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Most fitness business owners focus on growth, clients, and revenue.But very few think about their exit strategy.In this episode of the Trainer HQ Podcast, Brad Sheppard and Jason Urbanowicz sit down with Benny D to discuss the lessons learned from building and selling a fitness business after more than 20 years.They discuss:• Why every business owner needs an exit plan • What makes a business attractive to buyers • The biggest mistakes owners make when building their business • How to create a business that doesn't depend on you • Lessons from more than two decades in the fitness industry • What Benny learned through the process of selling his businessThis episode is designed to help fitness business owners think strategically about long-term success and build a business that creates freedom, flexibility and future opportunities.

Finding out the station has been emptied, it's time for the crew to leave.Star Raiders is a Starfinder 1E actual-play anthology podcast. Exploring the unknown is part of the job for the members of Drebin Industries' Xenomineral Scout Team. But deep in The Vast they encounter more than they bargained for, turning their galaxy upside down.Of Moons and Men is our Pathfinder 2E podcast.Check out our website for more content, or support us on Patreon! To keep updated follow us on Instagram.Music: Dreamstate Logic

In this episode of Poised for Exit, Anna Coskran, President of NTH, Inc. joins the show to discuss why commercial real estate can play a major role in business transitions and exit planning. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience in commercial real estate and construction management, Anna shares practical insight into how real estate decisions can either support or complicate a successful transition.The conversation explores how leases, building ownership, and property-related obligations can impact business value, flexibility, timing, and buyer appeal. Topics include landlord approval rights, personal guarantees, long-term lease commitments, deferred maintenance, and how overlooked real estate details can create unexpected challenges during a sale or succession process.The episode also covers the differences between leasing and owning during a transition, including sale-leaseback structures, succession planning considerations, and how real estate strategy can affect valuation. Anna shares real-world examples of business owners navigating lease renewals, ownership transitions, and changing market conditions, along with the importance of having the right advisory team in place early.The discussion also touches on today's commercial real estate market, changing workplace expectations, the importance of flexibility, and why business owners should view real estate as a strategic business tool rather than simply a financial asset.Connect with Anna Coskran hereConnect with NTH, Inc. hereConnect with Julie Keyes, Keyestrategies LLCFounder, Consultant, Author, Pod-caster and Instructor

For years, Canada sold the image of stability, prosperity, and common-sense governance. But for many Canadians, the glorious image of the Maple Leaf has been rapidly cracking.  In today's episode, I sit down with Shaun Newman to discuss the current political and economic climate in Canada, the growing Alberta independence movement, and why more Canadians are looking for ways to protect their wealth and freedom internationally. Enjoy! IN TODAY'S EPISODE Tune in as Shaun and I discuss why Alberta's independence movement exploded past 300,000 signaturesListen as we break down the increasing call for new “exit taxes” targeting educated Canadians who move abroadHear us look back on what the Freedom Convoy revealed about freedom, censorship, and state power in CanadaLearn all the ways in which Canadians are facing increasingly tyrannical financial controls STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 406: Canada's Capital Flight & A New Paraguay Investor Visa? 369: Canada's Identity Crisis And Why Families Are Looking South – Shaun Newman 364: Why Canada Was Designed To Fail – Matthew EhretMentioned in this episode:Your Offshore Advantage Starts HereIf you're serious about protecting your wealth, securing a second residency, and living life on your terms, you need to stay informed. That's why I created EMS Pulse®—our free daily newsletter delivering the latest insights on offshore strategies, global investments, and expat living. Join nearly a hundred thousand freedom-seekers who rely on us to navigate the complexities of expat living. Go to ExpatMoney.com/newsletter. Expat Money NewsletterInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I'm taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil's booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you've ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyYour Offshore Advantage Starts HereIf you're serious about protecting your wealth, securing a second residency, and living life on your terms, you need to stay informed. That's why I created EMS Pulse®—our free daily newsletter delivering the latest insights on offshore strategies, global investments, and expat living. Join nearly a hundred thousand freedom-seekers who rely on us to navigate the complexities of expat living. Go to ExpatMoney.com/newsletter. Expat Money NewsletterJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat Money

Eyes Wide Open: Staying Safe in "Safe" Places with David Lashley   Andy Murphy hosts the Secure Family Podcast and interviews David Lashley, a courthouse law enforcement professional and Director of Courthouse Security with 25+ years protecting judges, juries, and victims.    David explains how "safe places" like courthouses, restaurants, churches, and schools can become dangerous when people grow comfortable and complacent, especially in familiar environments or when distracted by phones.   Read David Lashley's book: https://amzn.to/3R2V4h9  Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Connect

Ep 162This week on The Stem Society, Cole Jackson breaks down the theory that Drake's 3-album drop might have had nothing to do with music quality and everything to do with business.Cole dives into the UMG lawsuit, the reaction culture around “mid” album reviews, and why so many streamers and podcasters may be missing the bigger picture behind Iceman, Hibibti, and Maid of Honor.Timestamps(0:32) Drake wants his independence(3:36) The theory behind 3 albums(7:05) Drake's crazy work rate(9:50) Drake's not the first(12:09) $2 Billion dollar deal?(13:16) Final Thoughts(14:31) Cole's Corner: Rory & Mal v Rick Ross

Tech M&A Secrets: 10 Strategies to Boost Company Value Before Sale   In today's changing tech M&A environment, buyers are more selective than ever—taking a closer look at your business model, revenue quality, and growth potential.   In this video, Corum Group outlines 10 proven strategies to increase (or protect) the value of your software or IT company before an exit. Whether you're planning to sell soon or years from now, these insights will help you position your company for maximum valuation.   Takeaways: The most valuable companies are built with a clear exit strategy from day one Recurring, predictable revenue is one of the biggest drivers of valuation A strong, cohesive management team reduces buyer risk and increases appeal Customer churn below 5–10% is critical for SaaS valuation premiums Scalable processes, models, and discipline improve buyer confidence High customer concentration can reduce value or kill deals Strong cash flow and path to profitability are increasingly important Strategic partnerships and ecosystems enhance credibility and growth Year-over-year growth is a primary valuation driver, especially for SaaS Timing matters—selling during strong performance and market demand maximizes outcomes   With over 40 years of experience in tech M&A, Corum provides actionable insights used by top founders to achieve higher valuations and better exit outcomes.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Today's Tech M&A Environment 00:17 #1 Start with an Exit Plan 01:08 #2 Increase Recurring Revenue 02:32 #3 Strengthen Your Management Team 03:53 #4 Reduce Customer Churn 04:57 #5 Build Discipline, Process & Scalable Models 05:47 #6 Reduce Customer Concentration Risk 06:30 #7 Improve Cash Flow & Profitability 07:41 #8 Build Partnerships & Alliances 08:37 #9 Drive Year-over-Year Growth 09:34 #10 Timing Your Exit 10:20 Final Thoughts & Next Steps   Subscribe for more expert guidance on preparing, positioning, and selling your technology company.      

