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AI is moving fast. Most hobby businesses are not.In Episode 6 of Built for the Hobby, Brett sits down with Scott Lock, CEO and Co-Founder of InfernoRed Technology, to talk about what AI means for hobby operators in 2026.This is not hype.This is practical.Scott breaks down:Why most businesses are underusing AIWhere small hobby shops can remove friction todayHow automation can protect your marginsWhy waiting is the riskiest strategyHow to think about AI without chasing shiny objectsIf you run a $500K shop or a $5M operation, this conversation is about you.AI will not replace your business.But someone who learns how to use it might.If you are AI-curious but stuck using ChatGPT like Google, this episode gives you a clear next step.Built for the Hobby is about one thing: helping operators think better and build smarter.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Savannah Guthrie shares a new message, with a $1M reward and $500k donation to help missing children. Sheriff Nanos speaks out in a new statement about a new development in Nancy Guthrie's security camera footage from the night she was taken. Were there multiple "kidnappers?" Plus, Lisa Rinna reportedly thinks someone slipped something into her drink at the Traitors Premiere Party, after Colton Underwood helped save her.    Become a Member of No Filter: ALL ACCESS: https://allaccess.supercast.com/    Shop New Merch now: https://merchlabs.com/collections/zack-peter?srsltid=AfmBOoqqnV3kfsOYPubFFxCQdpCuGjVgssGIXZRXHcLPH9t4GjiKoaio    Watch Disaster Daters: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L4GLnKwz9Uy5dT8Ey1VPi   Book a personalized message on Cameo: https://v.cameo.com/e/QxWQhpd1TIb 

In this Tax Tuesday episode, Anderson's Barley Bowler, CPA, and Eliot Thomas, Esq., address listener questions on a wide range of tax strategies for real estate investors, business owners, and healthcare professionals. They explain how seller financing affects the ability to use cost segregation and bonus depreciation under IRC Section 465's at-risk rules, and how a single-member LLC can recoup startup education costs through a C Corporation structure with shareholder loans. Barley and Eliot walk through the powerful tax advantages of setting up a management C Corporation over a Wyoming holding company — including medical reimbursements, accountable plan deductions, and W-2 solo 401(k) options. They cover what Medicare premiums and COBRA costs are reimbursable through a C Corp's medical reimbursement plan, how the Section 121 exclusion works for primary residence sales, and what options exist for mitigating a seven-figure business sale gain. Other topics include write-offs for uncollected insurance balances in healthcare practices, avoiding required minimum distributions by rolling into an employer plan, and electing pass-through entity tax in New York for investment partnerships. Tune in for expert guidance on these strategies and more! Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.com Highlights/Topics: 7:18 — "How does the use of seller financing impact the ability to use strategies such as cost segregation and bonus depreciation?" Under IRC Section 465, your deductible losses are limited to the amount you have personally at risk. First phrase: "This is a great question. This covers a lot of different angles." 15:27 — "The business failed to make any profit in year 1. How are those initial costs recouped, and how much can be carried forward to future years?" A C Corp election allows full education deductions; fund via shareholder loan for tax-free recoupment. First phrase: "A single member LLC spent $9,500 on training and other related startup costs." 21:06 — "If I operate one LLC per real estate project, does it make sense to have a separate management entity to deduct shared expenses like an assistant, office costs, business meals, travel, and pre-development work? What's the correct tax structure?" A management C Corporation reduces rental income and allows tax-free reimbursements to the owner. First phrase: "If I operate one LLC per real estate project, does it make sense to have a separate management entity..." 27:45 — "What components of Medicare premiums are reimbursable by my property management C corporation?" Out-of-pocket Medicare and COBRA premiums qualify; general wellness supplements typically do not. First phrase: "What components of Medicare premiums are reimbursable by my property management C Corporation..." 38:10 — "If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy something else before I owe capital gains tax? Do I need to purchase the next home for more than the sale of the house or is there a percentage of that value?" Section 121 excludes up to $250K single or $500K married with no replacement property required. First phrase: "If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy something else before I owe capital gains tax?" 44:45 — "For my healthcare practice, where can I write off balances that insurance refuses to pay, and promotions/certain population deals where I give service discounts or free visits/supplement packages for charity events?" Cash-basis taxpayers cannot deduct uncollected income, and donated services are not tax-deductible. First phrase: "For healthcare practice, where can I write up balances? Insurance refuses to pay." 50:02 — "Can I avoid taking Required Minimum Distributions at age 73, if I roll over my retirement contributions from a previous employer's plan to my current employer's plan?" Rolling into a current employer plan may defer RMDs if you are not a greater-than-5% owner. First phrase: "Can I avoid taking required minimum distributions at age 73?" 53:12 — "Can an investment partnership elect the Pass Through Entity Tax in New York? What are the issues creating/dissolving investment partnerships?" New York allows any partnership to elect PTET, generating a valuable federal-level tax deduction. First phrase: "Can an investment partnership elect the pass through entity tax in New York?" 59:38 — "I sold my company, and I am coming into a 7-figure settlement soon. What can I do with that money to decrease my taxes?" Explore charitable remainder trusts, qualified opportunity zones, and capital loss harvesting strategies. First phrase: "I sold my company and I'm going to come into a seven figure settlement soon." 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I just discovered how to make $100K+ per year in Ghana without even living there—and you can start with as little as $40K for 3-10X returns. This conversation with Ben changed everything I thought I knew about building wealth in Africa.Beachfront property for $40K that costs $500K in America? Business opportunities with minimal effort? This is the wealth-building strategy nobody's talking about. Watch until the end—this could change your financial future.

You just had your best year ever. Seven figures. So why does it feel like you're starting from zero again on January 1st?If you're a business owner or high-income professional tired of the "Annual Reset"—where you generate massive income but never build momentum—this episode is your wake-up call.Dave Befort and Paul Fugere break down why most 6- and 7-figure earners accidentally destroy wealth faster than they create it, and how the wealthy use a century-old banking strategy to break the cycle permanently.IN THIS EPISODE:The Annual Reset Problem:Why clearing $500K+ feels like living paycheck-to-paycheckHow every "big purchase" liquidates years of compound growthDave's tracking: His whole life cash value grew 38% in one yearThe Unseen Wealth Destroyer:Why spending $100K cash is MORE expensive than a 7% bank loanHow to use the insurance company's money while YOUR money keeps compoundingThe Tax-Free Vault (IRC 7702):Tax-deferred growth, tax-free access, tax-free legacyHow high earners escape the "IRS Tax Partner" taking 30-50% of growthThe Family Bank & Exit Strategy:What to do when you sell your business for $3M+How to create a multi-generational system your kids borrow from while capital compounds foreverTHIS IS FOR YOU IF:✅ You make $250K-$1M+ but feel stuck on a treadmill ✅ You've had big years but net worth doesn't reflect it ✅ You want a legacy system, not just a pile of cash for your kids ✅ You're planning a business exit with no post-sale strategyNOT FOR YOU IF:❌ You believe only the stock market builds wealth❌ You think paying ANY interest is stupid ❌ You're content being "high-income homeless"YOUR HOSTS:David Befort - Former military pilot who built three whole life policies four years before separation. While peers accepted "golden handcuffs," Dave transitioned with capital and options. His whole life cash value grew 38% in one year—proof of uninterrupted compound growth.Paul Fugere - Retired after 20+ years military service. Watched high-earning colleagues stay longer than wanted because wealth was locked in inaccessible accounts. Helps business owners recapture interest given to banks and build family banking systems.Both are Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioners working exclusively with high-earners.KEY SOUNDBITES:

