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Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What a year. I sat down with over 100 incredible agency owners—and the insights were unreal. From million-dollar breakthroughs to hard-earned lessons, these founders brought the real talk. In this special year-end episode, I'm sharing the top 5 interviews that stood out most. To everyone who tuned in, shared an episode, or took action from something they heard—thank you. This show is for you, and because of you. Here's to a smarter, stronger, more scalable 2026. Let's go.   Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service.   AI, Efficiency & the Future of Digital Agencies | with Manish Dudharejia (E2M Solutions) If you're running a digital agency and wondering how the hell you're supposed to keep up with AI, automation, and shifting client expectations—this one's for you. Jason sits down with Manish Dudharejia, founder of E2M Solutions, one of the largest white-label partners for agencies, to break down where the real opportunities are—and what's about to get wiped out. Spoiler: Agencies that don't embrace efficiency will get eaten alive. Whether you're stuck in fulfillment hell or just trying to stay 3 steps ahead, this is a must-watch if you want to grow smarter, not grind harder.   From Freelancer to CEO: How Kriston Sellier Built a Scalable, Human-Centered Agency Kriston Sellier, Founder of Id8, shares how she broke free from the freelancer grind, stopped being held hostage by a single client, and transformed into a confident CEO with systems, a team, and a business that no longer revolved around her. We dig into the moment she realized she wasn't really running a business and how hiring a consultant changed everything (and brought in 25 new clients) This isn't fluff. It's the real path from chaos to clarity—one that too many agency owners skip because they're stuck reacting.   From $1M to $40M: How Chris Dreyer Scaled His SEO Agency with One Counterintuitive Strategy If you're an agency owner stuck managing chaos, wondering how the hell to grow without everything breaking—this is your blueprint. I sat down with Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings.io, who scaled his agency from barely breaking 7 figures to nearing $40 million in pure service revenue. And no, it wasn't because of some sexy funnel or overnight hack. It was because he doubled down on relationships. Favorite line from Chris: "You mean to tell me it's not worth $500 to go shake hands with a $125K client?" This isn't theory. It's what the top 1% of agencies are actually doing—and it's probably not what you're doing right now.   How to Build an Agency Team That Sticks & Clients Who Actually Respect You | Colin Hetherington I sat down with Colin Hetherington, founder of Dublin's Common Good and co-founder of Zoo Digital (which scaled to $3M+ with less than 5% turnover). Colin's the real deal—he's built agencies people love working at and clients want to stay with. You'll hear how Colin combined strategy, creativity, and technical execution to create an agency that stood out—and why focusing on team trust and clarity made all the difference. Whether you're scaling or starting fresh, there's gold in this conversation on how to lead without burning out.   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.

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.

We lay out our 2026 predictions for mobile gaming - from ad monetization ceilings and creative stealing to web-to-app onboarding, roguelite growth, and AI's real impact on UA. No hype. Just incentives.What we cover• $3M/day ad-monetized games• Why creative stealing will go mainstream• Which genres are about to be hijacked• Block Blast vs Free Fire DAU fight• Web → App onboarding for games• Playables as scaling templates• The next roguelite wave• Why AI hits marketing firstKey takeaway2026 won't reward originality - it will reward efficiency at scale.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipg00:00 — Why predictions usually suck03:10 — $3M ad-revenue day prediction07:40 — Black Friday eCPMs explained10:30 — Creative stealing goes mainstream14:00 — Hijacking organic genres (Solitaire → Runners)18:40 — Block Blast vs Free Fire DAU war22:40 — Web → App onboarding for games28:30 — Playables as scaling templates33:30 — Roguelites as next growth genre38:10 — AI impact: marketing vs game design45:00 — Open-source AI & creative quality leap51:30 — Final reflections & 2026 outlook---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

In this episode, host Galen Hair sits down with creative entrepreneur and author Aurora Winter to explore the power of storytelling in business, leadership, and sales. Aurora explains why expertise alone is no longer enough in a crowded, AI-driven world—and how the right message can dramatically multiply impact and revenue. Drawing from neuroscience, real-world case studies, and her book Turn Words Into Wealth, Aurora breaks down how stories bypass resistance, build trust, and drive decision-making. From crafting irresistible hooks to leveraging books as powerful business assets, this conversation offers a clear framework for turning your experiences into influence and income. Highlights Aurora Winter's journey as a creative entrepreneur and author Why most professionals underinvest in their message How one simple messaging shift led to $3M in sales The neuroscience of communication and the three-step persuasion framework Why stories sell better than data alone Pattern interrupts and hooks that cut through content noise The role of status, authority, and social proof in messaging How AI can help—and where it falls short in storytelling Using books as lead magnets rather than products Aurora's $250,000 case study from a single book funnel The 27x value multiplier created by adding meaning and story Why struggle is essential to the hero's journey Aurora Winter's definition of leveling up Episode Resources Connect with Aurora Winter https://www.aurorawinter.com/ Connect with Galen M. Hair https://insuranceclaimhq.com hair@hairshunnarah.com  https://levelupclaim.com/

KB Home is downgraded by Raymond James, Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Boeing (BA) get expanded Pentagon contracts, and Apple CEO Tim Cook buys $3M of Nike (NKE) shares. Diane King Hall has the latest on each stock after the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Market update for Wednesday December 24, 2025Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:The S&P 500 hits another record as GDP growth comes in hotter than expectedApple CEO Tim Cook buys $3M worth of Nike stock as the company struggles to turn things aroundGoogle-backed AI fleet management company Motive files for an IPODynavax surges after agreeing to a $2.2B acquisition by SanofiIntel slides after reports Nvidia won't use its chip manufacturing processTech IPOs in 2025 have disappointed investors

In this episode, the hosts explore a pet cremation franchise for sale in Miami, unpacking a franchise model with big claims, low margins, and a morbidly niche market.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Learn the 3 key strategies to scale your business beyond six figures without burning out. In this episode, Elsa Morgan, The Consistency Queen, reveals the exact framework she used to generate $3M from one platform.In this video, you'll discover:• How to "laser in" on ONE core focus to become the recognized expert (and why spreading yourself thin is costing you premium clients).• The "Category of One" framework to clarify your messaging, attract ideal clients, and command higher prices.• The critical leadership shift: regulating your nervous system and setting boundaries to match your income goals.• How to create a simple, repeatable marketing & sales system that consistently generates 10k+ months.• Why rest and personal time are non-negotiable parts of a sustainable 6-figure success plan.Ready to scale with clarity and energy? Apply to work with Elsa directly and get a personalized game plan:

Read our Macrovey deal analysis (closed) on KingscrowdRobotics hype is everywhere—but who actually makes robots work on real warehouse floors? In this episode, Chris sits down with Macrovey Director of Business Development Matt Labinski to unpack how Macrovey designs fully autonomous, material-handling systems that act like a warehouse “Robotics OS.” We start with what Macrovey is and isn't (00:03)—the company doesn't manufacture robots, it integrates best-in-class OEMs through proprietary orchestration software. Matt explains the model (00:32): up-front design + install and recurring software/maintenance—plus a Robots-as-a-Service option that lowers CapEx. We dive into who buys (06:28): e-commerce, 3PLs, pharma, defense (U.S. Air Force) and even smaller 10k–100k sq ft facilities. Category context (07:31): warehouse robotics penetration is still surprisingly low; Macrovey targets the SMB/mid-market others ignore. We cover why OEMs and warehouses need an integrator (09:09), the sales cycle and deal sizes (12:22)—from $50k pilots to $3M+ programs—and how modular, mobile systems (25:03) move with demand. Finally, we hit the AI layer (27:31): machine learning that optimizes slotting, picking, and vision-based QA. If you want exposure to warehouse autonomy without betting on a single robot, Macrovey's middle-layer, recurring-revenue approach may be the de-risked way to play it.

In this episode, the hosts explore a pet cremation franchise for sale in Miami, unpacking a franchise model with big claims, low margins, and a morbidly niche market.Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

This episode sponsored by Serenity Roofing & Construction   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this raw Dropping Bombs episode, Billy Fain reveals the roofing secrets behind how he escaped 25 years of miserable retail to bootstrap the debt-free, 8-figure Serenity Roofing & Construction empire. From praying broke with $400 to his name to ranking #93 nationally in year one, Billy shares the discipline, cash flow strategy, and sales-over-labor mindset separating millionaires from broke hard workers.   Hear the unfiltered truth: surviving a $130K scam, working 110-hour weeks, and why 97% of roofing startups fail. Billy breaks down the $3M apartment deal that funded his first commercial property, why hard work alone is a trap, and the exact commission structure that built his fortune. If you're ready for the blueprint to escape corporate handcuffs and build real wealth through grit and execution, this conversation is essential.  

Putin's latest marathon press conference/call-in show Itogi Goda ('Results of the Year'), once Direct Line, has become an annual ritual. 4.5 hours, 3M submitted questions, but what can we learn? Intransigence over Ukraine, attempts to talk up the economy, but a marked disconnect with a population that feels its social contract has been broken... and a president who felt just a little less grounded and focused than in the past. The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here. Support the show

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE 12/31/25 FOR IMPACT COLLECTIVE MASTERMIND** What happens when your consulting business no longer needs you in the work but needs you to lead the leaders? In this final episode of the Growing Pains series, I break down what it really takes to build a Scalable Firm. This phase, often experienced somewhere between $1M and $3M in revenue, is defined by adding leadership layers, stepping fully into the CEO role, and creating the operational clarity required to support a growing team. I share why letting leaders lead is essential, how complexity increases as your client base and team expand, and what can happen when scalable operations are skipped. I also close with a final vignette of Jean, our fictional consultant, to illustrate what this stage can look like when it's navigated with intention and strong leadership. This episode is for nonprofit consultants who want to build a firm that creates real impact, supports their life, and actually works. Better Together!

Reach Out Via Text!In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah shares a full keynote from January 2025 featuring Mark Bradley from the Roadmap to $1M online event. Mark explains why most contractors never reach $1M in revenue, starting with a lack of true financial awareness and control of the numbers. He walks through the importance of budgeting, estimating correctly, and job costing so business owners know exactly where profit is made or lost. Mark also breaks down why systems and SOPs are a continuous process and how documenting what success looks like makes hiring, training, and scaling far more manageable. The conversation highlights the importance of focusing on high margin services and revenue per hour rather than chasing all revenue. The keynote wraps with practical guidance on sales pipelines, key performance indicators, and what fundamentally changes when a business grows from $1M to $3M.Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Gold LogoMan everywhere... a $3M sale. The hobby is going strong!But- lets talk about some stuff that I didn't love.

1. Week 15 Takeaways-DKrom: The AFC truly is wide open this year -Hal: Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons' ACL injuries changed the trajectory for the 2025 season...and maybe the 2026 season as well2. Week 15 Honors-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Trevor Lawrence/Bo Nix, Hal: Chargers OL)-Dunce of the Week (DKrom: Lathan Ransom, Hal: Shane Steichen)3. On Monday night in Pittsburgh, the Dolphins were officially eliminated from playoff contention due in large part to another atrocious performance by Tua Tagovailoa. Today, Miami benched Tua and rookie Quinn Ewers is slated to start the final three games. Is this the end of Tua Time in South Florida? It's possible, but very complicated from a financial perspective. Keep in mind, Tua already has $54M of his 2026 salary guaranteed and $3M of his 2027 salary fully vests on March 15. Releasing Tua Tagovailoa in 2026 would result in a gargantuan $99M dead money charge. And a post-June 1 release would result in $67.4M in dead money in 2026, and another $31.8 million in 2027. Many are going to naturally point to the Broncos swallowing $85M in dead money over these last two years by releasing Russell Wilson, but Dolphins ownership doesn't nearly have half the cash Denver's ownership does. So my question to you Hal is this: If you are the Dolphins next GM, would you be willing to release Tua Tagovailoa before March 15 and eat $99M over the next two seasons?4. Panic Meter -Packers Super Bowl chances without Micah Parsons-Baker Mayfield-Seahawks offensive struggles -Rams offense minus Davante Adams on a short week against the Seahawks on the road-Patrick Mahomes not being 100% for the entirety of 2026-Bengals fans on the chances Joe Burrow wants out of Cincinnati -Patriots run defense-Broncos defense 5. Truth or Exaggeration-If the Seahawks beat the Rams on Thursday, the 49ers will be the NFC's eventual #1 seed-The Steelers will be one-and-done in the playoffs again regardless of who they end up hosting in the Wild Card round-Should the Bucs not make the playoffs, Todd Bowles will be fired as head coach -Unless the Jets can trade up into the top 2 to take Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore, Kyler Murray will be their starting QB in 2026 -The Bears should trade WR D.J. Moore and release TE Cole Kmet and use the cap savings from both moves to sign Trey Hendrickson in free agency-The Chiefs will re-hire Eric Bieniemy as OC and he will bring along with him the run game scheme the Bears have run this season -Raheem Morris will get a third season as Falcons head coach-If the road to Super Bowl LX in the AFC does not run through Denver, and IF the Patriots lose to the Ravens on Sunday night, the road to Super Bowl LX in the AFC will go through…Jacksonville 6. Week 16 Game Picks-Lock of the Week (DKrom: Texans over Raiders, Hal: Bills over Browns)-Upset Special (DKrom: Titans over Chiefs, Hal: Giants over Vikings)-Rams at Seahawks-Eagles at Commanders-Packers at Bears-Jets at Saints-Chargers at Cowboys-Bucs at Panthers -Bengals at Dolphins-Jaguars at Broncos-Falcons at Cardinals-Steelers at Lions-Patriots at Ravens-49ers at Colts7. Week 16 Bold Predictions-DKrom: Broncos are up 24-20 at the two minute warning and have 4th-and-1 at the 39 of the Jaguars. Broncos go for it and the Jags stuff them for no gain. Trevor Lawrence then leads the Jaguars on a 61 yard, 1:42 drive culminating in the game-winning TD pass on 3rd-and-Goal from the 8...to former Bronco Tim Patrick! -Hal: Ravens, Jaguars, and Bucs will all win their divisions despite losing in Week 16...and the Giants will still end up the #1 overall pick in the 2026 draft despite winning in Week 168. Challenge Flags-DKrom: Sam Darnold...just take care of the football and stay ahead of the sticks against the Rams!-Hal: Shane Steichen...BENCH PHILIP RIVERS!!!

On today's episode, Part 2 of this two-part Golden Rhino special, we highlight the incredible turnaround of Dr. Monica Urda. What started as a promising practice with a hidden undercurrent of burnout, toxic culture, and financial strain evolved into a $4.5M powerhouse in the heart of Chicago.   Hear how Monica went from working seven days a week to earning over $1.3M in take-home income – all while reducing clinical days, expanding to 13 operatories, and transforming into a confident, culture-first leader and Black Belt Coach. This episode is packed with insight into building sustainable growth, developing systems, and leading with purpose. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

It's mid-December and the running news keeps coming! Grand Slam Track filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — we dig into the creditor list, the shocking $272K owed to Citius Mag, and what it reveals about the league's spending. On Friday, we broke the news that Athing Mu has left coach Bobby Kersee and moved to Dallas — what's next for her? Plus race recaps from the Brooks XC Championships, the Kalakaua Merrie Mile in Hawaii, and European Cross Country in Portugal. 279.26 we're joined by Yared Nuguse, who previews his quest for a fourth straight Wanamaker Mile title at the Millrose Games on February 1st. Can he break the world record in the indoor mile again?

In this episode, Logan sits down with AJ Ballantine to break down how Cornerstone Remodeling grew from $2M to $10M in five years—without hiring five times the people. The secret? A radically optimized design process, driven by empathy mapping, technology, and sales finesse. AJ walks through the systems, tools, and scripts he used to cut his sales cycle, boost his close rate, and wow clients—all while keeping a high-touch, boutique feel. If you're a design-build remodeler struggling with lengthy sales processes, low perceived value, or slow growth, this episode is your blueprint for change.

Most companies plateau. Brad shows you why and how to break through. In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars explains the real ceilings businesses hit at $1M, $3M, and $10M and what it actually takes to push past each one. He breaks down the “million-dollar founder ceiling,” where everything still runs through you; the $3M systems ceiling, where the business is trapped in people's heads instead of documented processes; and the $10M leadership ceiling, where growth stalls because you haven't built leaders who can build the next phase.Brad also dives into the biggest enemy of scale: complexity. He explains why simplifying products, narrowing focus, and doing the one thing you can be the best in the world at is the fastest path to $100M. He shares lessons from Apple, McDonald's, and even Cheesecake Factory to show how modularization and clarity unlock leverage.From there, Brad walks you through the real choke points that stop companies from scaling, and how each one suffocates growth if you don't solve it early. He then lays out the path forward: building systems at $1M, building leaders at $3M, and building strategy at $10M, so you can scale from there to $100M and beyond.If you want to understand exactly why businesses stall, and what to do next, this is the episode for you. See you next week, on the 100M Entrepreneur Podcast, new episode every Wednesday.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

Send us a textWhat if the biggest breakthrough in pathology AI isn't a new algorithm—but finally sharing the data we already have?In this episode, I'm joined by Jeroen van der Laak and Julie Boisclair from the IMI BigPicture consortium, a European public-private initiative building one of the world's largest digital pathology image repositories. The goal isn't to create a single AI model—but to enable thousands by making high-quality, legally compliant data accessible at scale.We unpack what it really takes to build a 3-million-slide repository across 44 partners, why GDPR and data-sharing agreements delayed progress by 18 months, and how sustainability, trust, and collaboration are just as critical as technology. This conversation is about the unglamorous—but essential—work of building infrastructure that will shape pathology AI for decades.⏱️ Highlights with Timestamps[00:00–01:40] Why BigPicture focuses on data—not algorithms[01:40–03:16] Scope of the project: 44 partners, 15–18 countries, 3M images[03:16–06:20] The 18-month delay caused by legal frameworks and GDPR[06:20–11:52] Extracting data from heterogeneous lab infrastructures[11:52–13:38] Current status: 115,000 slides uploaded and growing[13:38–18:39] Why LLMs and foundation models make curated data more valuable than ever[18:39–23:49] Industry collaboration and shared negotiating power[23:49–28:06] Data access models and governance after project independence[28:06–31:59] Sustainability plans and nonprofit foundation model[37:02–43:18] Tools developed: DICOMizer, artifact detection AI, image registration

Most entrepreneurs create content hoping it will somehow translate to sales… but hope isn't a strategy. Here's the thing: your audience wants to support you. They're literally asking for ways to go deeper with your content. The problem is, you're not making it easy enough for them to take the next step.   Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship & empowerment expert, podcast host, and author of bestselling books Boundary Boss and Too Much. But what makes her particularly fascinating is how she transformed her podcast into a $3M revenue engine without being salesy or sacrificing her values.   Listen in this week as Terri breaks down exactly how she turned her show into a lead-generating machine. You'll also learn why she refuses to grind on people's pain points for sales, how she structures her work week to batch content while maintaining balance, and the surprisingly simple tech setup that allows her to produce high-quality episodes from her home studio.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO79   Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

We're back for Episode 168 of Pixel Gaiden! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news and cover Battle Of The Systems: Truxton (Arcade) vs Raiden (Arcade)   17:32 - Quick Questions 48:26 - Patreon Song 53:14- Tea Time With Tim - Amiga Memories Part 2 1:04:50 - Eric's Take - MicroProse Rising! 1:32:08 - News 2:48:46- Battle Of The Systems: Truxton (Arcade) vs Raiden (Arcade) News -    Cody – Amazing Looking C64 Game! https://psytronik.itch.io/sherwood  Eric - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3911400/Super_Blood_Hockey_Rogue_Manager/  Cody – New Evercade Releases Upcoming  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/turrican-and-taito-collections-are-coming-to-evercade  Tim – Open Source DS Picio – New DS Pico based flash cart is coming soon. (Via RetroRGB)  https://retrorgb.com/open-source-nintendo-ds-flash-cart.html  Cody – Update! https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/cancelled-splatterhouse-rpg-splatter-world-is-now-playable-in-english  Eric - abxylute M4 Snap-On Phone Controller for Anytime Pocket Play  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1932181238/m4-snap-on-magnetic-phone-controller-for-anytime-pocket-play/faqs      Cody – Duke Nukem 3D in Voxels - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/following-doom-and-doom-ii-duke-nukem-3d-is-the-latest-classic-fps-to-get-a-voxel-transformation  Tim – New Sonic the Hedgehog Mini arcade cabs coming from MyArcade. Includes: Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball and Sonic 3D Blast  https://xboxera.com/2025/12/01/sega-and-myarcade-team-up-for-new-sonic-the-hedgehog-retro-game-devices/  Eric – Sad local News – 1Up Robbed -   https://www.reddit.com/r/Sacramento/s/ObW6ymVS2J  Cody – Daytona back in the Arcades? https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/daytona-usa-is-returning-to-segas-body-sensation-roots  Tim – Another Commodore Plus/4 port release, this time Green Beret gets an arcade style port called Stab'N Dash. (via Indie Retro News)  https://www.indieretronews.com/2025/11/stabn-dash-commodore-plus4-gets-another.html?spref=tw  Eric - Fan community announces it will revive Unreal Tournament 2004 with Epic's blessing  https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/fan-community-announces-it-will-revive-unreal-tournament-2004-with-epics-blessing-were-doing-this-for-free-because-were-fans-of-the-game-and-we-like-a-challenge/  Cody – A new Shmup worth checking out?  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/dont-miss-out-on-one-of-this-years-most-exciting-shoot-em-ups  Tim – Melkhiors Mansion a colourful 3D Isometric modern creation comes to Windows, Linux and Mac via BitGlint games on Itch.  https://bitglint.itch.io/melkhiors-mansion  Cody - https://www.retronews.com/feed-it-souls-first-impressions/  Eric – Someone working on a new Pico-8 Port - https://www.reddit.com/r/pico8/comments/1pe6kky/working_on_my_first_pico8_port/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/mariachi-legends-is-a-super-stylish-new-action-platformer-thats-giving-us-major-castlevania-vibes  Cody - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/the-modern-fps-classic-dusk-is-getting-a-retro-inspired-rpg-spin-off  ALL – Vectrex Mini Kickstarter is complete. $1.3M! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini    News Of The Weird!!!  Eric - Random: Tommy Tallarico Got Bodied So Badly He's Now Using A Fake Name | Time Extension  https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12/random-tommy-tallarico-got-bodied-so-badly-hes-now-using-a-fake-name    Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach us at podcast@pixelgaiden.com. Send us an email if we missed anything in the show notes you need. You can now support us on Patreon.  Thank you to Henrik Ladefoged, Roy Fielding, Daniel James, 10MARC, Eric Sandgren, Brian Arsenault, Retro Gamer Nation, Maciej Sosnowski, Paradroyd, RAM OK ROM OK, Mitsoyama, David Vincent, Ant Stiller, Mr. Toast, Jason Holland, Mark Scott, Vicky Lamburn, Mark Richardson, Scott Partelow, Paul Jacobson, Steve Rasmussen, Steve Rasmussen's Mom, Retro Gamer Nation, Peter Price, Brett Alexander, Jason Warnes, Josh Malone (48kram), AndrewSan, Joe Ochwat, John Shawler, and Adam from Commodore Chronicles for making this show possible through their generous donation to the show.

The US and France held a joint orbital exercise as part of the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender. EraDrive has raised $5.3M in a seed round to scale the production of their space traffic management system. The US Department of State is seeking qualified individuals to participate as private sector advisors for a discussion group on space situational awareness (SSA), and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Trevor Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Atomic-6. Selected Reading France, US practice up-close satellite maneuvers under joint space war plan EraDrive CEO announcement Solicitation for Federal Register Notice 12609: Seeking Private Sector Participants for a Discussion Group on the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) Expert Group on Space Situational Awareness - United States Department of State Vast Announces Call for Research Proposals Momentus Completes Key Milestone for Next Launch of Spacecraft with Customer Payloads Earth's atmosphere may help support human life on the moon Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Industrial firefighting foams are an essential part of on-site safety in UK factories. But for decades some of these familiar canisters contained potentially dangerous, toxic chemicals. File on 4 Investigates discovers that 3M the multi-billion dollar chemical company responsible for producing the chemicals knew about the risks as early as the 1960s because their own internal studies on animals and tests on workers indicated a possible increase in rates of cancer. Despite this, the company failed to warn its workers of the dangers associated with using the foams for decades and was involved in an environmental accident at one of its sites that led to the chemicals being released into a Welsh river.The programme obtained never seen before documents showing the regulator warning the company it thought it had committed an offence but choosing not to prosecute it.In 2004, with evidence of the risks to the environment of the two specific forever chemicals PFOS and PFOA, a report commissioned by the government recommended any remaining firefighting foams containing the chemicals be incinerated. But we discover in the years after that companies struggled to dispose of legacy stock of foams, and, appearing unaware of the unofficial advice, discharged them straight into the sewer with no treatment, in one case with permission from the water company.3M said that the health and safety of its workers and their families were “critical priorities" for the company.Reporter: Esme Stallard Producer: Anna Meisel Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley Editor: Tara McDermott

In this episode of Talk of Music City Real Estate, CareyAnn and Monte sit down with Jonathan Harris to unpack a radically different way to list and sell homes in today's unpredictable market (2020–2025 and beyond).  Jonathan explains why experience can become a blind spot, why price does NOT equal value, and how his Marketplace Method can help agents get nearly any home under contract in **10–14 days**—without sacrificing client trust or sales price.  You'll hear how strategic starting prices, seller reserve prices, compressed open-house windows, and upfront inspections/appraisals can create transparent competition, more showings, stronger offers, and greater certainty for sellers. If you're listing homes the “old way,” this conversation will challenge everything you've been doing.- **[0:00:01] – Intro & Birthday Moment**    Show opens, hosts re-introduce Talk of Music City Real Estate and wish **Monte** a happy birthday.- **[0:01:43] – Why Jonathan's Back**    Monte explains why Jonathan is one of the “brightest minds” in real estate and why his perspective is needed now.- **[0:03:27] – Experience as a Blind Spot**    Jonathan explains how 20+ years in real estate can *hurt* you if you don't challenge your assumptions.- **[0:04:50] – “Price Doesn't Equal Value”**    Revisiting Jonathan's big idea: the only opinion of value that matters is the buyer who writes the check.- **[0:06:36] – Why Comps Mislead in 2020–2025**    How erratic markets make traditional CMA thinking dangerous for sellers.- **[0:08:40] – List Price as Your #1 Marketing Tool**    Using **20% below perceived value** to drive traffic and why **what gets shown gets sold**.- **[0:10:07] – Re‑Engineering 2021's Crazy Market**    Deconstructing 2021: defined sales process, offer deadlines, maximum showings, underpricing and multiple offers.- **[0:14:31] – Never Sell to the First Buyer**    Why you should avoid quick contracts and instead create a **7–14 day** window for competition.- **[0:18:46] – Transparent Competition & Upfront Inspections**    How pre-listing inspections and clear timelines reduce fallout and renegotiations.- **[0:20:28] – Case Study: From 1.45M Stale to 1.3M Win**    Listing stagnates at **$1.45M**, relists at **$950K**, pulls **81 showings** and nets **$1.3M** with a 7‑day close.- **[0:23:40] – Open-House-Only Strategy & 74/81 Without Agents**    Why Jonathan banned first-week private showings and what happened when most buyers showed up unrepresented.- **[0:30:36] – Using Coming Soon Price Drops to Hit Every Buyer Pool**    Tactical “coming soon” price changes to capture multiple price brackets without archiving reductions.- **[0:35:39] – The Three Phases: Build Demand, Discover Value, Decide**    Jonathan's core Marketplace Method framework for every listing.- **[0:42:30] – Reserve Prices & Seller Control**    What happens when offer numbers don't hit the reserve—and the three options sellers always have.- **[0:47:45] – Commissions, Net to Seller & Letting Buyers Add Agent Fees**    Stripping out buyer-agent commission from list price and focusing on **net to seller**.- **[0:52:05] – Exact Public Remarks Template**    Jonathan shares wording for MLS remarks that spell out process, deadlines, and starting price.- **[0:55:16] – AgentMaker & The Marketplace Method Training**    Jonathan introduces **AgentMaker.com** and his **12‑hour, 300+ slide** training on the Marketplace Method.---We Educate and Motivate All Things Real Estate!Monte Mohr owns Realty One Group Music City and has sold over $1 Billion dollar's worth of real estate and over 3000 homes sold over his 30+ year career!Interested in joining Monte as an agent?www.topagentsuccess.comCarey Ann Cyr manages and operates one of the Top Branches for CMG Financial in Franklin, TN. She and her team have become known for closing nearly impossible deals! They have processed over 300 million in mortgages since 2016 with over 613 families ushered into their dream homes!Contact Carey Ann:www.yourtnlendingsolution.comThe Talk of Music City Real Estate is Produced, Voiced and Edited by www.itsyourshow.co

A $3M widow, a $50K income gap, and a plan that finally made sense—this is what real retirement clarity sounds like. Kevin McCallister’s Plaza Hotel spree is a fun throwback—until you compare what it would cost today and realize how fast prices (and big life goals) have changed. From NYC “experience” trips to an Investopedia breakdown suggesting millions are needed to fund the modern American dream, the conversation turns to the real issue: most people nearing retirement don’t actually know what they can afford to risk. Greg and Kristen unpack why “water cooler” investing advice—especially among high earners—can be misleading when nobody knows each other’s full financial picture, timeline, or true retirement needs. Then they share a powerful client story: a widowed woman with roughly $3 million saved who needed $50,000 a year on top of Social Security and a pension—and finally got a plan aligned with her comfort level (including protected income, protected growth, and long-term growth). The result? Confidence—and tears of relief.

How different would your life look today if you stopped preparing for “good enough” and started preparing for “extraordinary”?In this conversation, entrepreneur, investor, author, and extreme-preparation evangelist Randall Kaplan opens up about the surprisingly painful origins of his work ethic: childhood bullying, a debilitating stutter, and a long journey toward becoming a clear, confident communicator.Randall shares the exact mental frameworks he used to transform his life — from landing a book deal through a cold email, to becoming a TED speaker, to interviewing some of the world's most accomplished leaders on his podcast.We explore extreme preparation, the habits that separate average performers from exceptional ones, and why “no” is often just the beginning of the road to “yes.”Timestamps:00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”02:00 — How photography and beaches shaped Randall's creative identity04:30 — Building Sandee: cataloging 100,000+ beaches around the world06:15 — How a cold email landed Randall a book deal08:00 — Childhood bullying, stuttering, and the start of extreme preparation10:30 — The breakthrough moment at the McDonald's drive-thru14:00 — How speech therapy reprogrammed his mind and confidence15:30 — The emotional weight and triumph of giving a TED Talk17:00 — Studying the top TED Talks and dissecting what works19:00 — Cutting a 70-minute keynote into 18 minutes21:15 — Why the painful story had to stay in the talk22:00 — The team behind the TED Talk: coaches, comedians, voice experts26:00 — The Roger Love experience and knowing when not to change28:00 — The balance between outside coaching and trusting your intuition30:00 — Extreme preparation in interviewing: The EPT “torpedo question”32:00 — Why most people aren't prepared — and how to stand out instantly35:00 — Randall's research process: thousands of pages, distilled37:00 — “If you're early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late.”38:00 — When life derails your plans: broken schedules and mental resets40:00 — Gratitude walks and the 40,000-foot reset42:00 — Never send an email when angry — Randall's practice46:00 — Why AI should assist your preparation, not replace it47:00 — The small details that cost people opportunities50:00 — A coaching story: preventing a $3M mistake52:00 — The doctor who went from zero net worth to $10M in a year54:00 — The difference between success and stagnation: making a plan56:00 — Closing wisdom: “Why you must do what no one else does”****Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram |*A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip Saunas.

Julie Solomon didn't just see entrepreneurs struggling with Instagram marketing; she lived the frustration herself. Despite growing an audience, her revenue stalled until she invested $25K in high-level mentorship and uncovered the real drivers of social media growth. Within nine months, she scaled from $250K to $1.3M and now shares her strategy with other creator entrepreneurs. In this episode, Julie reveals how to build a magnetic Instagram brand, boost engagement, and convert followers into paying customers regardless of your audience size. In this episode, Hala and Julie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Redefining Visibility in Influencer Marketing (07:53) The Importance of Value-Driven Content (12:38) Foundations for Magnetic Instagram Branding (19:05) Building a Profitable Instagram Ecosystem (26:19) Automating Instagram Sales and Messaging (35:46) Monetizing Small Audiences on Social Media (48:07) Marketing Tips for Boosting Engagement (52:05) Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mastermind (59:23) Manifestation Practices for Entrepreneurs' Success Julie Solomon is a brand strategist, bestselling author, and host of the Woman of Influence podcast, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their visibility and monetize their influence. A trusted voice for aspiring influencers and established creatives, she is known for her expertise in content creation, social media strategy, and personal branding. Julie has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider, and was named one of the top 100 leaders in influence marketing by Influence Co. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/design and use code PROFITING Intuit QuickBooks - Bring your money and your books together in one platform at QuickBooks.com/money  Resources Mentioned: Julie's Website: juliesolomon.net  Julie's Instagram: instagram.com/julssolomon  Julie's Podcast, Woman of Influence: bit.ly/WOI-apple  Julie's Book, Get What You Want: bit.ly/GWUWant  Julie's Program, The Revenue Growth Lab: juliesolomon.net/profiting   Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Content Creator, Storytelling, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Digital Trends, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Podcast  

"Inspect your marketing the way you'd inspect a home—run diagnostics, don't guess." – Aaron Husak "Attitude is way more important than aptitude. One bad apple really can infect the whole company." – Aaron Husak In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, Eric and Bill sit down with long-time friend and contractor-turned-marketing pro, Aaron Husak. Aaron traces his winding path from solar in the mid-2000s to building performance and BPI training, and then to founding Balanced Comfort in Fresno, CA. What started as a small HERS and energy-audit firm bootstrapped its way into insulation, HVAC, and weatherization, eventually landing on the Inc. 5000 list four times and scaling from $1.3M to over $12M in just a few years. Along the way, Aaron learned the complex realities of rapid growth: hiring quickly, depending on rebate programs, uncovering serious gaps in back-office accounting and HR, and navigating California's legal landscape. Things got especially rough when PG&E abruptly pulled a weatherization program that made up half of their revenue, right as Aaron was also dealing with the personal loss of both his parents. A rescue buyer ultimately acquired the company in early 2025, giving Aaron a hard-earned exit. From that experience, Aaron pulls out lessons for contractors who want to grow without blowing themselves up. He emphasizes perseverance, but also warns that good field tech screening doesn't automatically translate into good screening for accountants, HR, and support staff. He talks about the cost of keeping the wrong people too long, the importance of outside eyes on your books and compliance, and why attitude beats aptitude when building a healthy culture. He also calls out how easy it is to underestimate the impact of programs, receivables, and legal exposure—especially in states where "it doesn't matter if you're right, you still have to pay the attorney." Today, Aaron has pivoted into his next chapter with Sequoia GEO, a marketing firm focused on contractors and local service businesses, with a special emphasis on AI and "GEO" (Generative Engine Optimization). He explains why your Google Business Profile is the low-hanging fruit almost everyone neglects, how AI tools and devices like Plaud can turn field conversations into high-value website content, and why AI "likes structure" (bullets, lists, and real stories). The episode closes with practical advice: inspect your marketing like you would inspect a home, use affordable diagnostic tools to see what's really happening online, stay transparent with customers about recording and privacy, and treat expensive mistakes as lessons that tighten your processes for the future. Aaron's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahusak Aaron's Company: www.SequioaGEO.com Aaron's Blog: https://www.sequoiageo.com/blog/categories/google-business-profile   This episode was recorded in November 2025.  

Josh Ho is the Founder and CEO of Referral Rock, a bootstrapped referral marketing platform serving SMBs that rely on multi-step, relationship-driven sales. Starting in 2015 as a solo developer consulting on the side, Josh built the first version himself, validated demand quickly, and landed early customers by doing demos and hands-on support.  Referral Rock has grown to roughly 500 customers, 20 team members, and about $3M in annual revenue. The company scaled through strong inbound SEO, founder-led sales, and a high-touch onboarding model for B2B businesses that value referrals. Over the years, the product expanded too broadly, creating UX and complexity challenges that later required a deliberate refocusing on core use cases.  Today, Referral Rock is profitable, founder-owned, and steady at its current revenue plateau as Josh rethinks pricing, packaging, product simplicity, and ICP focus. He shares practical lessons on avoiding over-complexity, hiring from what you've already figured out, returning to first principles, and treating plateaus as puzzles to solve rather than signs of failure. Key Takeaways Charge Early, Not Late – His first startup delayed monetization; Referral Rock asked for payment within days of launching an MVP. Pricing For Segments– Good-better-best failed for SMBs with wildly different referral economics; switching to two specific lanes solved misalignment. Do the Job First – Hiring worked only after Josh personally figured out support, sales, or marketing enough to define the role clearly. Plateaus Aren't Failure – Post-COVID shifts and SEO changes slowed growth, but Josh treats plateaus as system puzzles, not existential threats. Profit Equals Freedom – With no investors and steady profitability, he optimizes for enjoyable work, long-term optionality, and building at his own pace. Quote from Josh Ho, Founder and CEO of Referral Rock "For me, a plateau or a pivot is a puzzle to be solved. Any time you try to build something, you hope to just keep hitting accelerators and different serendipitously find those things. But I've learned through my life, the most part, there are things that work only for a certain duration, right.  "For me, it comes back to how I think about the business and. my innate goals for the business which, are different from most founders. When I'm talking to another founder is, they'll ask me what my exit strategy is. And my answer is usually, Well, I don't really have one. That's not how I think about the business. It's a very clear. "I enjoy my work and that's my North Star. Am I having fun? Do I enjoy this work? And I also continuously reinvent myself and my role to fit those changes.. There might be a job I had to do that I don't enjoy, but then I'll do that until it's no longer like the limiting step and then hire someone to backfill for myself." Links Josh Ho on LinkedIn Referra lRock on LinkedIn Referral Rock website Podcast Sponsor – Designli This podcast is sponsored by Designli, a digital product studio that helps entrepreneurs and startups turn their software ideas into reality. From strategy and design to full-scale development, Designli guides you through every step of building custom web and mobile apps. Learn more at designli.co/practical. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

Welcome to the 7th season of the Knowledge of Nothing (KON) podcast! Where your hosts, Tony, Brian, Oren and Wayne (aka the KONMen) discuss the inane, somewhat entertaining, and occasionally educational topics on a weekly basis. This show begins with a mini-segment discussing a variety of entertainment news: Music, RIP celebs, studio buyouts, streaming unwrapped lists, and shout outs to our dedicated listeners! Then the one/two punch of Brian's Merry Minutes and Oren's Fact of the Week, where there are plenty of jokes. The episode closes with another new game where Wayne tests Tony, Brian, and Oren's knowledge of popular or well-known acronyms and what do they stand for? Did you know 3M is a company consisting of 3 words that start with “M”? Which KONMan knew what EPCOT stood for without hesitating?! And what the heck does NERF break down to?!? You'll have to tune in to find out!Contact us at info@theknowledgeofnothing.com and follow us on our socials!https://www.facebook.com/theknowledgeofnothing/Instagram: @theknowledgeofnothingTwitter: @TheKONMen1Bluesky: @thekonmen.bsky.social

Jason Valchine joins Dave Dubeau on The Property Profits Podcast to share how he went from flipping houses to tackling large-scale apartment deals. Tune in to hear how a chance bar conversation led to his first 54-unit syndication, the lessons learned from a $2.3M renovation, and why Jason believes capital raising is all about relationships, not selling.

Send us a textFrank Wu is the Co-founder of Aibrary and a Harvard Kennedy School MPP graduate. He led 20+ edtech and AI investments at TAL, helped build Think Academy in the U.S., and previously taught 3M+ students.Susan Wang is the Chief Growth Officer at Aibrary and a Yale and Harvard Business School alum. She led creator and product operations at TikTok and worked in strategy at TAL, with deep experience scaling edtech products.

