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As a psychology professor at Yale University, Dr. Laurie Santos witnessed a severe mental health crisis among her students. One in four were too depressed to function on most days, and over 60% felt overwhelmingly anxious. This experience inspired her to create Yale's most popular course, Psychology and the Good Life, which teaches evidence-based strategies to rewire one's mindset and find true fulfillment. In this episode, Dr. Laurie dives into the science of happiness and shares practical, research-based techniques to break free from common happiness myths and mental traps that keep us from experiencing true joy.  In this episode, Hala and Dr. Laurie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) The College Mental Health Crisis (05:37) The Scientific Definitions of Happiness (07:34) How Culture and Mindset Shape Happiness (12:13) Debunking Common Happiness Myths (25:25) Savoring Relationships and Valuing Health (29:08) Turning What We Know Into Everyday Positivity (38:20) Overcoming the Social Comparison Bias Trap (41:43) Rewiring Your Mindset for Lasting Fulfillment (49:24) Expert Takes on Modern Happiness Concepts Dr. Laurie Santos is a cognitive scientist, psychology professor at Yale University, and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. Her Yale course, Psychology and the Good Life, became the most popular class in the university's history and has reached millions worldwide. As a leading expert in the science of happiness, Dr. Laurie helps people understand why our brains mislead us and how to rewire our minds for overall wellness and genuine joy. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting. Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Framer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free.  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profiting  Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Dr. Laurie's Podcast, The Happiness Lab: bit.ly/THL-apple  Dr. Laurie's Website: drlauriesantos.com/  YAP E197 with Scott Galloway: youngandprofiting.co/StrugglngGen   YAP E247 with Arthur Brooks: youngandprofiting.co/Happiness  YAP E342 with Mark Manson: youngandprofiting.co/HardTruth  YAP E29 with Gretchen Rubin: youngandprofiting.co/Secret  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Sleep, Diet

Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and they're constantly out of your favorite items. Shoppers brave long lines and cramped aisles while overly-friendly employees in Hawaiian shirts try to chat them up. Everything about the Trader Joe's experience seems designed to drive modern consumers away. And yet they generate $2,000+ per square foot in sales — double their nearest competitor in Whole Foods and nearly 4x the industry average — and Americans are obsessed with them. How on earth did a company that so steadfastly refuses to participate in the 21st century build the most beloved grocery chain in America?Today we tell the full story: how “Trader” Joe Coulombe started out cloning 7-Elevens in 1960s Los Angeles, pivoted to slinging hard liquor, discovered the enormous market opportunities for California wine and health food before anyone else, and ultimately built perhaps the most counter-positioned business we've ever studied on Acquired by doing almost everything differently than the supermarket-CPG industrial complex. Tune in for a wild voyage on the high seas of grocery retail!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsSentryWorkOSShopifyLinks:Sign up for email updates and vote on future episodes!Worldly Partners' Multi-Decade Trader Joe's StudyBecoming Trader JoeThe Secret Life of GroceriesBuild a Brand Like Trader Joe'sAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:AirPods Pro 3Mario Kart 8More Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

What happens when early-stage founders realise their go-to-market strategy just isn't working? Do they double down on outdated advice or take a fresh look at how modern buyers actually engage?  In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Richard Lowry, founder of Springboard IQ, to unpack how he's helping startups rebuild broken GTM strategies in just seven days through a crowdsourced, operator-led model that challenges everything we think we know about growth. Richard explains how Springboard IQ brings together six active operators to co-create a go-to-market blueprint that's fast, focused, and grounded in the realities of today's market. This approach delivers practical strategy and design rather than execution, giving founders clarity on where to focus their time and energy. As Richard puts it, founders should save their passion for the demo because that's where it really matters. The conversation explores why technical founders often mis-hire sales talent, why relying on outdated accelerator advice can derail growth, and why many teams hit a “GTM wall” long before real scale begins. We also discuss why the future of GTM might look very different from the digital-first strategies of the past. As inboxes flood with automated outreach and AI-generated content, Richard believes human-led activation through curated events, community experiences, and even spontaneous moments of connection will define the next era of startup growth. It's a conversation that blends practical lessons, honest stories (including one involving a soup kitchen in Lisbon), and a call to bring the human element back to how we sell, connect, and grow. So, could a crowdsourcing strategy from active operators be the smarter way for startups to go to market? And in an era of AI-saturated noise, will the next big differentiator simply be showing up in person? I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen.

SummaryEn este inspirador episodio de Querido Emprendedor, Ignacio Balderrama conversa con Diego Angarita, un gerente de producto en Walmart con una trayectoria única que combina emprendimiento, trabajo en organizaciones sin fines de lucro y una profunda conexión con la comunidad latina.  Diego relata su labor en Massachusetts con jóvenes puertorriqueños, donde fomentó el respeto por la cultura y la participación activa en asuntos comunitarios como la mejora del almuerzo escolar, mostrando cómo la voz de los jóvenes puede generar cambios reales y significativos. También reflexiona sobre los retos emocionales que enfrentan los emprendedores, la importancia de rodearse de personas que comparten la misma mentalidad y cómo manejar la autocrítica para mantener la motivación.El episodio ofrece además consejos prácticos sobre la recaudación de fondos, destacando que es más efectivo pedir consejos antes que dinero y la importancia de elegir aliados estratégicos que aporten experiencia y compromiso, no solo capital. Finalmente, Diego comparte sus aprendizajes actuales como product manager y su visión para futuros emprendimientos, invitando a la audiencia a valorar la humildad y el aprendizaje constante en el camino emprendedorUn episodio lleno de sabiduría, experiencia y motivación para todos aquellos que buscan crecer y transformar sus ideas en realidades exitosas.LinksIgnacio BalderramaStartup JunkieKiva Northwest ArkansasDiego Angarita

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include -Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that their CEO Shai Weiss is leaving the company. He's been in that role since 2019.Navan sets a valuation of up to $6.45 billion and plans to raise about $960 million in its initial public offering.Revolut acquires AI travel agent startup Swifty.The travel technology publication Travolution.com is acquired by travel tech firm Travelsoft.Shares in easyJet jumped by as much as 12% after reports that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company was considering a takeover of the airline.The most engaged post of the week goes the one by Erika Armstrong, in which the truth behind the "close door" sign in US elevators is revealed.Extra Stories:Finnair washes plane with water?Enterprise Wins the JD Power SurveyDelta has a great Q3 performance You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

My Interview with Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch.  - DeFi trading volumes soar amid Bitcoin's all-time highs  - How 1inch is bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi through aggregation and APIs  - The Coinbase–1inch partnership and what it means for Web3 adoption  - Hyperliquid's rapid rise — and what it reveals about DeFi simplicity  - Decentralization, security, and the evolving role of KYC in trading  - U.S. regulatory shifts that are shaping the next phase of DeFi growth  - Why institutional players are increasingly entering the decentralized space Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3LtUO7P      

For the first time, MBAs from three European business schools have raised the most money for their startups

