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"Nobody wants to get rich slowly." Nick Mertz started Pins and Aces with $6,000 and zero outside capital. Today, his golf lifestyle brand does $25 million a year, employs over 40 people, and ships every order from their own warehouse outside Denver. But with customer acquisition costs through the roof, Nick stopped fighting the ad auction and built an omnichannel machine instead. We break down how live selling on Whatnot and TikTok became a serious revenue channel ($400K in December alone on TikTok Shop), why licensing collabs with Coca-Cola and South Park actually boost brand legitimacy, and how wholesale is flipping from 10% to 40% of revenue. Plus: the grab bag strategy that went nuclear, and why Nick runs his family business like a sports team. SPONSORS Swym - Wishlists, Back in Stock alerts, & more getswym.com/kurt Cleverific - Smart order editing for Shopify cleverific.com Zipify - Build high-converting sales funnels zipify.com/KURT LINKS Pins and Aces: https://pinsandaces.com Nick Mertz on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nvmertz Pins and Aces on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pinsandaces Nick's first episode (June 2023): https://unofficialshopifypodcast.com/episodes/[LINK-TO-ORIGINAL-EPISODE] Whatnot: https://whatnot.com TikTok Shop: https://shop.tiktok.com WORK WITH KURT Apply for Shopify Help ethercycle.com/apply See Our Results ethercycle.com/work Free Newsletter kurtelster.com The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.

From $400K to $1M didn't happen because of hustle.It happened because of margin.In this episode, I'm celebrating one of my long-term one-on-one clients who just hit her first million-dollar year after starting at under $400K.And before you think this was a viral moment or a massive expansion… it wasn't.No major remodel.No team of 30.No overnight reinvention.It was strategic refinement. It was leadership math. It was building margin while growing revenue.Inside this episode, you'll hear:Why revenue without margin is just noiseThe micro-profit shifts that compound into massive growthHow a signature house product line can dramatically increase profitabilityThe pricing and commission tweaks that strengthened both team pay and salon marginWhat “leadership math” really means (and why it changes everything)Why million-dollar salons are built in layers, not leapsIf you're not at a million yet, good.Start with your margins.Start with one smarter decision.Start stabilizing each level before climbing to the next.Join The Monday Club:Where leadership, systems, and the compounding cash system come together, without the burnout.https://www.lexilomax.com/monday-club

In this episode, I'm sharing why I decided to shut down my mastermind, Show Up & Lead — a program that generated over $400K and delivered real results for my clients. It was successful. It was profitable. And I chose to end it anyway. Here's what I break down: Why something can “work” on paper and still feel off. The difference between momentum and alignment. How burnout can show up quietly. The questions I asked myself before making the decision. What integrity in business actually looks like. I talk about failure fatigue, mental capacity, and outgrowing a version of your own leadership. This wasn't about drama. It wasn't about revenue. It was about being honest with myself. If you're holding onto something because it's successful — but you know it's not fully aligned — this episode will help you think through that decision clearly and responsibly. ___ Make sure to get on my email list to get reminders of new episodes here: https://cat-del-carmen.mykajabi.com/la-pistola-email-series 1:1 Private Coaching: If you want to grow & scale your business in 2026, work with me. Book a sales call here: https://calendly.com/catdelcarmen/consultation    

From a $12 first paycheck to quitting a six-figure corporate job. Clint from Tool Review Zone shares the raw, unfiltered truth about building a nearly 400K subscriber YouTube channel in the tool niche. We dig into how he accidentally started his channel through Amazon and Home Depot reviews, why he refuses brand deals he doesn't believe in, the real revenue breakdown of a product review channel, and why YouTube Shorts might actually be hurting your long-form content. About Clint: My name is Clint and I started the Tool Review Zone Channel around six years ago, and now do this full time as a career Connect With Clint: YouTube Channel What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE!  Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram Timestamps: 0:00 — Clint's $12 First YouTube Paycheck (Cold Open) 0:25 — Welcome & Intro to Clint from Tool Review Zone 1:17 — The Accidental Origin Story: Amazon Reviews to YouTube 3:50 — The Moment He Knew YouTube Could Be Something More 4:47 — Quitting a Six-Figure Corporate Job for YouTube 5:45 — Niching Down: Why Sticking to Your Lane Matters 7:00 — The Tribalism Problem in Niche Content 8:20 — His Honest Take on YouTube Shorts (He Hates Them) 9:50 — How Shorts Subscribers Hurt Long-Form Performance 10:38 — SEO Strategy: Why He Stopped Playing the SEO Game 12:40 — Thumbnail & Packaging Evolution: Keep It Mysterious 14:44 — Full Monetization Breakdown: Ad Revenue & Affiliates 16:44 — YouTube Shopping Affiliate: The Revenue Stream Creators Are Sleeping On 18:07 — Mid-Roll Ad Break: Creator Hub Services 18:30 — External Links vs. YouTube Shopping Cart 19:15 — Off-Platform Strategy: TikTok, Instagram & Facebook 20:18 — What He'd Do Differently If Starting YouTube Today 21:45 — What's Next for Tool Review Zone 23:28 — He Does Everything Himself (No Team, No Editor) 24:17 — On-Camera Confidence: From Hyperventilating to Natural 25:50 — Parting Words: Don't Listen to Haters, Make a Creator Friend 29:10 — Outro & How to Connect                

After 7 years and hundreds of conversations with successful entrepreneurial Christian women, I saw a pattern that HAD to be confronted: money guilt, ambition shame, and a quiet aversion to wealth — even among women generating $250K, $400K, $700K. We are not called to shrink around money. We are not called to apologize for the ambition God Himself placed in us. And we are certainly not called to play small to make others (or ourselves) comfortable. If you've ever wrestled with "how much is too much," this one will recalibrate you. This is for the successful entrepreneurial woman who knows she's destined for more & ready to: • Release guilt around success • Reject performative wealth • Build generational impact • Operate fully in her Christ-identity • Make millions without loving money Wealth is not about "getting rich." It's about refusing to cap what God wants to bless with more. Hear me, sister: It is safe.  It is godly. It is aligned.... To become a wealthy woman of faith. Highlights: 00:00 – Introducing...Wealthy Women of Faith™ 01:30 – The aversion to money in Christian business culture 03:04 – The real issue: approval vs. identity 03:46 – Even $250K–$700K earners struggle with guilt 05:00 – It is safe — and Godly — to make money 06:02 – Wealth is about obedience, not ego 09:30 – Stewardship vs. flashy "rich" culture 12:16 – Biblical inheritance & legacy12:45 – The identity declaration 13:22 – Urgency & eternal focus 14:29 – Invitation to The Scale Room DM "scale room" for behind-the-scenes insights and training. JOIN NOW: https://www.instagram.com/channel/Abaqs2MhEZaduGDt/ Next Steps:

Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can't escape it.In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Eugene Healey, a global brand strategist, key-note speaker, and online creator who grew his following from 0 to 400K in under a year. Eugene and Lauren chat about his career journey from academia to marketing, the power of creating opinion-based content online, dealing with criticism, and (of course) Lauren's favourite topic, Vanderpump Rules.Touch Grass is brought to you by BRITA: www.brita.com.au⁠/Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ 

Step into the cutting-edge world of quantum computing in 2026 with the Qubit Value Podcast, where hosts explore the revolutionary "Twin Launch" of GPT-5.3 Codex and Claude 4.6 Opus. This episode demystifies the paradigm shift of "vibe coding," a new era where developers manage the high-level physics and logic of an experiment while AI handles the rigorous syntax. Listeners are guided through the "money trail" of modern development, from the subscription costs of AI-native IDEs like Cursor to the high-stakes execution fees of running circuits on physical machines like IonQ Aria. Whether you're a hobbyist or an enterprise architect, this episode offers a witty and essential roadmap to navigating the financial hurdles and immense rewards of the $50 billion quantum sector. Want to hear more? Send a message to Qubit Value

This episode was sponsored by Oakmont Industries   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/   In this raw Dropping Bombs episode, blue-collar builder turned real estate investor Brock Holyoak shares how he builds quality homes in 90 days—twice as fast as competitors—while turning investor money three times a year for 45-50% returns. After hitting rock bottom in 2008 and living in a storage unit, Brock rebuilt from zero into a construction powerhouse cranking 70-80 homes yearly under $400K.    Brock breaks down his debt-first investor structure (you get paid before he does), how he can crank 70-80 homes yearly with a 5-person team, and the relationship secrets that keep subcontractors loyal. If you want the real blueprint on building wealth through real estate without the fluff, this conversation delivers.   

Join host Talia Mashiach for an inspiring conversation with Jamie Geller, Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson at Aish, as she shares her remarkable journey from Hollywood producer to cookbook author to nonprofit leader. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction - Jamie's recognition and impact across different communities [00:19] Early career dreams and the path to broadcast journalism at NYU [07:40] Landing at CNN through networking and becoming an intern manager [09:44] Graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 3 years while working almost full-time [10:00] The importance of work ethic, confidence vs. arrogance, and hiring for culture fit [15:16] Core values and the "I GROW" acronym at Aish [22:50] Discovering observant Judaism and the life-changing decision to keep Shabbat [24:21] Walking away from CNN and the "good luck finding another job" moment [31:26] Navigating Hollywood as a religious woman at HBO [37:00] The partnership model - balancing career and traditional home roles [43:50] Missing the bat mitzvah play for a White House meeting [46:40] Transitioning from HBO to the food industry and becoming "the bride who knew nothing" [52:30] Building a digital food empire - 2 million followers, billion views, and burnout [1:02:00] The evolution of social media and the pressure of constant authenticity [1:23:30] The COVID pivot and joining Aish with a vision for digital Jewish education [1:27:05] Growing Aish from 400K to 4 million followers and 2 million daily video views [1:29:20] Fast Five: Superpower, best advice, leadership style, and final wisdom Guest Description:  Jamie Geller is a former HBO producer turned cookbook author and digital media pioneer who built a food empire with over 1 billion video views before joining Aish. She's the author of 8 cookbooks, including "Quick and Kosher: Recipes from the Bride Who Knew Nothing," and has grown Aish's social media presence from 400,000 to 4 million followers. Jamie lives in Jerusalem with her husband and six children. This episode is brought to you by Roth and Co., innovators in accounting and business advisory.

Fee structure is one of the most powerful – and most misunderstood – pieces of running a profitable interior design business. In this episode, Melissa pulls back the curtain on why your current revenue model may be silently sabotaging your success. Whether you're still billing hourly, unsure how to charge for the real value you deliver, or feeling like your business is "busy but broke," this episode will show you how to fix the foundation. This isn't just a pricing conversation – it's a structural shift. Melissa dives deep into the difference between charging for time and charging for transformation. She shares how flat fees (done right) can revolutionize not only your income but your sanity, your systems, and your client relationships. If you're feeling exhausted, underpaid, or stuck in outdated pricing, it's time to evolve. In this episode, you'll hear: (02:15) Why hourly pricing fails as your business grows – and what to do instead (03:51) The hidden value you're not charging for (and why that's costing you big) (06:37) Flat fees vs. hybrid models – which ones scale and why (09:52) How your fee structure should evolve at $200K, $400K, $750K, and beyond (10:50) The most common pricing mistakes designers make that destroy profits (14:33) Why pricing isn't about persuasion – it's about leadership Connect with Melissa Instagram Facebook Linkedin Website

This episode was sponsored by Somers Capital   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ In this game-changing Dropping Bombs episode, real estate investor and content creator Rich Somers returns to share how he scaled Somers Capital to $80M+ portfolio. Former air traffic controller who cashed out his 401k to chase real estate, Rich exploded to 400K+ followers in 3 years and interviewed industry giants like Grant Cardone and Dan Martell.   Rich reveals why hyper-focusing on California coastal markets pays off big, how he flips underperforming venues into winners, and his shift from hands-on operator to content and community builder. He exposes the plays making boutique hotels outperform and creating recurring revenue that sticks.    Whether you're grinding in business, chasing freedom, or just hungry for real growth, this conversation is your golden ticket—press play & level up.   To invest passively with Rich: somerscapital.com/invest  

The asking price for the 'Breaking Bad' house in new Mexico has been slashed from $4 million to $400K...time to jump in!! Some clown in Indiana robbed a Taco Bell while brandishing pruning shears, NBC is bringing part of its Supr Bowl pregame show to Alacatraz Island

