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From Mocha's hilarious self-tape auditions for Creed and the emotional Fresh Prince scene, to debates over taking a guaranteed $50K or risking it all for a shot at $1 million, the Monday podcast is packed with laughs, hot takes, and random discoveries, including Roz's latest obsession with a bird-identifying app and Chloe sharing stories from her wild college days. Plus, hear exclusive interviews with Anson Mount on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Tom Green on The Tom Green Farm, and Hannah Simone on Super Troopers 3, along with a memorable Vented Moment featuring a mysterious 10-year-old who thinks 1 p.m. is the perfect wake-up time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Episode 278 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton has updated the watch apps so you can do an outdoor run or walk without a phone. Leanne Hainsby-Alldis announced she will be back on the Peloton schedule in September. Emma Lovewell has a "Christmas in July" ride. Marcel Dinkins has a new 2 hour run available. The next Club Peloton live class is a run with Logan Aldridge. The next Chase exclusive class at Peloton Studios New York is with Jenn Sherman. There will be a run and panel with Joslyn Thompson Rule and Tim Robards in Sydney Australia. Mariana Fernandez led an in-person group run & yoga flow from Peloton Studios New York. Peloton highlighted some classes in "This Week at Peloton." Marcel Maurer celebrated his 5 year anniversary with Peloton. A new lawsuit has been filed over the Peloton Row Form Assist feature. Becs Gentry ran a 50K race this past weekend. There is a discount code for Faces of Fitness in Miami. Kirra Michel taught at a yoga festival in Asheville last weekend. Class Picks of the Week Enjoy the show? Become a Pelo Buddy TV Supporter!  Find details here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/membership-levels/ You can find links to full articles on each of these topics from the episode page here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/pelo-buddy-tv-episode-278/ The show is also available via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeloBuddy This episode is hosted by Amanda Segal (#Seglo3) and Chris Lewis (#PeloBuddy).

Life-First Business Architecture: Reclaiming Freedom and Scaling Profitability with Jason WojoIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Jason Wojo, the CEO of Lifeonaire, to examine the severe personal and operational costs that emerge when founders allow business pursuits to override their quality of life. Jason, a veteran entrepreneur, host of The Lifeonaire Show, and author of Business for Life: Build a Profitable Business That Gives You Your Time, Freedom, and Life Back, details how high-achieving leaders frequently fall into the trap of constant hustle and founder burnout. This conversation delivers an intentional blueprint for business owners looking to establish non-negotiable personal boundaries, map their core business architecture, and systematically eliminate administrative friction to build a business that serves their life rather than consuming it.The Life-First Paradigm: Engineering Autonomous Operations and Eliminating Founder BurnoutThe fundamental error made by many scaling entrepreneurs is subscribing to the dangerous myth that sacrificing health, personal passions, and family relationships in the present will eventually yield freedom in some distant future. Jason Wojo explains that unmanaged business ambition acts as a seductive trap, drawing founders into endless operational firefighting while destroying their health and personal fulfillment. Real enterprise success requires an absolute reversal of this paradigm, starting with a life-first mindset where non-negotiable personal commitments—such as dedicated family time or creative hobbies—are scheduled first and treated with the same weight as high-stakes client meetings. Setting these boundaries forces leadership to construct operational guardrails, preventing work from expanding endlessly to fill available time and protecting the executive cognitive capacity required for high-level strategy.Transitioning a founder-dependent company into an autonomous asset demands a disciplined, three-part operational audit centered around business architecture mapping. Business owners must begin by creating a comprehensive visual map of every recurring task, workflow, and responsibility across the entire organization to uncover hidden bottlenecks and unnecessary founder involvement. Once these operational workflows are documented, leadership must systematically apply the "Eliminate, Automate, Delegate" framework—pruning non-essential tasks, utilizing modern software engines to automate repetitive processes, and transferring ownership to capable team members. Removing the founder from daily execution not only frees up valuable time but also strengthens the business's underlying infrastructure, making the enterprise far more resilient and attractive to future acquirers.Ultimately, designing a profitable business that grants true freedom is an ongoing architectural practice rather than a one-time event. Surrounding oneself with peer mastermind communities that prioritize work-life harmony helps leaders maintain accountability and resist the societal pressure to pursue growth for ego alone. By regularly auditing business architecture and protecting personal non-negotiables, executives model healthy operational boundaries for their teams, reducing labor turnover and fostering a sustainable corporate culture. When clear life-first priorities, streamlined operational mapping, and automated delegation systems are synthesized into a single business framework, founders successfully shed operational debt, reclaim their personal freedom, and predictably increase enterprise valuation.About Jason WojoJason Wojo is the CEO of Lifeonaire, host of The Lifeonaire Show, an international speaker, and an expert in life-first business design. Drawing from years of hands-on experience building, scaling, and restructuring companies following severe personal burnout, Jason specializes in helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time and build sustainable wealth. He is the author of Business for Life: Build a Profitable Business That Gives You Your Time, Freedom, and Life Back, providing business owners with practical playbooks to align their corporate growth with personal fulfillment.About LifeonaireLifeonaire is an elite coaching, events, and business advisory firm engineered to help entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and executives build highly profitable businesses without sacrificing their personal lives. The organization specializes in delivering life-vision coaching, business architecture mapping, mastermind retreats, and founder-freedom workshops. Through practical execution frameworks and community support, Lifeonaire enables business owners to eliminate operational bottlenecks, establish strong personal boundaries, and maximize enterprise equity.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeLifeonaire Official Website: lifeonaire.comJason Wojo on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonwojoKey Episode HighlightsThe Siren Song of Unchecked Growth: Recognizing how chasing business growth without boundaries damages health, personal relationships, and long-term fulfillment.The Non-Negotiables Scheduling Rule: Establishing untouchable calendar blocks for family, health, and hobbies before mapping out business obligations.Visual Business Architecture Mapping: Documenting every operational process and daily workflow to pinpoint bottlenecks and unnecessary founder involvement.The Eliminate, Automate, Delegate Blueprint: Systematically removing non-essential tasks, leveraging technology, and empowering team members to handle daily fulfillment.Dismantling the "Grind Now, Enjoy Later" Fallacy: Designing a business that delivers immediate freedom and memory dividends rather than waiting for an uncertain retirement.ConclusionThe conversation with Jason Wojo underscores that building a business that grants true freedom requires an intentional alignment of personal vision and systematic operational design. By standardizing internal corporate governance, establishing firm personal boundaries, and systematically delegating daily execution, business leaders can transform an exhausting job into a highly structured, self-sustaining asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode, Sally answers listener questions about overcoming mental barriers during races, stepping up from the half marathon to longer distances, recovering after a first ultra, and building a career in trail-running media. We also have an honest and encouraging conversation about body image, comparison, and why every runner—regardless of pace, size, or experience—belongs in the running community. Thanks for tuning in - enjoy! Other Episode Highlights:How to prepare for the mental wall that often appears late in a marathon or ultra.Why identifying your fears before race day can help you respond differently when things get hard.The simple race-day strategy of slowing down, walking, fueling, and refusing to let temporary discomfort make the decision for you.How to know when you are ready to move from a half marathon to a marathon or 50K.Why curiosity and excitement may be better indicators of readiness than waiting to feel completely confident.The biggest training adjustment when moving up to the marathon: gradually extending the weekly long run while including recovery weeks.What nausea, shaking, poor sleep, and temperature-regulation problems after a first ultra may reveal about hydration and depletion.Practical advice for entering trail-running photography, filmmaking, or media by creating consistently, building relationships, and starting humbly.Why comparison can convince runners that they do not belong—even when they are already doing the bravest thing by showing up.Sally's reminder that your pace, body shape, and clothing size do not determine whether you are a “real” runner.Choose Strong Community Highlights Send in your questions! Record Them Here All links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Podcast YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sally McRae YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose Strong Strava Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Sponsors:LAUNDRY SAUCE: Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code STRONG at https://laundrysauce.com/STRONG  #laundrysaucepodTRUE NUTRITION: Save 20% off on your first order at https://www.google.com/url?q=http://truenutrition.com/CHOOSESTRONG&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1785516341703360&usg=AOvVaw0YlTvPhlPLHQHv_CxkqjlB

Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Budget series reaches its completely reasonable and financially responsible conclusion: What would we buy if we had $50,000 to rebuild our wardrobes from scratch? Yes, 50K. (You asked for it!) Peter and Derek use the fantasy budget to talk about the clothes they love most, from exceptional outerwear and bespoke tailoring to workwear, shoes, and accessories. Before that, they consider Emily Segal's concept of “tasteslop” and whether good taste can exist without cultural context. They close with a new round of tailoring, footwear, photography, and other recent discoveries in Hey, Nice Pants. ** Listen to the FULL episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Of all commercial real estate investors, only 3% are women – and when Beth Azor learned that stat, she decided to frickin' change it. In this episode, Erin sits down with the woman affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®: founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services, owner of three Florida shopping centers valued at over $75 million, and founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit, where Erin has had the joy of speaking – and riding the famous four-hour bus tour of the town Beth practically owns. Beth's story starts with an $11,000-a-year nonprofit salary and a real estate license she'd had since age 18. It took a boss literally marching her to a bank to co-sign a $50,000 note – on the condition she invest 20% of every commission from then on – to turn a high-earning spender into an investor. Eight LP deals later, she went out on her own as a GP, and today she's the co-GP of a $32 million asset she waited thirteen years to buy. Yes, thirteen. That story alone (Mr. G, the quarterly "no," and the pivot to pure relationship-building) is worth the listen – and so is the one about crashing a utility company's remote HQ with cupcakes. Whether you've never heard the terms LP and GP or you're ready to raise capital for your first deal, Beth breaks the path down into steps any woman can start this week: pick an asset class, find an expert, invest passively first, and watch how it's done. Because as Beth's community proves – 68 women stood up at this year's summit having invested with someone in the room – you don't have to do it alone. Listen in as Erin and Beth discuss: The boss who called her "a freaking idiot" (with love), co-signed her first $50K investment, and made her bank 20% of every commission The stat that lit the fire: only 3% of commercial real estate investors are women – and most inherited it or signed on a husband's guarantee Why "we don't know any other women doing it" is the real barrier – and how the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit is dismantling it LP vs. GP, explained in plain English: preferred returns, refinances, and why LPs end up "playing with house money" Beth's starting playbook: pick your asset class, find an expert, LP first, and watch the GP How GPs raise capital – including the empty Wells Fargo bank deal where Beth raised $3.2M from 22 people in four days Beth's non-negotiable: never invest with a GP who has no skin in the game The 13-year Mr. G story: how persistence plus genuine relationship turned "no, click" into co-GP of a $32M asset The cupcake story: how a Friday-afternoon delivery did what eight men yelling couldn't Women Investor Wednesdays, the March 2027 summit, and how to get in the room About Affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®, Beth Azor is the founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services (AAS), a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Davie, Florida. As its principal, Beth currently owns and manages three shopping centers in Florida valued at over $75M. She travels the U.S. consulting with, brokering deals for, and training associates in the commercial real estate industry, with clients including Phillips Edison & Co., Brixmor Properties, The Shopping Center Group, Urban Edge Development, DLC Management Group, and Bedrock. Beth is the author of Don't Say No for the Prospect (2019) and The Retail Leasing Playbook (2020), the founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit – on a mission to get more women investing in real estate and growing their families' wealth – and co-founder of the South Florida Independent Retailer Awards®. Her newly created AI bot "Ask Beth" is a compilation of her 900 YouTube videos and 300 podcast episodes. A graduate of FSU, Beth is founder and past Chairwoman of the FSU Real Estate Foundation, past President of HOPE Outreach Center in Davie, and co-founder of 100+ Women Who Care in South Florida. She is a single mom to a superhero movie podcaster and an aspiring pro golfer – and she recently walked 250 miles of the Camino de Santiago across Spain. How to Connect With Beth Azor Website: https://www.bethazor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethazor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/azoradvisoryservices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethazor/  Recommended Resources Women's Real Estate Investment Summit – March 3 – 5, 2027, registration opens September; only ~60 of 250 seats left: https://thewomeninvestmentsummit.com/  Women Investor Wednesday podcast – Beth interviews a woman investor every Wednesday (want to be a guest? She wants startup stories, even your first VRBO): https://www.bethazor.com/beths-podcasts/ Don't Say No for the Prospect by Beth Azor: https://www.bethazor.com/product/dont-say-no-for-the-prospect-how-1-went-from-a-sales-rookie-to-a-retail-leasing-rockstar/ The Retail Leasing Playbook by Beth Azor: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Leasing-Playbook-Beth-Ratzan/dp/0578224208 "Ask Beth" AI bot – 900 videos and 300 podcast episodes' worth of answers: https://www.bethazor.com Happiness & Fulfillment Assessment: https://pursuingfreedom.com/happiness Pursuing Freedom Collective: https://pursuingfreedom.com/collective Get a copy of Pursuing Freedom on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46o7m7z Subscribe to the Pursuing Freedom podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for weekly inspiration and strategies.

The Wealth Preservation Architecture: Deferring Capital Gains Tax and Maximizing Exit Equity with Brett SwartsIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Brett Swarts, the Founder and CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to examine the severe tax liabilities that threaten high-net-worth business exits and real estate transactions. Brett, a leading wealth preservation strategist, commercial real estate expert, and author of Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan, details how traditional tax-deferral mechanisms like the 1031 exchange frequently limit investor flexibility and expose assets to market volatility. This conversation provides a comprehensive, data-backed operational guide for founders, real estate investors, and M&A advisors who want to legally defer 33% to 40% in combined capital gains taxes, retain capital compounding power, and construct flexible, long-term estate planning frameworks using the Deferred Sales Trust (DST).The Asset Preservation Paradigm: Unlocking Compound Growth and Flexible Liquidity Through Deferred Sales TrustsThe primary operational oversight committed by founders and real estate investors during an asset liquidity event is delaying tax-deferral architecture until after a transaction closes. In high-tax jurisdictions where combined federal, state, and depreciation recapture taxes routinely consume 33% to 40% of net profits, selling an appreciated asset without an established exit structure results in an immediate, permanent destruction of capital. While many investors default to a traditional 1031 exchange to defer real estate taxes, this rigid framework forces buyers into strict 45-day identification windows and 180-day closing deadlines, often compelling them to overpay for replacement properties in inflated markets. Implementing an installment sale framework via a Deferred Sales Trust before closing removes these rigid timelines entirely, allowing the full proceeds of a business or real estate sale to be reinvested into diversified stocks, bonds, or new entrepreneurial ventures tax-deferred.Executing a Deferred Sales Trust requires a disciplined structural pivot where the seller transfers ownership of the business or real estate asset to an irrevocable third-party trust in exchange for a customized promissory note. The trust subsequently executes the final transaction with the end buyer, receiving cash proceeds while issuing structured, tax-deferred note payments to the original seller over a multi-year horizon. Because capital gains taxes are triggered only on the principal payments actually received by the seller, the remaining capital inside the trust compounds tax-deferred at its full value. This strategic separation of asset ownership from liquidity streams allows high-net-worth founders to secure predictable passive income, diversify their wealth out of concentrated positions, and maintain strategic influence over investment allocations without incurring immediate tax penalties.Furthermore, leveraging specialized trust structures provides enterprise leaders with critical ancillary benefits, including robust asset protection against future litigation and the systematic reduction of estate tax liabilities. As the global market prepares for unprecedented multi-trillion-dollar wealth transfers driven by retiring business owners, financial advisors, brokers, and CPAs who master advanced capital gains tax-deferral strategies gain a massive competitive advantage. By offering clients viable alternatives to strict 1031 exchanges or immediate tax hits, advisors can unlock trapped equity, preserve multi-generational wealth, and build long-term client retention. When early tax planning, rigorous legal compliance, and flexible trust administration are synthesized into a single exit architecture, business owners eliminate transactional drag, shield their capital, and predictably maximize their enterprise equity.About Brett SwartsBrett Swarts is the Founder and CEO of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, a commercial real estate veteran, an international speaker, and an expert in capital gains tax-deferral frameworks. Drawing from years of hands-on experience facilitating complex real estate transactions and business exits, Brett specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals navigate tax traps and preserve wealth. He is the author of Building a Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan (featuring a foreword by Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington) and host of the Capital Gains Tax Solutions Podcast, dedicated to helping business owners and advisors unlock financial freedom through advanced trust structures.About Capital Gains Tax SolutionsCapital Gains Tax Solutions is an elite corporate tax advisory firm and wealth preservation agency engineered to help real estate investors, business founders, and high-net-worth individuals legally defer capital gains taxes. The company specializes in delivering customized Deferred Sales Trust (DST) frameworks, exit strategy coaching, estate tax planning, and advisor partnership programs. Through structured legal compliance, third-party trust administration, and comprehensive wealth strategy blueprints, Capital Gains Tax Solutions enables sellers across complex asset classes to eliminate tax friction and maximize their net-worth compounding potential.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeCapital Gains Tax Solutions Official Website: capitalgainstaxsolutions.comBrett Swarts on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brett-swartsKey Episode HighlightsThe Pre-Close Timing Rule: Why exit planning must be executed prior to closing a transaction to legally defer capital gains liabilities and protect wealth.Overcoming the 1031 Exchange Bottleneck: Utilizing the Deferred Sales Trust to bypass strict 45-day identification windows and reinvest in non-real estate asset classes.The Installment Sale Mechanics: Deferring 33% to 40% in combined federal and state taxes by selling assets to a trust in exchange for a structured promissory note.Multi-Generational Estate Tax Protection: Shielding large transaction proceeds from estate taxes and creditors while setting up seamless inheritance structures for heirs.The $124 Trillion Advisory Opportunity: Equipping financial advisors, M&A brokers, and CPAs with advanced tax-deferral strategies to win high-net-worth B2B clients.ConclusionThe conversation with Brett Swarts underscores that maximizing the value of a business exit or real estate sale is an intentional architectural process rather than a post-transaction accounting exercise. By standardizing internal exit governance, replacing rigid exchange models with flexible trust structures, and acting well before the deal closes, business leaders can transform a massive tax burden into a highly structured, self-sustaining wealth preservation engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

runDisney can look effortless on Instagram: a castle photo, a medal shot, a costume selfie, and done. Then reality hits at 1:30am when the alarm goes off again, you're juggling corrals and buses, and there are still miles of dark highway between the highlight reel moments. That's why we're thrilled to welcome back Lisa Dinoto Glassner after four years to talk about her new book, The Run Disney Companion: Your Race Day Guide From Fantasy To Finish Line And Beyond.We get into what the guide is really built for: helping first-time runners pick a race, register, train, pack, fuel, sleep, and actually enjoy the weekend without feeling overwhelmed. Lisa shares the misconception she wants to correct most often: these are real races, even when there are characters and tutus. Her most underrated tip is also the simplest: protect your sleep, because you cannot out gel bad sleep. We also talk why the history of runDisney matters, how veterans can still find meaning in the “lessons learned” side of the book, and what moments are almost impossible to explain until you experience them, especially cheering the final finisher.Along the way, we keep it classic Rise and Run: training updates (including Greg's Wawa-themed 50K plan), a fun “What Would Alysha Do” segment with the Merlin Bird ID app, and a race report spotlight from the Jack and Jill downhill half marathon with its famous tunnel and gravel pacing curveballs. If you're chasing a proof of time, planning Wine and Dine, Princess, Marathon Weekend, or dreaming about Dopey, this conversation gives you a clearer plan and a better mindset.Listen now, then subscribe so you don't miss what's next, share the episode with a runDisney friend, and leave a review to help more runners find our running family.Lisa's LinksThe Castle RunThe Castle Runner on InstagramRise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonRunningwithalysha Alysha's Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)Send us Fan MailSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel    Stoked Metabolic CoachingAffiliate LinksThe Start Line Co.Fluffy FizziesMona Moon Naturals Rise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded  

The Digital Foundation for High-Ticket Contractors: Driving Lead Velocity and Building Unshakeable Authority with Matt DeLongIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Matt DeLong, the CEO of United Foundry, to unpack the digital marketing mechanics required for home builders, high-end remodelers, and trade contractors to command premium market positioning. Matt, a seasoned agency architect and digital marketing pioneer specializing in the home services sector, details how construction and remodeling businesses can break free from unpredictable word-of-mouth cycles. This conversation delivers an intentional operational roadmap for contractors looking to leverage local AI data, build high-converting digital storefronts, dominate regional Google search rankings, and establish long-term pipeline velocity.The Architectural Advantage: Converting Digital Proof into High-Ticket Client PipelinesRelying solely on organic referrals and unpredictable word-of-mouth client acquisition routinely exposes high-ticket home service businesses to dangerous feast-or-famine revenue cycles. Matt DeLong explains that when a custom builder or luxury remodeling firm presents an outdated, amateurish online footprint, it instantly erodes prospective buyer trust and stalls conversion timelines. To capture high-net-worth homeowners, contractors must treat their digital properties as high-converting storefronts, complete with high-resolution project galleries, detailed case studies, and clear calls-to-action. Elevating basic operational touchpoints—such as replacing generic email domains with professional company email addresses—creates immediate psychological alignment between the contractor's online branding and the multi-million dollar physical projects they deliver.To build a sustainable client acquisition engine, home service companies must combine targeted pay-per-click advertising with hyper-local search engine optimization and automated social proof systems. Securing top-of-page visibility through Google Local Service Ads and localized PPC campaigns ensures a steady flow of high-intent search traffic, while active review management on platforms like Google and Houzz validates contractor credibility in real time. Search algorithms heavily favor local businesses with frequent, positive client feedback, making post-project review collection a non-negotiable component of local SEO. By featuring authentic video testimonials, recent project awards, and before-and-after galleries directly across digital ad landing pages, contractors eliminate buyer hesitation and dramatically shorten high-ticket sales cycles.Furthermore, integrating advanced AI tools with publicly accessible property data enables forward-thinking contractors to execute hyper-personalized, targeted community outreach. By utilizing artificial intelligence software to filter regional property records, trade leaders can map out specific target neighborhoods, isolate ideal homeowner demographics, and remove non-relevant corporate properties. This data-backed approach allows contractors to craft personalized messaging that transforms cold geographic outreach into warm, relationship-driven business opportunities. When custom builders synthesize professional digital design, automated review collection, hyper-local paid search, and targeted data mining into a unified marketing architecture, they eliminate pipeline friction, protect profit margins, and predictably scale enterprise value.About Matt DeLongMatt DeLong is the CEO of United Foundry, a prominent digital marketing strategist, speaker, and expert in contractor lead generation ecosystems. Drawing from years of hands-on experience helping home builders, remodelers, and trade contractors scale their regional operations, Matt specializes in building custom digital infrastructures that convert online traffic into high-value clients. He is a TEDx speaker, author of "Learning to Dream Again," and a recognized industry thought leader focused on helping contractors build resilient, data-driven revenue systems.About United FoundryUnited Foundry is an elite digital marketing agency and lead generation consultancy engineered specifically to help home service professionals, remodelers, and custom builders scale their market presence. The agency specializes in delivering custom website design, Google Local Service Ads management, localized SEO architecture, and automated client review acquisition playbooks. Through tailored digital strategies and data-driven marketing campaigns, United Foundry enables contractors across the home services industry to remove customer acquisition bottlenecks, capture high-value projects, and maximize enterprise valuation.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeUnited Foundry Official Website: unitedfoundry.comMatt DeLong on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-delongKey Episode HighlightsThe Digital Storefront Standard: Aligning your website's visual quality and user experience with the high-ticket physical projects your company builds.Hyper-Local Data Mining with AI: Utilizing artificial intelligence and public property records to filter target neighborhoods and personalize homeowner outreach.The Review Verification Engine: Leveraging Google reviews and video testimonials to boost local SEO rankings and build instant buyer trust.Targeted Paid Media Acquisition: Combining Google Local Service Ads with geo-targeted PPC campaigns to stabilize pipeline velocity and eliminate revenue swings.Professional Touchpoint Governance: Standardizing branded domain emails and prompt client communication to reinforce credibility across every touchpoint.ConclusionThe conversation with Matt DeLong reinforces that scaling a successful contracting business requires an intentional balance of high-end craftsmanship, digital authority, and data-driven marketing systems. By standardizing internal web design, deploying targeted local ad strategies, and actively collecting customer reviews, contractors can transform an unpredictable referral stream into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate growth engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

The New Author Benchmark: Navigating Market Demand, Ethical AI, and Literary Authority with Wiebke TaschIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Wiebke Tasch, the Founder and CEO of Digital Authors, to examine the shifting economics of book publishing and personal authority in an AI-dominated digital landscape. Wiebke, a leading publishing strategist and book marketing pioneer, details how the initial deluge of unvetted, automated AI manuscripts is triggering widespread audience fatigue, opening a prime market window for genuine, human-driven non-fiction. This conversation provides a comprehensive, data-driven manual for founders, consultants, and industry experts who want to validate their literary concepts through empirical market research, maintain ethical writing standards, and leverage published authorship to dramatically shorten B2B sales cycles.The Modern Publishing Architecture: Market Analysis, Authentic Voice, and Multi-Channel Authority GenerationThe rapid influx of automated AI book generators has flooded self-publishing platforms with generic, formulaic content, causing savvy modern readers and B2B buyers to actively filter out superficial text in search of authentic human expertise. Wiebke Tasch explains that while AI tools can assist with basic structural editing and grammar optimization, using automated text generators to write a complete manuscript severely damages an author's professional brand and erodes buyer trust. True market differentiation is achieved when a founder conducts rigorous upfront data analysis—evaluating real search volume and audience demand before putting pen to paper—to ensure their book fills a proven market gap. By pairing empirical topic validation with a disciplined morning writing habit, experts can translate their authentic lived experience into a high-impact manuscript that commands immediate authority.Positioning a non-fiction book as a strategic business asset requires an intentional shift away from chasing vanity bestseller metrics toward engineering a long-term client acquisition engine. Rather than viewing publication as a single, isolated product launch, successful executives utilize their book as a premium business card that warms up cold prospects, justifies elevated service fees, and validates their core operational frameworks. When a well-crafted book is integrated into backend lead-generation sequences, it handles the heavy lifting of prospect education, turning distant leads into high-intent inbound inquiries. This literary foundation serves as a permanent media asset that continues to yield high-tier speaking engagements, executive consulting contracts, and media coverage long after its initial release.Furthermore, sustaining long-term market dominance demands that authors combine their published works with proactive, high-trust media distribution strategies like targeted podcast guesting. Participating as a guest on relevant, vetted podcasts allows an author to speak directly to target audiences, shortening the trust building process and introducing their book to pre-sold listeners. Rather than relying on generic, mass-pitching outreach tools, published experts must seek out high-alignment shows that match their specific authority level and professional niche. When rigorous market research, authentic storytelling, ethical AI editing, and strategic podcast guesting are synthesized into a single corporate playbook, an enterprise successfully removes customer acquisition friction, builds absolute market credibility, and predictably multiplies its brand equity.About Wiebke TaschWiebke Tasch is the Founder and CEO of Digital Authors, a prominent publishing strategist, and an expert in non-fiction book marketing and authority positioning. Drawing from an extensive background in digital media, author coaching, and market trend analysis, Wiebke specializes in helping founders, executives, and subject matter experts write, publish, and scale impactful books. She is a recognized thought leader focused on helping authors navigate the evolving publishing landscape, avoid AI content traps, and leverage published books to grow their core enterprises.About Digital AuthorsDigital Authors is an elite publishing consulting agency and author advisory firm engineered to help business leaders, consultants, and experts write and publish high-converting non-fiction books. The company specializes in delivering data-driven market validation audits, manuscript structuring frameworks, ethical AI-editing playbooks, and strategic launch marketing systems. Through tailored 30-to-45-minute market analysis sessions and comprehensive publishing support, Digital Authors enables executives to remove writing bottlenecks, build authentic brand authority, and maximize enterprise valuation.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeDigital Authors Official Website: digital-authors.comWiebke Tasch on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wiebke-taschKey Episode HighlightsThe Post-AI Publishing Shift: Why reader fatigue with automated "AI slop" is creating an unprecedented market opportunity for authentic, expert-driven non-fiction.Empirical Market Idea Validation: Utilizing software data audits and keyword analysis to verify reader demand before writing a single manuscript page.Ethical AI Editing Frameworks: Leveraging tools like Grammarly and Claude strictly for structural polishing while preserving authentic human voice.The Book as a B2B Sales Engine: Utilizing published authorship to shorten sales cycles, justify premium service pricing, and convert cold prospects into warm inbound leads.The Morning Writing Ritual: Implementing simple, intention-driven morning writing sessions to eliminate writer's block and build consistent manuscript momentum.ConclusionThe conversation with Wiebke Tasch underscores that building lasting authority through authorship requires an intentional balance of empirical market research, authentic human perspective, and strategic media distribution. By standardizing internal content workflows, validating literary demand before writing, and leveraging published works to fuel ongoing podcast outreach, business leaders can transform their specialized knowledge into a highly structured, self-sustaining brand asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

$0 -> $100M ARR. How Gamma Scaled Quickly without a Sales Team 100 million in ARR. A team of 50. Zero sales reps. Grant Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Gamma, shares the exact playbook behind one of the most capital-efficient growth stories in SaaS - from pitching investors out of a London kitchenette to going viral with a single tweet that got Paul Graham throwing shade. In this session, Grant breaks down four lessons: 1. Product-market fit isn't a checkbox. After winning Product of the Day on Product Hunt and watching signups plateau, Gamma went back to the drawing board. They gave themselves three months to make the first 30 seconds of the product feel magical - and word of mouth did the rest (5K signups/day, then 10K, then 50K, zero marketing spend). 2. Creator marketing only works if you've done it yourself. Grant went through "Cringe Valley" to understand what creators actually need - then used that to manually onboard every creator partner and build something that felt authentic, not transactional. 3. Community-led growth is literal. At 50M users, Gamma flew power users to SF, visited customers in Seoul, London, and São Paulo, and created a Gambassador Slack where early feedback shapes the product roadmap. Your users are not a faceless entity. 4. Dogfooding the future builds conviction. How Gamma killed their virtual office idea after six months and went all-in on presentations - and why testing your own product is the fastest path to knowing what to build next. If you're building a product-led company and wondering whether to invest in marketing or go back to the product - watch this first.

Are you building a sellable business—or just owning an overworked job? From recurring revenue and systems to "buying back your time," John Pajak and investment banker Dennis Hering break down what private equity really looks for, how to avoid a $50K fire sale, and why you should run your business like you'll sell it… even if you never do. Get in touch with Dennis Website:  https://www.theadvisoryib.com/ Email: Dennis@theadvisoryib.com Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more:  https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit www.Yardbook.com  Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK   Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/ Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year. https://www.greenfrogwebdesign.com/johnpajak

This week we get serious with some proper car buying advice. But first, we share our weekends, Veronica goes to a super secret pre-Pebble car show, Steve goes to comic con, and Andrew goes deep into Subaru land. And then we argue over the best new car under 50K and have very different opinions. And none of them are useful.

*Timestamps are approximate* TIME TOPIC 0:00 EMAIL: She wakes her husband up for sex0:30 NEWS0:30 Plane made emergency landing on a beach0:35 Another woman has gone missing during a beach vacation0:41 Shark attack caught on camera0:43 Lady bitten by rattlesnake while she was tending her garden0:46 Wild Fires in Spain0:48 Customers not refunded after cruise for dogs was cancelled0:53 Potbelly pig gets a lot of local attention0:57 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:57 CELEBRITY DIRT0:57 Wife of an NFL coach was shot by their son1:01 Conor McGregor drops hint that he would fight again1:03 A squirrel interrupted a baseball game1:04 Savannah Guthrie's emotional new plea to her mother's kidnapper1:09 PERVERT OF THE DAY1:09 Jeopardy! champ and former YouTuber plead guilty to secret peeping1:16 Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will host another comedy tribute for the 25th anniversary of 9/111:17 Early reviews for the new Spider-Man movie are positive1:18 Sean Astin had to sell his home in the early 2000s because of low salary from LOTR trilogy1:21 Should movies made by A.I. be eligible for an Oscar1:27 Concert had to be put on hold after someone dropped a turd in the middle of a mosh pit1:33 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:33 Dave moved his dad over the weekend1:40 IDIOT CRIMINAL OF THE DAY1:40 Guy stole cash through drive-thru window, got caught when he went in for more1:44 MUGSHOT OF THE DAY1:44 Intoxicated woman seen driving a riding lawn mower1:47 Man accused of pointing a handgun at another driver1:53 Nude guy acting strangely behind a gas station1:56 Circus performer accidentally shot partner in the neck with an arrow during performance2:03 Woman discovered that her grandfather is Charles Manson (What is the bombshell that rocked your family?)2:26 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:26 Guy was lost at sea, adrift for 30 days2:31 Floating bar and restaurant catches fire2:37 Photographer encountered an entire grizzly family2:40 Bison rammed a vehicle and burst a tired at Yellowstone2:42 Would you take $50K guaranteed or flip a coin for $1M2:46 JUNK FOOD ROUNDUP2:46 The Cracker Barrel CEO has stepped down2:49 Popeye's ordering kiosk asked a guy for a tip2:54 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:54 NEWS2:54 Guy needed a kidney, new wife was perfect match2:58 Cop helped a woman give birth in a parking lot3:04 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:04 Video of a robot that climbs mountains is freaking people out3:09 53-year-old prank message in a bottle found3:14 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:14 DOUCHEBAG OF THE DAY3:14 Guy caused thousands of dollars of damage doing donuts END OF SHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people think building wealth starts with money. Dr. Deija James proves it starts with a decision.After losing the grandfather who had always been her family's source of security, Deija realized she had to become her own safety net. While working full-time, she began preparing taxes for family and friends—and earned approximately $50,000 during her first year doing it part-time.That success gave her the confidence to leave her job and build something bigger.In this episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Dr. Deija James explains how she went from pursuing nursing to building a multimillion-dollar tax company with more than 20 franchise locations—all before turning 30.She breaks down the systems, automation, delegation, mentorship, legal protection, and money-management principles that helped her turn a seasonal service into a year-round business.You'll learn:• How she made $50K preparing taxes part-time• Why she quit her job before tax season• How she built a multimillion-dollar company in her twenties• How tax professionals make money year-round• Why entrepreneurs need systems and automation• How franchising provides a proven blueprint• Why strong contracts protect your business• How to manage money before it arrives• Why ads fail without the right foundation• How to scale from six to seven figures• What she would do if she lost everything

Do you have an eating schedule? We play smarter than your hood! What should the GOV. make us do every month (Lighthearted). Would you take 50K or flip a coin for a Million. What place do you HATE going to? What place should everyone visit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Closing the Valuation Gap: Eliminating Founder Dependency and Engineering Autonomous Revenue Engines with Muriel TouatiIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Muriel Touati, the Founder and CEO of Exit 3D Studio and author of The Valuation Gap, to examine the systemic operational flaws that trap service-based founders in relentless daily execution. Muriel, an international business growth strategist and enterprise exit advisor, details how B2B agencies and professional service firms routinely cap their own equity and valuation multiples by relying on founder-driven sales, unwritten processes, and word-of-mouth client acquisition. This conversation delivers an essential strategic playbook for business owners looking to build predictable inbound lead pipelines, successfully delegate high-ticket sales closing, and transform an exhausting job into a highly scalable, autonomous corporate asset.The Asset Autonomous Paradigm: Systematizing Sales Delegation and Closing the Service Valuation GapThe fundamental constraint capping the valuation of most service-based companies is "founder dependency"—a condition where revenue generation, client retention, and daily fulfillment rely entirely on the personal network and physical hustle of the owner. When a founder remains the sole sales closer and primary problem-solver, the business operates with severe structural fragility, causing prospective buyers and private equity groups to heavily discount the firm's exit multiple. True enterprise value is unlocked when an owner systematically audits their daily involvement, identifies single points of failure, and implements standardized operating procedures (SOPs) that allow non-founder team members to run critical sales and delivery functions independently.Transitioning away from founder-led sales requires a disciplined, step-by-step framework for recruiting, onboarding, and handholding a dedicated sales closer until they consistently match or exceed the founder's conversion performance. Many business owners make the critical error of completely stepping away from the sales process too early, mistaking delegation for total abandonment without providing proper training. To build a predictable revenue engine, founders must join live sales calls alongside new closers, provide detailed post-call debriefs, and gradually transition deal ownership only after the representative demonstrates complete mastery of the company's sales playbook. Pairing this hands-on sales onboarding with an inbound content strategy that invites prospects into the brand's narrative—rather than relying on cold outreach or unpredictable referrals—ensures a steady stream of pre-sold, warm leads ready for the sales team to convert.Ultimately, preparing a service business for a lucrative exit requires closing "the valuation gap" long before an owner actively seeks a buyer or liquidity event. Because professional service firms lack traditional tangible assets, buyers evaluate the business based entirely on intangible strength: operational process maturity, team autonomy, client concentration metrics, and repeatable customer acquisition systems. Conducting routine "exit drills"—where the founder intentionally steps away for extended periods to test operational resilience—exposes hidden dependencies and allows leadership to refine backend workflows before entering negotiations. When an enterprise synthesizes predictable inbound lead generation, documented SOPs, and an autonomous sales infrastructure into a unified corporate architecture, it eliminates founder friction, maximizes profit margins, and secures premium market valuation.About Muriel TouatiMuriel Touati is the Founder and CEO of Exit 3D Studio, an international growth strategist, and the author of The Valuation Gap. Drawing from an extensive background building and scaling digital marketing enterprises and guiding B2B acquisitions across global markets, Muriel specializes in helping service business owners eliminate founder dependency. She is a dedicated exit strategy advisor focused on helping founders build predictable revenue engines, delegate high-stakes sales closing, and maximize enterprise equity.About Exit 3D StudioExit 3D Studio is an elite business growth and exit-readiness advisory firm engineered to help B2B service companies scale sustainably and increase market valuation. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive founder-dependency audits, inbound sales pipeline engineering, sales team onboarding playbooks, and strategic SOP documentation frameworks. Through tailored growth blueprints and resources like The Valuation Gap, Exit 3D Studio enables professional service providers to remove operational scaling debt, build autonomous sales infrastructures, and execute high-value exit strategies.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeExit 3D Studio Official Website: exit3dstudio.comMuriel Touati on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/murieltouatiKey Episode HighlightsThe Founder Dependency Audit: Testing organizational vulnerability by taking extended breaks to identify which operational and sales functions break down without the owner.The Sales Closer Handholding Protocol: Implementing a step-by-step shadowing and debrief framework to safely delegate sales closing without risking conversion rates.Inbound Relationship Architecture: Transitioning away from cold outreach to publish narrative-driven content that attracts pre-sold, high-intent B2B prospects.Standardizing Intangible Assets: Documenting recurring operational workflows into clear SOPs to build enterprise value in service-based companies.Closing the Valuation Gap: Preparing for a business exit years in advance by diversifying revenue streams, eliminating key-person risk, and proving predictable growth.ConclusionThe conversation with Muriel Touati underscores that building a business capable of running without its founder is an intentional, step-by-step architecture rather than an unreachable ideal. By standardizing internal corporate governance, building a hands-on sales delegation pipeline, and focusing on the intangible assets that drive buyer demand, business leaders can transform an exhausting daily operation into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

