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Don and Tom examine the coming wave of blockbuster IPOs, including rumored offerings from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI, and explain why investor excitement often leads to disappointing results. Drawing on research from Dimensional Fund Advisors and examples such as Uber, Facebook, and Groupon, they discuss the historical underperformance of IPOs and the dangers of buying into hype. They then answer a listener's question about assets-under-management fees, explaining the broader planning, tax, behavioral, and retirement services provided by fiduciary advisors beyond portfolio construction. The episode concludes with a look at the growing number of highly speculative ETFs, including UFO-themed and meme-stock funds, and a warning that investors should focus on diversification and discipline rather than chasing the latest financial product.0:05 Summer IPO mania: SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, and the hype machine1:24 SpaceX's massive valuation and why investors are excited3:05 Anthropic and OpenAI join the trillion-dollar IPO conversation4:29 Comparing today's IPO wave to the dot-com boom5:09 Why hot IPOs are usually a bad investment6:27 Dimensional research on IPO underperformance and liquidity concerns7:51 Uber, Facebook, Groupon, and other IPO cautionary tales8:50 Why even great companies can be poor investments at the wrong price9:45 Why disciplined firms delay adding IPOs to portfolios10:59 How to submit questions to Talking Real Money13:17 Listener question: Is a 1% AUM fee really worth it?15:20 What advisors actually do beyond portfolio management16:44 Vanguard's research on advisor value17:12 Why large portfolios shouldn't pay a flat 1% on all assets18:24 The emotional and behavioral benefits of professional advice20:29 How advisors help investors stay diversified21:45 The explosion of bizarre new ETFs22:49 UFO ETFs, meme-stock funds, and speculative product launches25:05 Why investors should be skeptical of niche ETFs and high feesQuestions? Comments? Click!

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Learn more about OVTLYR: https://youtu.be/TUCbD5KovlcSnowflake just absolutely ripped the market apart after earnings, and honestly… this is the kind of move traders dream about catching early. We're talking about a monster gap up after announcing a massive AWS deal, raising guidance, and completely blowing past expectations. Meanwhile, OVTLYR had already flashed a buy signal weeks before the explosion happened.But here's where things get really interesting…While tech stocks are heating up hard, there are some weird signals showing up underneath the market right now. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq still look bullish on the surface, but fear and greed data is starting to tell a different story. That's the stuff most traders miss.In this breakdown, we're looking at the stocks and sectors getting real momentum right now:✅ Snowflake going full beast mode after earnings✅ Navitas Semiconductor flashing fresh bullish momentum✅ Groupon, Spotify, and Meta setting up strong✅ Carnival Cruise Lines quietly turning around✅ Energy stocks like Exxon and Chevron starting to crackThere's also a look at meme stock momentum coming back with AMC and BlackBerry making noise again.If you're trying to stay ahead of the next big move instead of reacting late, this is the kind of market breakdown you need in your routine.Subscribe to OVTLYR for disciplined trading strategies that actually make sense.

Ready to simplify your med spa operations and grow smarter? Visit https://www.glossgenius.com/medspasuccessstrategies and use code STRATEGIES for 50% off your first 2 months of Gold or Platinum.Why do some med spa marketing strategies create massive profits per client but still fail to grow the business long term? And why do some practices fill their books but struggle with retention, profitability, and patient quality?In this episode, Ricky and Lauren break down one of the most important balancing acts in med spa marketing strategy: margin vs. volume. They discuss why focusing only on “butts in seats” can backfire, why over-optimizing for high-margin treatments can leave you with empty books, and how the best-performing med spas balance profitability, retention, patient quality, and long-term growth in increasingly competitive markets.This episode dives deep into customer acquisition cost, retention benchmarks, introductory offers, provider utilization, branding, consult quality, and the hidden network effects that volume creates for med spas trying to scale sustainably.You will learn:✅ Why volume still matters even when margins are strong✅ The hidden downside of over-optimizing for high-ticket treatments✅ Why “butts in seats” alone is not the right growth strategy✅ How retention creates long-term compounding revenue growth✅ The difference between profitable clients and profitable businesses✅ How Google reviews, referrals, and market share are driven by volume✅ Why overly aggressive offers can destroy retention✅ How to balance customer acquisition cost with patient quality✅ The concept of “effective customer acquisition cost” (ECAC)✅ Why some discount strategies create Groupon-style patients✅ How to calibrate promotions based on your med spa's current capacity✅ Why foundational branding, reputation, and consult quality matter more than offers✅ The importance of rebooking systems and retention tracking✅ How top-performing practices use injectables to drive long-term growth✅ When it makes sense to prioritize volume vs. prioritize margin✅ Why provider personality and consultation skills heavily impact retention✅ Retention benchmarks med spas should aim for when running paid ads✅ The role branding and social proof play in reducing price sensitivityIf you are trying to grow your med spa, improve profitability, increase retention, or figure out why certain marketing strategies are not producing long-term growth, this episode will help you better understand the trade-offs between volume, margins, retention, and sustainable scaling.If you're ready to implement more efficient & effective marketing strategies for your practice, book your FREE strategy session & marketing plan: https://go.medspamagicmarketing.com/scheduleFollow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/medspamagicmarketing/https://www.linkedin.com/company/med-spa-magic-marketing/https://www.facebook.com/MedSpaMagicMarketing/https://www.tiktok.com/@medspamagicmarketing

Nach dem Sprung über die Marke von 25.000 Punkten nimmt der DAX Gewinne mit. Der Leitindex verliert 0,8 % auf 25.185 Punkte und schließt nahe am Tagestief. Belastend wirken die neuen US-Angriffe auf den Iran, der kräftig gestiegene Ölpreis und neue Zinssorgen. Brent steigt um 4 % auf 100 USD, WTI ebenfalls um 4 % auf 97 USD. EZB-Direktorin Isabel Schnabel hält deshalb eine Zinserhöhung im Juni für angemessen. An der Wall Street läuft der Handel trotzdem freundlich, vor allem KI- und Raumfahrtwerte bleiben gefragt. Marvell, Micron und Intel ziehen deutlich an, SpaceX-Fantasie treibt Satelliten- und Raketenaktien. Bei den Firmenmeldungen trennt sich BP von Verwaltungsratschef Albert Manifold, die Aktie fällt zeitweise mehr als 9 %. Groupon streicht bis zu 400 Stellen. Hapag-Lloyd verliert COO Maximilian Rothkopf. Verdi ruft bei der Telekom zu Warnstreiks auf und fordert 6,6 % mehr Lohn plus 660 € Mitgliederbonus. Eli Lilly kauft drei Impfstofffirmen für bis zu 3,83 Mrd. USD. Fresenius Medical Care startet ein Aktienrückkaufprogramm über 1 Mrd. Euro. Und zum Schluss die Börsenweisheit des Tages. Sie kommt von Jesse Livermore: "Märkte sind niemals falsch, Meinungen oft."

Welcome to The Kevin Jackson Show, where we examine political fact from political theater the way a coroner examines cause of death.And I say to the Trump naysayers, cause of death in yesterday's elections is ACUTE MAGA.The Leftists got SMACKED IN THE MOUTH Tuesday night. Not love-tapped. Not nudged. I'm talking old-school, Wile E Coyote anvil-from-the-sky humiliation.The Uniparty wanted to believe it had MAGA cornered. The media had the obituary already written. “Trumpism fading.” “Republicans moving on.” “Conservatives divided.” They write these stories so often, you'd think CNN had a Groupon for Trump funeral arrangements.And then reality arrived like a repo man at a rapper's mansion.Democrats hoped for a Thomas Massie victory because they thought it would signal some giant fracture in Trump's coalition. They were standing around like cartoon villains waiting for the hero to trip over a banana Instead, they watched Trump-backed momentum bulldoze through the landscape yet again. Another “This is finally the end of Trump” narrative demolished.The rumor of MAGA's death has been greatly exaggerated. Trump has had more political resurrections than a comic book superhero. At this point, Democrats treat every Tuesday like it's the season finale of a Netflix series called “Surely This Will Be the One.”And every season ends the same way: another Trump victoryHere's what the elites still don't understand. Millions of Americans support Trump not because we joined some cult, but because we recognize something rare in modern politics: the man actually fights for the people who elected him.That alone makes him radioactive to Washington.Think about the standard politicians give us. These people campaign like revolutionaries, and govern like assistant managers at Staples. Trump is the closest thing Americans have seen in decades to somebody who treats the voters like value clients instead of hostages.And the critics keep demanding impossible standards from Trump that they don't apply to literally anyone else in their lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We start with life updates: Giana's baby shower and travels to California, Bradshaw reflecting on how Giana's family reminds him of his own, preparations for the baby, and an update on Bradshaw's shoulder recovery. Naturally, the conversation spirals into dogs, consciousness, and the complexity of the human condition before we finally arrive at today's topic: “Why Yoga Communities Don't Feel the Same.” About 13 minutes in, we get to the heart of the conversation and explore what's shifted in yoga culture, and modern culture more broadly, that has changed the feeling of the yoga studio as a true third space. We talk about the impact of technology, Groupon and ClassPass culture, social media, COVID, rising city costs, and the commodification of wellness. Before social media, people primarily practiced in person, inspiration came from teachers and community rather than algorithms, and the studio often felt less performative and more like a homecoming, a sacred reprieve from daily life rather than just another fitness class. We reflect on the small rituals many studios once had: tea stations, couches, bulletin boards, workshops that felt social, post-class dinners, arriving early to settle in, doors locking at start time, and the unspoken intimacy of practicing in the same room week after week. Now, with preregistration apps, late arrivals, online classes, and endless studio sampling, yoga can sometimes feel more transactional and convenience-driven. At the same time, we acknowledge that many modern shifts have also made yoga more accessible and brought more people into the practice. This episode isn't about saying things were better before, but about exploring loneliness, belonging, changing culture, and asking how we might cultivate deeper community again in a world that increasingly pulls people apart.Want to support our podcast? Join our Patreon for extra content** CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGRAM **

Send us Fan MailMost salon owners don't fail because they aren't working hard enough.They fail because they focus on the wrong things.In this episode, we break down some of the biggest misconceptions salon owners have about business growth, from believing more clients will solve everything, to confusing being busy with being profitable, to thinking culture happens automatically.We also talk about leadership, systems, retention, communication, pricing, long-term thinking, and why clarity matters far more than “freedom” in a salon environment.This episode is packed with lessons that most owners only learn after years of stress, burnout, mistakes, and experience.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.And that starts with focusing on what actually moves the business forward.Key TakeawaysGreat technical skill does not automatically create a successful business. More clients often amplify existing business problems. Retention matters more than random traffic. Being busy is not the same as being profitable. Owners who stay overwhelmed cannot lead effectively. Culture must be reinforced intentionally over time. Strong leadership requires difficult conversations. Clarity and expectations reduce confusion and stress. Freedom without systems creates instability. Long-term thinking shapes stronger businesses. Time Stamps00:00 — Intro + opening takes 01:00 — Leading by example as an owner 03:00 — Why owners spread themselves too thin 05:00 — Growth without systems creates chaos 06:00 — Great hair alone doesn't create success 08:00 — Why more clients won't solve your problems 10:00 — Groupon clients and weak retention 11:00 — More clients amplify weak systems 14:00 — Busy doesn't mean profitable 16:00 — The danger of overwhelmed owners 18:00 — The “messy middle” of business ownership 19:00 — Activity vs real progress 20:00 — Why culture doesn't happen automatically 24:00 — Nice leadership vs strong leadership 27:00 — Why clarity matters more than comfort 30:00 — Freedom without structure creates problems 32:00 — What stylists actually want from leaders 35:00 — Small touch points build strong culture 36:00 — Why unhappy people rarely tell you directly 40:00 — Working harder won't fix everything 42:00 — Long-term thinking changes everythingLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

Adam Schwab grew Luxury Escapes from a bootstrapped Groupon clone into a billion-dollar travel empire without raising capital until COVID. Here's exactly how he did it. In this deep dive, Adam breaks down the contrarian moves that built one of Australia's most successful travel businesses. From accidentally discovering the travel arbitrage that competitors missed, to building competitive moats through switching costs and AI-powered personalisation. He reveals why focus beats diversification, how they turned hotel partnerships into a cornered resource, and the metrics that actually matter when building enterprise value. Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://mentored.com.au/newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you still win patient loyalty when you walk away from insurance contracts?Dr. Parth Kansagra did just that, launching a premium-priced, insurance-free dental practice in Orange County against all conventional wisdom. Dr. Kansagra shares why he walked away from burnout and chose the hard road of building a practice on his own terms, leaning on his MBA skills, strong patient communication, and a vision for comprehensive patient care.He unpacks the pivotal moment that inspired him to drop insurances cold turkey, then takes us behind the scenes of his high-touch transition: spending months meeting every patient face-to-face to personally explain the new model. Dr. Kansagra gets real about the financial and emotional stress of entrepreneurship, how losing insurance-driven patients opened doors for true cosmetic-focused care, and the steps he took to make premium pricing feel trustworthy with transparent menus, longer exams, and even a six-year warranty. Listen in for honest lessons on patient relationships, marketing that actually works, and how building real trust became his not-so-secret advantage.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How dropping insurance transformed patient relationships and practice cultureStrategies for communicating change and building trust with existing patientsThe financial realities and risks of going insurance-free from day oneWhy personalized attention became the cornerstone of Dr. Kansagra's approachTips for converting bargain-seekers into loyal, high-value patientsUnexpected growth tactics: Groupon whitening offers, memberships, and “social media scholarships”Building a transparent fee structure including warranties and easy refund policiesThe importance of direct doctor access (and giving out his Google number!)How “banked” membership plans and referral networks can drive real growthPress play to learn how Dr. Kansagra builds real trust in his practice!‍Sponsors:‍Oryx: All-In-One Cloud-Based Dental Software Created by Dentists for Dentists. Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Click or copy and paste the link here for a special offer! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/Click here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Parth KansagraPractice Name: Bespoke Dental StudiosCheck out Parth's Media:Practice: https://bespokedentalstudios.com/Juma (Heathcare Wallet for Patients): https://getjuma.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.parthk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drparthkansagra/‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod

In this episode of Tales from The Lane, Kate is joined by sales and strategy coach Steph Crowder for a conversation about entrepreneurship, selling, courage, and building a business that actually supports the life you want to live. Steph is the host of the Courage and Clarity podcast, a former Director of Sales Training at Groupon, and the founder of Sold Out Group Programs, where she helps entrepreneurs start, sell out, and scale group programs with more courage, clarity, and confidence. In this conversation, Kate and Steph talk about Steph's path from corporate sales to online business, the intentional choices that helped her design a career around her life, and why so many creative, service-driven people feel uncomfortable with selling. They also explore what it means to step away from something that looks successful from the outside, why scaling a business can bring up unexpected fear, and how Steph rebuilt her work in a way that supports her life, her family, and her ambition. Together, they discuss: Why sales feels uncomfortable for so many creatives and entrepreneurs How to reframe selling as service rather than self-promotion What "consultative selling" really means Why life design matters when building a business Steph's experience leaving Groupon and later stepping away from her own business The "scaling scaries" and what it takes to grow sustainably How to identify money-making activities in your business Why boundaries with your phone and attention matter more than we think What it means to thrive while still wanting to grow If you have something valuable to offer but struggle to share it, or if you are trying to build work that supports your life instead of consuming it, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on sales, courage, and sustainable success. You can find Steph on Instagram at @heystephcrowder. Grab Steph's free guide, The 15-Minute Planner Method, at stephcrowder.com/plan. Learn more about Steph's mastermind, Sold Out Group Programs, at stephcrowder.com/apply. And if you want support putting this into action:

Eric Ries is the author of The Lean Startup, a book that reshaped how a generation of founders think about building companies. His new book, Incorruptible, explains how successful companies are destroyed by failing to protect what makes them valuable, and how to change it.In our in-depth conversation, we discuss:1. Why 80% of venture-backed founders are ousted within three years of going public2. The governance structures that protect companies like Anthropic, Costco, and Novo Nordisk3. The simple legal filing that takes two pages and could save your company4. Financial gravity: why successful companies predictably get corrupted into mediocrity5. Why mission-aligned companies like Anthropic reap major benefits from protecting their mission through governance6. Why success won't protect you—it instead makes you a bigger target—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and more: https://workos.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI: https://vanta.com/lenny—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-build-a-company-that-withstands—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Eric Ries:• X: https://x.com/ericries• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries• Website: https://www.incorruptible.co• Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.theleanstartup.com/• Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ericriesshow.com• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theericriesshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Eric Ries(02:26) Introducing Incorruptible(06:26) Protecting what you've built(11:35) Why founders get ousted(14:58) Too early, too late(19:32) The blueprint: ethos plus integrity(20:49) Novo Nordisk's 100-year governance fortress(26:41) The Vectura Group and Philip Morris(33:16) The “harder is easier” principle(37:22) Cloudflare's mission emergence story(42:43) Groupon's email frequency death spiral(45:37) How to define your purpose(51:09) Mission-driven vs. mission-hopeful companies(54:46) Integrity: structural and personal(57:47) Shareholder primacy: the 40-year-old “natural law”(01:00:04) Public benefit corporations: the easiest protection(01:04:24) Downsides and objections(01:06:08) The Anthropic example: fastest-growing company ever(01:08:39) The torchbearers in every organization(01:10:37) The culture bank: deposits and withdrawals(01:12:28) OpenAI and Anthropic governance(01:16:21) Mission guardians explained(01:18:29) Spiritual holding companies(01:21:53) The founder control trap(01:25:25) Three things to do this week(01:30:10) AI alignment and human alignment(01:34:00) Conway's law: org charts in architecture(01:37:31) Book resources and farewell—References: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-build-a-company-that-withstands—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Escape to Elevate retreat in Italy October 2026 www.escapetoelevate.com Jamie's Instagram program: risesocialacademy.com Jamie's monthly Instagram content membership for hairstylists: thesocialsuite.com Connect with Jodie on Instagram: @itsjodiebrownThis week on Hairstylist Rising, I'm re-sharing one of the most loved episodes of the show with the incredible Jamie Dana. Jamie has been in the beauty industry for 13 years and has done almost every role you can imagine, from receptionist and assistant to commission stylist, suite owner, salon owner, independent educator, and brand collaborator. She is also one of the original online educators in the hair industry and the woman behind the Framar Jamie Dana collection, which became the biggest single day of sales in Framar's history.In this conversation, Jamie shares the early years that shaped how she built her business. She talks about being homeschooled, getting bullied in beauty school, working under the table at her first salon, and trying to build a clientele with Groupons before Instagram existed. She shares the exact moment Instagram changed everything for her, going from barely booked to fully booked three months in advance and raising her prices, all within six months.We get into what it actually looks like to step into online education for hairstylists. Jamie talks about launching her first online course, originally called O'HotGraham, which she had to rename to Rise Social Academy after a legal threat from Instagram, and how she eventually walked away from a six figure clientele to go all in on teaching. She also breaks down how she grew her YouTube channel by studying the algorithm for six months before posting a single video, and why the long form video space in the hair industry is still wide open today.Then we go behind the scenes of the Framar collaboration. Jamie pitched the entire collection herself, including the documentary series that brought stylists along for the ride. She shares what really happened during that year and a half process, the tears, the moments off camera, and the launch strategy that turned it into the biggest sales day in the brand's history.We also dig into something every creative needs to hear. How do you know which ideas to pursue and which to put on the back burner? Jamie shares her three year rule for evaluating projects, why the takeoff phase of any new venture takes more energy than you expect, and how to keep moving forward through imposter syndrome at every level of your career.Whether you are a new stylist building your clientele, a seasoned pro thinking about education, or a creative weighing up your next big move, this episode is a real look at what is possible in the beauty industry today.Jamie will be joining us as a guest educator at Escape to Elevate, our branding, marketing, and content creation retreat in the Italian countryside this October 2026. If you want to be in the room with her and a community of beauty industry leaders, authors, educators, and creators, you can find all the details at escapetoelevate.com.Come say hi on Instagram @itsjodiebrown and let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode.

Whether customers want it or not, digital pricing is coming to all Walmarts in 2026. The prices will be as fluid as the gender of the person who made this decision, so nobody will ever truly have price discovery as long as it feels like the prices are written in pencil.Surge pricing has been a part of the algorithm at Uber for years, and Groupon harnessed the power of bulk purchases. Costco implemented a yearly paywall and photo membership card to keep out shoplifters, while at the same time, identifying all of their customers and gathering their shopping data. These big companies aren't just taking your money - they are after your purchasing information, too.—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

He lost his childhood dog. His father worked at a print shop. And that combination sparked a business that now generates over $1M a month.I sat down with Oleg known as The Pillow Guy and what started as a conversation about business turned into one of the most honest talks I've had on this show.Oleg sold 20,000 pillows in a single 3-day Groupon event, walked into Walmart headquarters with a baby on his arm and no money for a hotel room, turned down a deal with 2,000 stores, and built a manufacturing operation from his father's garage with zero capital and barely any English.But the most powerful part of this conversation isn't the business. It's the philosophy.Health. Wealth. Family. In that order. And why getting that order right changed everything for him and why it should change everything for you too.What you'll take away:- How Oleg turned personal grief into a $1M/month business- Why he walked away from Walmart's 2,000 store deal- The health habits that transformed his business and family- Why health comes before wealth — and what happens when it doesn't- How to build a business that runs without you- His plan to sell for $100M in the next 3-5 yearsCommon Denominator is the podcast where real entrepreneurs share the mindset, habits, and hard lessons behind building something that lasts

ลองจินตนาการดูว่า ถ้า Google เดินมาเสนอเงิน 6 พันล้านดอลลาร์เพื่อขอซื้อบริษัทที่คุณเพิ่งสร้างมาแค่ 2 ปี คุณจะขายไหม ชายคนหนึ่งเลือกที่จะ “ปฏิเสธ” และพาบริษัทเติบโตจนเป็นสตาร์ทอัพที่ทำรายได้แตะพันล้านดอลลาร์เร็วที่สุดในประวัติศาสตร์ มูลค่าบริษัทพุ่งไปถึง 16 พันล้านดอลลาร์ในวันเข้าตลาดหุ้น แต่ภาพความสำเร็จนั้นอยู่ได้ไม่นาน เพราะหลังจากนั้นราคาหุ้นกลับพังทลายลงกว่า 97% ผู้ก่อตั้งถูกไล่ออก และบริษัทแทบไม่เหลือความยิ่งใหญ่เดิมเลย เกิดอะไรขึ้นกับ Groupon แพลตฟอร์มคูปองที่เคยร้อนแรงที่สุดในโลก และอะไรคือจุดตายที่ซ่อนอยู่ภายใต้การเติบโตแบบจรวดนี้ คลิปนี้มีคำตอบครับ #Groupon #ประวัติGroupon #กรณีศึกษาธุรกิจ #บทเรียนธุรกิจ #สตาร์ทอัพ #ธุรกิจล้มเหลว #เรื่องเล่าธุรกิจ #เจาะลึกธุรกิจ #AndrewMason #โมเดลธุรกิจ #สตาร์ทอัพเจ๊ง #การเงินการลงทุน #วิเคราะห์ธุรกิจ #geekmonday #geekforeverpodcast

In "The Rise of Freight Orchestration with GoodShip's Derek Netelenbos", Joe Lynch and Derek Netelenbos, VP of Partnerships at GoodShip, discuss how an orchestration layer unifies fragmented data to shift logistics from reactive manual tasks to proactive, AI-driven strategy.  About Derek Netelenbos Derek Netelenbos is the VP of Partnerships at GoodShip, the all-in-one platform for freight orchestration and procurement, built for transportation teams, by transportation teams. Derek brings extensive experience building and scaling partnerships and revenue organizations across the logistics and technology sectors. Prior to GoodShip, Derek held leadership roles at Parade, Metafora, Convoy, Groupon and Expedia, where he built and led high-performing teams across sales, sales operations, business development, account management, and strategic partnerships. About GoodShip GoodShip is the all-in-one platform for freight orchestration and procurement, built for transportation teams, by transportation teams. GoodShip unifies freight data, surfaces real-time insights, and helps teams move from reactive decision-making to coordinated, data-driven execution. With the recent launch of Laney, the industry's first AI Transportation Analyst, teams can ask questions about their network and receive in-depth answers in seconds through an intuitive, conversational interface. Learn more at www.goodship.io. Key Takeaways: The Rise of Freight Orchestration In "The Rise of Freight Orchestration with GoodShip's Derek Netelenbos", Joe Lynch and Derek Netelenbos, VP of Partnerships at GoodShip, discuss how an orchestration layer unifies fragmented data to shift logistics from reactive manual tasks to proactive, AI-driven strategy. The "Orchestration" Solution: GoodShip acts as an orchestration layer that unifies disparate data from TMS, ERP, WMS, and visibility platforms. This allows teams to move from reactive, fragmented decision-making to coordinated, data-driven execution. Automated Scorecarding: One of the biggest pain points discussed was the manual effort required to create carrier scorecards. GoodShip automates this process, providing a "single source of truth" that both shippers and carriers can view simultaneously to ensure transparency and performance alignment. Laney, the AI Analyst: GoodShip introduced Laney, an embedded AI agent that allows users to ask complex, unstructured questions about their freight network. Instead of sifting through pivot tables, users can ask Laney to simulate scenarios—like the cost implications of reallocating volume from an underperforming carrier. Modernizing the RFP Process: Traditionally, RFPs were "root canal" events done once a year due to their complexity. GoodShip streamlines procurement, allowing shippers to run more frequent (e.g., quarterly) mini-bids with high-fidelity data, which reduces risk for carriers and leads to more resilient pricing. Expansion to LSPs and Brokers: While GoodShip started with a focus on shippers, the platform has officially expanded to help Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and brokers. This helps the "sell side" respond to bids more efficiently and manage their own carrier networks with better intelligence. Rapid Deployment via Flat Files: To avoid the long implementation cycles common in logistics tech, GoodShip specializes in ingesting "flat file" data (spreadsheets, scraped emails, etc.). This allows them to go from contract signing to full deployment in just three to four weeks. Data as an Asset: Derek emphasized that every company's historical operating history is a "gold mine" of insights. Orchestration is the process of mining that data to uncover hidden efficiencies that were previously buried in tribal knowledge or disconnected systems. Learn More About The Rise of Freight Orchestration Derek Netelenbos | Linkedin GoodShip | Linkedin GoodShip Learn more about Shipper offering Learn more about Broker offering Meet Laney, GoodShip's AI Transportation Analyst Insight to Action with Ryan Soskin The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Junk Refund Show with Alan J. Cook Turning Trash into Treasure: Insights from the Junk Refund Show The Junk Refund Show | Apr 16, 2026 Hosted by Alan J. Cook: Turning clutter into cash and life into a "paid treasure hunt." 97% Satisfaction Rate The "Refund" Philosophy "NOT ALL JUNK IS JUNK" Junk: Standard disposal & dump fees. Recycle: Metal, wire, and batteries. Donate: Tax receipts provided to clients. Sell: Items >$20 are listed for sale. 35% Client Share 65% Service Fee Field Notes & Wins

Danny Yeung went from selling baseball cards at age 12 to scaling Ubuy-Ibuy to nearly a million a month in revenue in just six months before Groupon acquired it in 2010. Then during Covid, he launched a PCR testing operation that processed 28 million tests and generated over $800 million in revenue across three years. He listed the company on the Nasdaq at a billion-dollar valuation—then watched it crash to $40 million within 18 months. Instead of giving up, he bet the entire company's future on launching IM8, a consumer supplement brand co-founded with David Beckham that scaled from zero to nearly $10 million a month in just over a year. In this interview, the co-founder of IM8 breaks down how he processed 40,000 PCR tests daily with a 2,000-person operation running 24/7, why he pivoted from Covid testing to launching a premium supplement brand, and the brutal $500,000 lesson he learned trying to unlock ad spend too quickly on Meta without the right infrastructure in place. What you'll learn in this interview: • How Danny scaled Ubuy-Ibuy to nearly $1M/month in 6 months before Groupon acquired it • Why he processed 28 million Covid tests generating $800M+ in revenue over 3 years • How he ran a 24/7 operation with 2,000+ people processing 40,000 tests daily • Why he listed on the Nasdaq at $1B valuation then crashed to $40M in 18 months • How he bet the company's future on launching IM8 with David Beckham • Why product obsession is the baseline—you can't even play without a great product • How IM8 scaled from zero to $10M/month in just over a year • The $500,000 mistake: trying to unlock ad spend too fast on Meta • Why consolidating multiple Meta accounts into one unlocked massive scale • How they now spend $200K/day on Meta while maintaining profitability • Why their average order value is over $200—one of the highest in supplements • How they signed athletes like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Fernando Alonso organically • Why NSF certification for sport was critical for credibility with elite athletes • His philosophy: you can't have a backup option—burn the boats and go all in If you're scaling a DTC brand, trying to unlock paid advertising at scale, or navigating a massive pivot after a business collapse, this conversation will fundamentally change how you think about product obsession, risk-taking, and building brands that elite athletes actively seek out. SAVE 50% ON OMNISEND FOR 3 MONTHS Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Just head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://your.omnisend.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. WANT TO GROW YOUR BRAND WITH META ADS? Join the Foundr Operators Waitlist → ⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/operators⁠⁠⁠ HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SCALE YOUR BUSINESS FASTER Learn directly from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders inside Foundr+ Start your $1 trial → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/startdollartrial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PREFER A CUSTOM ROADMAP AND 1-ON-1 COACHING? → Starting from scratch? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-start-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Already have a store? Apply here → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foundr.com/pages/coaching-growth-application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH NATHAN CHAN Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nathanchan LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhchan/ CONNECT WITH DANNY YEUNG Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dannyyeung22 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyeung22/ Website → https://im8health.com/ FOLLOW FOUNDR FOR MORE BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES YouTube → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2uyvzdt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/foundr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.foundr.com/podcast⁠

For twenty years, marketers wrote content to rank. We told ourselves we were writing for users, but most of us were really writing for Google. That playbook is breaking. In this episode of Content Amplified, Rich Missey, a 20-year SEO veteran who has led search at Hyatt, Cars.com, Groupon, and Whirlpool, walks through what's actually changing, what it means for your content, and what marketers should be doing right now. Rich explains query fan out, why informational content is getting swallowed whole inside AI overviews, and how structure (not just words) is becoming the thing that determines whether generative systems surface your content. He also makes the case for why internal linking, heading hierarchy, and good old-fashioned sentence diagramming might be the most important SEO skills of the next decade. If you're trying to figure out where SEO ends and GEO begins, this conversation is a must-listen.About RichRich Missey is a 20-year SEO veteran who has led organic search strategy for some of the biggest brands on the internet, including Hyatt, Cars.com, Groupon, and Whirlpool. He specializes in breaking down silos between SEO, content, social, and paid teams to make search work at scale. Rich is passionate about the fundamentals most teams skip (structure, internal linking, conversion funnels) and how those same fundamentals translate into the new world of generative search and AI-driven discovery.Show NotesConnect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmissey/Text us what you think about this episode!

Most therapists don't struggle because they don't care. They struggle because they were never taught how to sell. In this episode of The MFR Coach Podcast, I sit down with Steph Crowder to talk about why your silence is actually costing people the help they need. Steph shares how she went from struggling in a high-pressure sales role at Groupon to becoming a sales and strategy coach who helps service-based business owners create consistent clients. We break down why sales feels so inconsistent, what's really happening during those feast or famine cycles, and how to build a simple, repeatable process that actually works. We also talk about rejection, visibility, and why most “no's” aren't final. If you've been holding back from talking about your work or making offers, this conversation will help you see sales differently and understand how showing up consistently is part of helping more people. Guest Contact Connect with Steph Crowder Sales & Strategy Coach Website: https://stephcrowder.com Podcast: Courage and Clarity Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcrowder    **This podcast is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with an appropriate medical professional. We make no representations as to any physical, emotional, or mental health benefits that may be derived from listening to our podcast. Likewise, we do not make any representations or guarantees as to any possible income, business growth, additional clients, or any other earnings or growth benefits that may be derived from our podcast. Any testimonials, examples, or other results presented are the experiences of one client. We do not represent or guarantee you will achieve the same or similar results. You understand and agree you are solely responsible for any decisions you make from the information provided.**   The MFR Coach's Podcast includes affiliate links in its show notes. This means we may earn a commission if you click on or make purchases via the links in our show notes.