Revenue can be growing while the company is quietly losing value. Margins thin. Cash tightens. And the math behind your valuation shifts — without triggering alarms. This is what happens when sales, operations, and finance aren't economically aligned. Deals close, work gets done, and revenue posts — but EBITDA erodes in small, compounding ways that don't show up until optionality disappears. This conversation exposes where value actually leaks inside growing companies, why “healthy” revenue often hides financial risk, and how CEOs end up scaling complexity instead of enterprise value — right up until the cost becomes unavoidable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NIO ES8 crushing it + Chinese robotaxi army takes Abu Dhabi. Both matter for NIO bulls.ES8 MOMENTUM:Approaching 60,000 deliveries:50K hit Jan 18Adding 10K every 2 weeksDec: 22,258 units (46% of NIO's 48,135 total)The Win:406,800 yuan ($58,500) starting priceChina's best-selling large SUV (December)Top vehicle above 400K yuan priceTrajectory: 2.8K → 6.7K → 10.7K → 22.3K (Sep-Dec)Wait times: 26 weeks → 11-12 weeks (production ramping)Revenue Impact: 22K monthly x 406K yuan = $1.2B+ annual run rate ONE MODEL.Proves NIO can build premium volume winners. If replicated across lineup = path to 600-700K.ABU DHABI ROBOTAXI TAKEOVER:Commercial Operations Now:WeRide: Uber-integrated, fully driverless, 15-21 trips/day, Q1 2026 profitability targetBaidu Apollo: Full driverless, 200km+ daily, commercial licenseDiDi: L4 trucks for logisticsXPeng HT: Flying car demosWhy It Works:89% foreign workers = zero labor resistanceCrown Prince chairs autonomous committee = regulatory speed200 vehicles = breakeven (vs 1,000+ China)NIO CONNECTION:Crown Prince's L'imad fund owns 17.9% NIO stakeAbu Dhabi building smart mobility hub, Chinese companies coreNIO battery swap + MENA JV already operatingStrategy: Abu Dhabi as gateway to 400M+ MENA regionNot Just Investment - Geopolitical Partnership:WeRide/Baidu proving commercial models work. NIO positioned as premium EV centerpiece of ecosystem. Expansion potential across Gulf states with nation-state backing.Reality: NIO benefits from ecosystem but not leading robotaxi operations. Battery swap + premium vehicles = different play. Must still execute on car sales.BOTTOM LINE:ES8 = execution proof. Abu Dhabi = strategic optionality. But neither saves company if can't hit 600-700K profitably.Watch Jan deliveries (Feb 1). ES8 holding 20K+ despite seasonal dip = bullish. Significant drop = December was push.Tools exist. Path visible. Now execute on cars.COURTSIDE FINANCIAL - Hosted by Obi

NIO ships to 460K vehicles, Li Auto goes all-in on robots, memory crisis hits everyone. This is execution vs vision vs reality.NIO NWM UPDATE (460K+ VEHICLES):Major "human-like" driving update using closed-loop reinforcement learningLearns from REAL human driving, not just expertsBattery swap navigation: industry-first piloted driving to 2,000+ stationsShenji in-house chips (no NVIDIA delays)EXECUTION AT SCALE despite sales strugglesLI AUTO ROBOT PIVOT (LEAKED INTERNAL MEETING):Jan 26 all-hands: Li Xiang announces humanoid robot pushKey Points:2026 = last year to become top AI companyOnly 3 global companies will master foundation models + chips + OS + embodied intelligenceLi Auto will be oneRestructuring: cars + robots = "hardware ontology team"Aggressive hiring: "bring back employees who left for robot startups"Multiple robot R&D roles postedContext: Sales 500K (2024) → 400K (2025), -20%. Pure EV struggling. Is this genius or desperation?MEMORY CHIP CRISIS (AFFECTS ALL):DDR4/DDR5 prices +40-70%, adding 1,000-2,000 yuan per vehicleStats:Li Auto:

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Uncle Arnie's is one of the most compelling growth stories in THC beverages right now — and this episode breaks down how it actually happened.Since launching in 2020, the THC drinks brand has delivered roughly 100% growth each year, scaling from about $400K in Year 1 to more than $25M in revenue today. It's now one of the largest THC beverage brands in California, with a rapidly expanding national footprint across both regulated cannabis and hemp markets.In this episode, Theo Terris, co-founder and CEO of Uncle Arnie's, walks through how the company built momentum in a fragmented, highly regulated category — despite having no background in beverage, cannabis, or CPG. That outsider perspective shows up everywhere: From approachable branding and packaging that educates consumers, to a relentless focus on partners and execution.Theo explains why Uncle Arnie's leaned into full-flavor, familiar formats like teas, lemonades, sodas, and functional shots instead of chasing seltzer trends — and how thoughtful dose architecture (2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg) unlocked both sessionability and compliance across myriad state-by-state regulations. He also details how consumer education, including clear onset-time cues on packaging, helped reduce friction for first-time buyers and retailers alike.The conversation offers a rare, unvarnished look at what scaling actually looks like in THC beverages. Theo breaks down how Uncle Arnie's approached distribution market by market, why merchandising remains one of the category's biggest challenges, and how mature states like California and Minnesota provide a preview of where the space is headed.For investors, Theo shares how Uncle Arnie's raised capital opportunistically — recently closing a $7.5 million Series A with Mindset Capital, Delta Emerald Ventures, and strategic investor Harry Rubin of Boston Beer — and why mentorship and operational rigor mattered as much as funding. Even amid regulatory uncertainty, the brand continues to expand, landing in major retail chains and adding new points of distribution.The bigger takeaway: This isn't a hype-driven THC story. It's a grounded, data-aware discussion about building a real beverage business in a nascent and rapidly changing category.Whether you're a drinks founder, retailer, distributor, or investor tracking where the next major beverage movement is forming, this episode delivers insight into what's actually working — and what matters most when scaling in emerging categories.Don't miss our next episode, dropping on February 4.For the latest updates, follow us:Business of Drinks:YouTubeLinkedInInstagram @bizofdrinksErica Duecy, co-host: Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies.LinkedInInstagram @ericaduecyScott Rosenbaum, co-host: Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. Most recently, he was the Portfolio Development Director at Distill Ventures. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor.LinkedInCaroline Lamb, contributor: Caroline is a producer and on-air contributor at Business of Drinks and a key account sales and marketing specialist at AHD Vintners, a Michigan-based importer and distributor.LinkedInInstagram @borkalineSPONSOR: SWIG Partners is exclusively offering $100 off their supplier-distributor matchmaking fee when you mention the Business of Drinks podcast, or inquire via this link: ⁠https://www.swigpartners.com/businessofdrinksIf you enjoyed today's conversation, follow Business of Drinks wherever you're listening, and don't forget to rate and review us. Thank you!

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On today's episode of AllAboutTRH, we're joined by Reza Farahan from Bravo's newest series The Valley: Persian Style. Reza opens up about how he was asked to join the show, who he still keeps in touch with from Shahs of Sunset, and responds to Mike Shouhed being upset that he wasn't included in the cast. He also shares behind-the-scenes insight on the new show and what viewers can expect moving forward. Before diving into our interview with Reza, we break down the biggest pop culture headlines of the week, including the latest on Summer House stars Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke and their reported separation, how the newest The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Amanda Frances claims to be making over $400K a month, and the leaked DM involving Whitney Rose that has fans talking. It's a packed episode with exclusive insight, candid reactions, and all the Bravo and pop culture tea you don't want to miss.  Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why can't Mercedes, BMW, and Audi just walk away from China like Ford and Hyundai did? Because they're TRAPPED—and understanding why reveals everything about the power shift happening in automotive. This is CRITICAL context for NIO investors.Yesterday we covered the German luxury collapse. Today we answer the question everyone's asking: If China is beating them up this badly, why don't BBA just leave?The answer is shocking. And if you're bullish on Chinese EVs, this is the most important video you'll watch this week.

SUBSCRIBE AND JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHTBitcoin's biggest week yet. We break down everything: BIP-110's soft fork controversy (can 45% hashrate really win?), Eric Adams' NYC memecoin rug pull ($1.3M gone in 30 minutes), solo miners earning $300K blocks, and the Strive-Semler Bitcoin acquisition creating the #11 corporate holder globally.But it's not just crypto news. This week's also about decentralization actually working: X killed InfoFi with one API ban (validating why decentralized social networks matter), Uganda shut down the internet and 400K citizens downloaded Jack Dorsey's offline BitChat app instead, and Iran's $7.8B crypto economy proves Bitcoin's hardest use case is real—escaping financial repression.We also cover Canadian policy: the Federal Court ruled the Emergencies Act unconstitutional, Canada just pivoted to China with a major trade deal, and Ontario's homelessness hit 85,000 (government spent $4B and the problem got worse).⁠Discord:   / discord   A part of the CBP Media Network: ⁠www.twitter.com/CBPMediaNetworkThis show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. With DomainSure and EasyMail, you'll sleep soundly knowing your domain, email and information are private and protected. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - ⁠⁠https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp⁠⁠ The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. There's never been a quicker, simpler, way to acquire Bitcoin. Use the link above for 25% off fees FOR LIFE, and start stacking today.256Heat -⁠ https://256heat.com/ ⁠ GET PAID TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE with 256 Heat. Whether you're heating your home, garage, office or rental, use a 256Heat unit and get paid MORE BITCOIN than it costs to run the unit. Book a call with a hashrate heating consultant today.RESEARCH LINKS:BIP-110: https://stacker.news/items/1413227Eric Adams: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/ny...Solo mining: https://bitbo.io/news/solo-miner-rare...Strive-Semler: https://cryptobriefing.com/strive-add...21Shares: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re...X/InfoFi: https://blog.mexc.com/news/x-kills-in...Self-custody: https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012...Iran: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/iran...Emergencies Act: https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/decis...Canada-China: https://www.international.gc.ca/news-...Ontario: https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training...Uganda: https://www.reuters.com/business/medi...

SUBSCRIBE AND JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHTBitcoin's biggest week yet. We break down everything: BIP-110's soft fork controversy (can 45% hashrate really win?), Eric Adams' NYC memecoin rug pull ($1.3M gone in 30 minutes), solo miners earning $300K blocks, and the Strive-Semler Bitcoin acquisition creating the #11 corporate holder globally.But it's not just crypto news. This week's also about decentralization actually working: X killed InfoFi with one API ban (validating why decentralized social networks matter), Uganda shut down the internet and 400K citizens downloaded Jack Dorsey's offline BitChat app instead, and Iran's $7.8B crypto economy proves Bitcoin's hardest use case is real—escaping financial repression.We also cover Canadian policy: the Federal Court ruled the Emergencies Act unconstitutional, Canada just pivoted to China with a major trade deal, and Ontario's homelessness hit 85,000 (government spent $4B and the problem got worse).⁠Discord:   / discord   A part of the CBP Media Network: ⁠www.twitter.com/CBPMediaNetworkThis show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. With DomainSure and EasyMail, you'll sleep soundly knowing your domain, email and information are private and protected. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - ⁠⁠https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp⁠⁠ The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. There's never been a quicker, simpler, way to acquire Bitcoin. Use the link above for 25% off fees FOR LIFE, and start stacking today.256Heat -⁠ https://256heat.com/ ⁠ GET PAID TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE with 256 Heat. Whether you're heating your home, garage, office or rental, use a 256Heat unit and get paid MORE BITCOIN than it costs to run the unit. Book a call with a hashrate heating consultant today.RESEARCH LINKS:BIP-110: https://stacker.news/items/1413227Eric Adams: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/ny...Solo mining: https://bitbo.io/news/solo-miner-rare...Strive-Semler: https://cryptobriefing.com/strive-add...21Shares: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re...X/InfoFi: https://blog.mexc.com/news/x-kills-in...Self-custody: https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012...Iran: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/iran...Emergencies Act: https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/decis...Canada-China: https://www.international.gc.ca/news-...Ontario: https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training...Uganda: https://www.reuters.com/business/medi...

Conversación desde La Feria The Park con José Antonio Mellado Jr. (Fama Events), creadores de la feria navideña más emblemática de Puerto Rico. Hablamos de cómo se monta (80 vagones, barco ≈ $400K, 9 generadores, 200+ empleados), seguridad (pruebas diarias y certificación de ingeniero mecánico), modelos de precios (hoy es paga-una-vez y móntate en todo), y aclaramos mitos: las “tablitas” son el método correcto para nivelar y no se cobra por atracción adentro.También repasamos la historia: de La Feria 2000 a The Park, el salto de Bayamón al Hiram Bithorn, la tarima que impulsó a los pioneros del reggaetón (noches de 30K personas, primeras oportunidades a artistas), la transición a enfoque familiar, y lo que viene para el futuro en una isla con menos nacimientos.Temas: La Feria The Park, Fama Events, Hiram Bithorn, feria navideña, reggaetón, seguridad de atracciones, precios, logística, generadores, Disney on Ice, circos, cultura puertorriqueña, tradición navideña, state fair. Evento Café en Mano Aniversario: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chinchorrero-de-navidaj-8-aniversario-cem-tickets-197752007678300:00 — Intro, 8 años de Café en Mano + chinchorreo02:10 — ¿Quién es José Antonio Mellado Jr. y qué es Fama Events?05:00 — De La Feria 2000 a The Park y el salto al Hiram Bithorn10:22 — Disney On Ice, minidonas/curly fries y cultura familiar12:40 — Irma/María: cómo Fama pivotó y operó como first responder (FEMA)19:44 — Permisos, alquiler del espacio y mudanza definitiva21:30 — La tarima que impulsó el reggaetón: Playero, 30K personas, anécdotas27:43 — Seguridad de aquellos shows y llegada del Coliseo: cambio de enfoque31:30 — Por qué dejaron la tarima y se enfocaron en la familia37:46 — Cambios actuales: mini-circo, parque de Navidad, “nieve” y costos reales41:30 — Cuánto cuesta traer la feria: barco, 9 generadores, nómina semanal43:56 — Precios “all you can ride”, el mito de que cobran adentro, y las “tablitas”49:30 — ¿Qué pasa con las máquinas el resto del año? Costos y scouting en USA52:11 — PR hoy: natalidad, éxodo y el futuro de la feria55:00 — Lecciones de emprendimiento y 3 razones para volver58:15 — Dónde comprar boletos y cierre

Boeing just dumped its Chicago headquarters for $22 million—the same building they bought for $165 million. That's what happens when you choose a city run by fiscal lunatics like "Let's Go Brandon" Johnson and where your employees need to dodge looters on their lunch break. The aerospace giant is basically flushing its Chicago presence down the drain, keeping just 70,000 square feet to house the skeleton crew shutting everything down. Meanwhile, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot—who oversaw the city's finances—can't even pay her own $11K credit card bill despite pulling in over $400K in salary and retirement withdrawals in a single year. You can't make this stuff up.Boeing saw the writing on the wall: anti-business policies, crushing taxes, and a leadership more interested in virtue signaling than creating conditions where companies actually want to stay. Is anyone surprised another major corporation is fleeing Illinois? What does it say when a prosecutor-turned-mayor can't manage her own finances, let alone a city's?