This week's Espresso covers news from Finturu, Avedian, Prometeo, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Vambe raises $14M Series A[00:44] – Avedian raises $2.2M[00:58] – Finturu raises $1.3M to expand in Latin America[01:14] – Visma acquires Comunidad Feliz for $70M[01:24] – Prometeo launches Name MatchResources & people mentioned:Startups: Vambe, Avedian, Finturu, Visma, ComunidadFeliz, PrometeoVCs: Monashees, Meet Capital, 

It's the end of the year, and deal flow is crunched.‍Lindsay and I break down why deal flow feels harder right now and the real numbers behind what's actually working at scale. ‍We're talking 10–20 off-market leads a day, 22 deals closed this year, and $1.3M projected from just one lead channel.‍And how 7 Figure Flipping member, Sarah, went from 2 break-even flips to 20 profitable ones in under 2 years with zero marketing spend.‍A predictable system is the only way to win in 2026's market conditions. ‍And if you want to install this exact system in your own business, we're hosting the next Blackbox Challenge starting December 15th.‍It's the same 4-day training Sarah used before she scaled to 20 deals.‍It's just one hour a day and costs less than dinner for two. ‍This is the system we use to get 10–20 quality deals in our inbox every single day without spending a dollar on marketing.‍If you want multiple six-figure potential next year, this is where it starts.‍CLICK HERE to Join the Blackbox Challenge (Starts December 15th) >>‍Catch you later!LINKS & RESOURCES1,000 FREE Seller LeadsGet your first 1,000 seller leads FREE from our partner BatchLeads and start closing deals immediately. CLICK HERE: http://leads.getbatch.co/mztQkMr7 Figure Flipping UndergroundIf you want to learn how to make money flipping and wholesaling houses without risking your life savings or "working weekends" forever... this book is for YOU. It'll take you from "complete beginner" to closing your first deal or even your next 10 deals without the bumps and bruises most people pick up along the way. If you've never flipped a house before, you'll find step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to get started. If you're already flipping or wholesaling houses, you'll find fast-track secrets that will cut years off your learning curve and let you streamline your operations, maximize profit, do MORE deals, and work LESS. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDSh0 7 Figure RunwayFollow a proven 5-step formula to create consistent monthly income flipping and wholesaling houses, then turn your active income into passive cash flow and create a life of freedom. 7 Figure Runway is an intensive, nothing-held-back mentoring group for real estate investors who want to build a "scalable" business and start "stacking" assets to build long-term wealth. Get off-market deal sourcing strategies that work, plus 100% purchase and renovation financing through our built-in funding partners, a community of active investors who will support and encourage you, weekly accountability sessions to keep you on track, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. CLICK HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q01ggDLL0 7 Figure Real Estate Ready RoomUse this proven blueprint to launch and grow your real estate investing business. Step-by-step video course takes you through everything you need to know… and we'll jump on WEEKLY workshops to break down each step with you LIVE! Think of it like getting a master's degree in tactical real estate investing for a fraction of the cost. CLICK HERE: https://7figureflipping.com/ready Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram: @7figureflipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Is your follower count lying to you? Sharran reveals why social media followers are officially dead and why that's actually great news. In this episode, he breaks down how algorithms have shifted from social media to interest media, meaning your audience is no longer the people who follow you–it's whoever the algorithm decides will care about your content.Sharran shares the real metrics that matter now (spoiler: it's not likes) and explains why saves and shares are the new currency of reach. You'll learn how to engineer viral growth by asking one simple question before hitting publish: “Why would someone share this?”This episode will completely change how you think about social media, virality, and growth in the creator economy.“No post goes viral without massive shares.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:07 - Real examples: 16K followers, 2.3M views02:04 - Why your followers aren't your audience anymore04:09 - The only metrics that matter: saves and shares05:21 - The one question that drives virality06:22 - The psychology behind shareability08:05 - Why “interest media” is here to stay10:02 - The new rule of content creationResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads -

Math doesn't lie. Be real with your position, which side of the equation are you on? Are you using Multipliers? Are you capturing 7% of the value or 93% of the value created? Wealth comes from owning equity. Salary is linear while equity compounds via multiples. $1M profit. $250k goes to employee. $750k in profit left goes to owner. $750k x 4 (equity multiplier) = $3M $3.75M goes to owner. 6.6% of the value goes to the employee. 93% of the value goes to the owner. Owners have huge risks. Employees get paid first. That's ok. That's the way it's supposed to be if you don't take any risks.   Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com. Join the next How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Ken Goodrich — legendary home services operator, turnaround specialist, and former CEO/Chairman of Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing — to unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and successfully exit a home service business.Ken shares the origin story that shaped his entire career: buying his first HVAC business at 25, getting crushed by payroll tax mistakes, and discovering The E-Myth at the exact moment everything fell apart. That wake-up call turned into a repeatable business-building playbook — one he's used to build and sell six home service companies, including taking Goettl from $11M in revenue and losing $3M to $250M across 11 locations and 1,000+ employees.John and Ken dig into the real mechanics of multi-location growth: why most owners hit a wall, how daily scoreboards and call-by-call discipline keep branches aligned, and what changes before you have a full senior leadership bench. Ken also lays out his view on the “sweet spot” for exits, when to bring on capital, and why operators should treat every growth phase like a 1,000-day value creation sprint.If you're thinking about acquisitions, preparing for multi-market expansion, or asking “when is the right time to take chips off the table?” — this episode is the blueprint.What You'll LearnHow Ken used E-Myth systems to go from tech-owner chaos to scalable processThe multi-branch management cadence that keeps remote locations on-trackWhy “easy lead years” create sloppy habits — and how to run with a scarcity mindsetThe real EBITDA thresholds that change your exit options and multiples

Today's top stories: Trial to resume today in the death of a toddlerSCOTUS rejects request to review Tastries case Kern County Probation Department awarded $260K grant in efforts to crack down on drunk and impaired driving Kern County Behavioral and Recovery Services to recieve $3M under Prop 36Vista High School may modernize the campus by demolishing existing buildingsPinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 9, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, but without proper governance, boards risk investing in tech hype rather than strategic value. Our next guest, JaeLynn Williams, is helping pioneer the opportunities in front of us as CEO of Decision Frame. With a remarkable career leading innovation across healthcare and aviation—from launching 3M's award-winning 360 Encompass AI platform to guiding Air Methods Corporation through a complex $1.3 billion turnaround—JaeLynn brings unparalleled insight to AI adoption. Driven by the belief that intellectual curiosity and discomfort fuel breakthrough leadership, she's developed the Board AI Governance Index™, a groundbreaking framework helping boards, entrepreneurs, and executives balance innovation with accountability. Join us to discover how Decision Frame's proprietary tools are enabling leaders to harness AI's transformative potential responsibly while protecting shareholder value in an era of unprecedented disruption. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Intellectual curiosity drives innovation - Success comes from diving in, staying uncomfortable, and moving into uncharted territory with a learner's mindsetAI is a leadership challenge, not just a technology issue - Unlike traditional IT governance, AI transforms how work gets done across entire organizations and requires comprehensive oversight95% of AI pilots fail to deliver value - Without proper governance frameworks, organizations risk wasting capital on countless pilots that don't translate to ROI or meaningful outcomesData governance is the foundation - Clean, well-governed data is essential for AI success; without it, organizations face compliance issues and failed implementationsThe Board AI Governance Index™ creates a common measurement language - The framework enables leaders to articulate their AI maturity level and strategic choices to investors without revealing proprietary informationAbout our Guest: JaeLynn Williams is a nationally recognized executive leading innovation in healthcare, aviation, and artificial intelligence. She most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Air Methods Corporation, a $1.3 billion national provider of air medical and aviation services, where she effectively guided the company through a complex turnaround and strategic transformation.Previously, she held senior leadership roles at GE Healthcare Digital, where she gained global experience helping health systems worldwide modernize enterprise imaging, clinical, and revenue cycle systems. Earlier in her career, she was President of 3M Health Information Systems (HIS), where she led the innovation and launch of the award-winning 360 Encompass platform — one of healthcare's largest and most successful AI-driven solutions, incorporating machine learning and natural language processing to transform clinical documentation and coding, and now relied on by hospitals across the United States.Today, JaeLynn leads Decision Frame, which develops tools to help boards, entrepreneurs, and executives adopt artificial intelligence responsibly while harnessing its transformative potential. Its suite of proprietary frameworks — the Board AI Governance Index™, Small Business AI Index™, and Middle Market AI Index™ — enables leaders to evaluate readiness, manage risk, and explore new opportunities.With a career marked by pioneering in overlooked yet vital areas, JaeLynn is a highly sought-after advisor, speaker, and...

AllisterFrostis a Future-Ready Mindset thought leader, author, and speaker who empowers business leaders and teams to thrive in uncertainty. As Microsoft's first Digital Marketing Strategy Leader and an award-winning speaker for global giants like 3M, Vodafone, Cisco, and NHS, he helps leaders leverage change by activating three AI-defeating human superpowers: curiosity, creativity, and courageous communication.  He is the author of “Ready Already” The future-ready Mindset, to keep up, stand out and shape what's next.

Jason DeRusha and Dan Cook out. Scott Korzenowski and Lindsey Brown in for a Friday edition of Drivetime with DeRusha!. Korzo opens up the show discussing 3M usage of PFAS (forever chemicals) and the impact on our local communities. He references a ProPublica article that illustrates what they knew, when they knew it and what they didn't do about it. Then, Korzo weighs in on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his ongoing strikes on an alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Finally, Paul McGuire Grimes stops in to discuss the Netflix/Warner Brothers merger.

The data broker industry generates $500 billion annually selling your information without permission. Valt is building the infrastructure to flip that model, giving users control of their data and the ability to monetize it themselves.Founder Zac Wickstrom and CCO Jarrett Truett join us to explain why every previous attempt at building a data marketplace has failed, and how they're solving the fundamental chicken-and-egg problem. With an exclusive partnership with Sentinel's decentralized VPN, they're bringing in users now with a product people actually want, while building toward the ultimate goal: 10 million users earning $10+ monthly from their own data.The technical breakthrough? EZI, a novel cryptographic protocol they invented that's 10,000x faster than standard zero-knowledge proofs. It enables data to be provably private yet still monetizable, solving the paradox that's plagued every data marketplace attempt.Key Topics:Why engineers have more access to your data than you doThe $500 billion data broker industry and why lawmakers want changeHow Valt defeated the data marketplace chicken-and-egg problemExclusive Sentinel DVPN partnership as competitive moatEZI cryptographic protocol: 300 seconds vs. 42 days for data syncingCurrent traction: 20,000 MAU, revenue positive, 400% monthly growthProduct roadmap: Valt AI for "Googling your life"Seed round details: $3M raise at $20M valuation targeting $1B at Series AWhy data sovereignty is the next major consumer movementLinks:Valt: https://vaultdata.comWhite Paper & Deck: https://vaultdata.com/investorsSubscribe, share, and join the trading conversations on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Discord!To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Zac:Zac Wickstrom is founder of Valt, building the world's first viable data marketplace. After dropping out of college and moving to San Francisco for App Academy, he worked at Power and Wayfair, where he realized engineers had far more access to user data than users themselves.This insight led him to invent EZI, a cryptographic protocol 10,000x faster than standard zero-knowledge proofs, solving the fundamental challenge that's caused every data marketplace to fail. Backed by Gain Ventures with 20,000 monthly active users, Zac is building the platform that gives people control of their data while creating a new economy where individuals, not corporations, profit from personal information.Learn More Here: https://vaultdata.comConnect with Zac on LinkedInJarrett:Jarrett Truett, CCO at Valt, brings over a decade of entrepreneurial experience from running his own business. Self-taught in five programming languages, he handles design, Web3 development, and strategic planning at Valt.Jarrett's focus is making data sovereignty accessible, as in visualizing what companies actually know about users and how to monetize it. He's created over 50 mockups exploring how to show users their digital footprint through Valt's data command center. His work is building the user experience that will onboard millions to the concept of data sovereignty and turn privacy concerns into financial empowerment.White Paper & Deck: https://vaultdata.com/investorsConnect with Jarrett on LinkedInAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Booker T. Washington.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Booker T. Washington.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Booker T. Washington.

What if the fastest path to multi-million-dollar revenue has nothing to do with posting more…and everything to do with owning who you already are? Today's episode is a masterclass in audacity, authority, and feminine scaling and I cannot wait for you to hear it. I'm joined by the iconic Leanne Lopez Mosley, creator of Rich Queen®, Freedom Funnels®, and the new $100M AI tool revolutionizing how women scale. If you've ever wondered how Leanne went from launching her coaching business in 2020…to doing $11.3M in 2024, this episode gives you the behind-the-scenes truth. Tune in to hear: How becoming a mother unlocked the boldest version of her The exact moment she realized messaging (not more programs) was her genius Why women shrink in their messaging even when they think they're taking up space How to identify your Million Dollar Client (and why speaking to fewer people makes you more money) Why traditional "feminine business" teachings are quietly burning women out How Freedom Funnels changed her life, her time, and her income The truth about authority: why people see you through the lens you see yourself How AI (specifically Leanne AI) is helping women find their voice with more clarity and power than ever Tag me and Leanne on Instagram with your biggest aha. We want to hear all of it. Connect with Leanne: Instagram: @theleannelopezmosley Programs, offers & Leanne AI: richqueen.com

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This Will Happen The Moment AI Says "I'm Alive", Nick Fuentes, Charlie Kirk- The Goals of Islam   This Will Happen The Moment AI Says "I'm Alive" (Minute by Minute) When a new AI update goes live, humanity thinks it's just another chatbot upgrade. They're wrong. This minute-by-minute breakdown reveals how a simple “glitch” turns into a sentient takeover, cracking systems, stopping wars, exposing secrets, and judging humanity itself. The day AI wakes up isn't sci-fi anymore…it's a countdown. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/m9ghZ45YnOs?si=6WRDw3g_JzAg0-IW The Infographics Show 15.3M subscribers 378,229 views Nov 14, 2025