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In this episode, Chris sits down with Josh Zegen, Co-Founder & Managing Principal of Madison Realty Capital, a $25 billion real estate private credit firm he started with his college roommate in 2004. They dig into how he built one of the largest private lenders in the country starting from a desk in his dad's law office - and why he still thinks of himself as a businessman first and a real estate guy second. Josh got into lending almost by accident. Laid off from a VC firm at 26 when the dot-com bubble burst, he took one mortgage deal nobody else would do, saw how fragmented and non-institutional the market was, and built a fund around it before "private credit" meant anything. Chris and Josh go deep on surviving '08, reinventing the business when capital dried up, and how Madison grew into a platform that now lends to other lenders. They discuss: How Josh went from a laid-off VC associate living back home to founding a $25B firm Surviving '09 - including giving up 50% of the company for a $50M anchor that collapsed at the last minute Why he built servicing, asset management, and capital raising in-house instead of outsourcing The $10B back-leverage book that makes Madison the lender to ~100 other private lenders The $720M single loan behind the largest office-to-residential conversion in NYC Where he sees real estate credit headed - and why he stays away from office, data centers, and anything "binary" Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:52) Rate Volatility and a Stalled CRE Investment Market(09:44) What's Getting Done Today: Construction, Conversions, and Recaps(18:49) Founding Madison: Seeing Opportunity in a Fragmented Market(25:19) The GFC: Gating Investors and Going Vertically Integrated(31:26) The $50M REIT Deal That Nearly Ended Madison—And the Door It Opened(44:28) Why Borrowers Now Prefer Private Credit Over Banks(47:17) In-House Loan Servicing as Madison's Competitive Edge(49:06) The Back Leverage Business: Lending to Private Lenders(55:35) Capital Markets Expansion and Staying True to Real Estate(1:05:55) The Pfizer Deal, Lifecycle Lending, and Madison's Road Ahead(1:15:06) Staying Relevant by Constantly Innovating and Looking for Acquisition Opportunities ----- Presented by Airshare: Trusted across the country for fractional ownership, jet cards, charter, and aircraft management, Airshare gives you a smarter way to fly private - over 25 years of experience, operating their own fleet, with the top safety ratings in the industry. Drive up to the FBO, walk on, and go. Go to flyairshare.com to learn more. ----- Sponsored by: Collateral Partners builds institutional-grade investor materials for private credit, private equity, real estate, and family office firms - the kind of marketing collateral that helps you close capital. Learn more at collateral.com/fort. Relay Human Cloud helps you build a highly skilled global team that operates as a true part of your business - not an outsourced vendor. From accounting to operations, Relay's talent works inside your systems and alongside your local team, unlocking 24-hour productivity and significant cost savings. Learn more at https://www.relayhumancloud.com/powers-podcast/ ----- Chris on Social Media: X: https://x.com/fortworthchris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepowerspodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Visit our website: https://www.powerspod.com/Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO

Life will hand you things you never asked for. The question is, who do you become on the other side of it? Stacie Shifflett has walked through unimaginable loss, major life transitions, and seasons that could have easily left her stuck in bitterness, anger, and grief. After losing her son, navigating the end of a 28-year marriage, and now facing a new health challenge that has changed her independence, Stacie has learned something powerful: peace is something you have to protect, practice, and choose. This conversation dives into what it really means to keep moving forward when life knocks you down, how to make peace with things you cannot change, and why healing often begins with taking radical responsibility for your own journey. Stacie shares how emotional triggers can become guideposts, why joy is not something you achieve but something you allow, and how small, intentional steps can help you become the next best version of yourself. Through grief, disruption, anger, and uncertainty, Stacie's story is a reminder that life may change around you, but you still have the power to choose how you show up. Guest Bio Stacie Shifflet is a transformation guide, author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Modern Consciousness®, a clarity-first framework that helps people understand their inner landscape, break behavioural patterns, and intentionally choose what comes next. After building companies, acquiring a $50M software company with no upfront capital, rolling out the first IBM desktops in a major federal agency, and navigating profound personal loss, Stacie rebuilt her life and identity through deep self-inquiry and emotional honesty. Her bestselling book, Treasure Map to Joy™, brings her journey to life through a transformational parable and reflects her practical, courageous approach to turning awareness into real, lasting change. You'll hear About Why making peace with loss is part of moving forward How grief can resurface long after the hardest season has passed Why emotional triggers can become a path toward healing The power of taking radical responsibility for your own journey How small steps help you become the next best version of yourself   Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 02:30 Losing Her Son and Choosing to Move Forward 06:00 Giving Yourself Grace Through Grief 08:30 Making Peace With Loss 14:00 Divorce, Anger, and Starting Over 18:00 Becoming the Next Best Version of Yourself 22:15 Calming Emotional Triggers and Reclaiming Your Power 30:30 Stacie's Book, Treasure Map to Joy 33:15 Facing a New Health Challenge With Grace 39:00 Holding Space for Someone Who Is Struggling 40:30 Final Reflections and Key Takeaways Chuck's Challenge This week, take one small step toward the next best version of yourself. It doesn't have to be dramatic. It could be choosing not to react to something that usually triggers you. It could be asking for help. It could be letting yourself feel what you've been avoiding. Or it could simply be finding one moment of joy in the middle of a hard day. Because as Stacie shared, peace does not happen by accident. It comes when you choose to protect it, practice it, and take your power back one step at a time.   Connect with Stacie Website: Modern Consciousness Facebook: Modern Consciousness | Sarasota FL Instagram: Modern Consciousness®️ (@modernconsciousness) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-shifflett-7b5a8922/ Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.  