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Episode Description What if the reason you're stuck at your current income level has nothing to do with your strategy—and everything to do with your relationship to money, marketing, and yourself? In this episode, Dielle Charon sits down with Family and Business Constellations facilitator Kyla Mitsunaga to unpack how she shattered her $50K income ceiling and grew to over $140K by healing the beliefs she didn't even realize she was carrying. They dive into the power of family constellations, why your limiting beliefs may not actually be yours, and how changing your relationship with marketing transformed the way Kyla sells. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but still can't break through to your next level, this conversation will introduce you to an entirely new way of thinking about growth, healing, and entrepreneurship. Timestamps 00:00 Intro + How Kyla broke through her income ceiling 01:00 Why sharing—not selling—is Kyla's favorite sales strategy 02:00 What are Family Constellations? 05:30 Why healing isn't one-size-fits-all 07:30 How Family Constellations reveal what's really holding you back 10:15 The power of healing in community 11:00 From $50K to $140K: Kyla's business evolution 13:30 Why she thought she couldn't sell spiritual work 15:30 The growing demand for healing and embodiment work 17:30 Rebuilding your relationship with marketing 19:00 The 30-Day Sales Challenge that changed everything 20:30 Building a new relationship with your income goals 21:30 How one client inspired Kyla to triple her own revenue 24:30 Curiosity: the entrepreneurial skill no one talks about 27:00 Confidence after rejection and selling premium offers 29:00 The surprising source of your limiting beliefs 32:00 Why your relationship with the goal matters more than the goal itself 34:00 How to know a limiting belief isn't actually yours 37:00 Using coaching frameworks without losing yourself 42:00 Creating spaces where women of color can heal and lead 46:00 Final reflections + where to connect with Kyla Follow Kyla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withwarriors/ Join the membership: https://forthe23percent.com/everything-sales

TUESDAY HR 3 Monster Sports - WNBA back in action. Does anyone care about Connor? MLB action. Report says Americans are taking money from their investments to gamble on sports. 50K right now, or flip a coin for 1 million. What would you do?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tammy, Kenny and Nick talk about whether they would pick 50K instantly or flip a coin for 1M. They also get into kids driving secret skills and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire fatal to four-year-old in Faulkner County; Quorum Court appoints Halman as interim treasurer; Brewer Lake at lowest level since curtailment measures went into effect; Chamber to host second branding meeting this afternoon; local business and community leaders hear about Issue 3; local woman wins $50K in lottery; Morrilton Devil Dog football update; we visit with Conway County Judge Jimmy Hart.

How do you finish medical training with $300,000 in student loans and still reach a net worth of zero before your first attending paycheck? In this episode of Milestones to Millionaire, an orthopedic surgery fellow shares how he and his family accumulated nearly $300,000 in investments while carrying roughly the same amount in federal student loans. Despite raising three children on a resident salary with a stay-at-home spouse, they consistently invested in retirement accounts, kept expenses low, benefited from a favorable housing market, and let long-term investing do much of the heavy lifting. We discuss why they chose a simple total stock market investing strategy, how market growth accelerated their progress, and why having a written financial plan before becoming an attending is one of the biggest advantages a new physician can have. Alek also shares his plan to refinance and eliminate his student loans in less than two years, the philosophy behind his family's "Buy When Rich" list, and the simple 10% rule they use to balance enjoying life while building wealth. The conversation closes with practical advice for residents and medical students on preparing financially before the larger paychecks arrive, including why fourth year of medical school may be the best time to begin learning personal finance. Financial success rarely begins with an attending salary. It begins with habits, planning, and making intentional decisions long before the income changes. Lightstone DIRECT is built for accredited investors who want more direct, aligned private-market real estate investing –  without a marketplace, blind fund, or crowdfunding intermediary. Access single-asset multifamily and industrial opportunities along Lightstone, a $12B AUM, vertically integrated owner/operator with a 40 year track record. Lightstone invests 20%+ in each transaction. Don't invest "like" an institution, invest with an institutional real estate firm. Directly.  Lightstone DIRECT's current multifamily investment opportunity offers 7.4% average net cash-on-cash return over a four-year hold. WCI investors can participate at $50K+, below the typical minimum. Celebrating your stories of success along the journey to financial freedom! Tune in every Monday to the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, where we celebrate the financial achievements of our listeners and share practical tips for reaching your own milestones. We want to celebrate your milestones—no matter how big or small—and help inspire others to follow your lead. Every week, these episodes feature one listener who has recently achieved a milestone they are proud of and want to celebrate, and they give any advice they have for those who want to follow their example. Make sure to listen every Monday to be inspired by your fellow white coat investors. Celebrate YOUR Milestone on the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast: https://whitecoatinvestor.com/milestones  Website: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com  YouTube: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/youtube  Student Loan Advice: https://studentloanadvice.com  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewhitecoatinvestor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WCInvestor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitecoatinvestor  Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whitecoatinvestor  Online Courses: https://whitecoatinvestor.teachable.com  Newsletter: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/free-monthly-newsletter 

Robert Howell turns $20K land deals into new manufactured homes for first-time buyers.Robert Howell runs a land home package business, buying raw land and putting brand new manufactured homes on it, structured to qualify for conventional HUD, VA, or USDA financing. He started with a $10,000 house in Memphis and no real estate background, and has grown to 50 deals last year with 100 planned this year. In this conversation, Robert breaks down how the land home model works, why he holds mobile home parks separately for long term, tax advantaged income through cost segregation, and how he thinks about profit and mission as the same goal rather than a trade-off.How land home packages generate $30K to $50K profit per dealHow mobile home parks and cost segregation build passive, tax sheltered incomeHow land pricing works in the $20K to $40K range, and what changes itThe two step process to find your first deal this weekWhy Robert believes profit and mission aren't in conflictGuest bio: Robert Howell is the founder of Howell and Sons and the Land Home League, focused on scaling affordable manufactured housing across the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee.Links:Learn more about Robert's work at howellandsons.com#RealEstateInvesting #ManufacturedHousing #MobileHomeParks #AffordableHousing #LandInvesting #CostSegregation #PassiveIncome #RealDealChat #HUDFinancing #RealEstateInvestor #TaxStrategy #FirstTimeHomeownerWork With RealDealCrewIf you're already closing deals but your intake, follow-up, or visibility feels inconsistent, here are two ways to go deeper:Take the Deal Intake AssessmentSee how resilient your current operation actually is.→ https://assessment.realdealcrew.comBook a Fit CallIf you want to explore what a fully system-driven deal flow looks like, let's talk.→ https://realdealcrew.com/bookLIKE • SHARE • JOIN • REVIEWWebsiteApple PodcastsYouTubeYouTube MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicFacebookTwitterInstagram

The Architectural Edge in Modern Outbound: Engineering B2B Revenue Engines with Vladyslav PodoliakoIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Vladyslav Podoliako, the Founder and CEO of Belkins, to examine the tectonic shifts occurring across the modern outbound sales landscape. Vladyslav, a prominent B2B growth architect and outbound marketing pioneer, details how the proliferation of generic AI text generators and automated email blasts has created unprecedented noise across traditional outbound channels. This conversation delivers an essential strategic playbook for mid-market founders, enterprise sales executives, and B2B marketers who want to break through cold outreach fatigue, build authentic founder-led personal brands, and engineer data-driven multi-channel lead acquisition engines.The Modern Outbound Architecture: Integrating Founder Authority, Community Networks, and Multi-Channel Tech StacksThe primary factor causing traditional cold outreach conversion rates to plummet across modern B2B sectors is a reliance on unvetted, automated email spam that treats prospective clients as static database targets rather than human decision-makers. Vladyslav Podoliako explains that as corporate decision-makers become increasingly immune to generic sales scripts, an enterprise must shift its acquisition strategy toward building an authentic founder-led personal brand. When a CEO or C-suite executive consistently publishes high-value insights, industry lessons, and transparent commentary across platforms like LinkedIn, they establish immediate market authority and generate warm brand familiarity. This individual credibility compounds over time, creating a permanent distribution asset that dramatically increases response rates and lowers customer acquisition costs across every outbound touchpoint.To convert digital attention into predictable pipeline growth, scaling companies must move beyond passive follower counts to build active, highly engaged B2B communities around their core domain expertise. Relying on a single acquisition channel introduces severe operational vulnerability, particularly as inbox algorithms tighten security protocols and social platforms evolve. High-performing revenue engines require a sophisticated, multi-channel tech stack that orchestrates personalized email outreach, cold phone calls, targeted paid media, and localized event marketing into a single unified workflow. By setting rigorous lead-qualification criteria—such as verifying budget, authority, needs, and timing (BANT) before routing prospects to sales representatives—organizations insulate their account executives from administrative noise and ensure high-value discovery calls focus strictly on sales-ready opportunities.Furthermore, sustaining long-term market dominance demands that B2B enterprises leverage advanced software integration while ruthlessly protecting the human element of their brand communication. Deploying custom CRM workflows, automated data enrichment pipelines, and advanced analytics tools allows marketing and sales teams to listen to prospective accounts and identify exact buyer intent. However, technology should serve as an operational force multiplier for research and process execution rather than a replacement for authentic human connection. When an organization synthesizes data-backed audience targeting, personalized multi-channel outreach, and an authoritative executive voice into a unified growth framework, it eliminates lead-generation bottlenecks, protects sales margins, and predictably expands enterprise valuation.About Vladyslav PodoliakoVladyslav Podoliako is the Founder and CEO of Belkins, an international sales technology pioneer, and a prominent B2B lead generation strategist. Drawing from over a decade of hands-on experience helping global companies scale their top-of-funnel pipelines, Vladyslav specializes in building high-performing outbound sales engines. He is a recognized thought leader focused on helping enterprise founders leverage personal branding, community building, and multi-channel marketing automation to achieve sustainable revenue growth.About BelkinsBelkins is an elite global B2B lead generation agency and sales technology consultancy engineered to help mid-market and enterprise organizations accelerate pipeline growth. The company specializes in delivering custom outbound campaign design, cold email infrastructure optimization, CRM data enrichment, appointment setting, and founder-led personal branding playbooks. Through data-backed targeting frameworks and advanced sales enablement technology, Belkins enables companies across complex industries to remove customer acquisition friction and maximize market equity.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBelkins Official Website: belkins.ioVladyslav Podoliako on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chiefdataKey Episode HighlightsThe Death of Generic Outbound: Why oversaturated communication channels require business leaders to abandon automated email spam in favor of personalized outreach.The Founder Brand Asset: Leveraging executive personal branding on LinkedIn to lower customer acquisition costs and build immediate buyer trust.Community-Led Sales Growth: Transitioning from passive content broadcasting to active community engagement that fuels long-term referral networks.The Multi-Channel Integration Framework: Combining email, phone outreach, targeted ads, and intent data to reach corporate decision-makers where they engage.Rigorous BANT Qualification: Enforcing strict lead-scoring criteria to ensure sales teams focus exclusively on high-probability, qualified B2B prospects.ConclusionThe conversation with Vladyslav Podoliako underscores that succeeding in modern B2B lead generation requires an intentional balance of high-tech outbound infrastructure and authentic human authority. By standardizing internal sales governance, investing in founder-led personal branding, and deploying integrated multi-channel technology, business leaders can transform an underperforming sales process into a highly structured, self-sustaining revenue asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Today on the ZenRUN Podcast, I'm chatting with my wonderful friend Nancy Williams. Nancy is a runner, ultra runner, race director, event manager, single mum, serial degree collector, cross-stitch enthusiast and the calm-looking swan behind some seriously complicated running events. Although, as Nancy explains, there is often a LOT of frantic paddling happening beneath the surface. Nancy grew up in Adelaide in a highly academic family and describes herself as the girl who always felt different. School was difficult, running was something she actively avoided, and she became very skilled at finding reasons not to participate in cross-country. So naturally, she went on to run marathons, 100 milers, backyard ultras and some of Australia's toughest trail events. Nancy openly shares the challenging parts of her journey, including bullying, an eating disorder as a teenager, difficult relationships, becoming a single parent, discovering she is neurodivergent later in life and the long process of learning to understand and accept herself. Running became the constant throughout it all. It gave Nancy freedom, connection, headspace, purpose and eventually an entirely new career. After volunteering extensively with Ultra Series, Nancy stepped into race directing and discovered she was completely in her element. She now manages seven Ultra Series races, runs two events of her own and helps organise the 24 parkruns event. We chat about the enormous amount of work that goes into making an event appear calm and organised, why Nancy wants every runner to feel valued, and why the person completing three backyard yards deserves just as much celebration as the runner completing 60. Nancy also shares why being an athlete can be one of the rare times she allows somebody else to look after her. Apparently, all you need to do is run 100 miles to have someone offer to fill your drink bottle and bring you food. Seems perfectly reasonable. We also talk about Nancy's own running adventures, including: Running her first City to Bay after barely running outdoors Her first half marathon in England Running London, New York and Dublin marathons Completing 31 yards at a backyard ultra Finishing Irrational South 100 Miler Surviving an incredibly tough Delirious W.E.S.T. 100 Miler Her plans to return for the Delirious 200 Miler A rare and painful tendon injury that required surgery Why she needs a big race goal to keep her moving Her love of running with other people Why she still wants to run forever Links to a few of Nancy's events:  The Australian 6 day Event:- http//:australian6day.com.au And The Southern Cross 24 Hour Event:- http//:southerncross24hour.com.au Nancy's Running Tips Find the goal that works for you Nancy is strongly goal-driven. Having a race on the calendar gives her a reason to train, particularly when life becomes difficult or motivation disappears. Your goal does not need to be anyone else's idea of impressive. It simply needs to mean something to you. Do not lose perspective When we spend time around ultra runners, it is easy to begin thinking that a marathon, 50K or a handful of backyard yards is somehow “not far.” Nancy reminds us that every runner's achievement deserves to be celebrated. Three yards can represent the biggest distance somebody has ever covered. That matters. Learn from the imperfect races Some of Nancy's most valuable races were not the ones where everything went smoothly. Difficult experiences at Irrational South and Delirious taught her about her thinking, her decisions and her ability to keep moving when things felt impossible. There is no perfect race, but every race can teach us something. Work with people who understand runners After a serious injury left Nancy unable to run or even walk comfortably, her physio gave her something incredibly important: a clear path forward and confidence that she would run again. Finding a health professional who understands your goals can make a huge difference physically and emotionally. Notice the runs where nothing hurts Runners are very good at focusing on the sore tendon, painful toe or grumpy Achilles. Nancy and I discuss the importance of noticing the moments when everything actually feels okay. When you finish a run feeling comfortable, pause and appreciate it. Bring yourself back to this step When Nancy begins thinking too far ahead during an ultra, she uses the mantra: “Just this moment. Just this step.” She combines it with noticing what she can see, hear, smell and feel. This helps calm the panic, quieten the mind and return her attention to what is happening right now. Pass the Baton Nancy answered Jos Middleton's question: “Have you got one particular ritual that you do as part of your running?” Nancy shares the simple grounding mantra she uses during backyard ultras and difficult moments in long races. Then, in keeping with the direction our conversation took within approximately two minutes of starting, Nancy passed on a rather entertaining toilet-related question for my next guest. You will need to listen to the episode to hear exactly what she asked. Listen to the Episode Join us for an honest, funny and deeply relatable conversation about running, belonging, identity, big goals, imperfect races, event directing, cross-stitch and why runners apparently cannot avoid discussing toilets.