#332 | Dave is joined by Domi de Saint-Exupéry, CMO at Lemlist, a bootstrapped $40M ARR sales engagement platform, to break down exactly how she turned $1.2M in marketing spend into $31M in new ARR in 2025. Domi shares the full breakdown of every channel, agency, influencer strategy, and partnership play that drove results. This includes how they went from $0 to $500K in paid ads, why partnerships are the most underrated B2B growth channel, how they built a micro-influencer program, and what AI use cases are actually working (and which are overrated). If you want real numbers and real playbooks, this one's for you.Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction: $1.2M in spend, $31M in new ARR (03:36) - What Lemlist does and how the company got to $40M ARR (06:51) - Going from $0 to $500K in paid ads: what triggered the shift (11:06) - How to execute paid ads well: outsourcing vs. in-house, and scaling by channel (17:21) - LinkedIn ads creative: why "on-brand and safe" was the wrong approach (21:51) - Mistakes made in paid: Snapchat, Spotify, and channels that didn't work (25:21) - The micro-influencer playbook: how to find, brief, and measure creators (35:59) - How influencer content compounds with paid ads and outbound (the Julio story) (41:29) - Partnerships: why $450K went here and why it's the most underrated B2B channel (49:59) - AI in marketing: what's overrated (content generation) and what's actually working Join 50,0000 people who get Dave's Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/***Brought to you by:Knak - A no-code, campaign creation platform that lets you go from idea to on-brand email and landing pages in minutes, using AI where it actually matters. Learn more at knak.com/exitfive.Optimizely - An AI platform where autonomous agents execute marketing work across webpages, email, SEO, and campaigns. Get a free, personalized 45-minute AI workshop to help you identify the best AI use cases for your marketing team and map out where agents can save you time at optimizely.com/exitfive (PS - you'll get a FREE pair of Meta Ray Bans if you do). Customer.io - An AI powered customer engagement platform that help marketers turn first-party data into engaging customer experiences across email, SMS, and push. Learn more at customer.io/exitfive.  ***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Nottingham Forest might have just pulled off the bargain of the decade. With first-choice keeper John Victor sidelined for the season, Forest turned to Manchester City's "ice-in-the-veins" deputy, Stefan Ortega, in a shrewd £500,000 deadline-day coup.In this episode, we explore how a man who entered City folklore with gravity-defying saves against Tottenham is now tasked with anchoring a Premier League relegation dogfight. We break down Ortega's "masterclass in understudy work," his elite 1v1 reflexes, and the winning mentality he brings from a nine-trophy stint at the Etihad. Can his composed distribution and veteran leadership turn a "startled sieve" into a fortress? We analyze why this move is a win-win for Forest's survival hopes and Ortega's 2026 World Cup ambitions. Stefan Ortega transfer, Nottingham Forest news, Premier League survival race, Manchester City keepers, 2026 World Cup prospects.

I'm Dom Jackman. I founded Escape the City in 2010 to help people leave corporate jobs and find work that matters. 16 years later, 500k+ professionals have used the platform - mostly people 5-15 years into careers at places like McKinsey, Deloitte, Google, the big banks - who feel a growing gap between what they do all day and what they actually care about. I'm not from the EA community. I'm writing this because I think there's a real overlap between the people I work with and what the EA talent ecosystem actually needs. I want to test that before investing serious time in it. What I've noticed Reading through talent discussions on this forum, there's a consistent theme: the pipeline is strongest for early-career people. 80,000 Hours does great work for students and recent grads. Probably Good provides broad guidance. BlueDot, MATS, Talos build skills for specific cause areas. But mid-career professionals with real commercial experience keep coming up as underserved. The "Gaps and opportunities in the EA talent & recruiting landscape" post nails it: these people "don't have 'EA capital,' may be poorly networked and might feel alienated by current messaging." The post calls for "custom entry [...] ---Outline:(00:51) What Ive noticed(01:40) What I see every day(02:28) What Im thinking about building(03:24) Honest questions(04:39) Not looking for funding(04:58) Artifacts --- First published: February 11th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/H9pb6DEasgzjCff9a/500k-mid-career-professionals-want-to-do-more-good-with --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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What if the problem was never your intelligence — but your method?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with study coach Tom Vorselen to dismantle the biggest myths about learning, productivity, and procrastination.After failing five university exams and nearly being academically dismissed, Tom transformed his results — not by studying harder, but by learning how to learn. Today, he has helped over 175 students achieve 90%+ grades in demanding fields like medicine, engineering, and law, built a 500K+ global community, and generated over $323,000 in coaching revenue in under three years.Together, they unpack:• Why effort does not equal effectiveness• Why rereading and highlighting fail most students• The science of active recall and why it works• Procrastination as a feedback loop — not laziness• ADHD and structured systems for focus• Study systems for working professionals• The five-minute rule to break overwhelm• Identity shifts required for real successThis episode is for students, professionals, parents, and educators ready to replace guilt with structure and chaos with clarity.Because learning isn't about willpower.✨ It's about design.

Prioritize Investor Follow-Up Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup founders raising funding will encounter a range of investors with varying levels of interest. Founders should prioritize their follow-up and focus on the investors with the greatest likelihood of making an investment with the least amount of work. A lead investor can be quite helpful but will require substantial time and effort on the part of the founder. Budget time for the lead investor. Close the easy ones first. These are often angel investors with small checks who typically run a light diligence process. They invest $25K to $50K on average. After that come angel groups that have a process for vetting deals. The application process can be heavy, but once it's done, the angel group process happens on a known timescale. A typical angel group will invest $150K to $300K, if not more. After that come microVCs, who typically write $150K checks on the first round. Their diligence will be more substantial. Finally, the standard venture capital fund will require a full diligence review with an initial investment of $500K. Start with the easy ones and work your way up. 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.

If you woke up today thinking, “Wow, I hope my neighbors don't solve disputes with a hammer,” congratulations — you're already ahead of Hillsboro.On today's episode of The Rizzuto Show, your favorite comedy podcast dives headfirst into a buffet of local chaos, celebrity controversy, and just enough heartfelt nostalgia to make you question your emotional stability.We kick things off in the Central West End where a 58-year-old man allegedly went on a full naked rampage in a high-end apartment building. Elevators were involved. Statues worth $500K were harmed. Security guards saw things they cannot unsee. This comedy podcast breaks down the entire “Friday the 13th but make it STL” moment and asks the important question: how does one man cause a million dollars in damage without pants?Then we pivot to Wash Ave, where a repeat offender made some very poor life choices less than two weeks after getting out of jail. We discuss personal recognizance bonds, public safety, and why “can't stop, won't stop” should not apply in this context.From there? Neighborhood drama escalates into full-on hammer justice in Hillsboro. A dad confronts another dad about bullying… and ends up facing first-degree assault charges. Conflict resolution tip from this comedy podcast: maybe try literally anything else first.We also honor the passing of Blueberry Hill co-founder Linda Edwards and reflect on what she meant to The Delmar Loop and St. Louis culture. It's heartfelt. It's nostalgic. It's the one moment in today's comedy podcast where we don't roast someone.Then it's Crap On Celebrities time — and we get into the uncomfortable but fascinating world of celebrities who somehow survived cancellation. From Snoop Dogg's glow-up to Mark Wahlberg's past, Vince Neil's history, Mike Tyson's comeback, and the wildly inconsistent court of public opinion — we break down who gets forgiven and why.Plus:Shia LaBeouf spotted at Mardi GrasJustin Timberlake allegedly on a “no boys night” leashAI lawsuits coming for HollywoodSantana & The Doobie Brothers blessing STLAnd Moon trying to explain tech business strategy while we slowly age in real timeIt's another beautifully unhinged installment of your favorite comedy podcast — daily chaos, sarcastic humor, pop culture commentary, and St. Louis stories that make you grateful for your relatively normal apartment building.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling the pressure to scale but terrified of losing your best people, or watching team morale dissolve as your business grows?This episode, guest host Sivana Brewer gets real with Isaac Tobelen, current CMO at Springs Rejuvenation and seasoned COO, on the inside challenges of recruiting, retaining, and motivating talent in rapid-growth settings. Isaac shares proven systems for hiring culture-aligned operators, the brutal mistakes that cost him top performers, and how “Innovation Day” became a surprising game-changer for agency culture.If you want actionable tactics to build a resilient team and avoid silent exits, listen now, not later. Your next big hire, retention strategy, or culture upgrade may hinge on these lessons. Tune in for exclusive, hard-won insights that most COOs only learn the hard way.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The “quiet risk” that nearly cratered Isaac's agency and why losing one key player can trigger a domino effect[03:08] – Rewiring direct response marketing for an unexpected industry and scaling it to $1.2M/month[08:59] – Why competitors keep stealing Isaac's ads, but can't touch his team's execution[11:08] – The secret overlap of visionary CEO and practical COO—why it worked for Isaac and Ashton[13:49] – How teaching people “how to think” crushed micromanagement and burnout[15:02] – The counterintuitive hiring process that filters for real values (not just resume skills)[24:29] – Unconventional interview tactics, homework, and the non-negotiables that reveal true fit[32:00] – “Innovation Day” revealed – How letting teams fail forward built trust and inspired breakthrough creativity[38:11] – Isaac's 2 biggest mistakes: concentrated risk and a disastrous acquisition—what he'd do differently[52:44] – Is AI really changing everything? Isaac's blunt take on what's hype, what actually matters, and why talent must upskill nowAbout the GuestIsaac Tobelen is the Chief Marketing Officer at Springs Rejuvenation, a leader in stem cell and exosome therapy. Previously, he was COO at Hemon Media, where he scaled the agency to $500K/month in 18 months, managed $36M+ ad budgets, and built high-performing teams from scratch. Isaac is known for his systems thinking, rapid operational scale, and real-world people development.

