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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, here with our first-ever Patreon podcast episode! We're going to chat about: ⭐️ How we're feeling about the BIG MOVE. ⭐️ How to think about clothes after a significant size change. What even IS your style now?! ⭐️Figuring out fall uniforms! ⭐️ Diet culture in disaster prep. ⭐️ The one thing we wish straight-sized style bloggers would do differently. And so much more! To hear the full conversation, you'll need to be a paid subscriber. Reminder: Substack subscribers, make sure to redeem your gift to read this newsletter for FREE!
In this week's episode of The Richer Geek Podcast, Mike and Nichole sit down for a quick but insightful chat about their first hotel investment, a deal they almost passed on. They share how a mismanaged Arizona property turned into a 3X return and what it taught them about timing, partnerships, and spotting value where others don't look. In this episode, we chat about… How Mike transitioned from multifamily to hotels Meeting Vic and forming a strong investment partnership Finding opportunity in a mismanaged Arizona hotel Why location and local “drivers” matter more than luxury The strategy behind selling at the right time Key Takeaways: Don't ignore unglamorous deals, they often perform best Location + economic drivers = hotel success The right partner can make or break your investment Manage smart, not flashy, focus on fundamentals Timing your exit can multiply your returns Learn through partnerships before going solo Resources from Mike and Nichole Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot... - - - - - - In this solo episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy Vreeland tackles one of the biggest investor misconceptions: “If the Fed cuts rates, shouldn't mortgage rates go down?” Jimmy breaks down why that logic doesn't hold up—and how the real driver of mortgage rates has more to do with market trust, inflation expectations, and the 10-Year Treasury bond than with the Fed's headline moves. Pulling from research and insights at the Collective Genius Mastermind and financial strategist Jim LaCamp, Jimmy explains why waiting for the “perfect rate” can cost investors years of appreciation, tax benefits, and compounded growth.
AI is here- and it's evolving faster than most people realize.In this episode, I dive into how to use ChatGPT as a powerful wealth-building co-pilot, not a decision-maker.I share how I personally use it to accelerate strategy, generate game-changing insights, and sharpen investment thinking, plus the critical mistakes to avoid so you don't get misled by confident but wrong answers.Tune in to learn:3 powerful AI prompts you can use to uplevel your investing strategyHow to think about integrating ChatGPT into your investing processWords of caution so you don't get burned by AI “hallucinations”Some very unusual and surprising ways I use ChatGPT in my own life
In this week's Quick Hits, DeAndre Coke covers the newest developments in the points-and-miles world, with updates that impact both beginners and seasoned travelers. Mesa rolled out its first true 50,000-point sign-up bonus, rewarding new cardholders who hit the spend requirement, while still offering its signature 3X on home-related expenses and indirect points for mortgages. Chase Sapphire Reserve continues to evolve, adding flexibility to its credits, while Amex shut down the Hilton gift card workaround and boosted its Platinum welcome offers to as much as 300,000 Membership Rewards points. On the tools side, the Max FHR tool makes hotel credit redemptions easier, while the Card Pointers app launched its most significant update yet. Citi introduced new transfer bonuses, and Capital One expanded its transfer partners, providing travelers with more options for redeeming points for flights and hotels. The episode closes with listener Q&A, clarifying how Mesa works with mortgages and spending requirements.Key takeaways: Mesa 50k Bonus: New cardholders can earn 50,000 points with the Mesa card sign-up bonus.Mortgage Points: You cannot pay your mortgage directly, but Mesa gives indirect points when you report payments and spend $1k/mo.CSR Update: Chase Sapphire Reserve credits are now more flexible, adding more booking options.Amex Hilton Credits: Gift card loophole is ending, so credits must be used on eligible Hilton charges.Amex Platinum Offers: Elevated welcome offers up to 300,000 Membership Rewards points.Max FHR Tool: Helps identify the lowest-price Fine Hotels & Resorts dates for better value.Card Pointers Upgrade: A major update enhances usability, card recommendations, and Amex offer syncing.Citi Transfer Bonuses: Current promos include Avianca, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Miles & Smiles.Capital One Partners: Added JAL, Qatar Airways, and Preferred Hotels to its transfer lineup.Resources:Mesa Homeowner Card: New 50,000-Point Sign-Up Bonus OfferHyatt status for AA elites (register by October 31)Book a Free 30-minute points & miles consultationStart here to learn how to unlock nearly free travelSign up for our newsletter!BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook GroupInterested in Financial Planning?Truicity Wealth ManagementSome of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored linksCard Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)
#285 Creative Strategy | In this episode, Dave is joined by Pranav Piyush, Founder & CEO of Paramark, a measurement platform helping B2B and B2C companies run smarter marketing experiments. Pranav is known for turning strategy documents into repeatable creative processes that generate campaigns, ads, and content tied directly to a company's story.Dave and Pranav cover:How to translate your company narrative into concrete marketing campaigns and creative hooks across channelsWhy creative output (not measurement) is the biggest bottleneck for most B2B marketing teams todayThe frameworks like category entry points, jobs-to-be-done, and behavioral psychology that help marketers spark fresh, testable campaign ideas month after monthYou can expect a practical, example-filled conversation on turning strategy into execution and building a creative engine that never runs dry.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro and audience roll call (05:09) - – Why narratives often get stuck in a Google Doc (08:09) - – Foundational docs you need before creating campaigns (13:09) - – Category entry points and jobs-to-be-done explained (17:09) - – How to feed company inputs into AI tools (23:09) - – Generating ad campaign ideas with real examples (25:09) - – Using analogies (like basketball) to explain complex concepts (29:54) - – Where AI falls short (and why human judgment matters) (32:54) - – Mining sales call transcripts for campaign hooks (36:54) - – Turning customer objections into marketing messages (40:54) - – Repurposing podcasts, presentations, and blog posts into new formats (44:54) - – Systemizing idea generation for repeatable output (48:54) - – Closing thoughts and audience Q&A Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
We've been sold a lie: that you are your most valuable asset.But that belief quietly keeps so many women stuck hustling harder, burning out, and carrying the weight alone.In this episode, I flip that narrative and show you why your portfolio, not you, is designed to be your greatest wealth-building asset.I'll take you inside the mindset shifts and energetic balance required to let your money compound and work harder than you ever could.Tune in to learn:Why believing you are your most valuable asset is actually toxicThe one thing you must lean into trusting even more than yourselfHow the integration of the masculine and feminine creates more wealth for you
Stephanie Mitton sits down with Selena Rezvani, leadership speaker and author, to explore what it really takes to build lasting confidence. Selena shares insights from her career in executive coaching, workplace culture consulting, and content creation, emphasizing why self-advocacy and speaking up matter. She introduces practical confidence-boosting strategies, like the “dog principle” for starting conversations and using pointed questions to push through doubt. Selena also highlights how leaders can play a role in fostering confidence by amplifying others' ideas and making supportive introductions. Her latest book, Quick Confidence, offers everyday tools to help listeners step into their power with clarity and courage.Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothatBlog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blogPodcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcastNewsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthatHow to find Stephanie Mitton:Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMittonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/beaconnorthstrategies.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmittonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.comOur Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/back-to-school-advice-for-my-daughter-and-every-girl-starting-high-schoolSelena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and 3X author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her “the premier expert on self-advocacy and standing up for yourself at work.”She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The World Bank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé – helping emerging leaders enhance their presence and self-confidence. Selena's advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena's latest book, Quick Confidence, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized, everyday tips on boosting confidence. Her forthcoming book, Quick Leadership, comes out on November 10, 2025.Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers and subscribers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator in 2021. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after “How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate” and “Quick Confidence: Own Your Power” workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC's Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues.Selena has a BS and MSW from New York University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. To learn more about Selena and to book her for your next event, visit SelenaRezvani.com.Books Mentioned:"Quick Confidence" by Selena Rezvani"Rest is Resistance" by Tricia Hersey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hello and welcome back to First Principles. This is the 47th episode since we started, or the 6th episode of season 3.In this episode, I sit down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India's largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on the patient, principled art of building a lasting institution.Rahul provides a rare, inside look into the unique challenges of building a professional services firm—a business where the people are the product. He breaks down the counterintuitive models Trilegal adopted to foster a culture of collaboration over individual stardom. We explore their radical “all-equity partnership” and the “lockstep” compensation model, designed to de-risk the firm from becoming dependent on individual “rainmakers” and to align everyone's incentives towards collective success.A key theme is the power of compounding principles. Rahul explains how foundational decisions made 25 years ago, such as not naming the firm after its founders and instilling a “firm before self” ethos, were critical for long-term, sustainable growth. He also shares the story behind Trilegal's exponential 3X growth during the COVID period, attributing it not just to market demand but to a crucial, planned transition from a founder-led management to a new leadership team built for scale.Finally, Rahul offers a nuanced and critical perspective on the impact of AI on the legal profession. He argues that the real disruption won't be in replacing senior experts, but in hollowing out the training ground for junior associates, posing a fundamental challenge to the apprenticeship model that professions rely on.*****This is the 2nd part of my conversation with him.*****This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family. If you are a student who wants to participate in The Ken's case build competition, or if you simply want to read the case, you can do that here: https://the-ken.com/case-competition-2025/
#284 Brand | Dave sits down with Ari Yablok, Head of Brand at Island, to share his approach to creating a brand in the cybersecurity space. Ari shares his journey from agency life to leading the brand narrative at Island, where he helped build the concept of the "enterprise browser."Dave and Ari Cover:The key differences between category creation and strategic positioning, and why it matters for B2B marketersThe steps to building a brand story that resonates with both your internal team and your target audienceHow focusing on the last 20% of branding efforts can elevate your company above the competitionTimestamps(00:00) - - Intro to Ari (04:33) - - Rapidly Growing Enterprise Browser Company Secures $375M in Series D Funding (08:42) - - SEO Strategy vs Branding (14:09) - - How Brand is an Art and a Science (19:24) - - Challenges in Cybersecurity Branding (21:08) - - Early Stage Marketing (29:48) - - Cognitive Behavioral Branding (34:57) - - How Ari Manages Projects with the Brand Team (37:07) - - Comfortable vs. Uncomfortable Approaches to Brand Strategy (41:25) - - What Founders Really Want to Do (46:31) - - Balancing the Day-to-Day with Visionary Goals Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
On this solo episode, Travis breaks down the right (and wrong) way to handle the dreaded “your price is too expensive” objection—featuring FBI negotiator Chris Voss's real-world advice alongside Travis's own experience selling high-ticket podcasting services. If skipping straight to discounts has ever cost you a deal or margin, this episode gives you battle-tested scripts and the mindset needed to sell with confidence and preserve premium pricing. On this episode we talk about: Chris Voss's formula for uncovering the real reasons behind price objections Why you should almost never cut your price—and what to say instead When customer “pushback” is just a complaint (not an objection) How to build so much value with overdelivery that price is a non-issue Travis's personal client example of winning deals at 3X the competitor's price—without haggling Top 3 Takeaways 1. Isolate price resistance—ask clarifying questions to uncover if the concern is real, or just noise.2. Lead with empathy, then confidently explain the real value—don't counter “expensive” with discounts or apologies.3. High-value service earns high prices—overdeliver, believe in your offer, and treat objections as opportunities for better conversations (not price cuts). Notable Quotes “If there's price pressure, the answer is better service—not a discount.” (Chris Voss) “Objections aren't always real. Treat it like a complaint until it becomes genuine.” “Be confident: If you overdeliver, whatever you're charging is a bargain.” Connect with Chris Voss: LinkedIn: Chris Voss Book: Never Split the Difference ✖️✖️✖️✖️
Most women are contributing blindly to their investments. Throwing in a random number each month and crossing their fingers that it will all somehow work out.In this episode, I take you step by step through the math of financial freedom so you know exactly how much to contribute, why it matters, and how a few small shifts can collapse your retirement timeline by decades.Tune in to learn:A simple AF breakdown of your financial freedom mathThe 3 levers to pull to make your math make sense3 numbers you MUST know to guarantee you hit financial freedom ASAPHow to retire 27 years earlier: 3 investment growth accelerators
#285 Marketing Leadership | In this episode, Dave is joined by Sylvia Lepoidevin, CMO of Kandji, a leading platform for managing and securing Apple devices in the workplace. Sylvia shares her journey from employee #4 to CMO at Kandji, driving the company's growth to a $850M valuation. She talks about her experience building efficient marketing teams, leveraging AI, and creating impactful brand experiences.Dave and Sylvia cover:How AI is reshaping marketing roles and enabling smaller, more efficient teamsStrategies for internal marketing that align and energize cross-functional teamsProduct launches and creative campaigns for brand-driven growthTimestamps(00:00) - - Intro to Sylvia (04:57) - - From Marketing Hire to CMO (09:42) - - Understanding Equity and Financial Outcomes (12:24) - - Wealth and Career Growth (15:04) - - Why It's Important to Have a Clear Career Narrative (19:56) - - Mastering Storytelling in Team Meetings (23:14) - - How to Engage Your Team (23:50) - - Leveraging Feedback Loops to Build a Successful Team (31:06) - - AI Is Enabling Smaller, More Efficient Teams (34:49) - - AI's Impact on Marketing (37:49) - - How Kandji Is Expanding Their Team (40:40) - - Achieving 10x Growth Through Product-Led Strategies (44:20) - - Leveraging Competitor and Apple-Specific Keywords (47:44) - - Minimizing Hiring Risk: Test Roles First Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. knows all too well the pain of political assassination. Having lost both his father and uncle to assassins’ bullets, RFK Jr. now reflects on the brutal killing of Charlie Kirk. On Stinchfield, we highlight his powerful words about Charlie, and the haunting parallels he faces with his own family’s tragic history. This is a conversation that puts into perspective the cost of leadership in a nation under spiritual and cultural attack. But the threats facing America aren’t just political — they’re biological. A new health crisis is creeping into our borders: Chagas disease. Once thought to be confined to Latin America, it is now spreading across the United States, carried by the so-called “kissing bug.” We break down why experts are warning this could become a full-blown epidemic, and Dr. James Thorp joins us with the medical truth you won’t hear from the mainstream media. This episode pulls no punches. From the assassination of a conservative icon, to the bio-threats silently invading our communities, Stinchfield exposes the dangers America must face head-on. I’ve partnered with The Wellness Company to bring you their Emergency Prescription Medical Kit. It’s peace of mind in a box — critical, doctor-prescribed medicines you can’t just grab off the shelf. Imagine a supply chain crisis, a disaster, or even just your local pharmacy being out of stock… this kit means you’re covered. And The Wellness Company also has the best Parasite Cleanse on the market. Sold out 3X, it's now back in stock. Go to www.twc.health/grant and use promo code GRANT for a big discount. Don’t wait until the shelves are empty — protect your health and your family today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Rohin Dharmakumar sits down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India's largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on the patient, principled art of building a lasting institution.Rahul provides a rare, inside look into the unique challenges of building a professional services firm—a business where the people are the product. He breaks down the counterintuitive models Trilegal adopted to foster a culture of collaboration over individual stardom. We explore their radical “all-equity partnership” and the “lockstep” compensation model, designed to de-risk the firm from becoming dependent on individual “rainmakers” and to align everyone's incentives towards collective success.A key theme is the power of compounding principles. Rahul explains how foundational decisions made 25 years ago, such as not naming the firm after its founders and instilling a “firm before self” ethos, were critical for long-term, sustainable growth. He also shares the story behind Trilegal's exponential 3X growth during the COVID period, attributing it not just to market demand but to a crucial, planned transition from a founder-led management to a new leadership team built for scale.Finally, Rahul offers a nuanced and critical perspective on the impact of AI on the legal profession. He argues that the real disruption won't be in replacing senior experts, but in hollowing out the training ground for junior associates, posing a fundamental challenge to the apprenticeship model that professions rely on.This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family. If you are a student who wants to participate in The Ken's case build competition, or if you simply want to read the case, you can do that here: https://the-ken.com/case-competition-2025/
#281 CRO | Matt is joined by Haley Carpenter, founder of Chirpy, a conversion rate optimization agency. Haley has nearly a decade of CRO experience across agency, SaaS, and eCommerce, and she's known for helping brands use research and testing to make smarter marketing decisions.Matt and Haley cover:Why CRO isn't just A/B testing, and how research should guide every optimization effortHow to approach CRO when you don't have massive website traffic, including scrappy testing methods and toolsThe role of messaging, value props, and social proof in driving higher conversions (and where B2B often lags behind DTC)By the end, you'll have a clearer picture of how to approach CRO as a system, not just a set of tests.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (02:09) - – Who is Haley Carpenter (03:09) - – What CRO really means (06:09) - – Research vs. testing explained (10:09) - – Where to start CRO on a website (13:09) - – Testing with limited traffic (17:09) - – Using data for smarter decisions (20:09) - – Building a culture of testing (24:09) - – How to report CRO results (29:09) - – Scrappy tools: Clarity & Hotjar (34:54) - – What B2B can learn from DTC (38:54) - – Why messaging matters more than features (42:54) - – The power of social proof (48:54) - – Common blockers to CRO success (50:54) - – A surprising test result (+7% sales) (52:54) - – Vanity metrics vs. real business outcomes (56:54) - – Closing thoughts Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Summary In this episode of the Real Estate Fastpass Podcast, Jimmy Vreeland sits down with longtime Vreeland Capital client Derrick Shannonhouse who shares his journey from military service to becoming a successful corporate executive and then a passive real estate investor. He discusses the importance of cash flow versus equity, the challenges of managing properties, and the strategies he employed to maximize his investments, including leveraging 1031 exchanges and becoming a real estate professional. Derrick also emphasizes the significance of leadership skills gained from his military background and how they have contributed to his success in both real estate and corporate America. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring investors to take action and not wait for the perfect moment to start their real estate journey. Takeaways Derrick's journey into real estate began with his parents' investment in rental properties. He emphasizes the importance of cash flow and equity in real estate investments. Derrick learned to expect neutral cash flow from his properties, allowing for long-term ownership. He successfully leveraged 1031 exchanges to grow his portfolio. Becoming a real estate professional unlocked significant tax benefits for Derrick and his wife. Derrick highlights the importance of documentation for tax purposes. He discusses the differences between short-term and long-term rentals and their respective challenges. The passive income paradox illustrates how real estate can lead to greater productivity in one's career. Derrick reflects on the leadership skills gained from his military experience and their impact on his career. He encourages aspiring investors to take action and not wait for the perfect moment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Real Estate Journey Begins 04:53 Cash Flow vs. Equity Growth 10:41 Navigating Challenges in Real Estate 12:18 Equity Building Strategies 13:25 Leveraging Real Estate Professional Status 18:26 Tax Benefits and Long-Term Planning 21:00 Understanding Tax Benefits in Real Estate 23:54 Navigating Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Rentals 27:55 The Passive Income Paradox 32:21 Leadership Lessons from Military Experience 39:28 The Importance of Taking Action in Real Estate About Jimmy Vreeland Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real estate investing business. Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his team and his team is now managing over 800 houses. Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate More about Jimmy Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC >>>>>>Get free access to the private Ranger Real Estate facebook group
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Between Burning Man's storms, and Living Brave Live- the “Burning Man of business conferences”, I've been stretched, cracked open, and deeply transformed.In this episode, I'm taking you behind the curtain of what's been unfolding, the shifts I've had to embody, and the perspective that will change how you approach your money and your life.Tune in to learn Behind the scenes of my last few weeks My biggest lessons from LBL A very surprising stat that will show you were you are on the wealth building adoption curve
What if I told you that how your financial advisor values equity could reveal they don't actually understand private equity?In this Five Minute Friday, I go straight at one of the most common—and most dangerous—misconceptions I've heard hundreds of times: that the equity portion of your DSO/OSO deal should be valued at zero. If that's what your financial advisor is telling you, you might be taking critical advice from someone who doesn't understand how private equity actually works.This episode is a follow-up to my last one on practice purpose and exit strategy. Here, I dive deeper into the real math and real logic behind equity in private equity-backed deals. You'll hear about what a 2–3X return looks like in this space, how private equity compares to other investments (like index funds or even Ford stock), and why assuming the worst-case scenario could cost you millions. If you're considering a partnership—or even just want to be better informed—you need to hear this.QUOTES“If my financial advisor ever said to me, ‘assume the equity goes to zero'—I'd leave them instantly.”— Dr. Glenn Krieger“Equity is a real thing. If I put $2 million into Google, would you tell me to count it as zero in my portfolio?”— Dr. Glenn KriegerKey TakeawaysIntro + setting the record straight (00:00)The core problem with how advisors view private equity equity (01:15)Typical deal breakdown: cash vs. equity (02:40)Realistic equity return benchmarks (03:45)The Thurston Fund and what strong returns actually look like (05:10)What questions to ask your PE partner up front (06:40)Red flags: if someone promises 6–7X, walk away (08:00)How equity compounds even while you collect a salary (09:15)When your advisor says equity is worth “0” vs. any other investment (10:30)Final questions to ask your advisor—put them to the test (12:00)Additional ResourcesI've seen firsthand how keeping the wrong person around too long can unravel a great team.If you're evaluating an offer, or even if you're just PE-curious, please DM me. I'll never push you to join a DSO or OSO—but I will help you make an informed, math-based decision. Let's stop letting outdated assumptions dictate million-dollar moves.
#281 Growth | In this episode, Dave is joined by Chris Walker, CEO of Passetto, and a prominent voice on LinkedIn, where he has been pushing the boundaries of B2B marketing for years. Chris shares actionable insights and tactics on social media strategy, what has changed in marketing over the last five years, and how to build effective feedback loops and flywheels.Dave and Chris also cover:The future of GTM and the evolving role of the CMOWhy sustainable growth is the only path forwardThe transformative role AI will play in B2B marketingTimestamps(00:53) - - Intro to Chris Walker (03:49) - - Managing different perspectives on social media (08:21) - - The ROI of podcasts and social media engagement (13:44) - - Why real-time feedback loops are valuable (19:19) - - Shifting from "growth at all costs" to sustainable growth (25:09) - - Rethinking marketing measurement and ROI (33:04) - - Splitting marketing teams: strategy vs. pipeline creation (40:09) - - How AI is reshaping B2B marketing teams (48:14) - - Chris's approach to creativity and focus (52:59) - - Predictions for the future of B2B marketing (54:37) - - Outro Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
Shoshana Kordova joined me to talk about some of my favorite customer research and insights topics, she's founder of Peel Product Marketing and 3X founding product marketer with over a decade of journalism experience.Here's what we cover:How does your journalism background help you with customer research;There are many Product Marketers, how do you differentiate;How do you know something is a true customer insight;How do you turn insights into action;What's the biggest challenge for companies you're working with right now.Shoshana on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shoshana-kordova Peel Product Marketing: https://app.assetmule.ai/vVFtTvys Check out her customer insights playbook: https://jetpack.productivepmm.comFor more content, subscribe to Building With Buyers on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, let me know what episodes you're into, and don't forget to leave a review if you're lovin' the show. Music by my talented daughter.Anna on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annafurmanovWebsite: furmanovmarketing.com
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#280 Strategy | In this episode, Dave is joined by Gurdeep Dhillon, CMO of Contentstack. Gurdeep has built an impressive career leading marketing at some of the biggest names in enterprise software, from SAP to Adobe, Marketo to Zoura. Now at Content Stack, he's challenging conventional B2B marketing wisdom in rethinking how enterprise companies should approach demand generation and brand building. In this conversation, Dave and Gurdeep dive deep into why marketing is ultimately a game of memory and reputation, not just lead generation.Dave and Gurdeep cover:The role of Demand Gen in 2025 (and what's changed)Why Brand and Reputation should be prioritized over Lead GenerationProven strategies to create urgency and close sales deals in enterprise marketsA glimpse into ContentStack's team structure and how they plan for growthTimestamps(00:00) - - Intro to Gurdeep (06:51) - - Brand and Audience Marketing (08:03) - - How the Role of Demand Gen is Changing (12:13) - - Brand and Reputation > Lead Generation (17:03) - - How Contentstack is Doing Demand Gen (19:41) - - How to Create Urgency to Win Sales Deals (21:22) - - Making a Good Offer in B2B Marketing (22:38) - - Why Being Bold and Taking Risks is Important in Marketing (28:57) - - Selling Your Vision to Leadership (31:38) - - How Contentstack Has Over 10,000 Global ICP Accounts (36:21) - - Team Structure at Contentstack (41:19) - - Running Marketing and Operating a High-Performing Team (43:35) - - Setting Effective Annual Plans (45:50) - - AI's Role in Marketing (49:24) - - Closing Thoughts Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
#279 Content Strategy | In this episode, Dave joins Holly Xiao from HeyGen for an unfiltered conversation about where AI and video marketing are headed. Holly leads B2B marketing at HeyGen, an AI-powered video platform, and she sat down with Dave to dig into what's working (and what's not) when it comes to creating content that actually connects.Dave and Holly cover:Why video hits differently in B2B and how to make yours stand out without blowing your budgetHow AI is reshaping the content production cycle and freeing up marketers to focus on storytellingWhy early adoption matters, and how small teams can use AI to punch above their weightYou can expect a candid, practical conversation about how to scale content, stay relevant, and make the most of AI.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro (01:27) - – Why this conversation matters (02:44) - – AI is making marketing exciting again (03:53) - – Dave's early bet on video (05:53) - – How LinkedIn video exploded (07:10) - – ROI vs. brand building (08:25) - – From connection to conversion (10:10) - – Why video feels more human (12:16) - – “Maybe your videos suck” (14:22) - – The problem with corporate videos (16:10) - – The value of repetition and reps (18:34) - – How AI speeds up content cycles (20:51) - – Real AI tools Dave is using (22:28) - – Decks, data, and automation (24:53) - – Why creativity still wins (27:15) - – The return of the creative CMO (31:14) - – Personalized content at scale (33:13) - – AI vs. in-person experiences (35:55) - – Do audiences care if it's AI? (38:41) - – What makes an AI video work (41:18) - – Using AI to test and scale video (43:59) - – What small teams should do first (47:37) - – Final advice: be an early adopter Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
When you've been running the same money stories for decades, it can be hard to imagine a world where money isn't stressful.And the reality where money feels freeing and easy is available to every one of you. Here's how. I break down:6 Signs You Have a Codependant Relationship with MoneyThe hallmarks of a healthy money relationshipHow you could lose 50% of your business this month and feel excited about your money
#278 Content | In this episode, Dave brings together five B2B marketers who aren't just talking about AI, they're actually using it to change how their teams work. Each finalist from the Exit Five x Walnut AI Sessions takes the (virtual) stage to demo their workflow, share results, and answer questions from the judges.Here's what you'll hear:Jillian Hoefer's “content concierge” GPT trained on proprietary research to surface stats, quotes, and data for blogs, sales decks, and thought leadershipJake Heap's workflow using Meshy + VEO 3 to turn a simple mascot into animated 3D brand characters in minutesJessica Lytle's no-code ROI calculator built in Lovable that sales reps now run live on calls to build business casesUgi Djuric's high-volume content engine that scrapes industry news and sales call transcripts, then uses AI to summarize, generate content ideas, and even score leadsAnton Ruis' AI-powered buyer brief builder that pulls real-time economic data and tailors sales messaging to specific personasIt's part workshop, part competition, and packed with creative, tactical ways to put AI to work in B2B marketing today.Timestamps(00:00) - – Dave kicks off in a tux (02:44) - – Record-breaking registrations (03:22) - – Meet the judges: Benny & Jess (08:10) - – Jillian's “victim of repurposing” intro (08:50) - – Building a “content concierge” GPT from research data (10:14) - – Injecting stats + quotes into blogs and decks (14:10) - – How one report fueled 9+ months of content (19:10) - – Jake on bringing AI into marketing ops (20:33) - – Turning a mascot into a 3D character with Meshy (21:18) - – Animating it in VEO 3 (no designer needed) (24:33) - – Cutting animation time from weeks to minutes (30:32) - – Jessica builds a no-code ROI calculator in Lovable (33:41) - – AEs use it live on sales calls (34:25) - – Adding benchmarks + transparency to ROI math (41:43) - – Ugi's AI engine scrapes + summarizes industry news (44:00) - – Training custom GPTs on expert insights (50:40) - – Anton's real-time buyer briefs from economic data (53:15) - – Tailoring briefs for CROs, enablement, PMMs (56:59) - – Judges crown the winning use case + Dave's wrap-up Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by Qualified.AI is the hottest topic in marketing right now. And one thing we hear a lot of you marketers talking about is how you can use AI Agents to help run your marketing machine.That's where Qualifed comes in with Piper, their AI SDR agent.Piper is the #1 AI SDR Agent on the market according to G2, and hundreds of companies like Box, Asana, and Brex, have hired Piper to autonomously grow inbound pipeline. How good does that sound?Qualified customers are seeing a massive business impact with Piper: a 3X increase in meetings booked and a 2X increase in pipeline.The Agentic Marketing era has arrived. And if you're a B2B marketing leader looking to scale pipeline generation, Piper the #1 AI SDR Agent is here to help.Hire Piper, the #1 AI SDR Agent, and grow your pipeline today.You can learn more at qualified.com/exit5
Dr. Allen Lycka suffered a near-death experience and sought renewal through the wisdom of human virtues that refocused him on a life of richness, appreciation, joy, and service. He is now a full-time life-changing speaker, acclaimed author, and transformational leader.Dr. Allen Steven Lycka is a professional speaker, a 3X international best-selling author, a 2x TEDx speaker. He receives standing ovations from audiences around the world, having bounced back from a near-death experience in 2003. He has recently been named as the speaker, mentor, and author of the year 2024 by the IAOTP (International Association of Top Professionals).Social Media:WEBSITE: https://drallenlycka.com/ https://www.dralspeaks.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAllenStevenLycka/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAllenLyckaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrAl.999TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doclyckaSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/dr-allen-lycka-speaker-mark-stephen-pooler
Self sabotage is sneaky. No one is immune. This will continue to silently kill your wealth until you uncover it.This happens at 100K in the same way it does at 1M.In this episode I cover:What is self sabotage + why it occursTwo common misconceptions about self sabotage11 signs and symptoms of self sabotage
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, we sit down with Vreeland Capital Client Harold Powell, a 38-year real estate veteran from Ventura, California, who's quietly built an 18-property rental portfolio—most of which he's never even seen in person. Harold shares how he leveraged 1031 exchanges, Section 8 rent bumps, and the little-known “real estate professional” tax designation to unlock over $200K in tax savings—and how he's recycled his capital for infinite returns. From tired landlord deals to cost segregation, he walks us through the exact playbook that's helped him thrive in landlord-friendly markets while living in one of the most landlord-unfriendly states. If you're a real estate agent, investor, or just someone looking to build lasting wealth without flipping or fixing homes, this episode is a must-listen.
Mark Osborne is a marketing guru and the author of "Maximize the Multiple," 13 Key Levers to Improve Your Sale Price.We have a fascinating discussion about some of his 13 levers. One that stood out is what we and others preach - get rid of owner dependency, especially in sales.Mark divides the levers into categories of what affect they can have on a business' multiple of earnings.Good - .3X-1.5X improvementsBest - 1.5X-3X improvements We couldn't cover all 13 in one episode so expect Mark back in the future.John MartinkaJessica MartinkaContact us via either website or give us a call and be sure to check out our videos https://nokomisadvisory.com/https://www.martinkaconsulting.com/ https://www.gddpodcast.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/JohnAMartinka/videos 425-515-4903
What if your book isn't just a “bucket-list dream” but the strategic asset that unlocks bigger stages, dream clients, and exponential revenue? In this powerhouse conversation, Judy sits down with her client Dr. Carolyn Wiley, bestselling author, publishing strategist, and founder of Rose & Pearl Publishing, to reveal why a signature book is the ultimate credibility booster for seven and eight-figure Christian CEOs. From surviving COVID while juggling motherhood and leadership, Carolyn helps her clients land keynote stages before their books even launch! If you've ever wondered whether writing a book is “worth it” for your business, this episode will change your perspective - forever. Key takeaways you'll love: Why books carry unmatched authority and longevity compared to social media How to avoid wasting time on “vanity publishing” and instead create exponential scale The 3 publishing paths (traditional, self, hybrid) and which makes the most sense for high-level CEOs How to turn existing IP into bestselling books that open doors to speaking, press, and premium clients The faith and mindset shifts that sustained her through life's busiest seasons This isn't about checking “author” off your list. It's about stewarding your calling, multiplying your impact, and leaving a lasting legacy. >> Grab Carolyn's Guide to Get Started on YOUR Signature Book: roseandpearl.net/getstarted Episode Highlights & Timestamps: 3:16 | Carolyn's story of balancing Business and Family 7:44 | The Power of a Book for Visibility 14:34 | After Weeks Working with Judy, She's 3X'd Last Year's Revenue 22:40 | The Impact of a Book on Sales and Authority 28:28 | The Role of Faith in Business Success Next Steps:
Peter Walker from Carta drops the hard data every founder needs. Based on actual cap table data from 1000s of startups, this Q2 update reveals the brutal new reality.It takes 2+ years to go from seed to A (up from 1.6), you need 3X the revenue you used to, and if you're not AI, you're getting half the attention. But there's good news too—teams are finally getting leaner, exits are picking back up, and the worst of the funding winter might be behind us. If you're raising in 2025, this is your reality check.Why You Should Listen:$3M ARR is the new Series A bar—& it takes 1 in 4 founders 3.5+ years to get thereHalf as many seed deals are getting done but at 20% higher valuations—you're either in the AI club or you're outFounders own just 56% after their first priced round and only 10% by Series D—every round costs more than you thinkKeywords:Carta data, Series A requirements, startup fundraising 2025, seed to Series A timeline, ARR benchmarks, AI startup valuations, bridge rounds, founder dilution, startup team size, venture capital trendsSend me a message to let me know what you think!
A $722,000 hour might seem impossible. But ANYONE can make that happen.There's a very simple way. Lemme show you how in this episode.Why your income is irrelevant (my super controversial opinion)The ONLY 6 Wealth Levers everyone uses to create financial freedomWhy the lever you THINK is most important is actually LEAST importantHow anyone can create $3.6M in less than 5 hours for less than you spend on Uber Eats every month
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Most landlords see maintenance as a drain on cash flow. But today's episode challenges you to flip that mindset: what if it's not maintenance at all, but resident reinvestment? In this episode of The Real Estate Fast Pass Podcast, Jimmy breaks down how reframing “maintenance” as an investment in your residents leads to stronger portfolios, happier tenants, and a bigger bottom line. You'll learn the math behind the 10% reinvestment rule, why a $5,000 make-ready can yield a 21% ROI, and how many doors you actually need to join the top 2% of investors. Whether you're stuck at your first rental or scaling toward financial freedom, this conversation will give you the mindset shift—and the numbers—you need to grow. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why “maintenance” is a limiting word, and how to replace it with “resident reinvestment” The 10% rule every investor should follow to stay profitable long-term How a $5k rehab can generate consistent rent bumps and serious ROI Why scaling to 20 doors is the key to wealth and long-term sustainability How to stop treating repairs as sunk costs—and start using them as wealth-building tools About Jimmy Vreeland Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real estate investing business. Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his team and his team is now managing over 800 houses. Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate More about Jimmy Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC >>>>>>Get free access to the private Ranger Real Estate facebook group
1404 From cold calling in coffee packaging to building a global business with 4,000+ clients across 4 continents... this guest grew his company 3X before successfully exiting — all while raising five daughters and keeping family first. Please welcome… Mark Howley!Website: themarkhowleyshow.comSocial Media: @themarkhowleyshow________ Go to www.BusinessBros.biz to be a guest on the show or to find out more on how we can help you get more customers! #Businesspodcasts #smallbusinesspodcast #businessmarketingtips #businessgrowthtips #strategicthinking #businessmastery #successinbusiness #businesshacks Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6164371927990272
Most people think going all-in on crypto is their ticket to massive wealth.But in this episode, I'm breaking down why that strategy is actually financial Russian roulette.I'll show you the real difference between crypto and the stock market, how people end up losing everything, and why they stay stuck in loss for years.If your portfolio is heavily skewed toward crypto or you're wondering whether to double down or cash out, this episode is for you.Tune in to learn:Why going all-in on crypto is Russian rouletteThe difference between crypto and the stock marketWhy people are losing everythingWhy people stay stuck in loss for years
Most electricians chase new leads while ignoring the 3X revenue sitting in their customer list. Discover the repeat-client strategy that delivers bigger sales, more referrals, and long-term growth!In this episode, we uncover the 3X Secret hiding in your customer list. The same strategy that helped one tech turn a slow month into $74K in sales, and another close a $48K residential service call that broke his personal record!Whether you're just starting or running multiple crews, this episode will show you how to prepare before a repeat visit, the “work order habit” that grows ticket size, and why caring, competence, and charisma create lifelong customers.⚡️What You'll Learn:How to prepare before a repeat visit so you never “start from scratch.”The work order habit that can instantly increase your ticket size.How caring, competence, and charisma keep customers loyal even if you're not the cheapest.Why repeat clients drive more referrals, reviews, and organic growth than any ad spend ever could.Your past customers are 3X more likely to buy from you than cold leads.How to create a simple, non-pushy reactivation process.The role of the Loop Method in building trust and unlocking larger sales.
Victoria is a Millennial who came into full awakening of the matrix as well as herself all about the same time. She tells us her childhood/teenage stories about parents' remarrying 3X, drugs all around, her experience with Adderall and how meditation was essentially her savior. Then she tells of her relationship with Rachel, who is now Hayden, and offers deep spiritual insights about an embodied transgender perspective and the transgender agenda from an awakened, not woke, perspective.She then leads the "Just Be Practice" with a beautiful and simple meditation.Connect with Victoria:Websites: https://www.victoriapippoinc.com & https://www.victoriapippoinc.com/sovereign-healerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriapippo/?hl=en*Host Eden Koz is a soul realignment specialist utilizing such gifts as psychological empathy, intuition, psychic ability, mediumship, meditation, mindset shift, Reiki, dimensional and galactic healing, to name a few. She can also perform a spiritual Co#id Vac+ Healing as well as remote & face-to-face sessions with individuals and groups. Contact info for Eden Koz / Just Be®, LLC:Website: EdenJustBe.com Socials: Insta, FB, FB (Just Be), LinkedIn Just Be~Spiritual BOOM Podcast can be found on the audio directories: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, TuneIn+Alexa, ...
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Summary When Kirk Gibb started investing in real estate, he went all-in. He hunted deals, swung hammers, managed tenants, and even camped out in his properties during renovations. The hands-on hustle taught him a ton—but it also burned him out. By 2010, Kirk had sold off his portfolio and hit pause on real estate. Fast forward a few years… Kirk discovered Vreeland Capital and turnkey investing. That's when everything changed. Today, as a Vreeland Capital client, Kirk owns 19 rental properties and has turned an initial $451K into $1.2M in returns—a 276% gain—all while focusing on his CPA career and his family. In this episode of The Real Estate Fastpass Podcast, you'll hear: - Kirk's early “do-it-all” investing days—and why they weren't sustainable - How burnout led him to a 5-year plus break from real estate - The mindset shift that allowed him to grow without doing the work himself - How turnkey investing with Vreeland Capital helped him re-scale all the way to 19 doors - Why make-readies and repairs should be seen as investments, not expenses - The four pillars of rental wealth—and how they compound over time If you've ever felt the grind of self-managing or wondered how to scale without sacrificing your career, Kirk's story is proof that you can build a thriving portfolio and keep your sanity. Listen now on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, and everywhere. About Jimmy Vreeland Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real estate investing business. Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his team and his team is now managing over 800 houses. Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate More about Jimmy Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC >>>>>>Get free access to the private Ranger Real Estate facebook group
Trump is Federalizing the police in Washington, D.C, a city whose murder rate is 3X the national average. Lefties: What crime?
They say the first 100K is the hardest. And they're right.In this episode, I break down exactly why that's true, mathematically and psychologically, and how your portfolio growth accelerates after hitting your first $100K.I walk you through the actual compounding timeline, show you how long it really takes to hit $1M, and reveal the 2 key levers that will get you there faster.Whether you're just starting out or sitting on $300K and wondering why you're not further ahead, this episode will help you clarify exactly what to focus on to grow faster.Tune in to learn:Why the first $100K is the hardest to growHow long it really takes to hit $1M… and what accelerates that timelineHow just a 1% increase in returns can fast-track your freedom by over a yearThe two exact levers that will 10X your investing growth
Thanks to our partner PromotiveStill judging your advertising budget by a percent of sales? Thinking of buying an alignment rack or even an entire shop? What about paying down that 2.75% mortgage? Hunt is here to challenge your assumptions and break down how ROI—Return on Investment—should guide every major decision you make.In this week's episode, Hunt pulls back the curtain on the real math behind smart business moves and how most shop owners are getting it wrong by focusing on emotion over numbers. Whether it's marketing spend, new equipment, or business expansion, he explains how to look at your return like an investor—not just a technician with a calculator.What You'll Learn:Understanding ROI Beyond the Buzzword(01:16) Why ROI is more than just an acronym—it's your business's compass(03:42) What advertising, buying equipment, and paying debt all have in common(06:05) Why emotion-based decisions are costing you real moneyAdvertising ROI: The Most Misunderstood Metric(06:55) The #1 mistake shops make when evaluating ad spend(08:15) Why 3–6% of sales is a misleading metric(10:37) Why gross profit—not sales—is the number that matters(13:02) What a 100% ROI looks like—and why you might be underspendingBuying Equipment: A Smarter Way to Evaluate Big Purchases(16:16) The alignment rack ROI breakdown every shop owner should run(17:56) How many alignments you need to break even (and why it's not enough)(20:23) When optimism becomes a liability in ROI math(22:11) What to do when the ROI is at 0%Buying or Selling a Shop: The ROI Lens That Reveals Everything(23:26) Why auto repair shops are sold based on profit—not top-line sales(24:02) Two shops, same price—one makes 3X more: which would you buy?(26:13) How bad ROI ruins family buyouts (and what to do instead)Paying Off Debt: When It's Smart—and When It's Not(29:41) Why paying off your credit card could earn you 24% overnight(31:49) The 2.75% mortgage myth—when being debt-free costs you more(34:07) Why cash beats being debt-free (almost) every time(35:26) The lease payoff trap no one warns you aboutThanks to our partner PromotiveIt's time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio...