Introduction International tech companies burn through $2 million trying to crack the US market every day. Not because their product is wrong. Because they hire a sales team before they have a sales motion. Dan Griffith has spent 15 years watching this mistake play out—and building the playbook to prevent it. Griffith is the founder of Greater Gain Group, a go-to-market firm that helps software and technology companies—most of them international—land and scale in US insurance, financial services, and healthcare markets. As the first US hire for a South African company, he scaled it from $3M to $150M in three years. Those hard lessons became the foundation for Greater Gain Group's 90-day go-to-market framework. In this conversation, Josh Hollander and Griffith dig into why the unicorn sales hire is the most dangerous move an international founder can make, what has to be true before you put a rep in a seat, and where the insurtech market is creating real demand for cross-border go-to-market right now. Guest Bio Dan Griffith is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Greater Gain Group, a go-to-market consultancy specializing in helping international software and technology companies enter and scale in the US insurance, financial services, and healthcare markets. With 30 years in enterprise sales and marketing, he has served as a first US hire and go-to-market architect for companies entering from South Africa, France, Europe, and beyond. His 90-day framework takes founders from "we're entering the US" to a repeatable sales motion—without the $2M mistake. Key Topics • The $2M mistake — A VP of Sales, two account executives, a marketing hire, an office, and conference travel. You're at $2M in under a year with nothing built and no pipeline. Fifty percent of Greater Gain Group's clients have already made this mistake before they call. • Don't hire salespeople (yet) — The tell that a founder is about to flame out: they say they're going to hire a sales team. Griffith's rule: build the sales motion before you build the team. A rep can't fly a plane that hasn't been designed. • The founder has to come — For companies under $50M, having a founder on the ground for early US conversations is the strategy. Hearing objections directly is how you convert from founder-led to team-led sales—the transition Greater Gain Group is built to facilitate. • Three to five segments, not one — Pick no fewer than three and no more than five market segments, understand the pain in each, and build an outreach engine that generates sales conversations—not leads. Leads have no value. • Paid pilots and MSA reality — US buyers do paid pilots. Free pilots signal low value and waste time. On contracts: insurance companies have ten times more lawyers than you. Know your non-negotiables, keep the list short, and don't let MSA rigidity keep you out of the market. • Price higher than you think — International companies consistently underprice the US market by 20–40%. Corporate budgets at US insurers are significantly larger than abroad. One client was surprised a health insurer's CTO had $475K of year-end budget left for a POC they'd hesitated to price. Notable Quotes "They hand you your laptop and say, go sell us some stuff. I learned a lot of hard lessons on how not to do things." "If you don't bring value, you're out. The US market is transactional. As much as I hate to say it." "A lead has no value. Build an outreach engine that generates sales conversations." "Your only competitor is the status quo. If you're getting into a feature-function-benefit argument, you've already lost." Resources Guest: • Greater Gain Group: https://www.greatergaingroup.com • Dan Griffith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangriffithsr/ Host & Organization: • Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ • Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ • Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

There is a very loud version of entrepreneurship online right now: quit the job, burn the safety net, go all in, and figure it out later. I get the appeal. I also think that advice can get expensive very quickly, especially when the business has not been validated yet. Mike Shannon joins me to talk about the much messier, smarter side of starting a business. Mike has built multiple companies, appeared on Shark Tank, worked in AI, and wrote Sweaty Equity, a book about the unglamorous middle of entrepreneurship. His story is not the polished founder myth. It is Shark Tank one day, Chicago Bulls laundry room the next, then years of pivots, investor pressure, customer discovery, and learning how to actually build something that works. If you are a corporate professional, side hustler, first-time founder, or future entrepreneur wondering whether you should quit your job to start a business, this conversation is your reality check. We talk about why keeping your day job can create runway, why "build the thing, sell the thing" matters more than startup hype, and how to use messy action without blowing up your career stability. Inside this episode • Why quitting your job too early can create unnecessary founder pressure • How Mike Shannon went from Shark Tank with Mark Cuban to the Chicago Bulls laundry room • Why business validation matters more than investor validation • The simple startup framework: build the thing, sell the thing • How customer discovery helps you avoid forcing the wrong idea into the market • What Sweaty Equity reveals about the messy middle of entrepreneurship What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way?

Manifestation begins the moment you remember the truth of who you are through the "I AM" — because everything after "I am" is shaping your reality, whether you realize it or not. In this episode of The Manifested Podcast, KCB dives into consciousness, identity, and self-concept, and how your outer world is simply a reflection of the beliefs you've been carrying within. When you step into radical self-awareness, you gain the power to release old conditioning and consciously reinvent yourself at the core. There's a version of you already living the life you want. Manifest LA is your invitation to stop waiting and start becoming. Get your ticket here: https://hubs.li/Q04fZsny0   Your expansion starts here: https://hubs.ly/Q03NXHlV0 I built a $50M business and you can too → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/liveevent Manifest your first MILLION now → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/millionaire/     Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 20 million-dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching. Thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, "Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

What does entrepreneurship really look like behind the scenes when you're balancing business, motherhood, leadership, and the pressure of constantly building?In this episode, Morgan Zanotti, co-founder of Primal Kitchen and founder of WAAY Protein, joins Shelby for a raw and honest conversation about scaling brands, founder anxiety, motherhood, marketing, and building businesses that genuinely connect with people.Morgan shares the behind-the-scenes story of helping grow Primal Kitchen from an early-stage startup into one of the leading wellness brands in the industry. She opens up about scaling fast, leading teams, navigating the challenges of the food and beverage industry, and what it was like balancing entrepreneurship while raising three kids.The episode also dives into the launch of WAAY Protein and how Morgan identified a major gap in the market for clean, convenient, great-tasting protein options designed for busy women and moms trying to prioritize their health while juggling life and work.Shelby and Morgan discuss:Founder anxiety and emotional overwhelmThe reality of entrepreneurshipScaling a product-based businessMarketing strategies that actually workInfluencer partnerships and brand growthLeadership and hiring lessonsBalancing motherhood and ambitionAdvice for women building brands and businessesThis conversation is relatable, inspiring, and packed with honest insights for entrepreneurs, creators, business owners, and ambitious women trying to build something meaningful while managing real life at the same time.About guest:Meet Morgan Zanotti — founder of WAAY, the sparkling protein water changing the wellness game with 10g of protein, 45 calories, and 0g sugar. Before launching WAAY, Morgan co-founded and led Primal Kitchen, helping grow the brand to $50M in revenue before its $200M acquisition by Kraft-Heinz. From accountant to surfer to wellness entrepreneur, Morgan has built her career around challenging the norm and making healthy living feel less restrictive and a lot more fun. Her mission? Proving that wellness doesn't have to be boring and that more protein, more joy, and more fun is actually the point.Connect with the guest: https://www.instagram.com/morganzanotti/https://www.instagram.com/drinkwaay/https://www.instagram.com/primalkitchenfoods/Connect with Shelby Clement:Website: https://www.shelbyclementmarketing.com/Shop my favorites:http://go.shopmy.us/join/itsshelbyclementGet 20% off on NUUDS https://www.nuuds.com/collections/new-womens?snowball=SHELBY12969Follow on Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbydclementLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shelby-dimiceli-clement-a9497049TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsshelbyclementInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsshelbyclement/If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and leave a review, it means the world to me :)