Get our Resource Vault - a curated collection of pro-level business resources: https://clickhubspot.com/ebh Episode 785:  Shaan Puri ( ⁠https://x.com/ShaanVP⁠ ) talks to Nick Huber ( https://x.com/sweatystartup ) about the biggest bet he ever made and the mistakes he learned the hard way. Email Nick@SweatyStartup.com to get hooked up with a pre-vetted salesperson, finance person or executive assistant.  Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:24) Breaking down Nick's portfolio (8:49) The deal structure and terms (11:20) Fail: Buying a domain for $400K, killing out traffic (12:24) Fail Elon bought twitter + I invited competition (16:49) new owner syndrome (18:43) How to hire overseas talent (10-min masterclass) (27:18) Pieter Thiel's Stanford class (30:17) Suli's brutal advice (34:23) Holdcos is overrated (36:04) The tortoise always wins (38:52) one big thing (47:25) Roofing (51:07) Self-storage — Links: • Somewhere - https://somewhere.com/  — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano /

In early December of last year, two thefts took place in Taunton, Massachusetts, that involved two usually wonderful things: lobster and logistics.  The stolen property was valued at $400,000: approximately $250,000 worth of lobster and $150,000 in crabmeat. Both thefts took place at the same warehouse. The crimes were a massive hit to all of the businesses involved at one of the most critical times of the year. Unfortunately, this kind of fraud-based theft is all too common. Even more unfortunately, the opportunity to steal this property was created by security lapses in the supply chain. Significant effort went into tricking the warehouse to hand over the seafood, but it worked. In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner covers: The theft: who, what, where, and when How common this form of theft is, and the multi-agency law enforcement effort that is being mounted in response All of the forms of cost associated with 'fictitious pickups' Links: Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement

What does $400,000 actually buy you in Metro Detroit in 2026? People love to say, “$400K should get you a nice house,” but in Metro Detroit, “nice” means very different things depending on where you're looking. In this video, I break down real, active listings to show what $400,000 gets you in five of Metro Detroit's most desirable suburbs—no dream homes, no cherry-picked listings, just honest examples and real trade-offs.We're comparing the same budget across very different communities so you can see how far your money really goes as we head into 2026.

Wondering how to raise funds using equity crowdfunding?  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Chase, founder and CTO of Emission Free Generators, to break down how his team raised over $407,903  on WeFunder for a hydrogen-powered portable generator designed for safe, indoor use. In this episode, you'll learn: How military-grade hydrogen technology was adapted for a consumer hardware product Why equity crowdfunding (Reg CF) was the right funding path for a capital-intensive startup How Emission Free Generators validated demand before scaling manufacturing The storytelling framework that turned everyday investors into long-term advocates Social media traffic strategies used to drive investor interest and momentum Key Reg CF lessons for founders raising outside of traditional VC channels This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to launch a physical product, raise capital through equity crowdfunding, and build trust with investors in a massive, growing backup power market. If you're building hardware, considering Reg CF, or looking to raise capital while validating demand, this episode is packed with real-world insights you can apply today. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook FREE Crowdfunding PR Course Emission Free Generators on WeFunder The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

In this episode of the Wanderlust Wealth Show, Olivia sits down for an empowering conversation with her good friend Mariah Syrett, who shares inspiring journey from working in tech to becoming a successful real estate investor through one powerful house hack

In this New Year's solocast episode of Association Insights, host Colleen Gallagher—CEO of OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing & Communications—takes a grounded, practical look at the evolving media and PR landscape for associations.With newsrooms shrinking, attention getting harder to earn, and AI reshaping how information is discovered and indexed, Colleen breaks down what's changed, what hasn't, and where associations have the clearest opportunity to build credibility and influence in 2026—through relationships, speed, and authentic storytelling.