Pour écouter l'épisode en entier, tapez "#499 - Alexandre Mulliez - Président FC Versailles - Quitter l'empire familial et acheter un club de foot" sur votre plateforme d'écoute.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Comment exister autrement que par son nom de famille quand on est le petit-fils de Gérard Mulliez ?Après ses études, Alexandre Mulliez passe 10 ans entre deux mondes : d'un côté l'empire familial Auchan dans lequel il fait ses gammes et de l'autre les start-up qu'il crée.Mais dès le début sa vision détonne : il s'occupe des gens, des clients, des collaborateurs et n'hésite pas à s'opposer aux dirigeants et à leurs enjeux d'EBITDA et d'évolution de parts de marché.Après un an à la tête d'Auchan France avec son bras droit Fabien Lazare, le comité de direction les évince.Le duo se met donc en quête d'un projet dans lequel ils pourraient jeter toutes leurs forces pour les 40 prochaines années et se tourne vers une passion commune : le sport.Faute d'écurie de F2 disponible, ils mettent la main sur le Football Club de Versailles qui évolue en championnat national et perd 7,5 millions d'euros par saison à ce moment-là.Dès le premier jour ils décident de tout documenter, tout filmer, tout montrer, sans exception.Lancée en septembre 2025, la série “Le Club” crée un engouement historique autour du FC Versailles. On entre dans l'intimité du vestiaire mais on découvre aussi — et surtout — les défaites, les problèmes de financement, le combat quotidien pour le maintien en division nationale. C'est la quintessence du "build in public".Un échange passionnant et sincère avec un homme bien plus radical qu'on ne pourrait l'imaginer et dont l'énergie semble inépuisable.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : “J'avais le cul entre deux chaises pendant 10 ans”00:14:42 : Chercher (et trouver) le meilleur moyen d'avoir de l'impact00:29:11 : Le conditionnement à l'entrepreneuriat dans la famille Mulliez00:45:13 : La technique pour retourner n'importe quelle entreprise en un an01:03:30 : “Caissiers, magasiniers ou cadres : il faut que chacun puisse utiliser tout son potentiel”01:13:41 : Comment sélectionner la meilleure équipe01:23:27 : Trouver son bras droit pour la vie01:29:32 : Le rachat express du FC Versailles01:38:11 : Assumer son ambition et choisir de TOUT montrer01:46:27 : “En leader, mon rôle c'est d'être au service des gens”02:00:45 : Comment bien gérer un club de foot professionnel02:12:16 : Ces 90 minutes irrationnelles où tout s'arrête02:23:51 : 40 ans pour gagner la Ligue des champions02:35:30 : “50% de ce que je suis aujourd'hui, je le dois à mon grand-père”02:48:46 : Le poids d'être un petit-fils MulliezLes anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #127 - Paul Lê - La Belle Vie - De la résilience, de l'honnêteté et du travail pour réussir big time#380 - Paul Lê - La Belle Vie - Le Son Gokû de la FoodTech qui rachète Frichti#234 - Amandine Merle Julia - Plum Living - Pimper IKEA pour proposer un design d'intérieur accessible à tous#483 - Carlos Ghosn - Out of the box : masterclass business de l'évadé du siècle#386 - Patrice Haddad - 40 ans de prod, 15 ans de foot : de Première Heure au Red Star#488 - Valentin Kretz - L'Agence (immobilier de luxe) - Le vrai business des Kretz derrière la série Netflix#312 - Thierry Reboul - Directeur exécutif de Paris 2024 - Orchestrer l'événement du siècle : récit d'un créatif rebelle#485 - Tibo InShape - YouTubeur - Le Syndrome du personnage principal#155 - Nicolas Chartier - Aramisauto - Apprendre à être un leader#344 - Robert Plomin - Psychologue & Généticien - Et s'il était possible de prédire vos atouts dès votre naissance ?Nous avons parlé de :Hartô, la première société d'AlexandreOres Collective, l'agence de pub qu'Alexandre a montée en 2012Koober, application de résumés de livresUnion nationale des footballeurs professionnelsREMORAMakiPeopleLe rachat du Red Star par 777 PartnersEdmond Tahar, l'avocat d'AlexandreLa série “Le Club” qui plonge dans les coulisses du FC VersaillesLe film “L'enfer du dimanche”Le modèle GembaRegis MedinaLes recommandations de lecture :Humanité: Une histoire optimiste - Rutger BregmanLearning to Scale - Régis MédinaLa boulangerie Lean - Juan Antonio Tena, Emi Castro et Roberto PrioloLa stratégie Lean - Michael Ballé, Daniel Jones, Jacques Chaize, Orest FiumeRaise the BarThe Lean Turnaround Action Guide - Art ByrneSe libérer du connu - Jiddu KrishnamurtiJe rouille - Robin WatineVous pouvez contacter Alexandre sur LinkedIn ou Instagram. Regardez la série “Le Club” pour plonger dans les coulisses du FC Versailles.Un grand MERCI à nos sponsors : SquareSpace : squarespace.com/doitQonto: https://qonto.com/r/2i7tk9 Brevo: brevo.com/doit eToro: https://bit.ly/3GTSh0k Payfit: payfit.com Club Med : clubmed.frCuure : https://cuure.com/product-onelyVous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In dieser Episode dreht sich alles um die Frage, wie Künstliche Intelligenz Beratung und Vertrieb in der Versicherungswelt revolutioniert. Host Julius Kretz begrüßt dafür den erfahrenen Branchenkenner und Mitgründer von Today, Michael Gackstatter, sowie Mitmoderator Simon Moser.Gemeinsam gehen sie der Vision nach, wie Beratungsqualität digitalisiert und skalierbar gemacht werden kann, warum KI nicht mehr nur Zukunftsmusik, sondern heute bereits Alltag ist – und was es mit dem Namen „Today“ auf sich hat. Michael gibt Einblicke in seine spannende Reise von familiären Wurzeln in der Versicherungswelt bis hin zum Startup-Gründer und spricht darüber, wie KI-Tools junge Makler und Vertriebler unterstützen. Außerdem wagen die drei einen spannenden Blick auf die Herausforderungen für Startups in der von Regulatorik und Tradition geprägten Versicherungsbranche und diskutieren gesellschaftliche, wie persönliche Ziele und Visionen rund um die Zukunft der Beratung.Freut euch auf exklusive Insights, ehrliche Einschätzungen und jede Menge Inspiration aus dem Schnittpunkt von Versicherungswelt, Technologie und Unternehmertum!Schreibt uns gerne eine Nachricht!Dieser Podcast wird von msg unterstützt. Die msg Gruppe ist führender Anbieter im Versicherungsmarkt für moderne Systemlösungen. Von Automation- über KI- und SAP- bis hin zu modernen Kommunikations- und Vertriebslösungen. Die msg bündelt moderne Technologien mit tiefem Branchen Know-How. Folge uns auf unserer LinkedIn Unternehmensseite für weitere spannende Updates.Unsere Website: https://www.insurancemondaypodcast.de/Du möchtest Gast beim Insurance Monday Podcast sein? Schreibe uns unter info@insurancemondaypodcast.de und wir melden uns umgehend bei Dir.Dieser Podcast wird von dean productions produziert.Vielen Dank, dass Du unseren Podcast hörst!