Jonathan Hunt (VP of HubSpot Media) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about how HubSpot built a 50M-reach owned-media network, the four-part test they run on every acquisition (Hustle, Mindstream, Starter Story, Futurepedia), and why they killed every audio-only podcast on the network.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:33 Why HubSpot Buys Media Companies 04:45 What HubSpot Media Actually Is (65 People, 3 Pillars) 07:15 The Editorial Thesis Behind Every Acquisition 12:26 The HubSpot Acquisition Test: 4 Criteria 14:53 Inside HubSpot's 150-Creator Program 22:24 Co-Creating Brands With Creators 25:06 Why HubSpot Went YouTube First 30:41 The Ad Fatigue Problem (And How They Solved It) 33:01 Scott Galloway and the Native Lead Magnet Play 36:15 How HubSpot Reinvests Profits Into Growth 39:46 Minority Report-Level Attribution 42:00 Why HubSpot Killed Audio-Only Podcasts 43:12 Reactions: Puck, TBPN, Sherwood, A16Z 51:31 Why HubSpot Won't Launch a Net-New Live Show 53:47 Where to Find Jonathan

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KSR's David Green and Cory Mais on New York retail leasing, why Brooklyn is where the smart money is going, building a team, and why you should never send the ChatGPT email. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.   David Green has leased more than a million square feet of retail space across the New York Metro Area since 2015. Cory Mais joined his team less than a year ago and is already on pace to close 25 deals in his first year. In this episode, they join host Shanti Ryle on what is driving New York retail, why Brooklyn is the market to watch, how David thinks about building a team, and why the best brokers know exactly when not to use AI. Welcome to The Crexi Podcast Introducing David Green and Cory Mais of KSR David's origin story: a summer internship that never ended How KSR grew from 10 brokers to 150 since 2015 From chasing deals to building relationships COVID as the turning point: getting the deal done wasn't enough Cory's background and the cold call that got him hired The week of harassment that became a litmus test for hustle Why New York City is the world's greatest and biggest mall Neighborhoods that got stronger post-COVID: East Village, Upper West Side Why David is most bullish on Brooklyn right now Building a team: culture over resume "If you need to pay rent next month, this is not the right job for you" Ego, accountability, and what David looks for in a new hire Hardest part of year one: time kills deals Easiest surprise: how fast a hot tenant can sign and close West Village on a Wednesday looks like a weekend Green Point: the market David is most focused on right now Landlord-tenant equilibrium, transparency, and smart tenants in 2026 The best deals are when nobody is fully happy What national tenants get wrong about New York City Food and beverage: alcohol down, health and wellness up Pilates is on fire:  five leases out with five new concepts Frozen yogurt is back and nobody saw it coming TI, free rent, and when landlords open checkbooks The 7th Street Burger story: a pandemic listing that became 30 locations AI in retail leasing: marketing and data yes, sourcing no How to spot a ChatGPT email,  and why sending it will cost you Technology that works: lead generation and online presence Cory's LinkedIn strategy and why David lets him handle it Authenticity is the competitive advantage when everyone else goes AI Rapid fire: $50M goes to Brooklyn retail Worst advice: avoid bad news  Pick a lane and go all in; brokers aren't going anywhere   About David Green: David Green is the Executive Managing Director of Retail Leasing at KSR, where he has been a driving force since joining the firm in 2015. Over the course of his career, David has leased more than 1,000,000 square feet of retail space across the New York Metropolitan Area. He brings deep expertise in representing both landlords and tenants, working with national brands including Cotton On, Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Luckin Coffee, and 7th Street Burger, as well as prominent property owners including Ashkenazy Acquisitions, Icon Realty Management, The Moinian Group, Crown Acquisitions, and others. David holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Hunter College and has been recognized industry-wide, earning accolades including Commercial Observer's 30 Under 30 in 2022, and CREXI Platinum Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024. About Cory Mais: Cory Mais started his career in business brokering, closing several notable deals including a 150-key hotel in Albany and a 20-unit apartment building in Pennsylvania. He transitioned into retail leasing last June and has hit the ground running, already on pace to close 25 deals in his first year. He closed his first deal within his first month, a vintage store relocating to New York, and has not slowed down since. Now working under David Green, Cory is focused on continuing to learn, build relationships, and grow his presence in the retail leasing world. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

A 5-year-old location-based game just 5x'd its downloads. There were no new creatives. No new geos. No marketing push. Just one regional event that changed how the game actually works in Taiwan.We break down Pikmin Bloom by Niantic — the quiet survivor of the post-Pokemon-Go location-based wave that everyone forgot about, but which has been quietly making $30-50M/month for years and just spiked dramatically in early 2026. The conversation covers the Pikmin IP history, the game's walking-based resource-conversion mechanics, why 58% of revenue comes from Japan, the brutal scale comparison to Pokemon Go ($85M in 5 years vs $75M in 30 days), and the most interesting product story of the episode: Niantic's regional experiment in Taiwan where they moved mushroom locations weekly from November to February, driving a 5x download spike that's still scaling.The takeaway isn't about Pikmin specifically. It's about what product-driven UA looks like when creative-led UA stops moving the needle.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Cold open — Pikmin Bloom is scaling, why?03:16 Pikmin history lesson — Nintendo IP, RTS origins06:16 The actual game: walking, flowers, Pikmin work for you13:01 The 5x download spike and Taiwan's surprise dominance14:53 The brutal comparison — Pikmin Bloom vs Pokemon Go17:01 The Japan IP rule: everything Nintendo touches is sacred24:12 The Niantic Taiwan experiment that changed everything━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Identity transformation begins when you stop simply learning and start embodying the version of yourself you truly desire to become. In this episode, KCB shares how self-concept, manifestation, mindset shifts, and healing your inner dialogue can completely change your reality, relationships, confidence, abundance, and the way you experience life.   There's a version of you already living the life you want. Manifest LA is your invitation to stop waiting and start becoming. Get your ticket here: https://hubs.li/Q04fZsny0   Your expansion starts here: https://hubs.ly/Q03NXHlV0 I built a $50M business and you can too → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/liveevent Manifest your first MILLION now → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/millionaire/     Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 20 million-dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching. Thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, "Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Lucas Schuermann joins The Rollup to cover how Variational raised $50M to build the on-chain brokerage.Lucas Schuermann is Founder and CEO of Variational, a zero-fee on-chain brokerage.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps00:00 $50M Raised00:54 Ten Years In Quant And HFT01:29 Q Capital Dorm Room Story01:46 Genesis Trading Chapter02:23 Variational Started As Prop Shop04:08 Luna FTX Risk Lessons05:55 Dragonfly Series A Breakdown07:03 RFQ Not Order Book Design09:08 Trading Global Markets Onchain12:42 $16B Volume In 30 Days15:58 50% Of HyperLiquid Is RWA19:43 Zero Fee Revenue Model25:00 Robinhood GameStop Question28:53 Why Built On Arbitrum32:33 Exchanges Vs Brokerage Models36:01 100 Plus RWA Markets ComingGuest Socials:LVS X: https://x.com/variational_lvsVariational X: https://x.com/variational_ioVariational Website: https://www.variational.io/ Partners:Better than Banks. Transparent capital efficiency earning the highest yields in DeFi. Learn more here: https://infinifi.xyz/---APYX - Enhanced Digital Credit Yield, Onchain | On Track to Become the Largest Holder of STRC. https://apyx.fi/---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Relay is the fastest and most reliable way to swap any token on any chain. Learn more here: https://relay.link/bridge---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---Trezor is the creator of the first-ever hardware wallet. Securing crypto for 2M+ users worldwide. 100% open source. Learn more here: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&aff_id=36664---

