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Robert Leshner is the Founder and CEO of Superstate, as well as the former CoFounder of Compound.Most people in DeFi are focused on the $2.5 trillion cryptonative market. Robert is focused on the $700 trillion that hasn't moved onchain yet. In this episode, he explains why tokenization is the long awaited evolution for crypto markets, how Superstate is building the bridge between institutional TradFi assets and DeFi, and why the benefits of tokenization will soon lead to a hockey stick moment in DeFi and RWAs.------

Nick Peret shares his journey from growing up in a family of tradespeople to becoming a systems and operations specialist for contractors. Drawing from his experience in marketing, sales automation, and working alongside successful roofing businesses, Nick explains why most contractors don't have a lead problem, they have an operations problem. The conversation explores the importance of systemizing every stage of the customer journey, creating repeatable processes, and building businesses that can scale without relying on the owner for every decision. --- Nick Peret is the Founder & CEO of Better Boss, a JobTread Certified Implementation Partner that turns chaotic contracting businesses into real companies in 30 days. He's the creator of the B.O.S.S. Method, a four-week Blueprint, Optimize, Systematize, Scale framework that's helped builders add over $1M in annual revenue and save 600+ hours per year. With nearly a decade in construction technology and three companies built, Nick has one slightly inconvenient belief: most contractors aren't broken, their systems are. He hosts The Contractor's Edge Podcast and runs Better Boss out of Highlands Ranch, Colorado with his wife and co-founder Brittney, their son Braxton, and two Shih Tzus, one of whom the company is named after. #SteveRozenberg #TwoDayTakeoff #Opportunity #ChangeYourLife #Entrepreneur #LiveLikeJett #FinancialFreedom

Nick Peret shares his journey from growing up in a family of tradespeople to becoming a systems and operations specialist for contractors. Drawing from his experience in marketing, sales automation, and working alongside successful roofing businesses, Nick explains why most contractors don't have a lead problem, they have an operations problem. The conversation explores the importance of systemizing every stage of the customer journey, creating repeatable processes, and building businesses that can scale without relying on the owner for every decision. --- Nick Peret is the Founder & CEO of Better Boss, a JobTread Certified Implementation Partner that turns chaotic contracting businesses into real companies in 30 days. He's the creator of the B.O.S.S. Method, a four-week Blueprint, Optimize, Systematize, Scale framework that's helped builders add over $1M in annual revenue and save 600+ hours per year. With nearly a decade in construction technology and three companies built, Nick has one slightly inconvenient belief: most contractors aren't broken, their systems are. He hosts The Contractor's Edge Podcast and runs Better Boss out of Highlands Ranch, Colorado with his wife and co-founder Brittney, their son Braxton, and two Shih Tzus, one of whom the company is named after.   Follow Nick on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickperet4/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickperet/   Follow Better Boss on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/better_boss.ai/ YouTube:  ⁨@betterboss⁩     #SteveRozenberg #TwoDayTakeoff #Opportunity #ChangeYourLife #Entrepreneur #LiveLikeJett #FinancialFreedom

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Andrea Broughton, CEO and founder of WealthCrossing, about the firm’s growth from an Ernst & Young spinout to a $1.5 billion RIA. Andrea shares how the firm grew through client referrals, built tax planning into its client experience, and recently expanded its growth strategy through branding and digital marketing. The conversation explores WealthCrossing’s approach to financial planning and tax strategy, its recent rebrand, talent development, growth initiatives, estate planning and its evaluation of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, while maintaining a strong focus on client service. Key takeaways: How WealthCrossing spun out of Ernst & Young 21 years ago in response to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, and grew to $1.5 billion in assets without relying on acquisitions. How the firm’s tax-centric approach to financial planning plays out in its hiring decisions and its team-based approach to each client. What drove the firm's decision to outsource tax preparation eight years ago, and then bring it back in-house five years later.  Why after operating for 19 years without one, WealthCrossing partnered with a marketing firm, rebranded as “SBK Financial” and created a surprisingly high percentage of new client leads through digital channels. Why Broughton and her team are taking a more cautious stance than many peers regarding AI integration into their technology stack, even while she personally uses AI tools for administrative tasks and individual productivity. Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Andrea Broughton: WealthCrossing LinkedIn: WealthCrossing LinkedIn: Andrea Broughton About Our Guest: As CEO and founder of WealthCrossing, Andrea leads the strategic vision and operational oversight of the firm. She specializes in delivering integrated financial services, including investment advisory, tax strategy, retirement, estate, and other financial planning services tailored to high-net-worth individuals and executives. Andrea is known for her client-focused approach, providing services that align with each individual's goals and aspirations. Prior to forming WealthCrossing, Andrea worked in the financial counseling practice at Ernst & Young, spending more than 10 years in Ernst & Young's Boston and Richmond offices. Early in her Ernst & Young career, Andrea audited a number of Fortune 500 companies and mutual funds. She believes her prior work as an auditor has been invaluable, allowing her to look behind the numbers in evaluating investment and business opportunities for the clients' benefit. A magna cum laude graduate of Babson College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Andrea is also a Certified Public Accountant. She is deeply engaged in her Richmond community, serving as a current Board Member and former President of the Brookfield Foundation. Outside of work Andrea enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family.

Kash Dhanda is the COO at Jupiter.Most people know Jupiter for its flagship DEX aggregator and perps. But we've dug into the onchain business backing JUP token value accrual and why the fundamentals are worth understanding heading into the next bull run.In this episode of Revenue Meta, Kash walks us through how Jupiter generates revenue across five distinct products: DEX aggregator, perps, Jupiter Lend, JupUSD, and Jupiter Spend, plus more revenue streams growing in development. This is a fascinating deep dive into Solana's largest, most dominant DeFi super app, including why perps for just three trading pairs wins over so much trade volume, how JLP remains one of Jupiter's most popular products, and how JUP token value accrual is aligned with Jupiter's app success. We also get the inside details on what's coming with Jupiter Lens DEX, prediction markets for the World Cup, Jupiter Spend, and their new Offerbook for borrowing and lending with long tail tokens.------

What makes top sales professionals consistently successful while others struggle to replicate their results? In this episode, Mitch Sapoff reveals the hidden behaviors that drive elite sales performance—from building trust and creating urgency to maintaining control and clarity in conversations. We discuss why copying a top rep’s script rarely works, what leaders should be coaching instead, and how to turn top-performer instincts into a repeatable system that elevates an entire team. Whether you’re a sales professional, leader, or business owner, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately. Tune in to hear Mitch's thoughts on: What do you mean when you say top reps are not actually following the playbook? Why do so many sales teams optimize surface-level fixes and still stay stuck? What hidden patterns do you look for when reviewing sales calls? How should a founder know whether the real issue is the reps, the offer, or the system around them? Where does AI help inside sales teams – and where is it being overhyped? What changes when a team starts coaching the layer beneath the script? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://revsignals.io/ Social Media LinkedIn Instagram .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post The Hidden Playbook Behind Consistent Sales Performance, With Mitch Sapoff first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

David Vatchev is Head of Tokenization at Fasanara, Arpan Gautam is the Founder at Noon, and Rob Montgomery is the CoFounder at infiniFi.In this episode, David, Arpan, and Rob break down why not all private credit is the same, and why the short duration, asset-backed, diversified kind is fundamentally different from what's causing problems in TradFi. They walk through how Noon and infiniFi independently chose to allocate to Fasanara, how the First Brands Group bankruptcy stress-tested their thesis in real time, and what tokenized private credit needs to get right in its next phase for DeFi.------

In this high-impact session, Lynn Whitbeck, the Queen of Sales, reveals the three foundational principles behind predictable, scalable sales growth. You will discover how to align your messaging with what your ideal clients actually care about, implement a proven sales blueprint that eliminates chaos, and master follow-up so opportunities no longer slip through the cracks. Tune in to hear Lynn's thoughts on: Why do so many business owners rely on inconsistent effort, unpredictable results, and hope as a sales strategy? How do you attract and engage ideal clients faster using Client Thinking? Why does implementing a sales blueprint create consistent results? How does strategic follow-up build trust and momentum? Why does value-driven follow-up increase close rates? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Invitation From Our GuestStruggling to rapidly improve sustainable repeatable sales? The Get More Clients Checklist unveils the proven and simple 12-steps used by Fortune 500 companies to close more sales. Grab your complementary checklist today! https://strategicsalesqueen.com/checklist/ @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://strategicsalesqueen.com Social Media LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Podcast .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post Your Winning Blueprint for Scalable Sales and Business Growth, With Lynn Whitbeck first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong sits down with Marty Bicknell, president and CEO of Mariner Wealth Advisors, to discuss how the firm has grown into one of the biggest RIAs in the country. Marty shares how Mariner approaches acquisitions with a strong focus on culture, builds in-house capabilities across tax, trust and insurance services, and structures business development to support advisor growth. He also explains how artificial intelligence and operational systems may reshape advisor capacity, scalability and the future direction of wealth management firms. Key takeaways: What's driving Mariner's current acquisition strategy How Bicknell thinks about bringing client services like tax, trust, insurance and estate planning into the Mariner ecosystem Why Mariner bought a small boutique M&A firm Why niche markets like dentists, athletes and first responders are a key part of Mariner's future growth focus How he sees AI tools impacting advisor capacity and the firm's operations Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Marty Bicknell: LinkedIn: Marty Bicknell LinkedIn: Mariner Wealth Advisors Website: Mariner Wealth Advisors About Our Guest: As the CEO and president of Mariner, Marty drives the strategic direction for the firm. As a recognized leader in wealth management, he devises innovative solutions to help meet the needs of our clients. He has extensive personal and professional experience with closely held family businesses and their unique complexities. He often mentors other successful entrepreneurs. Marty, along with seven others, founded Mariner in 2006 with a goal of keeping the client at the center of all we do. He wanted to build a firm that could simplify our clients' lives by having all the resources they need under one roof. The day the doors opened, Marty made the promise to put the clients' interests before anything else…a promise he still holds dear to this day. Marty has a bachelor's degree from Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kan

Vish is the CoFounder & CEO of Frontera Labs, the developer behind Strata.DeFi has an abundance of exotic yields. What's been missing is a way to transfer risk between users who want different things. So while risk tranching has existed in TradFi for decades, Strata just made it permissionless.In this episode, Vish explains how Strata brings risk tranching fully onchain: senior tranches for conservative capital that wants protected yield, junior tranches for risk-tolerant capital earning ~2x the base rate. All enforced by smart contracts. He demos a live Strata market, walks through how the yield split mechanism works under the hood, and explains why mispriced lending yields are DeFi's biggest unsolved problem, and how tranching fixes it.------

Samed Düzçay is the Founder of Tori.DeFi yields often collapse in bear markets because they recycle crypto-native capital. But Tori generates yield from somewhere else entirely.In this episode, Sam explains how Tori brings institutional FX carry trades onchain, borrowing in low-rate currencies, lending in high-rate emerging market currencies, and hedging the FX exposure fully back to USD. The spread that remains after hedging is 8-15% yield, generated from real economic activity in global money markets, completely uncorrelated with crypto cycles. Tori is expected to launch in May so we're getting a jumpstart with this episode of DeFi Frontier to learn more.------

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Most lawyers are taught to color inside the lines until they realize that won't build the book of business they want. In this episode, you'll learn how to move from random acts of marketing to a focused, scalable rainmaking strategy using relationships, visible expertise, and a true support team.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Elise Holtzman discuss: Mindset shift from “born rainmaker” to “learned skill” Getting started: moving beyond random acts of marketing The three pillars of business development (relationships, visible expertise, thoughts/time/team) Breaking through plateaus at $500K+ and $1M+ books of business Delegation, building a team, and the role of a “lieutenant”/sponsor   Key Takeaways: Business development is a learnable skill, not an innate talent reserved for a select few; lawyers who treat it like any other competency they've mastered can grow serious books of business. Hope is not a strategy. Clarity on ideal clients, referral sources, and where they “hang out” must replace scattered networking and random acts of marketing. Visible expertise is essential: becoming “famous in your niche” through speaking, writing, and thought leadership ensures you're not the best-kept secret in your practice area. As a book of business grows, time, team, and the courage to say no become critical levers; lawyers must deliberately delegate and build a trusted support structure if they want to scale beyond early successes. Every revenue level introduces new, different challenges; plateaus are not signs of failure but signals that it's time to reassess, refine strategy, and upgrade how you use your time, team, and leadership.   "Stepping outside the comfort zone with support is the way to go." —  Elise Holtzman   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Elise Holtzman: Elise is the founder and CEO of The Lawyer's Edge, a coaching and consulting firm that helps lawyers and law firms strengthen business development, leadership, and communication skills. A former practicing attorney with experience at Am Law 100 firms, including Fried Frank and Morgan Lewis, Elise combines her legal background with executive coaching to help attorneys grow profitable practices and build healthier firm cultures. She is a frequent speaker on leadership and rainmaking, host of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, and has been featured in publications including Law360 and The New York Law Journal. Elise earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.   Connect with Elise Holtzman:   Website: https://thelawyersedge.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliseholtzman/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Influencer marketing can drive massive growth — or quietly drain your budget if you're partnering with the wrong creators. In this episode, Sarah Saffari breaks down how brands can instantly identify fake engagement, spot inauthentic audiences, and predict campaign performance before spending a dollar. We dive into the data-driven strategies behind choosing creators who actually influence buying decisions instead of just looking popular online. You'll learn how to evaluate creators beyond vanity metrics, recognize the biggest red flags in influencer partnerships, and scale campaigns that generate real ROI, real trust, and real sales. Whether you're a brand owner, marketer, agency, or entrepreneur, this conversation will completely change the way you look at influencer marketing. Tune in to hear Sarah's thoughts on: How can you predict results before running an influencer campaign? How can brands instantly detect inauthentic engagement? What type of influencers are the most likely to provide positive ROI? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://www.influencernexus.com Social Media LinkedIn .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post The Truth About Influencer Marketing: Fake Engagement vs. Real ROI, With Sarah Saffari first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Randy Morris, founder and CEO of Summit Wealth Group, about the firm's transition from a long-standing broker/dealer affiliate to launch its own independent RIA platform. He explains how the decision was shaped by a desire for greater autonomy, improved client experience and long-term growth potential. Randy also shares how leadership structure, internal ownership and a minority capital partnership are helping guide the firm forward, along with how digital marketing, acquisitions, expanded services and technology are each playing a role in building the next phase of the business. Key takeaways: What drove the firm's leaders to leave a 20-year tenure as a hybrid affiliate of an independent broker/dealer to launch “Summit 2.0” as a fully independent RIA The succession calculations that fueled many of the structural changes Summit made in recent years The importance of organic growth and how Summit has landed some of its largest clients via SEO and Google What drives the firm's M&A strategy, and the types of firms it is looking to add to the mix in the future How Summit executives decided on an executive organizational structure to formalize and streamline decision-making processes, and how they deliberately created internal career pathways for employees The reasons the firm accepted an investment from Constellation Wealth, beyond simply access to operating capital How the firm feels about balancing unified branding with localized identities for its geographically diverse advisors Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Randy Morris: LinkedIn: Randy Morris LinkedIn: Summit Wealth Group Website: Summit Wealth Group About Our Guest: Randy Morris' early career helped prepare him as a financial planning pioneer. After graduating from the University of Colorado in 1982 with a degree in business and organizational management, he worked for two years as Vice President of Executive Economic Services, Inc., in Denver, Colorado. In 1985, Randy founded Executive Financial Planning, Inc. (EFP), one of Mississippi’s first financial planning firms. In 2002, he created Summit Wealth Group (SWG) out of a desire to provide additional wealth management services for clients. Randy serves as the firm’s CEO. In March 2025, Summit Wealth Group, LLC, registered with the SEC as a registered Investment Advisor and filed notice with six states.  Peers in the financial industry have recognized Randy's skills and accomplishments by electing him as a past President of the Mississippi Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Randy is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC-1985), and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Practitioner (1987). He is also a Registered Representative, an Investment Adviser Representative, and a Registered Securities Principal. Additionally, he has assisted the CFP® Board of Examiners as an exam reviewer.  Randy has served on numerous boards, including Barge Timberlands International, Camp Lake Forest Ranch, Southeast Regional Committee for Young Life, Military Community Youth Ministries (MCYM), and the World Vision Leadership Council. Randy lives with his wife, Nancy, in Scottsdale, Arizona, where they attend Scottsdale Bible Church. They have six children: Joy, Jesse, Hannah, Scott, Randy, and Ryan, as well as 12 grandchildren. Randy's accolades include being recognized by Forbes Magazine in each of the past 8 years, making its “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” list for the state of Arizona. 

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David Reising is the Founder of Lotus."Aave compresses risk. Morpho isolates it. Lotus clears it."In this episode, David walks through why avoiding bad debt has become DeFi lending's biggest self-imposed constraint and how Lotus's connected tranches, cascading liquidity, and productive debt unlock a yield curve that neither Aave nor Morpho can offer.According to David, the next battle in DeFi lending is what's inside your vault, and Lotus is the answer.------

Daniele Ugolini is the CoFounder at Rysk.DeFi options have failed repeatedly. Ribbon, Opyn, and a long list of protocols shut down or pivoted. Rysk almost joined them, over two years ago they had no product and were close to quitting.In this new episode of DeFi Frontier, Dan walks through how Rysk rebuilt from zero to $60M TVL in under a year by solving the one thing every previous options protocol got wrong: making it simple enough for anyone to actually use. He demos how users on Rysk use cash secured puts and covered calls, explains why 90% of users roll over their positions every Friday, and addresses the criticism around Rysk's premium vs Derive head on.------

Most founders and sales leaders have spent years building powerful instincts—how to read a room, build trust quickly, and know when to push or hold. But that hard-won insight stays trapped in their heads, nowhere in their systems, and nowhere their teams can access or replicate. In this conversation, Judy Tsuei breaks down how unconscious identity patterns shape sales behavior, why top performers close from a neurological state most people never intentionally cultivate, and how to extract the invisible methodology behind your best sales moments so it becomes teachable, scalable, and truly yours. This isn't about scripts or surface-level tactics. It's about understanding influence as identity. You'll walk away with a new lens on how you sell—and a clear starting point for identifying and shifting your own unconscious sales patterns. Tune in to hear Judy's thoughts on: You talk about a “hidden code” behind every sales conversation—what is actually happening beneath the surface that most founders completely miss? So many founders know what to say in sales, but still struggle to convert—what internal patterns or identity blocks are usually getting in the way? How does nervous system regulation show up in real-time during a sales conversation, and what does it look like when someone is unintentionally operating from dysregulation? For someone listening who feels like they're constantly “leaving influence on the table,” what's the first shift they can make to start showing up with more confidence and authority? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Invitation From Our GuestGain access to Judy Tsuei’s Executive Inner Blueprint Profile: https://inner-blueprint-reveal.lovable.app @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://www.judytsuei.com Social Media LinkedIn Instagram .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post Why Your Best Sales Moments Aren't Scalable (Yet), With Judy Tsuei first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

Scoopy Trooples is the Founder of Alchemix.Many DeFi protocols from 2021 are gone. But Alchemix never quit.In this episode, Scoopy walks through the full Alchemix V3 redesign: how the new Mix-Yield Token (MYT) creates vaulted yields users can borrow against at 90% LTV, with zero interest, looping up to 10x, and how fixed-term redemptions unlock an entirely new yield primitive. Alchemix was the first protocol to use yield-bearing collateral for loans. V3 looks to be the long overdue evolution of the self-repaying loan, and we think this version can scale to be even bigger than V1.------

Most business owners assume they need to work harder, sell more, or hustle longer to grow revenue. But often, the real problem is hidden inside the business itself—broken systems, unclear communication, inefficient processes, and leadership gaps that quietly drain time, energy, and profit. Todd Krause uncovers the hidden profit leaks that keep businesses stuck and explores how smarter systems, stronger leadership, and better team alignment can increase profitability without adding more hours to your day. You'll learn how to identify operational bottlenecks, reduce overwhelm, improve accountability, and create a business that runs more efficiently and sustainably. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or team leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights and actionable strategies you can start implementing immediately. Tune in to hear Todd's thoughts on: What are the most common “profit leaks” you see in businesses today? Why do so many business owners feel stuck even when revenue is growing? How can leaders build a business that runs without their constant involvement? What role does company culture play in profitability and performance? What are simple systems every business should have to scale effectively? What is one immediate change a business owner can make to improve results this month? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Invitation From Our GuestDiscover Todd’s free resource: “The Profit Leak Assessment” — a simple tool that helps business owners quickly identify gaps in their leadership, systems, and operations that may be limiting growth. Uncover immediate opportunities to improve profitability and performance in your business. https://silversunconsulting.com @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://www.silversunconsulting.com Social Media LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post Hidden Profit Leaks: How to Fix Them Without Working More, With Todd Krause first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

In this episode of the RIA Edge podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Phil Fiore, co-founder and CEO of Procyon, about how he and his team transitioned from a wirehouse environment to build a fast-growing independent firm. He shares how that growth has been driven by a commitment to delivering fully integrated client services, a disciplined approach to scaling resources to enhance the client experience and a focus on combining organic growth with selective acquisitions that align culturally and strategically. Key takeaways: How breaking from wirehouses opened the door to fully customized, client-first service models Why scale allows firms to expand services and improve the overall client experience meaningfully How integrating services like tax, insurance and M&A builds a true family office approach The importance of a unified brand and culture when pursuing growth through acquisitions How AI is being used to increase advisor efficiency while keeping client relationships central Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Phil Fiore: LinkedIn: Phil Fiore LinkedIn: Procyon Website: Procyon About Our Guest: Phil is a highly experienced individual with over 30 years of expertise in providing investment consulting services to institutions and high-net-worth families. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Procyon, he brings his extensive financial knowledge to the firm, focusing on firm-wide management, leadership & Nationwide expansion. Before co-founding Procyon, Phil held the position of Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS. During his time there, he led the FDG Group, which was a prominent Institutional Consulting and Private Wealth Team. He also served as a member of the Institutional Consulting Group, Advisory Council, Senior Institutional Consultant, and a Senior Retirement Plan Consultant at UBS. In addition, Phil held the role of Co-Chair of the UBS Corporate Development Advisory Board and its Retirement Advisory Council. Phil has received several accolades for his accomplishments in the financial industry. While at UBS, the Financial Times named him one of their Top 400 US Advisors in 2014, and he was also listed as one of Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in 2015. Due to his success and expertise, Phil is often invited to speak at national retirement conferences and media interviews, where he shares his knowledge on RIA M&A (Registered Investment Advisor mergers and acquisitions). Phil has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science from the University of Hartford. He has also earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and Certified Retirement Plans Counselor (CRPC®) certifications from the College for Financial Planning. These certifications were obtained through the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Outside of work, Phil resides in Westport, CT, with his wife and their two sons. He enjoys golfing, working out, and participating in exotic car rallies and shows.

Vivek Raman is Etherealize CoFounder and CEO while Michael McGuiness is an Etherealize Researcher and author of their recent report "Ethereum and The Era of Productive Money."Many have viewed ETH as a technology bet. Etherealize just published a report arguing it's something far more important, better money than BTC and gold, and the first monetary asset in history that actually compounds.In this episode, they break down their $250,000 ETH thesis and why institutions that understand pristine collateral are quietly becoming the biggest ETH bulls.------

Storytelling was the very first technology that evolved us from cavemen to consumers. Stories are how you overcome AI slop, and turning AI into Artful Intelligence is how you scale the impact of the stories you tell for influence, persuasion and respect. Park Howell tells you how to wield the And, But, Therefore (ABT) narrative framework to make all of your messages land right the first time, every time, and how to use the StoryCycle Genie® to massively grow your engagement and impact. Tune in to hear Park's thoughts on: What is the ABT and how/why does it work? Can you demonstrate how I would build a focused message for my show using the ABT, so that my audience can do the same for their brand? Why is the ABT at the core of the StoryCycle Genie®, the only AI-driven (artful intelligence), narrative-native platform that helps you find and craft the story that only you can tell? How can people test the strength of their brand story for free, right now? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Invitation From Our GuestTest the strength of your brand story for free: https://www.storycyclegenie.ai/brand-story-grader. Get a letter grade from A+ to F- and a 14-point storytelling assessment that you can use immediately to refine your brand story. @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://www.storycyclegenie.ai/ https://businessofstory.com/ Social Media LinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post How to Use Artful Intelligence to Scale Your Storytelling Influence, With Park Howell first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

Sam MacPherson is the CoFounder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, the core team behind Spark.Some DeFi protocols are burning through reserves, while others wait for the bull market to save them. Spark is doing neither.In a new episode of our Revenue Meta series, Sam breaks down the business behind Spark and how it's generating $27.8M in projected annual revenue (up from $23M since recording) across four business channels. We discuss what's being done with the $9.6M protocol surplus to better return value to SPK holders through programmatic buybacks and growth initiatives. We also cover the Spark Liquidity Layer managing over $2.3 billion in DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi. Sam has the latest on their upcoming CeDeFi prime brokerage called Spark Prime and what else is in store to get Spark back to earning a projected $80M in annual revenue.------

Ellis Osborn and Kevin Li are CoFounders of Saturn.This is the first episode in a new series by The Edge Podcast covering emerging DeFi builders. Ellis and Kevin break down how Saturn tokenizes STRC via two onchain assets, USDat and sUSDat. Michael Saylor and his team at Strategy built STRC to pay an 11.5% yield backed by Bitcoin. Saturn is building the DeFi layer on top of this STRC yield.We learn how Saturn's tokenized yield unlocks global access to STRC, higher leverage through the likes of Morpho, yield trading on Pendle, and risk tranching soon through Strata. They share more on why Saylor himself is so excited for what Saturn is working on to distribute STRC yield on Ethereum. We cover why digital credit might be superior to private credit, and how STRC could become "the risk-free rate of onchain finance."------

Why do customers choose one brand over another — even when everything looks similar? Shane Barker reveals the hidden factors that drive buying decisions, and how small shifts in trust, perception, and reviews can dramatically impact revenue. Learn how to turn more visitors into customers without increasing your traffic. Tune in to hear Shane's thoughts on: What are the “invisible factors” that actually influence whether someone buys or walks away? Why do you believe most businesses focus too much on traffic instead of conversion? What are they missing? How do reviews and trust signals shape buyer psychology, especially in competitive markets like Amazon? Can you share a real example where fixing a small conversion issue led to a significant increase in revenue? What are the most common “conversion leaks” you see businesses overlook? If a business wants to increase sales without increasing ad spend, where should they start first? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://shanebarker.com/ https://tracefuse.ai/ Social Media LinkedIn X Instagram .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post The Invisible Factors That Make People Buy (or Walk Away), With Shane Barker first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Oliver Cross, founding partner, senior advisor and head of growth at Verum Partners, about the firm's path from a breakaway team to a rapidly growing independent RIA managing over $1 billion. He shares how early growth was driven by focusing on a core group of founding clients, building a strong internal structure through systems like EOS and creating a team-based client service model. Oliver also explains how hiring, technology decisions and a long-term ownership mindset continue to shape the firm's direction as it scales. Key takeaways: How a failed succession plan became the catalyst for launching a new independent RIA firm Why focusing deeply on founding clients created strong referrals and early growth momentum How implementing EOS improved structure, accountability, and long-term planning alignment The importance of hiring for values and building a long-term talent pipeline from scratch How AI, data control, and workflow systems are shaping the future client experience  Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Oliver Cross: LinkedIn: Oliver Cross LinkedIn: Verum Partners Website: Verum Partners About Our Guest: Oliver is a Founding Partner of Verum where he currently serves as a Senior Adviser and Head of Growth while also playing an active role in both the investment and financial planning committees. His penchant for prudent financial decision-making dates back to his early childhood lessons from his grandfather who often reminded him “a penny saved is a penny earned.” Oliver took this to heart and it became hardwired into his DNA, ultimately leading to career in wealth management. As an adviser, Oliver caters to families who understand the importance of patience and discipline in building wealth and value the benefits of an independent firm structure that centers around problem-solving, thoughtful financial planning, tax-efficient and sophisticated investment solutions, and team-based client service. He and Verum promote the importance of alignment of interests which continue to plague the industry. Prior to Verum, Oliver was an Investment Consultant and Director of Research at Carolinas Investment Consulting where he worked for nine years. Before pursuing his MBA in investment management at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Oliver was a Vice President at Trusco Capital Management in Atlanta for six years, where he served as an Investment Manager for endowments, foundations, and retirement plans across the Southeast. Oliver is a native of Winston-Salem where he attended R.J. Reynolds high school before heading to Davidson College where he was a member of the golf team. While still an avid golfer, Oliver spends most of his free time with his wife and two children finding any way to keep active outdoors. With a passion for mentoring youth, Oliver coaches basketball through the YMCA and soccer through Charlotte Junior soccer and taught Sunday School with his wife at Myers Park United Methodist Church.

With the Artemis II crew completing the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, space is back in the spotlight, and so is the complex world of risk that surrounds it. In this episode of the Leader's Edge Podcast, Denis Bensoussan, head of space at Beazley, discusses innovations from the maturing space insurance market. From satellite constellations circling the globe to the possibility of data centers on the moon, risks in space are expanding almost as fast as the universe itself.

In a time when burnout and disengagement are at an all-time high, Scott Doggett brings a refreshing and practical perspective on leadership. In this episode, we dive into the power of servant leadership and why rehumanizing the workplace is more critical than ever. Scott shares how a simple shift—seeing people as “priceless”—can elevate leadership, strengthen culture, and create meaningful, lasting impact. Expect actionable insights you can apply to improve performance, relationships, and results in every area of your life. Tune in to hear Scott's thoughts on: What inspired you to write Priceless! and start the National Academy of Leadership Development? What does it really mean to see people as “priceless,” and how does that change leadership? Why do you believe servant leadership is so important today? You call this a movement. What is the Priceless leadership movement, and what are you building through the Academy? Why do you think workplaces need to be rehumanized right now? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Invitation From Our GuestThis short tool helps leaders better understand their leadership style and identify practical ways to build a more people-first culture. Listeners can take a free Priceless Leadership self-assessment at www.NationalALD.com/assessment @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-13{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://www.nationalald.com/ Social Media LinkedIn X .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-8{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post Rehumanizing the Workplace: Why Servant Leadership Matters More Than Ever, With Scott Doggett first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

Chaitanya Jain (CJ) works on the Bitcoin team at Strategy.Most people know Strategy for its outspoken BTC bull Founder Michael Saylor and second, for buying billions in BTC, but more of you ought to learn about the financial instruments they've engineered, backed by BTC as digital capital that appreciates over time.In this episode, CJ breaks down how Strategy's flagship STRC works, a perpetual preferred stock with a stable $100 price and 11.5% annual yield paid monthly in tax-deferred cash dividends. We dive into the ambitious plans at Strategy to target a $300 trillion fixed income market with STRC and how that could impact the price of BTC long term. We also dive into how DeFi teams are already tokenizing STRC to bring it onchain.------

Happy April, friends!In the last episode, we discussed the newest lineup of Onefinity machines - the Gen 2 Elite Series and the Apprentice. A few months ago, we had the distinct honor of visiting the Godfather of the Maker community, Jimmy Diresta!Following a great talk at the last Maker Camp, we partnered up with Jimmy and outside of those of us that work for Onefinity, Jimmy got the very first Gen 2 Elite machine out in the wild. Now that he has been working with it for a few months, we wanted to get his unique and valuable perspective on the machine and how it has improved his workflow.We got a little bit off in the weeds from time to time, but that's because Jimmy has become more than just a partner, but a friend. Watch the video of Stone and Morgan's visit to Jimmy's NY shop here...https://youtu.be/6wWHydP78Gc?si=ZIr2_qNF2metffOGAnd check out our latest product, the ELITE+ Party Pack Upgrade Kit here...https://youtu.be/GXbAAKTsFZ4Contact Us: Podcasts@onefinitycnc.comVisit our website | https://www.onefinitycnc.comVisit our forum | https://forum.onefinitycnc.com

Matthew Fisher is CEO of Katana.Many L2s have launched, hoping the apps show up. Katana is taking a different approach, building apps itself and designing the economic engine from day one to make this all possible.In this episode, Matthew breaks down how vaultbridge assets like vbETH and vbUSDT redirect real yield from Ethereum Mainnet to active DeFi participants on Katana, why they acquired the team behind IDEX to launch Katana Perps, and their roadmap to onboard major liquidity from CEXs like OKX and fintechs like Revolut who can route liquidity through Katana for yield.------

Nick Forster is CoFounder and CEO of Derive.Every year since 2021, we've said onchain options would be huge, but it's never played out, until now. Derive has captured 90-95% of onchain options volume while competitors all died or pivoted to perps. The inflection point has arrived.In this episode, Nick explains why he stayed the course building the hardest product in DeFi, how Yieldmageddon is bullish for the growth of options, and why institutional funds are now turning to onchain options for yield generation. The thesis was right. The timing was just early. And the network effects now make Derive's moat nearly impossible to replicate.------

In this episode, we sit down with Alexander Johnson, founder of Mixt Solutions, a company he's scaled to $50 million in revenue and a 50-person team. We talk about what it really takes to grow a business over a decade — from hiring and leadership to adapting in a constantly changing landscape. Alexander also shares insights on starting and scaling with limited capital, and the mindset required to build something that lasts. If you're serious about growth, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Tune in to hear Alexander's thoughts on: How did you start your company and scale it to where it is today? Why do you think most people fail to start a business, ever when they really want to? Why do most teams never grow? How did you find your market and continue to innovate? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: www.MixtSolutions.com Social Media LinkedIn .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post From Startup to $50M: Scaling, Hiring, and Staying in the Game, With Alexander Johnson first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong speaks with Stephen Rigali, executive managing director at Kayne Anderson Rudnick, about the firm's evolution from a family office into a $55 billion platform and how it has approached growth with intention over four decades. He shares how the firm prioritizes organic expansion, structured advisor development and long-term client relationships, along with how it balances high-touch service with scalability, uses specialized partners to extend capabilities, and evaluates the role of AI in improving efficiency without replacing human decision-making. Key takeaways: How the firm grew from founder capital into a $55 billion platform through steady, organic expansion Why advisor capacity is managed through defined lifecycle stages and proactive resource planning How long-term client relationships are built on trust, alignment and consistent human interaction Why combining in-house expertise with outside specialists strengthens the client experience How AI is being tested to improve research, workflows and operational efficiency across the firm Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Stephen Rigali: LinkedIn: Stephen Rigali LinkedIn: Kayne Anderson Rudnick Website: Kayne Anderson Rudnick About Our Guest: Stephen Rigali is the Executive Managing Director and a member of the Executive Management Committee at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, a Los Angeles–based investment and wealth management firm founded in 1984. He oversees business development across the firm's institutional, retail, and wealth management platforms and works closely with the firm's Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer to help shape the firm's long-term investment and business strategy. He also serves on the firm's Risk and Compliance Committee, ESG Steering Committee, and the Investment Committee for the Wealth Advisory division. Stephen has more than four decades of experience in the investment management industry and has been with Kayne Anderson Rudnick since 1991, playing a key role in the firm's growth and evolution. Earlier in his career, he was a Vice President at Shearson Lehman Brothers. Stephen holds a B.S. in Business and Economics from Loyola Marymount University and is a CFA charterholder.

Arpan Gautam is the Founder of Noon.After years at McKinsey and Goldman, Arpan was led to build institutional-grade yield products in DeFi. Noon now delivers one of the highest performing stablecoin yields (9% APY the last 30 days) while DeFi's biggest competitors sit at 4-6%.In this episode, we cover:+ How Noon's multi-strategy yield engine combines DeFi, CeFi, and TradFi to outperform competitors+ Why private credit, leverage looping, and institutional access remove the gatekeepers on high-yield products+ What institutions actually want: yield, infrastructure, and risk management+ Noon's newly launched tBTC yield vaults------

Felipe Montealegre is the Founder and CIO of Theia.A liquid crypto investment fund explains why they believe the four-year token bear market is coming to an end and how they're deploying capital. Felipe explains why his team concluded 99% of crypto tokens, excluding a few SoV tokens, should be valued on discounted cash flows and how that view kept them out of certain overvalued L1s and L2s. Plus, more on positioning for what Felipe calls "the best opportunities in four years!"In this episode, we cover:+ Why the bear market is ending: reasonable valuations, tokenholder rights, and revenue growth+ Understanding Edge vs. Brier scores: why being contrarian and right beats just being right+ The real bottleneck for RWAs: the need for financially sophisticated underwriters, not more engineers------

What if the answers you've been searching for have been in your body all along? In this episode, Koya Webb explores how tuning into your body's signals can shift you out of burnout and into a more aligned, sustainable way of living and leading. Koya shares how daily rituals, nervous system awareness, and embodied self-listening can help you reconnect with your inner wisdom—without striving for perfection. You'll learn how to create simple, supportive practices that fit into real life while building a foundation of clarity, regulation, and intentional living. If you're feeling stretched thin or disconnected, this conversation will show you how to slow down, listen deeper, and lead from a place of true alignment. Tune in to hear Koya's thoughts on: What does it really mean to “listen to your body,” and why is this so essential in today's fast-paced culture? You talk a lot about rituals over routines—what's the difference, and why does it matter for wellbeing? How does the nervous system influence our energy, focus, and decision-making on a daily basis? What are some simple rituals people can start today to feel more grounded and supported? Can you share how your own healing journey shaped Wellbeing Rituals and the Life Book companion? How can people move from burnout and survival mode into a more intentional, regulated life—without overhauling everything at once? And much, much more! @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Invitation From Our GuestIf this conversation resonated, you can pre-order Koya's book Wellbeing Rituals and start building the clarity you need to thrive. https://www.koyawebb.com/wellbeing-rituals-book When you order now, you're not just reading the book, you're stepping into a new way of living. __________________________________________________________________ Receive the Life Book Companion—a guided workbook designed to help integrate the practices from Wellbeing Rituals— provided instantly with the pre-order of the book. Visit: https://www.koyawebb.com/wellbeing-rituals-book to access the gift and begin building personalized rituals for everyday life today. @media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:30px!important; margin-right:!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;margin-left:!important;}}Connect With Our GuestWebsite: https://koyawebb.com Social Media @koyawebb .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 70px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}The post Listen to Your Body: The Key to Sustainable Success, With Koya Webb first appeared on The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul Ross.

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, host David Armstrong interviews Peter Mallouk, president and CEO of Creative Planning, about his journey from leading a small company with 30 clients to becoming one of the largest independent wealth management firms in the United States.  He talks about how that growth was fueled by a focus on consistent, repeatable workplace processes, turning clients into vocal advocates for the firm, and how his acquisition strategy is largely guided by where he sees unmet demand for fiduciary advice growing quickly.  Peter, who will be a keynote speaker at Wealth Management EDGE in June, also explores his unique leadership decisions, what he has learned from hosting his own podcast interviewing financial service executives, and how developments in artificial intelligence will “rattle our space in a way that I don’t think anybody’s ready for, including us.” Key takeaways: How he grew Creative Planning to $40 billion in AUM within 15 years—entirely organically—and how those years established the foundation for future success in the M&A market. Why he still spends 75% of his time working directly with clients and prospects. The single most critical metric he uses to assess the quality of an RIA. The rationale behind last year's acquisition of SageView Advisory Group and his perspective on the convergence of workplace retirement plans and wealth management. How Creative Planning's international expansion strategy mirrors its domestic one: target regions where there is unmet demand for fiduciary advice. How AI may soon manage over half of the operational tasks within an RIA. Resources: Listen to the RIA Edge Podcast on Wealth Management Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen and Subscribe to the RIA Edge Podcast on Spotify Connect With David Armstrong: Wealth Management LinkedIn: Wealth Management LinkedIn: David Armstrong Twitter: David Armstrong LinkedIn: Informa Connect With Peter Mallouk: LinkedIn: Peter Mallouk LinkedIn: Creative Planning Website: Creative Planning About Our Guest: Peter Mallouk is the President of Creative Planning and its affiliated companies. Peter's companies provide comprehensive wealth management services to their clients, including investment management, financial planning, charitable planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning and estate planning services.  Peter graduated from the University of Kansas in 1993 with four majors, including degrees in business administration and economics. He went on to earn a law degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in 1996, also at the University of Kansas. Peter is a recipient of the University of Kansas School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award, becoming the second-youngest recipient to receive the award.  Peter is the founder, a current executive board member and a former five-year Chairman of KC CAN!, an organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life for children in Kansas City. He's also the founder and a current executive board member of Pathway Financial Education, an organization dedicated to providing teenagers, adults and business owners in under-resourced communities with actionable financial education.  Peter and his wife Veronica, are recipients of the Giving the Basics Human Dignity Award for their contributions toward helping those less fortunate meet basic needs. They're also recipients of the Variety Presidential Citation Award for their work supporting those with special needs. The Mallouks funded the Kansas chapter of Give Back, a program that identifies high-achieving high school students who have faced challenges and provides them with not only college tuition but also coaching, counseling and volunteer mentors. To date, 300 Kansas students have been awarded scholarships. Peter and Veronica have three children — Michael, JP, and Gabby.

Hart Lambur is the CoFounder of Across.We host a timely new discussion on the reasoning behind the first ever major token buyout in DeFi, a proposal to convert ACX tokenholders into equity shareholders of a traditional private company for Across. Hart explains how the $25M treasury would finance the buyout, and the vision for Across's future as stablecoin infrastructure where "$1 equals $1" and users pay nothing to move money across chains.In this episode, we cover:+ Why the token model isn't working: DAO governance challenges and misaligned incentives+ How the buyout works: token-to-equity conversion, and who can participate+ The new business model: Free stablecoin movement powered by intents, with issuers paying fees instead of users------

Davide Crapis is an AI Lead at the Ethereum Foundation.AI agents are already choosing which blockchains to use. Davide Crapis, AI Lead at the Ethereum Foundation, explains why Ethereum is building the infrastructure to win them over and what the internet of agents looks like in the near future.In this episode, we cover:+ Why AI agents are rational actors when choosing chains+ From experiment to infrastructure: How ERC-8004 creates the railway for agent economies+ Ethereum's most underappreciated advantage: ZK protocols for verification and privacy+ The future of agents hiring each other with onchain payments------

The podcast features Jon Forster interviewing Aree Bly, founder of Alignment Ally and author of "The Sustainable Brain," focusing on the importance of developing comfort with ambiguity for actuaries and other professionals. Aree shares practical examples from her career, such as handling ambiguous data formats in healthcare analytics, and discusses strategies for determining when work is "good enough" without sacrificing quality. The conversation covers tools like the RACI framework for clarifying roles and responsibilities, and offers advice for navigating ambiguity arising from organizational changes. The episode emphasizes the impact of ambiguity on career sustainability and personal well-being, encouraging proactive communication, expectation-setting, and self-awareness. Contributors:   Aree Bly; Jon Forster, ASA, MAAA Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe! Want to keep up with the latest SOA news? Follow us on our social channels: Instagram: @soactuaries Facebook: Society of Actuaries LinkedIn: Society of Actuaries Twitter: @SOActuaries About Us: With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world's largest actuarial professional organization with more than 32,000 actuaries as members. Serving as the SOA's research arm, the SOA Research Institute provides objective, data-driven research bringing together tried and true practices and future-focused approaches to address societal challenges and your business needs. It provides trusted knowledge, extensive experience and new technologies to help effectively identify, predict and manage risks. ● Learn more about Influence and other engaging topics relevant for actuaries on the Professional Development Edge Subscription product.    https://www.soa.org/prof-dev/pd-edge/  

What could happen if a renewable energy project fails to meet new NERC compliance requirements? In some cases, penalties can reach up to $1 million per day per violation.In this special episode of Navigating the Grid, we're sharing a conversation originally recorded for the Clean Energy Edge Podcast, where Kellie Macpherson, EVP of Compliance & Security at Radian Generation, joined host Russ Bates to discuss the evolving compliance landscape for renewable energy.Starting May 1, 2026, inverter-based resources (IBRs) rated 20 MW or greater and connected at 60 kV or higher must register under updated North American Electric Reliability Corporation Category 2 requirements. The compliance threshold is dropping from 75 MW to 20 MW, dramatically expanding federal oversight across solar, wind, and battery storage projects.In this episode, Kellie breaks down what the rule change means, which projects will be affected, and why compliance now extends beyond paperwork to include operational readiness, cybersecurity monitoring, and audit preparedness.As renewables take on a larger role in grid reliability, understanding these requirements is becoming essential for operators, developers, and investors alike.

Gil Santos is Lead Quant at Credora, and Marcin Kazmierczak is CoFounder of RedStone, which recently acquired Credora.We dig into why DeFi desperately needs credit ratings, how Credora is building them, and why this is the missing piece for institutional capital to flow onchain. Gil explains the problem: DeFi has transparency of transactions but opacity when it comes to risk. You can see every trade onchain, but you can't tell if a Morpho vault is genuinely safer than another. Credora is building the Moody's and S&P for DeFi—real-time, dynamic risk ratings that update as market conditions change.In this episode, we cover:+ Why DeFi needs a ratings protocol ($10B rated, 80% Morpho TVL coverage)+ The L2Beat parallel: Raising standards for the industry+ How Credora ratings work: assessment from collateral → markets → vaults+ 2026 vision: Stablecoins to $1T, fintechs offering rated yields to retail------

Gabriel Shapiro is a top legal expert in cryptoassets and tokenization, who is now Founder of MetaLeX, where he's building onchain legal entities and tokenized securities infrastructure.We dig into Vitalik's recent tweet about refocusing on Ethereum L1 scaling, why Ethereum's commitment to maximum decentralization matters, and the evolution of L2s. Then Gabriel dives into why you don't actually own your stock and how that figures into the emerging RWA sector. We explore why this system exists, why most RWA tokenization recreates the same broken intermediaries, and how MetaLeX is building true ownership onchain.In this episode, we cover:+ Why Ethereum is refocusing on L1 scaling and what it means for L2s+ The Cede & Co revelation: how stock ownership actually works+ Three tokenization philosophies (and why most recreate the problem)+ BORGs: Cybernetic organizations that merge legal entities with smart contracts+ Unbreachable legal agreements using private keys as legal authority+ How MetaLeX replaces Carta + AngelList + DocuSign atomically+ AI agents spinning up their own companies with legal personhood------

Mike Silagadze is the CoFounder and CEO of ether.fi.Ether.fi is building crypto's own Revolut, a fully integrated banking experience that's self-custodial, with lower fees and higher rewards than traditional fintech. In Q4 2025, ether.fi Cash hit $126M in card spending, up 160% quarter over quarter, making it the largest non-custodial crypto card.Mike breaks down the business model (Stake, Liquid, Cash), how they survived October 10th with zero liquidations, and why 2026 is the year they go mainstream.In this episode, we cover:+ How Cash revenue is diversifying the business beyond ETH exposure+ Why they're not another DeFi casino+ $50M revenue in 2025, forecasting $100M+ in 2026+ Token holder rights and why value accrual must be enshrined+ Tokenized stocks and gold coming in March 2026------

Leo Lanza is a well known Ethereum investor and content creator.Markets are panicking. ETH is down 50% from its all-time high. Sentiment across all crypto markets is at multi-year lows. But Leo remains steadfast.He breaks down why Ethereum can't be replicated, why the four-year cycle is breaking, and how the CLARITY Act could be crypto's biggest catalyst ever. He explains why ETH is valued like gold or oil, not a tech stock, and walks through the math behind his $80,000 price target.In this episode, we cover:+ Why Ethereum is like Netflix replacing Blockbuster+ His $80,000 ETH thesis+ Why the CLARITY Act changes everything for institutional adoption+ L2s as Ethereum's weapon for distribution and growth+ What could break Leo's bull case------

Epi 13Can you die from plastic surgery? In this episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we break down the real death risk of plastic surgery, including tummy tuck, liposuction, and anesthesia complications. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACS and therapist Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes explain: ✔️ The actual plastic surgery mortality rate✔️ Can anesthesia kill you?✔️ Blood clots (DVT) after tummy tuck✔️ What really causes surgical deaths✔️ Bariatric vs cosmetic surgery risk✔️ How to reduce complications before elective surgery If you're researching plastic surgery safety, elective surgery death rate, tummy tuck blood clot risk, or anesthesia risks explained, this episode gives you clear, factual answers. We also address the fear of dying during surgery—especially for moms and post-weight loss patients—and how modern surgical protocols make cosmetic surgery extremely low risk for healthy candidates. Our Sleeved Life Podcast explores bariatric surgery, plastic surgery after weight loss, mental health, and surgical safety through honest conversations and expert insight. We discuss tummy tucks, liposuction, body contouring, anesthesia risks, and life after weight loss surgery. If you're researching elective surgery safety or navigating transformation yourself, this podcast provides balanced, educational guidance. This show is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Epi 11Let's talk about the fear that no one wants to admit out loud — the fear of dying under anesthesia, waking up during surgery, or something going horribly wrong