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Let Us Know What You Thought Of The Episode What does it really take to go from zero properties to managing 400+ rental units and over $70M in real estate assets—all within just four years?In this week's episode, we're sitting down with Hermel Godbout, a former critical care nurse turned full-time real estate investor and business owner. Alongside his wife, Hermel started building his real estate portfolio while still working demanding shifts in healthcare, with zero background in business—and managed to scale fast.We're talking real talk on what that journey actually looked like, including:Starting from scratch while working full-timeGoing from single-family to large multifamily propertiesWhat happens when you scale too fast (and how to fix it)Building real systems to avoid burnoutCreating time and lifestyle freedom through real estateIf you've ever wondered how people really build wealth and walk away from 9-5 careers using real estate investing, Hermel's story is one you need to hear. He didn't wait for the “perfect time”—he just took action, stayed consistent, and figured it out along the way.Whether you're just starting out or already scaling, this episode will give you a clear look at the kind of results that come from intentional growth and systems that actually work.Follow Hermel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melgodbout/Learn More About Our Trusted Partner- Green MortgageGreen Mortgage has been specializing in working with real estate investors since 2008. 80% of Green Mortgages' clients are investors, and Green Mortgage has funded over $1Billion in mortgages over its lifespan.Would you like to learn more? Visit: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/green-mortgage-team/ Savvy Investor Links:Website: https://thesavvyinvestor.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvy_investors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesavvyinvestorJoin our Savvy Squad Community for 14 Days Absolutely FREE! https://thesavvyinvestor.ca/joinDisclaimer: The views and advice expressed on this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the podcast host or affiliated parties. The content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional financial, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. The podcast host and producers are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided.
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Singapore shares fell today as investors continue to monitor developments on the global trade front. The Straits Times Index was down 0.36% at 4,214.12 points at 1.12pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$805.70M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Hotel Properties Limited, after the property group said yesterday that it is still in discussions with parties over the redevelopment of Forum The Shopping Mall and voco Orchard Singapore. Elsewhere, from US President Donald Trump saying that India may get a 20% to 25% tariff on goods exported to the US, to market movements ahead of big tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision – more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Kelton has developed, created, and produced multiple award-winning TV shows and digital series for TLC, Peacock, Fusion, LogoTV, MTV, and more.Currently, Mike is the Exec Producer for LogoTV; MTVE & Parmount's LGBTQ brand where Mike directs/show-runs LogoTV's yearly pride campaign along with the brands highest rated digital series, SPILL With Johnny Sibilly now with over 70M views. Most recently, Mike took home the Shorty Award for “Best Documentary” for Logo's 2024 “Logo Legend” piece honoring the one and only, Ts Madison!Previously, he created multiple linear formats including the award-winning DRAG ME DOWN THE AISLE and DRAGNIFICENT for TLC. Mike's roots can be traced back to the UCB Theatre where he learned the power in true collaboration through improvisational comedy & can still be seen performing at the theatre monthly with his team, WHAT I DID FOR LOVE.
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In an oversupplied market with rising costs, being a winegrape grower is probably the hardest it has ever been. Natalie Collins, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, breaks down the cost of winegrape growing in CA, the challenges in the marketplace, and the policy dynamics in the US, CA, and EU that continue to exacerbate the challenges for CA's winegrape growers. Detailed Show Notes: CA Winegrape Growers - based in Sacramento, lobbies at the state and federal levelCA has ~5,900 winegrape growers and 550k planted acresKey cost drivers of winegrape growing#1 labor, ~45-50% of budget (30-45% CA interior, 45-65% CA coast); doubled in the last 10 years, driven by:High min wage ($16.50; most pay $18-30/hr) → increases take entire pay curve up, not just bottom2016 labor law change reducing hours before overtime pay → reduced farmworker take-home pay (OR provides an overtime tax credit to employers)#2 regulatory compliance (water, air, worker health, safety), ~10% budgetCal State SLO study on lettuce growers - compliance costs ~$1,600/acre (1,366% increase since 2006, 637% since 2022)#3 land - CA has some of the highest land prices in the US #4 crop protection/fertility toolsFarming costs ~$4k/acre Central Valley, $6-8k/acre Paso Robles, $8-10k/acre Sonoma, ~$10-17k/acre NapaGrape pricing not rising w/ input costs - Central Valley ~$500-600/ton, Central Coast ~$1-2k/tonBulk wine from Chile is cheap, and the US can't compete on priceThe annual CA Winegrape Crush Report shows pricing for all varieties by districtNo US federal support vs EUEU subsidizes at every level (growing, marketing, production)>e2B/year in direct and local support, enabling cheap wine productionCrisis distillation - buy surplus wine to convert to alcohol (e.g., hand sanitizer)Vineyard removal and vineyard planting subsidiesAggressive marketing support (France investing $5B to support wine exports to the US w/ new tariffs)US wines can have up to 25% foreign wine blended in and be labeled as US wine2023-2024 - CA left ~300k tons/year on the vines; 2025 ~50% of vineyards don't have a contract for the 2025 harvest; industry calling for another 50k acres to be removed (60k removed since 2022); all regions pulling out or mothballing/minimally farming vinesTariff impacts (May 2025)- input costs increase, but can be positive for CA winegrape growers2019 tariffs saw domestic wine increase its share by 10% vs EU winesCanada is actively removing US wines from shelves in retaliation; the US exports 10% of its wines, 40% to CanadaDeportations - creating fear, people are afraid to leave their homes for fear of their families getting separatedSeasonal labor is not big, 90% vineyards are mechanically harvested; H2A temporary workers (mostly from Mexico, all-in cost ~$30/hr, often more productive, cannot be paid more than domestic workers)Economic impact of CA wine - 422k CA employees / 1.1M across US, $73B CA economic impact / $175B/year USAll agriculture is struggling in CA, replacement crops for grapes not easy (some almonds, pistachios, cherries); costs ~$30-70k/acre to plant a vineyardDuty Drawback - a federal tax refund program meant to encourage exportsIf a winery exports wines, then imports them back, it gets 99% of import fees (including the Federal Excise Tax of $1.07/gallon) refundedIf importing ~$3/gallon bulk wine, can save ~30%Mostly used by the top 5 wine companies2024 - 38M gallons bulk imported (70M in 2022) vs ~70M gallons left on the vine in 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you a founder or CEO juggling growth ambitions with complex financial realities? Imagine having a strategic financial partner who truly "gets" your business.This week on "That Entrepreneur Show," we're excited to host Chris Ortega, CEO and Founder of Fresh FP&A. Chris is revolutionizing how small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) approach finance, proving that a fresh perspective, paired with decades of global experience, can unlock serious growth.Chris isn't your typical suit-and-tie finance pro. With a background leading global financial strategy at companies like Emarsys (acquired by SAP), he's now dedicated to empowering SMBs from $1M to $70M in revenue. He believes in making finance accessible, understandable, and a powerful engine for your business, freeing you from stress and boosting profitability.In this episode, Chris reveals:How Fresh FP&A provides fractional CFO and advisory services to help SMBs navigate financial complexities, improve predictability, and achieve strategic growth.His "fresh view on finance" and what truly sets his approach apart from traditional accounting, offering comprehensive tactical and strategic guidance.Insights from his journey, from growing up on the west side of Indianapolis to leading financial integration during a major SAP acquisition.Practical advice on gaining financial clarity and confidence, allowing you to focus on leading your business to new heights.If you're an entrepreneur looking to demystify your finances, optimize your operations, and build a clearer path to sustainable growth, this episode with Chris Ortega is a must-listen.Click play now to learn how to transform your financial approach and gain the confidence to scale your business effectively.Support the showBe sure to subscribe to stay current with our episodes. Want the episode freebie or have a question for our guest or Vincent? Interested in becoming a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Show Partners:Coming Alive Podcast Production: www.comingalivepodcastproduction.comJohn Ford's Empathy Card Set and App: https://www.empathyset.com/ Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL
In our industry, family-run firms are common. But handing the business down to the next generation is rarely seamless.Triad Member Ben Grosko knows that firsthand. After years of saying no to joining his dad's firm, he eventually stepped in—not just as an advisor, but as the eventual successor to a decades-long legacy.Since joining the firm in 2015, Ben has helped drive growth from $15M to $70M in annual new assets. That kind of transformation didn't come from grinding harder—it came from smarter systems, a unified client experience, and a shift from a founder-led model to a true team-first approach.In this episode, Ben opens up about what it really takes to navigate succession in a family business, scale sustainably, and build something bigger than yourself.3 of the biggest insights from Ben Grosko …1.) Succession Planning: How to Pass the Baton Without Dropping ItSuccession planning in a family business is never simple. Ben opens up about how they slowly shifted roles, responsibilities, and leadership, without letting the business (or family) fall apart.2.) Scaling From $15M to $70M in Annual New AssetsSince joining the firm in 2015, Ben has helped drive growth from $15M to $70M in annual new assets. He unpacks the systems, tech, and planning process upgrades—like eMoney and Riskalyze—that fueled that scale and created a more consistent client experience.3.) From I to We: Empowering The Entire TeamThe biggest unlock? Moving from an “I” to a “We” mindset. Shifting from a founder-led firm to a true team-driven business. Ben reveals how a team-first model—with defined roles, clear career paths, and shared ownership—freed up advisors to focus on what they do best and gave the entire firm room to scale without burnout.SHOW NOTEShttps://bradleyjohnson.com/124FREE GIFT + JOIN THE DBDL INSIDER CREWToday's Gift: 30 minute 1:1 coaching call with BradAre you a financial advisor who feels stuck, needs help, or simply wants to have a conversation with Brad? Text “Coaching” to 785-800-3235 to apply for a 30 minute Zoom coaching session and we'll send you a link to Apply. That will also make you a DBDL Insider with VIP access to future resources and exclusive content. *Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to opt-out of receiving text messages.FOLLOW BRAD JOHNSON ON SOCIALTwitterInstagramLinkedInFOLLOW DBDL ON SOCIAL:YouTubeTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookDISCLOSURE DBDL podcast episode conversations are intended to provide financial advisors with ideas, strategies, concepts and tools that could be incorporated into their business and their life. Financial professionals are responsible for ensuring implementation of anything discussed related to business is done so in accordance with any and all regulatory, compliance responsibilities and obligations.The Triad member statements reflect their own experience which may not be representative of all Triad Member experiences, and their appearances were not paid for.Triad Wealth Partners, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Please visit Triadwealthpartners.com for more information. Triad Wealth Partners, LLC and Triad Partners, LLC are affiliated companies. TP07254613392See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Luke Acree built a $70M empire using timeless marketing principles, print media, and relentless follow-up. This powerful episode will reignite your business strategy with bold, authentic, relationship-driven tactics. Full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/the-million-dollar-marketing-mindset-to-create-authentic-relationships-and-success-with-luke-acree/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:12) - Meet Luke Acree: Serial Entrepreneur and ReminderMedia President(00:56) - Building a $70M Media Business with Family(02:02) - The Secret to Marketing: Relationship Over Transaction(04:45) - How Real Estate Agents Fail at Branding(06:19) - Why Most Agents Don't Follow Up(08:35) - Creating "Sticky" Content That People Actually Remember(10:42) - Magazine Strategy That Crushes Email Marketing(13:03) - Personal Stories Sell Better Than Stats(15:38) - Authenticity vs. Professionalism in Agent Marketing(18:01) - Why Luke Still Makes Sales Calls Every Day(20:27) - The 12-Month Commitment Rule for Success(23:09) - How to Get 100 Referrals a Year(25:44) - The Business Card Is Dead: Here's What Works Instead(28:17) - Leveraging Print in a Digital World(30:31) - Luke's Top Advice for New Agents(32:59) - The ROI of Persistence in Real Estate(35:24) - Mattias Reflects on Relationship-Based Selling(37:01) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find LukeMentioned ReferencesStart with Why by Simon SinekThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillAtomic Habits by James ClearThe E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. GerberGood to Great by Jim CollinsThe Psychology of Selling by Brian TracyRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiStay Paid Podcast (hosted by Luke Acree)For more incredible, holistic insights to reach your wealthy dreams, go to https://reiagent.com
What happens when you give $70M to incredibly thoughtful people who want to make a big action movie? One host says something almost entirely great. The other has… Some thoughts
Going downtown for Canada Day, Senators add to the bottom 6 with Lars Eller, will the Sens score enough next year, what are the Bruins doing, and SGA is a $70M man.
Register for the webinar:How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5kBrian Hartman 3x'd revenue in 2 years at the tree business he bought, then partnered with an investor to grow even more.Topics in Brian's interview:Picking up the phone is crucialGrowing so fast the wheels nearly came offHiring top-tier managers and ops staff earlyManaging cash flow and receivables through growthExpanding via acquisition, starting in DallasEnsuring safety for employeesPartnering with another Acquiring Minds guestAiming for $55–70M in revenue by 2030Buying a business with baby #3 on the wayHow landscaping is different from tree serviceReferences and how to contact Brian:LinkedInNorthside Treebrian@northsidetreeprofessionals.comWebinar with Brian: Should You Buy a Business?Adrian Pinto and Mike Botkin on Acquiring Minds: One Acquiring Minds Guest Buys AnotherAdrian Pinto #2: Building a Blue Collar EmpireAdrian Pinto #1: How to 2x Sales in a Service Business You BuyWill Gano on Acquiring Minds: After 4 Years of Part-Time Searching, SuccessJohn Wilson on Acquiring Minds: Buying Small, Growing Big: From $1m to $26mWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron
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Ajay Prakash, Co-Founder & CEO of Rinse shares his story getting raising $70M and how they launched to hit product-market fit! 03:06 – Ajay explains how he wasted three months pitching Series A firms for a seed round. 05:03 – Don't try to predict who will write a check — talk to everyone qualified, but do it in a tight time frame to keep momentum and focus. 06:03 – Their first capital came from a rolling friends & family round — with no set close — raising ~$500–600K before institutional funding. 07:04 – Ajay's co-founder saw declining traffic at his parents' dry cleaning store — they tested an idea within two weeks and got paying customers. 09:02 – Rinse didn't solve one big issue — it solved many small ones. That made the case for building a better, end-to-end dry cleaning experience. 12:14 – Unlike Uber's urgent need, laundry is a chronic pain. Rinse focused on reliability and consistency, not instant gratification. 15:22 – They focused their launch in three SF zip codes to manage operational complexity and ensure quality service before scaling. 16:04 – Ajay and James only began paying themselves once the $2.5M seed round closed in December 2014. 20:07 – He spent Spring 2014 chasing Series A investors with no success — a misalignment that wasted valuable time and delayed their seed raise. 29:06 – Don't let VCs drag things out with vague interest. You need clarity to survive as an early-stage startup. Rinse is creating a seamless dry cleaning & laundry experience for our customers through a combination of technology, incredible customer service, and strong back-end partnerships. www.rinse.com
The future of coding. We cover multiplying engineering output, vibe coding bottlenecks, agents as reviewer, AI roll-ups, and the future of developing software. Merrill Lutsky is co-founder and CEO of Graphite, bringing AI-acceleration and automation to code review. Founded in 2020 out of New York, Graphite has become a key part of the developer ecosystem — as more code is generated with AI, they enable developers to scale the evaluation, testing, and review process before it is released. A growing bottleneck that has become incredibly important. The startup has raised over $70M from leading VC’s such Accel, A16Z, Menlo as well as a receiving a strategic investment from model provider Anthropic. Last year Graphite grew its revenue 20X and is trusted by over 45,000 developers at top engineering organizations such as Shopify and Figma. His second startup, Merrill has helped develop and manage software products for high output engineering companies such as Square, Oscar Insurance, and SelfMade. He holds a degree in Applies Math and Economics from Harvard. Sign up for new podcasts and our newsletter, and email me on danieldarling@focal.vcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it really mean to be a powerful introvert in a world that often celebrates the loudest voices? In this thought-provoking episode of The Quiet and Strong Podcast, host David Hall is joined by Greg Weinger—executive leader, writer, and host of the Powerful Introvert Podcast—to explore the truth behind introversion and leadership.You'll hear Greg's personal journey from feeling like an outsider to embracing his strengths as an introverted leader, including the moment he realized introversion is a source of power—not a limitation. Together, David and Greg tackle common myths about introverts, share strategies for thriving in extrovert-dominated spaces, and discuss the importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, and self-care.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to tap into their natural strengths, challenge stereotypes, and find actionable tools for professional and personal growth. Tune in for honest stories, expert insights, and inspiration to embrace your quiet leadership—and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/227Greg Weinger has spent over 20 years proving that introverts and unconventional thinkers can thrive in leadership. A seasoned product and technology executive, he has helped scale startups 10X to $70M+ in revenue, leading teams that build market-leading digital products and drive business growth. A Stanford graduate, he studied English literature, creative writing, and software engineering—giving him a unique ability to blend technical expertise, storytelling, and strategic thinking to make complex ideas accessible and actionable.Connect with Greg:Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise
Ready to take your real estate career to the next level in 2025? Here's the truth: you will fail, and that's exactly what you need. In this powerful video, I will share the hard-earned lessons from hosting multi-million dollar events and building a $70M+ business. From losing $900K in a single month to hitting $4M the next, I will reveal why failure isn't your enemy, but it's your fastest path to growth. Whether you're a brand new agent or scaling to the next level, if you're not failing... you're not innovating.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Airwallex is the most insane story in startups: The best angel investment ever: The angel that turned $1M into $1BN. One of the world's best VCs pulled a term sheet and lost $1BN. The company turned down a $1.2BN offer from Stripe. The company scaled to $1BN in transaction volume in 9 months. The company has never not grown 100% in a year. Jack Zhang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Airwallex, one of the world's fastest-growing global payments and financial infrastructure companies. Since founding the company in 2015, Jack has scaled Airwallex to over $130B in annual payment volume, $720M in ARR, and a global team of 1,800+ employees. Under his leadership, Airwallex has raised over $1.2BN from investors including Square Peg, Lone Pine, and Tencent. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 00:00 – The Best Angel Investment Ever: From $1M to $1BN 06:55 – From Lemon Factory and Petrol Station to Billionaire: The Early Days 15:20 – $5M side hustle while working full-time: how Jack did it 24:45 – Failing Three Times Before Product-Market-Fit 31:00 – The Term Sheet That Got Pulled and Lost Matrix $1BN 34:40 – Why We Rejected Stripe's $1.2BN Acquisition Offer 49:05 – 0-$1B transaction volume in 9 months: How Shein Saved Airwallex 1:03:40 – We F****** Up Scaling internationally... & Burnt $200M/year 1:08:00 – When COVID hit, they lost 50% of revenue overnight 1:11:45 – Why Jack raised at 6x revenue and is now buying back stock himself 1:15:00 – The truth about secondaries and how much is “enough” 1:18:00 – The hiring mistakes that almost broke the culture 1:20:15 – Why Jack is Taking Out a Line of Debt for $70M
Returning guest Clive Davis joins us to discuss preparing for the future, challenges he faced, and ways to avoid some challenges altogether. First Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1115735/episodes/9751971----Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedInJoin our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of TitansThis episode originally aired on May 23, 2025----Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to us on your favorite podcast app:Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast Follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv ----Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same. He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients.He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service.Connect with him on LinkedIn----Clive DavisAfter graduating from Columbia Law School, Clive's corporate career took him from a Wall Street law firm where he began as a transactional lawyer, to a variety of in-house legal and compliance roles in the pharmaceutical industry, including nine years serving as a Chief Compliance Officer. Throughout the entirety of this twenty-year career, he remained actively invested in real estate with a small portfolio of holdings.In answering this self-posed question, Clive decided 2017 was the time and walked away from corporate life in pursuit of his interests and passion as a full-time real estate investment entrepreneur.Since founding Park Royal Capital in 2017 Clive Davis has personally invested in more than 2,500 multifamily rental units, as well as a portfolio of hotels based in Atlanta where he has resided since 2005. Most recently Park Royal Capital acquired two Atlanta multifamily properties totaling 444 units with a combined value of over $70M.Learn more about him at: https://parkroyalcapital.com/, or https://www.linkedin.com/in/clivedavisesq/
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John Chambers led Cisco through the rise of the internet—transforming it into the world's most valuable company at its peak.On this week's Grit, the former Cisco CEO unpacks how he scaled the business from $70M to $50B+, pioneered M&A as a growth strategy with 180 acquisitions, and built what many called the best sales force in tech.Now leading his own venture firm, Chambers shares how he's backing the next generation of AI-native startups.Guest: John T. Chambers, Former Cisco Executive Chairman & CEO, JC2 Ventures Founder & CEOChapters: 00:00 Trailer00:45 Introduction01:45 Track record, relationships, trust13:21 Acquisitions every year17:32 Product-focused24:40 Family, dyslexia, and without shame30:46 Wang Laboratories35:59 Ready being CEO40:17 Reinventing your business50:08 Numbers don't lie54:09 Sales calls and making mistakes56:20 Adapting leadership style1:06:32 Best leadership year ever1:13:35 A busy, exhausting schedule1:22:07 Candid with me1:25:21 What “grit” means to John1:26:43 OutroMentioned in this episode: John Doerr, OpenAI, Wang Laboratories, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple Inc., Meta Platforms, FMC Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., John Mortgage, Don Valentine, Sequoia Capital, Alcatel Mobile, Lucent Technologies, Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Inc., Rick Justice, Pankage Patel, Larry Carter, CNBC, Jim Cramer, George Kurtz, CrowdStrike, Randy Pond, Rebecca Jacoby, Mel SelcherLinks:Connect with JohnXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins
127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-reportAdam Robinson was days away from a $70M exit… then the buyer walked. But the deal collapsing turned out to be a blessing.Here's what we talk about:His current company now does $25M ARR with $1M monthly profit.He accidentally spent millions before the deal closed on land, crypto, and a new mortgage.Then came a surprise 60% tax bill, thanks to a little-known IRS rule.Adam explains why high income doesn't equal peace of mind.He shares how Wall Street shaped his risky money habits.His spending: $750K/year, two kids, boat, Aspen trips, wellness lifestyle.He admits he wasn't ready for a big exit and still might not be.Now, he's focused on structure, restraint, and building wealth slowly.And why cash flow feels better than a windfall… at least when you're winning.Cool Links:Hampton https://www.joinhampton.com/Lower Street https://www.lowerstreet.co/Chapters:(00:00) The Big Exit That Never Happened(00:54) Adam's Financial Resilience(02:25) From Wall Street to Startups(06:59) The Startup Struggles(10:31) The Almost Sale and Its Aftermath(12:35) Crypto Craze and Financial Lessons(15:13) Rebounding and Learning from Mistakes(19:21) The Genius Trade of the Century(22:38) Financial Anxiety and Business Risks(25:26) Tax Surprises and Financial Planning(29:27) Spending Habits and Lifestyle Choices(36:28) Balancing Wealth Building and Lifestyle(37:14) Conclusion: The Exit That Wasn'tThis podcast is a ridiculous concept: high-net-worth people reveal their personal finances. Inspired by real conversations happening in the Hampton community.Your Host: Harry MortonFounder of Lower Street, a podcast production company helping brands launch and grow top-tier podcasts.Co-parents a cow named Eliza.
Sarah and Vinnie have the latest pop culture news: Martin Short's new show, Heidi Klum controversy, Brett Favre's untold story, Bill Belichick's girlfriend, and Billy Joel's ex-wife. Plus, a dating coach claims to know what 95% of single women want - here are our thoughts. Vinnie brings us a dose of weird stories including a new anti-aging trend in Thailand, Pepsi's Russian history, a $70M fighter jet “slipped” into the ocean, and should vaping on an airplane be such a big deal?
Catch up on the latest pop culture news: Martin Short is shining in a revival of The Match Game, Heidi Klum and her daughter take lingerie by storm, and Brett Favre's controversy is coming to Netflix. Okie dokie, dude this show is da bomb! Are you using any of this “outdated” slang? Plus, Vinnie tells us about a “slip” that's going to cost $70M.
In this episode, we're joined by Stan Christensen, a veteran dealmaker, negotiation expert, and founder of Arbor Advisors. With over two decades of experience teaching negotiation at Stanford University and leading high-stakes transactions in the tech world, Stan offers a masterclass in how to navigate complex deals, align incentives, and come out ahead—whether you're raising capital, selling your company, or simply trying to keep a negotiation from falling apart. Stan shares his career-defining moments, hard-earned insights from the front lines of investment banking, and why most founders misunderstand who really does the work behind the scenes. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, operators, and anyone who wants to become a better negotiator.
The Navy lost a $70M fighter jet...in the ocean! What was your work mistake?
In this amazing episode of The Loan Officer Marketing Podcast, 31-year mortgage veteran James Driscoll shares how he transformed his business by outsourcing appointment setting and leveraging A.I. for consistent follow-up. If you're stuck at 4 loans a month and want to break through to 10+, this episode is your blueprint. Here's what you'll discover: How James' team booked 83 qualified real estate agent appointments in just 3 weeks Learn the exact follow-up strategy that turned cold contacts into 10 new referral partners in 90 days. See how he's using this system to both close $70M+ annually and recruit top-producing LOs. Don't miss this episode—James pulls back the curtain on the exact system fueling his $70M+ production. Tune in now and start building your own referral machine—one appointment at a time.
With state capital support on the decline and infrastructure aging out of usefulness, higher education leaders are under pressure to find new ways to fund capital projects—without compromising mission, control, or long-term sustainability. In this episode of Changing Higher Ed®, Dr. Drumm McNaughton explores creative capital funding strategies institutions are using to meet urgent facility and housing demands. His guest, Brent Miller—Higher Education Market Sector Leader at HED—shares how colleges and universities across the country are structuring public-private partnerships (P3s), securing transformational donor gifts, and leveraging local bond initiatives to move large-scale capital plans forward. This conversation is especially relevant for presidents, CFOs, trustees, and VPs of facilities navigating deferred maintenance, campus growth, or strategic repositioning. Brent brings 30+ years of architectural and capital planning experience to the conversation, offering insights from some of the most innovative projects in higher ed capital development. Topics Covered: Why traditional state funding is no longer enough—and what institutions are doing about it How public-private partnerships (P3s) work, and which types of projects they're best suited for Case studies from USC, UC Irvine, University of Michigan, UC Merced, and more Donor and corporate partnership models that align with institutional missions How local bond initiatives are changing the future of community colleges What boards and presidents need to know about aligning capital projects with strategy and risk Real-World Examples Discussed: USC's Iovine and Young Academy, funded by a $70M gift from Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre UC Irvine's interdisciplinary health sciences building—merging donor intent and design University of Michigan's Ford Robotics Building, a co-developed corporate-academic research hub UC Merced 2020, a $1.3B P3 that doubled the university's physical capacity Cal State San Marcos' early mixed-use P3 development for housing and retail A facilities deal struck to replace plant equipment at cost and pay via utility savings General Motors University as an early model of industry-aligned higher ed Three Key Takeaways for Leadership: Ensure capital alignment with strategy: Every capital initiative should support the university's mission, enrollment trajectory, and long-term vision. Build in lifecycle costs: Deferred maintenance and energy savings must be part of the upfront planning—not afterthoughts. Communicate across stakeholders: From boards and donors to students and local communities, transparency is essential to success. This episode provides both a strategic framework and actionable insight into how today's institutions can overcome capital constraints through innovation, collaboration, and long-range thinking. Recommended For: Presidents, provosts, CFOs, trustees, board chairs, and facilities executives leading campus master planning, housing expansion, or long-term capital strategy. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/capital-funding-strategies-higher-education/ #HigherEdLeadership #PublicPrivatePartnerships #HigherEducation #HigherEducationPodcast
Tired of the hydrogen hype? So are we. In this episode of The Hydrogen Podcast, recorded after World Hydrogen North America, we're putting the spotlight back on what's feasible now—not what might work in 10 years.
In this episode of People First Builders, Fletcher Wimbush sits down with Sam Rockaway, Head of Sales at REDCOM Design & Construction, to unpack his remarkable journey from construction outsider to B2B sales powerhouse in the design-build space.
How do you scale a product to 70M+ users without spending a dime on marketing?Deepak Joy Cheenath (Co-founder of Quizizz) reveals:✅ The moment Quizizz found its viral growth loop✅ How teacher-driven adoption fueled massive organic scale✅ The mistakes they made along the way—and what they learned✅ Why they held off on monetisation for years (and why it paid off)Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:15 – The early days of Quizizz & WizenWorld05:40 – The teacher-driven insight that changed everything09:10 – Scaling to 70M+ users with zero marketing12:30 – Why Quizizz delayed monetisation 20:20 – The lean team behind a global product28:30 – Key challenges & lessons from scaling36:50 – Competing with larger EdTech players45:15 – The power of community & word-of-mouth growth49:30 – Key insights & takeaways for foundersPrime Venture Partners backed Quizizz early, helping them scale from a startup to a global EdTech leader.
A conversation with Laimonas Noreika, founder of HeavyFinance, about providing loans to farmers, bringing innovation to the traditionally stagnant agri-loan sector (some numbers: over €70M loaned to farmers and over 13,000 individual investors have invested through them). The profitability of regenerative agriculture isn't just a theory—it's backed by hard data from hundreds of thousands of hectares across Eastern Europe. According to Laimonas, the financial case for regenerative farming methods is compelling, showing roughly 20% higher profits compared to conventional approaches, even without factoring in potential carbon credit revenue.Traditional banking institutions have created a €60 billion annual financing gap for small and medium-sized European farms, which means we need institutional investors. Some, like the European Investment Fund, have invested through HeavyFinance. And why aren't banks stepping in? Because small farmers don't fit their criteria well. So, we need new fintech solutions and scale. Despite agriculture presenting lower default risks than many other industries, banks avoid these loans because of regulatory requirements that penalize them when farmers experience seasonal payment delays. This financing gap has slowed the transition to more sustainable and profitable farming methods, particularly in Eastern Europe's breadbasket regions where soil organic carbon levels have plummeted from approximately 150 tons per hectare historically to just 30 tons today.HeavyFinance bridges this gap with an innovative approach: providing interest-free loans to farmers transitioning to regenerative practices, particularly for purchasing no-till seeders and implementing cover cropping systems. Instead of charging interest, they take a percentage of future carbon credits generated by improved farming practices. This creates a powerful incentive system where farmers access needed capital without interest payments while simultaneously improving soil health, reducing input costs, and increasing crop resilience.More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/laimonas-noreika.==========================In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.==========================
On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss who will claim the Premier League's remaining champions league spots. Will the table stay it is with Chelsea and Manchester City staying safe, or will Newcastle, Bournemouth, or someone else knock them out? Then, the transfer rumour window is heating up. Patrick fires rumours from the weekend at Ted to see if they are a good idea or bad idea, as well as plausible or straight BS. Enjoy!Ted's Variance Betting update: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-insider-scoop-on-variance-betting-march-updateDon't miss Ted and Patrick's new podcast - ManDown: https://www.youtube.com/@ManDown.PodcastSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:36 - Mandown Podast launch!00:01:47 - The Race for UCL spots in the premier league00:02:30 - Futures bets00:03:30 - Fixture congestion + remaining schedule00:04:51 - Nottingham Forest have been pretty lucky, but are seemingly safe00:06:29 - Why this season has been so weird00:07:56 - 10th place Bournemouth00:10:35 - A good long-shot bet?00:10:56 - Manchester City SHOULD be fine00:11:51 - Haaland is back00:12:13 - Odds to finish in the top 500:13:48 - Are Chelsea in trouble?00:14:10 - DGF explanation00:15:37 - Palmer has been mortal since Christmas00:16:12 - Chelsea's injury problems00:17:50 - Uptick in possession, but worse results?00:18:41 - Arsenal are the only team of that style that destroys transition00:20:35 - So will Chelsea drop out?00:21:05 - Newcastle and Brighton's resurgence00:22:10 - Newcastle fans are angry at us00:23:33 - Newcastle's remaining games00:24:50 - Are Brighton good now?00:27:07 - Danny Welbeck00:27:31 - Brighton's schedule00:28:26 - Matthew Benham/Tony Bloom rivalry00:30:30 - Aston Villa's should focus on the Champions League00:31:29 - Poor goal difference and bad underlying numbers00:32:47 - Some Parisian slander00:34:00 - Patrick's final predictions00:34:40 - Ted's prediction00:35:31 - Ted's Red Star story00:40:01 - Early transfer window rumours00:40:39 - Rashford to Villa for 40M?00:42:09 - Why this is a bad idea for Villa00:43:07 - Felix Nmecha to Man United?00:44:01 - Lack of ball progression with Nmecha and Ugarte00:44:17 - Xavi Simons to Liverpool?00:45:26 - Rebuilding bad teams and strengthening good teams 00:45:59 - Adam Wharton to Manchester City for 70M, is it too little money?00:47:10 - Tyler Dibling to Spurs00:49:07 - Good dribbler, but no end product00:49:20 - Angel Gomes to West Ham on a free00:50:10 - Caoimhin Kelleher to Bournemouth?00:53:34- B-roll Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's top stories shaping America and the world in Friday's Headline Brief—heavy on news, light on analysis. U.S. Housing Market Beats Expectations – Existing home sales jump 4.2% as Americans adapt to higher mortgage rates and more inventory hits the market. Costco and Walmart Pressure Chinese Suppliers – American retailers demand price cuts to offset Trump's tariffs, leaving Chinese manufacturers scrambling. Factories and Mining Sector Show Strong Growth – Manufacturing output climbs as carmakers and mining operations ramp up production ahead of trade policy shifts. Military Reinforcements at the Southern Border – The U.S. Army and Navy deploy advanced radar systems and a destroyer, while $70M is awarded for new wall construction. Trump's Message to Illegal Migrants: “We Will Hunt You Down” – A $200M global ad campaign warns against unlawful entry as Trump pushes for stricter visa controls. New York Supreme Court Blocks Non-Citizen Voting – City law allowing illegal immigrants to vote in local elections struck down as unconstitutional. Trump Targets Department of Education – Executive order sets stage to dismantle the DOE by slashing jobs and decentralizing authority back to the states. Showdown with Judge Boasberg Over Deportations Escalates – Trump's DOJ accused of contempt in deporting Venezuelan gang members, setting up a legal clash. Georgetown Professor with Hamas Ties Faces Deportation – Bader Khan Suri detained, with potential for wife's citizenship to be revoked if naturalization fraud is proven. French Scientist Denied Entry for Anti-Trump Texts – Visa revoked over violent messages, raising diplomatic tensions. Trump Fires FTC Commissioners, Challenges 1935 Supreme Court Ruling – Legal fight brewing over the president's authority to remove “independent” federal officials. Leftist Violence Escalates Against Tesla – DOJ investigates nationwide attacks by Antifa-aligned groups in growing “TakeDownTesla” movement. Trump's Critics Barricade Peace Institute Building – Ousted staffers call the police and block entry after being fired, as a judge reluctantly acknowledges Trump's authority. Democrat Infighting Intensifies – Party leaders like Schumer face internal backlash, while AOC and Bernie Sanders rise in popularity among Democrats. Coming Next Week: Global Flashpoints and Medical Breakthroughs – Canada's snap election, a Gaza escalation, Ukraine minerals standoff, a critical antimony shortage, and new health science on fever, gut health, and baldness. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
On this episode, Ted and Patrick begin by discussing Barcelona's 4-2 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid. What went wrong for Atleti and what does it mean for the La Liga title race? After a quick discussion of Villarreal vs Real Madrid, the conversation switches to Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Liverpool to claim their first trophy in 56 years. How can the Magpies build off this moment? Then, Inter Milan has a firm lead in Serie A, but will Champions League commitments and lack of depth hurt their title aspirations? The episode finishes with Chelsea fans finally seeing the truth and if Como are preparing to spend this summer. Enjoy!Don't miss Ted and Patrick's new podcast - ManDown: https://www.youtube.com/@mandown.podcastSubscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcast00:00 - Intro00:39 - Ted's shoutout02:37 - Podcasts as a record of yourself to leave behind03:33 - Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona04:42 - How Atleti exploited Barca's high line05:56 - Why xG is an imperfect metric07:11 - South American strikers and Wenger08:41 - Lewandowski's ridiculous finish09:15 - Did an uncalled handball lead to the finish we got?10:00 - Lamine Yamal's goal and Goalkeepers vs. deflections11:24 - Atleti didn't deserve the results they got this week12:09 - Villarreal vs Real Madrid13:24 - Even when Real Madrid are off they find a way to win14:15 - La Liga table16:27 - With no UCL, Atleti can focus on the La Liga race18:10 - Raphinha to Man United for £70M?20:04 - Patrick and Ted's NEW podcast20:47 - Newcastle Win the Leagues Cup and end their trophy drought21:15 - Why was Mac Allister marking Dan Burn?23:55 - How Liverpool uses Salah's movement before they win the ball back24:52 - Leicester City and Mourinho's Real Madrid were great at countering from corners26:14 - How Newcastle countered this strategy27:56 - Joelinton's physicality29:24 - Newcastle are good at frustrating top sides, but are not set up to deal with bad teams every week30:14 - Newcastle will have to do some squad building in the summer31:56 - Inter Milan vs Atalanta and Ederson's red card33:37 - Inter really didn't do much until the red card34:07 - Depth a problem with Inter still being in the UCL or is the international break more scary?35:54 - Chelsea fans are finally seeing the truth37:00 - It looked like Chelsea were off to a great start, but the problems are showing now38:04 - Jackson and Palmer can't ALWAYS save chelsea38:55 - First season with a new manager, give Maresca time to adapt40:32 - Como and Cesc Fabregas41:51 - will Como spend big this summer?43:07 - Will Juventus fire Motta? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adarsh Hiremath is the Co-Founder and CTO @ Mercor, an AI recruitment platform and one of the fastest-growing companies in technology. They have scaled to $70M in ARR in just 24 months. They are famed for working 6 days per week, 9AM to 9PM. All of their founders are Thiel fellows, they are also the youngest unicorn founders ever with the fundraise announced today raising $100M led by Felicis at a $2BN valuation. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:36 How Debating Makes The Best Founders 06:05 Do People Treat You Differently When a Unicorn Founder 10:58 Scaling to $70M ARR in 24 Months 13:42 How Culture Breaks When Scaling So Fast 23:49 The Future of Foundation Models 24:05 OpenAI vs Anthropic 24:32 Data: Synthetic vs Human 27:10 The Future of Programming and AI 28:15 The Impact of AI Tools on Software Development 28:51 Why Software Will Become Commoditised 29:55 Network Effects and Marketplaces 33:13 Raising From Benchmark After a Helicopter Ride 37:30 Quickfire Round: Insights and Reflections
Dr. David Ensley has built Celebrate Dental & Braces in Austin to $1.5M revenue and $500k EBITDA within 3 years. He has his sites on multiple offices in Austin, and he's also a partner in a larger DSO that does +$70M of combined revenue. We discuss what his practice could sell for now, how valuations range from 3x to 15x, building vs buying, and different DSO structures. David Ensley on X: https://x.com/theDSOguyClint Fiore & Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/Patrick Dichter & Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/
On today's episode, Ted and Patrick discuss Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Manchester City. Have Arsenal's academy kids saved their season? Then comes Aston Villa, who have acquired Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio on loan. Why have they agreed to pay the rumoured 75% of Rashford's wages? Next, Tottenham's search for defenders and the loan addition of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich. Why would spurs agree to a loan deal if it only helps Bayern? The episode ends with discussion of Evan Ferguson's loan move to West Ham, Brighton stockpiling assets, and the atmosphere at the Arsenal/Man City game. Stick around for behind the scenes footage with discussion of Japanese game shows, Natalie Portman, and Kumail Nanjiani.Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribeJoin Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgradeFollow us on our Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1QX: https://x.com/TheTransferFlowBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transferflowpodcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Arsenal thrash Man City03:14 - Teams are teeing off on the City press this year05:03 - Lewis-Skelly and the Arsenal kids SAVED their season06:08 - Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly don't look like kids07:03 - How good Academy players influence the rest of the squad08:09 - They're mentally ahead of the curve09:55 - Not every youngster is capable of this10:33 - Will Lewis-Skelly stay at left-back?12:36 - Arsenal are in win now mode15:27 - Marcus Rashford and Asensio to Aston Villa16:49 - Why are they paying 75% of Rashford wages?17:37 - Villa are focusing on the Champions League18:55 - Villa love a big name from a big club20:24 - Tottenham's search for defenders20:36 - Palace turns down 70M for Guehi? And Brighton turned down 90M for Mitoma?22:40 - Spurs sign Tel on a straight loan… WHY?24:02 - Spurs sign Kevin Danso as well, is he a backup?26:20 - Will Spurs try a back 3? + Back 3's this season28:28 - Brighton and Fabian Hurzeler29:27 - Teams can save themselves money by having design30:00 - Brighton let Evan Ferguson join West Ham on loan30:42 - What would you want Ferguson's buy option to be here?33:01 - He's going to a coach who knows him34:10 - What would Brighton hope to get for him in the summer?36:24 - Brighton are stockpiling forwards38:03 - Brighton have everything in place, but Hurzeler might not be the coach for the job38:41 - City fans complaining about the Arsenal atmosphere39:47 - It's part of wearing the crown40:19 - The Arsenal/Man City games have become a real rivalry42:48 - PSG have ruined their rivalry with Marseille Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever wondered if you could build massive wealth in real estate without giving up your corporate career? In this episode, Sam Silverman sits down with Brett Bowman, who's cracked the code on doing exactly that. As a Senior Manager at Apple and Chief Investment Officer of Suncrest Capital, Brett shares his journey of building a $70M mobile home park portfolio spanning 27 properties - all while climbing the corporate ladder.You'll discover:- The truth about juggling a demanding tech career with real estate investing- Why mobile home parks could be your ticket to financial freedom- How to avoid the costly mistakes most new investors make- Smart strategies for scaling your portfolio with limited time- The real numbers behind mobile home park investments (they're not what you think!)- Systems and team-building secrets that make it all possibleWhether you're dreaming of your first real estate deal or looking to scale your existing portfolio, Brett's practical insights and candid stories about balancing corporate life with real estate empire-building are pure gold. This is real talk about real estate - no fluff, just actionable strategies you can use right now.Ready to learn how you can build serious wealth without quitting your day job? Don't miss this one.Connect with Brett:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bowmanbrett/Website: suncrestcap.com
It's This Week in Bourbon for January 17th, 2025. Brown-Forman makes sweeping cuts across the organization and closes its cooperage, The TTB authorizes 13 new additional standard bottle sizes, and Woodford double double oak makes a national debut.Show Notes: Brown-Forman restructures leadership and operations for $70M cost savings Rebecca Jago departs The Last Drop Distillers after 10+ years TTB expands standards of fill for wine and spirits containers Landry's Inc. files trademark infringement lawsuit against Landry Distillery Kentucky corn farmers receive $2.8M initiative for regenerative practices Silverbelly Whiskey welcomes Mattie Jackson as Master Blender Heritage Distilling launches IPO and embraces Bitcoin for payments Yellowstone Bourbon named official partner of Ragnar Relay 2025 InvestBev and Saga Spirits partner on 8-figure barrel financing deal Scottish Minister highlights whisky trade importance to US President Trump Raconteur Rye launches Miz Kiss Batch 3 featuring Mizunara finish Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked Bourbon goes national at $199.99 Old Forester releases 1910 Extra Old limited edition for $65 Support this podcast on Patreon
Devyn Merklin, former CMO of Livingood Daily, shares the raw truth behind scaling a supplement brand to $70M in annual revenue. From relentless testing to mastering Shopify funnels, Devyn provides a thoughtful analysis of the strategies that worked, the mistakes that taught valuable lessons, and how brands can apply these insights to their own growth journeys.LinksPeopleDevyn MerklinDr. Blake LivingoodEzra FirestoneRandall PitchRussell BrunsonBrandsHooniganLivingood DailyOffsetSmart MarketerAppsPrintfulViralSweepToolsKajabiClickFunnelsServicesFlippaEmpire FlippersBuyBizSellThe XScaleSponsorsZipifyCleverificBoost Filter & SearchHelp the showAsk a question in The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Facebook GroupLeave a reviewSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsWhat's Kurt up to?See our recent work at EthercycleSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelApply to work with Kurt to grow your store.Never miss an episodeSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsJoin Kurt's newsletter
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Matt Plank is Rippling's Chief Revenue Officer where he oversees all Sales and Account Management functions in the US and Internationally. Matt joined Rippling in the very early days when Parker Conrad (founder) was building V1 in a basement with $0 in revenue. Today the company is a market leader with 100s of $Ms in ARR. Prior to Rippling, Matt was a Sales Director @ Zenefits where he helped the company scale to $70M in ARR. In Today's Show with Matt Plank We Discuss: 08:25 Challenges and Strategies in Outbound Sales 10:29 Building Effective Sales and Marketing Partnerships 13:37 Founders and Sales Playbooks: Who Should Create Them? 20:45 Pricing Strategies and Customer Success 24:43 Discounting and Urgency in Sales 33:57 Building Relationships for Successful Deals 34:22 Effective Deal Reviews: Asking the Right Questions 35:30 Pipeline Reviews: Frequency and Participants 35:59 Handling Deal Slippage: Acceptable vs. Non-Acceptable Reasons 39:17 Maintaining Morale in Volatile Times 42:14 Outbound Sales Strategy: Lessons Learned 46:03 Scaling Sales Teams: Hiring and Promoting 47:15 Challenges and Strategies in International Markets 01:00:45 Signs of Scaling Issues in Sales Leadership
In the fast-paced world of tech entrepreneurship, Daniel Lee stands out with a remarkable story of resilience, innovation, and vision. Co-founder of Nooks, an AI-powered platform transforming the productivity of sales teams, Daniel recently announced a $43M funding round, bringing the total raised to $70M. Nooks' top-tier investors include Kleiner Perkins, Lachy Groom, Stifel Venture Banking, and Tola Capital.
(00:00-20:19) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us to talk about the win in Starkville on Saturday night. Looking ahead to the Arkansas game at Faurot this weekend. Brady Cook's post-Mizzou future. Mizzou's playoff hopes were shot after the loss in Tuscaloosa. The future of conference championship games. A potential Mizzou/Illinois bowl game.(20:20-31:42) What's the approval rating of the Blues coaching moves from the weekend? Audio of Doug Armstrong talking about his decision. Armstrong wasn't planning on a coaching change until Montgomery became available. Lots of winnable games left on the table. Don't forget about the Dead Cat Bounce. Are the Blues moving to Cape Girardeau?(31:43-43:10) Results from last week's Pick Six segment. No one on the dais had a losing record. Roll with me, Doug. The Har-Bowl tonight for MNF. Things aren't going well for the New York Football Giants. Audio of Malik Nabers not real pleased after the game. Jackson issues a statement on his misreporting of Brian Daboll's firing. Audio of a reporter asking Baker Mayfield about his Tommy Devito celebration.(43:11-53:46) Who was happier to be fired: Jim Montgomery in Boston or Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M with his $70M buy out. Martin's fielding complains at the 2Fox. Rough day for the Commanders kicker from Belleville. Which college football coach will be first to get the short haircut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-20:19) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us to talk about the win in Starkville on Saturday night. Looking ahead to the Arkansas game at Faurot this weekend. Brady Cook's post-Mizzou future. Mizzou's playoff hopes were shot after the loss in Tuscaloosa. The future of conference championship games. A potential Mizzou/Illinois bowl game. (20:20-31:42) What's the approval rating of the Blues coaching moves from the weekend? Audio of Doug Armstrong talking about his decision. Armstrong wasn't planning on a coaching change until Montgomery became available. Lots of winnable games left on the table. Don't forget about the Dead Cat Bounce. Are the Blues moving to Cape Girardeau? (31:43-43:10) Results from last week's Pick Six segment. No one on the dais had a losing record. Roll with me, Doug. The Har-Bowl tonight for MNF. Things aren't going well for the New York Football Giants. Audio of Malik Nabers not real pleased after the game. Jackson issues a statement on his misreporting of Brian Daboll's firing. Audio of a reporter asking Baker Mayfield about his Tommy Devito celebration. (43:11-53:46) Who was happier to be fired: Jim Montgomery in Boston or Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M with his $70M buy out. Martin's fielding complains at the 2Fox. Rough day for the Commanders kicker from Belleville. Which college football coach will be first to get the short haircut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're so happy to have Kelli back on the podcast to talk about her upcoming Omaha show on November 22nd at The Slowdown. Get your tickets early to save $5! https://www.songkick.com/concerts/421... Here's some more info on Belles! With stunning vocals and lyrics as rich as the soil of her native Nebraska, singer-songwriter Kelli Rachel Belles has amassed over 70M cumulative views and streams of her original songs on all platforms. With a direct fan reach of 1M, country music lovers have found in her a young woman who tells stories of love, heartbreak and hardships with meaning, wit, and unflinching honesty, much like her inspirations Loretta Lynn and June Carter Cash. Having just inked a deal with Deluge Music Publishing in Nashville, and East Music Row Records, Belles announced her second club headlining tour, The Trust Issues Tour, this fall with shows in 14 major cities across the US. “Belles crystal clear vocals and compelling songwriting verify she's a promising new artist with a bright future ahead.” CMT.com Her website is: https://bellesmusic.com Thanks to our podcast partner Centris Federal Credit Union! You can rep our show! Buy some Pat and JT Podcast swag HERE! Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin is down 1.5% at $86,016 Eth is down 1.5% at $3,236 Solana, down 2.5% at $206 Those are your leaders by market cap. top gainers in the past 24 hours: Dogecoin up 27% Coinbase launches COIN50 index Former Alameda Research co-CEO Sam Trabucco wil forfeit $70M claim Polymarket thinks BTC will break 100M by year end. MSTR finds ATH. Dogecoin breakout Eidon AI raises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're exploring how to identify your next big move and scale your business to new heights. We dive into the incredible story of a company that grew from a start-up to one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America, now valued at $70M. We also discuss the power of Grant Cardone's 10X360 Platform and share a vital lesson in leadership: how to teach top performers to embrace change in today's evolving business landscape. Connect | Resources · Website: justinbrock.com · Instagram: @thejustinbrock · YouTube: @justinbrock · FREE e-book: How Independent Insurance Agents Can Increase Service and Lines of Coverage Visit our Resource Library for free resources, including additional e-books, printables, and lead magnets to attract new leads. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Send us an email at podcast@remindermedia, or shoot us a DM on Instagram @staypaidpodcast.
There has been rumors of a Spiderman universe movie The Sinister Six for many years now. A new rumor heats up that Sony still wants to do it. Good idea? More details on Nolan's new movie. Venom tracking at 70M. Mark Paul Gosselaar has been on our televisions for over 30+ years. He has an amazing career that stretches many different types of roles. He plays a dark sinister character in NBC's Found. We discuss that show, his role as Zack Morris in Saved By The Bell. We talk reboot, who won between him and Slater and jujitsu in general. Join us on today's episode of The Kristian Harloff show! #sony #spiderman #movies #comic #found #nbc #interview #MPG #zackmorris #savedbythebell OUR SPONSORS: PERFECT JEAN: Podcast Description, F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code BIGTHING at http://www.theperfectjean.nyc/BIGTHING #theperfectjeanpod If you are looking to take your game to the next level, visit http://www.TRYJOYMODE.COM and use code BIGHTHING at checkout for 20 percent off. That's T-R-Y-J-O-Y-M-O-D-E.com and use code BIGTHING for 20 percent off your first order. MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code BIGTHING at http://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod
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