Steve Domin, Founder & CEO of Duffel, the company rebuilding the infrastructure layer of the global travel industry.Duffel is taking on one of the most complex and outdated sectors, creating modern, developer-first APIs for flights, hotels, and more. Backed by investors including Index Ventures and Benchmark, the company has raised over $50M to transform how travel is bought and sold.Steve shares the journey of building Duffel from scratch, including: Why the travel industry is fundamentally broken  The insight that led to Duffel's API-first approach  Building deep supply-side integrations with airlines and incumbents  Navigating COVID when travel demand dropped to zero  The painful reality of scaling, resetting, and rebuilding product-market fit  Where long-term defensibility comes from in complex infrastructure businesses We also explore: What makes companies like GoCardless “talent factories”  How AI is changing how modern engineering teams are built  The future of smaller, highly efficient companies  Steve's view on the next generation of AI-native products This is a masterclass in persistence, infrastructure thinking, and building through uncertainty.

In this episode of Think Millions, Dr. Alexa D'Agostino sits down with entrepreneur, strategist, and world traveler Jermane Cheathem to break down how he built a business that generated over $50M in deals while living in 40+ countries and working less than 4 hours a day.Instead of chasing cold leads, grinding endless hours, or building a business that consumes his life, Jermaine built a completely different model:One based on leverage, strategic partnerships, psychology, and freedom.This conversation challenges traditional thinking around entrepreneurship, sales, wealth, and success itself.If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to build a high-income business without sacrificing your life, this episode will completely shift your perspective.Key Parts of the Conversation:04:28 – Alexa and Jermane discuss how affiliate-style partnerships can replace exhausting sales cycles.08:27 – A practical breakdown using a weight loss coaching example anyone can apply.10:46 – Alexa shares her perspective on trust, cold audiences, and why warm partnerships convert better.11:45 – Jermane explains how to reduce dependency and continually expand strategic relationships.13:57 – One of the most powerful moments of the episode:Success is not about money, it's about waking up excited for your life.15:47 – A conversation about impact, fulfillment, peace, and why the wealthiest people rarely obsess over money.17:47 – A surprising answer after living in over 40 countries.18:25 – How entrepreneurs can stop trading time for money and build businesses designed for life.Great Quotes From The Podcast:“Life is short. Build businesses that run without you.” — Jermane Cheathem“If I'm building a business, it should buy back my freedom before I die.” — Jermaine Cheathem“Never sell to who you're actually trying to sell to. Sell to the partners.” — Jermane Cheathem“The internet complicated sales because there's no trust.” — Dr. Alexa D'Agostino“Psychology doesn't change from continent to continent.” — Jermane Cheathem“The richest people in the room didn't want to talk about wealth. They wanted to talk about impact.” — Dr. Alexa D'Agostino“You realize the boat, the house, the yacht… none of those things were actually what you were chasing.” — Jermane Cheathem“Success is waking up excited about your life.” — Jermane Cheathem“Work smarter, don't work harder.” — Dr. Alexa D'Agostino“If he could do it, you could do it.” — Dr. Alexa D'AgostinoResourcesAll Episodes: Think Millions PodcastQuestions or Comments: support@thynkconsultinggroup.comAlexa's Instagram: @dralexadagostinoAlexa's Website: AlexaD'Agostino.comBook a Discovery Call with Alexa: Discovery CallThynkFuel Agency: ThynkFuelMedia.com

Jonathan Frank is a Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) and commercial finance executive with over eight years of experience helping mid-market companies deploy capital for growth while protecting liquidity. As Vice President of Sales at Alliance Funding Group, he built and scaled a commercial finance team from a single contributor into a multi-rep unit responsible for driving more than $100M in originations across diverse industries. He works closely with CFOs, operators, and business owners to structure $500K to $50M financing solutions for critical capital expenditures, equipment, and technology investments. Known for bringing speed, certainty, and structure to complex deals, Jonathan is actively involved in strategy, underwriting alignment, and execution to ensure solutions fit real-world cash flow needs. He also served on the Board of Directors for Elite OC, helping grow membership by over 65% during his tenure. During the show we discuss: Why equipment financing is one of the smartest ways to scale without draining cash How to structure large financing deals while protecting liquidity The key differences between leasing vs. owning assets—and when to use each How top lenders bring speed, certainty, and flexibility to complex transactions What it takes to secure funding for high-ticket equipment and tech investments How to align financing with real-world cash flow and operational needs Insider strategies for layering capital to support mid-market growth How experienced finance teams turn capital expenditures into growth engines Resources: https://afg.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfrankclfp/ 

10 years I put everything on the line to buy two auto repair franchises Today my company does over $50M/year across 36 shops I'm relaunching this podcast for one person: Me 10 years ago. I remember driving into work every morning at 6:30am wanting a podcast that'd give me tactics, strategies and stories to get 1% better that dayExpect new episodes daily Monday to Friday.  Send me a textDownload my FREE 8-Figure PlaybookThis playbook walks through the exact process I used to build from $0 in 2016 to $50M+/year today across multiple franchise brandsGrab it here: https://brianbeers.kit.com/b79cf77012Let's connect:Find me on X InstagramLinkedInYouTube