Confidence isn't something you're born with — it's evidence you've collected. And you already have more of it than you think.This episode is the pep talk I gave a friend who couldn't see himself the way everyone else sees him. We're unpacking why imposter syndrome, not pitching, not selling and not showing up are all the same problem wearing different outfits — and the exact process I use to build confidence in a brand new situation by borrowing proof from the parts of my life where I already slay.Key Topics Covered:Why imposter syndrome, avoiding the pitch and not selling all come down to one thingThe "book the plane ticket" method for finding confidence you didn't know you hadHow to stop waiting for evidence and start creating itWhy avoiding hard things starves your future self of proofThe real reason most small businesses never break past $50KHow I built a six-figure process by selling it before I'd created itThe kindest gift you can give the version of you six months from nowTIMESTAMPS0:00:00 - Intro: The pep talk that became a podcast episode 0:00:47 - Imposter syndrome, pitching and selling are the same problem 0:02:30 - The plane ticket method: find where you already slay 0:04:19 - Why "I've never done it before" keeps you stuck forever 0:05:00 - Proof you can do hard things: the dental chair story 0:07:04 - Where you're already confident and don't even notice 0:08:13 - How I stay confident: trusting yourself to figure it out 0:09:57 - Avoiding hard things starves you of future evidence 0:11:39 - Why most small businesses never break past $50K 0:12:37 - Your action step: go first and collect the proofLINKS AND WORK WITH ME:Good In Business: https://www.professionalbabe.com/good-in-business/Hot Business Audit: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/Business Bang: https://www.professionalbabe.com/business-bang/Give Good Email: https://www.professionalbabe.com/give-good-email/Spill your secrets (or ep requests, feedback, or praise to me) by sending me a text

The Digital Transformation of Real Estate: Modernizing Property Management and Strategic Roll-Ups with Ilia SotoninIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Ilia Sotonin, the Founder and CEO of Unitify, to examine the operational friction and technological gaps stalling growth within the traditional real estate sector. Ilia, an innovative software builder and real estate technology architect, details how legacy property management firms—often reliant on manual paper workflows and outdated spreadsheets—can eliminate administrative drag and maximize asset valuations. This conversation delivers an essential strategic playbook for property managers, real estate investors, and SaaS founders who want to leverage digital-first resident communication, implement AI-driven concierge automation, and execute high-yield roll-up strategies across fragmented regional markets.The Asset Optimization Architecture: Digitizing Resident Relations and Executing Tech-Enabled Roll-UpsThe primary bottleneck preventing traditional property management companies from scaling their profit margins is an outdated reliance on manual administrative tasks and disjointed communication channels. Ilia Sotonin explains that property management is fundamentally a hospitality business, yet many legacy operators treat resident interactions as purely transactional, resulting in delayed rent collections, high tenant turnover, and diminished asset value. By replacing manual paperwork with comprehensive SaaS platforms and mobile resident applications, property managers can streamline payment collection, boost on-time payment metrics from 80% to 95%, and provide real-time transparency for maintenance requests. Lowering the barrier to entry through accessible software platforms allows mid-market operators to modernize their operations immediately, transforming routine building management into a high-satisfaction resident experience.To capture market share rapidly in a conservative, aging industry where many business owners lack clear succession plans, forward-thinking leaders must combine proprietary software platforms with strategic corporate roll-ups. Acquiring traditional property management companies across high-growth regional markets allows tech-driven firms to acquire existing real estate portfolios and instantly digitize their back-office operations. By replacing inefficient administrative workflows with centralized AI support agents, property management platforms can double operating margins, scaling EBITDA from typical 10–15% benchmarks up to 30%. This systematic modernization protects the underlying real estate asset while creating a highly efficient, scalable infrastructure that appeals to institutional buyers and private equity investors alike.Furthermore, future-proofing real estate portfolios demands that executive teams embrace emerging AI tools and automated building robotics as core components of their long-term operational strategy. Deploying virtual support concierges to handle routine resident inquiries frees up human capital to focus on strategic community development, high-level vendor negotiations, and portfolio acquisition. As automated building systems and smart hardware continue to evolve, centralized digital platforms will coordinate physical maintenance and facility operations seamlessly. When real estate leaders combine resident-centric technology, aggressive acquisition frameworks, and automated operational software into a single unified architecture, they remove growth friction, protect asset yield, and predictably multiply enterprise valuation.About Ilia SotoninIlia Sotonin is the Founder and CEO of Unitify, a prominent real estate technology pioneer, and an expert in digital property management systems. Drawing from a deep background starting in local homeowners association management and expanding into international SaaS platforms, Ilia specializes in solving operational inefficiencies across the real estate landscape. He is an active private pilot, sailor, and visionary founder dedicated to helping property managers and real estate investors modernize legacy operations, deploy AI concierges, and execute high-margin corporate acquisitions.About UnitifyUnitify is an elite property management SaaS platform and real estate technology ecosystem engineered to streamline operations for property managers, community associations, developers, and residents. The platform specializes in providing automated payment collection, digital resident mobile applications, AI-powered virtual concierges, and centralized facility management tools. Through an accessible software model and an active corporate acquisition strategy targeting traditional management firms across the United States, Unitify enables real estate operators to eliminate administrative debt and maximize portfolio profitability.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeUnitify Official Website: unitify.comIlia Sotonin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iliasotoninKey Episode HighlightsThe Resident-First Hospitality Model: Shifting property management metrics to prioritize resident communication, raising on-time payment rates up to 95%.The Strategic Real Estate Roll-Up: Acquiring traditional, aging property management firms and deploying SaaS architecture to double operating EBITDA.AI-Powered Virtual Concierges: Utilizing artificial intelligence to handle routine resident inquiries, reducing contact center overhead while improving response times.Operational Scale in Fragmented Markets: Leveraging centralized digital platforms to manage smaller real estate portfolios profitably without adding administrative headcount.The Future of Automated Facilities: Preparing real estate operations for centralized software platforms that coordinate smart building hardware and physical automation.ConclusionThe conversation with Ilia Sotonin reinforces that the future of property management belongs to leaders who combine human-centric hospitality with data-driven software architecture. By standardizing internal digital workflows, executing strategic business roll-ups, and deploying AI-driven communication tools, property managers and real estate investors can convert traditional, hands-on operations into highly structured, self-sustaining corporate assets.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

The Experiential Technology Paradigm: Scaling AI Event Activations and Corporate Asset Design with Sam EitzenIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Sam Eitzen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Snapbar, to examine how physical event engagement models have systematically evolved into high-yield, software-driven brand engines. Sam, a visionary tech founder and experiential marketing strategist, details his company's remarkable multi-year pivot—transitioning from a traditional regional photo booth operator into an international corporate tech provider that leverages artificial intelligence to scale enterprise headshots and immersive brand activations. This conversation delivers an essential strategic playbook for mid-market founders, corporate event marketers, and agency executives who want to eliminate the heavy operational overhead of live productions, capture verified B2B lead data, and deploy flexible AI software across global virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences.The Architecture of Engagement: Harnessing AI Visual Processing and Modular Software for Enterprise ScaleThe primary constraint holding back traditional event marketing from delivering predictable, trackable return on investment is a reliance on localized, labor-intensive setups that fail to extend brand reach past the physical booth floor. Sam Eitzen explains that when companies restrict their activations to standard physical staging, they accrue high administrative costs while missing valuable opportunities to collect compliant lead data. Real-world scalability is achieved when an enterprise replaces static hardware setups with custom, mobile-first visual software that allows attendees to generate and share branded digital media using personal smartphones, tablets, or QR-code portals. By converting physical event interactions into immediate, shareable digital assets, brands transform single attendees into active distribution channels that naturally amplify corporate messaging across organic social networks.Integrating artificial intelligence into visual event software completely alters the economics of corporate photography and enterprise asset management, particularly for distributed workforce operations. Traditional approaches to securing standardized employee headshots require organizing expensive on-site photography shoots across dozens of regional offices, creating severe logistical friction and inconsistent visual outputs. Utilizing advanced AI processing models allows remote personnel to submit casual smartphone photos from anywhere in the world; the software then automatically upscales the image, applies professional retouching, and standardizes the background to deliver cohesive corporate assets at a fraction of the cost. This same algorithmic capability fuels large-scale marketing campaigns, allowing fans at major international sports or trade events to convert their likenesses into custom, branded avatars that drive high engagement and organic lead generation.Furthermore, sustaining long-term enterprise growth requires leadership to embrace an experimental, mixology-inspired mindset that treats business challenges as fluid processes requiring rapid iteration and deep preparation. Navigating major industry disruptions demands that executive teams pivot boldly into adjacent software opportunities, leveraging core competencies in visual processing and user experience to engineer new revenue streams. By combining modular event technology with consultative discovery workflows, service providers can tailor custom digital platforms to fit the exact technical and compliance goals of enterprise clients and agency partners. When scalable AI visual tools, agile software execution, and strategic lead-capture mechanisms are synthesized under a single operational architecture, an organization eliminates event-planning bottlenecks, maximizes human capital output, and predictably expands its enterprise valuation.About Sam EitzenSam Eitzen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Snapbar, a prominent technology entrepreneur, and a leading expert in AI-driven experiential marketing frameworks. Drawing from years of hands-on experience guiding his company through major industry shifts, Sam specializes in building software platforms that transform how mid-market and enterprise organizations engage audiences. He is a passionate advocate for agile product experimentation, creative corporate problem-solving, and leveraging cutting-edge visual technology to solve complex B2B brand activation challenges.About SnapbarSnapbar is an elite experiential marketing technology company and software provider engineered to deliver high-impact photo, video, and AI-driven engagement solutions for global brands. The company specializes in providing automated professional AI headshot platforms, custom web-based event activations, branded avatar generators, and hybrid event technology playbooks. Through flexible, remote-first software design and tailored consultative services, Snapbar enables corporate event planners, marketing agencies, and enterprise HR teams to remove operational scaling friction and maximize brand engagement.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeSnapbar Official Website: snapbar.comSam Eitzen on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-eitzenKey Episode HighlightsThe AI Headshot Scalability Model: How automated image upscaling and background standardization eliminate the logistical overhead of corporate photography for distributed teams.The Mixology Framework for Innovation: Applying structured experimentation, careful preparation, and foundational principles to rapidly pivot business models during market shifts.Mobile-First Experiential Activations: Utilizing QR-code portals and web-based camera platforms to turn physical event attendees into active brand ambassadors.Compliant Lead Capture Integrations: Seamlessly embedding data collection touchpoints inside interactive photo and video experiences to drive post-event sales funnels.The Hybrid Flexibility Advantage: Engineering modular software architectures that deliver equal engagement across live trade show floors and virtual attendee environments.ConclusionThe conversation with Sam Eitzen reinforces that modern experiential marketing is fundamentally a discipline of agile software innovation, automated visual scaling, and strategic audience engagement. By standardizing internal corporate tech governance, embracing AI-driven visual assets, and ruthlessly protecting automated lead-capture pipelines, business leaders can transform a static event presence into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate growth engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

David R. Priest walked away from a $13 million, 90-unit deal — and roughly $200,000 out of his own pocket — after discovering the partner set to sign his loan was flagged on Fannie Mae's ineligible list. Three years later, he's General Partner on over 2,000 apartment units and has personally raised $10 million in private capital for multifamily syndications across Texas. In this episode, Logan sits down with David to unpack how that early collapse became the turning point that redirected him into capital raising, the "DEAL" method he uses to screen a deal in under ten minutes — looking at location, operator, and debt long before he ever looks at the numbers — and why he'd rather give investors a "smooth ride" than chase the highest possible return. David also breaks down the counterintuitive reason he treats a $50,000 investor with the same respect as a $500,000 one, and what he's watching for in the Texas multifamily market over the next year. Whether you're trying to raise your first dollar of capital or place your next investment, this is a masterclass in credibility, discipline, and playing the long game.Five key takeaways:Turn failure into fuel. David's first deal — a $13M, 90-unit acquisition he tried to run himself — fell apart when his loan-signing partner turned out to be flagged on Fannie Mae's checklist, costing him close to $200,000. That failure pushed him to pivot into capital raising, where he's since raised over $10 million.Borrow credibility from proven operators. New to the business with no track record, David built credibility by affiliating with experienced, top-tier operators — using the analogy that everyone remembers Steve Jobs, not Apple's number two or three — and by putting his own money into every deal he raises for.Screen deals with the "DEAL" method, numbers last. David evaluates location, the operator's track record, and the debt structure before ever touching the underwriting — letting him say "no" to most deals in under ten minutes and save deep analysis for the one or two that actually deserve it.Communication beats the biggest return. A 2.5x return on a poorly-run oil and gas deal still cost David his willingness to reinvest, because the communication was bad throughout. He argues investors want a "smooth ride" more than they want a rollercoaster with a great payout at the end.Every investor deserves equal respect. A consistent $50,000 check-writer can be more valuable than a one-time $500,000 investor — and in David's own experience, treating a $50K investor well led directly to a referral for his first $500,000 check.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

In Episode 190 of the Best Coach Ever podcast, we're breaking down what actually separates coaching businesses that consistently generate $50K-$100K months from those that stay stuck at the same revenue ceiling. Lynette shares the six core components every scalable coaching business needs—and why simply posting more content or working harder isn't the answer.From creating true demand for your offers to building predictable lead generation and sales systems, this episode dives into the infrastructure behind sustainable business growth. Lynette also explains why positioning matters more than qualifications, why tracking your numbers is non-negotiable, and how successful CEOs make decisions based on data instead of emotions.If you're ready to stop relying on luck, viral content, or inconsistent launches and start building a coaching business that scales predictably, this episode gives you the roadmap to think and operate like a true CEO.If you love this episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and a quick review. It's the best way to support the podcast and help us keep bringing you practical business strategies every week.In this episode, we cover:1) Why Scaling Requires a Different Business Model [0:00 - 6:20] -Scaling isn't about working harder—it's about building a different infrastructure. -The mindset shifts required to move from $10K months to $50K+ months.2) Creating Demand for Your Coaching [6:21 - 12:15] -What true demand looks like beyond followers and engagement. -How marketing, client results, and FOMO make people eager to buy.3) Building Predictable Lead Generation [12:16 - 18:30] -Why relying on viral content creates inconsistent income. -The importance of multiple lead sources and a full sales pipeline.4) Positioning & Sales Systems That Scale [18:31 - 26:00] -Why premium positioning matters more than competing on price. -How repeatable sales processes consistently turn leads into clients.5) Client Experience & CEO-Level Business Management [26:01 - 33:15] -Why retaining clients and generating referrals fuels long-term growth. -How great client experiences protect your reputation and revenue.6) Using Data Instead of Emotion to Make Decisions [33:16 - 35:40] -Why tracking business metrics eliminates reactive decision-making. -How identifying bottlenecks helps you solve the right problems faster.7) Final Takeaways: Build Systems, Not More Work [35:41 - End] -Why doubling down on proven offers beats constantly creating new ones. -The six pillars every sustainable six- and seven-figure coaching business is built on.Connect with Lynette:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemariehFitness Coaching Business Accelerator: https://fcbaprogram.comThe Wellness CEO Mastermind: https://wcmprogram.com

The Content Engine Architecture: Driving Capital Campaigns and B2B Authority with Justin StarbirdIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Justin Starbird, the CEO of The Aebli Group, to examine the evolving operational frameworks required to scale marketing and capital acquisition in highly regulated B2B sectors. Justin, a veteran agency builder and strategic growth advisor, details how enterprises in medtech, life sciences, biotech, and logistics can dismantle traditional marketing inefficiencies by leveraging executive podcasting as a primary content engine. This conversation delivers a comprehensive playbook for founders, marketers, and C-suite leaders looking to streamline high-ticket messaging, execute multi-million dollar capital campaigns, and integrate human-supervised artificial intelligence to command long-term market authority.The Capital Acquisition Engine: Transforming Executive Insights into Multi-Channel Media AssetsFor scaling enterprises operating within complex, heavily regulated markets, traditional venture capital pipelines can be unpredictable and restrictive. Justin Starbird explains that successfully raising capital or accelerating high-ticket B2B sales cycles requires an absolute shift in content production, moving away from low-yield written blogs toward long-form executive podcasting. Busy founders and subject matter experts rarely have the bandwidth to write constant white papers or draft technical marketing copy; however, a single 30-minute recorded interview allows them to articulate deep industry nuances, answer pressing customer FAQs, and address investor compliance concerns efficiently. By capturing raw, authoritative dialogue directly from leadership, an enterprise builds a permanent media library that warms up institutional investors and establishes immediate market trust long before a formal pitch occurs.To scale the return on investment of these recording sessions without creating low-quality "AI slop," modern B2B marketing teams must utilize artificial intelligence as a strict execution tool governed by rigorous human oversight. While automated platforms can rapidly process audio transcripts, map core themes, and generate initial drafts for social media clips, email newsletters, and long-form articles, unvetted AI copy routinely threatens brand credibility in regulated fields. The real operational value of AI is unlocked when a company establishes clear editorial protocols where human strategists refine, fact-check, and align automated outputs with strict compliance standards. This hybrid workflow drastically reduces administrative content creation time, allowing the enterprise to maintain a consistent multi-channel media presence while protecting the brand's authentic voice and technical accuracy.Furthermore, building long-term enterprise valuation and sustaining market dominance demands that leadership combine consistent content distribution with third-party validation and strategic industry recognition. Initiating targeted capital messaging frameworks, hosting educational webinars, and pursuing recognized industry accolades—such as the TAG Awards launched by The Aebli Group—signals undeniable credibility to prospective clients, partners, and retail or institutional investors alike. By positioning a company as the invisible driving force behind sector innovation, executive tiers can shorten complex B2B sales cycles and attract capital even when traditional funding markets tighten. When authentic executive podcasting, disciplined AI integration, and third-party validation are synthesized into a single growth strategy, an organization successfully removes lead-generation bottlenecks and builds a predictable, high-value corporate asset.About Justin StarbirdJustin Starbird is the CEO of The Aebli Group, a premier B2B marketing agency, and a seasoned growth strategist specializing in complex, highly regulated industries. With over a decade of hands-on experience guiding clients across medtech, life sciences, biotech, transportation, and logistics, Justin focuses on turning executive expertise into measurable commercial momentum. He is an expert in engineering multi-channel capital campaigns, leveraging audio content engines, and utilizing strategic brand positioning to help scaling companies raise millions in capital.About The Aebli GroupThe Aebli Group is an elite B2B marketing consultancy and strategic communications agency engineered to help middle-market companies and high-growth startups scale in regulated markets. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive content repurposing playbooks, capital campaign messaging frameworks, AI-driven media workflows, and targeted PR strategies. Through tailored growth blueprints and initiatives like the TAG Awards, The Aebli Group enables organizations in life sciences, biotech, and logistics to eliminate marketing debt, build authentic industry authority, and maximize their market equity.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Aebli Group Official Website: aebligroup.comJustin Starbird on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justinstarbirdKey Episode HighlightsThe Executive Audio Engine: Leveraging long-form podcasting to capture founder expertise and eliminate the time-consuming administrative debt of manual content creation.Human-in-the-Loop AI Workflows: Utilizing artificial intelligence to repurpose audio assets into multi-channel campaigns while enforcing human editing to avoid generic "AI slop."Navigating Regulated Capital Campaigns: Crafting precise, compliant messaging hierarchies to raise capital and educate investors in medtech, biotech, and logistics.The Power of Third-Party Validation: Utilizing industry awards and recognized media coverage to establish third-party credibility and shorten B2B sales cycles.Building a Thematic Content Library: Structuring podcasts and educational series around recurring customer objections to proactively educate high-value accounts.ConclusionThe conversation with Justin Starbird underscores that thriving in complex B2B markets requires an intentional balance of high-leverage executive media, strict AI quality control, and strategic capital positioning. By converting raw leadership insights into a multi-channel content engine, maintaining human editorial oversight, and aggressively pursuing third-party validation, business leaders can transform a static marketing department into a highly structured, self-sustaining revenue engine.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

The Human Element Advantage: Driving Authentic Conversion and Algorithmic Visibility with Liz MbwamboIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Liz Mbwambo, the Founder and CEO of Upwynn Marketing, to examine the shifting operational mechanics required for service-based businesses to maintain market dominance in an AI-saturated ecosystem. Liz, a veteran agency leader and strategic marketer, details how traditional local service providers—from legal practices and home services contractors to regional suppliers—can cut through automated digital noise by pairing human-centric content with advanced data-gathering tech. This conversation delivers an intentional marketing playbook for business owners looking to optimize their conversion funnels, leverage first-party conversational data, shoot authentic founder-led video, and future-proof their brand visibility against changing search engine algorithms.The Search Engine Transformation: Utilizing First-Party Data and Founder Authenticity to Capture Market ShareThe rapid proliferation of generic, low-effort AI content generators has created a noisy digital marketplace where prospective clients actively tune out polished sales pitches and sterile corporate messaging. Liz Mbwambo explains that despite technological advances in ad distribution and generative copy, the fundamental psychology of marketing remains unchanged: consumers purchase services based on trust, personal connection, and perceived authority. To differentiate a company from automated competitors, founders must step in front of the camera to deliver unscripted, conversational video content that directly answers real customer questions. Capturing spontaneous insights—even from a smartphone at a desk or in a vehicle immediately following a client call—builds immediate psychological rapport and establishes an authentic authority profile that polished corporate commercials simply cannot replicate.To maximize the return on marketing spend and streamline backend content production, scaling enterprises must utilize artificial intelligence as a strategic listening tool rather than a generic text generator. By recording and transcribing every inbound sales call, client onboarding session, and internal team review, an agency or business owner can collect rich first-party data that exposes the exact language, objections, and pain points of their target market. Feeding these unstructured transcripts into advanced AI engines allows leadership to analyze recurring customer queries and systematically generate highly targeted FAQ videos, blog articles, and social media clips. This data-driven approach aligns corporate messaging with natural conversational search patterns, ensuring the brand ranks prominently as search algorithms shift toward processing human, long-tail queries.Sustaining long-term local market dominance also requires service businesses to balance their digital inbound strategies with diversified media channels, including strategic podcasting and hyper-localized advertising. Hosting a niche corporate podcast enables a service provider to go beyond transactional product pitches, offering broader educational value that positions the firm as a trusted community pillar and industry authority. This multi-channel approach expands brand reach—such as targeting underserved demographics with tailored, bilingual content—while opening direct networking doors with local business partners and high-value prospective accounts. When an organization combines authentic founder-led video, automated first-party data analysis, and proactive multi-platform media distribution into a single marketing architecture, it removes administrative lead-generation friction, protects client acquisition margins, and predictably expands enterprise valuation.About Liz MbwamboLiz Mbwambo is the Founder and CEO of Upwynn Marketing, a prominent digital agency architect, and a seasoned growth strategist based in Orlando, Florida. Drawing from years of high-level corporate experience and a deep understanding of consumer psychology, Liz specializes in helping local, service-based businesses scale their market presence. She is a dedicated thought leader who focuses on helping plumbing, HVAC, legal, and trade contractors transition away from generic marketing tactics to build authentic, data-driven lead engines.About Upwynn MarketingUpwynn Marketing is an elite full-service digital marketing agency engineered to help small-to-mid-sized service enterprises streamline client acquisition and maximize brand authority. The agency specializes in delivering comprehensive local SEO audits, founder-led video strategy playbooks, first-party data transcription analysis, and omni-channel paid media management. Through tailored growth blueprints, educational resources, and personalized strategy sessions, Upwynn Marketing enables regional service providers to remove lead-generation bottlenecks and predictably command market share.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeUpwynn Marketing Official Website: upwynnmarketing.comLiz Mbwambo on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lizmbwamboKey Episode HighlightsThe Authenticity Imperative: Why raw, founder-led video content recorded on a smartphone outperforms overly polished corporate marketing in an AI-saturated market.First-Party Conversational Mining: Utilizing AI transcription tools to analyze real client sales calls and extract high-converting FAQ content topics.Optimizing for Conversational Search: Structuring written and video content around natural human speech patterns to match evolving algorithmic search queries.Corporate Podcasting as a Growth Engine: Leveraging niche, educational podcasts to build community trust, serve diverse demographics, and open B2B networking channels.Balancing Omni-Channel Local Media: Integrating localized paid ad formats with organic SEO and traditional media to capture dominant regional market share.ConclusionThe conversation with Liz Mbwambo underscores that thriving in the modern marketing landscape requires an intentional balance of high-tech data collection and unscripted human connection. By standardizing internal content production around real customer conversations, embracing founder-led video, and leveraging first-party data, business leaders can transform a noisy, generic marketing footprint into a highly structured, self-sustaining client acquisition asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Are you making between $8K and $12K a month... but somehow it feels like no matter how hard you work, you can't break through? You're not lazy. You're not failing. And you're definitely not the problem. In this episode of the CEO Glow Show, Sheila Bella explains why so many beauty entrepreneurs hit the $10K/month ceiling—and why working harder only keeps you trapped there. Sheila reveals that the problem isn't your talent, pricing, or hustle. It's your business model. If you're the marketing department, sales team, service provider, customer support, scheduler, and CEO all rolled into one, you've unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in your own business. This episode breaks down the mindset shift every beauty entrepreneur must make to go from being booked and busy to building a business that can scale beyond them. If you're ready to stop trading time for money and start building systems that create freedom, this episode is your roadmap. Because the goal isn't to become a better machine. The goal is to build one.

The Human Intelligence Advantage: Monetizing Knowledge and Bypassing AI Information Fatigue with Rita RaiIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Rita Rai, the Founder and CEO of DiscussIt, to examine the modern operational limitations of generic online advice and AI-generated content. Rita, an innovative technology founder and digital platform pioneer, details how automated software and AI search tools—while helpful for preliminary data collection—frequently overwhelm business owners with generic information rather than delivering contextualized, real-world solutions. This conversation provides an essential strategic guide for high-tier consultants, mid-market advisors, and subject matter experts looking to monetize their proprietary experience through direct, friction-free client calls while helping advice-seekers eliminate decision paralysis through targeted, human-to-human video consultations.The Architecture of Direct Access: Monetizing Proprietary Knowledge and Streamlining On-Demand Expert AdvisoryThe modern digital landscape is saturated with generic online courses, high-friction sales funnels, and automated content engines that routinely fail to address the specific, nuanced challenges facing scaling business executives. Rita Rai explains that when advice-seekers are forced to sift through hours of bloated video programs or navigate aggressive upsell pitches just to answer a targeted operational question, they lose valuable momentum and accumulate administrative debt. Real-world business acceleration is unlocked when an organization bypasses these predatory marketing intermediaries entirely, utilizing on-demand advisory platforms that connect seekers directly with vetted industry veterans for transparent, time-bound video sessions. By establishing a direct, upfront value exchange where experts are compensated purely for their strategic insight rather than a back-end sales pitch, both parties engage in high-impact conversations that yield immediate, actionable growth strategies.For seasoned consultants, enterprise leaders, and specialized professionals, transitioning into an on-demand advisory model requires an intentional approach to personal branding, profile clarity, and call execution. Many subject matter experts make the mistake of hiding their real-world impact behind dense corporate jargon or vague job titles, making it difficult for prospective clients to identify their core competencies. Optimizing a digital advisory profile demands that an expert explicitly highlight past operational problems solved, establish a competitive yet realistic rate structure, and integrate humanizing personal context to build rapid rapport. By reviewing client questions prior to every session and providing concise, post-call summary action steps, advisors can convert single micro-consultations into lucrative, long-term enterprise consulting relationships without incurring heavy client acquisition costs.To derive maximum ROI from targeted advisory calls, advice-seekers must approach expert access as a strict scientific discipline, combining AI tools for initial research while relying on human intelligence for strategic validation. Utilizing artificial intelligence software to summarize background data, draft initial definitions, and map basic industry trends allows a business leader to arrive at an advisory call with highly refined, contextual questions. This hybrid approach prevents analysis paralysis, ensuring the expert can spend the entire consultation delivering high-level strategic guidance rather than explaining baseline concepts. When an enterprise synthesizes preliminary AI research with direct, high-value human consultations, it builds an agile decision-making framework that minimizes transaction errors and predictably accelerates enterprise valuation.About Rita RaiRita Rai is the Founder and CEO of DiscussIt, a disruptive technology pioneer, and an expert in digital platform architecture designed to facilitate direct expert-to-consumer knowledge exchange. Drawing from a deep background in platform innovation and user experience optimization, Rita specializes in building transparent, friction-free ecosystems that empower subject matter experts to monetize their hard-earned insights. She is a prominent thought leader dedicated to solving digital information overload and establishing transparent, relationship-driven advisory models for global professionals.About DiscussItDiscussIt is an elite digital expert platform and direct consultation marketplace engineered to connect individuals and business leaders with vetted subject matter experts for one-on-one video calls. The platform specializes in eliminating hidden sales agendas, complex course funnels, and middleman friction by offering transparent pricing, quick 10-minute expert onboarding, and flexible calendar integration. Through direct, time-bound knowledge exchanges across diverse professional categories, DiscussIt enables advice-seekers to make confident, data-driven decisions while providing professionals with a streamlined channel to monetize their intellectual capital.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeDiscussIt Official Website: discussit.coRita Rai on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amrita-raiKey Episode HighlightsThe AI Research vs. Human Insight Balance: Utilizing artificial intelligence for preliminary data gathering while relying on experienced human advisors for contextualized strategic decision-making.Eliminating the Upsell Agenda: Structuring expert video consultations around transparent, upfront compensation to ensure unbiased, high-value conversations.The 10-Minute Expert Monetization Pipeline: How subject matter experts can quickly deploy their existing LinkedIn profiles or CVs to build a global advisory presence.Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: Bypassing multi-week courses and bloated sales funnels to resolve critical business bottlenecks in a single, focused 30-minute call.Optimizing the Seeker Framework: Preparing targeted questions and background context in advance to maximize the return on direct expert access.ConclusionThe conversation with Rita Rai underscores that overcoming modern information fatigue requires a deliberate return to direct, context-rich human communication. 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Three weeks after Jennifer Lichter set a new course record at Western States, her coach John Fitzgerald joins the Singletrack Podcast to break down how it happened. Fitzgerald coaches an elite squad out of Missoula for Carmichael Training Systems, and this year he guided Jen to the win along with Jeff Mogavero and Adam Peterman into the men's top ten.We get into the philosophy underneath the results: why consistency is a trainable skill, why willpower is a resource you can spend too early, and what he means when he says success is rented. Fitzgerald explains the mental shift that took Jen from a mountain 50K specialist to a 100-mile course record holder, the on-course training camps that prepared his athletes for every crux of the Western States course, race-day fueling improvisations, downhill running as a skill, and his case for simplicity in a sport chasing every new gadget and lab test.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next orderJanji - running apparel that goes the distanceRaide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever madeKodiak Cakes - my favorite oatmeal and pancakes Additional Links:Coaching ProfileInstagram: @ackfitzSupport the show

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Part 2 of a real novation deal I'm working right now in Greenwood Lake, NY. We had a buyer under contract, appraisal came back $50K over the purchase price — but their lender still wanted $20K in basement repairs or the deal was off. I walk through what happened, why I said no, and the real risks of novations that most people online don't talk about. If you're new to wholesaling or novations, this is the unfiltered side of the business.  

ou've built the fitness. Now what? This week we're digging into training specificity: how to shape your training around the actual demands of your goal race, whether that's a road marathon, a 50K, or a 100-miler like Leadville or Hardrock. Specificity is the sexy stuff athletes love to obsess over, but it's also where we see the most expensive mistakes. We break down what race-specific training actually means, when it belongs in your training calendar, and the traps that cost athletes their races.What we cover:Specificity is earned. Why general fitness is the raw material and specificity is just the sculpting, and why "couch to 50K" plans set athletes up to failThe training funnel. Wide and general in base season, narrow and race-specific 8 to 12 weeks out, with fine-tuning inside the final two to three weeksDuration and time on feet. Why training for the hours you'll be out there matters more than the miles on the race page (100 miles can mean 14 hours or 30)Vert, terrain, and eccentric loading. Why per-mile elevation ratio beats a weekly vert number, how to read a course profile (three 1,000-foot climbs is not one 3,000-foot climb), and training downhill resilience with the repeat bout effectFueling and gut training. The most underrated specificity of all: why you need to practice your race-day fueling for a minimum of 12 weeksThe number one trap: sacrificing fitness on the altar of specificity, from course-obsessed weekend commutes to heat suits on the treadmill in JanuaryPlus:Listener question: "I missed my long run, so I added the miles to next week and dug myself into a hole." Why makeup miles don't exist, why the body knows stress rather than miles, and how to actually rearrange a training week when life blows up your scheduleHot or Not: running belts, handhelds, gas station candy as ultra fuel, and strength training during the taperWe're off for a two-week summer break and back in August.Questions for a future episode? Email us at microcosmcoaching@gmail.com or find us at microcosm-coaching.com.

If you want to run your next best 100-mile race, this episode is your roadmap. Three experienced ultra running coaches break down what actually separates a strong 100-mile performance from simply surviving the distance. From training and race execution to pacing, fueling, mindset, and adapting when things don't go according to plan, this conversation is packed with practical lessons earned through both breakthrough performances and hard-fought setbacks.Whether you're preparing for your first 100 miler or chasing a new PR, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of what it really takes to perform at your highest level—before, during, and after race day.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why training for a 100 miler requires a different approach than shorter ultras.• The biggest mistakes runners make before race day—and how to avoid them.• How to pace, fuel, and manage your race for your strongest finish.• The mental strategies that keep experienced ultrarunners moving when things get hard.• What separates athletes who thrive over 100 miles from those who struggle.• Why your first 100 doesn't have to be perfect to become your most valuable race.• Simple mindset shifts that can help you become a stronger, more resilient ultrarunner.If your goal is to finish stronger, race smarter, and unlock your next level in ultrarunning, this is an episode you won't want to miss.SHOW LINKS:Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠desertpeakultra.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Book a free call here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Joe on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠going to the link here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playonrelief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bearbuttwipes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠footpathapp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/everydayultra

In this episode of The John Grdina Classroom, a life faith podcast built on faith, family, fitness, and freedom, John shares a personal self-improvement practice that transformed his mornings: praying before checking email, social media, or the news — the same discipline Jesus modeled when He rose "a great while before day" to pray (Mark 1:35). This simple shift in his personal transformation journey has lowered his anxiety and deepened his trust that God works all things together for good. John opens up about journaling with God, finding clarity in his identity, and learning to surrender to God's will rather than chasing selfish desires — echoing Jesus's words in the Our Father, "thy will be done." He then shares a powerful story from a recent 50K ultramarathon with his brother, where he stopped to pray for a struggling runner on the trail, and later prayed through his own physical cramping mid-race. This episode is a raw look at what it means to actually communicate with God instead of trying to control everything ourselves. If you're searching for a faith and family podcast, a Christian parenting podcast, or a fatherhood podcast rooted in real-life application, this episode will challenge you to make God your first call in the storm, not your last resort.00:00 – Welcome back to The John Grdina Classroom00:45 – Why I stopped checking my phone first thing in the morning01:30 – Mark 1:35 — Jesus rising early to pray02:30 – Trusting that all things work together for good03:45 – Journaling with God and finding clarity in who I am05:00 – "Thy will be done" — what true freedom actually means06:30 – The 50K story: praying for a stranger on the trail08:15 – Praying through the pain at mile eighteen09:30 – Who do you reach for when the boat starts rocking?10:15 – Closing prayer and challenge#SelfImprovementPodcast #PersonalTransformation #LifeFaithPodcast #FaithAndFamilyPodcast #ChristianParentingPodcast #FatherhoodPodcast #CatholicMen #MenOfFaith

Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" at a NATO summit, triggering a broad market selloff across crypto, stocks, and futures. ~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~ iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul 00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital 01:00 This week 01:45 Final drop 02:45 Straight of Hormuz under siege 03:45 Trump: We'll prob take over the Straight 04:40 Back to normal by December? 05:15 Oil reserves vs price 06:40 Mohamed El-Rian: Markets don't believe this  08:30 Yields rising 08:45 Mohamed El-Rian: Middle East impact on tech and yields 11:10 Rate Hike odds 12:30 SK Hynix collapse 13:10 SpaceX new lows 14:00 Saylor sells to buy? 14:30 8-week outflow ending? 15:00 ETH vs BTC 15:40 BMNR 4.8% 16:15 Tom Lee: What would break your crypto thesis? 17:20 45-50K bottom? #Crypto #Bitcoin #ethereum ~Macro Risks Surging

Sometimes an ultramarathon is about much more than the finish line. In this episode of the Run the Riot Podcast, I sit down with ultrarunner Matt Lamos to talk about how running became the catalyst for rebuilding his life after a difficult season, why suffering on the trail teaches lessons that carry into everyday life, and how his daughter inspired him to create a nonprofit that's changing lives. Matt shares how he went from never wanting to run a marathon to chasing 100-mile races, backyard ultras, and mountain adventures. Along the way he discovered that the hardest miles often reveal the strongest parts of who we are. One of the most inspiring parts of our conversation centers around Down With Running, a nonprofit created to help individuals with special needs pursue physical goals that many people assume are impossible. Whether you're training for your first ultramarathon, preparing for your next 100-miler, or simply looking for encouragement to keep moving forward in life, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration. In This Episode Matt's unexpected path into ultrarunning How 75 Hard introduced him to endurance sports Lessons learned from his first 50K and first 100-mile race Why every ultrarunner needs a powerful "why" What backyard ultras teach about perseverance Running through suffering—and choosing to continue How ultrarunning translates into everyday life The inspiration behind Down With Running Parenting a daughter with Down syndrome Creating opportunities for athletes with special needs Why community matters more than finishing times Matt's upcoming Superior 100 and future fundraising adventures One Quote That Stuck With Me "You always have more left in the tank than you think." That simple idea comes up throughout this conversation. Running has a way of proving that our limits are often farther away than we imagine. Connect with Matt Website:https://www.downwithrunning.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlamos https://www.instagram.com/downwithrunning Facebook: Down With Running Matt Lamos Learn More About Run the Riot Coaching If you're training for your first ultramarathon or chasing a new personal best, I'd love to help. Coaching:https://www.theriot.run/coaching Website:https://www.theriot.run Listen & Subscribe If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another runner who could use the reminder that big goals are built one step at a time.

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Want to build a seven-figure brand the way Elina did? Get the free $100K/month playbook and a quick diagnostic that shows you exactly which step to focus on next: https://capitalism.com/100K Elina got laid off from her tech job, read 12 Months to $1 Million, and decided to bet on herself before she had any proof it would work. Eighteen months later she'd built Dood Woof, an all-natural detangler brand for doodle owners, into a seven-figure business by following our eight-step framework almost exactly.  In this conversation we break down how she went from a $10,000 launch to 100 sales a day, why the community she built became her most valuable asset, and how she survived the day she thought she'd have to shut everything down. Links mentioned in the podcast:  ► Free $100K/month playbook, plus a quick diagnostic tool: https://capitalism.com/100K  ► Get on the waitlist for our next audience-building workshop: https://capitalism.com/bootcamp (0:00) Why Elina became one of our shining $1M success stories, and why it wasn't a clean ride (1:40) Laid off from tech, and the book that started it (4:00) The hardest part: betting on herself before any proof existed (6:00) How the 1% community carried her through the no-traction months (8:00) Down to one month's rent, six months building the audience before launch (9:30) Why a small, engaged audience de-risks your first launch (10:30) Choosing the product: doodle owners and ChatGPT prompt behind the detangler spray (12:30) Project-managing the launch, and the buyers who paid just to support her (15:00) First launch: $5K week one to $50K/month by month four (16:30) What $10K a month really felt like: relief, not celebration (19:00) The flywheel: turning reviews into content into sales (step 6) (21:30) First reviews, leaky bottles, and the customer with cancer (24:00) The Facebook group that produced 50-cent email leads (26:30) TikTok Shop, UGC, and paid traffic to Amazon (27:30) "When can I pay myself?": inventory financing and premium pricing (29:30) Her first 100-sale day, and the truth about market size (34:00) 13 months to $1M, and a $2M/year business (37:00) The community as the real asset, and the plan to acquire other brands (42:00) "On paper, you're a millionaire": cash flow vs. enterprise value (45:00) The dark day: groomer backlash, and how the community saved the brand (48:00) Why every wall she hit turned into growth on the other side (49:00) After the launch: building the bridge to 25 sales a day (50:00) Maximizing the value of a single customer (53:00) Why you never stop the grindy things (the Chewy lesson) (55:00) The campfire moment: a seat at the table (58:00) The two 2025 goals that both came true (reality show + this podcast) (59:00) Her advice to the scared version of herself two years ago DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this podcast channel and the resources available for download/viewing through this podcast channel are for educational and informational purposes only.

Dr. Angela Casey spent nearly 15 years treating skin cancer before she had her business idea. She didn't come from entrepreneurship - she came from molecular biology, medical school, residency, and a clinical practice. When the idea hit her, it was so obvious she couldn't believe nobody had done it properly. She searched every major retailer - Ulta, Sephora, Target, Walmart, Macy's - and found nothing worth recommending to her own three daughters. A Macy's assistant tried to sell her 12-year-old an anti-aging eye cream. Bright Girl was the answer to that gap, and it cost her $350,000 and three years to bring it to life. In this episode, Angela gets completely honest about what it takes to launch a product the right way from scratch - the hundreds of surveys, the thousands of patient conversations, the Covid shipping crisis that sent her costs up six times overnight, and what nearly $120,000 in packaging sitting in a warehouse actually feels like when you're still flying the plane as you build it. What you'll learn in this interview: How Angela validated Bright Girl before spending a cent - surveying hundreds of people on SurveyMonkey, questioning thousands of patients over two years, and physically visiting every major beauty retailer to confirm the gap was real Why she interviewed dozens of cosmetic chemist teams around the world before finding the right fit - and how three years of clinical research meant she only needed three rounds of formula revisions The real cost of a custom, premium launch: $50K for the first filled run, $120K when you include the 36,000 empty bottles in reserve, and $350K all in when you add branding and design What it felt like to order 40,000 bottles and jars across four SKUs in 2020 - just as Covid hit and shipping costs multiplied by six Why she spent the first year of DTC sales proving market fit before ever approaching dermatology practices as a distribution channel - and why that sequencing mattered The exact moment she knew the product had real credibility: when other dermatologists - notoriously skeptical of new skincare brands - started recommending Bright Girl not just to patients but for their own children How selling through dermatology practices built the trust that made mass retail possible - and the retailers Bright Girl is now stocked in Why Amazon, launched just over a year ago, is now growing at 10-20% month over month - and how TikTok Shop became an unpredictable but consistent additional channel The email marketing lesson from her Founder mentor that unlocked 15-20% of website revenue from a channel she had barely touched What two full-time jobs actually looks like - five days a week in clinical practice, seven days a week on Bright Girl - and the non-negotiable routines that hold it together If you're early in your journey and wondering whether your idea is good enough to back with serious money and serious time - Angela's story is a masterclass in what deep validation actually looks like before you commit. She still wants more. She's her own harshest critic. But $40K a month on a brand she built from scratch with zero business experience, while running a full medical practice, is not nothing. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH BY DR ANGELA CASEY Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brightgirlbeauty/ Angela's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/angelacaseymd/ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brightgirl.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

Today I'm giving you the two emails that have made my company millions of dollars — word for word — so you can send them to your list this week. One reconnects a cold list and starts real conversations. The other one drives booked calls using a three-sentence email and a Google Doc that most people would never think to write. In this episode, I walk through both of them line by line. But before you send anything, there's a rule about email deliverability that almost nobody follows — and if you get it wrong, it'll wreck your inbox placement for months. I learned that the hard way. We have over a million contacts in our database. We email maybe 30-50K of them. I explain exactly why. I also get into the real reason most coaches aren't emailing their list at all — and it has nothing to do with not knowing what to say. "The thing you keep avoiding — that avoidance itself is the tell that you're close to something that could change your life. We don't resist things that don't matter."

Most people think making $50K in 30 days is impossible — especially with no audience, no funnel, and no ad budget. But what if it's not about working harder, getting lucky, or going viral? A client of mine just did exactly that. No funnel. No ads. No big following. She didn't even have a website page for her offer. Today I'm going to walk you through exactly what she did — and the one thing she built first that made all of it possible Chapters 00:00 The Possibility of Earning Fast02:26 Rebuilding a Business from Scratch05:13 Crafting the Perfect Offer07:57 Identifying Your Target Audience10:37 The Power of Permission-Based Marketing13:37 Making the Offer and Closing Sales16:03 The Importance of High-Ticket Offers19:16 Transforming Lives Through Offers

Detroit Lions cut Terrion Arnold after court, Paris Fashion week is a joke, Clavicular rejected by every woman, Clive Davis backlash, a meatball murder, and Meghan Markle backs out of her UK visit. House of Skank: No internet at the studio today. The air conditioner is also struggling. Markleverse: Drew recorded an interview with Think Beautiful As Ever... until the World Wide Web crashed. Check out her content. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are trying to play the victims again. Princess Kate is lovely and climbed a mountain after beating cancer. Paris Fashion Week: Britney Spears' brats are models now. Will Smith family annoyed everyone. France hates Clavicular and he totally blew it on the runway. He was turned down by pretty much every woman in France. Madonna flashed her downstairs in a ridiculous outfit. ESPN's Adam Schefter has finally broken his silence (reluctantly) on and Dianna Russini. WNBA players love to bone each other. A Wisconsin wedding turned deadly after a meatball argument. Child star, Daveigh Chase, has died of AIDS. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was caught catching a red-eye flight to Iceland with his mistress. ESPN's Matt Miller has raised over $50K after losing his arm in an accident, but he still shouldn't read his comments on his tweets. Titans great Chris Johnson is diagnosed with ALS at 39. Poor Diddy was not able to attend Clive Davis' funeral. Jaguar Wright is going hard at the dead music executive. Barry Manilow is morphing into Franki Valli. Terrion Arnold was granted a $1M bond. The Lions, however, do not care and released him. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen went to their brother's wedding. News! Singer Noah Kahan is tired of feces at his concerts. William 'Refrigerator' Perry is NOT dead. JLo made her kid's graduation all about HER. She wore a ridiculous nude bodysuit. Angelina Jolie has a new film titled 'Couture' and it will suck. Due to the house of skank, we dropped a shorter show today. We'll be back tomorrow. A special clip of Butt Mike to close out the show. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).