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Bruce Forman is a Texas-born jazz guitarist, perhaps best know for his work on three of Clint Eastwood's films including the soundtrack to “Million Dollar Baby”. He's released 21 recordings as a leader, and played with a number of jazz luminaries including Ray Brown, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, and Bobby Hutcherson. He's played numerous times at the Monterey Jazz Festival. And he's got a “western bebop” band named Cow Bop. My featured song is “The Pardners”. It's from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream Podcast: Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe Clickhere to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH BRUCE: www.bruceforman.com ROBERT''S LATEST RELEASE: "MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —----------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE: “THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Grading Solutions Excavation    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Matt B. Vigil, a Marine Corps veteran who bought a $70,000 skid steer with zero business experience and built it into Grading Solutions Excavation — a company closing in on eight figures.   Matt breaks down the $350 job that taught him how to bid, the six-figure dairy expansion he white-knuckled through solo, and the hiring boom happening right now in a trade nobody wants to touch. He also gets into the morning routine and mindset shifts that took him from complacent to unstoppable.   If you've got nothing but a work ethic and an itch to build something real, this is your sign — Matt's proof the trades pay, and the door's wide open.  

DUCKS UNLIMITED NATION TRIP AUCTION!What makes a wooden decoy worth more than a million dollars?Recorded live at DUX 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee, host Katie Burke sits down with Jon Deeter of Guyette & Deeter, one of the most respected names in the world of sporting collectibles, decoys, and duck calls.The conversation explores the historic sale of the Jim and Diane Cook Collection, which produced the first two decoys in history to sell for more than $1 million at auction. Jon shares behind-the-scenes stories from the landmark sales, discusses the passion that drives serious collectors, and explains why collecting is about much more than prices and records.The discussion also covers the thrill of discovery, including a newly found Victor Glodo duck call that surfaced just days before DUX, proving that important pieces of waterfowling history are still waiting to be found. Along the way, Katie and Jon discuss collector culture, first decoys, waterfowl heritage, and why the friendships built through collecting matter just as much as the artifacts themselves. Topics CoveredThe record-breaking Jim and Diane Cook Collection auctionsThe first decoys to surpass $1 million at auctionWhy collectors remember their first decoy foreverThe history and significance of Victor Glodo duck callsWaterfowl heritage and sporting collectiblesDecoy collecting culture and communityHidden collections still waiting to be discoveredWhy collecting is about more than moneyListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. DUCKS UNLIMITED NATION TRIP AUCTION!

A duct-cleaning franchise doing more than $2 million in annual revenue? Modern PURAIR founder Lane Martin explains how this overlooked home-service business scales. More than half of Modern PURAIR franchisees are generating over $1 million in revenue, according to the financial performance discussion in this episode, while the top operator exceeded $2 million.

Think sales isn't your thing? Think again! Whether you're negotiating a raise, pitching investors, or just trying to land your dream job, you're selling something every single day. This week, Vivian sits down with Shelby Sapp, the internet's Sales Queen, who's teaching over 1.6 million followers how to pitch, close, and get paid like a pro.  In this episode, Vivian and Shelby cover: 1. The sales fundamentals: the hardest things to sell, the real difference between door-to-door and high-ticket sales, and how to walk into any room and command respect from the jump 2. Selling yourself: how to pitch yourself at work, network without sounding desperate, handle common pushback, and avoid the mistakes that tank most pitches 3. The closer mindset: busting the biggest sales myths, her rapid-fire money advice on negotiation, financial decisions, and building wealth on your own terms Check out more from Shelby on IG HERE! And on her website: https://shelbysapp.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the story you've been hiding is actually your greatest asset? In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Elizabeth Brett — former NBC television reporter turned storytelling authority and creator of Story Alchemy™ — to explore how owning your story can transform your confidence, your connections, and your entire next chapter. Elizabeth shares the near-death experience in the ocean that rewrote the course of her life, why women have been the story keepers for thousands of years, and how to uncover the “Million Dollar Story” hiding in your most ordinary moments. You'll also learn her Sovereignty Filter for knowing which stories are ready to share, and the question that started it all: who were you before the world told you who to be? If you've ever thought your story isn't “special enough,” consider this conversation your permission slip to start telling it.What You'll Learn•     Why your personal story — even the messy parts — is your greatest asset for connection and authority•     How to find your “Million Dollar Story” in the small, ordinary moments of your life•     The Sovereignty Filter: how to know when a story is ready (and in integrity) to share•     Why storytelling is in women's DNA — and how to reclaim your voice as a natural storyteller•     How stories work on the brain — people remember stories about 60% more than facts

In this episode, multi-business owner and mom of three Dani Lynnes joins the show to discuss her journey growing a seven-figure childcare center in North Dakota, alongside managing an Airbnb, a farm, a tote rental company, and a family sports schedule. Dani opens up about the pivotal moment that forced her to shift from a hands-on director to a systems-oriented COO, leading to the creation of "the dashboard"—a Trello-based organization system that helps busy moms and entrepreneurs streamline their lives, reduce decision fatigue, and reclaim their freedom. She also shares her raw perspective on navigating the comparison traps of social media, leaning into faith after the sudden loss of her father, and learning to prioritize health, sleep, and alignment over superficial markers of success. About Dani Lynnes Dani Lynnes is a business owner, systems strategist, and creator of The Dashboard—a simple operating system that helps established entrepreneurs organize their priorities, reduce overwhelm, and make confident decisions. As the owner of multiple businesses, including a successful childcare center, real estate ventures, and other entrepreneurial endeavors, Dani understands what it takes to balance growth, leadership, and family without sacrificing what matters most. Known for her practical, no-fluff approach, Dani teaches business owners how to create systems that bring clarity, increase productivity, and free up mental space so they can focus on the work that truly moves the needle. Her mission is simple: help entrepreneurs stop managing chaos and start leading with intention. Connect with Dani on LinkedIn Follow Dani on Instagram Check out Dani's freebie 30 Minute Weekly Reset   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes   CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA! Instagram LinkedIn Christinalecuyer.com Book a Free Clarity Call Book Christina For Your Next Workshop

Episode Description What if choosing a niche isn't limiting your freedom—but actually the thing that could help you make more money? In this episode, Dielle Charon kicks off her Million Dollar Niche series by sharing how niching down took her from making $10K as a life and career coach to $40K as a side hustle coach, $300K as a general business coach, and eventually millions of dollars as a sales coach for women of color. She breaks down why a niche is simply a specialty—not a cage or an identity—and why getting more specific helped her grow her audience, get clients better results, and make more sales. Dielle also gets into the deeper reason so many entrepreneurs resist choosing a niche: making a decision can feel like giving up the freedom you became an entrepreneur to have. She shares why your resistance to niching may have nothing to do with your business, why constantly changing what you sell can create uncertainty for buyers, and how becoming a more decisive business owner can help you finally move forward. This is Part 1 of the Million Dollar Niche series. If you've been stuck between multiple niches, afraid you'll choose the wrong one, or wondering whether you even need a niche anymore, start here. Timestamps 00:33 Million Dollar Niche: How niching down made Dielle millions 01:30 From life coach to sales coach: Dielle's niche evolution 04:50 Why your niche should evolve as your business grows 05:30 Your niche is the beginning of your entire sales process 07:10 The beliefs that make niching down easier 09:35 Why choosing a niche is really about making a decision 13:45 The deeper reason you may feel restricted by your niche 17:20 Why constantly changing your niche can cost you sales Join Dielle for the 5 Day Know Your Niche Workshop: https://forthe23percent.com/niche

What if everything you've been told about persistence is a lie? In this episode of DarrenDaily On-Demand, Darren Hardy tears apart the myth that winners never quit, revealing why the most successful entrepreneurs he knows are actually serial quitters — closing doors decisively so they can pour their time, money, and energy into the one opportunity with real upside. He shares two friends' wildly different paths: one who walked away from a string of failed companies before finally building something worth life-changing money, and another who clung to a dying business until he nearly lost it all. The line between stubbornness and strategy is thinner than you think, and Darren shows you exactly where it falls. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

How did a $4M Amazon brand become a supplier to Amazon itself? Discover its Amazon B2B strategy, PPC shift, hidden Amazon programs, AI tools, and competitor tactics driving its next stage of growth.   ► Watch the Podcasts On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Helium10SeriousSellersPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft   What happens when a decades-old industrial business starts treating Amazon like a serious growth channel? In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton sits down with Angie Mosqueda from Stardust, a company aiming for roughly $4 million in Amazon sales this year. What began as a traditional B2B business selling industrial products through distributors has evolved into a sophisticated Amazon operation with high-ticket products, business pricing, PPC clicks that can reach $20 or more, and even a six-figure-per-month product. But one of Stardust's biggest opportunities didn't come from a new keyword or advertising campaign. Through persistent networking at Amazon events and leveraging its business certifications, the company eventually became a preferred seller to Amazon itself—meaning Amazon warehouses can now purchase Stardust products. The company also became a preferred seller for Chicago Public Schools through Amazon Business. Angie explains how these opportunities took roughly a year and a half of networking, follow-ups, and navigating Amazon's programs, showing why sellers shouldn't overlook certifications, Amazon Business, or simply getting in the room with the right people. Angie also shares why Stardust recently moved its Amazon advertising away from outside agencies and brought PPC management in-house using Helium 10 Ads. While the account's overall numbers previously looked healthy, getting closer to the data exposed wasted spend hiding underneath those top-level metrics. She also explains how she's using Helium 10 Audience to validate creative decisions and the Helium 10 MCP with Claude to analyze bids, identify opportunities, make changes, and learn Amazon advertising as she goes. Bradley wraps up the episode with a live Cerebro deep dive into Stardust's top-selling spill kit, revealing how sellers can identify their real competitors, compare relative organic rank, uncover keyword gaps, and study historical advertising and BSR trends. Instead of guessing what might move the needle, sellers can reverse-engineer what changed when a competitor's sales and rankings improved. Stardust may already be approaching $4 million on Amazon, but this episode proves an important lesson: no matter how established your business becomes, there's always another layer of opportunity hiding in the data. In episode 762 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Angie discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 03:37 - Taking A Legacy B2B Brand Online 06:30 - Why Their PPC Clicks Cost $20+ 09:02 - Launching New Products On Amazon 11:49 - Becoming A Supplier To Amazon Warehouses 13:16 - Unlocking Amazon Business Preferred Seller Programs 15:39 - Certifications And Networking With Amazon 16:23 - Bringing Amazon PPC Management In-House 17:34 - Using Helium 10 Audience And AI 19:11 - Managing Amazon Ads With MCP 22:49 - Bradley's Live Cerebro Competitor Analysis 33:50 - Reverse-Engineering Competitor Growth Strategies

My new book, Own Or Be Owned, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out September 18, grab your ticket to the launch event here: https://contrarianthinking.biz/bigdeal-adelman -cs You've been telling yourself the same story. That you need more money to start. That you need the perfect idea. That becoming a billionaire is either impossible or reserved for the lucky. Here's the truth: the only thing between you and the wealth you want is believing you need something you don't have. David Adelman is a billionaire co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and investor in more than 90 companies. He built his empire from scratch by turning student housing from a mom and pop industry into a billion dollar asset class. In this episode, he breaks down how to spot great opportunities, structure deals where both sides win, and build wealth from the ground up without a silver spoon or trust fund. In this episode, you'll learn: Why great deals are never great for one side and poor for the other, and how David's mentor taught him that terms matter infinitely more than price The first million dollars framework: why it's harder to make your first million than your first billion, and how small wins beget big wins when you prove you can execute Why you can't do a good deal with a bad person and keep them in the partnership, and how David learned this lesson the hard way when he let emotion kill a deal he should have closed The #1 investing habit that separates billionaires from everyone else: bad news doesn't get better with time, and why David demands his operators punch him in the face with problems first before celebrating wins How to become an entrepreneur in someone else's business, why service businesses like HVAC and plumbing are ripe for succession, and how David would get his first million if he had to start over at 25 with nothing ___________ (00:00:00) Introduction: You Can Be an Entrepreneur in Somebody Else's Business (00:00:52) The LeBron James Deal: How to Close a Billion-Dollar Partnership (00:01:51) It's Always About Terms, Never Just Price (00:04:04) The Building I Didn't Buy: When Ego Kills the Deal (00:05:48) Billionaires Come in All Shapes and Colors: The Ego Myth (00:06:41) The Gravedancer and the Asset Class: How I Turned Student Housing Into Billions (00:08:40) The $300 Million Raise: How Mom and Dad Paying Rent Became My Pitch (00:10:33) Operational Alpha Over Leverage: Why Execution Beats Financial Engineering (00:11:37) The $1,300 a Day Since Jesus Died Math: What It Actually Takes to Become a Billionaire (00:17:17) Bad News Doesn't Get Better With Time: The Number One Management Rule (00:19:09) The Owner Book Launch: How to Build a Business That Runs Without You (00:20:16) The First Million Is Harder Than the First Billion (00:21:14) Hiring Hundreds and Employing Tens of Thousands: The HR Reality (00:23:42) The Back of the House Test: How to Tell if Your Operator Is Great (00:23:51) Boring Businesses Are the Future: The Anti-AI Play (00:37:47) The 30x Return: How Beatbox Became a Monster Exit (00:40:20) Losing Millions to Fraud: What I Learned From Deals That Went to Zero (00:41:34) The SBA Loan Default Rate: Why Buying Businesses Is Less Risky Than You Think (00:44:04) Longevity and Peptides: The Next Frontier for Investment (00:46:15) The Work From Home Tragedy: Why Showing Up Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage (00:50:53) The Apple Tax Lesson: How to Teach Your Kids About Money (00:52:35) The Three to Four Year Rule: Why Family Can't Work for You Until They've Worked Somewhere Else (00:54:16) Ask Questions or Stay Stupid: Why Curiosity Beats Intelligence (00:59:13) The HVAC Succession Play: Where the Real Money Is Hiding (01:03:48) Final Advice: Don't Look for a Million Dollars, Look for Education ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

Bo Snerdley's Rush Hour is a fast-paced daily talk radio podcast covering the biggest political stories of the day. Designed for listeners on the go, each episode delivers sharp analysis, timely updates, and engaging commentary on the headlines shaping the national conversation.

I got forced to slow down, and it's the lesson I need to learn over and over again.In this episode, I read a personal essay from my Substack about a tennis injury that took me out mid swing. One minute I'm making an incredible shot down the line, the next I'm on the ground with my knee twisted and my foot throbbing.But this episode isn't really about the injury. It's about what happens when your body forces you to stop, and what that stillness makes you face, including grief I've been carrying since losing both of my parents.In this episode, you'll hear…The moment I went down mid-shot at a tennis clinic, and the very reaction that followed (spoiler: it involved refusing to stop playing)Why I instinctively downplayed the injury and tried to keep going, even with blood involvedThe connection I draw between forcing my body to heal on it's own timelineClick here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.EPISODE RESOURCES:Subscribe to Sam's SubstackRead today's essay I got forced to slow downGet Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarIf you have a question you'd like Sam to answer on a future podcast episode, you can submit it here.Click here to be notified when new episodes of On Your Terms® come outCONNECT:Get Sam's weekly newsletter, Sam's SidebarFollow Sam on InstagramFollow Sam on YouTubeSubscribe to Sam's SubstackTake Sam's free legal workshop "5 Steps to Legally Protect & Grow Your Online Business"DISCLAIMER

If I Had To Start Over With $0, Here's How I'd Build a $1M BusinessIf everything disappeared tomorrow and you had to rebuild from $0, what would you do first?In this episode of Mama's House To Penthouse, Prinston Hicks and Country Cowboy break down the fundamentals they would use to build a business from nothing toward $1 million.Instead of chasing fame, followers, or the perfect idea, the conversation starts with one principle:Get money in motion.They discuss:• Picking a “rich problem” people already pay to solve• Selling outcomes instead of services• Finding product-market fit before overbuilding• Choosing one niche instead of selling to everyone• Creating a simple offer customers understand• Getting your first customers through direct outreach• Building a repeatable sales process• Systemizing fulfillment• Creating SOPs and processes• Using teams and automation to scale• Building toward $10K/month and eventually $1 millionThe guys also discuss the GTA 6 leak and cybersecurity, competing on value instead of price, customer experience, shipping, small-business operations, and protecting your brand online.If you're starting a business, struggling to find customers, or trying to turn your hustle into something scalable, this episode gives you a practical framework you can actually implement.Follow Mama's House To Penthouse for weekly conversations about entrepreneurship, business systems, sales, AI, marketing, leadership, and building a life of freedom.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:28 The GTA 6 Leak01:42 The Biggest Cybersecurity Weakness Is People03:01 GTA 6 Leak Costs Take-Two Billions in Market Value03:28 Penthouse Plays03:30 Why Small Businesses Shouldn't Compete on Price05:00 Compete on Service, Speed & Experience07:18 Making Money Online & Business Opportunities09:25 Tighten Your Business Systems While The Economy Improves10:01 Is Fast Shipping Still Worth Paying For?11:59 Brand Impersonation Is Becoming a Business Risk14:35 If You Had To Start From $0, How Would You Build $1 Million?16:05 Step 1: Pick a Rich Problem19:25 Validate Your Offer Before Building It20:08 Step 2: Sell The Outcome, Not The Service22:15 Step 3: Start With One Niche24:05 Why Selling To Everybody Creates Confusion25:15 Make Your Offer Extremely Simple28:00 Starting From Your Mom's House Isn't a Disadvantage29:25 Use Your Current Situation To Build32:20 Getting Your First Customers33:00 Direct Content + Direct Outreach36:00 Don't Fake Results You Don't Have39:00 Build a Repeatable Sales Process40:00 You Need To Know Exactly What Happens Next42:00 Turn Fulfillment Into a System44:00 Stop Making Every Customer Experience Custom47:00 Building SOPs, Teams & Automation48:15 The $0 to $1M Blueprint Recap51:05 Does This Blueprint Actually Work?52:00 Why There Is No Magic Formula53:00 Final Thoughts & 24-Hour Empire53:39 Outro

What do you do when you inherit a problem everyone else has given up on?Before helping build Grafana Labs into one of the world's leading infrastructure software companies, Anthony Woods inherited enterprise software that had already cost millions of dollars—and concluded it was never going to work. Instead of accepting it, he spent one weekend building a better solution. That single decision became the turning point that ultimately led him to co-found Grafana Labs, now a company valued in the billions.In this episode of Lead the Team, Anthony shares the leadership lessons behind innovation, confidence, and building organizations where great people do their best work.You'll learn:Why your biggest career opportunity may be hiding inside your biggest problem.How one manager's belief can change someone's entire career.Why the best leaders create environments where people are encouraged to experiment and fail.How Grafana built a thriving remote-first culture across the globe.Why solving problems—not titles—is the fastest path to leadership.Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or looking for the confidence to take your next bold step, Anthony's story is a reminder that extraordinary careers often begin with one decision to solve a problem no one else will.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

In this episode, I sat down with the founder of Zona Pest Solutions, Billy Wright, to talk about what it really looks like to build a pest control company from scratchWe dive into his journey from door to door sales to becoming a home service business owner, the reality of trying to balance work and life while building a company, and some of the challenges he never expected when he decided to go all in.We also talk about the vision behind Zona Pest, where he wants to take the company, the struggles he's facing along the way, and what he's learning about himself as an entrepreneur.If you're building a home service or pest control business, thinking about taking the leap, or you're currently in the stage where it feels like nobody sees the vision yet, this conversation is for you.Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs building businesses from the ground up.Other Social Media channels: Subscribe to my main channel "Austin Zaback" https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinZabackSubscribe to my Podcast Channel "The Austin Zaback Show" https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAustinZabackShowFollow me on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/austinzaback/https://www.tiktok.com/@austinzaback

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast. In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with Ashley Stahl, former Pentagon speechwriter turned career coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of Wise Whisper. Ashley shares the exact framework she's used to help more than 100 people land talks on stages like TEDx and South by Southwest—and explains how one viral talk changed her life and business forever.Together, Brett and Ashley explore the art of writing and delivering a powerful presentation. Ashley breaks down why great talks don't start with a “message,” but with your most original thinking. She explains the two main types of talks—message talks and educational talks—and introduces her layer cake speechwriting framework: a captivating opening story, two to three signposted talking points, and a strong close with a call to action. Ashley also shares practical advice on memorization, rehearsal, stage presence, and why less is more with visual aids.This episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring speakers who want to craft talks that captivate audiences and have the potential to go viral.Key Takeaways:Why talks should start with original thinking, not just a messageThe difference between message talks and educational talksAshley's layer cake framework: powerful opening, signposted points, strong closeHow to use storytelling to captivate from the startWhy memorization builds confidence and stage presenceThe role of titles, timing, and world events in viralityWhy less is more with visual aids and slides

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D. Baker YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/SIpH_jIBqxQ  Day 4 of the Tupac Shakur murder trial featured audio recordings of Duane "Keffe D" Davis from 2008 conducted by the LAPD and the Biggie Smalls murder task force. In the recordings, Keefe D details a $1 million agreement with Sean (Diddy) Combs to eliminate Suge Knight and Tupac. He recounted the events of the 1996 shooting in Las Vegas and finds out that his previous attorney is not to be trusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Gandara fled Cuba on an overcrowded boat at age 4, grew up in poverty, and built and sold a multi-million-dollar men's apparel company — without ever having a master plan. He joins Ted Phaeton on The Modern Man Podcast to unpack the arc, the tactics, and the brotherhood he now runs for men who want more.   Joel is a Cuban refugee, a former apparel entrepreneur (he acquired 13 of 14 businesses that weren't publicly for sale — using handwritten notes as the opening move), and the founder of 31 Daily Challenges and The Brotherhood — an invitation-only community of 119 men across the country who meet the standard through his 31-day challenge process. His wife runs the equivalent for women.   In this conversation: the Garbage Pail Kids origin story (fourth-grade entrepreneur, out of necessity), why he never had a master plan and figured everything out along the way, the $160K cash-withdrawal moment that shifted his identity, why 100% of his risks got green-lit by his wife (and the exit-plan discipline that earned that trust), the organize-organize-organize principle that made his apparel company sale-ready without a scramble, the handwritten-note tactic that led to 13 acquisitions, the Brotherhood model (invitation-only, intentionally slow-growth, 2–5 new invites per class), why the lone wolf is losing more than he thinks, how to vet mentors ("how are they living, not what they show"), the anti-vanity discipline ($49 Timex, no mortgage, used truck bought cash — the more things you own, the more things break), and the line every married man should stitch on his wall: pick the damn place. Chapters: 00:00 If It Was All You Knew 02:33 Growing Up in Poverty 04:50 The Garbage Pail Kids Hustle 07:21 Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Business 10:36 The $160K Identity Shift 12:57 The Midas-Touch Trap 13:22 Risk & Marriage 16:22 Organize Your Business 19:24 From Business to Brotherhood 22:40 Accountability & Brotherhood 27:31 The Lone Wolf 30:18 Choosing the Right Mentors 33:04 Success Without the Vanity 36:05 The 31-Day Challenge 39:05 The Handwritten Note 41:05 Face Your Fears 41:27 Be the Man 43:28 She's Not a Mind Reader 44:21 The Bigger Vision 46:53 Failure as a Gift 48:35 Ted's Recap Community: The Brotherhood (invitation-only, after the 31-day challenge)

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The guys discuss the WNBA, a five-team trade that sends Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Harden's new contract, DeMar DeRozan potentially signing with the Denver Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama becoming the captain of the French national team, NBA 2K27's new features and more.

On this episode of the Jered Williams show, Jered welcomes Justin Deese to discuss strategic growth, recruitment, and the evolving demands of the home services industry. The conversation highlights the necessity of 24/7 availability through services like Plumbline and explores Justin's "Blue Angels" philosophy of prioritizing team culture and fit during the hiring process. They dive deep into effective training methods, such as the 80/20 rule for new technicians, and the importance of shifting from a "break-fix" mentality to an educational sales model that offers customers clear options. The episode concludes with insights on balancing immediate marketing ROI with long-term branding and a preview of the upcoming Home Service Hoorah workshop event.

Grab our High-Converting Web Design Proposal Template and start confidently charging a lot more for custom web design projects, without hustling, overworking, or losing all your clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/proposal #208 - Why Web Designers Need to Think Like Conversion Strategists, Not Just Designers, with Cathy Olson I sat down with Cathy Olson, co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and FG Funnels, to talk about the thing that actually separates a web designer charging a thousand dollars from one charging fifty thousand dollars for the same skill set, and it comes down to understanding the psychology behind why design sells and being able to explain it. Cathy spent years running a high end web design studio before she discovered sales funnels and completely shifted how she thought about her work. In this episode we get into why explaining the "why" behind your design decisions builds trust and lets you charge more, what a sales page can teach you about conversion psychology even if you never build a funnel, why she thinks AI is actually good news for designers willing to level up, and what it took for her to walk away from a business community that turned on her when she made a decision that was right for her company. What you'll learn...  Why explaining your design decisions is the difference between a $1,000 website and a $50,000 one  How to study a sales page like a masterclass in conversion psychology  Why testimonials work as trust buffers and what an offer stack is really doing for a buyer  How Cathy uses AI inside her own business without losing what makes her work valuable  Why the courage to walk away from what isn't working almost always opens up something better Resources mentioned...  FG Society, Cathy's membership community for marketers and designers, starting at $67 a month  Cathy's new solo Instagram account for conversion design tips: @cathyfunnels Funnel Gorgeous on Instagram Related episodes...  Episode 180: The Truth About Pricing with Melina Palmer of The Brainy Business Podcast, https://webdesigneracademy.com/180  Episode 189: How To Price Custom Web Design Projects with Shannon Mattern, https://webdesigneracademy.com/189  Episode 202: Is AI Ruining Web Design? (Or Making It Better?) with Diane Whiddon, https://webdesigneracademy.com/202 About Cathy Olson: Cathy is the co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and FG Funnels, where she and her business partner Julie Chenell help online business owners build profitable, ethical marketing funnels. Website: funnelgorgeous.com | Instagram: @cathyfunnels About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner

He prayed in tongues walking the aisles of a grocery store, and walked out with the idea for a multi-million-dollar ice cream flavor. Lance Wallnau sits down with former fighter pilot turned business coach Ed Rush to break down Deuteronomy 8:18 and what it really means that God gives His people "the power to get wealth." Lance and Ed dig into the Hebrew word behind "power," koach, and its surprising root in the word for chameleon, a creature built to adapt and produce in any environment, in any economy. They tell the full story behind the Cookies and Cream idea, talk about "convergence," and explain why Ed believes this is a "Joseph season" of open-heaven opportunity for kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. The conversation also previews a free live webinar on multiple income streams and wealth creation. In this episode: * The Hebrew word for "power" in "power to get wealth," and its surprising root in the word for chameleon * Why Ed Rush kept Deuteronomy 8:18 on his license plate for three years, and what it meant to the people who noticed * The full story of the businessman who says he prayed in tongues in a grocery store and walked out with the idea for Cookies and Cream ice cream * Why Ed Rush believes this is a "Joseph season," an open-heaven window of opportunity for kingdom-minded entrepreneurs * What "convergence" means, and why Lance says the season after 50 brings a lifetime of gifts and story together * The four topics covered in Lance and Ed's upcoming free webinar: divine wisdom, hearing from God, implementation, and acceleration Podcast Episode 2217: Praying in Tongues Made This Entrepreneur a Multi-Million Dollar Man! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

In this episode, Dan and Donnie break down why estate planning matters for pest and lawn business owners. With successful pest control companies potentially valued at 10 to 14 times EBITDA, the business can create a significant estate—and significant tax and succession challenges. The conversation covers federal estate tax exemptions, gifting strategies, revocable and irrevocable trusts, asset protection, probate, and ways business owners can structure their estates to protect their families and preserve the value they've worked so hard to create.    Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists: https://pcobookkeepers.com/ Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services: https://trianglehomeservices.com/ Sponsors: Coalmarch: https://www.coalmarch.com/podcast PestSure: https://www.pestsure.com/ Voice for Pest: https://www.voiceforpest.com/podcast Forshaw: https://www.forshaw.com/ PestPac by WorkWave: https://www.pestpac.com/pmpindustryinsiders Peer Groups: https://www.pmpindustryinsider.com/peergroups Insiders Conference:  https://www.pmpindustryinsider.com/conference

Grab our High-Converting Web Design Proposal Template and start confidently charging a lot more for custom web design projects, without hustling, overworking, or losing all your clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/proposal #208 - Why Web Designers Need to Think Like Conversion Strategists, Not Just Designers, with Cathy Olson I sat down with Cathy Olson, co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and FG Funnels, to talk about the thing that actually separates a web designer charging a thousand dollars from one charging fifty thousand dollars for the same skill set, and it comes down to understanding the psychology behind why design sells and being able to explain it. Cathy spent years running a high end web design studio before she discovered sales funnels and completely shifted how she thought about her work. In this episode we get into why explaining the "why" behind your design decisions builds trust and lets you charge more, what a sales page can teach you about conversion psychology even if you never build a funnel, why she thinks AI is actually good news for designers willing to level up, and what it took for her to walk away from a business community that turned on her when she made a decision that was right for her company. What you'll learn...  Why explaining your design decisions is the difference between a $1,000 website and a $50,000 one  How to study a sales page like a masterclass in conversion psychology  Why testimonials work as trust buffers and what an offer stack is really doing for a buyer  How Cathy uses AI inside her own business without losing what makes her work valuable  Why the courage to walk away from what isn't working almost always opens up something better Resources mentioned...  FG Society, Cathy's membership community for marketers and designers, starting at $67 a month  Cathy's new solo Instagram account for conversion design tips: @cathyfunnels Funnel Gorgeous on Instagram Related episodes...  Episode 180: The Truth About Pricing with Melina Palmer of The Brainy Business Podcast, https://webdesigneracademy.com/180  Episode 189: How To Price Custom Web Design Projects with Shannon Mattern, https://webdesigneracademy.com/189  Episode 202: Is AI Ruining Web Design? (Or Making It Better?) with Diane Whiddon, https://webdesigneracademy.com/202 About Cathy Olson: Cathy is the co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and FG Funnels, where she and her business partner Julie Chenell help online business owners build profitable, ethical marketing funnels. Website: funnelgorgeous.com | Instagram: @cathyfunnels About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner

On this episode of TMFS, Marvin sits down with webinar master and $50 million entrepreneur Will Rivera to unpack how a felony charge at 17 and a night shift Amazon warehouse job became the launch pad for building Ecom Degree University and now Future First Advisors. Will breaks down the pricing mindset shift that tripled his revenue overnight, the new webinar model nobody is talking about where he gives away his entire course for free through SAS partnerships, and why he still believes webinars are the single most effective way to scale a business in 2026. They get into the real difference between zero to 10K and zero to a million, the biggest mistake that kept him stuck for years, and why he walked away from info products to chase a billion dollar vision in insurance. The episode closes with a rapid fire Split Decision round covering everything from high ticket versus low ticket to building solo versus building with a partner, plus a raw look at what it took to go from sharing a phone with his brothers to buying his mom a house.

In Today's Episode: Host: Brandon Elliott,  https://zez.am/brandonelliottinvestments Guest: Bobby Casey How to Avoid Million Dollar Mistakes in Business & Real Estate Assets Structure | Ready, Set, Go! Podcast Welcome back to the Ready, Set, Go! Real Estate Investing Podcast with your host, Brandon Elliott! In this episode of the Ready, Set, Go! Real Estate Investing Podcast, host Brandon Elliott sits down with Bobby Casey Bobby Casey is an international tax lawyer, lifelong entrepreneur, and the founder of Business Anywhere and Global Wealth Protection. Raised in North Carolina in a highly entrepreneurial family, Bobby was trading stocks by age 14 and discussing tax optimization and corporate structures at the family dinner table. Fiercely independent, Bobby has never held a traditional corporate job. He started his first business (wholesale products) at age 19, followed by a tree service company at 20. By 21, he launched a company he successfully ran and sold 12 years later. His extensive business background also includes buying and selling a restaurant, as well as investing in commercial real estate, raw land, and office buildings. After hiring an asset protection consultant in his mid-20s, Bobby was inspired to learn the trade himself. Around 2008, he formalized his consulting work into Global Wealth Protection. Later, out of his own necessity to automate the tedious process of renewing his many LLCs, he built a software platform that eventually became Business Anywhere (launched in 2020). Today, that platform is seeing 80% year-over-year growth and has served up to 20,000 entrepreneurs. He also owns a professional trust company with operations in the Caribbean (Anguilla) and England. Bobby embodies the ultimate location-independent lifestyle. He has traveled to 100 countries, lived in 11 of them, and serves clients globally. He currently owns a two-level apartment in Latvia and joined this podcast recording while staying in Dubai! ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Resourceful Links:  How To Get Up To $500,000 Every 6 Months At 0%: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ Get Your Most Accurate Credit Report:https://myfreescorenow.com/enroll/?AID=COUNSELELITELLC&PID=18983 Best Credit Cards: https://milevalue.com/best-credit-cards/?aff=cce Free Credit Education Resources: https://creditcounselelite.com/articles Guide to Taking Massive Action: https://amzn.to/2IZMN8Z LEARN MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/fb-start-here ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Meet Your Host, Brandon:  Brandon Elliott went from being off track finding himself on house arrest and burning 40% of his body to getting on track reaching $8.5 million in Assets and being acknowledged part of the "Top 100 Yahoo Finance" by using Credit Cards to buy small multi-family and scaling his businesses using the exact strategies taught in Credit Counsel Elite (CCE). CCE teaches business owners how to get up to $500,000 every 6 months at 0%. By being a member with CCE, you get to learn how to Travel Hack, get access to the 800 FICO Score Club in 30 days or less, fix credit quickly, receive $5K-15K+ of free sign up bonuses, buy Real Estate with Credit Cards, deep dive into Business Credit and Personal credit. To learn more visit: https://www.creditcounselelite.com/ ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Connect with Brandon Elliott:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonelliottinvestor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonElliottInvestments Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonelliottinvestments LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-elliott-6b1643148

In 2025, Americans gave $617 billion to charitable causes. If your school has a bold vision for students, the money may be out there. The bigger question is whether you have an idea people want to invest in.Too many organizations approach philanthropy by leading with what they need, chasing the biggest perceived “deep pockets,” or treating the conversation like a transaction. That can make fundraising feel uncomfortable for the person asking and uninspiring for the person being asked.Michael Frohna has spent three decades helping organizations raise millions of dollars, and his approach challenges many of those assumptions. He shares what actually drives people to give, what separates a routine request from a transformational opportunity, and how education leaders can build the kind of vision and relationships that attract serious philanthropic support.In this episode: Why one donor was upset Michael didn't ask for enoughWhat $617 billion in annual giving means for educationWhy philanthropists fund a vision, not an equipment listWhat makes some education initiatives inspire major investment while others fall flatHow to move philanthropy from a transaction to a long-term partnership3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. You raise a million dollars by having a million-dollar idea. Philanthropists aren't looking to fund a need. They're looking for a vision that shows what their investment can make possible. Before asking for a transformational gift, make sure the idea itself is transformational and that your organization is prepared to deliver on it. 2. The great paradox of fundraising: People dread asking for money, but people love to give. Michael has had million-dollar donors apologize that they couldn't do more, and the only donor he ever upset was upset because Michael didn't ask for enough. Stop viewing the ask as taking something from someone and recognize that you may be giving them an opportunity to make an impact they deeply value. 3. The goal isn't to make someone your donor. It's to become one of their organizations. Major philanthropy isn't transactional. Listen for what matters to the giver, bring them close enough to experience the impact for themselves, and continue engaging them long after the gift so they see your mission as part of their own.Get access to more resources!Check out the official episode page for additional resources, links, videos and more.We want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

On this episode of Liz on Biz, Liz Theresa welcomes Jane Harris, founder of The Virgin Hair Fantasy and master wig maker. Jane Harris shares her entrepreneurial journey from retail management on Madison Avenue to building a multimillion-dollar wig business. The conversation covers how she turned a personal challenge into a thriving brand, the importance of intuition and community in marketing, fighting the stigma around wigs, and her passion for empowering women through both her products and mentorship. Inspiring, insightful, and full of practical wisdom for business owners wanting to lead with heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Garcia started Mama Breaks while teaching from home and looking for a way to reconnect with cards.Her first goal was to reach 1,000 Instagram followers and host one break. Four years later, she leads a 12-person, multimillion-dollar business.Stephanie shares why she left teaching, how she earned trust with collectors, when she knew it was time to hire, and why the experience around a break matters as much as the cards.She also explains how her love for wrestling, Star Wars, and non-sports cards helped Mama Breaks serve collectors who were being overlooked.This is a conversation about risk, community, leadership, and sharing what you love with your kids.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new MPR News/APM Reports investigation found that the state of Minnesota has paid $36 million dollars to group home companies linked to a high-ranking government official in Liberia. Sekou Dukuly has served as the managing director of the National Port Authority in Liberia since the beginning of 2024, and he lives there most of the time. Dukuly has had a hand in 24 Minnesota group homes over the past decade.A vigil Monday will honor a mother and daughter killed inside a home daycare last Wednesday in Hopkins.Wisconsin health officials confirm that there are at least fifteen cases of measles in an outbreak in the southwest part of the state.A former assistant Anoka County attorney is due in court Monday for allegedly running a Hennepin County prostitution ring.

Episode Description In this episode of Hardcore Christianity, host Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center connects end-times prophecy with modern societal trends, warning listeners about a growing culture of "pre-delusion" foretold in Second Thessalonians. He discusses a landmark New York malpractice case where a 22-year-old detransitioner was awarded $2 million after receiving a double mastectomy as a minor. Brother Mike uses this verdict to critique gender-affirming care protocols, highlight international policy shifts, and encourage listeners toward faith and spiritual healing. Key Takeaways "Pre-Delusion" Era: Brother Mike frame current cultural shifts, rapid technological advancement, and misinformation as precursors to the deception described in biblical prophecy. Landmark Legal Precedent: The episode examines a Westchester County malpractice verdict awarding $2 million to a detransitioner over inadequate care standards and lack of informed consent. Medical & Psychological Critique: The host outlines concerns regarding informed consent, communication gaps, and potential long-term psychological impacts in youth gender care. Call to Spiritual & Personal Healing: The broadcast concludes with an emphasis on spiritual counsel, rededication, and seeking guidance through faith. Featured Bible Passages & Legal References 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 – The prophecy regarding end-times deception and strong delusion. James 4:8 – "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you." Varian v. Einhorn et al. (Westchester County, NY): First jury verdict in a malpractice case involving a detransitioner and medical care standards for minors. Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Skip straight to the case: (12:16)It looked like the tragic death of a wealthy Texas businessman. But behind the million-dollar estate was a love triangle, a secret affair, and a murder plot so unbelievable it would divide a jury and a family for years.How far would someone go for love or for millions of dollars? In this episode, we unravel the shocking murder of Steven Beard, a case where greed, manipulation, and obsession collided with deadly consequences.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesociety.com/2026/08/09/the-murder-of-steven-beard/Be sure to check the timestamps to get straight to the episode section that you want to listen to.Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyCheck out our Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyFollow our Facebook page for breaking news - Facebook.com/truecrimesociety

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In this special episode, Brooke Thomas shares the powerful story behind the launch and mission of Love Out Loud, highlighting how small seeds of generosity can multiply into life-changing impact. Brooke discusses the journey from humble beginnings—raising $33,300 in just five days for single moms—to partnering with A21 and witnessing the community give over $500,000 to combat human trafficking and online exploitation. Through real-life testimonies of collective giving, Brooke illustrates the transformative power of aligning business, faith, and philanthropy. Listeners are encouraged to stretch themselves, join the movement, and experience firsthand how increased income can fuel greater purpose and lasting change. Support Love Out Loud's partnership with A21 to help prevent online exploitation, protect vulnerable children, and create lasting global impact. https://loveoutloudgiving.org/a21/ Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – The Power of a Seed: Brooke shares how a single act of generosity blossomed into a movement. 02:28 – The Birth of Love Out Loud: Brooke recounts the unexpected $10,000 check that launched the nonprofit. 06:37 – First Big Fundraiser: The heart and hustle behind raising $33,300 in just five days for single moms. 12:46 – Giving Together: The impact of collective giving and writing the first $50,000 check to A21. 17:46 – Athens Office Initiative: How a small group raised $300,000 to help open a new A21 office in Greece. 24:27 – One Million Dollar Vision: Setting a bold goal to fight human trafficking and online exploitation. Resources: Building at a high level but craving deeper alignment? The Elite Mastermind is a 12-month, faith-fueled business mastermind for high-achieving women who refuse to choose between business excellence and their faith. Join Kingdom-minded leaders for luxury in-person retreats, monthly coaching with Brooke Thomas, and a powerful network that will expand your vision, revenue, and impact. When you lead with God as your CEO, anything is possible.  Apply at https://brookethomas.com/mastermind/    Feel Like Yourself Again, From The Inside Out If you've been navigating low energy, hormone shifts, or feeling off in your body, this is the wellness stack Brooke personally uses and recommends. Designed to support inflammation, hormones, energy, and overall vitality, this is what helped her feel strong, clear, and aligned again. Explore the stack at https://brookethomas.com/stack    Find Your People. Build With Purpose.  Activate Your Impact is where faith-driven women stop building alone and start building together. Access monthly teaching, live coaching, and a network of women who are moving in the same direction you are. This is what keeps you plugged in, growing, and activated between the big moments. Join today at https://brookethomas.com/activate    Activate Your Impact! There's a version of you God is waiting to activate. This book will show you how to step boldly into your calling with unshakable faith and build a life and business that honors Him.  Get your copy and special bonuses at https://brookethomas.com/book 

Charisse Mills turned $2,900 meant for rent into a million-dollar business—but her story includes much more than entrepreneurship.In this episode of Inside the Vault with Ash Cash, Charisse opens up about discovering her voice as a teenager, studying at Manhattan School of Music, creating her own “pop opera” lane, and refusing to let the entertainment industry put her in a box.While still in college, she built a modeling agency managing nearly 83 models and made her first million dollars before graduating. Later, she risked her $2,900 rent money on roughly 50 waist trainers, sold out in one week, reinvested the profits, and grew the operation from her apartment into a Harlem brownstone with employees and thousands of orders.Charisse also gets vulnerable about losing everything, living in her best friend's basement for two years, rebuilding through faith, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, and learning when it is time to pivot.Ash and Charisse also discuss reality TV, relationships, Airbnb, multiple streams of income, children's music, the Royalty Kids Network, investing, AI, product businesses, marketing, and why starting over does not mean starting from nothing.This conversation is about knowing when to create, pivot, rebuild, and bet on yourself again.ConnectGuest: @charissemillsInside the Vault: @insidethevaultHost: @iamashcashInsideTheVaultShow.comIAmAshCash.comJoin the Abundance CommunityLearn how to MAKE money, MANAGE money, and MULTIPLY money while building the mindset and foundation for lasting financial freedom.TheAbundanceCommunity.comSubscribe, turn on notifications, and share this episode with someone ready to bet on themselves again.Chapters00:00 – Preview: Music, millions and reinvention02:30 – Introducing Charisse Mills04:18 – Who is Charisse Mills?05:04 – Discovering her voice06:27 – The performance that changed everything07:07 – Trinidad, New York and opera09:02 – Juilliard vs. Manhattan School of Music10:18 – Going where someone sees you11:21 – Why her international roles changed12:21 – Creating Pop Opera13:21 – Refusing to fit the industry's box14:27 – What she would change about her career15:21 – Why drama sells16:30 – Reality TV and scandal17:08 – Coming Up Miami and starting over17:46 – The End That Saved Me19:28 – Relocating to Miami20:36 – Relationships and leadership22:19 – Charisse's relationship perspective24:35 – Building generational legacy25:09 – Starting a modeling agency in college25:47 – Making her first million before graduating26:42 – Betting $2,900 of rent money27:15 – Selling out in one week27:34 – From her apartment to a Harlem brownstone28:22 – Becoming a top waist-training business28:29 – Why nobody knew she owned it29:04 – Celebrity marketing29:55 – Making $20K–$30K from one post30:08 – How Amazon changed the business30:36 – Learning to pivot31:54 – Little investment, big return32:01 – Building an Airbnb portfolio32:20 – Motherhood and her miracle baby33:04 – The New York hustle35:04 – Losing everything35:23 – Living in a basement for two years35:45 – Being robbed and rebuilding38:50 – Faith through adversity39:38 – Greatness on Display41:01 – Reality-TV drama42:23 – ABC Bounce and children's music43:13 – How Ms. Rachel inspired her44:13 – Launching Royalty Kids Network46:00 – Acting and returning to music47:59 – The legacy Charisse wants to leave48:40 – Let business fund your passion49:40 – Advice to her 18-year-old self50:18 – Missing the early Bitcoin opportunity50:44 – Why you cannot ignore AI51:23 – Become a producer, not just a consumer52:18 – Using AI in business53:23 – Monetizing books and expertise54:01 – Build around what you believe in54:59 – Bad and Bougie Beauty55:43 – FOMO marketing and selling out56:46 – Becoming more vulnerable57:59 – Never be afraid to start over58:34 – Depression, faith and rebuilding59:09 – Family, teamwork and integrity59:43 – Connect with Charisse Mills1:00:04 – New projects and upcoming releases1:00:59 – Closing the VaultAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three years in, Fr. Carlos Martins does something the show has never done: he puts his producer and co-host on the stand and interviews Ryan about his journey and how the show has impacted him. Thanks to Our Sponsors!Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at https://Bubsnaturals.comLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. https://Rocketmoney.com/exfilesUpgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/EXFILES and use the code EXFILES to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Head to https://Exodus90.com/exfiles and start your 14 day free trial. Seek the Lord...see what happens!Timestamps00:00 Cold Open: The Fraud, the Bias, and the Mess00:59 Fr. Martins Puts Ryan on the Spot01:17 I Thought You Were a Fraud03:32 What He Believed Before Any of This05:15 The Exorcist Stereotype, and the Men He Met07:57 Sixty Percent Is Sometimes Enough08:30 Name Three Things You Have Learned12:06 SPONSOR BREAK: BUBS Naturals, Rocket Money15:00 What Surprised Him Most About Catholicism17:44 Statues, Altars, and Stones of Remembrance18:18 The Convergence Nobody Expected19:43 Drama or Catechesis: Where the Line Sits22:41 The Dad Joke Dispensation24:31 Favorite Case, Best Case, Most Hated Case28:12 Someone Offered to Pay for the Answer28:30 SPONSOR BREAK: Miracle Made, Exodus 9031:44 Why Gary Will Not Be Spoken Of32:50 The Case That Got Under His Skin35:19 Clergy Complaints and Parents Using It as a Lesson36:30 A Playground for Many Men38:35 Sex as a Delivery Mechanism39:34 The Biggest Misconception About Evil41:44 You Are a Bad Judge of What You Would Do42:36 The Episode That Vanished, and the Detroit Blackout43:39 Can a Christian Be Possessed?45:55 What He Would Say to a Skeptic48:34 Show Me the Video Means Less Every Year48:57 Is It Really That Crazy?51:26 Would a Million Dollars a Month Buy an Episode a Day?54:19 Thirty Hours of Post for One Hour of Show55:52 The Email That Made It Worth It59:56 How Three Years Changed His Walk With God01:01:33 A Beautiful Theological Mess01:05:26 Sign-OffSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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