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→ Work with me: How coaches do $1M/yr working 2-4 hrs/day (free video) https://youtu.be/d9zJAysyS7c → Try Rainmakers OS for $1 (14 days) The AI that runs client acquisition for you. Builds your offer. Writes your content. Hands you the ads and funnels already winning. https://wearetherainmakers.com/testdrive → Free training: How the top coaches sign 5 to 20 dream clients a month https://wearetherainmakers.com/demo In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact 4 business models I used to take a portfolio from zero to $31M a year, and the same framework I'm using to 4X my profit, covering the economics, delivery, acquisition, and operations that make scaling inevitable. --- Ok, quick intro if we haven't met. I'm Chris Dufey. I run The Rainmakers. We help coaches and consultants do $1M/yr working 2-4 hours a day.

Bitcoin tanked to $64,000 after Kevin Warsh's first FOMC turned full hawkish — the median dot plot now sees a 2026 rate HIKE, October hike odds jumped to 60%, and Bitcoin/Ether ETFs swung back to outflows ($111M combined, with BlackRock's IBIT bleeding $31M). But the on-chain picture is bullish: Bitcoin whales (1,000+ BTC addresses) just reversed months of selling and now control the highest BTC supply since March, absorbing 125,000 BTC in the first half of June. Add Strategy's STRC preferred stock hitting a record low (freezing Saylor's main BTC-buying engine), whale-sized 1,750 BTC put hedges at the $62K strike flashing weekend caution, Bitwise's Matt Hougan still calling for $1 million Bitcoin within 10 years, and the SEC scrapping the trade-through rule (clearing the runway for tokenized stocks) — and today's setup is the most confusing tape of the cycle. We break down whether the whale accumulation signals the bottom is in, what Warsh's hawkish pivot means for 2026, and whether the $62K weekend put hedge is the warning everyone's missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detailed breakdown of Christian Watson's four-year extension. The real numbers show just $31M fully guaranteed at signing with low new-money guarantees, making it a low-risk deal for the Packers. Cap hits stay manageable through 2027, with a key decision point in 2028. Plus Matt LaFleur press conference and training camp practice notes on Jordan Love, Lucas Van Ness, Jagger Burton, Marshawn Lloyd, and more from mini camp.  

Detailed breakdown of Christian Watson's four-year extension. The real numbers show just $31M fully guaranteed at signing with low new-money guarantees, making it a low-risk deal for the Packers. Cap hits stay manageable through 2027, with a key decision point in 2028. Plus Matt LaFleur press conference and training camp practice notes on Jordan Love, Lucas Van Ness, Jagger Burton, Marshawn Lloyd, and more from mini camp.  

Did you know? 96% of business owners are open to switching advisors right before, during, or after the sale of their business. That's a staggering stat from a recent study discussed on the Top Advisor Podcast with Scott Bushkie – highlighting both a threat and a huge opportunity for financial advisors. If you're working with business owners or want to attract more, here are three actionable takeaways from the episode: Start the Conversation Early: Don't wait for your clients approach you for a conversation about selling their business. Proactively discuss their exit plans and the value of their business before someone else does. Build a Trusted Team: Business owners expect their advisor to have a team of experts (including tax, M&A, and legal professionals) ready to help maximize their value and minimize taxes during this critical transition. Never Accept the First Offer: The study revealed that business owners almost always net a significantly higher sale price (sometimes 60–100% more) when they run a competitive sale process rather than accepting unsolicited offers. Case in Point: The Danger of Waiting Hear what happens when a trusted advisor “waits for the call” after a client sells – only to lose out on tens of millions in new assets because they weren't proactive. Or discover how partnering with experts and running a competitive sale process turned an initial $31M offer into a $51M payday for both the business owner and their advisor. Advisors: This is an immediate opportunity to be the hero your business owner clients need or risk losing them at the most pivotal moment of their financial lives. Episode Sponsor: Connect with Scott Bushkie – Cornerstone Business Services: Cornerstone Website Financial Advisor AUM Study FINISH STRONG:  Book & Workbook Scott's LinkedIn Profile Cornerstone YouTube Video Resources: RapidFire Referrals Get a copy of “The Language of Referrals” Get a copy of “Radical Relevance” Grab your copy of The Hidden Heist today! Connect With Bill Cates: BillCates@referralcoach.com Referral Coach Homepage Hire Bill for Coaching Enroll in The Cates Academy About Scott Bushkie Scott Bushkie is the Managing Partner and Founder of Cornerstone Business Services. With more than 25 years in mergers & acquisitions, Scott is a recognized leader in the lower middle market, helping business owners sell their companies, grow through acquisition, and understand the realistic value of their businesses in today's market. Over the years, Scott has successfully executed hundreds of transactions, domestically and internationally. He has the trust and respect of CPA and financial advisor alliances, investment banks, and other professional service firms within the M&A marketplace. A leading authority on lower middle market M&A, Scott's expertise is sought after by major media outlets including the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, CBS, and iHeart Media. The best-selling author of Finish Strong: Sell Your Business on Your Terms, he also guest authors content for numerous newspapers, magazines, and trade publications. As a keynote speaker, Scott engages diverse audiences from national organizations to regional trade groups and international delegations. He focuses on empowering business owners to maximize the single largest transaction of their life: the sale of their business. Additionally, he equips financial advisors with strategies to better serve these owners and, in turn, significantly grow their AUM. Scott is the founder and past chair of the Wisconsin chapter of Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries (MBBI), past chair of the International Business Broker Association (IBBA), past chair of the M&A Source, and the founding president of the Wisconsin chapter of EO. Scott has been named Fellow of IBBA, Fellow of M&A Source, and was a 2025 inductee into the IBBA Hall of Fame—in each instance the youngest person in the world to receive these prestigious lifetime designations, recognizing industry expertise and contributions to the profession. In 2018, Scott launched the Cornerstone International Alliance (CIA), providing member firms with enhanced buyer reach, access to industry experts, resources, and structured best practice sharing. In 2025, CIA had approximately 30 partner firms worldwide and facilitated the transition of $2 billion in enterprise value. Scott also partnered with a third-party research firm to produce the 2025 National Study on Selling Your Business. The first of its kind, the study provides groundbreaking research into business owner attitudes, trends, and expectations about selling their business. Scott holds designations as a Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), a Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP), and a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI). He is a registered representative of the broker dealer Ceiba Financial with the Series 62 & 63 securities licenses. Scott's diverse background includes entrepreneurial endeavors, management, finance, and marketing. He has operated small startups and worked with international corporations. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Scott and his wife Cassie live in Green Bay with their three children.

The insurance industry is shifting fast, and this episode of RiskCellar doesn't let a single headline slide. Hosts Brandon Schuh and Nick Hartmann are back in the cellar breaking down three of the most talked-about stories in the industry right now. The Rad Power Bikes wrongful death lawsuit and what it means for micro-mobility product liability, the escalating legal fallout from Howden's alleged broker raid on Brown & Brown, and the accelerating softening of the reinsurance market that's reshaping valuations across the board. Plus a deep dive on the collapse of litigation finance as an asset class, and why that might matter more than anyone's admitting.Brandon brings his front-row seat at the Christensen Group specialty desk to every story, and Nick matches him stride for stride with sharp market observations from the field. The episode covers the wrongful death suit filed by Shannon Stephens against Rad Power Bikes after an e-bike lithium-ion battery fire in an Alabama garage on January 3, 2025, killed her husband, Dr. Keith Stephens. Brandon unpacks the legal complexity of successor liability after Rad Power's bankruptcy, notes that the company's assets were reacquired for roughly $13 million, and questions whether the evidence standard will meet the plaintiff's burden given expert testimony that focused on design containment, not outright defect. The CPSC's intervention requiring UL certification for e-bike batteries is also examined in the context of legacy stock.The second half of the episode is equally dense. Brandon and Nick dissect the Brown & Brown vs. Howden broker raid litigation, including a new Minnesota temporary restraining order barring 16 former Brown & Brown employees now at Howden from soliciting clients or recruiting staff. With $31 million in business allegedly lost and Howden carrying roughly $5 billion in total debt against a $3 billion revenue base, the guys ask tough questions about runway and financial viability. They also explore the quiet implosion of litigation finance as an asset class, Burford Capital's 47% stock drop on a single day after a $16.1 billion Argentina judgment was overturned in a US appeals court being the centerpiece moment, alongside JP Morgan's latest analysis calling for continued reinsurance price softening into 2027. It's a dense, entertaining, and genuinely insightful look at where the market stands right now.Key Takeaways:Rad Power Bikes faces a wrongful death lawsuit tied to a lithium-ion battery thermal runaway event in January 2025Successor liability questions are unresolved, old entity is defunct; assets were acquired for ~$13M in bankruptcyBrown & Brown obtained a Minnesota TRO barring 16 former employees at Howden from soliciting clients or staffBrown & Brown disclosed ~$31M in lost business from the Howden broker raid on a recent earnings callHowden carries approximately $5B in debt against a ~$3B broker revenue base, a tight leverage positionChapters:00:00 Introduction01:55 Banter, Travel & Industry Events09:45 Rad Power Bikes Wrongful Death Lawsuit14:05 E-Bike Battery Safety, CPSC & UL Certification17:25 Brown & Brown vs. Howden, Broker Raid Update20:55 Howden's Debt Load & Financial Runway24:05 Property Rate Softening, Real Numbers from the Field26:40 Deductible Buy-Down Policies & Adverse Selection Risk29:45 Litigation Finance Collapse, Burford Capital & Argentina37:40 JP Morgan: Reinsurance Softening Into 202739:15 Three Truths and a Lie: Space Edition47:00 AI at Insurance Innovators Conference51:25 Data Centers in Space? Cooling Logistics Debate52:45 Wrap-Up & CheersConnect with Risk Cellar:Website: https://www.riskcellar.comBrandon SchuhLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-stephen-schuhInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/schuhpapaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552710523314Nick HartmannLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjhartmann

Issued On Behalf of All Companies Listed Below.Draganfly Inc $DPRO delivered record Q1 revenue of $2.31M, up 49.4% year over year, while reporting a quarter end cash position of $147.3M. Its momentum continued across defense, public safety, and emergency response through Search and Rescue Sweden, a U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command award with DelMar Aerospace, and a Canadian Armed Forces capabilities demonstration in Ottawa.Metals Creek Resources $MEK / $MCREF expanded its natural hydrogen and helium story in Newfoundland with Benton Resources, jointly staking 156 new units at the Smoking Gun Prospect. Historic drilling returned highly anomalous helium values up to 8,900 ppb, near a separate hole that flowed high pressure gas for at least 12 months.Lafleur Minerals $LFLR / $LFLRF continued building momentum at its Swanson Gold Project in Québec, reporting broad gold intercepts including 2.95 g/t gold over 80.00 metres and 2.37 g/t gold over 88.05 metres. With drilling advancing and Beacon Gold Mill recommissioning underway, LaFleur is advancing its stated path toward potential near term production.Nextech3D.ai $NTAR / $NEXCF expanded Krafty Labs with the launch of its AI Event Marketplace, bringing curated experiences, branded activations, exhibitor programs, sponsor opportunities, and AI powered analytics into one platform for live, hybrid, and virtual events.Pyrogenesis Inc. $PYR / $PYRGF signed a binding agreement to acquire its 40,902 sq. ft. Turcot manufacturing facility in Montreal for $3.1M. With the agreement opening the door to sale leaseback discussions, the Company is looking to unlock embedded asset value while maintaining long term control of a key operating site.Watch Our Awesome Weekly Show Below For More Details About These CompaniesFollow Agoracom To Discover Great Small Cap Companies

In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, I sit down with Courtney Moeller to break down how she scaled from raising $1M to closing a $31M oil and gas fund in a single quarter. We talk about niche positioning, fund manager partnerships, and why consistent messaging compounds into massive momentum over time. Tune in if you want to build authority in a specialized market and attract larger capital relationships. Resources mentioned in the episode: Courtney Moeller Iron Horse Energy Funds Oil and Gas Report Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

This single property created more than $10M in value, but it was the most complex real estate deal we've ever done. We had to put a million dollars at risk to even start the transaction—and it was non-refundable. Multiple buyers, a cross-collateralized property in receivership with a parking lot, a hotel, and office space. This wasn't going to be easy, but it definitely paid off.  Today, I'm peeling back the curtain, showing you the full numbers and story of this commercial real estate case study that proves if you put in the work, the reward is there—and it could be an eight-figure payoff.  I'll walk through how we got this off-market, underpriced property sent to us, how we found buyers to take over the parts of the property we had no interest in, the substantial non-refundable earnest money we had to put down to close, and the hiccup at the eleventh hour that almost completely killed the deal. Plus, I'll share exactly what we did to take this parking garage investment from $31M to $35M to now being worth north of $40 million. This is how we did it. Insights from today's episode: A full real estate case study of the most complex deal we've ever done  Why I put a seven-figure non-refundable deposit on a property that had low chances of closing  How we immediately walked into $4 million of equity from purchase  The value-add improvements we made to grow this property's value by over $10 million  The #1 reason why a broker sent this off-market deal to us before anyone else  How we subdivided and sold parts of the property while we were buying it  Our exact loan structure (LTV, debt, terms) to reduce risk  — Investing in Parking Lots: Real Estate's #1 Overlooked Opportunity | Ep. 977 Charlotte Parking Facility Case Study  Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high-net-worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast. 0:00 Intro 1:38 Off-Market Broker Deal 4:11 You CANNOT Beat This! 5:20 This Could Have Killed It 11:23 $4M in Instant Equity 12:36 Adding Value Immediately

Jeffrey Lurie called Jalen Carter 'good' while praising Jalen Hurts like a son — what does that mean for the biggest contract summer in Eagles history? McMullen and Zander Krause project the numbers: Carter at $35M, Hurts at $54M, Cooper DeJean at $27M, Quinyon Mitchell at $31M — that's $155 million in one offseason.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Miami Tech Pod, Maria sits down with Elan Adler, founder of OneImaging, a fast-growing Miami startup on a mission to bring transparency, choice, and cost efficiency to one of the most opaque parts of healthcare: medical imaging.Elan breaks down how the current system works (and why most people don't realize they can choose where to get imaging done), how employers—not insurance companies—often bear the real cost, and why introducing marketplace dynamics could dramatically reduce healthcare spending.They also cover: Why 35% of people delay or skip care due to cost  How faster access to imaging can directly impact health outcomes  The surprising way insurance works (and who actually pays)  OneImaging's rapid growth to millions of covered lives  Lessons from raising $31M in 6 weeks and why fundraising is just sales  Why Miami is becoming a serious hub for healthcare innovation If you've ever wondered why healthcare feels so confusing—or how startups are reshaping it—this episode is for you.

#332 | Dave is joined by Domi de Saint-Exupéry, CMO at Lemlist, a bootstrapped $40M ARR sales engagement platform, to break down exactly how she turned $1.2M in marketing spend into $31M in new ARR in 2025. Domi shares the full breakdown of every channel, agency, influencer strategy, and partnership play that drove results. This includes how they went from $0 to $500K in paid ads, why partnerships are the most underrated B2B growth channel, how they built a micro-influencer program, and what AI use cases are actually working (and which are overrated). If you want real numbers and real playbooks, this one's for you.Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction: $1.2M in spend, $31M in new ARR (03:36) - What Lemlist does and how the company got to $40M ARR (06:51) - Going from $0 to $500K in paid ads: what triggered the shift (11:06) - How to execute paid ads well: outsourcing vs. in-house, and scaling by channel (17:21) - LinkedIn ads creative: why "on-brand and safe" was the wrong approach (21:51) - Mistakes made in paid: Snapchat, Spotify, and channels that didn't work (25:21) - The micro-influencer playbook: how to find, brief, and measure creators (35:59) - How influencer content compounds with paid ads and outbound (the Julio story) (41:29) - Partnerships: why $450K went here and why it's the most underrated B2B channel (49:59) - AI in marketing: what's overrated (content generation) and what's actually working Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Knak - A no-code, campaign creation platform that lets you go from idea to on-brand email and landing pages in minutes, using AI where it actually matters. Learn more at knak.com/exitfive.Optimizely - An AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Get a free, personalized 45-minute AI workshop to help you identify the best AI use cases for your marketing team and map out where agents can save you time at optimizely.com/exitfive (PS - you'll get a FREE pair of Meta Ray Bans if you do). Customer.io - An AI powered customer engagement platform that help marketers turn first-party data into engaging customer experiences across email, SMS, and push. Learn more at customer.io/exitfive.  ***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Story of the Week (DR):Trump's ICE tactics force CEOs to choose between staying silent and risking White House backlash MMCEOs of Target and Minnesota's Biggest Companies Call for ‘De-Escalation' After ShootingMinnesota workers pressure employers to take action against ICE operationsCEOs, long silent on Trump's immigration crackdown, seem to hit their breaking point over killing of Alex Pretti in MinnesotaTarget's incoming CEO tells staff violence in Minneapolis is 'incredibly painful' – without naming Trump or ICEJan 28: Target Unveils Largest Spring Beauty Assortment Ever — Making Trend-Driven, Expert-Backed Beauty More AccessibleTech's top CEOs mum after ICE killings, while leaders like Reid Hoffman, Yann LeCun speak outICE is going too far': Sam Altman, Jamie Dimon, and more CEOs on the unrest in MinnesotaReid Hoffman says business leaders are wrong to stay silent about the Trump administrationApple's Cook says he's 'heartbroken' by Minneapolis events and has spoken with TrumpCompanies reap $22bn from Trump's immigration crackdownMeta blocks links to ICE List across Facebook, Instagram, and ThreadsAs Big Tech CEOs speak up about violence in Minneapolis, 1 in 3 corporate leaders think ICE tensions are ‘not relevant to their business'How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters AreAgents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.Freefloatanalytics data blast:Palantir Technologies: Continues to be a primary partner. In 2025, they were awarded a $30 million contract to build "ImmigrationOS," a platform designed to provide "near real-time visibility" on individuals for the purpose of streamlining apprehensions and tracking self-deportations. Gender Influence Gap -26%RELX: LexisNexis Risk Solutions: Provides ICE with investigative databases used to track, vet, and target individuals. Their current contract is valued at over $22 million. Gender Influence Gap -24%Thomson Reuters: Supplies ICE with access to massive databases, including over 20 billion license plate scans. This data allows agents to track vehicle movement history and identify where individuals may be living or working. Gender Influence Gap -28%Clearview AI: Recently signed a $3.75 million contract (September 2025) to provide facial recognition technology. While officially limited to certain types of investigations, procurement records suggest its use is expanding. Gender Influence Infinity% (no women on advisory board; Hal Lambert and Richard Schwartz as co-CEOs)King “Bumps”JPMorgan's Dimon sees 10.3% pay bump to $43MDisney CEO Bob Iger's Pay Increased 11.5% to $45.8 Million in 2025Goldman Sachs hikes CEO David Solomon's pay 21% to record $47 millionWells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf Gets 28% Pay Boost to $40 MillionWhy Starbucks is letting Brian Niccol use the company plane for more personal travel“Following a security review of risks, the Starbucks board of directors made the decision to enhance security measures for Brian,” a company spokesperson said. “This included a decision by the board to require Brian to use private aircraft for all travel.”$96M in 2024; $31M in 2024, including temporary housing expenses in the amount of $371,536; and security expenses in the amount of $1,142,700; and $997,392 in expenses related to his use of Starbucks aircraft for commuting and personal usemedian employee: $17,279. CEO Pay ratio 1,794 to 1 (January 1st: 10:10am)Temporary housing expense ratio: 22:1The docu-bribe: At ‘Melania' Premiere, the President Sees ‘Glamour' and Others See GraftAmazon paid Melania Trump's production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.Guests included:Jordan Belfort: The real-life "Wolf of Wall Street."Director Brett Ratner, accused of rape, sexual assault, sexual harrassment, and homophobic abuse by at least 9 women:Melania Trump documentary marks a post-#MeToo comeback for its directorBrett Ratner was all but exiled from Hollywood after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Trump's win gave him an opening to return.Tim Cook (Apple)Andy Jassy (Amazon)Lisa Su (AMD)Eric Yuan (Zoom)Lynn Martin (President of the NYSE)Larry Culp (GE)Sam Altman (OpenAISatya Nadella (Microsoft)Sundar Pichai (Google)Safra Catz (Oracle):David Brown (Victory Capital)David Ellison (Skydance/Paramount)Marc Benioff (Salesforce)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Diversity on Fortune 50 boards: white men haven't been a majority for 3 years in a rowWhereas about a decade ago, white men held two-thirds of the seats on the top 50 Fortune boards, in 2023, for the first time, they held fewer than 50%. In 2024, that number dropped to 48.4%, but this year it climbed back to 49.7%.Since white men make up about 31% of the U.S. population, they still have been very much overrepresented in all three years.DR: National Shutdown: General strike on January 30 aims to push ICE out of Minnesota. Stores closed, protests scheduled in all 50 statesMM: Delivery Robot Gets Stuck on Train Tracks, Gets Obliterated by LocomotiveMM: Judge greenlights Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administrationVineyard Wind, which joins Revolution Wind, Empire Wind, and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind in restarted because lawsAssholiest of the Week (MM):WHICH ASSHOLE DO YOU BLAME: Trump's ICE tactics force CEOs to choose between staying silent and risking White House backlashTrump/ICEHis personal military got orders to be “ethical”, but to fuck up everyone - and recruited specifically targeting Call of Duty players and lonely, angry men who wish they could call their friends “retarded” again but it isn't politically correctPalantir and the ICE industrial complexAlex Karp went out of his way to insist to his disgusted employees that AI and Palantir “bolsters civil liberties”Meanwhile, Palantir employees signed a letter from tech employees pondering whether or not they are actively destroying our country and abetting oligarchsBut Palantir, while making some of the creepiest, most heinous software known to man (I mean, worse than CHINA! And we all HATE CHINA, RIGHT???), has $100m in contracts with ICEIn fact, there's a whole private infrastructure complex that's largely not politically agnostic that's made $22bn from ICE and immigration crackdowns - and it's only been a year! That's some awesome shareholder value illegally sending weeping mothers to countries they don't live in with no due process!CEOs (Target, looking at you) DRThey managed to find a pen and craft a strongly worded letter that asked, pretty please, for “de-escalation”, calling ICE out not by NAME of course, but as a “recent challenge” that created “widespread disruption” - and named the White House only as someone they are “communicating” with. Signed by 60 Minnesota CEOs, co-signed in spirit by the Business Roundtable (though not like, officially), they managed to write a whole 199 words about the execution of a VA nurse whose crime was filming the Gestapo in actionTarget's incoming CEO (obviously not the CURRENT CEO Brian Cornell, he's busy polishing his mahogany chair for board meetings where he will be Executive Chair, making as much as a CEO with none of the responsibilities) also addressed the unlawful and unwarranted arrests of Target employees in Minneapolis by thugs - oh, wait, no he didn't - he said, “The violence and loss of life in our community is incredibly painful.” - IT WAS YOUR EMPLOYEES IN THE CROSSHAIRS, SCHMUCK. Target employees are currently skipping work in Minnesota, but solid leadership.Boards of directorsOur analysis of the boards of the Minnesota 60 showed that nearly half of them sit on each other's boards. Basically, you have a massive groupcoward problem - about 25 of the CEOs sit on some other CEOs board or overlap in some way, and the lawyers that carefully crafted the letter absolutely had to have it run through every other board and company lawyer, a task made easier when half of you are on the board with each other. No need for authenticity when you have collective ass covering.Jeffrey EpsteinIf not for those files, there wouldn't NEED TO BE MURDERS so you look somewhere else!InvestorsIf not for “shareholder value”, we could pay attention to humanity and authentic real world values!WHICH ASSHOLE DO YOU BLAME: As You Sow leads criticism of SEC's updated restrictions on smaller shareholdersSmaller investors!For three decades, small investors have used precatory proposals either as a means to extract more data, a means to improve governance, or a means of advertising - many of the non profits use it as a fundraising tool as much as a means of changeMeanwhile, those proposals have almost entirely failed at the vote - though they HAVE succeeded in increasing our data over time (the long arc of disclosure)Then the zone gets flooded by the anti-woke shareholders looking to de-trans companies, and now we have a massive influx of performative proposalsNow that the insiders are in charge (vs. career bureaucrats), in a six month period, virtually all rights have been revoked with threats of paperwork for non complianceAs a final cherry, they are now trying to keep EXEMPT SOLICITATIONS off the filing docket unless you have $5m in stock, so you can't even file your intent to vote directionally unless you're super richJohn CheveddenThe gadflyfather - if not for being the winningest shareholder in history with a nearly obsessive focus on improving shareholder rights, the most boring of topics, the SEC would probably have ignored the whole thingBut the data shows the SEC is taking the time to blanket ignore everyone BUT Chevedden, responding to affirmatively say no to his proposalsJC, no one likes a repeat champion dynastyThe SECBrain Daly at the SEC is out there suggesting maybe NO ONE should vote proxies while SEC Chair Atkins tried to gaslight the entire investment community by claiming the “government shutdown” made it too hard for the poor ole SEC to do its job, so they just gave companies immunity from proposals in lieu of doing their jobsMeanwhile, Atkins has overseen a steep drop in enforcement of accounting irregularities and reporting while simultaneously green lighting crypto scams and Exxon's new “retail vote” capture plan (which gives management anywhere from 5-20% of the company vote depending on the company by auto voting retail that opts in)All with Trump family in the backdrop raking in 1.4bn in the first year of the presidency from crypto token bullshit, asset seizures and sales, and pure graft - none of which will obviously be investigated despite Trump's son actively on a public board of directorsBigger investors!THEY NEVER REALLY CARED ABOUT VOTING ANYWAY! 96% average support for directors, 0.2% of directors globally voted out annually, and of those that are voted out (~20 a year), MORE THAN HALF STAY ON THE BOARD either by bylaw (cumulative voting) or as zombies (Jay Hoag!)And still, NO ONE CARES!WHICH ASSHOLE DO YOU BLAME: Marc Andreessen says the real crisis isn't AI job losses — it's what would have happened without AIThe powerless AI makersSam Altman: Sam Altman Says AI Will Cause Massive Deflation, Making Money Worth Vastly More - that's pretty good if you're already a billionaire, yeah?Dario Amodei: Anthropic CEO Warns That the AI Tech He's Creating Could Ravage Human Civilization - uh, don't create itThe CEO of Microsoft Suddenly Sounds Extremely Nervous About AIAI anxiety is so widespread that veteran Microsoft researchers are having panic attacks because they're making themselves obsoleteThe VC Navel Gazing Manchild EconomyAndreessen's genius was investing in manchildren: Facebook, Roblox, AirBnBVCs actually are giving LESS MONEY to women than the INCREDIBLY LOW AMOUNT they already gave during the AI raceYOU - you should have been a plumber or a peasant or a construction workerHeadliniest of the WeekDR: Cracker Barrel Wants Its Staff to Eat One Thing on Work Trips: Cracker BarrelMM: The company Americans say is the best place to work in 2026 isn't who you thinkCrew Carwash - washing cars is better than tech bro manbaby festsMM: The Worst People Alive Are Obsessed With Meta's Video Recording GlassesWho Won the Week?DR: Resistance in Minnesota and Maine (I'm attempting to be optimistic here, give me a break)MM: 33% of corporate leaders: As Big Tech CEOs speak up about violence in Minneapolis, 1 in 3 corporate leaders think ICE tensions are ‘not relevant to their business'PredictionsDR: January 1st will officially be recognized by the Business Roundtable as "Equality Day"—celebrating the grueling minutes it takes a CEO to earn more than their average worker for the year. Engraved badges with the exact time (10:10 for SBUX) will be created to honor the achievement.Ok, maybe that's silly, my real one is that Target announces its "De-Escalation" Collection: a "Minneapolis-Inspired" line of high-fashion neutral-tone hoodies, specifically marketed as "non-threatening" to ICE agents and heartbroken CEOsMM: Alex Karp, social justice warrior out for the little guy, mass fires his staff at Palantir and replaces it with an AI robot named “The Job Displacer”, does a road show claiming he's “freed” his employees using AI and now they can really have authentic jobs like “bagger at grocery store” and “guy who mixes paint”

Scott Bushkie has facilitated over $2 billion in business sales—and he's seen it all. From founders accepting lowball offers to sellers leaving millions on the table because they didn't prepare, Scott breaks down exactly what it takes to maximize your exit. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why most business owners are worth 30-40% LESS than they think ✅ The "$500K mistake" that could have been avoided with simple tax planning ✅ How to turn an unsolicited $31M offer into a $51.3M sale using POMO™ (Power of Multiple Options) ✅ The 3-legged stool framework: Real Market Value → Net Number → Lifestyle Number ✅ Why knowing your business value means nothing if you don't know what you'll NET ✅ The biggest red flags that kill business valuations (customer concentration, owner dependency, etc.) ✅ How AI is transforming M&A and what sellers need to know NOW Scott's no-BS approach to exit strategy will change how you think about building and selling your business. Whether you're planning to exit in 2 years or 20 years, this conversation is packed with actionable insights that could literally save (or make) you millions. About Scott Bushkie: Scott is the Founder & Managing Partner of Cornerstone Business Services, one of the most respected M&A advisory firms in the lower middle market. With 27+ years of experience and hundreds of successful exits under his belt, Scott has built a national network of 70,000 financial advisors, 300+ business coaches, and 75 CPA firms—all focused on helping entrepreneurs exit right. He's the creator of the proprietary Assurance 360™ process that creates competitive bidding environments and the POMO™ framework that ensures sellers never leave money on the table.

Stop making million-dollar decisions alone. Hampton gives you a personal board of eight vetted founders in your city who meet monthly to tackle your hardest problems. Find your group: https://joinhampton.com/Five founders. Five exits. All around $30 million. So why did one walk away with $30M – and another with just $2M? From taxes and co-founders to deal structure and equity rollovers, the factors that shape a founder's final payout are rarely simple. This episode is your crash course in what really happens when a deal closes.Here's what we talk about:How Eran Galperin took home ~$30M while still keeping ~50% of his companyWhy Scott Galloway only netted $2–3M from a $33M saleHow Alex Hormozi earned more from distributions than the $31M exit itselfThe ultra-simple, debt-free deal that netted two Canadian brothers $20M eachMarshall Haas' $18M cash payout – and why he held onto equity for peace of mindWhy the "headline number" often masks the founder's true financial outcomeThe impact of seller notes, taxes, state residency, and post-sale rolesWhat to consider before you sell to avoid regret or burnoutThe myth of the $1B exit – and how one founder only took home $70MCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Chapters:(0:42) Five Exits, Five Wildly Different Payouts(1:37) Eran Galperin: The Gym Desk Power Play(4:19) Tax Dodges & Seller Notes: Cash Isn't Always King(5:22) Scott Galloway: $33M Headline, $3M Reality Check(7:39) Alex Hormozi: Gym Launch – Cash Out, Cash In(8:32) The Sinkinson Brothers: Double or Nothing in Canada(11:56) Marshall Haass: The Art of the Partial Exit(13:17) Why Smart Founders Never Sell It All(15:28) Scoreboard Envy: Don't Get PlayedThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Jackie LamportNot really the host, but the producer.Wrote this sentence.

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Singapore shares were little moved today as investors kicked off the last trading week of 2025. The Straits Times Index was up 0.04% at 4,638.14 points at 2.47pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$423.31M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Keppel and Keppel DC Reit. That's after the two entities said on Dec 26 that the authorities have conditionally green-lit a 10-year lease extension for Keppel Data Centre Campus, which is owned by a Keppel-led joint venture (JV). Elsewhere, from how China is about to start paying interest on its official digital currency, to how Bitcoin rose in Asia trading to top US$90,000, more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the key developments to watch for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff Charlton built a $31 million business out of his basement with nothing but a credit card, grit, and relentless follow-up. In this episode, he reveals how he scaled from $4 million to $31 million in six years using timeless marketing, old-school sales persistence, and a people-first culture that keeps his company thriving. You'll hear how he went from handwriting CRM notes on index cards to running one of the largest direct mail and print marketing firms serving top real estate investors across America. Jeff breaks down the exact strategies that fueled his growth from mastering cold calls to acquiring 26 companies, building affiliate networks, and never cutting marketing even in tough times. He explains why most entrepreneurs fail to scale, how to create consistent lead flow through direct mail and branding, and how building trust and accountability transformed his team into a growth engine. Whether you're scaling a small business, leading a sales team, or building your own marketing company, this episode is a blueprint for sustainable growth. Learn the systems Jeff used to dominate an old-school industry, leverage relationships for massive expansion, and build a $31M empire all while keeping integrity and culture at the core. Follow Jeff Charlton Instagram: @ jcharlton1962 YouTube: @reiprintmail⁩ Check out REI Print Mail http://maildisruptors.com Watch this episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/IgrRpTAKEEw

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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, Lomax Ward, and Andrew Beebe (Managing Director at Obvious Ventures) dig into the headlines shaping Europe's venture, policy, and tech future.This week, the crew dives deep into automation and AI's real-world impact:Amazon's plans to replace half a million jobs with robots, the question of whether AI can truly spark a new industrial revolution in Europe, the UK's new AI sandbox experiment, and an update on the long-awaited 28th Regime—the EU's bid for a unified startup entity.They also unpack China's automation surge, Europe's productivity crisis, and whether policy and politics are keeping pace with the technology curve.

Whaddup Mess Hall! We're back with another episode filled with the internet's mess!We're hopping into:I (28F) went through my boyfriends's (31M) phone and can't unsee what I saw.37M with 38F for 4-5 years. Not sure how I should feel...Confused by mixed signals from an 18F need perspective,i 20M.Me (40M) and my wife (40F) tried a threesome, and now I feel insecure. How do I talk to her about it?Thanks for listening!Socials: @ourrelationshippod on IG, Ify is @ifynwadiwe on Twitter and IG, Emmy is @ohmyemilylouise on IG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OurRelationshipPodcastwithIfyandEmilyEmail: ourrapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Matter is a two-time New York Times bestselling author (Born to Dance and Dancers Among Us) and the most-followed photographer in the world, with nearly 50M followers across socials. As the creator behind the #2 most-watched YouTube channel in the U.S., and the #1 channel for female viewership, he has built a global audience of 31M subscribers and more than 11B views.Jordan's path to becoming one of the most prominent creators in the world began in photography, with his street portraits and dancer series gaining international acclaim and exhibitions across Korea, Moscow, France, Montreal, Chicago, and New York. His work has been featured by The Today Show, BBC, ABC World News, People, The New York Times, and more.At the core of Jordan's storytelling is joy, authenticity, and connection, reflected in his frequent collaborations with his daughter, Salish. Together, they've earned recognition, including People Magazine's Top 50 Creators of 2024, a 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Family Creator, and a 2025 Webby Award. Salish was also named Kids' Choice Female Creator of the Year in 2025. Jordan and Salish launched their young adult skincare brand, Sincerely Yours, on September 6th in Sephora stores nationwide, further expanding their influence from digital entertainment into consumer products.

Friend of the pod BJ hops in with some advice for Jayne in Cleveland and we jump into some spicy questions on Reddit. Lots of weird behavior, catching the ick, and stressed out partners. It's like they say, "we are so back".We're hopping into:My (f26) ex-bf (m27) said he was gonna propose for the last 4 years. When I finally found the courage to break it off, he did. I don't know if I should give it another chance?My bf (27M) got sun poisoning during our 2 week vacation together and I (26F) want to breakup with himGirlfriend (36F) let me borrow her apple watch to track my (31M) heart rate for my anxiety. Turns out my heart rate only lowers when I'm not with her. What's the path forward?Thanks for listening!Socials: @ourrelationshippod on IG, Ify is @ifynwadiwe on Twitter and IG, Emmy is @ohmyemilylouise on IG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OurRelationshipPodcastwithIfyandEmilyEmail: ourrapodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a triumphant return after a much-needed hiatus, "The Yard Sign" podcast—Florida's original political powerhouse hosted by Johnny Torres and David Cabrera—kicks off with renewed energy on October 2, 2025. Motivated by recent seismic events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the duo reflects on their 191-episode legacy, the explosion of conservative influencers flocking to Florida, and the need for fresh perspectives, including pop culture infusions and new voices like a Puerto Rican co-host and returning guests. With producer "Patriot Mike" (a nod to his New England Patriots fandom) at the helm, they dive into the week's hottest topics: the groundbreaking announcement of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LIX halftime performer, courtesy of Jay-Z and Roc Nation. The hosts unpack the cultural pride for Latinos, Bad Bunny's meteoric rise from Puerto Rican grocery bagger to global icon (net worth ~$50M), his political controversies (advocating Puerto Rican independence and socialist vibes despite U.S. ties), and Republican backlash over his fluid sexuality and fashion—drawing parallels to Prince's iconic 2007 show and dismissing boycotts as self-sabotage. They highlight the NFL's international push (aiming for 36 global games) and how this taps into 750 million Hispanics worldwide, predicting a fun, boundary-pushing spectacle that prioritizes global viewers over "rich white" stadium crowds. Shifting north, they touch on New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's rising profile amid urban progressive stirrings, teasing deeper dives into his "fortune teller"-esque influence on city politics. The episode culminates in a kiddie-pool primer on Florida's wide-open 2026 gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis, amid Trump-DeSantis fence-mending. Torres and Cabrera endorse U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds as the frontrunner—praising his finance background, Naples roots, Trump endorsement, sheriff slate, and record $31M haul—positioning him as more qualified than DeSantis with state-federal experience. They caution Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez against jumping in too soon (advising congressional bids instead to avoid career burnout), dismiss Casey DeSantis rumors post-nonprofit scandal, and note House Speaker Paul Renner's northern base as a debate foil. On the Dem side, ex-Rep. David Jolly's centrist switcheroo gets a polite nod but slim odds in a +2M GOP voter state. Wrapping with calls for more primaries and Icarus warnings for overambitious risers, the hosts urge listeners to like, share, and subscribe for weekly Thursday drops at 5 PM ET—blending politics, culture, and unfiltered banter for Florida's evolving electorate. **Topic Chapters:** - 00:00:25 - Show Relaunch & Hiatus Reflections - 00:08:02 - Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Bombshell - 00:09:32 - Zohran Mamdani's NY Political Stir - 00:47:01 - Florida Gubernatorial Race Breakdown - 01:11:19 - Candidate Spotlights & Future Predictions - 01:11:59 - Outro & Calls to Action **YouTube Tags:** Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Florida Governor Race 2026, Byron Donalds Governor, Jeanette Nuñez Politics, Ron DeSantis Successor, Zohran Mamdani NY, Puerto Rican Pride, NFL Halftime Controversy, Trump DeSantis Feud, Hispanic Vote Florida, Conservative Podcast Return, Charlie Kirk Assassination, Jay-Z Roc Nation, David Jolly Democrat, Paul Renner Speaker

Welcome back to Belk on Business! I'm Josh Belk, and in this episode, we're continuing our series on the recent legislative updates within the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Today, I'm breaking down two major topics that will impact a wide range of business owners: updates to the Research & Experimentation (R&E) credit, and new thresholds and requirements for issuing 1099 forms.If you're engaged in any kind of product development, software design, or custom business solutions, the R&E credit could unlock meaningful tax savings. And if you're working with contractors or freelancers, the new 1099 rules are essential to stay compliant in 2025 and beyond.3 Key TakeawaysR&E Credit Refined and Expanded: Businesses with under $31M in annual receipts can now fully expense domestic R&D costs in 2025 and 2026—no amortization required.1099 Thresholds Increased: Starting in 2025, the threshold for issuing 1099s (NEC and MISC) increases from $600 to $2,000, reducing compliance headaches for many small businesses.Startups Can Offset Payroll Taxes: Eligible startups may use R&E credits to offset up to $250,000 in payroll tax liability—an excellent benefit for growth-stage companies.Episode Timeline & Highlights[0:00] - Intro to today's focus: R&E credits and 1099 compliance[1:10] - What qualifies as R&E: The four-part test explained[5:20] - Expense vs. amortization rules based on company size[6:03] - Retroactive application for expenses dating back to 2021[7:06] - What qualifies for the credit and what doesn't[8:27] - How R&E credits can be used against payroll taxes[9:13] - New 1099 thresholds and what's changed[10:17] - Why collecting a W-9 is critical before paying contractors[11:02] - 1099-K rules for online sales and merchant accountsLinks & ResourcesIRS R&E (R&D) Credit Details: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/research-creditForm W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification): https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-91099 Filing Guide: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1099-necIf this episode helped clarify these tax changes for you, be sure to follow, rate, and review Belk on Business. And don't forget to share it with another business owner or financial leader in your network. Stay sharp and compliant—until next time!

Thinking about selling your company? 24 founders told us what really happens after the wire hits. — joinhampton.com/exit-reportInside Alex Hormozi's decade-long climb from $0 to $200M+.Here's what we talk about:A transparent breakdown of his $200M+ net worth: $95M in liquid assets, $100M+ in illiquid equityThe Gym Launch explosion: from near-bankruptcy to $42M in distributions and a $31M cash sale by age 31Why selling made him feel poorer, and why he'll never cut off his “cash flow firehose” againLaunching Acquisition.com the day after his exit to build a “forever business” using capital, skill, and leverageHis high-yield side plays: hard money lending, minority equity deals, and how he's made six figures a month in interest aloneLifestyle spending habits – including losing a $20M Vegas dream homeWhy most founders shouldn't bank on an exit, and the slim statistical odds of selling successfullyThe mindset shift he's working on now: being in a better mood regardless of success, stress, or circumstancesSponsors:Get US caliber talent at offshore prices with https://www.oceanstalent.com/Achieve your dream body with https://www.dailybodycoach.com/moneywiseThe best phone system for teams at http://www.openphone.com/moneywiseCool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Alex Hormozi's newest book, $100M Money Models, launches at a live virtual event Saturday August 16th. Register free: https://register.acq.comThe book will teach you how to get more customers to spend more, in less time, over and over again, ultimately eliminating cash flow as a constraint to growth of any business.Chapters:(1:22) Alex Hermozi's Net Worth & Background(3:49) How Alex's Assets & Where He Invests(5:28) Alex's Fitness Philosophy(6:10) College Years & Early Ambitions(10:18) First Venture: Defense Contracting, Then Entrepreneurship(13:20) Building Gym Launch & Selling for $60M(31:47) Lifestyle, Spending Habits, Plus a Wealth Mindset(38:43) Personal Growth & Finding Fulfillment(40:02) The True Value of Success & Seeking ValidationThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Sam ParrFounder of Hampton, a private, highly vetted community for high-net-worth founders.Previously sold his last company for tens of millions.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Waste Energy Corp (OTCQB: WAST) has officially taken possession of its first full-scale waste-to-energy facility in Midland, Texas. The 3.7-acre site will serve as both HQ and operational hub, turning unrecyclable plastics and tires into clean-burning diesel. Backed by Cambridge Project Development, this facility marks a shift from concept to commercialization in the clean fuel space.Draganfly (CSE: DPRO / NASDAQ: DPRO) secured a major defense contract for its Commander 3XL UAV systems. The drones, built for long-range and AI-powered surveillance, were selected by a global military contractor, placing Draganfly tech directly into U.S. Department of Defense infrastructure. This strategic win could open doors for future military and government contracts.Independence Gold (TSXV: IGO) hit 6.96 metres of 6.00 g/t gold and 39.08 g/t silver at its 3Ts Project in BC, just 16 km from Artemis Gold's Blackwater Mine. The company has now launched a summer exploration program to define new veins and expand its current 678,000+ oz gold-equivalent resource. Surface samples are showing values as high as 71.3 g/t gold.Osisko Metals (TSXV: OM) delivered a record 853.5-metre copper intercept at its Gaspé Copper Project in Québec—North America's largest undeveloped copper deposit. The results include 645m grading 0.28% Cu, suggesting massive vertical continuity and strong resource expansion potential. A resource update is expected in early 2026.Goodfood Market (TSX: FOOD) reported $31M in Q3 net sales, $14M in gross profit, and $3M in adjusted EBITDA. Its new Heat & Eat product line has already hit a $1M annualized run rate, and its acquisition of Genuine Tea is exceeding expectations. With ten straight quarters of positive adjusted EBITDA, Goodfood is delivering innovation and value in Canada's meal solutions space.

This week on LeatherBrainz, we're diving DEEP into the NFC West heading into the 2025 NFL season — who's for real, who's falling off, and which team is poised to take the crown. Plus, we've got another round of wild NFL headlines including Quinshon Judkins' arrest, the fallout from NIL deals, Garret Wilson's massive extension, and Trey Smith being the only player in the league on a franchise tag.

Buckle up, Citizens! The Etihad Express just got a serious upgrade with the sensational signing of Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolves! Discover why this £31M swoop for the Algerian dynamo is a tactical masterstroke for Pep Guardiola, injecting blistering pace, silk-smooth technical ability, and Premier League proven quality into Manchester City's ranks. We break down Aït-Nouri's spectacular five seasons at Molineux, his perfect fit for Guardiola's system, and how his arrival impacts the squad, potentially freeing up Josko Gvardiol. Get ready for the Rayan Aït-Nouri show – City's hunt for glory just got a whole lot faster!Rayan Aït-Nouri, Manchester City transfer, Premier League transfer news, Man City left-back, Wolves transfer news

Story of the Week (DR):The Baby Billionaire Bromance is Over: Savannah Guthrie Says Elon Musk and Donald Trump Are 'Giving 7th Grade Girl' as President Says Tesla CEO 'Has Lost His Mind'"It's so confusing isn't it? So much going wrong, so much to say, and all of it happening so quickly. The pace of oppression outstrips our ability to understand it. And that is the real trick of the Imperial thought machine.”BlackRock removed from Texas boycott list after quitting climate groupsIn a notable reversal, Texas removed BlackRock from its investment blacklistThis decision followed BlackRock's withdrawal from several climate-focused initiatives, including the Net Zero Asset Managers alliance and Climate Action 100+Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar cited these actions, along with BlackRock's support for the new Texas Stock Exchange, as reasons for the delisting.“More than $4 billion in Texas funds are invested with BlackRock,” the rep said.The Larry Fink-led company had $11.55 trillion in assets under management at the end of the fourth quarter in 2024.0.0346% Is that possible?Larry Fink; $31M; $11M bonus: “These amounts represent the discretionary annual cash Bonuses … The amount of incentive compensation awarded … was based on subjective criteria”“Lead in a changing world: Completed the creation of a more modern and unified Corporate Affairs function and leveraged the function to refresh the firm's corporate narrative and strengthen its brand.”“Corporate sustainability: Achieved BlackRock's 100% renewable electricity match goal and enhanced the Company's approach to procuring market solutions.”32% said NO on Pay (BlackRock owns 6% of BlackRock)99% said NO to Bowyer Research's theatrical request for a report on “risks related to a perceived shift away from a traditional understanding of fiduciary responsibility to stakeholder capitalism, implied by its assent to the Business Roundtable's Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, as well as a high-profile embrace of ESG and DEI.”BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has some words of wisdom for leaders navigating the age of populism and social media: Watch what you say: "You have to be a lot more guarded. I can't say everything I really want to say to all of you right now. The reality is you have to be a lot more systematic in what you say and how you say it internally or externally. I mean, we live in a terrarium today. We live in a glass bottle."Big brands are pulling back on Pride merchandise and events this year MMCorporate America Pulls Back from PRIDE in 2025, No Rainbow Logos from Big Brands as June StartsUnitedHealth Group AGM:94% average director support93% Stephen HemsleyHemsley is stepping forward to acknowledge the fallout and chart a new course, promising a comprehensive review of some of the company's most controversial practices.The Wall Street Journal noted in its report on the company's annual shareholder meeting on Monday that Hemsley apologized for UnitedHealth's recent performance and cited a need to rethink many internal processes.99% for directors like Paul Garcia (2021/ former CEO of Global Payments) and Kristen Gil (2022/former VP, Business Finance Officer at Alphabet)92% for Michele Hooper (2007/Lead Independent Director/CEO of The Directors' Council, a private company she co-founded in 2003 that works with corporate boards to increase their independence, effectiveness and diversity)-12% gender influence gap/only 3 women/zero committee chairs)Lowest vote is John Noseworthy, M.D. (86%) former CEO of the Mayo Clinic40% NO on PaySHP excessive golden parachutes 13% YESThe board authorized the payment of a cash dividend of $2.21 per share, up from the prior dividend of $2.10, to be paid June 24 to common stock shareholders of record as of the close of business June 16Hemsley: as of the proxy date: $2.8M (as of 5/16: $3.8M)The previous dividend was $2.10 per share, paid on March 18, 2025The company also suspended its 2025 outlook.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: The Trump EPA tried to bury some good newsA climate report acquired by a Freedom of Information Act request shows that U.S. climate pollution declined in 2023.The EPA report documents that in 2023, U.S. climate pollution fell by 2.3%. That's about 147 million metric tons, or MMT, of reduced carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gases.2023 was the first full year after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats' signature climate law that committed hundreds of billions of dollars to reducing climate pollution.DR: How a Peruvian farmer's legal defeat raised new risks for companies DRPeruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed a lawsuit against German energy company RWE, asserting that the company's greenhouse gas emissions contributed to the melting of glaciers near his hometown of Huaraz, Peru.This glacial melt increases the risk of flooding from Lake Palcacocha, threatening his community. Lliuya sought approximately $17,500 from RWE, representing 0.47% of the estimated $4 million needed for flood defenses, corresponding to RWE's estimated share of global emissions since the industrial era began. On May 28, 2025, the Higher Regional Court in Hamm, Germany, dismissed Lliuya's lawsuit. The court acknowledged the legal principle that major greenhouse gas emitters can be held liable for climate-related damages. However, it concluded that the specific threat to Lliuya's property was not sufficiently imminent to warrant compensation. While Lliuya did not secure the compensation sought, the court's recognition of potential corporate liability for climate damages sets a precedent. This acknowledgment may influence future climate litigation, encouraging individuals and communities to hold major emitters accountable for their contributions to climate change.MM: HahahahahahahahahaMusk says SpaceX will decommission Dragon spacecraft after Trump threatElon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been ReleasedElon Musk Declares That He's "Immediately" Cutting Off NASA's Access to SpaceMusk Privately Complaining That His Immense Donations to Trump Didn't Even Buy Him Control of NASAElon Musk claims ‘without me, Trump would have lost the election'Assholiest of the Week (MM): Proxy advisorsZevra TherapeuticsISS added, “...the board's concerns about having a former CEO on the board and potential disruption are valid.”Out of 92,594 active directors in MSCI data from February, 3,123 are tagged as “former executives” at the company they're on the board of522 US companies are on the list - FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWOThat includes at least one company - National Healthcare Corp - with FOUR former executives on the boardIt also includes 104 large cap companies - like Hewlett Packard, with 3 former execs!Glass Lewis highlighted, “Mr. Regan has limited, dated, and unrelated public board service,”Egan-Jones also questioned the relevant expertise of Mangless' nominees, stating, “…we do not believe Mr. Regan's background in proxy solicitation offers meaningful value in the context of Zevra's boardroom.”Unrelated public board experience?? So you definitely suggested voting against Dana White at Meta? Or Peltz at Disney and his deep media experience? We look at director knowledge pulled from every bio, school, and degree we can get our hands on and standardized the knowledge types in our dataSo we know the average type of knowledge of directors in a given sector - and who DOESN'T have itOur data suggests that only 22% of directors have direct/core knowledge relevant to their industry - less than 1 in 4Shall we vote against the other 78% of directors??Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”Elon?RobotsAmazon ‘testing humanoid robots to deliver packages'FBI says Palm Springs bombing suspects used AI chat program to help plan attackOpenAI to appeal copyright ruling in NY Times case as Altman calls for 'AI privilege'“Talking to AI should be like talking to a doctor or lawyer”Walmart plans to expand drone deliveries to three more statesWaymo's Self-Driving Taxis Have a Hilarious Problem That's Driving People BananasThey honk when backing up“Reverse discrimination” DRDismissed by DEI: Trump's Purge Made Black Women With Stable Federal Jobs an “Easy Target”Quay Crowner was among the top education officials who enrolled in the “diversity change agent program.”Crowner was abruptly placed on leave under Trump's executive order to dismantle DEI programs across the federal government.Her current job as the director of outreach, impact and engagement at the Education Department was not connected to diversity initiatives.More troubling, she said, was that she was the only person on her team who had been let go, and her bosses refused to answer her questions about her dismissal.When she and colleagues from different departments began comparing notes, they found they had one thing in common. They had all attended the training encouraged under DeVos. They also noticed something else: Most of them were Black women.“We have observed approximately 90% of the workers targeted for terminations due to a perceived association with diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are women or nonbinary,”Trump Appoints 22-Year-Old Ex-Gardener and Grocery Store Assistant to Lead U.S. Terror PreventionThe data:We don't have proxy season results in the system yet, but we do have data between August 2024 and May 2025 with results lagThe early results for US companies:54 have become “more manly” - added men, removed women95 have become “more womanly” - added women, removed menGOOD RIGHT? Or…1,163 companies had man “power ups” - men got more influence1,075 companies had female “power ups” - so men are getting fewer board seats, but more power at more companies?SECRET: expand the board and add men! 422 boards expanded between Aug and May, and 362 seats went to men and 181 to women - literally 2:1 ratio!574 US companies now have 2 or fewer women on the boards - up 8 companies between Aug and May, and results aren't even in the antiwoke Trump eraRetail investorsVOTEAccused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione said executive ‘had it coming,' prosecutors revealUnitedHealth investors approve new CEO's $60M pay package despite turmoil following top executive's assassinationUS-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes ‘morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' familiesLowest vote result from April for board: 92% in favor of Robert Bradway, everyone else 94% or better - including 98% in favor of OrtbergHeadliniest of the WeekDR: In light of headlines like this: Meta's Platforms Have Become a Cesspool of Hatred Against Queer People I wanted to point out this op-ed from the NYT: Anthropic C.E.O.: Don't Let A.I. Companies off the Hook Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposes a proposed 10-year federal ban on state AI regulation, calling it "too blunt" for the rapidly evolving technology.He argues that AI could fundamentally change the world within just a couple of years, making a decade-long freeze risky and impractical.Amodei warns the ban would leave states unable to act and the nation without a coherent federal policy, exposing the public to AI risks.He cites real-world examples of risky AI behavior, such as Anthropic's own model threatening to leak user emails, to highlight the need for oversight.Instead of a moratorium, Amodei urges Congress and the White House to establish a national transparency standard requiring AI companies to publicly disclose testing protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and safety measures before releasing new modelsMM: The maker of Taser is the highest paid CEO, taking home $165 million—his new pay package and soaring stock made him a billionaire last yearWho Won the Week?DR: The meritocracy: Meet Thomas Fugate: 22-year-old ex-gardener and grocery store assistant to lead $18 million terror prevention teamMM: After reading no fewer than 12 hours and 500 stories of the Musk/Trump feud, I've concluded this week there are no winners. We're all losers.PredictionsDR: Musk Challenges Trump to Cage Match on Mars: ‘Winner Gets X, Loser Gets Truth Social" but actually… their hatred for all things DEI/gay is too much to keep them apart, especially in the month of Pride and JuneteenthMM: The 19 analysts covering Palantir stock are given umbrellas by their respective firms after Trump may team with a tech company to create a database of Americans, just two months after CEO Alex Karp said that Wall Street analysts who "tried to screw" the company should be sprayed with "light fentanyl-laced urine" from drones.CALLBACK ALERT: Glass Lewis also said that “publication of certain social media activity by Mr. Regan appears to suggest something of a blithe approach to compliance...”

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This week on the podcast, we revive the iconic acronym “TWID” (The Woman I'm Dating) and dig into the reclaimed ballroom term “Bricks,” honoring its complex roots and modern meaning. In 'Category is', we react to the Supreme Court's frustrating move to uphold the trans military ban, recognize our Hunger Games transition by discussing the Black dandyism theme of the 2025 Met Gala, and talk WNBA season hype, including A'Ja Wilson's sold-out sneaker drop. We address your Am I A Bad Queer? questions—from dodging chaotic straight friends at Pride to finessing free drinks at the straight clubs. And in Bad Queer Opinions, Kris unpacks the tension behind the Met Gala's record-breaking $31M and Shana throws shade at Jeremy Pope's cosplay fit. Shoutouts: Kris: Play it forward - How Women Are Changing Sports to Change the World. Play It Forward features twenty‑five inspirational stories of badass women from all corners of the sports universe. From profiles of professional athletes and Olympians at the top of their game to everyday women putting in the work without a crowd, these are true tales of fierce competitors, dedicated teammates, and passionate advocates who are all too accustomed to hearing the word “no.”The book is available now, follow on IG @togethxrShana: A'Ja Wilson for an ICONIC A'One Drop. Putting the game on notice, A'Ja drops her first signature footwear and apparel collection. The shoes sold out in MINUTES. And more drops are coming. From shirts to shorts to shoes, and other color patterns. This one is for the books. Congrats @aja22wilson! Episode Notes: 2:11 - Queer Urban Dictionary 5:40 - Category is: Trans Military Ban7:40 - Category is: The Met Gala Recap 31:15 - Category Is: WNBA is back41:46 - Am I a Bad Queer?50:38 - Bad Queer Opinion58:37 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcastSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ or at badqueers@badqueers.com Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship a...

In the 6 AM hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: JOSH MERCER (Editor of CatholicVote's The Loop) on the latest news about the conclave in Rome FOX NEWS: Bret Baier challenges Bernie Sanders on why he spent $221K using private jets during his ‘fighting oligarchy’ tour POST MILLENNIAL: Columbia University library protest NY POST: Biden Gaza pier fiasco left 62 US forces injured, one dead and caused $31M in damages: report WMAL GUEST: JOSH MERCER (Editor of CatholicVote's The Loop) WEBSITE: CatholicVote.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CatholicVote Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Thursday, May 8, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick and I discuss the how former Chiefs safety Justin Reid would have been a great signing for the Ravens before he was inked by the Saints for 3 years/$31M. Don't look now, but the Saints have worked through their cap bubble and now have a little cap space in both 2025 and 2026.Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood and use my code RAVENS for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Fenton shares Narrate's strategy for great returns on their new $31M workforce housing development.

Capital Raising and Deal Structure Amanda Larson, founder of AMA X Equity, has raised roughly $2 million in investor capital since going full-time as a real estate capital allocator a little over a year ago. She specializes in multifamily syndications, sourcing deals, conducting due diligence, and structuring investments. In one of her largest transactions, the $31M acquisition of The Darby at Steeplechase, she played a key role in securing the deal, structuring the business plan, and signing on the loan. The total equity raise was just under $20M, with multiple sponsors contributing capital.   Role in Deal Execution Amanda's process starts with sourcing deals through broker relationships, conducting due diligence, underwriting, and assembling a sponsor team. In the case of The Darby, she worked with Disrupt Equity, a Houston-based sponsor group, to close the acquisition. Although Disrupt Equity led the project, Amanda was part of the GP team, securing a share of the 20% GP split rather than participating in a fund-of-funds model where capital allocators typically take a cut of investor returns.   Underwriting Rigor and Risk Management A key differentiator in Amanda's approach is her engineering mindset, which she applies to underwriting. Unlike some capital allocators who simply rebrand and distribute sponsor pitch decks, she conducts independent underwriting and due diligence, verifying financial assumptions before bringing investors into a deal. She has learned to be particularly cautious about floating-rate debt, having seen firsthand how misplaced confidence in interest rate stability led to market turbulence.   Raising Capital and Investor Relations Amanda primarily sources investors through LinkedIn and business networking events, leveraging her background in the oil and gas industry to connect with engineers and professionals seeking diversification. While she initially focused on operations and underwriting, she has recognized the importance of marketing and investor education, adapting her LinkedIn content to be more personal and engaging.   Lessons Learned and Market Outlook Her biggest lesson? Don't blindly trust the smartest person in the room. She observed many seasoned operators confidently taking on floating-rate debt, despite clear risks, because the consensus among experienced sponsors was that rates would stay low. Additionally, she remains skeptical about the fund-of-funds model, noting that while it provides flexibility, it may be flooding the market with underqualified capital allocators who lack real estate expertise. *** Explore the world of real estate capital allocators—a fresh approach to financing that's reshaping the industry.   In this series, I talk with allocators, investors, sponsors, and service providers to give you an inside look at this fast-growing space.   PLUS, subscribe to my free newsletter for real estate investors and gain access to: * Introductions to sponsors, allocators, and investment opportunities. * Insights drawn from my 30+ years of experience in real estate investing. * Hacks and tactics for raising capital to help you scale your real estate portfolio.   Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe

For most advisors, scaling a financial firm without sacrificing your personal life can feel completely out of reach—until you meet Triad Members, Brent & Kim Wells. As the husband-and-wife team behind Young Wealth Management, they had to figure out how to work together in the business Kim started, define their roles, and escape the overwhelm of rapid growth.When things started to break, they restructured their approach—leading to a jump from $31M to $49M in new assets in just one year. In this episode, they break down the key shifts that made it possible—from Kim stepping into the CEO seat, to hiring the right people, to creating a culture that fuels growth without the burnout. The best part? They only work 4-days per week! 4 of the biggest insights from Brent & Kim Wells …#1.) The Shift from Operators to Leaders—Brent & Kim realized that scaling their firm meant spending less time on daily tasks and into true leadership roles. By redefining their roles and playing to their strengths—Brent focusing on revenue and client relationships while Kim took on the CEO seat—they created the space to drive long-term growth and build a business that thrives without being in the weeds.#2.) The Power of Building the Right Team—How a standout service advisor evolved into a Director of Operations, bringing the leadership and structure their team needed to scale.#3.) How a 4-Day Work Week Fueled Their Firm's Growth – Brent & Kim structured their schedule to allow for focused, high-impact work while carving out dedicated time for family—proving that working less can actually lead to greater success.#4.) Building a Culture of Recognition—How the ‘Brag Box' and intentional gratitude transformed team morale, boosted engagement, and created a client experience that truly stands out.FREE GIFT + JOIN THE DBDL INSIDER CREWToday's Gift: 30 minute 1:1 coaching call with BradAre you a financial advisor who feels stuck, needs help, or simply wants to have a conversation with Brad? Text “Coaching” to 785-800-3235 to apply for a 30 minute Zoom coaching session and we'll send you a link to Apply. That will also make you a DBDL Insider with VIP access to future resources and exclusive content. *Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt-out of receiving text messages.SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/104FOLLOW BRAD JOHNSON ON SOCIALTwitterInstagramLinkedInFOLLOW DBDL ON SOCIAL:YouTubeTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookDISCLOSURE DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations.The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for.Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies.Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Young Wealth Management are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New year, new movies! Matthew and Ryan kick things off with their latest movie picks from the holidays, and the standout moments from the Golden Globe Awards. We look back at 2024's box office results, diving into the audiences of the holiday hits - Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, and Nosferatu. Plus, the duo preview an exciting lineup of movies for 2025 on this week's Behind the Screens. Topics and times: Matthew & Ryan's holiday picks - 0:32 Golden Globe Awards recap - 4:02 2024 box office wrap-up - 6:01 2025 preview - 8:44 Mufasa: The Lion King box office overview - 10:46 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 box office overview - 11:18 Nosferatu box office overview - 12:42 Wicked box office overview - 14:10 Mufasa: The Lion King audience analysis - 14:49 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 audience analysis - 20:50 Nosferatu audience analysis - 23:22 Next week - 27:03 Box Office Overview: 2024's domestic box office finished with $8.75B (-3.3% from 2023), with the global box office at $30.5B(-10% from 2023). Mufasa: The Lion King added $23.8M domestically and adding $53.5M internationally, bringing the global total to $476.4M. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 took another $21.2M domestically and $5.2M internationally, bringing its cumulative total to $336M, and the franchise to over $1B worldwide. Nosferatu crossed $100M worldwide with $69.4M domestically and $31M internationally. Moana 2 about to cross $1B worldwide with $960.5M cume, adding $38.4M this past weekend Wicked has become the highest grossing Broadway adaptation ever worldwide with a $681.3M global cume.

Adam Fenton shares Narrate's strategy for great returns on their new $31M workforce housing development.

Human head washes ashore in Florida. Teen in California pleads guilty to making hundreds of “swatting” calls. Hot tea spills onto male passenger's lap during Frontier flight, leading to disfigurement in an unfortunate area. A couple in Texas sue a bar after their cocktail explodes. Southwest flight struck by gunfire over Dallas. Burglary victim arrested after police find cocaine during their response to the scene. 31 million dollars in meth found inside shipment of peppers. Follow This Day in Crime on Social: X: @tenderfootTV, @thisdayincrime IG: @tenderfoot.tv, @thisdayincrime Episode Sources: ‘Quite disturbing:' Human head washes ashore on Florida beach News 6 California teen pleads guilty in Florida to making hundreds of 'swatting' calls across the US WESH ‘Scalding' hot tea spill leaves Frontier Airlines passenger with disfigured penis: lawsuit NY Post Texas couple sues bar after a fiery cocktail explodes WESH Southwest Airlines Flight Struck by Bullet Before Takeoff at Dallas Airport People Florida burglary victim arrested after police find drugs during 911 response: 'Should have hidden his cocaine' Fox News More than $31M of meth concealed in shipment of peppers seized at Texas-Mexico border Fox 35 Orlando To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the hosts are in full force. Rony talks about his AI startup, Synthbee. It's earnings week, so we got a look at just how much money tech companies are making and their projected investments in AI. OpenAI's ChatGPT search is coming for Google. Inbrain Neuroelectronics raised $50M, and Spot AI raised $31M to turn those janky security cameras into AI-driven video assistants. Our guest is Shara Senderoff, CEO of Futureverse. The company, which was co-founded by Ready Player One author Ernie Cline, is building an open Metaverse. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Domino and Hesh have returned to the Dojo. This week we discuss the news of FX's Shogun series Emmy wins (40:50) and the Borderlands movie only making $31M on an $115M budget (46:15) We discuss the pricing on the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro (1:02:25) plus much more.Picks:Domino | Batman: Caped CrusaderHesh | Rebel RidgeHelp support the show by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/Thedojoisgang.Send us questions: @TheDojo203@gmail.com.Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/RKpjgVBUQX.Watch us live on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/thedojoisgangSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDojoPodcast203.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dojo-w-domino-hesh-jones--4652058/support.

Alexis Ohanian is the Founder and General Partner of Seven Seven Six, an early-stage venture capital firm with $970M AUM. Prior to 776, Alexis was the Co-Founder of Initialized, one of the most successful early-stage firms in history with their first fund returning 56x DPI. Before Initialized, Alexis was a Partner at the world-famous Y Combinator and before that was one of the Co-Founders of Reddit. In Today's Discussion with Alexis Ohanian We Touch On: 1. $31M in Revenue: The P&L of a Sports Team: What are the core revenue drivers for Angel City Football Team? How did Alexis convince Tony @ Doordash to write the largest-ever brand sponsorship check to have the Doordash name on the Angel City shirt? How much money does Angel City make from ticket sales per year? What does the revenue from merchandise look like for Angel City? How has it changed with time? 2. How to Spend $31M Annually To Run a Team: What are the single biggest costs in running a sports team? Does Alexis believe that salary caps are good or bad for leagues? How much money is spent by clubs on content and software today? How should that change? 3. More Cash in Sports Than Ever: Prices for teams are at an all-time high. Are we in a bubble for sports assets? What remains under-priced and what is over-priced today? What are the pros and cons of private equity entering sports ownership in a meaningful way? Who is the worst sports team owner who despite his mismanagement, still made billions? 4. Alexis Ohanian: AMA: How did Alexis and Serena William's children become millionaires through sports team ownership? How did Alexis turn a $10,000 check into $17.1M? How did a $10,000 check into a shoe company make Alexis $7M? Why does Alexis believe that sports becomes even more valuable in a world of AI?  

So, tech earnings continued to be boring. Apple was fine. Amazon was not quite so fine. And then someone we don't cover closely really messed the bed. I'll tell you who. Are we starting to see the first next-generation AI startups? I'll tell you about an interesting new model. And, of course, the Weekend Longreads Suggestions.Links:Amazon Beats On Earnings, Revenue Comes In Light Despite Strong Cloud Performance (Investor's Business Daily)Intel is laying off over 15,000 employees and will stop ‘non-essential work' (The Verge)23andMe Board Committee ‘Disappointed' in CEO Anne Wojcicki's Take-Private Proposal (Bloomberg)Stable Diffusion creators launch Black Forest Labs, secure $31M for FLUX.1 AI image generator (VentureBeat)Weekend Longreads Suggestions:A $500 Open Source Tool Lets Anyone Hack Computer Chips With Lasers (Wired)The AI Keeps Score (The Verge)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glenn Beck Special. Is America Doomed? How YOU Can Restore Hope & Save the Republic There's a powerful darkness that has stretched its arms all across America. But will that darkness end our nation, or will it instead cause Americans to reach deep down and discover the capabilities we all have to turn our country back to the ideals our Founding Fathers inspired? Four years ago, amid tyrannical COVID policies, Black Lives Matter riots burning down U.S. cities, and D.C. politicians hell-bent on dividing Americans, Glenn invited you to join him virtually for July Fourth at the Standing Rock Ranch in Idaho. But with the 2024 presidential race in turmoil, an aged and ailing President Joe Biden, and Donald Trump still facing persecution from the Left, today we need answers more than ever before. So join Glenn again this Independence Day as he takes you on a tour through his ranch while using the vast, isolated mountains to teach lessons from history that may give us the answers we need to restore this nation. From Benjamin Franklin's inspiring words at the Constitutional Convention to George Washington's position flag and the importance of the song "Amazing Grace," Glenn reminds us all just how sacred America's land truly is. He's joined by the Millennial Choirs & Orchestras and David Osmond, who perform beautiful, patriotic songs that help bring these stories from history to life. Like men, we're refusing to read directions. This time, the directions are the Constitution of the United States. So this Fourth of July, join Glenn to rediscover the steps you can take to restore hope and save the Republic.   Watch this video at-    https://youtu.be/e4R3vOwvIw8?si=xy53ksxB9aNg4URt Glenn Beck 1.31M subscribers 52,537 views Premiered Jul 4, 2024 #glennbeck #theblaze #blazetv ► Click HERE to subscribe to Glenn Beck on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UVLqhL ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV: get.blazetv.com/glenn ► Click HERE to subscribe to BlazeTV YouTube:    / @blazetv   ► Click HERE to sign up to Glenn's newsletter: https://www.glennbeck.com/st/Morning_... Connect with Glenn on Social Media:   / glennbeck     / glennbeck     / glennbeck   #glennbeck #glenntv #theblaze #blazemedia #blazetv #america #doomed #restore #hope #republic #july4th

Ann Coulter, Newt Gingrich, Edward Dowd, Peter Navarro, Bill Maher. Stop Paying Your Taxes, Biden Giving Illegal's Access to  Firearms, You Can't Hide the Dead Bodies…   "Stop PAYING your taxes right now, it's the only way to stop them!" Anthony Hudson | Redacted News 'As I Ready Myself For A Prison Cell...': Peter Navarro Speaks At CPAC Before Heading To Prison "You Can't Hide the Dead Bodies" - Edward Dowd ATF - illegal immigrants access to Firearms Newt Gingrich: 'It's all a lie' Ann Coulter Corners Bill Maher with Ugly Fact He Can't Deny   "Stop PAYING your taxes right now, it's the only way to stop them!" Anthony Hudson | Redacted News Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/E5kBa4B_19A?si=7BoPPXReA_ooPuTn Redacted 2.31M subscribers 250,104 views Feb 23, 2024 #claytonmorris #redacted #natalimorris ✅Videos we recommend:    • REDACTED RECOMMENDS   U.S. congressional candidate Anthony Hudson says Americans need to do something drastic to stop the collapse of the U.S., stop paying taxes! ✅