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What if every contractor had access to world-class leadership training, accountability, and a community that actually gets it? That's exactly what Chad Peterman and David Gregory are building with The Arena. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad and David pull back the curtain on a game-changing platform for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical leaders who are ready to grow—faster and smarter. From breaking leadership ceilings to solving real business challenges alongside like-minded pros, this episode is a call to action for anyone serious about leading their team and business to the next level. Whether you're at $3M or $30M, The Arena was built for YOU. Join the movement.
In this jaw-dropping interview, Sharay Hayes, aka The Punisher—a veteran male stripper and escort from Harlem—opens up about his role as a key government witness in the federal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. For the first time, Sharay exposes how his testimony backfired on the prosecution, potentially helping Diddy beat RICO and sex trafficking charges. Inside the episode: -Sharay's firsthand experience with Diddy and Cassie (2012–2015) -Why the jury didn't buy the government's s*x trafficking narrative -How the $30M civil payout to Cassie undermined her credibility -Wild details from Diddy's alleged "c*ckold" s*x parties -The truth about Diddy's sexuality and behavior -Why Sharay believes the media and other witnesses lied for money Follow Sharay And Check Out His Book! IG: https://www.instagram.com/getpunished Book: https://a.co/d/5GN0ej8 Website: https://freezermeated.com/ Dance Website: https://hunkomania.com/ Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textHope you packed your sense of humor and a fire extinguisher—because this episode scorches everything from overpriced moldy barracks in Guam to the Pentagon ghosting Aspen like it's a bad Tinder date. Jared runs down the biggest WTFs across the Department of Defense with a tactical blend of sarcasm and salt. We're talking billions for broken plumbing, drones that can't hang in Alaska, the F-35 backlog (finally) clearing, and a KC-46 that decided midair was the perfect time for a wardrobe malfunction. Plus, the Air Force tries fashion policing again (no more eyelash extensions, folks), Space Force dreams of relevancy, and China continues its “quantity over quality” military glow-up. Also, Nashville OTS is coming—bring your snorkel and your ruck.
Terry McLaurin is FRUSTRATED Lynnell has preached that this was an issue What's the deal here for Terry McLaurin? Why have there not been negotiations for a month? Lynnell is not happy about what's going down Terry is looking for 30M annually
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a Mars rock sells for roughly $5 million and a dinosaur skeleton more than $30M.
What would make someone spend a small fortune on the domain Couch.com? In this episode, Alex Back reveals the real reasons and how it helped him build and sell a 7-figure business.Jim sits down with Alex Back, founder of Couch.com and Apt2b, to unpack the journey of bootstrapping an eCommerce brand and exiting with impact. From domain strategy to traffic growth and earnouts, this is a masterclass in building smart and selling well. Alex doesn't hold back on what worked, what flopped, and what he'd do differently.Key Topics Covered:Why “couches” was the niche of choiceThe surprising ROI of a premium domainBuilding sustainable traffic through SEOStructuring a strong co-founder relationshipWhat makes the right time to sellSmart growth hacks that moved the needleWhy earnouts might be underratedIf you're building, buying, or selling an eCom brand — this episode is packed with real talk and hard-won insights. Subscribe for more tactical founder convos like this.Resources:Couch.comJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookThe Shopify Growth ShowAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)
In this discussion, BioSpace's vice president of marketing Chantal Dresner and careers editor Angela Gabriel take a look at job market performance in the second quarter of 2025. They discuss job posting trends, application rates and the most significant layoffs of 2025 so far, plus wider trends impacting biopharma including Massachusetts' $30M tax incentives and factors affecting California's success. Want to receive our latest quarterly job market reports as soon as they're published? Subscribe to Career Insider for our job market updates, job trends, career advice and more.
Investing in Bizarro World Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIAfIjKxr02sAztzlJNy1ug5bDvTVZkME&si=w2d_EF-B5jMo1dYD Subscribe to Investing In Bizarro World: @bizarroworld Programming Note: We will be financing a new 3-cent copper company next week in Private Placement Intel. We'll be going in alongside some legendary resource investors amid a restructure. You can join Private Placement Intel now to participate at the still-discounted rate of $2,025 per year. Or call Jimmy Mengel in Customer Service at 844-334-4700 for more information. More details here: https://bit.ly/44jFjqmThe free version of the 324th episode of Investing in Bizarro World is now published.Here's what was covered:Macro Musings - Gerardo pulled on the “supply & demand” hoodie, and Nick showed why it's more than a fashion statement. With a fresh multi-trillion-dollar bill that Trump wants signed on July 4th—because of course—the dollar's tanking, the debt's exploding, and inflation isn't done with us yet. Ray Dalio's math says we're headed for “big painful disruptions.” Gerardo and Nick explain why that's bullish for gold, copper, and popcorn (seriously—$89 buckets are coming).Market Takes - Copper's still above $5, lithium is quietly waking up, and platinum just had its best monthly move in 40 years. The NASDAQ and S&P are calm, but don't confuse quiet indices with a healthy economy. Gerardo and Nick are eyeing the real signal. “It's not a complicated thesis,” Gerardo says. “You just have to know what you own.” A new copper deal is dropping next week. Nick and Gerardo walk through the behind-the-scenes work it took to secure an unusually favorable structure: strategic investors, a 12-month lock-up, over $100M in potential partner funding, and a massive land position in Australia's Macquarie Arc. This is the kind of deal where legends like Rick Rule are writing checks—and it's coming to subscribers first. Join Private Placement Intel to participate in the deal next week. Details here: https://bit.ly/44jFjqmBizarro Banter - From AI anime YouTube channels with 30M followers to Google buying nuclear fusion power that doesn't exist yet, the guys riff on the weird intersection of technology, media, and energy. Nick also drops a righteous rant on local politics, semantics, and why Spokane's city council should stop serving hot dogs and calling them hamburgers. Gerardo weighs in on the Lia Thomas ruling and says what most people are thinking but too afraid to say: you can respect someone's identity and still want fairness in women's sports. Nick breaks it down with Pew poll data, Orwell quotes, and a reminder that logic is not bigotry. “You're born either male or female. That's not politics—it's biology.”Premium Portfolio Picks - For paid listeners only. Click here: https://bit.ly/4eCAfADYou can watch the full episode here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr210Zx-LF40:00 Introduction1:54 Macro Musings: Dollar Supply & Demand. Beautiful Bill's Ugly Debt. Inflation and $89 Popcorn14:33 Market Takes: Metals Moving. Record Indexes. Copper Private Placement. Details here: https://bit.ly/44jFjqm23:06 Bizarro Banter: AI's YouTube Takeover. Spokane Defies the People. Male vs. Female. 40:14 Premium Portfolio Picks: Digital Supply Chain Leader. Gold Prospect Generator. Oil ETF. (You need to subscribe to Bizarro World Live to get this section) Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4eCAfADPLEASE NOTE: There are now two versions of this podcast. 1. Bizarro World Live — Pay $2 per episode to watch us record the podcast live every Thursday and get Premium Portfolio Picks every week. Plus an archive of all premium episodes. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4eCAfAD2. Bizarro World Free — Published the Monday after the live recording with no Premium Portfolio Picks.Visit our website Daily Profit Cycle for more content like this and more! https://dailyprofitcycle.com/
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Tom Bell joins the ClickBank Affiliated podcast to talk all things Native advertising. Native has proven itself to be an absolutely amazing traffic source for Tom, and in this episode he reveals expert tips, tricks, and strategies that are proven to bring success. Tom Bell is a 7 figure, multi-time ClickBank Platinum super affiliate and an expert in native advertising. He is also the founder of Revenue Tactics - one of the world's leading affiliate marketing education platforms. His students have recently surpassed over $30M in sales! Revenue Tactics' educational resources have been endorsed by industry leading affiliate networks and software platforms such as MaxBounty, ClickBank, and Voluum. Revenue Tactics - https://www.revenuetactics.com/ Tom's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtXmxYx9PvfoJ9W1gaJriA Email Us - affiliated@clickbank.com
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Join us on Spaghetti on the Wall episode #254 as we sit down with Chris Dreyer, CEO and Founder of Rankings.io—the SEO agency helping top personal injury law firms dominate Google and sign more cases. Chris has grown his agency to $30M by ditching the fluff and delivering real results. He's also a best-selling author, podcast host, and a pioneer in AI-driven legal marketing strategies.
EIP‑7825 proposes a protocol‑enforced cap of 30 million gas per transaction, regardless of the overall block gas limit, to prevent individual transactions from consuming excessive block resources. This cap aims to improve network stability and guard against denial‑of‑service risks, especially as Ethereum evolves toward higher block gas limits and more complex transaction patterns. It also helps enhance parallel execution and rollup batching, ensuring that a single oversized transaction doesn't bottleneck block processing.EIP‑7934 proposes adding a protocol-level cap on the RLP-encoded size of execution-layer blocks, currently set at 10 MB plus a 512 KB margin, to prevent oversized blocks that strain network infrastructure. This cap addresses risks around network instability, such as slow block propagation, increased validation times, and potential consensus issues or DoS threats. While Ethereum already limits block processing by gas, explicitly bounding block bytes improves predictability and resilience in high-throughput scenarios or when adjusting gas limits upward.
Discover how Bill Faeth built a $30M real estate portfolio and learn the strategies that can transform your approach to real estate investing. From short-term rentals to strategic renovations and scaling your investment portfolio, Bill shares his proven methods and hard-earned lessons to help you achieve financial freedom and generational wealth.
Most brands start online. Robert Nelson did the opposite and it changed everything. He used real-world feedback, military discipline, and pop-up precision to launch a thriving DTC brand.In this episode, Robert Nelson of Just Mystic shares the unconventional path his brand took to gain traction - starting offline with brick-and-mortar and pop-up activations before ever building a Shopify store. With a Marine mindset and data-driven instincts, Robert explains why starting on the ground gave him an edge online.Whether you're validating a product or scaling DTC, this episode shows why doing it the “wrong” way might be exactly right.Key Topics Covered:Why starting with a physical location validated the product fasterHow in-person pop-ups revealed customer behavior and pain pointsThe move from offline to Shopify — and what changedMilitary leadership lessons applied to brand-buildingUsing basic retail economics to unlock higher marginsFollow The Shopify Growth Show for more real founder playbooks - from brick-and-mortar rebels to AI-native operators.Resources:Just MysticJim Huffman websiteGrowthHitAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)
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Imagine being mad at your partner because they won't allow you to sleep with somebody else? Become a Patron or YouTube Member for ad-free episodes and bonus stories every Monday and Friday as well as exclusive content: Cultiv8 Patreon or YouTube Membership Head to https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code WIKI50OFF to get 50% off! (Timestamps are approximate due to dynamic ad insertion. Consider being a Patron or YouTube member for ad-free episodes) On today's Reddit Readings episode we have:(00:00) - Intro(03:58) - My MIL ‘jokingly' told my 4-year-old I'm not his real mom (12:59) - Is my (30M) girlfriend (27M) selfish for not letting me sleep with a girl I met during an open phase? (28:15) - TIFU forgetting that elevators aren't private (33:30) - No ice cream for Karen (39:33) - A listener learns to accept love(52:15) - Nobody wants your “in house” ketchup (56:45) - Diet drinks are disgusting (59:50) - Frozen pizza heated up in the oven is better than most fast food chain pizzas. Hit like, subscribe, and follow us on all social media platforms for all things Reddit on Wiki! Click here for our Social and Donation Links: https://linktr.ee/redditonwiki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You know you're in for a wild ride when Tyler brings back the Trey Lewellen—e-commerce madman, viral offer wizard, and occasional chaos wrangler. In this electric follow-up to his first appearance in 2019, Trey drops back into BizNinja Radio from literal paradise (yes, St. Thomas) to catch us up on scaling flashlights to $30M in 2.5 months, surviving lawsuits, and now running a lean empire off nothing more than a smartphone and a solid Telegram group.Trey breaks down the “market-first” method that flipped his e-comm game upside down—building audiences before building products. Forget warehouses full of dead inventory. Trey's strategy: ask what people want, sell it to them first, then fulfill. Oh, and he's doing it all with zero employees, freelancers who outwork traditional hires in a quarter of the time, and affiliate partners who move mountains (and a whole lot of product). The guy's basically playing 4D chess with a Shopify store.And if you think that's wild, just wait—Trey's now tackling TikTok Shop, WhatsApp, and Discord as the new frontier for selling. He's ditching email and SMS (too old, too risky) and betting on micro-influencers, direct-to-niche strategies, and building real communities. Oh, and spoiler alert: He's launching a free challenge to help you build your own $28K/month recurring revenue machine. Buckle up. This one's a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship. Key TakeawaysBuild audiences first, products second. Let your market tell you what to sell.Freelancers > full-time staff: scale smarter with lean teams.Affiliate partnerships can explode your growth—find the right players and pay them well.Email and SMS are dying—Discord, TikTok Live, and WhatsApp are the future.Always plan for scale. $30M months sound fun... until the lawsuits roll in.Aim for 1,000 subscribers at $28/month. That's your escape plan. Chapters00:00 Welcome Back Trey Lewellen01:00 From Loan Leads to E-Commerce Breakthrough03:00 The $100K T-Shirt Hustle04:00 Market-First Approach Explained06:15 Scaling to $30M and the Chaos That Followed10:00 Running a Business with No Employees13:00 Affiliate Marketing Secrets (Uncle B & Beyond)17:00 Finding Hidden Affiliate Powerhouses22:00 The Rise of TikTok Shop, WhatsApp & Discord26:30 Why Email & SMS Are Dying28:30 Trey's Free Challenge to Build Recurring Revenue
Welcome to another powerful episode of the MX3 Podcast, where we discuss money, motivation, and meaningful moments shaping our world.
Eric CharranEric Charran is the Founder and CEO of Vulcan Collaborative, a visionary consultancy that helps organizations harness the power of data, AI, and digital transformation to drive real business impact. With over 25 years of experience, Eric is a seasoned data and AI executive known for transforming global enterprises through innovative strategies, scalable platforms, and actionable intelligence.Eric specializes in leading cross-functional teams to design and implement next-generation data ecosystems—including lakehouse, mesh, and fabric architectures—that have reduced time-to-insight by 45%, improved marketing ROI by 20%, and delivered over $250M in incremental revenue. His work in multi-cloud strategies has achieved $30M in annual savings while ensuring enterprise-grade resilience and governance.With deep expertise in both Generative AI and classic AI/ML, Eric has developed impactful solutions such as AI-powered fraud detection (saving $45M annually) and personalized customer experiences at scale. Known for aligning technical innovation with business outcomes, he empowers marketing, operations, and leadership teams to make smarter decisions and achieve sustainable growth.Eric is also a passionate advocate for ethical AI, robust data governance, and a culture of innovation. As a respected thought leader, he actively shapes the conversation around the future of AI and data strategy in the digital economy.Connect with Eric
What does it take to transform a 500-person staffing company and restore profitability while maintaining high engagement and renewed purpose? In this episode of The Resilient Recruiter, you'll hear how one leader rebuilt culture and strengthened organizational performance through people-first leadership, without sacrificing values or authenticity. After joining the company as a trainee in 2001, Matthew Wragg eventually became CEO in 2022. In this conversation, he shares the inside story of the business transformation at Gattaca PLC: removing executive offices, tying leadership bonuses to employee engagement, and launching a new cultural framework that turns values into specific, observable behaviors. We also dive into his personal lessons from two decades in recruitment, including the wins and mistakes that shaped his approach to growth, leadership, and resilience. Episode Highlights [05:46] How Matthew got into recruitment and why he stayed with one company [14:23] From trainee to CEO: lessons in ambition and internal branding [22:00] The £30M deal they lost—and how they won it back [30:55] Using culture and values to improve employee engagement [46:01] Removing executive offices and linking pay to engagement scores [49:48] How “Changing Up the Game” became a strategic reset during COVID [52:18] Aligning the team around clear, behavioral definitions of company values [59:29] How Gattaca is thinking about AI adoption Losing a £30M Dealand Using It to Win Future Business Matthew shares how Gattaca lost a £30M contract despite having the experience, pricing, and capability. The reason? They didn't take the time to understand the client. He took responsibility, re-engaged with the customer over 12 months, and eventually won the deal back—this time at a 70% higher price. This loss prompted a shift in sales culture: more discovery, less assumption; more trust, less volume. It was a turning point in how Gattaca approached strategic selling. How Culture and Values Fueled Gattaca's Turnaround When Matthew stepped in as CEO, the company was struggling with flat growth and low engagement. His first move was to prioritize people. He eliminated glass offices to flatten hierarchy and increase visibility. He began weekly internal video updates and tied 10% of leadership compensation to employee engagement. He personally reviews hundreds of anonymous employee comments each month—starting with the negatives. Over two years, this helped shift Gattaca from 58% detractors to 58% promoters, even in a tough market. How Gattaca's “DNA Deck” Turned Culture into Performance To make values actionable, Gattaca launched a “DNA deck” that defines specific behaviors tied to each value. These are reviewed quarterly and fully integrated into performance management—alongside sales and effort metrics. One example: “Be brave enough to tell the truth, but kind enough to say it the right way.” Each principle includes examples of “what good looks like” so there's no ambiguity. No one can top-score on performance if their behavior doesn't align with the culture. Matthew Wragg – Bio & Contact Matthew Wragg is CEO of Gattaca PLC with 23+ years in recruitment. Starting as a trainee in 2001, he progressed through senior leadership roles before becoming CEO in 2022. He has led Gattaca through an organizational reset focused on purpose, vision, and values—prioritizing sustainable growth, employee engagement, and cultural clarity. Matthew on LinkedIn Gattaca PLC Website Gattaca on Instagram Connect with Mark Whitby Book a FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter on your favorite platform.
Diddy acquitted of serious charges, overboard 5-year-old, Bryan Kohberger in court, WNBA player rips Detroit, Charles Manson music, Mazawey hot takes, Malik Beasley's money issues, and Jim's Picks: Songs That Tell a Story. Nerd alert! 4-eyes-Drew got new glasses. Everyone asks for donations now. And tips...Including Former Dave and Chuck member Andy Green...He still wants you to send him money. Bert Kreischer doxed and fired his producer for saying the N-word. Diddy got a slap on the wrist. His fans celebrated with Baby Oil. University of Idaho murder Bryan Kohberger is an emotionless turd that deserves to rot in hell. We interrupt Tom Mazawey right before a very important family dinner. Tom still loves Sophie Cunningham even after she put Detroit down. Tom still hates LeBron James. What the hell is going on with Malik Beasley? Speaking of being broke, Lamar Odom is in bad shape again. Lia Thomas is finally being stripped of all of her titles. We have to let Tom go before his big dinner. FINALLY, people are questioning how the 5-year-old girl fell off of a Disney cruise ship. Another fight on a plane and some fat dude was Doctor Dao'ed off a plane last week. A new Bonerline. Word on the street is Paramount/CBS paying Trump north of $30M. Trump's cologne is out! Who wants some? Jim's Picks: Top 10 Story Songs Long, Long, Long by the Beatles supposedly made Charles Manson want to murder people. It's All Too Much made Manson wet too. Do Guns N Roses fans like The Spaghetti Incident? If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
Dr. John Oberg is the CEO of Precina Health, a medical practice specializing in the reversal of type 2 diabetes through a combination of AI, personalized care and behavioral science. John has also scaled businesses from $30M to $300M and is a near-death survivor. Learn more at https://precina.com You can Buy Me A Coffee to help support our podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber
You ever felt like the rules of government contracting change before you can even understand them? In this episode, I sat down with Emily Murphy—former GSA Administrator and current head of Government Procurement Strategies—to break down everything you need to know about the FAR Rewrite and how it impacts small businesses, AI, commercial solutions, and contract consolidation. We're talking about sweeping changes being implemented within 24 hours, missing references to small businesses in key parts of the FAR (yes, even the Rule of Two!), and the major shift toward modular IT procurement and AI oversight. If you think the FAR rewrite is just another bureaucratic update, think again. Emily didn't just drop buzzwords—she revealed why small businesses might be squeezed out if they're not proactive, how a $10K change in micro-purchase thresholds could save $30M, and what this means for the future of contracting officers, procurement strategies, and vendor access. We also dove into the executive orders pushing these changes, what consolidation under GSA means for your pipeline, and why contracting delays are costing your business more than you think. This is essential listening for every BD lead, small business owner, or contractor trying to survive FY25. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zpvM1bU269Y Emily's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywebstermurphy/ Acquisition Website: https://www.acquisition.gov/ For trusted government contract financing, visit encoregov.com. To level up your skills, watch free trainings and connect with our expert coaches at federalhelpcenter.com.
Stephanie Mitton welcomes Nour Hachem, President and Founder of Build a Dream, for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, and transforming the workforce. From overcoming the challenges of immigration and single motherhood to securing over $30 million in government funding, Nour shares how she became a national force advocating for women in male-dominated industries.With over 20 years of experience, Nour takes us behind the scenes of how Build a Dream grew from a local initiative into a nationwide movement reaching over 50,000 homes. Through skilled trades, STEM, emergency response, entrepreneurship, and leadership, her organization is opening doors for the next generation of women.Nour speaks candidly about the systemic barriers women face and how Build a Dream tackles them through education, community building, and corporate partnerships. Inspired by Jacinda Ardern's empathetic leadership, she reflects on the power of staying grounded in your values—and why choice is the ultimate empowerment.
Want Sam's playbook to turn ChatGPT into your executive coach? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/etb Episode 722: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) sits down with Mike Novogratz ( https://x.com/novogratz ) about risk tolerance and coming back from massive losses. — Show Notes: (0:00) Mike's first million (8:37) Starting Fortress (13:55) $30M to $2.3B (25:28) Operating system for life (35:41) Being early on crypto (40:26) Risk tolerance — Links: • Fortress - https://www.fortress.com/ • Galaxy - https://www.galaxy.com/ • Business Untitled - https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessUntitled — 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 - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
We bought a DTC brand. Now we're putting it through the GrowthHit wringer. This is the actual strategy we're using to scale Neat Apparel — and yes, we're sharing everything.In this solo episode, Jim Huffman shares the full behind-the-scenes growth plan for Neat Apparel — a sweat-proof clothing brand recently acquired by GrowthHit. You'll hear the exact tactics he's using to revamp the site, increase AOV, build email flows, and tackle paid ads — all with a bootstrapped budget and a sharp eye on product-market fit.If you want a real-time blueprint for scaling a Shopify brand in a red-ocean category, this is it.Key Topics Covered:Why “shut up and listen” was step one post-acquisitionAOV > ROAS: The case for bundling and upsellsHow they're balancing paid media and scrappy growthTheir ad creative testing process (30+ angles)SEO, seasonality, and what they're betting on long-termFollow The Shopify Growth Show for more build-in-public breakdowns like this. Real playbooks, no fluff. Resources:The Shopify Growth SchoolNeat WebsiteJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's PlaybookAdditional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)
From $0 to scaling fast — how Honeydew Roofing is building something bigger than roofing.In this episode of The Roofr Report, we sit down with Jacob LaRue, founder of Honeydew Roofing and our July 2025 Roofr of the Month. After helping scale a $30M roofing company, Jacob launched Honeydew with a mission: to build a business the right way — one that's profitable, process-driven, and built to scale beyond roofing.He breaks down:Why a strong production hire is a game-changerHow SOPs and automations fuel fast, sustainable growthWhat it takes to grow a roofing business and keep it legitHis long-term plan to turn Honeydew into a one-stop home services brandIf you're a roofer thinking bigger than just shingles, this episode is your playbook.
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing Agencies
Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Ever wonder what separates a $1M agency from a $30M agency? It's not just better SEO or more employees. It's how you run the business behind the scenes. We sat down with today's featured guest to dig into what's powered his insane growth from barely crossing seven figures back when we first met… to now staring down $35–$40 million in pure service revenue. He's sharing some great advice on the evolution of his role as CEO, his new-found love for podcasting, and all kinds of golden nuggets for agency currently in the “no man's land”. Chris Dreyer is the CEO of Rankings.io, a law firm marketing services agency that delivers exceptional results for attorneys without compromising on customer service. He'll discuss his agency's substantial growth from under a million to over $30 million in revenue, his reliance on data and key performance indicators (KPIs), the transformative role of AI in various aspects of his operations, the importance of in-person client meetings for building relationships, and much more. If you're still guessing your numbers or putting off tracking your team's time — you'll want to pay attention. In this episode, we'll discuss: The CEO's true job. Hidden agency growing pains. The key to client happiness. In-person hustle and outbound sales. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. Why Data Became Like a Religion Back when Chris and I first locked ourselves in a tiny Atlanta room for a workshop, Rankings.io was barely peeking over the $1M mark. He was still deciding who to serve and how. Fast forward about 8-9 years to today, and he says there's no bigger reason for his success than his top-to-bottom data obsession. Most agency owners track just enough to feel busy: a few pipeline numbers, maybe close rates if they're fancy. But Chris tracks everything. He knows the lifetime value of a client paying $5K a month versus $10K a month. He knows exactly how each account manager's retention rate impacts revenue. He even scores sales reps like a fantasy football league. And it's not just vanity metrics. If an account manager is great at keeping clients but terrible at preserving the original retainer size, they fix it. If time tracking shows poor utilization? They fix it. It's relentless. The big unlock for him was getting a real CFO to build this machine — and shifting from QuickBooks to more robust systems like Sage. No more flying blind or hoping for the best. If you don't know your LTV, churn, win rates, and retention by the exact dollar, you're leaving growth up to luck. How AI Became His Secret Weapon (and Why You Should Care) Most agency owners dabble in AI: a blog here, a few prompts there. Chris has gone full cyborg. Every single month, his team uploads their entire reporting package into ChatGPT. They don't just glance at dashboards — they get an AI board of advisors that points out trends, flags issues, and even suggests campaigns based on sales funnel leaks. If they have clients applying but not booking, the AI says: launch a re-engagement sequence. If they're not sure why the expense spike looks off, the AI will cross-check it with your event calendar. Chris used to hate looking at financials — now AI does the heavy lifting. When it comes to AI agents, they're not doing as much and prefer to use AI assistants for content, link building, and optimization. He even has an AI board of advisers with different personalities. This isn't replacing people. It's leveling them up. It's like strapping a rocket to every role — so you can do more without burning out your team. If you're not leaning on AI for context and next steps, you're probably making slower (and worse) decisions than your competitors. The CEO's True Job: Gotta Catch ‘em All Now that he's running an agency pushing $40M in service revenue (not pass-through, real revenue) Chris defines his role as: “Playing people Pokemon. Gotta catch ‘em all. I get the clients, and my president keeps them.” He sets the vision, runs point on marketing and sales, hosts the podcast, and stays the face of Rankings.io. Meanwhile, his right-hand man, Stephen, owns retention and delivery. This split lets Chris hunt big opportunities without getting bogged down in fulfillment fires. It's the perfect example of how an owner's role must evolve. If you're still stuck in the weeds, wearing every hat, and calling that “leadership” — you're capping your agency's growth. The goal isn't to do everything. It's to build a team that does everything better than you ever could alone. And Chris's story is living proof. The Hidden Growing Pains Nobody Warns You About Ever heard of the dreaded “no man's land” for agencies? For Chris, it began after he crossed the $8M to $10M mark and things got painfully awkward fast. In this stage, you're forced to hire the roles that don't directly bring in revenue: HR, finance, middle managers. Suddenly, your once-scrappy margins start leaking everywhere. It feels counterintuitive, all these new salaries, and yet no extra billables. But here's the catch: this is the awkward but necessary step that'll set you up with the infrastructure to move from $10M to $15M, $20M or beyond. This is generally the zone where you feel like an imposter CEO — one foot in the hustle, one foot in the corporate world you swore you'd never build. The truth is, every growing agency owner faces this inflection point. And if you get it right, you build a structure that can handle scale. If you get it wrong, you risk staying stuck at the same revenue ceiling year after year. You Can't Turn It Off — And Maybe That's Okay Most founders agree they find it difficult to turn their business brain off, and honestly, they don't want to. Business is the hobby. While their kids are at soccer practice, their brain is rewriting the service agreement or tweaking a proposal. Sure, there's a cost. Vacations come with podcast episodes in the car. Weekends sometimes mean scanning P&L spreadsheets. But, as Jason and Chris admit: the key to staying sane isn't to “balance it perfectly” — it's to have the right partner who gets the obsession. Because when you're building a business that supports dozens, even hundreds of families, switching it off just isn't realistic. So you find the support system that lets you go all in and come home for dinner. Why Core Values Actually Matter Early on, you might roll your eyes at “company core values.” Chris admits he did and saw it as just a lot of fluff. But once you're managing 50, 100, or more people, vague values don't cut it — you need a shared language to protect the culture. His agency now runs on three non-negotiables: Excellence (do great work, always) Execution (don't just talk, get it done) Grit (stick with hard things for the long haul) While he used to rely on platitudes like “team player” — he sees now that the wrong person will be weeded out fast as long as the core values are clear. He also bails at the mention of “work-life balance” in an interview. Because for this team, the culture is built for people who like working hard. The Surprising Key to Client Happiness Think your killer case studies will keep clients happy forever? Think again. Client happiness is very subjective and your biggest churn risk isn't bad work — it's bad relationships. Sure, you can track Net Promoter Scores all day. But real retention comes from catching early warning signs, which Chris calls “saves”. A client going quiet, missing calls, or hinting they're not vibing with an account manager should be signs to take action, if you start tracking them, as he has. And here's the overlooked move more agencies need to revive: visit your clients in person. Everyone's got Zoom fatigue. Booking a flight and breaking bread goes a long way toward making you not just a vendor, but a trusted partner. How In-Person Hustle and Outbound Hunting Keep You on Top Even with all the fancy dashboards, AI copilots, and mega forecasting tools, Chris and his president still jump on planes to shake hands with clients. They even budget for it. When you're running a high-ticket service where each client can be worth $125,000 or more over their lifetime, dropping a couple grand to show up in person is a no-brainer. It's how you show you care more than the next guy who's sending templated emails and hiding behind Slack. Chris's take is simple: Want to stand out? Do what you say you're going to do. Show up. Make your clients look like heroes. When a big-name CEO flies out to see you — even if you didn't sell them the deal — you remember that. Big relationships should get the handshake treatment. Using AI for Confidence in an Agency Acquisition Chris didn't buy another agency until he was already pushing $30 million, while most owners pull that trigger way earlier to leapfrog plateaus. Why wait? According to Chris, he didn't have the confidence to do it. Until AI changed that. He used ChatGPT to run diligence questions, draft the LOI, check for financial holes, and sanity-check the entire earnout structure. Sure, he has a great CFO — but that AI second brain made the whole thing faster and way less intimidating. Now that he's got the first deal under his belt, he's hungry for more. That's how scale works: get clarity, take the shot, rinse and repeat. Pro tip: If you're scared to buy, partner, or hire, dump your numbers into AI. Ask it what it would worry about if it were buying you. It'll show you every skeleton in the closet — so you can fix them now. Why Outbound Sales is Your Insurance Policy Chris used to be very resistant to doing outbound but now it is saving him from the Google rollercoaster. Inbound is sexy when it works. But we all know it can be feast or famine. Algorithms change. Referrals dry up. And you're stuck hoping this month's pipeline looks like last month's. After getting tired of hoping, Chris built an outbound team that's now about 30 people deep. He's got BDRs making 50 high-quality calls a day, sending out handwritten notes with books, running multi-channel outreach, and gifting prospects to cut through the noise. Each practice area has its own sales enablement rep feeding lists, building sequences, and arming the closers with context. It's consistent and it means Rankings.io can hunt, not just fish. Big lesson: if you don't control at least three lead sources (inbound, outbound, and strategic partners), your agency's growth is on borrowed time. Don't put all your eggs in Google's basket. Outbound is insurance. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.
Today on Big Business we are joined by Tanja Filipovska, a powerhouse Aussie entrepreneur who turned a $7,000 gamble into a $30M global brand. From being down to her last dollars to now selling 10 pairs of socks every minute, her journey is filled with wild wins, unexpected setbacks and colourful lessons in resilience. Dominating the Gen Alpha market, MADMIA has truly taken a generation (and their parents) by storm. Partnering with brands such as Disney, Barbie and Harry Potter, MADMIA is a cultural phenomonon that shows no signs of slowing down. LINKS Follow Britt on: Instagram - @brittney_saunders Instagram - @bigbusiness_podcast TikTok - @brittney_saunders YouTube - Brittney Saunders - Fayt The Label Check out FAYT The Label HERE. Purchase my book "Just Getting Started" HERE Follow Tanja & MADMIA on: Instagram - @delalady Instagram - @madmiaofficial CREDITSHost: Brittney Saunders. Senior Producer: Xander CrossManaging Producer: Elle Beattie Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au and follow Nova Podcast's Instagram @novapodcastsofficialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Post-Apocalyptic Parenting Is the Real Horror This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl take a long, LONG hike through the post-apocalypse with 28 Years Later — a movie that proves the rage virus still hits hard, especially when it's your kid in danger. Then we check in on Murderbot episode 7, where things get personal, kaiju get frisky, and the crew gets real about trust issues. Plus, Mahershala Ali wants to know what's up with Blade, and honestly? So do we. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Blade Movie: 8:27 Murderbot: 17:57 28 Years Later: 29:24 Mahershala Ali on MCU's Blade Ali bluntly told Marvel: “Call them… I'm ready”, expressing his eagerness to begin filming Blade despite years of delay due to script, director, and pandemic setbacks. He remains hopeful but uncertain: “I don't know where Marvel is at right now”. David Goyer, original Blade writer, is also puzzled and offered to help but Marvel declined. Murderbot – Episode 7: “Complementary Species” Summary: A tense Gurathin flashback reveals betrayal rooted in jealousy and trauma. Meanwhile, the team debates whether Murderbot is a liability. Chaos ensues when massive kaiju-like monsters attack, one even mating atop their vehicle. Murderbot must fight to protect the crew—again Director: Paul Weitz  Writers: Paul & Chris Weitz Airdate: June 20, 2025  Rating: Out of 5 There Will Be Hop Ons Darryl: 3.5/5 Brian: 3.75/2 28 Years Later (2025) Summary: Set 28 years after the rage virus outbreak, single mom Isla and her young son Spike journey from their quarantined island to the chaotic mainland. They confront mutated Alpha infected, moral dilemmas, and meet Dr. Kelson in a haunting, soul-searching odyssey Director: Danny Boyle  Writer: Alex Garland  Cast: Jodie Comer (Isla) Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Jamie) Alfie Williams (Spike) Ralph Fiennes (Dr. Kelson) Jack O'Connell Erin Kellyman Production: Produced by Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, Andrew Macdonald Cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle Music by Young Fathers Release Date: June 20, 2025 Budget & Box Office (as of June 24, 2025): Budget: $60 million   Opening Weekend: ~$30M domestic, ~$30M international (≈$60M WW)  Total Gross: ~$62.8M WW Reception: Critics praised it; RT scores ~89%, CinemaScore B, debut biggest zombie opener since 2019 Rating: Out of 10 Why Didn’t We Get Church Ninjas The Whole Time? Darryl: 5.6/10 Brian: 5.51/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!
In just 5 mins, get your dose of insight and inspiration from Perfect Ted's co-founder Marisa Poster, and their brilliant Head of Sales, Shani Higgs!From the early grind of cold emails and constant rejection through post-Dragons' Den momentum to scaling a £ 30M+ brand with just a 30-strong team, Marisa and Shani open up about how they're building a really special team culture, as well as the global 'Matcha Movement'.Hear how Perfect Ted has become a magnet for kind, passionate, hardworking people:Why hiring for both skills and values matters now more than everThe power of team culture and shared belief in scaling fastWhy is it the easiest sales job you'll ever have at Perfect Ted?How networking and saying yes can change everythingWhy does working with people you genuinely like make all the difference?Hand-picked by the brilliant team at MKJ Ignite – the FMCG recruitment experts helping challenger brands grow with the right people in the right roles – this short is full of practical people insights. Billy, Paul, and Immy have combed through the Brand Growth Heroes archives to bring you the most valuable founder wisdom on hiring and scaling teams that thrive.A new 5-minute episode drops every two weeks — so make sure to HIT FOLLOW and don't miss the next one.If you're wondering whether or not you need help with your recruitment, or would like to ask for some advice, you can book a no-obligation call with Billy - or anyone on the team - here!Connect with Billy Maddock on LinkedInConnect with Immy Southwell on LinkedInConnect with Paul Jones on LinkedInFollow MKJ Ignite on InstagramConnect with MKJ Ignite on LinkedIn
In this explosive Dropping Bombs episode, Brad Lea interviews David Royce, a serial entrepreneur who turned a door-to-door pest control gig into multiple companies worth hundreds of millions—culminating in a billion-dollar valuation. David shares his journey from making $25K in a single summer to selling companies for $13M, $30M, $130M, and more, all without losing control or vision. He reveals why “boring” industries like pest control are goldmines and the exact playbook he used to scale across nine states using elite teams, culture, and systems. Whether you're launching your first business or prepping for a big exit, this episode is packed with raw, real-world strategies for spotting opportunity, scaling smart, and winning big. David's links https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/
With two new releases this past week, we dive into the box office numbers and audiences for 28 Years Later, and Elio. Plus, we shift gears and look ahead to pre-sales for Brad Pitt's F1 movie and everyone's favourite AI doll in M3GAN 2.0, all on Behind the Screens.Topics and times:CineEurope highlights - 0:16Box office roundup – 1:5428 Years Later box office overview - 2:5528 Years Later audience analysis - 3:3228 Years Later critical reception - 4:53Elio box office overview - 5:54Elio critical reception and audience analysis - 6:55Upcoming releases - 9:29Pre-sales for F1 - 10:22Pre-sales for M3GAN 2.0 - 11:38Find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vista-group-limited/, and follow lifeatvistagroup on InstagramBox Office Overview:The summer box office has crossed $1.5B domestically, up 26% from last year.How To Train Your Dragon was the number 1 domestic film, taking another $37M.28 Years Later opened to $30M in the domestic market, and a further $30M internationally, for a worldwide opening weekend total of $60M.Elio opened to $21M in the domestic market, and took $14M internationally.
Let's talk about women in sports—and not just the headline-makers or the occasional viral moment. We're talking about the Olympians, the Paralympians, and the elite athletes around the world who are changing the game… even if you've never heard their names. In this first (but definitely not last) episode on the topic, we're shining a spotlight on the stories that deserve more air time. Because representation in sports matters—and so does who's telling the story. Jamie Mittelman is our guest today, and she's made it her mission to elevate women athletes on a global stage. She's the founder and host of Flame Bearers, the first international media platform dedicated to women Olympians and Paralympians. With a background in media, a Master's from the Harvard Kennedy School, and experience managing a $30M portfolio for Yahoo, Jamie is using her superpowers to amplify diverse, overlooked voices in elite women's sports. Because every time we tell these stories, we challenge outdated norms, push representation forward, and create a ripple effect for the next generation of athletes. And if you've been sleeping on women's sports… consider this your wake-up call. As the saying goes: Everyone watches women's sports. And everyone should. Connect with Jamie: Website: https://flamebearers.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/flamebearers/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=flamebearerspodcast LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flame-bearers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flame_bearers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVnEbCOeOvNlK6Bocw9ZSdA/featured Related Podcast Episodes: 7 Keys To Unlock Your Dynamic Drive with Molly Fletcher | 229 How To Build Girls' Confidence with Cyndi Roy Gonzalez | 308 How To Chase Your Dream with Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez | 281 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
1 year ago, a law firm founder told me their biggest fear. (It wasn't AI.)It was losing the rainmaker.The partner who brings in the big clients.The one who could walk out & take half the revenue with them.For decades, that's how law firms grew.But things are shifting.AI isn't just automating admin.It's DEMOCRATISING business development.This doesn't replace your rainmakers.It amplifies what makes them greatSo you're not left exposed.So growth doesn't depend on one person.Because the real risk isn't losing your rainmaker.It's building a firm that only works if they stay.Today, I'm sitting down with Jody Glidden and James Wang, the founders of Postilize, a groundbreaking AI platform that's transforming how law firms build relationships and win business.Jody is a serial legal tech entrepreneur and the brains behind Introhive, a leading CRM intelligence platform.James is a BlackBerry veteran who led global ISV strategy, secured over $30M in partner-driven revenue.Today we talk about a topic that I've never heard people discuss, will AI kill the traditional law firm rainmaker?Find Postilize here:https://www.postilize.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Send us a textWelcome to Podcast 227 on 21st of June, 2025: This week's 10 outstanding high dividend stocks are in the attached podcast's narration and transcript.5 U.S STOCK SELCTORS USED (1) common shares (2) dividend yield + 5% (3) # shares traded over 1M (4) operating margins +10% (5) share prices + $13.26 (6) weekly share price gain +1%. QUALIFIERS' STOCK SYMBOLS & THEIR SCORES: (1) ZIM Score 51 (2) FRO Score 61 (3) CIVI Score 79 (4) CNQ Score 65 (5) MUR Score 69.5 CANADIAN STOCK SELCTORS (1) common shares (2) dividend yield + 5% (3) # shares traded over 419K (4) operating margins +10% (5) share prices $13.26 (6) weekly share price gain +1%. QUALIFIERS' & SCORES (1) PXT Score 68 (2) CNQ Score 59 (3) NPI Score 58 (4) PEY Score 61 (5) RCI.B Score 64. DATA USED FOR ALL STOCK SCORE CALCULATIONS: (1) Price $ (2) Price 4yrs ago $ (3) Book Value $ (4) Advisor Buys # (5) Advisor Strong Buys # (6) Dividend. Yield % (7)Operating Margin % (8) Share Volume Traded # (9) Price/Earnings Ratio. CNADIAN SCORE CALCULATIONS (K=thousand M=million)STOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PXT |15.27| 15.82 |25.57 |0|0| 10.09| 26.26| 1M| 13.7xCNQ|46.00| 22.67| 18.77| 7 |0| 5.11| 29.37| 30M |12.9x NPI |21.76| 41.41| 16.10| 5| 0 |5.51| 32.55 | 1.5M| | 21.8x PEY |20.51| 7.33| 13.63| 3| 0 | 6.44 |23.07 |2.4M |13.8x RCI.B |38.15| 64.68 19.40| 4 | 1 | 5.24| 22.40| 2.7M| 11.6xUS SCORE CALCULATIONS| ZIM | 16.53 | 48.94|33.52 | 0 | 0 | 46.28 |31.24| 10.5M|0.8x| FRO| 18.98 | 8.84 | 10.51| 2 | 0 | 7.06 | 32.82 | 3M | 12.1x| CIVI| 32.41 | 49.05 |70.57 | 2 | 2 | 9.32 |26.79| 5M | 3.7x| CNQ| 33.38 |18.42 |13.67 | 7 | 0 | 5.18 | 29.37 | 12M |12.9x| MUR| 24.83 |25.29 |35.61 | 1 | 0 | 5.24 | 20.53 | 4M | 9.5xFor information on my 6 investment books go to www.informus.ca. Ian Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca
Is all the hype around Josh Simmons just the Chiefs making the same mistake at Left Tackle they made last year?Jeff Chadiha (NFL Network/NFL.com/@JeffriChadiha), Sam McDowell (Kansas City Star/KCStar.com/@SamMcDowell11) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810 - WHB/810whb.com/@SorenPetro) discuss how the Chiefs are handling the Left Tackle position and more…- Is Josh Simmons at LT just Kingsley Suamataia all over again?- Has Suamataia been handed Left Guard?- Is Jaylon Moore on the bench a $30M failure?- Could the Mahomes/Kelce relationship be a problem?- What's a successful season for Travis Kelce?- Will WR familiarity with Mahomes equal bigger production?- Is Mahomes motivated by his place in history?
From assisted living to luxury living—this investor knows how to turn vision into value. He's turned a $3M facility into a $30M boutique resort, built multifamily projects worth over $12M, and even landed a New York Times feature. Now he's looking to JV, advise, and share the pie—bring a good deal, and let's win together!
After being in business for 12+ years, Original Grain finally made a massive breakthrough that will help them blow past their $30M mark this year. Nate and Sarah walk through one of the most impactful strategies Original Grain has implemented in 2025…one that's so simple, it gets completely overlooked by 99% of brands. Have a listen, take some notes. This one is GOLD. JOIN The TETHER Community- https://www.skool.com/tether-lab/about CoHost: Nate Lagos Twitter: https://x.com/natelagos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natelagos/ Tactical and Practical Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tactical-practical/id1752915534 Learn more at: https://www.tetherinsights.io/ Twitter: https://x.com/SarahLevinger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.levinger/ Watch me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKwfjt_7PU5N_2fTfHemXXg Thanks to Cytrus for the theme song, “Sky High” You can follow and find them on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1oKGDsxjRdQlf2xHLZsiSJ?si=8fbd275dbbb54cbf
“You've got to get yourself in a position to exit, and then give yourself the time to exit properly. The biggest advice I give sellers is to not be in a rush to sell.” This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Dean Salakas, Former CEO of The Party People. His full episode is titled Being sale-ready, Forecasting like a CFO, and Selling confidently on your terms. You can find the full audio and show notes here:
Join Dr. LL on Small Biz Stories as she interviews Sabir Semerkant, founder of Growth by Sabir and a billion-dollar eCommerce strategist who has worked with industry legends like Gary Vee and Neil Patel. Sabir shares actionable insights and candid advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to scale, adapt, and thrive in today's digital marketplace. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, Sabir's wisdom and proven methods will inspire you to test, learn, and grow, one percent at a time. He convinces us that we need to just ONE thing better (at a time). Nail it - then move on to the next thing to improve. Sabir is currently running a program called Rapid 2X, and in 2024 alone he helped 29 brands across 17 different product categories and the average brand experienced a 108% increase in growth in the first 21 days alone.
On this episode of The Austin Palacios Podcast, we sit down with Patrick Dowling, a seasoned real estate investor who's been building wealth through multifamily and commercial properties for over two decades. Patrick shares how he bought his first rental property as a broke college student, grew his portfolio into the millions, and survived the 2008 crash without defaulting — all without using investor money.This episode is packed with high-level strategy and raw lessons, including:How Patrick turned a $22K profit on his first deal in 4 monthsWhat really happened to real estate investors during the 2008 collapseHis criteria for identifying undervalued properties with cash flow potentialWhy “smart leverage” and tax strategies like cost segregation are the ultimate wealth toolsHow to scale from small multifamily to massive $20–30M commercial dealsWe also explore how Patrick's mindset, operations, and market instincts evolved — and why personal branding has now become a surprising growth lever in his career.
Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code HUMANHR for 40% off their best-selling sheets, pajamas, towels, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey? Let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here.In this episode, Traci Chernoff interviews Eric Charran about his book 'Have You Ever Had a Boss That Succeeded in a Dysfunctional Workplace'. They discuss the impact of toxic leadership on employee well-being and productivity, the archetypes of dysfunctional managers, and practical strategies for navigating these challenges. Eric shares personal experiences that inspired his book and emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing unhelpful managerial behaviors to foster a healthier workplace culture. In this conversation, Traci Chernoff and Eric Charran delve into the complexities of workplace dynamics, focusing on emotional responses, the importance of managing up, and the necessity of empathy in leadership. They discuss various archetypes of managers, particularly the 'surprised' archetype, and how these behaviors impact team dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of building trust, understanding emotional reactions, and developing coping strategies to navigate workplace challenges effectively. Eric shares insights from his book, encouraging listeners to empower themselves and recognize their worth in professional settings.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dysfunctional Workplaces02:59 The Genesis of the Book05:53 Understanding Manager Archetypes09:00 The Impact of Toxic Leadership01:53 Breaking the Cycle of Dysfunction14:55 Exploring Manager Archetypes17:46 The Emergency Broadcaster Archetype21:54 Coping with Chaos: Understanding Emotional Responses24:13 Managing Up: The Art of Diplomacy28:43 Building Trust: The Importance of Empathy31:47 The Surprised Archetype: Navigating Unexpected Challenges36:51 Empowerment Through Understanding: Knowing Your WorthWe hope you enjoyed this episode with Eric Charran. If you found our discussion insightful, we'd like you to take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about these topics. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Plus, leave a comment if you're catching this episode on Spotify or YouTube.About Our Guest: Eric Charran is a visionary data and AI executive with over 25 years of experience transforming global organizations through innovative data strategies, AI/ML solutions, and scalable enterprise platforms. He has led the design of next-generation data ecosystems—including lakehouse, mesh, and fabric architectures—driving $250M+ in revenue, reducing time-to-insight by 45%, and boosting marketing ROI by 20%. His expertise spans Generative AI, traditional AI/ML, and multi-cloud strategies that have delivered $30M in annual savings while ensuring resilience and compliance. A recognized thought leader, Eric is passionate about ethical AI, data governance, and building cultures of innovation that align technology with business impact.Connect with Eric Charran here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericcharran/ Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Nate's Business Case Template One of the largest deals Nate (Co-Founder @ Fluint & Chief Growth Office @ Global Venture Network) ever closed—$30M—was won with a single, unbranded page. No logos. No design. Just black text on white paper. Why? Because it felt internal to the customer—not like a vendor pitch. The structure? Just 5 parts: 1. Priority-Driven Headline – Use the exec's own language 2. Problem Statement – Frame the problem in a way that aligns with what you uniquely solve 3. Recommended Approach – Highlight 3 key things only you can do differently 4. Target Outcomes – Flip the problem into clear, metric-driven results 5. Required Investment – Be honest about time, money, and effort—don't minimize it The key? Anchor the entire narrative in what the executive already cares about. If it sounds like an internal initiative, it gets bought in like one. RESOURCES DISCUSSED Join our weekly newsletter Things you can steal Save $50 on any 30MPC course with code “PODCAST” Nate's Business Case
Sabir Semerkant is an eCommerce expert, growth strategist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving over $1 billion in revenue. Endorsed by Gary Vee, Neil Patel, and Matt Higgins (SharkTank), Sabir has advised Fortune 500 companies, scaled startups, and helped brands like Coca-Cola, Canon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sour Patch Kids achieve rapid growth.In 2024, Sabir's Rapid 2X program boosted growth for 29 brands across 17 industries, delivering a 108% average increase in just 21 days. Prior programs have scaled over 150 brands, including Ashley Stewart, which grew from $3M to $30M under Sabir's leadership.Connect with Sabir here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabirsemerkant/https://www.facebook.com/growthbysabir/https://www.growthbysabir.comDon't forget to click the link below to download our FREE High-Impact LinkedIn Post Templates: https://www.thetimetogrow.com/ecsposttemplates
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