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On this morning's episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, we are tracking some of the biggest, most emotionally charged developments hitting the rock and heavy metal circuits. First up, Atlanta progressive sludge metal titans Mastodon have officially broken their silence. We break down their newly released standalone tribute single, "Your Ghost Again"—the band's absolute first piece of new music since the departure and subsequent tragic motorcycle death of founding guitarist Brent Hinds. Drummer Brann Dailor and bassist Troy Sanders open up about the intense gauntlet of grief, tracking music in the studio while seeing Hinds out of the corner of their eyes, and what this means for their completed 9th studio album. Next, we move to a massive update out of the Van Halen camp. Toto legend Steve Lukather has gone on the record with Guitar Player magazine to shut down internet skeptics, promising that the upcoming, unreleased Eddie Van Halen vault tracks are "not throwaway s*." We take you inside the studio layout featuring Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen, and discuss the band's current high-stakes search for an iconic rock vocalist to front Eddie's final musical statement. Finally, we look at Metallica, who continue to operate at an unprecedented level of global dominance. The thrash icons have officially shattered the all-time attendance record for Germany's biggest-ever stadium concert, drawing a mind-blowing 94,000 fans to Berlin's Olympiastadion on the M72 World Tour. We break down the unique stage architecture making these massive crowds possible, the financial stats behind their $600M tour stretch, and their massive charitable milestone through the All Within My Hands foundation.

On April 7th, at 12:30 a.m. in a massive warehouse in Ontario, California, a worker lights pallets on fire. The result? $500–$600 million in damages and a reflection of a much bigger story, one that isn't just about one individual, but about how our workplaces are failing employees. I walk through this shocking incident to uncover the systemic pressures that drive workplace rage.The truth is, this isn't isolated. From Amazon to Disney contractors, poor pay, unsafe conditions, and layers of corporate shields create a workforce that's physically present but mentally checked out. Studies show employee engagement is plummeting, confidence is collapsing, and the gap between leadership perception and reality is dangerously wide. The Kimberly-Clark fire is a symptom of a system that ignores the human cost of labor.We also explore history to understand the present. From the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to today, patterns emerge: when workers have no voice, tensions escalate.Job loss isn't just financial, it's deeply psychological. And corporations need to act before the next flashpoint.In This Episode:- Ontario warehouse fire overview and costs- Economic and labor context driving worker anger- Gallup report: collapse in worker confidence- Disparity between CEO awareness and workforce sentiment- Historical parallel: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire- Modern labor conditions and subcontractor complexities- Psychological impact of unemployment and layoffs- Lessons for workers and corporate leadersAnd much more!Resources:-Get Corporate-level Health Coverage for Solopreneurs with a 50% Discount for First Three Months - https://essentlcreator.com/maureen-Video of the warehouse worker setting fire - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DW5Lbj6DiRW/-Video shows someone intentionally setting fires at Ontario warehouse - https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/ontario-warehouse-fire-video/3873376/-Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - https://www.history.com/articles/triangle-shirtwaist-fire-Luigi Mangione Charged with the Stalking and Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson - https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/luigi-mangione-charged-stalking-and-murder-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-and-use-‘Get back to work': Amazon faces fresh scrutiny over workplace safety record - https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/22/amazon-workplace-safety-record-Gallup's 2026 State of the Global Workplace Report: Global Employee Engagement Continues Decline - https://www.gallup.com/workplace/708071/global-employee-engagement-continues-decline.aspx-Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Report: CEO Insomnia Index: What (and Who) Is Keeping CEOs Up at Night - https://web-assets.bcg.com/2b/7c/2484f99045e58979f1d4dfd9571d/ceo-insomnia-index-apr-2026.pdfConnect with Maureen Wiley Clough:-LinkedIn: maureenwclough - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/-Website: itgetslateearly.com - https://www.itgetslateearly.com/-Instagram: @maureenwclough - https://www.instagram.com/maureenwclough-YouTube: @itgetslateearly - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A?sub_confirmation=1Affiliate Disclaimer:Hey there! Just a quick heads-up — some of the links we share in our show notes, YouTube videos, or episodes might be affiliate links. That means if you click on one and make a purchase, we might earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you).We only shout out products, tools, or services we've actually tried, love, or think you'll find genuinely useful. Still, it's always a good idea to do your own homework before buying anything.Using these links helps support the show and keeps It Gets Late Early rolling — so thanks a ton for being part of the community!

The Last Trade: James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence joins to break down the sentiment divergence between beaten-down crypto Twitter and a TradFi apparatus that's finally all in, Morgan Stanley launching MSBT at a market-low 14 bips with a 2-4% Bitcoin recommendation across 17,000 advisors and $7T+ in assets, Mike Wilson's 60/20/20 portfolio call adding 20% gold, and why the boomer diamond hands held through the drawdown while the basis trade collapsed from 10%+ to under 5%.---

Anthony Perera is a South Florida-born serial entrepreneur who transformed a single HVAC truck into a $200M+ national home services empire, earned Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® Florida award, successfully scaled and sold a majority stake in his tech company Inspected.com to a private equity fund managing over $600M, and now leads a family office overseeing a portfolio valued at more than $250 million. Here's some of the topics we covered: From off-road magazines to serial entrepreneurship Turning one HVAC truck into a $250M powerhouse Building a family office around buying businesses The hidden opportunity in retiring baby boomer companies Transforming outdated businesses into private equity targets How AI and social media are changing growth forever The playbook for buying businesses and scaling wealth   To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com    For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com   Please Review and Subscribe  

Mark Rampolla built ZICO Coconut Water over nine years and sold it to Coca-Cola for over $200M. Then seven years later, bought it back. Now he's rebuilding it bigger than ever, going for $1B+, and documenting the entire process. Mark also leads GroundForce Capital, a $600M firm investing in companies like Liquid Death, Bobbie, and Humm Kombucha. And he's using this rebuilt operating system—FreedomOS—to take ZICO past where it was when he sold it the first time. Not with more grind. With more clarity, more ease, and more fun. Mark joins Justin to discuss beverage, entrepreneurship and more.

Shopify posted its strongest quarter in four years and the stock fell 7%. Rick walks through why Wall Street wasn't impressed, what the LVMH signing actually means for the "Shopify is only for startups" narrative, and the credit-loss line item that's quietly getting bigger.Also this week:Amazon Q1: three numbers Wall Street missed, including a $150B grocery run rate and free cash flow down 95%The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara—the agentic AI platform automating global tax and compliance for leading eCommerce brands. Go to avalaratax.watsonweekly.com for more details.Alphabet's Universal Commerce Protocol, now signed by Kingfisher, Target, and WayfairGameStop's $55.5B bid for eBay, with Ryan Cohen pitching it as "Chewy on steroids"Investor Minute: PayPal restructure, Recharge buys Skio for $105M, Cognizant grabs Astreya for $600M, Lipton takes a $245M CVC investment, District raises $14.7M seed

Most founders treat culture like an afterthought until it breaks. George Schlossnagle, founder of Message Systems (sold to MessageBird for $600M), explains why culture debt accumulates faster than technical debt and destroys scaling companies from within. He breaks down the "culture branching" phenomenon that happens around 100 employees, shares frameworks for detecting early warning signs like "that's not how we do things here," and reveals why hiring for cultural fit matters as much as technical capability in post-funding execution.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 105 opens with a deep dive into the DOJ's sweeping indictment of 30 people tied to a decade-long insider trading scheme operating through elite M&A law firms including Latham and Watkins and Goodwin Proctor. Ghost connects the indicted network to Trump's executive orders forcing those same firms into $600M of free pro bono work, suggesting Trump had leverage over them long before the arrests. One of the indicted traders, David Brotslovsky, gave a 2013 speech to Jewish business leaders about communal unity the same year the scheme allegedly launched. Ghost also covers Tulsi Gabbard's DNI investigation into intelligence agencies suppressing evidence of Chinese and Venezuelan 2020 election interference, the FBI raid on Virginia senate president Louise Lucas's office, and the DOJ probe of a Fairfax County prosecutor for shielding violent offenders. Trump's new counterterrorism strategy targeting cartels and hemispheric threats gets unpacked alongside the US review of all 53 Mexican consulates. The episode closes with the Iran ceasefire holding in name only, the USS Gerald Ford quietly departing the Middle East, and the EU moving toward sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements.

Alok Goyal of Stellaris Venture Partners, the $600M fund behind Mamaearth, Whatfix, and Axtria, breaks down 13 years of lessons that every founder pitching VCs needs to hear. Alok co-founded Stellaris Venture Partners after a 'Brownian motion' career: a failed startup, eighteen months unemployed after the 2001 NASDAQ crash, and a decade running SAP India before venture found him. Today, the $600M fund backs Mamaearth, Whatfix, and Axtria, with over half of all cheques written before a founder has a single line of code. In this conversation with host Akshay Datt on Founder Thesis, Goyal reveals three anti-patterns that catch every VC at some point: market size estimates are almost always wrong; over-indexing on the market over the founder kills returns; and fearing Google or SAP will crush a startup is rarely justified, because incumbents have too much baggage to move. With agentic AI replacing entire job functions and a new US-India trade deal opening corridors for Indian software, this masterclass on early stage investing in India arrives at exactly the right moment.

How do you scale a financial advisory firm to 40+ staff and $630M AUM in just a few years without breaking your hiring, culture, or client experience? In this episode, you'll hear about the hiring and marketing strategies fueling this kind of growth and how being open about a firm's values can lead to greater retention of both clients and team members.  Joe Schmitz Jr. is the founder of Peak Retirement Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Columbus, Ohio, that oversees $630 million in assets under management for approximately 1,000 client households. He joins the show today to share how he built a high-performance hiring engine that attracted over 5,000 applicants in a single year and turned them into a values-aligned, growth-focused team. He also talks about how his firm uses a structured, tech-enabled hiring process to identify the right people, why recruiting straight from colleges has been a competitive advantage, and how engaging in multiple synergistic marketing tactics has led to the strong flow of prospects his firm receives.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/488  

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello note the uncertain future of the National Science Foundation amid shifting U.S. funding priorities and governance; the rise of China as a global research powerhouse; ongoing advances and controversies in vaccines shaped by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; vaccine policy battles in Florida; European approval of the moderna mCOMBRIAX, COVID-19 and influenza vaccine, the mounting evidence supporting preventive vaccination strategies including that for HPV and the HepB birth dose; the spread of drug-resistant infections and the resurgence of HIV in Zambia; and the enduring public trust in scientists despite political turbulence, before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, the efficacy of the influenza vaccine for children, PEMGARDA authorized use for certain immunocompromised individuals where to find PEMGARDA, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, use of remdesivir for RSV, how administration of Paxlovid did not affect hospitalization of high-risk vaccinated patients, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, if SARS-CoV-2 infection may facilitate EBV reactivation, exercise for treating long COVID and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. 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Send us Fan MailIn this “After The Conversation” episode, I break down my discussion with Adam Link—CEO and hedge fund manager overseeing over $600M in assets.This is my unfiltered reflection on the conversation: what stood out, what I learned, what I agreed with—and where I'm not fully sold.We dive into the reality of investing vs speculation, the massive gap between retail traders and institutions, and the psychology behind making (and losing) money in the markets.If you've ever thought about trading options, timing the market, or trying to “outsmart” the system—this episode is for you. What You'll Hear: The difference between being right vs making money Why timing matters more than most people think The harsh truth about retail traders vs institutional investors A breakdown of risk tolerance vs risk capacity My personal thoughts on what Adam got right—and where I push back  Key Takeaway:You're not just investing—you're choosing what game you're playing. And most people don't realize the rules until it's too late.Social Media:Insta/X: kyleTHEhortonYoutube: KyletalkssTiktok: KyleTalkssIntro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the show

April 30, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: CrossFit appoints Bruce Edwards as CEO, former COO bringing experience from barre3 and Planet Fitness to stabilize brand amid HYROX competition Zwift acquires Rouvy combining gamified training with real-world routes, consolidating cycling stack after raising $600M+ and expanding into hardware Infinite Epigenetics acquires Tally Health co-founded by David Sinclair, creating vertically integrated platform across epigenetic testing and consumer longevity   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 → talent.fitt.co Follow us on Instagram → instagram.com/fittinsider Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Reach out → insider@fitt.co

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What does it actually take to build a $600 million home service company starting from painting garage doors for $100 each? Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, breaks down the exact journey from broke to billionaire-in-progress - and he holds nothing back. In this episode, Tommy shares the $100 million whiteboard brainstorm that his own managers laughed at, the painful partnership breakup that forced him to call his mom for help, and the mindset shift that finally made him love Mondays. He reveals why the best employees are never on Indeed, how a $350K consulting investment changed everything, the branding overhaul that let him raise prices overnight, and why he believes A1 is on track to become a monopoly that may need to be broken up by regulators. Whether you're a home service operator stuck at $1M or an entrepreneur trying to break through your next ceiling, Tommy's no-nonsense philosophy on performance pay, recruiting A-players, systems, and delayed gratification will fundamentally change how you think about building a business. Key Topics Covered: • Growing up with a single mom working three jobs and learning the value of work early • Breaking up with his first business partner and calling his mom to save the company • The $100M whiteboard brainstorm that became a $600M exit • Why 3% unemployment means job boards are the unemployment line coming to you • How Al Levy transformed A1's systems, manuals, and culture in two years • The branding overhaul with Dan Antonelli that raised prices and improved recruiting • Getting on Service Titan by cold messaging the founder on LinkedIn • Using Rilla Voice, ServiceTitan, and AI tools to dominate home service • Celebrating new hires with red carpet moments and champagne toasts • Why buying the way you want to be bought from changes everything • The one-sentence closing wisdom: the magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding.  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com  Guest: Tommy Mello Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialtommymello  Guest Website: https://www.tommymello.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/  #TommyMello #HomeServiceBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BlueCollarBusiness #GarageDoor #A1GarageDoor #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #HomeServiceExpert #ScalingYourBusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Dudan's free digital copy of his book What does it actually take to build a $600 million home service company starting from painting garage doors for $100 each? Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, breaks down the exact journey from broke to billionaire-in-progress - and he holds nothing back. In this episode, Tommy shares the $100 million whiteboard brainstorm that his own managers laughed at, the painful partnership breakup that forced him to call his mom for help, and the mindset shift that finally made him love Mondays. He reveals why the best employees are never on Indeed, how a $350K consulting investment changed everything, the branding overhaul that let him raise prices overnight, and why he believes A1 is on track to become a monopoly that may need to be broken up by regulators. Whether you're a home service operator stuck at $1M or an entrepreneur trying to break through your next ceiling, Tommy's no-nonsense philosophy on performance pay, recruiting A-players, systems, and delayed gratification will fundamentally change how you think about building a business. Key Topics Covered: • Growing up with a single mom working three jobs and learning the value of work early • Breaking up with his first business partner and calling his mom to save the company • The $100M whiteboard brainstorm that became a $600M exit • Why 3% unemployment means job boards are the unemployment line coming to you • How Al Levy transformed A1's systems, manuals, and culture in two years • The branding overhaul with Dan Antonelli that raised prices and improved recruiting • Getting on Service Titan by cold messaging the founder on LinkedIn • Using Rilla Voice, ServiceTitan, and AI tools to dominate home service • Celebrating new hires with red carpet moments and champagne toasts • Why buying the way you want to be bought from changes everything • The one-sentence closing wisdom: the magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding.  Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com  Jeff Dudan: https://www.jeffdudan.com  Guest: Tommy Mello Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialtommymello  Guest Website: https://www.tommymello.com/  Guest Socials: https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/  #TommyMello #HomeServiceBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BlueCollarBusiness #GarageDoor #A1GarageDoor #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessTips #HomeServiceExpert #ScalingYourBusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marlon Nichols is Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at Mac Venture Capital — a seed-stage firm that closed its first fund at $110M with institutional backing from day one and has grown to over $600M in AUM across three funds.In this episode, Marlon breaks down the fundraising arc that built Mac VC, the four-part founder framework he never compromises on, and the inside story of two portfolio companies — Pipe, which went from a $13M valuation to $2B in 18 months, and Gimlet Media, his early bet on the HBO of podcasting.Whether you're an emerging manager trying to crack institutional LP relationships, a founder wondering what top seed investors actually look for, or an LP benchmarking how the best funds are built — this conversation is essential listening.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comWe talk about -- Raising fund one with institutional LPs — no proof of concept fund required.- The four founder qualities Marlon never compromises on- Seed discipline at scale — how Mac VC stays true to stage at $600M+ AUM- What actually wins competitive deals at seed- Pipe: $13M valuation to $2B in 18 months — conviction, pivot, and recovery- Gimlet Media: betting on the HBO of podcasting before the category existed---Links:Mac Venture Capital - https://macventurecapital.com/Connect with Marlon Nichols - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marloncnicholsConnect with Prashant: https://linkedin.com/in/choubeysahabSubscribe to VC10X newsletter - ⁠https://vc10x.beehiiv.com⁠Subscribe on YouTube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@VC10X ⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vc10x-investing-venture-capital-asset-management-private/id1632806986⁠Subscribe on Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7F7KEhXNhTx1bKTBFgzv3k?si=WgQ4ozMiQJ-6nowj6wBgqQ⁠VC10X website - ⁠https://vc10x.comTimestamps:(00:00) - Preview(01:24) - Introduction to Marlon Nichols and MaC Venture Capital.(02:58) - MaC VC's journey from Fund 1 to Fund 3.(04:53) - How MaC VC attracted institutional LPs from its first fund.(06:48) - The fundraising experience for their recent $150M fund.(07:40) - Comparing the fundraising timelines for Fund 1, 2, and 3.(10:34) - The strategy behind fund sizing and when to stop raising.(12:59) - How LP expectations change from Fund 2 (TVPI) to Fund 3 (DPI).(14:46) - A deep dive into MaC VC's portfolio construction model.(17:17) - How Marlon's investment mindset has evolved with experience.(19:01) - The four essential qualities Marlon looks for in a founding team.(21:33) - How portfolio construction strategy changed from 50 companies to 36-40.(22:47) - Defining "winning" at a fund level: Why DPI is the ultimate goal.(24:31) - What wins allocations in competitive deals.(27:13) - PIPE's journey: From initial investment to a major pivot.(31:07) - The Gimlet Media story: The bet, the growth, and the Spotify acquisition.(33:48) - Rapid Fire: Sectors and regions MaC VC invests in.

Send us Fan MailWhat does the economy actually look like from the perspective of someone managing over $600 million?In this episode of Ficonomy, Kyle sits down with Adam Link to break down what's really happening in the economy — beyond the headlines.Because while markets may look strong on the surface, many everyday people are still struggling… and there's a disconnect that isn't being talked about enough.This conversation is about closing that gap. In This Episode What's actually happening in the economy right now  Why the headlines don't tell the full story  The biggest financial mistakes people are making today  What investors see that most people miss  How to think about money in uncertain times  What you should be doing right now to prepare for the future  Key Takeaways The economy can look strong while people still feel financially strained  Long-term success comes from behavior, not just knowledge  Most people react emotionally to money — and it costs them  Preparation matters more than prediction  You don't need to be an expert — but you do need a plan  Why This MattersThere's a growing gap between what's happening in the markets… and what people are experiencing in real life.Understanding that gap — and knowing how to respond to it — is one of the most important financial skills you can develop.This episode helps you do exactly that. Connect with Adam Link https://fireweedcapital.com/Social Media:Insta/X: kyleTHEhortonYoutube: KyletalkssTiktok: KyleTalkssIntro: Head In The Clouds by Matthew MorelockOutro: Surfaces Type Beat - Jellyfish BeatsSupport the show

Bitcoin slips from near $80K on oil spikes and profit-taking despite ceasefire progress, while Iran's Nobitex exchange moved $2.3B+ through networks tied to Trump-linked ventures. BlackRock led a 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak of $1.9B, and Strategy continues aggressive accumulation. Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over frozen tokens, New York/Illinois ban state employees from prediction markets, and the UK raids illegal P2P trading sites. April hacks top $600M with Kelp DAO laundered via THORchain, Russia passes its crypto bill in first reading, and Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever—markets cautious with focus on geopolitics, security, and institutional resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over'House attempts to vote on spy powers - an extension of FISA Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud

IT'S A-ME, HOLLYWOOD HANGOVER! This episode, the guys discuss how Super Mario is back from the Mushroom Kingdom and he's lighting up the box office like it's the top of King Koopa's head ($600M+!)  Is it more fan-service slop or is the lofty Nintendo IP finally finding it's cinematic voice? Joe also gives us the insider scoop about the terms of the recent Writer's Guild agreement: both the positive and the negative, and what it might mean down the line. All this and much more! Listen now! "Yoshi!"  - Joe Russo's 1-word review for Super Mario Galaxy

   Mayor Quintin Lucas says Kansas City has $600 million to build the Royals a new stadium at Crown Center and couldn't wait to share the news.  But he did wait until after he won an earnings tax vote on Tuesday.  This is politics and its best or worst depending on how you look at it.  Now, the governor is on the clock.  Jeff City offered the Chiefs and/or Royals 50% of a new stadium if a city or county stepped up with support.  Get this... the "stupid" or "clueless" Royals as critics have called them will get WAY more than Kansas offered if Missouri kicks in 50%.  It will be the greatest deal any baseball team has ever had.  82 percent for free.    The DOJ is misguided going after the NFL for its tv contract and I will prove it in less than a minute.      At the K, watching the Royals bat makes you want to watch CNN... Rory soars at the Masters in round one and gives a spectacular quote right after.  The coach/reporter scandal in the NFL grows and we learned when Travis and Taylor are getting married.

Learn how to use thought leadership to separate yourself from the competition Thought leadership is the new currency for CEOs who want to stay ahead, and in this episode, I sit down with Beth LaGuardia Cooper to talk about why a book is still one of the most powerful tools you can use to build trust, establish authority, and convert readers into high-value clients. We get into why AI-generated books miss the mark, how I used my own book to go from breakout speaker to keynote, and what it really takes to craft a book that doesn't just impress people but actually moves them to work with you. Beth LaGuardia Cooper is the President of Advantage Media Group, overseeing publishing and authority-building services across some of the most recognized brands in the space, including Forbes Books, Entrepreneur Books, and SXSW Books. With a background that includes scaling American Public Education from $20M to $600M in annual revenue, Beth brings a rare combination of marketing mastery and publishing expertise that makes her one of the most qualified people in the world to help CEOs turn their knowledge into a lasting authority asset. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Thought leadership is a core competitive advantage because the market will always reward those who can deliver outcomes over those who simply produce output. A book positions you in a category of one, separating you from every competitor who relies solely on commoditized deliverables. AI-generated books lack the humanity, trust, and authentic voice that cause readers to connect with you and ultimately want to work with you. The most successful books for business owners are strategically designed to move readers to a specific action, not just impress them with knowledge. Giving your book away is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make because consumption drives conversion more than any other marketing activity. Writing a book builds your expert profile across search engines, media, and speaking platforms in ways that no other single asset can replicate. Working with a publisher who specializes in business owners ensures your book is crafted to generate leads, not just praise. Knowing your purpose and what unique value you bring to the world is the essential first step before putting your message into a book. Connect with Beth LaGuardia Cooper: Website: theauthoritycompany.com LinkedIn: Beth LaGuardia Cooper Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites:  www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community  

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the story behind ProsperOps, a cloud cost optimization startup with roots in San Antonio and Austin. Founded by a group of former Rackspace employees—known as “Rackers”—ProsperOps has quietly grown into a significant player in cloud services, culminating in its acquisition by Chicago-based Flexera earlier this year.Host Bob Rivard welcomes founders Eric Carlin and Chris Cochran for an in-depth conversation about the company's unconventional journey. Operating as a remote-first team with no fixed address, ProsperOps leveraged early support from the local “Racker family,” worked with minimal overhead, and never sought outside venture capital after its initial round. The company's approach, shaped by the unique culture at Rackspace, stands out in the Texas startup landscape.They discuss:• How Rackspace's culture of “fanatical support” influenced the creation of ProsperOps• The impact of remote work—before and after the pandemic—on building a fast-growing company• Navigating early funding, resisting acquisition offers, and why the founders waited for the right exit• The challenges and opportunities for tech entrepreneurs in San Antonio and along the Austin-San Antonio corridor• What the ProsperOps story says about the future of local startups, remote work, and the city's efforts to build a lasting tech ecosystemRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #138. Alamo Angels: The Future of South Texas Startups – Building on the local founder journey explored in the ProsperOps episode, host Bob Rivard sits down with Sebastian Garzon of Alamo Angels to unpack how a thriving network of investors and entrepreneurs is shaping San Antonio's next wave of tech success stories. Discover what it takes to grow a robust startup ecosystem and why early-stage investment is key to the city's innovation future.-- --CONNECT

Heading to Vegas this May? Join Josh at Pulse 2026 and come say hi—your oversized fluorescent daiquiri is on him. No catch.Grab your ticket at gainsightpulse.com and use code UNCHURNED for a special rate.Watch Eric Gilpin, President of Go-To-Market at G2, reveal how he's building the first-ever unified revenue org in a 210,000-product marketplace. In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes of G2's “zero daylight” alignment strategy and how it led to a game-changing 31% YoY traffic spike. Discover why G2 made the controversial bet to let LLMs scrape their data (and why competitors are now paying the price), how to flip buyer intent into “churn intent” to catch customers before they leave, and how the difference between “freelancers” and “contractors” became worth $600M+ in revenue. This is marketplace strategy 101, told by someone who's spent 25+ years perfecting it. Essential listening for GTM leaders, CS teams, and anyone building in B2B SaaS.---Timestamps0:00 - Preview & introduction1:28 - Meet Eric Gilpin & overview of G26:50 - How Upwork scaled from $30M to $650M in gross sales volume10:00 - Building G2's first President of Go-To-Market role11:13 - Zero daylight: Aligning marketing, BDRs, and all revenue teams16:42 - Pivoting narrative from “SEO review site” to AEO visibility engine18:15 - G2's “Hunter Hunter” post-sales org (60% growth from expansion)21:00 - The highest-value CS activities (hint: it's not quarterly review sends)23:23 - Self-serve + AI automation for the 150,000 SMB products25:23 - The churn intent27:28 - Why G2 allowed LLMs to train on their data31:55 - Nostalgia and denial kill businesses---What You'll Learn- How to eliminate silos by achieving “zero daylight” between marketing, sales, and revenue teams- The whitespace model G2 uses to find expansion revenue- How to build a “churn intent” system using buyer signals to catch churn before it happens- Why allowing LLMs to scrape your data early creates a competitive moat- The subtle power of reframing to unlock enterprise adoption and market perception- Why is constantly challenging your own status quo the only defense against disruption---Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.---Where to Find Eric GilpinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericgilpin/---Where to Find Josh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/

Ten years into a $600M research laboratory project, Cormac reflects on what it actually means to see a complex build through to the end — the COVID-era redesign, the permit battles across three code cycles, and the people who've been on site since day one. He and Evan unpack the case for continuity: why the architects who know every decision that was ever made are essentially irreplaceable, and why the grinding sameness of long construction administration is also the kind of rare, compacted education that most architects never get in an entire career.This episode is especially relevant for project architects and CA teams who've ever wondered whether staying on a long, demanding project is actually worth it — and for anyone who's adopted someone else's mid-stream project and immediately felt the weight of not knowing why.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

Building Industry Association of Washington's Jan Himebaugh highlights a report showing that if Washington builds 20,000 more homes each year, it could create over $600M in new state revenue—partly replacing income tax proposals like SB 6346. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/video-can-accelerated-home-construction-replace-need-for-wa-income-tax/ #politics #WashingtonState #housing #taxpolicy #BIAW #SB6346 #TheCenterSquare #affordability #legislation #housingshortage

We interview pipeline expert John Carruthers who spent 10 years and $600M only to have Northern Gateway pipeline cancelled. We also discuss the war in the Middle East and the damage to critical energy infrastructure, Central Banks and Canada's declining population. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehourFor Mortgage Brokers:https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokers✉️ Media & Real Estate Inquiries: steve@stevesaretsky.comStay up to date with our information -

What does it actually feel like to be inside a company growing faster than anything the world had ever seen? Abe Smith knows. As one of the key leaders at Zoom during the pandemic, he watched the company go from $600M to $4.1B in revenue in just 24 months and 10 million to 300 million active users in four months. Yeah. Four months.In this episode of the FLF Skin in the Game Podcast, Saxon sits down with Abe Smith, Silicon Valley veteran, LP at Florida Funders, and one of the most globally experienced operators in enterprise SaaS to unpack the wild ride of building some of the most iconic tech companies of the last 25 years. From joining WebEx before Cisco's record-breaking $3.2B acquisition, to looking Eric Yuan in the eye and promising $1B in international revenue at Zoom (and delivering it in 18 months thanks to a little thing called COVID), Abe's stories are the kind you don't usually hear from the inside.They also get into what made Zoom's culture so different, why Silicon Valley still matters, what it takes to spot a real founder, and the big one whether the next generational AI company can be built right here in Florida.If you're a founder, investor, or just someone who loves a great business story, this one's for you.

Ed Policy is sounding the alarm — and Pac Nation needs to understand why. The Green Bay Packers' president and CEO sat down with the Sports Business Journal to lay out a sobering reality: the NFL's explosive growth is creating a financial arms race that the league's only nonprofit franchise is uniquely ill-equipped to fight. Ryan breaks it all down and tells you why the lazy "just follow the money" takes online are completely missing the point. The scale problem nobody understands: While the Packers' $600M reserve fund sounds massive, a $10 billion NFL franchise can sell 10% equity and raise a billion dollars overnight — roughly 15x what Green Bay's entire public share sale generated It's not about coaches — it's about districts: The real threat isn't billionaire owners overpaying staff; it's SoFi Stadium's Hollywood Park development (3,000 residential units, $10B in surrounding real estate) versus Title Town's much smaller footprint Policy's three-part revenue plan: More off-season Lambeau events, expanded sponsorship/naming rights, and continued ticket price adjustments — and Ryan explains why this is transparency, not a cash grab Why shared NFL revenue may be the great equalizer: With league TV and betting revenue exploding and getting split equally, Ryan makes the case that this situation may not be as dire as the headlines suggest Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and let's keep Pac Nation growing. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Ed Policy is sounding the alarm — and Pac Nation needs to understand why. The Green Bay Packers' president and CEO sat down with the Sports Business Journal to lay out a sobering reality: the NFL's explosive growth is creating a financial arms race that the league's only nonprofit franchise is uniquely ill-equipped to fight. Ryan breaks it all down and tells you why the lazy "just follow the money" takes online are completely missing the point. The scale problem nobody understands: While the Packers' $600M reserve fund sounds massive, a $10 billion NFL franchise can sell 10% equity and raise a billion dollars overnight — roughly 15x what Green Bay's entire public share sale generated It's not about coaches — it's about districts: The real threat isn't billionaire owners overpaying staff; it's SoFi Stadium's Hollywood Park development (3,000 residential units, $10B in surrounding real estate) versus Title Town's much smaller footprint Policy's three-part revenue plan: More off-season Lambeau events, expanded sponsorship/naming rights, and continued ticket price adjustments — and Ryan explains why this is transparency, not a cash grab Why shared NFL revenue may be the great equalizer: With league TV and betting revenue exploding and getting split equally, Ryan makes the case that this situation may not be as dire as the headlines suggest Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and let's keep Pac Nation growing. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Hoy arranca el GTC de NVIDIA con 30.000 asistentes y gorros de langosta. Meta planea despedir al 20% de su plantilla para pagar la factura de IA. Netflix compra la startup de Ben Affleck por $600M. China frena la expansión de agentes OpenClaw. Y una abuela de Tennessee pierde medio año de su vida por un error de reconocimiento facial.Puedes seguirnos en YouTube en https://youtube.com/olivernabani y puedes unirte al Discord Mashain en https://olivernabani.com/discord

This episode features a large news slate: Oil markets face 'historic' disruption from Iran war, Apple's foldable iPhone to feature iPad-like interface, Netflix to pay up to $600M for Affleck's AI startup. QOFTW: Rapid Firehttps://www.instagram.com/delano.saporu/?hl=en. Connect with me here also: https://newstreetadvisorsgroup.com/social/. Want to support the show? Feel free to do so here! https://anchor.fm/delano-saporu4/support. Thank you for listening.

Market update for Thursday March 12, 2026Check out the Public app for incredible investing tools and to support the show (LINK)Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Oil back at $100 / barrelEli Lilly releases health warning regarding “copycat” weightloss drugsCracks emerge in private credit market as major funds limit withdrawals.Bumble stock jumps after unveiling a new AI matchmaking assistant.Dollar General falls on cautious outlook for 2026.Fun fact: Ben Affleck sells his AI company to Netflix for $600M

In this episode of The Willpower Podcast, host Will Holdren sits down with real estate investor and technologist Neal Bawa, widely known in the industry as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily.”Neal is the founder and CEO of Grocapitus Investments, a data-driven real estate investment firm with a portfolio spanning thousands of units and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets across the United States. Before entering real estate, Neal built his career in technology and data science — a background that now fuels his analytical approach to investing and market selection. In this conversation, Neal shares how data analytics can be used to identify high-growth markets, minimize risk, and scale multifamily portfolios more predictably. We also dive into the future of housing, the rise of build-to-rent communities, and why relying on data instead of intuition can dramatically improve investment outcomes.Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started in real estate, this episode breaks down the frameworks Neal uses to evaluate markets, structure deals, and build long-term wealth.

The first Speaker Spotlight for MREIC 2026 is live. We're kicking off with John Burley, real estate fund manager and capital raiser with 40+ years of investing experience and $600M+ raised. In this conversation with Brian, John breaks down why real estate success becomes dramatically simpler when you stop chasing "magic deals" and learn how to raise capital in a proper, formal, compliant way—including the exact scripts, structure, and risk-control approach he teaches. John will be speaking at Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC 2026) on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:30 PM, at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this episode, you'll hear: Why "no money down" strategies don't scale the way people think they do The mindset shift: real estate is a money business first How experienced capital investors evaluate risk in today's market Why safety + structure often beats flashy returns when raising capital What it looks like to raise money and get paid on the way (placement-fee model examples) Get tickets + conference details: midwestreiconference.com View ticket options: midwestreiconference.com/view-ticket-options

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In this episode, Trevor G. Blake breaks down the mindset and practical steps behind his entrepreneurial success. You'll hear how to reframe negative thinking, harness the power of intention, build your intuition with simple exercises, and why aiming high is key to reaching bigger goals. Trevor shares easy-to-apply tools that can set you on the path to financial independence and greater confidence.

I'm so excited for this week's guest, Chris Boleman, the President and CEO of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We're just weeks away from the gates opening to one of the most iconic events in the country. Chris shares what it's like to lead an organization of this magnitude, how it's grown into a year-round economic powerhouse, and why their mission of supporting agriculture, education, and Western heritage remains stronger than ever. We talk about what goes into planning a month-long live event that draws 2.7 million visitors, the power of 36,000 volunteers, and the $600 million that's been invested back into youth, scholarships, and workforce development. You'll also hear how the Houston Rodeo is pushing innovation while honoring tradition, from drone shows to vocational programs, and what leadership looks like when it's rooted in collaboration and community. Resources & Links: Episode 136. Girl Talk: Lessons from Leading 36,000 Volunteers with Melinda Underhill Lonesome Dove: A Novel by Larry McMurtry Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description  Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Get our FREE resource: 10 Resume Mistakes (and how to fix them) Get our FREE resource: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Subscribe to Of The West's ⁠Newsletters List your jobs on ⁠Of The West Connect with Chris: Follow on Instagram @rodeohouston Visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?Ollie acquired for $600MKey Findings from the 2025 Shelter Animal CountRing expands Search PartyEarly career vet salariesColossal Biosciences' new BiobankHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackfirst100

February 5, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Club Pilates launches Circuit, its first new national format in seven years, blending strength and cardio as women take up more athletic workouts Puma creates standalone Training business unit separate from Running, following growth in functional training and fitness racing like HYROX partnerships Carbon Health files Chapter 11 bankruptcy after raising $600M+, as clinic-heavy model with high fixed costs proves unsustainable despite $3.3B peak valuation CAVU closes $325M fund exceeding target to back culture-led wellness brands, signaling continued investor confidence in trustworthy consumer products 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

Tax planning has become an integral part of a comprehensive financial planning service offering and a way for advisors to offer hard-dollar value for their clients. In this episode, we explore how integrating tax preparation, proactive tax planning, and outside tax expertise can deepen client value, diversify revenue, and accelerate firm growth. Erik Brenner is the CEO of Hilltop Wealth and Tax Solutions, an RIA based in Mishawaka, Indiana, overseeing approximately $600 million in AUM for 830 client households. Listen in as Erik shares how he doubled his firm's AUM in three years in part by building a comprehensive, three-pronged tax strategy that combines in-house tax preparation, advisor-led tax planning analysis, and outsourced expertise for complex cases. We also discuss why he chose to launch a separate but integrated tax business that is profitable in its own right rather than treating tax prep as a loss leader, how in-person dinner seminars focused on retirement tax strategies drive nearly half of the firm's new clients, and how taking a systematic approach has helped Erik's firm boost the number of Google and other online reviews it receives. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/475  

Mark Shuler explains why real estate success isn't about intellect or experience—it's about grit, systems, and relentless execution.In this episode of RealDealChat, Mark Shuler—architect turned multifamily syndicator—breaks down what it really takes to scale in commercial real estate.With over $600M in assets, 5,000+ doors, and 200+ employees, Mark shares how he transitioned from being a hired architect to a general partner in large value-add syndications. We dive into deep C-class renovations, workforce housing ethics, supply-chain control, in-house labor models, and why most operators get crushed when assumptions break.Mark also unpacks the current market cycle, the rise of “extend and pretend”, why distress is accelerating, and what disciplined operators are doing right now to prepare for the next acquisition window. We talk hiring mistakes, lease audits, tenant realities, war stories, and why this business rewards those who can grind through uncertainty.This is a candid, no-fluff conversation for investors who want the truth—not the Instagram version—of multifamily real estate.

This episode is a supercut of standout moments from multiple Owned and Operated episodes, focused on one theme: how great operators build, scale, and eventually sell home service businesses.John Wilson pulls together some of the most valuable conversations from past episodes—covering acquisitions, exits, org structure, leadership at scale, and what actually changes when you stop running a single trade business and start building a platform.These clips span decades of operator experience, from buying broken HVAC companies to leading a $600M national home services business, and now applying the same playbook to new industries.What you'll hear in this supercut:How serial operators think about exits from day oneThe difference between running a trade and building a sellable businessWhy growth breaks when leadership and org structure can't keep upHow multi-location platforms balance local autonomy vs centralizationWhat private equity looks for in home service acquisitionsThis episode is ideal for listeners who want the big-picture thinking behind acquisitions, roll-ups, and long-term value creation—without committing to multiple full episodes.If you're building (or buying) a home service business and want to understand how experienced operators really think about scale and exits, this supercut is a must-listen.

Ever heard a data scientist call real estate magic? That's exactly what happens when Silicon Valley smarts collide with multifamily investing, and this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project proves it. We're sitting down with Neal Bawa, the Mad Scientist of Multifamily, to decode how he built a $600M real estate portfolio by treating cities like spreadsheets, and why he believes most investors are looking in the wrong places. Why Listen? If you're done with recycled real estate advice and want sharper thinking for your business and investments, hit play. Neal reverse-engineers markets, leverages depreciation as a financial weapon, and maps out where smart founders are moving before the headlines hit. Whether you're building your portfolio or scaling your small business, this is a perspective that pays off.

We're back to start the year with a very special live interview with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan, which we taped in front of a terrific audience at Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas during CES. At this year's show, Razer made headlines for something it calls Project Ava, an AI companion that has a physical presence in the real world, as an anime hologram that sits in a jar on your desk. It's powered by, you guessed it, Elon Musk's Grok.  There are a whole lot of choices bundled up in all of that, as well as Razer's decision to go all-in on AI at a moment when the gaming community is outright rejecting it. So Min and I really got into it. I think you'll have a lot to think about with this one.  Links:  Razer is making an AI anime waifu hologram for your desk | The Verge Razer thinks you'd rather have AI headphones instead of glasses | The Verge Baldur's Gate 3 studio says it won't use AI for concept art or writing | The Verge In 2025, AI became a lightning rod for gamers and devs | The Verge Razer plans $600M push to capture 'untapped' AI gaming demand | Bloomberg Replika CEO says it's okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots | Decoder Lawsuits blame ChatGPT for suicides and harmful delusions | NYT Inside three longterm relationships with AI chatbots | NYT Torment Nexus | Know Your Meme The future of gaming is AI | Razer (Instagram) Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 

Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack all the biggest highlights from this weekend in the running world: - US Cross Country Championships Recap – Who made Team USA for Tallahassee?- Valencia Marathon Recap | Joyciline Jepkosgei – 2:14:00 (Course Record, World Lead) + John Korir – 2:02:24- California International Marathon (CIM) Highlights | Molly Born and Futsum Zeinesellassie take the wins + 54 women and 52 men earned 2028 OTQs.- BU Season Opener (Indoor Track) | Josh Hoey breaks the indoor 1000m world record. Jane Hedengren runs 14:44 to become #2 US indoor all-time, #11 in world history.- World Athletics announces some rule changes | Relays now limited to two substitutions between rounds. World Indoor 400m will be contested as A and B finals (no more all-out semis). Long jump rule change (takeoff zone) is scrapped after backlash.- Jakob Watch | Jakob Ingebrigtsen scratches from Euro XC.____________Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Preet Majithia | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@preet_athletics on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by: Jasmine Fehr |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@jasminefehr on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSNOMIO: Made with 80% broccoli sprout juice, 15% lemon juice, and 5% sugar, Nomio activates your body's natural defense systems to reduce lactate, speed recovery, and enhance muscle adaptation. Take one 60 ml shot three hours before training or racing and feel lighter, stronger, and more resilient. Available at The Feed — use code CITIUS15 for 15% off | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefeed.com/collections/nomio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn't just another treadmill; it's a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Whether you're chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.OLIPOP: Olipop's Crisp Apple: it's like sparkling apple juice meets those gummy apple rings from your childhood. It's sweet, fizzy, and comforting. Like every Olipop, it's made with real ingredients that do good. 50 calories, 5g of sugar, and full of prebiotics and plant fiber that help your gut feel right. You can find Olipop at Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, or just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 for 25% off your orders.