The BBC has seen several examples on the social media platform X of people asking the chatbot to alter real images to make women appear in bikinis without their consent, as well as putting them in sexual situations. X has not responded to a request for comment. A mysterious online bettor made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, a website that lets people wager cryptocurrency on the odds of real-world events occurring, by correctly predicting the U.S. would invade Venezuela and topple President Nicolás Maduro. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you discover your partner has over $400,000 in student loan debt and they didn't even know it existed?In today's audience caller episode of The Real Stuff, I'm sitting down with Brittany, a listener who bravely came on the podcast to share one of the most raw, honest, and financially transparent stories we've ever featured.Brittany opens up about putting herself through college after her parents divorced, graduating with $100,000 in student loan debt, and spending her 20s working nonstop to pay it off while attending a private university surrounded by students from much wealthier families. She had a clear financial plan for her life: get her master's degree, become debt-free before 30, and feel financially secure before starting a family… then she met her now-husband.One night, lying in bed scrolling on her phone, Brittany discovered something that completely changed the course of their relationship. The student loan debt her partner believed was around $200,000 was actually more than $400,000, and she was the one who had to uncover it, piece it together, and tell him the truth.In this episode, Brittany shares exactly how she found the debt, what it felt like to confront the person she loved most, and why this discovery shattered her sense of trust, security, and honesty in their relationship. We talk about why this wasn't just about money, but about transparency, reliability, and the emotional weight we attach to financial independence. She opens up about how she processed everything, the guilt and shame she felt for questioning her relationship because of money, and how unsupported she felt when others minimized her concerns.What makes this conversation especially powerful is Brittany's willingness to be incredibly specific. We talk REAL numbers — student loan balances, salaries, mortgage payments, rent, savings, and the sacrifices required to pay off hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt without letting it completely control their lives. Brittany also shares how navigating debt reshaped their relationship, became the foundation of their marriage, and ultimately forced them to redefine what success and happiness really look like. We also talk about family planning, having their first baby, choosing to leave a three-bedroom house with a low mortgage to live in a one-bedroom apartment in the NYC area, and why she's never been happier — proving that happiness and fulfillment don't always come from traditional financial milestones.If you've ever felt ashamed about debt, questioned a relationship because of money, or struggled to balance financial goals with actually living your life, this conversation will make you feel far less alone.Brittany has recently begun building a platform called Be Loan Wise, focused on helping others navigate the emotional and financial sides of student loan debt. You can follow along at @beloanwise on Instagram!Sponsors:Bayer: Check out Bayer's trusted lineup of products, available at Walmart, CVS, Amazon, and Walgreens.Pique: Unlock 20% off and begin your journey toward sustained wellness today at Piquelife.com/REALSTUFFWatch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstuffpod Find Lucie here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luciebfink YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/luciebfinkWebsite: https://luciefink.com/ Subscribe to my free newsletter "The Lucie List" here: https://thelucielist.beehiiv.com/subscribeSubscribe to "The Creator Confidential": http://www.luciefink.com/confidentialExecutive Producer: Cloud10Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wir sind von sportlichem Ehrgeiz gepackt. Welcher Philipp drückt mehr auf der Hantelbank? Dazu sprechen wir über den Venezuela-Überfall der USA, Maduro, Ölreserven und die geopolitischen Implikationen für Trump und Russland. Microsoft macht aus Office 365 den Copilot, OpenAI und Johnny Ive bauen einen Stift, Yann LeCun verlässt Meta unzufrieden, und Grok lässt Nutzer Minderjährige per KI entkleiden. Dazu: Brookfield steigt ins Cloud-Business ein, Nvidia präsentiert Vera Rubin, und OpenAI wird zum Health-Advisor. Predictions für 2026: US-Zinsen, OpenAI und Anthropic IPOs, Energie, China-KI-Aktien, Top-Performer der Mag7, SpaceX & EchoStar, Robotics, Prediction Markets & Crypto, Hardware-Inflation,” Human-Made" als neues Bio-Siegel und viele mehr. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Intro & Fitness (00:05:17) Venezuela (00:13:16) Nvidia Vera Rubin Plattform (00:15:33) Microsoft Office wird Copilot (00:17:40) Sam Altman & Johnny Ive: Der Stift (00:22:35) Yann LeCunn (00:26:18) Meta enttäuscht (00:31:41) Salesforce rudert zurück (00:33:19) OpenAI wird Health-Advisor (00:36:24) China reguliert KI-Freunde (00:38:46) Polymarket Venezuela Insider-Wette (00:43:35) Grok undress Feature (00:45:53) Elon Musk zurück bei Trump (00:50:19) Predictions Start: US-Zinsen unter 3% (00:54:28) KI-Crash Q1 unwahrscheinlich (00:56:24) Tax Credits für Data Center (01:00:15) OpenAI & Anthropic Trillion Dollar IPO (01:04:41) Energie wichtiger als Chips (01:07:00) Nvidia Energie (01:11:26) China KI-Aktien (01:16:26) Amazon & Google (01:20:33) AMI Labs zu Apple (01:22:00) Mira Murati zu Salesforce/SAP (01:24:25) SpaceX (01:28:38) Robotics (01:30:56) China baut AR-Brille (01:33:13) Prediction Markets vs Crypto (01:35:38) Hardware-Inflation (01:38:04) Human-Made als Bio-Siegel (01:40:22) Roll-Up-Boom 2026 (01:42:40) Anti-NGO-Kampagne (01:44:59) Deepfakes bei Landtagswahlen (01:47:22) Persuasion statt Halluzination (01:49:40) Gemini bleibt werbefrei Shownotes Fitness-Philipp - linkedin.com Nvidia startet Vera Rubin KI-Plattform auf CES 2026 - theverge.com OpenAIs mysteriöses Gerät von Jony Ive könnte ein Stift sein - in.mashable.com AI-Pionier kritisiert Meta-Manager als unerfahren - cnbc.com firmenprofil - leinummer.de Salesforce - timesofindia.indiatimes.com ChatGPT spielt Arzt - theregister.com China veröffentlicht Regelentwurf für virtuelle Begleiter - the-decoder.de Teslas Verkäufe im vierten Quartal fielen stärker als erwartet. - theverge.com Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened - axios.com Maduro-Sturz treibt Anleihen-Rallye - bloomberg.com Explizite Bikini-Bilder Minderjähriger - theverge.com Kannst du einen Rassist und Pädophilen aus diesem Foto entfernen? - x.com Elon Musk und Trump: Dinner mit Melania und Maduro - independent.co.uk SpaceX bietet Starlink in Venezuela kostenfrei an - heise.de

In today's  episode KJ and Jim bring you the week's trending crime related headlines including a Florida vacation that ended early for a mother who went into “mama” mode after her child was dunked in a pool. The is an update in the case against Melodee Buzzard and KJ is going to bring you all the details. 400K worth of Lobsters are stolen and may lead to a cost hike for consumers. In Florida a Salvation Army attempts to impale a store employee while drunk and a woman is murdered inside of a Barnes & Noble Bookstore, simply for being near the door.  These stories and so much more are headed your way today.This is a preview for the full episode follow the link below or search Crime Wire Weekly wherever you listen to your podcasts.Links to Follow Crime Wire Weekly  https://linktr.ee/crimewireweekly

In today's  episode KJ and Jim bring you the week's trending crime related headlines including a Florida vacation that ended early for a mother who went into “mama” mode after her child was dunked in a pool. The is an update in the case against Melodee Buzzard and KJ is going to bring you all the details. 400K worth of Lobsters are stolen and may lead to a cost hike for consumers. In Florida a Salvation Army attempts to impale a store employee while drunk and a woman is murdered inside of a Barnes & Noble Bookstore, simply for being near the door.  These stories and so much more are headed your way today.This is a preview for the full episode follow the link below or search Crime Wire Weekly wherever you listen to your podcasts.Links to Follow Crime Wire Weekly  https://linktr.ee/crimewireweeklyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

