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What happens when three multimillion-dollar entrepreneurs with over $40M combined earned come together to teach you the fastest path to your first million?In this explosive Inside the Vault episode, Ash Cash sits down with Darius Benders, Smitty the Goat, and Dion Coop — three industry leaders who have each created millionaires, mastered AI, built digital empires, and generated life-changing results for thousands of students.They break down:

In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper sit down with Riya Grover to explore how AI is transforming order-to-cash workflows. The conversation explores billing automation, revenue operations, and the evolving role of finance teams. Riya shares her entrepreneurial journey and how Sequence is building the first agentic AR platform. This episode is packed with practical insights for modern finance leaders navigating AI adoption.Riya Grover is the Co-founder and CEO at Sequence. Sequence, backed by a16z with $40M raised, is building the first agentic platform for accounts receivable. The company helps B2B businesses automate quoting, billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition, especially for complex pricing and custom contracts. Prior to Sequence, Riya founded Feedr, a venture-backed company that exited to Compass Group in 2020. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Management from Oxford University.In this episode, you will discover:Why building a two-sided marketplace is incredibly difficultHow modern B2B pricing models break traditional billing systemsThe difference between deterministic systems and generative AI in financeWhy human-in-the-loop design is critical for financial AI agentsWhat the future finance tech stack will look like in the next five yearsRiya explains how complex contracts, usage-based pricing, and custom deal structures create massive billing challenges for growing companies. Sequence solves this by combining deterministic billing foundations with AI-powered workflow agents. The discussion highlights where AI should and should not be used in finance operations. Trust, auditability, and human oversight remain central to successful AI implementation.Follow Riya:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riya-grover-a22a4822/Website: https://www.sequencehq.com/Sequence Series A Fundraising: AnnouncementFollow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses...

In this unwavering episode, Jon Morris, Founder and Executive Director of The Professional Service Community, shares how you can master your financial numbers to cut through the fog of stage four and lead your business with unshakeable confidence. If you wrestle with unreliable reports, question every spend, and feel blindfolded in your growth, you won't want to miss it.You will discover:- How to simplify your P&L into five key categories so you can instantly spot what's driving—or draining—your profits- Why boosting gross margin through small-i innovation lets you outspend rivals on sales without cutting corners- How to turn gray decisions into black-and-white wins by letting your income statement be your toughest, fairest bossThis episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 4 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quizJon Morris is the Founder and CEO of Fiscal Advocate Inc., a technology-enabled professional services company powered by EngineBI software. Jon founded Rise Interactive in 2004 with $10K. Over the next 16 years, he grew Rise, ultimately scaling it to nearly $40M in revenue before selling the company. Inspired to help other entrepreneurs avoid the pitfalls he experienced, Jon created Fiscal Advocate to provide professional services to CEOs that give them the financial clarity they need to grow profitably. The company provides accounting, financial planning, analysis, and advisory services, along with proprietary software that surfaces critical financial insights.Want to learn more about Jon Morris' work at The Professional Service Community? Check out his website at https://www.fiscaladvocate.com/Connect with Jon Morris through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmorrisramsayinnovations/Mentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you're a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you're doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

Brian Galke breaks down how to decode people's facial features to connect better with clients and prospects. He shares practical tips on reading eyebrow shapes, understanding personal vs. business sides of the face, and why soft skills matter more than ever as AI automates technical work. This isn't manipulation—it's about truly seeing people and serving them at the highest level. Key Takeaways The Three Eyebrow Shapes: Straight eyebrows = facts and data people; angled eyebrows = action-oriented doers; rounded eyebrows = emotional, relationship-focused individuals. Tailor your communication style based on what you observe. Left vs. Right Side of Face: The left side (from your perspective) shows someone's personal/emotional side, while the right shows their business/logical side. Notice which side they lead with to understand how to connect. Soft Skills Are Your Competitive Advantage: With up to 800 million jobs potentially replaced by AI, your ability to read people, connect authentically, and make others feel seen is what'll set you apart. Practice Makes Perfect: Knowledge without action is worthless. Start observing eyebrows in every conversation, adjust your approach, and watch your client relationships transform. About Brian Galke Brian Galke is a communication strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Subtle Skills, where he teaches people how to decode others, conversations, and connection itself. After overcoming social anxiety early in his career, Brian was introduced by a mentor to Decoding Facial Features—a skill that revealed how people naturally process information, make decisions, and communicate. By combining decoding with body language, active listening, and statement analysis, he created a practical, tactical communication framework that works in any environment. Those very skills helped him rise to Regional Vice President of Sales, managing a $40M  book of business. Now a sought-after Keynote Speaker and Podcast Guest, Brian has shared stages with Chris Voss, Brad Lea, Janine Driver, Steve Sims, and Greg Reid, helping audiences master the subtle decoding skills that make communication more influential, confident, and authentic. In This Episode   [00:00] Welcome to the show! [06:30] Meet Brian Galke [07:23] The Decoding Detective [08:21] Understanding People [10:54] Treating Others Well [18:25] Soft Skills [23:53] Speaking Their Language [34:59] Headshots [40:02] Connect with Brian [42:16] Outro   Quotes "People feel more isolated and alone than they have in all time because they're looking at other people's social media, seeing the highlight reel and thinking their daily life doesn't matter. When people feel seen and heard, they feel changed." — Brian Galke "If you read the statistics, it's up to 30% of jobs will be replaced by AI. So that's up to 800 million jobs. People need to learn people skills so that they're actually different from AI and automation." — Brian Galke "Knowledge is one thing. Awareness is exposure, one thing. Putting into practice is where it becomes valuable." — Brian Galke "Go out and use these skills because when people feel seen and heard, they feel changed. Practicing connecting with other people can change a life, but it can also save a life." — Brian Galke Guest Links Get the Cheat Sheet: https://getthecheatsheet.com Subtle Skills: https://subtleskills.com Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter

What does it take to build a global company that loses money for 23 of its first 25 years and still impacts tens of millions of lives? In this episode of Insight Out, I sit down with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products, to explore the 40-year journey from a French snake bite kit to a global leader in water filtration and insect repellent. Sawyer has changed tens of millions of lives while giving away over 90% of its profits to communities worldwide. Kurt shares how persistence, product discipline, and listening to real customer problems created what many call an “overnight success.” He recalls a missionary in Uganda discovering that children aren't named until age three because so many don't survive, an insight that shaped Sawyer's approach. We dive into his marketing philosophy, early educator targeting, influencer strategies before they were mainstream, and his refusal to build “me too” products. He also explains frameworks like the decision matrix and creative destruction that guide pricing and long-term strategy. From Haiti to rural Africa and now toward eliminating malaria in children, this conversation redefines what business success can mean. Feeling like quitting because results aren't coming fast enough? Kurt's story will inspire you. Tune in to learn how to build something that lasts and leaves a legacy beyond profit. In this episode, we discuss: [00:00] Introduction [02:26] Introduction to Kurt Avery [05:26] Water filtration breakthroughs and growth [08:10] Disaster response & 40M served [15:03] Early marketing lessons [17:39] Customer-centric product development [20:01] Key milestones and the internet's role [23:19] The lens for deciding categories [25:25] Best ways to educate early adopters [31:36] Kurt's pricing philosophy [35:36] Outside-the-box thinking vs. business school [42:44] Sawyer's philanthropic model and foundation [44:16] What business owners get wrong about philanthropy [50:21] Kurt on his legacy [56:24] Where to support Sawyer [57:41] Kurt on advice for his younger self Notable Quotes [04:46] “We lost money 23 of the first 25 years till we became an overnight success.” – Kurt [07:28] “Your hair is 170 microns. So we are that much. We're one 10th or 17 miles. We're like 170 times smaller than your hair is our largest hole.” – Kurt [07:50] “Nothing biological can get through there to make you sick. They're all bigger than that.” – Kurt [09:32] “We had one in Uganda. Missionary goes in, they, he finds out that the first week you don't name your kids till they're three years old. Why is that? Because we lose so many of 'em.” – Kurt [10:03] “I think we're at 40 million people now have gotten clean water from our filters with it.” – Kurt [10:11] “We can give somebody 10 years of water for as low as a one-time investment of 30 cents.” – Kurt [29:21] “You spend your money on the casual fringe is lucky, hardcore, you don't need to spend money on them, but then you develop your products from them.” – Kurt [30:25] “Any buyer's probably got four or five people looking for a piece of the action on everything he buys.” – Kurt [43:01] “Our whole philosophy is we'd rather give the money away than the federal government. So we try to minimize our profit.” – Kurt [50:33] “As long as I get to heaven and God says, well done. The good and faithful service.” – Kurt Kurt Avery Website: https://www.sawyer.com/ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawyer-products/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sawyer-Products Book: Sawyer Think: How a Small Company Disrupts Markets and Changes the World Billy Samoa Saleebey LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Email: ⁠billy@podify.com⁠ and ⁠saleebey@gmail.com⁠  Insight Out  Website: ⁠https://www.insightoutshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I was in robot mode: high productivity, zero emotional connection." Kevin Rice built a company from his garage to 250 employees and $40M in revenue, but the "success" felt hollow. In this episode, we dive into how to break out of survival mode, redefine "balance" through intentionality, and lead your family with the same passion you bring to your career.Key Takeaways(1) Move from Balance to Intentionality: True work-life balance may be unrealistic for high performers, but intentionality is achievable by planning family time with the same focus and purpose as a business meeting.(2) Beware of "Robot Mode": Leaders often default to "robot mode"—a state of high productivity without emotional connection—during intense stress. While this helps business survival, it prevents you from feeling the joys and highs of your achievements.(3) Lead by Example, Not Compliance: Parenting is less about enforcing chores and more about modeling values like grit and initiative. Children are more likely to contribute to the household naturally when they see their parents working for something they believe in.Visit the CEO's and ABC's podcast - https://www.ceosandabcs.com/Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmrice/

Turner Construction was paying for specialist AI software. Then they ditched it for ChatGPT and it did 85% of the job. The founder they left behind says he's not even surprised.In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Patric, and Martin are joined by Luigi La Corte, CEO of Provision, for an unfiltered conversation about what AI is really doing to construction software  and who's about to get left behind. Plus, two founder call-ins you don't want to miss: Bertrand from Billdr reveals that 75% of SMB general contractors are still running their business on Excel in 2026, and Jodok walks us through how he secured a $1.2 billion debt facility to green Europe's homes.Here's what we get into:Why contract review software is being commoditized to zero — and which tools are nextTurner Construction ditching specialist AI software for OpenAI's "good enough" enterprise packageLuigi's bold claim that AGI is already here (and why he's running it from his couch via Telegram for $60/month)Patric's multi-lens take on AI: "excited as a consumer, terrified as a citizen"The Anthropic safety chief quitting to study poetry and why that should concern everyoneBilldr's pivot from a $40M marketplace to vertical SaaS, and the brute-force sales motion that's actually workingHow Jodok went from a $5M lending facility to $1.2 billion in under three years"The technological swell is here. Most leaders are just swimming, enjoying the sun, making money, business as usual. A few are paddling hard towards the swell. It feels like a lot of effort with no results, but when the wave breaks, the ones paddling will separate from everyone else at a pace no one else could catch."If you're in construction and not paying attention to AI right now, this episode will tell you exactly why you should be. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Link in the comments!Chapters00:00 Intro00:52 Introduction to Luigi La Corte and Industry Insights 03:30 AI in Construction: Scope Agent and Its Impact 06:27 Navigating Contract Review Tools in the AI Era 09:20 The Future of AI: Perspectives and Predictions 12:20 Diverse Sentiments on AI: Consumer vs. Societal Impact 14:37 AGI: Is It Already Here?  22:19 The Future of AI and Productivity 24:11 Concerns About AGI and Its Implications 25:26 The Impact of AI on Human Experience 26:37 Recursive Self-Improvement and Its Risks 27:48 Billdr's Journey and Market Positioning 37:55 The Demand for All-in-One Solutions in Construction Tech 40:01 The Evolution of General Contractors and Their Needs41:22 The Future of Administrative Tasks in Construction 42:35 Addressing the Missing Middle in Construction Companies 44:15 Financing the Energy Transition: ClueWorth's Approach 46:48 Scaling Operations in a Fragmented Market 54:06 Navigating Complexity in Energy Installations 58:04 Revenue Models and Future Growth Strategies

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike had a quick reaction to the Tony Clark situation, even though that is baseball related. After Joey Porter spoke out about Ben Roethlisberger, the guys asked Mike if that would impact his Hall of Fame candidacy. Mike doesn't think $40M for Malik Willis is outrageous at all because it's only 66.6% of what the quarterback market is. Does anyone out there want Tyreek Hill? Mike thinks there are enough teams that can use him and enough that want him that would look passed the off-the-field issues and his injury. Mike said the Steelers drafting Ty Simpson would be the clearest sign that the team isn't as giddy on Will Howard as they made it sound. He said their open love for Howard could be a way to move teams off the scent. After Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl, is it a requirement to have a superstar QB? Mike has never met Snoop Dogg despite being at several big events.

Did we get an indication on what the Pirates are going to do with Konnor Griffin? It felt like Don Kelly gave a hint, in a recent interview with Shelby Cassessee, that Griffin could be looking at the first month of the season in Triple A. Do we all want him on the Opening Day roster? Griffin is 1 of their 9 best players, which should give him a role. If they had added another bat from someone on the left side of the infield, would that change your mind? Paul Skenes spent some time in Triple A, so would it be the worst thing if Griffin did the same? Kelly said it would be a ‘tough ask' for Griffin to be here on Opening Day. The Tony Clark situation is… something. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike had a quick reaction to the Tony Clark situation, even though that is baseball related. After Joey Porter spoke out about Ben Roethlisberger, the guys asked Mike if that would impact his Hall of Fame candidacy. Mike doesn't think $40M for Malik Willis is outrageous at all because it's only 66.6% of what the quarterback market is. Does anyone out there want Tyreek Hill? Mike thinks there are enough teams that can use him and enough that want him that would look passed the off-the-field issues and his injury. Mike said the Steelers drafting Ty Simpson would be the clearest sign that the team isn't as giddy on Will Howard as they made it sound. He said their open love for Howard could be a way to move teams off the scent. After Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl, is it a requirement to have a superstar QB? Mike has never met Snoop Dogg despite being at several big events.

Contractor Cash Flow Fix — The 4 Numbers Every Subcontractor Must Track with Dustin Young   Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com   Pay-When-Paid Cash Flow: How Subcontractors Survive Long Payment Terms    Subcontractors and GCs don't usually go broke because they don't have work—they go broke because cash timing, contract terms, and decision-making lag quietly squeeze them until payroll becomes a crisis. In this episode, Rocky Lalvani sits down with Dustin Young, a fractional CFO who works specifically with construction companies doing roughly $3M–$30M in annual revenue. Dustin shares the patterns he sees across contractors: "pay-when-paid" bottlenecks, contracts signed without understanding payment terms, books that are months behind, and owners stuck fighting fires instead of building systems.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why subcontractors often get stuck with "pay when paid" terms—and how to reduce the damage with cash forecasting and up-front negotiation before you sign.  The question Rocky asks that exposes a common blind spot: most contractors don't know payment terms before signing, and that can mean funding payroll for 90 days without cash coming in.  The 4 numbers Dustin wants contractors tracking consistently (weekly/monthly): cash, sales, gross profit, net profit—so you can make decisions based on reality, not vibes.  Rocky's gross profit mindset shift: top-line revenue can fool you, but gross profit tells you what size business you can actually run.  Why Dustin's "field + finance" background matters: construction companies often have a disconnect where field operations and accounting don't speak the same language, which leads to waste, margin surprises, and chaos.  The failure pattern Dustin sees: businesses die when they can't make decisions fast enough—especially when job margins are unknown and the books are months behind (he mentions a company six months behind that still "thinks" they did ~$40M).  Why the hardest bottlenecks aren't spreadsheets—they're people problems (trust breaks, safety incidents, long-time employees) and why owners delay decisions even when they know what has to happen.  The real cost of "tax advice" spending and shiny purchases (like the $120,000 truck example), plus how to pressure-test big spends (including marketing retainers) using a cash forecast before you commit.    The Big Takeaway: If you don't know your contract terms, don't measure job-level profitability, and don't keep your books current, you're not running a construction business—you're financing projects for other people and hoping you survive the wait. Forecasting and a few core numbers create the clarity to negotiate better, avoid cash traps, and make faster decisions before problems become payroll emergencies.   Bio: helps construction company owners get their lives back. Most contractors he meets are doing good with sales but are trapped—working 70-hour weeks, constantly putting out fires, missing their kids' games, and wondering why they built a business that owns them instead of the other way around. He knows because he's been there.   He grew up around construction and spent the last decade building and scaling construction companies—some successful, some that taught expensive lessons. He's been in the field getting projects through the finish line and in the back office building financial systems to make the whole thing work.   What he learned is this: revenue growth without the right systems just means you're working harder for less freedom. And freedom—time with family, the ability to step away, actually enjoying the business you built—that's what matters most.   Now, as a Fractional CFO for $3M+ construction firms, he helps owners build the financial clarity and systems they need to scale profitably and get their time back. Because hitting $5M or $10M in revenue means nothing if you're still drowning in cash flow problems and can't take a week off without everything falling apart.   Links: Website: https://www.raveninsights.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhyoung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinhyoung/   Conclusion: Dustin's message is simple: construction businesses don't need more hustle—they need visibility. Know what you signed, know when cash actually arrives, and track the numbers that tell the truth. Then build systems so the owner isn't the firefighter, estimator, and bottleneck all at once.   Want to stop guessing and start running your business with real numbers? Listen to the full episode and then pick one action to implement this week: review your next contract's payment terms before signing, build a simple cash forecast for the next 13 weeks, or start tracking Dustin's 4 numbers consistently.   #ProfitAnswerMan #ProfitFirst #ProfitComesFirst #ConstructionBusiness #Subcontractors #GeneralContractor #CashFlow #CashFlowForecast #JobCosting #GrossProfit #NetProfit #ConstructionAccounting #FractionalCFO #ConstructionFinance #BusinessSystems #Operations #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship   Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! 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Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. Steve thinks the Steelers need to turn the page to the future and roll with another QB in 2026 – not Aaron Rodgers. Steve thinks Malik Willis might be netting nearly $40M per year in free agency after stepping up for the Packers a few times the last two seasons. He thinks that has to do with a limited pool in free agency and a weaker rookie class. Steve explained why he thinks Kyler Murray is an interesting option and got into the focus aspect of his game. Steve, a former minor league pitcher, talked about his memories of Spring Training. Steve talked about some of the amenities in the MiLB days.

