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Today on The Casey Adams Show, I sit down with Mike Salguero — Founder and CEO of ButcherBox, the $550M direct-to-consumer brand redefining how meat is sourced, delivered, and consumed. Mike shares the untold story of how he bootstrapped ButcherBox without raising a single dollar of outside capital, scaling it through a series of internet-driven arbitrage opportunities and a deep obsession with product quality. We dive into the company's mission to transform the meat industry for the better — from supporting family farms to championing animal welfare and sustainability. Mike also unpacks his approach to building a profitable business, staying customer-obsessed, and leading with purpose in a noisy market. This episode is a must-listen for founders who believe in building with integrity, vision, and long-term impact.Connect with Mike Salguero: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesalguero/Learn more about ButcherBox: https://www.butcherbox.com/Chapters:00:00 The Mission Behind ButcherBox03:12 The First Arbitrage: Finding Gaps in the Internet07:41 Why Product Obsession Was the Foundation10:56 Scaling Without Venture Capital14:03 Transforming the Meat Industry From the Inside18:30 Lessons in Building Operational Excellence22:15 Marketing Through Purpose, Not Promos25:40 Why Mission-Driven Brands Win Long-Term28:36 Supporting Farmers and Creating Supply Chain Change33:02 Staying Profitable While Growing Fast36:10 Advice for Founders on Focus, Vision, and Longevity

Mike first raised $30M for a marketplace that never truly had product-market fit. Then he bet only $10K on ButcherBox. A few years later, he's doing $550M in revenue and he's profitable. The difference is in his first startup he was just catering to investors— in his second one only to customers. If you're an early founder chasing growth, listen to how Mike ditched vanity metrics, found sustainable traction, and grew ButcherBox past $500M in revenue—with no outside funding.____Why You Should Listen1. Why not raising can often be a powerful forcing function.2. Why what VCs want is often not the same as what customers want.3. How to differentiate in what seems like a commoditized market.4. Why there is no stronger force in startups than true product-market fit.______Keywordsproduct market fit, bootstrapping, butcherbox, direct to consumer, CPG subscription, grass fed beef, founder lessons, Kickstarter, food startup, early stage founder_____(00:00:00) Mastering the VC Game(00:01:45) How I Raised $30M Without Product Market Fit(00:08:21) Why my VC-backed Startup Failed(00:15:34) Growing Revenue but Losing Money(00:28:07) Early Signals of Real Product Market Fit(00:34:59) Solving Supply Chain to Scale ButcherBox(00:39:43) Bootstrapping to $550M (The Power of Constraints)(00:51:18) Product Market Fit from Day One(00:52:42) Why Founders Need a Lifestyle PlanSend me a message to let me know what you think!

With a plethora of new releases this week, Ryan and Matthew have our episode packed with insights. Join us for all the box office and audience analysis for King of Kings, The Amateur, Warfare, Drop, and discussions of Minecraft's success and whether there's a place in exhibiton for ‘rowdy' film sessions.Topics and times:New releases box office overview - 2:06Minecraft repeat visitation and marketing recommendations - 3:24Is there a place for ‘rowdy' sessions? - 4:14New releases and holdovers - 6:06King of Kings audience analysis - 6:50Breaking out beyond the faith-based audience - 8:25Angel Studios' The Angel Guild - 10:21The Amateur box office and audience analysis - 12:09Marketing recommendations for The Amateur - 14:49Warfare box office and audience - 16:07Drop box office and audience - 18:45Next week - 20:57Find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vista-group-limited/, and follow lifeatvistagroup on InstagramBox Office Overview:A Minecraft Movie grossed a further $78.5M domestically making for a 52% drop. Internationally it grossed $80M, bringing it to a worldwide cumulative total of $550M.King of Kings debuted at 2nd position domestically with $19.5M.The Amateur debuted to $15M domestically and $17.2M from 52 international markets for a global opening of $32.2MWarfare grossed $8.3M domestically and $96K from 12 international markets.Drop rounded out the top five with $7.5M domestically.

Today's conversation with Mike Salguero went in a direction I really wasn't anticipating. Initially, I was interested in talking to Mike because he's lived multiple lives as a Founder. First, buying and then raising 10s of millions for a crafts persons marketplace called Custommade.com. Then, after winding down Custommade, starting what he would term a “hobby business” to recover a bit from the toll a large “venture scale” swing took on himself, his health, and his family. Interestingly, the big swing didn't work. But the less ambitious “hobby business” has grown to $500M+ in revenue with zero outside funding. In our Indie Era of Startups talk, we theorize that:— WE'RE ABOUT TO SEE THE BIGGEST CLASS OF SV-EDUCATED FOUNDERS IN HISTORY— THEY'LL BUILD INDEPENDENT, INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD— THESE FOUNDERS WILL LOOK FOR MORE FLEXIBLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND ALIGNED FUNDING PARTNERSMike is a great example of those ideas personified, along with Alan from last week's video. The movement we're building indie to support is happening, and Mike's experiences and lessons learned are emblematic of many returning venture backed founders and early employees.Some other takeaways from this one:The power of constraints — Mike built a $550M empire on just $10K, proving you don't need hoards of VC cash to disrupt an industry. The constraints he placed on the business early allowed ButcherBox to maintain control and focus on long-term growth rather than chasing short-term metrics to please investors.Work-life balance isn't just fluff — Mike built ButcherBox while prioritizing taking care of his body and his growing family. This approach demonstrates that success doesn't always mean sacrificing personal well-being, and can actually lead to more sustainable growth and better decision-making.Playing the long game — With a 25-year vision, ButcherBox is aiming for iconic brand status. This long-term perspective allows the company to focus on transforming the meat industry and building a lasting legacy rather than seeking quick exits or short-term gains.The “barbell strategy” is pure hiring gold — Pairing fresh grads with industry vets creates a powerhouse team. As a VC backed founder, he was pushed to hire the most pedigreed and impressive over the most experienced or most hungry. This unique barbell approach combines the energy and fresh perspectives of young talent with the deep experience and mentorship capabilities of seasoned professionals.Doing things you can't at a VC backed Startup — When Mike said “hit our goals, we're going to Mexico,” the team crushed it. A VC run board would have shut down the idea as not worth the significant expense but he was able to deliver on his promise even when it hurt the wallet. This commitment to following through on promises, no matter the cost, has built a culture of trust and motivation within the company.The final, and I thought most interesting, takeaway from this conversation was Mike's idea that companies know what they want to be. Finding and being true to that has been the key to his success and ignoring it was the foundation of his failures. With Custommade, he wanted it to be something it didn't want to be — a massive marketplace for craftspeople to connect and transact. What it wanted to be was a simple listing service. With Butcherbox, Mike wanted it to be a hobby business so he could outsource everything and collect a check every month from a beach. But what the business wants to be is a force within the world of meat for better quality products and more humane treatment of the animals and land. In both cases, and in different ways, he's fought what the company is telling him about what it wants to be. When he's embraced his role as a steward for an idea, a business and a culture that will continue long after he's out of the day to day grew.That's what I took away from this one. I'm curious about your take away from this one, too. Let's try something new this week — leave a comment on the YouTube video with your takeaways or thoughts, and any experiences you've had that relate to what Mike shares. Don't hesitate to call BS if there's something you think he or I miss the mark on. I'll be monitoring and responding to as many comments as I can. Hoping this will be a fun addition to our weekly tradition of sharing these conversations and artifacts with you. As always, I hope you enjoy listening and commenting as much as we enjoyed recording this one. And if you're working on something you think could be a fit for an investment from indie, please reach out.— Bryce

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is up half a percent at $83,401 Eth is up slightly at $1,902 XRP, is up slightly at $2.31 CZ says he didn't seek pardon or investment from Trump World Liberty Financial raises $550M in latest token sale Russia using crypto to bypass western sanctions Representatives urge treasury to stop Trump's crypto reserve. Trezor discloses vulnerability in older hardware. 3AC owed more from FTX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to scale your business? Click here.Check out ButcherBox here. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you'll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.Follow Alex Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition Mentioned in this episode:Get access to the free $100M Scaling Roadmap at www.acquisition.com/roadmap

Want to scale your business? Click here. Welcome to Build where we talk about the lessons I have learned in scaling big businesses, gaining millions in sales, and helping our portfolio companies do the same. Buckle up, because we're creating an unshakeable business.Follow Leila Hormozi's Socials:LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Symbotic Acquires Walmart's Robotics Division – In a $550M deal, Symbotic takes over Walmart's advanced systems, expanding automation solutions for online pickup and delivery across 400 stores and adding $5B to its future workload.Lowe's Rebrands Digital Home Platform – Lowe's relaunches as MyLowe's Home, integrating generative AI to assist with home maintenance, product recommendations, and centralized home management tools for MyLowe's Rewards members.Amazon Cuts 200 Retail Operations Roles – Amazon trims its workforce in North America retail operations, marking its latest effort to streamline teams and enhance agility amidst evolving business demands.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Our hosts' favourite action hero, Gerard Butler, is back on the big screen with Den of Thieves 2: Pantera this week, and we bring you all the numbers and audience analysis. 2024's December releases score massive milestones, and we look ahead to Captain America: Brave New World this week on Behind the Screens. Topics and times: Situation in LA - 0:40 Box office holdovers and milestones - 2:16 Domestic holdovers - 4:07 Den of Thieves 2: Pantera box office overview - 5:59 Den of Thieves 2: Pantera audience analysis - 7:02 Den of Thieves 2: Pantera comparisons and reception - 9:29 Upcoming titles - 10:14 Captain America: Brave New World previews and predictions - 11:16 Next week - 12:50 Find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vista-group-limited/, and follow lifeatvistagroup on Instagram Box Office Overview: Den of Thieves 2: Pantera opened in the domestic market to $15.5M, and $5M across 34 international territories for an opening weekend total of $20.5M. The Lion King: Mufasa surpassed the half-billion dollar mark this weekend, reaching a global total of $540M. Nosferatu came in 3rd position with an added $21M worldwide. Moana 2 meanwhile approaches the $1B mark, which will make it Disney 3rd 2024 release to hit $1B. It currently sits at $990M globally, with $550M internationally and $440M domestically. Wicked reaches for $700M with a global current total of $698M.

In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch discuss private equity firms like Blackstone and Apollo pushing for access to U.S. 401(k) plans, arguing their funds offer better diversification despite risks of higher fees and lower liquidity. Job updates include Todd Hirsch joining Point72 to lead a new private credit strategy, Tim Thomas promoted to CIO at Badgley Phelps, and Philip Chandler becoming CIO at Schroders Investment Solutions. In RIA/FA M&A news, Savant Wealth promotes Zach Ivey to CIO, Sanctuary adds a $700M Miami team from Truist, and LPL recruits Lewellyn Financial from Osaic with $320M in assets. Institutional coverage features Wichita Retirement selecting PGIM as its Fixed Income manager and Ohio Police & Fire's $280M 2025 real estate plan. Texas TRS made significant commitments across real estate and private equity, including $400M to Blue Owl Real Estate. Fundraising updates include FTV Capital closing $4.05B across two funds and Stockbridge targeting $550M for a new residential real estate fund. Stay tuned for more fundraising and institutional insights! 

How do you turn decades of banking expertise into a powerhouse real estate portfolio? In this episode, Tim Mai sits down with Sam Morris, CEO of Sunset Capital, to uncover his journey from banking to closing over $550M in real estate deals. Sam shares lessons from his unique background, the challenges of his first deal (including surviving a hurricane!), and his strategies for scaling multifamily and self-storage investments. Key Takeaways:Leverage Your Strengths to Build Relationships: Sam emphasizes the importance of going deep rather than wide with investors, focusing on strong, personalized relationships that lead to long-term trust and success.Adapt to Market Challenges with Strategic Underwriting: Navigating rising insurance and tax costs requires baking conservative estimates into underwriting while maintaining flexibility to uncover opportunities in challenging markets.Diversify Strategically Across Asset Classes: Transitioning into self-storage allowed Sam to diversify while leveraging his expertise in multifamily, ensuring scalability and risk management across verticals.Focus on High-Touch Engagement: While technology plays a role, Sam highlights that personal phone calls, texts, and events like investor happy hours are critical to building genuine connections.Act Decisively and Overcome Fear: Reflecting on his journey, Sam advises aspiring investors to move past analysis paralysis, bet on themselves early, and take calculated risks to accelerate growth.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

Interlagos, the venture capital firm started by former senior SpaceX leaders, is looking to raise $550 million for its first venture fund, according to regulatory filings and a confidential deck sent to prospective LPs and viewed by TechCrunch.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: “Starve or Sell”On August 15, 1876, the U.S. Congress passed a "starve or sell" bill, a genocidal piece of legislation aimed at coercing the Sioux Nation into surrendering their sacred Black Hills. The bill was passed just two months after the Battle of Little Bighorn, where Sioux and Cheyenne warriors achieved a significant victory against General George Custer's forces. The Black Hills had become a target for American expansion after Custer's 1874 expedition discovered gold there, sparking a rush of settlers. Rather than respecting existing treaties, which guaranteed the Black Hills to the Sioux, Congress chose to use starvation as a tool of negotiation. The bill stipulated that no further appropriations for the Sioux's subsistence would be made unless they relinquished the Black Hills, leaving the Sioux with little choice but to sign away their land. This event is a dark chapter in American history, reflecting the broader pattern of exploitation and broken promises that characterized the United States' treatment of Native American tribes. The "starve or sell" bill stands as a stark reminder of the lengths to which the government would go to seize indigenous lands.The FTC has issued its Final Rule on fake reviews, following a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in July 2023. The Rule targets unfair or deceptive practices in consumer reviews, such as fake reviews, undisclosed company insiders writing reviews, and the sale of fake social media influence. Key provisions include prohibiting businesses from buying reviews that express a particular sentiment and requiring clear and conspicuous disclosures in reviews. The Rule also addresses review suppression, ensuring that businesses cannot hide negative reviews through intimidation or selective publication. Notably, the Final Rule excludes a proposed prohibition on "review hijacking," where existing reviews are repurposed for different products. Violations of the Rule could result in significant civil penalties, underscoring the importance of compliance for businesses that rely on customer reviews. The Rule will go into effect 60 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The complex and fact-specific nature of the Rule means businesses must carefully assess their practices to avoid potential penalties.End of “Fake Reviews”? — FTC Issues the Final RuleThe Biden administration announced that the U.S. government's first drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act will save Americans $7.5 billion in 2026. These savings will benefit senior citizens, who will see $1.5 billion less in out-of-pocket costs for ten key medications, and the government, which will reduce its Medicare spending by $6 billion. The policy, long sought by Democrats, allows Medicare to use its purchasing power to negotiate lower drug prices, a move that could cut the federal deficit by $237 billion over a decade. The newly negotiated prices are expected to be made public by September 1, and the policy will initially affect ten drugs, including treatments for diabetes and heart conditions. While the pharmaceutical industry has opposed the policy, claiming it effectively lets the government set prices, the administration views it as a historic step toward lowering healthcare costs.US Drug Price Negotiations Cut Costs $7.5 Billion in First YearThe Delaware Supreme Court upheld a $267 million fee award for attorneys who secured a $1 billion settlement with Dell Technologies Inc., reinforcing Delaware's precedent of substantial payouts in high-risk corporate litigation. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr., writing for the court, affirmed that the Chancery Court acted within its discretion, emphasizing that the case was complex and contentious, involving nearly 100 defense lawyers. This decision, which aligns with Delaware's long-standing multi-factor approach to fee awards, rejects Pentwater Capital Management LP's challenge for a lower fee based on federal court standards. The ruling underscores Delaware's reluctance to adopt rigid rules for fee awards, maintaining the court's discretion to consider case-specific factors like complexity, attorney experience, and the risk of non-payment. The decision comes as Tesla faces similar large fee requests in ongoing litigation, raising concerns about public perception of such massive legal fees. The court acknowledged that while these fees are intended to motivate attorneys to take on challenging cases, there is a risk they could be seen as excessive.​​Big Lawyer Paydays in Risky Cases Affirmed by Delaware Court (2)A U.S. judge signaled plans to issue an order requiring Google to give Android users more options for downloading apps, following a jury's finding that Google monopolized app distribution on its platform. Judge James Donato expressed frustration with Google's resistance to implementing reforms proposed by Epic Games, which sued Google for stifling competition. Donato indicated that his ruling will prioritize user and developer flexibility outside the Google Play store, aiming to open up the market after years of Google's dominance. He also mentioned setting up a compliance committee to oversee the changes. Despite Google's concerns about the impact on competition and security, Donato emphasized that Google must pay the price for its monopolistic behavior. This case adds to Google's legal challenges, as it also faces a separate government lawsuit over its search engine practices.US judge says 'monopolist' Google can't avoid app store reforms | ReutersChevron Corp has agreed to pay $550 million to the city of Richmond, California, over a decade as part of a settlement that led the city to drop a proposed tax on Chevron's local refinery. The settlement, approved by the Richmond City Council, will be paid in annual installments from July 2025 to June 2035. Richmond had planned to seek voter approval for a tax on the refinery, arguing that Chevron should contribute more to the community where it has operated for over a century. The settlement avoids the need for a ballot measure and resolves the dispute.Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California | ReutersCipher ChallengeIn the world of finance and taxation, certain phrases hold the key to understanding foundational concepts that impact us all. The following encoded message is one such phrase, essential to grasping the full scope of what individuals and entities must consider when assessing their financial obligations. Decipher this phrase, and you'll uncover a principle that is central to determining what falls within the broad spectrum of economic gain. The answer lies at the heart of how we define the starting point for many financial calculations. 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Elio has over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods and media sectors. He is co-founder of The Craftory, the first investment house for mission-driven challenger brands in Consumer Goods.  Founded in early 2018 by Elio and Ernesto Schmitt, The Craftory is a $550M global investment house focused exclusively on investing in responsible Consumer Packaged Goods brands at growth stages. They have invested in brands such as Seed, Who Gives a Crap, All Plants and Edgard & Cooper.  Elio was formerly CEO of Iglo Birdseye until June 2015, when he oversaw its sale to Nomad Foods. Previously, Elio Leoni Sceti was CEO of EMI Music and he earlier held senior leadership roles, firstly at Procter & Gamble and then at Reckitt Benckiser, where he served as CMO, global head of Innovation and then head of the European operations. Elio is a true consumer goods expert and we couldn't be happier to you with us today and learn from your 30 years of experience. SPONSOR This Masterclass was powered by BCG and Bizplace. Unlocking the potential of those who advance the world is crucial for BCG, and this purpose has been leading the firm for 60 years now. Over that time BCG has supported companies and organizations in their process of growth and strategic transformation. BCG supports start-ups and scale ups with the same care, to help them scale faster. If you're a founder and are interested in working with them you can email MILtheseeds@bcg.com. BizPlace is a boutique financial consultancy specializing in the VC world. Since 2017, it has been supporting innovative startups and SMEs, offering entrepreneurs strategic consulting services, fundraising, and facilitated finance to enhance and grow their business ideas. BizPlace positions itself as a catalyst in the growing Italian VC ecosystem. If you are a founder or an investor interested in collaborating with them, you can reach them at ⁠⁠⁠info@bizplace.it⁠⁠⁠. NEWSLETTER Subscribe to our newsletter Il Digestivo to keep up with all the latest Italian tech news: https://ildigestivo.substack.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join Shaherose & Aamir as we reflect on our conversation with Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures. Highlights: Don't forget the macro: Government regulations can lead to massive opportunities or failures. We discuss case studies of companies like Samsara, Movtive (fka KeepTrucking), Republic, and Zum, showing how regulatory shifts led to category-creating opportunities. Charles' worst investment was wiped out due to changes in government regulation. Team vs market: We discussed the interplay between having the right team, idea, and timing for startup success. Charles evaluates opportunities 70% team and 30% idea. Both Aamir and I take a more balanced approach than Charles does.Fund size vs. outcomes: Reflecting on the past learning, "Your fund size is your strategy." We wonder what role that played in Charles' decision to invest in the Athletic, later acquired by the NY Times for $550M.Links:Follow Charles Hudson on Twitter: @chudsonRead Charles' blog on SubstackLearn more about Precursor Ventures: Precursor VenturesConnect with Charles Hudson on LinkedIn: Charles HudsonConnect with Us:Follow the First Funders PodcastNewsletter with behind-the-scenes access and key takeawaysTwitter/X: @shaherose | @aviraniEmail us with feedback and suggestions on topics and guestsDisclaimer: This is for information purposes only. This is not investment advice.(00:00) - Introduction and Format Change (00:39) - The macro matters (03:40) - Learning from past investments while staying open minded, what about bias? (04:12) - Team vs. Market (10:36) - Fund size vs outcomes (16:17) - Investors don't know it all

Wardah was a PhD graduate working at a biomedical imaging startup. But all it took was two different dentists giving her two totally different diagnoses for her to quit her full-time job.She was unemployed with no idea what to build.All she knew was that something was broken—and she had to fix it. Her startup Overjet is now the #1 dental AI platform, valued at $550M.Why you should listen:- Why founder obsession is a key trait- Why learning speed is the main KPI early on- Why staying close to customers is how you build the right product.- How to get customers to share data with you and let you spend time in their office, watching how they work.Timestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:52) The Start of Overjet(00:05:05) Obsession Increases your Chances(00:08:15)A Bad Dentist Appointment(00:11:35) Surpassing Dentist's Analysis Using AI(00:15:52) Finding a Co-Founder and Fundraising(00:24:22)Finding True Product Market Fit(00:27:33) One Piece of Advice

We brought up a surprise guest for our Live TBOY show in NYC: Marc Lore, the founder of the most iconic ecommerce brands of all time — and the most energetic entrepreneur we've ever met…Marc sold Diapers.com to Amazon for $550M, he sold Jet.com to Walmart for $3.3B, he owns an NBA team, he's building a tech city in the desert, and he just raised nearly $1B for Wonder to disrupt the restaurant industry.He almost left the interview in the middle of the show because he had a business idea he wanted to get a head start on.We're kidding (but not really). Marc is just that exciting, smart, and unique. So we wanted to share this entire chat from our live performance with you, our whole podcast audience. Because few people in life are as motivating as this legendary New Yorker, Marc Lore.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin is down .5% at $62,677 Eth is down .5% at $3,043 Binance Coin, is down 1% at $532 PayPal makes changes to NFT transaction rules Animoca holds over 550M in digital assets. Nebra raises $4.5 million in pre-seed and seed rounds. Parcel loses about 40% of its TVL since early april. South Korea outpaces the U.S. with most-traded currency for crypto. Binance appoints new  Board of Director member Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landon Ainge is one the most active investors in the Venture Capital space in Utah, but invests throughout the country. Landon has navigated diverse industries and company life cycles where his experience and breadth of knowledge surprises anyone meeting him for the first time. He is the Chairman of TribeAngels & Initiator.co. Initiator supports business owners on the lending side. TribeAngels is a community of individual and family office investors that seek to learn what is changing in the private markets. Landon was a co-founder Gabb Wireless that helps introduce technology to kids in a healthy way. Landon is the co-founder and chairman of Initiator.co which helps businesses navigate the lending solutions for free by giving them access to the private credit markets. He also is the Founder of Utah's Premier Accredited investor network (TribeAngels). Landon is known as an SPV expert - he completed 45 SPV's investments in his first four years of investing in Venture Capital and currently advises and manages over 95 SPV's. If you have any questions on structuring or managing SPV's don't hesitate to reach out. He is transitioning to the fund model because of his demonstrated experience investing.  Before entering the Venture Capital space or entrepreneurship - Landon managed the mobile application and mobile commerce of Overstock.com (now Bed Bath & Beyond) where he launched augmented reality and won the retail app of the year. Landon also worked in corporate development where he completed over 14 M&A transactions totaling $550M in acquisitions and post-acquisition integrations for private operating companies in the logistics space.Out of college Landon started at Goldman Sachs where he helped to implement the compliance with the new Finra 2111 regulations within the bank. Mix in his obsession with Basketball and his experience as a Scout for the Atlanta Hawks and you start to see the breadth previously mentioned.  Business is Landon's rubik's cube - it's what he seems to do for fun.

Hosts Katie Perry and Austin Hankwitz sat with Celsius CEO John Fieldly in the latest episode of After Earnings. Together, they discussed Celsius's success in building a strong brand identity, expanding market share, and leveraging data analytics to connect with consumers and drive company growth. John emphasized the impact of PepsiCo's $550M investment, product innovation, and aligning with influencers and brands like Jake Paul and Inter Miami. $CELH 00:00:00 START 00:03:11 Celsius' growth story 00:06:26 Selecting which sports brands and personalities to partner with 00:10:56 How Celsius was able to capitalize on the “living fit” trend successfully 00:13:02 The process of product development  00:17:00 Growth levers from Pepsi's $550M investment 00:23:45 Pricing strategy for entering new markets 00:26:10 Stepping in as Celsius' new CEO 00:33:04 Deepening the relationship with retail investors After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew.  Follow Us  X: AfterEarnings TikTok: AfterEarnings  Instagram: AfterEarnings_ Youtube: @AfterEarnings  Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success is more than just crunching numbers.Jill Wiltfong, CMO of Korn Ferry, is defining what truly matters in driving your business forward. Discover how to avoid data paralysis by choosing metrics that resonate with all stakeholders and why storytelling in metrics is your unspoken edge in communication. She's sharing her tips to embrace a culture of transparency, context, and continuous reevaluation -- essential tactics to inspire not just teams, but whole organizations. And, she's got a framework to share that will change your business for the better. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify which metrics truly matter to your business. Jill stresses the importance of KPIs that align with your company's goals and growth strategy. This approach helps prevent data overload and ensures that you're not just busy measuring, but measuring what really counts. How to make your number story resonate with different stakeholders. Jill shares her expertise in presenting data through relatable stories that not only inform, but inspire action. By using this strategic communication approach, you'll empower every team member to understand the significance behind the statistics and their role in achieving business success.How to adopt a flexible approach to performance measurement that evolves with your business environment. Jill discusses the importance of reassessing and adjusting metrics in response to market changes. Learn how to foster an environment of innovation and promote a culture of growing from both successes and setbacks.Things to listen for:00:00 From news anchor to business consultant and leader.04:07 Data and emotions are both crucial for understanding.09:12 Love data, use metrics, know your audience.13:22 Contextual metrics drive consistency, authenticity, and growth.16:48 Marketing influence grew from 76M to 550M.18:57 Importance of being a collaborative leader.24:06 Seek out introverts and recognize their needs.26:03 Empower team, be radically human, authentic leadership.30:22 Optimize actions for team well-being and cohesion.32:09 Career support and coaching are crucial.37:24 Suitcase confiscated in India; risky airport encounter.Resources:More from 6sense: https://6sense.com/revenue-makers/

In this episode of the Energy News Beat podcast, hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss various headlines, including the slowdown of the electric vehicle market in China, the collapse of China's stock market, India's defiance of Russian oil purchases, the approval of a new type of nuclear reactor in Tennessee, and Blackrock's investment in a direct air capture plant. They also touch on the recent inflation report and ExxonMobil's abandoned plan to truck oil in Santa Barbara. The hosts provide analysis and commentary on these topics, highlighting the complexities of global energy markets and the interplay between geopolitics, economics, and environmental concerns. They express skepticism about certain policies and actions while also acknowledging the potential opportunities and challenges ahead. Overall, they offer insights into current events shaping the energy industry and broader economic landscape.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro  01:26 - Even the World's Biggest Electric-Vehicle Market Is Slowing06:11 - China's stock market collapse is the end of the road for many foreign investors09:14 - Jaishankar's Defense Of India's Russian Oil Purchases Proves That His Country Is The Vishwaguru12:22 - Government Approves Construction Permit for New Type of Nuclear Reactor for First Time in Decades14:14 - BlackRock invests $550M in world's largest direct air capture plant19:05 - Markets Update22:53 - ExxonMobil Dismisses Court Bid to Truck Oil in Santa Barbara25:54 - OutroPlease see the links below for articles that we discuss in the podcast.Even the World's Biggest Electric-Vehicle Market Is SlowingFebruary 18, 2024 Stu TurleyHONG KONG—Chinese electric-vehicle makers that enjoyed years of explosive growth now face a slowdown in domestic demand, spurring them to push overseas and challenge global auto giants already struggling with a transition to battery-powered cars. A subsidies-driven […]China's stock market collapse is the end of the road for many foreign investorsFebruary 17, 2024 Stu TurleyThe long-running collapse of Chinese stocks has wiped out trillions of investment dollars and delivered another blow to an economy beset by property crisis, slow growth, and deflation, and has added uncertainty about Beijing's very support […]Jaishankar's Defense Of India's Russian Oil Purchases Proves That His Country Is The VishwaguruFebruary 18, 2024 Stu TurleyThe paradigm that he shared with everyone can be described as Hyper-Realist because it explicitly articulates one's national interests instead of leaving them ambiguous like the Neo-Realist one does. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has […]Government Approves Construction Permit for New Type of Nuclear Reactor for First Time in DecadesFebruary 18, 2024 Stu TurleyFor the first time in 50 years, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a construction permit for a new type of nuclear test reactor. The Hermes demonstration reactor will be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, by California-based […]BlackRock invests $550M in world's largest direct air capture plantFebruary 17, 2024 Stu TurleyDirect air capture is a worthwhile investment, according to money manager BlackRock, which just invested more than half a billion of its clients' dollars in the world's largest facility for pulling carbon out of the […]ExxonMobil Dismisses Court Bid to Truck Oil in Santa BarbaraFebruary 17, 2024 Stu TurleyExxonMobil is abandoning its legal challenge against Santa Barbara county, effectively ending the company's proposal to transport truckloads of oil up and down the coast, and halting its plan to revive three shutdown drilling platforms […]Follow StuartOn LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show –

In this week's episode How I Made It podcast, Icon Group founder Cathie Reid chats to Julie-anne Sprague about wanting to be a typist. Instead she became a pharmacist before spotting a gap in the market and becoming an entrepreneur alongside husband Stuart Giles. This podcast is sponsored by Superloop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson and Doug are joined by The Athletic's national baseball writer Tyler Kepner to answer some of the burning questions facing baseball this offseason...-Will Shohei Ohtani get a $550M contract?-Who's the best free agent starting pitcher bet?-Will Cody Bellinger have an OPS+ above 130 next season?-What team is the most desperate to have a big offseason?-Will the Dodgers spend over $550M this offseason?-Who's more likely to be traded, Juan Soto or Corbin Burnes?-Who will be next season's D-Backs?-Who will win the 2024 World series?Trivia from Jimmy Hawkins - Who's the only player to homer in the LCS for four different teams?Strange But True cover Bruce Bochy's first odd year championshipFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Tyler on Twitter: @TylerKepnerFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterWe're on YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayson and Doug are joined by The Athletic's national baseball writer Tyler Kepner to answer some of the burning questions facing baseball this offseason... -Will Shohei Ohtani get a $550M contract? -Who's the best free agent starting pitcher bet? -Will Cody Bellinger have an OPS+ above 130 next season? -What team is the most desperate to have a big offseason? -Will the Dodgers spend over $550M this offseason? -Who's more likely to be traded, Juan Soto or Corbin Burnes? -Who will be next season's D-Backs? -Who will win the 2024 World series? Trivia from Jimmy Hawkins - Who's the only player to homer in the LCS for four different teams? Strange But True cover Bruce Bochy's first odd year championship Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonst Follow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanville Follow Tyler on Twitter: @TylerKepner Follow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster We're on YouTube: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Altman is the Founder and CEO @ Lattice, the #1 people management platform, last valued at $3BN. Jack is an investor through his founding of Jack Altman Capital where he has invested in WorkOS, NexHealth, Owner.com, Mercury and more. Auren Hoffman is the Founder and CEO @ Safegraph, the most accurate database of global points of interest, last valued at $550M. Auren is an investor through his founding of Flex Capital where he has invested in Chime, Checkr, Coinbase, Flexport, Vercel and more. Jason Lemkin is the Founder and CEO @ SaaStr, the world's largest SaaS community. Jason is an investor through his founding of The SaaStr Fund. In the past, Jason has invested in Pipedrive, Algolia, Salesloft, Front, GreenHouse, Owner.com, Gorgias and more. In Today's Episode on Founder-Led Funds We Discuss: Why have we seen the rise of "Founder-led Funds"? Are founder-led funds more empathetic to the founders they invest in? How do founder-led funds source and pick investments in a way that traditional VC does not? Will we see founder-led Funds truly compete against the Sequoias of the world? How does being an operator make you a better investor? How does investing help you be a better founder and operator? How do you communicate your investing practice and firm to your company and team? What are the biggest excitements and concerns LPs have for Founder-led Funds? Will we see the face of venture changing much more broadly and structurally? How do founder-led funds manage both time and company conflicts?

Christopher J. Day Founder And CEO Days Global Advisors who runs the DGA Absolute Return ETF Ticker: $HF. Christopher and his team manage over $500 million. Website: DaysAdvisors.com Bio: Christopher J. Day is a Houston-based wealth advisor, financial expert, and founder of Day Global Advisors. He has recently launched the Days Global Advisors Absolute Return ETF on the New York Stock Exchange. The ETF goes by the ticker HF and incorporated absolute return investing and was launched to realize Christopher's vision of making investing and hedge fund management accessible to 99% of investors. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Management Information Systems from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. He helped manage over 550M+ privately and 15.5M publicly since the August launch of the HF ETF.  He prefers to focus on his public ETF work in Absolute Return portfolio management over AUM.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smartmoneycircle/support

In this recruitment-focused episode of the Sales Code Leadership Podcast, Kevin is joined by Asad Zaman, CEO of Sales Talent Agency. Together, they dive deep into the intricacies of recruitment for sales roles, uncovering the common pitfalls organizations stumble into.Join Kevin as Asad takes him through the history of Sales Talent Agency and his own career; how he joined as a Junior Recruiter and rose through the ranks. He unveils the hidden red flags that often elude hiring managers in the recruitment process and offers valuable insights on how to steer clear of them.Asad also shares the secret to analyzing talent to find truly great salespeople, the DNAPRO framework. To find out how to implement it, you'll just have to tune in! Additionally, he and Kevin discuss the future of sales and recruitment with AI, and what the change will look like. Asad is the CEO of Sales Talent Agency: a leading recruitment agency focused on helping their clients build elite go-to-market teams. Sales Talent Agency is a category leader in North America and has recently expanded its operations into parts of Europe and Asia-Pacific. Over the past 16 years, they have helped 1500+ companies hire elite go-to-market talent, from CROs to BDRs and everything in between, and along the way they have facilitated over $550M in salaries. Since joining STA in 2014, Asad has launched multiple successful recruitment divisions, including Executive Search, Technical Sales, and Customer Success practices. With a passion for entrepreneurialism, Asad has worked closely with C-level executives at fast growth technology companies to help them develop and define their GTM hiring practices, and in Q4 2020 was appointed as Sales Talent Agency's CEO. He was also chosen by the Toronto Board of Trade as Toronto's Young Professional of the Year in 2019. The podcast is brought to you by Sales Code, a MEDDICC MEDIA production, helping revenue leaders unlock added value in B2B SaaS sales teams.Your views on our podcast are always welcome, as well as any questions you might have for our podcast guests.Connect with the show host Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthiele/

Curious about mastering deals in today's market? Get ready to dive in with Jorge Abreu as he unveils his strategies for using his construction and management company to steer his investment voyage. Hop on board and discover his tried-and-true methods!   Topics on Today's Episode Benefits of having a construction company  The power of partnership and syndication  Techniques for finding great deals  What it means to invest in a sleeper market Practical advice for new operators    Resource/Link mentioned  A CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey Taylor | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover  About Jorge Abreu Jorge Abreu has invested in real estate for 16+ years. He began with small multifamily properties, moving up to 100+ unit multifamily units. Jorge wholesaled 250+ single-family properties and flipped 200+. He completed new development projects worth over $40 million.   He founded a construction company with $30+ million in annual revenue. Now an active/passive full-time multifamily investor, Jorge's Elevate acquired 7,737 units, exited 1,608, and held $550M+ assets.   Jorge is CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group and JNT Construction. JNT Construction aids multifamily investors with due diligence and renovations. He launched Elevate Real Estate Management, creating vertical integration. His Multifamily Coaching program assists others.   Based in Dallas, he owns properties across multiple states. He is skilled in deals, due diligence, CapEx, development, and equity. He is aiming for 10,000 doors by 2023 via partnerships and scalable systems. He focuses on Elevate team growth in 2023 for effective expansion management.   Connect with Jorge  Website: Elevate Commercial Investment Group   Connect with Us  Want to invest alongside the Kahuna Investments team? Save your spot in our upcoming webinar, where we discuss how you can join our Private Investor Club and get access to our deal rooms exclusively. Now's your chance to start apartment investing, so visit kahunainvestments.com/webinar to register!   Take the first step towards financial success by learning more about Kahuna Investments, and if your investment goals align with our formulas and approaches – book a short 15-minute Virtual Coffee call with us at kahunainvestments.com/coffee today!    Are you ready to experience the cash flow life? Just text “BOOK” to (480) 500-1127 to get a FREE copy of Corey's book, Copy Your Way to Success, and learn how apartment investing can change your life today!   Don't forget to download my Free Workshop Quick Start Video Series, and if you like what you have heard, please leave a review on iTunes.

In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Jake Brukhman, Founder & CEO at CoinFund, one of the first Web3 funds (established in 2015) to champion leaders of the new internet. We discuss their new $550M fund, its thesis and their recent investment into Worldcoin; exploring decentralized identity and why they believe its founders and their approach to 'proof of personhood' is how it could be solved at scale. Jake addresses some key criticisms levelled at Worldcoin openly and frankly including; their use and storage of biometric data, degrees of current centralization, the possibility of state capture, their proposed pathway to decentralisation and why we should trust Sam Altman and his investors, including Coinfund, to get there. We critique if Worldcoin is truly proposing UBI as a use case, what would actually need to happen for that to be realised at scale, or the possibility it's a more cynical go-to-market strategy. We break down $WLD tokenomics, governance compared to industry standards and debate Sam's commitment to Web3 principles, based on track record at Open AI. We would particularly like to thank @ourielohayon and @DrNickA for the questions! Here is the link to the video referenced showing how biometrics can be bypassed with a simple mobile pin. #worldcoin #crypto #technology #vc ------------ Whether you're a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

Bill Smith, Founder and CEO of Landing and Shipt (acquired by Target), joins the show to talk aboutMoving from Birmingham to San Francisco, the insight that led to Landing, and re-imagining how we rent homes.The remote work debate. Which hires should be in person and which hires can thrive remotely.Founder insights from building and selling Shipt to Target for $550M, and the differences between founding Shipt and Landing.The future of home rentals and how AI will impact the real estate category.

Dave Portnoy sold Barstool Sports to a gambling company for $550M, but just allegedly got it back for free — Because pirates don't wear ties. WeWork just warned Wall Street that it might go bankrupt — So we did the math, and WeWork is actually worth $0. And Tilray, the $2B cannabis giant, just randomly bought 8 has-been beer brands from Budweiser — Shocktoberfest came early because weed legalization is late.  Sponsor link:  rocketmoney.com/tboy mudwtr.com/tboy drinkLMNT.com/tboy $WE $PENN $TLRY $BUD $UL Want merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.com Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyre Nichols' family sues Memphis, police Officers for $550M. Jonathan Majors has more alleged abuse victims cooperate with D.A.'s Office. A Black female agent scores her client the highest NFL contract in history and much moreHost: Dr. Rashad Richey (@IndisputableTYT) Guest Host: Sharon Reed (@SharonReedLive) Co-Host: Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio)***SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYTFACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYTTWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYTINSTAGRAM: ☞ https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alec Hudnut has over 30 years of experience in executive-level management and strategic consulting. He is Managing Partner at Vici Partners, an earnings growth consulting firm.At Vici, he focuses on growing clients' earnings by 25% within 24 months. Before Vici, he was an executive at Green Dot Corp. and ran their $550M prepaid card business. Before Green Dot, Alec was CEO of EvoRetail, a scanner manufacturer and visual pattern recognition technology company.Alec also served as CEO of Evolution Robotics, a robotics hardware and software company. He also served as CEO of University Access, an education technology company recognized by the Smithsonian as one of the first inventors of Internet learning. Alec was also a consultant at McKinsey & Co., and an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co. At McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, Alec focused on the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, serving both US and Latin American clients.Alec earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Scholar. He holds five software and systems patents. Alec lives in Los Angeles and is married with three children.Learn more: https://www.vicipartners.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-alec-hudnut-managing-partner-at-vici-partners

Alec Hudnut has over 30 years of experience in executive-level management and strategic consulting. He is Managing Partner at Vici Partners, an earnings growth consulting firm.At Vici, he focuses on growing clients' earnings by 25% within 24 months. Before Vici, he was an executive at Green Dot Corp. and ran their $550M prepaid card business. Before Green Dot, Alec was CEO of EvoRetail, a scanner manufacturer and visual pattern recognition technology company.Alec also served as CEO of Evolution Robotics, a robotics hardware and software company. He also served as CEO of University Access, an education technology company recognized by the Smithsonian as one of the first inventors of Internet learning. Alec was also a consultant at McKinsey & Co., and an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co. At McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, Alec focused on the oil and gas and petrochemical industries, serving both US and Latin American clients.Alec earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Scholar. He holds five software and systems patents. Alec lives in Los Angeles and is married with three children.Learn more: https://www.vicipartners.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-alec-hudnut-managing-partner-at-vici-partners

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Big Mac Subsidy?, published by jefftk on February 23, 2023 on LessWrong. I was reading a Faunalytics report on people who stopped being vegan or vegetarian, via the EA Forum, and was surprised to see: by some estimates, a Big Mac would cost $13 without subsidies and a pound of ground meat would cost $30. This seemed much too high to me: I know we subsidize meat heavily, but that's a much bigger ratio than I remembered seeing. Clicking through to the source, and 2022 AEIR (angle: anti-subsidy) blog post I see: Research from 2015 shows this subsidization reduces the price of Big and the price of a pound of hamburger meat from Macs from $13 to $5 $30 to the $5 we see today. Clicking through to their source, a 2015 Berkeley Entrepreneurship & Technology Technical Report (angle: anti-climate change) I see: The U.S government spends $38 billion each year to subsidize the meat and dairy industries, but only 0.04 percent of that (i.e., $17 million) each year to subsidize fruits and vegetables. A $5 Big Mac would cost $13 if the retail price included hidden expenses that meat producers offload onto society. A pound of hamburger will cost $30 without any government subsidies. This is uncited, and not at all plausible. In 2013 a Big Mac cost $4.56, so they're claiming $8.44/burger. There are about 550M Big Macs sold annually, so the total Big Mac subsidy would be $4.6B. That's 12% of the entire $38B. And Big Macs are only 0.4% of US beef consumption (25.5B lb of beef, 1/5lb each, 550M/y) let alone all the other subsidized foods. I did a bit more looking and found David Simon claiming in his 2013 book Meatonomics that the retail price of a big mac would be $12. This is close enough that it might be the source of the claim. He breaks it down as: $0.38 for cruelty. A total of $20.7 billion in cruelty costs is imposed on Americans each year. (Extrapolated from a study in which auction participants bid to end cruel farming practices.) $0.67 in environmental losses. This is a small piece of the $37.2 billion in annual environmental costs related to U.S. animal food production each year. The figure includes the costs of soil erosion, climate change, damage from pesticides and fertilizers, devaluation of real property, and manure remediation. $0.70 in subsidies. Toss in a few coins from the $38.4 billion in government subsidies that American taxpayers pay to fund the meat and dairy industries each year. $5.69 in health care costs. The biggest slice of the pie is a chunk of the $314 billion in health care costs incurred by Americans each year to treat those cases of cancer, diabetes heart disease, and food poisoning related to meat and dairy consumption. Now, health care costs are not what I'd normally consider a subsidy, and Simon doesn't claim it is one. But it also looks like each of these national numbers was converted into a per-Big Mac number by assuming Big Macs are responsible for 1% of the total: 550M / ($20.7B / $0.38) = 1% 550M / ($37.2B / $0.67) = 1% 550M / ($38.4B / $0.70) = 1% 550M / ($314B / $5.69) = 1% While 1% is not as implausible as 12%, that's still oddly high. If we look just at the health claim, I don't know where they're getting $314B but I see Springmann 2018 claiming $71B for red meat. This would make Big Macs responsible for 6.5% of the total health impact of red meat despite being only 0.4% of beef consumption (see above). In short, this statistic is junk. Comment via: facebook, mastodon Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

Max Wasserman, co-founder and senior portfolio manager of Miramar Capital, shares timeless advice with the audience. Max has more than 30 years of experience as a portfolio manager and a research analyst on Wall Street. He focuses on managing equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies for portfolios of high net worth individuals and institutional clients. Max is a value investor and shares timeless lessons, timeless mistakes, his story, how to value a company, and the best advice he would give with the audience! Max manages $550 million in assets under management. Learn more on: Miramarcap.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartmoneycircle/support

Multifamily real estate can be a valuable asset for individuals looking to elevate their retirement portfolios. This investment offers several advantages over traditional retirement savings options, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. One key benefit of investing in multifamily real estate is the potential for consistent, passive income through rental income. This income can provide a reliable source of retirement income that can help to supplement social security and other sources of retirement income.Another advantage of investing in multifamily real estate is the potential for long-term appreciation. Real estate has historically appreciated over time, and multifamily properties can be especially valuable due to the increased demand for rental housing. This type of investment also offers the potential for tax benefits, as expenses related to owning and operating a multifamily property, such as property management, maintenance, and repairs, can be tax deductible. In addition, individuals may be able to defer taxes on the sale of a multifamily property through a 1031 exchange. Overall, investing in multifamily real estate can be a smart strategy for individuals looking to elevate their retirement portfolios and secure their financial future.Jorge Abreu is a Full-Time Multifamily Real Estate Investor and CEO of Elevate Commercial Investment Group. He focuses on 100+ Units, C, B, and A class properties & also does new development projects. He acquired 8,038 Doors and has $550M + assets under management. He is also the CEO of JNT Construction which focuses on helping Multifamily Investors with their Due Diligence & Full renovations.To connect with Jorge check out the following; elevatecig.comjorge@elevatecig.comTo find out more about investing in multifamily real estate schedule a call at https://www.oncallinvestments.com/

Somehow, Kent Hovind managed to top himself again this year... from a new wife, to YouTube ban, to death of his health expert, a violation of a restraining order, revenge p•rn, a stroke, another trial, and just when we thought it couldn't get any lower... the Dinosaur Adventure Land compound's darkest accusations to date - missing children and systematic abuse.AJ (of  @AtheistJr ),  @MrzParkerInc and  @McKinnonMitchell join me to make sense of the strange and horrifying 2022 and get you up-to-speed on what's happening at Dinosaur Adventure Land.With thanks to  @cindilincoln5057 ,  @markstoneyofficial ,  @InspiringPhilosophy , Brett Keane and Robert Baty.JOIN US TO CHAT IN THE AFTER-SHOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACcZgavTfJgThe Weakness of Kent Hovind Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-eOuK6sjt4End Hovind - Whacked! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk9qh_2Kato by  @Sheyvanrocks  Hovind Sues for $550M, a Movie and a Pocket Knife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piW9LPa3Sq8Dinosaur Scandal Land 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrlhQRQLJAUCreation for Cash playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6qO__znYOE&list=PLpdBEstCHhmW7aQYCx4yikQNWHD-dV90mSupport Paulogia athttp://www.patreon.com/paulogiahttp://www.paypal.me/paulogiaPaulogia Channel Wish-Listhttps://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/YTALNY19IBC8?ref_=wl_sharePaulogia Merchhttps://teespring.com/stores/paulogiaJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIS4cWaXgWpznjwovFYQBJQ/joinPaulogia Audio-Only-Version Podcasthttps://paulogia.buzzsprout.comFollow Paulogia athttp://www.twitter.com/paulogia0http://www.facebook.com/paulogia0https://discord.gg/BXbv7DSSend me cool mail!PaulogiaPO Box 1350Lantz Stn Main, NSB2S 1A0CanadaSupport the show

Georgia U.S. Senate race heading to runoff; Gingrich must testify to Fulton special grand jury; Alpharetta rejects $550M redevelopment plan for North Point Mall; Fulton and 15 cities reach agreement over millions in sales tax revenue

Georgia U.S. Senate race heading to runoff; Gingrich must testify to Fulton special grand jury; Alpharetta rejects $550M redevelopment plan for North Point Mall; Fulton and 15 cities reach agreement over millions in sales tax revenue

In this episode, David Lagat offers insider information about owning and growing single-family properties into massive multifamily investments. From financing options and maximizing your profitability, this conversation will truly build your portfolio from the ground up, so stay connected for more!Key Takeaways to Listen forHow to buy a multifamily complex using a single-family equityA powerful way to expand your real estate portfolioChallenges you need to overcome in real estate investingThings to consider when looking for a profitable propertyWhat makes it better to shift into real estate syndicationResources Mentioned in This EpisodeFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About David LagatDavid Lagat is the founder and CEO of Bella Asset Management. Bella is an owner-operator of class B and C apartments in Texas and Neighboring states. David Lagat started investing in single-family and small multifamily in 2001. In 2011, Bella asset management switched focus to multifamily and since then has acquired and operated over 5000(4000 units without syndication) units with a value of over $550M. Bella asset management is vertically integrated and has management and construction in-house. He started syndications in 2019 to scale faster and provide investors an avenue to earn superior returns through multifamily investing. Connect with DavidWebsite: Bella Asset ManagementInstagram: Bella MultifamilyConnect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams.

The Transpod FluxJet is Hyperloop based on the “New physics” of “Veillance Flux”! And plasma arc power transfer! $550M to create a reduced pressure Fluxjet link from Calgary to Edmonton in Canada. It'll only cost $18B, what a bargain! And Sydney to Brisbane? Err, yeah, ok, let's look at that… Youtube: https://www.transpod.com/ http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/fluxjet-transpod-canada-hyperloop/index.html Feasibility study: ...

Introduction: Welcome to Five & Thrive: a weekly podcast highlighting the Southeast's most interesting news, entrepreneurs, and information of the week, all under 5 minutes.  My name is Jon Birdsong and I'm with Atlanta Ventures. Y'all we are going to need to shorten this intro from here on out as there is just so much commerce going on in Atlanta and the Southeast. Let's get into it.  Blog Post of the Week: The blog post of the week and I don't know if all this press is a direct correlation with news from last week of Andreeson Horowitz investing $350M in Adam Neumann's new apartment company, but Neumann's vision has already been executed on and by Birmingham's lodestar entrepreneur: Bill Smith of Shipt fame which sold for $550M in 2017 to Target started Landing which is a very similar concept to Neumann's – just 3 years earlier – where a community of residents can pick and choose between fully furnished apartments across the country. TechCrunch did an interview with Bill this week and it's fantastic. We've linked to it in the show notes but if you're a student of entrepreneurship, go-to-market, product packaging and more, watch how these two entrepreneurs duel it out for years to come – and make sure to add butter and salt to the popcorn.  Product of the Week: I recently caught up with CEO of PressSports, Conrad Cornell at the SouthSource Tortuga party on the West Side and he shared that they just launched a completely revamped product at PressSports. I downloaded the app which has over 10,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 on the app store. High school and college athletes download Press Sports to start, document, and organize the digital portfolio of their careers so friends and coaches can engage and connect with them outside of the traditional social media outlets.   Companies Coming Up:  Where do we even begin here? The Inc 5000 list came out and there are too many on the list to name for this short podcast. Atlanta Ventures Founder, David Cummigns put together a list of 30 that have a three year growth rate of at least 300%. Not only is the Inc 5000 list a great annual water mark for growth, one would be hard pressed to find a better list to prospect fast, growing companies. We've highlighted several on this podcast including Stord, PrizePicks, Neighborly Software, SingleOps and several others. One we haven't explored in depth is the overall number 2 on the list, right out of Atlanta which is SnapNurse. More on that rocketship in the future! Take a look at the list through links in the show notes. Question of the Week: We get to talk to so many investors and entrepreneurs week in and week out and several recurring questions come up. Here is one where we got this week from an investor and it was: how do y'all measure product-market fit. This is where art meets science in startups, but to me, product-market fit is 10 unaffiliated (so not your Uncle or roommate) customers who raves about your product AND there is a clear line of sight to a repeatable, scalable customer acquisition model. I know that still leaves many questions but let's start this new segment with that answer this week.    Raise a Glass: Several raise a glass moments this past week: Michael Gottfried and Ashish Mistry raised $2M for PCKL (gotta love a 4 letter domain). PCKL is serving the massively growing market of Pickle Ball. Shop for paddles, balls, and accessories. PCKL joins the burgeoning D2C empire with their first company Piper golf balls.  Motivo, led by Rachel McCrickard, raised $14M led by Cox Enterprises to tackle the shortage of therapists by connecting mental health organizations with virtual clinical supervisors. Congrats to Rachel and team.  Lastly, legendary entrepreneur, Bill Nussey joined TechSquare Ventures and Engage. We've covered TechSquare and Engage on before this podcast. He led SilverPop to 600 employees and their eventual sale to IBM. Bill wrote an eloquent LinkedIn post worth reading that we put in the show notes.  Annnnd, that's 5 minutes. Thank you for listening to Five and Thrive. We provide 5 minutes of quality information, so you can thrive in the upcoming week. Please subscribe to the show and spread the good word!  Resources discussed in this episode: Blog Post of the Week: Bil Smith: The Anti Adam Neumann Product of the Week: Press Sports Company Coming Up: Inc 5000 Atlanta David Cummings Growth of 300% or more Raise a Glass: PCKL Raises $2M Motivo Raised $14MBill Nussey Joins Tech Square Ventures and Engage

Tommie Powers, aka "Tommie Traffic," is an investor and digital advertising maestro with over 15 years of experience. He is also a highly sought-after trainer and speaker. Since 2007, he's spent and consulted on over $120M in digital advertising that has resulted in over $550M in revenue. In this episode, Tommie shares the changes in the past few years in the digital marketing landscape. Tommie and I unpacked the creative side of getting the attention and engaging the interest of your audience. He also gives examples of how to grab your audience's attention - especially on YouTube. In addition, he talks about the different kinds of YouTube ads and what ads you should use for your business. He also explains how to retarget your audience for conversion, how to start a video ad for your business, and much more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at marketingspeak.com/356.

Bird Scooters has become a penny stock because VCs aren't paying for half your ride anymore. Pepsi is investing $550M into Celsius Energy Drinks, and it's getting the friends & family discount. And one company visited the White House more than any other in the last year: General Motors. And it just might pay off with a huge climate deal. $BRDS $UBER $CELH $PEP $GM Follow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypod And now watch us on Youtube Want a Shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form Got the Best Fact Yet? We got a form for that too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Satz is the founder and CEO of Alto Solutions. Alto is the leading platform that empowers everyday investors to diversify their IRAs by investing in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Offering traditional, Roth, SEP and Crypto IRAs, Alto is bringing alternative investments to the mainstream. Everyday investors can now easily and cost-effectively access their retirement savings to invest in assets once reserved solely for high-net-worth individuals. Investors can use their Alto IRA to invest in opportunities from their own private network or participate in deals offered by Bitwise, DiversyFund, Fundr, Masterworks, Republic, Vint, and numerous other investment platform partners. Launched in 2018 and growing fast, the Nashville-based firm is on a mission to empower people to own their financial futures by achieving true asset diversification in their retirement account portfolios. Prior to founding Alto, Eric worked in investment banking at DLJ/Credit Suisse and co-founded several companies, including: Currenex, an FX trading solution sold to State Street for more than $550M, Plumgood Food, and VC firm Tennessee Community Ventures. He served on the Board of Tennessee Valley Authority from August 2015 to January 2019. After years in New York City and San Francisco, Eric and family moved to his wife's hometown of Nashville to raise their kids. Nowadays, his pastimes include skiing, soccer, yoga, and all too often hoping this will finally be the year for the ‘Canes and Dolphins. Topics Covered by Eric Satz in this Episode What Alto Solutions is Alto's origin story and how Eric began to execute on the idea Why Eric decided this was a problem he had to solve Early unexpected hurdles and getting Alto off the ground The UX and investment process with Alto Partnering with Angel List Shifting their customer acquisition strategy How the evolution of different asset classes has affected Alto The importance of leveraging storytelling Lessons Eric has learned founding multiple companies How Eric evaluates investments Listen to all episodes of the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com Follow Justin Gordon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justingordon212

Jason and Molly discuss Ryan Breslow's new startup Love.com (2:03), Bain Capital Crypto's new $550M fund announcement that backfired on Twitter (14:49). Then, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman join to discuss the current real estate market and how policies are are promoting a nation of renters (54:28). Plus, Glenn turns the tables on Jason and Molly to ask them a few questions. Show Notes: 00:00 Jason and Molly intro the show: Ryan Breslow news, Bain Capital Crypto's unaware tweet, diversity in the workplace, Interview w/ Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman 02:03 Ryan Breslow's new startup: Love.com 10:49 Fiverr - Sign up for https://Fiverr.com/Business free for the first year and save 10% on your purchase with promo code JASON 12:22 Psychedelic startups 14:49 Bain Capital Crypto posts unaware tweet on International Women's Day 23:21 Notion - Go to https://Notion.so and use promo code TWIST to get $250 off its annual team plan 24:53 Diversity in the workplace and how to make forward progress 36:05 Marlow - Get 15% off your individual or team memberships at https://getmarlow.com/twist. 37:31 Taking a chance on unproven talent and open minded to blindspots 54:28 Catch up w/ Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin 01:07:40 Housing price increases are sustainable 01:32:00 Supply and demand in housing 01:49:20 Shift from urban living to the suburbs 02:02:00 Jason, Molly, and Glenn on flying 02:06:37 Goodbyes from the TWIST team Check out Redfin: https://www.redfin.com FOLLOW Glenn: https://twitter.com/glennkelman FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

Jason and Molly discuss Ryan Breslow's new startup Love.com (2:03), Bain Capital Crypto's new $550M fund announcement that backfired on Twitter (14:49). Then, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman join to discuss the current real estate market and how policies are are promoting a nation of renters (54:28). Plus, Glenn turns the tables on Jason and Molly to ask them a few questions.