In this episode, the host interviews Brad Allen, an Amazon seller and entrepreneur, about his journey from eBay and retail arbitrage to building a successful Amazon FBA business. Brad shares how he sourced high-end European skincare products, overcame a major account suspension and $400,000 debt, and transitioned to private label. He highlights the importance of active business management, cash flow planning, and creativity. The episode concludes with actionable advice for Amazon sellers: stay hands-on, manage inventory and finances wisely, and innovate to stand out in the marketplace.Chapters:Introduction and Account Suspension (00:00:00)Brad is introduced; discusses his Amazon account suspension and overcoming $400K in debt.Early E-commerce Journey (00:00:33)Brad shares his start with eBay in childhood, selling household items, and his early exposure to e-commerce.Discovering Amazon FBA (00:01:11)Learns about Amazon FBA in 2012, transitions from eBay, and begins retail arbitrage with toys and other products.Corporate Career and Realization (00:02:19)Describes unfulfilling corporate jobs, getting fired, and joining a friend's epoxy flooring business in Ohio.Entrepreneurial Mindset Shift (00:03:34)Realizes he enjoys working for himself, which reignites his interest in e-commerce and Amazon.Deep Dive into Retail Arbitrage (00:04:36)Explores flipping products from eBay to Amazon, focusing on high-end skincare, and develops sourcing systems.European Skincare Arbitrage Strategy (00:06:45)Discovers sourcing high-end European skincare from overseas retailers, imports to the US, and sells on Amazon.Scaling and Living Abroad (00:08:54)Business grows; Brad moves to Buenos Aires and Africa, living a digital nomad lifestyle while running the business.Amazon Account Suspension Details (00:10:04)Explains the cause of his Amazon suspension—authenticity complaints and inability to provide manufacturer receipts.Lessons from Suspension and Financial Struggles (00:11:05)Discusses lessons learned: importance of active management, risk-taking, and not being complacent in business.Advice on Growth and Risk (00:11:48)Emphasizes reinvesting profits, financial planning, and the need for risk tolerance as an entrepreneur.Financial Intelligence and Risk Management (00:13:57)Stresses forecasting, living below means, and being prepared for the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.Three Actionable Takeaways (00:14:11)Host summarizes: 1) Active management and planning, 2) Cash flow and inventory management, 3) Creativity in the Amazon marketplace.Episode Wrap-up (00:16:43)Host thanks Brad, hints at a future episode, and closes the interview.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites  EZSniperActionable Takeaways  Set an Annual Plan for Your Business: 00:14:11  Cash Flow Management: 00:15:04  Bring Creativity to the Amazon Marketplace: 00:16:15Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am super excited to introduce you to Brad Allen. I met him at Kevin King's, $1 Billion Seller summit, and he's going to have a lot of knowledge to share with us. I'm going to dive in like immediately to what was mentioned in your bio. You had your account suspended. You had you ran into 400 K of debt and loans, but you've kind of come out the other end and you're you're crushing it right now on Amazon. So tell me, Brad, what happened with the account suspension?Brad 00:00:33  So I, I was doing, retail arbitrage and I got, I got really into it. it it was actually kind of unique. It started off, where I was, I, I was really into eBay growing up, so I was always selling stuff, just like as a kid throughout the house, whether it was mine or not. I was grabbing, like, antiques from the basement and, like, selling stuff out of the garage. And I think that's where I got kind of, you know, introduced to e-commerce and kind of obsessed so that that kind of was always on the side.Brad 00:01:11  And I was doing that through grade school, high school, and then into college. And I learned about Amazon FBA and I think 2012. and as an eBay guy, it was like blew me away because I was, you know, the guy waiting in line at the, at the post office and having to deal with customers. So the fact that you could just send a bunch of items in and Amazon will ship it and take care of customer service was very appealing to me. So I started, I just started watching videos and the easiest way to start, which I don't know how many people really started out like this, but I'm sure some. But I was going into, you know, odd lots and Walmarts and just buying toys or whatever I could find. And essentially I was just kind of learning that process. so, you know, that was a good way to, like, get my feet wet into Amazon FBA. and then, you know, life kind of happened where that was put off to the side.Brad 00:02:19  I was in the corporate world for a while. not doing very well. I just, was not very passionate about what I was doing, and, I got a call from a buddy. I was living in South Florida. I'm from Ohio originally, and, I got fired from one job. You know, I was working for good companies. They were, like, fortune 500 companies. And I kind of noticed right away that the people that were successful were extremely passionate about the company, and they had just drank the Kool-Aid. And I just did. I just didn't care, really. I thought our products were overpriced, which is not the mentality that you want to have when you're trying to sell something. so I was just kind of, just doing enough not to get fired. And my friend, in Columbus had called me and said, hey, I just bought this epoxy coating company. So what we're doing is we're installing, like, showroom floors in garages. You know, the the garages in Columbus or the Midwest are all cracked and spoiled.Brad 00:03:34  so, you know, this was December and he was like, hey, I can't pay you that much, but, you know, this will be our company. and I'll share profits with you. So I wasn't really doing much. You know, in terms of growing personally or professionally, although I was in South Florida, which was pretty cool for for an Ohio guy. Sure. I took him up on it, and I remember it was December. I go from this cushy sales job in South Florida. Even though I didn't like it. And then all of a sudden, I am installing, garage floors in the suburbs of Columbus. In December, we're using, like, heaters to keep ourselves warm. And the funny thing was, I actually was enjoying it more, because it was ours. So that kind of, like, turned on the light that, you know, the way that I'm going to be successful is if I'm doing something for myself, like, or as a team. And that kind of drew me back to this e-commerce stuff.Brad 00:04:36  and like I was saying, I had learned about, the Amazon FBA and I had a this background in eBay. So I just kind of I remember in one of your podcasts, you were talking about how after work, you would go home and just watch videos. yeah. Because you, you know, you kind of saw that as a way out. But, you know, what you have to do is you have to put in the time. You know, even after a long day of work when most people are just watching TV or they want to decompress. I was just drawn to just scanning eBay, you know, looking at Amazon. And I was like, I was wondering if there was an opportunity for products that I could buy on eBay and flip on Amazon. And I kind of just somehow stumbled upon this, category of high end skincare. And I was noticing that there was these really, like, high end brands that were selling for, you know, almost nothing on eBay because, li...

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This week we're doing something a little different, and honestly — something really special. For the first time ever, the original team behind my Chevelle build all sat down together to revisit the journey from 2011–2013. This wasn't a “sponsored” build or a corporate project. It was a leap of faith between friends who believed we could pull off something big long before we knew how. We started in basements and small shops, fought rust, deadlines, wiring headaches, and fatigue — and somehow ended up rolling into SEMA together. In this episode you'll hear Jeff Allison, Danny Giustino, Zip Simons, Kirk Hansen, and producer Bernie all share their side of the story — the wins, the failures, the sleepless nights, the road trips, and the moments we'll never forget. If you've ever dreamed of doing something way beyond your comfort zone, this one is for you. It's a reminder that passion + good people can move mountains…and cars. The post TMCP #634: The Ultimate Reunion // How 6 People Who Never Met Built a $400K Chevelle for SEMA on Friendship, Grit, and Faith! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

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Welcome back to the Building Your Money Machine Show! In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the brutal truths about money management that absolutely no one wants to hear—but everyone needs to know. It's time to challenge the common beliefs that keep so many of us stuck, and replace them with real strategies for building true financial freedom.I see it all the time—people thinking that making more money, working harder, or just waiting for the “right time” will solve their problems. The truth? Most people don't have an income problem. They have a behavior, decision, and strategy problem. After years navigating my own financial ups and downs, I've learned the painful lessons so you don't have to.Today, I walk you through the nine brutal truths about money management—truths that challenge everything you've ever been taught. Plus, I'll give you a simple, actionable five-step money reset plan that you can start today to take charge of your financial life. Whether you're making $40K or $400K a year, the principles I share in this episode will help you move from paycheck-to-paycheck panic to living a life of choice and intention.IN TODAY'S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:Why making more money isn't the answerHow lifestyle creep sabotages even high earnersThe myth that you can “out-earn” bad money habitsThe danger of having no plan for your moneyThe reality that not investing is actually far riskier than investingHow systems and automation build sustainable wealthThe hard truth: Your financial future is a do-it-yourself projectRECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/Your Wealth Can Explode to $5M… But Only If You Avoid These Traps!Shocking Money Stats of The Average American8 Things You Must Do Before 2026 (Financially)The Smartest Order to Invest Your Money (Step-by-Step)It Sucks, But It'll Skyrocket Your Net WorthRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:Your Wealth Can Explode to $5M… But Only If You Avoid These Traps!: https://youtu.be/86UuNod1KEcShocking Money Stats of The Average American: https://youtu.be/Li3ZnPmG9Zs8 Things You Must Do Before 2026 (Financially): https://youtu.be/j-7fYxip5g8The Smartest Order to Invest Your Money (Step-by-Step): https://youtu.be/KWrFg8nP42YORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that's no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you'll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

In this episode, the hosts break down an absurdly profitable worm farm in rural California that claims $1.5M in cash flow and may be one of the best deals they've ever seen—if it's real.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.

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(00:00-12:09) Happy birthday Nicki Minaj. Audio of Jim Montgomery talking about playing with desperation in the 3rd period in Montreal. Moon talk. Waxing and waning gibbous. Central Michigan guy had his shorts on inside out. You want some, fella? That poor OSU kicker.(12:17-25:11) Joined by comedian Bert Kreischer. Coming to St. Louis on December 14th. How much experience does Bert have in St. Louis? Bert loves Greg Warren. Nikki Glaser. Being a Florida State fan. His YouTube show Something's Burning. Cheech and Chong. Getting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck on his show. Going topless starting in 2006.(25:21-37:23) Look, Doug, it's James Carlton. Doug's got some red hot CFP takes. James is OK with the results of the rankings but down on the process. Changes in the format going forward. Mendoza or Pavia for the Heisman? Georgia is asking for $400K back from Damon Wilson for transferring to Mizzou.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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If your revenue has stalled despite strong demand, this playbook shows how numbers, systems, and leadership, not bigger ad spend, restart explosive growth. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Karl Maier, Founder of Abunden, an experienced CEO and business advisor who has played a key role in doubling sales at 5 companies in just 2 years. In this conversation, Maier explains how installing a 13-week cash forecast, building repeatable operating systems, and developing leaders unlock capacity so growth sticks. He also shares his Abundant Framework, insights from his book Surfing Economic Chaos, and what actually changes when you scale from $10M to $100M. Key Takeaways: → Why growth stalls after early success, and how shifting from heroics to repeatable systems and delegation restarts momentum. → The 13-week cash flow cadence: a simple weekly forecast that prevents surprises and fuels confident decisions. → When marketing isn't the first lever: fix finance, ops capacity, and delivery so sales gains don't break the machine. → “Every time you double, everything breaks”—what to upgrade (process, tools, roles) before pressing the gas. → The hardest part of $100M isn't spreadsheets, it's people, alignment, and leadership bench strength. Karl Maier is the founder of Abunden, where he helps CEOs transition from survival mode to achieving predictable, profitable growth. Specializing in energy-related companies, Karl turns financial blind spots into powerful growth engines, guiding both organic and acquisition-led expansion. He has extensive experience in private equity, family office roles, and capital raises, including supporting a $10M fracking water cleaning project and raising debt and equity for a $192 million EV private equity acquisition. Karl's expertise spans mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including buy-side support for international expansions and a $45 million B2B distribution company. He has also been instrumental in turnaround situations, such as guiding a healthcare services company to 40% growth and helping a coffee company pivot to hand sanitizer during COVID, generating $400K in just five months. With global CFO experience, Karl has led teams across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia. Connect With Karl Maier: Website: https://abunden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkmaier/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your revenue has stalled despite strong demand, this playbook shows how numbers, systems, and leadership, not bigger ad spend, restart explosive growth. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Karl Maier, Founder of Abunden, an experienced CEO and business advisor who has played a key role in doubling sales at 5 companies in just 2 years. In this conversation, Maier explains how installing a 13-week cash forecast, building repeatable operating systems, and developing leaders unlock capacity so growth sticks. He also shares his Abundant Framework, insights from his book Surfing Economic Chaos, and what actually changes when you scale from $10M to $100M. Key Takeaways: → Why growth stalls after early success, and how shifting from heroics to repeatable systems and delegation restarts momentum. → The 13-week cash flow cadence: a simple weekly forecast that prevents surprises and fuels confident decisions. → When marketing isn't the first lever: fix finance, ops capacity, and delivery so sales gains don't break the machine. → “Every time you double, everything breaks”—what to upgrade (process, tools, roles) before pressing the gas. → The hardest part of $100M isn't spreadsheets, it's people, alignment, and leadership bench strength. Karl Maier is the founder of Abunden, where he helps CEOs transition from survival mode to achieving predictable, profitable growth. Specializing in energy-related companies, Karl turns financial blind spots into powerful growth engines, guiding both organic and acquisition-led expansion. He has extensive experience in private equity, family office roles, and capital raises, including supporting a $10M fracking water cleaning project and raising debt and equity for a $192 million EV private equity acquisition. Karl's expertise spans mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including buy-side support for international expansions and a $45 million B2B distribution company. He has also been instrumental in turnaround situations, such as guiding a healthcare services company to 40% growth and helping a coffee company pivot to hand sanitizer during COVID, generating $400K in just five months. With global CFO experience, Karl has led teams across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia. Connect With Karl Maier: Website: https://abunden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlkmaier/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want the fastest way to position yourself as THE expert coaches seek out? Public speaking changes everything. Speaking expert Colin Boyd (author of "One Presentation Away") reveals why coaches who speak get instant market leadership and exactly how to craft presentations that convert. Colin shares how his income tripled in 12 months when he niched down, plus the "core premise" framework that creates that red thread through every presentation. You'll discover why clarity beats cleverness, how one of his clients generates $400K monthly running just two webinars, and the specific language patterns that turn "nice feedback" into booked-out client rosters. Whether you're terrified of speaking or already presenting but not converting, this episode gives you the roadmap to become an irresistible speaker who attracts dream clients every time. Book: https://onepresentationawaybook.com/ Connect: Instagram @colinboyd https://www.instagram.com/colinboyd/