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Title: Why Most Capital Raisers Will Get Sued in the Next Crash with Rob Beardsley and Craig McGrouther Summary: In this episode of “Fund Friday,” hosts discuss the innovative solutions offered by Tribe Vest, a pioneering fund-of-funds startup, which is poised to transform the landscape for emerging fund managers, investors, and capital raisers. Guests Travis Smith and Seth Bradley delve into their personal journeys and the genesis of Tribe Vest, highlighting the advantages of adopting a fund-of-funds model that enhances compliance and increases access for numerous accredited investors. They detail how Tribe Vest supports fund managers through its comprehensive services, allowing them to raise capital efficiently while ensuring legal and financial compliance.   The conversation unfolds various industry challenges faced by fund managers, such as the difficulties in connecting accredited investors with good deals and maintaining compliance in the ever-evolving regulatory environment. Smith and Bradley underscore the essence of Tribe Vest, focusing on its operational efficiency—providing essential support like K-1 tax distribution, capital-raising infrastructure, and investor onboarding—all streamlined with technology.   In conclusion, they not only spotlight the competitive pricing and quick service turnaround of Tribe Vest but also express their commitment to fostering a landscape that democratizes access to high-quality investing opportunities while empowering fund managers. Their vision seeks to break down barriers traditionally faced in private investment, paving the way for a more inclusive investment future. Links to Listen and Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fund-friday-e49-the-cost-effective-way-to-launch-a/id1511202840?i=1000673582673 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tLAtXFe3OrqtCwyc7gfBE Links to Watch and Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVgT4GMrPPI&t=70s Bullet Point Highlights: Tribe Vest revolutionizes the fund-of-funds model for emerging fund managers. The connection of accredited investors to high-quality private investment opportunities is crucial yet challenging. Efficient operational support, including compliance and investor onboarding, sets Tribe Vest apart. The need for compliance amid industry scrutiny has shifted sentiment towards fund-of-funds for risk mitigation. Tribe Vest empowers fund managers by providing an institutional-level infrastructure for capital raises. Cost-effective solutions allow fund managers to focus on relationships rather than administrative burdens. Quick setup times (just five days) streamline the capital-raising process for fund managers. Transcript: welcome back to another episode of fund Friday this is going to be a very nutrient dense jam-packed episode with two amazing people we just had the pleasure of connecting with them once more at our Flagship uh summon event in New York City the gentleman behind tribe vest here a cuttingedge fun to fun group VC backed the whole nine this is going to be such an important episode for all you emerging fund managers you Capital raisers Maybe investors who kind of want to know behind the curtain what's going   on and also just from a structural perspective as to how we've been able to scale our business safely and compliantly but with that said let's give a warm introduction to Travis Smith and Seth Bradley how are you both today good craigg good to see you it's been just a few weeks since we were in New York together which was an awesome event glad to be here yeah well there's been a lot of great updates to the product that tribe is offering since our initial conversation we had so I would almost even argue um for the   better Awards you can maybe even scrap that episode for future purposes don't need to look back because we're going to cover that and then some here today so I'm absolutely elated and thrilled to talk about that so let's get right into it and just to start with for some some context because we're gonna just keep it moving forward here how did Seth and Travis and the team have tried best kind of Forge and kind of come together from you know this Alliance from a business perspective yeah tra you want to kick that off man   sure sure and look you can't scrap that first episode because I think it's the first episode yeah like we're in the record books at this time right yeah so yeah no look uh me finding Seth and Seth Finding Me is a big part of our story no doubt really uh in early 2023 we had built out the infrastructure and the technology uh we' even been challenged by our clients to build out the back office where we do all the distributions cap table management uh k1s taxes and um but I hadn't quite figured out the fun to fun portion of this yet   and uh good story you know met Seth Bradley at a a conference in the British Virgin Islands where we were both speaking at the event uh both of our wives were there and uh they hit it off we hit it off and just had a wonderful wonderful week and weekend and um and that was when Seth kind of really opened my eyes to um this opportunity Seth you know how how do you remember it where where you know how how did it go from there yeah well funny enough my my pitch or my speaking engagement was on fund of funds it was   it was teaching the group about fund of funds what is it how can you how can you go from basically a passive investor and and start a business raising capital and and fund of funds is kind of the the next step and at the same time the industry was was pivoting there was uh you know there were Winds of Change so to speak from the the cgp model and people were starting to really take the fun of funds model more seriously and take a deeper look at it and the timing just couldn't be better as Travis was   taking his company and and trying to make it pivot himself into the the syndicator and the fund and the capital raising market and you know originally there was a cgp type of model that was being uh thrown around and actually had a good bit of success Travis right going into uh earlier that year and you know I I we just got into some deeper discussions about where the market is and where it's going and the market was really going to fund to funds and I said' look Travis if you're going to if you're going to take this business to   the next level get ahead of the game like this is where it's going it's going to fun and fund is kind of getting away from the cgp model so if you're going to build a product around that market really should focus in on fun to funds yeah I mean and I'll just go as well just to to piggyback off that timing is so funny there because I think it was roughly around the summer of 2023 when fun to fun was the biggest buzzword in the industry what is a fun of fund how does it work why is this the most compliant way do I need to do it what is   it how does it structure everything included there so we're going to unpack that all there but it sounds like Travis you might have had an additional comment well I was say it really it truly was right place right time for Seth and I to meet you think about leading up to that it was the becc 2023 and there just all these Rumblings with some some bigger names in our industry that were under an investigation for the CP model and that was really how the industry was working with capital Partners at the time and uh   collectively realized that there's got to be a more compliant better way and there I was with a two-thirds of the solution talking to Seth who rep represented the the last third of the solution so really was right place right time and and uh you know we're we're we're so glad to be partnered together and and solving a big problem Big Challenge yeah well and let's get right into that problem so the the problem of the industry so how can someone like loans start Capital safely compliantly bring dollars into our deals from   outside investors fund managers capital allocators and opportunity so what is the industry problem and what are you guys both solving Seth I I'll hand it over to you I think from a big industry problem I mean there's just the age-old you know you have awesome lead sponsors that are working hard finding great deals private deals out there like Lone Star and and then on the other side there's over 20 million accredited investors that want the benefits of private investing they want the the benefits that come with real estate they   want cash flow they want tax advantages uh you know they they want the appreciation all those things that are Why Real Estate so awesome they want to invest with these lead sponsors in these deals but as as we know unless you're kind of in a country club or in the network it's really hard to access those so that's the big problem the big problem is we have great lead sponsors with great deals and then on the other side we have have awesome accredited uh investors looking for those deals meanwhile they can't find each other and   uh they don't know how to access them and so the the industry as a whole you know a big conduit to solving that is this Capital Partner right the fund manager and Seth I'll turn it over to you kind of again maybe start with how the industry was solving it and what the problem was with that right yeah I mean I think you framed it correctly it's it's access we know these these accredited investors are out there there's Millions U maybe tens of millions out there in the United States that um maybe they know it maybe they   don't but they they might want to invest um they need educated they need access to Deals and on the other side you've got uh lead sponsors you've got fund managers you've got Capital aggregators who want to get access to these folks and we work on that in our business every single day about how do we reach these accredited investors um and then we all have our own little networks of people that we can raise capital from and that we know and that they no like and trust us to be able to place their   Capital with us um you know since the jobs act in 2012 which is um what enabled us to start going out and soliciting and advertising um in the public uh for deals and raising capital in that manner and the the problem is that everything's been great since then up until covid right the real estate market has just been going absolutely through the roof so anybody that decided to jump into the the sector during that time had success I mean you could just you know throw paint in a wall and you're G to have success because the   market just really helped us out a lot like you had to make a lot of mistakes operationally um for things to go wrong right I mean you really did you really did um not to not not Lone Star Lone Star is awesome right you're you're absolutely right no you you you hit the hammer on the nail there for sure yeah and it's uh you know until covid hit and we got that little blip and that was just kind of a you know something that you know came and went um but now you've seen in the last year and a half or so   the market has slowed down um you've seen Capital calls you've seen um you know some SEC um interactions with folks and trying to see if Capital was raised correctly things like that um kind of looking into how the market evolved the market evolved beginning with a cgp model um you know initially the C GP model was thought to be compliant and if it executed properly it is compliant if you have all people in a group that are raising capital for their own deal they're all active participants they're   all General Partners they're all executing the business plan and participating in decision-making all good that's an age-old uh way to do business and it's been done for all the time right like you've got Capital you've got people actively participating and all is good but just like anything else you know us entrepreneurs we like to go around the edges and try to pick and choose like oh well can we do this or can we do this let's push the limits and unfortunately the market kind of changed into this this um this thing   where we push the limits too far and we've had 10 15 20 CPS in an active deal where you know really all they're doing is Raising Capital right like we might try to say on paper that this person's doing that and this person's doing investor relations and this person's doing a little bit of underwriting which all may be true true but at the end of the day if the SEC comes in and says let's take a look at your whole business plan plan with this particular asset in this particular offering and see how you   raise capital and who's doing what and they're going to look under the hood and they're going to be able to figure it out they're they're smart people back there they can figure out what you're doing they can figure out that hey this person raised uh $200,000 and got 2% and this person raised $600,000 and got 6% it's pretty easy to put those pieces together um but like I had mentioned before the market you know kind of went our Direction and there were really happy investors nobody was upset nobody   was suing nobody was asking questions and now since the market has changed you've seen the capital calls you've seen the foreclosures you've seen the investors upset um and now that's what Travis was alluding to earlier is there were certain folks in the industry that were um you know getting interviewed by the SEC I don't think anything ever came of it but it was enough for people to be like look we've still got to raise Capital we've still got to do these deals somehow what other way is there to   do it that's more compliant than this cgp model that the industry has turned to and the answer is fun to funds and it's always been fun to funds you know there's people out there that have preached that for years but it's just a little bit you know more nuanced a little bit more complicated a little bit more expensive so people have stayed away from it yeah so exactly and and thank you so much for painting such a Picasso beautiful picture here pertaining to the why before and why now and kind of the context there because I   think so many people are missing that why y component so you beautifully explained that so but then why is the fun of fund the route to do it in because it's pretty similar right and fun of funds to your point have actually been around for really not going to say forever but for a long period of time so just curious to know you know why fun of fun is this the solution from a client's perspective and and things of that nature yeah and we can and Travis jump in here whenever you want but we can kind of go through um with each   stakeholder why why it's compliant why they love funded funds maybe why they don't you know let's talk about the pluses and the minuses um I think we can start with the lead sponsor I mean for the lead sponsor um to me there's there's really no downside and I'd love for somebody to may maybe making a counterargument to that but to me there there's no downside for the lead sponsor themselves right the people that are actually operating buying executing the business plan by them creating a level of Separation through the fund to funds   model and not uh inviting other folks into their deal to raise Capital they're creating they're creating uh risk mitigation and dissipating liability for themselves right and they don't have to worry about bringing people into their business because it's a totally separate offering that the fund manager is going to be putting out there separate from the actual lead sponsors right and and uh another reason why the lead sponsors love it other than it's compliant creates that separation is it's way more uh efficient   way more efficient when you're working with a capital partner and they're the ones that are pulling the fund to fund they might be bringing in five 10 15 20 investors into their fund to fund well uh they can coordinate that from a sales perspective and then also on the ongoing Administration right it's one line on their uh on their cap table right so instead of getting 15 smaller checks you're getting you're getting one big check and it's just way more efficient and way more safer is is Seth said too yeah and your your listeners   are are very educated but just in case there a few out there that are wondering I mean the the fund of fund itself is just an LLC it's just a a group of investors it's a you know somebody managing that which is the fund manager and that LLC or that partnership however you want to structure it legally is actually just a passive investor for the lead sponsor it's just going to be a big aggregated passive investor for the lead sponsor so I just wanted to clarify that yeah and then let's talk about from so   and there's also been some Evolution I hit on that word to start the conversation but before we were partnering or triest was partnering with this a couple handful of lead sponsors but there's been some Evolution so can we talk about how you guys have maybe handpicked and cherry-picked some of the top you know first and- class sponsors and how it worked kind of before and now the new product lines rolling out and how you know why fund managers are loving it and should even love it more moving forward absolutely yeah great great   question and great points here so you know as you mentioned Craig when we were initially rolling this out uh it made sense for us to to cherry pick and go work with uh the lead sponsors with the best track record the best reputation and we're proud to say that you know Lone Star is one of our earliest lead sponsor partners and um and then since then uh really we had almost a requirement where you had to go through one of our our lead sponsor partners and there's good reason for it we'll we'll come back to   that in a second but since if you're lead sponsor and looking to do this on different deals I'm sorry if you're a fund manager and looking to do a fun to fun on different deals working with different lead sponsors you can absolutely work with tribe best so and you think about the benefits of that right what you're what you're able to do is you can control your own brand right you you get to build your own um your your company you're building a business one deal at a time and from your Investor's perspective instead of them   going to one investor portal and then you know going to another deal that has another investor uh portal they can actually all come to one portal uh as you're using tribe vest so um I want to again just point out that fund managers can now uh absolutely work directly with us they don't need a lead sponsor now I will tell you this think about the benefits though you do get when we are partnered with the lead sponsor and lonar is a perfect example of that right lonar has done the work to say look if   you're a capital raiser you get these marketing resources right you get we we'll we'll put together a you know a deck that you can configure um we've thought through all the economic for you so if you're wondering how to communicate the terms and the returns you know lone Stars gone as far as adding it to their their underwriting spreadsheet so you can play with the numbers calculate it and that's a huge deal right and so all these things that a a lead sponsor partner of ours like lonar does just makes it so so much more   seamless when we do engage with the funder manager right we don't have to go back and kind of figure out well what are the economics and and how are you you know doing uh you know commitments from your investors all those types of things so fund manager can absolutely come and work directly with us it's still way more smooth because we already have the offering docks ready we already have the calculator ready we already have marketing materials right all those things are reasons why by working with   one of our lead sponsor Partners just makes the experience that much better for you and your investors yeah and just a little back and for a lot of people who may not be privy to this but if you are a capital allocator specifically that we're talking about in this situation who is looking to work with the loans or capital or a group similar to us your other sponsors there's just some groups that are just not really built or have the infrastructure in place to really streamline the funto fund process I.E and the underwriting   model IE it already been kind of baked in there we've done this before some groups are kind of in Old way of doing things maybe they only do a couple deals a year that's totally fine I'm not saying that's a bad thing but they might have to create a funto fund breakdown economics setup for the double waterfall there where everyone gets paid out the investors get their returns that should be you know similar to what our investors get and then the fund manager needs to figure out his compensation for   his basically part in the opportunity so we have that baked in and we've done this now enough times to know how this is going to look and actually as a matter of fact to go through that process even one step further before we even go to public or live with the opportunity to even start the capital raising those numbers are ironed out those numbers are in place you know what's going on it's not a scramble drill amongst everything else to get your partners going so on and so forth when you do partner and work with us   which is a key benefit to do and solve for one of the most important uh places in the capital raising you know equation which is speed and time so we kind of shrink that time Gap versus other groups when do that or the other people that you work with which is highly crucial there are a lot more groups now that are tailored to the fund of fund but not every group is um so that's the exciting thing and then going back to now being partnered with a fund manager at at the fund manager level as much that's   amazing for a multitude of things number one if you're a capital allocator fund manager we don't see who your investors are because as Travis alluded to it's one check going into our opportunity so you get the shield and Sheltering in that perspective in that equation there so that's number one number two is we're not going to create the other big problem in the business I would say which is Portal fatigue so it's not a big issue it's not the endl be all but you know if you're let's say a alt uh a   big alternative investor guy right guy or gal person what's GNA end up happening let's say if you've got five to 10 sponsors you're probably going to have you know a bunch of different portals to go into but if you work with a couple of capital raisers who only use triest as your back office well that's immensely beneficial because you can just keep your accounts there so I just want to really highlight those two things and if you want to expand on that further please feel free to do so yeah I mean I'll jump in for sure I   mean you know I've got to mention again compliance right like think about you know the fun to fun model where the fund manager is going to create their own business they're going to create their own entity that they're going to manage um that going to administrate and they're going to operate so by doing so yes there are more responsibilities you are running your own business you are taking accountability for you and your investors and your business but uh on the flip side of that is hey the old CP   model you're getting into bed with all these other CPS that you don't even know I mean you may they may be an acquaintance off of social media or you might not even know who they are at all let alone the lead sponsor so if one of those folks does something wrong you guys are all in the same boat like you're not just taking care of yourself but you've got to worry about all the other people that you're in business with and if they do something wrong they're going to put your investment and your past investors um in a bad   situation and let's get to the next idea which is some of the problems that some people have experienced with a fun of fund that I think you guys are really really Cutting Edge on to solve for them so let's just talk about maybe a couple of the problems which I think is you know the expense I think there's a lot of misnomers about how expensive it can be um and also what you kind of solve for it how you bundle and Pat package it together because if you're the typical person that's going to be very expensive   but that's why we love you guys uh the administration burden and then also time so let's T let's just kind of break down those problems there how you see fit accordingly and uh we'll let you take it away again SE I'll let you jump in because you were saying you were just at a conference in uh think that uh maybe rais Masters conference in in San Diego and you the conversations you were having with fund managers once they kind of fully understood what we did and how we did it it really kind of uh popped   for them so anyway I thought since that was fresh i' I'd ask you to to talk about it yeah I think people that have any kind of experience uh raising Capital under when they hear about all the things that we do and for the amount of money that we do it for they are absolutely blown away I think the problem that comes up is that it's a misunderstanding of what we do and what we are so a lot of folks that don't understand will put us in a category of just being an investor portal they'll be like hey triest is like cash flow portal   or like syndication Pro or invest next or one of those and they just kind of lump Us in with them and we're like that's the smallest thing that we do the smallest thing that we do is the investor portal that's that's one of the services that we provide but we provide everything Soup To Nuts I mean from start to finish I mean it includes everything that you could possibly imagine I mean from getting your EI and letter to setting up your LLC to opening your business banking account to doing your legal documents and setting those   up for signatures for your investors and actually onboarding your investors or hurting the cats I was going to say you actually get a account manager to help you on board your investors professionally and uh yeah you mentioned hurting cats that's maybe one of the things that we're the best in the world at is helping hurt cats yeah I think that's something definitely gets so much fun Craig knows about it all too well yeah lot a lot of work lot of uh reaching out to investors lot of questions on hey where how how do we   fill out these form fields on these subscription documents right like where do we sign how do we fill this out what does this mean those things those they they take time they take effort um it's an administrative burden for you and your company and we take that off your hands and then we also Badger the passive investors till they actually send the wire right like a lot of times they get cold feet and you know we prompt them to to send the wire and actually finish their investment all the things that investor relations manager   might do we handle that now there's there's some teamwork involved as well because they're your passive investors but um you know we do the heavy lifting on on that side and then even on the back end we are managing your cap table so we're setting that up for you on our dashboard and actually making distributions to your passive investors now you can log on to your dashboard if you want to and send them out manually when you want how you want and what amounts but if you want us to just take those over pursuant to the terms of your   offering documents we'll handle that as well it's amazing and and the and the taxes yeah I think Craig tax can't forget the taxes yeah the taxes k1s again one K1 comes in from Lone Star uh we we of course at our core the banking and the cap table so we have the ownership percentage makes it easy for us to and our CPAs to create that K1 for each one of the members we distribute it they find it right in their uh document Management on their dashboard and uh literally two days after After we receive the K1 your   investors have the K1 so think about that and I know everybody's going through tax season here yesterday was kind of a a big day uh but it it's um it's a it's amazing that it really speaks to the technology that we have that we can receive the K1 on behalf of the the deal and then create those k1s in two days and distribute them to to the members I was just going to make one last Point Craig you know I think if you think about what we do if you think about an Institutional level group or fund so I think the way   fund managers can think about what we do is we really bring this institutional level uh setup legal Administration so think about a family office all the organization all the administration everything they need to have in place to operate well we bring that down to the individual level so you can have that institutional level Administration and setup as a you know a oneman business and therefore you can you can really build a business and a brand here's the thing one deal at a time you don't have   to go invest tens of hundreds of thousands of dollars you can do this one deal at a time because try best is in the business of of helping you uh launch a capital raising business efficiently amazing so let's get into the next two components which is expense and time so let's talk about time and then we'll bring it home for the the of course the the elephant in the room which is what is this going to cost me so let's get into the time factor and how long it takes to set everything up from Soup To Nuts from Hey I want to   work with the deal to you know funding and things of that nature Seth you want yeah yeah I'll jump in um timing wise you know we are industry leading in that in that as soon as you give us the basic information that you that we need for your fund of fund so you know just simple stuff like what do you want to call your LLC what do you want your preferred return to be what do you want your profit split to be those those things that you're going to make some decisions on as soon as you get those items to us which is in a simple   form that we provide that you fill out and we walk you through that as well we can have your business banking account and your LLC set up in two days and we'll have you ready to raise Capital meaning we're going to have your legal setup we're gonna have your business bank account open all those things done within five business days so that's why you know it's we should emphasize what Travis said there that it's a deal based decision I mean you can come to us with a deal that's already that's already   under contract that that maybe the lead sponsor is already raising for and say hey look I want to raise for this deal but I've only got a few weeks to go that that's plenty of time for us to to jump into action so it's really tough to do that with let's say you know if you came to me and I have my security attorney hat on i' would be like there's there's no way we we've got to get this going weeks before that like you've got to give us some setup time um with triest we've we've got it streamlined   and efficient to the point where five business days you're raising Capital that's incredible and that's just really a big X Factor that should make everyone feel comfortable with the process because you know there's situations just like go out a sponsor level here where hey a capital raiser might have not been able to get an allocation to deal because of the commitments were there and guess what someone Falls up short well now as you know as a sponsor whatever dollar is not coming in you got to make up for that so it's kind of a a   moving moving Target a kind of moving goal post in many respects so it's very nice that five days you're in you're out you're ready to go to the next that is awesome and then the next thought I have there is a capital allocator maybe you were late you're on vacation and there's this great deal that maybe your inbox is flooded and then one they you know peaked your interest and you could get the space into it well hey the deal could be live but you could have a five-day window to get your turntable   going to raise Capital safely and compliantly um in within this structure and infrastructure yeah great great points again I'll just come back to the benefits of working with some of our our lead sponsor partners like Lone Star so you heard Seth say hey as soon as you have all these things in order and you push the tri the tribit button we spring into action and you're ready to go right well you do need to have certain things figured out before you hit that tribit button and again the nice thing of   working with a a group like lonar amongst many other reasons is they have really ironed out the program the fun to fun program so if you're coming through them you already have those things figured out you hand them we get handed off or you get handed off to us and we're you're pushing that button and in five days you're ready to do onboard investors it's incredible that's amazing now the final thing what people have been waiting for what does this cost cuz you have to think for the amazing benefits   and the amazing opportunity you get to raise in this time and environment this has to cost a fortune maybe there's a massive upfront cost you know I'm not going to get into names but some groups charge an arm and a leg to get things set up if you want to do the more Boutique bespoke route where you're doing everything yourself without a name brand in a sense of the the setup you've got to go through the painstaking process of finding a Seth and a Travis and a this and a that to get all your documents ready to go however it's   pretty cost efficient and effective here so let's get into that I'll let Travis speak to our pricing at trivest but I do want to frame it with this when I worked in big law and you know massive Law Firm thousands of attorneys you would come to our law firm and want to put a fund of fund together or you know maybe even a more sophisticated fund but our prices started at $75,000 I think a lot of people out there in the industry are used to seeing kind of oh yeah maybe it costs like $115,000 maybe it cost $12,000 $225,000   on the top end when you get into the big leagues $75,000 to start and that's just your first drafts of your offering documents and then maybe one round of revisions and then we start charging you $1,000 doll plus an hour um to get across the finish line and that is just the legal by itself and guess what you may get there and then some could change a Nuance could happen and guess what you got to start it all over again and make further res revisions and have more billable hours to your incredible   attorney like s uh these people make a lot of money okay so this is a incredible opportunity to be in a very nice spot here where it might be cheaper and to your point there about that dollar fee I'm hearing 25 Grand from certain Services I'm hearing 75k 50k to make it do it yourself and for some people that's great that's fine that fits into their budget but for I would say the most people that are doing this that probably makes it to a point where you're paying to raise capital and that's what we're looking to avoid and   solve with try this so with that said Travis lead us away absolutely no what a great discussion and I teased Seth all all the time about his his industry it is it is it's the establishment right so we're disrupting The Establishment no doubt about it and uh so we just talked about what it would cost kind of going the more traditional routes well we're able to do everything that we just shared with you the setup the legal offering do uh the banking the uh helping of the onboarding setting up the cap table you   know doing the servicing of the filing for you all that for $5,000 so literally say that one more time please $5,000 yes only $5,000 and here's the other thing right when we talk about having the economics of the fun to fund set up and again getting back to the benefits of working with loone star is they've they've figured out the terms and uh even added in all the expenses of tribe vest right so that $5,000 is actually included in those in the economics so it's you don't have to kind of add on additional uh cost it's all in   there right and and you can do that with tri best because it's contained there's there's no creep of cost right and and I think it's also important to call out how we're able to do this is we have made a very firm box of what we're doing of course we've we've tailored it to these deals like to these deals so everything's in there that you need including the compliance includ you know everything we just talked about um but that's how we're able to do that this at scale and TurnKey and done for for you   so it's $5,000 to set up now we could also talk about what's it cost to administer this over five five years six years right most of these business plans are five years before they're exiting you know working with an administrator an Administration uh you know administrator you're talking about $155,000 a year well with tri best it's $2,000 a year remember we're doing all your uh distributions for you your cap table management that includes your k1s your taxes so you know anybody that's done this before they're like   it's more than $2,000 just to do the taxes every year right never mind you get the portal your investors have a a dashboard to see all their Investments and and set up their payout accounts and they get to see when their distributions are how many distributions they've had that's all there and and the distribution so anyway it's you know I think about we we mentioned right right place right time Craig and we've talked about all those things that kind of lined up for us but the industry has been trying to   figure this out and we just like to think that we're a small part of it we're that technology that kind of was the major unlock that kind of opened up the floodgates if you will and um and now our job is to go out there and tell people that this exists like this tool in technology is available for you and you should build a business on it yeah I want to make some other kind of comments and points there so you hear right there so just to summarize that it's $5,000 takes five days and it's you know   roughly $2,000 maybe a little bit more depending on the number of investors you have in the opportunity but all that's fine and dandy but if the product wasn't good that is where the problem is and it's sucks and I mean it sucks to spend money for something to not work well and people's experience that we've worked with have really liked the infrastructure of the product what it solves for because I think I'm someone personally that I am not afraid to spend a dollar I'm very good at spending money   but I like to spend money in areas where it's actually worth the money and I've had very good reviews here from people who have of course used the product so I just want to share that right there and that's kind of been some of the burden with some of the other products out there as well you spend a lot of money for the technology to not be great I mean Travis has a background with tech so inherently having that there to have the infrastructure be supported by a good product is the difference between   coming back and not coming back so I just want to tip the cap there to make it not only a good product but also have people come back to it but um it being cost efficient and effective as well and then the other time factor that I want to speak on is more from a sales perspective being someone that's been in sales by basically my entire career since I was 21 um almost a decade of sales in real estate specifically the last thing that I want to worry about and think about and do is uh had there be a burden of having you know to go   through Administration stuff talking to an attorney doing this doing that doing everything that's not shaking hands and legitimately moving the conversation forward and funding dollars into the account and what tribe best solves for is a cost- effective route with good technology and done quickly where you don't have to think about any admin stuff I want to connect with people I want to talk with people I want to grow the relationships and raise the capital I do not want to deal with in the your   view and the peripheral stuff and I'm sure you guys can appreciate that sentiment and also I've had people say similar things as well it means a ton to hear you say that of course that's we're building our business on fund managers coming back and building their business on our platform so um you know it's funny as as the founder and you know always improving and growing uh the the the the business and our solution We're Never Satisfied and um we always think we're disappointing in terms of the experience   or and we can be doing this better and we can right and we will but when we get feedback and we we do net promoter scores and get the feedback back from the fund managers and we get you know seven plus you know would you recommend this to friends and family and would you come back and that's just a super high rating if anybody's familiar with it and um and we're we're we're proud of that but we are just getting started I mean we are just getting started so I think we nailed the fact that we bring a ton   of value you know you're getting a good value uh but now we're going to really wow you and your investors that's our goal and uh we're going to keep pushing yeah so let's talk into maybe just the mission as the why you know why you guys are so passionate about this and want to create this product because you both are really smart guys you're very successful prior to this endeavor and Venture so you know why is this your mission and in your day to-day right now because you have the option of working so and doing   really what you want to do so let's talk about that maybe man that's Travis that's you again buddy you're the you're the big picture guy bring it oh man no look I think Seth and I this is personal for both of us right um my brothers and I wanted to get into real estate we didn't come from a real estate family you didn't get it you know that education in in school and we did what you know we've been doing since the beginning which is you know you come together with your tribe when you need to figure something out and that's what   we did and we we we started a a a tribe pulled our capital and started investing together and it changed our lives and it changed the trajectory of our of our family's Financial lives and um and that's why we're doing it um you know by doing this the fund managers right they're they're the they're the heroes in this movie the fund managers are the heroes in this movie that's how millions of investors are going to get access to these deals like the wealthy right we all know why we love real estate it it's   it appreciates it cash flow there's tax advantages you you name it there's a reason why the wealthy invest in these private deals these private real estate deals well most people don't have access to it the conduit to getting into those deals are you are the fund managers are those Capital raisers we're just happy that we're providing a tool for them that makes it easy that makes it easy but as you can tell we're passionate about it Seth I mean he he was a capital Riser right Seth's done a lot he's an   entrepreneur but he knows how hard it is to be a capital Riser and uh maybe you could talk a little bit about what what's motivating you s yeah I mean just quickly you know I took the the Bigger Pockets route so to speak you know read Rich Dad Poor Dad startlist to the Bigger Pockets podcast did a house hacked into a duplex and then started buying single family properties fixing flips and then started investing you're a grinder grinder just level by level by level right um started investing passively in deals when I   became a little bit more sophisticated um and then I was like okay now what now I want to be on the active side and at that point I really wanted to switch over to not practicing law whatsoever I was like screw this I'm leaving Big law I'm not doing this anymore I'm only going to invest in real estate um but then kind of along the the Journey of becoming an active investor and a syndicator and capital Riser I realized that my highest and best use is actually still as a Securities attorney and I'm   pretty good at it so I've kind of integrated that into my real estate business and and use that to um uh join join triest which is at the Forefront of I think perfect timing in this industry right like real estate and legal are two industries that just move extremely slow they're dinosaurs they don't want change and they're resistant to any kind of change right so we've got to as entrepreneurs even if we're fund managers or passive investors that are looking to um diversify our assets or lead sponsors we're the ones that have   to propel this forward and say hey we've got technology now behind us we've got all these different tools and ways to do things we need to take advantage of that and at Tri bestest we're building that so like what we are today is going to be completely different than what we are in q1 2025 and Beyond we are we are constantly building taking in feedback from all of our stakeholders and and and looking to take over the market I love it well then let's just real quickly go back into this we've kind of touched on   it but maybe just more specifically how you do work with everyone from lead sponsors fund managers and I know you're obviously always going to conferences and masterminds you're very accessible in many respects but let's just get into you know how you work with everyone once more just to maybe spoon feed everyone a little bit more information yeah absolutely so the lead sponsor uh we help them form their funto fun program right and that's a huge Advantage for them uh that they can offer a turnkey   funto fund program to their Capital Partners their their Capital raisers their fund managers and we'll we'll actually sit down and talk about all the things that you need to do for that to be successful you know how are you going to work with the fund manager um economics we talked about that you got to build in the fun to fun economics into your underwriting you know uh how are you how are you going to give them access to the marketing tools those types of things and really the the blueprint is is um you know is Lone Star   so lone Stars uh leading the way as they do in most things out there and have built just an awesome fun to fun program and that's why so many fun to fun managers are working with them but um you know that's how we work with the the uh the lead sponsors and we talked about all the benefits of that cool and then go ahead Seth on the are any questions there Craig no I think that that was really well said um kind of building out the blueprint that many people don't have and just how it works and pertains   to us if you are a capital allocator you kind of have understanding of the deal functions and then there's a additional level there of of underwriting materials so you can raise Capital so you understand the ever important what's in it for me conversation you can assess your opportunity cost between us and other sponsor if you're looking at other deals and whatnot I'll tell you this right now I'll say it again and again again we under promise and overd deliver that's kind of the the Mantra that we   try to have here like everything we're probably never going to show you the highest Returns on projections um we like to beat our deals up as much as possible prior to going live because it doesn't serve us nor you the investors to see what the best case scenario is um we try to make it as modest as possible with our assumptions so you know we have our infrastructure for what the deal looks like from an underwriting perspective what your theoretical compensation could look like so these are things are just very important to   think about uh we want basically everyone to be at parody what do I mean by that well if you're a capital raiser looking to raise for our deals we want your investor returns and our investor returns to look very similar they're going to vary ever so slightly because there's a slight drag you know for the fees Associated to the deal what do I mean by that well there's the administration fees that could be about $2,000 so sometimes that by comes by way of affecting the cash on cash return minuscule from a couple you know basis   points I would say roughly about the what looks like but you'll make it on the back end for the lift and raise of the deal there when the deal goes to sell so it's never going to be 100% similar because there are some you know technical nuances there but it is to be fair to everyone there and then you'll be getting you know a nice return on the deal that you raise for as well should there be profit split um above the preferred return so I just think that's a really important thing to hit on as to   how that fundamentally works now let's get into Seth with you over there on fund managers yeah fund managers we kind of touched on it already but you know we' we've changed our business so we're ready to work with fund managers directly um you know you can reach out to us and have an exploratory call if you want but really when you have a deal or you have a lead sponsor that you're ready to to work with that's really when we can spring into action um make that introduction reach out to us make the   introduction to the lead sponsor we can start going to work and again we can have you uh once we have the the information and and the things that we need from all the stakeholders we can have you up and running in five days and you know I'll just go ahead and talk about the passive investors too because they are really important maybe the most important I know a lot of those folks are are listening right now and just know that that's on our that's always on our road map to make the passive investors happy to make that user   experience awesome and streamlined and um you know just just an awesome experience for that passive investor because ultimately that's who we're serving we're trying to reach the passive investors let them get their money moving and so they can uh create multiple streams of income and we want to make that experience awesome for them because if they're happy then the fund managers are happy and the lead sponsors are happy too yeah there's two things that this show is about it's about the for this particular episode two things   it is the fund manager to be safely raising money in an everchanging business business and it is all about at the end of the day the investor the investor is the straw that stirs the drink they are the king of the beach so to speak they're the ones that this is all about for us to be able to give people who may not know that they can invest in those beautiful commercial real estate buildings that we drive by all the time you know it's sad to think that you know that's not in the hands of Main Street so to speak you know a   $50,000 investment gives you access uh to that product type now I'm not saying that's where every dollar should be you should have money probably in the stock market maybe you should have some money in your primary residence maybe you don't believe that mattra but you should have also some money in these institutional grade ACC or assets and that's what we're delivering here and it's so fun to be in a conversation with you both because you guys really are creating and are the future so it's cool   to be in in the moment to be having the conversation now but to be also progressing accordingly with with you all moving forward we just appreciate the partnership there's a reason why when we were cherry picking our initial lead sponsors that we we started to work with lonar and uh just you know couldn't couldn't tell you couldn't tell you how much we appreciate uh this partnership and and like you looking forward to what's to come in the future here yeah well with that said we could talk forever but we got to wrap it up at some   point so let's do that now Travis and sth thank you so much for giving us so much of your time here being generous how can people reach out with you want to learn more with maybe partnering at a sponsor level investor level and or a uh fund manager level absolutely LinkedIn is always the best place to kind of find me and follow me let me know you you heard me on this show I'd love to connect with you and uh and then you can email me and we'll also have a link on the show notes Here If that's uh if that's uh okay yeah of   course you can check out trib vest.com obviously and then for me you can find me all over any social media platform so feel free to reach out excellent well gentlemen thank you so much for your time today for those listening I hope you enjoyed this informative conversation about how the industry is moving and grooving and Ever Changing uh so we'll see you next week everyone have a great rest of your day peace Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVgT4GMrPPI&t=70s https://www.structuringandraising.com https://www.lscre.com/content/passive… https://www.lscre.com/resource/underw Seth Bradley's Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/ https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/ https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en Rob Beardsley's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-beardsley/ https://www.facebook.com/RobBeardsleyLSC/ https://www.lscre.com/team/rob-beardsley https://www.instagram.com/robbeardsley8/ https://www.facebook.com/RobertToddBeardsleyIII/ https://x.com/RobBeardsley3?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://www.tiktok.com/@robbeardsley3