Aujourd'hui dans Silicon Carne :- OpenAI qui cherche ENCORE et TOUJOURS plus d'argent. Ils ont besoin visiblement de 400 milliards de dollars pour construire la plus grande infrastructure informatique de l'histoire. - On s'intéresse aussi à Mercor, la startup qui loue des cerveaux pour entraîner les IA des géants comme OpenAI ou Meta. Personne en parle en France mais ils sont passés de 1 à $500M de revenu en seulement un an.- Et puis on parle de F5 Networks, ce géant de la cybersécurité piraté pendant des mois par des hackers d'État. ===================

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Despite achieving external success in her 20s, Stephanie Harrison felt deeply unfulfilled, burned out, and weighed down by mental health struggles. After hitting rock bottom, she began studying the psychology of happiness and developed the "New Happy" philosophy. Now, she helps others break free from the achievement-obsessed mindset and societal pressures that keep so many people unhappy. In this episode, Stephanie shares how redefining happiness beyond achievement and perfection unlocks true wellness and fulfillment in business and life. In this episode, Hala and Stephanie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) The Old Model of Happiness and Why It Fails (05:51) Stephanie's Path to New Happiness Philosophy (11:32) The Real Cost of Capitalism on Well-Being (15:26) What is 'The New Happy' Philosophy? (22:08) Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Goals: The Happiness Divide (31:07) Overcoming Loneliness and Embracing All Emotions (40:08) Finding Positivity Amid Global Suffering (45:43) Redefining Success and Self-Worth in Business (52:59) The Secret to Long-Term Fulfillment Stephanie Harrison is an author, expert in the science of happiness, and founder of The New Happy, a global movement helping people, especially entrepreneurs and professionals, break free from society's achievement-driven ideals to build more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through her bestselling book, The New Happy, she empowers individuals to cultivate lasting mental well-being through authenticity, purpose, and compassion. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting. Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Framer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free.  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profiting  Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Stephanie's Book, The New Happy: bit.ly/-NewHappy  Stephanie's Website: thenewhappy.com  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Sleep, Diet

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Danny Cammarosano, Regional Director at Provide, a division of Fifth Third Bank. With over 20 years of experience in banking and healthcare lending, Danny offers an in-depth look into the world of dental financing—from first-time startup loans to multi-practice acquisitions. They discuss what lenders really look for when evaluating a borrower, the myths around student debt, why liquidity matters more than your credit score, and how practice-specific metrics like EBITDA and operatory count influence loan approvals.   Danny also breaks down how Provide supports dentists throughout the ownership journey, why the default rate skyrockets after three practices, and what key differences to look for when comparing multiple term sheets. Whether you're a D4, new associate, or seasoned owner looking to scale, this episode is packed with insider advice and practical takeaways. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES www.getprovide.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

AI is radically changing the future of the workplace — from redefining jobs to fueling the rise of so-called “work slop.” Live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, host Bob Safian is joined by Box CEO Aaron Levie, LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer Aneesh Raman, and Meta's Head of Business AI Clara Shih to share their insider perspectives on AI optimism, uncertainty, and navigating this unprecedented era. The panelists also take audience questions from an executive at IBM's Institute for Business Value and the Chancellor of Vanderbilt University, and reveal the habits and leadership traits that will matter most in this daunting yet exciting transition.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Byron Russell didn't run from hard things—he ran toward them. Abused childhood. Infantry to Special Forces CIF in 5th Group. Afghanistan's invasion, Iraq's hardest nights, and the moral calculus of war. Then the toughest chapter: coming home, grieving, and unlearning the habits of combat to become a better dad, husband, and builder. Today he leads Black Armor Guns and Greybeard Syndicate, teaches drone defense and land navigation, and shares the lessons that kept him alive—and honest.We talk selection mindset and why Green Berets are teachers first, hearts and minds versus ideology, contractor friction, regret and family, starting a sub-MOA rifle company, and why staying busy is survival.Watch, share, and drop your takeaway in the comments. Your story might help someone else write their second chapter.Find ByronBlack Armor Guns site: blackarmorguns.usInstagram: black_armor_Greybeard Syndicate YouTube Find DTD PodcastYouTube: Dynamic Tales DeliveredSite: DTDpodcast.netInstagram: dtd_podcastPartner shoutNomadicResearch.com — travel tough, live ready00:00 Intro03:44 Why he joined and escaping abuse07:17 Finding the first real male role models14:01 80s and 90s Army vs GWOT pivot21:46 Green Berets are teachers first26:09 The image from Afghanistan he can't forget33:59 Taliban control and ideology44:34 Iraq reality and DA tempo51:55 Coming home and choosing family55:10 Civilian work and transition pain1:30:11 Building Black Armor Guns and standards1:42:41 Greybeard Syndicate and community1:50:33 Stay busy or die inside1:52:01 Advice to his 18-year-old self1:55:24 Proudest moment and legacy1:57:29 Where to find Byron#Veterans #GreenBeret #SpecialForces #GWOT #Afghanistan #IraqWar #DirectAction #Leadership #Transition #Entrepreneurship #Firearms #PrecisionRifle #SubMOA #DroneDefense #LandNav #GreybeardSyndicate #BlackArmorGuns #Resilience #MentalHealth #Family #Podcast #DTDpodcast #NomadicResearch #soft

This week, Greg Shugar, owner of Beau Ties, a men's accessories business, explains how the tariffs have the potential to destroy the very businesses they are supposed to protect. As Shugar points out, President Trump has said all along that if you make it here, you won't have to pay the tariffs. Well, Beau Ties makes it here -- but it has to import fabric from overseas because the silk fabric it needs is simply not produced here. And those imports are being taxed at a very high rate. At the moment, Shugar is waiting to hear whether Trump will indeed, as he has threatened, slap an additional 100-percent tariff on imports from China, which Shugar says could force him to shut down. The threat alone means that he can't make plans two weeks out -- let alone start thinking about next year.

On this episode of Flirtations, we're joined by dating coach and entrepreneur Tisia Saffold who is going to spill the dating tea with us and share all the big sister dating advice you wish you knew, but maybe haven't heard before ... until now! Here's what you can expect from this episode: Why you can't date potential (and the mindset shift you need right now if you are) How to choose yourself vs. waiting to be “chosen” in dating How to date with detachment, manage your emotions and anxiety, and be less reactive What about asking "what are we," early on, is this a good idea? How can you know if you're being lead on? What is cheap communication currency? (and why watching your stories doesn't mean anything) What is the uno reverse card in dating? And how can you use it to gain your power back? You're dating someone and they say they need space, what to do you in this situation? Can a friends with benefits/casual physical connection become more?  A message from Tisia for anyone dealing with heartbreak and MORE! What are you waiting for, let's goooo!! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Flirtations on your favorite podcast platform, and share this episode to spread BFE - big flirt energy, all over the world! Enjoying the show and want to support my work? Buy the Flirt Coach a coffee! Take the FREE Flirt Styles Quiz Get INSTANT ACCESS to my anti-anxiety flirting and dating guide Download my FLIRTING AND TEXTING CONVERSATION GUIDE Grab my FREE Dating App Survival handbook Book your 1:1 Flirting Audit Ask the Flirt Coach About our guest:  Meet Tisia X.V. Saffold! Pronounced "Ta-see-a" and named from her late Mother's birth story of wanting "to see her" after long hours in labor, Tisia was born and raised in Chicago and relocated to the DMV area 10 years ago. Tisia is Founder & CEO of a Tech Startup-Cleare: a compliance software for the childcare industry. In addition to her thriving Startup, Tisia is a beauty and fragrance influencer who has reached over 100M social media accounts, going viral for her unique perspective on dating and relationships. After auditioning as a single in the DMV, Tisia was casted on OWN Networks "Ready to Love" Season 5. Stream the Dear Tisia podcast and subscribe to Dear Tisia on YouTube! You can follow Tisia on Instagram and join the Secret Girls Chat + check out coaching and other offers here. About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage. Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self. His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

In this episode of The Friday Habit, Mark sits down with Kasim Aslam—entrepreneur, author, and founder of the world's top-ranked Google Ads agency—to unpack the truth about scaling, hiring, and building a business that actually works.From growing up on welfare in Albuquerque to selling an 8-figure agency, Kasim's story is one of grit, truth, and transformation. He shares how brutal honesty became his superpower, why “scale” isn't always the goal, and how paying more for the right people can change everything.If you've ever struggled to hire great talent, wondered how to scale without losing your sanity, or questioned how AI will change your business—this conversation is full of real talk and practical wisdom.

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ruby Kolesky, CEO of Joyous, an AI-powered feedback platform transforming how organizations listen, learn, and act. From her early days pursuing stand-up comedy to leading one of New Zealand's most innovative tech companies, Ruby shares how empathy, humor, and human insight guide her approach to building smarter, more human-centered AI.She dives into why traditional surveys fail, how Joyous replaces static feedback loops with dynamic one-on-one conversations at scale, and why she believes human connection—not automation—will become the ultimate premium. Ruby also discusses the importance of democratizing voice in large enterprises and how real-time, actionable insights from the frontline can drive both performance and purpose.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Garreth Wood, Co-Founder and Chairman of KidsOR, all about innovating a new approach to charity surgical work in middle and low-income countries that empowers local teams, selling his company to start KidsOR, and winning the Founder of the Year award at the Hustle Awards 2025. 

Is the stock market in an AI bubble? What happens if it bursts? To understand our current economic moment, it's essential to understand history. That's why journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin joined host Jeff Berman onstage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco in October. His new book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History–and How It Shattered a Nation. Sorkin explains the lessons we can learn from this historical moment – and how they provide cautionary tales.The book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665634/1929-by-andrew-ross-sorkin/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hard problems are the only problems worth your time. Today, we'll talk about how to identify them and build a business around them. We'll dig in on decisions customers avoid and using those decisions to anchor early traction. We'll talk through Brian's favorite current business - a guy who buys used cars for you - and how to approach helping people with chronic pain.  Also, I'm writing a book! Want to help me? Sign up here. Tacklebox

Episode Description: In this episode of the Build Tech Stack Equity podcast, host Darius Gant sits down with Austin Clements, Managing Partner at Slauson & Co., an LA-based early-stage venture capital firm rooted in economic inclusion. Austin shares his journey from building websites as a teen in South LA to managing multimillion-dollar venture funds designed to empower underrepresented founders. He discusses how Slauson & Co. was born from a vision to democratize access to capital, what it really takes to raise a first fund, and the lessons learned along the way, including how timing, persistence, and purpose shaped their $75M debut fund. Austin also explores the evolving venture landscape, founder-market fit, and why authentic storytelling is now critical for entrepreneurs. Later in the episode, he dives into Slauson's Friends & Family Accelerator, a six-month program investing $300K in early founders with bold ideas shaping the future of human experience. If you're interested in venture capital, founder stories, or building inclusive pathways to tech innovation, this episode offers both wisdom and inspiration.   Founder Bio: Austin Clements is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Slauson & Co., a Los Angeles–based early-stage venture capital firm committed to driving economic inclusion by investing in technology that empowers small business owners and overlooked founders. At Slauson, Austin leads investments across sectors where innovation meets accessibility, bridging opportunity gaps and redefining what success in venture capital looks like. Prior to launching Slauson & Co., Austin honed his investment acumen at TenOneTen Ventures, where he supported some of LA's most promising early-stage startups, and began his career in investment management at AllianceBernstein. He also founded Pi Digital Media, a web and mobile development firm serving small businesses nationwide, an experience that deeply informs his perspective on entrepreneurship and technology. Beyond venture, Austin has long been an advocate for equity in tech and entrepreneurship. He was the founding Chair of PledgeLA, a groundbreaking collaboration between the Annenberg Foundation and the Los Angeles Mayor's Office designed to increase diversity, equity, and community engagement within LA's tech ecosystem. He currently serves as a Trustee for the Knight Foundation, where he helps shape investments in media innovation and community development, and has served on the boards of Library Foundation of Los Angeles and HBCUvc, contributing to pathways for underrepresented professionals in venture capital. A Kauffman Fellow, Austin earned his MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and his BA in Business Administration from Morehouse College. His career reflects a deep belief that inclusive investing not only fuels innovation but strengthens communities and builds generational wealth.   Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction: From South LA to Venture Capital 01:10 – Early Passion for Technology and Web Development 03:07 – Discovering Venture Capital Through Self-Education 05:20 – Partnering with AJ and Building the Vision for Slauson & Co. 06:00 – The Reality of Raising a First Fund 08:00 – Turning Points: COVID, George Floyd, and Industry Shifts 09:00 – Exceeding Expectations: From $15M Goal to $75M Fund 11:00 – The “Enroll, Don't Convince” Philosophy for Fundraising 13:00 – Lessons from 300 LP Calls and Building Credibility 14:00 – Slauson's Investment Thesis: Small Business Tech & Human Experience 16:00 – Founder-Market Fit and the Power of Lived Experience 17:00 – The Pattern Breakers Framework: Inflection, Insight, Idea 19:00 – How Founder Storytelling Has Changed in the AI Era 21:00 – Authenticity and Identity in Brand Building 23:00 – AI's Role in Startups and Investing: Finding the Right Layer 25:00 – The Case for Purpose-Built AI (Abby, the AI Therapy App) 29:00 – AI's Societal Impacts and the Future of Work 33:00 – One-Person Startups and the Limits of Context 37:00 – Launching the Friends & Family Accelerator 39:00 – Building Bridges for Underrepresented Founders 41:00 – Application Details and Call to Action   Resources Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ Company – www.tesoroai.com Slauson & Co. Website – https://slauson.co LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/slausonandco/ Austin Clements LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinclements/  

This week on The MisFitNation, Rich LaMonica sits down with Nathan Bollman, a man who knows what it means to answer the call—literally. With 13 years in law enforcement, 6 years as an EMT, and 2 years as a 911 dispatcher, Nathan's career has been defined by service, crisis management, and leadership under pressure. But when it was time for a change, Nathan embraced the unknown, stepping into the world of technology and launching his own show, Just A Dude Podcast. His story is one of reinvention, resilience, and finding your next mission.

Sponsored by Auth0 for Startups → 1-year free https://auth0.com/startups/vip Auth0 is an adaptable authentication and authorization platform that helps you secure your apps and AI agents. It delivers convenience, privacy, and security so you can focus on building a great UX. VC PROFILE:Seema Amble, Partner at Andreessen Horowitzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/seema-amble-b404126/

Boyd Varty is the founder of Track Your Life, which offers a limited number of premium retreats in South Africa's bushveld, and author of one of my favorite books, The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life. As a fourth-generation custodian of Londolozi Game Reserve, Boyd grew up with lions, leopards, snakes, and elephants and has spent his life in apprenticeship to the natural world. He is also the host of the Track Your Life podcast.This episode is brought to you by:Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”: https://fromourplace.com/tim (use code TIM at checkout) Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim (three months free)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (new clients get 3.75% base APY from program banks + additional 0.65% boost for 3 months on your uninvested cash (max $150k balance). Terms apply. The Cash Account offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“WFB”) member FINRA/SIPC, not a bank. The base APY as of 9/26/25 is representative, can change, and requires no minimum. Tim Ferriss, a non-client, receives compensation from WFB for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of WFB. Experiences will vary. Outcomes not guaranteed. Instant withdrawals may be limited by your receiving firm and other factors. Investment advisory services provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value.)*Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:01:59] Boyd returns.[00:03:14] Elite firefighting unit: Boyd's French Foreign Legionnaire predecessor.[00:04:27] The paper mache lion incident and Lucky's dramatic exit.[00:08:07] Firefighting drill disaster: When 50/50 failed spectacularly.[00:09:58] Leadership lesson: Bringing energy down when chaos climbs.[00:11:52] Story hunting and the natural world as meaning machine.[00:17:16] Uncle JV: Wildlife filmmaker with a dangerous drama meter.[00:19:10] Camera bearing adventures: Elephants, hyenas, and the red mist.[00:22:30] Zambia expeditions: Crocodiles, dead elephants, and shovel oars.[00:25:48] Orienting toward safety: Building capability versus childhood overwhelm.[00:29:11] Wilderness retreat lessons: Wordlessness and natural state.[00:31:40] The Londolozi time war: Tech detox and parasympathetic shifts.[00:39:49] Mystical animal encounters: Lions, southern boubous, and synchronicity.[00:43:11] Re-enchantment: Nature's desire to help us heal.[00:45:25] Following non-rational energy and forays into wordlessness.[00:52:31] Diana Chapman's Whole-Body Yes and avoiding the simmering six.[00:58:04] Toby Pheasant and the great black mamba escape.[01:06:09] Training for persistence hunting using Bushman Great Dance wisdom.[01:09:23] The desert as storehouse: Abundance psychology in action.[01:11:23] Persistence hunt mechanics: Heat, time, and the animal's energy transfer.[01:15:04] Running into ceremony: 47 degrees and letting the body know.[01:21:31] The kudu gives itself: Profound respect at the edge of survival.[01:27:22] Seeking the wild man: Access to the full spectrum of presence.[01:29:20] Context and discernment: Armor in cities, openness in wild spaces.[01:34:55] Men need men: Collective exploration around the fire.[01:37:40] Relationship as practice: Moving from romantic myth to active work.[01:40:15] Dick jokes and raft building: The indirect work that does heavy lifting.[01:45:43] Lunch the baboon: Hand lotion, bloody handprints, and royal delays.[01:55:43] Living amongst the animals: Warthog intelligence and leopard relationships.[01:57:27] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your lawyer makes you nervous to ask a question, you've already lost. Jeff Holman isn't your typical lawyer. He doesn't bill in six-minute increments, he doesn't hide behind legalese, and he sure as hell isn't trying to research something on your dime. Instead, he built Fractional Legal Team, a scalable model that gives founders legal backup before things blow up. Think of it like having a badass legal department… without the overhead or the attitude. We cover the legal blind spots that wreck early-stage companies, when to actually call a lawyer (spoiler: it's way earlier than you think), and why the billable hour model is the dumbest thing still haunting entrepreneurs.

Want to start your own AI side hustle? Get our crash course here: https://clickhubspot.com/tyg George Munguia's Coconut helps startups hire executive assistants so they can focus on growth. Plus: Google's bedbugs problem and more funding for Spiro, the ebike company. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Jon Weigell as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehustle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Wanna watch this episode on YouTube? https://lnk.to/oxsURDRS Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues. The Hustle Daily Show is a part of Hubspot Media, produced by Darren Clarke, edited by Robert Hartwig with help from Alfred Schulz.

No roadmap, no safety net, only risk and the hope of reward — that's entrepreneurship. For Jimmy and Megan Feeman, founders of NoBaked Cookie Dough, landing on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list came after quitting their jobs, breaking into a new industry, and evolving their business through every challenge that came their way. In this episode, Jimmy shares the moment they knew they had a successful product and what it's really like to be named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Hear his insights on building a brand on social media, running a business with your spouse, and learning from your mistakes! Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Jimmy's entrepreneurial journey (01:40) Risks and the entrepreneurial mindset (06:16) Founding NoBaked and early mistakes (08:50) Their first moment of success (10:58) The key to making business and marriage work (11:53) How to build a brand on social media (15:15) Pivoting from a franchise model to CPG (17:33) How parenthood impacted his perspective (20:13) The reality of making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (23:13) What brought you JOY today? (27:33) Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung Connect with Jimmy Feeman: Website: https://nobakedcookiedough.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobaked/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/feemanjimmy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindthefoodpodcast Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Jamesfeeman About Our Guest: Jimmy Feeman is the co-founder of NoBaked Cookie Dough, a dessert brand redefining the refrigerated cookie dough aisle. Jimmy and his co-founder, Megan, grew NoBaked from a single scoop shop into a national CPG brand. NoBaked is now focused on franchising scoop shops to bring the NoBaked experience to more cities across the country. Jimmy is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, an Ironman, and passionate startup enthusiast. Jimmy shares his insights on building brands, scaling franchises, and growing businesses on LinkedIn, social media, and his podcast Behind the Food. Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

In this comprehensive session, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin dives into the latest trends and developments in AI, particularly in the go-to-market (GTM) sector. The session outlines how innovative AI tools are transforming businesses, from AI SDRs and BDRs to forward-deployed engineers. Leaders in the industry are pushing the boundaries, showing higher growth rates and superior marketing efficiency. We also discuss the importance of hands-on deployment and training of AI tools to achieve success, and analyze the current and future impact of AI on B2B companies. Tune in for detailed insights and learn how to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of AI. --------------------- 

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 Fin is the #1 AI Agent for resolving complex queries like refunds, transaction disputes, and technical troubleshooting—all with speed and reliability. See how Fin can deliver the highest resolution rates and highest-quality customer experience at fin.ai/saastr.  --------------------- If you're serious about B2B and AI, you need to be in London this December.   SaaStr AI London is bringing together more than 2,000 leaders and founders for two days of practical advice on scaling into the new year.    We'll have speakers flying in from OpenAI, Wiz, Clay, Intercom, and all your favorite SaaS companies, including yours truly with Harry Stebbings for a live 20VC podcast. It'll be fun, and it's all in the heart of London.    Don't miss out: get your tickets with my exclusive discount by going to podcast.saastrlondon.com   ---------------------   Hey everybody, the biggest B2B + AI event of the year will be back - SaaStr AI in the SF Bay Area, aka the SaaStr Annual, will be back in May 2026.    With 68% VP-level and above, 36% CEOs and founders and a growing 25% AI-first professional, this is the very best of the best S-tier attendees and decision makers that come to SaaStr each year.     But here's the reality, folks: the longer you wait, the higher ticket prices can get. Early bird tickets are available now, but once they're gone, you'll pay hundreds more so don't wait.    Lock in your spot today by going to podcast.saastrannual.com to get my exclusive discount SaaStr AI SF 2026. We'll see you there.

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Send us a textWhat if the fastest way to scale isn't hiring more people, but removing the friction that slows the people you already have? We sit down with executive coach and lean practitioner Lorraine Armijos to break down a simple, repeatable way to grow: align strategy, process, and people, then empower the front line to solve problems where the work happens.We start with the mindset shift founders struggle with most—slow down to go fast. Lorraine shows how to define the real problem before fixing it, using observation, data, and root cause thinking to avoid the trap of quick wins that don't stick. From there, we dig into daily huddles and lightweight problem-solving rituals that turn scattered effort into steady momentum. Leaders set direction, teams own the path, and everyone sees how their work ties to clear metrics that ladder up to the company's goals.Lorraine also demystifies lean without the jargon: create value, remove waste, and build a culture where experiments are celebrated for the learning they produce. We talk about the right role for AI—after you simplify—and how to prevent automation from scaling chaos. A real client story shows how five-minute leadership huddles cascaded to frontline stand-ups, improved alignment across departments, and delivered measurable gains in performance and engagement.If you're a founder or operator ready to trade constant firefighting for compounding progress, this conversation gives you practical steps to start today: define success at every level, listen to the people closest to the work, and build a cadence that turns insights into action. Subscribe, share with a teammate who's drowning in busywork, and tell us: what's the one bottleneck you'll cut this week?Reach out to Lorraine and get the free tools here:https://www.larinsights.com/scalingwithpeople

Simply operating America's buildings uses more than a third of the country's energy. A major chunk of that is temperature control — keeping the indoors cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Heating eats into families' budgets and burns a tremendous amount of fuel oil and natural gas. But what if we could heat and cool buildings more efficiently, cleanly, and cheaply? On this week's episode of Shift Key, Rob and Jesse talk to Dulcie Madden, the founder and CEO of Dig Energy, a New Hampshire-based startup that is trying to lower the cost of digging geothermal wells scaled to serve a single structure. Dig makes small rigs that can drill boreholes for ground source heat pumps — a technology that uses the bedrock's ambient temperature to heat and cool homes and businesses while requiring unbelievably low amounts of energy. Once groundsource wells get built, they consume far less energy than gas furnaces, air conditioners, or even air-dependent heat pumps. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap, and Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University. Jesse is an adviser to Dig Energy.Mentioned:Dig EnergyTechCrunch: “Geothermal is too expensive, but Dig Energy's impossibly small drill rig might fix that”Princeton University's Geo-Exchange SystemJesse's downshift; Rob's downshift. --This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by …Hydrostor is building the future of energy with Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage. Delivering clean, reliable power with 500-megawatt facilities sited on 100 acres, Hydrostor's energy storage projects are transforming the grid and creating thousands of American jobs. Learn more at hydrostor.ca.A warmer world is here. Now what? Listen to Shocked, from the University of Chicago's Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, and hear journalist Amy Harder and economist Michael Greenstone share new ways of thinking about climate change and cutting-edge solutions. Find it here.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lori speaks with Katie Dunn, angel investor, board director, and startup advisor, about how curiosity, access, and education drive her approach to investing and impact. Katie shares how her career in commercial real estate led her to angel investing and how she now focuses on supporting underrepresented founders while promoting accessibility and transparency in the investment world.   You'll learn about: Katie's journey from real estate lending to angel investing How curiosity and lifelong learning shape her investment decisions The myths and realities of angel investing for new investors Making social impact part of a company's DNA What she looks for in founders and why passion matters Her work supporting women entrepreneurs through board and advisory roles Why accessibility in funding and education is her biggest mission The legacy she hopes to build by opening doors for others   Katie's Business Website: https://www.themastheadstrategy.com/ Katie's Personal Website: https://www.katiedunn.com/Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie--dunn/ Katie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkatiedunn Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiedunn/ SWITCH Angels: https://switchthefuture.com/capital/the-angel-sessions/ Yale Women on Boards Program: https://som.yale.edu/executive-education/for-individuals/leadership/women-on-boards Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/StartEngine: https://invest.startengine.com/ Republic: https://republic.com/Juliet Wine: https://drinkjuliet.com/Private Directors Association: https://www.privatedirectors.org/   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com   

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, Lee Kanter interviews David Hall, Managing Partner of Revolution's Rise of the Rest Fund. Hall discusses the fund's mission to invest in early-stage startups outside traditional tech hubs, highlighting Atlanta's growing tech ecosystem and the importance of founder-market-geography fit. The conversation explores how local entrepreneurs, corporate support, and […] The post Founders, Funding, and Future: The Rise of the Rest’s Impact on Local Startups appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Shaahin Cheyene, the visionary entrepreneur behind the billion-dollar Herbal Ecstasy phenomenon and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence. From escaping Iran during the 1978 revolution to building empires in e-commerce and digital innovation, Shaahin shares how grit, risk-taking, and reinvention shaped his path to success.He dives into lessons learned from creating a legal “smart drug,” scaling Amazon businesses, and teaching thousands through his Amazon Mastery program. Shaahin also reflects on the power of teaching, resilience, and why today is the best time in history to create wealth through entrepreneurship.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Introducing Jan Sramek (0:51) How California Forever is building America's next great city Thanks to our partners for making this happen! Solana - Solana is the high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. Connect with investors, crypto founders, and entrepreneurs at Solana's global flagship event during Abu Dhabi Finance Week & F1: https://solana.com/breakpoint OKX - The new way to build your crypto portfolio and use it in daily life. We call it the new money app. https://www.okx.com/ Google Cloud - The next generation of unicorns is building on Google Cloud's industry-leading, fully integrated AI stack: infrastructure, platform, models, agents, and data. https://cloud.google.com/ IREN - IREN AI Cloud, powered by NVIDIA GPUs, provides the scale, performance, and reliability to accelerate your AI journey. https://iren.com/ Oracle - Step into the future of enterprise productivity at Oracle AI Experience Live. https://www.oracle.com/artificial-intelligence/data-ai-events/ Circle - The America-based company behind USDC — a fully-reserved, enterprise-grade stablecoin at the core of the emerging internet financial system. https://www.circle.com/ BVNK - Building stablecoin-powered financial infrastructure that helps businesses send, store, and spend value instantly, anywhere in the world. https://www.bvnk.com/ Polymarket - The world's largest prediction market. https://www.polymarket.com/ Follow Jan: https://x.com/jansramek Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg

From attacks by President Trump to active lawsuits against Microsoft and OpenAI, The New York Times is engaged in a fierce fight to preserve the future of independent journalism. It also keeps building a multi-faceted, excellence-obsessed brand with more users for games, recipes and podcasts than ever before. President and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien joins Bob Safian live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco to explore The Times business model, how news coverage relates to the organization's fast-growing lifestyle products, and the impact of AI as a threat and a tool.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi, and welcome to The Long View. I'm Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. Today on the podcast we welcome back Carl Richards, who's the author of a new book called Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches. His previous books, The Behavior Gap and The One-Page Financial Plan, were both bestsellers. Carl started the Sketch Guide column in The New York Times and it ran weekly for a decade. Carl is a certified financial planner, and he started the Society of Advice, which is a community of financial planners dedicated to the craft of advice. In addition, Carl is active on the podcast circuit. He hosts Behavior Gap Radio, as well as a podcast called 50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards. Carl also co-hosts a podcast with Michael Kitces called Kitces & Carl - Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors.BackgroundBioThe Society of AdviceBehavior Gap Radio50 Fires: A Podcast About Money and MeaningKitces & Carl – Real Talk for Real Financial Advisors“Carl Richards: ‘Less Focus on Being a Little Less Wrong Tomorrow,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, May 13, 2020.“Carl Richards: It Should Be OK to Relax Out Loud,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, July 27, 2021.BooksYour Money: Reimagining Wealth in 101 Simple SketchesThe Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things With MoneyThe One-Page Financial Plan: A Simple Way to Be Smart About Your MoneySketches and PodcastsThe Magic Certainty Button“Visual Sketches as Conversation Starters to Help Clients Make Better Financial Decisions,” Kitces & Carl podcast, Episode 175, kitces.com, Oct. 16, 2025.Where to Place Your Focus“Is There a Future of Financial Planning in the AI Era?” Kitces & Carl podcast, Episode 169, kitces.com, July 24, 2025.Other“Brian Portnoy: Balancing Returns With Simplicity, Financial Independence, and Peace of Mind,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Sept. 29, 2020.“Why We Spend the Way We Do With Gretchen Rubin,” 50 Fires podcast with Carl Richards, 50fires.com, May 28, 2025.Paige Pritchard“Money, Family, and Meaningful Work With Jodi Kantor and Rob Lieber,” 50 Fires podcast with Carl Richards, 50fires.com, Sept. 18, 2024.Morgan HouselZero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future, by Peter ThielVollebak Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Dallas Uber Rides to Uganda Motorcycles: How One Partnership Is Transforming African MobilityJoin host Henry Kaestner as he sits down with Jared Fulks, co-founder of PureFlow, for an inspiring conversation about building Kingdom businesses in emerging markets. From four consecutive Uber drivers from different African countries in Dallas to empowering thousands of motorcycle taxi drivers in Uganda, this episode reveals how God orchestrates divine appointments in everyday moments and business ventures alike.Discover how PureFlow started with just six motorcycles and $6,000 in a small Ugandan town and has grown into a hospitality-focused finance company serving thousands. Jared shares powerful lessons about the value of partnership born from prayer, the unexpected advantages of tier-two and tier-three cities, and why sometimes the best place to test a business idea isn't Silicon Valley—it's Africa.Key Topics:Divine appointments: Four African Uber drivers in 24 hours and what they reveal about staying spiritually presentStarting with six bikes: How Colin emptied his savings and received 250 applications in 24 hoursPartnership as a "God idea": Why prayer preceded partnership and the power of detailed operating agreementsTier-two and tier-three city advantages: Building trust and community away from capital citiesHospitality over finance: Reframing PureFlow as a hospitality business that creates places people want to return toLow-cost probes in Africa: Testing 100 ideas with a fraction of what it costs in the U.S.Living remotely while building locally: Managing a Uganda-based business from Atlanta through intentional engagementThe football club strategy: Winning tournaments as customer acquisition and brand buildingPressing the gas: Why not to subsidize yourself with philanthropy too soonNotable Quotes:"Partnership is not a good idea. It's a God idea. It is woven into the fabric of how we were created. Nobody would argue that we're created for people. And so why would we assume any different?" - Jared Fulks"If the business collapsed tomorrow, and it all just failed, which I hope it doesn't, I don't think it will. But if it did, the thing that I would take away most would be not the amazing people we've been able to hire, the thousands and thousands of people we serve, but it truly is the friendship and the brotherhood that I have with him." - Jared Fulks"Start with where you are, with what you have... He lost $6,000. Like to most people listening to this podcast, it's not gonna kill you to lose $6,000." - Jared Fulks

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishHosts Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis unpack what's really going on with funding for Black founders — and why so many are heading back to the 9-to-5. They also get into Elon Musk's clash with X's head of product, Nikita Bier, Meta's smart glasses and the end of privacy, and why academics need to step out of the ivory tower.Follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat.Chapters00:28 Black Founders Are Facing an Uphill Battle05:36 Sperm Racing Startup Raises $10M Seed09:30 Elon Musk and Nikita Bier's Bot Battle18:24 The Future of Social Media25:29 Marc Lamont Hill on the Joe Budden Podcast [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesQ2 2025 Black Venture Funding Report [HBCU.vc]Sperm-racing investors blow $10 million on ‘seed round' for sports venture [The San Francisco Standard]A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling world [TechCrunch]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

On this episode from the archives, Dani Snyder talks leading design teams out of their silos As someone who started out as an industrial designer and who is now the Head of Design AI, Servicing and Communications at JPMorganChase, Dani Snyder deeply understands the design process and organizational design. This week Dani joins Tammy to talk about how to empower design teams. She shares strategies to help align design teams with organizational strategic goals and encourages designers to break out of their silos and remain curious about all aspects of the design process. Links: Dani SnyderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a departure from his usual role as host, Steve Pockross—accomplished CEO and fractional Chief Growth Officer—takes the guest seat in this episode, with the insightful Suneet Bhatt stepping in as interviewer. This special conversation highlights Steve's frameworks and philosophy for instigating growth in the hyper-complex startup environment. Drawing from a wealth of executive experience, Steve elucidates the subtle art of diagnosing organizational stagnation, orchestrating strategic pivots, and cultivating a culture of continuous learning. As Steve reflects, “The real work of building a company comes from the 1000 micro interactions every single week.” With 1000s of customer and interactions, how do you iterate your way toward the North Star of growth - and still make it feel like this ongoing hard work has the drama of pivots? This episode is essential listening for founders, operators, and investors seeking not just growth, but enduring transformation.About SteveSteve Pockross is a seasoned CEO and fractional Chief Growth Officer renowned for guiding founders and leadership teams through the ambiguous, high-stakes moments that follow early startup success. His unique expertise lies in diagnosing the root causes of stalled growth—whether in sales, marketing, leadership, or product-market fit—and crafting practical, actionable strategies that drive real results. Steve's approach is both analytical and empathetic: he excels at building cultures of trust, aligning teams around a clear North Star, and breaks down complex challenges into manageable footholds. He is especially effective with founders who are “stuck” after initial traction, ambitious to scale, and open to transformative change. Steve's ideal clients are growth-stage startups or founder-led companies seeking a trusted advisor to help them prioritize, pivot, and unlock their next phase of sustainable growth. www.practicalpivots.co

Adam Draper, Founder and Managing Director at Boost VC, shares stories of his family's pivotal role in shaping Silicon Valley, from his grandfather's pioneering work at Sutter Hill Ventures to his father's global expansion of Draper Associates. Building on that legacy, Adam created Boost VC to back founders tackling endeavors of consequence — companies so bold they're often dismissed as “too risky” by traditional investors. He explains how pre-seed investing differs from later-stage venture capital and why he loves supporting technically ambitious founders in frontier industries, crypto, space, and deep tech. He also reflects on how curiosity, not consensus, has guided some of Boost VC's biggest wins. Adam offers candid insights on founder evaluation, the power of weirdness, and how taking risks can often lead to the safest path to freedom.In this episode, you'll learn:[01:00] The Draper legacy: how one family helped shape venture capital[05:45] From steel to startups: the early days of Silicon Valley[10:45] Adam's first startup and lessons from failure[13:30] Why Boost VC bets on “endeavors of consequence”[16:00] How Adam thinks about risk, luck, and curiosity in investing[18:30] The weird founder advantage: high agency and obsession as signals[22:45] How Adam evaluates founders beyond the pitch deck[27:00] Rethinking risk: why the boldest path can be the safestThe nonprofit Adam supports: The Ocean CleanupAbout Adam DraperAdam Draper is the Founder and Managing Director of Boost VC, a pre-seed venture firm in Silicon Valley that invests in founders building the future—across crypto, space, deep tech, and frontier science. A fourth-generation entrepreneur and third-generation venture capitalist, Adam has backed more than 300 startups including Coinbase, Amplitude, and Radiant Nuclear. Known for his enthusiasm for “weird ideas,” Adam is passionate about helping founders take bold risks and build enduring companies.  About Boost VCBoost VC is a Silicon Valley-based pre-seed venture capital firm dedicated to supporting founders building transformative technologies in crypto, deep tech, and frontier industries. Founded in 2012, Boost VC has invested in over 400 companies worldwide. The firm averages roughly one deal per week and deploys around $500 K in its lead pre-seed rounds, along with $50 K fellowship checks for emerging founders.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.

From attacks by President Trump to active lawsuits against Microsoft and OpenAI, The New York Times is engaged in a fierce fight to preserve the future of independent journalism. It also keeps building a multi-faceted, excellence-obsessed brand with more users for games, recipes and podcasts than ever before. President and CEO Meredith Kopit Levien joins Bob Safian live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco to explore The Times business model, how news coverage relates to the organization's fast-growing lifestyle products, and the impact of AI as a threat and a tool.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this raw and unfiltered interview, Sharmin Ali shares how a chance encounter on a flight changed her life forever. From joining a startup that became a unicorn to surviving a cardiac arrest at 32, she reveals what founders never talk about: burnout, bad investor deals, and the price of ambition. 02:00 India → U.S.: Chasing Google, choosing startups 04:10 The plane pitch that changed everything 06:00 Finding the superpower: sales, growth, Fortune 500s 08:30 The $1M pharma pilot at age 22 10:45 Rocket ship to unicorn—then time to leave 13:20 First startup in India: OTT vision, ugly terms 15:50 Eight-figure exit, expensive lessons 16:40 Silicon Valley round two: Emotion AI begins 19:30 Hustle highs, burnout signs 21:10 $200M deal… then a cardiac arrest at 32 23:15 “Get me out”: bad venture terms & hard exit 25:40 Date your investors, lawyer up, founder gets $0 risk 27:10 The 15-month rebuild: therapy, travel, book 29:30 Startup #3: Video AI with better terms 31:20 Sora's shadow and a fast acquisition (Oct 2024) 33:40 “Bitch, Stop, Please” — why founders must pause 35:15 What's next: content, LinkedIn, community 37:00 Want an acquisition? Become attractive, not desperate 38:30 Don't raise just to be rich—entrepreneurship tradeoffs 40:00 Founder mental-health playbook (therapist, oxygen mask) 42:15 Final takeaways & sign-off

Frank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded creators. He began his career in comics in the late 1970s, first gaining notoriety as the artist, and later writer, of Daredevil for Marvel Comics. Next, came the science-fiction samurai drama Ronin, followed by the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One with artist David Mazzuchelli. Following these seminal works, Miller fulfilled a lifelong dream by doing an all-out crime series, Sin City, which spawned two blockbuster films that he co-directed with Robert Rodriguez. Miller's multi-award-winning graphic novel 300 was also adapted into a highly successful film by Zack Snyder. His upcoming memoir, Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling, is now available for pre-order.This episode is brought to you by: Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:14] Aristotle's definition of happiness: Devotion to excellence.[00:03:02] Tools of the trade: Blackwing pencils, India ink, liquid frisket.[00:04:45] Sin City‘s physical creation at “twice up” size.[00:08:06] The toothbrush spatter technique.[00:09:24] Channeling impatience, anger, and violence into dramatic creative work.[00:10:33] What Jack Kirby knew about making comics competitive with cinema's spectacle.[00:11:56] Will Eisner and The Spirit‘s influence on the US market where writer-artist duality is rare.[00:13:33] How Jack Kirby blasted apart the panel grid (and a young Frank's mind).[00:15:49] Push the wall and defy the code.[00:19:54] The ruthless mentorship of Neal Adams.[00:24:57] The genesis of the Elektra amd Daredevil “soap opera.”[00:27:56] Story structure: Start late, end early.[00:29:10] Trusting the muse over rigid methodology.[00:31:15] European invasion: Moebius and Forbidden Planet.[00:32:52] Japanese influence: Lone Wolf and Cub‘s impact.[00:34:30] Cultural differences in depicting violence and motion.[00:36:38] Ronin: Shameless imitation and rebirth.[00:37:28] How does Frank know if something is working (or not working)?[00:39:27] The critical reception of Ronin as a “broken nose.”[00:42:37] The ruthless structure of The Dark Knight Returns.[00:43:40] Mutual elevation with “smartest fan” Alan Moore.[00:48:26] Robert Rodriguez: Angel of goodwill and generosity.[00:49:28] Sin City film: Co-directing and the Director's Guild sacrifice.[00:50:31] Working as a “two-headed beast” with Rodriguez.[00:55:27] Favorite films.[00:58:19] Books and ancient history inspiring 300.[00:59:00] Hollywood lessons: The importance of working with the right people.[01:01:13] The partnership and guidance of Silenn Thomas.[01:02:01] The clarity and creative rejuvenation of getting sober from alcohol.[01:04:48] Advice for aspiring comic artists: Story, story, story.[01:06:20] Learning to draw: Bridgman and Loomis books.[01:08:07] Perspective as a mathematical trick and lie.[01:11:00] Dick Giordano's advice: Lay in blacks first.[01:13:52] Sin City workflow innovation: Batch processing stages.[01:15:48] Dark Horse Comics and creative freedom.[01:17:29] Economy of line work and elegant minimalism.[01:20:46] On collaborating with Bill Sienkiewicz on Elektra.[01:25:20] Billboard wisdom: “Ask every question,” and “Why?”[01:27:08] Challenging pathological conformity.[01:27:39] Parting thoughts and where to find Frank's work.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now on Spotify Video! Mustafa Suleyman's journey to becoming one of the most influential figures in artificial intelligence began far from a Silicon Valley boardroom. The son of a Syrian immigrant father in London, his early years in human rights activism shaped his belief that technology should be used for good. That vision led him to co-found DeepMind, acquired by Google, and later launch Inflection AI. Now, as CEO of Microsoft AI, he explores the next era of AI in action. In this episode, Mustafa discusses the impact of AI in business, how it will transform the future of work, and even our relationships. In this episode, Hala and Mustafa will discuss: (00:00) Introduction(02:42) The Coming Wave: How AI Will Disrupt Everything(06:45) Artificial Intelligence as a Double-Edged Sword (11:33) From Human Rights to Ethical AI Leadership(15:35) What Is AGI, Narrow AI, and Hallucinations of AI?(24:15) Emotional AI and the Rise of Digital Companions(33:03) Microsoft's Vision for Human-Centered AI(41:47) Can We Contain AI Before Its Revolution?(48:33) The Future of Work in an AI-Powered World(52:22) AI in Business: Advice for Entrepreneurs Mustafa Suleyman is the CEO of Microsoft AI and a leading figure in artificial intelligence. He co-founded DeepMind, one of the world's foremost AI research labs, acquired by Google, and went on to co-found Inflection AI, a machine learning and generative AI company. He is also the bestselling author of The Coming Wave. Recognized globally for his influence, Mustafa was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in AI in both 2023 and 2024. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting. Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Framer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free.  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profiting  Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Mustafa's Book, The Coming Wave: bit.ly/TheComing_Wave  Mustafa's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mustafa-suleyman  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, ChatGPT, AI Marketing, Prompt, AI for Entrepreneurs, AI Podcast

Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, and even fake cancer. But when the walls start closing in, lies alone won't be enough to save her… These are the stories of the world's most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. Every week on Scamfluencers, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from charismatic healers to trusted financial insiders to experts in dating. They cast spells over millions. Why do we believe them, and how does our culture allow them to thrive? Listen now: Wondery.fm/SCAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.