Unified commerce and European payments are under pressure as merchants juggle fragmented vendors, local debit schemes, and country-by-country compliance. Tedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential, sits down with Niv Liran, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Unzer, to break down how one platform serves over 85,000 merchants across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark.Niv explains how Unzer consolidated 13 acquired companies into a single system using a one-application-per-purpose rule, why local language sales and compliance expertise outperform global common-denominator approaches, and how open banking and the European Payments Initiative are creating new payment rails. The conversation gets specific on merchant migration tactics, daily workflow savings from eliminating multi-vendor reconciliation, and where AI-powered tools fit for small businesses within the next three to five years.FIND OUT MORE1️⃣ Gate your best features to the new platform so merchants have a reason to migrate without being forced.2️⃣ Ask prospects to walk through their daily actions before pitching; let the pain sell the solution.3️⃣ Set a one-app-per-purpose rule before consolidation starts to prevent political gridlock across acquired teams.4️⃣ Test every partnership against two filters: does it help the merchant, and will consumers actually adopt it.5️⃣ Connect directly to local accounting software in each market; it locks in retention and kills reconciliation overhead.GuestNiv Liran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivliranUnzer: https://www.unzer.comFintech ConfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNotifications: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSupporters of Fintech ConfidentialUnder.io: Streamlines application and underwriting by digitizing PDFs for e-signature. under.io/FTCSkyflow: A zero-trust data privacy vault delivered as an API covering PCI, CCPA, GDPR, SOC 2, and beyond. skyflowsecure.comDFNS: Wallets as a service, API first, multi-chain, secured with MPC across 50+ blockchains. fintechconfidential.com/dfnsHawk AI: Real-time payment screening, AML transaction monitoring, and dynamic customer risk rating. gethawk.comAbout the GuestNiv Liran is Chief Product and Technology Officer at Unzer. He entered fintech at Groupon in Berlin solving chargebacks on billions in monthly volume, then held leadership roles at Rocket Internet and AUTO1 Group, where he scaled the tech department from 5 to over 350 employees. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and an MBA from INSEAD.About UnzerUnzer is a payments and commerce platform serving more than 85,000 merchants across Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Luxembourg with unified online, in-store, and back-office solutions through its UnzerOne platform.About the HostTedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential. Produced by DD3 Media, Fintech Confidential brings you the people, tech, and companies that change how you pay and get paid.Chapters00:00 Episode Highlights01:02 Welcome to Fintech Confidential01:10 DFNS: Wallets as a Service (sponsor)02:32 Meet Niv Inbar05:08 Why Unified Commerce Is Hard07:02 Falling Into Payments09:46 Unser vs Stripe Adyen11:30 Localizing Across Europe12:44 One Platform Consolidation15:12 Merchant Migration Playbook17:43 Merchant Day to Day Example20:21 Skyflow - Your Privacy API (sponsor)21:18 Taming Local Debit Schemes23:29 Selling ROI and Reducing Risk26:29 Partnerships Open Banking EPI29:20 EPI and Digital Wallet Future31:06 Market Consolidation Ahead32:27 Crystal Ball Unified Commerce35:26 AI Agents for Small Business37:32 One Sentence Founder Advice39:11 Wrap Up Key Takeaways41:03 Hawk AI - Realtime Fraud Monitoring (sponsor)41:47 Disclaimer

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Steph Crowder for a conversation about the kind of community that changes you. Not just the feel-good kind, but the kind that helps you see your blind spots, dream bigger, and keep going when your brain wants to quit. We talk about friendship, motherhood, ambition, and what happens when you stop trying to do everything alone. If you've ever felt like you should be able to figure it all out by yourself, this episode will give you a new perspective. It's honest, layered, and full of the kinds of insights that only happen when two women are willing to tell each other the long version. About Steph Crowder Steph Crowder is a Sales and Strategy Coach who helps entrepreneurs sell with courage, clarity, and confidence. A former Director of Sales Training at Groupon, she's coached thousands of business owners to land clients quickly and scale into sold-out group programs using simple, authentic sales strategies. Steph also hosts the Courage & Clarity podcast and runs a multiple 6-figure business in under 20 hours as a mom of two. Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/210  Get The Body Reset Mini Course: https://burnstressloseweight.com/bodyreset  Take the Stress Quiz: https://burnstressloseweight.com/stress Steph Crowder website: https://stephcrowder.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystephcrowder/  Listen to her podcast: https://stephcrowder.com/podcast/

Message us ANONYMOUSLYActor Sara Coates has returned for our all comedy “March Movie Madness,” and is ready to harshly judge her own choice "Best In Show," (2000 d. Christopher Guest) Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara (RIP), and Christopher Guest himself. There's certainly a human illuminati, but could there be a dog illuminati? Could we be a part of both? These ponderings, kids rockin' costumes, elite junk food, statements on children's programming ("Bluey" & "Puffin Rock") and the majesty of the one and only Catherine O'Hara. All that and somehow, someway, EVEN MORE in this episode. LUCKY YOU! 3/17!Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root

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When Eric Lefkofsky's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, it exposed how little technology and data were shaping cancer care, pushing the serial entrepreneur to build a different model.Lefkofsky is the founder and CEO of Tempus, now a $10B publicy traded health tech company, and previously founded Groupon. At Tempus, he's building a tech-first company applying multimodal data and AI to make diagnostics smarter and treatment decisions more tailored, starting in oncology and expanding across disease areas.We cover:What Tempus does in plain EnglishWhy Tempus built its own lab, and how it became one of the largest sequencers of cancer patients in the U.S.The hard part: extracting usable clinical data from EHRs and scaling to thousands of hospital connections and hundreds of petabytes of dataHow AI changes the patient-physician relationship, and why patients will increasingly arrive highly informedWhat Eric would change at CMS and HHS to responsibly pay for AI—About our guest: Eric Lefkofsky is the founder and CEO at Tempus, a leader in artificial intelligence and precision medicine. He is the co-founder and General Partner of Lightbank, a private venture capital firm specializing in investments in technology companies. He is also the co-founder of Pathos AI, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on re-engineering drug development; Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN), a global e-commerce marketplace; Mediaocean, a leading provider of integrated media procurement technology; Echo Global Logistics (NASDAQ: ECHO), a technology-enabled transportation and logistics outsourcing firm; and InnerWorkings (NASDAQ: INWK), a global provider of managed print and promotional solutions.He co-chairs the Lefkofsky Family Foundation with his wife Liz to advance high-impact initiatives that enhance lives in the communities served. Lefkofsky also serves on the board of directors of The Art Institute of Chicago and Northwestern Medicine. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School.—

The Friday pandemonium begins! First up: The Trump White House's Racist Post of the Day. Greg wasn't here today, but that doesn't mean there wasn't any special election action yesterday. There was! And we don't know who won! But it was exciting nonetheless, because a Dem "wins" either way. The seat won't actually be filled until April, but they may still be battling over DHS funding at that point. We'll see! Because today ends in a "y," Trump is trying desperately to name more things after himself. Yesterday, it was "TrumpRx," his Groupon-style website for discounts on a whopping 43 different pharmaceutical drugs. Today, it's Washington's Dulles airport and New York's Penn Station. Christine O'Donnell was famously "not a witch," but this guy is, and he was at the Clay County, MN Gop caucus earlier this week, laughing at Mike Lindell and casting a hex on the gathering. A two-fer! From Minneapolis, meanwhile, we're urged not to ignore the economic impact of the ICE/CBP siege. And perhaps lend a hand, if we can.  An ancient scroll, from 1987, may contain clues to a path toward accountability for ICE/CBP and other abusive federal "officials." With so much unsanctioned, un-uniformed "law enforcement" activity going on out there, it was probably only a matter of time until someone tried to take Luigi Mangione's detention into their own hands. It did not work. But on the other hand, neither did an actual DOJ effort to sanction Judge Boasberg. And not just because the effort was baseless and nonsensical! Have you heard that most Democrats are actually uninterested in shielding Bill Clinton from inquiry with regard to the Epstein files? Well, I guess The Hill hasn't. And as for things you should look into this weekend: You may have missed this Trump bribe (because it was reported in close proximity to this other Trump bribe). Anyhoo, the Senator that caught wind of that first bribe also wants us to know that something seriously f-ed up is happening over at the CIA.

Jon Wild shares his insights into how to create a growth engine for a business. From Pet Circle and Groupon, to Hotel Club, Unilever and O2 to name a few.  He shares why and how he distills data to discover a true insight, creates focus for competitive advantage, and rallies resources and teams to run tests successfully at scale. Across all the Ps of true marketing.  Jon emphasizes the need for simplicity in strategy, the significance of understanding unit economics, and the evolving landscape of customer engagement through personalization and effective marketing strategies. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/managing-marketing/id1018735190   Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75mJ4Gt6MWzFWvmd3A64XW?si=a3b63c66ab6e4934   Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/managing-marketing   Listen on Podbean: https://managingmarketing.podbean.com/    For more episodes of TrinityP3's Managing Marketing podcast, visit https://www.trinityp3.com/managing-marketing-podcasts/   Recorded on RiversideFM and edited, mixed and managed by JML Audio with thanks to Jared Lattouf.

SaaS Revolution Show with Alex Theuma and Andrew Zhyvolovych, CEO and Founder of Precoro. Together, they unpack a 10-year journey of building a B2B SaaS business to nearly $10M in ARR. Andrew shares how his early career in car sales, finance, and Groupon shaped his mindset as a founder, and how those lessons helped him build Precoro through disciplined execution, customer-funded growth, and a strong “sports team” culture. You'll learn: - How Precoro grew from idea to nearly $10M ARR - Why revenue is the best form of market validation - How to build and motivate a high-performance team - What AI really means for B2B SaaS today - Why cold calling is making a comeback - How Andrew plans to scale to $100M ARR This episode is packed with practical insights for SaaS founders, operators, and anyone building a serious B2B business.       Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward: 

Rick Gardiner is the Founder and CEO of iAffiliate Management, a boutique performance marketing agency helping DTC e-commerce brands grow revenue through high-impact affiliate and partner programs. With over 20 years of experience, Rick has helped brands — from fast-growing startups to established names like Groupon and Home Chef — turn affiliate marketing into a scalable revenue engine. A former Division I athlete turned entrepreneur, he brings a disciplined, team-first approach and a passion for building aligned, high-value partnerships in an ever-evolving affiliate landscape. In this episode… Growing a brand isn't just about products — it's about partnerships that expand reach, influence, and revenue. Many companies struggle to use affiliate marketing and strategic collaborations effectively, leaving money and opportunities on the table. How can brands leverage these channels to grow smarter and faster? According to Rick Gardiner, a seasoned performance marketing expert, the key is to focus on strategic, high-quality partnerships rather than quantity. He emphasizes the importance of aligning affiliate programs with content creators, influencers, and PR efforts while avoiding pitfalls such as paid search conflicts and compliance issues. By taking a relationship-driven approach, brands can drive measurable growth, stand out in crowded markets, and turn niche products into national successes. Real-world examples — from helping saturated brands gain market share to elevating smaller brands through mass media placements — show the power of thoughtful, well-executed collaborations. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Rick Gardiner, Founder and CEO of iAffiliate Management, to discuss scaling growth through affiliate and strategic partnerships. They explore building quality partnerships, navigating compliance and tech tools, and leveraging cross-brand collaborations. Rick also shares tips for integrating affiliates into broader revenue strategies.

What does it take to go from high-school dropout to building a $100M+ brand with David Beckham?Brought to you by AppLovin. Get access to the Operators channel expansion playbook, online masterclass, and up to $5k in ad credits (terms apply).https://9operators.com/applovinMatt Bertulli and Sean Frank sit down with Danny Yeung, co-founder and CEO of IM8. Danny shares his journey from immigrating to San Francisco at age five, to telemarketing at fifteen, to partnering with one of the world's most famous athletes and building the fastest-growing supplement brand in history.The conversation covers Danny's scrappy early ventures in dessert franchises and hotel furniture, his bold move to Hong Kong to build a Groupon competitor that sold within six months, taking Prenetics public as Hong Kong's largest COVID testing provider, the gut-wrenching decision to cut 2,000 employees down to under 100, and finally landing David Beckham as a co-founder to launch IM8.

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about why the market is rallying today and to break down the biggest 2026 real estate trends. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Groupon working on their rebound story, and Uber being in talks to acquire Chicago parking app […]

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Kim Lato, founder and CEO of KimStore, the Philippines' longest-running and largest electronics e-tailer. Kim shares her incredible 19-year journey from selling cameras on Multiply as an 18-year-old college student to building an e-commerce empire that survived platform shutdowns, customs controversies, family tragedy, and a global pandemic—emerging stronger each time.Episode Timeline:00:02:06 – Kim's hustle: Building KimStore.com from scratch00:06:41 – The Fil-Chi way: financial literacy from age 1200:09:04 – Launching on Multiply: from hobby to side hustle00:11:25 – Early fulfillment: LRT rides with cameras to meetups00:14:15 – Wild Wild West: ghosting customers and cash-on-delivery struggles00:16:36 – 2008 financial crisis: choosing full-time hustle over job hunting00:19:29 – Building the first team: CSRs and in-house riders in Tondo00:21:52 – Riding the group buying wave (Groupon era)00:24:18 – Go Negosyo feature: "I want to be the Amazon of Electronics"00:29:02 – When Multiply shut down (2013): pivoting to Facebook00:35:17 – 2015 tragedy: Dad shot 8 times in inside job holdup00:36:45 – Finding God: the turning point that changed everything00:42:36 – Lazada and Shopee: competition or opportunity?00:48:10 – COVID-19: The breakthrough year (2020)00:52:35 – Building brand equity vs. just selling00:54:02 – Delayed gratification: first car after 9 years00:56:01 – Finding purpose beyond the hustle"I wasn't really certain about what I'm doing, but I took a leap of faith that I think this is something worth pursuing. I think we could make this big. And that really helped me do this in a bigger aspect."Resources:Website: https://www.kimstore.comFacebook: KimStore (3M+ followers)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimstorePH/Links/Sponsors:OneCFO: https://www.onecfoph.co/Hustleshare is powered by PodmachineListen to our brand new podcast: Founders Only HEREDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout Solutions, UNO Digital Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if “I'm not ready” is the biggest lie holding you back? In this episode of Truth Works, Jessica Neal sits down with Suneel Gupta — once literally the “poster child for failure” in The New York Times — to unpack how failure, exhaustion, and uncertainty can become fuel for a more courageous, energized life.Suneel shares how going from failed founder and Groupon's hyper-growth implosion to successful health-tech exit, Harvard faculty, and Amazon Prime host wasn't about having a perfect plan — it was about playing what he calls the game of now instead of the game of “someday.” He breaks down why none of the extraordinary people he's studied ever felt “ready,” how they acted anyway, and how they managed their energy (not just their time) to stay in the game.You'll hear:Why “I'm not ready” quietly kills careers and ideasHow being the face of failure opened doors to Oscar winners, founders & leadersThe “game of now” vs. the “game of someday” — and how to start todayWhy courage is not the absence of fear (and why fear is required)Emotional runway vs. financial runway for founders and teamsRhythmic renewal: the 55:5 model for building breaks into every dayWhy vacations don't fix burnout — and what actually does“Rest is not a reward, it's a resource” — a new mantra for high performersThe simplest definition of happiness: never worry aloneIf you've ever felt behind, burned out, or paralyzed waiting for the perfect moment, this conversation will give you language, tools, and a different way to move forward — one small action at a time.

In this episode,  Adam Torres and Danny Yeung, CEO and Co-Founder of Prenetics and IM8. Danny walks through his journey from early ventures in F&B and furniture to leading Groupon East Asia, then building Prenetics into Hong Kong's largest COVID PCR testing provider with over $800M USD in revenue. He then explains how IM8, a science-backed daily essentials drink co-founded with David Beckham, reached over $100M ARR in just 11 months. Danny also breaks down his Bitcoin treasury strategy and why he's pairing high-growth health products with long-term digital asset accumulation to build both health and wealth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Scholl is one of the leading figures working to bring back civilian supersonic flight. As the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, he's building a new generation of supersonic aircraft and pushing for the policies needed to make commercial supersonic travel viable again. But he's equally as impressive as someone who thinks systematically about improving dysfunction—whether it's airport design, traffic congestion, or defense procurement—and sees creative solutions to problems everyone else has learned to accept.  Tyler and Blake discuss why airport terminals should be underground, why every road needs a toll, what's wrong with how we board planes, the contrasting cultures of Amazon and Groupon, why Concorde and Apollo were impressive tech demos but terrible products, what Ayn Rand understood about supersonic transport in 1957, what's wrong with aerospace manufacturing, his heuristic when confronting evident stupidity, his technique for mastering new domains, how LLMs are revolutionizing regulatory paperwork, and much more. Recorded live at the Progress Conference, hosted by the Roots of Progress Institute. Special thanks to Big Think for the video production. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded October 18th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Blake on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Photo Credit: Jeremi Rebecca

This week, Kate has Nora McInerny back for their tradition of poorly recapping The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. They do a better job this time of actually talking about the show, and after catching up on Nora's Groupons, they go through the main SLOMW storylines while drawing parallels with the current legendary season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Enjoy!   Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive.  Whether it's a weekend away, a big night out, or just a little style refresh – your dream wardrobe is just one click away. Head to REVOLVE.com/BETHEREINFIVE, shop my edit, and take 15% off your first order with code BETHEREINFIVE. Fast two-day shipping, easy returns – it's literally the only place you need to shop from.  So today or some quiet Sunday morning when you're feeling inspired, visit Sixpenny.com/BeThereInFive for a stroll through their impeccably designed pieces, and perhaps even order yourself some free swatches.  So don't wait — cross those names off your list before the rush. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/BETHEREINFIVE 

The Groupon story is personal to many Chicagoans. The company at one point was located in the former Montgomery Ward Warehouse along the banks of the Chicago river.On today's Block Club Chicago podcast, sponsored by Groupon, we turn the page to the next chapter - Mike Tepeli from Groupon on what's next for this still Chicago-based company, and we hear from a small business that exists because of Groupon, and is seeing big results from their current partnership with the company. More On GrouponMore On Get A Grip Trapeze Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch five years ago, we've published more than 25,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 130,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

In this episode of That Tech Pod, we get into the next industrial revolution,  Industry 5.0, where technology and people work together instead of competing for the same space. Shay Howe, Chief Strategy Officer at ActiveCampaign, joins us to unpack how automation is evolving from efficiency-driven systems to human-centered collaboration.We explore how the relationship between humans and machines is shifting from replacement to augmentation, and what that means for marketers, entrepreneurs, and the future of work. Shay shares real examples of automation that make marketing more personal, not less, and explains why technologies that enable creativity, empathy, and ethics will define the next era of innovation. The conversation covers everything from data transparency and responsible AI to how automation might create entirely new industries, just like cars once did for roads, dealerships, and repair shops. Along the way, Shay draws lessons from The E-Myth and The Innovator's Dilemma to remind us that disruption always brings opportunity. The big takeaway? Industry 5.0 isn't about replacing humans, it's about empowering them. When used thoughtfully, automation can give people more time to focus on creativity, connection, and strategy. The future of marketing belongs to those who design technology that amplifies human potential.Shay Howe is the Chief Strategy Officer at ActiveCampaign, where he drives the company's corporate strategy, new product lines, corporate development, and strategic partnerships. He has previously held leadership positions across marketing, product, and design, and his product-led growth approach has helped scale the company into a global tech unicorn. Prior to ActiveCampaign, Shay was Vice President of Product at Belly and Yello, where he was responsible for product strategy and design. He previously led product teams at multiple high-growth companies, including Groupon, and has held in-residence roles as an advisor with Techstars, Lightbank, and Prota Venture portfolios. Shay's passion for building teams extends outside of work, as he also serves as a mentor with Techstars and LongJump Ventures.

Behind every highlight reel is a messy maze of contacts, gatekeepers, and missed opportunities—until someone maps it. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Ryan Rottman, actor-turned-founder who conceived an “IMDb for athletes,” and Sean O'Brien, CEO and former CMO who scaled Modloft from ~$25M to nearly $100M and helped Kevin Costner's Autio build engineering in-house. Backed by marquee investors (including super-agent Scott Boras) and a recent CNBC debut, AthleteAgent.com centralizes accurate, validated contacts for athletes and agents across growing pro leagues. Ryan and Sean share how they're boosting deal flow for the 99% of athletes, tightening product focus, and building trust in an industry famous for being fragmented and insular.   Key Takeaways: → How a dinner with Aaron Rodgers sparked the idea for an “IMDb for athletes” → Why athlete representation and endorsement deals are so fragmented—and how they're solving it → The surprising industries subscribing to AthleteAgent (from Coca-Cola to financial advisors) → How AthleteAgent is bringing transparency, trust, and deal flow to athletes and agents → Why sports representation and endorsements are so fragmented—and how a centralized “pro LinkedIn” changes the game   Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site's reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts. Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com's user experience and brand identity. Ryan combines business acumen with creative vision, bringing a unique edge to the intersection of sports, media, and tech. Sean O'Brien is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a track record of scaling successful ventures across multiple industries. In his early 20s, Sean co-founded a patented eCommerce company that achieved $10M in sales and was acquired after being featured as a “Product of the Year” on The View. He went on to launch The DivotCard, a Groupon-like platform for golf, which earned recognition in Inc.. By the age of 30, both startups had exits. Sean later served as CMO/CTO at Modloft, a luxury D2C furniture brand, helping scale it to nearly $100M in revenue and earning accolades from Forbes, CNN, and Architectural Digest. He also played a key role at Autio, a startup backed by Kevin Costner and other investors, which turned down a $1M offer on Shark Tank. Currently, Sean is the CEO of AthleteAgent.com and Swingzy, while also being a part-time venture capitalist at NGVP and Hustle Fund. He has studied at prestigious institutions such as Wharton, Stanford, and UC Berkeley.   Connect With Ryan Rottman and Sean O'Brien: Website: https://www.athleteagent.com/ Instagram: https://www.athleteagent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind every highlight reel is a messy maze of contacts, gatekeepers, and missed opportunities—until someone maps it. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Ryan Rottman, actor-turned-founder who conceived an “IMDb for athletes,” and Sean O'Brien, CEO and former CMO who scaled Modloft from ~$25M to nearly $100M and helped Kevin Costner's Autio build engineering in-house. Backed by marquee investors (including super-agent Scott Boras) and a recent CNBC debut, AthleteAgent.com centralizes accurate, validated contacts for athletes and agents across growing pro leagues. Ryan and Sean share how they're boosting deal flow for the 99% of athletes, tightening product focus, and building trust in an industry famous for being fragmented and insular.   Key Takeaways: → How a dinner with Aaron Rodgers sparked the idea for an “IMDb for athletes” → Why athlete representation and endorsement deals are so fragmented—and how they're solving it → The surprising industries subscribing to AthleteAgent (from Coca-Cola to financial advisors) → How AthleteAgent is bringing transparency, trust, and deal flow to athletes and agents → Why sports representation and endorsements are so fragmented—and how a centralized “pro LinkedIn” changes the game   Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site's reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts. Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com's user experience and brand identity. Ryan combines business acumen with creative vision, bringing a unique edge to the intersection of sports, media, and tech. Sean O'Brien is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a track record of scaling successful ventures across multiple industries. In his early 20s, Sean co-founded a patented eCommerce company that achieved $10M in sales and was acquired after being featured as a “Product of the Year” on The View. He went on to launch The DivotCard, a Groupon-like platform for golf, which earned recognition in Inc.. By the age of 30, both startups had exits. Sean later served as CMO/CTO at Modloft, a luxury D2C furniture brand, helping scale it to nearly $100M in revenue and earning accolades from Forbes, CNN, and Architectural Digest. He also played a key role at Autio, a startup backed by Kevin Costner and other investors, which turned down a $1M offer on Shark Tank. Currently, Sean is the CEO of AthleteAgent.com and Swingzy, while also being a part-time venture capitalist at NGVP and Hustle Fund. He has studied at prestigious institutions such as Wharton, Stanford, and UC Berkeley.   Connect With Ryan Rottman and Sean O'Brien: Website: https://www.athleteagent.com/ Instagram: https://www.athleteagent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kate is joined by friends of the pod (Nora McInerny and Caroline Moss) for a delightfully chaotic convo about DWTS that starts with Groupons, the jewelry heist, millennial dentures, car shopping, and more. Then, the second half of the episode, seasoned fans Kate and Caroline share their favorite DWTS lore and celeb gossip with newcomer Nora, and they dissect the current season: who could win, who should win, who should be sent home, and what they believe to be the heart and soul of the show. Fun for watchers of DWTS and newcomers alike! Enjoy. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro chit chat, Groupon needles in your face, jewelry heist, car shopping 00:35:20  Kate's solo thoughts on this DWTS season's success and how the internet is changing the experience 00:52:47 Group DWTS discussion   SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Restore your peace of mind with Harbor: the only baby monitor designed to never fail you. Plus, Harbor has a special deal for my listeners, use code BETHEREINFIVE or go to Harbor.co/BETHEREINFIVE for $50 off and experience the security every parent deserves.   Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive and use code bethereinfive. That's Hungryroot.com/bethereinfive, code bethereinfive to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.   Shop early, have fun, and cross some names off your list today. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/BETHEREINFIVE. That's UNCOMMONGOODS.com/BETHEREINFIVE, for 15% off! Don't miss out on this limited-time offer. Uncommon Goods. We're all out of the ordinary.   Instead of striving for perfect health, aim for supporting foundational health. Get 25% off your first month, only at ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today. That's ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 25% off. 

Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at mtmvegas dot com Episode Description This week Fontainebleau Las Vegas continued with their efforts to attract more guests by going all-in on locals. Previously they revamped their rewards program and added other kickers like slot tournaments, but now they have added a ton more. Locals can get free parking, 20% off food, $125 rooms and more. But is the free parking love spreading to other guests as well? In other news Caesars giant new stripside club is progressing, but does it change the feel of the property? We also discuss: the great Guy Fieri tequila heist, fall room rates, MGM's downgrade of Cosmo's signature drink, saving the Desperado roller coaster, Universal on Groupon and why White Whale sounds like a cool bar, but we don't know what it will look like. Episode Guide 0:00 Guy Fieri's tequila tragedy 0:32 Room rates down? Analyst breaks down fall Vegas recovery 2:34 Construction update on Caesars' new stripside day club 4:00 What will happen to Caesars rotunda? 4:49 Green Valley Grocery sold - Local success story? 6:27 White Whale opening soon - Downtown Cocktail Room replacement 8:23 Las Vegas bedbug problem? 11:11 Universal Horror Unleashed on Groupon 12:48 Mob Museum and Slotzilla combo ticket 13:53 Saving the world famous Desperado roller coaster? 16:07 MGM downgrades Cosmo's signature drink 18:09 Fontainebleau goes all-in on locals 20:21 $125 per night and free parking - Is Fontainebleau doing enough? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with global saxophonist and influencer Chris Mitchell, whose life is a living testimony of faith, resilience, and the pursuit of purpose. Chris's story begins with unimaginable childhood trauma—witnessing extreme family violence, homelessness, and nights spent under bridges or on church floors. Yet, through it all, he never abandoned his faith. Instead, he leaned into his God-given gift of music, discovered at just five years old. From performing saxophone for tips at a small restaurant, to building an email list of over half a million contacts by hand, to selling out shows and eventually touring internationally with Groupon partnerships, Chris's relentless action and belief in divine guidance transformed his life. Today, he's not only one of the first 200 paid influencers on TikTok, but also a world-touring musician who's performed at major events, including for boxing champion Claressa Shields. His authenticity and commitment to connecting deeply with his audience set him apart in an age of surface-level influence. This conversation is about more than music. It's about overcoming adversity, trusting your gift, and building something extraordinary from nothing.  0:00 Intro 6:33 – The night his father stabbed his mother and sister 9:31 – How his mother miraculously survived 19:55 – Discovering his musical gift at age 4-5 24:18 – Evictions, homelessness & living in a church 31:53 – Staying on the “narrow path” through faith 49:31 – Graduating during the recession & struggling to find work 50:43 – Playing saxophone for tips at Turquoise 55:37 – The hustle: earning from small gigs 1:00:10 – Collecting half a million emails by hand 1:06:41 – Renting a jazz club & selling out in 20 minutes 1:12:29 – Touring America, sleeping in his SUV  1:24:00 – Partnering with Groupon to do an international world tour 1:27:03 – Surviving hardship while chasing the dream 1:28:28 – How faith guided every step 1:36:04 – Authenticity & building real connection with fans 1:40:14 – Final wisdom: resilience, faith & the power of your gift 1:55:56 A mini concert Check out Mark's best selling book on Leadership Strategy:

Dating fails, ghosting, and awkward first dates collide in this week's episode of U Up? with Jared and Jordana. A listener writes in wondering if he was unmatched on Hinge by mistake or if it was just ghosting in disguise? J&J give another listener step-by-step advice on how to ask out a roommate without creating a “half-boyfriend” or awkward living situation. Plus, they dive into a few red flag dealbreakers: Venmo requests before dinner, and first date Groupons. Red Flag? Or just not sexy? Jared also pitches a clever idea for single-person restaurant menus so you can try more food without wasting a full plate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Scholl is the Founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, a company he started in 2014 to revive commercial supersonic flight with the Overture airliner, designed to fly at Mach 1.7 and carry 64–80 passengers.  A Carnegie Mellon University computer science graduate (BS, 2001), Scholl began his career as a software engineer at Amazon, later owning a $300 million P&L at age 24, and co-founded Kima Labs, acquired by Groupon in 2012.  Inspired by seeing Concorde in a museum, he self-taught aerospace engineering to launch Boom, which achieved the first privately developed supersonic flight with the XB-1 demonstrator in January 2025. With orders from United, American, and Japan Airlines, Scholl aims to make sustainable supersonic travel mainstream using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, targeting passenger flights by 2030. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://hexclad.com/srs https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRS https://trueclassic.com/srs https://USCCA.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Dylan are back to break down magical mountain doors, ancient civilizations, and mind-melting conspiracy theories that stretch from Mount Shasta to the far corners of simulation theory. This episode dives deep into the legends of Lemuria and Telos, the mystery of elf-like beings walking through stone, and what really might be hiding beneath the surface of America's most sacred mountains.  The guys get into the idea that America might be the original Egypt, alleged Egyptian relics in the Grand Canyon, and the Mount Shasta accounts of time travel, portals, and disappearing hikers. They debate whether psychedelics are racist, share wild personal acid stories, and roast marketing ploys like the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad. WNBA conspiracies, DMT elves,  bleaching on Groupon, and the occasional crime boss tits rant all make their way into the chaos.  Tune in for elves, AI, magic doors, and the usual irreverent truth-seeking mayhem that is Conspiracy Social Club. Dates for Sam at SamTripoli.com  Check out Dylan's instagram -   / dylanpetewrenn  PATREON IS HERE! Subscribe at Patreon.com/AkaDeepWaters for uncensored episodes and one EXTRA EPISODE every week! Check out Deep Waters Instagram:   / akadeepwaters  Check out Bad Tv podcast: https://bit.ly/3RYuTG0 Thanks to our sponsors!

Billy, Mikey A and Taylor overreact to the news that Justin Fields was carted off the practice field before knowing exactly what the issue is. Stugotz texted in an official reaction to the news with one word. Could Saban be setting up a super team in the worst place? What is the worst place you have fallen asleep? Is it okay to pick off the future of the franchise in his first throw? More Mikely's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy, Mikey A and Taylor overreact to the news that Justin Fields was carted off the practice field before knowing exactly what the issue is. Stugotz texted in an official reaction to the news with one word. Could Saban be setting up a super team in the worst place? What is the worst place you have fallen asleep? Is it okay to pick off the future of the franchise in his first throw? More Mikely's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices