Podcast appearances and mentions of brad jacobs

In this episode of the I Fired My Boss podcast, host Dan Claps dives into the transformative lessons he's picked up from a handful of impactful business books. Dan shares insights from titles like Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc, The Outsiders, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs, and That Will Never Work by Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The episode zeroes in on the Netflix story, particularly Randolph's revelation that true company culture isn't about perks like hot tubs and ping-pong tables—but about giving brilliant, creative people the autonomy to solve meaningful problems. Dan connects this idea to his own leadership journey in franchising, emphasizing the importance of crafting a culture of trust, autonomy, and alignment around a common mission.Dan also reflects on broader lessons for entrepreneurs, including the importance of starting before you feel completely ready. Drawing parallels between Netflix's foresight in pivoting from DVDs to streaming and his own path into water restoration franchising, Dan underscores how being in the business gives you clarity you can't get from the outside. He encourages listeners not to overanalyze potential future challenges but to dive in, learn, and adapt. Whether you're considering launching a business or are already deep in the game, this episode offers a grounded yet inspiring perspective on leadership, culture-building, and the value of action over hesitation.

In today's episode we have Steve Carroll, CEO and Co-Founder of Kelso Industries, join us to share his journey from a small-town construction background to leading a 25-acquisition HVAC roll-up. We dive into his Walmart days scaling EBITDA from $15M to $250M, his views on where PE firms get it wrong, and how Kelso's long-term partnership model is flipping the script on traditional roll-ups.[00:00] Steve Carroll joins to discuss Kelso Industries' growth from 1st to 25th acquisition [00:27] Background: Walmart experience and scaling from $15M to $250M EBITDA [00:54] Early years: rural Oregon, construction, MBA, and entrepreneurial itch [01:50] Lessons from Walmart and foundation of Kelso [02:21] Mistake PE firms make: copying each other, bidding up same assets [03:05] Advice: PE should pursue untapped markets and take first-mover risks [04:21] Kelso's differentiator: deep focus on one long-term strategy [05:49] “All in” mindset and scaling Kelso as one big platform [06:18] First acquisition story: moving to AZ, transition challenges [07:46] Struggles, COVID, and lessons learned from initial takeover [08:43] Pivot to partnership model after burnout and realization [09:42] Defining partnership: skin in the game, shared long-term vision [11:08] Case study: Pancho in Idaho becomes the blueprint for future deals [13:03] Criteria for Kelso partnerships and alignment with long-term goals [14:00] Integration learnings: then vs. now at deal #25 [14:50] Kelso now offers finance, legal, HR, recruiting, and systems support [17:44] Operational push: MEP+ and one-call solution model [18:43] Scale enabling better integration and centralized resources [19:12] Raw Selection salary reports plug [20:11] Top 3 learnings: partnership, finance investment, data center boom [23:23] Walmart story: monetizing eyeballs, retail media, Sam's Club success [26:17] Building a $250M EBITDA business unit through creative thinking [27:42] Why HVAC: passion, mission-critical systems, smartest people on site [28:49] Key influence: Brad Jacobs and “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars”Connect with Steve Carroll on LinkedIn. Thanks for tuning in.Subscribe for more episodes on  iTunes & SpotifyGot feedback or questions? Email Alex at alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com. Until next time—keep smashing it!

Episode 457 focuses on Brad Jacobs' recent acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, featuring insights from industry experts Craig Webb and Jon Vaughan. The discussion explores the strategic rationale behind the “hostile-adjacent” takeover, with Jacobs aiming to double Beacon's profits in three years using his proven playbook. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on industry consolidation, potential technological innovations in building materials distribution, and the challenges of integrating a reluctant acquisition target. Key takeaways include: •Jacobs' approach to identifying and acquiring strategic companies •Potential strategies for increasing profitability in the building materials sector •Insights into the current state of the roofing and construction supply industry •Perspectives on using technology and AI to transform traditional businesses The episode offers listeners a deep dive into corporate strategy, industry dynamics, and the potential future of building materials distribution, making it valuable for professionals in construction, distribution, and business leadership.    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

In this episode of the I Fired My Boss podcast, host Dan Claps dives into the transformative lessons he's picked up from a handful of impactful business books. Dan shares insights from titles like Grinding It Out by Ray Kroc, The Outsiders, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs, and That Will Never Work by Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. The episode zeroes in on the Netflix story, particularly Randolph's revelation that true company culture isn't about perks like hot tubs and ping-pong tables—but about giving brilliant, creative people the autonomy to solve meaningful problems. Dan connects this idea to his own leadership journey in franchising, emphasizing the importance of crafting a culture of trust, autonomy, and alignment around a common mission.Dan also reflects on broader lessons for entrepreneurs, including the importance of starting before you feel completely ready. Drawing parallels between Netflix's foresight in pivoting from DVDs to streaming and his own path into water restoration franchising, Dan underscores how being in the business gives you clarity you can't get from the outside. He encourages listeners not to overanalyze potential future challenges but to dive in, learn, and adapt. Whether you're considering launching a business or are already deep in the game, this episode offers a grounded yet inspiring perspective on leadership, culture-building, and the value of action over hesitation.

Joining us today is 2025 Montana's Brier Champion and World Bronze Medallist, Brad Jacobs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skip for Team Canada at the World Curling Championships this weekend in Moose Jaw, Brad Jacobs talks about the emotions behind winning his second Brier

A busy Friday Edition of the SportsCage with your host Barney Shynkurak. Our guest list includes Brad Jacobs, Farhan Lalji, Cody Janzen, Jon Keen, Colton Yellow Horn, and members of the Champion Regina Pat Canadians

In this episode I'm excited to introduce you to Dr. Brad Jacobs, who is board certified in internal medicine and integrative medicine. He is the owner of BlueWave Medicine Clinic in Sausalito, California, and also co-author of the Anti-Inflammation Cookbook. He specializes in psychedelic medicine and a form of therapy called Hakomi. Dr. Brad is now leading in-person retreats in Costa Rica on precision medicine and longevity. We'll be talking about health transformation, longevity, and recovery from trauma by making diet changes to reduce inflammation and using psychedelic medicines. Dr. Brad has been involved with integrative medicine since he was 10 years old. He grew up doing martial arts, and that Chinese upbringing infused him with a different view of how to think about health and healing—not just the treatment of disease but the prevention of disease, thriving and flourishing. I'm so glad Dr. Brad was able to join me on How Humans Heal today to discuss these important topics to help all of you know what is possible for transforming your health and recovering from trauma. We're here to help! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:   Connect with Dr. Brad: https://drbradjacobs.com/ & https://www.bluewavemedicine.com/    Take Dr. Doni's Stress Type Quiz: https://doctordoni.com/quiz/stress-quiz/   Sign up For Dr. Doni's Masterclasses: https://doctordoni.com/masterclasses/    Schedule A Chat With Dr. Doni: https://intakeq.com/new/hhsnib/vuaovx    Read the full episode notes and find more information: https://doctordoni.com/blog/podcasts/ MORE RESOURCES FROM DR. DONI:   Quick links to social media, free guides and programs, and more: https://doctordoni.com/links     Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are product links and affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Münchener Rück, Softbank, QXO. Alle machen Deals. Die Boston Celtics haben sogar den größten Deal ever gemacht. Accenture, CVC & Lagarde mögen Trumps Politik grade nicht. Apple & Mercedes mögen Manager grade nicht. Apple verliert mit Streaming. Nike- & Micron-Zahlen. Jardine Matheson (WKN: 869042) hat Hongkong gebaut, eine zentrale Rolle im Opiumkrieg gespielt und betreibt heute sogar IKEA-Filialen. Klingt geil. Ist komplex. Selbstfahrende Autos für alle, 400 Kilometer in fünf Minuten, 70% Wachstum bei Hybridautos. BYD (WKN: A0M4W9) boomt. Was sagt die Bewertung? Artikel zu Brad Jacobs: https://www.capital.de/geld-versicherungen/brad-jacobs--der-mann--der-weiss--wie-firmen-uebernahmen-gelingen-34809490.html Diesen Podcast vom 21.03.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

This week we meet the sound of the Northern Ontario moose at the Brier plus an interview with Brier champ Brad Jacobs of Sault Ste Marie. We hear how local citizens are sharing local news, the city of Elliot Lake feels pressure to buy Canadian, an we hear about a northern Ontario company that is getting houses built in remote First Nations.

What I learned from having an intense and fun 3 hour dinner with Michael Ovitz. 1: Mediocrity is always invisible until passion shows up and exposes it.2: There's no ceiling on where you can push your profession.3: Don't be unequally yoked. Pick partners that have the same ambition as you.4: Read biographies. Know everything about the history of your industry.5. Have a profound sense of belief. The world is very malleable. 6: There's opportunity hiding in plain sight.7: By endurance we conquer. 8: Work 10% less. Optimize for the long term. 9. Surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth.10: Retirement is lame.----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work.  Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book ----Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

On today's show: we talk to Olympic gold medalist Brad Jacobs as he gets ready to represent Alberta for the very first time at the Brier; we hear about the ever-changing boundary between Alberta and British Columbia, as our province aims to make it easier to make changes to the border; the former home of pro baseball in Calgary is being torn down this week. We tip our cap to Foothills Stadium.

Host Bradley Hartmann dives into the high-stakes drama unfolding between QXO, led by serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs, and Beacon Roofing Supply. Jacobs is making an aggressive $11billion bid to acquire Beacon, setting the stage for a potential proxy fight. The discussion explores Jacobs' ambitious growth plans for QXO, the industry implications, the risks of such a hostile takeover attempt, and where his M&A tactics detailed in his book (How to Make a Few Billion Dollars) differ with his approaches to Rexel (September 2024) and Beacon. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of the construction supply industry and the strategies of disruptive leaders like Jacobs. Note: Since recording this episode, Beacon has adopted the poison pill strategy to defend against QXO's bid, making the takeover significantly more difficult and costly.    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

Invest Like the Best: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- My guest today is Jared Kushner. Jared has lived more lives than just about anyone I know his age. He ran Kushner companies for years, investing in real estate in and around New York City. He owned the New York Observer. He was a senior advisor to President Trump in his first term. He now runs Affinity Partners, which we discuss in detail, a private equity firm built to find and execute unique investments around the world that stem from Jared's unique set of experiences in business and government. This is one of our longest episodes ever because there was so much to discuss. We cover real estate, negotiation, geopolitics, his work in prison reform, Operation Warp Speed, and the Abraham Accords in the Middle East, business, investing, his family, and everything in between. Jared told me I could ask him about anything--and I really enjoyed doing so. Please enjoy my conversation with Jared Kushner. My guests today For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Alphasense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. AlphaSense provides access to over 300 million premium documents, including company filings, earnings reports, press releases, and more from public and private companies. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. –- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. –- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest growing FinTech company in history and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:08:45) Jared's Philosophy on Challenges and Success (00:13:38) Real Estate Ventures: The 666 Fifth Avenue Story (00:20:31) Lessons from New York Real Estate (00:30:04) Diplomacy and the Middle East (00:37:03) Leadership and Change (00:41:14) Geopolitical Landscape and Future Prospects (00:47:53) Affinity Partners: Vision and Strategy (00:52:42) Navigating Market Shifts (00:54:39) Case Study: Mexico Investment (00:58:34) Global Investment Strategies (01:02:42) Investment Philosophy and Principles (01:07:04) Challenges and Problem-Solving (01:23:14) Government Efficiency and Bureaucracy (01:34:57) Stepping into the Spotlight (01:37:19) Manifesting Success with Partners (01:38:05) Learning from Brad Jacobs (01:42:09) Middle East Economic Development (01:46:08) The Qatar-Saudi Reconciliation (01:52:25) Perceptions of Key Middle Eastern Countries (02:07:34) Preparing for Trump's Return (02:14:36) Early Days of Thrive Capital (02:16:56) Helping Entrepreneurs and Building Thrive (02:24:51) Lessons from My Father (02:37:47) Future Vision and AI (02:48:45) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Jared

Invest Like the Best Key Takeaways  “In life, you learn very little when things go right. You learn a lot when things go wrong.” – Jared Kushner You cannot worry about the things that you cannot change; have radical acceptance and focus on the things that you can do to understand the problem better Focus on being long-term greedy: Create win-wins by convincing your counterparts, who have more leverage, to do something that you want to do by catering to their interests more than their sympathies or fearsFocus on the next deal instead of the last dollarTo understand what a person wants, you have to listen! Find the smartest people you can who have a vested interest in the situation, and ask them about their perspective“I wouldn't die for my beliefs because my beliefs might be wrong.” – Unknown Practice humility and always recheck your assumptionsTo be successful, you have to make three good decisions per yearThe foundational question Jared asks himself when faced with a challenging problem:“How would you want to be a role model for your children?” “Ultimately, I think the topic that will probably be the most impactful of the next four years will be how President Trump deals with artificial intelligence and what could be AGI or superintelligence, and how this is coming very rapidly.” – Jared Kushner Work should not be distributed; when you find something worthwhile, go all in on it Four investing principles: (1) Identify the big macro trends (2) Back phenomenal people and teams (3) Invest in businesses with structural advantages or moats (4) Be selective in where and who you invest withThe two most important questions to ask yourself are: What do you want and what are you solving for? Give everyone the benefit of the doubt; you never know what people are going through in a given moment Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgMy guest today is Jared Kushner. Jared has lived more lives than just about anyone I know his age. He ran Kushner companies for years, investing in real estate in and around New York City. He owned the New York Observer. He was a senior advisor to President Trump in his first term. He now runs Affinity Partners, which we discuss in detail, a private equity firm built to find and execute unique investments around the world that stem from Jared's unique set of experiences in business and government. This is one of our longest episodes ever because there was so much to discuss. We cover real estate, negotiation, geopolitics, his work in prison reform, Operation Warp Speed, and the Abraham Accords in the Middle East, business, investing, his family, and everything in between. Jared told me I could ask him about anything--and I really enjoyed doing so. Please enjoy my conversation with Jared Kushner. My guests today For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Alphasense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. AlphaSense provides access to over 300 million premium documents, including company filings, earnings reports, press releases, and more from public and private companies. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. –- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. –- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest growing FinTech company in history and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:08:45) Jared's Philosophy on Challenges and Success (00:13:38) Real Estate Ventures: The 666 Fifth Avenue Story (00:20:31) Lessons from New York Real Estate (00:30:04) Diplomacy and the Middle East (00:37:03) Leadership and Change (00:41:14) Geopolitical Landscape and Future Prospects (00:47:53) Affinity Partners: Vision and Strategy (00:52:42) Navigating Market Shifts (00:54:39) Case Study: Mexico Investment (00:58:34) Global Investment Strategies (01:02:42) Investment Philosophy and Principles (01:07:04) Challenges and Problem-Solving (01:23:14) Government Efficiency and Bureaucracy (01:34:57) Stepping into the Spotlight (01:37:19) Manifesting Success with Partners (01:38:05) Learning from Brad Jacobs (01:42:09) Middle East Economic Development (01:46:08) The Qatar-Saudi Reconciliation (01:52:25) Perceptions of Key Middle Eastern Countries (02:07:34) Preparing for Trump's Return (02:14:36) Early Days of Thrive Capital (02:16:56) Helping Entrepreneurs and Building Thrive (02:24:51) Lessons from My Father (02:37:47) Future Vision and AI (02:48:45) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Jared

The Knowledge Project closes 2024 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews from some of our most downloaded episodes ever, this collection of conversations offers a variety of insights into finances and investing, improving your communication, marketing and positioning, business frameworks, health and nutrition, and how to beat death. This conversation features segments from finance expert and writer Morgan Housel, non-verbal psychologist Blake Eastman, marketing and positioning expert April Dunford, blueberry billionaire John Bragg, parenting extraordinaire Becky Kennedy, a billion dollar CEO Brad Jacobs, nutrition guru Rhonda Patrick, and the guy who is beating death, Bryan Johnson. Newsletter - The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at https://fs.blog/newsletter/ -- Upgrade — If you want to hear my thoughts and reflections at the end of the episode, join our membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fs.blog/membership/⁠⁠ and get your own private feed. -- Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/shaneparrish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tkppodcast 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Transform your finances (Morgan Housel) 12:00 - Transform your communication (Blake Eastman) 21:58 - Transform how you sell yourself (April Dunford) 32:51 - Transform your business philosophy (John Bragg) 44:24 - Transform your emotions and attitude (Becky Kennedy) 57:34 - Transform your business tactics (Brad Jacobs) 01:07:20 - Transform your nutrition (Dr. Rhonda Patrick) 01:17:57 - Transform your lifespan (Bryan Johnson)

My guest today is Jared Kushner. Jared has lived more lives than just about anyone I know his age. He ran Kushner companies for years, investing in real estate in and around New York City. He owned the New York Observer. He was a senior advisor to President Trump in his first term. He now runs Affinity Partners, which we discuss in detail, a private equity firm built to find and execute unique investments around the world that stem from Jared's unique set of experiences in business and government. This is one of our longest episodes ever because there was so much to discuss. We cover real estate, negotiation, geopolitics, his work in prison reform, Operation Warp Speed, and the Abraham Accords in the Middle East, business, investing, his family, and everything in between. Jared told me I could ask him about anything--and I really enjoyed doing so. Please enjoy my conversation with Jared Kushner. My guests today For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Alphasense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. AlphaSense provides access to over 300 million premium documents, including company filings, earnings reports, press releases, and more from public and private companies. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. –- This episode is brought to you by Ridgeline. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. I think this platform will become the standard for investment managers, and if you run an investing firm, I highly recommend you find time to speak with them. Head to ridgelineapps.com to learn more about the platform. –- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest growing FinTech company in history and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:08:45) Jared's Philosophy on Challenges and Success (00:13:38) Real Estate Ventures: The 666 Fifth Avenue Story (00:20:31) Lessons from New York Real Estate (00:30:04) Diplomacy and the Middle East (00:37:03) Leadership and Change (00:41:14) Geopolitical Landscape and Future Prospects (00:47:53) Affinity Partners: Vision and Strategy (00:52:42) Navigating Market Shifts (00:54:39) Case Study: Mexico Investment (00:58:34) Global Investment Strategies (01:02:42) Investment Philosophy and Principles (01:07:04) Challenges and Problem-Solving (01:23:14) Government Efficiency and Bureaucracy (01:34:57) Stepping into the Spotlight (01:37:19) Manifesting Success with Partners (01:38:05) Learning from Brad Jacobs (01:42:09) Middle East Economic Development (01:46:08) The Qatar-Saudi Reconciliation (01:52:25) Perceptions of Key Middle Eastern Countries (02:07:34) Preparing for Trump's Return (02:14:36) Early Days of Thrive Capital (02:16:56) Helping Entrepreneurs and Building Thrive (02:24:51) Lessons from My Father (02:37:47) Future Vision and AI (02:48:45) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Jared

Brad Jacobs, un empresario visionario y estratega de negocios, comparte en Cómo Hacer Miles de Millones las lecciones que lo llevaron a construir múltiples empresas multimillonarias en diferentes industrias. Con una trayectoria impresionante que abarca sectores como logística, energía y servicios financieros, Jacobs revela cómo identificar oportunidades, construir equipos sólidos y ejecutar estrategias que generan resultados extraordinarios. A través de historias reales y principios prácticos, el libro no solo detalla sus éxitos, sino también los desafíos que enfrentó y cómo los superó. Cómo Hacer Miles de Millones es una guía inspiradora para emprendedores y líderes que buscan pensar en grande, tomar riesgos calculados y crear valor sostenible en sus negocios. Una lectura imprescindible para quienes aspiran a transformar sus ideas en imperios. iA seguir aprendiendo! ¿Quieres unirte a nuestra membresía? Acá lo puedes hacer: https://hotm.art/FD4HbC5u 

In this week's episode, Vince discusses new buyer representation agreements and how they are transforming how agents and clients approach the home-buying process in New York City. These contracts outline the agent's role, compensation, and fiduciary responsibilities to the buyer, fostering greater transparency and accountability. Following recent industry changes, including the NAR settlement, these agreements prioritize commission disclosure and address potential conflicts of interest. Featuring Jared Antin of Elegran | Forbes Global Properties, Brad Jacobs of Offit Kurman Law, and Molly Townsend of Townsend & Consulting. This episode is sponsored by Roadway Moving and The Everset.   Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166 Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco   Connect with Steven Bailey at Roadway Moving: steven@roadwaymoving.com https://www.roadwaymoving.com/ Learn More About The Everset: https://theeverset.com/ Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.   https://bhsusa.com/ #realestatebuyers #nycrealestate #realestate #vincerocco #TNYRE #theeverset #roadwaymoving #nyc

Para este original episodio en donde charlé con el Dr. Brad Jacobs, fundador del Healing States Institute, pudimos platicar ampliamente de cómo impactan la conexión interpersonal y la gratitud en nuestra transformación interpersonal. ¡No te pierdas esta poderosa conversación! @bradjacobsmd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Bezos on retirement being lame, AI, the electricity metaphor for AI, the good fortune of being alive during multiple golden ages, long term life long passions, refusing to underestimate opportunity, dancing with curiosity, inventing, wandering, crisp documents and messy meetings, willing to be misunderstood, and why he doesn't do many interviews. This episode is what I learned from reading and watching Jeff Bezos at DealBook Summit and Jeff Bezos: The Electricity Metaphor. Another excellent Jeff Bezos interview on Lex Fridman Listen to more Founders episodes on Jeff Bezos: #321 Working with Jeff Bezos and #282 Jeff Bezos's Shareholder Letters----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast 

Brad Jacobs is one of the most talented living entrepreneurs. Brad has started 8 different billion dollar or multi-billion dollar businesses. He has done over 500 acquisitions and has raised over $30 billion. He started his first company at 23, has over 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur, and is the most energetic person I have ever been around. Earlier this year he published his life story: How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. How to Make a Few Billion Dollars was one of my favorite books that I've read this year and the episode I made about the book was one of the most popular episodes of Founders.This episode is what I learned from having breakfast with Brad Jacobs and reading his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Welcome back to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection, In this episode, host Alex Rawlings sits down with Matt Bodnar, founder and managing partner of Eidolon Capital. They discuss Eidolon's unique deal origination strategies, including innovative approaches like direct mail, and how their flexibility in deal-making helps them close deals where more rigid firms miss out. Matt also shares valuable insights on long-term investing, inspired by Berkshire Hathaway, and offers top recommendations on business, psychology, and deal-making books. Breakdown: [00:00] Matt explains how their market position was inspired by Berkshire Hathaway, leading them to find unique opportunities by being flexible where others are rigid.[00:12] PE firms often miss out on deals due to their rigid criteria; Eidolon benefits from a more flexible approach.[00:26] Matt mentions Extreme Ownership as one of his favorite books and shares it with his management teams.[00:53] Introduction to Matt Bodnar, founder of Eidolon Capital. The conversation covers deal origination, using direct mail, and valuable book recommendations.[01:21] Goldman Sachs, starting Eidolon Capital, and focusing on lower middle market companies with a long-term approach.[02:17] Matt identifies rigid deal structures as a common mistake PE firms make, missing opportunities to tailor deals based on sellers' needs.[03:09] Flexibility in deal-making, like structuring equity rolls and earn-outs, gives Eidolon an advantage over more rigid buyers.[04:34] Matt shares Eidolon's broad deal origination strategies, including cold email, LinkedIn, direct mail, and networking.[07:46] The importance of market positioning and personal outreach from principals to increase deal engagement.[09:39] Why principals contacting sellers directly makes a significant difference in building rapport and closing deals.[10:35] Direct mail as an effective, less crowded method for sourcing deals, especially in old-economy sectors like manufacturing and distribution.[13:23] Eidolon's brand focuses on long-term investing and taking care of all stakeholders, inspired by Berkshire Hathaway.[15:16] Eidolon's flexibility with capital and bespoke deal structures allows them to close deals even in suboptimal conditions where other firms might walk away.[17:09] How taking a long-term view, as opposed to the typical 3-5 year private equity time horizon, results in better decisions and stronger outcomes for companies.[19:25] Matt discusses the importance of staying informed on macroeconomic trends, the Fed, and market cycles to understand the broader impact on investment decisions.[20:48] Book recommendation: How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs, a prolific entrepreneur who founded or acquired several billion-dollar companies.[22:41] Matt shares how deep reading into human psychology and decision-making (Charlie Munger's Poor Charlie's Almanac and Robert Cialdini's Influence) shapes his approach to deals and negotiation.You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn by visiting his profile here.  To be added to the book waitlist, you can email alex.offer@raw-selection.comThank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com

Today, we are replaying my conversation with Brad Jacobs. Brad's resumé is remarkable. He has founded seven companies, all of which are billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar businesses. He has done 500 M&A transactions and raised $30 billion dollars of debt and equity capital. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman of XPO, a commercial trucking company that he started in 2011 and has grown into one of the largest logistics businesses in the world. He has also written a book that will be out in January, titled “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars”. Brad's energy is infectious and our conversation unpacks his strategies for M&A, his propensity for speed, and methods for earning team buy-in. Please enjoy my great conversation with Brad Jacobs. Sign up for the Alphasense panel discussion hosted by Patrick. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Ramp. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Ramp is the fastest growing FinTech company in history and it's backed by more of my favorite past guests (at least 16 of them!) than probably any other company I'm aware of. It's also notable that many best-in-class businesses use Ramp—companies like Airbnb, Anduril, and Shopify, as well as investors like Sequoia Capital and Vista Equity. They use Ramp to manage their spending, automate tedious financial processes, and reinvest saved dollars and hours into growth. At Colossus and Positive Sum, we use Ramp for exactly the same reason. Go to Ramp.com/invest to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by Alphasense. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Imagine completing your research five to ten times faster with search that delivers the most relevant results, helping you make high-conviction decisions with confidence. AlphaSense provides access to over 300 million premium documents, including company filings, earnings reports, press releases, and more from public and private companies. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at Alpha-Sense.com/Invest and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegas help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:07:11) Identifying key factors in a market before investing (00:10:07) Gleaning insights from early acquisition experiences (00:13:43) Delving into the seller's mindset during a business sale (00:17:51) Weighing pre-built against organic growth strategies in acquisitions (00:27:49) Engaging constructively with Wall Street (00:29:36) Discussing the substantial buyback of XPO shares (00:33:16) Ambition as a recurring theme in entrepreneurial success (00:35:17) Emphasizing the need to facilitate team agility (00:37:35) Highlighting the joys of post-acquisition integration (00:41:09) Drawing lessons from Ludwig Jesselson's principles (00:45:34) Comparing the risks and rewards of early versus late adoption (00:49:09) Reflecting on errors made in trend analysis (00:53:59) Strategies for implementing new technologies in enterprises (00:56:59) The significance of thought experiments in strategic decision-making (01:01:00) Recalling transformative events from his early years (01: 02:22) Outlining what makes a meeting 'electric' (01: 06:53) Sharing experiences with exemplary leadership (01:12:37) Deciding the right time to step away from a business (01:23:45) Philosophies for leading a fulfilling life (01:27:53) The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Brad

Orthodontic practices today are evolving in response to increased competition and patient expectations. Dr. Brad Jacobs, a successful orthodontist, transformed his practice through strategic shifts and a renewed focus on patient needs. Here are key insights from his journey that can help other orthodontists improve their own practices. Embrace A Patient-Centric Approach Dr. Jacobs transitioned […] The post Optimize Before You Expand: Dr. Brad Jacobs on Orthodontic Success appeared first on HIP Creative.

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Top Rank's Brad Jacobs and Matt Macklin to wrap up all the talking points from the Riyadh workouts including that extreme Beterbiev warm-up! 

What I learned from reading How To Succeed in Mr. Beast Production and how ideas from Sam Zell, Charlie Munger, Nick Sleep, Warren Buffett, Sam Zemurray, Bob Kierlin, Steve Jobs, Li Lu, Edwin Land, Larry Ellison, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, James Cameron, Anna Wintour, Walt Disney, Bernard Arnault, and Brad Jacobs immediately came to mind. ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Welcome to Inside Curling season number five....thisis our first official show of the 2024 – '25 season andwe have a lot of things to cover.When we did our summer show in August weannounced that Inside Curling is no longer part ofSportsnet and have moved over to Acast. We wouldagain like to thank everyone at Sportsnet for the threegreat years we spent with the network. Also, inaddition to kevin, Warren and Jim we would like towelcome our technical producer for the third year,Mike Rogerson along with Rod Palson who is doingour social media for the fifth year, mainly Face Bookand X (Twitter) but once we are into the season weare also going to branch into Instagram and Tik Tokmore than we have in the past. In this coming seasonwe will have clips, segments and some interviews onYou Tube.Here is what is on the show today's show…What's Happening Around the Curling World?World Curling concluded it's annualCurling Congress in Montreal on September 8 th andWarren was there so we will review what tookplace.A number of smaller spiels have alreadyhappened and this weekend in Cornwall, Ontariothe annual Shorty Jenkins Classic is taking placeinvolving some of the best teams in the world sowe will look in on what is happening there.On September 17th and 18 th aninteresting new event is taking place in Lafayette,Colorado, the Everest North American Curling ClubChampionship….We will review what is takingplace there. An interesting playoff took place thispast week in Sweden involving Anna Hasselborgand Isabella Wrana….We will review whathappened. During our summer show we talkedabout the Governor General's Curling and it heldits 150 anniversary gathering in Ottawa,September 8 – 12…We announced the Showdown at theSaville on our show in August and we will bringyou up-to-date on what is happening with theShowdown.Hot Rocks Topics, During the World Curling meetings someinteresting discussions were brought up regardingrules enforcement by some retired athletes andcoaches who were present….you will be surprisedat what they had to say….The issue of 8 ends versus 10 wasn't on theagenda...wasn't even discussed…what wouldbe the reason for that?In The House, Brad Jacobs is now the skip of the oldBrendan Bottcher team and Brad will be with us totalk about the up coming season.Mailbag, Even though it is summer we aregetting emails and we will review one.What Are You Hearing, Brianne Harris, lead on team Einarsonwas suspended from all competition at the end ofFebruary because of a banned substance detected in asample taken on January 24 th . A-B sample was takenin early March and the substance Ligandrol wasdetected again. Harris has been suspended since butthis week on Face Book a posting was made bringingeveryone up to speed on the situation - we will take alook at it. Hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jungle Jim Jerome.Recorded, Edited, Mixed by Mike Rogerson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Approximately one in three Americans has autoimmunity, according to our speaker, Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, M.D. Conventional medicine falls short when it comes to both diagnosing and treating autoimmune conditions. In The Autoimmune Cure, by Dr. Gottfried, there is hope for the tens of millions of people who suffer from autoimmune disease. Dr. Gottfried explains the connection between trauma and autoimmunity, and has created a powerful program designed to break the vicious cycle of autoimmune disease, reset your immune system, and restore your health. About the Speakers Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, M.D., is a physician, researcher, author, and educator. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and MIT, and completed residency at UCSF, but is more likely to prescribe a continuous glucose monitor and personalized nutrition plan than the latest pharmaceutical. Dr. Gottfried is an international keynote speaker and the author of four New York Times bestselling books about hormones, nutrition and health. She is clinical assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, and director of precision medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her focus is at the interface of mental and physical health, N-of-1 trial design, personalized molecular profiling, use of wearables, and how to leverage these tools to improve health outcomes. Dr. Brad Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.O.I.M., is a recognized leader in conscious leadership, personal transformation and precision medicine. He is a Stanford-trained physician board-certified in internal medicine and integrative medicine and was the endowed professor and founding medical director of the University of California at San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. Organizer: Patty James   A Nutrition, Food & Wellness Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its founding in 1967 Fastenal has grown from a small fastener store in Winona, Minnesota, into a multibillion-dollar global organization. How did a small town “nuts and bolts” shop become one of the world's most dynamic growth companies? Whenever asked, company founder Bob Kierlin attributes Fastenal's success to the company's high-quality employees and their commitment to a common goal: Growth Through Customer Service.What I learned from reading The Power of Fastenal People by Robert Kierlin.  ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Build relationships with other founders, investors, and executives at a Founders Event----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ----Other books mentioned in this episode: Les Schwab Pride In Performance: Keep It Going! by Les Schwab.Sam Walton: Made In America by Sam Walton.All I Want To Know Is Where I'm Going To Die So I'll Never Go There: Buffett & Munger – A Study in Simplicity and Uncommon, Common Sense by Peter Bevelin.Bloomberg by Michael Bloomberg.Born of This Land: My Life Story by Chung Ju-yung.The Bugatti Story by L'Ebe Bugatti.Sol Price: Retail Revolutionary by Robert Price. How To Make A Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs.----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast 

Brad Jacobs gives us the legal view of President Biden's recently disclosed aims to reform the Supreme Court, describing the process that must be followed to bring such changes. Also, from First Liberty, Lea Patterson on a widely watched case...and finally Reggie Littlejohn returns, discussing the World Health Organization.

On Episode 55 of the D.C. Debrief, host John Stolnis takes a deep dive into the two main political stories of the week -- President Biden's imperiled status as the Democratic nominee for president. Will he step aside or won't he? And the Supreme Court rules presidents do have some expectations for immunity while in office, but with a lot left undecided. What does it all mean for democracy and the rule of law? CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody and Cedarville University political and legal expert Brad Jacobs react.

In this episode, Eric Siu reviews the book 'How to Make a Few Billion Dollars' by Brad Jacobs, a seven-time entrepreneur who founded multiple billion-dollar businesses. Eric highlights key takeaways from the book, including the importance of industry consolidation and technology integration, the value of monthly and quarterly business reviews, the significance of hiring the right talent, and many more. Watch the full interview here:https://youtu.be/IVw_67qN9H8  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Unlocking Business Growth through Industry Consolidation and Technology Integration (02:11) The Art of Successful Acquisitions: Due Diligence and Integration (03:28) Aligning the Organization for Growth: The Power of Business Reviews (04:53) Building a Winning Team: Hiring the Right Talent (06:16) Trust and Communication: The Foundation of a Successful Organization (13:55) Continuous Improvement: Driving Long-Term Success Don't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3owDdLk7HL1dyQnkoBuRew  — What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on X or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on X Eric Siu on Instagram

Andy Scott and John Dennen are joined by Brad Jacobs, the Chief Operating Officer of Top Rank and former European middleweight champion, Matt Macklin as the build-up continues to Fury vs Usyk.Brad talks to us about the incredible run of recent fights he's travelled to and gives his thoughts on the weekend's huge heavyweight showdown.

When most investors think of due diligence, they think of sifting through years of financial statements and crunching numbers to better understand a company's potential. Not many people think about interrogating senior executives and employees, and asking the right questions to figure out whether they're telling the truth about the business model. In this episode, we speak with Phil 'Dick' Houston, a veteran CIA officer who's been called the human lie detector. Phil literally wrote the book on how to spot lies, and has been a long-time collaborator of entrepreneur and serial acquirer Brad Jacobs, helping him with due diligence on both senior hires and potential investments. In this episode, Phil explains his strategy for identifying deceptive behavior and how it can be applied to the corporate world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout his tenure, Brad Jacobs has built multiple billion-dollar companies. While there is no "playbook" for growing a business, he focuses on a few factors above all else in every company he operates, and in this conversation, he reveals them all. Shane and Jacobs discuss how to read anyone during an interview through a series of intentional questions, the exciting role of AI and technology in the future of business, and where money-making ideas hide in companies. Jacobs also shares how his training in math and music made him a better business operator, the one thing he focuses on to grow his businesses, how to spot big trends before everyone else, and the only thing a company should focus on for success. Brad Jacobs has started five companies from scratch and led each to become a billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar enterprise. These include three publicly traded companies: XPO Logistics, where he serves as Chairman and CEO, United Rentals, and United Waste Systems. Before starting XPO in 2011, Jacobs founded United Rentals in 1997 and led the company as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. In 1989, he founded United Waste Systems.   Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theknowledgeproject/videos Newsletter - I share timeless insights and ideas you can use at work and home. Join over 600k others every Sunday and subscribe to Brain Food. Try it: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ My Book! Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results is out now - https://fs.blog/clear/  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/shaneparrish Join our membership: https://fs.blog/membership/ Sponsors: Eight Sleep: Sleep to power a whole new you. https://www.eightsleep.com/farnamstreet Shopify: Making commerce better for everyone. https://www.shopify.com/shane

The guys get you all set for the final two days of the 2024 Brier in Regina. Plus, Canada is doing pretty well at the World Wheelchair Curling Championship in Gangneung, South Korea and on social media, some people are wondering why Team Carruthers is not referred to as Team Jacobs, since Brad Jacobs is skipping and throwing last rock. We were also curious so we did some investigating…Inside Curling is hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome. Recorded, Edited and Mixed by Mike Rogerson.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.

Brad Jacobs is venturing into building materials distribution with a new firm branded QXO. His initial forecast is $1B in revenue in Year 1 and at least $5B within three years. How, you may ask, does he plan to do that? Well, he wrote on book on it, humbly titled, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars, which I would absolutely recommend to a friend.   Upon hearing the news, Jon Vaughan and Bradley Hartmann dropped what they were doing and bought the book, listened to eight hours of past Brad Jacobs podcasts, and spoke to leaders in the freight industry who knew Brad back in 2011 when he ventured into that industry.  Then Jon and Bradley got together to talk about what they learned, what they think will happen, and what you need to know.    Below is an edited transcript of QXOs announcement:  After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe. The company will be called QXO, Inc. On December 3, 2023, Jacobs Private Equity entered into an investment agreement with SilverSun Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNT) in which they will invest $1 billion in cash. Upon the closing of the equity investment, SilverSun will be renamed QXO. JPE will become QXO's majority stockholder, and Jacobs will become the company's chairman and chief executive officer. QXO will become a standalone platform for Jacobs' new venture following the spin off of the existing business to SilverSun stockholders.   QXO's StrategyQXO plans to create a tech-forward industry leader in the building products distribution industry through accretive M&A and organic growth, including greenfield openings, with the goal of generating outsized stockholder value.   Distributors of building products offer materials, finished goods, value-added solutions and expertise to a broad range of customers across residential, nonresidential, industrial and infrastructure end-markets. Their products are used extensively in new construction and in repair and remodeling. Key categories include access control, construction supplies, doors and windows, electrical components, fencing and decking, HVAC, infrastructure, landscaping, lumber, plumbing, pools, roofing, siding and water, among others. QXO expects to achieve a revenue run-rate of at least $1 billion by the end of year one, at least $5 billion within three years, and tens of billions of dollars over the next decade. QXO's scale should elevate the customer experience, increase sales force effectiveness, and enable margin expansion. The industry's nascent use of technology, particularly AI and B2B e-commerce, represents a compelling opportunity for tech-focused entrants. According to industry data, the percentage of industry revenue derived from e-commerce is currently only mid-single digits, and this share is expected to triple by 2030. Additional types of tech adoption by distributors have the potential to be transformative through price optimization, demand forecasting, warehouse automation and robotics, automated inventory management, route optimization for delivery fleets, supply chain visibility, and end-to-end digital customer connectivity. QXO's strategy anticipates that these drivers, among others, will be central to the company's goal of outsized stockholder value creation.   The Market OpportunityThe building products distribution industry is highly fragmented, with approximately 7,000 distributors in North America and 13,000 in Europe, according to industry observers. The industry has generated compound annual revenue growth of 7% over the last five years, based on industry data, and continues to benefit from powerful secular growth drivers for building products distribution in the residential, nonresidential and infrastructure sectors. For example, industry reports estimate that the current supply of US homes is 3 million units short of demand, potentially creating long-term tailwinds for both new construction and the repair and remodeling of aging homes. In the nonresidential sector, long-term demand is expected to be driven by growth across multiple industrial and commercial verticals, according to industry sources. Infrastructure should benefit from the widely reported need for repair or replacement of America's public transportation, utility and communication systems, among others. These market dynamics, together with the fragmented nature of the industry, offer a significant opportunity to unlock growth potential through scale and technology. National distributors can serve large customers across multiple geographies and project types with standardized efficiencies, providing consistent, data-driven customer services across a broad operating scope. Additionally, a scaled technology ecosystem can expand the array of value-added services offered to customers, such as jobsite visibility into product consumption, digital configuration tools for custom ordering and tracking, and virtual design capabilities that interface with product order flow.   Track Record Brad Jacobs has completed approximately 500 M&A transactions in his career, and built five multibillion-dollar, publicly traded companies to date: XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), one of the largest providers of less-than-truckload services in North America; GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the largest pure-play contract logistics provider in the world; RXO, Inc. (NYSE: RXO), a leading tech-enabled freight brokerage platform; United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company; and United Waste Systems, Inc., the fifth largest U.S. waste management company at the time of its sale. ‍ Each of these companies has a history of attracting world-class talent, establishing advantages through technology, and scaling up through accretive capital allocations for M&A and organic growth. This decades-long track record should position QXO to acquire exceptional businesses, integrate them effectively, improve margins and generate high returns on capital. --------- You can view clips from this episode with Jon Vauaghn on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco     This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® which will organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd sincerely appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts. 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Brad Jacobs, CEO and serial deal maker, talks with Barron's Editor-at-Large Andy Serwer about his new book and billion-dollar investment.

Brad Jacobs is a career CEO and the founder of Jacobs Private Equity (his family office). Brad created and grew three platforms using a roll-up strategy that resulted in seven multibillion-dollar publicly traded companies. He and his teams have raised $30 billion of capital, completed 500 acquisitions, created hundreds of thousands of jobs, and generated annual returns to shareholders in excess of 50%. Brad shares his playbook in his aptly named book, How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. In December, he announced a billion-dollar PIPE into a new platform opportunity, of which $900 million is his personal capital. Our conversation is a master class in all aspects of leadership and management, including identifying an opportunity, acquiring businesses, assessing people, managing talent, running operations, leading electric meetings, motivating and compensating team members, and embarking on his next platform investment. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership

Drawing from an expertise in launching billion-dollar, NYSE-listed enterprises like United Rentals, RXO, Inc. and GXO Logistics, entrepreneur Brad Jacobs is a master at identifying untapped industries and propelling businesses to extraordinary heights. The author of the new book, “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars,” Jacobs shares his strategies for navigating the journey to the IPO summit and offers insight into the intricate landscape of wealth creation. https://www.ice.com/insights/conversations/inside-the-ice-house

Our book this month is a brand new book that was just released two weeks ago called “How to Make a few Billion Dollars “ by Brad Jacobs. Brad is a serial entrepreneur at the highest level having built multiple multi-billion dollar companies in succession. When I heard his story it became obvious that he had something to teach me. Throughout the book he takes the reader through his thought process. He talks about how he had to rewire his brain to reject the social conditioning. ------------ Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

What I learned from reading How To Make A Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs. ----Get access to the World's Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscription to Founders Notes----Come and build in-person relationships at the Founders Only conference----(0:01) I'm what's called a moneymaker. I've started five companies from scratch—seven if you include two spin-offs and turned them all into billion dollar or multibillion-dollar enterprises.(2:00) I love working with outrageously talented people to deliver outsized returns for shareholders in public stock markets.(5:00) All of the successful people I know have rearranged their brains to prevail at achieving big goals in turbulent environments where conventional thinking often fails.(5:00) The single most powerful pattern I have noticed is that successful people find value in unexpected places and they do this by thinking about business from first principles. —  Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel (Founders #335)(7:00) So much of success in business comes from keeping your head in a good place.(8:00) I'm an ambitious person by nature and a dealmaker by inclination.(9:00) Episode #295: I Had Dinner With Charlie Munger(13:00) Listen to Think Big and Move Fast: Brad Jacobs on Invest Like the Best (14:00) Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business by Danny Meyer. (Founders #20)(15:00) If you want to make money in the business world, you need to get used to problems, because that's what business is.(20:00) I am not surprised when things don't go perfectly. That is the nature of the universe.(21:00) Listen to this incredible conversation between Charlie Munger and John Collison on Invest Like The Best. (28:00) Invest in technology. The savings compound, it gives you an advantage over a slower moving competitor, and can be the difference between a profit and a loss. (Lesson from Andrew Carnegie)(31:00) How Larry Gagosian Reshaped The Art World by Patrick Radden Keefe. (Founders #325)(36:00) While the rental industry overall was slow to computerize, the larger regional players were more tech-savvy. By 1997, nearly all of them were running on software developed by a company called Wynne Systems.I bought Wynne.Owning Wynne accomplished two things.We had an industry-best platform that we could continue to develop internally for our own use, and the acquisition gave us access to aggregated, anonymized data on macro-trends across the industry.This gave us a high-level view of emerging market trends, such as equipment gluts or shortages in the making. We could proactively adjust our pricing and asset management, while the rest of the industry was being reactive.(40:00) The deals I've avoided have contributed more to my success than the deals I've done.(42:00) I love these questions for a business and a family:“What's your single best idea to improve our company?"and"What's the stupidest thing we're doing as a company?"(47:00) There are few mistakes costlier than hiring the wrong person.  An empty seat is less damaging than a poor fit.----Get access to the World's Most Valuable Notebook for Founders by investing in a subscription to Founders Notes----Come and build in-person relationships at the Founders Only conference----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers.” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Brad Jacobs, Executive Chairman at XPO, discusses his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Jacobs has founded multiple multi-billion dollar companies in his career. He turned United Waste into part of a major trash collection conglomerate. United Rentals has been a massive winner in equipment rental for the construction industry. And XPO Logistics (which has spun out GXO and RXO) is a freight behemoth. Now, he's planning on doing it again. His new company, QXO, wants to be a billion-dollar player in the area of building products distribution. On this episode, we speak to Jacobs — who is the author of the new book, How To Make A Few Billion Dollars — about why he chose to go into this industry, his philosophy of building businesses, and how he plans to win in this space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 524: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) are joined by Anthony Pompliano about what secret sauce makes for the most successful investors, billionaires you've probably never heard of, plus three 10/10 business ideas. No more small boy spreadsheets, build your business on the free HubSpot CRM: https://mfmpod.link/hrd — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:20) Meeting hedge fund legend Julian Robertson (10:00) What makes a master investor (13:00) Pomp's $1M bet (20:00) Warren Buffett: Finance's first influencer (26:00) Idea 1 - Real estate content platform (32:00) Navigating the idea maze (35:00) How Nikita Bier engineers virality (40:30) 7X billionaire Brad Jacobs (46:30) Idea 2 - Persistent Patrol Companies (53:00) Idea 3 - AI agents (59:00) Pomp's business portfolio — Links: • Tiger Management - https://www.tigerglobal.com/ • ResiClub - https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/ • “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars” - https://tinyurl.com/ybtrwxey • Jakob Greenfeld's list - https://tinyurl.com/yjn52dek • Upwork - https://www.upwork.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/ • Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant • Power Writing Course - https://maven.com/generalist/writing • Small Boy Newsletter - https://smallboy.co/ • Daily Newsletter - https://www.shaanpuri.com/ Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com/ Past guests on My First Million include Rob Dyrdek, Hasan Minhaj, Balaji Srinivasan, Jake Paul, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Gary Vee, Lance Armstrong, Sophia Amoruso, Ariel Helwani, Ramit Sethi, Stanley Druckenmiller, Peter Diamandis, Dharmesh Shah, Brian Halligan, Marc Lore, Jason Calacanis, Andrew Wilkinson, Julian Shapiro, Kat Cole, Codie Sanchez, Nader Al-Naji, Steph Smith, Trung Phan, Nick Huber, Anthony Pompliano, Ben Askren, Ramon Van Meer, Brianne Kimmel, Andrew Gazdecki, Scott Belsky, Moiz Ali, Dan Held, Elaine Zelby, Michael Saylor, Ryan Begelman, Jack Butcher, Reed Duchscher, Tai Lopez, Harley Finkelstein, Alexa von Tobel, Noah Kagan, Nick Bare, Greg Isenberg, James Altucher, Randy Hetrick and more. — Other episodes you might enjoy: • #224 Rob Dyrdek - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Drydek from 0 to $405M in Exits • #209 Gary Vaynerchuk - Why NFTS Are the Future • #178 Balaji Srinivasan - Balaji on How to Fix the Media, Cloud Cities & Crypto • #169 - How One Man Started 5, Billion Dollar Companies, Dan Gilbert's Empire, & Talking With Warren Buffett • ​​​​#218 - Why You Should Take a Think Week Like Bill Gates • Dave Portnoy vs The World, Extreme Body Monitoring, The Future of Apparel Retail, "How Much is Anthony Pompliano Worth?", and More • How Mr Beast Got 100M Views in Less Than 4 Days, The $25M Chrome Extension, and More

I bet you always wanted to know how to make a few billion dollars.Well, I wanted to know too, so I read the book "How to Make a Few Billion Dollars" by Brad Jacobs.But, I had questions...Luckily for us, Brad agreed to come on the show!  Brad has founded seven companies?all billion-dollar or multi-billion-dollar corporations?completed approximately 500 M&A transactions, and raised $30 billion of debt and equity capital through private and public offerings, including three IPOs. He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. He subsequently created five publicly traded companies?United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO, and XPO's two spin-offs, GXO Logistics and RXO.I asked my questions, some related to making billions of dollars, but also stuff that had completely nothing to do with it. Although...maybe it *does* have something to do with making billions of dollars after all...-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

I bet you always wanted to know how to make a few billion dollars.Well, I wanted to know too, so I read the book “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars” by Brad Jacobs.But, I had questions...Luckily for us, Brad agreed to come on the show!  Brad has founded seven companies―all billion-dollar or multi-billion-dollar corporations―completed approximately 500 M&A transactions, and raised $30 billion of debt and equity capital through private and public offerings, including three IPOs. He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. He subsequently created five publicly traded companies―United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO, and XPO's two spin-offs, GXO Logistics and RXO.I asked my questions, some related to making billions of dollars, but also stuff that had completely nothing to do with it. Although...maybe it *does* have something to do with making billions of dollars after all...-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

My guest today is Brad Jacobs. Brad's resumé is remarkable. He has founded seven companies, all of which are billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar businesses. He has done 500 M&A transactions and raised $30 billion dollars of debt and equity capital. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman of XPO, a commercial trucking company that he started in 2011 and has grown into one of the largest logistics businesses in the world. He has also written a book that will be out in January, titled “How to Make a Few Billion Dollars”. Brad's energy is infectious and our conversation unpacks his strategies for M&A, his propensity for speed, and methods for earning team buy-in. Please enjoy my conversation with Brad Jacobs. Listen to Founders Podcast For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus, the modern research platform for leading investors. Tired of running your own expert calls to get up to speed on a company? Tegus lets you ramp faster and find answers to critical questions more efficiently than any alternative method. The gold standard for research, the Tegus platform delivers unmatched access to timely, qualitative insights through the largest and most differentiated expert call transcript database. With over 60,000 transcripts spanning 22,000 public and private companies, investors can accelerate their fundamental research process by discovering highly-differentiated and reliable insights that can't be found anywhere else in the market. As a listener, drive your next investment thesis forward with Tegus for free at tegus.co/patrick. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:02:11) - (First question) - Identifying key factors in a market before investing (00:05:07) - Gleaning insights from early acquisition experiences (00:08:43) - Delving into the seller's mindset during a business sale (00:12:51) - Weighing pre-built against organic growth strategies in acquisitions (00:17:20) - Defining the elements of an ideal business (00:22:49) - Engaging constructively with Wall Street (00:24:36) - Discussing the substantial buyback of XPO shares (00:28:16) - Ambition as a recurring theme in entrepreneurial success (00:30:17) - Emphasizing the need to facilitate team agility (00:32:35) - Highlighting the joys of post-acquisition integration (00:36:09) - Drawing lessons from Ludwig Jesselson's principles (00:40:34) - Comparing the risks and rewards of early versus late adoption (00:44:09) - Reflecting on errors made in trend analysis (00:48:59) - Strategies for implementing new technologies in enterprises (00:51:59) - The significance of thought experiments in strategic decision-making (00:56:00) - Recalling transformative events from his early years (00: 57:22) - Outlining what makes a meeting 'electric' (01: 01:53) - Sharing experiences with exemplary leadership (01:05:02) - Strategies for maximizing team potential (01:07:37) - Deciding the right time to step away from a business (01:08:58) - Unveiling unexpected challenges in entrepreneurship (01:18:45) - Philosophies for leading a fulfilling life (01:21:04) - Finishing How To Make A Few Billion Dollars (01:22:53) - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Brad

Studios struck a deal with actors and now the content engine can start back up again, but will Hollywood be tighter with its spend?.  (00:11) Emily Flippen and Andy Cross discuss: SAG-AFTRA's deal with the film and tv industry, Disney's deal to buy the rest of Hulu, and Warner Brothers Discovery's “generational disruption.” The Trade Desk's warning about ad markets, and DataDog showing healthy signs in cloud spend. How Adyen is learning how to better play the expectations game. (19:02) Motley Fool Contributor Lou Whiteman spoke with Brad Jacobs, former CEO of XPO Logistics, about embracing a problem, how a short-seller targeting his company led to a great capital allocation decision, and other lessons from his book How to Make a Few Billion Dollars. (31:14) Emily and Andy break down two stocks on their radar: Axon and Gartner. Stocks discussed: DIS, WBD, TTD, DDOG, ADYEY, CPNG, XPO, LLY, IT, AXON Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Emily Flippen, Andy Cross, Lou Whiteman,  Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Annie Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices