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On this week's episode of RAW TALK, Brad sits down with SteveWillDoIt and talks about his decision to use a social-media-free phone, the mindset shift that's fueling his comeback, paying off $1.7M in debt, and much more!Hope you enjoy, see you next Tuesday!SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/REALRAWTALK?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rawtalk/id1294154339FOLLOW RAWTALK PODCAST:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/getrawtalkTIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@askrawtalkFOLLOW BRADLEY:INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/bradleymartynSUBSCRIBE TO RAWTALK PODCAST CLIPS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzSBNBOK599FqzrTZS8ScQ/?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO LIFE OF BRADLEY MARTYN: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWTQG2aMDYKGDqYEGqJb1FA/?sub_confirmation=1SUBSCRIBE TO FITNESS CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/bradleymartynonline?sub_confirmation=1RAWGEAR: https://www.rawgear.com (CODE:RAW)
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview podcasting and digital media expert Rob Greenlee, global beauty specialist Tania Crawford and Michael Tomao from Service Level Advisors. Podcasting legend Rob Greenlee joins us to explore how AI is revolutionizing content creation—and what that means for entrepreneurs. From AI-generated co-hosts to instant, hyper-targeted advertising, Rob shares insider insights on where media is heading and how founders can stay ahead of the curve. Read more at: https://robgreenlee.com/ Tania Crawford is a global beauty specialist, ranked in the top 2% of elite hair extensionist worldwide. From award-winning artistry to helping stylists build $500K+ businesses, Tania is transforming the beauty industry one breakthrough at a time. Read more at: https://taniacrawfordedu.com/ Matthew Tomao is the CEO and founder of Service Level Advisors, the go-to expert for helping security and AV integrators turn service agreements into multi-million-dollar recurring revenue streams. He's helped clients go from zero to $7M+ in RMR using a proven system that delivers fast, scalable results. Read more at: https://www.sladvisers.net/ Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Build a Six-Figure Business(00:00:27) - Passage to Profit(00:02:02) - The Big Risk You Take When Starting a Business(00:03:33) - Tamia Crawford on Taking a Risk(00:04:54) - AI Shaping the Future of Media(00:10:42) - How Will AI Change Advertising and Media?(00:12:53) - The Investment Value of Gold(00:13:55) - The Cruise Line Hotline(00:14:53) - The Great Grapes of Podcasting(00:16:45) - Are We Ready for the Rise of AI Voices?(00:20:33) - Will AI Replace Humans in the Content Industry?(00:24:38) - Where Do People Find Rob Greenlee?(00:25:10) - AI Creators Win in the Court(00:27:55) - Artificial Intelligence Creators: Should They Be Protected?(00:32:32) - Passage to Profit(00:36:09) - Elizabeth Spotlight(00:38:13) - Dr. Patel on AI's Impact on Medical Scans(00:40:47) - Tania Crawford on How to Make Money From Hair Extensions(00:41:45) - What motivated you to get started?(00:44:19) - What Do You Teach Your Clients to Improve Their Efficiency?(00:47:51) - How Your AI Is Helping You Find Your Clients(00:49:31) - How AI Is Advancing Businesses(00:51:40) - What do you think is the biggest challenge that people who are running(00:52:48) - How to Get Out of Your Skin in the Film Industry(00:53:56) - Software Business Owners on Reoccurring Revenue(00:57:41) - Matt Kearney on His Challenges(00:59:43) - Service Agreement(01:00:58) - Do You Ever Give Advice to Your Clients?(01:04:59) - Personal Injury Lawyers(01:06:04) - Real or a fake?(01:07:02) - Secret to the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:08:25) - Copyright and Intellectual Property: How to Win
In this milestone 100th episode, Craig McGrouther and I share an incredible news: Preserve at Copperleaf, a 240-unit, 2003-vintage apartment community Lone Star Capital acquired in May 2024, just closed on a hugely successful 45% cash out refinance! We acquired this property for $34M and it appraised at $53.7M, allowing investors to receive 45% of their investment back while the remaining equity continues earning 8% cash flow. We break down how we achieved this through strategic timing, tax exemptions, and securing a 7-year full-term interest-only Freddie Mac loan at 65% LTV. We also dive deep into our unique anniversary-based budgeting system that keeps us accountable year-round rather than scrambling during "budget season," plus how our operations team earns bonuses based on actual performance versus budget across revenue, R&M, payroll, and expenses.Apply to attend the LSC Summit 2025:www.lscsummit.com Download our FREE Passive Investor Guide:https://www.lscre.com/content/passive-investor-guide Subscribe to our newsletter and get the FREE Underwriting Toolkit:https://www.lscre.com/resource/fof-underwriting-toolkitLearn more about Lone Star Capital:www.lscre.comFollow me on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsleyRead my latest articles:https://www.lscre.com/blog
Today's conversation is a solo episode, but it's not a Q&A.It's a special episode reflecting on the biggest lessons and insights from making over £1.7M ex VAT of sales during the last financial year between April 2024 and April 2025.I've worked full time in sales now for over a decade after graduating from University in June 2014. Along the way I've worked in B2B and B2C sales as well as building my personal brand, social media channels, and this wonderful podcast.This episode has 12 of the lessons I've learnt on how to successfully make sales and many of these will be immediately actionable for you to implement whether you run your own business, work in sales role in an organisation, or just know sales matters to your success and you want to work on it.I have many other big lessons, insights and templates I've saved and written into my presentations and trainings I've delivered to individuals and sales teams over the last 18 months as an adhoc sales consultant.However I am now going to offer this far more broadly and am building out the best video content for my sales masterclass. If you want to learn more on how we can work together to improve your sales skills and results then DM me 'SALES MASTERCLASS' on LinkedIn or Instagram.If you want more lessons like this Episode 257 recaps my 13 lessons from £1.1M ex VAT last year.Today's episode is sponsored and supported by Hussle. Hussle is the way to get access to 1000s of UK gyms, pools and spas with one simple membership.If you're an HR professional, wellbeing specialist or small business leader, visit Hussle for companies: https://bit.ly/4d5SIn7Or if you're an employee, wishing your company would offer this benefit, visit Hussle for employees: https://bit.ly/3X8b6poConnect with Col:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambroPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/colcampbell
Kenorland Minerals CEO Zach Flood provides an update on the new gold discovery at the South Uchi project in Ontario, where Kenorland's maiden drill program confirmed a large footprint gold system. Zach highlights the company's unique prospect generator business model, talks about their partnership with Auranova Resources, and discusses upcoming exploration plans. This MSE episode also touches on Kenorland's strategic holdings, including significant positions in Auranova Resources and other marketable securities, and their ongoing projects with partners like Sumitomo, Centerra Gold, and Newmont. Kenorland looks to identify gaps in exploration maturity within prospective districts based on large scale compilation and integration of geological, geochemical and geophysical data. Kenorland's management team and advisors have extensive experience in project and target generation from continent-wide area selection to deposit scale exploration across the globe. Combining the team's extensive exploration experience with an integrated approach places Kenorland in an optimal position to generate shareholder wealth through JV partnerships, generated royalties, equity positions and new discoveries. https://www.kenorlandminerals.com/ TSXV: KLD | OTCQX: KLDCF | FSE: 3WQ0 0:00 Intro 00:33 Rule Symposium insights 01:36 South Uchi Project: A New Gold Discovery 04:56 Exploration Strategies and Partnerships 13:37 $7M marketable securities 15:24 Centerra Gold deal 17:48 JV partners & industry insights 19:45 Tanacross project 22:55 Gold-focused 25:38 Catalysts Recent press release: https://www.kenorlandminerals.com/news/kenorland-minerals-provides-2025-exploration-update Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor Kenorland Minerals pays Mining Stock Education a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. Kenorland's forward-looking statement found in the company's presentation applies to the content of this interview. MSE offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/
Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, today announces new survey results, revealing that the average large enterprise in Ireland paid €683K in cyber ransoms last year. Expleo surveyed 200 business and IT decision-makers in Ireland, in enterprises with 250+ employees, as part ofits Business Transformation Index 2025 report. The research aims to explore the key challenges facing businesses in 2025, including cybersecurity. It found that 29% of large organisations in Ireland paid at least one cybersecurity ransom in the last 12 months. The research shows that large enterprises are living in fear of cybercrime, with 24% admitting that they expect to fall victim to an attack in the coming year. Alarmingly, there are also growing fears about state-sponsored attacks, with 63% saying state-sponsored cyberterrorism is more of a risk to their business than it was a year ago. These fears have made paying a ransom something that many are now preparing for, with one in five (22%) of large businesses setting aside budget for the payment of ransoms, averaging €2.7M each. Large enterprises are also preparing to invest in bolstering their defences, particularly in response to the proliferation of artificial intelligence in cybercriminal activity. Almost one third (30%) will increase their investment in cybersecurity in direct response to a surge in AI-driven attacks. However, this is a smaller proportion than the 41% of large enterprises who fell victim to an AI-powered cyberattack in the last 12 months. The most common successful method of attack is 'whaling,' which sees cybercriminals specifically targeting senior executives, who often have access to valuable financial and sensitive information. Exactly half of respondents said that a whaling attempt had resulted in a breach in their organisation in the last 12 months, while 85% said there had been at least one attempt. Although businesses are continuing to direct resources towards cybersecurity, 22% admit to having outdated processes and technologies and a further 17% say they are not investing enough. Phil Codd, Managing Director for Ireland, Expleo, said: "Ransom demands are no longer just a threat - they are now a mainstay of cybersecurity strategies for organisations. The fallout from a cyberattack can be devastating for businesses, resulting in severe financial losses, compromised data, and reputational damage that can jeopardise long-term stability. Mitigating the risk is a constant task that must be undertaken. "Regardless of an enterprise's position on ransom payments, each one of them must focus on a whole-organisation approach to prevention. This requires investing in continuous employee training and education, putting the right systems in place and maintaining constant vigilance through regular monitoring and audits. Whether it's an AI attack or not, cybercrime, at its core, is about people and there is a real-life fallout from every attack. As businesses continue to digitally transform, they must ensure they put people at the centre. Working with the right partners and doing everything they can to protect their people and customers is paramount in today's business environment." Download the Business Transformation Index 2025 report here. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
Canada's outdated capital gains policies are driving entrepreneurs and investors away. We need competitive tax reform to keep talent and investment here, building the businesses of tomorrow.We have just 33 small businesses per 1,000 people vs 124 in the US. Fixing our capital gains system could help us close this gap with the US and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.Modern capital gains reform will unleash Canadian innovation, create more high-paying employment, and ensure our world-class graduates build their companies here, not elsewhere.GoalsTo ensure a prosperous, sustainable, and growing economy, Canada needs a thriving private sector that invests in new businesses. A strong environment for entrepreneurship creates jobs, drives GDP growth, and ensures economic mobility for all. In recent years however, entrepreneurship, and consequently private sector employment, has been slow despite an increasing population.One factor driving this change is that Canada's capital gains tax policies make it significantly less rewarding to start a business compared to other jurisdictions. To reverse this trend and reinvigorate our private sector, we must revise our outdated policies to align with global standards.Our targets:* Increase SMBs per 1000 people over the age of 18 from 33 to 62 to get half of the US rate of 124.* Increase the number of early-stage financing rounds (Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B) for new businesses from 482 in 2024 to over 1000+ per year.* Increase investments in new businesses through industry-agnostic venture capital financing to 0.5% of GDP, up from 0.35% of GDP, to get closer to the USA's figure of 0.72% of GDP.Background and MotivationNew business formation and growth relies on people taking huge risks with their time and money. However, today in Canada the people that take these risks – entrepreneurs, early stage employees, and investors – are rewarded less than in other countries.As a result the country's best talent is driven to leave and start businesses elsewhere, where they can find easier access to funding1 and keep more of the upside if they succeed.We need to reverse this systematic issue. By rewarding investors that put their capital at risk and supporting entrepreneurs who put their livelihoods on the line to create new companies we can create a strong and resilient economy.All companies begin as small and medium businesses (SMBs) and the formation and growth of these SMBs is essential to a country's economic success both through driving the quality of the labour market and creating opportunities for productivity growth.In Canada, SMBs accounted for ~64% of private sector employment and contributed to half of all net new jobs added last year2. These work opportunities support upward income mobility, lead to more capital being reinvested into local communities, and are particularly valuable for traditionally disadvantaged populations3 4 5.In addition, SMBs represent a significant portion of the economy and have high potential for productivity improvements6. Between 2017 and 2021, SMBs contributed almost half of Canada's GDP7. As these businesses grow and scale their operations they improve efficiency and drive productivity-led growth that can be equivalent in impact to roughly 5% of a developed nation's GDP8 9.Perhaps most importantly, SMBs turn into global winners. Growing these companies into sizable businesses is how a country can win an unfair share of global markets, by creating the large, export-focused corporations that contribute an outsized value to GDP and productivity growth. To ensure the next trillion dollar companies - the equivalent of Google, Microsoft, or Meta - are built in Canada, founders must be convinced to start their companies here.So, having a healthy ecosystem of SMBs is essential to creating a strong economy, but the data shows Canada is falling behind our global peers. In the 20 years between 2003 and 2023, the total number of Canadian entrepreneurs decreased by ~100K, despite the population growing by 10 million10 11. Today, for every thousand people over the age of 18 the US has ~124 SMBs12 13. Israel, a country with less than a quarter of Canada's population, has ~7314 15, while Canada has just ~3316.A significant driver of this stagnation is outdated and uncompetitive capital gains policies that have low limits, exclude large categories of business, and contain many restrictions compared to global peers - especially the US. It is less valuable for investors to put money into Canadian businesses, making capital more scarce and it discourages entrepreneurs who know that in most cases they could receive more reward by building the same company elsewhere. This makes it difficult for any SMB to get started let alone scale.Today, Canada has two capital gains policies, to try and encourage SMB creation, the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) and a proposed Canadian Entrepreneur's Incentive (CEI) announced in Budget 2024 but not yet implemented. Combined, the LCGE and CEI would allow shareholders to reduce the inclusion rate of capital gains from the current 50% down to a range of 33.3%-0% to a cap of $3.25M 17 18.These policies simply can't compete with the US. The USA's Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) policy has a capital gains cap of $15M or ten times the original investment amount, five times higher than Canada's LCGE and CEI limit. In addition the QSBS is active today, while Canada's CEI cap has a phased approach only coming into full effect in 2029 if the policy is passed. Today in 2025, LCGE and CEI's true combined cap is only $1.25M. And while QSBS shields 100% of gains up until the policy cap for individuals and corporations, Canada's CEI would only shields 66.7% of gains for individuals.To illustrate how restrictive this is, we could imagine a company where the business is owned between founders, early employees, and various investors (see the first example below). If this business was started in 2018 and sold 7 years later today in 2025 for $100M, these risk-takers would have to pay a combined $14.7M in taxes. However, that same business with the same structure would pay no taxes in the US.The good news is that at larger scales of exit like $250m (see the second example below) the gap between Canada and the US decreases due to a more competitive basic capital gains inclusion rate in Canada. This means that if we match the QSBS's capital gains limit it could actually give the Canadian policy an edge driving more investment in the country and supercharging our SMB ecosystem. However, if we leave the policy as it stands right now companies can never get started because investors and entrepreneurs are scared away.The reason is that the QSBS rewards smaller exits - the majority of SMB outcomes - with the maximum capital gains tax value. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs, early employees, and investors to take on the risks of building a business. In fact, early-stage US investors are currently increasing their investments into new Canadian businesses, and adding in clauses that would require the Canadian business to reincorporate in the US simply to become eligible for QSBS. This means the best Canadian entrepreneurs and companies are leaving the country simply to take advantage of these rules. This decreases the health of our SMB ecosystem, prevents large companies from growing in the country and ultimately reduces tax revenue.If we want to keep our entrepreneurs, Canada's capital gains policies must become competitive with US policies.Beyond better gain caps and exclusion rates, the US's QSBS allows a wider range of businesses and stakeholders to benefit from the policy, with no minimum ownership requirements, increased asset value caps, and a tiered inclusion rate approach that incentivizes long-term business building. Meanwhile, Canada's CEI excludes companies in healthcare, food and beverage, and service businesses19. CEI's minimum ownership rules also exclude early employees and investors who own less than 5% of the business at the time of sale.Most importantly, while LCGE and CEI's $3.25M cap applies over a taxpayer's entire lifetime, QSBS's limits are per issuer or business. In other words, entrepreneurs, early employees, and investors can use the QSBS more favourable policy again and again for subsequent companies. This discourages repeat entrepreneurs in Canada, who statistically have a higher chance of building successful businesses, from creating a second or third company, as Canada's LCGE and CEI don't extend to new issuers20 .What Needs to Be DoneTo properly reward risk takers, Canada can fully solve our capital gains policy problems by combining the LCGE with the CEI into a simple, powerful capital gains policy that supports entrepreneurs. In particular, the new policy could become competitive by adopting three major changes:1) Expand the eligibility requirements to ensure Canadian entrepreneurs and risk takers are supported. Eligible business types should be expanded to include all industries of national interest, including healthcare clinics, clean energy, technology, etc. We should also eliminate 5% minimum ownership requirements to enable any individual or corporate entity to claim CEI deductions in accordance with the tiered approach that is used to support early-stage employees and investors.2) Improve the capital gain exclusion rate system to be globally competitive, supporting entrepreneurs and increasing investment. To prevent the draw of foreign jurisdictions and ensure that we have just as much incentive to start companies as peer countries, we should start by raising the exclusion cap to $15M gain or 10x adjusted cost basis per taxpayer, whichever is greater.3) Make structural changes to ensure these new policies scale appropriately. Amend the capital gains limit from applying per lifetime to per business to incentivize repeat entrepreneurs to continue building in Canada. Additionally, ensure that common investment structures, including Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) and Convertible Notes, become eligible, with the holding period commencing from the date the investment is signed, not when the shares are priced and converted. So, there are no major discrepancies for startups choosing to operate in Canada compared to the US.Common QuestionsWill this only benefit tech startups?No. Canada's LCGE was originally created to support all small businesses and increase competition, which includes non-tech businesses such as fisheries and farmers. Our memo recommends expanding eligibility to all industries deemed essential, including non-tech ones, that the current CEI proposal omits, such as healthcare practitioners. In the US, SMBs of all sectors, including manufacturing, retail, wholesale, consumer, and packaged goods, benefit from the QSBS policy21.Wouldn't corporate tax breaks reduce tax income for social programs and only benefit the wealthy 1%?No, this would encourage investment in Canadian small businesses, essential for increasing corporate tax revenue that funds social programs. Businesses that receive investment can generate more jobs, pay higher wages, which help increase individual income tax revenue, and reduce withdrawals from crucial social assistance programs, such as Employment Insurance, as more companies and workers stay in Canada. This helps reduce the burden and improve access to social programs, rather than removing them.What stops foreign investors from abusing this and using Canada as a tax-sheltered haven to enrich themselves at the expense of Canadians?Maintaining Canadian incorporation, assets, residency, and operating requirements, combined with a minimum 2-year waiting period before benefits kick in, will ensure that new businesses maintain a presence in Canada, creating skilled job opportunities for Canadians and contributing to local economic growth.Why should we invest in SMBs? Aren't they risky and likely to be shut down in a few years?68% of SMBs in Canada survive and operate into their fifth year, and a further 49% of SMBs survive and operate for more than a decade22. SMBs around the world, including Canada, contribute significantly to economic output, job opportunities, and increased competition for consumers.ConclusionCanada needs to create an ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs at the earliest stages. We have one of the most educated countries globally, with the largest college-educated workforce among G7 countries23. Canadian universities are consistently ranked among the top institutions globally, world-renowned, with research labs led by leaders like Geoffrey Hinton, dubbed the “Godfather of AI,” who was recently awarded a Nobel Prize for his work in AI and ML24 25.Not only is our population talented, but they are also resourceful and hardworking. Rather than punishing them, we should reward them for taking the risks to build Canada's economy. To start, we should implement a modern capital gains policy that rewards investors, entrepreneurs and early employees.Read more here: https://www.buildcanada.com/en/memos/reward-the-risk-takers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com
G&A Partners just made a bold move by acquiring GrowthForce, a $9.7M accounting firm — and it could reshape the future of the payroll and HR industry. In this episode of Payrollin', Matt Vaadi breaks down why this deal matters, what it means for PEOs, and how it might impact partnerships with accounting firms across the country. Is this the start of a vertical integration trend where payroll, HR, and bookkeeping live under one roof?Matt dives into the details behind the deal, shares insights on G&A's growth strategy, and explores what this could mean for payroll bureau owners, CPA partners, and small business service providers. Whether you see this as a threat or an opportunity, this is a wake-up call for anyone in the payroll space. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve as the industry continues to evolve.
I'm so excited to share this week's conversation with my guest and friend Yukari Kane, CEO and co-founder of the Prison Journalism Project (@prisonjournalism).Yukari is a former @WSJ tech reporter who made the leap into nonprofit leadership — and let me tell you, her story is incredible. We talk about what it's like to run a growing org that operates at the intersection of journalism, education, and criminal justice reform.Here's what we dig into:✍️ How Yukari went from covering Apple to teaching journalism inside San Quentin
Why you should listenGaurav shares how Jeeva.ai is revolutionizing sales automation by making AI-powered outreach as simple as ChatGPT, without the complexity of tools like Clay.Learn how to cut through the noise of generic AI outreach with personalized, multi-channel strategies that actually improve deliverability and response rates.Discover the future of sales technology and why natural language interfaces will replace complex CRM workflows - plus get insights from a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder backed by Mark Benioff.Your clients' sales teams are drowning in CRM busywork, spending hours on data entry and lead research instead of actually selling. Meanwhile, their cold outreach campaigns are getting lost in the noise of AI-generated spam, delivering terrible conversion rates despite all the time invested. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone - and there's finally a solution. In this episode, I sit down with Gaurav Bhattacharya, CEO of Jeeva.ai, who's built the AI sales automation platform that's changing everything. Gaurav is a repeat B2B SaaS founder who went from creating a radiology tool adopted by the Indian government at age 17 to raising over $20M and hitting $7M revenue in just 12 months with his latest venture. We dive deep into how Jeeva.ai eliminates the biggest pain points in modern sales - from automated lead research and data enrichment to personalized outreach across multiple channels. You'll discover why most outbound tools are actually making the spam problem worse, how to improve email deliverability in an AI-saturated market, and why the future belongs to natural language interfaces that work where sales teams actually spend their time.About Gaurav BhattacharyaGaurav Bhattacharya is a repeat B2B SaaS founder and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who's built, scaled, and exited startups before most founders finish their MVP. Currently the CEO of Jeeva.ai, he's leading the charge in automating outbound AI-powered SDR agents — helping B2B teams 2x their pipeline in half the time (and cost).Before Jeeva, he co-founded involve.ai, a customer intelligence platform that grew to 500+ companies and 1.1M users globally. He raised over $20M from top investors like Sapphire Ventures, Stanford University, and Gokul Rajaram — and hit $5M ARR in under 9 months with just 11 people.But Gaurav's story starts even earlier — at 17, he co-built a radiology tool that the Indian government adopted nationwide to fight sex-selective abortions. He's been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, LA Business Journal, and top startup podcasts — and he's not here to preach theory. Gaurav brings real-world operator lessons, raw founder stories, and tactical GTM frameworks that listeners can steal and ship the same day.When he's not building, he's probably over-caffeinating, mentoring founders, or geeking out on outbound psychology.Resources and LinksJeeva.aiGaurav's LinkedIn profileGet Jeeva at 90% off on your first yearElevenlabs.ioCaptions.aiHeygen.comChatgpt.com593
Michael and Heather break down an Estonian e-commerce business selling lighting kits for LEGO sets, questioning its steep 7x EBITDA price tag amid thin margins, one-time buyers, and China sourcing risks.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/lights-for-lego-game-of-bricks/2322004/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
Michael and Heather break down an Estonian e-commerce business selling lighting kits for LEGO sets, questioning its steep 7x EBITDA price tag amid thin margins, one-time buyers, and China sourcing risks.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/lights-for-lego-game-of-bricks/2322004/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.
In this candid and inspiring episode of the Property Profits Podcast, Dave Dubeau sits down with real estate syndicator and developer Donato Settanni. Donato shares how he launched his business just before the chaos of COVID-19 and weathered the economic storm that followed. From remote closings and rising interest rates to new tech innovations and a 400-unit ground-up development project near Seattle, Donato opens up about the real challenges and smart strategies he and his team used to grow their portfolio. Learn how DXE Properties is navigating today's market with smart cost controls, creative tech tools like HappyCo and AI chatbots, and a thoughtful blend of friends-and-family and institutional capital. Donato also reflects on the freedoms and pressures of transitioning from employee to business owner—and reveals his “unfair advantage” in the industry. Key Takeaways: Surviving and thriving through COVID shutdowns and rate hikes Inside a $5.7M deal with a $1.3M reno and a $13M exit Scaling through innovation, like switching from Apartments.com to direct marketing Why development pedigree matters—and how it plays out in a big project How DXE is pairing institutional investors with loyal capital partners - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/
Most firm owners think growth means more ads, more hires, or more hustle. But what if you could grow without any of that?In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast for Accountants and Bookkeepers, Ed Chan breaks down the 4 smartest (and often overlooked) levers you can pull to grow your firm, starting with what you already have. From turning happy clients into referral machines, to selling more services to your current base, to marketing that actually works, and the real ROI behind acquisitions... Ed lays out a clear path for firm owners who want growth without chaos.If you want a business that attracts clients like a garden attracts butterflies, this is your blueprint.________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Take the Wize Accountants Scale Scorecard – Find out your potential to scale and the next steps you should follow – Start Your Scorecard 2. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 4. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here
On today's show, we chat with Seph Schlueter!It is Seph Schlueter's (pronounced "shleeter") deep passion to awaken people's hearts, help lead others into an encounter with Jesus, and give language to a relationship with God through his music. Follow his socials and you'll quickly see his heart for the Lord along with his endearing personality. Before joining the Provident Entertainment family in 2023, he released his music independently, opened for artists such as Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham, and began the group Damascus Worship when he saw the need for worship and revival in the Catholic Church. In 2024, Seph released his debut major label EP, Counting My Blessings, which offers organic pop sensibilities and relatable lyrics that speak to his all-consuming love for Jesus. The title track “Counting My Blessings” has gone on to become a global sensation and has amassed more than 1.2B short form video views, 223.2M global streams, over 5M TikTok creations, and over 95.7M views on Youtube. The song has also peaked at #1 on all four Christian radio charts. Seph was recognized as Christian Music Broadcaster's Breakout Artist of 2024 and won the KLOVE Fan Award for Breakout Single of the Year. He is nominated at the Doves for the first time in the New Artist of the Year category as well as Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (“Counting My Blessings”). Recently, he was recognized as a finalist for the 2024 Billboard Award Top Christian Song (“Counting My Blessings”) and named Billboard's #2 New Christian Artist.Building off the massive success of the certified Gold international hit song “Counting My Blessings, ” breakout worship leader and singer/songwriter Seph Schlueter has announced his debut album of the same name, which will release July 11 with Provident Entertainment. In support of the news break, Schlueter unveiled the third single from the album, “Won't Start Now, ” available now on all streaming platforms. “This entire project is an invitation, ” says Schlueter. “It's for anyone who's ever doubted if they're loved, if they're seen. It's a reminder that there is a Father who loves you, a Son who died for you, and a Spirit who wants to dwell within you. That truth has changed my life, and I hope these songs help others experience that too."sephschlueter.com@seph_schlueterchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
Ken MacLeod, President and CEO of Sonoro Gold Corp (TSXV: SGO) (OTCQB: SMOFF), joins me to review the value proposition for their flagship Cerro Caliche Gold Project, and the exploration and development initiatives to move it into open-pit gold and silver production within ~12 months of receiving their final permit in Mexico. This 1,400-hectare property confirms a broadly mineralized low-sulphidation epithermal vein structure and over 25 northwest-trending gold mineralized zones along trend and near surface. With only 30% of the property's identified mineralized zones drilled and assayed, the Company filed an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in March 2023 based on a total 55,360 meters of drilled data, including 498 drill holes, 17 trenches and assays for 53,865 meters of the drilled data. In October 2023, the Company filed a new Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) demonstrating the potential viability for a 9-year open pit, heap leach mining operation. Using a gold price of US $1,800 per ounce, the project has an after-tax net present value discounted at 5% (“NPV5”) of US $47.7M and an Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) of 45%. Using a gold price of US $2,000 per ounce, the project has an after-tax NPV5 of US $77M and an IRR of 63%. We discussed that with precious metals prices so much higher that the project has grown in value considerably, and the Company is working on an updated PEA for Q3 of this year, factoring in the ability to bring in material previously sterilized, and the cost efficiencies of the higher gold and silver prices. Ken reviews the potential for resource expansion once the mine is in production, funded through organic revenue generation. We also discussed the bench strength and experience of the management team and board, the strong inside ownership and separate the signal from all the media noise as it relates to permitting in Mexico and their anticipated receipt of their MIA for environmental impact later this year. If you have questions for Ken regarding Sonoro Gold, then please email those into to me at Shad@kereport.com. Click here to follow the latest news on Sonoro Gold
How do you build a DePIN network with 2.7M+ devices, zero CAC, and data streams optimized for AI—without draining batteries or compromising user trust?In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya sits down with Jesse Adams, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Uprock, to unpack how they're building the world's first mobile-first DePIN for AI.Jesse's journey spans building an adult app store, launching an encrypted browser (Tenta, acquired), and now scaling Uprock—a decentralized physical infrastructure network designed to deliver real-time, geo-distributed data for AI/ML. Instead of relying on always-on proxies, Uprock's task-based architecture wakes mobile devices only when needed, performs lightweight actions (like scraping or uptime checks), and puts them back to sleep—keeping performance high and energy use low.We explore:Why location-specific data is critical for LLMs and autonomous agentsHow Uprock scaled to 2.7M devices with zero paid acquisitionTheir crypto micropayment model for rewarding bandwidth contributionAI-driven dev workflows for code review, QA, and marketing at speedIf you're building in DePIN, Web3 infra, or AI tooling—this convo is packed with ideas from the frontier.
Send us a textWelcome to Podcast 229 on 5th of July, 2025: This week's 10 outstanding high dividend stocks are in the attached podcast's narration and transcript. 5 U.S STOCK SELCTORS USED (1) common shares (2) dividend yield + 5% (3) shares traded over 1M (4) price gain +5%. (5) share price exceeding $22.72QUALIFIERS' STOCK SYMBOLS & THEIR SCORES: (1) NE Score 70 (2) CIVI Score 76 (3) LYB Score 59 (4) MUR Score 56 (5) WHR Score 48.5 CANADIAN STOCK SELCTORS (1) common shares (2) dividend yield + 4% (3) # shares traded over 455K (4) operating margins +5% (5) share prices $22.72 (6) weekly share price gain +5%. QUALIFIERS' & SCORES (1) PXT Score 49 (2) RCI.B Score 61 (3) NPI Score 57 (4) BCE Score 40 (5) CVE Score 52. DATA USED FOR ALL STOCK SCORE CALCULATIONS: (1) Price $ (2) Price 4yrs ago $ (3) Book Value $ (4) Advisor Buys # (5) Advisor Strong Buys # (6) Dividend. Yield % (7)Operating Margin % (8) Share Volume Traded # (9) Price/Earnings Ratio. CNADIAN SCORE CALCULATIONS (K=Thousand M =million)STOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PXT | 14.38 | 22.86| 25.33 | 0| 0|10.71| 26.23 | 171K | 13.0xRCI.B | 44.04| 66.69| 19.40| 7 |0| 4.54| 22.40| 844K |13.4x NPI | 22.49| 34.37| 16.10| 5| 0 | 5.34 |32.55 | 344K| | 22.6x BCE | 30.84| 6 1.99| 18.71| 2| 0 | 5.67 |12.90 |1.2M |73.0x CVE | 19.16| 11.37 | 16.30 | 9 | 1 | 4.18 | 8.32| 3.7M | 12.9xUS SCORE CALCULATIONNES |NE | 28.40 | 24.44 | 29.26 | 4 | 0 | 7.04 | 22.75| 1M| 9.5x| CIVI | 29.72 | 46.66 | 70.57| 2 | 3 | 10.16 | 26.79 | 1M | 3.4x| LYB | 62.01 | 102.73 | 38.48 | 2 | 0 | 8.84 |3.97| 2M | 22.6x| MUR | 24.47 | 23.54 |35.67 | 1 | 0 | 5.31 | 20.53 | 844K | 9.3x| WHR| 109.93 | 225.02 | 48.78 | 2 | 0 | 6.37 | 2.81 | 730K | 718.3xFor information on my 6 investment books go to www.informus.ca. Ian Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca
In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast for Accountants and Bookkeepers, Brenton Ward and Jamie Johns unpack the rising trend of private equity firms targeting accounting practices. Discover the five key factors every firm owner should consider before selling. Also, explore the mindset shifts required to lead through growth and why the ability to pause before reacting is a game-changer. So, if you're thinking about selling or want to know what makes your firm attractive to buyers, this one's essential listening.________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Take the Wize Accountants Scale Scorecard – Find out your potential to scale and the next steps you should follow – Start Your Scorecard 2. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 4. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here
Charismatic and respected eyecare industry legend, Jim McGrann, joins OWA Talks to share his passion for the industry and shed a light on the benefits of ‘spreading your wings' in optical. About the guest:Jim McGrann is an engaging, decisive and adaptable leader with a demonstrated history of delivering results in the healthcare, insurance, technology, supply chain and consulting industries. Mr. McGrann is an experienced CEO with a passion for helping businesses win in the marketplace while growing profitably and achieving change amid order, and order amid change. Mr. McGrann possesses the ideal mix of business skills, technology expertise and creativity to lead in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. He has been a C-Level executive for 25+ years and serves on both business and not-for-profit boards of directors.Mr. McGrann is the CEO of Advancing Eyecare, a leader in the eyecare instrumentation marketplace established to offer the best products and service solutions in the ophthalmic equipment industry. Prior to joining Advancing Eyecare, Mr. McGrann was the Chairman & CEO of PECAA | Healthy Eyes Advantage a solutions company that empowers independent eye care professionals to succeed in the rapidly evolving optical industry. This business was sold to VSP Vision in September 2022.Prior to joining Healthy Eyes Advantage, Mr. McGrann was the President & CEO of VSP Global (now VSP Vision), a $5.3B vertically integrated healthcare organization with the mission of helping people see. He successfully navigated the needs of a complex set of stakeholders, including 83M customers, 60K clients, 37K doctors, 6K global employees & numerous business partners including fashion houses, lens & lab, software and eyewear companies. From December 2008 to November 2011, before becoming CEO of VSP Global, Mr. McGrann served as VSP Global's President of Eyefinity, the largest practice management and electronic health record company in the Optical industry serving 25K doctors, VSP Global's Chief Technology Officer and President of VSP Vision Care, the largest healthcare company in the world (by membership) providing vision benefits to 83M consumers (including 1 in 4 Americans). From December 2011 to September 2015, while President of VSP Vision Care, Mr. McGrann focused on winning in the marketplace and the business grew by $1.02B (34%) and 23.7M members (42%) while delivering record EBITDA and NIBT. He also led the creation and strategic development of VSP Global's innovation lab, The Shop. Mr. McGrann leveraged techniques such as design thinking, user-centered design and nexus management to successfully launch The Shop in a three-month period.While President of VSP Vision Care, Mr. McGrann was Chairman of the Board for the National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVCP). The NAVCP is the national association established to act as the unified voice representing the managed vision care industry. Mr. McGrann was elected as Chairman by his peers at competing organizations.Like this episode? Please subscribe and share!iTunes | Spotify | Overcast | iHeartRadio | AmazonConnect with the OWA:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Summary In this episode, we explore the financial journey of Anthon, who has seen his net worth grow from $450,000 to over $1.7 million in seven years. He discusses his investment strategies, career evolution, and the importance of trusting the numbers in achieving financial confidence. Anthon shares insights on work-life balance, the impact of sabbaticals, and the lifestyle choices that have shaped his family's life. He emphasizes the significance of making sacrifices early in life to compound wealth and offers advice for those starting their financial journey. Takeaways *Anthon's net worth grew from $450K to $1.7M in seven years. *Real estate and stocks are key components of his portfolio. *Sabbaticals have allowed him to focus on family and personal interests. *Trusting the numbers is crucial for financial confidence. *He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance. *Anthon's lifestyle choices reflect a desire for flexibility and enjoyment. *He believes in making sacrifices early to compound wealth. *Investing in experiences is as important as financial investments. *The psychology of wealth impacts lifestyle choices and decisions. *It's never too late to start your financial journey. Sponsored by: Shopify.com/unveiled
In another lively episode of The Chad and Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman, Chad Sowash, and J.T. O'Donnell blend humor with industry insights. The show tackles a grim industry shake-up: CareerBuilder and Monster's job board business is being sold to JobGet amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy. JobGet's gobbling distressed assets like Snagajob, but Chad questions the strategy, as these “misfit toys” boost revenue without growth. Unsecured creditors, like Jobverse ($2.7M) and TextKernel ($2.2M), are owed $25.5M and may see little, while Apollo's insulated. J.T. urges job boards to innovate or perish. Dice's layoffs (100+ in sales and engineering) reflect a revenue plunge (Q4 2024 down 14%, Q1 2025 down 18%). Chad blames Dice's failure to evolve, stuck in an innovator's dilemma like Monster. Automation shines (kinda): Tesla's Austin robotaxi launch ($4.20/ride) had hiccups, while Walmart's robots unload trucks at 580 boxes/hour, easing grueling jobs. Yet, displaced workers face risks, and new remote roles could fuel infinite workday burnout. A YouTuber's In-N-Out lawsuit underscores brand risks, emphasizing HR's need to adapt with quality-focused, streamlined talent management in a turbulent market.
Broadcasting live from the heart of the Dallas Mavericks Draft Party at the American Airlines Center. With the energy of a franchise-altering night buzzing in the background, hosts Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina “K-Ray” Ray dive into the biggest headlines, hottest takes, and most hilarious moments of the day.The crew breaks down Kyrie Irving's surprising decision to opt out and re-sign for less—freeing up cap space and giving the Mavs a shot at adding key depth. Who should they target with that $5.7M exception? The debate gets heated as names like Chris Paul, Malcolm Brogdon, D'Angelo Russell, and Dennis Schröder get tossed around like hot fries at a Twisted Root Burger joint.But it's not all basketball—this episode takes a wild turn into movie madness as the gang reacts to the New York Times' Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century. From “Whiplash” to “Borat”, “Uncut Gems” to “Up”, the crew's commentary is as unfiltered as it is hilarious.
This episode of Habibi House features Dominic Andre — the viral Palestinian-Lebanese creator, entrepreneur, and activist behind Olive, a dating app built for the SWANA diaspora. With over 7M followers and $1M made on Snapchat, Dominic is using his platform to fundraise for Gaza, challenge dehumanizing narratives, and build Arab-led infrastructure from the ground up.We talk:His family's legacy of Palestinian activism since 1948
In this episode of The Wize Way Podcast, Brenton Ward is joined by Jamie Johns and Ed Chan to unpack how structured scheduling transforms firm performance. From booking client work in advance to using calendars as strategic tools, the trio explores practical systems used in both tax and bookkeeping divisions. You'll learn why the most successful firm owners plan weeks ahead, how workflows link to sales pipelines and capacity, and how tools like WizeGPS help create growth plans that actually work. If your firm's still reacting instead of planning, this one's for you.________________ PS: Whenever you're ready… here are the fastest 4 ways we can help you fix and grow your accounting firm: 1. Take the Wize Accountants Scale Scorecard – Find out your potential to scale and the next steps you should follow – Start Your Scorecard 2. Download our famous Wize Freedom Strategy Map for FREE - Find out the 96 projects every firm owner must implement to build a $5M+ firm that can run without them - Download here 2. Need to Hire right now? Book a 1:1 FREE discovery call with our WizeTalent hiring coaches to help find your next team member the Wize Way – Click Here 4. Book a 1:1 Wize Discovery Session – Spend 30mins with our Wize CEO, Jamie Johns, a $7M firm owner who is ready to give you his entire business plan to build a firm that can run without you – Find out more here
Reconditionner des machines à laver pour réduire l'impact environnemental du gros électroménager ?C'est tout l'enjeu de Claire Bretton lorsqu'elle crée Underdog.Mais avant de monter un atelier à Nantes capable de redonner vie à 1000 appareils par mois, Claire avait déjà connu plusieurs vies, et plusieurs galères.Diplômée d'école de commerce, elle débute en conseil chez Advancy où elle découvre les coulisses du retail. Très vite, elle troque les slides pour le code en cofondant Daco.IA, une startup d'intelligence artificielle qui aide les marques de mode à ajuster leurs prix en temps réel.18 mois plus tard, Veepee rachète la boîte. Une intégration express qui ouvre la voie à quatre années dans le groupe, où Claire pilote les stratégies de pricing et lance une nouvelle offre dédiée à la seconde main textile.Et puis la vie s'en mêle.Une crise de sens.Un test de grossesse.Une asso montée en urgence pour aider les petits commerces pendant le confinement.Et un déménagement à Nantes, pour tout recommencer.Avec Underdog, Claire se frotte à un secteur délaissé mais gigantesque : le gros électroménager.Chaque année, 10 millions d'appareils sont jetés en France. Moins de 3% sont reconditionnés. Claire et ses associées veulent changer ça.Alors elles foncent.Une première levée de 3,8M€, un MVP bricolé dans un entrepôt partagé, des machines stockées dans leur garage, des techniciens à recruter, un programme de formation à monter… rien ne leur est épargné.Mais en deux ans, Underdog devient un acteur qui compte, enchaîne les ventes et boucle une série A à 7M€.Intrigué(e) ? On vous laisse découvrir le parcours hors-norme de Claire — de Daco à Underdog — et toutes ses galères, dans cet épisode passionnant du podcast La Galère. Bonne écoute !
Tommy Dee went from blue-collar trades to nursing to authoring Blue Collar Revolution, a bold new guide for contractors navigating the AI age. In this high-energy episode, Tommy shares how AI helped him turn $10K into $2.7M, which tools he swears by, and why giving your AI a name like “Charlie” might just change how you work. If you're in the trades, or manage anyone who is, this is the episode to send around. Experience our episodes in a whole new way - watch every video version on our YouTube channel HERE. Subscribe now to be the first to catch our next release. Soundbites [1:07] Meet Tommy Dee: author, entrepreneur, tradesman, and AI trailblazer. [2:32] Why AI chose the trades this book should serve - and how. [3:27] Self-assessment categories from enthusiast to Luddite. [4:51] Five reasons tradespeople should embrace AI now. [5:12] What happens when you don't adapt: a personal story. [6:06] Meet “Charlie,” the AI assistant that types like a speed pianist. [6:31] From one-man plumber to smart project manager - how AI helped. [7:57] The prompt library: how Tommy engineers AI to engineer itself. [9:22] Nina learns a new level of prompting - asking AI to write the prompts. [11:33] Why his book lists AI tools without sponsorship, just value. [12:16] A deep dive into Contractor Marketing Pro and Facebook group ads. [13:51] AI never gets offended - why that matters in blue collar settings. [15:10] Streamlining estimates with photos, voice, and AI-generated docs. [16:26] HVAC tools like ServiceTitan: tracking, fairness, and transparency. [18:36] Roofing tools like AccuLynx cut waste from 15% to 3%. [20:17] Financial tools for P&L, loans, and attracting investors. [20:50] How to access Tommy's free worksheet and resources. [21:14] The $10K to $2.7M story - and why he's giving back. CONTACT TOMMY ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY To learn more about face-to-face training programs with Nina Sunday or one of her experienced Facilitators from Brainpower Training Pty Ltd in Australia Pacific, visit: https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To visit Nina Sunday's speaker site for global in-person speaking bookings visit: https://www.ninasunday.com/ Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE To subscribe to Nina Sunday's blog go to https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/ and scroll to bottom of the page to register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben and Brent reset on the NHL and what the market is looking like with July 1st quickly approaching. The hosts dive into Jonathan Toews getting set to resume his NHL career after two years away by joining the Winnipeg Jets on a bonus-heavy deal worth up to $7M. Was there a possible fit in Toronto? Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff stops by to help gauge the NHL free agent market with thoughts on John Tavares and the Panthers' UFA trio including Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad. Later on, Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:00) checks in on the Blue Jays to discuss the team's biggest needs, the progress of their internal developments, and what's in store ahead of the trade deadline.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
In this KE Report company introduction, I welcome Matt Roma, CEO of Golden Cross Resources (TSX.V:AUX - OTC:ZCRMD). The company is advancing the Reedy Creek Gold Project in Victoria, Australia, strategically located next to Southern Cross Gold's world-class Sunday Creek discovery. Key topics covered in this interview include: Reedy Creek Project Overview: Golden Cross acquired the property in late 2023 from Great Pacific Gold, with strong geological similarities to the nearby Sunday Creek and Fosterville systems. Historical and Current Exploration: Highlights from historic drilling include intervals such as 2m @ 320 g/t Au. Golden Cross is currently re-assaying past core to test for halo mineralization and has commenced a fully-funded 6,000m drill program. “Ladder Theory” and Geologic Upside: Inspired by Southern Cross's success, Golden Cross is applying the same ladder-style targeting to define continuous zones of high- and low-grade mineralization over multiple veins. Capital and Corporate Structure: Recently announced a $3M financing, on top of a $4.7M raise in April, with strong insider participation. Insiders, institutions, and Great Pacific Gold hold a significant portion of the ~60M share float. Leadership Team: CEO Matt Roma brings experience as former CFO of Snowline Gold and Gladiator Metals. Board members include sector veterans with M&A success at Northern Empire, Underworld, and Galaxy Resources. Catalysts Ahead: Re-assay results expected shortly Initial drill results from the current program by year-end Visit the company's website to learn more: https://goldencrossresources.com/ Send me your questions for Matt, and we'll follow up in a future interview - Fleck@kereport.com
Send us a textWelcome to Podcast 227 on 21st of June, 2025: This week's 10 outstanding high dividend stocks are in the attached podcast's narration and transcript.5 U.S STOCK SELCTORS USED (1) common shares (2) dividend yield + 5% (3) # shares traded over 1M (4) operating margins +10% (5) share prices + $13.26 (6) weekly share price gain +1%. QUALIFIERS' STOCK SYMBOLS & THEIR SCORES: (1) ZIM Score 51 (2) FRO Score 61 (3) CIVI Score 79 (4) CNQ Score 65 (5) MUR Score 69.5 CANADIAN STOCK SELCTORS (1) common shares (2) dividend yield + 5% (3) # shares traded over 419K (4) operating margins +10% (5) share prices $13.26 (6) weekly share price gain +1%. QUALIFIERS' & SCORES (1) PXT Score 68 (2) CNQ Score 59 (3) NPI Score 58 (4) PEY Score 61 (5) RCI.B Score 64. DATA USED FOR ALL STOCK SCORE CALCULATIONS: (1) Price $ (2) Price 4yrs ago $ (3) Book Value $ (4) Advisor Buys # (5) Advisor Strong Buys # (6) Dividend. Yield % (7)Operating Margin % (8) Share Volume Traded # (9) Price/Earnings Ratio. CNADIAN SCORE CALCULATIONS (K=thousand M=million)STOCK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9PXT |15.27| 15.82 |25.57 |0|0| 10.09| 26.26| 1M| 13.7xCNQ|46.00| 22.67| 18.77| 7 |0| 5.11| 29.37| 30M |12.9x NPI |21.76| 41.41| 16.10| 5| 0 |5.51| 32.55 | 1.5M| | 21.8x PEY |20.51| 7.33| 13.63| 3| 0 | 6.44 |23.07 |2.4M |13.8x RCI.B |38.15| 64.68 19.40| 4 | 1 | 5.24| 22.40| 2.7M| 11.6xUS SCORE CALCULATIONS| ZIM | 16.53 | 48.94|33.52 | 0 | 0 | 46.28 |31.24| 10.5M|0.8x| FRO| 18.98 | 8.84 | 10.51| 2 | 0 | 7.06 | 32.82 | 3M | 12.1x| CIVI| 32.41 | 49.05 |70.57 | 2 | 2 | 9.32 |26.79| 5M | 3.7x| CNQ| 33.38 |18.42 |13.67 | 7 | 0 | 5.18 | 29.37 | 12M |12.9x| MUR| 24.83 |25.29 |35.61 | 1 | 0 | 5.24 | 20.53 | 4M | 9.5xFor information on my 6 investment books go to www.informus.ca. Ian Duncan MacDonaldAuthor, Artist, Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca
The most brutal conflict of the modern era is grinding onwards in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, we'll hear from Justin Zihindula and Esther Muziranenge, two Congolese from different families who were displaced and resettled in Canada many years apart. Undercurrents is generously supported by Kindred Credit Union.Transcription is here.Download the discussion guide for this episode here.Read about MCC's new $4.7M relief project with Global Affairs Canadahttps://mcc.org/our-stories/mcc-canada-awarded-47-million-grant-humanitarian-assistance-democratic-republic-congoDonate to MCC's response in DR Congo:https://mcc.org/what-we-do/initiatives/disaster-response/dr-congoCollaborative global Anabaptist response to crisis in DR Congo:https://mcc.org/our-stories/collaborative-anabaptist-response-dr-congo-crisisA concise history of the 30-year conflict in DR Congo:https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/violence-democratic-republic-congoCREDITS:Editing support by Christen KongTheme song by Brian MacMillanArtwork by Jesse Bergen
This week on the CineEurope 2025 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Coca-Cola and Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Elio and 28 Years Later. In the feature segments, Daniel Loria speaks to Dominic Donylal, the head of groupwide vending & autonomous retail at Coca-Cola HBC, to discuss frictionless vending and its impact on the cinema industry. Then Julien Marcel interviews Jérôme Seydoux, the chairman of Pathé, who has been honored as the International Exhibitor of the Year at CineEurope.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:00 Box Office Round-Up: How to Train Your Dragon Debuts at $83.7M 02:36 Audience Response to Dragon Remake 03:53 A24's ‘Materialists' Opens at $12M 05:15 Cast and Screen Count Strategy 06:27 Disappointment for ‘Ballerina' in Week 2 08:12 Why ‘Ballerina' Failed to Connect 10:01 ‘Elio' Tracking Dangerously Low for Pixar 11:37 Risks of Reworking and Rescheduling Pixar Titles 13:13 Pixar's Shift Toward Safe Sequels 14:11 Disney's Franchise Fatigue Warning 15:26 Preview: ‘28 Years Later' Tracking Above $35M 16:55 Legacy and Challenges of ‘28 Days Later' 17:56 Digital Filmmaking Discussion: Collateral vs. 28 Days 18:56 Cillian Murphy's Rising Star and Cult Appeal 19:40 Projected Surprise Performance for ‘28 Years Later' 20:13 Heather Morgan Joins IMAX as Global Distribution Head 20:33 CineEurope Retail Award: Audience Cinema Group & Pathé 22:03 What is Frictionless Retail in Cinemas? 23:08 Amazon Just Walk Out Tech Explained 24:46 Impulse Buying & Customer Flow Benefits 26:34 Applications in Schools, Universities & Cinemas 27:19 Increasing Revenue Through Relaxed Browsing 28:10 Steps to Adopting Frictionless Retail in Cinemas 29:12 Flexible Setup Sizes for Any Location 30:12 Self-Service Enhancing Guest Experience 31:15 The Parent's Cinema Struggle Solved 32:04 Snacking During Long Movies Made Easy 33:02 Using Idle Cinema Space for Retail Innovation 34:10 Cost Considerations and ROI Timeline 35:25 Early Success Cases in Retail Rollouts 36:02 Exhibition Chains Exploring the Technology 37:15 CineEurope Takeaway: Good for Guests = Good for Business 39:01 Cinema is Capital Intensive – Premium is Key 40:45 The Legacy of Pathé: A Century of Innovation 41:55 Pathé's Invention of the Rental Model 43:00 French Windowing System and Its Role 44:14 Optimism Rooted in Quality Films 45:03 Great Movies Need the Big Screen
She built a company from scratch to serve medically fragile children — and sold it for double her valuation. In this powerful and emotional episode, Coco Sellman shares the full story behind founding her home healthcare agency inspired by her stepdaughter, scaling it to $7M in just 18 months, surviving the pandemic, navigating investors and partnerships, negotiating a merger, and finally landing the perfect exit with a major children's hospital. From starting without funding to surviving impossible cash flow gaps and sitting across from private equity in a room full of men — Coco breaks down what it really takes to exit on your terms. If you're building with purpose but want a serious business outcome… this one is a must-listen. 01:15 – Meet Coco Sellman & Her Mission-Driven Business 04:30 – A Medically Fragile Child Sparked the Business Idea 08:50 – Why No One Would Take Her Stepdaughter 12:10 – From Purpose to Business Opportunity 16:25 – How She Started a Home Healthcare Agency 21:00 – 18 Months of Operating Without Reimbursement 24:10 – Bootstrapping vs. Raising Investment Early 27:15 – From Zero to $7M in Revenue 30:40 – Why Nurses Were the Real Growth Bottleneck 33:15 – How to Attract & Retain 15 Nurses a Month 35:50 – Taking on Her First Angel Investor 39:00 – What Makes a “Perfect” Investor 42:15 – Pandemic Hits: Her Growth Strategy Breaks 44:40 – Planning the Merger 48:25 – How She Negotiated the Deal 52:00 – The Reality of Merging Operations 55:30 – Losing Her Team, Gaining Scale 59:00 – Surprise: Medicaid Rate Increases by 31% 01:02:00 – Connecticut Children's Hospital Reaches Out 01:04:40 – When You Realize You Could've Gone Solo 01:07:00 – How to Build for an Exit While Scaling Fast 01:09:30 – The Final Deal & Why She Has No Regrets
Join host Al Mega as he sits down with legendary talent director, producer, and storyteller Keith Arem, CEO of PCB Productions and Chris Yates, Director of Special Projects and Outreach, to talk about their incredible creative journey and his spine-chilling new graphic novel FROST ROAD — a psychological horror survival tale in the spirit of The Last of Us, A Quiet Place, and Silent Hill. Keith dives into how his past in Call of Duty, The Exiled with Wesley Snipes, and projects like Ascend led him to build a unique, immersive horror experience in Frost Road. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Yuri Lowenthal (Spider-Man, Naruto), and teaming up with horror media juggernauts Dead Meat (6.7M+ subscribers!). Chris shares the kickstarter journey and more… 🎧 Learn what it takes to survive the apocalypse – creatively AND literally! 📘 Order FROST ROAD: 👉 https://www.pcb.cc/ Follow Keith and PCB on The Gram at: https://www.instagram.com/pcbentertainment/ https://www.instagram.com/keith_arem/ 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more killer indie content! Thank You for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Episode 556 in an unlimited series! Host: Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook): @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet: / comiccrusadersworld Twitch: / comiccrusaders Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega #KeithArem #FrostRoad #CallOfDuty #DeadMeat #YuriLowenthal #GraphicNovels #ComicCrusaders #IndieComics #HorrorComics #ApocalypticThriller #SilentHill #TheLastOfUs #WepaApproved
Longtime fans of contemporary jazz may remember Dr. Dave from his initial success as a recording artist in the mid-90s, when his albums I Like It Like That, Smooth and Cruisin' made big splashes in the early days of the Smooth Jazz format. SoCal based composer/guitarist Dr. Dave mounted a massive comeback in 2018, forming The Housecall Band and stirring up excitement among longtime fans (while creating thousands of new ones) with the 2018 release of Midnight Daydream. The funky, powerhouse, horn-drenched album spawned four hit singles, starting with the sultry, infectiously seductive “Sexy Cindy” – one of Dr. Dave's biggest hits ever, ranking #1 for Smooth Jazz Guitar songs in the U.S. on Radio Guitar One's Top 20. The song was named for Cindy Sanchez Medina, Miss Santander, Colombia 2018, who appeared in the much-viewed YouTube video. Dr. Dave's got another magnificent female muse in mind on his latest single, the cleverly titled “Reserved for Abbie,” a seductive, deeply passionate ballad expressing his enduring affection for a onetime girlfriend who lived several states away. In addition to the across-the-board success of “Sexy Cindy,” Dr. Dave's return to contemporary jazz with Midnight Daydream led to a prolific flow of radio and streaming hits, including the guitarist's all-time top streamed song “Cecil's Groove,” currently at 3.7M+ streams on Spotify. The title track “Midnight Daydream” earned a multitude of accolades: #1 most added on the Radio Wave Internet Airplay Chart; #5 on the SmoothJazz.com Radar Chart; #9 on the SmoothJazz.com Top 100 Indie Chart and #14 on the SmoothJazz.com Top 100. A third single, “Cabo Time,” reached #19 on the SmoothJazz.com Radar chart. The album's fourth single was a blues, jazz, funk and rock track developed around the opening “Hey Hey Hey Hey” riff heard nightly since 2014 by the house band (who wrote it) on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Dr. Dave and the Housecall Band followed up in 2021 with Carefree Revisited, a full band revamp of an earlier unreleased solo album. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor, Mahesh, Santi, and Jason are joined by Amir Haleem of Helium to explore the evolving landscape of decentralized networks. They dive into Helium's impressive revenue growth - from $400K to $2.7M per month - driven by its mobile subscriber base, and discuss the complexities of blending off-chain and on-chain revenue. The conversation covers tokenized equity, sustainable business models beyond token sales, and the convergence of crypto with traditional finance. Amir shares how Helium has shifted from a crypto-first approach to prioritizing service delivery and user satisfaction, offering key lessons in product distribution, user retention, and innovative tokenomics.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Microstrategy and Digital Asset Accumulation 03:42 - Market Trends: Crypto and Wall Street 05:03 - Santi's Perspective on Market Efficiency 06:19 - DePIN Projects and Public Market Strategies 06:41 - Helium's Potential for Going Public 08:50 - Cash Flow and Tokenomics in DePIN12:07 - Helium's Recent Revenue Growth 12:55 - PMF for DePIN Networks 18:03 - User Engagement and Helium's Growth 19:05 - Helium's Revenue Sources Explained 21:06 - Convergence of Off-Chain and On-Chain Revenue 24:12 - Learning from Helium's Evolution 25:03 - Focus on Distribution Over Product 27:27 - Daily Active Users and Their Interaction 31:26 - Valuable Users and Helium's Ecosystem 33:45 - Cloud Points and User Experience 36:44 - Retention Curves: Crypto vs. Traditional Users 39:59 - Aligning Token and Equity Interests Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
Carmen Li spent decades in financial services across trading floors and data companies before spotting a massive inefficiency in the AI/compute economy. After managing global data partnerships at Bloomberg, she witnessed AI startups struggling with unpredictable compute costs that could swing their margins from healthy profits to devastating losses overnight. Drawing parallels to how airlines hedge oil prices through futures markets, Carmen realized that compute—despite being one of the fastest-growing commodities—lacked basic risk management tools. Within months of leaving Bloomberg, she built Silicon Data into the world's first GPU compute risk management platform, raising $5.7M without ever creating a pitch deck and publishing the industry's first GPU compute index on Bloomberg Terminal. Topics Discussed: The systemic problem of compute cost volatility destroying AI company margins Why compute lacks the risk management tools available in every other commodity market Building the world's first GPU compute index and benchmarking service Raising venture capital without pitch decks through product-first demonstrations Operating as a solo non-technical founder leading a team of engineers The unique buyer dynamics when selling to CTOs, portfolio managers, and AI researchers simultaneously GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Price on value, not cost, and let customer conversations reshape your understanding: Carmen admits that every client conversation changes her valuation of the product's impact, typically making it bigger than initially thought. She prices based on the value delivered rather than cost structure. B2B founders should remain flexible in their value proposition and pricing as they learn more about customer impact through direct engagement. Product demonstrations beat pitch decks for technical buyers: Carmen raised $5.7M without ever creating a pitch deck, instead letting prospects interact directly with her product and writing a simple memo. For technical products solving complex problems, demonstrating actual capabilities often proves more effective than polished presentations. B2B founders should prioritize building working products over perfecting sales materials. Embrace being the "dumbest person in the room" for learning velocity: Carmen describes consistently being the least technical person in rooms full of CTOs, AI researchers, and GPU experts, but leverages this as a learning advantage. She asks hard questions and co-creates products on the fly based on these conversations. B2B founders should view knowledge gaps as opportunities for rapid learning rather than weaknesses to hide. Target systemic problems that span multiple sophisticated buyer types: Silicon Data serves everyone from chip designers to hedge funds to AI companies, requiring Carmen to handle technical GPU questions, financial modeling queries, and AI workflow concerns in single meetings. This breadth creates natural expansion opportunities and defensibility. B2B founders should look for problems that affect multiple stakeholder types within their target market. Leverage unique background intersections to spot obvious-but-overlooked opportunities: Carmen's combination of financial services expertise and data company experience let her quickly identify that compute needed the same risk management tools available in every other commodity market. The solution was "extremely intuitive" to her but invisible to others. B2B founders should examine how their unique background combinations reveal opportunities others might miss. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM
In this episode, I talk with Isaac French, founder of Live Oak Lake and one of the most thoughtful voices I've come across in the world of experiential real estate. Isaac's story reads like an adventure novel: raised with eight siblings on a Texas farm, homeschooled, steeped in grit. Well before turning 30, he walked five acres of tangled brush – no money, just a vision – and figured out how to design and build a seven-cabin, Nordic-inspired retreat that went viral, grossed over $1M in bookings, and sold for $7M. All in under two years. And plenty went wrong along the way.He's basically a case study in the idea: you can just do things.We talk about how Isaac blends hardware – design, layout, light – with software – hospitality, scent, story – to create spaces that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. He shares how a glitch in the Airbnb matrix led him to build a direct-to-consumer brand from scratch, and how beauty often begins by submitting to constraint, whether it's the land, the budget, or your own limits.If you've ever wondered what it would mean to build with your soul, not just your spreadsheet, this one's for you.CHAPTERS:00:00 Creating Community Through Built Environments03:48 The Journey of Live Oak Lake17:54 The Art of Hospitality and Experience27:40 Exploring New Urbanism and Placemaking36:54 The Power of Saying No39:02 Exploring Sacred Geometry and Beauty44:16 Biophilic Design and Human Connection49:45 The Role of Humans in Environmental Stewardship54:43 Navigating Success and Humility01:00:19 Future Visions and Community BuildingMENTIONED RESOURCES:Live Oak Lake | Modern Cabins in Waco, TexasCONNECT WITH ISAAC FRENCHEmail: i@isaacjfrench.comWebsite: https://www.isaacjfrench.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/isaacfrench_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacfrench_LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacjfrench/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/IsaacFrench CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELLNewsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/ https://twitter.com/AustinTunnellCONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTUREhttps://www.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/ https://twitter.com/build_culture https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/ SPONSORSThank you so much to the sponsors of The Building Culture Podcast!Sierra Pacific Windows: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/ One Source Windows: https://onesourcewindows.com/
In this episode, the hosts dive into a high-flying tourism aviation business for sale in the Southeast, featuring helicopters, helipads, and hefty margins—with a healthy side of legal intrigue and risk.------------------------------------------------------------------► Join 40,000+ business minds who read my newsletter: http://bit.ly/SmallBusinessMBA► Deep dives on businesses for sale: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast ► Follow me on Twitter/X: https://x.com/girdley------------------------------------------------------------------
Walt Disney (DIS) closes a deal for full ownership of Hulu, paying $438.7M for Comcast's (CMCSA) remaining stake. Sam Vadas joins Nicole Petallides at the NYSE set to look at the streaming deal's finer points. Sam says she's looking to CEO Bob Iger's commentary for further clues in its business, including subscriber growth for Disney+ and ESPN's streaming offerings. Later, Tim Biggam provides an example options trade via a put diagonal with a neutral to bearish stance.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
You've been told to trust the experts. To eat more grains. To fear fat. But what if the very foundation of our nutrition guidelines was built not on science—but on religion, corporate funding, and government agendas? In this eye-opening solo episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the wild (and true) history behind the food pyramid. From enemas and yogurt colonics at Battle Creek Sanitarium, to Kellogg's anti-sex cereal crusade, to the billions that Big Food and Big Ag poured into shaping what you eat today—this episode is a masterclass in how we got here… and how to escape it. If you've ever wondered why the standard American diet is so broken, this is your moment of clarity. What You'll Learn: Why the food pyramid was never based on health—but on economics and politics The bizarre religious roots of our dietary guidelines (yes, cereal was invented to stop masturbation) How the USDA's dual mission created a massive conflict of interest The real reason fat was demonized—and who profited most from it How corporate donations to organizations like the American Heart Association shaped public perception What you can do today to eat against the pyramid and reclaim your health Resources & References: Procter & Gamble's $1.7M donation to the American Heart Association McGovern Committee Dietary Goals (1977) Sugar Research Foundation's funded studies to blame fat over sugar (1967) USDA Farm Subsidy Data (1995–2020, via EWG.org) Kellogg and Battle Creek Sanitarium archives Loma Linda University & Seventh-day Adventist dietary influence
You've been told to trust the experts. To eat more grains. To fear fat. But what if the very foundation of our nutrition guidelines was built not on science—but on religion, corporate funding, and government agendas? In this eye-opening solo episode, Nate Palmer breaks down the wild (and true) history behind the food pyramid. From enemas and yogurt colonics at Battle Creek Sanitarium, to Kellogg's anti-sex cereal crusade, to the billions that Big Food and Big Ag poured into shaping what you eat today—this episode is a masterclass in how we got here… and how to escape it. If you've ever wondered why the standard American diet is so broken, this is your moment of clarity. What You'll Learn: Why the food pyramid was never based on health—but on economics and politics The bizarre religious roots of our dietary guidelines (yes, cereal was invented to stop masturbation) How the USDA's dual mission created a massive conflict of interest The real reason fat was demonized—and who profited most from it How corporate donations to organizations like the American Heart Association shaped public perception What you can do today to eat against the pyramid and reclaim your health Resources & References: Procter & Gamble's $1.7M donation to the American Heart Association McGovern Committee Dietary Goals (1977) Sugar Research Foundation's funded studies to blame fat over sugar (1967) USDA Farm Subsidy Data (1995–2020, via EWG.org) Kellogg and Battle Creek Sanitarium archives Loma Linda University & Seventh-day Adventist dietary influence
Followers are great, but clients pay the bills! Katie Brown, founder of Hey Party People and a top-performing agent at Travelmation, tackles a question so many travel advisors and business owners wrestle with: How do you actually turn followers into clients? In this episode, Katie shares how she went from joining the travel industry to fund her son's adoption to building a $7M business in just five years. She dives into the strategies behind her success like using personal storytelling, authentic branding, and strategic content to grow an engaged Instagram audience of over 50,000. You'll hear how she blends lifestyle and travel, why showing up as yourself is a business superpower, and how short-form video helps her turn online visibility into real sales. Whether you're a travel advisor or online business owner looking to grow your audience and your revenue, Katie's insights will help you ditch the algorithm obsession and start building trust that actually converts! Connect with Katie Brown: heypartypeople.travel Instagram: @itskatiejobro Today we will cover: (02:35) Katie's journey into the travel industry (06:25) Why personal storytelling is her secret weapon for connection (12:05) Instagram vs. Facebook: how she tailors content for each platform (20:15) Using Facebook groups to connect with potential clients (27:10) Engaging different audiences through relatable, everyday content (34:00) Creating content that connects: hooks, videos, and authentic value (44:40) Showing up as yourself and not hiding behind the business → TECH STACK CHECKLIST Download the foolproof guide to the only tools you need to streamline your workflow, cut your admin time in half, and run your business like a well-oiled machine. JOIN THE NICHE COMMUNITY An interactive membership for travel advisors wanting the community, education, & support to grow their business. VISIT THE TEMPLATE SHOP Create an enjoyable booking experience for every one of your travel clients. EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS Self-paced style courses for the modern travel advisor. FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM @TiqueHQ
This week, the hosts break down a first-ever for the podcast—a Massachusetts quarry generating millions in cash flow and loaded with real estate and equipment.Business Listing - https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/quarry-gravel-and-wall-stone-in-new-england-municipal-accounts/BW2188901/Sponsors:Check out Capital Pad – the marketplace for small business acquisitions where operators and investors meet: https://www.capitalpad.comLooking to explore franchise ownership? Check out Connor's site and all his resources: https://connorgroce.comEpisode Description:In this episode, the hosts examine a uniquely asset-heavy small business—a quarry in Massachusetts listed at $17M with $2.7M in cash flow. With a 68-acre land parcel, $6M in equipment, and 5.5 million tons of stone still underground, this business comes with significant upside and risk. They dig into USDA loan potential, specialty product vs. commodity rock dynamics, the implications of fluctuating demand, and how this type of deal might appeal to family offices. There's even a fun detour into San Antonio's wild Fiesta tradition. If you've ever wondered what it's like to buy a hole in the ground that prints money—this is your episode.Key Highlights:- Why a quarry deal is a first for the podcast in 400+ episodes- Understanding asset intensity and CapEx risk in quarry businesses- Revenue mix between government contracts and private clients- How to use USDA loans for large rural acquisitions- Real estate as a built-in exit option once the rock is gone- The role of family offices and what financing could look like- A 53% YoY profit spike—explained or not?- Why it's critical to hire a specialty buy-side advisor for niche deals- Bonus: a deep dive into San Antonio's Fiesta and corny coronationsSubscribe to weekly our Newsletter and get curated deals in your inboxAdvertise with us by clicking here Do you love Acquanon and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! Follow us on Twitter @acquanon Learnings about small business acquisitions and operations. For inquiries or suggestions, email us at contact@acquanon.com
From a $20k dream to a $7M micro-resort, Isaac French built Live Oak Lake into an Instagram sensation with 150k followers and 80% direct bookings. Rich Somers dives deep with Isaac on building the brand, automating guest touchpoints, and what it takes to create a hospitality experience that's both stunning and efficient. Get ready for insider strategies to level up your game.Isaac French is a former accountant turned hospitality entrepreneur and the creator of Live Oak Lake, a luxury micro-resort in Waco, Texas, renowned for its design and guest experience. With over 150,000 Instagram followers (@liveoaklake), the resort boasts 95% occupancy and continues to set a new standard in experiential hospitality.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.
Jordan B Peterson. South Africa: What the West Needs to Learn Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with South African filmmaker, author, and activist Dr. Ernst Roets. They discuss the genetic and cultural hyper-diversity of Africa, the early settlement patterns of South Africa, the origin story of the Boers, how forgotten history breeds rhyming conflicts in the present, and the complex needle that must be threaded for shared prosperity. Dr. Ernst Roets is an Afrikaner activist, author and filmmaker from South Africa. He serves as Executive Director of the newly established Pioneer Initiative, which seeks to promote a more sustainable political dispensation for South Africa, based on the principles of decentralization and self-governance. Dr Roets is the leading expert on the topic of farm murders in South Africa. His book, Kill the Boer: Government Complicity in South Africa's Brutal Farm Murders is an international bestseller on Amazon. He is also the producer of several documentary films. He regularly appears in the media - both in South Africa and the international media - about issues relating to South Africa and he regularly speaks at international conferences, including CPAC and NatCon. He is a leading advocate for the protection of free speech and property rights in South Africa, and for farm murders to be regarded as a priority crime. This episode was filmed on March, 14th, 2025. Watch this interview at- https://youtu.be/XHhPc7o7Jig?si=TIfn8_EONgJO3MUW South Africa: What the West Needs to Learn. Dr. Ernst Roets. Jordan B Peterson 8.7M subscribers 796,111 views Apr 14, 2025 The Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Unlock the ad-free experience of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast and dive into exclusive bonus content on DailyWire+. Start watching now: http://dwpluspeterson.com/yt ALL LINKS: https://feedlink.io/jordanbpeterson | Sponsors | Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per month trial period at http://shopify.com/jbp PreBorn!: Help save babies from abortion. Visit https://preborn.com/JORDAN Hallow: Get 3 months free at https://hallow.com/Jordan Oracle Netsuite: Make better business decisions with NetSuite https://www.NetSuite.com/JBP | Links | For Dr. Ernst Roets: On X https://x.com/ernstroets?lang=en On YouTube / @ernstroets Read “Kill the Boer: Government Complicity in South Africa's Brutal Farm Murders” https://a.co/d/cMWyuMH | Chapters | (0:00) Coming up (1:01) Intro (3:48) Early settlement patterns in South Africa (6:35) Who are the Bushmen? (12:38) 1652: Enter the British (15:52) “We skipped the enlightenment” (22:39) Conflict and Cooperation: The Afrikaner story is remarkably similar to the American pioneer story (25:20) The Zulu King's betrayal, the vow, and the Battle of Blood River (31:33) Rapid population growth across three hundred years (35:08) Rebutting the typical western colonial narrative, clashing cultural views on property rights (39:32) Warfare technology: stirrups effectively made horses into tanks (43:22) The western obsession with self-loathing (48:08) Returning to how the enlightenment “skipped” Africa, what led to the destruction of Rome (53:12) You cannot force a frame of reference—bridging multiplicity for shared flourishing (56:36) The dismantling of the apartheid system: like riding on the back of a tiger (1:01:43) Safe but not sustainable: the rise of socialist solutions and why they're failing (1:07:09) The cost of innovation is inequality—things have to start somewhere (1:09:12) The ship is headed in the wrong direction… and sinking (1:11:23) How South Africa destabilized in just ten years, “blame the pipes” (1:18:43) “Kill the Boers,” what it means and why it's a deadly statement (1:27:12) Shameful: the hierarchy of recognition (1:31:11) President Trump's impact on global acknowledgment (1:33:26) What the west can offer South Africa // LINKS // Peterson Academy https://petersonacademy.com ARC https://www.arcforum.com Books - https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/books/ #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus
In December 2022, Christina Basias-Androulakis (a PhD in digital education) filmed and posted a Tiktok of her wife Alexis Androulakis (a beauty product developer) in Sephora, evaluating the new Make Up By Mario Skin Foundation.That video went viral, and @thelipsticklesbians were off.1.7M followers later, today the duo continues to challenge and shape the way consumers, influencers, marketers, and chemists alike think, talk, and know about beauty.That's the @thelipsticklesbians origin tale...Did you know that Christina and Alexis's begins with fragrance??!Today's ep is full of personal stories, beauty insights and advice, the full scoop on their new beauty evaluation course, LLAB, and some important life lessons along the way!FOLLOW: @thelipsticklesbiansCHECK OUT LLAB: letslearnaboutbeauty.comFRAGS MENTIONED:St. Rose Juliet in White (SOTD), Burberry London, JHAG Not A Perfume, Byredo Blanche, Sol De Janeiro, Kayali, Daise, BBW, Aesop, Loewe, Method, Frenshe, Fine'ry, Solo Loewe Ella, Britney Spears Curious, Giorgio, Bvlgari Tygar, Amouage Guidance 46, Le Labo Another 13, Glossier You, Aesop Eleos, MFK A La Rose, Diptyque Do Son, Marc Jacobs EDP, Le Labo: Rose 31, The Noir 29; Aesop: Ouranon, [meant Aurner], Marrakech; Hermes Eau des Merveilles, Amouage Guidance 46, Shalimar, Dior Poison, Estee Lauder Youth Dew, Chanel No. 5, Balmain Rouge, Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, Laura Mercier Eaux Gourmandes, Eau de Space The Smell of Space, Le Labo Santal 33, Relevant 13 StemsProducts Mentioned:Makeup Forever Superboost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint, Estee Lauder Double Wear, Mac Ruby Woo, Mac Studio Fix, Danessa Myricks eyeshadow, Prada Pradalines eyeliner, Victoria Beckham Satin Kajal eyelinerJASMINE SMELL CLUB: jasminesmellclub.eventbrite.comThanks to this month's sponsor Goldfield & Banks! Try Pacific Rock Flower on luckyscent.com (get 10% off w/ code perfumeroom10)
Join the waitlist and be first to know when I open applications for my next 7-Figure Mastermind here: jasminestar.com/mastermindLet me guess… your to-do list looks like a CVS receipt. You know what needs to get done, but you're constantly asking yourself, “What should I do first?”Friend, you're not alone.Whether you're scaling past 7 figures or juggling multiple team members, the question I hear most often in my mastermind is: “I know what to do… but what's the right order?”So in this episode, I'm sharing something straight from a recent mastermind call I hosted with powerhouse women scaling their businesses to $5M, $7M, and beyond. (Spoiler alert: their struggles might sound very familiar.)We talk about:Why doing more isn't the answer—you need a systemThe difference between urgent and important (yep, there's a difference!)My 3-tier decision-making hierarchy—think of it like a wedding cake but with more spreadsheetsReal examples from actual founders (with permission!) that will help you map this strategy to your own businessThis framework has helped some of the most successful entrepreneurs I coach figure out exactly what to prioritize—without getting lost in the weeds.If you're tired of being stuck in the bottom tier of your business (read: putting out fires, managing details, being in 87 Slack channels at once), this episode is for you.Let's get you back to CEO mode.