What has made Terry Bradshaw change his tune about Aaron Rodgers? Last season he told Rodgers to get lost and ‘chew on bark,' but now he seems OK if Rodgers comes back for a second season in Pittsburgh. We looked the numbers from Russell Wilson in 2024 – they aren't much different than what Rodgers gave them in 2025. There weren't many out there that wanted Wilson back, so why do more want Rodgers? Was Rodgers the biggest problem last season? Steve Palazzolo from the 33rd Team joined the show. Steve thinks the Steelers need to turn the page to the future and roll with another QB in 2026 – not Aaron Rodgers. Steve thinks Malik Willis might be netting nearly $40M per year in free agency after stepping up for the Packers a few times the last two seasons. He thinks that has to do with a limited pool in free agency and a weaker rookie class. Steve explained why he thinks Kyler Murray is an interesting option and got into the focus aspect of his game. Steve, a former minor league pitcher, talked about his memories of Spring Training. Steve talked about some of the amenities in the MiLB days. Donny Football Debrief – The Steelers have finalized their coaching staff.

Chaz has founded 3 companies. The first sold for over $40M. The second sold to GoPuff for even more. Now, he's on his third act with Model ML, having just raised $75M Series A

Join Revolut business with CEOCAST and earn £200 if you add money to your account by 31/03/2026!Sign up using the link below: https://www.revolut.com/rb/ceocast/eddie/yt/Improve your health and life with Sunna Supplements, our official partner. Use code 'CEOCAST' at checkout for 10% off your order:https://sunnasupplements.comEddie Malouf built Bad Marketing into a 200-person agency doing ~$20M/year—and values it around $40M at just 31.This episode is a masterclass for agency owners and entrepreneurs on scaling, trust, and the real “shortcut” nobody wants to hear.If you run an agency, do social media marketing, or want to build a business that doesn't collapse under pressure—watch this all the way through. The frameworks in the second half can change how you make decisions, hire, and scale.Follow CEOCAST On All Platforms Here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceocast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ceocastFollow Raheem Here:https://www.instagram.com/raheemka/ @MrCEOX  Follow Eddie Here:https://www.instagram.com/eddie/ @EddieMaalouf  Work with us/collaborations:info@theceocast.com

Alamos Gold provided an updated three-year production and operating guidance. Talon Metals shared new step-out drill results from the  Vault Zone of the Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project in Minnesota. Hercules Metals published new drill results from the Leviathan porphyry copper discovery in Idaho. Dolly Varden Silver reported results from drilling that successfully infilled and expanded the northerly plunging, high-grade gold and silver mineralized trend at the Homestake Silver deposit. Vizsla Copper says drilling is now underway at the Poplar Project in British Columbia. Meridian Mining  has entered into an agreement Stifel Canada, and BMO for a bought deal financing for 25,316,500 common shares of the Company at a price of C$1.58 per share for gross proceeds of $40M. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by…Equinox Gold.  Equinox has recently completed the business combination with Calibre Mining to create an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio of mines in five countries, anchored by two high-profile, long-life Canadian gold mines, Greenstone and Valentine. Learn more about the business and its operations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equinoxgold.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Mining Stock Daily morning briefing is produced by Clear Commodity Network. It is distributed throughout the world through your podcast network of choice, and by our friends at the Junior Mining Network. The information presented should not be considered investment advice. Mining stock daily and its affiliates are not responsible for any loss arising from any investment decision in connection with the material presented herein. Please do your own research or speak with a licensed financial representative before making any investment decisions.

Closing a Limited Partner Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funds, the VC fund manager needs the ability to close Limited Partners. Here are some closing techniques to consider: FOMO The Fear of Missing Out is one of the most often used techniques for closing. To use this, the fund manager must demonstrate how other investors are coming into the fund. It's best to create some scarcity by showing the current capacity left in the fund and then comparing it to the interest from the investors. To do so, calculate the interest and committed funds to show the fund is potentially oversubscribed. For example, the fund is raising $50M, and has $40M invested so far. Show the interested and committed funds at $25M. This shows there's more interest than fund capacity. Deadlines Break the raise into rounds or tranches and run deadline campaigns. When the fund reaches two-thirds of the capacity of the round, then declare a deadline in six to eight weeks. This forces investors to make decisions or risk missing that round. Incentives Offer incentives to investors who come in by a certain date. This could be warrants, advisor shares, fee discounts, preferred returns, or follow-on investment opportunities. Consider these techniques to help close the fund round. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

What if the fastest way to grow your mortgage business is to double your hourly rate? This is Episode 1 in our new series: How to Double Your Income—where we follow $40M producer Taylor Atkinson as he works to double his income without doubling his workload. Taylor shares the real numbers behind his business, how he's tracking his hourly rate, and the systems he's building to protect his time while still growing. If you want to earn more without burning out, this is the blueprint. If you're done trading hours for every extra deal, Taylor's journey will show you how one broker is building smarter—not just working harder. What we'll cover: Hourly Rate Over Volume – Why Taylor tracks dollars per hour, not file count. Cutting Discovery Calls – How Loom videos save time and boost conversion. Tracking with Toggl – The tool he uses to see what's worth doing (and what's not). Turning Away the Wrong Clients – Why less can actually mean more. Top Lead Sources – The channels driving consistent, high-quality business. You don't need to fund more files. You need to get more out of the ones you already have. To follow Taylor's journey, check out the links below: Instagram LinkedIn Kelowna Real Estate Podcast https://www.venturemortgages.com/ Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottpeckford/ I Love Mortgage Brokering: www.ilovemortgagebrokering.com Find out more about BRX Mortgage: www.whybrx.com Subscribe to my email list, Peckford's Playbook Join Mortgage Mindset Daily  I Love Mortgage Brokering is in partnership with Ownwell.  To see how top brokers are keeping clients engaged and generating leads from their database, visit ownwell.ca/scott.

The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, justdrop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comV4 - St. Kitts - The 425 DX News reports that V47JA by W5JON is QRV from the island until February 3, SSB andFT8 on HF.  QSL direct to W5JON, or  use Logbook of the World. TL - Central African Republic & TT –Chad - TJ1GD, Darek, has established permanent amateur radio stations in the Central African Republic and in Chad, which are maintained locally. These stations (TL8GD and TT1GD), licensed to Darek, operate periodically-often remotely using FT8, CW, and SSB. QSL confirmations are available via LoTW and Club Log.J5 - Guinea-Bissau – Livio, IZ3BUR, is once again QRV as J52EC starting January 24. He has been reported on SSB on 10 and 15 meters. Numerous sources report he is there until March. QSL direct only via IZ3BUR. C2 - Nauru – Phil, FK1TS, is back on Nauru Island and expects to be active as C21TS on FT8 by the weekend, after setting up his vertical antenna. He will operate until July 2026, and Club Log Livestream will indicate when he is on the air. KP5/NP3VI, Desecheo Island - KP5/NP3VI is now 2 weeks into its planned 30-day operation. Their latest published statistics are as follows: 29,418 QSOs with 8,291 unique callsigns; ATNO for 1,66 stations. Six continents are represented in the log, with 91.1 percent of the QSOs with North American and Europe. However, North America contacts continue to decrease in percentage as they increase activity with other regions.  C5 - The Gambia - C5SP, Przemyslaw and C5MB, Magdalena are QRV from Sanyang, Gambia (Grid Square IK13pf) until March 2026. QSL cards are available via SP3PS Direct, but not through LoTW.H4 - Solomon Islands - DL2GAC, Bernhard now in the Solomon Islands as H44MS until mid-May.  He departed India last Wednesday, arriving in the Solomons' capital on Friday.  He is renewing his H44MS license, which was scheduled to expire in early February.  He will move to his "usual QTH" there tomorrow or Wednesday.  He has taken with him a Hexbeam that covers 20-6, to replace his old tri-bander that covered 20-10.  He says the weather is poor, lots of rain, no sunshine.  He plans to mostly be on 40M this time, with a dipole 20M high in a palm tree near the ocean.

What really breaks when a company scales and why do proven playbooks suddenly stop working? In this podcast hosted by Boston New Technology CPO Shweta Agrawal, Apollo.io CPO Bela Stepanova speaks on what it takes to scale from $40M to $200M ARR and beyond. Drawing from her experience scaling multiple high-growth companies, Bella unpacks the mindset shifts, product strategy changes, and organizational decisions required to navigate hypergrowth without losing focus, quality, or customer trust.

TPPF Chief Communications Officer Brian Phillips and Chief Policy & Research Officer Derek Cohen sit down with veteran college sports expert Michael Calabrese (New York Post, Action Network) to unpack the unprecedented mess in college athletics in 2026.NIL deals are unraveling, schools are suing players to enforce multi-year contracts (see the explosive Darian Mensah-Duke-Miami saga), the House v. NCAA revenue-sharing model is straining budgets, most athletic departments are losing millions, and non-revenue/Olympic/women's sports face extinction. Is a super league or private equity takeover inevitable? Can pooling media rights or federal legislation (SCORE Act update) save the uniquely American institution of college sports?0:00 – Cold Texas weather & snow day hot takes3:16 – The crisis in college sports — NIL, revenue sharing, broke departments5:35 – Guest intro: Michael Calabrese (NY Post, Action Network)6:49 – What NIL actually is (and isn't) — collectives, third-party money, no direct pay-for-play8:59 – Darien Mensah-Duke-Miami case: multi-year NIL contracts, lawsuits, buyouts & precedent14:00 – Can schools legally force players to stay? Contract loopholes exposed18:00 – Fixing the transfer portal: residency rules, one free transfer, coach exit triggers?24:07 – The $20–40M roster cost myth — boosters & collectives foot the bill29:14 – Revenue sharing disaster: $20.5M cap too low, Title IX risks, foreign investment dangers32:58 – Minor league / farm system comparison — short timelines kill loyalty35:23 – Solution: New governing body + antitrust exemption + pooled media rights47:11 – TV networks love the current discount — billions left on the table51:41 – Gambling revenue, Saudi money, moral hazards if no fix53:24 – Dystopia if nothing changes: organ donor programs, lost Olympic pipeline, middle-class mobility hit59:04 – Federal legislation: SCORE Act status, executive orders, path forward

For years, we've heard about AI transforming software development. But what if that same level of agentic, AI-driven collaboration could be applied not just to writing code, but to writing your entire go-to-market playbook? Agility requires that your go-to-market teams operate at the speed of insight, not at the speed of manual data entry and fragmented workflows. This means empowering them with tools that don't just provide data, but automate action based on strategic intent. Today, we're going to talk about the concept of an 'agentic' go-to-market platform, where AI doesn't just assist, but actively collaborates with sales and marketing teams to automate entire workflows, from strategy to execution. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Marcio Arnecke, Chief Marketing Officer at Apollo.io. About Marcio Arnecke As Apollo.io's Chief Marketing Officer, Marcio Arnecke brings a visionary approach to scaling high-growth B2B SaaS marketing in the AI-driven sales landscape. With over two decades of experience driving revenue acceleration across global markets, he has consistently transformed early-stage technology companies into market-defining brands. Hisexpertise in AI-powered go-to-market strategies uniquely positions him to accelerate Apollo's mission of empowering sales teams through intelligent data and automation. Previously, he played a pivotal role in scaling marketing functions at SaaS giants like Intercom and Zendesk, where he drove remarkable growth from $40M to $1.7B, culminating in a successful IPO that raised $100 million in 2014. Leveraging his comprehensive background in demand generation, product marketing, and strategic storytelling, Marcio is focused on positioning Apollo as the go-to AI sales platform for SMB and mid-market teams. His approach combines data-driven insights with targeted narrative strategies, translating Apollo's technological capabilities into practical business value. Drawing from his global experience across Silicon Valley and international markets, Marcio aims to expand Apollo's brand and demonstrate how AI can meaningfully improve sales engagement for growing businesses. Marcio holds advanced degrees from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and Golden Gate University, complemented by a BS in Business Administration from Universidade Feevale in Brazil. Marcio Arnecke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcioarnecke/ Resources Apollo.io: https://www.apollo.io Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code AGILE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/agile  The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Drive your customers to new horizons at the premier retail event of the year for Retail and Brand marketers. Learn more at CRMC 2026, June 1-3. https://www.thecrmc.com/ Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://ratethispodcast.com/agile Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

"It's not patriotism, it's ENVY." This economist just exposed the uncomfortable truth about why Uganda can't grow. And it has NOTHING to do with what you think.You're working hard. Grinding every day. But somehow, you're still broke. Your business isn't breaking even. The country feels stuck. And deep down, you're wondering "Is something wrong with ME?"The answer will shock you.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, economist Arnold Spencer Turwomwe (PhD candidate in Energy Economics) reveals the SPIRITUAL and economic forces keeping Uganda—and YOU—from prosperity. This isn't your typical "motivational" podcast. This is the truth nobody wants to say out loud.Details0:00 - The Opening That Changes Everything5:23 - Why Spirituality = Finances (Non-Negotiable)12:56 - SHOCK: "It's Cool to Be Corrupt"15:33 - Malaysia vs Uganda: The Spiritual Discipline Gap23:47 - Uganda's #1 Ranking (You Won't Like This)31:28 - The $40M/km Corruption World Record38:12 - Why Tourism > Coffee Exports43:17 - The 7 Gifts Test (Are You in the Wrong Lane?)52:14 - Your Generation's Economic Calling58:33 - Potholes in Your Mind1:04:22 - The Sacrificial Giving Principle1:12:45 - Why President Museveni Is "Anointed" (But For What?)1:18:56 - The Policy Maker's One Job: Fix the Judiciary1:23:11 - Final Word to PatriotsWhich of the 7 spiritual gifts do you have? #Uganda2040 #SpiritualityFinances #EconGeneration #Ugandapodcast #BiblicalWealth #Entrepreneurship #MiddleClass #GenCalling #EconomicPolicy #TransformationFollow up on LinkedIn with him anywhere in his nameShare your feedback on what you think it will take for Uganda to achieve a middle class economy, and inquiries at onuganda@gmail.com or WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the individuals. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode. You are smart enough to take out what works for you.As of 24.01.26

Hello and Welcome to the DX Corner for yourweekly Dose of DX. I'm Bill, AJ8B.I mentioned previously that I would be addressing two issues, as I do at the beginning of each year. The first is my goals for 2026. We accomplished that last week. The second issue was to share those contests that I have participated in over the years. I have found them to be excellent opportunities to improve your skills, garner you some new band slots and potentially some ATNOS. The dates that I am referring to include the State QSO Parties, international DX contests, and regional DX contests. I have worked many normally difficult entities during contests and found it very easy (sometimes) to get them in the log. I have about 90 dates that I would suggest that you keep in mind. However, you don't need to write them down. I have created two items to make it easy for you. There is a list of dates andcontests in both .pdf and Excel format. Both files can be found at www.aj8b.com/files. Let me know if you have any questions. If you are somewhat skilled with Excel, you can create a CSV file from the Excel workbook and import it in to your personal calendar.The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, justdrop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comKP5/NP3VI, Desecheo Island, makes history  - At its four-day mark, KP5/NP3VI has made over 10,000 QSOs on all continents. Their goal is to make over 100,000 QSOsduring their 30 days on the air. J5 - Guinea-Bissau - Bavarian Contest Club members will be operating J51A from Guinea-Bissau in February/March 2026. The location is on the island's northern shore with an unobstructed view over water, using generator power 24/7 due to lack of public electricity. Their  main goal is to provide contacts from Guinea-Bissau, which is ranked as number  85 worldwide, and number 53 in Asia. QSL cards and LoTW confirmations will be managed through Club Log OQRS, and donations are welcome via Club Log.H4 - Solomon Islands - DL2GAC, Bernhard now in the Solomon Islands as H44MS until mid-May.  He departed India last Wednesday, arriving in the Solomons' capital on Friday.  He is renewing his H44MS license, which was scheduled to expire in early February.  He will move to his "usual QTH" there tomorrow or Wednesday.  He has taken with him a Hexbeam that covers 20-6, to replace his old tri-bander that covered 20-10.  He says the weather is poor, lots of rain, no sunshine.  He plans to mostly be on 40M this time, with a dipole 20M high in a palm tree near the ocean. V6 - Federated States of Micronesia - Yesterday afterarriving on Chuuk (OC-011), JA1XGI (Haru) reports his amplifier was likely damaged during airport transport. Nevertheless, he has been active as V6CU25, operating FT8 and CW on 160, 40, 30, 20, and 15 meters. S21WD – Bangladesh 2026: Project Update - The NextGeneration DX Club is pleased to announce a major milestone for its upcoming Bangladesh DXpedition: the callsign S21WD has been officially issued for the project. The DXpedition will be active for 12 days and operate on 160 through 10 meters, including 5 MHz (60 m), using CW, SSB, RTTY, and FT8. In addition, activity via the QO-100 satellite is planned using CW, SSB, and FT4. I mentioned that the KP5 DXpedition to Desecheo was racking up record numbers and they were working all continents. If you would like to learn more about this DXpedition, check out the DX Mentor podcast and YouTube channel. AJ8B and W8GEX had a great discussion with team leader, Otis, NP4G, about all aspects of the DesecheoDXpedition. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!  Until next week, this is Bill, AJ8B saying 73 and thanks to my XYL Karen for her love and support. IHope to hear you in the pileups! Have a great DX week! 

Nick Telson-Sillett and his co-founder built what you could call "OpenTable for bars and nightclubs" in the UK.  Instead of chasing the US (the move most founders are told to make), they went big fish, small pond: dominate their home market first. That focus helped them build DesignMyNight into a business that sold for more than $40M.  In this episode of Built to Sell Radio, Nick shares what happened, so you discover how to:  Turn one clear customer frustration into a business idea you can explain fast  Choose focus over hype when everyone tells you to chase the biggest market  Set a "financial freedom" number and use it to make cleaner decisions  Run a sale process without tipping off competitors too early  Negotiate an earn-out tied to revenue so the targets stay in your control  Plan for the morning after the deal, when your identity gets reset 

Every year, 12 million tons of architectural glass from skyscrapers and office buildings ends up in landfills. Even though you diligently put your glass bottles in the recycling bin, only 30% of collected glass actually gets recycled back into glass.Sydney Mainster, VP of Sustainability at The Durst Organization, is on a mission to change that. After watching hundreds of tons of perfectly recyclable glass from a 40-story building go to waste, she pioneered a partnership to recycle skyscraper windows across New York City.In this episode, Sydney and David Entwistle (Director of Major Projects at Saint-Gobain Glass) reveal:- Why glass is the ONLY material recyclers lose money on- The hidden contamination problem that shuts down $40M furnaces- How "sneaky sustainability" is making glass recycling standard practice- Why interior office glass is the secret to scaling this solution- The roadblocks preventing this from going nationalSydney and David are completely reimagining how we handle one of our most valuable building materials.

Send JD a text message and be heard!The @mets make their first splash of the #mlb offseason signing #bobichette to a 3-$126M deal with opt outs in year one and two.  He's also going to play 3B which he's never played in his professional career what could go wrong?  Agree with @jaymahanti & @joewillie62 he played SS so arm strength won't be a concern. Everyone is concerned about an #mlblockout in 2027.  I mean the Mets offered @ktuck_30 4-$220M but the @dodgers beat them out at 4-$240M.  $60M a season for a player who hit three more HR's and one more RBI than @anthonyvolpe who's making $3.4M.  @thejudge44 making $40M as reigning MVP & Tucker getting $20M more this season.  Tucker coming off .266-22-73 season.  Make it make sense.  @companyadjace @thomaswdonovan @nyquil_inthe_flesh @call_me_tca_prez @paddy_bailey & @brianbarnaby had a nice debate over the @yankees great pitching staff when everyone is back healthy.  Also Hal selling the team to Jeff Bezos.   It doesn't matter Cashman and Boone aren't going anywhere.  We are going to have a pool for win totals for all AL East teams this year.  As for the @nyrangers retooling letter from #chrisdrury to the fans @ari_gold24 thanks for explaining that basically Panarin, Zibanejad, Trocheck and Fox are all unmovable and Panarin is an UFA at the end of the #nhl season.  So not sure where the new blood is coming from & who's being traded to make it happen.  NFL playoff picks: @buffalobills 24-10 over @broncos sorry @steve.cohn7 @49ers 21-17 over @seahawks I just don't trust Sam Darnold @partylikearochkind @dominic.etienne @houstontexans 17-14 over @patriots @c_brown518 @d__brown15 yep I did & @rams 28-17 over @chicagobears thought about going Bears but their slow starts scare me.  Sports trivia at the finish line.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

Host Ricky Sacks is joined by Billie T, Connor via The Whistle Blow and Luke from Spotlite On Spurs as we discuss Tottenham Hotspur closing in on the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Gallagher is expected to fly to England on Tuesday to undergo medical and finalise details on five-and-half year contract. An agreement reached between Spurs & Atleti is for a fee over a €40M, Aston Villa also held a strong interest in Gallagher, however no agreements were reached amid their desire to maintain financial discipline. Always open to both moves, but Gallagher understood to want to return to London and believes he'll get more starts at Spurs. Spurs hijacked the deal on Monday afternoon after getting encouragement from player camp. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers and special guests. Whilst watching our content we would greatly appreciate if you can LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel, along with leaving a COMMENT below. - DIRECT CHANNEL INFORMATION: - Media/General Enquiries: lastwordonspurs@outlook.com - SOCIALS: * Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LastWordOnSpurs⁠ * Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/LastWordOnSpurs⁠ * Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/LastWordOnSpurs⁠ * YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/LastWordOnSpurs⁠ *Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@lastwordonspurs⁠ *BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/lastwordonspurs.bsky.social⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠www.lastwordonspurs.com⁠ #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if changing your life starts with changing how you see yourself? In this episode, I'm joined by Mimi Bouchard, founder of Activations, who went from deep self-doubt to building a $40M business and living her dream life. Mimi shares how visualization and her energizing audio method (Activations) helped her rewire her identity and manifest success. We also break down the science behind it and how to use it in your busy life. We talk about the neuroscience behind Activations (like the Reticular Activating System and neuroplasticity), how they fit into busy lives, and who they're for. Use my link below to get your FREE 2-week trial and exclusive discount! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/happy SKIMS - The SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent you by choosing Earn Your Happy podcast in the dropdown after you purchase. Brevo - Head to brevo.com/happy and use the code HAPPY to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Aura Frames - save on the perfect gift at AuraFrames.com - get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code EARN at checkout. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidearn Blinds.com - The Black Friday deals at Blinds.com are going strong all month long! Save $50 off when you spend $500 or more - use code EARN at checkout.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why your self-image is the starting point for change. 08:00 Why most mindset tools don't create lasting change. 14:45 What makes Activations different from meditation and affirmations? 23:00 Who is Activations for? 35:00 Mimi's 2-step framework to design your dream life. 44:30 Why does success look different for everyone? 50:00 How lifelines and parallel realities influence your manifestation. 01:01:30 How to get your FREE 2-week trial of Mimi's Activations. RESOURCES Head HERE to unlock the Activations app FREE for 2 weeks + exclusive Earn Your Happy discount. Try completely risk-free with the 14-day money-back guarantee! (Note: For the free trial and discount, use the website link, not the app store) Get your copy of Mimi's “Activate Your Future Self” HERE! Join the Audacity Challenge HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Mimi: @mimibouchard

Cade Silva breaks down how he flipped $40M in just one year across 15 deals by building agent-first relationships instead of chasing sellers. He explains why paying full commissions unlocked better deals, how he scaled into high-end flips, and the systems he uses to manage risk, contractors, and capital in today's market. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Cade Silva's Real Estate Business1:34 - Working With Investors As An Agent2:57 - The Deals He's Done This Year & Scaling7:41 - His Current Deals & The Formula He Uses11:28 - What His Day To Day Looks Like12:56 - Why He Went All In On Flipping17:21 - His Biggest Challenge So Far21:20 - More Tips From Cade23:02 - Deals Where He Lost Money & Lessons Learned27:24 - Keeping Deals As Rentals & Direct To Seller Marketing31:07 - Getting Funding32:50 - What He Wants To Learn From CG33:58 - Who He's Learned A Lot From35:54 - The Worst Advice He's Ever Gotten & Podcasts He Likes38:29 - What He Likes Other Than Real Estate39:50 - Extra Questions From Moustafa42:07 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Cade Silvahttps://www.instagram.com/cadejsilva Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

Robin Eissler is the founder and CEO of BoosterHub, a vertical SaaS platform built for high school booster clubs. After selling her prior business as a private jet broker, Robin volunteered to run a local booster club and discovered a messy problem run with spreadsheets, emails, and manual accounting. She decided to build a single system that could actually handle it. BoosterHub now serves nearly 600 booster programs, representing over 100,000 users. With just two full-time employees and a small dev team, the company processes more than $40M in transactions across payments, fundraising, merchandise sales, and accounting. Annual contract value typically runs $1,500–$2,000 per customer, with strong retention and expanding usage. Still independently-owned and bootstrapped, BoosterHub is approaching $1M ARR and profitability. Robin shares lessons on building complex software with a tiny team, selling to volunteer buyers, surviving seasonal revenue swings, and why slow, compounding growth can create durable SaaS businesses without venture capital. Key Takeaways Tiny Teams Work - Two employees plus contractors can build serious SaaS with focus, systems, and modern tooling. Sticky Beats Big - Hundreds of small customers compound more reliably than a handful of enterprise deals. Seasonality Is Real Education-adjacent - SaaS must survive cash spikes and winter slowdowns without panic. Founder-Led Marketing - Consistent content from the founder still drives inbound growth in niche markets. All-In-One Wins in Verticals - Being the system of record makes churn low and customer value expand naturally over time. Quote from Robin Eissler, Founder and CEO of BoosterHub "The numbers are much better than what we projected. so we're starting to see that compounding effect is really what's happening is there's just enough users and enough people in the system that they're using more of the add-on products and we're processing more volume.  "So it's starting to have that compounding effect. And so I really just admitted to myself this month, like, I think we're seeing it.  "I think we're finally seeing it. I feel like, OK, maybe for me, it's almost that I can exhale. I've been holding my breath for four years, so maybe I can breathe." Links Robin Eissler on LinkedIn BoosterHub on LinkedIn BoosterHub website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

On this episode of Bulture podcast:61st St on Netflix maybe the best show based out of ChicagoHappy Birthday goes out to Denzel Washington - He Turned 71 Years Old Today, Denzel Washington has been in 52 movies Welcome to Derry is the best series of 2025Shilo Sanders asked how Karrueche convinced Coach Prime to put up a Christmas tree for the first time in 10 years, Coach joked that the last time they had one, “Santa & the Tooth Fairy” were broke because they were in courtHardworking mother breaks down after her 7-year-old son complains to a stranger that she's only getting him 7 gifts for Christmas this year. She says one of the gifts is a PS5 and is sad that her son is behaving this way.Mother wants to know how to deal with a disrespectful teenage girl who sleeps wherever she wants—including at her boyfriend's house—and comes back whenever she pleases. She says, ‘I've tried everything, but nothing works"025Woman says she had the perfect man and relationship but still ended her engagement and moved on because she changed her mindWoman is upset because the man she put in the friend zone at the gym didn't introduce her to his daughter when she walked up to them. She said, “I walked out on my gym date because I HAVE STANDARDS"I think the NBA on Christmas was better than NFL on Christmas. All that streaming (Netflix & Prime) for lackluster games was unnecessary. They could've left it on cableNot taking 50 Cent as a serious MC anymore & more of a Comedian NBA Star Jaylen Brown Jokes About Hair Loss — Then Announces Deal with Hair-Growth Brand NutrafolKai Cenat Continues to Speak Out About Mental Health Despite Negative Feedback: ‘IDC If People Look at Me as a JokeDerrick Henry is the first player in NFL history to have 4 Rush TD in a game for two different franchisesSocial media keeps lying about Black men not being attracted to Serena Williams like we didn't all grow up surrounded by Black men who were attracted to Serena WilliamsVenus Williams Marries Actor Andrea Preti, holding two separate ceremonies in Italy & FloridaDrake reveals he bought back Quavo's Bentley, which he had gifted to Saweetie before their breakup, and then returned it to QuavoAccording to CBS NFL Insider, Johnathon Jones, Steelers WR DK Metcalf's 2-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league will cost him $555k in salary this year. It also voids $40M in future guaranteed moneyFather went off on his kids for saying “Thank you, Santa” for the gifts he bought he tells them “Santa ain't did a thing, daddy did that"JJ Redick says the Lakers have had issues since LeBron returned “Since we've gotten LeBron back, we haven't been as organized offensively. "Too many random possessions"Khia comments on Nicki Minaj attending Turning Point USA in new videoAngel Reese Is the Highest-Paid Black Woman in Basketball—And Nearly All of It Comes Off the Court

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Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- Are you running your business, or is it running you? In this episode, we sit down with Alexis Sikorsky, co-founder of Nightscale, who reveals the brutal truth about the "Grind" and the specific strategies he used to exit his banking software company for a massive multiple. If you are a founder stuck at the $5M–$10M revenue plateau, this episode is a masterclass in cashing out. Alexis breaks down the "$50 Million Mistake", a calculation of the money and time he lost by not knowing the secrets of Private Equity earlier, and how you can avoid it. What You'll Learn: The "Fish and Chip" Trap: How Private Equity firms lure founders with high valuations only to chip away at the price during due diligence—and how to stop them. Nominal EBITDA vs. EBITDA: The financial metric that matters more than your bottom line. Learn how "dressing the bride" and identifying add-backs can instantly increase your valuation. The Magic Number: Why a $40M valuation is the specific target for a lifestyle where you never have to touch your capital again. The Due Diligence Reverse Card: How to investigate a PE firm by calling the founders they don't want you to talk to. Escaping the Operator Trap: Why you need to fire yourself from day-to-day operations to make your company sellable. -- Alexis Sikorsky is a seasoned entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and #1 international best-selling author who helps founders and SMEs scale with confidence, make smarter strategic decisions, and prepare for long-term growth and successful exits. Over his career, he has founded, scaled, and led multiple companies, including building and selling a software business to private equity in a nine-figure transaction. He is the founder of Sikorsky Consulting Ltd. and a co-founder of KnightScale Partners, where he works closely with founders as a true operator partner, providing experienced, founder-to-founder guidance on scaling, leadership, and value creation. Holding an EMBA from Oxford University, Alexis blends real-world entrepreneurial experience with strategic insight to help business owners future-proof their companies and navigate critical inflection points. Website - https://www.knightscalepartners.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-sikorsky-consulting/ -- Time Stamps: (01:11) Surviving the 2008 crash: Losing 75% of revenue overnight. (03:46) The "Unbelievable" Offer: Selling for 11x EBITDA based on a future plan. (06:00) Calculating the $50 Million / 5-Year Mistake. (08:59) When is the right time to sell? (The mathematics of the exit). (14:00) Red Flags: Detecting the "Fish and Chip" strategy. (20:30) How to boost valuation using Nominal EBITDA and non-recurring costs. (27:30) Why you should do M&A earlier than you think. -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

Jason Eubanks on Building Oracel: Raising $30M in 28 Hours to Disrupt the $236B Go-To-Market Tooling Market with AI-Native Sales AutomationJason Eubanks, CEO and Co-founder of Oracel, discusses how the company raised $30 million in just 28 hours—oversubscribed at $40 million—by solving a critical problem in the go-to-market industry. With a $236 billion market opportunity and only a "desert of innovation" since the late 1990s, Aurasell is building an AI-native platform to intelligently automate sales workflows and consolidate the 12-15 fragmented tools that plague modern sales teams. Jason shares how his experience scaling revenue from $1M to $100M+ across five startups—including Twilio (IPO), Meraki (acquired by Cisco for $1.2B), and Harness—directly informed the founding vision of AurasellEpisode Timestamps- 00:00 - Introduction and Jason Eubanks joins the podcast- 00:26 - Why Oracel raised $30M in 28 hours despite initial $40M oversubscription- 01:24 - The "desert of innovation" in go-to-market tooling since the late 90s- 01:42 - History of CRM evolution from mainframe to cloud to niche products- 03:12 - Founding vision: One intelligent GTM sales platform to replace them all- 03:39 - How pain as a CRO across five startups led to Oracel's creation- 05:58 - The X-Ray productivity assessment revealing tool sprawl inefficiencies- 07:59 - Sellers spending 28% of time selling and 70% on manual tasks- 09:03 - First principles AI-native approach with whiteboards in the kitchen- 09:29 - Five key personas: SDR, seller, IC manager, executive, ops team- 12:18 - AI-native architecture: multimodal interface, lakehouse, and 10,000 agents- 14:39 - Unified data model importance for contextualized AI automation- 15:45 - Current hat wearing: product focus and 50% building go-to-market engine- 18:43 - Platform features and customer experience design philosophy- 19:05 - Three wow moments per persona as success metric- 20:39 - Onboarding experience: automatic territory building and customer choice- 21:40 - 10,000 agents discovering ICP, personas, and competitors automatically- 24:07 - Automated account research and value hypothesis creation- 25:34 - Outbound prospecting content generation with propensity scoring- 26:32 - Outbound sequencer integration and email platform plugins- 27:00 - AI voice dialer coming in three weeks with closed-loop automation- 28:47 - What's missing: deep marketing and customer success automation- 30:49 - Ideal customer profiles: startups and enterprises with tool sprawl- 31:30 - Solution for heavily customized legacy systems coming in December- 34:24 - Dynamic change detection layer solving technical debt- 36:23 - Jason's career arc from BMC Software through Harness- 37:09 - Why: helping go-to-market operators solve problems he experienced- 39:55 - Meraki's disruptive cloud-managed network architecture- 41:51 - Three constants: great product builders, important problems, massive markets- 43:22 - Intrinsic motivation as foundation for hiring and culture- 45:31 - Hiring from first job onward to assess character and values- 51:24 - Understanding why someone wanted to work at 14 years old- 53:21 - Importance of formative years for work ethic and intelligence- 55:46 - AI adoption culture: using own product and building agents internally- 56:36 - All employees use AI daily across PMs, engineers, and operations- 59:25 - Ask AI features: analytics dashboards, data enrichment, natural language-

In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Carolann Valentino, 15-time award-winning entertainer, positive psychology practitioner, and creator of the Heart Coherence Method, to explore what happens when purpose, humor, and heart all align. From running a $40M steakhouse in the heart of New York City to performing her sold-out Off-Broadway show Burnt at the Stake, Carolann has spent her life at the intersection of entertainment, emotional truth, and leadership. Today, she helps leaders, teams, and audiences reconnect with their why, regulate their emotions, and show up more authentically on stage, at work, and at home. In this conversation, Carolann shares: • How blending entertainment and psychology helps people shift from the inside out • The story of a keynote that became a turning point for audience members on the edge of big life decisions • What the Heart Coherence Method is and how it helps leaders move from chaos to clarity • Why presence beats perfection, and how authenticity becomes a tool for real influence • Practical ways to recalibrate purpose, build resilience, and lead with more humanity (not just hustle) • How humor opens the heart and makes real transformation possible Carolann reminds us that influence doesn't have to be complicated or “perfect” it has to be aligned. When we lead from the heart, stay present, and allow ourselves to laugh, we create the kind of connection that changes rooms, organizations, and lives.  Tune in and discover how heart coherence, purpose, and humor can transform the way you live and lead. Connect with Carolann: www.carolannvalentino.com

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What if every hard-earned lesson in your business came with a simple mandate: how dare you do nothing with what's been given to you? In this episode, Bill Sherman talks with serial entrepreneur and systems strategist Apple Levy, author of "The Apple Effect". Apple has spent decades in construction, manufacturing, home flipping, and retail. She combines operational grit with financial discipline to help entrepreneurs stop firefighting and start scaling with intention. Her core belief is simple and provocative: if you know something that works, you have a duty to share it. Apple walks through how she turned years of wins and failures into a repeatable framework for growth. She explains why she began capturing notes, call recordings, and data from every client, and how that archive became The Apple Effect—a practical playbook for owners running businesses from $1M to $40M in revenue. The book distills what actually moves margin, cash flow, and culture, and she uses it as the backbone for her firm, Obsidian Thorne, when helping companies scale. You'll hear the real problems that keep owners up at night. Not just cash flow and margin, but rework that kills profit, weak follow-up on sales, and the emotional landmine of hiring family you can't hold accountable. Apple shows how to move from "leading by personality" to "leading by systems," so the process becomes the bad cop—not you. That shift frees leaders to exit someday, build a legacy, or simply step out of daily chaos. Apple and Bill also explore the mindset required to grow. Apple challenges entrepreneurs to ask, "How badly do I want this?" and to accept that scaling may mean dismantling what no longer serves the business—including long-standing people, habits, and assumptions. She shares how she applies her own advice inside Obsidian Thorne, using automation, hiring a business development lead early, and treating every pain point in her firm as data she can use to better serve clients. Finally, Apple looks ahead. She talks about taking her message to bigger stages—through construction trade shows like Build Expo, her growing calendar of workshops, and future events she plans to host herself. She's already filling the next scratch pad with insights for future books and building a team of people who share her attitude: hungry, accountable, and obsessed with helping entrepreneurs go from $1M to $10M and beyond. If you're an owner who's tired of firefighting, wrestling with family in the business, or worried about what you're leaving to the next generation, this conversation—and The Apple Effect—offers both a wake-up call and a roadmap. Three Key Takeaways: • Systemize your expertise. Turning real-world lessons into a documented framework is the foundation for scaling any business. • Measure what matters. KPIs and process discipline reduce rework, protect margin, and move the company out of constant firefighting. • Use your book as a strategic tool. A well-structured book can double as a thought leadership platform and an operating guide for clients and teams. If this episode has you thinking about systems, scale, and getting out of firefighting, the next step is to focus on your leaders. Pair this conversation with the episode "Scaling Leadership: Making Coaching Accessible at Every Level" with Kristin Lytle and you'll see the other side of the equation: how to build repeatable, scalable ways to grow people, not just processes. Both episodes explore how to move from one-off heroics to structured, repeatable solutions—whether that's tightening operations and KPIs, or creating blended coaching and learning programs that reach leaders at every level. Listen to them together and you'll walk away with a more complete roadmap: how to systemize the business and build a culture of high integrity, accountability, and leadership growth across the organization.

In this episode of the Kiss My Assets Podcast, Kyle Macdonald and Neighborhood Ventures CEO Jamison Manwaring break down one of the most surprising storylines in U.S. real estate: the historic 2025 multifamily absorption boom that stunned analysts nationwide. We unpack why over 725,000 units were absorbed in just two quarters—surpassing all of 2024—and what's driving renters away from homeownership and into newly built apartments across the country. Jamison also dives into how Phoenix compares to challenged markets like Austin, why institutional forecasters missed the mark, and why long-term investors should care about the "lock-in effect" reshaping housing supply. The episode then shifts to projected rent growth in 2026, why many operators are preparing for a rebound, and what savvy investors should watch for as the national supply pipeline normalizes. Finally, Kyle and Jamison discuss one of Arizona's most eye-opening recent transactions: Next Wave Investors acquiring The Avi in Tempe for $40M—a 40% discount from its 2022 peak price. They break down how distressed deals are emerging, why 2022 buyers are struggling, and how Neighborhood Ventures is navigating this moment with disciplined acquisitions. A data-backed, candid conversation for anyone tracking the future of multifamily investing.

Today's HEADLINES for December 3UK Passes Landmark Law Formally Recognizing Crypto as PropertyLiquidity Regime Flips: Fed Ends QT as JPMorgan, Vanguard, and Bank of America All Move Into CryptoAave DAO Considers Rolling Back Its Multichain ExpansionPolymarket Begins U.S. App Rollout, Starting With Sports Markets$1B Legal AI Platform Exposed 100,000+ Confidential Files After Researcher Reverse Engineered Its Core SystemsLittle BITZCircle launches the Circle Foundation, a nonprofit focused on standards, education, and public-good infrastructure for global digital money.Uniswap integrates Revolut, enabling seamless fiat → crypto onramps for 40M+ users directly inside the DEX interface.MetaMask releases Transaction Shield, a built-in protection layer that flags malicious addresses and phishing signatures before users sign transactions.Tether Prints Another $1 Billion in New USDT as Liquidity Wave BuildsWHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Tim Stojka (@TimStojka) is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and board leader who has spent three decades building technology companies from the ground up. From programming an Apple II in his parents' basement to founding three major SaaS firms — including one that raised $40 million during the dot-com boom — Tim has lived the full arc of innovation, hype cycles, and hard-earned product-market fit. His latest chapter: applying AI and language models to reshape enterprise software through his new venture, Nexus Three Capital.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Tim breaks down the real mechanics behind creating, scaling, and surviving as a founder — from vitamins vs. painkillers, to why most tech is overhyped early and under-hyped later, to how AI will transform the next decade of entrepreneurship.In this episode, Gary and Tim discuss:Product-Market Fit: why vitamins lose money and painkillers scaleHow a failed stuffed-animal startup taught him everything about inventory and demandThe dot-com rollercoaster: raising $40M, preparing for a $1B IPO, then crashing to zeroWhy founders should go slow now to go fast laterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjstojka/  Website: https://nexus3capital.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo 

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but no one said they had to be real. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I'm joined by Melinda Maria, founder and CEO of the $40M jewelry brand that's redefining luxury. From selling handmade pieces in Starbucks to seeing her designs on the red carpet, she's built an empire without caving to investors, gimmicks, or the pressure to conform. We discuss how focusing on one thing helped her brand stand out, making “fake” diamonds feel more aspirational than the real thing. Two decades in, Melinda still owns 100% of her business, crediting every major decision to what's right for the brand, not her ego. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Melinda Maria, founder of Melinda Maria Jewelry (03:45) Moving to big cities with $2,000 and no plan (07:18) Making luxury accessible for every woman (10:44) Turning down retailers to go all-in on e-commerce (15:43) Slow growth is the winning strategy  (21:05) Trade-offs between work and personal life (24:39) Inside Melinda Maria Jewelry's first flagship store  (28:59) Why you need to build brand equity (31:13) Luxury isn't about price, it's about how you feel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lemlist revenue has passed $40M revenue with strong profit margins as CEO Charles Tenot breaks down their $25M Claap acquisition and Lemlist's path to $100M revenue by 2028. He explains how Claap reached $2M ARR with a 7-person team and why Lemlist used a mix of cash, vendor loans, and convertible bonds to structure the deal.  

Most service business owners make the same hiring mistake: they either clone themselves or swing too far in the opposite direction. Dave MacDonald, founder of The MacDonald Group, has cracked the code on bringing in leadership that elevates your business without losing what makes it profitable. In this episode, Dave shares his battle-tested approach to hiring leaders who bring proven systems from larger operations—without the disconnect that kills profitability. If you've ever wondered how to scale past $10M, $20M, or beyond without chaos, this conversation is your roadmap. The "Descending Ladder" Hiring Strategy That Changes Everything Dave's counterintuitive approach: hire leaders from companies roughly double your size. Not too small (they won't bring new systems), not too large (they'll lose touch with the hands-on work that drives profit). The sweet spot: If you're running a $20M service business, target leaders from $40M firms. They've seen the systems that work at scale, but they're still close enough to remember the grind. The danger zone: Hiring someone from a $100M operation for your $20M business. They'll design systems for problems you don't have yet—and profitability vanishes while they build their empire. "Throw Them in the Pool" - The Onboarding System That Reveals Everything Forget the standard two-week onboarding playbook. Dave's approach tests what really matters: can they swim when unexpected challenges hit? Phase 1 - The Pool Phase 2 - The Brick Phase 3 - Juggling The Three I's: Building a Culture That Repels the Wrong People Dave's non-negotiable cultural framework filters out mismatches before they become expensive problems: Integrity - Takes a full year to truly assess. You can't shortcut this one. Intensity - Either they match your pace or they don't. Create an environment where low intensity feels awkward. Intentionality - Can be taught, but natural focus is gold. Look for people who think three steps ahead. Systems That Actually Improve (Instead of Just Existing) The Annual Rewrite: Every Standard Operating Procedure gets completely rewritten yearly. Yes, completely. This forces evolution and prevents "we've always done it this way" from killing your growth. The Weekly Rhythm Feedback loops that matter The People-First AI Strategy for Service Businesses Dave's refreshingly practical take on AI: "Old-world values with today's most robust technology." What they're actually using AI for: Writing and presentation creation Back-office automation (invoicing, payroll) Initial candidate screening What they're NOT doing: Chasing bleeding-edge tools that aren't proven Replacing the human connection in recruiting Top-down AI mandates Why This Matters for Your Service Business If you're stuck between $5M and $20M, you're probably missing one thing: leaders who've already solved the problems you're facing. The systems you need exist—you just need someone who's lived them. Dave's approach removes the guesswork. Hire people who've already built what you're trying to build. Test them hard and fast. Build a culture so strong that mediocrity feels uncomfortable. Most importantly: don't let your systems gather dust. Annual rewrites might sound exhausting, but it's the difference between a business that scales and one that plateaus. Want to transform your hiring and onboarding systems? These aren't just recruitment tactics—they're the foundation for scalable growth. The question isn't whether you can afford to implement these systems. It's whether you can afford not to.

In this episode, Eric Coffie breaks down the real secret to getting access, opportunities, and contracts in the federal space — showing up. He shares exactly how he built relationships with $40M, $75M, and even $1.6B players simply by being intentional, proactive, and unafraid to ask. From pre-planning seven to eight networking lunches before even moving to D.C. to publicly posting "Invite me to everything" on LinkedIn, Eric reveals the mindset that puts you "in the room" where decisions are made. If you've ever wondered how to connect with top GovCon leaders like Frank Spencer (Aztec Contractors) or Anthony from Colossal, this is your roadmap. Key Takeaways: Relationships beat resumes: Getting in rooms with $1.6B firms like Colossal starts with one simple step — ask to be invited. Plan before you arrive: Eric lined up 7–8 meetings in advance before moving to D.C., proving preparation creates opportunity. Advocate for yourself: If you're too shy to talk about what you do, no one else will — confidence builds credibility. Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Listen to the FULL Youtube Live here: https://youtube.com/live/CSj43yA6vcI  All the video links discussed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEcjpP-CcDTdVggNyY1qsJUGECZNGZeW9luftdAS39U/edit?usp=sharing

Is your website working for you… or against you?In this episode, Jasmine shares a behind-the-scenes conversation with a friend who sold his company for $40M—and why his next big move depended on one thing: a website that actually converts.You'll learn:Why your website—not social media—is your most powerful digital asset3 must-haves for building trust and driving leadsHow AI search (like ChatGPT) is changing how clients find youAnd the real talk Jasmine had with herself about updating her own siteIf you've ever questioned whether your site is helping or hurting your business, this is your wake-up call.Click play to hear all of this and:[00:56] I sat down with a friend (who casually sold his biz for $40M

How does a solo agent sell 60+ homes and $40M a year? In this Stay Paid interview, Olyvia Salyer, a top-producing luxury agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Williamsburg, Virginia, shares exactly how she built a $40M solo business through referrals, community, and smart systems. From running client events and pop-bys to leveraging AI for listing presentations and coaching, Olyvia proves that success comes from a mix of old-school connection and new-school tools.