Podcasts about Scaling

Pausing a business you built from zero is one of the most honest tests of whether you actually believe in what you made.Host Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Angie Tebbe, founder of Rae Wellness, for one of those real founder stories that doesn't gloss over the hard parts. Angie built Rae Wellness into a brand with 4.5 million customers in three years. Then came the scaling challenges that most founders never talk about publicly. A retail rollout that went sideways, misalignment with a key partner, and a foundation that wasn't ready for the speed of the growth. Instead of patching holes or chasing short-term recovery, Angie paused the entire company.What happened next is a testament to the authentic relationship Angie built with her customers. The community didn't move on. Customers kept checking the site. They kept spreading the word. They kept asking when Rae Wellness was coming back. That kind of loyalty is the direct result of years of community building for business and treating customers like partners from day one. Angie had been running focus groups with women before the brand even launched, getting feedback on values, messaging, and products before anything hit the market.This episode speaks directly to women founders who are building something that actually means something to people. Angie talks about the decision to return, the team she reassembled, and the mindset shift she brought into this second round. She's growing an audience again, but on different terms. No paid lists, no boosted ads, no manufactured momentum. Word of mouth is driving new customers in numbers she didn't expect.The bigger message is about scaling responsibly as a real strategy, not a fallback. Angie is staying close to inventory, operations, and aligned partners. She's moving at a pace the business can actually hold.If you're facing scaling challenges or questioning whether your business deserves another shot, this conversation gives you something real to work with.Episode Breakdown:00:01 Rae Wellness Comeback Story and Why Angie Tebbe Paused the Company02:35 Rapid Growth, Retail Setbacks, and Scaling Challenges07:55 Community Building Strategy That Shaped Rae Wellness10:41 What Angie Tebbe Learned During the Business Pause14:44 Retail Buyer Interest and the Rae Wellness Relaunch15:37 How Rae Wellness Rebuilt Customer Trust After the Pause18:33 Relaunch Sales, Subscriptions, and Returning Customer Loyalty20:26 Word of Mouth Marketing and Growing Without Paid Influencers24:10 How Angie Tebbe Is Scaling Responsibly the Second Time32:10 Three Founder Lessons on Values, Non-Negotiables, and Trusting Your GutConnect with Angie Tebbe:Visit the Rae Wellness websiteSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Rescue and adoption actually don't scale. It doesn't matter how many you do—you're not preventing more from showing up." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and The Community Cat Clinic. In this compelling episode of the Community Cats Podcast, host Stacey LeBaron sits down with Will Zweigart, the visionary behind Flatbush Cats and creator of the investigative podcast Underfoot. Together, they unpack the "hidden cat crisis" affecting urban communities—particularly in New York City—and explore why traditional approaches to rescue and adoption fall short of creating lasting change. Will shares how his background in strategy and communications shaped a systems-level approach to animal welfare, leading to a bold realization: rescue alone doesn't scale. Instead, sustainable impact lies in increasing access to affordable veterinary care, particularly high-volume spay/neuter services. The conversation dives into the evolution from grassroots rescue work to launching a full-scale clinic, Flatbush Vet, which performed over 7,000 surgeries in a single year. This episode goes beyond storytelling—it's a blueprint for change. From addressing volunteer burnout to building scalable teams, advocating for municipal accountability, and reimagining the role of cities in animal welfare, Will outlines a transformative vision for 2035. Listeners will gain insight into how policy, funding, and public awareness intersect—and why nonprofits must often lead the charge in both service delivery and media storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned rescuer, nonprofit leader, or passionate advocate, this episode challenges you to think bigger, act strategically, and embrace solutions that create lasting impact for cats and communities alike. Press Play Now For: Why rescue and adoption alone cannot solve cat overpopulation The concept of the "hidden cat crisis" and why it lacks media coverage How scaling spay/neuter services creates measurable, long-term impact The transition from volunteer rescue work to building a veterinary clinic Practical strategies to prevent volunteer burnout through delegation and systems The role of municipalities—and why policy inaction is a key barrier A bold 2035 vision for animal welfare infrastructure in major cities How storytelling and media can drive awareness and systemic change Resources & Links Flatbush Cats Flatbush on Instagram Flatbush on Facebook Flatbush on TikTok Flatbush on YouTube Underfoot Flatbush Vet

Anjney Midha, founder of AMP PBC, speaks with Ben Horowitz, cofounder of a16z, about how venture capital changed from a small, relationship-driven business into a scalable system for backing new technology companies. They discuss network effects, firm design, leadership, culture, and how AI is reshaping both the capital race and the kinds of companies that can be built now.   Resources: Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Follow Anjney on X: https://x.com/AnjneyMidha Watch more from CS 153: Frontiers: https://www.youtube.com/@CS153Team Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Wild is a globally recognized innovation strategist and co-author of the groundbreaking book “Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation,” written alongside Dr. Linda A. Hill of Harvard Business School and Emily Tedards. A former child actor turned business leader, Jason has shaped innovation strategy for some of the world's most iconic brands—including Microsoft, Salesforce, and IBM—while advising CEOs across six continents. As the former Global Vice President of CEO Co-Innovation and Customer Engagement at Microsoft, Jason brings a rare blend of practitioner experience and thought leadership to the art and science of scaling breakthrough ideas.Takeaways:Stop Falling in Love with Ideas and Start Falling in Love with Problems: Most companies pour millions into brainstorming and ideation—and then wonder why nothing actually changes. Jason nails it: innovation isn't about getting to the top of the mountain, it's about making it back down alive. More initiatives die in execution than in conception. The Waldorf Astoria didn't have a slow elevator problem—they had a boring wait problem. An intern with a mirror solved what a million-dollar algorithm couldn't. Leaders, stop rewarding ideas and start rewarding impact. Pick the right problem and the solution will follow.Innovation Is a Social Process—You Can't Mandate It, Delegate It, or Dictate It: Jason has spent 25 years in tech and he'll tell you straight: it's more about people than technology. The most innovative companies don't obsess over the “what” of innovation—they master the “how.” They build communities where the best ideas rise organically, not because someone with the biggest title pounds the table. Creative abrasion, psychological safety, and diverse perspectives aren't corporate buzzwords—they're the operating system of every company that's actually scaling something that matters. AI isn't going to replace you. But a clueless leader who thinks AI can do your job? That's the real threat.Wayfinding Is the New Leadership—Forget the Five-Year Plan: The old playbook of pathfinding—point A to point B, remove barriers, minimize turbulence—is dead. AI, quantum, blockchain—the ground is literally shifting under our feet every week. Jason and his co-authors call it wayfinding: figuring out the destination while you're already on the way there. It's uncomfortable. It demands humility. And it's the only leadership approach that actually works when you're leading in fog. Stop pouring new technology on old thinking and start building the framework to navigate what's next.Sound Bytes:“The most innovative companies don't focus on the what, they focus on how. And they focus on creating a community where organically innovation happens and the best ideas thrive.”“I don't think people should be necessarily worried about the conversation of AI taking your job. But I think you should be more worried about some leader who is clueless, thinking that AI can do your job.”“Get in the right mindset and you surround yourself with the right people that are willing and able to innovate and seemingly impossible is not.”Connect & Discover Jason Wild:LinkedIn: Jason WildBook — Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive InnovationAmazon: Genius at ScaleWebsite: GeniusatScale.com

Welcome to a new episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, Drew McLellan invites Yoni Kozminski, CEO and co-founder of Escala, for a candid and transparent discussion that takes you behind the scenes of agency operations, scalability, and owner independence. Drew opens up about AMI's own journey towards better systems and processes, and together, they explore what it really takes to future-proof an agency so it can thrive through to 2030 and beyond. In this episode, you'll hear Yoni Kozminski break down why most agency owners unintentionally become the biggest bottleneck in their own business. He shares his perspective as a "recovering agency guy" and reveals Escala's proven framework for assessing agency maturity and organizational health. Drew and Yoni walk listeners through the critical stages Escala uses to help agencies transform: assessment, design, and implementation, all aimed at making your agency less dependent on you—and more profitable. The pair dig deep into the practical realities of creating lasting change, from tackling tribal knowledge and heroics to putting real systems in place that reduce owner burnout. They'll discuss concrete strategies for documenting processes, measuring owner involvement, and empowering team members at every level. Plus, Drew shares firsthand what it's like to face a "ruthless assessment" of your agency's internal operations—and how that clarity is a gamechanger for growth. If you're ready to move past hustle and improvisation toward an agency that runs smoothly without you, this episode is your roadmap. Don't miss the honest conversation and actionable takeaways, along with special resources designed to help you start your own agency self-diagnosis. Dive in and start building a business that lets you make a bigger impact—without being trapped in the day-to-day. What You Will Learn How to assess your agency's true dependence on you using the 1-5 maturity scale Why the Build-Manage-Execute index reveals where owners get stuck in the wrong activities The top-down methodology for creating systems that actually scale your operations How to identify and eliminate tribal knowledge that creates operational bottlenecks Why validation sessions with cross-functional teams reveal hidden process breakdowns The framework for transitioning from heroic execution to strategic visioning How to build offshore capabilities that multiply your onshore team's effectiveness Why agencies must shift from owner-centric to metrics-driven decision making The assessment process that reveals exactly where your scaling gaps exist

On this bonus episode of Change Agents, Andy heads to Austin to sit down with Archery Country owner Tyler Vanderkolk. Tyler shares his unconventional path from scrappy entrepreneur to building a thriving archery business, plus how the sport has influenced figures like Joe Rogan and Cam Hanes—and why it's changing more lives than people realize. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) Acquiring Archery Country & Scaling the Business (04:15) The Goat Trade: How Tyler Ended Up in a Mexican Jail (11:31) The Art of Taxidermy: From Side Hobby to Studio (13:45) Exotic Species & Year-Round Hunting in Texas (18:20) Inside Archery Country: Making the Sport Approachable (21:00) Conservation & The Ethics of Hunting (25:25) The Tuning Room: High-Performance Equipment Setup (30:13) Partnering with Joe Rogan: Building a Safe Space (35:43) Archery as Life Change: Getting Kids Off Screens Sponsors: FIRECRACKER FARM Enter the Firecracker Farms Hot Salts Giveaway from April 20-24, for a chance to win an Ammo Can Hot Salt Kit + handcrafted Walnut Holder: ⁠⁠https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/2c256c-225272?framed=1⁠ Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED: Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/IRONCLAD and use code IRONCLAD for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=ironclad&utm_campaign=ironclad Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-with-andy-stumpf/id1677415740 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKmtN55V2AGbzHDo34DHI?si=5aefbba9abc844ed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it actually look like to unwind federal control of education? Keri D. Ingraham, Director of the Discovery Institute's American Center for Transforming Education, joins the podcast to discuss the first year of efforts to scale back the U.S. Department of Education and return authority to states and families. Drawing on her experience as […]

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In this episode, I'm breaking down why we made the switch to Superior Ground Cover for our mulch installs and how it completely changed the way we approach large jobs. From knocking out 150 yards in a single day to reducing labor strain on the crew, this wasn't just about speed… it was about building a smarter, more scalable system. We'll talk through the real reasons behind the decision and what actually moved the needle for our business.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we dive deep into the economic forces pushing America toward a critical inflection point—one that mirrors the conditions before every major social upheaval in history. Speaker A explores how escalating inequality and unaffordability, paired with runaway deficit spending and inflation, are squeezing the middle class and threatening the fabric of society. Drawing lessons from past crises, revolutions, and uprisings, Speaker A argues that reform is not only necessary but urgent—and that real change comes not from violence or blaming the wealthy, but from understanding economic mechanisms and demanding responsible policy. Get ready for a high-stakes analysis that blends history, economics, and actionable strategies—because in times of turmoil, understanding the real levers of power can make all the difference. 00:00 - Intro 02:02 - Part 1: The Two-Sided Squeeze 07:56 - Part 2: Let the Games Begin 15:31 - Part 3: Balance the Budget or There Will Be Blood 25:27 - Part 4: Moving Forward Well Regardless of Lunatic Politicians What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Closing real estate deals is a multifaceted process that requires meticulous planning and skillful execution. For you to elevate your success rate and achieve more closed deals, it's crucial to pinpoint and effectively address the underlying causes of any challenges you may encounter. In this LIVE coaching episode, Brent Daniels shares invaluable tips on identifying the root issues and paving the way for successfully closing more real estate deals.For more expert advice, make sure to give the TTP Training Program a visit. ---------Show notes:(1:11) Beginning of today's episode(3:30) Understanding Marketing Budgets: Transitioning from Hustle Season to Scaling(4:45) Picking Your Lane: Choosing Between Direct to Seller, Agent Referrals, or Dispositions(6:06) Leveraging Agent Referrals: Using Offers as an Icebreaker to Build a Deal Network(8:20) Becoming a Sniper: Stacking Distress Lists and Targeting "Ugly Houses"(11:45) Case Study: Overcoming Initial Resistance and Identifying Hidden Opportunities(17:11) The Importance of Providing Value by Understanding Local Tax Foreclosure Laws(20:21) Booking an "Appointment from an Appointment" to Ensure Lead Consistency(24:16) Lean Operations: Managing Leads with Low-Cost Tools During the Early Stages(27:50) The Three Seller Factors: Balancing Speed, Convenience, and Price----------Resources:Real SupermarketSkip GenieDeal MachineTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

What does it take to scale an advisory firm from a small practice into a true enterprise? Today's episode offers a deep look at what really happens as firms grow into multi-billion-dollar businesses, including hiring strategies, leadership team growth, and equity strucutres for employees.  Lisa Crafford is the Head of Advisory at Constellation Wealth Capital, and she joins the show today to discuss the importance of the human resources function for growing firms, how advisory firm leaders can start to shed the many 'hats' they wear, and why adding to the executive team can be a force multiplier despite the compensation they might earn. Listen in to learn why scaling an advisory firm eventually becomes less about clients and more about people, leadership, structure, and building an organization that can operate beyond the founder.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/486  

If your med spa is still operating transaction by transaction, you're capping your revenue, your retention, and your enterprise value. Selling individual services might generate short-term cash—but it doesn't create predictable growth or strong patient relationships. In this episode, I break down how shifting to comprehensive treatment plans transforms your med spa revenue, increases patient lifetime value, and creates the kind of structure you need for real business scalability.  Why One-Off Services Limit Patient Value and Predictability  Where this shows up financially is customer value, how a lack of structured treatment plans limits patient retention, repeat business, and predictable cash flow.  When you operate without a defined client journey, you rely on patients to decide what comes next. That leads to inconsistent scheduling, lower trust, and missed opportunities to guide outcomes. Without a plan, you're not maximizing results—and you're not maximizing revenue per patient.  The Role of Treatment Plans in Driving Retention, Referrals, and Revenue  If you want to increase med spa revenue and build stronger patient relationships, treatment plans are the foundation.  • Why patient education and comprehensive consultations increase trust and reduce pricing sensitivity • How multimodality plans (injectables, skincare routines, energy-based treatments) improve patient outcomes • Why predictable scheduling drives retention, repeat business, and stronger cash flow • How clear treatment progression increases patient referrals and lifetime value • Why provider accountability improves when outcomes—not transactions—are the focus  Shifting From Service-Based Selling to Outcome-Based Planning  If you want to improve profitability, you need to move from selling individual services to leading the full treatment plan.   Own the recommendation. Build and present a complete plan tied to the patient's aesthetic goals—not just a single service. Define cadence, duration, and expected outcomes so the process is clear from day one.  Standardize your consultation so every provider delivers a consistent, comprehensive plan, and schedule the next phase before the patient leaves to create predictable retention.  This isn't about upselling—it's about ensuring patients achieve the results they came in for.  What Treatment Planning Reveals About Your Ability to Scale or Sell  If you're thinking about opening a second med spa, your treatment planning process needs to be repeatable and measurable. Ask yourself:  • Is the patient journey clearly defined across providers and locations? • Can new providers consistently deliver the same treatment plan structure? • Are my financial reports showing predictable revenue tied to treatment plans? • Does my model rely on individual providers, or a standardized system?  Scaling without this structure leads to inconsistent outcomes and limits enterprise value. When your treatment plans are clear and repeatable, growth becomes predictable—and much easier to defend to buyers or investors.  Preparing Your Med Spa for Future Enterprise Value  If you want to understand how your med spa's financial structure impacts scalability, start with the Financial Scaling Playbook for Aesthetics. Get it today: www.keepwhatyouearn/playbook   Inside the free series, I walk through:  • Offer profit analysis • Operating margin benchmarks for med spas • Cash flow management for growing practices • Customer lifetime value and retention strategy • Enterprise value readiness for aesthetic clinics  Follow Shannon & Keep What You Earn:   Shannon Weinstein is the founder of a fractional CFO firm specializing in helping 7-figure aesthetics and wellness practices scale with clarity, cash flow, and confidence.  Shannon is committed to helping med spa owners understand, fix, and maximize their business's enterprise value, offering actionable advice and resources, including a popular free video series specifically for aesthetics practice owners. Fractional CFO Services and Executive Financial Review: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/  Connect with Shannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonweinstein  Watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepWhatYouEarn  Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1580071347  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/  The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not individualized financial advice. Aesthetics practice owners should consult a qualified professional before implementing financial strategies discussed here. 

A jar of homemade deodorant at a Portland farmers market became a multimillion-dollar acquisition by Unilever seven years later, and the woman behind it never had a master plan.On this episode of Dear FoundHer, host Lindsay Pinchuk sits down with Jaime Schmidt, founder of Schmidt's Naturals, for one of those rare, unfiltered conversations about bootstrapping a consumer brand from a kitchen table with almost no money, no manufacturing experience, and a newborn at home. Jaime's path was not linear or polished. She was a social worker who moved across the country, got inspired by the Portland maker community, and started whipping up natural deodorant while pregnant because she wanted cleaner products and could not afford to buy them. That is where it all began.What makes her story so useful for a first-time founder is how unglamorous the early days really were. Jaime hand-formulated everything using basic pantry ingredients, packed jars in a garage with a small team working off a changing table, and sold them on Etsy and at markets before she had a real website. Getting publicity came not from a PR firm but from sending samples to bloggers and YouTubers who were excited for new things to try. An early Today Show feature brought a flood of orders she was not ready for.Transitioning from employee to founder meant learning wholesale, retail pricing, inventory forecasting, and supply chain on the fly as the brand moved into Whole Foods and beyond. Managing rapid growth brought its own pressure. Scaling rapidly through multiple manufacturing spaces while trying to protect product quality and stay cash-flow stable tested everything she had built.Jaime's advice to women starting over or starting late? Stop talking yourself out of it. Find people who support you. And stop fixating on the end game. Just focus on the next real step in front of you. She did exactly that, and it was enough.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Jaime Schmidt on Building Schmidt's Naturals From Scratch03:16 How Schmidt's Naturals Started at a Kitchen Table06:09 Getting Publicity Through Bloggers, The Today Show, and Early Retail Wins10:39 Bootstrapping Manufacturing and Scaling Into Major Retail Stores13:08 Why Jaime Schmidt Sold Schmidt's Naturals to Unilever17:28 How to Scale a Consumer Brand Without Losing Your Values22:20 Jaime Schmidt on Mentorship, Supermaker, and Investing After Exit26:28 Business Advice for Women Starting Later and Becoming a FounderConnect with Jaime Schmidt:Follow Jaime on InstagramConnect with Jaime on LinkedInSubscribe to The FoundHer Files: http://foundherfiles.substack.comDon't build your business alone, join the FoundHer Forum to build alongside women just like you: https://www.dearfoundher.com/tourFollow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scaling a company is hard. Changing behavior is harder—and that's exactly what this business is doing. In this episode of The Story of a Brand, host Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures, sits down with Joe Spector, Founder and CEO of Dutch Pet, Inc., for a fascinating conversation about building not just a company—but a completely new consumer behavior. Joe had already built a billion-dollar company with Hims. But instead of staying, he chose to start over—this time in pet healthcare. What he's building with Dutch isn't just scale—it's a shift in how pet parents access care, think about affordability, and engage with veterinarians. Key moments from the episode include: * Why applying a proven model from another industry can fail—and how pet healthcare requires entirely different economics and thinking * How separating membership from product pricing unlocked growth after an early failed launch * Why consumer insights and constant feedback loops are core to building and scaling the business * How Dutch is tackling a massive problem: millions of pets delaying care due to affordability * Why the real challenge isn't conversion—it's education, awareness, and shifting behavior at scale This episode goes beyond growth tactics. It's a deep look at what it takes to build something that requires people to think differently—and why those are often the hardest, but most impactful, businesses to scale. Join us in listening to the episode and hear how Joe Spector is reshaping pet healthcare—and what it really takes to build a company that changes behavior, not just markets. For more on Dutch Pet visit: https://www.dutch.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave  The Story of a Brand Showa rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this!

When you're in the business every day, it's easy to think everything is running smoothly. But what actually happens when you step away? In this episode, I break down what fails first when the owner is gone and what that reveals about your systems, leadership, and team. Because what breaks first isn't random… it's the truth about what you've really built.

Mike Swigunski is an entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author focused on helping people earn from anywhere in the world. As an early team member at Empire Flippers, he helped facilitate over $120M in online business acquisitions. Now, as the founder of Global Career and Dividends Capital, Mike is building platforms that allow everyday investors to access passive income through established online businesses. Having traveled to over 100 countries and built multiple remote companies, he brings a truly global perspective on making money online. On this episode we talk about: How Mike got started flipping furniture and discovered arbitrage The reality of buying online businesses vs. starting from scratch What makes a “good” acquisition (and what to avoid) How to structure deals using seller financing and reduce risk Using AI to scale and optimize existing businesses Top 3 Takeaways Buying a business can accelerate your path to income—but only if you understand what to look for and have the right support. Recurring revenue businesses with strong margins and simple operations offer the best risk-adjusted opportunities. The real upside in acquisitions comes from improving conversion, marketing, and operations—not just buying growth. Notable Quotes "I was making more money flipping furniture than I was working on the trading floor." "The broker is not representing you—you need someone on your side." "I'm not trying to find the rocket ship—I'm looking for the flat line I can scale." Connect with Mike Swigunski: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswigunski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeswigunski Webiste: https://mikeswigunski.com/ Other: https://globalcareerbook.com  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.  Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.  Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalia Zorina owns a fleet of 68 cars and generates over $3.5 million in gross revenue ($300k net)—but she says you can start this exact business tomorrow with zero dollars and zero vehicles of your own.In this episode, Natalia pulls back the curtain on the highly lucrative world of car rentals and co-hosting. Operating in Miami—a market notorious for rental scams—Natalia has built a trusted brand with over 500 five-star Google reviews by doing things the right way. She walks us through the step-by-step blueprint of going from a single financed car on Turo to leveraging AI to completely automate her massive day-to-day operations.Whether you want to make your daily driver pay for itself or build a multi-million dollar fleet, this episode breaks down exactly how to navigate the risks, secure funding, and scale up.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with award-winning healthcare CEO Dr. Julie Wilson about how entrepreneurs can scale a service-based business without burning out their teams or losing their core values. Julie shares how she grew Terra Nova Medical Clinics from a single practice into a 30-location healthcare network, all while maintaining quality, culture, and purpose in one of the hardest industries to scale. We discuss values-based leadership, smart growth systems, and how technology and delegation can help founders grow sustainably while staying human.

Manufactured housing rarely gets attention until markets tighten. That's exactly why Matthias Gruenwald built a business around it. In this episode, Matthias, co-founder of WCG Investments, shares how he grew from a duplex in 2022 to overseeing roughly $45 million across 25 manufactured housing communities in less than three years. Before real estate, Matthias was a global manufacturing COO. He brought that same operational discipline into an asset class that rewards execution over hype. We break down why manufactured housing can be one of the most stable and misunderstood sectors in real estate. What We Cover How $60K–$80K homes solve the affordability gap The difference between park-owned homes and tenant-owned homes Why converting homes to tenant-owned dramatically lowers expense ratios How some parks run at 30–40% expense ratios Creative "handyman special" strategies to reduce CapEx Infill strategies that add new homes and boost NOI Why infrastructure matters more than curb appeal Sewer systems, lagoons, and what to avoid in due diligence Why tiny rural markets without job centers can stall growth Scaling from small parks to 280+ unit acquisitions Building in-house management for tighter operational control How AI is improving collections and reducing staffing overhead Matthias also shares how his automotive manufacturing background shaped his approach to reporting, metrics, and disciplined execution. If you want predictable cash flow, low operating volatility, and exposure to workforce housing demand, this episode lays out exactly how the model works. Connect with Matthias Gruenwald Website: https://wcginvestments.com Free Ebook on Manufactured Housing available on the website Instagram: Matthias Gruenwald Facebook: Matthias Gruenwald LinkedIn: Matthias Gruenwald Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Today, I'm joined by Justin Mares, co-founder and CEO of Truemed.   Truemed is scaling payment infrastructure to enable HSA/FSA spending on lifestyle-first health interventions like gym memberships, supplements, and sleep aids.   In this episode, we discuss building payment rails for preventative health.   We also cover:   Prevention economics Securing funding from a16z  Education, partnerships, and employer integrations   Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Truemed's Website: www.truemed.com  Newsletter: justinmares.substack.com    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Kettle & Fire background (02:19) Letters of medical necessity (03:42) Payment integration (05:33) Survey and approval process (06:32) Loophole criticism (08:45) Prevention economics (10:37) Broken default assumptions (11:34) Merchant excitement (13:21) Mission-driven founders (14:09) Scaling challenges (15:34) Education strategy (17:07) Partnership approach (18:12) Employer integration (19:34) Tracking outcomes (21:26) Infrastructure layer (22:12) Evidence-based future (23:06) Merchant metrics (24:26) Competitive differentiation (27:56) Insurance expansion (29:10) Data gap (30:05) a16z funding (31:41) Near-term experiments (32:27) Conclusion

What does it take to build a business that the entire hobby depends on?In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett sits down with Eric Brownell, CEO and President of BCW Supplies.You've used their products.Top loaders. Sleeves. Storage.But you probably haven't thought about what it takes to keep the hobby stocked when demand explodes.Eric shares the story behind BCW's growth from a small family business into a 100+ person operation that supports collectors, hobby shops, breakers, and distributors across the country. This conversation goes deeper than supplies.It's about: Scaling a business without losing your foundation  Hiring people who push the company forward  Staying disciplined when the market gets hot  Protecting your core customer while still growing Eric also breaks down how BCW thinks about inventory, forecasting, and preparing for moments like the pandemic when demand surged beyond anything the industry had seen.If you care about where the hobby is going, you need to understand the businesses holding it together behind the scenes.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 ★

Most brands treat influencers as a side project. At Allbirds, it is a unified revenue engine. Sarah Grosz joins Marie Chevrier Schwartz to discuss moving the brand beyond ad-hoc product seeding to a 3,000-plus member network that drives predictable ROI. THE CORE STRATEGY:

I'm thrilled to welcome Chase Chappell, Partner at DOE Media, one of the fastest-growing performance marketing agencies in the ecom space, Ads Mastery Founder, Founder at Serge, Partner in Success Ai Chase has advised on over $200 million in ad spend across Facebook and TikTok, helping brands turn paid traffic into predictable, scalable revenue.Through his experience running his own agency, Chappell Digital Marketing, and now as part of DOE Media, he's helped DTC and e-commerce brands not only master ad buying but also build sales pages that convert and expand into new channels beyond Amazon.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. Strategies for scaling e-commerce brands through paid media and multi-channel approaches.Importance of diversifying sales channels beyond Amazon, including Shopify and TikTok Shop.Unique challenges and opportunities presented by TikTok as a sales platform.The significance of creator management and engagement in driving sales on TikTok Shop.Effective messaging strategies for attracting and retaining creators.The role of transparency and feedback loops in creator communities to enhance performance.Compensation structures for creators, including commission models and incentives.The impact of TikTok Shop on overall brand awareness and sales across multiple channels.The necessity of an omnichannel mindset for successful e-commerce growth.Insights on leveraging AI tools for creative production and marketing efficiency.In this episode of the "Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast," host Josh Hadley interviews Chase Chappell, a leading performance marketing expert, about scaling e-commerce brands beyond seven figures. Chase shares actionable strategies for channel diversification, creator management on TikTok Shop, and building omnichannel ecosystems. He emphasizes the importance of rigorous creator selection, transparent feedback loops, and integrating paid media with organic content. The discussion offers practical advice on leveraging TikTok's rapid growth potential, nurturing creator communities, and adopting an all-in, omnichannel mindset to drive sustainable, scalable e-commerce success.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Focus and Systematize: Nail your core operations (especially on Amazon) before expanding. Ensure supply chain and inventory are rock-solid.Build Genuine Relationships with Creators: Authentic engagement, personalized outreach, and community-building are your competitive edge.Adopt an Omnichannel Mindset: The future belongs to brands that integrate Amazon, Shopify, TikTok Shop, Meta ads, and retail into a cohesive ecosystem.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Websites"Doe Media": "00:01:01""Chappell Digital Marketing": "00:01:01""Shopify": "00:05:25""TikTok Shop": "00:06:39""AI Automation Tool": "00:13:41""Amazon": "00:30:52""Lovable": "00:48:54"Books"The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber": "00:01:01""Rich Dad Poor Dad": "00:48:32"Concepts and Strategies"Tiered Commission Structure": "00:23:25""Ad Spend Credits": "00:23:25""Creator Retention": "00:28:11""Creator Network": "00:29:00""Private Community": "00:30:14"People and Brands"Hudson from Comfrt Clothing": "00:46:15""Greg from Bloom": "00:51:16"Social Media Links"Instagram @realchasechappell": "00:52:43"Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audi...

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What if one of the most important aquaculture growth stories isn't happening in Norway, Chile, or Ecuador but in East Africa? This episode we step into a region that's quietly transitioning from small-scale aquaculture into something far more commercial and durable. Focusing on Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, we break down the structural forces driving growth (rising protein demand, pressure on wild fisheries, and improving feed, infrastructure, and policy support) and why Nile tilapia sits at the center of it all. From Uganda's push into export markets to Kenya's commercial scale-up through companies like Victory Farms, and Rwanda's rapid transformation led by Kivu Choice, this is a look at how an entire region is beginning to industrialize aquaculture in real time. We also hear directly from Kamran Ahmad on what it takes to build a scaled fish business from scratch and what comes next. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n' Bits blog.

Episode Title: From Awareness to Execution: The 7 Pillars of Executive Performance (Series Wrap-Up) Episode Summary: In this wrap-up episode, Scott and Jeff revisit the 7 core domains of executive performance and shift the focus from diagnosing problems to installing systems that solve them. If you've ever felt like your business depends too much on you, this episode connects the dots—and sets the stage for the next phase: building a company that runs without you. 1. Executive Performance Drives Everything “How the leadership goes is how the business goes” Your business ceiling is your leadership ceiling 2. The 7 Domains (Quick Recap) Vision & Strategic Thinking Define the future and map the path to get there Leadership Presence & Emotional Maturity Stay steady under pressure → builds trust Communication & Alignment Eliminate silos → create shared direction Team Engagement & Culture Culture exists whether you design it or not Execution Through Others Don't delegate tasks → delegate outcomes Customer & Stakeholder Stewardship Stay connected while scaling leadership Technology, Tools & Systems Use systems to reduce chaos and increase leverage 3. Awareness Isn't Enough Most founders stop at:

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impact Joining Tom Bilyeu is Drew and Michael Malice, who both bring sharp insights into Trump's political playbook — exploring why he's so skilled at deciding who's "in" and who gets sent "to the wilderness," and why this time, those fractures may run deeper than ever before. Together, they unpack why Trump's escalation-first diplomacy, the same playbook that worked in New York real estate and U.S. politics, is struggling to translate on the world stage. When you publicly belittle the leaders you need on your side, you don't get compliance — you get countries making decisions against their own interests just to avoid looking weak. And while that's happening, China is playing a completely different game: quiet, steady, and increasingly looking like the rational actor the world wants to trust. From the Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's San Francisco home, to the city councilman who had 13 bullets fired into his front door after voting for a data center, to a warehouse worker who burned 1.2 million square feet of Amazon infrastructure to the ground — Tom examines what's driving the rage, why so many ordinary Americans are sympathizing with the perpetrators, and why the anger, while completely justified, is being aimed at the wrong target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a clean-label snack brand from scratch?In Episode 208 of On The Delo, Shannon shares how she turned a home kitchen idea into The Best Bar — a handcrafted snack brand now sold across Arizona, from AJ's Fine Foods to the Grand Canyon and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.What started with a $2,000 investment, a Vistaprint logo, and Arizona's cottage food law has grown into a six-year journey built on grit, consistency, and doing things differently.Delo and Shannon break down what it really takes to build a food business from the ground up — without cutting corners.From hand-chopping ingredients and fulfilling orders out of her own kitchen, to landing major retail placements, this is a story about building a brand with intention, not shortcuts.They also get into:Scaling without losing qualityClean-label products and ingredient integrityThe reality of hiring and growthSobriety, healing, and personal disciplineWhy sleep, gratitude, and routine matter more than most people thinkWhether you're building a product, growing a business, or just getting started, this episode is a real look at what it takes to turn something small into something sustainable.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 2:35) Devour Phoenix Intro, Booth Memories & Event Prep Systems(2:36 - 6:21) Shannon's Origin Story: Minnesota Roots, DC Nannying & Learning to Cook(6:22 - 8:34) 10 Years in Wine Sales, Sommelier Cert & Choosing Sobriety 19 Years Ago(8:35 - 11:36) Foster Parenting, Health Turning Point & Giving Up Refined Sugars(11:37 - 14:10) Shannon's Kitchen Cottage Food Start, $2K Investment & the Birth of The Best Bar(14:11 - 17:05) AJ's Fine Foods, Peddler's Son Distribution & the Fox 10 Segment Moment(17:06 - 20:36) Hardest Part of Entrepreneurship: Hiring, Delegating & Work-Life Reality(20:37 - 23:56) 200 Trays a Week, 4,896 Bars in One Order & Hand-Making Every Single One(23:57 - 27:00) Bar Flavors Deep Dive: Original, Chocolate Chip, Cacao & Seed Bar Charity Tie-In(27:01 - 29:30) Scaling Challenges, Pitching Natural Grocers & Saying Yes Before You Know How(29:31 - 33:11) Healing Hospitality, Joy Bus Donations & Why Food and Community Go Together(33:12 - 36:15) Shannon Today vs. Shannon 2020: GCU Space, Grand Canyon Lodges & Personal Growth(36:16 - 42:00) Rapid Fire: Music, Cacao Bar Sleeper Pick, Sneakers, Beach Getaways & Grow Bigger

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Brian Sampson, founder of Plug Technologies, shares his journey from San Francisco to Argentina and back, highlighting the importance of human connection in business, leadership lessons learned from scaling startups, and the impact of foster care on his understanding of empathy and success. He emphasizes the need for businesses to treat their teams as people rather than resources and discusses the significance of making thoughtful hiring decisions.Main Points:Entrepreneurial ambition can lead to global impact.Growth encompasses access, dignity, and opportunity.Human connection is vital in business interactions.You don't have a business until you have customers.Founders should be involved in the sales process.Recognizing employees for their successes fosters a positive environment.Treating remote teams as integral members enhances productivity.Onboarding processes should be consistent across locations.Diversity in hiring leads to better business outcomes.Foster care experiences can deepen empathy and understanding in leadership.Connect With Brian Samson:brian@plugg.techhttps://plugg.tech/https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/https://www.instagram.com/plugg_technologies/https://x.com/plugg_techhttps://www.youtube.com/@NearshoreCafePodcast

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this electrifying continuation, Tom Bilyeu dives deep with world-renowned aging researcher Dr Sinclair to explore the cutting edge of anti-aging science and regenerative medicine. Prepare for a mind-bending journey through lab-grown “mini brains,” the ethics of creating organs from scratch, and the real-world implications of reversing aging—in everything from skin and hair to the human brain and spinal cord. You'll hear insights on the latest advances in using AI to develop longevity drugs, the surprising possibilities for reversing age-related infertility, and how upcoming clinical trials may soon change the way we think about disease, aging, and human potential. Plus, Dr Sinclair shares his personal health protocol and practical strategies for extending your lifespan today, all while tackling big questions about the future—from living to 1000 years, to the cautionary tales and optimism inherent in this rapidly evolving field. Get ready for a conversation that bridges science fiction and reality as Tom Bilyeu and Dr Sinclair unpack what it means to truly disrupt aging. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact micro brains, stem cells, brain organoids, blood vessel cells, pituitary gland, calcium imaging, ethical questions in science, aging models, AI in biology, gene therapy, chemical cocktails, clinical trials, phase one trials, sirtuin activators, NAD IV, fertility reversal, uterus regeneration, brain health supplements, ketones, intermittent fasting, DNA methylation, gene expression, Alzheimer's disease, amyloid plaques, optic nerve regeneration, glaucoma treatment, skincare de-aging, hair regrowth, statins, metformin, anti-cancer nutrition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amaury Séchet is the developer who forked Bitcoin in August 2017 to create Bitcoin Cash. Three years later, in the aftermath of an internal conflict about developer funding mechanisms, he also forked Bitcoin Cash to create Ecash (XEC): the evolution of the Bitcoin ABC client which adds the Avalanche protocol for a combination between the battle-tested Proof of Work security and the instant Proof of Stake finality. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the Bitcoin protocol and why hard forks matter. Time stamps: 00:01:19 Introducing Amaury Séchet 00:03:06 Bitcoin Cash vs. eCash Price & Market Dynamics 00:05:05 Nihilism & Casino Culture in Crypto 00:06:55 Bitcoin Technical Debates: Covenants, Spam, Quantum Resistance 00:09:36 Quantum Computing Threats to Bitcoin 00:13:09 Satoshi's Coins & Quantum Attacks 00:17:52 Changing Bitcoin's Core Tenets & Confiscation Proposals 00:22:19 Consensus, Politics, and Forking 00:25:00 Quantum Resistance in eCash & BCH 00:27:16 Hard Forking vs. Scaling for Quantum Threats 00:30:06 Satoshi's Wealth Across Forks (BTC, BCH, BSV, XEC) 00:32:13 AI, Protein Folding, and Future Tech 00:33:22 Cake Wallet, SideShift, and wallet integration for BCH + XEC 00:36:11 Banks, Bitcoin Standard, and Economic Liquidity 00:37:45 Scaling, Fractional Reserve, and Economic History 00:41:24 Thoughts on Drivechain & Blockchain Extensibility 00:46:49 eCash Technical Differences: Avalanche Consensus 00:52:06 eCash Mining, 51% Attacks, and Security 00:54:17 Bitcoin Scaling Wars: XT, Unlimited, Classic 01:00:10 Fiat, Proof of Work, and Labor Theory of Value 01:02:36 Giveaway Segment & Sponsors 01:09:20 Satoshi's Block Size Views & Moore's Law 01:21:14 Small Blockers, Radio Waves, and Node Requirements 01:27:02 Electrum, Fulcrum, and Wallet Infrastructure 01:33:14 Bitcoin Forks Timeline & Technical Upgrades 01:41:06 BCH vs. BTC: SegWit, Schnorr, and Malleability 01:46:08 BCH Forks: SV, Block Size, and Governance 02:04:35 Blacklist, Confiscation, and BSV's Direction 02:09:15 Gigabyte Blocks & Scaling Challenges 02:42:13 Avalanche Consensus & eCash Upgrades 02:47:57 Cash Tokens, EVM, and Layer 2s 02:54:12 Cash Fusion & Privacy Compared to Monero & Zcash 03:02:32 Future Privacy Improvements & Payment Protocols 03:07:46 Monero, Zcash, and Privacy Scalability 03:25:55 Proof of Stake, Mining Rewards, and eCash Economics 03:27:59 Amaury's Role, Leadership, and Project Direction 03:39:53 Big Blocker Movement: Sabotage & Self-Sabotage 04:18:07 Bitcoin's Future, BCH, and eCash Predictions 04:21:56 Which Altcoins Will Survive? 04:24:28 New Scaling Projects & Instant Payments (Quai, Kaspa) 04:31:17 Closing Remarks & How to Follow Amaury and eCash

Every entrepreneur reaches a point where the hardest battle is no longer external. It is the private fight against discouragement, comparison, and the fear that everyone else sees something you do not. Brian and Liz Fullerton offer an honest look at the emotional cost of chasing a vision and the mindset required to keep moving through it. Their presentation is both personal and practical, especially for business owners facing criticism, second-guessing, or the quiet pressure to give up. Rather than letting negative thoughts run unchecked, they encourage entrepreneurs to interrupt those patterns with intentional language and spoken affirmation. The message is clear: what you repeatedly say matters, especially when your confidence is under pressure. Brian and Liz also open up about a difficult chapter when their future together and the dream they were building felt close to collapse. That story gives real weight to their broader point that endurance is not abstract. It is often built through ordinary decisions to keep believing, keep supporting each other, and keep going when the outcome is still uncertain. Covered in this episode: • How spoken affirmations can help break cycles of destructive internal dialogue • Why some self-criticism deserves reflection while other criticism deserves dismissal • How comparison distorts reality and drains confidence • Why opinions from spectators should not outweigh the perspective of people doing the work • The value of placing visual reminders of your goals where you will see them every day • What it means to hold onto a long-term vision during low-motivation seasons • Why partnership and timing matter when business and marriage are both under stress • How the "Man in the Arena" philosophy reframes failure, risk, and public judgment • Why adversity often becomes part of the growth story, not the end of it • What support tools like SOP bundles and marketing templates can offer scaling landscaping companies

Waymo is now delivering hundreds of thousands of fully autonomous rides each week — but getting there required more than better models. It meant building a complete system for training, evaluating, and deploying a driver in the real world. In this episode — originally aired on the Cheeky Pint podcast — Waymo Co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov joins John Collison to break down how self-driving actually works today: from sensor fusion across LiDAR, radar, and cameras, to simulation, “critic” models, and the role of AI in decision-making. They also explore why full autonomy is fundamentally different from driver-assist, what it takes to scale globally, and how recent advances in AI are reshaping the path forward.   Resources: Follow Dmitri Dolgov on X - https://x.com/dmitri_dolgov Follow John Collison on X - https://x.com/collision Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Few teens are business owners, but by age 16, Bill McDermott had purchased and was running a local deli. Now he runs leading global technology powerhouse ServiceNow, a company that is defining how the world's largest organizations transform for the digital age. Sarah Guo sits down with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott to discuss his journey from child entrepreneur to CEO, and how he navigates his role as a leader in the age of AI. Bill argues that human connection is still a vital part of being a successful leader, and as such, AI must be used to serve people rather than substitute for ambition. He breaks down the mechanics of hyper-growth, and the art of staying customer-centric at a global scale. They also discuss the future of enterprise software, how generative AI is fundamentally reshaping the labor market, and what founders need to know about building a resilient company culture that survives economic and technological shifts. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @BillRMcDermott | @ServiceNow Chapters: 00:00 – Cold Open 00:50 – Bill McDermott Introduction 01:14 – Lesson from Buying a Deli 07:35 – Leadership in the AI Era 09:41 – How Bill Got Hired at Xerox 15:47 – Can Agency Be Taught? 18:40 – Seeing Change as Opportunity 25:18 – ServiceNow as an AI Control Tower 30:30 – Which SaaS Gets Disrupted? 32:22 – Defining a Platform Business 36:25 – Does AI Decrease Implementation Time? 39:06 – Agents Will Reshape the Workforce 40:59 – Success Signals at ServiceNow 44:07 – Enterprise Attitudes About AI 48:41 – How AI Has Changed Customer Conversations 50:48 – Bill's Curiosity Beyond ServiceNow 52:29 – Day in the Life of a CEO 57:27 – Conclusion

Legacy financial systems often trap organizations in "data swamps" where AI is mistakenly treated as a magic fix for fundamentally broken manual architectures. In this episode, Juan Orlandini, CTO of North America at Insight, outlines why senior executives must distinguish between statistical AI outputs and the mathematical precision required for financial compliance to avoid significant reporting risks. The conversation provides a roadmap for building a scalable operating layer by prioritizing data engineering and leveraging established vendor knowledge to protect long-term investment. This episode is sponsored by K1x. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at https://go.emerj.com/partner

In this latest episode of Executive Function, Brett sits down with Christopher Payne, who spent a decade as President and COO at DoorDash, helping scale the company from roughly 70 employees to the dominant food delivery platform in the US. Before DoorDash, Christopher held senior operating roles at Amazon and eBay, where he led a sweeping overhaul of marketplace search. In this conversation, he unpacks what it actually takes to run an atoms-based business versus a software company, shares his "plate spinning" framework for allocating executive attention across a complex org, and makes the case for top-down goal setting over the bottom-up alternative. In today's episode, we discuss: How prior industry experience can be a liability when you're trying to reinvent the market How executives can practically focus their attention to stay close to product details What charisma actually looks like in executives—and why it's a staple trait to have The business case for setting ambitious goals top-down, not bottom-up References: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Cheesecake Factory: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/ Cursor: https://cursor.com/ Dartmouth College: https://home.dartmouth.edu/ David Risher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdavidrisher DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/ eBay: https://www.ebay.com/ Granola: https://www.granola.ai/ Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/ Jason Kilar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkilar Jeff Bezos: https://x.com/JeffBezos Lyft: https://www.lyft.com/ Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/ Tinder: https://tinder.com/ Tony Xu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xutony Travis Kalanick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviskalanick Uber: https://www.uber.com/ University of Oregon: https://www.uoregon.edu/ Wharton School: https://www.wharton.upenn.edu/ Where to find Christopher Payne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherpayne Twitter/X: https://x.com/chrispa Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Why atoms businesses challenge bits executives 02:35 Hiring executives with a builder mentality 06:52 Great executives never outgrow the details 08:05 How ciabatta bread revealed a core DoorDash issue 10:48 How executives can scale their own impact 14:22 One-size-fits-all management is a myth 19:01 Enduring business lessons from Jeff Bezos 20:56 “I was fired from Tinder after six months” 25:38 Why specializing too early is a leadership trap 27:41 Are competitive cultures essential for success? 31:00 Lessons from Amazon's hypergrowth 35:20 Why having industry experience can be a liability 38:46 Companies spend too much time on job interviews 40:19 The skills executives need for hypergrowth 43:34 Why AI will likely flatten organizations 45:20 Teaching COO 101: What it takes to be world-class 50:55 Why bottom-up goal setting kills ambition 55:29 How charismatic leaders help teams in tough times 58:23 The number-one sign of high-functioning executive teams 1:02:02 How first-time COOs can increase their chance of success

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You don't understand aging. You've been lied to about what's possible for the human body. You think the march toward old age and disease is inevitable, and that genetics are your destiny. The reality is, we're living through the greatest turning point in the history of human health—and most people have absolutely no idea just how fast it's all happening. What if I told you that not only can we slow the aging process, but that it's starting to look like we can actually reverse it? Thanks to the exponential power of AI and the most cutting-edge biotechnology, what used to take centuries and cost billions is now possible in months, for a fraction of the price. Today on Impact Theory, we are joined by a true pioneer who's redefining what it means to get old—someone at the intersection of AI, biology, and longevity: researcher, Harvard professor, and world-renowned expert on aging, Dr. Sinclair. Strap in, because this episode is packed with groundbreaking science, jaw-dropping experiments, and a vision for the future that will challenge everything you think you know about what it means to stay young. Let's dive in. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Most lawn care businesses don't have a lead problem or a work problem… they have a hiring problem. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real reasons so many guys are afraid to bring on their first employee and how that fear is quietly capping their business at $100K–$300K. From payroll anxiety to control issues to not having systems in place, we're getting honest about what's actually holding you back. If you're tired of doing everything yourself and ready to grow, this is the mindset shift and reality check you need to finally make the leap. (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's deep dive, we confront one of the most critical questions facing the workforce: Is artificial intelligence fundamentally changing the job market, or are we simply witnessing a natural economic cycle? Speaker A unpacks the latest data and exposes a seismic shift underway — from stagnating job creation to explosive stories like the world's first one-person, billion-dollar business powered entirely by AI. We'll explore how senior and elite performers are leveraging AI to redefine productivity, why entry-level and mid-level positions are disappearing, and what this means for the future of employment and entrepreneurship. The landscape is becoming a barbell economy, dividing the workforce into those who master AI and thrive, and those who risk falling into the “unproductive class.” If you're wondering how to stay relevant and seize opportunity in this new era, you won't want to miss this episode. Stay tuned as Speaker A shares actionable strategies for mastering AI, rethinking your role, and building leverage that will define the next chapter of your career. Let's dive in. 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Part 1: You're Being Forcefed Narratives - Plan Based on Data 08:06 - Part 2: The First $1B One Person Company Is Already Being Built 17:39 - Part 3: The Barbell - How the Middle Disappears 23:23 - Part 4: Now That You Know, What Do You Do About It? What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, we dive deep into the unfolding geopolitical crisis as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz and Iran threatens retaliation, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Speaker A and Speaker B unpack the diplomatic breakdowns, escalating military tactics, and what these mean for global oil supply and prices. The episode expands into the shifting alliances of America's longtime partners, with nations like Spain and Canada reorienting toward China, signaling possible realignments in the world order. Beyond geopolitics, we unravel the economic repercussions hitting everyday Americans, from inflation to the growing wealth gap, and discuss the rising social unrest—from warehouse burnings to violent attacks on business leaders—that many now argue are signs of a class uprising. Speaker A and Speaker B confront the roots of economic hardship, debating redistribution versus growth, government deficits, and the looming threat of mass violence if structural reforms aren't enacted. Expect candid analysis, passionate debate, and critical questions about the future of America and the world, as we explore how emotional responses, social media, and political policies are shaping the next era. Buckle up for a timely, unfiltered look at the intersection of war, economics, and social upheaval—there's much more ahead on Impact Theory. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Tom Bilyeu Show Live, US-Iran negotiations, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Bab El Mandeb Strait, asymmetrical warfare, uranium enrichment, nuclear weapons, US Navy, class uprising, warehouse fires, Gen Z AI sabotage, President Trump, True Social, oil production, Venezuela, global oil supply, Red Sea, energy shortages, China oil contracts, international waters, supply chain collapse, inflation, airline baggage fees, US allies, Spain-China relations, Canada-US military spending, deficit spending, money printing, economic policies, wealth inequality, AI job disruption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactAT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactCozy Earth: code IMPACT for 20% off https://cozyearth.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impact Tom is joined by a sharp geopolitical analyst to unpack Trump's latest ultimatum to Iran, including his jaw-dropping Easter Sunday tweet signing off with "Praise be to Allah" — and what it reveals about the White House's increasingly desperate mental map of a regime that simply will not capitulate. They dig into the parade of extended deadlines, Iran's jaw-dropping counter-demands (yes, including war reparations), and the backchannel negotiations Trump says are going well while Iran says don't exist. Joining Tom is Drew, who brings sharp, no-nonsense analysis to the rapidly shifting landscape of US-Iran negotiations. Together they unpack the two-week ceasefire brokered with Pakistan's help, the dueling 10 and 15 point peace proposals, and the fierce battle of narratives playing out across social media and mainstream news. Is this a win for Trump — or an unmitigated disaster in slow motion? The Anthropic source code leak. What started as a routine update to Claude Code turned into one of the most embarrassing moments in Silicon Valley history — a debugging file accidentally exposed roughly 500,000 lines of proprietary code in a publicly accessible archive. No hacking required. Within hours, mirrored repositories were spreading across GitHub and competitors had a detailed look at Anthropic's engineering roadmap, including unreleased features that were fully built but never shipped. Tom and Drew dig into why this matters, what the leaked features reveal about where Claude is headed, and whether this is survivable for a company whose core identity is "safety first." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices