Podcasts about Exit

After building Sacred Rides into one of the top mountain bike adventure companies in the world, Mike Brcic exited the business he had spent 23 years creating. The celebration did not last long. In this episode, Mike shares that the emotional high from the signed purchase agreement and wire transfer lasted about eight hours before the deeper question arrived: Now what? Mike joins Jerome Myers for a powerful conversation about founder burnout, post-exit identity, and the difference between building for achievement and building from alignment. They explore why founders often lose energy when they become disconnected from the customer, the company's purpose, and the work that actually lights them up. Mike also shares how his post-exit journey led him to create Wayfinders, a company that designs immersive experiences to help leaders reconnect with themselves, others, nature, and something larger than achievement. From the mountains of British Columbia to monasteries in Bhutan, this conversation is an invitation to rethink what success means after the exit. Because the real question is not just whether you can sell the business. The real question is: Who will you be when it is gone? Learn more about Mike and Wayfinders: https://way-finders.comTake the Exit Readiness Assessment: https://www.exittoexcellence.com/eraLearn more about Jerome Myers: https://www.exittoexcellence.com #Podcast #EntrepreneurPodcast #FounderStories #LeadershipPodcast #BusinessExit #FounderJourney #LifeAfterExit #Entrepreneurship #PersonalGrowth #BusinessOwner #PurposeDrivenLife #FounderPsychology #MeaningfulSuccess #NextChapter #ExitToExcellence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Exit Interview, David Shands sits down with comedian, entrepreneur, and viral content creator Kleon for one of the most honest and controversial conversations we've had about dating, relationships, marriage, loyalty, and modern love.Kleon doesn't hold back.From admitting that most women think they're in a relationship with him, to explaining why he dates backwards, to sharing his views on monogamy, cheating, and what men are really thinking but rarely say out loud, this conversation challenges conventional wisdom around modern relationships.David and Kleon dive deep into entrepreneurship, personal growth, heartbreak, accountability, masculinity, and how life experiences shape the way we approach love and commitment.Whether you agree with Kleon's perspective or completely disagree, this conversation is guaranteed to make you think.In this episode:• Why most women think they're with him• His controversial views on monogamy• The role honesty plays in relationships• Why temptation is a topic most men avoid discussing• Dating as an entrepreneur• How heartbreak changed his perspective on love• Why he says he dates backwards• The realities of modern dating• Marriage, commitment, and accountability• Building success while searching for the right partnerDrop a comment below and let us know:Do you think honesty is enough in a relationship, or does commitment require something more?Subscribe for more Exit Interview conversations on entrepreneurship, relationships, personal development, and the mindset required to build an extraordinary life.Our Sponsors:* Check out Cash App and use my code CASHAPP10 for a great deal: https://cash.appAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump and Senate GOP, NATO's Mark Rutte, Zohran Mamdani's primary sweep, and Grand Theft Auto 6 headline today's A.M. Update. Outgoing Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy reportedly gets into a shouting match with Trump at a Senate GOP lunch just weeks after losing his primary by a historic margin, and Aaron says picking that fight on his way out the door makes no sense. Trump also announces he won't sign the bipartisan housing bill until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act, even though it already cleared Congress with supermajorities, and takes a swipe at NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over gas prices not falling fast enough at the pump. All three of Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates sweep their New York primaries, including a Democratic Socialist who knocked off a five-term incumbent, and Aaron lays out his theory for why the combination of Islamism and Marxism is proving so potent with young, secular voters. Grand Theft Auto 6 opens pre-orders for its November launch, and Aaron does the math on its reported $2 billion budget, more than it cost to build the Burj Khalifa, and questions whether that much talent and money going into a video game says something about misplaced priorities. Aaron closes the week with the poll of the week results on who's actually following the World Cup.

Brian O'Connor spent three years building a 40,000-person Twitter following, launched product after product into that audience, and made almost nothing. The turning point came when he stopped looking for clever ideas and started running a boring business where product market fit already exists. He wrote down everyone he knew, sent texts, and sold $20K of recruiting services off a single Google Doc in two weeks. Today he runs TalentHQ, a recruiting agency placing Latin American project managers into US businesses — built nomadically with a co-founder, now operating with a team of two plus AI. In this conversation: why reach and revenue have almost nothing to do with each other, how he turned a podcast into his primary acquisition channel, and what it actually looks like to build a service business from scratch in 2026. Guest: Brian O'Connor, Founder of Talent HQ Sponsor: wayfront.com/tmba Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. Links: Business Resources Upcoming DC Events

Amy and Riley begin by breaking down The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th trailer. (00:00 - 14:00) And then discuss this week's episode The Valley (season 3, episode 13) - "The Clown and the Snake". (14:00) If you enjoyed this episode and need more Turtle Time in your life, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turtle Time Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a Villa Rosa VIP to hear exclusive bonus content! We're recapping the Vanderpump Rules series from the beginning each week. And if you need even more Turtle Time in your life, follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And please, if you want to watch some of the fun things we do, subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success has an interesting way of moving the goalposts. You land a book deal, the business starts to take off, money starts flowing, you sell the business for life-changing wealth, and yet somehow struggle to keep the calendar open for what matters most. For many entrepreneurs, the pursuit of wealth and freedom slowly turns into a new set of obligations, responsibilities, and pressures that can be just as demanding as the life they were trying to escape.That's why I'm excited to introduce you to my friend Joel Marion. Joel is a serial entrepreneur, 6-time bestselling author, direct-response marketing expert, and co-founder of BioTrust, a company that he helped scale to a 9-figure exit before his 40th birthday. Today, he mentors entrepreneurs and is launching Sound & Soul, a business focused on creating intimate live music experiences that bring people together through connection and shared memories.In this conversation, Joel shares his unlikely journey from substitute teacher to entrepreneur with a huge exit, the lessons he learned from years of setbacks, and why some of his biggest breakthroughs came after his greatest disappointments.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Joel turned a failed book launch and a season of substitute teaching into the foundation for a business that generated millions in profit.✅ Why one of Joel's most painful business setbacks taught him more about success, leadership, and fulfillment than any of his biggest wins.✅ How Joel's definition of wealth evolved from chasing financial freedom to prioritizing time, relationships, and memorable experiences.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/296Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What separates investors who scale from those who stay stuck? In this episode of the Abundance Mindset Podcast (Abundance Thursdays), Vinney Chopra and co-host Gualter Amarelo break down one wealth-building principle that's behind every deal Vinney has ever closed: accept what can't be changed — then create an advantage.   Vinney walks through the real numbers on his Columbus, Ohio hotel: bought for around $11M, undergoing a $25M renovation, converting from a Hilton into a full-service Marriott, and expanding from 195 doors to 230 keys — with a projected exit near $70M. You'll also hear how he turned 1,000 unused lockers into revenue-producing meeting rooms, refinanced his way out of a variable-rate apartment deal in Knoxville, and survived the COVID gut-punch when occupancy on a brand-new hotel fell from 87.5% to 25% overnight.   If you're a real estate investor, capital raiser, or aspiring syndicator trying to build wealth in a high interest rate environment, this conversation is a masterclass in solution-focused thinking. As Vinney says: whenever there's a big wall, there's always a window somewhere — you've got to find the window.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – "There's Always a Window": The Mindset Behind Every Deal 00:35 – The Columbus Hotel: A $25M Renovation Into a Full-Service Marriott 01:20 – Accept What Can't Be Changed → 195 Doors Become 230 Keys 02:15 – Estimating a $70M Exit (+ Accredited Investor Disclaimer) 03:00 – What a 506(c) Offering Actually Means for You 03:40 – 1,000 Lockers Into Meeting Rooms: Finding Hidden Revenue 04:25 – The Knoxville Apartment & the Variable-Rate Problem 05:00 – Refinancing the Wall Into a Window 06:00 – Why a HIGH Interest Rate Market Works in Your Favor 07:50 – The Hilton-to-Marriott Flag Change & Marriott "War Rooms" 08:40 – Control the Controllables 09:10 – The Banker Call That Saved $60K Now + $60K Every Year 11:00 – The Exit Plan: Sell, Go Passive, Manage the Managers 13:50 – Hospitality Roars Back + the New Tampa Acquisition 15:00 – Finding an Operator Who Isn't Stretched Too Thin 16:00 – No Capital or No Experience? Partner & Create an Advantage 18:30 – The COVID Gut-Punch: A Hotel Bought December 31, 2019 19:20 – From 25% Occupancy to a $6M → $12M Win 20:30 – Build a Mind That Hunts for Solutions 21:20 – FREE Books & Resources (the "Keep More" Tax Guide) 23:00 – Vinney's Closing Message  

Nick talks to Jean Moncrieff, CEO of the Small Giants Community and author of Finding Freedom, who shares his personal journey of building a company, almost losing it through an ill-advised exit, and eventually selling it successfully to his management team.  The conversation explores how business owners can build high-value, purpose-driven companies that offer genuine lifestyle freedom. Jean and Nick dive deep into the crucial role of alignment, the psychology of leadership, and how to successfully navigate different exit options—including employee ownership models—by cultivating a high-performing leadership team. KEY TAKEAWAYS To successfully scale a business, founders must shift their mindset from needing to be the smartest person in the room to intentionally surrounding themselves with leaders who are highly capable of running things independently. When building a leadership team, alignment with the company's core values and unique culture is just as critical as a candidate's tactical skills and job capabilities. As an unprecedented wave of baby boomer business owners look to retire, a severe shortage of capable incoming leaders is creating a significant leadership vacuum. True financial and lifestyle freedom is achieved by systematically executing three distinct phases in order: exiting daily operational chaos, exiting the business's management operations, and finally, executing the financial exit of the business itself. BEST MOMENTS "Feed me, John, feed me... I was chasing output, I was chasing revenue... and I thought that's what this was all about."  "You don't want to control your business, you want to be able to curate above it; you want to be in charge, but control is bad because you're stuck in everything."  "I think it's almost like sticking a light bulb into the socket, and if the wiring's done right, the thing lights up." "The quickest way that I advise the founders that I work with to get to where they want to get to is bring the person who's done it. Bring the person in... and then get out of the way." VALUABLE RESOURCES Want to grow and scale your business? Check out Nick's Boardroom Program: ⁠https://gamma.app/docs/BOARDROOM-2026-FINAL-h2vknz5qne7vvwm⁠ To get your copy of Nick's book, Exit for Millions, go to ⁠http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO⁠ Nick's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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This episode of the Carl Jackson Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of our nation and the world. The host dives into a shocking report from the UK that reveals the extent of the grooming gang scandal, where over 250,000 young girls were sexually abused by predominantly Muslim Pakistani gangs. The report highlights the catastrophic institutional failure that enabled these crimes for decades, with the government turning a blind eye and even destroying evidence. The host also discusses the resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is accused of letting 13,000 suspected Muslim rapists and pedophiles off with warning letters when he was Director of Public Prosecutions. The host questions how someone like Starmer can claim to be a champion of justice and equality while allowing such atrocities to occur. The conversation also touches on the dangers of woke ideology and its impact on our society, including the censorship of free speech and the erosion of our values. The host also shares a powerful testimony from an Iranian-American woman who escaped Sharia law and warns about the dangers of Islamic extremism in the West. Her words are a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our freedom and way of life. If you're concerned about the direction of our country and the world, you won't want to miss this episode of the Carl Jackson Show. The host's passionate and insightful commentary will leave you feeling informed and motivated to take action. Listen now to hear the full discussion and learn how you can make a difference. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ash Patel & Amanda Cruise have a conversation with Conner Thomas of Greenwich Street Capital, specializing in small bay multi-tenant industrial and flex storage, and is recognized for his disciplined, data-driven investment approach. This episode kicks off with a compelling promise showcasing how small bay industrial offers a high-margin, less competitive niche. It then builds intrigue by unpacking tactical strategies and industry insights, appealing directly to investors craving actionable frameworks. The description combines emotional curiosity with practicality, prompting listeners to hit play and learn from Conner's real-world expertise. Conner Thomas Managing Principal at Greenwich Street Capital Based in: San Francisco, California Where to find them: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conner-thomas-gsc/ www.greenwichstreetcap.com Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit https://malabarhillcapital.com/ for more info. Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Carl Jackson Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of our nation and the world. The host dives into a shocking report from the UK that reveals the extent of the grooming gang scandal, where over 250,000 young girls were sexually abused by predominantly Muslim Pakistani gangs. The report highlights the catastrophic institutional failure that enabled these crimes for decades, with the government turning a blind eye and even destroying evidence. The host also discusses the resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is accused of letting 13,000 suspected Muslim rapists and pedophiles off with warning letters when he was Director of Public Prosecutions. The host questions how someone like Starmer can claim to be a champion of justice and equality while allowing such atrocities to occur. The conversation also touches on the dangers of woke ideology and its impact on our society, including the censorship of free speech and the erosion of our values. The host also shares a powerful testimony from an Iranian-American woman who escaped Sharia law and warns about the dangers of Islamic extremism in the West. Her words are a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our freedom and way of life. If you're concerned about the direction of our country and the world, you won't want to miss this episode of the Carl Jackson Show. The host's passionate and insightful commentary will leave you feeling informed and motivated to take action. Listen now to hear the full discussion and learn how you can make a difference. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakistan as a Strategic Mediator. Guest: Ambassador Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. John Batchelor examines Pakistan's role as a mediator between the United States and Iran. Ambassador Haqqani explains that Pakistan provided an "exit ramp" for the Trump administration by utilizing its unique access to the IRGC and Iran's power structure to facilitate communication and avoid further military escalation. 2

Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional):https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment11 rapid-fire spitballs today from Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 587, on everything from Roth conversions and RMDs to whether a guy named Wayne can finally treat himself to a seventy-five-thousand-dollar Audi. Aaron in Syracuse just hit a million bucks in his 401(k) and realizes he needs a spitball on keeping his RMDs low. Do new Roth conversions restart the 5-year clock? 72-year-old Mike in Texas wants to know. Marion inherited a not-yet-five-year-old Roth, and an IRMAA problem along with it. Lu and Stephen each argue that the fellas' conversion and retirement spitball math might be misleading. Teachers Tony and his wife have pensions that cover everything, so should they even keep saving? John and Peggy need a retirement spitball, Rajesh wonders if he should pay off his mortgage or convert to Roth, and Mike in San Marcos asks about funding a Roth with pension money.Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-587 (full show notes & episode transcript)Retirement Accounts Guide - free download:https://purefinancial.com/white-papers/retirement-accounts-guide/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=whitepaper-retirement-accounts-guide&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep587-description-whitepaper401(k) vs. IRA vs. Equity Compensation: The Real Math - YMYW TV:https://purefinancial.com/ymyw/episodes/recipe-for-retirement-retirement-plans-explained/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ymyw-tv&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep587-description-tv-s10e12Financial Blueprint (free, self-guided):https://purefinancial.com/financialblueprint/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=financial-blueprint&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep587-description-blueprintREQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis:https://bit.ly/AskJoeAndAlDOWNLOAD more free guides:https://bit.ly/PureGuidesREAD financial blogs:https://bit.ly/PureFinBlogWATCH educational videos:https://bit.ly/PureEdVideosSUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter:https://bit.ly/YMYWNewsletterConnect With Us:Subscribe on YouTube and join the conversation in the comments:https://bit.ly/YMYW-YTSubscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite podcast app:https://lnk.to/ymywLeave your honest reviews and ratings in Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-money-your-wealth/id312900254Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast01:32 - $1.1 Million in My 401(k) at 56: Should I Do Roth Conversions Before RMDs Hit? (Aaron, Syracuse, NY04:51 - Can You Fund a Roth IRA With Pension Money? (Mike, San Marcos, CA)06:14 - Can You Roll an UTMA Into a 529 for Tax-Free Education Savings? (Bob the Builder, Westchester, NY)10:29 - I'm 72 With a 25-Year-Old Roth. Do New Conversions Trigger the 5-Year Clock for Roth Withdrawals? (Mike, TX)11:43 - Inherited a Roth Less Than 5 Years Old: Are the Earnings Taxable? Can IRMAA Be Avoided? (Marion)15:59 - You Ignore Future Income! How to Spitball Spending When a Pension and Social Security Are Coming (Stephen)21:02 - Are Your Roth Conversion Calculations Misleading? Why Future RMDs Need an Inflation Check (Lu)24:57 - We're Teachers With Pensions That Cover Everything. Should We Stop Saving and Fund the 529s? (Tony, NY28:23 - $4 Million and Ready to Exit the Rat Race at 61. Do the Numbers Work? (John and Peggy, San Jose, CA34:37 - $4 Million 401(k) and a 6.5% Rental Mortgage: Pay It Off or Convert to Roth? (Rajesh)38:42 - We're 62 With $1 Million. Can I Finally Buy the $75K Audi, or Should I Lease? (Wayne, Long Beach, NY)43:17 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast

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We did something nuts: we got 50+ founders to reveal their net worth, portfolios, income, expenses. Its free and right here: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrWhy this podcast exists:Hampton is a community for founders. Members do an ave of $20m/year in revenue.Tons of the convos within the community are about money: how to invest, how to spend, how much to pay yourself...all this stuff you can't Google.We thought "Let's just make these convos public". And thus, this podcast Moneywise came to be.We publish weekly. Click the subscribe button and the goodness will be delivered. Also...we've done 100+ episodes. If you want the aggregate info of all the numbers, meaning the net worth, spending, income of 50+ founders ranging from $10m to $1 billion: https://joinhampton.com/mw-wrOk, so let's talk David Royce, today's guest:He built the same pest control company four times — $13M, $30M, $135M, $1.5B — and says the first exit was the most life-changing.David Royce sold four pest control companies — Moxie, Eco First, Altera, and Aptiv — each bigger than the last, culminating in a $1.5B sale of Aptiv when it was doing $508M in annual revenue. He kept 100% equity through the first three, gave 25% of the last one to his employees, and personally walked away with hundreds of millions across the run. He's now on an indefinite sabbatical, investing through Iconic (the firm that manages Zuckerberg's and Dorsey's money), with half his net worth in S&P 500 and the rest in private equity, direct deals, and alternatives — including multiple Anthropic investments.This episode covers the exact mechanics of each asset-sale exit, why David kept restarting instead of holding, his full portfolio framework (including the 4-year cash buffer strategy), the "the answer is just a little more" moment that hit every entrepreneur in the room, and the story of flying his dying father on a private jet from a New Orleans hospital to Cedars-Sinai at 2am — made possible only by one call to a CEO WhatsApp chain.Timestamps:00:01:39 — David's full intro: four companies, four exits, what actually happened with the money01:55 — First company (Moxie): nearly went bankrupt the first year, how a cash flow crisis taught him "cash was king"03:14 — The asset-sale strategy: selling customers and technicians to Terminix while keeping the sales operation04:57 — "Pretty close" — David confirms Forbes' reported $13M and $30M exit figures05:37 — Why he gave 25% of Aptiv to employees and stepped back as chairman06:23 — Aptiv was doing $508M in revenue; Daniel and David settle on $1.5B as the sale range07:13 — What he actually took home: cap gains, California taxes, "hundreds of millions"08:37 — Net worth today: "do the math backwards and figure it out"09:09 — Portfolio breakdown: 4-year cash buffer in fixed income, S&P 500 with tax-loss harvesting, alternatives11:31 — "I just invested in Anthropic — three different times in the last year and a half" via Iconic14:35 — "The one that was life-changing was the first one" — $13M from nothing hits differently than $1.5B17:46 — Why pest control? A starving college student, a friend who made $25K in a summer, and zero sales for five days straight21:16 — His boss's question that changed everything: "What on earth would you go work for somebody else?"27:31 — Fifth grade through eleventh grade: watching his family nearly lose the house, the fear that built everything36:35 — Flying his dying father on a private jet from New Orleans to Cedars-Sinai at 2am39:36 — What he wants to be remembered for: "The sign of a good leader is not how many followers you have, but how many leaders you create"Sponsors: Daily Body Coach - achieve your dream body with https://moneywise.dailybodycoach.comSubscribe to Moneywise: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywisepodcastFollow Daniel on X: https://x.com/danielcberkListen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: [search "Moneywise Hampton"]

Two operators, same revenue, same category. One sells for three times EBITDA, the other for six times. What sets them apart? Brand equity. It's not just a fancy marketing term. In ecommerce, it's a financial signal that tells buyers why your business is worth more. Neil Twa, host of The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast, breaks down why brand equity is the secret sauce to getting a higher exit multiple on Amazon. Take David, for example. He started with six SKUs and $30,000 a month in revenue. With the right moves, he transformed his brand from a mere label to a valuable asset. Neil shares three actionable steps to boost your brand equity today. Whether you're just starting out or already scaling, these insights are crucial. Remember, revenue is the scoreboard, but brand equity is the foundation. Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep303 Ready to implement with us? Join the Voltage Business Builders cohort at voltagedm.com: https://voltagedm.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=ep303

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas break down all the action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins! Reactions to Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing being removed from the game early. What are our concern levels for their injuries? We dive into the latest from Minnesota. Eric Lauer has been quietly great for the Dodgers. What is behind his success? Katie shares her insight.

Imagine a seguinte situação: você está no metrô quando percebe estar preso em um corredor deserto. O problema é que não existe saída e tal, qual um loop infinito, o cenário parece se repetir continuamente. A única solução é chegar até a Saída 8, tomando cuidado com as anomalias que surgem pelo caminho. Esse é o ponto de partida de Exit 8, filme japonês dirigido por Genki Kamawura que chegou aos cinemas em maio deste ano. Baseado no videogame homônimo de 2023, a produção brinca com nossos medos relacionados a espaços liminares e se encaixa perfeitamente com o fenômeno recente dos Backrooms.Com a difícil tarefa de adaptar um videogame de baixo orçamento, concebido para ser jogado em pouco tempo, Exit 8 recebeu críticas positivas. Mas será que o filme acerta ao expandir a história e levá-la para as telonas? Vamos ver, o Cabana RdM começa agora.O RdMCast é produzido e apresentado por: Gabi Larocca, Gabriel Braga e Thiago Natário.ARTE DA VITRINE: Estúdio GrimESTÚDIO GRIM – Design para conteúdo digitalPortfólio: https://estudiogrim.com.br/Instagram @estudiogrimcontato@estudiogrim.com.brPODCAST EDITADO PORFelipe LourençoSEJA UM(A) APOIADOR(A)Apoie o RdM a produzir mais conteúdo e ganhe recompensas exclusivas!Acesse: https://apoia.se/rdmConheça a Sala dos Apoiadores: https://republicadomedo.com.br/sala-dos-apoiadores/CITADOS NO PROGRAMAExit 8 (jogo, 2023)Exit 8 (2025)Citações off topicA Morte te Dá Parabéns (2017)EpisódiosRdMCast #340 – Embate Terrir: A Morte Te Dá Parabéns X FreakyTem algo para nos contar? Envie um e-mail!contato@republicadomedo.com.brTwitter: @RdMCastInstagram: Republica do Medo

Is Iran weaker than ever? Is South Africa becoming a warning sign for the West? We discuss crime, race, freedom, and why millions still dream of coming to America. Plus: Jason Bartlett who walked from Austin to DC joins the conversation (01:32) Iran Deal Confusion Explained(03:10) Missing Realist Argument(06:18) Iran Won? Manifestly Absurd(07:47) Mission Accomplished, Time to Exit(10:58) Reagan Doctrine Applied(13:36) Iran's Regional Power Collapse(15:19) Deal's Domestic Benefits(19:32) Guest: Jason Bartlett (22:33) Americans Take Freedom for Granted(28:30) South Africa's Broken Promise(32:14) Family Targeted by Violence(38:27) Apartheid Debate Unpacked(43:05) Living the American Dream(48:13) World Cup Visitors See America(51:41) UFC at the White House If you’re tired of broken healthcare you need to choose the right pharmacy. Check them out at allfamilypharmacy.com/dinesh and use code DINESH10 to save 10% off your next order. Leave the old “buy and hold” crypto strategy behind at https://DineshCrypto.com ! Purchase crypto with military grade encryption and American customer service. Hundreds of crypto holders have saved MILLIONS thanks to BlockTrustIRA’s Animus AI. Visit https://DineshCrypto.com and receive up to $2,500 in FREE bonus crypto! America has nearly 39 trillion dollars in debt! Are you protected from this pending disaster? Go to http://DineshGold.com and get up to 10% in bonus gold or silver. I’m on substack! Check out what I have to say here: https://dineshdsouza.substack.com/ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (706) 262-4774 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/dinesh" Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Dinesh D'Souza is an author and filmmaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he was a senior domestic policy analyst in the Reagan administration. He also served as a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including "Illiberal Education," "What's So Great About Christianity," "America: Imagine a World Without Her," "The Roots of Obama's Rage," "Death of a Nation," and "United States of Socialism." His documentary films "2016: Obama's America," "America," "Hillary's America," "Death of a Nation," and "Trump Card" are among the highest-grossing political documentaries of all time. He and his wife Debbie are also executive producers of the acclaimed feature film "Infidel." — Want to connect with Dinesh D'Souza online for more hard-hitting analysis of current events in America? Here’s how: Get Dinesh unfiltered, uncensored and unchained on Locals: https://dinesh.locals.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsouzadinesh Twitter: https://twitter.com/dineshdsouza Rumble: https://rumble.com/dineshdsouza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's fav Melissa Rivers is back for another regular installment of the Group Text/ BTVR Crossover!  Andy Cohen has a new man and is in love. Today we deep dive the man that finally captured Mr. Cohen's heart and share never before heard facts to satisfy everyone's curiosity. RHOBH prepares to announce its new cast soon and the claims that Dorit is out grow stronger as another actress' name resurfaces as a possible replacement. People may still be celebrating The Knicks win but not all celebs are as happy as Timothée Chalamet. Travis and Taylor head toward the big day, but July 3rd can only mean one thing, the release of Madonna's new album. Justin Baldoni has to pay Blake Lively's attorney's fees, the Beckham family feud gets worse, Jennifer Lawrence solves Summer House drama, James Kennedy makes moves and Below Deck Med makes a splash even though the new season has only just begun. @melissariversofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: MYFITNESSPAL - podcasts.myfitnesspal.com (Use Code VELVET, All Upper Case Letters, For 15% Off The Premium App That Will Change Everything For You Regarding Fitness & Nutrition)  TUMBLE - Tumbleliving.com/VELVET (10% Off Plus Free Shipping On The Most Beautiful Inexpensive Rugs Which Are Spill Proof) ZENNI OPTICAL -  zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses)  PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rated RRuntime: 1hr 50minDirected by Kane ParsonsWritten by Will SoodikStars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark DuplassReleased in US theaters May 29, 2026RT: 88% critics / 74% audienceSynopsisStruggling furniture store owner and divorcee Clark discovers a portal in the basement of his store that leads to the backrooms, a strange space that seems to remake itself using the memories of those who enter it. His dubious therapist goes looking for him at the furniture store after his disappearance and finds out the portal is real.Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Exit 8, currently available to rent.Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP and on track to become the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years after Sir Keir Starmer's resignation today, host Lucy Fisher is joined by political editor George Parker and deputy political editor Jim Pickard to assess Starmer's time in office and discuss how Burnham will have to hit the ground running to avoid the fate of his predecessors. Follow: Lucy @LOS_Fisher or @lucyfisher.ft.com; Jim @PickardJE or jim.pickard@ft.com; and George @GeorgeWParker or george.parker@ft.comWant more? How Keir Starmer was undone by caution and no clear plan Keir Starmer's premiership in chartsKeir Starmer steps down as UK prime ministerWaiting for Andy: what will a Burnham premiership mean?Why does Britain keep changing prime ministers?What Andy Burnham's Westminster past reveals about himJoin the Political Fix panel on Thursday June 25 for an FT Live event, ‘Ten years after Brexit: Can the UK deliver change?' Register to take part at ft.com/anniversary and send us your questions.Sign up here for Stephen Bush's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek views. Get 30 days free.Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The global head of audio is Flo Phillips.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Intro to this episode (2:52) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel (3:39) Start of interview (4:18) Keith Giarman's origin story. About DHR Global (9:33) Tony Abate's origin story. Current boards: Wolfspeed, GTT Communications, Mitel, and Tacora Resources. (23:52) Turnaround Board Playbook. Three phases: 1) Fix the balance sheet; 2) Turnaround strategy, and time to turn to the income statement; and 3) Exit the business. (28:50) Private Equity Board Structure. It is all contextual. (33:40) Compensation in PE boards. (31:15) What Makes Boards Effective, from Tony based on his chairmanship experience. Execution vs process. *Execution: 1) Skill Set Distribution ("Three is too few, five too many."), 2) Relevance of that skill set distribution to the situation at hand, and 3) Willingness to engage with the management team between board meetings ("the most important" goes to board culture). (38:34) Building the Board Agenda, from Tony: Tight agenda in three buckets: 1) Decisions needed now, 2) input without a decision, and 3) FYI. Most boards get stuck on FYI and never reach the real decisions. Then 40 to 50% of the deck should be standardized financial and operational KPIs (flag only what's changing), one rotating deep dive, and executive sessions with and without the CEO. (42:53) LLCs and Governance Dynamics in PE. (45:52) AI and Board Talent Demand. "Matrix management" (50:36) Underestimated Governance Risks. From Keith: for board members: "Are they aligned? Are they courageous? And are they adaptive?" From Tony: "The board should talk about the what, not the how." Difference between supervising and execution. Caveat: some PE firms are very prescriptive. (56:23) Founder-Led or Board-Led companies. (1:00:16) What are the 1-3 books that have greatly influenced your life:  Tony:  Titan by Ron Chernow (1998) Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris (volume 2 of the trilogy) (2001) The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (2004) Keith: Mornings on Horseback, by David McCullough (1981) The Outsiders, by William N. Thorndike Jr. (2012) The Evolving Self, by Robert Kegan (1982)  (1:05:00) Who were their mentors, and what they learned from them. (1:09:07) Quotes they think of often or live their life by. Tony: The Man in the Ring by Teddy Roosevelt. Rudyard Kipling poem If. Keith: "Everybody has a plan until they get hit in the face" (1:11:17) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that they love. (1:12:21) The living person they most admire. Keith Giarman is a Managing Partner of the Private Equity Practice at DHR Global, and Tony Abate is an experienced board chair, director, investor, and operating executive. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Jeremy and Joe discuss the reports surrounding Brady Tkachuk's departure from Ottawa and the potential impact on the Senators' roster. They also analyze the Florida Panthers' championship window and how their goaltending changes might open a door for the Sabres to pursue Conor Hellebuyck. Finally, they debate the logistics of installing massive buffalo statues at the new stadium. 01:24 - Tkachuk Exit and Senators Fallout 02:46 - Panthers Window and Hellebuyck Rumors 06:30 - Stadium Statue Installation Debates

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit 
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 Are you running your business to scale, or are you running it to sell? According to Michael Bennett, managing partner and founder of Crew Capital, you should always be doing both.
 In this tactical episode of The Exit, Michael sits down with Steve McGarry to break down the exact playbook for preparing your business for a massive payday long before you ever want to hand over the keys. From tracking the 10 to 20 industry KPIs that actually matter to navigating the complex world of QSBS tax benefits and succession planning, Michael shares the hard-earned wisdom he used to help guide one client from a $50M enterprise value all the way to a public, multi-billion-dollar powerhouse. Drawing from years of investment banking and advising founder-led companies, Michael shares why the best time to prepare for an exit is before you need capital and how running your company as if it is always “sale ready” can dramatically increase enterprise value.
 Michael also breaks down the biggest mistakes founders make when preparing for a sale, why timing matters more than most entrepreneurs realize, and how market conditions can impact valuation multiples. Steve and Michael dive into minority deals, partial exits, rollover equity, and the difference between maximizing value versus defining personal success. Whether you are years away from selling or actively considering an exit, this conversation offers tactical advice to help you prepare smarter and avoid painful surprises. 
 -- Michael Bennett is the Managing Partner of Crewe Capital and Co Founding Partner of Crewe Advisors, where he helps founder led and closely held businesses navigate mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and long term financial strategy. Over the past 20 years, Michael has advised on more than 100 investment banking transactions while helping grow Crewe into a multi faceted financial platform overseeing more than $3 billion in assets. After overcoming an unstable childhood and putting himself through school, Michael built the firm from the ground up, starting with no clients and a single $20,000 retainer, eventually expanding into wealth management, alternative investments, philanthropy, and community initiatives.

 Website - https://crewecup.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/crewecapital/ 

 KEY TIMESTAMPS:
 [00:01] Introduction to Michael Bennett and His Journey [05:49] Preparing for an Exit: Timing and Strategy [08:58] Common Mistakes in Exit Preparation [11:48] Understanding Valuations and Market Trends [14:50] Defining the Right Time to Exit [17:46] Exploring Partial Exits and Deal Structures [20:46] Favorite Deals and Lessons Learned [23:41] Advice for Future Entrepreneurs [26:56] Conclusion and Overview of Crewe Capital -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

After a turbulent tenure in Downing Street, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. Live from Downing Street, Camilla and Tim reflect on the factors that led to his exit, from the “bloodbath” in the local elections to the internal party rebellions over policy about turns.With Andy Burnham positioning himself as a successor, they examine his ambitious policy platform and ask whether Labour can pivot quickly enough to avoid electoral wipe-out, as Reform's Nigel Farage calls for an emergency general election.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorStudio Operator: James EnglandProducer: Emma Williams and Georgia CoanVideo Producer: Will WaltersSocial Media Producer: Nada AggourSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights:Why has Keir Starmer resigned less than two years into his premiership?Can Andy Burnham really save the party in another election? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by AlixPartners The Disruption Matters special podcast miniseries is returning for its fifth season, and this year, leading industry experts will share their advice on how to generate successful exits during a climate defined by their scarcity. In this teaser episode, we set the stage by exploring all the factors that make exits so elusive right now. We'll be discussing both the forces GPs can control, and those they can't – from broader market conditions to decisions around talent, tech and value creation. The good news is that there is a playbook to address the headwinds. The bad news is that it leaves little margin for error and requires unwavering focus, creativity and discipline. In this episode: Jason McDannold is co-lead of the Americas private equity practice at AlixPartners Ted Bililies is global leader of transformative leadership at AlixPartners Gregg Jankowski is global co-leader of data and visualization at AlixPartners

Pressure intensified after Andy Burnham won a by-election to return to parliament, emerging as the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party. Allies cited Starmer's 2024 general election mandate to serve until 2029.

Dan is back and ready for the Iran deal to hold in place, and as Tulsi Gabbard steps down the hit pieces start rolling | aired on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan Basketball Play-By-Play announcer and host of the MGo Blue Podcast Brian Boesch joins the show, to discuss Dusty May's exit for the Dallas Mavericks, including if the fan base is feeling angry or disappointed, just how long does he expect Mike Boynton Jr. to lead the program, just how likely are the current players on the team to enter the portal, is May better suited for than John Beilien, are the Mavericks likely to draft a Michigan player at #9, and will NIL dollars for the basketball program increase?

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What happens after the business is sold and the calendar goes quiet? Kevin Nolan exited his business in February 2022 after 17 years of building. Like many founders, he expected freedom, relief, and excitement. Those feelings came, but after a few months, they began to fade. In their place came confusion, uncertainty, and the question so many exited founders struggle to answer: What now? In this episode of Your NEXT, Jerome Myers talks with Kevin about the part of the transition many founders skip: the Nourish phase. Rather than rushing into another business, Kevin gave himself space. He walked the Camino, traveled solo, learned to ride a motorcycle, wrote, reflected, and began listening to the intuition that had been buried beneath years of building. Kevin's story is a powerful look at identity after exit, the fear of being untethered, and the possibility of discovering that there is still more inside you. This episode is for founders, owners, retirees, and high achievers who have achieved the thing they were chasing, only to realize the deeper question is not “What did I build?” but “Who am I becoming now?” Kevin Nolan shares how he navigated life after selling his business, why he resisted jumping back into familiar work, how solitude helped him gain clarity, and why he now mentors others who are facing the same post-exit uncertainty. Exiting after 17 years in business The emotional shift after the sale Why founders feel lost after achieving financial freedom The danger of rushing into the next venture Solo travel, reflection, and walking the Camino Listening to intuition after years of conditioning Finding identity beyond the business Helping other exited founders navigate the “what now?” stage The logical mind often pulls you back toward what is familiar. But the next chapter may require enough quiet to hear what is true. “The exit is not the end. It is the first time many founders are quiet enough to hear the question they avoided while building.” “Financial freedom solves the money problem. It does not automatically solve the identity problem.” “The temptation after exit is to run back to what made you successful. Kevin Nolan chose to create space instead.” “The logical mind says, ‘Go build again.' The deeper voice may be asking, ‘Who are you now?'” “Kevin's post-exit journey was not about finding another business. It was about finding himself.” In this episode:Topics covered:Memorable idea:Quotes / Social Clips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it really take to raise money, find product-market fit, and build a startup worth acquiring in 2026?In this episode, we are joined by Susan Ho, an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and former founder who built and exited travel-tech startup Journy to Hopper. shares the lessons she learned building Journy from the ground up, raising capital, navigating the founder journey, and ultimately selling the company to Hopper.We dive into the realities of startup fundraising, why founders get stuck in the "need traction to raise money, need money to get traction" cycle, and how today's founders can leverage personal branding and social media to accelerate growth.If you're a founder struggling with growth, fundraising, or the emotional rollercoaster of building a business, this is a must-watch.A candid conversation filled with real lessons, mindset shifts, and the kind of "mental therapy" every entrepreneur needs from time to time.

Rachel and Callie are back on their recapping grind, starting with the ‘RHORI' Season 1 finale and a boozy Block Island girls trip that ended with Brian getting arrested for tracking Rulla's car. They celebrate the actual finale of 'Summer House,' and they go over each conversation and ask themselves: Did we learn anything new from the aftermath? Then, they are hit with breaking (?) news about Kyle's return to the show. They end the show with a quick look at 'Atlanta,' and they give their favorite moments from the season so far. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:37 -  ‘RHORI' recap (26:52) ‘Summer House: The Aftermath' recap (1:07:38) ‘RHOA' recap (1:11:59) Thanks for watching! Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Callie Curry Producers: Belle Roman and Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Source for all photos: Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This special episode is brought to you by our dear friends at Blood Cancer United. An organization very near and dear to me. I'm here to remind you to give to causes that make a difference. You want to help, but you don't know where to start? Blood Cancer United is at the top of my list. They are the global leader in helping patients and families with blood cancer, and your dollars fund research, patient support, and advocacy. Please give today here: Thank you for supporting this important mission. Learn more and donate here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/nyc/nyclls26/aposner   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leah Sullivan and TaskRabbit 03:04 Leah's Early Life and Career Path 05:58 Transition from IBM to Entrepreneurship 08:57 The Birth of TaskRabbit 11:55 Challenges in Building a Marketplace 14:59 The Evolution of Gig Work and Future Perspectives 21:30 Building a Team and Hiring Practices 24:41 Managing Challenges as a Founder 26:34 The IKEA Acquisition: Lessons Learned 31:18 Redefining Identity After an Exit 33:32 Investing in Founders: What to Look For 34:59 Creating a New Venture Ecosystem 36:31 The Importance of Community for Founders 41:59 Defining Success: Winning vs. Impact

Most women founders never sell the business they built. Alisha Pennington wants to change that, and she says the block is not financial literacy. It is identity.In this episode, I sit down with Alisha Pennington, founder of Exette and a consultant who scaled and sold her own multi-seven-figure staffing agency. Only about 1% of female founders ever exit, and Alisha breaks down why: a lack of women we can point to who have done it, and the emotional attachment that keeps us holding on long after the business stops serving us.We get into the idea that your business is an asset, not your baby. We talk about building for optionality from day one, what "be ready so you don't have to get ready" actually looks like, and her vision for women buying and selling businesses to each other instead of letting them quietly disappear.If you are building toward a million and wondering what comes after, this one is worth your time.Chapters:

What happens when you can transform yourself into any character, in any world, in real time, while streaming live? Dean Leitersdorf is the CEO and co-founder of Decart, an Israeli AI company that just cracked the code on real-time generative video. Within a week of launching at TwitchCon, Twitch streamers were making thousands of dollars per hour letting their audiences morph them into cartoon characters, fantasy worlds, and entirely new realities—live, on stream, for three dollars per hour of AI processing.Dean's insight: the next wave of AI doesn't just make video generation faster or cheaper. It makes it interactive. Creators can now edit themselves, their backgrounds, and entire environments on the fly during Zoom calls, live streams, or gaming sessions. Decart runs this at roughly 100x cheaper than competitors and is targeting another 100x cost reduction over the next year to reach YouTube-level pricing (cents per hour instead of dollars). That shift unlocks new markets—gaming mods, consumer filters, XR glasses, and eventually robotics training in photorealistic simulated worlds.News: Humans&, a 3-month-old AI lab founded by researchers from Anthropic, Google, and X AI, raises $480 million at a $4 billion valuation based almost entirely on founder pedigree. Xreal sues Viture for patent infringement in bird bath optics, echoing the very lawsuit Magic Leap filed against Xreal years ago—a cycle of irony layered with allegations of trade secret theft and China-based IP evasion. OpenAI discloses $20 billion in revenue but rumored $50–60 billion in annual operating expenses, raising questions about path to profitability. TikTok's US operations close under Oracle's stewardship, and a new vertical drama app called Pinedrama launches. ElevenLabs launches music generation, competing with Suno and Udio.Key Moments Timestamps:[00:20:30] Dean's background: Israeli tech ecosystem, the Technion, and building a team of 0.001 percenters[00:22:00] The real-time video demo: transforming Dean into a cartoon character, live, during the podcast[00:26:30] Decart's competitive advantage: 100x cheaper than competitors, targeting another 100x reduction[00:28:00] TwitchCon success: streamers making $2,000/hour letting audiences control real-time transformations[00:31:00] Exit strategy or go-it-alone: why Decart believes foundational model owners capture the market[00:40:00] XR and robotics use cases: world reshaping, robot training simulations, AR glasses at 6K/120fps[00:48:30] Culture and talent: renting 34 apartments next to the office so engineers live two minutes away[00:55:00] The secret sauce: synthetic data from game engines beats internet-scale scrapingDean explains why Snap Camera's 10-year-old integration into stadium kiss cams proves the market is ready for the next evolution, how world models will power the next generation of XR glasses, and why the bottleneck shifts from rendering to semantics—making sure a virtual car doesn't block a real-world foot. Decart is building the foundation. The ecosystem will sprout on top.This episode is brought to you by Zappar, creators of Mattercraft—the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences for mobile headsets and desktop. Mattercraft combines the power of a game engine with the flexibility of the web, and now features an AI assistant that helps you design, code, and debug in real time, right in your browser. Build smarter at mattercraft.io.Listen to the full episode and subscribe to the AI XR Podcast for weekly conversations at the intersection of AI, XR, and the future of human-computer interaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jala is joined by Dave to discuss Exit 8: the game, the movie and the novelization. Check out the Swag Shop to share your love with the world! Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details! Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~ Jala Prendes Bluesky - @jalachan, Bluesky - @fireheartmedia The Level Dave Cox - Bluesky Monster Dear MonsterSpecial Guest: Dave Cox.

In this college football podcast episode, we react to the latest and likely final twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, as the now-former Texas Tech quarterback backs off his NCAA lawsuit and turns his attention toward the NFL Supplemental Draft. After weeks of legal maneuvering, Big 12 pushback, public statements and fan frustration, we try to make sense of how the situation became untenable, what it means for Texas Tech, and where the Red Raiders go from here with Will Hammond now back in the spotlight. Then, with preview season still a few weeks away, we open the window into the weirdest corners of college football fandom with help from the Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) social feed. We dig through offseason fan brain at Texas Tech, Florida State, LSU, Washington, Oregon and beyond, touching on conference realignment fantasies, private investigator hypotheticals, Lane Kiffin’s housing situation, recruiting angst, national title expectations and one Auburn thread that probably should not have made it onto a college football podcast. Plus: a new logo is on the way, Ty’s voice is still recovering, Dan pitches an “immersive college football experience,” and things end with an unfortunate discussion of fermented Japanese green plums. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:05 - Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft27:22 - Message Board GemsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a self-made millionaire sits down for an honest exit interview on love, dating, success, and heartbreak?In this episode of The Exit Interview, Glow Jays opens up about relationships, money, loyalty, and the lessons that come with success. From dating mistakes and toxic relationships to building wealth at a young age, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the mindset behind the lifestyle.We discuss:• The hidden cost of success in dating• Why money attracts the wrong people• The relationship that changed everything• Loyalty, trust, and modern dating dynamics• Building an empire while searching for real connection• The difference between attention and genuine love• Lessons every entrepreneur needs to hearThis isn't just a conversation about relationships—it's a deep dive into self-awareness, growth, and the realities of navigating life when success comes early.

At his lowest point, Jan Roos was $240,000 underwater. He had a full sales org, a director, reps, ad spend — and was barely breaking even. So he cut all of it. Today he runs CaseFuel, a high-margin agency serving 300+ estate planning law firms, with 25 people and $50K/month in profit. In this conversation he breaks down how he got there: the niche nobody else was serving, the funnel that cracked it open, and what building a genuinely high margin service business actually requires. Guest: Jan Roos, Founder of CaseFuel Sponsor: wayfront.com/tmba Thanks to this week's sponsor Wayfront — the AI-ready operating system for productized agencies. One client portal. One team dashboard. All your data, AI-accessible. TMBA listeners get an extra free month on top of the trial at wayfront.com/tmba. Links: [Jan@casefuel.com](Jan@casefuel.com) Peter Thiel — Zero to One Eugene Schwartz — Breakthrough Advertising Mike Michalowicz — Profit First Business Resources Upcoming DC Events

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   This month we talk about the full range of telescopic magnification powers from Low, Medium to High and how to achieve them using exit pupil. Topics include using exit pupil as a guide to power and how to successfully use high powers.   To recap Exit Pupils and Eyepieces: We have High, Medium and Low powers, - Low Power is in the Exit Pupil Range 2-4mm, so on my 180mm f6 that's 12-24mm eyepieces giving 45x-90x - Medium Power is around 1.5mm Exit pupils, so a 9mm for my scope for 120x  - High equates to about a 0.5mm Exit pupil which for an F6 scope that would be a 3mm which on my 180mm would give 360x   In addition to these we have RFT or very low power for me I use my 40mm and 32mm for 27-35x and Ultra-high which is anything above 0.5mm. Careful in going to low as beyond 6-7mm exit pupils the pupil will cut into the light path.   The most favored eyepiece exit pupils are those in the 1.5-3mm range for galaxies, globular clusters. This is where the eye performs best under low light conditions and these magnifications help reduce the sky brightness without reducing the object brightness to the same extent,,,thus making such objects more visible. This is why I use my 17mm, 12.5, 12, 10mm's the most when making observations of these targets. For low power wide field nothing beats the 40mm XW which gives me a 2.5TFOV and 27x and I use my 5mm XW lots on the planets and Moon.   Shane do you have any high power eyepieces? What is the highest power you've successfully used? What are some of the challenges with using high powers?   My introduction to using high power came by accident. I wanted to buy all the Pentax XW's, while designed for spotting scopes, they work perfectly with eyeglasses and each year Pentax would put some on sale. The 20mm is arguable the dog of the lot, the 14mm is a bit better but the rest are of the highest quality so I ended up with these first but soon a after the 3.5mm went on sale and I thought…well…I'd eventually get it anyway so even if I didn't use it that much it'd be nice to have. Oddly I ended up using it all the time and it is one of my most used eyepieces and not only that but it barlows very well with my 1.6x Nikon creating a 2mm eyepiece.    Eventually I acquired the 5mm, 7mm and 10mm and use my 2x and 3x barlows on them. Typically you don't want to exceed the 0.5mm exit pupil size as on planets floaters and other eye issues challenge the observer. So why would I go above this threshold?   So wind the clock back to the Nova East Star party in 2003, Mars was at it's closest point to earth in 60,000 years and Tony Jones showed up late at night with his 5-inch Astrophysics APO refractor.  We ended up barlowing a 4.8mm Nagler 2x for 430x. The details were amazing. Roy Bishop, who has authored that section on Exit Pupils and Eyepieces for the OH was there, he explained that while no additional detail could be seen past about 300x making the image this large made the details that could be seen larger.   I've always enjoyed running high power on Mars and the 3.5mm on my 60mm Tak gives splendid views of Venus in the 100x range. With the 180mm f6 my 3.5mm gives 308x and on steady nights I have used up to 500x. After experimenting I determined the optimal magnification limit is about 430x and that coincides with the actual theoretical limits discussed in many texts and online posts.   I found that the Pentax 70-degree AFOV was a bit restrictive and wanted to use my 84-degree Docter. I ran across the SkyWatcher Nomad 5x Telecentric Barlow, Telecentrics don't move the exit pupil around and I have found sometimes SkyWatcher has a few hidden gems…it was only about $100EU and not available in NA so I thought I'd give it shot. It works perfectly, I get 432x and the field of view is excellent!   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined OverDrive to discuss Matthew Knies' name percolating in trade discussions, if the Maple Leafs would deal Knies, Connor Hellebuyck's trade potential from Winnipeg and the look of a possible move and more.

AI isn't just creating a software boom, it's creating an infrastructure crisis. As demand for AI explodes, the real bottleneck isn't chips or models anymore. It's power, cooling, permitting, and the ability to build data centers fast enough to keep up.  Jason Van Gaal has spent more than a decade solving exactly that problem. After building and exiting multiple data center companies — including one of the largest Canadian tech exits of 2019 — Jason is now taking on his biggest project yet: building a $10 billion AI data center campus in Alberta powered by its own energy infrastructure. In this episode, we break down the future of AI infrastructure, why data centers are becoming power companies, the realities of scaling massive industrial projects, and what Jason learned from building, exiting, and starting over again.   Key Takeaways with Jason Van Gaal From Two Exits to a $10B Swing  Hire People Better Than Yourself  Cutting Build Time to 120 Days  Financing 400% Growth Without Imploding  How He Invests After the Exit  Why He Came Out of Retirement  Why Alberta Won the Build  Busting the Data Center Water Myth  Noise, Infrasound, and Tinfoil Hats  What Happens If Approvals Fail  Why He Stays in His Lane  Why Scaling Fast Is a Trap  Learning Just in Time vs Just in Case   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eRR-PLNkVtQ     Let's Connect: Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook

What if the goal isn't to build a business you'll work in forever? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with exited founder and entrepreneur Alisha Pennington to unpack one of the most overlooked topics in women's entrepreneurship: business exits. While over half of businesses in America are women-owned, only 1.34% of women will ever sell, transfer, or successfully exit their company. Alisha believes the reason isn't a lack of business knowledge or financial literacy. It's something much deeper. Together, we explore the identity, worthiness, and emotional attachment that keep so many women tied to businesses they've already outgrown, and why building a company that can thrive without you may be one of the most liberating things you ever do. Whether you're scaling a multimillion-dollar company, building a personal brand, or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation will challenge how you think about ownership, freedom, legacy, and what it truly means to create wealth as a woman. Tune in to hear: Why only 1.34% of women ever sell or transfer their businesses The surprising role identity plays in keeping women stuck How motherhood often forces founders to create more sustainable businesses The difference between building a business and becoming your business What founder dependency really costs you How to start preparing your company for an eventual exit even if you never plan to sell The practical systems, team structures, and assets that increase business value Why selling a business isn't failure…it's often legacy Alisha's personal journey exiting her seven-figure company The emotional realities of life after a successful exit How women can create more freedom, options, and wealth through intentional business design Connect with Alisha: https://exette.co/ https://www.instagram.com/itsalishamp/ 

John Pollock speaks with former WWE co-president George Barrios about his new book, Saudi Arabia-WWE, TV media rights, firing in 2020, Vince McMahon's exit over scandals, and the recent shareholder lawsuit.The two discuss his role as CFO beginning in 2008, the shift to a business-to-business mode, his evolving relationship with Vince McMahon, when he was ready to leave the company, and the very public exit he experienced in 2020, and subsequent return for the TKO merger. Barrios is promoting his new book, Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt: How a Cuban Kid from Queens Transformed WWEPhotos courtesy: WWE, Peakpoint Press Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestling YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're breaking down the Valley wedding that wasn't filmed and what it could mean behind the scenes. Plus, rumors continue to swirl about Lisa Vanderpump's future in Los Angeles as more businesses close their doors. We also dive into Lindsay Hubbard's latest comments aimed at West Wilson, whether Brian is making Rulla look bad on RHORI, and Craig Conover's surprising next chapter as he launches his own production company. Visit Seagrass Co. Explore UpandAdamLive.com Watch Up and Adam! Channel 2 Listen on Apple Podcasts Join YouTube Memberships Socials Instagram: https://instagram.com/upandadamlive/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/upandadamlive Twitter: https://twitter.com/upandadamlive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@upandadamlive Merch https://shop.upandadamlive.com Inquiries asst@upandadamlive.com Disclaimer The views expressed in this video and on Up And Adam Live! are for entertainment purposes only. All content is protected under Fair Use (Copyright Act 1976).   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Backrooms’ journey to the big screen — from anonymous 4chan post to viral creepypasta to mega-popular YouTube series to A24-backed box-office smash — is as unique and unexpected as the film itself. 20-year-old Kane Parsons’ liminal horror hit feels unlike everything else currently happening in the genre, which is partly what inspired us to pair it with the similarly expectation-defying 1979 cult hit Phantasm, but also makes Backrooms fascinating to discuss on its own. Which is what we do, in mostly spoiler-free terms, before shifting over to Connections to look at how Backrooms and Phantasm compare as low-budget horror phenomena that use unsettling repeating spaces, dream logic, and heroes with no sense of self-preservation to maximum effect. And if Backrooms has you craving more video-game-influenced liminal spaces, we’ve got you covered with a Your Next Picture Show recommendation for the recent Japanese horror-mystery Exit 8. Please share your thoughts about Phantasm, Backrooms, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Works Cited: • The 5 essential Backrooms videos to watch on YouTube after the movie, by Tasha Robinson (polygon.com) • Backrooms director Kane Parsons answers three very specific questions about the movie, by Tasha Robinson (polygon.com) • Backrooms’s Ending Cleverly Subverts One of Horror’s Biggest Clichés, by Tasha Robinson (vulture.com) • The Indoor Generation, by Carol Grant • A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question, by Alexandra Alter (nytimes.com) Next Pairing: Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and E.T. The Extraterrestrial This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.