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In this episode, the hosts dissect a fast-growing mattress manufacturer with $43M in revenue and shrinking margins—raising questions about customer acquisition, product differentiation, and whether this red-ocean DTC business is salvageable or doomed.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.

In this episode, the hosts dissect a fast-growing mattress manufacturer with $43M in revenue and shrinking margins—raising questions about customer acquisition, product differentiation, and whether this red-ocean DTC business is salvageable or doomed.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.

In this special holiday edition of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains delivers a powerhouse “Best of 2025” episode. After a year of learning from 104 founder, operator, and investor conversations, Jeff Mains distills the top 10 lessons that moved SaaS companies from the $5M plateau to scaling past $50M. He reveals actionable frameworks, from cash flow management to 10x thinking, and gifts listeners a bundle of premium resources for each lesson—available for free until January 15. If you want a crash course on SaaS growth with practical, battle-tested playbooks, grab these notes and get ready to take action.Key Takeaways00:00 "Top 10 SaaS Growth Lessons"06:10 "Onboarding Framework: Activation to Advocacy"07:34 "Boosting SaaS Net Revenue Retention"10:42 "Transparent Resource Allocation Matters"16:07 "Winning Demos: Connection Over Features"16:54 "AI-Driven Sales Transformation"21:45 "People Strategy for Scaling Success"24:52 "Product-Led Growth Revolution"26:35 "PLG Strategies for Growth"32:53 "Master Storytelling for Greater Success"35:40 "10x Growth Strategy Insights"36:49 "10x Growth Frameworks & Tools"40:20 "Taskology: Productivity Made Simple"Tweetable Quotes“Cash is a fact; profit is an opinion.” — Jeff Mains, echoing Dan DeGolier“Great onboarding isn't just about retention—it's your highest-leverage revenue optimization.” — Jeff Mains“Your engineers aren't slow—they just lack a coherent prioritization framework.” — Jeff Mains, paraphrasing Thanos Diaconcas“Demos don't win on features. They win on human connection and business acumen.” — Jeff Mains“AI's highest value? Making your best people even better.” — Jeff Mains“People don't buy products—they buy transformations.” — Jeff Mains, drawing from David EbnerSaaS Leadership LessonsBe Brutally Honest About Your MetricsTrack cash (not just sales or profit) to survive and scale responsibly.Obsession Over OnboardingMake activation your primary revenue engine—not just an afterthought.Radical Transparency with PrioritizationUse visible, accountable buckets to guide resource allocation and eliminate blame games.Invest in People Before the PainProactively upgrade your leadership and plan succession—don't just react when you outgrow your team.Focus on Stories, Not SpecsYour narrative is your edge. People buy transformation, not just tools.Chase Multipliers, Not PercentagesPlan for 10x, not just 10%—and rethink everything needed for real step-change growth.Guest ResourcesDan DeGolier dan@ascentcfo.comascentcfo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/degolier/Dan's Full Episode:https://championleadership.com/episode-257-dan-degolier-cash-flow-essentials-strategies-for-sustainable-growth/Srikrishnan Ganesansri@rocketlane.comhttps://www.rocketlane.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikrishnangSri's Full Episode:

Ho Ho Ho, Alex here! (a real human writing these words, this needs to be said in 2025) Merry Christmas (to those who celebrate) and welcome to the very special yearly ThursdAI recap! This was an intense year in the world of AI, and after 51 weekly episodes (this is episode 52!) we have the ultimate record of all the major and most important AI releases of this year! So instead of bringing you a weekly update (it's been a slow week so far, most AI labs are taking a well deserved break, the Cchinese AI labs haven't yet surprised anyone), I'm dropping a comprehensive yearly AI review! Quarter by quarter, month by month, both in written form and as a pod/video! Why do this? Who even needs this? Isn't most of it obsolete? I have asked myself this exact question while prepping for the show (it was quite a lot of prep, even with Opus's help). I eventually landed on, hey, if nothing else, this will serve as a record of the insane week of AI progress we all witnessed. Can you imagine that the term Vibe Coding is less than 1 year old? That Claude Code was released at the start of THIS year? We get hedonicly adapt to new AI goodies so quick, and I figured this will serve as a point in time check, we can get back to and feel the acceleration! With that, let's dive in - P.S. the content below is mostly authored by my co-author for this, Opus 4.5 high, which at the end of 2025 I find the best creative writer with the best long context coherence that can imitate my voice and tone (hey, I'm also on a break!

t's Wednesday, December 24th, and Norm Hitzges is in a festive mood—by which he means grateful, reflective, mildly alarmed, and just a little concerned about the future of local sports.Norm opens with an invitation to one of the most meaningful traditions in DFW radio history: the 25th annual Normathon, raising money for Austin Street Center for the Homeless. Twenty-five years, more than $10 million raised, and a full day of broadcasting fueled by generosity, great guests, and some truly ridiculous auction items (yes, including a racehorse stake and a Pat Green house concert).After that, Norm pivots—because of course he does—to three quick sports hits:• a gut-punch playoff loss for Texas A&M• the end (hopefully) of Jake Paul's cosplay boxing career• and a Rangers bullpen decision that has Norm quietly clutching the armrestsIt's Christmas Eve. There's goodwill. There's charity. There's also concern. Welcome to Just Wondering.CHAPTERS00:01:31 – The Normathon Returns: Year 25 at The Ticket00:02:13 – Why Austin Street Matters (And Why We Keep Doing This)00:02:59 – 25 Years, $10+ Million Raised, and Counting00:03:51 – The Auction Lineup: Trips, Racehorses, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences00:05:23 – Pat Green at Your House, Lone Star Park Suite, and Lunch With the Musers00:06:46 – The Crown Jewel: Signed Cowboys Legends Lithograph Set00:07:26 – How to Join In: On Air, In Person, or In Spirit00:08:08 – Bob's Steak & Chop House Sponsor Read00:08:37 – Full Moon Healing Balm Sponsor Read00:09:54 – Sports Hit #1: Texas A&M's Playoff Heartbreak00:11:24 – From No. 3 in the Nation to “Did That Really Happen?”00:12:03 – Sports Hit #2: Jake Paul Finally Fights the Wrong Guy00:13:08 – Anthony Joshua Ends the Gimmick (For $96 Million)00:14:16 – Sports Hit #3: Why Norm Is Alarmed About the Rangers00:15:00 – Sean Armstrong Leaves for Cleveland… For Cheap00:15:38 – If You Can't Pay $5.5M for Your Best Reliever, That's a Problem00:16:21 – Sponsor Close: Fluent Financial & Bob's00:16:43 – Wrap-Up: Follow, Share, and Merry Christmas00:17:24 – Stolen Water Media Sign-Off Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfwInstagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

How far can $100,000 really take you in business acquisitions? One deal?A small portfolio?Or a scalable acquisition machine? In this episode, Jaryd Krause sits down with SBA Business Development Officer Glenn Giro to break down the real math behind buying businesses with SBA financing, and why there’s technically no cap on how many businesses you can acquire, as long as you understand the rules that actually stop most buyers. They unpack how entrepreneurs are using up to 90% SBA financing, long 10-year terms, and no prepayment penalties to build portfolios most people assume are out of reach. You’ll discover: How $100,000 in cash can unlock a $1M+ acquisition The $5M SBA cap per NAICS code and how it impacts serial buyers Why banks love SBA loans (and why that matters to you) The real fees lenders don’t explain upfront How cash flow and debt service coverage are actually calculated What changes when you go from your first deal to your second, third, or fifth When 100% financing is possible and when it’s not Why do some high-multiple digital businesses get rejected The timeline lenders expect before approving your next acquisition If you’re serious about buying your first digital business or turning one deal into a portfolio of cash-flowing assets, this episode will completely reframe how you think about capital, leverage, and scale. Watch the full video to see the numbers, strategies, and acquisition pathways most buyers never learn about. Episode Highlights 02:55 – Why a “simple” 10% down payment can still kill your SBA deal if you don’t understand total project costs. 05:08 – The harsh truth: why $100K is often not enough to safely buy a $1M business. 10:52 – How SBA’s 75% loan guarantee unlocks 90% financing—and why banks are eager to lend. 12:57 – The hidden cost most buyers miss: $20K–$30K in SBA fees on a $1M acquisition. 15:16 – The real reason most buyers can’t buy a second business right after their first. 23:59 – The quiet rule that caps portfolios at $5M per NAICS code—and how it blocks long-term scaling. Key Takeaways ➥ SBA financing allows buyers to acquire businesses with as little as 10% down, but cash reserves and liquidity matter more than purchase price alone. ➥ The SBA’s 75% government guarantee reduces bank risk and unlocks long-term, high-leverage financing for profitable online businesses. ➥ Seller financing can help bridge equity gaps, but new rules requiring 10-year standby make it rare in competitive acquisitions. ➥ Most buyers need 6–12 months of successful operations before qualifying for a second SBA-backed acquisition—proof of execution accelerates approvals. ➥ Each business must support its own debt service; strong cash flow in one acquisition won’t compensate for a weak second deal. ➥ NAICS code limits quietly shape acquisition strategy—buyers who plan ahead can scale portfolios faster and avoid unexpected financing caps. About Glenn Giro Glenn Giro is a seasoned SBA business development officer and acquisition financing expert who helps entrepreneurs buy and grow businesses using strategic SBA-backed loans. He hosts “SBA University,” a training series for business owners and aspiring acquirers, and regularly speaks about acquisition financing and business ownership strategies. Connect with Glenn Giro ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-giro/➥ https://www.youtube.com/@SBAUniversity Resource Links ➥ Connect with Jaryd here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/ ➥ Google Ads Service - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/ads-services/ Buy & Sell Online Businesses Here (Top Website Brokers We Use)

This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on December 23, 2025. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Inside CECOT – 60 Minutes [video]Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46361024&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:51): Fabrice Bellard Releases MicroQuickJSOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46367224&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:13): Meta is using the Linux scheduler designed for Valve's Steam Deck on its serversOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46366998&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:35): Instant database clones with PostgreSQL 18Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46363360&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:57): Ask HN: What are the best engineering blogs with real-world depth?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46363921&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:18): We replaced H.264 streaming with JPEG screenshots (and it worked better)Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46367475&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:40): Snitch – A friendlier ss/netstatOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46361229&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:02): X-ray: a Python library for finding bad redactions in PDF documentsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46369923&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(11:24): Show HN: CineCLI – Browse and torrent movies directly from your terminalOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46362655&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:45): 10 years bootstrapped: €6.5M revenue with a team of 13Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46363319&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai

The Blockspace Boys count down the best and favorite Bitcoin stories of 2025, from ICE raids in Texas and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 to the explosive pivot to AI and the mystery of the $8B OG whale wallet. Blockspace Boys — Charlie, Colin, and Will — join us to count down the most impactful and wildest stories of the year. They dive deep into the ICE raid on a Texas Bitcoin mine, the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and the industry-wide pivot to AI and HPC. We also discuss Trump's tariffs causing miner panic, the "Treasury Narrative" bust, and the legendary $8 billion whale sale. Plus, don't miss the saga of the Bitcoin Puppet race car. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * ICE raided Texas mine; seized guns/workers * Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Conspiracy * Miners paying $2-3.5M for chartered jets * OG Whale sold $8B Bitcoin via Galaxy Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:11 Ice Raids Bitcoin Facility 10:21 Mining co-loction deals 16:13 Operation Chokepoint 2.0 25:05 ASIC imports 33:48 The Rush to Avoid Tariffs 39:22 80k Bitcoin on the Move 46:22 Bitcoin Treasury Narrative -

In this episode, the hosts explore a pet cremation franchise for sale in Miami, unpacking a franchise model with big claims, low margins, and a morbidly niche market.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.

Having helped grow Duckhorn from $5M to $500M in revenue and the sales team from 1 to >100 people, Pete Przbylinksi, former Chief Sales Officer of The Duckhorn Portfolio for nearly 30 years, has a deep understanding of managing US wholesale markets. In part two, Pete discusses selling into on- and off-premise chains, pricing, marketing, and more.Detailed Show Notes: Selling on-premise takes more time, need to present the wine, sell 1 case at a time, but more marketing valueROI skews towards off-premise if you ignore brand equityCalera / Kosta Browne targeted 65-70% on-premise, but hard to enforceCan't tell distributor where to sell since they own the productIf retailer asks for it, some states legally require it be offeredSelling off-premise chainsRely very little on distributor, need to build relationship on your ownIf brand is small, can use agents/brokers or distributors to get initial discussionsTakes patience and perseverance, and need a compelling storyBig retailers don't care about the winemaking process, they care that customers will buy the wineIn-store displaysRetail product managers fight with each other for displaysIf displays don't deliver value, they will lose floor space to othersConstellation research: most product pulled from shelf, not displays; displays act as powerful billboard for shoppersShelf placementCold box similar to displays - limited real estate, hard to get in and get the desirable locationsNeed to communicate to wholesaler merchandising teams where you'd like to be (e.g. - x shelf next to y competitor); need to keep message simple Stick w/ message for ~2 years, takes a long time to see impact, needs patienceLarge on-premise accountsLook at ACV (volume) to identify top targetsSimilar to off-premise with limited real estate (wine list slots) and they need the wine to sellCan take fewer wines vs off-premise (2-4 max)Longer lead times, programs can be 1-2 years, need to be ready when windows openBTG great, but creates some pricing complicationsNeed to show up where buyers are, e.g. - major events like Pebble Beach or Aspen Food & WineDecoy's success driven by off-premiseSafeway in CA launched brand, then went to other regions and retailers and grew from thereDuckhorn brand equity gave Decoy a springboard to launch, but was able to stand alone and now most Decoy drinkers don't know the tie to DuckhornPrice increasesGet all the data you can (competitor, consumer behavior, demand elasticity)The nuances of consumers and differences in brand equity are impactfulAny decisions take time, may not affect retailers for ~120 days, could take 6-12 months before you see an impactDiscountingKey for the grocery channelDiscounting should be done after all other options exhaustedThe more it happens, customers think that's the price of the product, erodes brand equityImpact of marketing on salesDuckhorn did very little traditional marketing, mostly sales support (spent ~1.5-2% of revenue)LVMH spends ~30% on marketing, CPG average is ~10% of revenueDid some testing of advertising in 1 market for 1 year and measured impact to determine if it should be expandedPartnerships w/ other products good for grocery channel, can often secure displaysAdvice for a tough wine marketSet up production to align w/ honest and believable sales planLong-term impacts of cutting opex will hurt growing the top-line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the hosts explore a pet cremation franchise for sale in Miami, unpacking a franchise model with big claims, low margins, and a morbidly niche market.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.

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(3:00) Noles roll MVSU(8:00) What to do with Randy Pittman(13:00) Landen Thomas gone(16:00) Promoting from within from a 7 win over 2 year program is strange(22:00) $5M for a QB on a contender?(27:00) Can a Gus offense with a meaningful title in the 2020s?(37:00) Injured dudes we forgot about(41:00) New GM unlikely to have god power but unlikely to be picked by Norvell?(51:00) Almost a month of no major personnel move -- this could not have been the plan(55:00) CFP is all kinds of jacked upMusic: Andy Williams - It's The Holiday Seasonvitaminenergy.com | PROMO: warchantbogo | buy one, get one free! In Crawfordville, your Home Convenience Store is ACE Home Center & NAPA Auto Parts located at 2709 Crawfordville Hwy Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off  by going to https://www.Ridge.com/WAKEUP #Ridgepod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face. In this episode, Chad Cannon joins Bradley to talk about the reality of entrepreneurial setbacks and what separates business owners who make it from those who don't. Chad shares frameworks from his 20+ year career working behind the scenes with companies like Michael Hyatt & Co. and StoryBrand, plus raw stories from his own recent challenges with clients.This episode is a recast from our 2 Day MBA virtual event held in August 2025, focused on the mindset pillar of building a sustainable business.About Chad CannonChad Cannon is a business growth strategist and co-founder of Zenith Labs, an innovation studio helping founder-led companies scale faster and smarter. He spent nearly a decade with Michael Hyatt & Co., where he helped scale the business from $1.5M to mid-8 figures as employee #3. He also worked with Donald Miller at StoryBrand before launching his consulting practice.Chad now works as a fractional CRO for 7- and 8-figure businesses, specializing in the intersection of marketing and sales. He's the creator of two proprietary frameworks - FOUNDER and FLIP - designed to help business owners sell more effectively and eventually step out of day-to-day sales.When he's not helping business owners scale, you'll find Chad on the golf course in Nashville with his two adopted kids.Join Us at the 2026 Above The Business Event SeriesWant to experience more transformational content like this? Join us for the 2026 Above The Business event series where we'll dive deep into the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that help you move from Rainmaker to Architect.Get above the daily grind and design a business that can run and grow without you.Learn more at blueprintos.comThanks to our sponsors...Coach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner. He leads a large, stable team of professionals who are at the top of their game year after year. Now he shares the systems, processes, delegation, and specialization he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at www.coachpconsulting.com. Be sure to mention the Above The Business Podcast when you get in touch.Club Capital is the ultimate partner for financial management and marketing services, designed specifically for insurance agencies, fitness franchises, and youth soccer organizations. As the nation's largest accounting and financial advisory firm for insurance agencies, Club Capital proudly serves over 1,000 agency locations across the country—and we're just getting started. With Club Capital, you get more than just services; you get a dedicated account manager backed by a team of specialists committed to your success. From monthly accounting and tax preparation to CFO services and innovative digital marketing, we've got you covered. Ready to experience the transformative power of Club Capital? Schedule your free demo today at club.capital and see the difference firsthand. Make sure you mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast to get 50% off your one time onboarding fee!Autopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve their staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every single business day - optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities. With their continuous, hands-off recruiting approach, you can save time, reduce hiring costs, and receive pre-screened candidates, all without paying any hiring fees or commissions.More money & more freedom: that's what Autopilot Recruiting help business owners achieve. Visit https://www.autopilotrecruiting.com/ and don't forget to mention you heard about us on the Above The Business podcast.Direct Clicks is built is by...

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Episode 272 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Trevor Dixon of High Point, NC who made the bold decision to shut down a $5M company and go all-in on real estate, then closed nearly 30 transactions in his first six months as an agent.Before real estate, Trevor and his wife built and ran multiple businesses across construction, investing and retail. That entrepreneurial foundation gave him a deep understanding of housing, people and problem-solving—skills he quickly translated into success as a listing-focused agent Today, he's been recognized as a rising star in his market and continues to document his journey publicly to build trust and authority.In this episode, Trevor shares exactly how he created momentum fast, why cold calling and expired listings became his primary source of “now business,” and how personal branding plays a critical role in long-term growth.In this conversation, Trevor breaks down:✅ Why cold calling is still one of the fastest paths to listings✅ How to approach expired sellers without sounding scripted✅ The mindset shift required to leave guaranteed income for commission-based sales✅ Why tracking daily actions matters more than tracking results✅ How documenting your journey builds trust before clients ever meet youThis episode is a must-listen for agents who want immediate traction and a business built to last.Follow and Connect With Trevor

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupMatthew Gohl took over the family business, Santevia, and turned it into a DTC powerhouse. In this episode, he breaks down how they scaled Amazon 2X, rebuilt their Meta ads strategy from the ground up, and landed a killer deal on Dragon's Den.For DTC operators scaling beyond $5M and navigating Meta + Amazon growth channels:Why switching from Vendor Central to Seller Central was worth the 16-month headacheHow a $25 hero product failed on Meta, and why their $320 glass system now crushesThe role of creative strategy in hitting $100K+ weekly spend without tanking ROASHow they prepped their brand for Dragon's Den—and doubled baseline sales afterThe case for launching refillable, eco-focused SKUs in 2026Who this is for: DTC operators, marketers, and founders looking to scale with lean teams and high-margin SKUs.What to steal:Creative briefing process that reduces wasted ad spendWhy Meta sees "different creators" as "same ad" (and how to fix it)How to make a high-ticket product actually work in cold acquisitionTimestamps:00:00 Why creative diversity (not campaign complexity) is the real Meta unlock03:05 Buying the family business and shifting from retail-first to DTC06:48 Revenue dips, imposter syndrome, and trusting the long-term strategy09:15 From 1 video every 2 weeks to 60 creatives by Friday (creative velocity shift)13:02 Why hero products with higher AOV unlock profitable Meta spend16:19 Meta's Andromeda explained: aggregation + creative volume wins30:34 Dragon's Den moment: “I own that one” and why endorsements change everythingHashtags:#DTC #Ecommerce #MetaAds #CreativeStrategy #BrandBuilding #PerformanceMarketing #DirectToConsumer #PaidSocial #AdCreative #MarketingPodcast #EcommerceGrowth #ScalingBrands #FounderStory #Dragon'sDen #BFCM #RetailStrategySubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter

ในโลกที่เต็มไปด้วยความแตกต่างและความกดดัน หลายคนอาจคิดว่าแค่ “แข่งกับตัวเอง” ให้ได้ก็พอแล้ว แต่มันเพียงพอต่อโลกในยุคนี้จริงๆ หรือไม่? โดยพอดแคสต์ 5M ในวันนี้เราจะพาทุกคนไปสำรวจแนวทางพัฒนาตัวเอง ตรวจเช็กทั้งเป้าหมายและทักษะในปัจจุบันให้เพียงพอสำหรับการอยู่รอดในโลกยุคใหม่โดยที่ไม่ได้เป็น ‘หางแถว' ของสังคมกัน . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

ในโลกที่เต็มไปด้วยความแตกต่างและความกดดัน หลายคนอาจคิดว่าแค่ “แข่งกับตัวเอง” ให้ได้ก็พอแล้ว แต่มันเพียงพอต่อโลกในยุคนี้จริงๆ หรือไม่? โดยพอดแคสต์ 5M ในวันนี้เราจะพาทุกคนไปสำรวจแนวทางพัฒนาตัวเอง ตรวจเช็กทั้งเป้าหมายและทักษะในปัจจุบันให้เพียงพอสำหรับการอยู่รอดในโลกยุคใหม่โดยที่ไม่ได้เป็น ‘หางแถว' ของสังคมกัน . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

What does a real million-dollar offer actually look like?In this episode, Russell pulls back the curtain on a rare, behind-the-scenes breakdown of a seven-figure high-ticket offer—how it was structured, why it was created, and what makes it fundamentally different from transactional consulting or equity deals.Along the way, he shares hard-earned lessons on qualifying clients, building leverage through teams, running evergreen events, and why brand, community, and network effects are becoming the only defensible advantages in an AI-driven future.This is a masterclass in high-ticket strategy, long-term thinking, and designing offers that scale without burning out the founder. 

"Send me a text"Welcome to part two where we unpack the final six trends that will separate winning supplement brands from dying ones in 2026.In this episode, we dive into the innovation happening in formats and packaging (hint: gummies are declining at 8% while powders grow), the explosion of GLP-1 natural alternatives riding the Ozempic wave, functional mushrooms hitting mainstream with lion's mane getting 87 million TikTok views, personalized supplements becoming accessible through DNA and AI, beauty-from-within supplements booming as skincare goes internal, and why immune health isn't declining post-pandemic it's accelerating to $27.6 billion.You'll discover why generic is dead and specificity is king, how to prove your products actually work in a skeptical market, why format matters as much as formulation, and the fundamental consumer behavior shifts connecting all twelve trends.Plus, the hard truth about market growth: specialty supplements are growing at 6.3% while basic vitamins barely hit 2.7%. If you're making generic multivitamins with no differentiation, you're in a category growing slower than inflation.The supplement market is hitting $327 billion by 2030, but not every brand will capture their share. This episode shows you exactly how to position your brand for the massive opportunities ahead while your competitors keep playing the old game.The revolution isn't coming, it's already here. Are you ready?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

A lot of wins make you arrogant.A lot of losses make you humble.And that's exactly how it should be.You learn more from your losses than you ever do from your wins.Most people get so focused on the money, they forget the money is just the byproduct of a system.Trap breaks it down:• RSI isn't gospel — runners run.• The play isn't the lesson… your system is the lesson.• The goal ain't $5K a month — the goal is a system that puts you in position 80–90% of the time.• Small losses teach. Big losses sculpt.• Coming out a $1.5M hole is a different kind of mental fortitude.• Wins create ego… losses create students.• Journaling, reviewing, refining — that's the work.• Stop trying 19 trading styles — master ONE.• Your 10,000 reps matter. Stop expecting overnight success.• Social media wants you to “win by tomorrow”… real traders master the craft.Join our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.

เคยได้ยินวลีที่ว่า “ลำบากวันนี้ สบายวันหน้า” กันบ้างไหม? เรื่องนี้ไม่ได้เป็นเพียงแค่ความเชื่อของคนในสังคมเท่านั้น เพราะในทางวิทยาศาสตร์ การฝืนทำเรื่องยากๆ ในช่วงแรกจะทำให้สมองมีกำลังมากพอที่จะต่อสู้กับอุปสรรคได้มากขึ้น โดยพอดแคสต์ 5M วันนี้จะพาทุกคนไปสำรวจงานวิจัยและวิธีกล่อมสมองให้อดทนกับอุปสรรคยากๆ เพื่อคว้าชีวิตง่ายๆ ที่ทุกคนใฝ่ฝันกัน . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

เคยได้ยินวลีที่ว่า “ลำบากวันนี้ สบายวันหน้า” กันบ้างไหม? เรื่องนี้ไม่ได้เป็นเพียงแค่ความเชื่อของคนในสังคมเท่านั้น เพราะในทางวิทยาศาสตร์ การฝืนทำเรื่องยากๆ ในช่วงแรกจะทำให้สมองมีกำลังมากพอที่จะต่อสู้กับอุปสรรคได้มากขึ้น โดยพอดแคสต์ 5M วันนี้จะพาทุกคนไปสำรวจงานวิจัยและวิธีกล่อมสมองให้อดทนกับอุปสรรคยากๆ เพื่อคว้าชีวิตง่ายๆ ที่ทุกคนใฝ่ฝันกัน . #goodtime #5minutespodcast #missiontothemoonpodcast

In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, Pat sits down with Aarati to break down how she used avatar clarity, education-first messaging, and simple systems to scale from manual outreach to raising $7.5M in a year. They unpack how CRMs, AI, and consistent education turn trust into fast-moving capital. Tune in if you want investors ready before the deal even shows up. Resources mentioned in the episode: Aarati Sawhney LinkedIn Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Note: this podcast was recorded LIVE for the patrons of Padres Hot Tub literally minutes after the announcement of the signing of Michael King, on the PHT Discord. You can be part of the fun (which included a hint on the platform hours in advance that a move was coming) and future live broadcasts by supporting our independent production at patreon.com/padreshottubON THE SHOW: Craig Elsten and Chris Reed are joined by a jubilant and suddenly-gathered group of PHT patrons to discuss the announcement that staff ace Michael King is coming back to the club on a new free agent deal! The contract includes a 12M signing bonus, 5M salary for 2026, and player options at 28M and 30M for 2027 and 2028, with a 5M buyout if King opts out the first season. Needless to say, this sparks discussion about the (erroneous?) reporting that the Padres didn't have money to spend, the idea of a King-Pivetta-Musgrove top of the rotation, and the idea that AJ Preller may now have strategic flexibility to make a trade if he has to. Recorded live just after 8pm PST on 12/18/25 live for our patrons on our PHT Discord Group Therapy stage!

US President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order (EO) titled Ensuring American Space Superiority. Rheinmetall is partnering with ICEYE to fulfil a 1.7-billion-euro or $2 billion order from the German Armed Forces. HawkEye 360 has completed the acquisition of Innovative Signal Analysis supported by equity and debt financings totaling $150 million, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Sawyer Rosenstein brings us the NASASpaceflight Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY – The White House SpaceX loses contact with Starlink satellite after mishap- Reuters Rheinmetall and ICEYE win billion-euro contract for space reconnaissance HawkEye 360 Closes Strategic Acquisition and Secures Series E Preferred and Debt Astrobotic Secures $17.5M to Advance Reusable Rockets This Day in History: Ike's Christmas message makes history in space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the curtains close on 2025, The Chad & Cheese Podcast delivers one of its most explosive episode of the year: the annual Naughty & Nice Lists. Joined by Maureen “Mo” Clough for a dose of holiday chaos, the crew survives Joel's recent sidewalk wipeout and a round of bourbon-fueled storytelling before diving into the heroes and villains of the industry. On the Nice List, the trio celebrates a small-business CEO's grit against crushing tariffs, a major tech platform's "Domino's moment" of radical honesty that led to a massive acquisition, and groundbreaking data that finally shatters ageist myths in the workforce. They also toast a legendary founder who caught lightning in a bottle twice and an enterprise giant that finally got serious about modernization through an aggressive string of strategic buys. The festive mood shifts quickly as the team unwraps the Naughty List, beginning with a tech titan's "inhumane" 3:00 AM layoff strategy and a major industry association's staggering $11.5M legal defeat that exposed some shocking hypocrisy. The drama intensifies with tales of corporate espionage involving a CEO fleeing to Dubai, a global staffing firm accused of stiffing its own people while taking government handouts, and the infamous "Coldplay-gate"—the viral jumbotron scandal that cost two executives their careers and defined the summer of 2025. From industry-shifting pivots to the year's most cringeworthy memes, you'll have to listen to the full countdown to find out which brands and leaders earned a crown and who walked away with a lump of coal.

Cette semaine dans tech 45', on parle médecine préventive avec Lucis, startup parisienne lancée début 2025 et qui propose pour moins de 500e un bilan ultra complet.En moins d'un an, Lucis a séduit des milliers de personnes, ils annoncent cette semaine une levée de fonds de 8,5M$ de dollars après un passage remarqué chez YC au printemps dernier. Son cofondateur Maxime reçoit tech 45' et nous raconte pourquoi il veut changer la manière dont on fait de la prévention en France et partout en Europe. Je suis Seb Couasnon, abonne-toi, laisse des étoiles et un avis pour faire découvrir ce podcast à un max de monde

This isn't a cute budgeting episode. This is a $14 million revenue business buried under $1.5 million in stacked merchant cash advances, with money ripped out of the account every single day. The owner wasn't reckless. He had a 740 credit score and solid bank statements. He just got sold the wrong “solution” over and over.In this 12 Days of Giving episode, I sit down with Sara Weldon of TruFinCo to walk through exactly how this happened — and how she helped pull him out. We break down how MCAs are really structured, why the payments feel fine at first and then choke your cash flow, and how these things get layered until your business exists to feed lenders, not you.Then we get into the turnaround: how Sara and her team stepped in, worked with the right legal support, and restructured the full $1.5M, giving the owner roughly $45,000 a month in breathing room in about four days. From there, they rebuilt his capital strategy using lines of credit, term loans, and 0% business credit through capital stacking instead of more toxic “fast money.”If you're a business owner staring at debt, stressed about cash, or being pitched “quick funding,” you need to understand this playbook. This series is about real people, real numbers, and what it actually takes to get free — not the fantasy Instagram finance tries to sell you.

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about The Grinch Who Stole Bitches, Power Ball, emailer sexted co-worker by mistake, woman was putting razor blades in bread at Walmart, rats found crawling in produce section at grocery store, woman lost job after video of altercation with staff at restaurant goes viral, rub and tug bust, update on Sherrone Moore, Nick Reiner’s court appearance, Jane’s Addiction officially broken up, Charlie Puth mad about loud SpaceX launches, James Cameron gave CPR to rat, turds found on jetway, box of free weed outside of school, restaurant employees stage fake robbery with ChatGPT, raccoon fell through ceiling at fancy Wisconsin restaurant, man set up hidden camera in Tennessee Dollar Store, man planted hidden camera in woman’s vents, private investigator’s list of 5 jobs people most likely to cheat, doctor gave guy vasectomy when in for gallbladder surgery, camel at church Christmas performance kicks woman, strippers raise money for Christmas, man set record singing Christmas carols for 42 straight hours, $5M house for free but you have to move it, and more!

Why are some dental practices thriving while others feel stuck, even with the same clinical skills? In today's hyper-digital world, it's not just about how well you do dentistry. It's about how well people talk about you online. In this powerhouse episode of Dentistry Is On Fire, host Dr. Jeff Buske sits down with the legendary Dr. Leonard “Len” Tau, dentist, entrepreneur, author, and the man behind Raving Patients and the Supercharge movement.Together, they unpack the real secrets behind building a reputation that attracts, not just patients, but the right patients, those who value your care, pay your fees, and refer like crazy.From Len's early days of buying a struggling practice under tragic circumstances, to pioneering online review strategies that built a $2.5M fee-for-service powerhouse, to launching a software company acquired by BirdEye, this episode is a masterclass in modern dental success.In this episode, you'll learn:The critical difference between reputation management and reputation marketing, and why it matters more than everHow to create a “reputation culture” inside your practice that drives consistent 5-star reviewsWhy traditional marketing tactics (like postcards and yellow pages) are dying, and where to focus insteadHow AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are changing the patient journey, and how to future-proof your SEOPractical, low-cost patient experience tips that turn appointments into unforgettable moments“If you're not visible on Google, you're invisible. That's the hard truth.” Whether you're burned out, insurance-dependent, or just ready to grow in 2026, this episode is your blueprint for taking control of your practice's reputation, revenue, and future.Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a colleague who's ready to take their practice to the next level. Then journal this: What is one small change I can make this week to supercharge my reputation?To connect with Dr. Buske follow the links below - LinkedInInstagramFacebookLimitless Dentist AcademyJoin Dental Syndicate HERE

Today we're joined by Rory Callaghan! He is a Wellness Architect, best-selling author, and founder of SelfCare Global. With 15+ years across health, education, and conscious entrepreneurship, Rory has treated 10,000+ patients, scaled platforms to 4.5M+ users, mentored 500+ entrepreneurs, and helped generate $50M+ in impact revenue. His work blends ancient wisdom with modern science: helping leaders, communities, and venues shift from burnout to balance and build regenerative systems that last.If you're on the path of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you!CONNECT WITH ME:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@healingwithkink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 5 day feminine embodiment course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Mentorship: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH RORY:Instagram: @rorykcWebsite links & Resources: here.Don't forget to like & subscribe! Your support means the world

Send us a textStart with a candid reality check: the leading HR association just lost a racial discrimination and retaliation case, and the verdict wasn't small. We unpack what an $11.5M judgment against SHRM means for credibility, compliance, and the daily work of HR practitioners who've been told to trust the “authority” voice on fairness and DEI. If the standard-bearer fails its own standard, how should we rethink where we place our time, money, and learning?We walk through the essentials: what the plaintiff alleged, how the court weighed treatment and retaliation, and why the optics of a hard push to appeal could prolong pain without repairing trust. Then we get practical. If dues and big-tent conferences aren't delivering real value, how do we build a better PD stack? We talk labor and employment law briefings, focused workshops, and choosing events that sharpen practice rather than inflate brand. Expect an unvarnished lens on HR keywords that matter right now—DEI credibility, retaliation risk, workplace investigations, and organizational accountability.To lighten the load, we run an AI-assisted tour of our own year: weaponized incompetence finally clicking for teams, HR through pop culture that teaches better than white papers, and a grab bag of unhinged workplace moments we handled with restraint. We also call time on rage-bait content and the algorithm that rewards outrage more than insight. Our answer isn't performative—just better habits, clearer choices, and PD that respects your attention.If you care about ethical HR, compliance that actually works, and professional development that pays off, this one's for you. Hit follow, share with a colleague who needs a sanity check, and leave a short review telling us where you're investing your learning next.Support the showWe want to hear from you.Text us or leave a voicemail (252) 564-9899‬email: feedback@jadedhr.comWant to:* Share a dumb employee question* Share a crazy story* Ask us a question* Share a best practice * Give us feedback Our Link Tree below has links to our social media sites, Patreon, Apple podcasts, Spotify & more.Please leave a review on your favorite podcast player and interact with us online!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jadedhrFollow Cee Cee on IG - BoozyHR @ https://www.instagram.com/boozy_hr/

David Stifter spent 20 years as head of technology at Colony Capital, managing systems for a $60 billion private equity real estate firm. When a longtime AP specialist retired, the company lost its institutional knowledge for coding complex invoices across thousands of entities and tenant relationships. After a year evaluating RPA, template-based approaches, and early OCR solutions, David recognized that structured historical data—invoices paired with their coding—could train AI models to capture implicit business rules. Five years ago, at 40 with young children, he left his executive role to build PredictAP. The company now processes tens of thousands of invoices monthly for firms including Bridge Investment Group, demonstrating how operational expertise combined with AI can solve problems that pure technology approaches miss. Topics Discussed Identifying AI use cases with structured annotated data and human feedback loops  Moving from CTO buyer to vendor founder and discovering which networks actually convert  Building repeatable sales motion after exhausting warm introductions  Technology adoption barriers in real estate and the domain expertise requirement for vertical SaaS  Hiring sales leadership to scale from founder-led to systematic pipeline generation  Solving complete workflow integration challenges beyond isolated technical problems GTM Lessons For B2B Founders Match technical approach to problem structure, not trend: David identified three critical elements for his AI application: structured annotated data from historical invoice coding, recognizable patterns in implicit business rules, and human review as a feedback mechanism. He notes many founders "try to shove AI, the AI hammer to smash any nail, but they're not always the best use case." Six years ago, before modern LLMs, he used historical invoice-coding pairs as training data—solving the annotation problem that plagued early machine learning. Founders should evaluate whether their problem has the structural characteristics that make a given technology approach viable, rather than applying trending solutions to force market fit. Network quality reveals itself when you need something: David contrasts two early investors: a former acquisitions executive who promised extensive connections but delivered "not a single callback" after leaving their role, versus an asset manager who generated "hundreds" of leads through genuine relationships. The acquisitions person experienced "an existential crisis" realizing "my network was based upon my ability to have a massive checkbook behind me." Founders should recognize that network strength isn't tested until you're asking rather than giving—those who built relationships through consistent helpfulness rather than transactional power will see different response rates when they launch. Architect the founder-led to systematic sales transition: After two years of founder-led sales, David "hit that wall" and brought in Steve Farrell, prioritizing experience scaling from $3-5M to $20M ARR over industry-specific expertise. He notes warm intro calls are "very to the point" while cold outreach "starts hostile or skeptical"—requiring entirely different trust-building approaches. The shift required adding BDRs, AEs, and systematic content generation. Founders should hire sales leadership with specific stage experience before network depletion forces reactive hiring, and expect to rebuild positioning for skeptical buyers who lack pre-existing trust. Integrate solutions into existing workflow infrastructure: David emphasizes the failure mode of optimized point solutions: "They have a perfect solution from the technical problem but it's not going to work for this firm because it's not going to fit into their workflow." He maps the complete experience including integration with existing systems, training requirements, user experience, consistency, and speed. Technical superiority in isolation leads to "problems with adoption and retention." Founders should map every system, process, and stakeholder their solution touches, designing for workflow integration rather than isolated problem-solving. Sequence customer sophistication as you scale beyond innovators: David's initial customers were "leading edge folks" from his technology network who understood AI potential. As PredictAP matured, sales cycles became "much longer" with more conservative firms requiring higher proof thresholds. He learned that "initial sales have to be very successful and you have to have customers that advocate for you" because mainstream buyers need extensive social proof. Founders should recognize that early adopter ICP differs fundamentally from mainstream buyers—what closes innovators (technology potential) differs from what closes pragmatists (proven ROI and references), requiring distinct positioning and sales approaches for each segment. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

On today's episode, Part 2 of this two-part Golden Rhino special, we highlight the incredible turnaround of Dr. Monica Urda. What started as a promising practice with a hidden undercurrent of burnout, toxic culture, and financial strain evolved into a $4.5M powerhouse in the heart of Chicago.   Hear how Monica went from working seven days a week to earning over $1.3M in take-home income – all while reducing clinical days, expanding to 13 operatories, and transforming into a confident, culture-first leader and Black Belt Coach. This episode is packed with insight into building sustainable growth, developing systems, and leading with purpose. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Most practices are busy—but busy doesn't always mean profitable. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Terri Ross, Founder of Terri Ross Consulting & Co-Founder of Aesthetic Success, who is one of the leading voices in the medical aesthetics industry. With nearly two decades of experience, she has advised top practices, trained thousands of providers, and been featured as a speaker at Johns Hopkins, international conferences, and in multiple publications. In this conversation, Terri shares her proven seven-pillar revenue optimization system, insights on KPIs that drive millions in growth, and strategies to help practices thrive in competitive markets. Key Takeaways: → Why being busy doesn't guarantee profitability. → The seven-pillar framework for revenue optimization. → Common mistakes most practice owners make—and how to avoid them. → The KPIs that matter most in the first 3–6 months. → How pricing and compensation strategies impact profitability. Terri Ross, founder of Terri Ross Consulting, is a globally recognized expert in practice management and high-performance sales coaching, with a specialization in medical aesthetics. She has helped practices and Fortune 500 companies achieve over $2.5M in annual revenue growth. Industry leaders like Galderma, Skinbetter, and Merz Canada rely on her expertise for training sales teams and delivering keynote presentations at top aesthetic conferences. As the founder of Terri Ross Consulting, she later launched the APX Platform, merging with a patient education firm in 2023 to form a cutting-edge performance system. With a background in sales leadership roles with Fortune 500 medical device companies, Terri consistently ranked in the top 10% nationally. Terri hosts the "In Touch with Terri" podcast and co-founded Aesthetic Success, a quarterly summit series designed to master business strategy in aesthetics. Connect With Terri Ross: Website: https://terrirossconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrirossconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terriross/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Persuade and Influence for More Effective Selling Have you ever presented a perfectly logical argument, only to have it completely ignored? Most of us believe that if we just explain the facts clearly enough, people will change their minds. But the reality is that decision-making is rarely purely rational; it is deeply rooted in psychology, emotion, and trust. This week on A New Direction with Coach Jay, we are shattering the myth that persuasion is just about having the “gift of gab” and revealing the actual science behind why people say “yes.” I am thrilled to be joined live by negotiation expert Andres Lares, author of The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions. As the Managing Partner at the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, Andres has spent his career dissecting the mechanics of influence. He doesn’t just share theories; he provides a practical, tactical blueprint that you can use immediately. Whether you are leading a team, closing a sale, or simply trying to navigate family dynamics, Andres is going to walk us through how to move from being ignored to being indispensable. In this episode, we are diving deep into the “Persuasion Cycle.” We will explore why credibility is the currency of influence, how to ethically leverage emotion, and why logic only works after you've established a connection. Andres will break down his proven 4-step framework, teaching you how to prepare for high-stakes conversations and how to structure your communication so that your ideas aren’t just heard—they are accepted and acted upon. This is about ethical influence that builds long-term relationships, not manipulation. Don't leave your success up to chance—join us! If you want to stop guessing and start influencing, you cannot afford to miss this conversation.  Let's take A New Direction together! Andres Lares book, “Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions” is an outstanding read for anyone in sales or negotiations.  This book is backed by their own research, as well as research of others.  It is timeless and practical. Is it a sales tool kit? Yes!  And so much more! In Persuade, Andres and his colleagues from their research outline the 4 Step process to increasing your sales, closing, and influencing others.  This book is not just about business, it applies to everyone who is ever been in negotiations…that may even include your children, spouse, or significant other. 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The third level is demonstrating logic, and the top level is “Facilitate Action” or the close.  I believe this to be one of the best books I have read.  Personally, I have used this on my sales teams and found it to be so beneficial to build confidence and increase their ability to close more. Get Your Copy of Persuade by Clicking Here 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. 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Ils visaient 5M€ d'ARR. Ils ont dépassé l'objectif en 9 mois.Cette année, Lemlist s'est fixé un objectif de vente ambitieux. À la base, Lemlist est un modèle product-led. Autrement dit, le produit fait l'essentiel du travail et les ventes ne représentent qu'une part limitée du chiffre d'affaires.En 2024, ils ont fait le choix de passer un cap sur la vente.Quand l'objectif des 5M$ a été validé, la première réaction a été : « sommes-nous vraiment sûrs de ce chiffre ? »Non seulement ils l'ont atteint, mais ils l'ont dépassé en septembre.Passer de 3 à 20 commerciaux en un an, c'est impressionnant. Mais le faire sans perdre en qualité d'exécution, c'est un autre niveau.J'ai invité Yann Guilleux, VP Sales chez Lemlist. Il est arrivé à l'été 2024 avec une mission : transformer la machine commerciale. Passer d'une logique volume à une approche structurée, avec de vrais process de vente et un focus sur l'adoption du produit.Dans cet épisode, il m'a partagé les paris qui ont marché, les erreurs qu'il ne referait pas, et comment il a structuré une équipe capable de vendre aussi bien des deals à 5K qu'à + de 100K.Ce que vous allez apprendre :Comment recentrer une stratégie commerciale sur le mid-market ?Pourquoi passer des démos de groupe aux rendez-vous individuels a multiplié par 3 le revenu sur certains segments ?À quel moment recruter un lead manager (et pourquoi il regrette d'avoir attendu)Le process de shadowing avec les utilisateurs finaux pour vendre l'adoptionComment structurer différents process de vente selon la taille des dealsLa stratégie pour développer l'internationalLes coulisses de l'acquisition de Claap et comment intégrer un nouveau produit dans une équipe commerciale les prochains relais de croissance Un épisode pour les managers qui veulent scaler sans sacrifier la qualité, et comprendre comment structurer une équipe qui vend à la fois du transactionnel et du complexe.▬▬▬▬▬Où retrouver Yann Guilleux :LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-guilleux-24187079/Où me retrouver :LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/laetitiafall/Pour découvrir les meilleures stratégies de closing pour signer plus de clients : https://substack.com/@vendue▬▬▬▬▬Soutenez l'émission ❤Abonnez-vous

In this episode, the hosts break down an absurdly profitable worm farm in rural California that claims $1.5M in cash flow and may be one of the best deals they've ever seen—if it's real.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.

WhoMike Giorgio, Vice President and General Manager of Stowe Mountain, VermontRecorded onOctober 8, 2025About StoweClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Vail Resorts, which also owns:Located in: Stowe, VermontYear founded: 1934Pass affiliations:* Epic Pass: unlimited access* Epic Local Pass: unlimited access with holiday blackouts* Epic Northeast Value Pass: 10 days with holiday blackouts* Epic Northeast Midweek Pass: 5 midweek days with holiday blackouts* Access on Epic Day Pass All and 32 Resort tiers* Ski Vermont 4 Pass – up to one day, with blackouts* Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passport – 3 days, with blackoutsClosest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Smugglers' Notch (ski-to or 40-ish-minute drive in winter, when route 108 is closed over the notch), Bolton Valley (:45), Cochran's (:50), Mad River Glen (:55), Sugarbush (:56)Base elevation: 1,265 feet (at Toll House double)Summit elevation: 3,625 feet (top of the gondola), 4,395 feet at top of Mt. MansfieldVertical drop: 2,360 feet lift-served, 3,130 feet hike-toSkiable acres: 485Average annual snowfall: 314 inchesTrail count: 116 (16% beginner, 55% intermediate, 29% advanced)Lift count: 12 (1 eight-passenger gondola, 1 six-passenger gondola, 1 six-pack, 3 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple, 2 doubles, 2 carpets)Why I interviewed himThere is no Aspen of the East, but if I had to choose an Aspen of the East, it would be Stowe. And not just because Aspen Mountain and Stowe offer a similar fierce-down, with top-to-bottom fall-line zippers and bumpy-bumps spliced by massive glade pockets. Not just because each ski area rises near the far end of densely bunched resorts that the skier must drive past to reach them. Not just because the towns are similarly insular and expensive and tucked away. Not just because the wintertime highway ends at both places, an anachronistic act of surrender to nature from a mechanized world accustomed to fencing out the seasons. And not just because each is a cultural stand-in for mechanized skiing in a brand-obsessed, half-snowy nation that hates snow and is mostly filled with non-skiers who know nothing about the activity other than the fact that it exists. Everyone knows about Aspen and Stowe even if they'll never ski, in the same way that everyone knows about LeBron James even if they've never watched basketball.All of that would be sufficient to make the Stowe-is-Aspen-East argument. But the core identity parallel is one that threads all these tensions while defying their assumed outcome. Consider the remoteness of 1934 Stowe and 1947 Aspen, two mountains in the pre-snowmaking, pre-interstate era, where cutting a ski area only made sense because that's where it snowed the most. Both grew in similar fashion. First slowly toward the summit with surface lifts and mile-long single chairs crawling up the incline. Then double chairs and gondolas and snowguns and detachable chairlifts. A ski area for the town evolves into a ski area for the world. Hotels a la luxe at the base, traffic backed up to the interstate, corporate owners and $261 lift tickets.That sounds like a formula for a ruined world. But Stowe the ski area, like Aspen Mountain the ski area, has never lost its wild soul. Even buffed out and six-pack equipped and Epic Pass-enabled, Stowe remains a hell of a mountain, one of the best in New England, one of my favorite anywhere. With its monster snowfalls, its endless and perfectly spaced glades, its never-groomed expert zones, its sprawling footprint tucked beneath the Mansfield summit, its direct access to rugged and forbidding backcountry, Stowe, perhaps the most western-like mountain in the East, remains a skier's mountain, a fierce and humbling proving ground, an any-skier's destination not because of its trimmings, but because of the Christmas tree itself.Still, Stowe will never be Aspen, because Stowe does not sit at 8,000 feet and Stowe does not have three accessory ski areas and Stowe the Town does not grid from the lift base like Aspen the Town but rather lies eight miles down the road. Also Stowe is owned by Vail Resorts, and can you just imagine? But in a cultural moment that assumes ski area ruination-by-the-consolidation-modernization-mega-passification axis-of-mainstreaming, Aspen and Stowe tell mirrored versions of a more nuanced story. Two ski areas, skinned in the digital-mechanical infrastructure that modernity demands, able to at once accommodate the modern skier and the ancient mountain, with all of its quirks and character. All of its amazing skiing.What we talked aboutStowe the Legend; Vail Resorts' leadership carousel; ascending to ski area leadership without on-mountain experience; Mount Brighton, Michigan and Midwest skiing; struggles at Paoli Peaks, Indiana; how the Sunrise six-pack upgrade of the old Mountain triple changed the mountain; whether the Four Runner quad could ever become a six-pack; considering the future of the Lookout Double and Mansfield Gondola; who owns the land in and around the ski area; whether Stowe has terrain expansion potential; the proposed Smugglers' Notch gondola connection and whether Vail would ever buy Smuggs; “you just don't understand how much is here until you're here”; why Stowe only claims 485 acres of skiable terrain; protecting the Front Four; extending Stowe's season last spring; snowmaking in a snowbelt; the impact and future of paid parking; on-mountain bed-base potential; Epic Friend 50 percent off lift tickets; and Stowe locals and the Epic Pass.What I got wrongOn detailsI noted that one of my favorite runs was not a marked run at all: the terrain beneath the Lookout double chair. In fact, most of the trail beneath this mile-plus-long lift is a market run called, uh, “Lookout.” So I stand corrected. However, the trailmap makes this full-throttle, narrow bumper – which feels like skiing on a rising tide – look wide, peaceful, and groomable. It is none of those things, at least for its first third or so.On skiable acres* I said that Killington claimed “like 1,600 acres” of terrain – the exact claimed number is 1,509 acres.* I said that Mad River Glen claimed far fewer skiable acres than it probably could, but I was thinking of an out-of-date stat. The mountain claims just 115 acres of trails – basically nothing for a 2,000-vertical-foot mountain, but also “800 acres of tree-skiing access.” The number listed on the Pass Smasher Deluxe is 915 acres.On season closingsI intimated that Stowe had always closed the third weekend in April. That appears to be mostly true for the past two-ish decades, which is as far back as New England Ski History has records. The mountain did push late once, however, in 2007, and closed early during the horrible no-snow winter of 2011-12 (April 1), and the Covid-is-here-to-kill-us-all shutdown of 2020 (March 14).On doing better prepI asked whether Stowe had considered making its commuter bus free, but it, um, already is. That's called Reeserch, Folks.On lift ticket ratesI claimed that Stowe's top lift ticket price would drop from $239 last year to $235 this coming season, but that's inaccurate. Upon further review, the peak walk-up rate appears to be increasing to $261 this coming winter:Which means Vail's record of cranking Stowe lift ticket rates up remains consistent:On opening hoursI said that the lifts at Stowe sometimes opened at “7:00 or 7:30,” but the earliest ski lift currently opens at 8:00 most mornings (the Over Easy transit gondola opens at 7:30). The Fourrunner quad used to open at 7:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays. I'm not sure when mountain ops changed that. Here's the lift schedule clipped from the circa 2018 trailmap:On Mount Brighton, Michigan's supposed trashheap legacyI'd read somewhere, sometime, that Mount Brighton had been built on dirt moved to make way for Interstate 96, which bores across the state about a half mile north of the ski area. The timelines match, as this section of I-96 was built between 1956 and '57, just before Brighton opened in 1960. This circa 1962 article from The Livingston Post, a local paper, fails to mention the source of the dirt, leaving me uncertain as to whether or not the hill is related to the highway:Why you should ski StoweFrom my April 10 visit last winter, just cruising mellow, low-angle glades nearly to the base:I mean, the place is just:I love it, Man. My top five New England mountains, in no particular order, are Sugarbush, Stowe, Jay, Smuggs, and Sugarloaf. What's best on any given day depends on conditions and crowding, but if you only plan to ski the East once, that's your list.Podcast NotesOn Stowe being the last 1,000-plus-vertical-foot Vermont ski area that I featured on the podYou can view the full podcast catalogue here. But here are the past Vermont eps:* Killington & Pico – 2019 | 2023 | 2025* Stratton 2024* Okemo 2023* Middlebury Snowbowl 2023* Mount Snow 2020 | 2023* Bromley 2022* Jay Peak 2022 | 2020* Smugglers' Notch 2021* Bolton Valley 2021* Hermitage Club 2020* Sugarbush 2020 with current president John Hammond | 2020 with past owner Win Smith* Mad River Glen 2020* Magic Mountain 2019 | 2020* Burke 2019On Stowe having “peers, but no betters” in New EnglandWhile Stowe doesn't stand out in any one particular statistical category, the whole of the place stacks up really well to the rest of New England - here's a breakdown of the 63 public ski areas that spin chairlifts across the six-state region:On the Front Four ski runsThe “Front Four” are as synonymous with Stowe as the Back Bowls are with Vail Mountain or Corbet's Couloir is with Jackson Hole. These Stowe trails are steep, narrow, double-plus-fall-line bangers that, along with Castlerock at Sugarbush and Paradise at Mad River Glen, are among the most challenging runs in New England.The problem is determining which of the double-blacks spiderwebbing off the top of Fourrunner are part of the Front Four. Officially, the designation has always bucketed National, Liftline, Goat, and Starr together, but Bypass, Haychute, and Lookout could sub in most days. Credit to Stowe for keeping these wild trails intact for going on a century, but what I said about them “not being for the masses” on the podcast wasn't quite accurate, as the lower portions of many - especially Liftline - are wide, often groomed, and not particularly treacherous. The best end-to-end trail is Goat, which is insanely steep and narrow up top. Here's part of Goat's middle-to-lower section, which is mellower but a good portrayal of New England bumpy, exposed-dirt-and-rocks gnar, especially at the :19 mark:The most glorious ego boost (or ego check) is the few hundred vertical feet of Liftline directly below Fourrunner. Sound on for scrapey-scrape:When the cut trails get icy, you can duck into the adjacent glades, most of which are unmarked but skiable. Here, I bailed into the trees skier's left of Starr to escape the ice rink:On Vail Resorts' leadership shufflesTwelve of Vail's 37 North American ski areas began the 2024-25 ski season with a different leader than they ended the 2023-24 ski season with. This included five of the company's New England resorts, including Stowe. Giorgio, in fact, became the ski area's third general manager in three winters, and the fourth since Vail acquired the ski area in 2017. I asked Giorgio about this, as a follow up to a similar set of questions I'd laid out for Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz in August:I may be overthinking this, but check this out: between 2017 and 2024, Vail Resorts changed leadership at its North American ski areas more than 70 times - the yellow boxes below mark a new president-general-manager equivalent (red boxes indicate that Vail did not yet own the ski area):To reset my thinking here: I can't say that this constant leadership shuffle is inherently dysfunctional, and most Vail Resorts employees I speak with appreciate the company's upward-mobility culture. And I consistently find Vail's mountain leaders - dozens of whom I have hosted on this podcast - to be smart, earnest, and caring. However, it's hard to imagine that the constant turnover in top management isn't at least somewhat related to Vail Resorts' on-the-ground reputational issues, truncated seasons at non-core ski areas (see Paoli Peaks section below), and general sense that the company's arc of investment bends toward its destination resorts.On Peak ResortsVail purchased all of Peak Resorts, including Mount Snow, where Giorgio worked, in 2019. Here's that company's growth timeline:On Vernon Valley-Great GorgeThe ski area now known as Mountain Creek was Vernon Valley-Great Gorge until 1997. Anyone who grew up in the area still calls the joint by its legacy name.On Paoli Peaks versus Perfect NorthMy hope is that if I complain enough about Paoli Peaks, Vail will either invest enough in snowmaking to tranform it into a functional ski area or sell it. Here are the differences between Paoli's season lengths since 2013 as compared to Perfect North, its competitor that is the only other active ski area in the state:What explains this longstanding disparity, which certainly predates Vail's 2019 acquisition of the ski area? Paoli does sit southwest of Perfect North, but its base is 200 feet higher (600 feet, versus 400 for Perfect), so elevation doesn't explain it. Perfect does benefit from a valley location, which, longtime GM Jonathan Davis told me a few years back, locks in the cold air and supercharges snowmaking. The simplest answer, however, is probably the correct one: Perfect North has built one of the most impressive snowmaking systems on the planet, and they use it aggressively, cranking more than 200 guns at once. At peak operations, Perfect can transform from green grass to skiable terrain in just a couple of days.So yes, Perfect has always been a better operation than Paoli. But check this out: Paoli's performance as compared to Perfect's has been considerably worse in the five full seasons of Vail Resorts' ownership (excluding 2019-20), than in the six seasons before, with Perfect besting Paoli to open by an average of 21 days before Vail arrived, and by 31 days after. Perfect's seasons lasted an average of 25 days longer than Paoli's before Vail arrived, and 38 days longer after:Yes, Paoli is a uniquely challenged ski area, but I'm confident that someone can do a better job running this place than Vail has been doing since 2019. Certainly, that someone could be Vail, which has the resources and institutional knowledge to transform this, or any ski area, into a center of SnoSportSkiing excellence. So far, however, they have declined to do so, and I keep thinking of what Davis, Perfect North's longtime GM, said on the pod in 2022: “If Vail doesn't want [its ski areas in Indiana and Ohio], we'll take them!”On the 2022 Sunrise Six replacement for the tripleIn 2022, Stowe replaced the Mountain triple chair, which sat up a flight of steep steps from the parking lot, with the at-grade Sunrise six-pack. It was the kind of big-time lift upgrade that transforms the experience of an entire ski area for everyone, whether they use the new lift or not, by pulling skiers toward a huge pod of underutilized terrain and away from longtime alpha lifts Fourrunner and the Mansfield Gondola.On Fourrunner as a vert machineStowe's Fourruner high-speed quad is one of the most incredible lifts in American skiing, a lightspeed-fast base-to-summit, 2,040-vertical-foot monster with direct access to some of the best terrain west of A-Basin.The highest vert total in my 54-day 2024-25 ski season came (largely) courtesy of this lift - and I only skied five-and-a-half hours:On Stowe-Smuggs proximity and the proposed gondola and a long drive in winterAdventurous skiers can skin or hike across the top of Stowe's Spruce Peak and ski down into the Smugglers' Notch ski area. An official ski trail once connected them, and Smuggs proposed a gondola connector a couple of years back. If Vail were to purchase sprawling Smuggs, a Canyons-Park City mega-connection – while improbable given local environmental lobbies -could instantly transform Stowe into one of the largest ski areas in the East.On Jay Peak's big snowmaking upgradesI referenced big offseason snowmaking upgrades for water-challenged (but natural-snow blessed), Jay Peak. I was referring to this:This season brings an over $1.5M snowmaking upgrade that's less about muscle and more about brains. We've added 49 brand new HKD Low E air-water snowmaking guns—32 on Queen's Highway and 17 on Perry Merrill. These aren't your drag-'em-out, hook-'em-up, hope-it's-cold-enough kind of guns. They're fixed in place for the season and far more efficient, using much less compressed air than the ones they replace. Translation: better snow, less energy.On Perry Merrill, things get even slicker. We've installed HKD Klik automated hydrants that come with built-in weather stations. The second temps hit 28 degrees wetbulb, these hydrants kick on automatically and adjust the flow as the mercury drops. No waiting, no guesswork, no scrambling the crew. The end result? Those key connecting trails between Tramside and Stateside get covered faster, which means you can ski from one side to the other—or straight back to your condo—without having to hop on a shuttle with your boots still buckled. …It's all part of a bigger 10-year snowmaking plan we're rolling out—more automation, better efficiency, and ultimately, better snow for you to ski and ride on.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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In this episode, we're dismantling the 12 beliefs quietly sabotaging your interior design business growth, the limiting mindsets about pricing, portfolios, networking, and visibility that keep talented new designers stuck, undercharging, and invisible. If you're in your first or second year and wondering why marketing feels hard, why clients question your pricing, or why you're still waiting for that "big break," this episode shows you what beliefs to release and how to reframe them for real momentum. In this episode, you'll hear: (04:15) Why you don't need an office to hit six figures (06:30) How to network with intention (not desperation) (13:30) Stop announcing you're new and lead with confidence instead (18:22) The pricing trap keeping you undervalued (23:10) Why your portfolio doesn't need to be perfect to start (26:45) When certifications become procrastination (29:15) How boundaries build your brand (33:42) Why you can work from anywhere (even after moving cities) (38:55) The one client who brought in $1.5M, and why consistency is your big break If you're ready to attract better clients, price with confidence, and build interior design marketing strategies that actually work, join me for my complimentary masterclass, "7 Shifts to Grow Your Design Firm Without Burning Out," at melissagalt.com/BestDesignYear, or DM me "BEST YEAR" and I'll send the link. You've got this: I've got you always! Connect with Melissa Website Instagram Facebook Group  

This is the full conversation I had with Will Smith and Niklas James on the Acquiring Minds podcast in April of 2025. We broke down how I bought Somewhere.com, how I run my real estate private equity firm, and how I leverage offshore talent to scale revenue while saving costs. We discussed how I think about building teams, why sales is the foundation of all businesses, and why buying a company isn't a shortcut, it's a challenge most people aren't ready for.If you're thinking about buying a business, this episode will show you the side of acquisitions people rarely talk about. Big thanks to Will Smith for having me on, follow him here: https://x.com/whentheresawill Check out more of his work here: https://acquiringminds.co/episodes Also shoutout to Niklas James from Minds Capital for co-hosting this conversation with Will. https://x.com/NiklasWJ In the intro, I mentioned that you should check out this episode from Acquiring Minds that came out just before Thanksgiving, episode 407 with Linh Tran. He quit corporate, bought a small HVAC business, scaled it, and now makes over $5M a year with a CEO running it for him. It's a really good episode: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/linh-tran-advanced-commercial-group-apex-fund Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

In this episode the hosts dive into a $4.5M, 12‑bed Los Angeles drug and alcohol rehab facility deal with $4M revenue and $1M SDE, unpacking utilization trends, regulatory risks (MSO/CPOM), and why it might not be a compelling acquisition as‑is.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/drug-and-alcohol-rehabilitation-facilities/2447669/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.

Traffic can solve any problem in your business. In this episode, I sit down with Maria Wendt, the founder of an 8-figure low-ticket education business with nearly 100,000 students. We talk about how you can leverage traffic, focus on one powerful offer, and scale without burning out. She shares her journey as a single mama, why she pivoted from high-ticket to low-ticket after having her daughter (and later divorce), how traffic and eyeballs became the foundation of her business, and how she scaled to $7–8.5M a year with $200 and under courses, all while running a very lean team and spending the majority of her time with her toddler. Get ready to work smarter, build sustainable income, and finally feel in control of your time and money. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/happy SKIMS - The SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent you by choosing Earn Your Happy podcast in the dropdown after you purchase. Brevo - Head to brevo.com/earn and use the code EARN to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Aura Frames - save on the perfect gift at AuraFrames.com - get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code EARN at checkout. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidearn Blinds.com - The Black Friday deals at Blinds.com are going strong all month long! Save $50 off when you spend $500 or more - use code EARN at checkout.  HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why traffic and eyeballs solve every business problem. 04:00 How to calculate your daily traffic goal for consistent sales. 07:10 How do you build an 8-figure business with only low-ticket offers? 08:45 The pricing “dead zones” that kill online sales. 14:00 Why did you pivot to low-ticket after becoming a single mama? 18:00 The secret behind Maria's 6%–25% conversion rates. 22:00 Why copy makes or breaks low-ticket success. 25:00 How $27 offers turn into $400 carts. 30:00 How to know what product your audience will actually buy. 34:00 How beginners monetize what they already know. 43:00 The exact daily posting formula that doubled Maria's following. 49:00 How do you run an 8-figure business while spending most of your time with your toddler? 53:00 The “Rule of Five Ones” that creates 7-figure businesses. 56:00 Why is low-ticket the ultimate long-term scaling strategy? 01:00:00 Low-ticket vs high-ticket and who should use each. RESOURCES Visit Maria's Website & Low-Ticket Courses Hub HERE! Build High-Converting Checkout Pages with SamCart Watch Maria on YouTube Apply for our Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE Join the Audacity Challenge HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Maria: @maria.wendt