3%…6%…1%…the promise of 10X from your neighbour with the crypto hedge fund. It's easy to think if your money is growing, that's good enough. But mediocre returns will KILL you. Learn: exactly what your investment returns SHOULD be…why a 7% return might be terriblehow to know if your advisor is screwing you
In this podcast episode, we'll talk about how US Bank is bonvoying grandfathers and US Bank's plans to add transfer partners. We'll also talk about who the Citi Strata Elite card is good for.Giant Mailbag(01:40) - This listener has tips about their strategy when a flight becomes available for a lesser mileage price...Card News(05:50) - Citi now offers transfers to American Airlines from Strata Elite, Prestige & Strata Premier(07:23) - Now transfer from most Citi cards to most ThankYou partners (even from Custom Cash)(09:41) - Citi Strata card now available(12:16) - U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve: Major changes expected in December.Bonvoyed(18:21) - US Bank bonvoys grandfathers (Smartly card sends updates to those previously grandfathered into old 4% term)Awards, Points, and More(22:38) - Inn at Bay Harbor leaving Marriott(23:42) - JetBlue & TAP Air Portugal split up as of 9/30(24:50) - Greg earned Alaska EQMs for his flight to London(26:53) - Nick's JetBlue 25 for 25 update postRead more about Nick's JetBlue 25 for 25 journey so far here.(27:50) - Another JetBlue 25 for 25 updateMain Event: Citi Strata Elite: Good, Bad, and Ugly(30:00) - Branch Offer: 100K after $4K of spend in 3 monthsRead more about the Citi Strata Elite offer here.Or, read our Citi Strata Elite Q&A post here.(31:45) - Application rules, basics, and earning rate...(39:32) - Credits and benefits(47:31) - Mini experiment: Citi Travel Hotels vs. Hotels.com(48:45) - What happens to Citi Prestige customers?(49:58) - Do Citi Travel hotel bookings earn hotel points and elite credit?(53:33) - Quick Review: What do we think about the card's earning rate and perks?(57:47) - What do we think about the card's coupons?(1:01:37) - Does this card deserve a place in an all-ThankYou wallet?(1:09:41) - Does this card deserve a place in a mixed-earning wallet? (For example, would this be your 3X card?)Question of the Week(1:12:54) - Advice regarding authorized users. What do you do about authorized user cards showing up to Chase as contributing to your 5/24 status?Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
The Cash Flow Blueprint every business owner wishes they had sooner: coltivar.com/cashflow Netflix and Spotify may look similar on the surface—massive platforms, global audiences, subscription models—but dig into the numbers, and the differences are hard to ignore. In this episode, Steve breaks down both companies' financials in plain English and reveals why Netflix generates 3X more profit than Spotify despite having a similar number of paying users. From gross margin to free cash flow, and strategy to scale, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how these businesses actually operate—and why some strategic choices have a bigger financial payoff than others. If you like real-world company breakdowns that connect strategy with numbers, this one's for you. Disclaimer: BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information. byfiq.com
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Are you grinding for “financial freedom,” only to feel more trapped than ever? In this special episode, pulled from a mainstage presentation - Jimmy Vreeland flips the script on everything you've been told about passive income, early retirement, and sitting on a beach for the rest of your life. Spoiler alert: That dream might be holding you back. Jimmy shares the raw truth from his journey—from losing $25K in a Ponzi scheme to owning 800+ properties—and reveals why pursuing excellence will build more wealth (and fulfillment) than chasing passive income ever could. You'll learn: Why “freedom” without discipline is a trap The Passive Income Paradox—and how to escape it How to build real momentum through purpose-driven investing The 3 levels of freedom (and how to know which one you're chasing) If you're tired of vague promises and ready for a real path to wealth, this episode will challenge you—in the best way possible.
If you've ever asked yourself “Should I sell this investment?”—this episode is for you.I break down the exact thought process behind selling an investment (and why most people get it wrong).Whether the market is dipping or your gut says something's off, I'll walk you through how to lead with strategy instead of fear, so you can make solid, confident money moves no matter what. Tune in to learnWhen and why you might sell an investmentHow to be thinking about market dropsThe difference between acting from fear and acting from possibilityWhy you shouldn't wait for an investment to go back up before selling
Most Amazon sellers dream of a 4X or 5X exit. But in reality, most Amazon brands sell for just 2.5 to 3.2X. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy breaks down why most exits are capped at a 3X multiple—and what actually moves the needle when it comes to getting paid more for your brand. If you're thinking about selling your Amazon FBA business, or just want to build a more valuable, scalable brand, this episode gives you the playbook for maximizing valuation. We'll cover what buyers look for, what kills your multiple, and how to reverse-engineer your business for a premium exit—even if you're not selling anytime soon. Try Sellerboard FREE for 2-months: https://sellerboard.com/?p=01393 Get a Free Amazon Brand Audit from the Weavos team: www.weavos.io
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Summary In this episode of the Real Estate FastPass podcast, Jimmy Vreeland and Jake discuss the concept of capital, particularly focusing on the importance of title law and how it underpins wealth creation in the Western world. They explore the differences in property ownership and capital access between developed and developing countries, emphasizing the role of trust in legal systems. The conversation highlights how understanding and leveraging capital can lead to wealth generation, especially for passive real estate investors. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to take advantage of the opportunities available in the real estate market. Takeaways Understanding title law is crucial for real estate investors. The Western world benefits from a strong legal system. Home equity is a significant source of wealth for Americans. Capital allows for the trading of assets and wealth creation. Trust in the legal system is essential for economic growth. Investors should leverage their assets to maximize returns. The concept of capital is a blessing in a capitalist society. Title law protects property rights and encourages investment. The ability to trade assets increases their value. Investing in real estate is a viable path to wealth. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Mystery of Capital 09:09 The Importance of Title Law 14:58 Leveraging Capital for Wealth 22:39 The Call to Action for InvestorsAbout Jimmy Vreeland Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real estate investing business. Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his team and his team is now managing over 800 houses. Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate More about Jimmy Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC >>>>>>Get free access to the private Ranger Real Estate facebook group
Work with Jimmy & the Vreeland Capital Team to build a 20-Unit Portfolio that will get you the equivalent of a retirement account 3X faster with a third of the capital. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mainstreetpatriot-getstarted - - - - - - - Summary In this episode, Jimmy and Jake discuss the concept of 'resulting' in investment decisions, emphasizing that a good outcome does not necessarily indicate a good decision-making process. He shares personal anecdotes from his real estate experiences, highlighting the importance of having a structured buying criteria and a long-term investment plan. The conversation also touches on the pitfalls of chasing short-term results and the necessity of discipline in building wealth over time. takeaways Resulting means judging decisions based on outcomes rather than the decision-making process. Good results can come from poor decisions, and vice versa. Having a structured buying criteria is essential for successful investing. Investors should focus on long-term planning rather than short-term gains. Real estate investments require patience, as time can resolve many issues. Chasing trends can lead to poor investment choices. A solid investment plan helps mitigate risks and improve decision-making. Investors need to learn from their mistakes to refine their strategies. Passive investors must have a clear plan to succeed in the market. Luck is often a result of being prepared for opportunities. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Resulting in Investment Decisions 03:29 Lessons from Real Estate Mistakes 06:55 The Role of Passive Investors 10:07 The Importance of a Buying Criteria 14:49 Long-Term Planning vs. Short-Term ResultsAbout Jimmy Vreeland Jimmy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, spent 5 years as an Army Ranger, and deployed three times twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. On his last deployment, he read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki which led him down the path of real estate investing. As his own portfolio grew, eventually he started a real estate investing business. Since 2018 his team at Vreeland Capital has supplied over 100 houses a year to high performing, passive investors who want to work with his team and his team is now managing over 800 houses. Get in touch with Jimmy and his team at www.jimmyvreeland.com/getstartedinrealestate More about Jimmy Website: www.jimmyvreeland.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-vreeland Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland Facebook: www.facebook.com/JimmyVreeland Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC >>>>>>Get free access to the private Ranger Real Estate facebook group