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Blue Owl blocks investor redemptions as its private credit fund faces mounting pressure, sparking fears of a wider shadow banking problem. The panel breaks down sloppy underwriting, fake receivables, liquidity stress, and why this could echo early 2008 style warning signs.
Trevor G. Blake is living proof that you don't need hustle, chaos, or a massive team to build extraordinary success. Growing up in a tough Liverpool neighborhood, Trevor refused to accept the limits around him. He joined the Royal Navy, came to the U.S., and went on to build seven companies—exiting for over $400 million, all without a single employee. In this episode, Trent and Trevor dig into the mindset, clarity, and intention that shape success. Trevor breaks down why action beats perfection, how the 5-hour workday unlocks performance, and why the "hub model" helps founders stay agile and stress-free. You'll also hear the heartfelt story of the animal sanctuary he ran with his late wife—and how compassion led to serving challenged youth in surprising ways. This conversation blends neuroscience, intention, and practical structure into a roadmap for building a deeply successful—and deeply meaningful—life. Inside the Episode: Escaping a predetermined path and redesigning a life with intention How Trevor built seven companies and sold them without employees The 5-hour workday model and "Business Without Hustle" The hub model vs. traditional hiring Neuroscience, intention, and manifesting transformational outcomes Lessons from the animal sanctuary and community impact About Trevor: Trevor Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of Three Simple Steps, creator of online programs teaching the science of manifestation, and founder of a $500M cancer-research company. Connect with Trevor G. Blake: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorgblake/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevorgblakeauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-g-blake/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrevorGBlake Don't Miss a Single Episode of WINNERS FIND A WAY If this conversation pushed your thinking, you'll want to stay plugged in.
Heart Of The Matter - A Podcast On Legal Developments From Around The World
In this episode, host Ajay Shamsani interviews fintech and blockchain lawyer Philip Ziter to dissect the seismic shift in Vietnam's cryptocurrency policy. Effective January 1, 2026, the new Law on Digital Technology Industry moves the nation from regulatory ambiguity to a framework of comprehensive control. This landmark legislation introduces a deliberately restrictive environment for crypto exchanges, demanding a $400M minimum capital, strict domestic ownership requirements, and mandatory Vietnamese dong settlement. With only five licenses to be issued over five years, the barriers to entry are steep. Despite these stringent compliance challenges including AML and cybersecurity demands Vietnam remains a significant crypto player, boasting 21 million adult users and transaction volumes exceeding $100 billion. This framework signals genuine government commitment but raises key questions about the future: will regulators be able to keep pace with the technology, and will institutional investment replace the country's prevalent retail enthusiasm?Our GuestPhilip ZiterPrior to joining Russin & Vecchi, Philip worked in Vietnam as an attorney at a top tier regional law firm and later with a commercial firm involved in blockchain.Philip advises on corporate and transactional matters, and on financing arrangements.Philip has been legal advisor to a handful of startup companies. He is knowledgeable in the fintech, blockchain, and e-commerce industries in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the US.Philip has also worked with manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and other entities in cross-border transactions.He advises on inbound investments involving corporate finance, manufacturing, technology, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.Our HostAjay ShamdasaniAjay Shamdasani is a veteran writer, editor and researcher based in Hong Kong. He holds an AB in history and government from Ripon College, JD and MIPCT degrees from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law School, and an LLM in financial regulation from the Illinois Institute of Technology's Chicago-Kent College of Law.His 15-year long career as a financial and legal journalist began as deputy editor of A Plus magazine – the journal of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. From there, he assumed the helm of Macau Business magazine as its editor-in-chief, and later, joined Asialaw magazine as its deputy editor.More recently, he spent close to seven years as a senior correspondent with Thomson Reuters' subscription-based trade-wire service Regulatory Intelligence/Compliance Complete (previously called Complinet) in Hong Kong. While there, he covered regulatory developments in that city, as well as Singapore, India and South Korea.
In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Thompson, Senior Manager of Social Media at National Geographic, who leads strategy for one of the largest social ecosystems in the world—over 400 million followers across platforms. Elizabeth shares the career journey that took her from freelancer to running social for one of the most iconic storytelling brands, including how she grew Nat Geo's Instagram from 250M to 270M and TikTok from 2.5M to 9M. We unpack how Nat Geo stays relevant in today's cultural landscape, how her team uses UGC, storytelling, and new formats to reach global audiences, and what creators and marketers can learn from building social strategy at scale.Key Takeaways:// How to grow a legacy brand on social: The frameworks Nat Geo uses to stay culturally relevant while staying true to its roots.// The power of UGC at scale: Why user-generated content fuels @NatGeoYourShot and how it drives community, not just reach.// Building strategy for massive audiences: How Elizabeth approaches content for 400M+ followers across seven platforms.// Career lessons for social pros: How early internships, freelancing, and experimentation shaped her career—and how creators can follow a similar path.// Team building in social: What it takes to scale from platform manager to leading a multi-platform social team.// The role of storytelling in modern social: How Nat Geo blends cultural moments, trends, and visual storytelling to stay top-of-feed.Connect with Elizabeth: LinkedInFollow Nat Geo: NatGeoYourShot | NatGeo____Say hi! DM me on Instagram and let us know what content you want to hear on the show - I can't wait to hear from you! Please also consider rating the show and leaving a review, as that helps us tremendously as we move forward in this Marketing Happy Hour journey and create more content for all of you. Join our FREE Open Jobs group on LinkedIn: Join nowGet the latest from MHH, straight to your inbox: Join our email list!Follow MHH on Social: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | Facebook
In this episode, we unpack the $4M-$10M funding gap that's stranded hundreds of Indian startups, why Anand raised $45M during COVID when everyone else froze, and the brutal truth about unicorn valuations in India's tech ecosystem. Anand Prasanna is the Managing Partner of Iron Pillar, a $400M+ venture growth fund that's cracked the code on taking Indian companies from $10M to $100M in revenue and shepherding them to IPO. With exits like Bluestone's NSE listing and Vyome's historic Nasdaq debut, Iron Pillar proves that the "India for the World" thesis isn't just talk, it's delivering real returns. From his days at McKinsey and Sequoia to running Morgan Creek's Asia office in Shanghai, Anand brings a rare global lens to Indian venture capital. He shared his contrarian playbook, investment discipline, and why he's passing on the AI hype cycle in this candid, no-holds-barred conversation with host Akshay Datt. Whether you're a founder navigating Series B, an LP evaluating fund managers, or an operator curious about what metrics actually matter at scale, this episode breaks down growth-stage VC like never before. You'll learn the 444 process for picking winners, why CAC payback matters more than growth rate, the dual exit strategy for Indian startups, and Anand's brutally honest takes on Zepto, Cred, Physics Wallah, and why 30% of India's unicorns are overvalued.#VentureCapital #GrowthStageVC #IndiaStartups #SeriesBFunding #StartupFunding #IndianUnicorns #VCInvesting #StartupIPO #BluestoneIPO #FounderThesisPod #StartupMetrics #CACPayback #UnitEconomics #InvestmentStrategy #PrivateEquity #IndiaVC #StartupEcosystem #FundingGap #ScalingStartups #IndiaForTheWorld #GlobalExpansion #VCReturns #LPCapital #StartupValuationDisclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speaker, not necessarily the channel
Last week we sat down with Bryan Pellegrino & Sreeram Kannan to discuss the announcement of EigenZero. We deep dive into what is EigenZero, DVNs, AI agents, details behind the collaboration between LayerZero & EigenCloud & much more. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Bryan: https://x.com/PrimordialAA Follow Sreeram: https://x.com/sreeramkannan Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:55) What Is EigenZero? (7:00) What Are Decentralized Verifier Networks (DVNs) (15:30) Aptos Ad (15:53) Partnering With LayerZero (19:45) What Is The Unlock For Developers? (31:51) Aptos Ad (32:24) The EigenZero Roadmap (44:53) AI Agents (49:49) What's Next For EigenZero? (51:27) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kroger shuts down three automated fulfillment centers to improve e-commerce profitability by $400M, pivoting to in-store fulfillment and expanded third-party partnerships with Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber.Home Depot misses earnings for the third straight quarter and lowers its full-year outlook, as homeowners delay major projects amid high mortgage rates and a weaker housing market.Foot Locker reverses its planned headquarters relocation to St. Petersburg, Florida, following its acquisition by Dick's Sporting Goods and a strategic reevaluation.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
Eddie Wilson, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of the Empire Operating System, sits down with Social Proof to break down the blueprint behind scaling, buying, and exiting companies at the highest level.In this episode, he reveals:• How he sold 76 companies in a single year• The Empire Operating System phases: Startup, Perseverance, Viability, Scale, Succession• How he identifies distressed vs. high-opportunity companies• The “Brick” KPI that grows every business• Why the Aspire Tour “loses money” on purpose• How he built a $400M portfolio in under 3 years• How he balances fatherhood and entrepreneurship• Why most founders fail at leadership• His mission to fund orphanages, clean water projects & global educationIf you're building a business, trying to scale your first million, or want to understand how real private equity plays work — this is required watching.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss private credit's exposed cracks in the foundation. Blue Owl plunges to 2023 low after blocking exit from fund. US probes firms that borrowed $400M from private credit giant HPS. What happens when housing supply is driven by markets and not Main Street. Cheaper coffee and tomatoes won't fix the inflation problem. AI is making us rich and unhappy.
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this conversation, Nikita Zhitov shares his extensive experience in commercial real estate, discussing strategies for success, including the value-add approach and the importance of community engagement. He also explores the intersection of meditation and business, highlighting common traits among high-performing individuals and the significance of continuous personal growth. The discussion concludes with resources for further learning and development in real estate and personal success. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, Poe, Anthropic
In this episode, we explore Perplexity's strategic move to pay $400 million for integration into Snapchat's chat interface, potentially reaching millions of users. We also delve into the legal dispute with Amazon, highlighting the challenges and implications for the future of AI-driven shopping experiences.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor's AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden's AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle
Jo Jo Siwa BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.The last several days have been a whirlwind for JoJo Siwa, with headline-grabbing public appearances and a fresh surge in her commercial empire. The biggest story is her return to center stage for one of the country's biggest holiday events: Mall of America's Black Friday festivities. As announced by Mall of America and covered widely including by Fox 9 and Twin Cities Frugal Mom, JoJo Siwa will debut her brand new holiday single “Message to the World (Little Drummer Girl)” live in the Rotunda on Friday, November 28, with her trademark high-energy performance and crowd engagement. One hundred fans will be treated to a VIP meet and greet – receiving a signature JoJo bow and commemorative poster. Beyond music, she's relaunching her iconic bow line with a Bow Shop pop-up on site, pushing her legendary merchandise that has anchored her $400 million retail legacy. The pop-up includes fresh bows, JoJo-themed t-shirts, necklaces, and more, underscoring her ongoing dominance in the youth accessory market.Siwa's business activity continues at a rapid pace, with her empire now valued at $20-25 million, according to both Bored Panda and Buzz Insider. Her brand's revenue streams remain diversified – still thriving across YouTube, digital platforms, television, and product sales, especially her bows sold at Claire's and major retailers. Major financial moves recently include selling her Mediterranean-style mansion for $4.1 million, netting a substantial profit – and keeping fans updated on her luxury purchases via Instagram and TikTok where she has over 11 million and 46 million followers respectively.On the personal front, she made a red carpet debut in London with boyfriend Chris Hughes, appearing publicly together for the first time and leading the sparkle at festive parties – as reported by the Evening Standard and AOL. However, speculation about their status flared after JoJo posted a cryptic, emotional photo hinting at a split, sparking rumors across social channels, though nothing has been confirmed.Most biographically significant has been JoJo's public embrace of her ongoing transformation. Stories from outlets like BuzzInsider and Azat.TV highlight her bold new fashion sense, mature musical direction, and candidness about self-care and authenticity, especially amid intense online scrutiny and some backlash. JoJo's response has been to channel criticism into empowerment, turning trolling into creative fuel for her music and public statements. She's appeared in high-profile events including the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala, consistently reinforcing her message that self-acceptance and health come first.Social media chatter is unceasing. Siwa recently made waves with an NSFW admission on a podcast that left hosts speechless, and she's not shying away from direct commentary on her brand, sexuality, and personal growth, regularly trending across TikTok and Instagram. In summary, the past several days have cemented JoJo Siwa's place both as an entrepreneurial powerhouse and as a celebrity who refuses to shrink herself or quiet her truth, no matter the headlines.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This week we went live with MacBrennan Peet to discuss Project 0. We deep dive into their goal to become DeFi's go to prime broker, the rise of prop AMMs, what's next for markets & more. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow MacBrennan: https://x.com/macbrennan_cc Follow Ian: https://x.com/Ian_Unsworth Follow Ryan: https://x.com/ryanconnor Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:10) The State of Solana (4:55) What is Project 0? (18:56) Perps On Solana (22:47) Aptos Ad (23:03) Prop AMMs (28:39) MarginFi & Capital Fragmentation (32:15) What's Next For Project 0? (40:04) Did Bocc Just Sell The Bottom? (53:23) Aptos Ad (53:55) State of The Market -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Welcome to the commercial real estate apocalypse, where Denver office buildings are selling for literal pennies on the dollar! We're talking 85-90% haircuts on properties that were worth hundreds of millions just four years ago. Brookfield just took a $342 million bath on their Denver office complex, selling for $57.5 million what they paid $400 million for in 2020. Meanwhile, Seattle politicians are so incompetent they're closing city parks rather than addressing the rampant criminal activity destroying them.This isn't just a pandemic hangover – it's the predictable result of progressive leadership letting downtown cores become open-air drug markets while telling businesses "work from home forever." From Denver's twin towers selling for $6 million (down 90%) to Wells Fargo Center losing 76% of its value, we're witnessing the greatest commercial real estate collapse in modern history.Is anyone surprised that companies don't want their employees walking through zombie-infested streets? What did these progressive mayors think would happen when they chose criminals over taxpayers? The doom loop continues, and it's only getting worse.
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2026 MLB Free Agent Predictions: Where Will Kyle Tucker, Munetaka Murakami, Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez Land? Bold Offseason Moves! Join us for our ultimate 2026 MLB Free Agency breakdown as we predict the hottest destinations for the top names hitting the market this winter! Will superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker (29, 8.7 WAR with Cubs) snag a $400M+ mega-deal from the Yankees, Dodgers, or Phillies? Where does Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami (26, NPB posted by Yakult Swallows) unleash his 50+ HR power—Red Sox, Giants, or Mariners? Ace Dylan Cease (30, 8.1 WAR) battling for the biggest pitching payday with the Mets, Astros, or Braves? Framber Valdez (32, 7.7 WAR ace) staying put in Houston or heading to the Cubs, Blue Jays, or Rangers? Plus, predictions for Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Pete Alonso, Ranger Suárez, Zac Gallen, and more stars reshaping rosters! From blockbuster contracts to surprise landings, we cover it all for the 2026 MLB offseason. Perfect for baseball fans, fantasy baseball players, and trade rumor addicts! #MLBFreeAgency2026 #KyleTucker #MunetakaMurakami #DylanCease #FramberValdez #MLBOffseason Subscribe for daily MLB predictions, hit the bell , and share your dream landing spot in the comments! Who signs Tucker? ___________ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:00 Kyle Tucker 6:40 Alex Bregman 10:12 Kyle Schwarber 13:10 Bo Bichette 16:55 Cody Bellinger 19:20 Pete Alonso 22:50 Munetaka Murakami 27:20 Michael King 30:55 Framber Valdez 34:40 Dylan Cease 38:05 Ranger Suarez 41:35 Eugenio Suarez 45:05 Tatsuya Iami 48:55 Trent Grisham 52:15 Edwin Diaz 54:50 Josh Naylor 57:20 Luis Arraez 1:00:50 Robert Suarez 1:03:35 Zac Gallen 1:06:45 JT Realmuto 1:07:00 Kazuma Okamoto 1:10:45 Devin Williams 1:13:50 Max Scherzer 1:16:25 Justin Verlander 1:17:05 Shota Imanaga 1:17:55 Pete Fairbanks 1:20:00 Trades _____________
At the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won 400m gold in 47.78, the 2nd fastest time in history and just off the world record of 47.60 which has now stood for over 40 years. Let's break down Sydney's legendary performance, the depth of the race behind her, as well as how and if the world record may actually be broken in the coming years.--------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:15 The 400m World Record02:38 What the Tokyo 2025 final was so special03:54 Why the 400m World Record has stood so long05:54 How Sydney ran 47.78 in the 400m10:23 400m Race Splits10:36 Tokyo 400m Final Race Splits11:07 Best 400m splits of 202511:55 All-time best 400m splits13:30 Why the record WILL be broken in 202615:21 Why the record WONT be broken in 202616:10 Why the record WONT be broken anytime soon19:31 Why the record WILL be broken sooner than we think20:44 Summary--------------------------------------------
It's Etiquette Finishing School Day at Slow Ventures, Sam dials in from the Four Seasons in a Brioni suit to recap Slow's first-ever Etiquette School—covering caviar bumps, sommelier tips, and the “low heart rate” approach to leadership. The crew argue that etiquette now matters in tech because trust is scarce and “PMF-only” is an outdated YC-era story. Jess also unpacks details from Apple's Gemini deal, Sequoia's leadership shuffle, Anthropic's latest numbers, and crypto's meme-driven chaos. Watch till the end for free No Kings and Queens of Corbet protest tees from Sam.Chapters:02:33 Etiquette Day at Slow — Sam's recap from the Four Seasons07:00 Why etiquette matters for founders in 202513:20 Apple x Google: Gemini to power Siri17:24 Apple's AI strategy: Restricting Spend on AI20:04 LLMs vs search the new user behavior shift27:40 Sequoia's leadership handoff36:44 Meme coin corner Jelly's 400M rise and community-led products47:55 Waymo swarms El Camino AI meets the real world50:30 Sam's "No Kings and Queens" merchWe're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessYouTube: https://youtu.be/zv4VdtKpQQkConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit
This week we went live with Matt & Aryan at CMT Digital to discuss the state of crypto markets, why Ore & Zcash are ripping, Stream's $93 DeFi blowup & more. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Matt: https://x.com/mcasto_ Follow Aryan: https://x.com/Aryonchain Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:47) Why is Ore Ripping? (10:33) Monad's Reward Program (13:04) The Thesis For New Assets (23:33) Tempo: Stripe's L1 (35:45) Stream DeFi's Blowup (1:02:52) Aptos Ad (1:03:38) Is Titan's Flow Real? (1:16:59) How To Improve DeFi Lending (1:25:08) What's Exciting in Markets Right Now? (1:28:41) Aptos Ad (1:29:17) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
HEADLINES:♦ Emirates Reports Record First-Half Profit As Premium Travel Demand Surges♦ Dubai's Varkey Group In Talks To Raise $400 Million In Debt Financing♦ Qatar To Transfer $3.5 Billion To Egypt For Major Mediterranean Tourism Megaproject♦ Aramex Resumes Deliveries To Syria After A Decade-Long PauseNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we're talking about: People magazine names its 'Sexiest Man Alive' Jennifer Aniston hard launches her boyfriend Justin Baldoni's $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively ends RichTok influencer Becca Bloom's 'controversial' relationship rules Dodgers win the World Series Headlines: Selling Sunset drama, Britney deletes her IG, and THAT Hug Between JD Vance And Erika Kirk Follow Andrew Collin on Instagram at @andrewtcollin Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit https://girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Skims: Shop our favorite pajamas at skims.com. Article: Head to https://article.com for a beautiful new sofa, dining table or bed. Addyi: Learn more at https://addyi.com. Saks Fifth Avenue: Head to Saks Fifth Avenue or saks.com for inspiring ways to elevate your personal style. Quo: Get started for free, plus 20% off your first 6 months at quo.com/gge. Merit Beauty: Get a free signature makeup bag with your first order at http://meritbeauty.com.
En este episodio analizamos una jornada repleta de temas clave que impactan desde los mercados hasta el espacio aéreo y la inteligencia artificial:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning Peloton users to stop using the affected bikes immediately. Also, Snap said today that it has signed a deal with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to power a new chatbot. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash and equity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Will Rhind, Founder and CEO of GraniteShares, to discuss how the firm's YieldBoost lineup is rewriting the rules of income investing.From Tesla to Coinbase, GraniteShares has built a new category of weekly-paying ETFs that deliver institutional-style yield strategies to everyday investors — no options experience required. Will explains how the structure works, why investor demand has exploded, and what's next for the YieldBoost lineup.In this episode:– How GraniteShares' YieldBoost ETFs deliver weekly income– Why Tesla's YieldBoost ETF (TSYY) has become a $400M success– The mechanics behind 150% annualized distribution yields– Why investors want weekly income instead of monthly payouts– How GraniteShares is democratizing institutional yield strategiesLead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#LeadLagLive #GraniteShares #YieldBoost #IncomeInvesting #ETFs #Tesla #MarketsStart your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show
Fresh out of the studio, Ralph Haupter, President & CRO, Small Medium Enterprises and Channels at Microsoft, joins us to explore how Microsoft is empowering 400 million small and medium businesses globally across 56 counties through a partner-first strategy that combines platform standardization with deep specialization. He shares his career journey spanning over 20 years at Microsoft, from running Europe to leading Greater China, building Asia's geographical operations in Singapore, and eventually taking on global SME strategy. Ralph explains that Microsoft's unique advantage lies in being a platform company at its finest, offering a complete technology stack from productivity to infrastructure, security, and applications—all with core AI integration—while relying on a specialized partner ecosystem to deliver local expertise and support. He highlights how partners are creating entirely new business models on agentic AI while emphasizing the four critical partnership moments from transaction to ongoing support that most companies neglect. Closing the conversation, Ralph shares what great looks like for Microsoft. “The partner program for us is a place where we want to have expertise for our customers. The only way to make that happen is to standardize on portfolio and standardize on offering.If you don't provide standardized offers — if the experience in Word, for example, is different in one country than in another — you can't build an ecosystem that helps partners scale with expertise. I call that a platform company at its finest.We have the full assortment — from the productivity world to infrastructure, security, and applications. And if you're a small or medium enterprise, the last thing you want is to have four meetings with four people, serving four different types of coffee to four different vendors, just to get a full-stack solution for your business.” - Ralph HaupterEpisode Highlights: [00:00] Quote of the Day by Ralph Haupter [00:54] Ralph's 20+ year Microsoft career journey from Europe to China to Global [02:19] Ralph's Experience in Microsoft Greater China [04:24] Giving space to local country leaders [06:16] Career advice: Get out of comfort zone [08:02] Microsoft's 400 million SME customer opportunity [11:00] AI accessibility for small business competitiveness [13:09] Satya's vision: Empower every organization globally [15:00] Microsoft as AI platform company strategy [17:24] Standardization enables partner ecosystem at scale [21:22] Security partners drive consultative innovation [25:15] Full stack portfolio simplifies SME technology [28:00] Training investment for partners and customers [32:00] Four critical partnership moments: Sales to support [35:00] Local partner presence matters by geography [40:36] Scale requires clarity, simplicity, and standards [42:36] Global Leadership Lessons: Learning from positive performance signal deviations [45:22] Customers should ask partners for expertise [47:34] What does Great Look Like for Microsoft SME & Channel Globally [48:00] ClosingProfile: Ralph Haupter, President and CRO, Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C), Microsoft LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphhaupter/Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format.
In addition to being a global executive and leadership strategist who has led $400M+ businesses at adidas and Reebok, driven global rebrands, and coached leaders from chaos and crisis to clarity and confidence, resulting in major transformation, Chad is a friend of 15 years. We met sitting at the negotiating table between CrossFit and Reebok, and then spent the next few years managing the newly minted relationship from each respective brand. Chad is now the Cofounder of ACTIV8, which helps teams reduce friction, build trust, and perform at their highest potential. https://chad.activ8myidentity.com/ Today's Sponsors: Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/clearedhot
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Monopoly Bingo: How Hasbro turned nostalgia Into RevenueToday, we dig into Monopoly Bingo - the latest Hasbro IP game climbing the charts.
Felicity Hannah looks at the government's energy-bill discount for energy intensive industries, helping around 500 businesses and saving up to £420 million per year on their bills.We have the latest market news, including Amazon and Apple earnings. And it's spooky season, with people spending more than before. We look at how much and why.
This week, we went live with KAIO's COO, Olivier, to discuss KAIO's goal of improving access to hedge funds, private equity, and private credit through blockchain composability, regulatory challenges and TradFi adoption, and plans to expand retail accessibility via a non-KYC diversified yield product. Afterwards, we dive into the MegaETH and Monad launches, token unlock dynamics, valuation pressures, and market behavior around prediction markets. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow KAIO: https://x.com/KAIO_xyz Follow Olivier: https://x.com/odang75 Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- A yearly Blockworks Research subscription is $4,500, but now you can get our latest MetaDAO research report absolutely free. Read up on the latest funding models and what it all could mean for the future of ICOs: https://link.blockworks.co/metadaoreport -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:56) What KAIO Is Building (6:01) Bringing RWAs Onchain (14:47) Market Appetite For KAIO's Offerings (17:25) Bringing More Options to Retail Investors (21:00) The Regulatory Environment (23:34) TradFi's Adoption of Crypto (27:52) What's Next For KAIO? (30:45) Key Takeaways (33:46) Aptos Ad (34:28) Thoughts on MegaETH and Monad (1:12:29) Aptos Ad (1:13:08) The Coinbase Earnings Call -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
In this episode of the Thread Podcast, host Justin Vandehey sits down with Max Mozes, Director of Revenue Operations at Walmart for Business, to unpack what it takes to build a world-class B2B motion inside one of the world's largest retail organizations.Before joining Walmart, Max carried a quota as a seller, scaled local business teams at LevelUp (acquired by Grubhub for $400M), and held key operational roles at Amazon Business — giving him a unique perspective on how to connect frontline sales experience with scalable systems and data strategy.Together, Justin and Max dive into:The evolution of RevOps from sales enablement to strategic business architectureHow Walmart is redefining B2B commerce for 30+ million potential business customersWhat RevOps looks like when you're serving both local bakeries and Fortune 500sThe art of structuring and prioritizing massive datasets across millions of prospectsWhy data enrichment and hierarchy matter more than just “more data”What's hype vs. what's real when it comes to AI and GTM automationAnd the soft skills that separate good operators from great ones: agency, resourcefulness, and ownership Key TakeawaysB2B at scale is an architecture problem. Data flows, enrichment, and prioritization define how sales teams actually execute.RevOps must translate complexity into clarity. The role is as much about storytelling as it is about systems.AI and data are only as powerful as the processes behind them. Automation should amplify human productivity, not replace it.Resourcefulness + Agency = Operator Superpowers. The best RevOps leaders identify problems, fix them, and bring solutions already in motion.Memorable Quotes“Every business in the U.S. is a potential Walmart customer — from a one-person bakery to a university with a $300M endowment.” “There's no sales team big enough to manually reach every account — so data prioritization becomes your growth strategy.” “RevOps isn't about the system you use. It's about how you organize information so sellers can take action.” “Agency and resourcefulness — that's the difference between operators who just report problems and those who drive change.”Chapters00:00 — Introduction: From Seller to RevOps Leader 02:00 — Lessons from LevelUp and Amazon Business 03:30 — Bridging Sales and Operations 05:00 — Inside Walmart for Business: Scaling B2B at Retail Scale 08:00 — Data Architecture, Enrichment, and Prioritization 11:00 — AI Hype vs. Reality in Enterprise RevOps 14:00 — Building Resourceful Teams and Taking Ownership 17:00 — Walmart for Business: Hiring and Next StepsResources & MentionsWalmart for Business — https://business.walmart.comGrubhub acquires LevelUp — $400M acquisition (TechCrunch, 2021)Max Mozes on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellmozes About the GuestMax Mozes is the Director of Revenue Operations at Walmart for Business, where he leads strategy, data, and process optimization for one of the largest B2B commerce initiatives in the U.S. His career spans sales and RevOps roles at Amazon, Grubhub/LevelUp, and high-growth startups, giving him a rare perspective on building go-to-market infrastructure from both startup scrappiness and enterprise scale.
Chase Gallagher wasn't playing video games at 12. He was knocking on doors to build his lawn care hustle. A year later, he sold his dirt bike for a trailer. That relentless drive paid off: his side hustle has exploded into CMG Landscaping, a $1.5 million-a-year operation, with total ventures approaching $2 million annually.In this interview, Chase details the playbook he used to scale his home service business. He breaks down his crucial pivot: shifting from low-margin lawn mowing to high-ticket, project-based landscaping, like drainage work and hardscaping. Chase reveals his customer acquisition strategies, dominating Google Business Profile and local Facebook groups to generate a steady stream of leads.Chase also shares the sales process and communication tactics he uses to close $15,000 average-ticket jobs, highlighting the consultative approach and using design work to sell six-figure projects. He explains why entrepreneurs must invest in marketing before buying equipment and discusses his plans for a coaching platform and private equity. This is the blueprint for scaling a home service company.Takeaways:- The most critical pivot for high-level growth was shifting from low-margin, high-volume lawn mowing to high-ticket, project-based landscaping services.- Drainage work is the most profitable service, followed by large planting projects, as they are high-margin and leverage equipment efficiently.- A massive competitive advantage in home services is simply being professional: answer the phone consistently, show up on time, and provide clear communication.- To win high-ticket sales, use a consultative approach. Arrive as the expert and tell the client what they need (e.g., "You have a drainage problem here"), rather than asking them what they want.- For six-figure projects, the key is to first sell a professional design service. Clients need to see a visual representation before they will commit to a large budget.- The primary marketing focus is dominating the Google Business Profile. Having the most five-star reviews (270+) in his local area is a key driver of leads.- Local Facebook groups are a powerful and low-cost tool for customer acquisition.1 He suggests joining all local groups and having a network ready to recommend your business on posts.- New entrepreneurs should invest in marketing (like a website and Google profile) before buying expensive equipment. Secure the customers and deposits first, then acquire the tools.- Making the strategic decision to switch to online high school at 16 was a key moment, allowing him to work full-time on the business and rapidly scale revenue.- He relies heavily on high-level, in-person mentors, including entrepreneurs running $35M and $400M companies, to guide his business strategy.Tags: Home Services, Retail Goods, Lawn Care, Startup, Google Business, Side hustle, High Ticket SalesResources:Grow your business today: https://links.upflip.com/the-business-startup-and-growth-blueprint-podcast Connect with Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chase_gallagher_/
This week, we're joined by Felix Jauvin, Host of Forward Guidance, and James Christoph, our most avid podcast listener, to discuss market volatility, housing markets, macroeconomic shifts, and the outlook for 2026. Later, Namik, MegaETH's CSO, joined the stream to cover MegaETH's upcoming mainnet, token sale structure, and technical innovations. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow MegaETH: https://x.com/megaeth_labs Follow Namik: https://x.com/NamikMuduroglu Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow James: https://x.com/JamesChristoph_ Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio — Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:29) Market Outlook (12:12) The ICM Meta (18:31) Friendship Ended With Canada (21:37) 0xResearch Becomes A Macro Pod (28:18) The MegaETH ICO (35:22) Deals on Echo (44:30) Felix Solves Macro (53:02) The Tokenization Narrative (1:15:58) Aptos Ad (1:18:41) Namik Joins the Stream (1:28:05) Onboarding Users (1:33:28) Driving Value to Users (1:39:35) MegaETH's Nemesis (1:41:33) MegaETH Mainnet (1:45:53) What to Check Out on MegaETH (1:50:32) Aptos Ad —-- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.
Back in August Randy Anderson of the Illinois Top Times Speed Lab hosted a one day track clinic featuring the great Boo Schexnayder and Vince Anderson. Coaches were treated to six amazing talks (and a free dinner!) and walked away more prepared for the 2026 season! For the month of October and September in 2025, we'll be publishing each presentation in a two-part format. Every Wednesday and Thursday you'll hear one of five talks from Boo and Vince: Week 1-Teaching the Long Jump, Week 2-Training the Hurdlers, Week 3-Plyometric training, Week 4-400m training, Week 5-Relays and Week 6-Hamstrings!Welcome to Gill1918, the track & field coaching podcast powered by Gill Athletics. Since 1918, Gill has been dedicated to empowering coaches with innovative equipment—now, we're bringing elite coaching education straight to your ears.Our goal is to create the Ted Talks of track/field podcasts bringing the annual track clinic to your ears DAILY! Topics will include but are not limited to covering key strategies, techniques, and training principles to help you improve athlete performance, structure better workouts, enhance team culture, and more!Whether you're a high school, collegiate, or club coach, Gill1918 is your go-to resource for quick, high-impact coaching education from the best minds in the sport.
Bypass the Algorithm, Sign up to the Punter Times Newsletter https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/email-sign-up Punter Konrad and Punter James play the blame game to reveal exactly who's behind your biggest bills - from Adani dodging $400 million in Queensland courts to Santos secretly driving up your mortgage and energy costs, plus the phone company scam that's been stealing an extra month from you every year. Punter’s Politics Political Fundraiser Tickets: https://www.punterspolitics.com/pages/punters-political-fundraising-dinnerBe a dark money funder to help hire a lobbyist for the punters: https://chuffed.org/project/134297-fund-australias-first-punter-powered-lobbyistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
INTELLIGEMSIntelligems brings A/B testing to business decisions beyond copy and design. Test your pricing, shipping charges, free shipping thresholds, offers, SaaS tools, and more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/42DcmFl. Get 20% off the first 3 months with code FARIS20.RICHPANELCut your support costs by 30% and reduce tickets by 30%—guaranteed—with Richpanel's AI-first Customer Service Platform that will reduce costs, improve agent productivity & delight customers at http://www.richpanel.com/partners/ajf?utm_source=spotify.//Sunil Agrawal is the founder and CEO of VGL Group, a $400 million holding company that includes Shop LC, a $240 million/year brand. Reach out to Sunil at sunil@vglgroup.com if you want to work with him.//How do you scale a publicly traded, $400M holding company while keeping margins healthy and brand trust intact? Sunil Agrawal (CEO, VGL Group / Shop LC) breaks down the real playbook: a “deep discount” value strategy that doesn't nuke brand equity, a vertical advantage with 60% in-house manufacturing in India, and a TV-first engine transitioning to DTC with disciplined Meta and OTT investment. We get specific on pricing architecture (e.g., “everything under $10” days), how value perception feeds LTV, and when a premium assortment can coexist with promotion without eroding positioning.For operators, this episode is a masterclass in scale mechanics and leadership: setting a goal of $500k–$1M/month per brand on Meta (and how to learn enough to hire well), allocating ~$250k/month to OTT while TV still performs, and building an org that executes—RSUs for 250 leaders, formal training hours, succession planning, and a bureaucracy-free culture built on continual learning. If you're wrestling with profitable growth, discount anxiety, or the TV to DTC bridge, this is an hour that will sharpen your roadmap.//CHAPTER TITLES:00:01:47 - Breaking Down Shop LC00:05:45 - Setting The Right Expectations For A $400M Holding Company00:08:24 - Significance of a “TV First” Brand00:09:36 - Deep Discount Model00:17:05 - Marketing Strategy For All Shop LC Brands00:24:28 - Importance of Owning The Manufacturing & Sourcing00:25:57 - Sunil Pinpoints This Key To Success00:36:55 - Learning Opportunities & Work Conferences00:39:35 - Importance of Learning & Information00:42:16 - Goal Setting For Each Brand00:45:41 - Why DTC Didn't Work At First00:47:02 - Successful Team = Successful Business//SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL FOR 2X/WEEKLY UPLOADS!//ADMISSIONGet the best media buying training on the Internet + a free coaching call with Common Thread Collective's media buyers when you sign up for ADmission here: https://www.youradmission.co/andrew-faris-podcast//FOLLOW UP WITH ANDREW X: https://x.com/andrewjfaris Email: podcast@ajfgrowth.comWork with Andrew: https://ajfgrowth.com
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We went live from DAS London with our very own Blockworks Analysts, and Teddy from Kairos Research to discuss recent market volatility, DeFi's resilience, Monad and MegaETH, and upcoming crypto developments. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Blockworks is hiring a Research Data Analyst. If you live in SQL and love making sense of onchain chaos, apply today: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Blockworks?utm_source=EQPb2dAAxr -- Follow Teddy: https://x.com/Teddy_oost Follow Westie: https://x.com/WestieCapital Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow David: https://x.com/EffortCapital Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+UFFz4z3qyrhhMDYx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:58) Crypto Market Stress (3:54) Thoughts on the HLP Vault (7:01) Looking Forward to Monad & Mega ETH (8:39) Token Sinks (13:43) Aptos Ad (14:05) Teddy Gets Excited About Stablecoins (19:23) Thinking About Allocation (21:43) Betting On One Chain (22:58) Aptos Ad (23:31) Ryan and David Join the Show (25:32) Market Outlook (29:10) DATs & ETFs (33:39) New Things In Crypto (45:53) The Next 12 Months -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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In today's MadTech Daily, we cover WPP striking a USD$400m AI deal with Google, Spotify partnering with Netflix on video podcasts, and Google offering search fixes as an EU fine looms.
Scaling your business means nothing if you lose yourself—or your family—along the way.In this special keynote from the Tulum Retreat 2025, Rich welcomes Mikey Taylor—former pro skater turned real estate entrepreneur and mayor of Thousand Oaks—for a raw and tactical deep dive on building a thriving business without sacrificing your faith, family, or purpose. From raising capital to managing investors, leading teams, and maintaining marriage through chaos, Mikey lays out the roadmap for winning in life and business.They cover:The mindset and systems behind scaling a $400M real estate portfolioHow to raise capital ethically and attract the right investorsThe secret to building investor trust through communication and communityWhy your spouse is your greatest business asset (and how to keep it that way)How faith and family create long-term clarity and resilienceIf you're an entrepreneur chasing growth but craving balance—this is the blueprint to build wealth with purpose.Let's go.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.
We went live to discuss DAS London and upcoming podcast meetups, MetaDAO ICOs, DoubleZero's token launch and valuation, and Monad's upcoming mainnet and airdrop plans. We closed out the stream with discussion on Solana's growth strategy, Binance's integrated products, and trends in DeFi ecosystems. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code 0x100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Blockworks is hiring a Research Data Analyst. If you live in SQL and love making sense of onchain chaos, apply today: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Blockworks?utm_source=EQPb2dAAxr -- Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+UFFz4z3qyrhhMDYx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (4:47) MetaDAO ICOs (19:26) The DoubleZero Launch (26:25) Aptos Ad (26:49) Monad's Token (41:39) The CZ Method (49:38) Aptos Ad (50:15) Solana's Strategy -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Michelle Wahler is an entrepreneur, business leader, and mother who co-founded the active lifestyle brand Beyond Yoga in 2005. As CEO, she built the company from the ground up—transforming a concept into a global business with a thriving e-commerce platform, a robust wholesale presence, and six retail stores. Under her nearly 20 years of leadership, Beyond Yoga sold tens of millions of units worldwide and became a leader in inclusive, body-positive apparel.Michelle championed a female-focused, values-driven culture centered on diversity, empowerment, and authenticity—both internally and for the broader community. In 2021, she led Beyond Yoga through a successful $400M acquisition by Levi Strauss & Co., continuing as CEO and joining Levi’s Executive Leadership Team through 2024. Her work has earned national recognition: she was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021 and honored as a DEIA Visionary by the Los Angeles Times in 2023. Originally from Maryland, Michelle began her career in New York City and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Through the family foundation she co-founded, she actively supports philanthropic initiatives, advises emerging founders, teaches, and invests in mission-driven ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S5:E26 In this punchy, practical episode of Small Biz Stories with Dr. LL, John Horn, CEO of StubGroup (a Google Premier Partner - note that very, very few companies have this distinction and honor!!), breaks down how small businesses can turn Google Ads into reliable profit instead of a money pit. From the Search Terms Report to negative keywords, smart budget math, and review mechanics, John gives you a field guide you can use today. KEY TIMESTAMPS [06:03–07:34] Cut wasted spend fast: Use the Search Terms Report and add negative keywords (e.g., “Dollar Tree” for a tree service) to block irrelevant clicks. [08:20–10:26] Budget reality check: Why ~$2K/mo is a sensible baseline (context matters by CPC), and why you must allow time to learn, iterate, and improve. [19:51–22:20] Prep before ads: Dial in your Google Business Profile, reviews, and get familiar with LLM-driven search (ChatGPT/Perplexity) to stay findable beyond Google. [23:33–25:28] Website that sells: Treat your site as your 24/7 reputation with proof, offers, awards, reviews, working links, and helpful content that establishes expertise. [26:46–28:43] Reviews that move the needle: Ask every time, make it frictionless (texted link/QR), and try incentives tied to the rep who served the customer. One-liners you'll take away: • “Google makes it easy to spend money and hard to make it back.” • “PPC works when you measure, prune, and iterate.” • “Your website and reviews are the runway and ads are the takeoff.” ⭐Why listen now: StubGroup sits in the top 1% of Google partners, with 3M+ leads and $400M+ in revenue generated. John turns “complex” into checklist. ❇️ Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to YouTube @Midlifesuccess for more great content like this! #googleads #smallbusiness #leadgeneration #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurship #advertising
The US government shutdown is less than a day old, and federal workers are already receiving furlough notices. It's the first closure in almost seven years. Also, how money can be used as a tool of control and manipulation within relationships. We explore what economic abuse is, and how it affects lives.And with October here, Oktoberfest is underway. Thanks to the German diaspora, the beer-filled tradition has spread far beyond Munich.
What would you do if you lost everything? Your properties. Your credit. Even your primary home. In this episode we sit down with Kevin Bupp, founder of Sunrise Capital Investors and author of The Cash Flow Investor, to unpack his incredible story of resilience and reinvention. Kevin shares how he went from bartending and wholesaling single family homes to building a 400 million dollar commercial portfolio focused on mobile home parks and parking assets. We dive into how the 2008 crash wiped out his entire portfolio, how he rebuilt with no credit using creative financing and seller carrybacks, and why he now focuses on low leverage and long horizon deals built to last. Kevin also breaks down the structure behind one of his most profitable deals, how he buys in today's market, and why commercial real estate offers scalability that single family simply cannot match. If you are navigating today's uncertain economy, trying to scale sustainably, or just want a blueprint for bouncing back stronger, this episode is a masterclass in long term thinking, grit, and building a business that buys back your time. Book your mentorship discovery call with Cory RESOURCES
If you want to learn and connect with Brent Stevens alongside more of the top names in the industry, don't miss his appearance at D2DCon Canada | Sept 27–28, 2025, in Calgary. Grab your tickets at https://d2dcon.com/canada/In this episode of The D2D Podcast, Hunter sits down with Brent Stevens, CEO of Knok and longtime industry leader, to explore what it really takes to succeed in door-to-door sales and leadership. Brent's journey started with humble beginnings, knocking doors as a kid and grinding through tough first summers where results didn't come easy. Today, he runs one of Canada's largest home services organizations with 16 offices nationwide and over $400M in contract value created.Brent opens up about the sacrifices behind becoming a true leader, the painful lessons of managing cash flow, and the personal growth required to transform from a rep into a respected manager. For new or struggling reps, his story is a powerful reminder that success is less about quick wins and more about resilience, discipline, and consistent effort. Leaders will find his insights equally valuable. This episode is packed with lessons on perseverance, leadership, and building an organization that lasts. Whether you're just starting out or working to scale your own team, Brent's wisdom will help you navigate the ups and downs of the D2D journey.You'll find answers to key questions such as:How can new reps overcome challenges and stay consistent in door-to-door sales?What are the most important leadership skills for managing a sales team?How do you maintain motivation and performance in a large D2D organization?What strategies help managers build loyalty and trust with their reps?How can leaders balance caring for people with making tough business decisions?Get in touch with Brent Stevens:Instagram: @the_brent_stevensThank you for listening! Don't miss out on future episodes! Subscribe to The D2D Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You may also watch this podcast on YouTube!You may also follow Sam Taggart on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more nuggets on D2D and Sales Tips.
Thinking about buying real estate abroad? In this episode, Kathy Fettke talks with Daniel Daly, a former automotive GM who built a $400M dealership business before shifting his focus to international real estate. Daniel shares how he built a cash-flowing portfolio in Portugal, where lower prices, favorable financing, and strong tourism make investing attractive. If you've ever wondered how to invest internationally and create cashflow through real estate, this episode will inspire. LINKS CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE & BECOME A MEMBER (IT'S FREE)! https://realwealth.com/join-step-1 FOLLOW OUR PODCASTS The Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/RWS Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/REN FREE RealWealth® EDUCATION & TOOLS RealWealth Market Reports: https://realwealth.com/learn/best-places-to-buy-rental-property/ RealWealth Videos: https://realwealth.com/category/video/ RealWealth Assessment™: https://realwealth.com/assessment/ RealWealth® Webinars: https://realwealth.com/webinars/ READ BOOKS BY RealWealth® FOUNDERS The Wise Investor by Rich Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/thewiseinvestorbook Retire Rich with Rentals by Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/retirerichwithrentals Scaling Smart by Rich & Kathy Fettke: https://tinyurl.com/scalingsmart DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole and Mitch Dyer as they recap all the highlights from Day 6 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Some of today's highlights include:McLaughlin-Levrone Claims the 400m Throne- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered another historic performance on the Tokyo track, winning the women's 400m in a Championship Record of 47.78 — the second-fastest time in history.Botswana's Breakthrough: Kebinatshipi Wins Men's 400m-In one of the championship's most powerful performances, Collen Kebinatshipi stormed to gold in 43.53, a national record and the 10th-fastest time ever.Men's 200m Semifinals- Noah Lyles unleashed a world-leading 19.51, the fastest semifinal ever, sending a message ahead of the final.- Bryan Levell won the second semi in 19.78, finishing ahead of Letsile Tebogo (19.95).Women's 200m Semifinals- Shericka Jackson ran a smooth 21.99.- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocked 22.20 as she continues her quest for a sprint double.- All four US women advanced to the final.Men's 800m Semifinals- Defending world champion Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Olympic champion) progressed with ease. Surprise performers: Cian McPhillips and Mohamed Attaoui both ran PBs of 1:43.18, winning their semis.Women's 5000m Heats- Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon (already 10,000m & 1500m champions here) advanced comfortably. Gudaf Tsegay also qualified, setting the stage for a potential showdown.____________PRESENTED BY ASICSFor the third consecutive year, CITIUS MAG is proud to partner with ASICS for our global championship coverage. With their support, we're able to bring you the best coverage of the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Support our sponsor and check out ASICS's latest including the MegaBlast and SonicBlast. Shop at ASICS.com____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram + Mac Fleet | @macfleet on Instagram + Eric Jenkins | _ericjenkins on Instagram + Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram + Mitch Dyer | @straightatit_ on Instagram + Paul Hof-Mahoney | @phofmahoney on InstagramProduced by: Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr on Instagram