Joe has cooked in three-star Michelin kitchens, competed on two seasons of Top Chef, is a social media star with nearly 500K followers on Instagram, has created two delicious consumer packaged goods, and is a regular as both a competitor and a judge on Food Network... and he came on the podcast to discuss it all! I've been a massive fan of Joe for years, and the mustachioed pasta savant gave me one of the best food conversations I've ever had. You can't miss this episode! Find Joe Sasto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef.joe.sasto/ Website: https://www.joesasto.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chefjoesasto Joe's Brands: Tantos! – https://www.eattantos.com/ Ripi – https://ripifoods.com/ This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠!  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser 00:00:58 – Welcome to the Show, Joe! 00:03:15 – Ranch as a Dipper 00:06:43 – Evolution of the Term “Chef” 00:15:23 – Overcoming Doubts 00:17:29 – Being a Celebrity Chef 00:23:44 – Joe Sasto's Culinary POV 00:29:35 – “Breaking the Rules” 00:39:55 – Joe's Early Career 00:46:40 – Current Pursuits 00:48:53 – Tantos! 00:56:44 – Final Questions & Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where to Find Jim: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimduboiscoachWindow Washing Wealth: https://www.windowwashingwealth.com/Squeegee Pros: https://squeegeepros.com/Exterior Cleaning Business Owners who feel stuck between 100K and 500K face the same problem over and over. Hiring breaks down, leads feel inconsistent, and growth feels stressful instead of predictable.In this conversation, Jonathon Henderson from Pressure Washing Marketing Pros sits down with Jim Dubois of Squeegee Pros and Window Washing Wealth to break down what actually separates six figure hustle businesses from seven figure operations.They cover why hiring during the busy season fails, how to recruit A players before demand spikes, and why most companies stay trapped in the truck far too long. You will also hear how multi million dollar exterior cleaning businesses structure lead generation systems, increase close rates, and grow without burning out.In this video, you will learn:• When to hire technicians versus admin to avoid slow weeks• How bad recruiting leads to turnover and missed growth• Why most exterior cleaners waste leads instead of scaling• What seven figure owners do differently with systems and team buildingJonathon Henderson and Pressure Washing Marketing Pros work with exterior cleaning companies nationwide to build predictable growth systems backed by real results.

In this episode of the Above the Business podcast, Bradley sits down with Dustin Booth, a successful small business owner who's navigated the challenging journey from burnout to building a thriving, sustainable business. This conversation is part of our Small Business Blueprint series, where we unpack the real strategies that business owners use to grow from under $500K to over $2M in revenue.Dustin shares his honest blueprint for business owners who've experienced burnout or felt unfulfilled despite outward success. Discover how he's built a scalable business by focusing on team development, strategic recruiting, and the often-overlooked connection between personal wellness and business performance.Register Now! Lead Yourself First: February 24th - an Above The Business WorkshopFREE workshop for business owners who planned well but are running on fumes.You set the goals in January. You aligned the team. You built the plan.But six weeks in, you're exhausted.Here's the truth: Your business won't grow beyond you until you lead yourself first.Join Bradley for a FREE 2-hour workshop on February 24th at 10 AM CST.You'll build your Personal Operating System, Decision Framework, Energy Protection Plan, Role Clarity Matrix, and 90-Day Accountability Structure.Space is limited. https://blueprintos.com/assetsThanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions. More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that deliver real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide the comprehensive digital marketing your business needs to grow. Here's an exclusive offer for Above The Business listeners: Visit directclicksinc.com/abovethebusiness for a FREE marketing campaign audit. They'll assess your website, social media, SEO, content, and paid advertising, then provide actionable recommendations. Plus, when you choose to partner with them, they'll waive all setup fees.About Above The Business:Above The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect. Each week, Bradley shares frameworks, interviews successful entrepreneurs, and provides actionable insights for building businesses that run without you. Whether you're doing $300K or $3M in revenue, this show will help you get above your business and design the systems you need to scale.

Last week we covered the 5 signs you've outgrown founder-led operations. That was the diagnosis. Today is the treatment plan.Knowing you need to change and knowing HOW to change are two very different things. The jump from $500K to $2M isn't about working harder, hiring more people, or finding more clients. It's about fundamentally rebuilding how your business operates and how YOU operate within it.In this episode, I'm breaking down the four transformations that take you from founder-powered to systems-powered: operational shifts, team shifts, financial shifts, and the one nobody talks about — founder identity shifts.THE 4 TRANSFORMATIONS:OPERATIONAL SHIFTS:• From intuitive to documented (the 20% that drives 80%)• From reactive to rhythmic (weekly, monthly, quarterly cycles)• From all-things-to-all-people to core focusTEAM SHIFTS:• From doers to leaders• From hub-and-spoke to distributed authority• From hiring skills to hiring valuesFINANCIAL SHIFTS:• From revenue focus to profitability focus• From checking the bank to financial forecasting• From founder scraps to sustainable compensationFOUNDER IDENTITY SHIFTS:• From doer to director• From indispensable to replaceable• From hero to hostKEY TAKEAWAYS:• Don't multiply your current model — transform it• Document the 20% of processes that drive 80% of your results• Hire for values first, skills second• Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity• Your goal is to work yourself out of the day-to-day job• A business that can't run without you is a job, not an assetRESOURCES:• Take the free Leadership Assessment (3 min)• Book a Strategic Discovery Audit ($997 engagement)• Learn more at thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH THE DEVAIN COLLECTIVE:• LinkedIn• Instagram• Website: thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH SHEENA:• LinkedIn• InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/beautifullycomplicated-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benedict Spence, conservative commentator, and Baroness Claire Fox, independent peer and director of the Academy of Ideas, discuss how the ECHR is causing more illegal migrant hand-outs in court. High court judges ruled that the police seizure of asylum seekers' phones amounted to a violation of European Human Rights Law, in contravention of article eight of the European Convention on Human Rights. Article eight outlines the right to a private and family life. The phones were seized as the migrants came to the country, enabling the police to gather evidence about any contact between them and people smuggling gangs. So far, an average of £6,500 per person has been paid to compensate migrants. 70 migrants have been paid. It is feared the total bill could run into the millions, as more migrants who have had phones seized make claims. Reform MP Robert Jenrick called the decision to compensate boat migrants a ‘farce'. Also: proposals to ban social media for U16s - including a potential ban on virtual private networks, used to circumvent the Online Safety Act. The news that the Home Office doesn't know how many migrants are pretending to be children, The case of a Filipino migrant who was funded to change sex by the NHS - before being given the right to stay in the UK,And the think tank that has propelled Keir Starmer's rise to power - Labour Together - using a PR firm to smear journalists investigating their funding. Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Handle a Huge Cash Offer Gap on an Expired Listing (Institutional Buyers, Land Value & Transparency)Watch the full video replay: https://youtu.be/Kd0bVFlGODUJosh shares a real text exchange with Jonita about an expired listing where an institutional cash-buyer platform produced offers roughly $404K below the prior list price (example: last list price $759K vs best cash offer $379K) on a unique property with six acres. He emphasizes investigating mismatches by asking clarifying questions (like whether multiple parcels are involved), researching comps (including an active similar listing around $1M and a sold comp around $500K on smaller acreage), and being transparent with the seller about why offers may be off and when follow-up will happen. Josh recommends contacting Danielle at Zoom Casa for deeper due diligence and improved offers, potentially also reaching out to Quick Buy and simultaneously marketing the property via a “deal of the week” email using the Deal Sprint process (replay referenced at leaddeck.ai/sprints and replays at leaddeck.ai/cal). Doreen adds that land value may depend on zoning changes and highest-and-best-use possibilities, suggesting asking the seller about added value, calling the prior listing agent to substantiate pricing, contacting the zoning board about future votes, and exploring end-buyer uses such as horses, cattle, equestrian business, family compound, or subdivision. Josh reinforces that demonstrating a proactive plan for identifying the ideal buyer and uncovering highest and best use helps win listings on long-game, difficult properties.See how many leads are available in your zip code (and take a FREE test drive) at: https://LeadDeck.AI

Is there really a tax advantage to getting married?Believe it or not, the answer is yes—and in this episode, we break it down in a fun, real-world way.In this lighthearted yet informative episode of More Knowledge, More Wealth, Gabriel Shahin, CFP®, is joined by his daughter Angelina to talk about marriage, family, and the often-overlooked tax benefits of being married and filing jointly.What you'll learn:• The difference between single vs married filing jointly tax brackets• How marriage can reduce taxes at different income levels• Real examples of tax savings at $50K, $100K, $250K, $500K, and $1M of income• Why tax brackets widen for married couples• How marriage can lower your effective tax rate, not just your tax bill• Why taxes should never be the reason to get married—but are a real financial benefit• The difference between married filing jointly vs married filing separatelyMarriage isn't about money—but from a tax perspective, filing jointly can create meaningful savings over time, especially as income rises.This episode mixes family, finance, and a little humor to make a complex topic easy to understand—and reminds you that good financial planning starts with understanding the rules that already exist.

First hour of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on February 14, 2026 Bobby Marks and ESPN raise concerns over Jazz tanking, and flip 180 after fine The guys brainstorm ideas to fix tanking and draft lottery Technical Fouls

Full episode of The Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on February 14, 2026 Bobby Marks and ESPN raise concerns over Jazz tanking, and flip 180 after fine The guys brainstorm ideas to fix tanking and draft lottery Technical Fouls What is the likelihood of Utah State winning the Mountain West? Is BYU going to the Tourney? 5 Minutes of - Parker Kingston Charged; Team USA Hockey; NBA All Star Weekend Aggies welcome in Penny Hardaway led Memphis

Spotrac & Front Office Show contributor Keith Smith

Hour 1 Football talent in the state of Utah Utah Jazz pre/half/post analyst Tim LaComb Hour 2 Spotrac & Front Office Show contributor Keith Smith Coaching against a Jay Hill defense |  Morgan Scalley as Utes next coach Hour 3 Sports Illustrated CFB writer Bryan Fischer Ask Matt Wells Final thoughts

Spotrac & Front Office Show contributor Keith Smith Coaching against a Jay Hill defense |  Morgan Scalley as Utes next coach

Football talent in the state of Utah Utah Jazz pre/half/post analyst Tim LaComb

We're live from Super Bowl Media Row with Jorge Rivera, better known as Freaknrican — the viral creator behind the hilarious pronunciation videos that took over social media.In this episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, Freaknrican breaks down:How mispronounced words turned into a viral content formulaThe barber-shop moment that sparked his riseWhy relatable, PG, series-based content wins the algorithmHow brand deals can actually suppress reach on InstagramThe difference between TikTok growth vs. IG grindHis thoughts on the Eagles, Super Bowl culture, and Latino representation in mediaFrom coworkers becoming content stars to cracking 500K+ followers in a year, this conversation is equal parts funny, insightful, and real — all straight from Radio Row.☕️

00:00 – 13:55 – Jeff is out and Kevin asks why we got into the sports business after the Pacers are fined $100K for resting players, the Jazz were also fined $500K for resting players, what is the cure for this for the league 13:56 – 22:44 – Morning Checkdown 22:45 – 44:47 – Our memories from NBA All-Star weekend when it was here in Indy, more on the Pacers and Jazz getting fined by the NBA and why other teams haven’t been disciplined, Adam Silver’s statement on the fines, the guys try to come up with solutions of how the NBA can solve this issue 44:48 – 1:07:35– ISC’s Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the NBA fines for the Pacers and Jazz last night, Indiana draft prospects, reforming conferences, Colts draft needs, should the Colts draft an edge rusher and quarterback, dad jokes, Morning Checkdown 1:07:36 – 1:16:00 – Butler head coach Thad Matta joins us and discusses the team’s loss to UConn and the update on Finley Bizjack, what, if anything they can do roster-wise with all the injuries, getting ready for the rest of the season 1:16:01 – 1:27:30 – More dad jokes, Pacers fine thoughts, the guys try to come up with more ways the NBA can fix their tanking issues, 1:27:31 – 1:54:21 – IndyCar & IMS President Doug Boles joins us as we’re 100 days from the Indy 500, early ticket figures, what the Honda/Chevy announcement means for IndyCar, could we see the IU national champs at the IMS, how they annually try the balancing act of keeping tradition while drawing new fans, the DC race and how they prep with a quick turnaround, more dad jokes, Morning Checkdown 1:54:22 – 2:01:09– People are not happy about James’ Colts mock draft having them take an edge rusher with their second-round pick, the Colts’ had trouble getting to the passer last season, how do they get younger and faster defensively? 2:01:10 – 2:09:26 – Happy Valentine’s Day, Kevin’s wife discussed his Luke Harangody jersey, final thoughts on the Pacers being fined by the NBASupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dragon Traveler is not subtle. It's a waifu-driven idle RPG, built for scale, speed, and monetization efficiency, and it's working. Especially in the US. Despite being a fresh launch (mid-January), the game is already doing $300k–500k per day, with a heavy US + Asian revenue split, thousands of creatives in rotation, and extremely aggressive UA. This isn't a passion project. It's a manufactured hit designed to win distribution, not awards.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 — Why we're covering Dragon Traveler01:30 — Numbers first: revenue & downloads03:30 — Idle RPGs and fake onboarding trends05:00 — Why Dragon Traveler is winning now06:40 — 3D map & autoplay combat08:00 — Playing multiple modes at once10:00 — Gacha, shards, and generosity tuning12:30 — Idle rewards & reclaim-the-difference mechanic14:20 — Guild Expedition (Heroes-style map)16:00 — PvE incentives: soft vs hard requirements18:30 — Why session time stays high20:30 — UA footprint & network mix22:30 — Creatives: censorship, waifus, AI25:30 — 6,000+ creatives and why it matters28:00 — US + Asia revenue split explained30:30 — Why this is more casual than it looks33:00 — Final verdict & Radar decision---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

Your life experiences can become the foundation of a strong brand, and today's episode shows exactly what that looks like when someone builds a podcast that becomes bigger than content, bigger than metrics, and bigger than the original idea. Broke Girl Therapy, a podcast by content creator Stefanie Meghan, began as a personal outlet during a chaotic period of life, with no budget, no equipment, and no strategy. What started in a $500 Craigslist basement apartment evolved into a business, a creative career, and an entire ecosystem built around storytelling, vulnerability, humor, and community. In this episode, you'll hear how raw beginnings transformed into a multi-platform brand, how relationships fueled exponential growth, and how social media became the true engine behind long-term audience expansion. In this episode, you'll learn: Why connection and chemistry often outperform follower count in growth How social media became her number one discovery channel (and the strategy behind it) The difference between viral content and true audience growth How podcasting can open unexpected doors, from celebrity clients to major network opportunities ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We'd love a review! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more creators find us. Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting? Check out how PodWritten can help: https://podwritten.com/services/ https://podwritten.com/ Grab your free guide to get booked as a podcast guest in 4 weeks: https://podwritten.com/links/ Bonus tips and resources: Blog: https://podwritten.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podwritten/ Connect with Broke Girl Therapy: Instagram and TikTok: @brokegirltherapy Website: https://brokegirltherapy.com/ Questions or want to say hey? Reach us at sam@podwritten.com

Today on the show - is a half a million pound retirement fund enough to give you the retirement you want? What are the different routes to generating an income from a pot of that size - and what do they each generate? We’ve run the numbers. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you making great money… but still not building real wealth? You're not alone.In this episode, I chat with Kaitlyn Carlson, former Wall Street wealth manager and founder of Theory Planning Partners, who helps 7-figure female entrepreneurs build financial legacies—not just businesses.This isn't your typical finance convo. We're breaking down:✨ Why high income doesn't equal financial freedom✨ Mindset blocks that keep you stuck, even at 7 figures✨ How childhood money dynamics impact your business✨ Why you need a wealth team, not just a bookkeeperKaitlyn shares practical strategies and powerful shifts to help you move from hustle to legacy—and finally keep more of what you earn.Whether you're making $500K or $5M, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead, earn, and build a future on your terms.Click play to hear all of this and:[03:44] Why most 7-figure entrepreneurs focus on income but ignore long-term wealth[08:19] The financial wake-up call that led Kaitlyn to serve female founders[11:11] How childhood experiences shape your financial mindset[16:05] The key differences between an income strategy and a wealth strategy[23:45] Why building wealth requires a team (and not just a bookkeeper!)[29:32] How to evaluate if your business is scalable, sellable, or sustainable[37:51] The mental shift that changes everything: from “I have enough” to “I'm enough”Listen to Related Episodes:Tax Secrets Every Entrepreneur Should Know with Karlton Dennis8 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Relationship with MoneyWealth Building Strategies: How to Budget, Invest, and Raise Your PricesConnect With Kaitlyn Carlson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoryplanningpartnersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090129347132Website: https://theoryplanning.com/

Most AI photo apps try to do everything, and end up blending in.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down how Photo Revive AI scaled to over $500K/month by doing the opposite: niching down first, then expanding later.Instead of launching as “another AI image generator,” this app positioned itself around photo restoration and revival and used smart ASO, onboarding, and paywall strategies to win in a brutally competitive market.You'll learn:✅ Why niching down beats competing in red-hot AI categories✅ How Photo Revive AI generates ~$500K/month (verified across multiple tools)✅ The exact onboarding and paywall flow driving conversions✅ How credit-based pricing controls AI costs and boosts revenue✅ Why distribution matters more than features or UISteve walks through:• Real revenue estimates from Sensor Tower, AppFigures, and AppMagic• The full user journey from install → upgrade• Paywall tactics most founders overlook• How to start a niche, win early traction, and expand laterIf you're building:

$1M in sales. $500K saved. Zero new headcount. Your sales team isn't ignoring dead leads because they're lazy - they're drowning in admin drag. While you're debating whether to hire two more SDRs, your competitors have stopped asking "Who do I hire next?" and started asking "What system do I build next?" Will Del Principe (Growth & Solutions Engineering Leader at Thoughtly) reveals how AI voice agents have crossed the quality threshold - handling objections, qualifying leads, and booking meetings at scale. Will personally drove close to $1M in sales in 6 months using voice agent workflows, and his clients are generating hundreds of thousands per month by reactivating dead pipeline. You'll learn: Why voice agents are fundamentally different from chatbots (and why that matters for stalled pipeline) How to design re-engagement campaigns that resurrect cold leads without damaging your brand Quality benchmarks for evaluating voice AI providers (70% of prospects don't detect it's AI) The mindset shift from headcount scaling to system architecture The low-risk pilot strategy for testing voice agents this quarter Who this is for: VPs of Sales, CROs, and RevOps Directors in mid-market to enterprise B2B who need workflow architecture that produces measurable P&L impact - not pilot purgatory. Download the free Executive Guide to Shadow AI at theaihat.com/shadow-ai CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction: The Efficiency Crisis Killing Your Pipeline02:08 - Your Sales Team Isn't Lazy - They're Drowning in Admin Drag03:27 - Meet Will Del Principe: $1M in Sales Using AI Voice Agents03:58 - The Coffee Invitation: When AI Crossed the Uncanny Valley06:00 - What Is a Voice Agent? (And Why It's Not Just Another Chatbot)08:05 - The Podcast Guest Analogy: How AI Removes Bottlenecks Without Replacing People11:14 - Mixing Outbound and Inbound: The New Campaign Architecture13:20 - Why You Can't Cold Call with AI (And How to Get Consent)15:07 - The Handoff: When Does AI Transfer to Human Sales Reps?16:22 - Reactivating Dead Leads: 650 Meetings Booked in 90 Days18:04 - Mid-Roll: The Executive Guide to Shadow AI20:23 - Quality Benchmarks: What Makes a Voice Agent Sound Human?24:22 - The Thoughtly Roadmap: Omnichannel AI Personas Are Coming26:49 - From "Who Do I Hire?" to "What System Do I Build?"28:10 - How to Pilot a Voice Agent: The Low-Risk, High-ROI Use Case29:47 - The CRM Graveyard Audit: What Would 10% Reactivation Mean for Your Revenue?31:02 - Where to Learn More About Thoughtly31:46 - Outro: Download the Shadow AI Guide CONNECT:Will Del Principe - Thoughtly: thoughtly.co | thoughtly.co/demoMike Allton - The AI Hat: theaihat.com | theaihat.com/shadow-ai AI for Revenue Leaders is your operational playbook for the Agentic Era. Host Mike Allton deconstructs how practitioners are deploying sanctioned AI to hit quota and reclaim sales capacity lost to admin drag. Stop guessing. Start architecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a theory that both the next podcast edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement as well as the next written version might be delayed out of some sort of concern about whether the internal numbering system is equipped to deal with the impending approach of the 1,000th edition. At least, that is one possible explanation of why it has taken so long to produce these older stories from the last week. There was a slight disruption in the routine which sometimes results in delays. I'm Sean Tubbs, and I look forward to sorting it all out.Audio versions of stories previously sent out in the newsletter: * Charlottesville City Council agrees to reallocate funding intended to run low-barrier shelter (read the story)* Charlottesville's finance director presents more details on city's $8.5 million surplus (read the story)* The 700 block of Charlottesville's West Main Street is now known as “Mel's Walk” (read the story)* Albemarle's Economic Development Authority agrees to spend $500K on Boulders Road Extension (read the story)* Supervisor Mike Pruitt shares information on CARTA with fellow elected officials (read the story)* The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission will try again for federal funding for design of Rivanna pedestrian bridge (read the story)Charlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Today's shout-out: Cville Village seeks volunteers!Can you drive a neighbor to a doctor's appointment? Change an overhead lightbulb, plant a flower, walk a dog for someone who is sick, visit someone who is lonely? If so, Cville Village needs you!Cville Village is a local 501c3 nonprofit organization loosely affiliated with a national network of Villages whose goals are to help seniors stay in their own homes as long as possible, and to build connections among them that diminish social isolation. Volunteers do small chores for, and have gatherings of, professors and schoolteachers, nurses and lawyers, aides and housekeepers. Time and chance come to all – a fall, an order not to drive, failing eyesight, a sudden stroke. They assist folks continue living at home, with a little help from their friends.Cville Village volunteers consult software that shows them who has requested a service and where they are located. Volunteers accept only the requests that fit their schedule and their skills.Volunteering for Cville Village can expand your circle of friends and shower you with thanks.To learn more, visit cvillevillage.org or attend one of their monthly Village “meet-ups” and see for yourself. To find out where and when the next meetup is, or to get more information and a volunteer application, email us at info@cvillevillage.org, or call them at (434) 218-3727.End notes for #998-AMy thoughts were well-intentioned. As I was producing stories last week, I did produce the audio but I did not post them to the Information Charlottesville website. Somehow I forgot that finished audio segments had been made and it felt like a slog to have to do the audio again.This is because the radio version did not air last week and so I didn't feel the same pressure to follow all of the steps. This week there will be a radio show and I have enough material that I am considering slowing down a little this week to focus on business and administration things.Also, it is going to be in the fifties later and I want to go for a walk and watch the ice and snow melt. So I am going to aim to have the next newsletter out tomorrow. That will be #999 and after that will be #1000. No comma. I think that's how I'll get through adding a fourth digit.Another reason things were difficult this week is that my copy of Adobe Audition reset and a lot of my bookmarks disappeared. Because I could not see the recent links to session files, I assumed I had not produced them.I'm writing this as I produce the podcast and also missing are my links to various sound files I use as punctuation in between stories. Youngers versions of me used to love playing around with audio production. I still do, but these days the need to produce takes the capacity away from being creative.Which is why this may be a week I listen to my brain and take a slight reset. All I know is that I'm very glad to have this edition done and to have a few hours off away from writing. There are many stories to tell, but there are also days I need to do a little more.Oh! Another reason this week is weird. For some reason, the gain on the headphones for my recording set-up is really low so I can't really hear myself while narrating. This is an annoyance but also causes issues. Perhaps I'll spend the rest of the day setting up a new place to work! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

What do you get when you mix almost a decade of B2B social experience, a 500K+ personal brand, and a strategist who's seen a lot of LinkedIn feeds? A masterclass in what actually makes B2B social work, and what's quietly holding most brands back.In this episode of Behind the Post, we're joined by Luis Urgell, B2B Socials Rising 30 star and founder of Timewarp., to break down how he evaluates B2B brands on social, and what you can learn from it as a social media marketer.Luis walks us through the exact signals he looks for when landing on a B2B LinkedIn page, from hiring patterns to posting cadence, and why these details matter more than most teams realize. Think of this episode as an inside look at how your page is being judged, by peers, prospects, and decision-makers alike.We get tactical. Luis shares one simple change social teams can make this week to improve content performance, the most common mistakes he sees during audits, and why many B2B brands are unintentionally leaving attention on the table by playing it too safe.He also breaks down what good B2B social actually looks like today, including why employee-led content works so well, how brands like Zapier are getting it right, and why TikTok can be a powerful testing ground even if LinkedIn is your main channel.If you're a B2B social media manager looking to sharpen your instincts, spot gaps faster, and build a strategy that actually stands out, this episode is packed with lessons you'll want to steal.Hot Topics:What to look for when evaluating a B2B LinkedIn pageThe fastest way to boost engagement using employee advocacyCommon content mistakes B2B brands keep makingHow to experiment without blowing up your brand voice

Lincoln Edwards is the co creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel Austin Flipsters, where he and Lauren Ahrens pioneered real estate flipping content by giving viewers true behind the scenes access to hundreds of house flips in Austin, Texas. In 2023, he co founded Homemade, a first of its kind Flipping as a Service platform that uses proprietary technology to deliver end to end real estate investing solutions, transforming how everyday investors participate in flips.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   How Lincoln turned the HGTV model into a YouTube empire The biggest win that changed everything in flipping A partnership horror story you'll never forget What really happens when contractors disappear mid project Why partnerships fail and how to find the right ones Inside Lincoln's flipping service and how it works How interest rates are reshaping real estate right now The hottest submarkets around Dallas and Austin How to take your very first step in real estate investing   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Patrick Gomez quit his job as a CMO, filed an LLC for a hundred bucks, and sat at his desk thinking clients would just show up.They didn't.He panicked and DM'd 3,000 people on LinkedIn over two days straight. Got five clients. Lost all five almost immediately. That was the beginning.Patrick is a serial entrepreneur who built SiteLyft, a subscription website business, from those early failures. Then he co-founded AntiAgency, a podcast-based lead generation company. And most recently he launched TurboClaim, an AI-powered claims management platform that raised half a million dollars from its own beta users in the first week.He shares:➤ Why your first clients should never pay you a dollar➤ How he went from zero to $500K in recurring revenue in five weeks with just cold calls➤ The case for building a side business before quitting your jobShare in the comments below: what's one business idea you've been sitting on that you keep talking yourself out of?0:00 - Introduction0:56 - Meeting Patrick and the Miami Event2:03 - The Reality of Being "Broke" as an Entrepreneur3:57 - From Professor Dreams to Marketing Career5:43 - Quitting His Job and Starting an LLC With No Plan6:39 - DM'ing 3,000 People and Landing First Clients7:37 - Losing All Five Clients and Starting Over8:53 - Building SiteLyft as a Subscription Website Business10:02 - Scaling With Ads and Running Into Growth Problems10:38 - Starting AntiAgency: Podcasts as Sales Conversations13:45 - Discovering the Insurance Industry's Paperwork Problem15:15 - Building TurboClaim With AI and Raising $500K From Beta Users18:01 - Working With Family: How Avery Became His Sales Lead19:04 - Zero to One Thinking and Knowing When to Hand Off20:13 - Shower Epiphany: Insurance for Creators24:39 - Where AI Is Headed: From Chatbots to Robots in the Home30:11 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs33:16 - Finding Your Niche, Sub-Niche, and the One Problem You Solve36:32 - Where to Find Patrick and Final Thoughts*Connect with Patrick*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gomez-7a4305220/*Connect with Dillon*https://www.instagram.com/thedillonenglandshow/https://twitter.com/imdillonenglandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonmengland/https://www.facebook.com/dillon.england.5*Sponsor — Broadcast Brew (Low-Acid Coffee)*Order our LOW ACID COFFEE “THE BROADCAST BREW”Thank you to Cool Beans Coffee Brewery for your partnership.https://www.coolbeanscoffeemi.com/product-page/broadcast-brew-low-acid-blend*ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW*Authentic conversations with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle — direct, faith-forward, Detroit grit.Subscribe for full conversations and weekly clips.Share this with someone on your leadership team.Comment your biggest takeaway.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dillon-england-show--6370921/support.*Connect with Dillon*https://www.instagram.com/thedillonenglandshow/https://twitter.com/imdillonenglandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonmengland/https://www.facebook.com/dillon.england.5*Sponsor — Broadcast Brew (Low-Acid Coffee)*Order our LOW ACID COFFEE “THE BROADCAST BREW”Thank you to Cool Beans Coffee Brewery for your partnership.https://www.coolbeanscoffeemi.com/product-page/broadcast-brew-low-acid-blend*ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW*Authentic conversations with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle — direct, faith-forward, Detroit grit.Subscribe for full conversations and weekly clips.Share this with someone on your leadership team.Comment your biggest takeaway.

Welcome to Beyond Founder-Led — the podcast for women founders who are done being the bottleneck in every decision.I'm Sheena Hunt, founder of The DeVain Collective. After 20+ years in Fortune 100 operations and close to 15 years building my own businesses, I've watched the same pattern play out hundreds of times: brilliant, capable founders hitting a wall. Not because they lack vision or work ethic, but because they've outgrown founder-led chaos and don't have the systems or leadership capacity to scale sustainably.That's what this podcast is about — what comes after you can't be in every meeting, make every decision, and personally deliver to every client.Each week, I'll share frameworks, client stories, and interviews with founders who've successfully made the transition from doing everything to leading everything. Real talk for women-led businesses doing $500K to $5M who are ready to scale without sacrifice.IN THIS EPISODE:• Why I rebranded this podcast around the founder-led problem• My background in Fortune 100 ops + entrepreneurship• What to expect from Beyond Founder-Led• How to know if this podcast is for youRESOURCES:• Take the free Leadership Assessment (3 min)• Book a Strategic Discovery Audit ($997 investment)• Learn more at thedevaincollective.comCONNECT WITH SHEENA:• LinkedIn• Instagram• Website: thedevaincollective.comNEXT EPISODE:5 Signs You've Outgrown Founder-Led Operations — the diagnosis you need before you can fix anything.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beautifullycomplicated-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every divorced dad needs to hear Charles Brownlee's story. This episode reveals the brutal reality of what happens when the system completely fails fathers. Charles survived hell heroin addict dad, crackhead mom, left starving as a child. Built a life: 14 years logging, $500K house, 4 kids, wife of 15 years. Then it all collapsed. Wife's mental illness (75+ suicide attempts/year), stabbed him multiple times, kidnapped the kids. He got shot twice, lost everything. Now rebuilding from nothing focused on being worth coming home to when his kids return.  What You'll Discover: • The shocking truth about mental health and custody battles • How false accusations can destroy a father's life • Why documentation is critical (Charles had witnesses but still lost) • The brutal reality of family court bias against fathers • How to stay strong when you've lost everything • Why choosing peace over revenge protects your future with your kids • The spiritual strength needed to survive complete devastation    Powerful Moment: "I can't be no good man behind bars or dead. I have to be worth somebody worth coming home to when those kids do come home."   WATCH the full video episode on YouTube  LISTEN everywhere: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts SUPPORT the mission: https://www.patreon.com/daddyissues   ⭐ If this episode helped you, please leave a 5-star review and share with other dads who need to hear this.   FREE Resources for Divorced Dads: • Father's rights legal directory • Crisis support hotlines • Mental health resources for men • Legal documentation guides • Custody battle preparation checklist   This episode covers difficult topics including domestic violence, mental health crises, and child custody battles. Listener discretion advised.   Got your own story or need support? Email: daddyissuespodcastshow@gmail.com   #CustodyBattle #DivorceAdvice #FathersRights #FamilyCourt #DadLife #MentalHealth #ChildCustody #DivorceStrategy #LegalAdvice #DaddyIssues #Resilience #Faith    

Do you want to own your time, work less, and live more? What if the point isn't maxing out every account forever, but designing a week you don't want to escape from? This is the Coast FI life built by our guest today, Andy Hill. He shares the steps you can take to put your family first and escape the 9-5 grind: for good! He takes us through the full arc: starting married life at –$50K net worth, killing the debt in a year with budget parties, saving 40–50% to hit around $500K in investments by forty, then realizing that number was enough for Coast FI. With all that, he realized that what he really wanted was time.    Andy is an award-winning blogger, podcaster, and family finance coach behind Marriage, Kids, and Money. He's also author of the new book 'Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind', which walks readers through simple, yet highly effective steps families can take to achieve family financial independence. It also features real-life examples of couples who've conquered these family financial independence milestones and found better lives for themselves because of it. ====================   DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS:   MONARCH MONEY The modern way to manage money! Monarch will change the way you organize your financial life. Track, budget, plan, and do more with your money – together. Get 50% off the first year using this link and entering code: CATCHINGUP50   For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners    SUPPORT  THE  SHOW

Washington state Democrats want to slap a 9.9% income tax on millionaires, and they swear—pinky promise—it won't trickle down to everyone else. Where have we heard that before? This breakdown exposes the proposed Senate Bill 6346 that Republicans say violates the state constitution and contradicts a 2024 voter initiative prohibiting income tax. The kicker? It hits married couples earning $500K each combined, and as usual, the threshold will inevitably drop. Meanwhile, tech companies are hemorrhaging thousands of jobs, wealthy residents are eyeing Florida real estate, and working families will ultimately foot the bill when high earners flee. Democrats claim it's about "rebalancing" the tax code while Republicans warn it's the slippery slope voters have rejected 11-13 times before. Washington already leads the nation in gas prices, housing costs, and regulatory burdens—what could possibly go wrong with adding one of the highest income tax rates in America? Is this the final straw that turns Washington into the next California exodus story? Will voters wake up before the threshold drops to $50K? Drop your thoughts below, smash that like button, and subscribe for more government accountability content!

Luigi Mallardo joined Woffu as an early angel investor and later became CRO, helping founder Miguel Fresneda shape a practical SaaS growth path. Based in Barcelona, Spain, Woffu has built a modern cloud-based time and attendance platform for SMEs and mid-market companies, replacing legacy tools and spreadsheets with a focused, mobile-first workforce solution. Starting from just €2K MRR, Luigi led growth first through inbound, then outbound, and partner channels, increasing average revenue per account five to seven times. By 2025, the company reached nearly €500K in monthly recurring revenue, or about €6M ARR, with more than 50 employees and profitable, efficient growth across Spain. Woffu sold to Visma in 2022 following a multi-year, proactive exit strategy, with a total reported value of €20–30M including the 3-year earnout. Luigi shares how early focus, diversified revenue, and optionality shaped every decision. His biggest lesson: clarity about your endgame determines your strategy early on, including your growth model and many other important decisions. Key Takeaways Strategic Focus - Choosing one clear use case and market unlocked faster growth than chasing horizontal HR suite ambitions across Europe. Optionality First - Designing for multiple future paths gave founders leverage rather than forcing a sale based solely on valuation. Revenue - Layers Inbound, outbound, and partners created resilience while steadily raising average contract value and predictability. Exit Readiness - Warming buyers years early turned selling into a strategic process rather than a rushed financial event. Customer Success - Investing deeply in retention created low churn and made Woffu more attractive to long-term acquirers. Builder Mindset - Great CROs zoom in and out, connecting go-to-market execution with strategy, culture, and long-term outcomes. Quote from Luigi Mallardo, Chief Revenue Officer at Woffu "We chose our focus of ICP and focus of use case, to reduce the space of market optionality to get more business optionality. You see what I mean?  "The advice I give most often is to focus, which doesn't mean to close off the option of having more verticals forever, but you need 75% or 80 % of your pipeline on where you are already monetizing and building traction. And then you leave that 20 % of pipeline to do experimentations in a new vertical. "It's one of the historical challenges, especially with young founders: the feeling of losing opportunities if they decide and don't do everything. But you are losing opportunities if you go too wide and you don't focus. Just be patient, postpone, and focus on what works." Links Luigi Mallardo on LinkedIn Woffu on LinkedIn Woffu website Podcast Sponsor – Lighter Capital This podcast is sponsored by Lighter Capital. In the last 15 years, Lighter Capital has helped over 600 software and SaaS founders secure simple, non-dilutive financing to grow a little faster—without giving up any precious equity or board seats to investors.  Simple debt funding from Lighter Capital can range from $50K to $10 million, with straightforward terms, no personal guarantees or covenants, and up to a 4-year payback period. Go to LighterCapital.com to apply and get a quick pre-qualification. Then talk with their experienced team to create a practical funding plan to achieve your goals.  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.

What does it really take to build a global movement without sacrificing your health, faith, or family in the process? In this powerful guest episode, Kelly sits down with Amanda Tress, founder of Faster Way to Fat Loss, to unpack how a personal health crisis turned into one of the most impactful fitness and nutrition movements in the world, serving hundreds of thousands of women globally. Amanda shares the story behind Faster Way's growth, from her early struggles with blood pressure, insulin resistance, and PCOS to pioneering a science-backed approach to fat loss that challenges the "eat less, move more" narrative. Kelly and Amanda dive into what it means to stay mission-driven while navigating massive shifts in the marketplace, including GLP-1s, peptides, perimenopause, and the growing confusion women face around health and fitness. This conversation goes far beyond just fitness. Amanda opens up about: Leading with faith in business Building an affiliate-powered movement instead of relying on ads Creating economic opportunity for women Raising five kids while scaling a global brand Why relevance, timing, and conviction matter more than hustle If you're an entrepreneur, leader, or woman navigating growth in a noisy, rapidly changing world, this episode will ground you, challenge you, and inspire you to lead courageously. Timestamps: 01:30 – 05:00: Amanda's personal health journey: blood pressure meds, insulin resistance, and a turning point 05:00 – 07:45: Why traditional diet and exercise fail fat-loss-resistant women 07:45 – 11:30: GLP-1s, peptides, perimenopause (and why the market is more confused than ever) 11:30 – 14:30: Strength training, carb cycling, and the science behind Faster Way 14:30 – 17:30: Personalized nutrition, intermittent fasting, and the role of AI 17:30 – 19:15: How to get started with Faster Way to Fat Loss 19:15 – 23:45: Moving to Costa Rica, family integration, and redefining freedom as a CEO 23:45 – 27:30: The Faster Way business model: affiliates, timing, and building a movement 27:30 – 30:30: Faith, generosity, and trusting God with growth 30:30 – 33:45: Launching a church and witnessing exponential, unexplainable growth 33:45 – 36:45: Loneliness at the top, mentorship, and leading as a values-driven woman: 36:45 – 39:30: Advice for entrepreneurs: focus, prayer, community, and staying on mission Resources: Get started with Amanda's FASTer Way to Fat Loss program + get access to other helpful resources: https://www.fasterway.com   Connect with Amanda Tress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatress or @amandatress For more faith leadership content, subscribe to Kelly's Substack channel: https://kellyroachofficial.substack.com/  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/  Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/  Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/     

Are you a business owner stuck at £500K and working harder than ever, but still unable to scale? If you're running a service-based business and everything still depends on you, this video explains why effort isn't the issue. Brain space is. In this episode, Adam Stott breaks down why business owners get stuck at £500K to £1M, and how protecting your mental bandwidth is the real lever for scaling without burnout. You'll learn: ➡️ The 3 hidden brain space killers holding your business back ➡️ Why being the "go-to problem solver" is slowing your growth  ➡️ How high-level operators buy back time instead of working longer hours

In this Smart Real Estate Coach master's class, I'm bringing back Brandon Cobb, founder of FBG Capital and host of Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio, to walk you through one of the most powerful and least taught niches in the business: entitling land for national homebuilders and turning dirt into 6–7 figure paydays.     Brandon shares how getting fired from his dream medical device job pushed him into entrepreneurship, why your W-2 is actually your biggest risk, and how he built a land development model where Wall Street-backed builders like Lennar, Pulte, D.R. Horton and others line up to buy his approved projects. We break down his three-phase entitlement process, why he never buys land until approvals are in place, what a typical 15-month entitlement timeline and $500K+ profit deal looks like, and who his Learn Land Development mastermind is actually for (hint: not brand-new investors or "no money down" thinkers).    If you've been looking for a way to do bigger deals without swinging hammers yourself, this episode will open your eyes to a niche that works in every real estate asset class.   Key Talking Points of the Episode   00:00 Introduction 01:31 Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio 02:24 From dream job to "accidental entrepreneur" 03:35 Lessons from losing his dream job 04:51 Fast-forward: from hustling to large land deals with national builders 06:05 Why you can't rely on a single employer anymore 07:01 The opportunity in selling land to big developers 08:25 The "fastest-growing secret" niche in real estate 11:20 Working on a minimum of 50 units per project 12:50 Phase 1: Learn what the city wants & target the right land 14:05 Phase 2: Contract & entitlements (contingent on approvals) 16:18 Phase 3: Negotiate the best possible deal with your end buyer 17:36 Concept plan: aligning the city and the builder before spending big money 18:21 Resources: Skool community + training + coaching 19:01 Training Section #1: Land Development Blueprint 19:25 Training Section #2: Capital Raising Machine 19:46 Training Section #3: Weekly group coaching calls & in-person project walks 20:25 Land entitlement: Not an entry-level, no-money-down program 22:00 3 main exit paths for entitled land 24:22 Free course: LearnLandDevelopment.com   Quotables   "Nobody was going to look out for my financial well-being but me."   "We never buy anything. That's rule number one: do not buy it until all the approvals are in place."   "This is not a no-money-down, do-your-first-real-estate deal. This is for experienced investors who are ready to do bigger deals."   Links   Land Development Accelerator https://learnlanddevelopment.com/   Recession Resistant Real Estate Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/5tuCHd862XmOCviWocPt9o   Episode 498: $20M Annual Developer Success Secrets with Brandon Cobb https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-498-20m-annual-developer-success-secrets-with-brandon-cobb   QLS 4.0 - Use coupon code for 50% off https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod   Apprentice Program https://3paydaysapprentice.com Coupon code: Podcast   Masterclass https://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast   3 Paydays Books https://3paydaysbooks.com/podcast   Strategy Session https://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast   Partners https://smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources

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If you're generating strong revenue but still feel one bad month away from panic, the issue isn't how much money you're making - it's the absence of a revenue system.   Revenue is an outcome, not an asset, and when a business lacks infrastructure, the founder becomes the system, absorbing all the volatility, pressure, and risk. This week, Eleanor explains why chasing sales without building structure leads to fragility, no matter how impressive the topline numbers look.   Tune in as Eleanor breaks down the four-part revenue system every business needs before it can reliably scale past $500K, $1M, and into the $2M+ range without burnout. She walks you through the non-negotiable cash cow that funds growth, the bulletproof go-to-market motion that survives platform and algorithm changes, pricing designed to support expansion rather than constrain it, and the balanced business model that creates durability, optionality, and long-term value.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO86   Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn or Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton/ https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton/?hl=en

Ep. 196 features Javier Troncoso and Cristian Barbosa, Co-Founders of InsightPlay.ai, an AI-powered engagement platform using autonomous agents to help operators acquire, retain, and reactivate players at scale. Fresh off a busy ICE Barcelona and a newly announced seed round, Javier and Cristian join Jesse Learmonth to break down how Insight Play is redefining player engagement through conversational AI  and what it takes to build an AI-native startup in global gaming. Hear them discuss: Javier and Cristian's paths from media, affiliates, and iGaming into building an AI-native startup How InsightPlay.ai was founded and why they went all-in on autonomous AI agents What InsightPlay.ai does: conversational AI agents that drive acquisition, retention, and reactivation Real-world use cases including win-back campaigns, VIP engagement, onboarding, and support A live demo showing AI agents making personalized outbound calls to bettors Why conversational AI changes sportsbook UX from static interfaces to 1:1 interaction Early traction in LATAM, rapid deployments, and lessons from launching with real operators Performance metrics, reactivation success, and how AI complements CRM and call centers Closing a $500K seed round, choosing strategic investors, and founder fundraising realities The roadmap ahead, global expansion plans, and why the World Cup is a major growth catalyst   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more