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Hey Winner, If you've ever felt like social media is the price you have to pay to grow your business, this episode might challenge that assumption. Today I'm joined by Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller, co-founders of Writing Off Social. Both of them walked away from social media after years of chasing the algorithm and feeling the pressure that comes with it. What they discovered on the other side was not invisibility, but clarity, sustainability, and a different way to grow. If you've been craving more focus and less digital noise, this conversation will give you a practical place to start. Rooting for you ~ Gabe   Listen to hear: A practical 60 to 90 day plan for leaving social media without losing sales, relationships, or professional credibility How to transition from rented platforms to owned channels like email and private communities that are stable, searchable, and fully under your control Concrete alternatives to social media and how to communicate your exit confidently so you can grow with more focus and less digital noise   Links mentioned in talk: Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/ Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early Writing off Social website: https://writingoffsocial.com/ Free gift: The Exit Plan https://writingoffsocial.com/grow-your-biz/

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Mein großes Danke geht heute an Timo Becirovic von der ITEBO GmbH, der spannende Einblicke in die IT-Welt von Kommunen gibt. Wir sprechen über die Besonderheiten kommunaler IT im Vergleich zur freien Wirtschaft. Warum Budgets, Vergaberecht und Compliance eine zentrale Rolle spielen und weshalb die Auswahl des richtigen Partners oft wichtiger ist als die des Herstellers. Timo zeigt, wie Kommunen zwischen Microsoft-Ökosystem, Open Source und digitaler Souveränität navigieren – und warum ein klarer Exitplan zur Pflicht gehört. Drei spannende Aussagen von Timo sind: „Ich war sehr positiv überrascht von der IT in vielen Kommunen – und vor allem von den Menschen, die dort seit Jahrzehnten mit Leidenschaft arbeiten.“ „Open Source ist nicht automatisch günstiger – irgendjemand muss die Lösung am Ende auch betreiben.“ „Jede Kommune darf selbst entscheiden, welche Lösungen sie einsetzt – das ist Fluch und Segen zugleich für die Digitalisierung.“ ----------------------- Mehr von Olaf Kaiser: www.linkedin.com/in/olafkaiser/ www.olaf-kaiser.coach/ www.ubega.de Direkt einen kostenfreien Termin mit Olaf buchen https://bit.ly/allgemeinen-termin-buchen

Vince D'Addona is a founding member of Valent Wealth, an independent wealth management and financial planning firm specializing in estate, exit, and investment strategies for business owners and high-net-worth families. As a wealth management advisor, Vince designs strategies across estate, exit, retirement, and investment planning to help clients reduce risk and seize opportunities. With over four decades of experience, he is an Estate Planning Hall of Fame inductee and widely regarded as an expert's expert known for his educational approach. In this episode… Many business owners assume they have a solid plan in place — until it's tested. Small oversights, unchallenged assumptions, and fragmented advice can start to erode value and create risk. The real issue isn't effort, but a misunderstanding of what true planning requires. So how can owners identify these blind spots before they become costly mistakes? The answer lies in shifting from reactive thinking to proactive, strategic planning. Vince D'Addona, an expert in estate and exit planning, explains that most owners confuse documents with strategy and delay action until options are limited. A lack of coordination among advisors, combined with unchecked biases, often leads to gaps that weaken both business value and long-term outcomes. Vince also points to risks like client concentration and poor tax planning as major threats, underscoring that early alignment and clarity are key to protecting both wealth and legacy.   In this episode of the Owner's Profit Playbook, Pat Mancuso sits down with Vince D'Addona, founding member of Valent Wealth, to discuss why estate and exit planning are often misunderstood and how to avoid costly mistakes. Vince breaks down common blind spots, explains how uncoordinated advisors create risk, and shares strategies to protect business value. He also touches on tax implications, valuation gaps, and planning for life after exit.

Der er stor opmærksomhed på topchefers første 90 dage i et nyt job, men langt mindre på de første 90 dage efter en fyring. Netop denne periode er ofte afgørende og sårbar for mange ledere. I denne episode taler Louise Orbesen med Jens Lunn om livet efter en fyring. Han lever af at rådgive chefer på allerøverste ledelsesniveau, når de har mistet jobbet. De sætter fokus på, hvad der sker mentalt og professionelt i denne fase. De første 90 dage bliver afgørende – ikke for at handle hurtigt, men for at handle rigtigt. Gæst i denne uge: Jens Lunnn, adm. direktør i AS3 Executive Vært: Louise Orbesen, ledelsesekspert Podcastredaktør: Kasper SøegaardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girl… if your paycheck is only paying bills and not building your future, we need to talk. Because your 9 to 5? It's not just survival money—it's your exit strategy. Welcome back to Boss Babe Reset where we are not quitting our jobs recklessly and hoping vibes pay the rent. We're building smart, strategic, and sustainable businesses while still on payroll. Period. In this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes snippet from a masterclass inside the Reset Room, where we talked about how to actually use your 9 to 5 to fund your side hustle, build as a female entrepreneur, and create real work life balance—without spiraling into burnout or desperation. And let me tell you… there was a moment in this conversation that almost had me redoing my entire financial plan mid-recording. It was that good. This isn't your typical “just quit your job and believe in yourself” conversation. We're being real, practical, and strategic. ✨ Why treating your salary like survival money is slowing down your business ✨ How to turn your paycheck into startup capital for your side hustle ✨ The emotional (not just financial) blocks keeping you stuck in your 9 to 5 ✨ Why desperation energy is killing your sales (yes, people can feel it

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In this episode of Poised for Exit, Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa, Gift Planner at Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, joins us to discuss how philanthropy can become a powerful part of business exit planning. With a background in financial services and more than a decade of experience in philanthropy, Jennifer helps individuals, families, and business owners create giving strategies that align with their values and long-term goals.Jennifer shares why entrepreneurs are often among the most generous givers and how many owners want their life's work to continue making a difference after a sale or transition. She explains why these conversations should begin early and how thoughtful planning can create both personal fulfillment and lasting community impact.The conversation also explores strategies such as donor-advised funds, gifting non-cash assets, and other planning tools that can help owners maximize flexibility and impact. Julie and Jennifer also preview their upcoming webinar focused on advising at the intersection of business exit planning, legacy building, and community impact.This episode offers business owners and advisors a practical look at how philanthropy can strengthen exit planning while creating lasting value beyond the transaction.Connect with Jennifer Vickerman Akaolisa hereLearn more about Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation hereRegister for the upcoming webinar here Connect with Julie Keyes, Keyestrategies LLCFounder, Consultant, Author, Pod-caster and Instructor

You paid it off. You told yourself this time was different. And then, slowly, the balance crept back up and somehow you're sitting in more debt than when you started.That's not a you problem. That's a pattern problem. And until you can actually see the pattern, no amount of aggressive payoff plans, balance transfers, or personal loans is going to change what keeps happening.In this episode, I'm walking you through what I call the Debt Exit Plan, the framework I use with every single client before we touch one dollar of debt repayment. The Debt Exit Plan isn't about how fast you can pay off debt. It's about understanding what's driving the cycle so this can actually be the last time. I also share what I learned about my own pattern when I was making $90,000 a year and still cycling in and out of $2,000 to $5,000 of credit card debt  and what shifted once I could finally see it clearly.In this episode, I'm walking you through...[01:00] Why so many people try to get out of debt and end up in deeper debt[03:10] The difference between the reason you're in debt and the pattern for why it keeps happening[09:35] Why a list of bills is not a budget and what your income actually needs to be doing[13:05] How to build a debt exit plan that includes saving, spending, and debt payoffTune into this episode of Money Files to discover how to break the debt cycle by addressing the pattern behind your debt, not just the balance.Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/the-debt-exit-plan-how-to-break-the-cycle-for-good/Links mentioned in this episode…Set up a call | Financial Coach Washington, DC | Wealth Over NowDownload my FREE spending plan

Melania Trump didn't walk to that podium to defend herself. She walked there to distance herself. From Epstein. From the male executives around her. And quietly, unmistakably, from her husband.This wasn't a press conference. There were no questions. No reporters. Just a controlled, produced, lawyer-crafted statement delivered at exactly the right time to own the news cycle and put narrow legal points on the record before something drops.In this episode, Molly breaks down the full PR read on Melania's statement, including the fixer fingerprints in the language, why the double-spaced White House document tells you who wrote it, what the "fake image" defense reveals about the strategy, and why Ivanka Trump quietly did the same thing one week earlier on a podcast.This is a preemptive statement. The tells are everywhere. And when you know what to look for, the pattern is unmistakable.What Molly covers:- Why this was a legal statement dressed as a PR moment- The distancing language lawyers use to sever relationships on the record- Why Ivanka's podcast appearance is the same playbook, quieter execution- What Trump's crashing on Truth Social signals about what's coming- Pam Bondi connection, and why these women are watching each other's movesThe crisis is always about more than the statement. It's about the timing.Want More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, private member chats, weekly live sessions, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It is the inside hub for communicators who want real strategy, clear judgment, and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly on Substack Subscribe to Molly's Weekly Newsletter  Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Follow & Connect with Molly:https://www.youtube.com/mollymcphersonhttps://mollymcpherson.substack.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcphersonhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/...

Beyond the Deal with Jeff Adam: Why the Best Business Exits Start with What Comes Next   In this episode, John F. Dini speaks with M&A expert Jeff Adam—President of Adam Noble Group and advisor on more than 800 business sales—about what truly defines a successful exit. Jeff shares why his process has remained grounded in listening first, how life after the business often matters more than the sale itself, and why advisors must sometimes walk away from lucrative deals that aren't the right fit. From real-world examples of missed red flags to stories of dramatically increased valuations through preparation, this conversation highlights the difference between transactional thinking and long-term advisory impact.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila host Sam Taggart as he breaks down how he transitioned from door-to-door sales into building a $70M roofing roll-up, sharing deep insights on sales culture, private equity strategy, and scaling service-based businesses.⁣⁣Connect with Sam - ⁣https://www.instagram.com/thesamtaggart⁣https://thed2dexperts.com/⁣__________⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣If you're a business owner who wants to get in peak physical shape, we can help! https://www.allproceo.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣CHAPTERS:⁣3:21 - Roll-Up Strategy Explained⁣10:27 - Why Cashless Merger⁣15:06 - Growth Targets & Exit Plan⁣19:13 - Roofing Business Breakdown⁣29:49 - Biggest Bottleneck in Scaling⁣36:16 - Short-Term vs Long-Term Wealth⁣41:32 - Starting a Roofing Company⁣59:00 - Recruiting Hidden Talent⁣1:02:07 - Sales Team Power Struggles⁣1:04:03 - Door-to-Door Conversion Math⁣1:07:26 - Craziest Door-to-Door Stories⁣1:15:28 - Why Roofing Has Opportunity⁣1:19:17 - Solar Industry Collapse⁣1:30:34 - Private Equity Risks & Strategy⁣1:32:25 - Scaling with Data & Systems

Send us Fan MailThis week on Game For All Seasons, the crew returns with another jam-packed episode covering sports, culture, and today's hottest conversations.We break down the shocking Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane situation, discussing what really happened, how far things escalated, and whether today's younger generation is moving too recklessly in the entertainment industry.Then we shift to the NBA and react to LeBron James' viral comments about Memphis, debating whether his criticism was justified or if comments like that hurt smaller-market cities and black communities.The guys also discuss the latest injury concerns surrounding Luka Dončić, his decision to seek treatment overseas, and what it means for the Lakers as the postseason approaches.After that, we wrap up the 2026 NCAA Tournament, breaking down the biggest moments from March Madness, standout performances, championship takeaways, and what this year's tournament means for the future of college basketball.To close out the show, we deliver this week's Post Game Word: “One Is Everything”—a motivational message about how one moment, one opportunity, and one decision can completely change your life.Tap in for another episode full of laughs, debates, real talk, and unfiltered opinions from the Game For All Seasons crew.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by the Reardon Roundtable which is made up by Jeff Rainford, with Rainford and Associates and Tim Fitch, a Former St Louis County Councilman. They discuss and debate the state of St Louis, how to fix the city, Trump's exit plan from Iran and more.

In this episode, Danielle Gill interviews her father, Dinesh D'Souza, about the Iran conflict. They discuss the objectives of the US involvement and at what point we should take our "win" from the conflict. They also discuss the Obama and Trump presidential libraries, which are quite different. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Dinesh D'Souza Joins the Show & End Game in Iran 05:48 - Exit Plan for US in Iran 11:00 - Other Countries Influence in US/Iran 13:30 - Left’s Desire with Iran 16:30 - Obama & Trump Presidential Libraries 22:25 - Culture Shift Between Left & Right 26:45 - Bureaucratic Impact Since President Trump Took Office LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new YouTube episodes: https://youtube.com/@ddgshow?si=tZi5Z75O166RwXEX Watch full clips of the Danielle Gill Show here: https://rumble.com/c/DanielleDsouzaGill/videos?e9s=src_v1_cmd Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danielle-gill-show/id1879812724 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3x6hMKFn1roWyzLzednxXL?si=nhZG0TauTOmkWBo_ieFhcw Follow Danielle Gill on all social platforms: X - https://x.com/danielledsouzag?s=21&t=EDXtjHM__JNF18166lWkTQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danielledsouzagill Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/14YvjS1Umni/?mibextid=wwXIfr Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@danielledsouzagill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Jubal’s Dirty Little Secret, one caller reveals a shocking long-term plan involving her marriage—and the clock is already ticking. After nearly three decades together, she’s playing the long game… but why wait, and what happens next?

Mitchell Plitnick, President of ReThinking Foreign Policy, author and policy analyst, speaks to Africa Melane about the question of whether Donald Trump has a clear exit strategy for his military operations in the Middle East. Plitnick raises concerns about the absence of a defined endgame, the risks of prolonged conflict without a political framework, and what a credible exit plan would need to look like in order to avoid further regional instability. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we dive into the rapidly escalating Iran conflict—with Marines receiving deployment notices, the Pentagon drawing up strike plans for Kharg Island, and the very real possibility of American boots hitting Iranian soil for the first time. Tom breaks down exactly what's at stake: why a ground war in Iran could be the defining moment of Trump's presidency, why the "Venezuela model" may have already failed, and what the seizure of Kharg Island—which processes 90% of Iran's oil exports—would actually mean for the region and the world. But that's just the beginning. The weekend's No Kings protests made headlines for all the wrong reasons—communist flags, chants for revolution, and a growing movement that Tom argues is being quietly funded and amplified by actors with deeply questionable motives, including a US billionaire currently living in Shanghai who has allegedly attended Chinese Communist Party propaganda workshops. Tom unpacks why the protests represent a real and legitimate frustration with Trump's governing style, while also exposing the terrifying irony of waving a hammer and sickle to protest tyranny. Then the conversation shifts to the deepest wound in American economic life: the K-shaped economy, modern monetary theory, and why deficit spending—not Elon Musk—is the single biggest driver of toxic inequality in this country. Tom challenges the "tax the rich" crowd with a cause-and-effect framework that might just change how you think about wealth, policy, and the future of the American middle class. Whether you believe Trump's Iran gamble is visionary or reckless, whether you marched last weekend or stayed home—this episode forces you to think harder about outcomes, not just intentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we dive into the rapidly escalating Iran conflict—with Marines receiving deployment notices, the Pentagon drawing up strike plans for Kharg Island, and the very real possibility of American boots hitting Iranian soil for the first time. Tom breaks down exactly what's at stake: why a ground war in Iran could be the defining moment of Trump's presidency, why the "Venezuela model" may have already failed, and what the seizure of Kharg Island—which processes 90% of Iran's oil exports—would actually mean for the region and the world. But that's just the beginning. The weekend's No Kings protests made headlines for all the wrong reasons—communist flags, chants for revolution, and a growing movement that Tom argues is being quietly funded and amplified by actors with deeply questionable motives, including a US billionaire currently living in Shanghai who has allegedly attended Chinese Communist Party propaganda workshops. Tom unpacks why the protests represent a real and legitimate frustration with Trump's governing style, while also exposing the terrifying irony of waving a hammer and sickle to protest tyranny. Then the conversation shifts to the deepest wound in American economic life: the K-shaped economy, modern monetary theory, and why deficit spending—not Elon Musk—is the single biggest driver of toxic inequality in this country. Tom challenges the "tax the rich" crowd with a cause-and-effect framework that might just change how you think about wealth, policy, and the future of the American middle class. Whether you believe Trump's Iran gamble is visionary or reckless, whether you marched last weekend or stayed home—this episode forces you to think harder about outcomes, not just intentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul is the author of The Exit Plan, a practical guide that teaches normal people how to acquire their first small business. The book has become a trusted resource for buyers, offering real life experiences over the last 25+ years of Paul's work and small business ownership journey. From his time working as a CPA at a public accounting firm, to his first acquisition, through all of his ups and downs along the way, detailing all of his wins and losses. A true blueprint on how to do it all yourself.Paul LajoieBizBuyPro.compaul@bizbuypro.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5FMy Men Richard/Richard Lesperance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠richard.lesperance@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/in/richardlesperance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mymenrichard

This episode features Certified Exit Planning Advisor Rich Hall. He discusses the importance of preparing businesses for sale. The conversation focuses on the challenges business owners face when selling their companies, the need for proper exit planning, and strategies to ensure a successful transition while aligning with personal and financial goals. Key Takeaways

Building a business to sell isn't something you do at the end. Most founders think they can run their company, list it for sale, and walk away with a strong multiple. But without years of preparation, clean financials, and a clear growth story, buyers won't see the value you think you've built.In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil sits down with Rob te Braake, a fractional CFO working with 7- and 8-figure businesses, to break down what it actually takes to prepare for a high-value exit.From financial visibility and forecasting to controlling rapid growth and building a credible future narrative, this conversation explains why the businesses that sell for the highest multiples are the ones that start preparing years in advance.In This Episode We Cover✅ Why Exit Planning Starts Years Before You Sell Rob explains why three months of preparation isn't enough. Building a business that commands a premium multiple requires years of clean data, consistent performance, and a clear story.✅ The Difference Between Tax Accounting and Management Accounting Most businesses run their books for taxes, not for decision-making. Rob breaks down why financial visibility is critical for scaling and why buyers care about how well you understand your numbers.✅ What Happens When You Scale Too Fast Rapid growth without control can create financial chaos. From cash flow issues to supplier confusion, Rob shares how businesses lose control and why structure matters as you scale.✅ Why Financials Build Trust With Buyers Clean, organized financials aren't just about compliance. They directly impact how buyers evaluate risk and determine your valuation.✅ Selling the Future, Not Just the Past The highest valuations come from credible future potential. Rob explains how building and executing a multi-year plan creates a story buyers are willing to pay more for.

Bastian ist Comedian, Autor und Podcaster. Wir sprechen darüber, wie er in seiner Schulzeit extremes Mobbing erlitten hat und aus den Abgründen seines Lebens seinen heutigen Erfolg geschöpft hat. Ich wollte von ihm wissen, warum er dem Glück bis heute nicht traut. Außerdem geht es um die vielen Einzelkämpfer in der Comedy-Branche und seinen ganz persönlichen Exit-Plan. WERBEPARTNER & RABATTE: https://linktr.ee/hotelmatze MEIN GAST: https://www.bastianbielendorfer.de/ DINGE: Podcast “Friends in Crime” (seit 2025) https://friends-in-crime.podigee.io/ Podcast “Bratwurst und Baklava” (seit 2019) https://bit.ly/4sPoc93 Podcast “Alliteration am Arsch” (seit 2018) https://bit.ly/4lGMcZU Buch “Die große Pause: Mein Corona-Tagebuch” (2020) Termine Tour “Game Changer by Bastian Bielendorfer” https://www.bastianbielendorfer.de/tickets/ TEAM Maximilian Frisch - Produktion Annie Hofmann - Redaktion Mit Vergnügen - Vermarktung und Distribution MEIN ZEUG: Mein Fragenset FAMILIE: https://beherzt.net/products/familie Mein Fragenset LIEBE: https://beherzt.net/liebe Mein erstes Fragenset: https://beherzt.net/matze Mein Newsletter: https://matzehielscher.substack.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2MXRILN TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@matzehielscher Instagram: https://instagram.com/matzehielscherHotel LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matzehielscher/ Mein Buch: https://bit.ly/39FtHQy

This episode features Wrong About Everything co-hosts and Momentum Advocacy co-owners Amy Frederiksen and Brian McDaniel, uber-fan Bernie Bomberg and psychic Ruth Lordan.

In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Paul Lajoie, an expert in buying small businesses with over 25 years of experience. Paul shares his journey of acquiring 12 businesses and starting four from scratch, emphasizing the differences between buying and starting a business. He discusses the motivations behind his entrepreneurial spirit, which stemmed from a desire for independence and a life-changing event that pushed him to take the plunge into business ownership. Paul also highlights the importance of understanding financial statements and the lessons learned from his early mistakes in business acquisitions.The conversation delves into the intricacies of due diligence when purchasing a business, including the significance of understanding financials, recognizing red flags, and the importance of negotiating terms rather than just focusing on price. Paul shares his insights on the emotional aspects of buying a business, particularly the relationships with sellers and employees. He also discusses the strategies for growing businesses post-acquisition, including leveraging existing customer bases and creating synergies between businesses. The episode concludes with Paul offering resources for aspiring business buyers, including his book "Exit Plan" and his community at BizBuyPro.Enjoy the show! Guest links:Website: https://bizbuypro.com/Get Free Audiobook: https://bizbuypro.com/get-exit-plan-free/The Exit Plan Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5F/Email: paul@bizbuypro.com

*This podcast has been updated to include the latest news on a federal judge blocking subpoenas issued by the U.S. Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair ‌Jerome Powell. The update also includes the latest details on a U.S. military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq, killing six US service members. Plus, Cuba's president confirms he is in direct talks with the United States.  Four crew members on a U.S. military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are dead. With no obvious off-ramp, President Donald Trump's aides vie to influence his exit plan in the war with Iran. We hear from people on the ground in Tehran. Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep fighting and to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut. Even with a U.S. 30-day sanctions waiver on buying up Russian crude, some countries take steps to secure their own energy. And the U.S. Senate passes an affordable housing bill in a rare moment of bipartisanship.  Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Iran war is a little over a week old and the Trump administration has supplied more than a dozen explanations about why, exactly, it began. Confused? Well, now we're getting wildly conflicting messages about how that same war will end, with the president telling CBS News Monday that the war is “very complete, pretty much.” Later that same day, he told GOP lawmakers that it's not. Robin Wright, an expert on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East who contributes to the The New Yorker, explains where the war goes from here.And in headlines, President Trump promotes the questionably named “Save America Act,” the Department of Justice makes a shady deal with Live Nation, and artificial intelligence company Anthropic sues the Trump administration for labeling it a security-related supply chain risk.Show Notes: Check out Robin's writing on the war in Iran Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

In this episode, Claire Pickens joins Megan to talk about the importance of having an exit strategy for your veterinary rehabilitation practice. Claire explains the different ways you can exit your business, including selling, and what buyers look for in a valuable practice. She also shares three practical tips to help you start preparing now, even if exiting feels far away. Whether your exit is due to retirement, health, injury, or unexpected life changes, this conversation highlights why planning ahead is essential to protect the business you've worked so hard to build.  Learn more about Claire Pickens: https://smallbusiness-dreams.com/ Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

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Technocracy rises, elites build bunkers, and rehearse a digital pandemic. Is the digital future being engineered for our control and their escape?

He closed 2025 at $844K in Amazon sales on roughly 10 hours a week. Then used those profits to buy a bulldozer, start a land clearing business, and quit his 20-year tech career. This is the full story.Justin Zsimovan (@flippin4gold) joins Clear the Shelf to break down exactly how he built a high-margin Amazon FBA business while working full-time, why he believes retail arbitrage is underrated, and what 20 years in enterprise AI taught him about where this industry is really headed.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Intro: From IT Security to Amazon FBA02:52 — Why Amazon? The Exit Plan from Tech06:37 — Failed Side Hustles Before Amazon Clicked08:10 — How His Wife Runs Most of the Amazon Business11:32 — $844K Revenue Breakdown: RA vs. OA Split13:53 — Zero RA Competition: The Small Town Advantage16:33 — "RA Isn't Scalable" — Why That's Wrong19:00 — The Lead Delay Strategy: Let Stores Hold Your Inventory20:02 — Hiring a VA Too Early (And Why She's Now Irreplaceable)22:53 — Manufacturing Margin: Gift Cards, Credit Cards, and Stacking Points28:29 — Using Grok to Model $10K → $100K/Month Growth31:19 — Amazon as a Launchpad, Not the End Goal34:48 — What's Actually Hard About Starting a "Real" Business39:33 — The Land Clearing Business: From LLC to $90K Bids44:12 — How to Pick a Business AI Can't Disrupt49:15 — The Scott Adams Ideation Framework53:29 — AI Doomer Perspective: Why He Left Tech55:37 — 99.9% of AI Tools on Amazon Twitter Are Junk58:00 — Data: What Sellers Should Record Starting Today01:01:09 — Use Case Engineering: Don't Boil the Ocean01:07:00 — How to Evaluate AI Tools (Open Claw, Claude Desktop)01:10:10 — AI Threatens OA More Than RA01:19:06 — Balancing a W2, Amazon, and a New Business01:21:44 — Managing Risk: The "Worst Case Is Bankruptcy" Mindset01:24:47 — The Escape Sequence: X → Amazon → Land Clearing → Freedom01:28:08 — Lightning Round: Start With Less Money Than More01:29:29 — Book Rec: "Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works)"01:32:55 — Quote of the Week: Walt Disney on Action Over Analysis

With Tim Krueger, Co-Founder and Partner at Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates – New Edge Advisors, LLC Overview For many advisors, the real question isn't how big the business becomes—but what happens next. This episode explores how Tim Krueger and his $1.4B Merrill team rethought succession, liquidity, and legacy to create long-term continuity. Watch… Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. About this episode… For many advisors, success is defined by growth: more clients, more assets, more revenue. But at some point, the question shifts from, “How big can we build this?” to “What happens next?” After nearly two decades at Merrill, Tim Krueger and his partners had built a $1.4B practice and one of the most successful teams in their market. By any traditional measure, the internal sunset path would have been the simplest option. But simplicity wasn't the goal. Protecting clients, creating opportunities for the next generation, and preserving the culture they had built mattered more. That led Tim and his partners to make a very different decision: to break away from the wirehouse, sell out of that environment entirely, and align with NewEdge Advisors in a way that solved for succession, liquidity, and long-term continuity—simultaneously. In this conversation with Louis Diamond, Tim shares how focusing on other people's needs – clients, teammates, and future leaders – became the ultimate growth strategy. Plus, they discuss: Lessons learned over nearly two decades at Merrill—and how structure, team building, and next gen cultivation become paramount. Stepping away from Merrill's CTP retire-in-place program—and what other business owners shared with him that inspired the decision to leave the wirehouse. Opting to align with NewEdge Advisors—and how liquidity and continuity were key factors. “Shrinking to grow”—and why it isn't just a portfolio philosophy, but a business one. Monetizing the business—and how the process can be a new beginning for the business, not an end for the business owners. Building a true runway for G2 and G3—and how it can create a rare win-win-win for founders, teams, and clients alike. It's a candid look at what life after a wirehouse can unlock—and how thinking differently about succession can redefine both legacy and fulfillment. Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? Click to contact us or call 908-879-1002. Related Resources Diamond Consultants Merrill Advisor Transition Report This annual “firm-focused report” takes a closer look at advisor movement to and from Merrill during the first half of 2025. The Transition Roundtable: Merrill, UBS, Wells, and Morgan Advisors Reflect on Their Paths Four top advisors who each left a major firm share how they built successful independent businesses on their own terms. Originally recorded as a live webinar, this candid roundtable explores the real fears, challenges, and opportunities of transition, and what advisors wish they'd known before making the leap. Shrink to Grow: Why Advisors are Making the “Strategic Decision” to Let Go of Assets In a world where bigger is considered better, many of Wall Street's most talented and productive advisors are opting to go against the grain and leave chips on the table. Tim Krueger With over four decades years of experience in financial services, Tim Krueger is a recognized leader in wealth management. As Co-Founder and Partner at KFBMA, Tim provides strategic oversight for the firm's vision, growth, and operational excellence. He guides key initiatives, mentors advisors, and ensures that KFBMA remains at the forefront of industry's best practices, delivering a client experience defined by trust, innovation, and results. Drawing on decades of experience in private wealth management, Tim combines strategic insight with deep expertise in investment planning, risk mitigation, and tax-efficient strategies. His commitment to building enduring relationships ensures that every recommendation is tailored to deliver meaningful, long-term results aligned with each client's goals and family priorities Tim is known for creating comprehensive, highly personalized wealth management strategies that reflect the goals, values, and family priorities of his clients. His approach combines strategic insight with a commitment to building lasting relationships, ensuring advice that drives meaningful, long-term results that align with each client's goals and family priorities. In 2025, Tim partnered with Cory Fosdyck, Jerry Brown, and Collin McCall to establish Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates (KFBMA)—an evolution of the highly regarded Krueger, Fosdyck & Associates team that operated under Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2006 to 2025. Beyond his professional achievements, Tim is a passionate community advocate. He has emceed numerous charitable events in the Destin area and served as Chair of the American Cancer Society's Cattle Barons' Ball (2008–2009) and Chairman of the Safety & Public Works Committee for the City of Destin. Today, Tim continues to make an impact as a Trustee of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, charter sponsor of Sinfonia Gulf Coast, and supporter of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and Special Operators Transition Foundation. Tim also serves on the board of directors of DEFENSEWERX the nation's largest 501(c)(3) organization of its kind, dedicated to enabling agile innovation for government partners through a network of innovation hubs across the country. Recognition & Honors: Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list (2022–2025) Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list (2023–2025) Also available on your favorite podcast app and other media sites

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann start by talking about the latest news on where Trae Young might be headed. Then they discuss the surging Hornets and their potential new Big Three. Finally, they chat about three players who have recently taken a leap. (00:00) Intro (3:07) Trae Young (14:57) Charlotte Hornets (29:28) Fan Duel ad break (30:56) Anthony Black (42:45) Keyonte George (50:31) Donovan Clingan Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Audio Producer: Isaiah Blakely Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Social: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, host Kirby Atwell sits down with Stephen Arnaud, an engineer, W-2 employee, and father of three, who's intentionally building his path out of the 9-to-5 through short-term rentals. Stephen shares why, even though he enjoys his career, the demands of a W-2 job started to conflict with family life and long-term freedom. Like many high-performing professionals, he realized that traditional investing alone wasn't going to give him the flexibility he wanted anytime soon. That realization led him to short-term rentals. If you are still working a 9-to-5 but thinking seriously about building income outside of it and a pathway to financial independence, this episode offers a realistic roadmap. Listen and enjoy! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Stephen Arnaud and his background [02:21] Getting into the real estate through short-term rental [06:33] The moment he realized short-term rentals could replace earned income [09:45] How Stephen picked his market [11:59] Deciding on the properties that he purchased [13:43] Details on Stephen's first two STR properties and why he targeted larger homes [16:25] Financing with conventional loans as a W-2 investor [17:18] Using IRA funds strategically for down payments and furnishings [18:12] Stephen's perspective on retirement accounts vs. building income today [21:08] Building a reliable cleaning and support team [23:36] The biggest challenge on the flip side: Neighbors [25:30] Screening guests and avoiding party issues [28:15] Balancing a W-2 job with managing STRs during the early stages [31:38] How virtual assistants can outperform owner-operators with the right systems [34:24] Stephen's advice for people wanting to exit their 9-5 and get into short-term rentals [37:55] A real mistake with scheduling cleaners and how communication saved the situation [39:52] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1389202306719070032  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Welcome back to the Practice of Therapy Podcast! I'm Gordon Brewer, and I am so glad you're here today because we're diving into a topic that every private practice owner needs to be thinking about—whether you're brand new or decades into the work. I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend and financial powerhouse, Carla Titus. Every time Carla joins us, she brings clarity, strategy, and a whole lot of honesty about what it really takes to run a profitable, sustainable practice. And today, we're talking about something most of us don't think about until we're exhausted, burned out, or feeling stuck: your exit plan. Whether you want to sell someday, scale back, hand things off to a leadership team, or simply make your practice run like a well-oiled machine, this conversation is going to challenge the way you think about ownership, profitability, and long-term planning. Carla and I dig into what it means to build a practice that's always exit-ready—not because you're leaving tomorrow, but because an exit-ready practice is a healthy, thriving, profitable practice today. This is one of those episodes that will shift your mindset and give you real-world steps to start strengthening your financial foundation. So let's jump in. Carla Titus is a finance expert with over 15 years of combined corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online business experience. She provides fractional CFO services and financial consulting to business owners looking to grow their businesses profitably. Her priorities for her clients are to help them grow profits, have cash in the bank, and pay themselves well so they can build personal wealth. Resources Mentioned In This Episode  Watch on YouTube  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network Profit First for Therapists Workbook Meet Carla Titus Carla Titus is a finance expert with over 15 years of combined corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online business experience. She provides fractional CFO services and financial consulting to business owners looking to grow their businesses profitably. Her priorities for her clients are to help them grow profits, have cash in the bank, and pay themselves well so they can build personal wealth. Carla on TPOT  Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Projections & Forecasting Services

2025 Black Friday Specials: https://www.investlocalbook.com/p/black-friday-2025.html Find Exit Ready anytime at https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com **** It's the first snow of the season, and as I look ahead to the holidays, I want to talk about something that might make a great gift for yourself this year — an exit plan for Christmas. Most business owners think “exit planning” just means selling their business. In reality, selling is only one possible outcome. True exit planning is about understanding your personal finances, your business readiness, and your options — long before you decide to sell. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZVgnxgRw-ls Cheers, David #ExitPlanning #SmallBusiness #BusinessSelling #Entrepreneurship #BusinessExit #RetirementPlanning #BusinessBuyerAdvantage #DavidCBarnett #HowToSellMyOwnBusiness **** YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – What “Exit Plan for Christmas” Really Means 01:30 – The Confusion Between Selling and Exit Planning 03:00 – Why Most Owners Avoid Planning (and Pay for It Later) 04:45 – Inside the “Exit Ready” Program 06:00 – The 7 Stages of Exit Planning Explained 08:30 – How to Assess Your Personal and Business Readiness 10:20 – The Tools and AI-Powered Resources Included 13:00 – The Mistake of Waiting Too Long to Prepare 15:20 – Real Examples from Business Owners Who Waited 17:00 – How ALP's Team Can Help You Get Exit Ready 18:30 – Why Planning Early Gives You Control and Confidence 20:00 – Holiday Offer: Black Friday Bonus and Savings 21:30 – Your Exit Plan Is the Best Gift You Can Give Yourself **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com - Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com -Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

How We Seeez It! Episode 312, Ocean's Thirteen (2007) “Well, Terry, it sure as shit ain't sad.” –Danny Ocean. Back again with the crew to discuss the third movie in the Ocean's Universe. We discuss Ocean's Thirteen this week. This time it is not all about the money, it's personal. Al Pacino becomes the villain in this one as Willy Bank. Better then Twelve but not as good as Eleven. Much like this movie we ramble all over the place as we discuss the movie.  We cover our thoughts on it and there is so much to talk about in this one, so join us for the discussion and don't forget about our cocktails for this episode. There should be some good ones.         As always, mix a drink, have a listen, and let us know what you think. Or if there is something you watched that we might enjoy or a can't miss series. Also please rate and review show on all your favorite podcast apps. Drinks for the episode "The Irwin Allen" 1 oz gin 1 oz bourbon ¾ oz absinthe ½ oz Italicus ¼ oz Fontbonne 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters lemon twist “5.6 Exit Plan” 2 oz Gin 2 oz Pineapple whiskey  .5 oz Vanilla simple syrup  .5 oz Blood Orange Bitters .6 oz Absinthe “Oprah's Favorite” (Moscow Mule) 2 oz vodka 4 oz ginger beer 1/2 oz lime juice  Serve over ice in a copper or enameled mug. “El 75” - Classy, Gentile, Tasteful, and Elegant 1.5 oz Blanco Tequila 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Top to 3” with Champagne Lemon twist   Show links. https://hwsi.podbean.com/e/oceans-thirteen-2007/  HWSI LinkTree HWSI Facebook Link HWSI Instagram Link HWSI Youtube link !!  You can also email the Podcast at the.HWSI.podcast@gmail.com

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, to explore strategies for minimizing capital gains taxes when selling real estate or business assets. Brett Swarts is the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, specializing in advanced strategies to help investors defer or eliminate capital gains taxes. With extensive experience in structuring Deferred Sales Trusts and other exit strategies, Brett has guided numerous real estate and business owners in building tax-efficient, long-term wealth plans. Brett explains how the Deferred Sales Trust (DST) offers a flexible alternative to traditional 1031 exchanges, providing investors with greater control over timing, liquidity, and investment choices while deferring taxes in a manner that is legally compliant under IRS guidelines. Brett outlines the mechanics of a DST, detailing how proceeds from a sale can be structured to defer capital gains taxes and reinvest in a variety of assets. You'll get insight into the advantages of a DST over standard tax-deferral methods, including reduced pressure to time the market, expanded diversification opportunities, and the ability to preserve wealth across multiple investment vehicles. Jonathan and Brett also discuss common misconceptions about tax-deferred strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding legal structures and working with experienced professionals. The conversation highlights how these tools can fit into a broader estate and legacy planning framework, ensuring that wealth is transferred efficiently to future generations while maintaining flexibility for investors today. Several real-world examples demonstrate how investors have effectively utilized DSTs to manage risk, maintain cash flow, and safeguard portfolio value in dynamic markets. Brett emphasizes that while a DST can benefit many investors, it is particularly effective for those with significant gains, complex portfolios, or long-term wealth preservation goals. The discussion concludes with actionable guidance on evaluating whether a DST aligns with an investor's exit strategy and long-term financial objectives. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how to approach capital gains tax planning strategically, integrating DSTs into their broader real estate and business investment strategies. Jonathan and Brett provide a clear framework for deferring taxes, diversifying holdings, and protecting wealth, enabling investors to make informed decisions that align with both their financial and personal objectives. In this episode, you will hear: How the Deferred Sales Trust works as an alternative to 1031 exchanges Ways to defer capital gains taxes while maintaining investment flexibility Strategies for diversifying proceeds and protecting portfolio value Common misconceptions about tax-deferred exit strategies How estate and legacy planning can integrate with a DST Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Capital Gains Tax Solutions website - www.capitalgainstaxsolutions.com Build It To Billions on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@BuildItToBillions Brett Swarts on Facebook - www.facebook.com/brett.swarts Brett's Instagram - instagram.com/brett_swarts Connect with Brett on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/brett-swarts Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

At some point, almost every play cafe owner will exit their business — whether it's by selling, transitioning to a new owner, or closing and moving on to the next chapter. It's a natural part of the business lifecycle, but it's something most of us don't think about until we have to.In this episode of The Profitable Play Podcast, I'm breaking down what it really means to sell your indoor playground or play cafe business versus liquidating it — and how to know which option makes the most sense for you.If you've ever wondered what your exit strategy could look like — whether that's years down the road or something you're actively considering now — this episode will help you start preparing your business to be both sellable and sustainable.Watch this episode on YouTube insteadRead This Info On The BlogHere's what I'll cover inside:Why some owners choose to sell versus liquidateWhat a buyer is actually purchasing when they buy your businessWhat liquidation really looks like — and when it might be the right moveHow to prepare financially, legally, and emotionally for either scenarioWhy building a “sellable” business now makes it far more scalable long-termI'll also walk you through practical steps to get your finances, systems, and lease ready — so you can protect your investment, reduce your stress, and keep every possible door open for your future.Whether your business is thriving or you're simply feeling the weight of ownership right now, this conversation will give you the clarity, confidence, and next steps you need to move forward intentionally and on your own terms.Resources Mentioned:Ep 68: Why Most Indoor Playgrounds Don't Sell, OR Sell For A LossVideo: Exit Strategies For Play Cafe OwnersVideo: My Tips For Selling Or Closing Your BusinessVideo: Breaking Your Commercial LeaseOTHER RESOURCES:Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyGetting Started With Your Play Cafe [YouTube Video Playlist]What's Working In The Indoor Play Industry 2025 GuideFund Your Indoor Play Business [Free Training]Indoor Play Courses & 1:1 Consulting WaitlistMichele's InstagramMichele's WebsitePlay Cafe Academy YouTube ChannelETSY Template ShopPrepare Your Indoor Playground For a RecessionPlay Cafe Academy & Play Makers SocietyQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Play Cafe Academy & Play Makers Society: http://bit.ly/3HES7fDQuestions and Support: Support@michelecaruana.com Simplify and Scale with 50% OFF WellnessLiving: https://discover.wellnessliving.com/playcafeacademyActive Campaign Free Trial: https://www.activecampaign.com/?_r=D6IYK3HG

Y'all, we're diving into some heavy stuff today, and it's got me thinking about the state of our nation. We're talking about celebrities making moves to secure citizenship elsewhere, and it's raising some serious questions about what's really going on behind the scenes.What's brewing in this episode:The surprising trend of A-listers seeking dual citizenshipWhy Jimmy Kimmel's recent announcement is raising eyebrowsThe unsettling vibe in the air about our country's directionHow political shifts are making some folks consider their optionsThis episode might have you looking at your passport a little differently. We're not sugarcoating anything here – it's time to face some hard truths about the state of our nation and what it could mean for all of us.So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's talk about why some of our favorite stars are eyeing the exit signs. Are they onto something we should know about?Remember, knowledge is power. Are you ready to peek behind the curtain and see what's really going on in the land of the free?