, and broken trust.Slides, the resource list, and the full recording are on the episode page: https://www.kainexus.com/customer-signals-continuous-improvement-webinarThis episode is the audio from a recent session of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Webinar Series. Annette Behrensmeyer and Volker Probst of Resonance Growth Partners make the case for a second lens on improvement work: the customer signals already hiding inside your operational data. Repeat contacts, transfers, escalations, and frontline observations almost always show up before a survey score moves or a complaint lands. This isn't about replacing voice of the customer or launching another program. It's about enriching the signals you already use to decide what to work on next.In this conversation:Why solicited feedback (surveys, interviews) arrives late and carries an effort tax, and where unsolicited signals fill the gapA three-step approach to connect customer signals to your improvement system, plus a simple way to weigh customer value against business valueHow a 32-bed med-surg unit turned its daily huddle into a 15-minute patient signal huddle and compressed a 60-to-90-day feedback loop into daysHow a med tech company cut call volume by 30%+, saved over $10M in shipping cost, and recovered $20M+ in annual recurring revenue by making an opaque process visibleFour things any CI leader can start on this weekAbout the guestsAnnette Behrensmeyer and Volker Probst are managing partners at Resonance Growth Partners, where they help organizations connect customer understanding, employee insight, and business performance. Annette is a Forrester-certified CX professional with more than a decade designing enterprise CX strategies and feedback-to-action operating models. Volker brings more than 25 years turning customer insight into action at enterprise scale across CX and operational excellence leadership. Hosted by Mark Graban, senior advisor at KaiNexus.

Winning government contracts with zero experience is possible and it starts with one thing most beginners overlook entirely: building intentional relationships before you ever submit a bid. In this episode, Eric Coffie breaks down why your network is your most powerful procurement tool and shares real stories of small business owners who landed multimillion dollar opportunities simply by showing up, talking to people, and making strategic connections. Here is what you will take away from this episode: Why relationship-building outperforms bid volume: Eric shares how a podcast guest in Rhode Island helped secure a $5M IDIQ in Maine not through a solicitation, but through a single conversation that connected two complementary businesses. The Oprah dinner party model for govcon: Learn how hosting intentional gatherings and volunteering at conferences like GovCon Giants team member Maria does consistently can unlock 8(a) teaming partnerships and $20M+ contract pursuits. How to find teaming partners when you lack past performance: Eric lays out a step-by-step approach for new contractors in medical, construction, and other fields including targeting low-bid contracts, locating dormant primes, and leveraging their credentials to approach agencies. What your stack of business cards reveals about your pipeline: The more intentional new connections you make each week conferences, local chambers, community events the more directly it correlates to contract wins. Eric challenges listeners to connect with 10 to 25 new people in the next 30 days. Why zero experience can be an advantage: Contractors trained in commercial environments may carry habits that conflict with federal procurement norms. Coming in fresh and learning the govcon approach from the ground up is often a cleaner path to scalable success. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Mindy AI and Encore Funding intro spots 1:09 - GovCon Giants podcast welcome and episode overview 1:31 - How to win contracts with zero experience: topic introduction 3:04 - Oprah's dinner parties and the govcon networking parallel 5:00 - Why your network size predicts your contract pipeline 5:30 - Rhode Island IDIQ story: connecting two businesses to a $5M win 9:30 - Community events and low-cost networking tactics that open doors 12:11 - Intentional relationship-building vs. attending comfortable events 14:07 - First Partner Challenge overview and teaming strategy framework 19:24 - Volunteering at conferences: Maria's story and the $20M teaming deal 25:49 - Keith the grant writer: how non-transactional networking closes business 30:06 - Start talking to people before you register in SAM or get certified 33:01 - Federal Help Center, Contract Academy 3.0 subscription, and June 10 challenge 38:52 - Business card stack reveal and closing challenge to listeners Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

Trump family made $2.3 BILLION in crypto profits while everyday investors lost nearly the SAME amount — Reuters EXPOSED the $TRUMP coin, World Liberty Financial & American Bitcoin playbook. Plus Bitcoin's worst week since FTX, Canada's $100M to Palestine & more.A bombshell Reuters investigation found the Trump family pocketed at least $2.3B across four crypto ventures — World Liberty Financial, the $TRUMP meme coin, ALT5 Sigma, and American Bitcoin — while buyers lost roughly the same, with the family risking virtually none of its own capital. We break it all down, then run the worst week in Bitcoin since the FTX collapse, a $20M token exploit, a 20-year U.S. BTC sell-ban bill, Monaco's 0% crypto tax, and a packed Notable North on Carney's Canada.In this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast:

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Too many independent practices are being sold not because they failed, but because they never had the systems to succeed on their own terms.Paul Vigario is tackling this reality as founder and CEO of SurfCT.For over 25 years, Paul has helped more than 12,000 practices generate over $36 billion in healthcare revenue by combining visionary brand development, intelligent technology, and intentional patient experience design.His work proves that private practices don't need to consolidate to compete. They need the opportunity and guidance to modernize.From transforming a $2 million endodontics office into a $20 million national brand to helping doctors build automated, scalable legacy practices, Paul brings a blueprint for what independent healthcare can become.Join us to discover how SurfCT is redefining what's possible for private practice owners ready to think boldly and build to endure. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Paul Vigario built SurfCT from a UConn dorm room idea into a firm serving 12,000 practices globally.Independent practices can scale without selling, as ONE ENDO grew from $2M to $20M without acquisition.Doctors often operate for insurance companies without realizing it, playing the wrong game entirely.Removing front desks and automating workflows creates frictionless, high-margin practices that scale beyond the owner.The future of private practice is polarized: massive success or corporate acquisition, with nothing in between.About our Guest:Paul Vigario is the founder and CEO of SurfCT, a leading authority in healthcare practice strategy, design, and technology for private healthcare practices, known for its integrated approach to improving and modernizing operations. Over the past 25 years, he has helped more than 12,000 practices worldwide generate more than $36 billion in healthcare revenue, redefining how providers automate, scale, and grow. Widely recognized as a visionary leader and pioneer in healthcare innovation, Mr. Vigario has spent his career advancing the integration of technology, brand, and patient experience in modern healthcare through clarity of vision, purposeful design, and systems that create freedom for providers.Links Supporting This Episode: SurfCT website: CLICK HEREPaul Vigario LinkedIn page: CLICK HERESurfCT LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE

Government proposal mistakes are quietly disqualifying small businesses before the government ever looks at their price — and most contractors never know exactly why they lost. In this episode, Zach Golden break down real-world examples of how contradictions in solicitations and missed documentation requirements are sinking bids, and exactly how AI tools can catch those errors before you submit. What you'll learn in this episode: How to handle contradictory solicitation documents when two sections say completely different things about scope, the right move is to document it in writing and contact the contracting officer immediately, not assume Why a client won a contract protest after the incumbent was re-awarded despite poor past performance and how a change in contracting officers created the gap that made it possible How a single missing sentence about employee sign-in sheets caused a technically unacceptable rating on a $20M+ proposal, even after weeks of careful preparation Why "not technically acceptable" is the worst outcome in a federal bid it means the government never even looked at your price, and all your pricing work is wasted How AI tools today can systematically scan your proposal and the solicitation for internal contradictions, flag gaps, and ask the compliance questions that experienced proposal writers would catch EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Mindy AI intro and why small businesses need it 0:30 - Federal Help Center podcast welcome and episode overview 0:55 - Solicitation contradictions and what to do when documents conflict 2:03 - FAA contract case study and the incumbent protest story 3:36 - Award canceled after protest and client gets a second chance 4:05 - Why documenting every discrepancy in writing protects your bid 4:47 - Using AI to find contradictions and send them to the contracting officer 5:51 - How the community uses AI prompts to surface proposal conflicts 6:29 - The $20M Jamtoyle contract and the technically unacceptable rejection 7:42 - The missing sign-in sheet sentence that killed a weeks-long proposal 8:53 - How AI would have caught that error and what it means for you today 9:18 - Federal Help Center community close and final call to action Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

George Wright III interviews Lane Martin, founder of Modern PurAir, about scaling a “boring but essential” indoor air quality service business through systems, technology, and franchising. Martin shares how he grew up in duct cleaning, bought into the family business in 1992, sold it in 1996, returned in 2001 after losing money in a furniture venture, and began scaling by hiring technicians despite initial resistance. Inspired by 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, he learned franchising lessons directly from Brian Scudamore and built a roadmap to expand. Modern PurAir now has 38 territories and 22 franchises across Canada with over $20M in system sales and is expanding into the U.S. They emphasize documenting everything with Loom/Scribe/Trainual, delegating to an 80% standard, and tracking KPIs like same-store sales growth and profitability guided by a three-year vivid vision.00:29 Meet Lane Martin01:35 From Duct Truck to Franchise03:07 Scaling Across North America04:21 Hiring First Tech Breakthrough05:50 Franchise Spark from Got Junk07:45 Operator to Visionary Shift09:20 Systems Beat Talent10:59 Documenting SOPs with Loom13:58 Delegation and the 80 Percent Rule18:12 KPIs and Vivid Vision Focus22:43 Boring Business Opportunities25:12 Indoor Air Quality Future and US Expansion27:36 Franchise Due Diligence AdviceThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.ABOUT GUESTLANE MARTIN is the Co-founder of Modern PURAIR®, one of North America's fastest-growing Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)companies and franchise systems. From its headquarters in Kelowna, BC, he has helped grow the business from a local service operation into a multi-location brand, expanding across Canada and into the U.S., with franchise locations in markets as small as 50,000 people, achieving over $1M CAD in annual revenue. A second-generation entrepreneur, Lane grew up in the industry and has spent over two decades building businessesfocused on service, systems, and long-term growth. Under his leadership, Modern PURAIR® has evolved into a scalablefranchise model and a category leader in indoor air quality - an often overlooked but increasingly essential part of bothhealth and home maintenance. Today, Lane is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs to recognize the power of “boring but essential” businesses -those that quietly solve real problems, create meaningful impact, and generate predictable, recurring revenue. He is alsoactive in supporting children in need through his work with the PURKIDS® Foundation. Lane lives in Kelowna with his wifeand children, embracing the Okanagan Valley lifestyle and its outdoor pursuits whenever possible.Under Lane's leadership, Modern PURAIR® has earned numerous accolades, including Chamber of Commerce Business ofthe Year (2009), Small Business of the Year (2021) and Finalist for Medium Business of the Year (2022).Website: https://modernpurair.com/● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lane-martin-7377a114/● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@modernpurair6889● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lanemartin/● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purairguy● X (Twitter): https://x.com/ModernPURAI

TJ Joosten is the co-founder of RevFixr, a pricing and monetization consultancy that helps SaaS companies improve pricing, packaging, and revenue growth. Before starting RevFixr, TJ spent a decade building and selling software, helping early-stage companies find customers, refine product-market fit, and navigate pricing decisions from small startup deals to multi-million-dollar enterprise contracts. Today, he works with SaaS founders, private equity firms, and software companies ranging from $1M ARR to $20M+ in revenues. TJ and his team have worked with more than 100 software companies, helping them identify monetization gaps, redesign packaging, move upmarket, and capture more of the value they create without necessarily building new products. In our practical conversation, TJ explains why most founders systematically underprice their software, why private equity firms often see pricing opportunities founders miss. We also discuss what's changing (and not changing) in pricing and packaging with AI and agents this year. He shares savvy advice on usage-based pricing, hybrid pricing models, AI agents, and why founders should continuously test pricing rather than treating it as a fixed decision. Key Takeaways Monetization Gap - Most SaaS companies create more value every year but fail to capture it through pricing and packaging. Pricing Courage - Founders procrastinate price increases while private equity buyers immediately look for pricing opportunities. Hybrid Pricing - Combining fixed fees with usage pricing often increases expansion revenue while reducing buyer risk. Founder Ownership - Pricing works best when one person owns it while sales, product, and finance actively contribute. Constant Testing - Pricing is not fixed; every new quote is an opportunity to validate a better monetization strategy. Quote from TJ Joosten, Co-founder of RevFixr "If you rarely get friction on pricing, it's rarely a barrier to entry and closing sales, then you have a pricing opportunity. If at least 20% of your deals in the negotiating stage don't push back on pricing then you're probably charging way too little. "If let's say 40 % keeps giving you pushback then of course you might want to go down. At that stage they have already invested time so they'll always also be honest about are you simply too expensive and therefore I'm not buying your solution?  "Or is there a different reason? You can just straight up ask someone like why didn't you buy? And if they don't give the reason of price, then you probably don't have a pricing problem." Links Tjitte (TJ) Joosten on LinkedIn RevFixr on LinkedIn RevFixr website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the bank pulls a million-dollar line of funding two weeks before your launch? Or when you buy a $20 million company only to discover on day one that the books were completely fabricated and you are facing immediate payroll collapse?In this episode, serial entrepreneur Mike Hammond opens up his 25-year playbook of launching 15 multi-million dollar companies. He breaks down the practical mechanics of risk, the reality behind failure statistics, and why the ultimate entrepreneurial superpower has nothing to do with market strategy—and everything to do with the biblical principle of letting go of what you cannot control.Plus, Mike shares the incredible origin story of Signal Relief, a non-invasive, military-grade technology that is transforming pain management across the globe.Website: https://signalrelief.com/Use Free Promo Code “REMARKABLE” and save!Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold00:00:00 - Introduction to serial entrepreneur Mike Hammond 00:01:44 - The driving vision: All things are possible to him that believeth 00:03:53 - MyPillow My Cross presentation 00:05:51 - Growing up broke: From a spray-painted garage to business success 00:06:40 - Third-grade hustle: Selling lollipop shavings for a Nintendo 00:08:23 - The launch of DishOne Satellite and scaling to a major exit 00:09:30 - Debunking business failure statistics: Do 8 out of 10 really fail? 00:10:53 - The million-dollar bank crisis: How a handshake saved a company 00:17:49 - Day one disaster: Buying a $20M business with cooked books 00:22:08 - The turnaround strategy that built Idaho's landscaping giant 00:24:19 - Culture over cash: The Christmas soccer ball breakthrough 00:26:00 - Moving forward vs. wasting years in bitter lawsuits 00:32:45 - The superpower of letting go when close friends wrong you 00:43:20 - Drawing healthy biblical boundaries around forgiveness 00:45:49 - The science of Signal Relief: From Navy SEAL tech to pain relief 00:51:35 - Erasing 16 years of phantom limb pain in 10 seconds 00:53:28 - Reusable wellness tech: Insoles, back braces, and the Jovi band 00:56:55 - Safety mechanics: How non-invasive tech works through clothing 01:01:55 - The miracle email: Wiping out chronic AMPS pain for a young dancer 01:06:55 - Final challenge: Stop justifying your fear and take the stepSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Many leaders and teams are not always aware of what is getting in their way and what opportunities exist to improve their culture and performance. Tools help us see more clearly. For Full Show Notes and Links Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/self-awareness-tools-with-jason-p-carroll/ Jason is joined by his friend, Jason P. Carroll, the founder of Aptive Index, for an insightful conversation about leveraging self-awareness tools to remove leadership obstacles and build high-performance teams. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: With employee engagement hitting a ten-year low and only 23% of workers trusting their organization's direction, how can executives build an environment where teams truly thrive? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V Barger sits down with behavioral intelligence specialist, TEDx speaker, and certified Dare to Lead facilitator Jason P. Carroll. Together, they explore the profound intersection of psychometric science, data-driven self-awareness, and strategic culture shaping. This conversation moves beyond generic motivational advice to break down the mechanics of human hardwiring in the workplace. Jason and Jason examine the hidden traps of leadership habits, highlighting how executives often inadvertently erode trust through micro-doses of misaligned communication. They analyze real-world case studies of behavioral clashes, emphasizing that true self-awareness isn't just about collecting personality data—it's about understanding your systemic impact and knowing how to dial in your personal strengths with precision. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, founders, and managers committed to mastering corporate culture, this episode offers a practical blueprint on leveraging AI-powered behavioral intelligence, navigating cultural dissonance, and deploying the core drivers of organizational trust to enhance leadership in teams. Episode Notes & Timestamps: Intro: Jason Barger introduces Jason P. Carroll, founder of Aptive Index, setting up a conversation on self-awareness tools and removing leadership obstacles. Meet Jason P. Carroll: A look into Carroll's background, including scaling a previous company from $20M to $80M through people decisions, training with Brené Brown, and playing sandlot baseball. Running Hot: Analyzing the cartoon imagery of running at maximum temperature and the difficulty high-performing leaders face when trying to slow down. The Evolution of Culture: Observations on how economic uncertainty, work-from-home shifts, and AI require leaders to reframe people leadership with deep intentionality. The Trust Crisis: Discussing the Gallup data hitting a 10-year low in employee engagement and the reality that only 23% of workers trust their leadership. The Data vs. Self-Awareness Trap: Why listing personal tendencies on a spreadsheet isn't true self-awareness, and the necessity of understanding your behavioral impact on a team. The Cowboy Hat Case Study: A narrative about a high-energy CEO learning that he can't expect a structured accounting department to adapt to his chaotic executive style. Misaligned Hardwiring: Jason P. Carroll shares a story from his previous company where clashing behavioral needs created an operational chasm between visionaries and operators. Dialing in Strengths: Why self-awareness doesn't mean becoming a chameleon, but rather finding the proper execution balance without losing your executive edge. Cultural Dissonance & Lingering Habits: Jason Barger unpacks why "what we allow lingers and what we teach triggers," and the leadership obligation to protect the culture of "we." The Trust Drivers: A comparison of the HBR trust drivers (logic, empathy, authenticity) and the Aptive Index metrics (character, competence, compassion). Psychometrics & The AI "Now What?": How the AI system Aria converts dusty, one-time personality data into continuous, real-time workplace conflict guides. Outro: Jason outlines steps for leaders to calibrate their thermostat by proactively shifting behaviors to shape culture. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Systemic Impact Mapping: Move past simple personality test checklists; true self-awareness requires evaluating how your hardwired tendencies alter team dynamics. Dial, Don't Discard: Refining your leadership style is not about erasing your natural strengths, but dialing back over-indexing tendencies (like steamrolling) to allow for team autonomy. Address the Dissonance: Guard your culture fiercely by refusing to let misaligned behaviors linger, actively teaching back to your core operational values. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/self-awareness-tools-jason-p-carroll/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! 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The NY Knicks make $20M each Finals home game… but wasted $420k on Free Tees.SpaceX's IPO breaks so many rules, it's inspired by a Rolling Stones song… Take it or leave it.Why did Dua Lipa partner with Google Maps?... Because Maps is the future of social networks.Plus, it's LA's glow-conomy… The highest per-capita-pilates studios in the country.And it's all liiiiiive from lovely Los Angeles with another Sold Out show.Want to see the LIVE show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.And tomorrow we're publishing our full LIVE interview with special guest TBDNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:

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

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.