Ever wondered what really goes into running a high-performing host agency? Keith Walden, founder of Departure Lounge, shares how he built a values-driven agency that empowers over 320 advisors across 13 countries and why mentorship, collaboration, and kindness are non-negotiables. With nearly four decades of experience, Keith reveals the secrets behind Departure Lounge's explosive growth, what he looks for in advisors and partners, and how he's blending innovation with human connection to build a business on track to exceed $500 million in annual sales. About Keith Waldon: A native Texan, Keith Waldon began his career in luxury travel while still in college in Dallas as an intern for Rosewood Hotels, where he continued his career as a marketing manager after graduating from Southern Methodist University. Keith later spent 16 years as a senior executive for the international luxury travel network Virtuoso, where creating the Virtuoso brand and elevating the awareness of travel advisors were among his accomplishments. With 27 years in the luxury travel industry, Keith launched Departure Lounge in 2013, first as a specialty retail storefront travel agency. Since then, the agency has organically grown into an international luxury host travel agency with more than 320 travel advisors reaching more than $340 million in annual sales in 2024. Keith was voted Most Innovative Travel Advisor by the Virtuoso network in 2019. He is honored to be featured on Travel+Leisure Magazine's A-List of travel experts as a family and Italy travel specialist, and he serves on the magazine's Advisory Board. He also serves on advisory boards for Marriott luxury brands, Hilton luxury brands, IHG luxury brands, Corinthia Hotels, Lindblad Expeditions, Truevail and the British Virgin Islands. Keith now calls northwest Tuscany home, where he is renovating an old estate built between 1550 and 1700. kwaldon@departurelounge.com DepartureLounge.com Download the Launch Checklist: http://www.tiquehq.com/launch?utm_source=Podcast+Episode+40&utm_medium=Podcast+Shownotes&utm_campaign=Launch+Checklist Today we will cover: (02:00) Keith's journey from college internship to luxury travel leader (04:30) The birth of Departure Lounge and the innovative model behind its success (14:20) Keith's approach to mentorship, community building, and advisor empowerment (22:30) How to grow a host agency without losing the human touch (30:15) How transparency and trust drive long-term success (36:20) How Departure Lounge structures earnings and supports advisor success (44:35) Why education and mentorship are the core business strategies (51:45) Keith's board involvement; advocating for advisors on a global level JOIN THE NICHE COMMUNITY VISIT THE TEMPLATE SHOP EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM @TiqueHQ Thanks to Our Tique Talks Sponsors: Check out Moxie & Fourth: Email marketing for travel advisors

Hello and welcome to episode 73 of The DX Mentor - details about the upcoming VP2V DXPedition to the British Virgin Islands by our guests. I'm Bill, AJ8BHere is our guests story as presented by Bernie, W3UR: August 8-11: VP2V, British Virgin Islands - Brothers KK4LWR, Andy Milluzzi, and KD8RTT, Tony Milluzzi, are going on their first DXpedition August 9-11 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, as VP2V/KK4lWR and VP2V/KD8RTT. Andy says that they are both big travelers and wanted to try a weekend on the air somewhere exotic, but also not get in over their heads. They decided to consider someplace they had been before, easy to get to and with “infrastructure.” Their gear will be a pair of transceivers, a DX Commander and another vertical on HF, a three-element Yagi for 6M, and wire antennas for other bands, 80-6M all told. They plan to focus on 30, 17, 12, and 6M SSB and try CW, with some digital [modes] “when we need a break.” They will capitalize on summer openings by being on 6M as much as possible. On August 11, they will take part in the HamSCI Meteor Scatter QSO Party on 10 and 6M. They will have a joint QSL card, and also upload to LoTW post-trip. QSL direct to KD8RTT. Here are links to those items mentioned in the podcasthttps://kk4lwr.com/https://kd8rtt.com/https://hamsci.org/msqphttps://www.arrl.org/collegiate-amateur-radioSouthwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.orgDaily DX https://www.dailydx.com/DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/ IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905/ IC-9700 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-9700/ IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610/ IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/

There is over $30 trillion sloshing around the world in offshore banking havens such as the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and Switzerland. The world runs on dark money, and banking secrecy in a willing jurisdiction requires executives with specialized skills in tax avoidance, corporate structure, banking, and discretion. The biggest public relations disaster in offshore banking happened when the “Panama Papers” were released, and over 100,000 clients had their shareholder identification publicized to the world. The reporter covering this story ended up the victim of a car bomb just a year later. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Program: www.livelongerformula.com/macro Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

Send us a textWhat happens when you tell your academic advisor you "just want to travel the world and get paid for it"? For Skye Sherman, it launched a successful career as a travel writer and journalist whose bylines appear in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, US News and World Report and Palm Beach Illustrated.In this fascinating conversation, Skye reveals how she transformed from an undeclared college major to a respected voice in travel journalism. Rather than following a traditional career path, she created her own way forward, initially thinking she wanted to be a travel influencer before discovering her true passion for writing for established publications. "I've been making it up as I go," she admits, yet her approach has clearly worked.Today, Skye has cultivated relationships with editors who regularly assign her stories while still pitching her own ideas. She writes Palm Beach Illustrated's "New and Now" section, contributes Florida and cruise content to major travel publications, and occasionally takes on lucrative content marketing projects. All while pursuing her ambitious personal goal of visiting every country in the world by age 60 (she's currently at about 51 countries).We dive into Skye's organizational strategies (she's "obsessively organized" with a non-negotiable inbox zero policy), her advice for PR professionals (pitch in the exact style of headlines she already writes), and her surprising background as a pilot who earned her license at 18. She also shares memorable destinations, including Michigan's car-free Mackinac Island and her recent sailing adventure through the British Virgin Islands.For aspiring travel writers, Skye offers candid advice based on her own journey, including what she might have done differently. This conversation provides a rare glimpse into the life of a successful travel journalist and shows how passion, persistence and organization can build a career that spans the globe.Connect with Skye at Skye@SkyeSherman.com; IG: @skyesherman; FB: Skye Sherman and LinkedIn. Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662 

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Disasters are a constant part of life on islands - but outsiders often just see the stats: storm categories, earthquake scales, eruption sizes. Behind those numbers are real people forced to live through harrowing experiences. In this episode, Matt and Emily ask: how do survivors make sense of the shock - and how do their stories help communities rebuild what was lost? In “Island Voices”, Darenthea Sweeney from Montserrat and Gregory Adams from the British Virgin Islands describe the lasting social effects of disasters. As a disaster management expert, Emily breaks it down for us in the 'Explainer'. Then, three academics – Adom Philogene Heron, Farah Nibbs and Gemma Sou – share how they work with communities affected by disasters to tell their own stories and push back against outside narratives. Finally, in “No Stupid Questions” Matt and Emily discuss whether anyone can ever truly prepare for a disaster on the scale faced by many small islands. Featuring: Emily Wilkinson (host) | RESI Director and Principal Research Fellow at ODI Matthew Bishop (host) | RESI Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield Darenthea Sweeney | Schoolteacher and Climate Justice Leader, Montserrat Gregory Adams | Chief Planner, Government of the Virgin Islands Adom Philogene Heron | Lecturer in Visual Anthropology, University of Bristol, UK Farah Nibbs | Assistant Professor, Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States Gemma Sou | Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, Monash University, Australia Resources: Programme page | Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI) Emily's documentary | Climate Blueprint: Dominica Adom's university webpage | Dr Adom Philogene Heron Farah's university webpage | Dr Farah Nibbs Adam and Farah's project | Surviving Storms: Caribbean Cyclone Cartography Gemma's university webpage | Dr Gemma Sou Gemma's personal webpage | www.gemmasou.com RESI research on loss and damage | The price of a changing climate | Calculating loss and damage from extreme weather events | The costs of inaction | Barriers to addressing climate-related loss and damage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caribbean nations adapt to changing global landscapes through strategic partnerships and innovative approaches, addressing challenges from restricted U.S. education access to mounting cybersecurity threats and regional security concerns.British Virgin Islands establishes UK education alternatives as U.S. restricts student visasAntigua and Barbuda hosts regional cybersecurity forum to combat rising digital threats U.S. Coast Guard seizes $138 million in illicit drugs during multinational operations in Caribbean watersPanama offers to train Haitian police in border and urban security Subscribe to Pulse of the Caribbean for weekly insights into the economic, political, and social developments reshaping the region. What Caribbean story interests you most? Please share your thoughts and join our growing community of listeners passionate about the Caribbean's future. Be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Listen online at www.pulseofthecaribbean.com or your favorite streaming platform.Send news releases to news@pulseofthecaribean.com. If you have an interest in sponsoring our podcast, email us at  biz@pulseofthecaribbean.com.

Want a real marketing plan that doesn't live in your head or on a bunch of sticky notes?There's something powerful about experiencing world-class customer service firsthand and then turning around and asking, “How can I bring this level of intentionality into my shop?” That's exactly what happened when Brian and Kim Walker took a dream trip to the British Virgin Islands with close friends. What started as a much-needed vacation quickly turned into a masterclass in customer experience, delivered by locals who clearly understood the value of creating moments worth remembering.From the high-energy, fully branded Sweet Ice Willie who made them feel like family, to a rum-slinging boat captain with a loyal dog and a serious social media game, to a beach bar owner who somehow remembered names hours later in a crowd of 100 each story is a reminder that it's not always the fanciest place that leaves the biggest impact. It's the people. The vibe. The way you're made to feel.This isn't just vacation talk, it's packed with real-life takeaways for shop owners who want to stand out in a sea of sameness. You'll laugh, you'll probably want to book a trip, but more importantly, you'll walk away inspired to examine every touchpoint of your customer journey. Because at the end of the day, the experience is the marketing.Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you with this episode. RepairPal's Certified Network of shops is trusted by millions of customers each month. Learn more atRepairPal.com/shops.Are you ready to convert clients to members? App Fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Build client loyalty. Get started today with your customer loyalty app. Visit Appfueled.comLagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Buy Back Your TimeSweet Ice Willie Taxi & Tours Rum Runner BVIPlan with the ProsShow Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to the Podcast (00:00:01) The hosts welcome listeners to the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.Vacation Overview (00:01:05) Brian and Kim share their dream vacation in the British Virgin Islands with friends.Perception of Vacation Costs (00:01:33) Brian discusses misconceptions about the affordability of chartering a catamaran compared to other vacations.Customer Experience as Marketing (00:02:08) The hosts emphasize that customer experience is a crucial aspect of marketing for businesses.YouTube Inspiration (00:03:38) Brian shares his YouTube discovery of "The Wandering Hillbilly" and his recommendations for the trip.Sweet Ice Willy Introduction (00:04:25) The hosts discuss their anticipation of meeting Sweet Ice Willy based on recommendations.Arrival of Sweet Ice Willy (00:05:20) Kim describes the energetic and unique arrival of Sweet Ice Willy in his custom truck.Sweet Ice Willy's Branding (00:06:13) The hosts highlight Sweet Ice Willy's effective branding and his engaging personality.Customer Experience with Sweet Ice Willy (00:07:32) They recount their enjoyable ride with Sweet Ice Willy, filled with music and local insights.Social Media...

A year after the second round of Concacaf 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification began, it concludes... now! With 12 spots in the third and final round of qualifying up for grabs, Eric and Donald run through the six groups and touch on ALL 30 TEAMS remaining in Concacaf in just over half an hour to get you ready for the games of this window. From Cayman Island's coaching drama, to major injuries for Panama and Suriname, to farewells in Dominica and Antigua. The road to the 2026 World Cup ends for 18 nations after this week's games, which kickoff in Roseau, Dominica on Wednesday, June 4. Support us and hear the special ONE MORE ROUND bonus episode that follows this at the World of Concacaf Patreon at www.patreon.com/podcacaf Follow us @podcacaf Order of discussion: Honduras, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Bahamas, Curacao, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Aruba, Barbados, Nicaragua, Panama, Guyana, Montserrat, Belize, Guatemala, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Dominica, British Virgin Islands, Suriname, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla

Want a real marketing plan that doesn't live in your head or on a bunch of sticky notes?There's something powerful about experiencing world-class customer service firsthand and then turning around and asking, “How can I bring this level of intentionality into my shop?” That's exactly what happened when Brian and Kim Walker took a dream trip to the British Virgin Islands with close friends. What started as a much-needed vacation quickly turned into a masterclass in customer experience, delivered by locals who clearly understood the value of creating moments worth remembering.From the high-energy, fully branded Sweet Ice Willie who made them feel like family, to a rum-slinging boat captain with a loyal dog and a serious social media game, to a beach bar owner who somehow remembered names hours later in a crowd of 100 each story is a reminder that it's not always the fanciest place that leaves the biggest impact. It's the people. The vibe. The way you're made to feel.This isn't just vacation talk, it's packed with real-life takeaways for shop owners who want to stand out in a sea of sameness. You'll laugh, you'll probably want to book a trip, but more importantly, you'll walk away inspired to examine every touchpoint of your customer journey. Because at the end of the day, the experience is the marketing.Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you with this episode. RepairPal's Certified Network of shops is trusted by millions of customers each month. Learn more atRepairPal.com/shops.Are you ready to convert clients to members? App Fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Build client loyalty. Get started today with your customer loyalty app. Visit Appfueled.comLagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Buy Back Your TimeSweet Ice Willie Taxi & Tours Rum Runner BVIPlan with the ProsShow Notes with TimestampsIntroduction to the Podcast (00:00:01) The hosts welcome listeners to the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.Vacation Overview (00:01:05) Brian and Kim share their dream vacation in the British Virgin Islands with friends.Perception of Vacation Costs (00:01:33) Brian discusses misconceptions about the affordability of chartering a catamaran compared to other vacations.Customer Experience as Marketing (00:02:08) The hosts emphasize that customer experience is a crucial aspect of marketing for businesses.YouTube Inspiration (00:03:38) Brian shares his YouTube discovery of "The Wandering Hillbilly" and his recommendations for the trip.Sweet Ice Willy Introduction (00:04:25) The hosts discuss their anticipation of meeting Sweet Ice Willy based on recommendations.Arrival of Sweet Ice Willy (00:05:20) Kim describes the energetic and unique arrival of Sweet Ice Willy in his custom truck.Sweet Ice Willy's Branding (00:06:13) The hosts highlight Sweet Ice Willy's effective branding and his engaging personality.Customer Experience with Sweet Ice Willy (00:07:32) They recount their enjoyable ride with Sweet Ice Willy, filled with music and local insights.Social Media...

Jean-Baptiste Hurstel's desire for architecture took root in Venice. After gaining experience in agencies across Europe and around the world, including Jean Nouvel's, Jean-Baptiste Hurstel, a multilingual, set up his own agency in Berlin. In this new short format from Com d'Archi, he talks about his career, with a focus on his dream villa project in the British Virgin Islands. He allows himself to dream and to make the dreams of his motivated clients come true. A strong, evolving sensibility to be discovered.Image teaser © J.B. HurstelSound engineering : Ali Zogheib___If you like the podcast do not hesitate:. to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes,. to leave us stars and a comment :-),. to follow us on Instagram @comdarchipodcast to find beautiful images, always chosen with care, so as to enrich your view on the subject.Nice week to all of you ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Caribbean is buzzing with developments from SpaceX's rocket tests over Bahamian airspace to Jamaica's impressive conservation progress preserving 25% of its landmass. Regional cooperation shines with Barbados's new humanitarian logistics hub while Russia and Puerto Rico separately strengthen trade ties with the Dominican Republic.• SpaceX planning another Starship test flight over Bahamas with FAA approval despite previous explosion• Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub inaugurated in Barbados to improve disaster response time • Jamaica has increased preserved landmass from 8% to 25% since 2016, working toward global 30-30 biodiversity goals• Russia's new ambassador to Dominican Republic seeking balanced bilateral trade across multiple sectorsThese and other stories are on Episode 2 for the Week of May 26. Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send comments, news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our Podcast.Register now for the Victory Run Walk 2025 featuring 5K, 10K and half marathon events during Labor Day weekend in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and Diamond Key, Marina Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands. Early bird registration ends June 1st at VictoryRunwalkVI.com.

We explore the diverse economic and tourism developments across the Caribbean, from the British Virgin Islands' expansion into cryptocurrency to Dominica's enhanced disaster response capabilities. Caribbean destinations continue to dominate the global cruise industry while preparing for major tourism events and adapting to changing economic conditions.• British Virgin Islands positions itself as a leader in cryptocurrency and fintech at Canada Crypto Week 2025• Dominica opens two new emergency facilities funded by US Southern Command totaling $2.7 million• Puerto Rico reports second straight month of declining economic activity, raising recession concerns• Caribbean remains world's largest cruise passenger region with 14.98 million travelers in 2024• Bahamas leads Caribbean cruise destinations with 8.5 million visitors last year• Caribbean Week in New York set for June 1-6, 2025 with theme "Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow's Tourism"• Fifth Punta Cuna Grand Prix cycling event in Dominican Republic scheduled for June 6-7These and other stories are on Episode 4 for the Week of May 19. Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send comments, news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our Podcast.Register now for the Victory Run Walk 2025 featuring 5K, 10K and half marathon events during Labor Day weekend in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and Diamond Key, Marina Yosvendike, British Virgin Islands. Early bird registration ends June 1st at VictoryRunwalkVI.com.

From billion-dollar investments to infrastructure projects, islands across the region are positioning themselves for sustainable growth while enhancing their global competitiveness.African Export-Import Bank opens $1 billion US oil services lending line in Guyana to boost local oil and gas enterprisesDominica announces world's longest detachable cable car to begin operations in December 2025Dominican Republic forms advisory commission to review and recommend improvements to immigration lawsThese and other stories are on Episode 4 for the Week of May 19. Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send comments, news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our Podcast.Register now for Victory Run Walk 2025 in the US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands. Early bird registration for the 5K, 10K and half marathon is available at VictoryRunWalkVI.com until June 1st.

Caribbean nations are navigating diplomatic challenges and building strategic partnerships to enhance their position on the global stage. The region is seeing increased cooperation in security, aviation, trade, and education while addressing sovereignty issues.India calls on Venezuela to honor its commitment to regional peace and avoid conflict in Guyana's Essequibo regionTurks and Caicos receives security reinforcement with officers from Barbados as part of a regional security assistance packageJamaica appoints its first honorary consul to the British Virgin Islands, opening new opportunities for bilateral cooperationAntigua and Barbuda secures air service agreement with Rwanda as part of strategy to become transatlantic aviation hub connecting the Caribbean with AfricaThese and other stories are on Episode 1 for the Week of May 19. Listen and subscribe to the  Pulse of the Caribbean News Round Up for news you need to know. Send comments, news releases and information to news@pulseofthecaribbean.com. Like and follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our Podcast.

Kelsey is joined by longtime St. John visitor Christy, who has been traveling to this Caribbean gem for years with her family of four and often with a full crew of extended relatives. From the timeshare villas at The Westin to iconic beach bars like the Soggy Dollar, Christy shares her go-to beaches, can't-miss restaurants, and the boat day tradition that always steals the show. Plus, hear about the floating pizza boat you have to try and the surprising moment Kelsey wonders… is it even legal to eat shark?!Mentioned in this episode:- The Westin St. John Resort Villas- Grande Bay Resort- Crown Bay to Cruz Bay Ferry- Facebook Group: St. John Travel & Life- Restaurants & Bars: High Tide, Beach Bar, North Shore Deli, Morgan's Mango, Longboard, Banana Deck, Las Tapas, Woody's (for Shark Bites!)- Painkillers- Cruz Bay- Beaches: Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Beach- Excursions: Catamaran snorkeling, Pizza Pi Boat, British Virgin Islands, Sunshine Daydream Boat Charters, Soggy Dollar Bar, Jost Van Dyke, Willy T's- Shopping: Mongoose Junction, famous St. John hook bracelet BUY ME A COFFEE to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOW: Kelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP: Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE: About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: triptalespodcast@gmail.comPARTNER DISCOUNT CODESVITAL SPRING - 20% OFF premium magnesium & electrolyte replenisher Vital Spring with code KELSEY20COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEYSPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. ...

Hello, and welcome to episode 155 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. This week's episode covers key developments in global sanctions enforcement, corporate transparency, and financial fraud. We look at China's potential easing of sanctions on MEPs, concerns over UK professionals enabling Russian sanctions evasion, and OFSI's latest amendments to Russian designations and Syria-related licences. The episode also dives into OFAC's expanded counter-terrorism measures, the UK's fraud bill aimed at strengthening welfare oversight, and the SFO's latest bribery investigation into a high-profile data centre project. Additionally, we highlight crypto market manipulation, new AML initiatives in the British Virgin Islands, and EU regulatory shifts, including Malta's controversial golden passport scheme. A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available by Monday at www.crimes.financial.

Greg and Sorcerer Chromatic drink and review (2:36) beers from Catalyst Crafted Ales (Tempe, AZ) and Boomtown Brewery (Los Angeles, CA). In our Beer News, we talk about the one and only microbrewery in the British Virgin Islands (10:49) as well as the change Sierra Nevada is making to its iconic Pale Ale (15:10). For our Cöld Brüe List, Sorcerer Chromatic runs down the top reaches of the 2025 NFL draft (19:03) We rate our beers on Untappd (37:51) And in our Drunken Shenanigans (40:17), we talk about baseball, Knotts Berry Farm, and Santa Monica, CA. Recorded April 27, 2025.

Sharla's back after a month-long break, sharing a deeply personal story of recovering from decompression sickness caused by a scuba diving trip in the British Virgin Islands. Her rapid brain recovery, thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, inspired this episode on neuroplasticity—the brain's incredible ability to rewire itself. Joined by Robert, Sharla explores how the brain's adaptability can transform your marriage, drawing on therapist Terry Real's framework from his book Us. Learn how to make unconscious patterns conscious, harness emotional “recoil” moments, and act quickly to build new, healthier habits in your relationship. Packed with science, practical tips, and heartfelt insights, this episode will inspire you to tap into your brain's resilience to become the best version of yourself for your partner.What You'll Learn: - How Sharla's cognitive recovery showcases the brain's neuroplasticity. - Terry Real's two-step process for rapid change: making the implicit explicit and using emotional shock to rewire behaviors. - The science of memory reconsolidation and why acting fast after an “aha” moment matters. - Three practical steps to rewire harmful patterns in your marriage, with real-life examples from Sharla and Robert's journey.Try the episode's tips: reflect on an automatic pattern in your marriage, have an honest talk with your partner, and practice a new behavior right away. Share your story or insights on Instagram @masteryourmarriage—we'll repost our favorites! Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who'd benefit. Got topic ideas or feedback? Email us at masteryourmarriage@gmail.com.References: Want to dive deeper into neuroplasticity? Check out these resources: - Books: - Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself. Penguin Books. Inspiring stories of how neuroplasticity transforms lives, perfect for understanding change in relationships. - Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring Happiness. Harmony Books. Practical exercises to rewire your brain for positivity and stronger connections. - Ecker, B., Ticic, R., & Hulley, L. (2012). Unlocking the Emotional Brain. Routledge. Explains how emotional insights drive rapid behavioral change. - Siegel, D. J. (2012). The Developing Mind (2nd ed.). Guilford Press. Shows how relationships shape the brain for healthier dynamics. - Scientific Papers: - LeDoux, J. E., & Schiller, D. (2010). “The Human Amygdala and the Control of Fear.” Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 11(11), 761–769. Research on rewiring emotional memories through “recoil” moments. - Nader, K., et al. (2000). “Fear Memories Require Protein Synthesis in the Amygdala for Reconsolidation After Retrieval.” Nature, 406(6797), 722–726. Study on the 4–6 hour window for memory change. - Website: - Coherence Therapy (coherencetherapy.org). Articles and videos on using emotional insights for lasting change, based on Bruce Ecker's work. Find these at your local library, bookstore, or online. Share what you learn with us on Instagram @masteryourmarriage!

Kelsey sits down with guest Kristen, who just returned from an unforgettable 8-night trip sailing through the British Virgin Islands in February 2025. Kristen's family of four teamed up with another family—both with kids ages 8 to 12—to charter a fully crewed catamaran called Wanderlust (photos of catamaran, and Wanderlust on Instagram) departing from the island of Tortola. With a captain and private chef on board (husband and wife team Captain Dean & First Mate / Chef Charne), they island-hopped through crystal-clear waters, snorkeled vibrant reefs, and relaxed while meals were prepared daily. Kristen shares how they found the boat, how they split costs between families, what the crew experience was like, and exactly how much a trip like this really costs. Mentioned in this episode:- Vital Spring Premium Magnesium, code KELSEY20 for 20% off- Below Deck on Bravo- Catamaran Broker: Ed Hamilton- Ferry from St. Thomas to Red Hook in Tortola- Soper's Hole Marina on Tortola- Elin Hilderbrand's Winter In Paradise trilogy- The Willy T BVI Norman Island- Swimming and snorkeling near Peter Island- Anegada Beach Club and Anegada lobster at The Wonky Dog- Conch Island- Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda Baths- Sweet Ice Willy's Taxi Service & Hog Heaven on Virgin Gorda- Michael Beans Pirate Party, Leverick Bay- Monkey Point at Guana Island- Jost Van Dyke, The Soggy Dollar- Ocean Spa in White Bay- Christmas Cove off of Saint Thomas & the floating Pizza PiBUY ME A COFFEE to show your support for the Trip Tales podcast! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFOLLOW: Kelsey on Instagram & TikTokSHOP: Kelsey's Travel Favorites from her Amazon storefront.SHARE: About your trip on the Trip Tales podcast: triptalespodcast@gmail.com PARTNER DISCOUNT CODESVITAL SPRING - 20% OFF premium magnesium & electrolyte replenisher Vital Spring with code KELSEY20 COZY EARTH - 40% off Bamboo Sheets that feel like hotel luxury with code: CE-KELSEYGRAVES BLING2O - 10% OFF Bling2o kids ski or swim goggles with code: KELSEYSPANX.COM - Use code KGRAVESXSPANX for 15% OFF full-price items and FREE SHIPPING. My current fav travel outfit is the Air Essentials Jumpsuit. ...

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Cara Brown to discuss her journey in sailing and skiing, including her injuries and travel adventures along the way. Cara Brown is a former British alpine ski racer turned sailing instructor in the British Virgin Islands. Born in London to Scottish parents, she moved to Milan at age seven, where she developed a passion for skiing. She trained with the British Ski Academy and the French race team Orsatus, excelling in multiple disciplines and winning the Ladies Overall British Champion title four times by 2017. Over her career, she earned more than 25 national titles and competed in Europa Cup races.After retiring in 2020, she co-founded VC Ski Fitness, helping individuals prepare for skiing through specialized training. She later transitioned to sailing and now teaches at Horizon Yacht Charters in the BVI. In 2022, she was recognized as one of the American Sailing Association's Outstanding Instructors, placing in the top 1% based on student evaluations. Cara's journey showcases her adaptability and dedication to excellence across sports.For more on Cara, be sure to follow @caratheskipper on social media!For more on Cara's swimwear line, be sure to check out https://www.corallinaswim.com/*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com***Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.comEpisode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

“And so all of our activities, all of our food, all of our ethos gets you to a place of just absolute peace. With that peace, you can find whatever it is that you're needing to break through. And once you break through, you can serve more than just your own problems. You can start solving these problems in the world.”We're in great company with Britnie Faith Turner, the Founder and Owner of The Aerial, BVI, a private island experience with the best views in the British Virgin Islands that acts as a force for good. What appears as an all-inclusive eco-resort goes well beyond just that—serving as an incubator for positive transformation, delivering a never-before-seen kind of luxury for its guests.Yet The Aerial, BVI is only a small piece in Britnie's larger plan to build numerous businesses that are for purpose, not for profit. As Britnie tells of the serendipitous beginnings of each, the story reveals a theme of elevating people and places through the pursuit of excellence.  In this episode, as we celebrate Women's History Month around the world, Britnie encourages us all to travel the world and discover our own ‘Aerial'—that higher perspective where we realize we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.  Top Takeaways[2:00] From humble beginnings living in her car while working for free, Britnie developed an eye for excellence—as she witnessed third-world poverty alongside first-world despair, realizing her mission would take her far beyond material success.[4:50] How an unexpected vision led Britnie to turn from mindful revitalization of dangerous neighborhoods to journey to find an island sanctuary where she would invite visitors to awaken their own transformational potential. [10:10] Britnie grew up self-admittedly hating wealthy people, yet before long, she sought out to surround herself with some of the richest people on the planet—finding this sense of discomfort and dreaming contagious.[15:00] Buying and building on a private island is not as easy as one might imagine—and yet even through a devastating divorce, two category-five hurricanes that annihilated the BVI, and a grand opening that coincided precisely with the global COVID-19 pandemic, Britnie's faith was unwavering.  [24:15] Inspired by personal passions, chance encounters, and loved ones, Heal the Heroes transforms troubled veterans and first responders into humanitarian operators—creating an 'army of good' that has rescued over 8,400 people from trafficking and disasters. [30:25] From sunrise to sunset, The Aerial, BVI captures the sacred healing properties of the Island—sharing it with guests through locally sourced cuisine, uniquely created accommodations, and an abundance of wellness activities. [35:20] Why “Purpose Luxury” is the perfect blend of excellence and impact, and how the future of luxury travel provides those who have everything and yet nothing, with the one thing that some seek and everyone deserves—peace.  Notable Mentions The Virgin Way by Richard BransonRedemption RanchElevate SummitsVisit For YourselfThe Aerial, BVI Website | @theaerialbviAerial Recovery Website | @aerialrecoverygroupBritnie Turner Website | @britnieturner

Send us a textPart 1:  Karen and Scott discuss the first 5 days of their cruise on the Disney Treasure, including stops in Tortola, British Virgin Islands and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.  We talk about food, Magician Jess!ca Jane, the show Disney Seas the Adventure, and more food.  Including the Concierge Level (and Lounge)!  Live from St Thomas, USVI.  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/946434275769168/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mickeyphile_podcast/Music: “Cân thema (Mickeyphile Podcast Theme)” copyright Scott Daves 2024

In this episode of Appleby's Asia Talk, Fiona Chan and Wendy Sham shifted from usual technical legal series to highlight our firm's dedication to DIB.As part of the global DIB committee member and the Champion of Hong Kong and Shanghai offices, Fiona shared our firm's vision and unwavering commitment to fostering a culture where colleagues feels empowered, valued and accepted in workplace. Wendy and Fiona also explored how to transform these visions into concrete actions with long term initiatives as well as immediate development across all levels and jurisdictions. Please visit our website on DIB for more information.#DIB #Diversity #Inclusion #Belonging #Appleby #AsiaTalkPodcastAbout ApplebyAppleby is one of the world's leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai...

In this BVI episode, Chris Capewell, Chris Newton, Matthew Gilbert and Nikki Wood discuss recent updates to the British Virgin Islands Beneficial Ownership Regime.SPEAKERS:Chris Capewell Partner | +1 345 814 5666 | chris.capewell@maples.com | View bioChris Newton | Partner | +1 284 852 3043 | chris.newton@maples.com | View BioMatthew Gilbert | Partner | +44 20 7466 1608 | matthew.gilbert@maples.com | View BioNikki Wood | Associate | +1 345 814 5463 | Nikki.Wood@maples.com | View bioRELATED SERVICES:Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services AdvisoryWith a depth of experience across all regulated sectors, the Maples Group Regulatory and Financial Services team is positioned to address client needs and sensitivities. We have the largest dedicated Cayman Islands Regulatory and Financial Services team in the offshore market.FOLLOW US: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maplesgroup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplesgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maplesgroup/Website: https://maples.com/podcasts/15-15

In Episode 242, I'm back with another solo episode, sharing an incredible experience from my recent trip to the British Virgin Islands. I had the honor of participating in Heal the Heroes, a transformative, weeklong veteran's retreat designed as the onboarding process for Aerial Recovery. Aerial Recovery is an extraordinary organization specializing in disaster relief and anti-human trafficking operations. Their mission is to heal, repurpose, and empower veterans, providing them with the opportunity to continue serving the world as a force for good. This experience was nothing short of life-changing, and I'm excited to share it with you. Tune in and enjoy Episode 242 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast! Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Website:theelectricnorth.com for podcast apparel and gear Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Podcast Apparel: www.theelectricnorth.com Episode Resources:  Timeline Nutrition https://www.timeline.com/ENDLESS33 Coupon Code ENDLESSENDEAVOR for 10% off LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor Free variety sample pack just pay $5 shipping here in the US Bio Pro + https://bioproteintech.com/bioidentical-alternative-to-human-growth-hormone coupon code ENDLESS saves 10% Aerial Recovery: https://aerialrecovery.org/ If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

Jason and Jason Thibodeau discuss the current state of the economy, inflation, and the real estate market, with a focus on the impact of the new administration and the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates. They also explore the widening wealth gap between the rich and the poor, particularly affecting millennials, and the issue of student loan debt. Additionally, they discuss the concept of owner's equivalent rent, the potential impact of the upcoming Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, and the challenges in predicting the real estate market due to various cross currents. #MortgageIndustry #RealEstate #HousingMarket #Inflation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MillennialHomebuyers #AffordableHousing #DoddFrank #MortgageLending #HousingSupply #HomeOwnership #MortgageRates #EconomicOutlook #HousingShortage #FirstTimeHomeBuyers #MortgageDeductions #PropertyTaxes #HomeInsurance #FinancialPlanning Key Takeaways: 1:34 I'm off to the British Virgin Islands for our Mastermind Yacht Adventure! 2:10 Join our awesome speakers at Empowered Investor LIVE https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ 3:19 Clip of the Day: Women's Lib 4:36 Jason Thibodeau and the US Macro-economy 8:18 Millennials and the Great Divide getting greater 12:08 Shelter and core inflation 15:26 PCE vs. Rents 17:29 Monthly shelter readings in PCE 19:48 Cross currents hitting the real estate market 26:21 Mortgages and misconceptions 34:39 Dodd-Frank- good or bad     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

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As we continue to look at how the richest amongst us continue to find ways around the financial laws, we find ourselves in the British Virgin Islands.(Commercial at 13:21)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.icij.org/investigations/paradise-papers/british-virgin-islands-corruption-scandal-threatens-its-dependable-tax-haven-reputation/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Become a Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Get our free Weekly Rundown newsletter and be the first to hear about breaking news and offers:https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live event: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/ In this episode, we uncover the three levels of asset protection that are rarely discussed by experts. Moving beyond traditional domestic strategies, Mr. Henderson explores how international trusts and company structures empower investors and entrepreneurs to legally and ethically safeguard their wealth. He also highlights the benefits of international diversification, explaining how an offshore asset protection plan can not only protect your assets but also unlock new opportunities for growth and financial success. Nomad Capitalist helps clients "go where you're treated best." We are the world's most sought-after firm for offshore tax planning, dual citizenship, international diversification, and asset protection. We use legal and ethical strategies and work exclusively with seven- and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors. We create and execute holistic, multi-jurisdictional Plans that help clients keep more of their wealth, increase their personal freedom, and protect their families and wealth against threats in their home country. No other firm offers clients access to more potential options to relocate to, bank in, or become a citizen of. Because we do not focus only on one or a handful of countries, we can offer unbiased advice where others can't. Become Our Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Our Website: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/ About Our Company: https://nomadcapitalist.com/about/ Buy Mr. Henderson's Book: https://nomadcapitalist.com/book/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should not be considered tax, financial, investment, or any kind of professional advice. Only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are appropriate for your needs. Nomad Capitalist can and does not provide advice unless/until engaged by you.

In this powerful episode, Kelly and Britnie take us on a journey through the intersection of purpose, passion, and entrepreneurship. From the emotional highs and lows of pursuing your calling to the transformative power of business done with integrity. Tune in as Britnie discusses everything from emotional elevation to intentional living, offering practical wisdom for anyone looking to heal, elevate, and transform their life. Britnie Faith Turner has been on a mission of being a force for good from the age of 12. She bought her first house at 18 and started her real estate development career during the greatest real estate recession in US history while living in her car and working for free. A mere 6 years later she won the ‘Forbes 6th fastest growing Woman-owned / Woman-led Company in the World' and bought a private island in the British Virgin Islands. As the owner of The Aerial, BVI she took her passion for elevating people and places and turned this private island into a space that heals, elevates and transforms the lives of those who visit. Turner is currently scaling the model to more resorts and healing centers with the goal of helping even more people. She is impacting lives through her resort and its programs but she is also using the island to restore struggling veterans and first responders. Through her non-profit, Aerial Recovery, these Heroes go through a year-long program and become Humanitarian Special Operators that in turn, rescue vulnerable people from sex trafficking and natural disasters. To date, Aerial's programs have helped with suicide prevention for over 150 Heroes and these Heroes have led to the rescue of over 8,000 people around the globe. [6:37] Eye-Opening Mission "I was angry because I dedicated my life to anti-trafficking, but now I am seeing kids starving, and I see women getting horrifically abused." [8:30] Elevating Emotions with Passion "Your purpose is gonna take you to a heightened level of anger or sadness." [12:56] Business for Good "I've learned that business so I could be a force for good." [23:27] Fool to Genius "You might really have to look like an idiot until you look like a genius." [33:04] Business Bound "If I had to be in business I'm still gonna do good with it." [40:42] The Entrepreneurial Brain "We've created a program called Heal the heroes." [46:11] Restored Lives “Our promise is that we provide healing through purpose.” [50:07] Consequential Choices "There's so much that happens if you do and if you don't." [55:46] Stop Trafficking "I would be more sad to do nothing, and I know that I probably cannot stop all the trafficking on the entire planet in my lifetime. But, by God, I'm gonna do it for the one." [1:00:42] Intentional Living "Being good is not living intentionally." Follow Britnie Faith Turner on instagram @britnieturner Follow The Aerial Bvi on instagram @theaerialbvi Follow The Aerial Recovery Group @aerialrecoverygroup Please download, rate & review this episode and share it with friends!  Connect with Kelly here: Follow Me on Instagram at @chaselifewithkelly  Follow Me on TikTok at @iamkellychase Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Goddess Magic Program Kelly's Favorites Visit Our Website!

Scott interviews Ken Silva about some of his recent reporting. They first look into the alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President-elect Trump. Silva, who has reported on many FBI sting and entrapment schemes, believes that these plots are being advanced or even outright fabricated by the Bureau. He explains why. They then turn to the actual assassination plot that culminated in the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, PA, of which there are still many important questions to be answered.  Discussed on the show: “Sen. Grassley Removes ‘Sensitive' FBI Records from Website after Bureau Complains” (Headline USA) The Terror Factory by Trever Aaronson  “DOJ Announce Another ‘Iranian Assassination Plot' as Trump Looks to Clean House” (Headline USA) Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Scott interviews Ken Silva about some of his recent reporting. They first look into the alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President-elect Trump. Silva, who has reported on many FBI sting and entrapment schemes, believes that these plots are being advanced or even outright fabricated by the Bureau. He explains why. They then turn to the actual assassination plot that culminated in the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, PA, of which there are still many important questions to be answered.  Discussed on the show: “Sen. Grassley Removes ‘Sensitive' FBI Records from Website after Bureau Complains” (Headline USA) The Terror Factory by Trever Aaronson  “DOJ Announce Another ‘Iranian Assassination Plot' as Trump Looks to Clean House” (Headline USA) Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

Jason expressed his dissatisfaction with the tipping culture in Miami and emphasized the importance of rewarding good behavior and correcting bad behavior. He also discusses the challenges faced by home builders due to higher mortgage rates and the importance of patience in the real estate market. Lastly, he shared his concerns about the upcoming US presidential election and the potential impact of individual votes, as well as his recent talk in Tampa and upcoming appearance at Global Citizen Week in Miami. Then Jason makes a presentation at the Family Mastermind conference where he discusses the power of inflation as a wealth-building tool for property investors. He explains his concept of "inflation-induced debt destruction" and how it benefits those with fixed-rate mortgages. He introduces his Hartman Comparison Index (HCI) to analyze housing affordability relative to other commodities. He argues that despite high prices, homes are actually more affordable when priced in gold or oil. Jason predicts continued low housing inventory and increasing demand as interest rates potentially decrease. He touches on immigration's impact on housing demand and the national debt. Overall, Jason remains bullish on real estate investing, regardless of political outcomes, due to ongoing inflationary pressures. #RealEstateInvesting #Inflation #HousingMarket #LeadershipLessons #EconomicOutlook #AffordabilityIndex #InterestRates #PopulationGrowth #GovernmentPolicy #FinancialLiteracy #WealthBuilding #MarketAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy #EconomicTrends #HousingInventory #MortgageRates #FamilyMastermind Key Takeaways: Jason's editorial 1:34 The tipping culture and rewarding good behavior 4:22 Builders remain optimistic 8:07 The coming erection and Kamala's "Swipe of my pen" 10:53 The inner Circle town hall   Jason Speaking at the Family Mastermind conference 13:58 Kudos to Family Mastermind's Matt Andrews 15:24 Inflation vs. Deflation 23:04 The HCI and the Housing affordability crisis 25:36 National payment-to-income ratio and housing availability 30:36 Buying power and sensitivity 32:51 Adding "workers without papers" 36:33 Join our Mastermind Yacht Adventures to the British Virgin Islands https://familymastermindadventures.com/   ___________________________________________ I'm speaking at Global Citizen Week and as one of the speakers, I'm also excited to offer my network a few VIP passes—which means your access will be complimentary (usually priced at $1,500). However, space is limited, so don't miss out!  Reserve Your VIP Pass https://globalcitizenweek.com/miami/local/ Taking place from October 31 to November 1 at the beautiful Hotel AKA Brickell in Miami's financial district, this event is an incredible opportunity to: Expand Your Network: Connect with other forward-thinking entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who are equally focused on enhancing their global footprint. Engage in Strategic Conversations: Explore the latest trends in diversifying investments, optimizing tax strategies, and building a Plan B for global mobility. Learn and Optimize: Participate in expert-led workshops and discussions to discover new ways to protect your wealth, maximize business potential, and enhance your lifestyle. Who should attend?  Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: Learn how to streamline your corporate structure and tax strategy to unlock new growth opportunities. High-net-worth Individuals: Discover strategies for protecting and growing your wealth globally. Investors: Find out about emerging markets and investment opportunities that can drive your financial independence. Those Seeking Global Citizenship: Learn how global citizenship can improve your quality of life with better health care, education, and security. To secure your spot, just register here:  Reserve Your VIP Pass https://globalcitizenweek.com/miami/local/   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

This episode is brought to you in association with FIFA+. Click here to get your free FIFA+ account and watch live football around the world: tinyurl.com/FIFAPlusSweeper   Click here to buy the November issue of World Soccer: https://shop.kelsey.co.uk/single-issue/world-soccer-magazine   In Part 1, the focus is on the club game in the continent The Sweeper calls home: Europe. Why did the entire Njegoš team simultaneously collapse in the Montenegrin third division? And was there any truth to the plutonium poisoning allegations? How did Ängelholms in the fourth tier of Swedish women's football miss out on the title despite not conceding a goal? And what bizarre record did their goalkeeper end the season with? And why did Breiðablik fans stage a break-in ahead of their final-day title-decider with Víkingur Reykjavík in Iceland?   Part 2 contains a selection of stories from Africa, Asia, Central America and Oceania. Why has a second club from New Zealand, Auckland FC, joined Australia's A-League? And why will their upcoming match against Wellington Phoenix be unique in world football? What has led TP Mazembe in DR Congo to play Nigerian goalkeeper Suleman Shaibu in attack? How did Wolues of the British Virgin Islands come to have a misspelling in their name? And how are the two clubs from war-torn Sudan playing 5,000km away in Mauritania getting on?   If you don't want to wait until 13 November for our next episode, join us on Patreon for our bonus episodes in the in-between weeks. Simply sign up at patreon.com/SweeperPod and join us for a special pod on 6 November. We will be joined by some special guests to talk about their recent groundhops in Slovenia and Croatia, before rounding up some other stories from Russia, Uzbekistan and Eritrea. Patrons also get access to our Discord chat community, bonus blogs, weekly newsletters and entry into our shirt giveaways too.   RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 – Intro 00:43 – Montenegro's mass collapse 07:24 – Sweden's perfect runners-up 11:54 – Iceland's final-day title decider 16:12 – Other summer league tales 21:03 – Kiwi club's debut in the A-League 29:28 – An attacking keeper in DR Congo 34:14 – The Sweeper Super Sunday on FIFA+ 41:15 – First Vienna game with a patron Editor: Ralph Foster

BERMUDA SHORTS – TECH TALKS S01 E17Jerome Wilson, Partner at Appleby, speaks with Bermuda Innovation and Technology Association (BITA) members Kevin Richards, Founder and Chairperson and Sean Stapley, Lead Sponsorship and Marketing about BITA and the “big tent” technology community in Bermuda. Together they discuss their thoughts on the ever-growing workspace of digital assets and technology, and how BITA works to place the island on the forefront of this space, creating a community for innovation to flourish and thrive. The trio consider the Association's mission, to make Bermuda the premier jurisdiction for the governance, regulation and expansion of digital assets globally, and how the three pillars of BITA – education, advocacy and inclusion underpin this, providing a private sector conduit for international companies and innovators to access the island, and for local stakeholders to thrive and grow with their businesses through support of the sector.Be sure to connect with Jerome at Appleby, and, Kevin and Sean at BITA to learn more. Click for further information on the annual International Tech Summit held in Bermuda.About ApplebyAppleby is one of the world's leading international law firms. Our global teams of legal specialists advise public and private companies, financial institutions and private individuals. We are a full service law firm providing comprehensive, expert advice and services across corporate, dispute resolution, property, regulatory, and private client and trusts practice areas. We have offices in ten highly regarded, well-regulated global locations, operating in nine and practising the laws of eight jurisdictions. Our office locations include the key international jurisdictions of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Mauritius, and the Seychelles, as well as the international financial centres of Hong Kong and Shanghai...

Shoot us a Text.Happy one year anniversary of ASOTU CON 2023! This Thursday, we're talking about how former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn was ordered to hand his superyacht over to Nissan, Walser Automotive's partnership with Wichita State University Tech, and the effects of retailers putting products behind locks.Show Notes with links:In a long-standing legal dispute, Nissan secured a court victory against its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, who was found to have illicitly used company funds to buy a luxury yacht. The British Virgin Islands court ruling requires Ghosn to surrender the 121-foot superyacht "Shachou" and pay millions in damages.The court found Ghosn funneled $32 million from Nissan's CEO Reserve Fund through intermediaries, including Nissan Middle East, to purchase the yacht.The Custom Line Navetta 37 yacht features five main cabins, four crew cabins, and seven bathrooms.Ghosn, who fled Japan in 2019 to escape criminal charges, now lives in Lebanon under an Interpol red notice and denies all accusations, stating he will appeal the ruling.Nissan lauded the decision as part of its broader legal efforts to recover funds misappropriated by Ghosn.“Nissan will continue such efforts to make Carlos Ghosn accountable for his misconduct,” the company said in a statement.Walser Automotive Group took a major step in addressing the nation's skilled automotive technician shortage by partnering with WSU Tech to renovate its automotive service facility in Wichita, Kansas.The Walser Automotive Service Lab is part of a $3 million renovation at WSU Tech.The new 30,000-square-foot space includes expanded automotive program capacities and a heavy truck area.Walser referenced a study showing a 3-to-1 demand-to-supply ratio for technicians, with over 600,000 needed by 2024.Many other Walser employees in Wichita also receive continuing education through WSU Tech."WSU Tech has been a vital partner in supporting our techs' growth. Strengthening our relationship with WSU was an easy decision." said Randy Lammle, Walser SVP of dealership operations.In response to rising concerns about shoplifting, many retailers have resorted to locking items in display cases. However, a new Consumer World survey suggests this approach may be harming sales as much as it helps prevent theft.Just 32% of shoppers seek out an employee to unlock a case when faced with a locked product.55% will choose to shop elsewhere if an item is inaccessible, and 13% will opt for a different product in-store.Retailers like Target have begun locking more items, citing organized retail crime, but recent data suggests concerns about theft are decreasing.Amanda Mull of Bloomberg pointed out a growing frustration: “Stores that lock up too much stuff become giant vending machines with no place to insert your money.”Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Catherine Steadman had a very successful acting career, starring in 'Downton Abbey', 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen', 'Fearless' and many more. In her early 30s, she started to think about how her future as an actor might pan out. It's been well documented that roles for older women are depressingly stark, and often frustratingly uninspired. Giving that some thought, Catherine decide to switch things around, and trusting that her story-telling and improvisational abilities learned from acting would transfer well, started writing fiction.Her debut was 'Something in the Water', it became a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, which launched her to success. She's a New York Times Bestseller, has sold millions of copies and been published around the world. Her newest novel is 'Look in the Mirror', which looks at the lives of Nina and Maria, and how their lives become entangled with a huge house in the British Virgin Islands. It's a mysterious thriller which Catherine was keen to keep speculative, and not let it creep into being gritty or grimy.Catherine talks about how acting has helped her writing, why she feels able to understand the nuances of characters well, also why novelty is key to her day, and how she keeps grounded after sudden success.You can support the show at patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NY Times Bestselling Author , Tamron Hall, Nick Cannon Oprah, Today Show, ExtraTonight Lisa is joining me from Tortola, British Virgin Islands!Lisa is "The "Breakthrough Specialist"She is the founder of Motivating the Masses and CEO of Motivating the Teen Spirit, LLC.LISA NICHOLS is one of the world's most-requested motivational speakers, as well as a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached nearly 80 million people. From a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa's courage and determination has inspired fans worldwide and helped countless audiences breakthrough, to discover their own untapped talents and infinite potential.As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Motivating the Masses, Inc., Lisa has developed workshops and programs that have transformed the lives of countless men and women, and altered the trajectory of businesses throughout the country and across the world.Lisa is also a best-selling author of six books, and her 7th book ABUNDANCE NOW, was published in 2016 by HarperCollins. In ABUNDANCE NOW, Lisa continues her journey with her fans, providing a clear and practical blueprint for personal success, drawn directly from the life experiences of its beloved author. ABUNDANCE NOW is the follow-up to Lisa's New York Times Best Seller, NO MATTER WHAT.Lisa's extraordinary story of transforming her own life from public assistance for her family to leading a multi-million dollar enterprise is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Today, fans worldwide revere Lisa for her mastery of teaching people how to accomplish unfathomable goals and tap their limitless potential.A noted media personality who has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, The Dr. Phil Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and Extra – just to name a few, is also celebrated for the impact she has on the lives of teens. Through Lisa's non-profit foundation Motivating the Teen Spirit, she has touched the lives of over 270,000 teens, prevented over 3,800 teen suicides, supported 2,500 dropouts in returning to school, and has helped thousands reunite with families.Among the prestigious awards and honors bestowed upon Lisa for her extensive work are the Humanitarian Award from the country of South Africa, The Ambassador Award, and the LEGO Foundation‘s Heart of Learning Award. The City of Henderson, Nevada named November 20th as Motivating the Teen Spirit Day; the City of San Diego named April 25th Motivating the Masses Day, and the City of Houston, Texas named May 9th as Lisa Nichols Day for her dedication to service, philanthropy and healing.Lisa lives, plays and works in the greater San Diego, California area and on stages around the world, working alongside her world-class team committed to Motivating the Masses.• The self -development hit movie The Secret, catapulted her popularity across the globe.https://motivatingthemasses.com/© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Ken Silva returns to the show to discuss Jesse Trentadue's ongoing fight to force the FBI to release documents related to the OKC bombing. Scott and Silva use Silva's latest article about Trentadue's effort as a jumping-off point to discuss the case and the truth about the bombing more broadly.  Discussed on the show: “Utah Attorney Catches FBI Deception in OKC Bomb Records Case” (Libertarian Institute) An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th (IMDb) Waco: The Aftermath (IMDb) Oklahoma City Bombing Archive Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Ken Silva returns to the show to discuss Jesse Trentadue's ongoing fight to force the FBI to release documents related to the OKC bombing. Scott and Silva use Silva's latest article about Trentadue's effort as a jumping-off point to discuss the case and the truth about the bombing more broadly.  Discussed on the show: “Utah Attorney Catches FBI Deception in OKC Bomb Records Case” (Libertarian Institute) An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th (IMDb) Waco: The Aftermath (IMDb) Oklahoma City Bombing Archive Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

As we continue to look at how the richest amongst us continue to find ways around the financial laws, we find ourselves in the British Virgin Islands.(Commercial at 13:21)To contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comSource:https://www.icij.org/investigations/paradise-papers/british-virgin-islands-corruption-scandal-threatens-its-dependable-tax-haven-reputation/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

One day before I first met Timothy Highnam in person, he could have died. I shit you not: We got to meet up in the British Virgin Islands to visit Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island, and the plane he was on had an engine blow up. If you watch the video on the podcast page, Tim is SO calm despite the fact that he could have very well died. That's the kind of human Tim is… He's so deep, calm, kind, and peaceful… and has done so much deep work on himself that he just radiates that to others. Yes, he's also an incredibly successful entrepreneur (I.E. Launched his first business that did $35m in sales through advertising in its first 2 years of business) but he's just a good freaking human. On this episode, we go deep. We talk about deep life shit — the stuff that matters at the end of the day. Did you love well? How do you live a life of honesty and integrity? How can we learn deeply from our experiences? If these are things you like to think about, you'll love this conversation. To learn more about Tim, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/timothy-highnam/

Ken Silva returns to the show to talk about the work he's doing to uncover how the FBI is going after dissident right-wing Americans. In this interview, they discuss Silva's recent interview with David Gletty, who previously helped the FBI infiltrate the American neo-Nazi movement. Silva and Scott review what Gletty revealed and reflect on the FBI's domestic activities more broadly. Discussed on the show: “Ex-FBI Source Reveals How He Infiltrated Anti-Gov't Groups” (Headline USA) The Terror Factory by Trevor Aaronson “Fed Files V: DOJ Prosecutors Expose Identities of Alleged FBI Informants” (Headline USA) “The FBI's Double Agent” (The Intercept) Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Episode. Ken Silva returns to the show to talk about the work he's doing to uncover how the FBI is going after dissident right-wing Americans. In this interview, they discuss Silva's recent interview with David Gletty, who previously helped the FBI infiltrate the American neo-Nazi movement. Silva and Scott review what Gletty revealed and reflect on the FBI's domestic activities more broadly. Discussed on the show: “Ex-FBI Source Reveals How He Infiltrated Anti-Gov't Groups” (Headline USA) The Terror Factory by Trevor Aaronson “Fed Files V: DOJ Prosecutors Expose Identities of Alleged FBI Informants” (Headline USA) “The FBI's Double Agent” (The Intercept) Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

 Download Episode. Ken Silva returns to the show to talk about the work he's doing to uncover how the FBI is going after dissident right-wing Americans. In this interview, they discuss Silva's recent interview with David Gletty, who previously helped the FBI infiltrate the American neo-Nazi movement. Silva and Scott review what Gletty revealed and reflect on the FBI's domestic activities more broadly. Discussed on the show: “Ex-FBI Source Reveals How He Infiltrated Anti-Gov't Groups” (Headline USA) The Terror Factory by Trevor Aaronson “Fed Files V: DOJ Prosecutors Expose Identities of Alleged FBI Informants” (Headline USA) “The FBI's Double Agent” (The Intercept) Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider Ken Silva has been a reporter for more than 10 years, working in places such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the United States. Follow him on Twitter @JD_Cashless This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY

(VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) This week, Alix is in the British Virgin Islands with her family. She sits down with her younger siblings to discuss roles on family trips, inside jokes, and ex-boyfriends. She also sits down with her step mom, Ashley, to discuss a near-death experience the two shared. Alix and Ashley are visibly distraught as they recount one of the most traumatic experiences of their lives. Finally back in Miami, Alix answers questions from viewers in another “What Would Alix Do?” segment. Follow and connect with all things @HotMess across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices