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February 3, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Unbound opens preventative health club in London blending diagnostics with coffee shop, listening bar, and community events — positioning longevity as shared practice, not tracked metrics Nike relaunches ACG as standalone outdoor-performance brand with trail footwear, elite athletes, and first retail location in Beijing as trail running explodes Peloton cuts 11% of workforce concentrated in engineering and enterprise teams following slow AI-powered hardware sales and $100M cost-cutting plan Sekra, backed by Uber founder Travis Kalanick, raises $12.5M to build tech-enabled rental housing with wellness features targeting trillion-dollar wellness real estate market 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

How do you stop wasting money on marketing… and start building a lead engine that actually scales?In this episode of Click to Calls, John Wilson sits down with Service Scalers CEO Sam Preston to break down one of the biggest mistakes growing home service operators make:Hiring a marketing person too early — and expecting them to do everything.They walk through what your first real marketing hire should look like, why most owners misunderstand the budget math, and John's spicy take:If you're under $5M, marketing isn't complicated — you just need to execute the basics consistently.Whether you run HVAC, plumbing, or electrical, this episode gives you a clear framework for when to stick with an agency, when to go in-house, and what “good marketing” actually looks like when the board is light and you need calls fast.In this episode, you'll learn:Why “marketing is complicated” is usually an excuse under $5MThe difference between hiring a coordinator vs. a true marketing managerHow to know if in-house marketing actually beats agency economicsThe only good reasons to bring marketing inside (and the bad one everyone uses)

This week, we're joined by CEO and Co-founder of BitGo, Mike Belshe, to discuss BitGo's IPO, their motivations for going public, and the IPO process. We dive into allocation decisions, key product growth areas, and views on regulation, crypto market structure, and future industry evolution. Enjoy! – Follow Mike: https://x.com/mikebelshe Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod – Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:  https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire  – Timestamps: (01:50) BitGos IPO & Early Supporters (07:22) Why go public (09:45) The IPO Process (30:39) Determining Allocations (37:49) Ads (Coinbase) (38:41) BitGos Role as an infrastructure company (46:15) BitGo's Fastest Growing Products (58:20) BitGo going forward (01:02:37) Web2 vs web3 (01:06:41) BitGo's Journey & Lessons Learned (01:14:39) Replacing the Incumbents —-- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gold and silver reverse hard after a massive 2025 run, with gold down ~9–10% and silver down as much as ~30% intradayFraming: gold can shed “multiple Bitcoins” of market cap in hours, underscoring scale and volatility even for “safe” assetsBill Miller point: BTC–gold long-run correlation is near zero, so divergence doesn't falsify the “digital gold” thesisPerspective check: gold stagnated for long stretches while Bitcoin outperformed, so recency bias cuts both waysIdea explored: gold strength can precede major Bitcoin moves, not as a law, but as a recurring historical rhythmFed section: Kevin Warsh is nominated/expected as the next Fed chair; he's publicly non-hostile to Bitcoin and calls much of “crypto” effectively securitiesPowell clips criticized: “central banking has served the people well” and “credibility is right where it needs to be,” despite gold signaling skepticism about fiat managementHealthy hopium: David Marcus argues Bitcoin's monetary properties and “gold parity” math implying ~$1.1M–$1.5M per BTC over time, with timing uncertainPolicy/market structure: debate over stablecoins paying yield and competitive pressure on banks, plus a broader “digital assets industry” convergence thesisQuick hits: Binance converting a $1B reserve fund to BTC, BlackRock filing a Bitcoin premium-income (covered call) ETF concept, and a custody-related theft story ► For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private?utm_campaign=private&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/ira?utm_campaign=ira&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Secure your Bitcoin with Swan Vault ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/vault?utm_campaign=vault&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app?utm_campaign=app&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out Welcome To Bitcoin a FREE Introductory course. Learn about Bitcoin in under 1 hour! ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/welcome?utm_campaign=welcome_to_bitcoin&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Connect with Swan Bitcoin: ✔ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan ✔ Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin ✔ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoin ✔ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@swanbitcoin ✔ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwanBitcoin/ ✔ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realswanbitcoin

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 30th 2026. Sotheby's has set a record for the most valuable bourbon ever sold at auction, Kentucky Bourbon Country Auction has announced a historic collaborative lot titled “United We Stand”, and Brothers Andy and Charlie Nelson have reclaimed and are relaunching their Belle Meade whiskey.Show Notes: Bardstown Bourbon Company unveils packaging redesign for core portfolio and new wheated single barrel option Uncle Nearest founders file emergency motion to end receivership amid plummeting sales and market value Sotheby's sets $2.5M record for most valuable American whiskey collection ever sold at auction Off Hours Bourbon named "Official Partner of the Detroit Pistons" in multi-year sports collaboration Pursuit Spirits and partners announce "United We Stand" collaborative barrel auction for veteran charity Old Forester's 156-year legacy celebrated in new "Whiskeyland" documentary by the Balas Brothers Maker's Mark Cask Strength receives premium bottle redesign and debut age statement Garrison Brothers to release first-ever Bottled in Bond Texas Bourbon on Texas Independence Day Nelson brothers reclaim Belle Meade brand for independent regional relaunch in Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts dive into a Florida-based SaaS company in the real estate sector that's priced to sell—but bleeding revenue.Business Listing – https://app.acquire.com/startup/26wwAQaY24S5C4txn71j2HdqiKu2/x8eRIpHn7PfpSoYsGPTD?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LEzB2ryhB4m0MQmOHRKit018nnoNJu6uuI2GFxXea-Y3y7JV2S-lwR5fiogyjJ_EmM-ewVsI_rTWlzqw_GqYUfRwwPw&_hsmi=396428624&utm_content=396428624&utm_source=hs_emailWelcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

This week, we break down the evolving DePIN thesis, from real revenue traction to infra financing, regulation, and why some networks are finally compounding at scale. We also discuss the boom in Hyperliquid RWAs, bringing money & companies onchain, 2026 IPOs, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Salvador: https://x.com/DAnconia_Crypto  Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz  Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM  Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel  Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod     -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:  https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire   -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:44) Escape Velocity $61.74M Raise (05:500 The Case For DePIN (12:34) InfraFi And Bringing Money Onchain (22:07) Bear Case For DePIN And Top DePINs (30:57) Ads (Coinbase) (31:42) Metals And Hyperliquid RWAs (43:31) Crypto Integration Into FinTech (55:18) The State Of Compliance (58:49) 2026 IPOs (01:04:38) The Carvana Of Crypto (01:09:220 Content Of The Week (01:15:29) Claude Cowork -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In the Notorious Mass Effect segment, Analytic Dreamz delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world's largest esports event returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23—a massive 7-week festival with a record-breaking $75 million prize pool. Over 2,000 players from 200+ clubs across 100+ countries compete in 25 tournaments spanning 24 games, including Dota 2 ($5M), Fortnite Reload ($10M), PUBG Mobile ($3M), Apex Legends ($2M), Counter-Strike 2 ($2M), and newcomers like Trackmania ($500K) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 ($1M). Champions crowned every weekend. The flagship Club Championship awards $30M to top 24 clubs (up from $27M in 2025), with $7M to the ultimate cross-game winner—last year's race went to the final week. Individual game prizes exceed $39M, plus MVPs, Jafonso Awards, and qualifiers. Week 1 kicks off with Dota 2, Apex, Fatal Fury; finals feature CS2, Trackmania. Tickets on sale since Jan 22—weekly passes, premium access available. Analytic Dreamz analyzes strategic shifts, new games (Fortnite returns, Starcraft 2 out), qualification paths, and why EWC cements Riyadh as esports capital. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One decision changed Tom D'Amore's (one of my FAVORITE clients) entire practice: He stopped being "great at settling cases"… and became a trial beast. In this episode, Tom and I break down what actually shifted everything:

From presidential deportation stats to sanctuary state chaos, Alex Pretty's violent standoff, and media misinformation, this episode dives deep into immigration enforcement under Trump vs. Biden—and how the narrative is being spun.

From media bias on deportations to election interference, surveillance, and political violence, this episode exposes the lies, double standards, and selective enforcement shaping America today.

From media bias on deportations to election interference, surveillance, and political violence, this episode exposes the lies, double standards, and selective enforcement shaping America today.

Owen Barrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shine, a cleantech company helping multifamily property owners maximize NOI through onsite solar. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Owen previously managed $60M in projects and launched a successful energy venture for schools before founding Shine to solve the split incentive problem in solar. Shine's turnkey solution targets tenant electricity—95% of a building's usage—enabling owners to generate new income while cutting tenant costs. With 36,500+ panels installed and a recent $5M seed round, Owen is leading Shine's national expansion to transform how real estate decarbonizes.(01:31) - Owen's Journey from Finance to Clean Energy(04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution(09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily(15:16) - Installation and Maintenance(17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026 (19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions(20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers(23:15) - Shine's New Solar Analysis Tool(25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings(26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies (27:59) - Building a Remote Team(29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)

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

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Are you feeding your data into AI and assuming the insights it gives you are accurate? What if those confident-sounding answers are quietly steering you in the wrong direction? More agency owners are turning to AI to analyze and interpret performance data, and for good reason. Used correctly, it can save massive amounts of time and move teams beyond using AI to crank out blog posts, ads, or emails faster. But when it comes to attribution, performance analysis, and real decision-making, AI has a dangerous flaw: it's often wrong with absolute confidence. Today's featured guest understands where most agencies go wrong with AI-driven data analysis. He'll break down why large language models frequently misinterpret marketing data, how flawed inputs and assumptions lead to misleading insights, and what it actually takes to get reliable answers from AI without burning budget or making bad strategic calls. Scott Desgrosseilliers is the founder and CEO of Wicked Reports, a marketing attribution platform built specifically for e-commerce brands doing between $5M and $50M in annual revenue. Scott has spent years deep in attribution, analytics, and now AI, figuring out how to separate real signal from noise in an ecosystem where every platform claims the win. He'll talk about how most platforms may be misleading you and the framework he uses to bring sanity back to attribution for serious e-commerce brands. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why AI is sounds smart but gets marketing attribution wrong. Injecting intention into AI. The Five Forces framework to improve your AI data. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Why AI Sounds Smart But Gets Marketing Attribution Wrong One of the biggest myths around AI is that it's inherently "smart." Scott shared that it took eight months for Wicked Reports to release their AI analyst, not because the tech wasn't powerful, but because it was too confident while being wrong. AI models are designed to sound affirmative. Ask them a bad question, and they'll still give you a polished answer. If you ask ChatGPT if you should jump off a bridge, it'll say, "Yes, that's a great idea," unless you explicitly train it to be critical. That's a massive problem when you're dealing with revenue attribution and ad spend decisions. Another major issue is that AI lacks native understanding of time, which is foundational to attribution. Clicks, impressions, tags, and conversions happen in sequence over days or weeks. Without heavy rules, coaching, and sanity checks layered in, AI can't naturally interpret cause and effect. Left alone, it simply fills in gaps, and those hallucinations can cost you real money. Why Intention and Metrics Matter More Than the AI Tool The first thing Scott's team had to "inject" into the AI was intention. Not all campaigns exist to do the same job. Prospecting, retargeting, direct response, and existing customer campaigns each have different goals and therefore require different scoreboards. If you don't tell the AI what the intention is for each row of data, it will make assumptions. And those assumptions are usually wrong. The "North Star" metrics and leading indicators change depending on what you're trying to accomplish. A prospecting campaign shouldn't be judged the same way as an abandoned cart flow. The second big issue is AI's obsession with ROAS. ROAS is easy to latch onto because it gets rewarded with "thumbs up" feedback, but it's often misleading. If two-thirds of your reported revenue comes from repeat customers via email or SMS, AI might tell you your ads are crushing it when they're not. Simply separating new customers from repeat customers already puts you ahead of 95% of advertisers. The Five Forces Framework for Making Better Attribution Decisions To solve these problems, Scott introduced his Five Forces Framework, (intention, expectation, action, outcome, and optimization) a methodology most agencies simply aren't using. The first force is Intention, which defines both the scoreboard and the timeframe. New customer acquisition might need a 30–90 day window to show results, while an abandoned cart campaign can be evaluated in seven days. Without this context, teams panic too early and kill campaigns that haven't had time to work. The second force is Expectation, which is all about alignment. Brand owners often look at Shopify, GA4, Meta, Google, Klaviyo, and SMS dashboards—all showing different numbers. Without agreeing on a single version of truth, clients freak out and shut down top-of-funnel campaigns after five days because the data "doesn't look good yet." Setting expectations isn't a one-time conversation; it has to be reinforced constantly. Reducing Drama: Use "Scale, Chill, and Kill" to Guide Ad Spend The third force is Action, which includes launching the campaign but only after defining clear boundaries. Scott recommends setting "Scale, Chill, and Kill" zones before you spend a dollar. For example, if your acceptable new customer acquisition cost is $50–$70, that's your Chill zone. Below $50? Scale it. Above $70? Kill it. These predefined rules remove emotion, reduce second-guessing, and dramatically lower what Scott calls "psychic stress" inside agencies and brands. Once campaigns run, the fourth force—Outcome—is simply measuring performance against those zones. Did it scale, chill, or die? Optimization Is More Than Creative Tweaks Most agencies obsess over creative, constantly swapping headlines, images, and copy. For Scott, optimization should be more structured. At his agency, they use a decision log to rank potential actions by impact, focusing on whether the problem is the offer, the creative, the traffic, or the budget. But Scott added a fourth optimization factor most teams miss: signaling. If you don't send the right signals back to ad platforms, your optimization efforts don't matter. Meta, in particular, is very good at claiming credit for conversions it didn't truly drive and if it sees quick conversions, it will chase more of those, even if they're just repeat customers. Training Ad Platforms to Optimize for What Actually Matters To fix this, Scott recommends creating separate events in Meta's Events Manager for new customer purchases versus repeat purchases. That way, ad sets can optimize specifically for the outcome you want. If you're closing existing customers through email or SMS, you don't want Meta learning from those conversions. But when a new customer buys, Meta gets a clean signal and starts finding more people like them. Scott noted that when creative and offer are solid, sharpening signals alone can dramatically reduce acquisition costs within a month. You can even go deeper by signaling based on SKU types, allowing platforms to optimize toward higher-quality or more strategic purchases—not just any conversion they can grab credit for. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the offer that built my legacy. I walk through the evolution of my $2.5M offer, the decisions that shaped it, and the principles that allow an offer to scale, retain clients and stay relevant as the market matures.–I'll create a profitable profile for you in minutes. Click to attract high-paying clients. https://go.taelerdehaes.com/bio-surveyJoin our Fit Pro Business Secrets Made Simple group over on Facebook for exclusive resources, trainings and help as you're growing your online fitness business. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprobusinesssecrets/  Follow Taeler on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/taelerfit/Learn more about working with Taeler, whether you're just starting your online coaching business or scaling to multi-6/7-figures. https://taelerdehaes.com/ 

In this episode, former Managing Director of global macro trading at JPMorgan and bestselling author Alex Gurevich joins the show to discuss his updated book The Next Perfect Trade, unpacking what actually makes a good trade across regimes. We also cover how to express trades, precious metals, carry trades, options simplicity, rates going to zero, and how AI may reshape discretionary macro trading. Enjoy! __ Follow Alex: https://x.com/agurevich23 Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx The Next Perfect Trade: https://a.co/d/4vRsqQj __ Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:36 The Perfect Trade Framework 11:42 Ads (Grayscale) 12:12 Expressing Trades, Precious Metals 21:12 Options, Risk & Portfolio Construction 27:33 Ads (Grayscale, Coinbase) 28:56 Derivatives, Carry Trades & Market Structure 32:39 AI, Macro & Global Regimes 47:23 Japan, Macro Convictions & Rates Outlook 52:21 Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

In this episode, we're joined by Roeland Delrue, Co-founder of Aikido Security, the fast-growing application security platform that just became a unicorn in under 4 years.  Roeland shares what it really takes to scale a company at breakneck speed, from going 5× year-over-year, to balancing startups and enterprise in one GTM motion, to raising a Series B with a single goal: becoming “unignorable.” We unpack how Aikido uses product-led growth, brutal revenue focus, and buyer-first sales mentality to win in one of the most competitive markets in SaaS. We spoke with Roeland about building for continuous wins, why revenue clarity beats buzzwords, and how Aikido joins the buyer's journey instead of forcing rigid sales methodologies. Here are some of the key questions we address: How did Aikido grow from $5M to $20M+ ARR in one year? What does it mean to build an unignorable company? Why brutal focus on revenue simplifies product, hiring, and prioritization decisions Why joining the buyer's journey beats forcing MEDDICC-style sales processes How product-led trials reduce churn and increase win rates What it takes to scale from unicorn to decacorn (and why $100M ARR is the next real milestone)

Weekly planning is the single most overlooked skill holding salespeople, sales leaders, and entrepreneurs back.In this video, I break down the exact weekly planning system I've used to go from being a top-producing sales rep to building and leading a scalable organization. Over the last decade, this framework has helped me generate over $5M in personal commissions, win a Golden Door Award (top 0.01% of door-to-door sales), recruit and train hundreds of reps through Sparta Solar, and build a life that's aligned across business, fitness, faith, and family.After working with thousands of sales reps, managers, and leaders — and learning directly from top performers and billionaires — I've seen one consistent pattern:the lack of weekly planning is the #1 reason people stay stuck.Sales success isn't about working harder. It's about being intentional. Selling is roughly 80% mindset and 20% tactics, and the way you enter your week determines whether you operate from a proactive, confident mindset or a reactive, chaotic one.In this video, I walk you step-by-step through the weekly planning process I use personally and inside my company. This is the same structure I've borrowed, refined, and applied from some of the highest performers in the world.

Neal McDonough joins the show to talk about Adam's star on the Walk of Fame, why discipline has been the cornerstone of his career, the role his incredible wife has played in his success, and his work with Angel Studios. Plus he shares a never-before-heard story involving The Rock. Don't miss Neal in his new film Twisted, available to buy or rent on digital starting February 6. Follow Neal on Instagram: @Neal_McDonough IN THE NEWS: Crazy scheme saw San Francisco taxpayers shell out $5M a year to hand out booze to homeless alcoholics, Elites shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars for last-minute Super Bowl 60 mansion rentals, Dems need to ‘tell celebrities to just shut the f–k up — Hollywood isn't doing the party any favors': Bill Maher, Kanye West apologizes for ‘reckless' antisemitism in full-page Wall Street Journal ad: ‘I am not a Nazi'FOR MORE WITH NEAL MCDONOUGH:MOVIE: TwistedAvailable Feb 6 to buy or rent on digitalINSTAGRAM: @Neal_McDonoughFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.comLIVE SHOWS: January 29 - New York, NY (2 shows)January 30 - Chester, NYJanuary 31 - Washington, DC (2 shows)February 4 - Tampa, FLFebruary 5 - Orlando, FL (Live Podcast)February 6 - Naples, FL (2 shows)February 7 - Naples, FL (2 shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHims.com/ADAMHomes.comoreillyauto.com/adamwww.pendragonseries.comPluto.tvwww.Quo.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, the hosts break down a mysterious $10.5M luxury treehouse Airbnb resort in Ohio and debate whether it's a dream deal or a distressed dud.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-real-estate-for-sale/unique-multi-cabin-resort-destination-retreat-and-private-estate/2432905/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

From Radio DJ to Nonprofit “Whisperer”: Rick Harris on Building Loyalty, Scaling Membership, and Driving Revenue With IntentionIn this episode of Uncomplicate It!, I sit down with Rick Harris, CEO of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and a 30+ year nonprofit veteran known for transforming organizations from struggling to thriving.Rick's career started behind the mic as a radio DJ where ratings were instant, competition was constant, and audience connection wasn't optional. That foundation became his edge: listening like it matters, building loyalty on purpose, and creating the “next thing” before everyone else catches up.At APMP, Rick scaled global membership from 3,000 to 14,000+ and grew profits from $800K to $4.5M while also pioneering early equal pay strategies and long-term inclusion work rooted in fairness and retention.We cover:Why “word of mouth” is a byproduct not a growth planThe real secret of audience loyalty: listening back (not just broadcasting)How Rick engineered “bits,” competitions, and community moments that monetized without feeling salesyScaling an association by widening the “slice” (and bringing in industries who didn't know they were doing proposals)The power of a clear value proposition: don't talk about you talk about what changes for themEmail copy that converts: topical, measurable, and never copy/paste boringRevenue targets that work: strategic plan + action items + monthly measurementEqual pay as a retention strategy: remove negotiation games, pay the role, keep talentHow to keep doing inclusion work even when the landscape gets loudKey Takeaways:The work outside the “studio” (relationships + community) is what builds real growthIf you say it, demonstrate it, prove it, and promote it people followCompetition isn't just fun it's a revenue engine when designed intentionallyThe best leaders don't chase tactics they build plans they can execute and measureFair pay and inclusive leadership aren't “nice to have” they're strategicThis is a practical, no-fluff episode for leaders who want to grow membership, revenue, and influence by listening better, leading smarter, and building communities that actually stick. Connect with Rick Harris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-harris-9310392/Follow Us:

Stop leaving money on the table. In this episode, sales historian and author Todd Caponi reveals why traditional negotiation tactics are destroying trust, eroding margins, and creating unsustainable business models. Todd shares the revolutionary Four Levers framework that helped him close a $7.5M deal when the customer demanded 35% off - and they ended up with only 15% discount while paying upfront for three years. What You'll Learn:

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It was never about the dishes… It's about mental load, invisible labor, and power inside modern marriage. To dig into why so many women feel this strain inside their marriages, Susan Guthrie is joined by Kate Anthony, a globally recognized divorce coach, feminist thought leader, and the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage. Kate is also the creator and host of the top-ranked Divorce Survival Guide Podcast. Together, Susan and Kate talk candidly about how deeply ingrained expectations still shape modern relationships, often in ways people don't recognize until the damage is done. They explore why patriarchy harms women while also isolating men, what real partnership actually looks like in practice, and how patterns like deflection, denial, and  quietly erode trust over time. The conversation also addresses the very real impact these dynamics have on women's emotional and physical safety, and why naming them clearly can be a powerful first step toward change. What You'll Learn How mental load becomes a proxy for deeper issues of power, responsibility, and respect How patriarchy shapes modern marriage in ways that harm women while also isolating men and fueling resentment What real partnership looks like in practice and why occasional help is not the same as shared ownership What it often means when one partner says they were “blindsided” by divorce and how invisible labor plays a role Why naming these dynamics clearly can be a critical first step toward safety, clarity, and meaningful change About the Guest Kate Anthony is a feminist thought leader, divorce coach, and author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage. As the host of The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast (3.5M+ downloads; globally ranked in the top 0.5%), Kate brings fierce clarity and grounded compassion to conversations about coercive control, codependency, and the complex dynamics that shape women's relationships and choices. For well over a decade, Kate has guided women through the emotional and practical challenges of deciding whether to stay or leave their marriages, helping them rebuild self-trust, navigate high-conflict partners, and dismantle patriarchal conditioning. Her work blends feminist analysis, relational insight, and practical communication tools that empower women to make safe, self-led decisions. Kate is also developing a groundbreaking project exploring true crime as women's survival literature, illuminating the coercive control patterns and systemic failures embedded in headline cases. Connect with Kate Anthony Website: http://kateanthony.com Instagram: @kateanthony_divorcecoach Make the Most of Your Listening Experience: If this episode resonates with you, be sure to: Subscribe to Divorce & Beyond so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with friends or loved ones who need hope and healing. Leave a 5-star review to help us reach even more listeners. Follow Us Online: Divorce & Beyond:  https://divorceandbeyondpod.com, IG: @divorceandbeyondpod Meet Our Host Susan E. Guthrie®, Esq. is one of the nation's leading family law and mediation experts, with more than 35 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate divorce and conflict with clarity and compassion. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, a best-selling author, and a sought-after speaker, trainer, and practice-building consultant. Susan recently appeared as the featured expert on The Oprah Podcast, where she shared her insights on gray divorce and the changing landscape of relationships. Her expertise has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Post, NewsNation, and NBC's Chicago Today, among many others. As the creator and host of the award-winning Divorce & Beyond® Podcast, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide with more than 3.4 million downloads, Susan brings together top experts and powerful personal stories to help listeners move through divorce and beyond with confidence, insight, and hope. Learn more about Susan and her work at susaneguthrie.com. 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Episode 412 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Nick Leonard, CEO & Co-Founder of VoiceRun. Is voice finally having its moment? For years, it felt like the "promised land" that never quite arrived. But things are different in 2026, in many ways, and from what I've noticed is a shift in consumer behavior where voice is becoming the primary interface.  Maybe it's because the technology is so much better for basic commands like speech-to-text, but the next wave of voice AI startups are looking to completely revolutionize the game with agentic voice AI systems that don't just talk, but listen, reason, and take action in real-time. Voice is hard, though. A lot goes into building a platform that truly does voice right and if you don't get it right, whatever app or platform you are building will fail. That's exactly the gap that Nick and his team are bridging. VoiceRun is a developer-first platform for enterprise voice agents. Unlike the low-code, visual tools that often break under the weight of complex business logic, VoiceRun offers a code-first "Foundry" that gives developers the control they need to build secure, reliable, and scalable voice infrastructure. The company recently announced a $5.5M seed round led by Flybridge, with participation from RRE Ventures and Link Ventures. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * Nick's perspective on the strategic decision for AI startups to build broad platforms versus niche industry solutions. * His journey from Muncie, Indiana, to being a track athlete at MIT and competing in the decathlon. * Getting his start working on F-135 Joint Strike Fighters at Pratt & Whitney, and the lessons learned from his previous startup and leadership roles at Jobcase and Posh Technologies. * The background story of how he and co-founder Derek Caneja landed on a developer-first platform for building enterprise voice agents. * Why they intentionally chose not to put "AI" in the company name or branding. * What truly makes a great Product Manager * And so much more!

"Send me a text"Most supplement founders believe they're covered because their manufacturer has insurance. They're wrong. And that misconception could cost them everything.In this episode, I sit down with Michael Sendrovich, an insurance broker who specializes exclusively in commercial coverage for supplement companies. We unpack the critical differences between premises liability and products liability, why classification matters more than you think, and how ingredients from overseas can create coverage gaps you never knew existed.Michael breaks down what actually triggers insurance claims in the supplement space, from overdosing on gummies to contamination issues. We discuss why buying the cheapest policy online often means buying no real coverage at all, and what questions you should ask any broker before signing on the dotted line.Whether you're pre-launch or doing seven figures, this episode reveals the insurance fundamentals that protect your business when something goes wrong. Because in supplements, it's not about if something happens, it's about when.Contact Michael Sendrovich:Website: https://zeygerinsurance.com/business-insurance-quote/Email: michael@zeygerinsurance.comPhone: 818-698-8240If you're interested in working with me and my team to improve your supplement business. You can learn more at my website https://creativethirst.com Click here to grab your copy of the Health Supplement Ad Swipe Guide. Discover what really works in funnel marketing Need help increasing sales on your own? Click here Stuck at $1 - $5M in revenue? Click Here Case Study on how Creative Thirst added over $200,000 for one supplement brand

In this episode, we're joined by one of our community members, John McEvoy, founder of Momego, the worldwide transit tracking app with over 5.2 million installs and 400,000 daily active users, built entirely by one person.John started as a graphic designer and taught himself to code. Today, his app generates $30K in monthly recurring revenue, powered by localized ASO, clever ASA, and great features.He'll share his exact frameworks for growth, from keyword localisation to subscription retention, all based on real results from running a successful utility app in a competitive market.You will discover:✅ How localised ASO helped Momego reach 5M+ installs✅ The Apple Search Ads strategy John uses to scale profitably✅ How to test app icons, pricing, and onboarding flows that convert✅ Why reverse trials outperform free trials for mobile apps✅ The features that keep users paying (widgets + live activities)Learn More:

It's This Week in Bourbon for January 23rd 2026. Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl have moved into a Chapter 7 liquidation, Casey Jones Distillery has been acquired B3 Beverage Company, and Penelope Bourbon is doing a collaboration with Serena & Lily.Show Notes: Few Spirits founder Paul Hletko officially departs distillery Meta restricts alcohol business pages on Facebook, slashing organic reach Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl move to Chapter 7 liquidation Court orders $34.5M sale of newly completed Luca Mariano Distillery Casey Jones Distillery joins B3 Beverage Company portfolio Kirin Holdings reportedly exploring $1B sale of Four Roses Bourbon New Riff Distilling announces return of award-winning Balboa Rye Penelope Bourbon and Serena & Lily debut Charleston-inspired "Beaufain" collaboration Knob Creek launches limited Eli Manning's Bold Pick 2026 Cask Strength Bourbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we discuss Claude and the ongoing AI acceleration, AI's impact on VC and SaaS, and the latest draft of the CLARITY Bill. We also dig into BitGo's upcoming IPO, Polygon's latest acquisitions, the Farcaster Sale, Larry Fink's WEF comments, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod    -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:  https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire  -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:55) Claude And The AI Acceleration (11:53) Leveraging Expertise, Competing Models & Company Structure (21:02) AI's Impact On VC And SaaS (31:590 Ads (Coinbase) (32:44) Unpacking The CLARITY Bill (41:00) BitGo's IPO (53:53) Polygon Acquisitions (01:00;47) Farcaster Sale & Decentralized Social (01:08:30) Larry Fink And Content Of The Week -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

For years, founders have been told to build a defensible moat. But in AI, where platforms, models, and capabilities can shift overnight, that advice is starting to feel outdated. In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Simular CEO and co-founder Ang Li talks about what it actually means to build a company when the underlying technology won't sit still. Rather than evangelizing agents or predicting the future of work, Ang gets unusually candid about fragility, speed, judgment, and how founders should think when technical advantages may be temporary by default. The conversation digs into small-team execution, founder productivity, decision-making under uncertainty, and the uncomfortable question many AI founders avoid: what if the next platform update eats your product?  Note: This interview was recorded before Simular closed its $21.5M Series A in December 2025. RUNTIME 56:44   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (1:52)  What is Simular, and how does it work? (6:11) How Ang and co-founder Jiachen Yang connected  (9:00) How much time passed between Day Zero and serving their first customer? (13:54) The moment Ang realized " this is gonna be like something huge." (17:21) How he approaches founder-led sales and what he looks for in a GTM hire  (26:34) Maintaining cohesion when you're leading a distributed team (32:23) Should you hire a new employee, or build a new agent? (34:50) Why Ang made talking AI gorillas part of Simular's GTM strategy (38:20)"If everyone becomes too cautious there, that actually prevents the innovation part." (43:55) "There's never a moat on anything." (51:16) The final question LINKS Ang Li Jiachen Yang Simular Meet the AI Agent with Multiple Personalities, Wired, 4/16/2025 Simular Raises $21.5M to Build Autonomous Computer Agents, 12/2/2025 What is Robotic Process Automation (RPA)?, IBM SUBSCRIBE

This week, we unpack why metals are ripping, how dollar weakness and bond market dysfunction are reshaping macro, and what Japan's experience signals for the U.S. We also explore extreme metals positioning, dispersion across assets, and what uncertainty around the new Fed Chair means for rates. Enjoy! — Follow Tyler: https://x.com/Tyler_Neville_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx __ Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/158S7DSViXUrZ4Lw2kPLtKE4yPNvKD6s9/view?usp=sharing — Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Metals, Japan & Global Debt 15:58 Inflation, Politics & Metals 23:00 Commodities & Elitist Wake Up Call 27:12 Market Positioning & Sector Dispersion 43:30 New Fed Chair & Rate Implications 51:17 Long The Periodic Table — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

Become the Brand Your Customers Feel Great About Have you ever wondered why you are fiercely loyal to certain brands while ignoring others that offer the exact same thing? It's not about the price, and it's rarely about the features. It is about brain physiology and how it interacts with our decisions when it comes to brands. Today, we are diving deep into the science of emotion with Kevin Perlmutter, the pioneering strategist and author of the groundbreaking new book, Brand Desire. Kevin is here to reveal that the secret to business growth isn’t “selling”—it’s “solving.” We are going to explore his “Limbic Sparks” approach, a method rooted in behavioral science that helps you stop chasing customers and start magnetically attracting them. Whether you are leading a Fortune 500 company or building a personal brand, you will learn how to tap into the instinctive, emotional part of the brain that drives our decision-making. In this episode of A New Direction, we are moving beyond the old-school 20th century branding like “Unique Selling Proposition.” Kevin will walk us through his proven “Focus, Connect, Evolve” framework, showing us how to align your business with what people actually care about. We will discuss why traditional marketing language is dead and how you can earn loyalty by making your customers feel seen, heard, and understood. Join us live on A New Direction as we uncover the blind spots in your current strategy. If you are ready to stop shouting into the void and start building a brand that people don’t just buy from—but truly desire—this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss. Kevin Perlmutter’s book, “Brand Desire: Spark Customer Interest Using Emotional Insights” is the absolute essential book for today’s brand leaders.  This is a book that is founded solidly on research both from the brand researchers and his own research working with different companies. For most of us we are still stuck in the 20th century branding ideas of persuasion. We are talking about all the great things about ourselves and what WE THINK we do for the future customer, but here’s the problem…how do your customers feel about your brand.  Because at the end of the day it is all about how they feel about you. This is an important, because as we know we, as humans, do not make logical purchasing decisions, not matter how big or how small.  It also does not matter if you are B2C or B2B, every human makes a decision based on emotions triggered by the limbic system and then justifies it with logic. And Kevin Perlmutter’s book, “Brand Desire” helps solve the problem. Kevin Perlmutter, helps us understand the 3 Steps to creating a brand that resonates with customers and makes them come back for more…Focus, Connect, Evolve.  That is doing the right research asking the right questions, then creating a message that emotionally is in sync with the organization and the customer, and then how you are seen how you are heard, and does the message really something the customer cares about. Amazing book, one that will change you as a brand leader whether you are on a one person show, or a corporation looking to increase profitability. Click here to get your copy of Brand Desire! Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 40 years they have been helping people make a life transition.  Wait! What? Think about it, every place you have ever lived has been a transition in your life.  And since 1985 they have been helping people reduce the stress and making that transition easier for thousands of people. Unaffiliated and independently owned and operated they can recommend the best real estate professional to help you sell your home or buy your next home anywhere in the world. That is because they are not attached to a national company, they are attached to what is in your best interest. So before you buy or sell start with the “Legends” at Linda Craft Team.  Just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com Here is the truth: You tune into A New Direction because you want to grow. But consuming content and executing strategy are two different things. If you are leading a company between $5M and $50M and you feel like you are hitting a ceiling, the problem isn't a lack of information. It's likely a “human” bottleneck. I am Coach Jay, a Behavioral Strategist who specializes in fixing the friction that kills profit. I don't just look at your P&L; I look at the psychology of the people driving it. I recently helped a stalled mid-market firm save $3 Million and secure new capital—not by firing people, but by realigning their behavior. Stop guessing. Let's find the millions trapped in your org chart. Reach out for a discreet conversation: 919-369-2121 or visit TheCoachJay.com.

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Today, Dr. Robyn McKay sits down with Megan Huber for an honest conversation about how decision-making happens at the highest levels of the coaching industry and the illusion of marketing within this space.This episode explores:How Megan began her coaching careerWhy coaching coaches to build a business can be challengingWhy coaching solely from personal experience does not always translate effectivelyMarketing through a business owner's personal storyHow unethical marketing often happens unconsciouslyWhat it means to align and co-create with God in businessHow to discern God's will and character in leadership and decision-makingWhy discouragement often leads to isolationWhy faith also requires action, not just waitingHow to listen for guidance through the heartNot all of us are given a clear playbook for how to run our business. But we can always choose alignment, trust ourselves, trust God, and take the next step forward with courage.Love what you're hearing?Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and send a screenshot to Robyn. Each month, one listener will receive a Scroll of Recognition—a custom energetic blessing, activation, or intuitive message written just for you.Megan Huber is the secret weapon behind coaching and online education companies and has helped hundreds of clients create and uplevel their client success systems, resulting in a measurable surge in client retention, renewals, game-changing results, and an influx of referrals.Before stepping into the consulting world, Megan dedicated a decade to high school education. With a Master's in Education, Megan brings a unique blend of academic prowess and real-world expertise to every project she undertakes. After leaving the classroom, Megan served as the Director of Programming for a 7-figure coaching business and helped grow it to 8 figures within 4 years.Today, Megan is the co-creator of the Invisible Marketing Method using the unique methodology to help rapidly growing coaching and online education businesses scale by leveraging happy clients.When she's not working with clients, Megan spends time with her Husband and teenage daughter.Connect with Megan Huber:Website: https://meganjohnsonhuber.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megan.j.huber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-huber-88001418/ Structured Freedom Facebook Community for Coaches: https://www.facebook.com/groups/852094418267065 Robyn McKay, PhD, is an award-winning therapist and psychospiritual advisor who teaches and leads at the intersection of psychology × spirituality × energetics. With deep roots in clinical psychology and a lifetime of living at the crossroads of intuition and credentials, she is a rare bridge between science and soul, credentials and codes, strategy and spirit.Early in her career, Robyn served as a university psychologist before stepping into her broader calling as a guide for high performers, creatives, and seekers. She addresses a wide spectrum of human experience — healing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD in women; accessing spiritual gifts; and navigating existential crossroads.Having sold $2.5M+ in retreats and private intensives, Robyn is now architecting an entirely new category of retreats: expert-led, trauma-informed, miracle-level. She helps credentialed, neurodivergent, and spiritually awake women leaders design transformational retreats that carry depth, meaning, and lasting impact.Connect with Dr. Robyn McKay:LinkedIn: Robyn McKay, PhDFacebook: Dr. Robyn McKayInstagram: @robynmckayphd Book a call with Dr. Robyn! https://drrobynmckay.com/call Join the $100K Retreat Leaders Secrets: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100kretreatsecrects 

Scaling a real estate portfolio to nearly $1 Billion requires more than just good deal flow; it requires a mastery of tax strategy, investor relations, and operational systems.In this premiere episode of Mechanics of Money, Sam Silverman sits down with Rob Beardsley, Founder & CEO of Lone Star Capital (LSCRE). Since 2018, Rob has acquired over $900M in multifamily real estate, becoming one of the industry's leading authorities on deal structure and underwriting.We strip away the hype to look at the specific mechanics of how sophisticated investors use real estate to preserve wealth, not just create it.In this episode, we cover:The Tax Mechanics: How the ultra-wealthy use Bonus Depreciation and 1031 Exchanges to legally pay zero tax on millions in revenue.The "Liquidity Trap": Why you should never invest money you need in the next 3 years into a syndication.Family Office vs. Retail: How deal structures change when you move from $100k checks to $5M checks.Rent vs. Buy: Rob's controversial take on why owning your primary residence is "financially irresponsible" for high-net-worth individuals.The Operator's Journey: The operational reality of scaling from a startup to 200+ employees.Links & Resources:Newsletter: Join the Mechanics of Money weekly deep dive: https://www.mechanicsofmoney.coInvest: Invest with Silverman Capital: https://silvermancapital.coGuest: Learn more about Rob & Lone Star Capital: https://lscre.com/About the Host:Sam Silverman is the Founder of Silverman Capital, a private equity and real estate investment firm. Mechanics of Money is the audio playbook for high-net-worth individuals moving from "High Earner" to "Sophisticated Allocator."

Rich Somers sits down with Evan Rugan to break down how he unlocked $1.5M in 0% business funding—without tax returns—and why most entrepreneurs misunderstand how access to capital actually works. Evan explains how proper entity setup, credit positioning, and timing open funding opportunities most people never see.The conversation covers how banks evaluate risk, why personal credit often matters more than income early on, and how disciplined operators use leverage as a tool—not a lifeline. This episode offers a clear, grounded look at funding strategy for founders who want flexibility, control, and long-term optionality.Somers Capital Invest AD (Jan 2026) Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Lucky Lou is 48, burned out and wants to punch at 50. How should he bridge the gap before pensions and Social Security? Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA walk through the Rule of 55, 72(t)s, and the psychological reality of spending down a taxable account, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 565. Alexei and Anna are high earners in their mid-20s who want to save aggressively and keep taxes low. Which retirement accounts should they prioritize, and can they afford a downpayment on a house? Jay and Gloria are wrestling with the classic question of whether to save to Roth or traditional 401(k), especially since their state doesn't tax retirement income. Is taking the deduction now and backdooring Roths the smarter move? Plus, Sleepless in Seattle wants to know, can her 28-year-old daughter afford to buy a condo in a high-cost housing market? Finally,  Jennifer in Texas wonders how to invest and withdraw an inherited IRA over the 10-year rule with the least tax damage. Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-565 (full show notes & episode transcript) The Last 5 Years Before Retirement Will Decide Your Lifestyle - Here's How - YMYW TV Guides:  Growing Your Wealth Tax-Free Retirement One Big Beautiful Bill Act Blogs:  A Market of Stocks Why AI May Not Be a Bubble Should You Own Gold Instead of Stocks? Financial Blueprint (self-guided) Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional) REQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis DOWNLOAD more free guides READ financial blogs WATCH educational videos SUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter   Connect With Us: YouTube: Subscribe and join the conversation in the comments Podcast apps: subscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite Apple Podcasts: leave your honest reviews and ratings   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast 01:04 - Can I Retire at 50 with $5M and Bridge the Gap to Pensions and Social Security? (Lucky Lou) 10:51 - Which Retirement Accounts Should Young High Earners Max First? Can We Afford a House Downpayment? (Alexei & Anna, Cincinnati) 17:57 - Save to Roth 401(k) or Traditional If Our State Doesn't Tax Retirement Income? (Jay & Gloria, People's Republic of IL) 28:21 - Should a 28-Year-Old Buy a Home in an Expensive Market? (Sleepless in Seattle) 37:15 - How to Invest for Most Growth and Least Tax on an Inherited IRA? (Jennifer, TX) 41:04 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast

Welcome to Printing Money Episode 35 and let us be the last to wish you a happy new year. For this episode Danny is joined by Arno Held (Managing Partner, AM Ventures) and Alex Kingsbury (Market Development Manager, nLIGHT), both certified Printing Money OG's. Coming off back-to-back “Troy Jensen” episodes focused on public company earnings reports, there was a lot of 3DP/AM transaction news to cover, so we covered a lot.  Even still, we can't cover all the 3D printing business news. Themes from Episode 35 include AI for 3DP/AM (and vice versa) and Australia, Smart M&A, all underlaid by a healthy dose of optimism.  The episode opens with a look at 2025 through each of our host's respective lens. Then, it's a discussion of notable 3DP/AM financings in recent months. Last, Danny, Arno and Alex analyze recent M&A activity.  After the manic highs and depressive lows of the 2020-2025 3DP/AM business cycle, is the industry signaling a new normal? Danny, Alex and Arno will all continue the discussion in person at AMS 2026 next month in New York City.  Meanwhile, please enjoy Episode 35 and check out our previous episodes too. This episode was recorded January 13, 2026. Timestamps: 00:12 – Welcome to Episode 35, and welcome back to Arno Held and Alex Kingsbury 01:19 – A tale of two halves: The 2025 year in review for the 3DP/AM industry 03:55 – Tariffs and government budgeting uncertainty were a speed bump in 2025 06:30 – 2026 sentiments; European 3DP/AM is not out of the woods but the light is clearing 08:54 – 2020-2025 as a complete cycle for the 3DP/AM markets 09:48 – Poised for success amidst geopolitical uncertainty 12:30 – Euler raises EUR 2M for AI fault detection in LPBF 18:45 – Headmade raises EUR 1.8M to scale its Cold Metal Fusion tech 21:03 – Fabric8Labs raises $50M to scale its ECAM technology 23:06 – Velo3D (VELO) $30M private placement of common stock 27:32 – H3D raises $5.8M Series A for dental and hearables 32:01 – CustoMED raises $6M for AI 3DP orthopedics 35:20 – Holdson raises GBP 1.5M for electroform post-processing 36:30 – Ascend Manufacturing raises $1M for its LAPS technology 37:36 – Arc Impact acquires Desktop Metal binder jetting (and other) assets 39:32 – ADDMAN acquires Forecast3D 41:41 – Caracol acquires AM assets/IP from Hans Weber 45:12 – DyeMansion acquires ASM 47:16 – Mantle acquired by Angstrom Group 49:37 – Sintokogio buys Bosch's ceramics unit 54:02 – Thrustworks acquired by The Exploration Company for Niobium AM 57:58 – Thank you to Alex and Arno, thank you All for listening, and Disclaimer Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing stated on this podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by the hosts, the organizer or any third-party service provider to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.  The information on this podcast is of a general nature that does not address the circumstances and risk profile of any individual or entity and should not constitute professional and/or financial advice. Referenced transactions are sourced from publicly available information. Danny Piper is a registered representative of Finalis Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This material has been prepared for information and educational purposes only, and it is not intended to provide, nor should it be relied on for tax, legal, or investment advice. Investors should consult with their own tax, legal, and financial professionals before investing. Real estate investments are generally highly risky. They can be volatile, unpredictable, illiquid, and are subject to ebbs and flows and market shifts. Investors also risk the loss of all principal investments.

"Send me a text"To learn more about the group coaching click here: https://creativethirst.com/group/In this episode, you'll discover how every metric in your business (CAC, AOV, Repeat Purchase Rate, LTV) is downstream from the four supplement buying forces, exactly which force impacts which metric and how to diagnose what's weak in your funnel, and why operational fixes don't work but psychological fixes do.Stop treating symptoms. Start fixing the psychology that drives your numbers. That's how supplement brands scale profitably.To learn more about the group coaching click here: https://creativethirst.com/group/If you're interested in working with me and my team to improve your supplement business. You can learn more at my website https://creativethirst.com Click here to grab your copy of the Health Supplement Ad Swipe Guide. Discover what really works in funnel marketing Need help increasing sales on your own? Click here Stuck at $1 - $5M in revenue? Click Here Case Study on how Creative Thirst added over $200,000 for one supplement brand

In today's video, we are diving deep into the Carolina Panthers' 2026 salary cap and taking a look at who the highest-paid players on the roster will be. With the 2026 salary cap projected to land between $302M and $305M, the Panthers are currently sitting around $28M in available space—but that number is going to change fast!What we cover in this breakdown:The $20M+ Club: Why Derrick Brown, Robert Hunt, Jaycee Horn, Tre'von Moehrig, and Taylor Moton are taking up a massive chunk of the pie.The QB Situation: A look at Bryce Young's cap hit before his 5th-year option kicks in.Key Decisions: What the team might do with Ikem Ekwonu's $17.5M option and pending free agents like Rico Dowdle and Austin Corbett.Cap Casualties & Savings: Potential moves GM Dan Morgan can make to clear up to $80M in space.Whether you're a die-hard Panthers fan or just an NFL cap nerd, this video breaks down the financial future of the team in Charlotte.

Send us a textWe map a clear path for high W‑2 earners to cut taxes by stacking business losses, targeted charitable deductions, and solar credits. A simple $1.5M case study shows how careful sequencing can drive liability from $450k toward $55k while building long‑term wealth.• 401(k) contribution and plan limits for high earners• Where RSUs, real estate, and oil and gas fit• Excess Business Loss caps and their 2025 reductions• Mortgage interest rules and HELOC tracing considerations• Charitable deductions at 30% to 60% of AGI• How to sequence losses, charity, then credits• Solar investment tax credits and bonus depreciation• Walkthrough of a $1.5M income optimization model• State tax impacts and planning windows• Action steps to engage a tax strategistGo to https://www.prosperalcpa.com/opportunity report and complete the short survey to see what may be possible for your taxes

In this episode, the hosts dig into a $6.9M luxury transportation company in Dubai featuring Rolls Royce limos, juicy cashflow, and an ultra-regulated moat — but uncover big risks tied to politics, licensing, and the challenges of operating in a tightly networked Emirati ecosystem.Business Listing – https://synergybb.com/listings/established-and-synergistic-luxury-transport-operations-uae/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

Mike Tomlin resigned this week after nearly 20 years with the Steelers. We're talking about his coaching legacy, what went wrong, and what's next for his career and the franchise. Plus, host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo are chatting about the PA Farm Show's butter sculpture, super flu, "The Pitt" at the Golden Globes, a new weekend newspaper, space news, and a very strange case of stolen human remains. Know what happened with the James Street remodel? Call us on our JAMES STREET HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today's show: PHOTOS: 35th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture [WPXI] Who will be the Steelers' next head coach? Possible candidates to replace Mike Tomlin [The Athletic] What to know about the "super flu" in Western Pa. [Axios Pittsburgh] Kindergarten vaccination rates at many Pittsburgh-area schools are below herd immunity [WESA] Park House Is Once Again Packing ‘Em in on the North Side [Pittsburgh Magazine] A Farewell to Hem's: Hemingway's Cafe in Oakland is Closing After 43 Years [Pittsburgh Magazine] ‘The Pitt' Wins Two Golden Globes [Pittsburgh Magazine] Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh's newspaper void [TribLive] More than 40 news sources remain in Pittsburgh's fragmented media landscape [Public Source] ‘Which bone goes with which person?': Costly investigation follows Pa. cemetery thefts [PennLive] Astrobotic secures $17.5M from NASA to test and expand reusable rockets [Technical.ly] PODCAST: Meteor Showers, Moon Launches & Pgh Among the Stars [City Cast Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh PA Preferred P3R Special Olympics Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

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The Art of The Pivot  It happens to the best of us. The calendar is set, the mic is hot, and then the notification pops up—a last-minute cancellation. This week on A New Direction, I faced a choice: scramble to replay an old hit or walk the walk. I chose the latter. This unexpected gap in the schedule wasn’t a setback; it was a perfect metaphor for what we discuss on this show every week. It was a clear sign to talk about the one skill that separates the successful from the stagnant: The Art of the Pivot. If I had to adjust my direction on the fly, it seemed like the perfect time to teach you how to do the same. How do you know when it's time to change course? We often wait for a catastrophe to force our hand, but the real signs are much subtler. In this episode, I break down the red flags you might be ignoring, specifically the “Sunday Night Dread”—that physical rejection of your current reality—and the “Competence Trap,” where being good at your job actually becomes the cage that keeps you from being great. We also have a hard conversation about why your jealousy of others is actually a roadmap disguised as envy. Recognizing these signals is the first step out of the drift and into the driver’s seat, and start your pivot Identifying the problem is easy; navigating the transition to pivot is where most people quit. I call this the “Messy Middle”—that terrifying space between letting go of the old trapeze bar and catching the new one. In this solo session, I share the specific tool kit you need to survive the gap, including shifting your mindset from “How do I do this?” to “Who can help me?” and conducting “15-Minute Experiments” to test the waters without drowning. You don't need to burn the ships to make a change; you just need a better strategy to handle the uncertainty. Finally, we move from information to execution. I am not interested in you just listening; I want you moving. I'm issuing a “24-Hour Challenge” to every listener with three specific options to get you started on your pivot. Whether it's sending a “scary email” to a mentor or making a micro-commitment, I'm asking you to take one concrete step today. A “New Direction” isn't a destination you wish for; it's a decision you make. Tune in to hear the full breakdown, and let's turn this unexpected solo show into your pivot. Please thank the sponsors of A New Direction Linda Craft Team, Realtors   Linda built her business in 1985 one relationship at a time, and her team and her continue to do the same things she did 40 years later. They have provided thousands of people the ability to help people sell or buy their next home with personalized legendary customer service. They have the experience, knowledge, and understanding of the home industry.  They also understand you and what you want and need from your next home purchase or sale. What is more they can help you regardless of where you live.  Ready to buy or sell your next home or your first…click on over to to www.LindaCraft.com Enhance Your Audiobook Experience with Zoundy! If you're an author or narrator looking to produce high-quality audiobooks with ease, Zoundy is the ultimate tool you need. Designed specifically for audiobook creation, Zoundy delivers crystal-clear sound, seamless editing capabilities, and professional-grade production tools—all in one intuitive platform. Whether you're recording your own book or refining your narration, Zoundy ensures every word is heard with perfection. And here's the best part: As a listener of A New Direction, you get an exclusive deal! Head over to zoundy.com/jay and use the code JAY25 at checkout to unlock special savings on your audiobook production. Don't settle for anything less than studio-quality sound—power up your audiobook journey today with Zoundy! Here is the truth: You tune into A New Direction because you want to grow. But consuming content and executing strategy are two different things. If you are leading a company between $5M and $50M and you feel like you are hitting a ceiling, the problem isn't a lack of information. It's likely a “human” bottleneck. I am Coach Jay, a Behavioral Strategist who specializes in fixing the friction that kills profit. I don't just look at your P&L; I look at the psychology of the people driving it. I recently helped a stalled mid-market firm save $3 Million and secure new capital—not by firing people, but by realigning their behavior. Stop guessing. Let's find the millions trapped in your org chart. Reach out for a discreet conversation: 919-369-2121 or visit TheCoachJay.com.

First show of 2026 and It got pretty heated as we discussed a nearly $5M swing to the negative for a local school board, the raid in Venezuela, the Greenland fiasco, Minneapolis being thrusted into the spotlight, along with our predictions for 2026, which could get spicy. Support the show

What if you could legally raise capital from friends, family, and your community without running into the red tape that derails so many first-time raises? In this episode of the Hero Capital Show, we sit down with Stella Han, founder of Fractional, to unpack how her platform has facilitated over $600M raised in the last five years by rethinking how capital is pooled and deployed. Stella shares her personal journey from real estate investor to tech founder, including a failed early raise that cost her tens of thousands of dollars and sparked the insight behind investment clubs. We dive into how investment clubs work, why the SEC treats them differently from syndications, when they outperform traditional 506 structures, and how operators can responsibly scale capital raising while engaging both accredited and non-accredited investors. If you're an investor or entrepreneur looking for smarter, more flexible ways to raise capital—and avoid costly early mistakes—this is an episode you can't afford to miss. 5 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeWhy investment clubs aren't treated as securities Stella explains how active participation—especially in deal selection and voting—is the key reason the SEC does not regulate investment clubs like traditional syndications. When an investment club beats a syndication or fund For raises around $5M or less, investment clubs can unlock capital from both accredited and non-accredited investors while offering a more engaging “seat at the table” experience. How to raise capital without a deal under contract By raising around a clearly defined investment thesis or buy box, operators can secure capital first and deploy it only after members vote on deals—similar to a fund, but without securities filings. Turning soft commitments into real commitments Fractional uses a small upfront transaction fee from investors to replace verbal promises with real financial commitment, dramatically reducing last-minute dropouts. Using investment clubs alongside syndications Stella outlines how sophisticated operators run clubs and syndications in parallel—using clubs to engage broader communities while still raising larger checks through traditional structures.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 

California is in chaos: wildfires, unemployment fraud, a train to nowhere, high energy costs, lousy public education, and a California exodus that includes billionaires and working people piling their personal effects into U-Haul trailers bound for Texas. David and Will discuss why none of that will likely matter in 2028. Bonus! Will travels back nearly 500 years to the rise and fall of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo -- the first European to set foot in California and to be buried there. Music by Metalachi.Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:One year after the LA fires, survivors' big question: Where's the accountability?Northern California, Bay Area leaders react to strikes on Venezuela, Maduro's captureSEIU's coy X post (facto)The Legislative Analyst's Office analysis of the billionaire wealth taxDavid Sacks opens Austin office as threat of California ‘billionaire tax' loomsSolana Co-Founder Calls California's Proposed 5% Billionaire Tax Measure ‘Dumb' – Warns Of Capital FlightBillionaires make strategic moves out of California ahead of proposed wealth taxU-Haul: Florida ranks 2nd for net gain of one-way customers; California last for sixth year in a rowCalifornia State Auditor's reportWhy Gavin Newsom would crush JD Vance in 2028 The Atlantic: The Front-Runner Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state lawA Math Horror Show at UC San Diego (ep 420)San Francisco mayor quietly signs reparations fund that could lead to $5M payments per personNew California law requires ingredient change for this grocery staple Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.