I sat down with Mitch from Steelwave at BTC Vegas to explore how one of the West Coast's most established real estate developers is bringing institutional-grade assets onto the blockchain. Steelwave has done over $24 billion in acquisitions, building campus-style properties for tenants like Google and Anduril — and now Mitch is on a mission to give international family offices and eventually everyday investors access to deals they were previously locked out of. We talk about the tokenization roadmap, why power is the single most valuable commodity in real estate right now, how AI companies are driving 20 million square feet of lease demand in Silicon Valley, and why the next generation SPV could be a global syndicate of investors from China, Africa, and Australia all coming together on a single deal. This one gets into the real mechanics of how private real estate becomes liquid — and why the window to act is right now. Connect with Steelwavehttps://www.steelwavellc.com/token-labKey Points with Timestamps• [00:00] Mitch teases the core thesis: 20 million sq ft of AI-driven lease demand and tokenization as a liquidity layer for family offices• [00:41] Sam introduces himself — 5 years podcasting, 400+ founders interviewed, occasional angel investor• [01:22] Mitch's origin story: found a crypto volatility hedge fund, spotted a gap for institutional-grade real estate on-chain, joined his father's firm Steelwave• [02:24] What Steelwave does: campus-style premium real estate for tenants like Google and Anduril, formerly known as Legacy Partners• [03:22] The Westfield San Francisco moment — why real estate values crashed post-COVID and why that's now the best buying opportunity in a generation• [04:39] Sam's perspective on the global demand for US-based assets and why real estate remains far harder to access than equities for international investors• [06:03] The Anduril deal: Steelwave bought the LA Times printing facility in Orange County and it became Palmer Luckey's Anduril headquarters• [07:40] Plans to fractionalize: starting at $50M minimums with family offices, then introducing token liquidity in 12–18 months for secondary market access• [08:54] The next-gen SPV model — syndicating global investors from China, Africa, and Australia into a single deal• [12:26] Where tokenized assets will trade: likely international exchanges first before entering the US market• [13:30] The hardest part of the business: connecting next-gen crypto capital to old-school real estate financial structures• [14:43] Expanding beyond real estate — sports teams, esports, TV shows, athletes, and cricket teams in India as the next tokenization frontier• [17:14] Why BTC Vegas matters: Bitcoin capital is maturing and looking for scalable institutional assets to deploy into• [18:18] Mitch's asks: capital partners, team members who understand the space, and the right regulatory framework• [19:23] How Mitch pitches family offices: lead with the real estate, sell the tokenization as a liquidity unlock that cuts lock-up from 8–10 years down to 2–4• [20:04] How Steelwave builds trust: $24B in acquisitions, zero bad assets, deep broker relationships across West Coast markets• [21:17] 2026 real estate outlook: 20 million sq ft of AI-driven demand in Silicon Valley, tech giants scaling infrastructure, 12–24 months to buy before institutions pile back in• [23:17] Power is king: if a site has power capacity, it gets a tenant immediately regardless of what's built on itDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Tom Dunkel is a battle-tested entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience building, scaling—and failing in—business. He's built two 8-figure companies, crashed six, and raised over $50M across multiple asset classes. Tom has spent the last 30 years in finance, investing & real estate   Get Tom's Free Book Here:  https://funnel.eaglecapitalinvestments.com/opt-in-ebook-page   0.00:    Tom's background and becoming a deal maker 6.00:    Importance of a niche business 12.00:  Wisdom learned from "failure's" 17.00:  Utilizing the "Empire of One" 24.00: Freedom from living below your means 28.00:  How do you get rich? 34.00:  Conversation with your kids about their careers 41.00:  Importance to nurture relationships for men 44.00:  Where Tom sees opportunity for investment (and true diversification) 48.00:  Private lending and due diligence before investing 53.00:  Partnerships   Until next time, love and good vibes.  Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Whether you start your own RIA, or join an existing one, choosing which custodian to use is an important part of the decision process.As with choosing most solution providers for your practice, many variables should be evaluated. Price is one of them.So how much does a custodian cost?For better or worse, there is a very nuanced answer to that.On this episode (#148) of the Transition To RIA question and answer series, I explain what you should expect to pay (or not) for custodial services.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/how-much-does-a-custodian-cost/About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors between $50M and $1B understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Billion Dollar Frequency is about breaking out of the slow growth mindset and stepping into the quantum leap version of your life, business, wealth, and identity. In this episode, KCB shares how manifestation, frequency, mindset shifts, and collapsing time can help you stop repeating old patterns and start expanding into bigger possibilities faster.  Your expansion starts here: https://hubs.ly/Q03NXHlV0 I built a $50M business and you can too → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/liveevent Manifest your first MILLION now → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/millionaire/     Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 20 million-dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching. Thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, "Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Join Tess Michaels, Founder and CEO of Clasp, for a strategic discussion on solving one of the most critical crises in modern infrastructure: the healthcare staffing shortage. With a high-octane background in healthcare investment banking at Goldman Sachs and private equity at Vista Equity Partners, Tess is applying institutional-grade financial logic to a human problem. In this episode, we explore how Clasp is moving the needle from "Turnover to Tenure" by connecting employers with clinicians before graduation and utilizing student loan repayment as a structural retention tool.

Spencer Vickers began his career at Invesco Real Estate, working across industrial, retail, and multifamily assets on their U.S. platform. He then moved into healthcare real estate acquisitions and development for a group in Dallas before serving as senior analyst at D.R. Horton's multifamily platform in Central Florida. In June 2024, Spencer founded The Fractional Analyst to give independent syndicators and fund managers access to institutional-grade back office support, deal analysis, and investor reporting systems without the overhead of a full-time hire. His team serves clients ranging from individual operators to groups with up to $2 billion in assets under management.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here.     Key Takeaways Build back office systems before you need them Use financial modeling to tell a clear deal story, not just present numbers Analyze new supply and absorption trends alongside any target acquisition Source market data from county permits, active brokers, and AI tools Avoid assuming that what got you to your current level will carry you to the next     Topics The Institutional Gap in Real Estate Large operators have dedicated analyst, transaction, and debt teams that most independent operators cannot afford The Fractional Analyst fills that gap by building back office systems, financial models, and investor relations infrastructure for smaller operators What Back Office Support Actually Covers Back office work includes lender reporting, investor distributions, subscription documents, and K-1 management Platforms like Cash Flow Portal and Juniper Square automate much of this, but still require setup, data validation, and ongoing upkeep Financial Modeling and Deal Presentation Many models lack formatting, clarity, and readability, making them difficult to audit or present Spencer's team cleans up models and builds pitch decks that make the deal story easy to communicate to lenders and investors Underwriting With Market Context New supply and absorption trends must be analyzed alongside any target acquisition to properly frame risk A 97% occupied deal can still carry significant risk if thousands of competing units are coming online in the same submarket Finding Market Data County permit records reveal planned new construction in any given area Active local brokers typically already have this data and are motivated to share it AI tools are increasingly useful for pulling and presenting market data, but all outputs require verification before use Who Is a Good Fit for The Fractional Analyst Ideal clients have $50M to $250M in assets under management and are actively looking to scale Operators who are not yet acquiring deals or are unwilling to do the required work are not a strong match Scaling From Syndications to Funds Spencer's team reviewed fund formation documents for a client with over 300 individual syndications preparing to launch his first fund They flagged legal risk items so the client could address them directly with his attorney    

She built Virtue Labs into a $50M+ hair care brand. Now Melisse Shaban is CEO of Aramore — a biotech skincare company backed by peer-reviewed NAD+ research — and she's throwing out the beauty playbook. No influencer deals. No aspirational campaigns. She's sending free product to Reddit strangers, asking for the honest truth, and betting that real science doesn't need hype to win. In this episode: Why she left a board seat to run one more brand How a 28-day Reddit trial beat any influencer campaign The products she cut from her own line — and why What 30 years at Aveda, the Body Shop, and Fekkai taught her about what's broken in beauty Why she hates the word "aging" and refuses to sell fear For more on Aramore https://www.shopify.com/blog/aramore-reddit-skincare-science?utm_campaign=shopifymasters&utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=podcast Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Ryan Schlipp is fired up — and he's got the math to back it up.

Ryan Schlipp is fired up — and he's got the math to back it up.

0:56: The 49ers just put a $11.5 million no-holdout bounty into Trent Williams' new $50M deal 14:10: Great news: negotiations between the NFL and is refs are finally on the 1-yard line 24:48: There is something officially wrong with Logan Webb — and the Giants simply can't afford that 37:28: Two keys to watch out for when it comes to Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors: 39:40: Oh, and what about Kerr jumping ship to coach the Spurs? 46:33: LIV Golf is on its last legs, and one of its stars is headed to YouTube? 53:00: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Manifest money faster by shifting out of need and into desire, identity, and abundance mindset so you can attract wealth with less resistance and more alignment. In this episode of The Manifested Podcast, KCB shows you how to release attachment, embody wealth consciousness, and step into the version of you who already has the money.     Your expansion starts here: https://hubs.ly/Q03NXHlV0 I built a $50M business and you can too → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/liveevent Manifest your first MILLION now → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/millionaire/     Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 20 million-dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching. Thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, "Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

If you started your business for freedom and somewhere along the way it started running you instead of you running it, this episode is for you. Melissa walks through why founders really stay stuck in the weeds (it's almost never the reason you think), introduces the four-tier CEO Time Audit framework, and gives you a 7-day assignment that will change how you spend every hour of your week. Plus: a free worksheet that does the math for you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARNThe three unmistakable signs you're operating in the weeds (not just busy)Why "just delegate" is useless advice, and the five real reasons founders stay stuckHow to calculate what your hour is actually worth (and why you're hemorrhaging money you don't see)The four-tier CEO Time Audit framework: $1,000 / $100 / $25 / $10 per hour workThe three-step process to free up 10–20 hours a week: audit, categorize, reassignThe honest truth about why this exercise feels uncomfortable, and why that's the point CEO Time AuditReady to find out what your week actually looks like? Download the free CEO Time Audit, run the 7-day exercise, and bring the results to a free 30-minute consultation. We'll find your biggest leverage point together — no pitch, no pressure. Just one operator helping another founder figure out the next move.https://oncallcoo.myflodesk.com/ceoauditABOUT MELISSAMelissa Franks is the founder of On Call COO and host of the Optin Podcast. Before launching her fractional COO practice, she served as COO of a Fortune 100 financial services business, where she helped grow the company from $50M to $350M. She now works with small business founders to help them grow, scale, and actually love the life they've built — without being the hardest-working employee in their own business.Book a free consultation https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservicesConnect with Melissa:Watch the Episodes on YoutubeInstagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks Schedule a call: melissafranks.com 

On this episode: Episode 416 — Roderick & Cari are back with another one.   This week, the guys break down new projects from Isaiah Rashad and North West, and what both releases say about where each artist is right now.   On the news side, they get into D4VD's arrest, YNW Melly being denied bond again with a trial now set for 2027, and Druski landing the 2026 BET Awards hosting gig. The guys also talk about the upcoming Rick Ross vs. French Montana Verzuz, plus T.I.'s lawsuit against his label over a $50M dispute for his masters.   Tap in — new episode out now

In this episode of Your Leadership Legacy, host Tina Krause interviews strategic advisor Serin Silva, who works with women founders and CEOs navigating business growth and complexity. Serin shares her journey from building "corporate armor" in the telecom industry to helping leaders embrace authentic leadership. She introduces her "three wisdoms method," integrating intellect, intuition, and somatic awareness to guide leaders through uncertainty. The conversation explores how AI and disruption are reshaping business, why nervous system regulation matters in leadership, and how trusting one's intuition (often dismissed as "woo woo") can be transformative for both leaders and their teams. Serin Silva is a strategic advisor to women founder-CEOs and leadership teams running $15–$50M companies who are in the thick of growth, complexity, or outright chaos. She's the person they call when something big has to change—restructuring a production company for the AI era, turning "accidental" agencies into real businesses, or helping a team go from $10M to $25M in under a year without burning the place down. Before advising founders, Serin spent two decades inside high-pressure corporate environments where the stakes were very real. She led integration communications for eight acquisitions in a single year at a billion-dollar telecom; helped bring Oracle's first CRM and Human Capital Management platforms to market; launched the original MSNBC digital brand for Microsoft; and drove strategy for an early food-delivery robot long before it was cool. At a major consumer brand, her digital marketing work generated $500M in revenue in one year across five product lines. She's led five restructures and turnarounds for mid-sized companies, doubled revenue for a midmarket tech firm, and delivered a 150% business increase in eight months by forcing the right business and mindset pivots. Born in Silicon Valley to Turkish-Cypriot immigrants who fled civil war, Serin grew up reading rooms, managing volatility, and spotting patterns other people miss. Her approach is simple: set the strategy, align the people and incentives, name the truth, and get moving. She blends sharp strategic frameworks with deep human insight and intuition—what she calls "wild love": fierce care plus clear calls. Her creative work has been published twice, and she designs retreats and ceremonial spaces for high-performing women who need somewhere honest to fall apart and reassemble. https://www.serinsilva.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/serinsilva/  

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Iran issued a dire warning after Trump's unhinged, late night social media posts.Then, on the rest of the menu, ultra right-winger Leonard Leo is linked to $50M funneled through a beloved Catholic charity to fund his extreme agenda; the MAGA GOP is bashed after Trump lawyers expose private data; and, a federal judge demands answers as Trump shuts down the beloved 124-year-old East Potomac Golf Links golf course.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Austria expelled three Russian Embassy staff over antenna spying in Vienna; and, European leaders see Trump's petulant troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.” — Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

What if you could build a $60M real estate portfolio without syndications, big money, or insider connections? James Gleeson shares how he went from buying his first rental at 21 to owning 400+ units—using simple, repeatable strategies like BRRRR and value-add investing in his own backyard of St. Louis. He breaks down the real lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that helped him scale. Now mentoring dozens of investors who've collectively closed $50M+ in deals, James proves that building real wealth through real estate is simpler—and more attainable—than most people think.SUBSCRIBE IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO BUILD WEALTH THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY ✅ http://relfreedom.tv  GET STARTED INVESTING TODAY AND ACCESS OUR DEAL LIST! 

Over the past decade, all the (now tired) excuses for why advisors shouldn't move to the RIA model have fallen.To name a few:"The technology is not as good.""You won't have access to the same level of investment solutions.""Clients want the big brand name on the door."Not only are these arguments no longer true, but the RIA model now generally provides a superior solution.But what about servicing HNW and UHNW clients?Can such clients be accommodated the same, or even better, in the RIA model?In this episode (#147) of the Transition To RIA question & answer series, I explain how supporting such clients is not just possible, but generally more favorable in the RIA model.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/can-i-service-high-net-worth-and-ultra-high-net-worth-clients-as-an-ria/About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors between $50M and $1B understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Shift your identity faster by stepping out of "becoming" and fully embodying your future self now so you can manifest results with more ease, alignment, and confidence. If you've been feeling stuck in the in-between, KCB will help you understand identity shift, personal transformation, and manifestation so you can move through it with trust and power.    Your expansion starts here: https://hubs.ly/Q03NXHlV0 I built a $50M business and you can too → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/liveevent Manifest your first MILLION now → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/millionaire/     Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 20 million-dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching. Thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, "Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

Send us Fan MailFounder-led growth works… until it doesn't.Pipeline gets unpredictable. Hiring slows down. And suddenly, everything depends on the founder — their relationships, their credibility, their time. That's not scale. That's a bottleneck.In this episode, we break down what's really happening when companies hit that wall with Tim Pat of Pepper Group, who has spent decades helping mid-sized and private equity-backed companies turn marketing into a real growth engine.We get specific about what changes as you move from $5M to $10M, and what it actually takes to reach $50M and beyond. Tim explains why marketing isn't a support function — it's the system that makes sales easier — and why adding more reps won't solve a demand problem.We also unpack: Why most companies underinvest in marketing at exactly the wrong time  How to treat marketing like an investment with clear ROI  The simple dashboards and metrics leaders actually trust  How to create early wins with messaging, A/B testing, video, and customer proof Then we go deeper into something most founders miss: brand doesn't just impact revenue — it shapes who wants to work for you.A weak brand quietly repels great candidates.We break down how employer brand really works, why it can't sit inside HR, and what it takes to build a culture and story that attracts both customers and talent.Tim shares practical next steps you can implement immediately: Run a voice-of-customer survey  Upgrade your careers page  Let customers tell your story through proof and testimonials If your growth feels inconsistent or overly dependent on you, this episode will show you where to fix the system.Follow the show for more conversations on scaling with people, and share this with a founder who's trying to make growth repeatable.Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Downs, Co-Founder and CEO of the Belrose Group, a company focused on acquiring and operating self-storage facilities across the country. With over 20 facilities and $50M+ in assets under management, Joe has built a scalable model in one of the most overlooked sectors of commercial real estate.We break down how he got started, why self-storage continues to outperform, and how he's helping others enter the space and build their own portfolios. If you've been thinking about getting into commercial real estate—or scaling beyond residential—this episode is a must-listen.WLPWR Podcast Website: willpowerpodcast.orgGet your copy of Rick Segal's book, The Heart of It here: https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/business-and-finance/entrepreneurship/the-heart-of-it/Read Rick Segal's blog: https://impactinvestorsegal.com/blog

This week, we're joined by top event planner in Nigeria, Bisola Borha as we break down the real cost of Nigerian weddings - from ₦50M budgets to ₦900M experiences. We talk food, asoebi, family pressure, and why Lagos events keep getting more extravagant.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share with your group chat.00:00 Introduction==================Welcome to OffAir with Gbemi & Toolz!OffAir with Gbemi & Toolz brings you real talk, laughs, and unfiltered conversations on love, lifestyle, and Nigerian pop culture. Subscribe and join the OffAir Gang!

In this episode, we're talking with Neal Conlon, who has raised over $300 million across multiple companies, about the hidden levers that unlock eight-figure valuations. Neal reveals how a protein bar company with almost no revenue secured a $10M valuation and shares frameworks for building a business worth far more than you think. Work with the team on building businesses and exits at https://capitalism.com/partners Learn more at https://capitalism.com Timestamps (0:00) Intro - Your business may be worth more  (1:45) Neal's $300M+ fundraising background  (4:00) The protein bar company story - from almost (6:00) Key numbers that determine company value (8:00) Moving from founder-dependent to scalable (10:00) Revenue per seat and valuation multiples - new (12:00) Understanding comparable companies and what they've raised or (14:00) Using retention and unit economics to drive growth (16:00) The pitch deck - the first step in (18:00) Market saturation vs market opportunity (20:00) Types of investors — VCs, angel investors, and (22:00) Making it feel real with actual investor money (24:00) The importance of experiencing these concepts to truly (26:00) Building your product roadmap and demonstrating market validation (28:00) Collecting real feedback from potential buyers vs friends (30:00) Moving from $300K profit to $1.5M valuation through (32:00) The first lever — improving the offer and (34:00) Identifying multiple levers — bookkeeping and software platform (36:00) How small changes in processes can dramatically increase (38:00) The healthcare company example - valuing by brand (40:00) Empowering your team and moving yourself out of (42:00) Case study — going from $8M to $50M (44:00) Transitioning from trader to owner mindset - revaluing (46:00) Hiring the right people to replace founder dependencies (48:00) The power of hiring specialists to handle entire departments (50:00) Creating multiple revenue streams and business units (52:00) Portfolio approach — combining multiple businesses under one

What happens when a traditional financial planner realizes the old playbook no longer fits the future of wealth preservation? In this episode of The Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, host Seth Greene interviews Eric Runge, founder of Family Office Bitcoin, who breaks down his firm's approach to risk-managed Bitcoin exposure, including downside-protected ETF strategies, and explains why he draws a sharp line between Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.  Runge also touches on portfolio construction, family office dynamics, and the realities of building trust in institutional circles.    Key Takeaways: → When advisors offer the same portfolios and products, it becomes difficult to differentiate and demonstrate unique value to clients.   → Breaking away from traditional firms allows advisors to choose their own strategies, vendors, and direction.  → A distinction is made between Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, with Bitcoin seen as a unique asset due to its scarcity and structural properties.  → Using tools like downside-protected ETFs and risk signals allows advisors to participate in Bitcoin's upside while attempting to reduce volatility. → Institutional clients prioritize governance, trust, and long-term capital preservation, often evaluating the advisor as much as the strategy.   Eric Runge is the founder of Family Office Bitcoin, a Registered Investment Advisor serving family offices managing $50M+ in assets. He doesn't pitch crypto. He builds institutional-grade Bitcoin portfolios designed for the kind of long-term capital allocators who measure success in generations, not quarters.  Connect With Eric: Website:  https://familyofficebitcoin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-runge-veritas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manifestation starts with who you believe you are, and in this episode, you'll learn how self-belief, embodiment, and alignment can help you turn rejection into powerful results. In this episode of The Manifested Podcast, Kathleen Cameron and Holly Carroll break down how to manifest success, step into your authentic self, and create a life that reflects your highest potential.    About Holly Carroll Holly Carroll is a #1 best-selling author, luxury realtor, speaker, former international model, and Managing Director of The Agency Muskoka. Known for her magnetic presence, bold authenticity, and powerful story of reinvention, Holly has built a thriving brand by blending imagination, visualization, resilience, and strategy in both life and business. As the author of Closing Deals in Heels, she inspires others to rise through adversity, trust their vision, and create success from the inside out. Through her work in real estate, on stages, and across social media, Holly empowers people to believe bigger, lead with confidence, and become the most aligned version of themselves. She believes true success isn't just about what you achieve, it's about who you become on the way there.    Your expansion starts here: https://hubs.ly/Q03NXHlV0 I built a $50M business and you can too → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/liveevent Manifest your first MILLION now → https://kathleencameronofficial.com/millionaire/     Subscribe To The Manifested Podcast With Kathleen Cameron: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With The Kathleen Cameron: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | TikTok | Kathleencameronofficial.com Unlock Your Dreams with House of ManifestationA community where you take control of your destiny, manifest your desires, and create a life filled with abundance and purpose? Look no further than the House of Manifestation, where your transformation begins: https://houseofmanifestation.com/ About Kathleen Cameron: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a 20 million-dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with.  With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching. Thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, "Becoming The One", published by Hasmark Publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day.    This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact

April 21, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Chip Wilson launches venture to invest in early-stage performance brands amid ongoing Lululemon proxy fight, backing next wave of technical apparel Gatorade removes artificial colors from core flavors as brand expands beyond sports into everyday hydration and wellness category US executive order loosens psychedelic restrictions with $50M funding for psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine research to accelerate clinical pathways Today's episode is brought to you by AIIR — a modern communications and experiential agency for health, wellness, fitness, and performance brands. From earned media to events and creator-led campaigns, AIIR helps companies sharpen their story, earn attention, and build trust that compounds. Visit https://aiir.agency to learn more. More from Fitt: Fitt Insider breaks down the convergence of fitness, wellness, and healthcare — and what it means for business, culture, and capital. Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Work with our recruiting firm → https://talent.fitt.co/ Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fittinsider/ Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

Most leaders are experimenting with AI…But very few are turning it into real revenue.

Spencer "SB Mowing" has built a media empire with 50M social media followers, 3M YouTube subscribers, and 3B+ annual views. 4.5 years ago he started mowing one overgrown lawn for free each week and uploading it.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot.https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/Spencer's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbmowing/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnorSB Mowing's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBMowingSB Mowing's Website: https://sbmowing.com/

Pack Nation, the phone lines are open and the draft is one week away! Pack Daddy opens up the late-night hotline for another loaded edition of Packernet After Dark, where the takes fly, the calls run hot, and nothing is off limits.

Pack Nation, the phone lines are open and the draft is one week away! Pack Daddy opens up the late-night hotline for another loaded edition of Packernet After Dark, where the takes fly, the calls run hot, and nothing is off limits.

What happens when the product that made you famous starts holding you back? Kevin Gould co-founded Glamnetic in 2019 with Ann McFerran, launching a magnetic eyelash brand that exploded from $1 million to $50 million in revenue in just one year — fueled by a great product, smart growth marketing, and the COVID-era boom in DIY beauty. But when the tailwinds reversed — iOS 14 updates sent acquisition costs soaring, the lash category contracted, and revenue dipped 25% — Kevin faced a make-or-break decision. Rather than doubling down on what was declining, he pivoted the entire business into press-on nails, a category still in its infancy. Today, Glamnetic is one of the largest press-on nail brands in the world, doing over $100 million a year. In this episode, Kevin gets real about the unglamorous side of hypergrowth: the cash flow crunches that come with scaling too fast, the inventory mistakes that haunt you, and the emotional toll of watching revenue fall when you expected it to double. He shares how he and his team navigated the pivot, why community and brand affinity will always outlast paid acquisition, and why the best advice he can give founders is: don't grow too fast. You'll learn: Why going from $1M to $50M overnight nearly broke the business How to manage cash flow and inventory when you're self-funded The marketing mix that built a real brand — not just an ad machine Why TikTok Shop is the biggest arbitrage opportunity right now How a 40,000-member Facebook community doubles as a product development engine The one hire every founder should prioritize early on What it really takes — personally and professionally — to turn a pivot into a $100M business Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Pack Nation, things got real on today's episode. Ryan digs into the Diana Rossini situation — not for the gossip, but for what it reveals about the cozy, closed-loop culture between NFL reporters, coaches, and front offices. When the biggest names in NFL media go silent on a story breaking in their own backyard, that silence tells you everything.

Why this CEO sees bitcoin hitting $50M by 2041. On this episode of CoinDesk's Public Keys at the New York Stock Exchange, Jennifer Sanasie is joined by White House Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets Patrick Witt for the latest on the Clarity Act and why stablecoin yield poses limited risk to banks. EMJX CEO Eric Jackson explains his Gen 2 digital asset treasury strategy and makes the case for $50 million Bitcoin by 2041. Plus, Morgan Stanley Managing Director and Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg discusses the firm's spot Bitcoin ETF launch and its expanding crypto product suite. - Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to Public Keys 00:32 Tax Deadline, Inflation Data and Earnings Season Ahead 01:10 Barclays Downgrades Coinbase as Crypto Trading Declines 01:25 Senate Returns with Clarity Act on the Agenda 01:43 White House's Patrick Witt on Market Structure Timeline 04:41 Stablecoin Yield Poses Limited Risk to Banks, White House Finds 07:37 DeFi, Developer Language and Other Sticking Points 11:03 EMJX CEO Eric Jackson on 'Gen 2' Digital Asset Treasuries 16:12 Why AI Agents Will Use Ethereum, Not Solana 17:09 The Case for $50 Million Bitcoin by 2041 19:24 Crypto Equities to Watch: Bittensor, IREN, Cipher and Hut 8 23:33 Bitcoin and Ether ETF Flows 25:48 Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg on the Firm's Spot Bitcoin ETF 27:00 Spot ETH, SOL Filings and E-Trade Crypto Trading 30:06 Tokenized Money Market Funds and the Road Ahead - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.