Podcasts about Scaling

Welcome back to another lively episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this special live show, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive headfirst into the hottest headlines of the week—from the DOJ's sudden halt in releasing the Epstein files, to record-breaking retail investor activity in the markets, and Spain's controversial move to hold tech CEOs criminally responsible for speech on their platforms. They tackle conspiracy theories surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell, dissect the ever-present battles over free speech, and unpack the economic signals behind a Pokémon card selling for an eye-watering $16 million. The conversation winds through the political landscape, exploring everything from gerrymandering to America's changing relationship with truth, governance, and technology. Tune in for thought-provoking banter, sharp cultural commentary, and the signature no-holds-barred honesty Tom Bilyeu and Drew bring to every episode as they help you navigate the chaos of modern society with open minds and clear-eyed analysis. 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 Quince: 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 orderIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactBlocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Epstein files, DOJ, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump, retail investors, meme stocks, economic pulse, Pokémon card, free speech, Spain social media law, JFK files, Martin Luther King files, unemployment, AI data analysis, conspiracy theories, Ghislaine Maxwell, facial morphing, scanning Epstein ranch, genetic engineering, political marketing, midterms, Nick Fuentes, deep state, malinformation, government censorship, oligarchy, scientific method, immigration, K-shaped economy, California billionaire tax, NFT market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Keath is a creativity keynote speaker, author of The Case for More Bad Ideas, and cofounder of Social Fresh, the conference that helped launch the modern social media industry. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The most creative people aren't the most inspired—they're the most prepared. Systems and lists matter more than random genius. 2. Bad ideas are often stepping stones to brilliant outcomes. Embrace them, refine them, and keep going. 3. Scaling creativity is possible—and essential. The secret? More ideas, more iteration, and a willingness to question every assumption. Subscribe to Jason's newsletter for weekly creativity strategies, stories, and AI tools - More Bad Ideas Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Cape - A privacy-first mobile carrier, built from the ground up with security as the priority. If you care about protecting your digital life without giving up your smartphone, Cape makes that possible. Visit Cape.co/fire and use code FIRE for 33% off cape for 6 months today!

In this energetic episode, I sit down with Kevin Scott, the Wealthy Landscaper from Canada, at the Arizona Leanscaper event. We dive into how building real community and powerful networks is reshaping the industry, and we share the insights that will help you thrive no matter where you are. Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company). - https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/  Granum Academy Bootcamp Tour (use BRIAN25 to save!): https://www.Granum.com/Brian LMN & Coffee - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card: www.CoastPay.com/Brian

Most businesses don't stall because the product is bad. They stall because the architecture can't handle scale. In Part Two of this live Scaling Online Q&A, I go deeper into the structural shifts that turn a working funnel into a scalable machine. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how I think through bottlenecks in real time - when webinars flop, when ad costs spike, when only 1% of visitors book a call, or when organic momentum is the only thing holding a funnel together. We talk VSL strategy, certification positioning, SaaS trials, bridge pages, continuity layers, and how to engineer predictable growth instead of riding emotional launch cycles. Key Highlights: ◼️Why certification often outsells coaching - and how to reposition your offer for career-driven buyers ◼️The difference between a Level 1 opportunity and a Level 10 opportunity (and why picking wrong caps your income) ◼️How to fix a funnel when only 1% of visitors book a call (and the exact VSL strategy I use) ◼️Why ad costs always rise over time - and how new angles and new VSLs reset your CPA ◼️How to structure SaaS webinars so prospects use the product live instead of just watching a demo ◼️How to scale paid workshops without depending on high-intensity organic pushes ◼️The real role of AI in writing, testing, and mass-producing new creative at speed This episode is about business architecture. It's about understanding that scale isn't luck - it's structure. When something stops converting, the answer isn't panic. It's new messaging, new angles, new front-end positioning, and smarter leverage. If part one was about identifying bottlenecks, part two is about redesigning the machine. ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://sellingonline.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This Episode Guest:Chris Van DusenMarketing & Sales | Private Equity | Corporate StrategyChris Van Dusen is a marketing and growth professional with extensive early-stage and capitalization experience. He is the founder of Parcon Media (now Parcon LLC), former Chief Growth Officer of Balanced Health Botanicals, and a key growth partner behind Surf City Still Works.About Chris Van DusenChris launched Parcon Media and scaled it to $1.5M in top-line revenue in under two years before merging into what is now Parcon LLC. The agency worked with brands including Travis Mathew, Experian, University of California Irvine, University of California Office of the President, and Maglite.As Chief Growth Officer of Balanced Health Botanicals (BHB) in Denver, CO, Chris allocated and deployed a ~$20 million marketing budget to democratize CBD and scale BHB into the largest supplier of hemp-derived CBD globally. His strategy fueled massive DTC and brick-and-mortar growth through 2019 and navigated the shifting COVID-19 landscape in 2020—culminating in a $75M sale to Village Farms (NASDAQ: VFF) in August 2021.Simultaneously, Chris helped scale Surf City Still Works in Orange County, CA. He expanded marketing, retained Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (the largest spirits distributor in the U.S.), raised $3.7M in capital, and moved operations into a 25,000 sq ft manufacturing facility—the first of its kind in Orange County. He also built a world-class advisory board including Bob McKnight (Founder of Quiksilver) and Travis Brasher (Founder of Travis Mathew), leading to a merger with Kimo Sabe, a Los Angeles-based mezcal company.Chris holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary. He has served on boards including the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) and the Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF). He is a member of Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), Young Executive Council (YEC), a National Board member of Alder, and has previously been a member of PTTOW!. Chris frequently speaks on marketing, growth, product-market fit, and brand building.What you'll learn in this episode:● Why truly understanding your customer is the foundation of scalable growth● How conversion rate optimization can 5X your ROI without increasing ad spend● The difference between lifestyle businesses and venture-scale companies● What venture capital investors actually look for before writing a check● Why focus beats chasing every opportunity● How discipline, grit, and “doing hard things” build elite entrepreneurs● The balance between confidence and coachability in leadershipConnect with Chris Van DusenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismvandusen/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisvandusenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialcvdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christophervandusenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismvandusen/ To find out more about Dan Rochon and the CPI Community, you can check these links:Website: No Broke MonthsPodcast: No Broke Months for Salespeople PodcastInstagram: @donrochonxFacebook: Dan RochonLinkedIn: Dan RochonTeach to Sell Preorder: Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell – And What They Do Instead

Meet Jeremy Hill, Co-Founder and CEO of Arcana — a next generation nature resort complete with seasonally immersive science-based experiences that help guests feel nature's true restorative powers. In this return episode, Jeremy shares what's changed (and what hasn't), plus Arcana's biggest leap yet: a newly acquired 56-acre property that gives the brand the zoning, septic capacity, and infrastructure required to scale — without diluting the Arcana promise. In this conversation, Jeremy and I discuss: How Arcana performed in the real world after launch (and why the early guests helped propel the waitlist) What the team learned from the pilot site — from cabin entrances and guest flow to privacy, operability, and experience design The truth about “tiny cabins” and how Arcana thinks about unit size, outdoor space, and central amenities What Jeremy's acquisition checklist looks like (proximity to a major city, the right zoning, and why septic is everything) How Arcana is repositioning an existing, cash-flowing resort with seven cottages and two houses into an Arcana-level experience Brand strategy: how to expand into new sites while still honoring the flagship brand promise (and when a sub-brand might make sense) How Jeremy is weighing construction loan options (traditional bank vs private lender) and the realities of taking on debt in Canada The longer-term vision: Arcana across North America, what an exit could look like, and why consistency is the superpower in experiential hospitality Arcana is targeting a summer 2027 opening for the fully repositioned property. Learn more about Arcana Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn   Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance.

Send us a message!In this episode, Alex & Annie sit down with Krista Goodrich and Kymberlee Nguyen, the duo behind Salty Dog Vacations, to talk about what it really takes to build a vacation rental company that guests remember and a team that is proud to be part of it.They share how Salty Dog grew from early investing decisions in Daytona Beach into a full-scale operation, and how their approach to branding goes beyond design choices. It shows up in the details, the guest experience, and the way they protect their people.The conversation also expands into Krista's work in local advocacy and zoning, their broader mission to help more women build wealth through real estate, and how their community has grown through retreats and education.Episode Chapters:08:20 – How local rules, zoning, and community involvement shape what it takes to operate responsibly15:07 – Building a brand guests remember: personality, pet-friendly touches, and guest joy19:37 – Krista's “Boss Lady Investor” work, and why real estate education needs to feel accessible25:00 – How retreats and community experiences can become part of a bigger platform, not just a side project33:32 – What it looks like to build a company culture where your team feels protected and respected35:44 – The moment they fired an owner, and why that decision mattered for the business long term40:25 – Why consistency matters more than “cute ideas,” especially once you are scalingIf you're trying to build a stronger guest experience and a business that holds up as you grow, this one's worth a listen.Connect with Kym & Krista:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-goodrich-2823198/ Podcast: https://www.thebossladyinvestor.com/ Website: https://mysaltydogvacation.com/ ✨ Exclusive Offer to Alex & Annie Listeners:Streamline your short-term rental operations with Hostfully.Mention the Alex & Annie Podcast when you sign up and get free onboarding ($1000 value).

On this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent is joined by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, the founder of SCMDOJO, a platform revolutionising access to supply chain training and consultancy. From launching a $99/month subscription model to developing a proprietary AI consultant set to launch in March, Dr. Ahmed shares how he's turning SCMDOJO from a content platform into a cutting-edge supply chain technology business. Highlights Business Model Mastery: SCMDOJO began with low-ticket courses and evolved into a hybrid model blending community, content, and consultancy. AI Leap: SCMDOJO Sensei is an AI agent trained on proprietary content to analyse problems, deliver expert advice, and even automate sourcing. Sales Wisdom: Dr. Ahmed closed a deal with LVMH after 72 emails over 1.5 years; proof that persistence pays. Remote Execution vs Creativity: While the team excels operationally, fostering innovation in a lean, remote setup remains the next hurdle. Quick heads-up; we're looking for a handful of founders to test our new AI-powered Smart90 Lite app. It's built to help you stay accountable and actually deliver on your goals; in just a few minutes a day. It's free while we're in testing, and your feedback will directly shape the final version.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this thought-provoking episode, Tom Bilyeu dives deep into the heated debate around voter ID laws, unraveling the real reasons behind the controversy. Using eye-opening examples from around the world, Tom Bilyeu challenges the idea that requiring ID to vote is about race or suppression, and instead explores how political incentives and structural systems shape the conversation. You'll hear compelling stories of everyday fraud, surprising facts about global voting requirements, and a breakdown of how census data and immigration policy intertwine to affect political power and the economy in the United States. Tom Bilyeu brings clarity to a complex issue—connecting dots between voter ID, immigration, welfare, and the national debt—while offering practical insights on what we, as citizens, can do to protect the integrity of our vote and our wallets. If you're ready to challenge the narrative and think deeper about power, policy, and the future, this episode is for you. 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 Quince: 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 orderIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactBlocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever grown so fast you barely recognized yourself… this one is for you.In this conversation with Leila Hormozi, we go behind the curtain of rapid business growth — beyond revenue, beyond strategy — and into identity.We talk about criticism, visibility, filtering yourself to avoid judgment, and what really happens when your business grows faster than your comfort zone.From the outside, explosive growth can look like a highlight reel. From the inside? It can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, and even painful.Leila shares why “the more you want to grow, the more you're going to be in pain” — not because growth is bad, but because it demands an identity shift.If you're a 7-figure founder scaling higher… Hiring leaders for the first time… Outgrowing your old systems… Or white-knuckling your next level…You're not broken. You're evolving.This episode is your permission slip to embrace the stretch — and lead with honesty along the way.Click play to hear all of this and:[00:01] How to stop trying to “prove yourself” to the internet[00:05] Why hyper-growth feels like pain—and what 2025 taught her about “unfamiliar territory”[00:10] The moment health forced leadership evolution[00:15] How “dangerously confident” content gets made when life is falling apart[00:20] The self-care boundary that actually scales a company[00:28] Her non-negotiable morning routine[00:35] The leadership book she had to write[00:49] Flash-fire leadership: building a culture where people tell you the hard truth (and how to reward honesty)Listen to Related Episodes:Building a Wildly Successful Business (and how to show up when it's hard) with Leila HormoziHow You Can Develop the BEST Traits in LeadershipGrowing in Life + Business: What I'm Learning in the Messy MiddleConnect With Leila HormoziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leilahormoziFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/leila.naghshinehWebsite: https://www.acquisition.com/

Scaling is not about working harder — it's about thinking differently.In this episode, Keith sat down with Casey Woo, former operator at WeWork, OpenAI, Flexport, and Zappos, founder of Operators Guild, and Managing Partner at FOG Ventures, to break down what it really takes to scale a company.Casey introduces the concept of the “Scaler” — the operator who thrives in complexity, builds systems that evolve, and helps companies move from chaos to clarity. He shares how the world's fastest-growing startups fail not because of bad ideas, but because they lack the operating structure needed for sustainable growth.They dive into:Why scaling is a discipline, not a phase How great operators think across product, people, and processWhat founders misunderstand about growth- Why systems—not heroics—create durable companiesHow AI is changing the way companies scaleWhether you're a founder, operator, or investor, this episode is a masterclass in building companies that don't just grow — they scale.Connect with Casey Woo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseywoo/ Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses' growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487dApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keithnewman74 For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com#TheScaler #StartupScaling #Hypergrowth #Operators #StartupOperators #Founders #VentureCapital #FOGVentures #OperatorsGuild #BusinessGrowth #ScalingStartups #Leadership #SaaS #TechStartups #FutureOfWork

As a business grows, the relationships in it shift and and evolve. The double edged sword of success and growth in numbers, is a natural pulling away from paying attention to those relationships. IN the end, unless we fight to stay engaged and prioritize the health of our communication and care fro the people that make the cafe possible, it is only a matter of time before things start to go down hill. On today's episode we will be discussing the need for prioritization of the right things in the cafe when you start to get busy and how to attend to them so all the facets of the business are stable and healthy from the foundation up.  I cannot stress enough how important this concept it. I regularly assess cafes and the common issue beneath most issues is this.  Related episodes:  RoR #27 : Scaling and Relationships in a Small Roastery w/ Cody Gordon, Cerberus Coffee

Getting press can feel like a lucky break until you hear how Annabel Love and her co-founder built a repeatable strategy behind it. In this episode of Dear FoundHer, Annabel shares how a dorm room hair-straightener hack became Nori, an eight-figure, profitable brand now sold nationwide at Target. This is a must-listen for women founders who want a clearer playbook for building visibility, earning trust, and turning attention into revenue.Annabel walks Lindsay through the early, scrappy days of the company, including customer discovery in the real world, focus groups, and building a product with zero hardware background. You'll hear what it took to go from idea to manufacturing, then into a go-to-market plan that included Meta ads, influencer partnerships, and getting press that actually moved product. Annabel breaks down how they approached press opportunities like Oprah's Favorite Things and The Today Show, plus how they repurposed those wins across paid ads, their website, and customer acquisition.This conversation also covers growing an audience before launch, choosing the right agency partners, and why a lean team can be an advantage when managing rapid growth. Annabel shares how Nori expanded from DTC into retailers like Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Target, and what changed operationally once mass retail entered the picture. If you are one of the many female entrepreneurs trying to scale without burning cash or building a bloated org chart, you will walk away with concrete lessons you can apply right away.Episode Breakdown:00:01 Nori Founder Story: From Dorm Room Idea to Eight-Figure Brand03:24 Launching a Hardware Startup Without Engineering Experience07:05 Customer Research and Product Validation Strategy09:32 Direct-to-Consumer Go-To-Market Plan11:54 Meta Ads, Influencer Marketing, and Getting Press13:52 Retail Expansion: Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Target16:10 Fundraising and Profitability in a Consumer Brand22:18 Scaling to $20 Million With a Lean Team28:46 The Today Show Impact on Sales Growth31:14 Advice for Women Starting a BusinessConnect with Annabel Love:Follow Annabel Love on InstagramFollow Nori on InstagramSubscribe to The Foundher Files: http://foundherfiles.substack.comFollow Dear FoundHer... on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/dearfoundherPodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Capital Raiser Show, hosted by Richard C. Wilson and powered by Family Office Club, we sit down with RT "Rey" Treviño III, President of Pecos Valley Partners, for a deep dive into scaling, risk management, and long-term wealth creation through energy investments. Interviewed by Lisa Carmen Wang, Rey shares how his third-generation investment firm has navigated volatility, structured LP partnerships, and built a platform generating strong annual returns — while positioning for long-term U.S. energy dominance. Inside this conversation: How Rey scaled a billion-dollar real asset platform Why legacy oil & gas assets may offer overlooked upside The operator advantage: cutting costs and increasing transparency How LPs can access active tax deductions in energy deals Risk mitigation strategies in volatile commodity markets Why AI, data centers, and energy demand are reshaping the future The role of oil & gas in long-term American energy leadership Rey breaks down the numbers behind conventional drilling strategies, targeting 18–24 month capital recovery windows, and explains why patience and disciplined underwriting matter more than daily oil prices. If you're a family office, accredited investor, or capital raiser exploring real asset exposure, this episode offers a candid look at how experienced operators evaluate deals, structure partnerships, and think generationally. To connect with investors and attend one of 30+ live events per year, visit familyoffices.com.

Today, we will explore the concept of building community, but not from a pure numbers standpoint. Many people measure community in numbers, not quality. We will discuss a better way to create community around you that makes the whole network mightier. Featured Event: Spence MAG Meetup: This Sunday. Contact Brad for information. sequatchieschool@protonmail.com Sponsor One: RarePlantStore.com Sponsor Two: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 (This is an affiliate link) Tales From The Prepper Pantry >11 years ago, crepe night for Fat Tuesday and we were snowed in >Rebuilding the pantry system after working through the "stuff" this winter (Why I did this) >Scaling from 2 to 5 - growing pains >Audit your canning supplies >German Food Day Frugality Tip From Margo I have a friend up North whose library has passes you can check out for discounted admission to museums.  So check out your local library and see what they have to offer. Operation Independence Barrels for sale, grocery club update Main Topic We talk about community all the time with some of you saying there is no one around you, and others seeking to start your own community. Often, communities fail because they have the wrong goal. How do you know your community is successful? >number of people >length of community >etc I like to think about the goals differently: How many surface relationships do we house versus inner circle trust. >>explain this

Send a textScaling has a way of exposing pressure points. Revenue grows, but so does decision fatigue, team friction, and the feeling that you're still the bottleneck.In this episode, I sit down with Rajesh Nagjee, CEO mentor and business physicist, creator of CEO Freedom OS, to unpack what he calls the “velocity crisis”: the widening gap between your company's systems and your capacity to run them at speed.We explore Scaling Leadership through a different lens: aligning your inner game with your outer game, improving decision quality across strategy, execution, people, and cash, and shifting from delegating tasks to delegating ownership.If you're scaling past 7 figures and want sustainable growth without burnout, better team performance without micromanagement, and systems that don't collapse under pressure, this conversation will sharpen how you think and how you lead.Books MentionedThe Inner Game of Golf by Timothy GallowayThe Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt What Customers Want (Outcome-Driven Innovation) by Anthony UlwickIf you want to connect with Rajesh, reach out to him on LinkedIn where he posts consistently each week, or visit his website. You can also email him directly; he's very open to hearing from leaders who are serious about learning and growing.Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

In this conversation, Marshall and Nick discuss various themes surrounding personal experiences, business decisions, and the detailing industry. They reflect on the mistakes made during Valentine's Day, the implications of choosing cheaper services, and the importance of understanding quality in both products and techniques. The discussion also touches on the evolution of detailing knowledge, the dangers of improper cleaning products, and the misconceptions surrounding business scaling. They emphasize the need for a positive mindset in the face of negativity and the impact of social media on perceptions within the industry.Chapters00:00 Valentine's Day Mishaps02:53 The Cost of Cheap Decisions05:57 Learning from Mistakes in Tinting09:02 Quality vs. Price in Automotive Services12:02 Understanding Slip Solutions and Their Impact15:01 The Risks of Cutting Corners in Detailing17:58 The Evolution of Car Detailing Knowledge33:03 Understanding Car Detailing Materials36:01 The Importance of Material Knowledge in Detailing39:13 Common Mistakes in Cleaning Alcantara42:07 The Challenges of Cleaning Alcantara43:53 Debating the Role of Detailers50:02 The Misconception of Scaling a Business57:57 The 'F*** It' Gene and Business Realities

What if feeling behind isn't a sign you're failing—but a signal that some structural pieces need to shift? If you're capable, moving forward, but still find yourself quietly questioning your pace, this episode speaks to that experience. You'll hear what's actually unfolding — and why the obvious moves won't resolve it. In this episode, you'll discover:  Why feeling behind isn't a competence issue—it's a power dispersion issue  The subtle signs you're reacting to discomfort instead of consolidating authority  Four shifts that bring power back in-house—without dramatic pivots or reinvention Press play to close the gap you're feeling and restore your momentum.   Episodes mentioned:   Ep 135: How Lisa Boosted Revenue & Work Life Balance Simultaneously, w/ Lisa Stryker   Work with Jenna Decisions on Demand — A practical mini-course designed to help you make cleaner, higher-quality choices — the kind that unlock momentum, authority, and follow-through. The framework mirrors decision-making principles used in high-stakes environments, adapted for real life and business. The Clarity Accelerator Mastermind — If you want to be surrounded by other visionary entrepreneurs while rapidly aligning your business to the conditions and strategies that let you thrive and excel naturally, this intimate mastermind will stretch you into your next level. Schedule your call today here or visit this page to find out more. Private Coaching — If you're craving the highest level of support, strategy, and partnership to create all the freedom, impact, and success you're designed for, this is the space for it. Schedule your call today here. Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/  The Uncommon Way is a leadership and business podcast for ambitious women leaders who want to operate with more power, authority, and clarity as they scale. Hosted by business and leadership coach Jenna Harrison, this podcast focuses on high-level decision-making, clean authority, and structural leadership for women entrepreneurs and founders. Each episode explores how power stabilizes growth, how authority strengthens teams, and how scaling can become simpler — not more chaotic. If you are a woman leader navigating growth, expansion, increased responsibility, or higher-stakes decisions, The Uncommon Way offers practical tools and grounded insight into executive-level decision-making, leadership standards, and scaling without distortion. This is not a hustle culture podcast. It is a power and authority podcast. Topics include: Decision-making for women leaders Leadership development for founders Authority and team stability Scaling without overwhelm Founder leadership psychology Clean standards and structural growth Whether you're a woman entrepreneur, founder, CEO, or emerging leader, The Uncommon Way helps you operate at higher levels — without losing yourself in the process.  

In this episode of the Investor Fuel podcast, host Olivia speaks with Sage and Hayden from Flight Builders, a real estate company focused on new construction in Northeast Florida. They discuss their strategies for maintaining a positive outlook in a challenging market, the importance of hard work and accountability, and their focus on building relationships within the industry. The conversation also covers their experiences overcoming challenges in new markets and their goals for scaling their business through development and collaboration with wholesalers.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Send a textThe fastest way to stall growth is to chase near-term numbers while ignoring the systems that create momentum. We sit down with Kurt Uhlir—CMO, growth operator, and “King of Scaling”—to unpack how teams compound results by aligning time horizons, transforming decision-making with AI, and replacing authority-driven compliance with servant leadership commitment.We start by reframing executive focus: separate conversations into 2–12, 12–36, and 36+ month horizons, protect leading indicators, and let strategies mature long enough to prove or disprove hypotheses. From there, Kurt breaks down how AI either erodes trust through low-quality, high-volume content or strengthens it through deep edits, rigorous repurposing, and message consistency across TikTok, YouTube, articles, and newsletters. He explains why the winning move is pairing elite human editors with AI to deliver clarity, accuracy, and credibility at scale.Kurt shares a playbook for using AI as a thinking partner: simulate buyer personas, surface objections from forums in real time, pressure test strategies before launch, and compress the draft-to-feedback loop from weeks to hours. That shift empowers teams to explore “what if” scenarios without committees and helps leaders challenge their own instincts with data-backed insight. We also dive into culture: why AI “fails” when leaders can't define what success looks like, how psychological safety unlocks iteration, and where mid-level resistance shows up first.Expect five blunt go-to-market red flags—attribution over contribution, PPC overload, product-marketing drift, boardroom-first systems, and single-playbook thinking—plus a practical path to contribution-based decisioning. We close on servant leadership as an operating system: define outcomes, remove friction, and resource the work so accountability rises and execution speeds up. Finally, we look ahead to search everywhere optimization, meeting buyers across Google, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, and AI answers with a unified narrative that builds trust, not just visibility.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a teammate who obsesses over attribution, and leave a quick review telling us your biggest blind spot you're ready to challenge.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on January 13, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/stop-lighting-marketing-cash-on-fire..........................................................................

If you're a yoga teacher running an online business and making €2,000 to €4,000 a month, you've probably been told that the solution is more content, more followers, better marketing tactics. But the gap between where you are now and consistent €10K months is almost never tactical. It's strategic.In this first episode of a three-part series, I'm walking through the first two things that have to shift when you're ready to scale your online yoga business to that next level: your brand positioning and your offer suite.I'm also sharing my own experience with niching down to yoga teachers, why I tried to broaden my positioning and what happened when I did, and how I had a six-figure year selling just one offer while traveling Europe in my campervan.In this episode:Why working harder isn't what gets you to €10K monthsWhat brand positioning actually means and why most yoga teachers get stuck hereThe real reason niching down makes you stronger, not smallerWhy a low-priced membership or online course alone won't get you to six figuresWhat a simple, strategic offer suite actually looks likePart 2: Messaging and sales process — what has to shift for people to actually buy.

Episode 206: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeMost online business owners hit a ceiling because they're trapped doing everything themselves — wearing every hat from marketing to sales to admin — which stalls growth and eats away at the time freedom they started their business to create.In this episode, Abbas Mohammed teaches us how to strategically leverage virtual assistants to break through that ceiling, including how to identify which role to hire for first (hint: it's probably not what you think), the critical mindset shift that separates solopreneurs from CEOs, and how to set your new hires up for success so they actually move the needle in your business.About Abbas Mohammed: Abbas is the founder of Remote Leverage, a company that grew from $0 to $450,000/month in just one year—scaling from $50k to $450k/month in only six months. Remote Leverage helps U.S. businesses hire highly skilled Latin American remote employees for just $6–$10 per hour, making top-tier talent affordable and accessible.Before launching Remote Leverage, Abbas built a thriving real estate career, becoming one of the Top 50 REMAX agents in the U.S. by leveraging a team of 25 Virtual Assistants. That experience showed him the power of remote talent to scale businesses quickly, and it inspired him to create Remote Leverage to help other entrepreneurs do the same.Connect with Abbas:https://remoteleverage.com https://www.instagram.com/remoteleveragevaWant to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend. Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerX (Twitter): https://x.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Andrew Wigmore, Teams Product Owner at defence contractor BAE Systems, shares insights from his 40-year career and the company's journey to Microsoft Teams and the cloud.• Migrating 45,000 phone numbers from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams in a single morning• Managing 65,000 E5 users and doing over a third of a billion minutes of Teams audio annually• The cultural shift from on-premises infrastructure to evergreen cloud services at a defence company• Rolling out Microsoft Teams Rooms across 180 meeting spaces, including executive home offices• Operator Connect telephony across 11 countries, including challenging regions• Cloud adoption, security, and export control requirements in defenceThanks to Ribbon, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support of Empowering.Cloud.

Welcome to another electrifying episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. On today's live show, Tom Bilyeu dives headfirst into headline-grabbing global events—from Russia's surprising economic overtures towards the US dollar to the Netherlands' controversial new tax policies and their potential impact on the world economy. Joined by Amjad Massad, the two unpack monumental shifts between the US, Russia, and China, explore the accelerating disruption from AI, and dissect the latest political intrigue—including eyebrow-raising developments around the Epstein files. As always, expect sharp commentary, deep-dive analysis, and a bit of gallows humor to lighten the mood. Whether you're here for actionable economic insights or just curious how the future might unfold in an AI-driven age, this episode promises to challenge your thinking and keep you on your toes. Plus, you'll meet Ryan, the behind-the-scenes wizard responsible for the show's dynamic clips. Strap in—the world order is shifting fast, and Tom Bilyeu and his guests are here to help you make sense of it, one headline at a time. 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 Quince: 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 orderIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactBlocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Russia reembracing the US dollar, de-dollarization, BRICS, Ukraine peace deal, US-Russia economic partnership, fossil fuels cooperation, natural gas investments, critical raw materials, global trade settlement, US financial hegemony, AI-driven world order, China vs US power dynamic, currency sanctions, Kremlin internal memo, gold reserves, yuan reserve currency, Marco Rubio sanctions comments, Bloomberg news, Kamala Harris unrealized gains tax, Netherlands wealth tax proposal, unrealized capital gains, Dutch Box 3 reform, startup tax exemptions, private company shares taxation, tax-free thresholds, economic inequality, AI automation of white-collar jobs, professional tasks automation, open source AI models, Chinese AI technology, welfare state expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down why training isn't an expense — it's the ultimate growth multiplier. I'm sharing how intentional onboarding, clear standards, and consistent coaching turn average hires into A-players and crews into championship teams. If you want higher production, better retention, and less daily chaos, it all starts with how you train. Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company). - https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/  Granum Academy Bootcamp Tour (use BRIAN25 to save!): https://www.Granum.com/Brian LMN & Coffee - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card: www.CoastPay.com/Brian

Most entrepreneurs don't struggle because their offer is bad. They struggle because they're trying to scale without understanding the real leverage points. In this episode, I'm sharing Part One of a live Q&A I did at Scaling Online - where real entrepreneurs brought me their biggest growth bottlenecks, and we broke them down in real time. We talked about certifications, continuity, high-ticket vs. memberships, regulated industries, health offers, and how to generate cash fast without burning money on ads. This isn't theory. These are tactical, practical shifts that can completely change how you look at scaling - especially if you're mission-driven and trying to grow without losing your identity. Key Highlights: ◼️Why getting someone to pay is often the most powerful way to actually serve them - and how commitment changes everything ◼️How to structure high-ticket + continuity together to reduce churn and create compounding revenue ◼️What to sell first when you already have an audience (and why you should grab the pile of cash in front of you before trying to scale) ◼️How to create a powerful “myth” or lead-in offer - even in industries where you don't control the core product ◼️The smartest way to generate $10 - 20K in 30 days without relying on ads ◼️How to separate lead generation from regulated services while still building authority and desire ◼️The real KPI you should track daily if you want predictable long-term growth This episode is about understanding leverage. It's about realizing that scaling isn't always about more complexity - it's about making and keeping commitments, increasing volume strategically, and structuring your offers so your business compounds instead of resets every month. In part two, we'll go deeper into additional Q&A, more advanced scaling questions, and the next layer of strategic decisions that separate businesses that plateau from businesses that truly take off. ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://sellingonline.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of "The Loan Officer Podcast," host Dustin Owen is joined by the Top Crew...Marketing Mike, Money Mark ("The Deacon"), and producer Karina Mojica for an in-depth conversation packed with practical strategies for mortgage professionals at every stage of their careers. Together, they dive into the real-world challenges of direct-to-consumer marketing, offering tips on how to stand out in a crowded digital space and effectively reach potential clients. The crew also explores the critical importance of building and nurturing strong partnerships with realtors, sharing proven methods for creating mutually beneficial relationships that drive consistent business.   Additionally, the team discusses the pivotal moment when mortgage professionals should consider hiring an assistant, outlining the signs that indicate it's time to scale your business and how the right support can help you maximize productivity and growth. Throughout the episode, Dustin and the crew reflect on key lessons learned from their recent experience at Mortgage Con, highlighting industry trends, networking opportunities, and takeaways that can help listeners stay ahead of the curve. They also preview upcoming industry events, encouraging listeners to engage with the broader mortgage community for continued learning and professional development.   Listeners can expect to walk away with actionable insights on marketing strategies, effective team building, and smart career growth tactics tailored to today's rapidly evolving mortgage landscape. Whether you're a seasoned loan officer or just starting out, this episode delivers valuable advice and inspiration to help you succeed in the competitive world of mortgage lending.   TLOP's Originator Coaching: https://tloponline.com/mlo-coaching-programs/    Loan officer looking for a new place to call home?

In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and guest Jodie Brown break down what to do when you are fully booked, already priced high for your area, and still want to grow your income without adding more clients, more hours, or another big price jump. If you feel like you have hit a ceiling around that next revenue level, this episode gives you tangible ways to increase profit by working smarter inside the business you already have momentum in.Hunter shares the strategies he is actively using during Mastermind onboarding calls to make sure revenue goals are actually mathematically possible for stylists who are capped by time. You will learn how to expand revenue through aligned add-ons and retail, improve service efficiency and your “profit per hour,” explore assistants or double booking in a responsible way, and consider a next level path that turns excess demand into revenue through team based scaling.Key Takeaways:

#780 What started as two kids mowing lawns to pay for college has grown into a 185+ location franchise across the U.S., Canada, and Australia! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, shares how a near-death accident under a dump truck became the turning point that forced him to systematize his business and step out of day-to-day operations. He breaks down the path from operator to leader, the three stages of scaling from $0 to $1 million, and why pay-for-performance, open-book management, and profit-sharing are game-changers for employee motivation and retention. Mike also reveals how content creation and personal branding helped him grow both his franchise and software companies — and why every small business owner should consider becoming “the mayor” of their local market online. Whether you're mowing lawns or managing a team of technicians, this episode is full of practical wisdom and inspiration! (Original Air Date - 6/16/25) What we discuss with Mike: + From lawn kid to franchise CEO + Scaling from $0 to $1M + Pay-for-performance explained + Open-book management benefits + Systems vs. hustle mentality + Surviving a workplace accident + Hiring and training A-players + Using content to drive growth + Local brand vs. national fame + Why most franchises fail Thank you, Mike! Check out Augusta Lawn Care at ⁠AugustaLawnCareServices.com⁠. Follow Mike on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationJoin Bronson Hill on the Mailbox Money Show for a replay of the "Creative Real Estate Financing" webinar, diving deep into today's challenging market and the innovative strategies operators are using to scale, fund, and thrive despite liquidity crunches, maturing debt, and shifting sentiment. Panel:Cody DavisYoungest operator owning hundreds of units; shares his journey from zero-down seller-financed multifamily to scaling via owner relationships, 1031 exchanges into Class B/A assets, and current townhome development projects.Patrick GrimesFormer engineer turned alternative investing educator; discusses lessons from the subprime crash, non-correlated recession-resilient plays (private credit, small-balance commercial, healthcare/legal funding), and building a diversified, AI-insulated portfolio.Dallon SchultzCapital-raising expert and community builder; highlights trust-building via live property tours, assisted living cash-flow potential ($20–40K/month per home), business acquisitions amid the “silver tsunami,” and leveraging AI tools for scalable content and outreach.From seller-financed structures and HUD loans to debt funds, data-center equipment, assisted living, and AI-powered education systems, this session delivers actionable ideas for raising capital, protecting downside, and finding opportunity in distress. Perfect for both active operators and passive investors seeking creative paths to mailbox money in uncertain times.TIMESTAMPS0:39 - Welcome!1:44 - Introduction & Event Overview2:38 - Panelist Intros: Cody Davis, Patrick Grimes, Dallon Schultz4:48 - Current Real Estate Market: Liquidity Crunch & Pain Points5:12 - Cody Davis: Note Discounts, Tech Layoffs, Hotel Cash Flow Issues6:42 - Patrick Grimes: Bridge Debt Explosion, $1.2T Maturing Debt in 2026, Negative Equity8:50 - Dallon Schultz: Capital Calls, HUD Refi Strategy, Trust-Building via Live Tours11:40 - Cody Davis Origin Story: Seller-Financed First Deal, Scaling via Owner Outreach15:03 - 38-Unit Negative Cap Rate Deal & Refi Success17:01 - Patrick Grimes 1.0 to 2.0: Subprime Crash Lessons, Non-Correlated Alternatives19:13 - Dallon Schultz: ADU Flips, Live Property Tours (50% Conversion)22:48 - Patrick Grimes: Recession-Resilient & AI-Insulated Plays (Healthcare, Legal, Small-Balance CRE)25:28 - Cody Davis Current Strategy: 1031s into Class B/A, Townhome Development27:26 - Bronson: Modular/Manufactured Homes for Fire Recovery Areas29:51 - Dallon Schultz: Assisted Living Cash Flow & Business Acquisitions Opportunity32:26 - Patrick Grimes: Economic Warning Signs, Private Credit Focus36:08 - AI Disruption & Industry Impact Discussion37:51 - Dallon: AI for Content Scaling & Copywriting in Capital Raising39:52 - Bronson: ChatGPT for Grant Applications & Modular Homes42:37 - Q&A: Education Resources for New Passive Investors43:05 - Cody: Deals on Wheels Book Recommendation44:37 - Patrick: Passive Investing Mastery Series46:14 - Dallon: Cashflow Quadrant Book49:53 - Alternative Assets: Debt Funds, Data Centers, Oil & Gas51:04 - Cody: Asset Participation Agreements via ChatGPT52:27 - Patrick: Portfolio Pie Chart & Active Learning Advice55:42 - Connect with the PanelistsJoint the Wealth Forum: bronsonequity.com/wealthConnect with the Guests:Cody Davis:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@doingcodythingsyoutube/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingcodythings/?hl=enDallon Schultz:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallon-schultz/Copywriter GPT: Text "Chat" to 623-624-1190Patrick Grimes:Website: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/Book: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/bookEmail: info@passiveinvestingmastery.com#CreativeFinancing#RealEstateInvesting#CapitalRaising#SellerFinancing#AlternativeAssets#PassiveIncome#MarketOpportunities

Eric Negron joins Steven on the podcast this week to talk all things growth and how tax planning can be a super power for advisors serious about scaling. Steven and Eric whole heartedly agree that the most important thing an advisor can do is rolling up their sleeves and doing the hard work. Ignore the hype, ignore the tech, ignore the designations, do the work. They both share clear examples of how this works and why it's so important in general and how it applies to tax planning specifically. Listen through to the end as Eric shares yet another place you can catch Steven live and on stage. https://zurl.co/huzyr

Larry Cooley joins us to explore how to achieve sustainable impact at meaningful scale. As co-founder of the Scaling Community of Practice, Larry has spent more than two decades examining why promising innovations so often fail to reach the scale required to address global problems. Drawing on 50 years of experience, from his early work as a Peace Corps volunteer to senior roles advising governments, foundations and multilateral institutions, he offers a candid assessment of what is and is not working. At the centre of the conversation is a shift in thinking. Larry distinguishes between transactional scaling, which focuses on expanding projects, and transformational scaling, which seeks to embed change within the systems that deliver services at scale. Projects matter, he argues, but only insofar as they serve as vehicles for systemic change. Without attention to the institutions, incentives and delivery mechanisms that sustain impact over time, even the most effective pilot will struggle to move beyond proof of concept. A key theme is the sobering reality that most successful pilots do not scale. Estimates suggest that between 70 and 95 per cent fail to achieve broad, sustained uptake. This is rarely due to weak ideas. Rather, the barriers lie in the pathway from innovation to institutionalisation. The assumption that another actor will step in to take a proven model to scale has often proved misplaced. Larry describes the work of the Scaling Community of Practice, now a global network of 5,000 members across more than 120 countries, convening practitioners, funders and policymakers to share lessons and develop practical guidance. The community has recently completed 28 case studies examining how different types of funders approach the question of scale. These studies highlight eight core elements required for transformational scale and examine how internal policies, incentives and funding models either enable or hinder progress.  Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4k9H4fT Episode summary: In this episode of Insights Unlocked, design and research leaders from TruStage share how they transformed UX research from an inconsistent, ad-hoc effort into a scalable, trusted practice embedded directly within their design team. Through a creative “cookbook” framework, the team built shared standards, accelerated time to insights, and increased stakeholder confidence—without sacrificing flexibility or creativity. What you'll learn Why TruStage shifted from siloed research teams to an embedded UX research model How a visual “cookbook” system helped standardize research without making it rigid The power of shared language and artifacts to build stakeholder trust and buy-in How repeatable research “meal plans” enabled faster pivots and better decision-making What it takes to scale research volume while improving quality and consistency Key themes and ideas From potluck to practice. The TruStage team describes their early research approach as a “potluck”—rich in individual expertise but lacking consistency. By designing a shared system, they moved toward a polished, repeatable research practice that stakeholders could rely on. The research cookbook framework. Using food metaphors, the team created: Recipes for designers and researchers that explain how to run specific studies Menus for stakeholders that clearly outline value, effort, and outcomes Meal plans that bundle methods together across stages of the product lifecycle This framework helped align internal teams and external partners around expectations, scope, and impact. Embedding research into everyday workflows. By building the system directly in Figma and connecting it to their agile tooling, TruStage made research easy to plan, prioritize, and execute—removing friction that previously slowed teams down. Scaling impact through trust and clarity. Clear artifacts and shared standards made research easier to explain, faster to approve, and more likely to be requested. As a result, the team more than doubled the number of research stories completed year over year and shifted from “selling” research to responding to demand. Empowering teams through co-creation. Rather than dictating a process from the top down, the team involved designers across experience levels in shaping the system. This created stronger ownership, higher adoption, and a culture where research felt both accessible and fun. Advice for teams operationalizing research Lean into tools your team already loves and uses daily Invest time in shared philosophy and language—not just templates Co-create systems with the people who will use them Treat research operations as an evolving practice, not a one-time deliverable Resources & links TruStage's website (https://www.trustage.com/) Nick Higbee on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-higbee-95540425/) Benny Brooks on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebenbrooks/) Betsy Drews on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-drews-4a30256b/) Natalie Padilla on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-weiner/) Nathan Isaacs on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanisaacs/) Learn more about Insights Unlocked: https://www.usertesting.com/podcast

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Looking for a little lavish getaway? Today Patty interviews Brent and Daniela Phillips about Milk and Honey Ranch, a luxury farm resort between Houston and Austin near Brenham, Round Top, and Blue Bell Ice Cream. Brent left a tech career after COVID, selling his company, and a Texas freeze exposed how unprepared he felt without power. He bought the land unexpectedly, first for family life and learning practical skills. After a financial hit, they listed their garage on Airbnb and it grew fast. Daniela survived a severe hydroplaning crash; while she was hospitalized, bookings surged 1300% as millions followed and prayed online. Guests come for animal experiences, especially mini Highland “cuddle cows,” plus alpacas, kangaroos, pigs, and goats. Next: a pond water park, golf simulator, and Promised Land Village for up to 40.Find out more and connect with Brent, Daniela, and Milk and Honey:Website: https://milkandhoneyranch.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/milkandhoneyranchtxIG: https://www.instagram.com/MilkandHoneyRanch/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3IjbNw1kMIYHYl81hJxNQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milk-honey-ranch/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milkandhoneyranchEpisode Highlights:00:00 Meet Brent & Daniela + the viral rooster sculpture story01:15 What is Milk & Honey Ranch? Luxury farm resort vibes03:00 Why they left tech life: COVID, family time, and the Texas freeze wake-up call04:38 Buying the land (without telling Daniela) + the original family-farm plan06:10 From “just our home” to Airbnb: the financial hit and Round Top's surprise boost08:28 Scaling up to 35 stays: reinvesting, risk, and the ‘if you build it' reality check10:10 Faith, closed doors, and grinding through doubt to keep the ranch alive13:30 Cuddle cows & the animal experiences: the $7K risk that paid off16:39 The real work behind the magic: hospitality + farm life (and doing it all at first)17:35 How the Kids Pitch In at the Ranch (Guests, Animals & Coffee Bar)18:47 No Regrets: What Ranch Life Has Taught the Whole Family19:40 Daniella's Car Accident: Injuries, Recovery & the 2-Year Anniversary20:46 Viral Prayer Chain: Social Media Support & 1300% Booking Surge23:42 “Established by Creation, Inspired for Connection” + The Goat Birth Story26:10 What's Next: Water Park, Golf Simulator & Promised Land Village Expansion28:09 Rapid-Fire Q&A: 2026 Goals, Dream Jobs, Favorite Animals & Chocolate30:10 Wrap-Up: Visit the Ranch, Share the Episode & Teaser for Next Guest

Autonomize AI is transforming healthcare infrastructure by eliminating administrative waste and reimagining how health enterprises operate. Covering 150 million of the 330 million lives in the United States and powering three of the five largest health enterprises, Autonomize AI has found traction by solving healthcare's hardest problems first. In this episode of BUILDERS, we sat down with Ganesh Padmanabhan, Founder & CEO of Autonomize AI, to explore how he built an AI platform from the ground up for healthcare—not by retrofitting existing technology, but by immersing himself in the industry's unique challenges and building solutions that address the fundamental inefficiencies plaguing the system. Topics Discussed: The origin story of launching during COVID with conviction around unstructured data Landing the first enterprise customer with a PowerPoint and prototype before writing production code The evolution from clinical trial patient matching to powering major health enterprises Why solving the hardest problems first created faster traction than targeting easy wins Building credibility as an outsider by leveraging past successes and being honest about failures The distinction between building AI for healthcare versus building AI from within healthcare Scaling from a $10,000 pilot to multi-million dollar ARR with deep customer immersion Why healthcare is fundamentally a trust equation, not a technology problem The future vision of an AI-native health enterprise operating system GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Don't write code until you have a signed deal: Ganesh didn't write production code until securing his first enterprise customer. He used a compelling pitch deck and an expensive prototype stitched together from cloud solutions to demonstrate feasibility. Once the deal was signed at $150,000 annually, they built the sustainable version while delivering value with the prototype. This approach validated real demand before significant investment. Solve the hardest problem, not the easiest one: Counterintuitively, Autonomize AI found faster traction by tackling the most difficult challenges in healthcare. Ganesh explains, "The simplest way to actually get traction, solve the hardest problem that's out there. If you do that and you can actually solve it...if the problem is big enough for them to move, they will." Hard problems often have fewer competitors and more desperate buyers. Wait for pattern recognition before scaling: Ganesh knew he had a business when the second and third customers requested exactly what the first customer bought. He waited for this repeatable pattern before raising a seed round, ensuring he wasn't just solving one customer's unique problem but addressing a genuine market need. Immerse deeply in one customer before broad expansion: Autonomize AI spent 12 months becoming better experts on their first major enterprise customer's systems than the customer's own internal teams. This deep penetration transformed a $10,000 pilot into millions in ARR and provided invaluable learning that shaped their entire platform approach. The investment in one relationship paid exponential dividends. Build from the industry, not for the industry: Ganesh's advice is clear: "Don't build AI and bring it into healthcare. Come into healthcare and build the AI." Most companies fail by retrofitting technology into healthcare's nuanced environment. Success comes from immersing yourself in the specific industry, understanding its unique constraints and trust requirements, then building solutions from that foundation. Leverage past credibility through specific storytelling: As an industry outsider, Ganesh built trust by sharing concrete past successes: growing Dell's convergent infrastructure business from zero to $1.3 billion in five years, working with major healthcare clients in previous roles. He also shared failures openly, creating authentic credibility. He notes, "People learn more from their successes than from their failures...you learn what to do then what not to do." // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Retail New Zealand says confidence is on the up, but some shops are scaling back their targets as they prepare for a slow recovery. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Corin Dann.

In April 2025, we made a strategic move to trim our Pinterest position and buy into Reddit. Now, two years into its life as a public company, we're looking at the data: Can Reddit survive the AI software apocalypse and clear the high growth hurdle the market is pricing in? We break down Reddit's 2025 year-end performance, including a staggering 70% year-over-year revenue growth. However, beneath the surface, there are concerns—from the sunset of key user metrics to stock-based compensation that currently eats up 16% of revenue.We also take you inside our new research platform, Semi Insider, to run a Reverse DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) to find the "fair value" for RDDT stock today.Join us on Discord with Semiconductor Insider, sign up on our website: www.chipstockinvestor.com/membershipSupercharge your analysis with AI! Get 15% of your membership with our special link here: https://fiscal.ai/csi/Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b1228c12f284/sign-up-landing-page-short-formChapters:0:00 — Why We Swapped Pinterest for Reddit 1:02 — AI Licensing: The "Sidecar" Business Model 2:15 — Revenue Breakdown: Ads vs. Data Licensing 3:20 — Scaling the Network Effect & International Growth 4:01 — The Metric Shift5:10 — Q1 2026 Outlook: 53% Growth? 6:30 — Stock-Based Compensation & Dilution 8:40 — The $1 Billion Buyback Program 9:45 — Reverse DCF: Calculating Reddit's Fair Value If you found this video useful, please make sure to like and subscribe!*********************************************************Affiliate links that are sprinkled in throughout this video. If something catches your eye and you decide to buy it, we might earn a little coffee money. Thanks for helping us (Kasey) fuel our caffeine addiction!Content in this video is for general information or entertainment only and is not specific or individual investment advice. Forecasts and information presented may not develop as predicted and there is no guarantee any strategies presented will be successful. All investing involves risk, and you could lose some or all of your principal.#RedditStock #RDDT #Investing #TechStocks #StockAnalysis #SemiInsider #ChipStockInvestor #GrowthInvesting #AI #FinanceNick and Kasey own shares of Reddit

UNLOCK THE 13 SYSTEMS EVERY AGENCY OWNER NEEDS TO REACH 8 FIGURES:https://bit.ly/41Sm05NIn this episode, Jordan Ross sits down with Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital, to unpack what it really takes to scale a digital agency to multi–eight figures and successfully exit to private equity—without burning out or losing your life in the process.Jason shares his 24-year “overnight success” journey, from running a standard SEO agency to intentionally building the “Lamborghini dealership of legal marketing.” He breaks down the mindset, systems, people strategy, and long-term intentionality required to move from six figures → seven figures → eight figures → exit.This is not a hype-filled growth story. It's a deep, honest masterclass on:Why most agencies fail to scale past $10MHow to hire and retain true A-playersThe hidden dangers of fast growthThe role of personal brand in enterprise-level deal flowHow intention, accountability, and resilience shape long-term successIf you're an agency owner trying to break through the next revenue ceiling—or thinking about a future exit—this episode delivers real-world lessons from someone who's done it twice.Chapters – Why Multi–Eight-Figure Agency Exits Are Rare – Jason Hennessey's 24-Year “Overnight Success” – The Second Bite of the Apple (Private Equity Strategy) – Running Multiple Successful Businesses Without Burnout – Replacing Yourself to Scale Past $10M – The Real Phases of Agency Growth (6 → 7 → 8 Figures) – Cash Flow Stress at Scale (More Money, More Problems) – Seeing the Game Like an Executive Strategist – Product Obsession vs. Sales-Led Agencies – Personal Brand as a Long-Term Growth Engine – Designing the Agency You Actually Want to Run – KPI-Driven Growth & Department Accountability – Hiring A-Players and Accepting Lower Margins – Why Most Agencies Can't Retain Talent – Paying Above Market & Retaining Rockstars – Creating a Future That Didn't Exist – Running a Business for Profitability Before Exit – Staying Grounded When Life Disrupts Business – Learning from Failure Instead of Avoiding It – Accountability Systems That Keep Founders on Track – Designing a Life Beyond the Business – Daily Habits & Creative Focus for FoundersTo learn more go to 8figureagency.coTo reach Jason - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhennessey/ - jasonhennessey.com

What does it really take to scale a startup when early traction turns into real momentum? In this episode of 10 Minute Tech Talks, Jonathan Kersting of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and TechVibe Radio breaks down a powerful segment from his TechVibe interview with Wendy McSparren and John Mihalik, co-founders of Admirra, a fast-growing mental health technology startup. You'll learn how they: Scaled from early customers to national growth Built a strong startup team without losing focus Kept their SaaS product simple and competitive Used customer feedback to guide development Prepared their company and infrastructure for long-term success This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders who want to grow smarter, not just faster. After listening, check out the full TechVibe interview to hear Wendy and John's complete story, including their origin, partnership, and mission to expand access to mental health care through technology. If you're building, scaling, or planning your next move, this episode is for you. Subscribe, follow, and keep learning with 10 Minute Tech Talks.

In this episode, I discuss the evolution of CEO leadership, emphasizing that "What got you here won't get you there," as introduced by Marshall Goldsmith. I share insights from over 800 interviews, focusing on the need for leaders to adapt their mindsets and strategies as their businesses scale. Through a client's growth story, I highlight the importance of strategic shifts and personnel changes to meet new challenges. I encourage leaders to continuously reassess their approaches and balance operational tasks with empowering their teams, reinforcing that effective leadership is a dynamic and evolving journey. Episode Highlights & Time Stamps 3:28 The Challenge of Growth 5:52 Evolving as a Leader 7:14 The Importance of Transformation 8:38 Conclusion and Next Steps Key Takeaways • What helps you start a business can eventually slow its growth • Scaling requires upgrading your team, strategy, and leadership mindset • Complexity grows faster than most CEOs expect • The best leaders evolve early — not when things break • A CEO's real job is building leaders, not doing everything themselves Resources & Next Steps Ready to take your leadership energy to the next level? Explore free training and resources at training.coreelevation.com to help you identify energy leaks, strengthen your leadership presence, and elevate your team's performance.

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Nevada Matthews from Cube Home Loans shares his inspiring journey from leaving school at 16 to becoming a co-owner of a fast-growing mortgage brokerage in Brisbane. He explains how the business scaled from $86M to $300M in annual settlements, growing the team from 6 to 18 members in just five years. Nevada highlights the shift from working long hours to focusing on strategy, systems, and hiring the right people for sustainable success. He also reveals powerful marketing wins through local community groups and partnerships with aligned businesses. This episode is packed with practical lessons on culture, balance, and building a thriving small business without burnout. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Nevada Matthews of Cube Home Loans, the hardest thing in growing a small business is getting the balance right between having enough resources and capacity to support growth while also managing cash flow. He explains that you want extra team support to maintain great customer service, but paying for those resources at the right time is the real challenge. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Nevada Matthews said his favorite business book that has helped him the most is "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael E. Gerber — because it shifted his thinking from working in the business to building systems and processes that help the business run without him. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? According to Nevada Matthews of Cube Loans, two of the best podcasts he recommends for growing a small business are Grow A Small Business Podcast and My First Million, as they provide practical insights and real entrepreneurial lessons. He also shares that most of his professional development comes from consistently listening to business podcasts and reading books that help improve strategy, systems, and leadership. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Nevada Matthews recommends tools that help small business owners systemize, manage leads, and improve communication — the kind that take work off your plate so you can focus on growth. One tool he highlights is HubSpot CRM, because it's easy to use, helps you track customers and marketing in one place, and scales with your business needs. He also suggests using project management tools like Trello or Notion to keep teams aligned and workflows organized, which can be a game-changer as you grow. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? According to Nevada Matthews of Cube Loans, the advice he would give himself on day one is to enjoy the process and the stage you're in, rather than always rushing toward the next milestone. He shares that business growth can feel stressful and uncertain, but it's important to stay calm, trust that you're heading in the right direction, and appreciate the journey as much as the outcome. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Growth isn't about working harder forever, it's about building better systems. – Nevada Matthews Consistency in the important things is what separates thriving businesses from struggling ones. – Nevada Matthews Hire for character and attitude first, skills can be developed over time. – Nevada Matthews      

What if we stopped telling women how to stay safe, and started asking why violence against them keeps happening in the first place? On this episode, I'm joined for a second time, by Amy Watson, the founder of social enterprise HASSL. She's trying to tackle violence against women and girls at its root. Not with another awareness campaign or  safety app. But by building a global movement designed to shift responsibility away from women, and onto society. OverviewWhen Amy first joined the podcast a year ago, we discussed the scale and reality of violence against women. A year on, she returns to talk about what it actually takes to tackle it. In just twelve months, her social enterprise HASSL has grown into a global prevention movement: more than half a million followers, thousands of volunteers across over 120 countries, and campaigns reaching millions of people organically.But this isn't just a story about social media growth. It's about culture change. In an extended and wide-ranging disucssion, we explore why laws alone don't solve systemic problems, why “stay safe” advice can unintentionally reinforce the wrong narrative, and what happens when you apply entrepreneurial thinking to one of society's most entrenched issues.This is a conversation about scale, backlash, risk and moral ambition, and about what it means to build something that refuses to compromise.Guest Bio - Amy WatsonAmy is the founder of HASSL, a global social enterprise tackling harassment at the root.HASSL focuses on prevention — shifting responsibility for violence away from women as individuals and onto the cultural and systemic factors that enable harm. Combining research, education and partnerships, it aims to create scalable, long-term change rather than short-term fixes. In just over a year, HASSL has grown into a global movement with hundreds of thousands of followers and volunteers across more than 120 countries. Amy's work sits at the intersection of social justice and entrepreneurship, applying business thinking to one of society's most entrenched problems. AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 – Intro: From Problem to ActionChristian frames this follow-up as a shift from discussing violence against women to exploring what it takes to tackle it in practice. 02:00 – What HASSL Stands For Amy explains HASSL's prevention-first approach: shifting responsibility away from women and onto culture, systems and male behaviour. 05:00 – Scaling a Social Enterprise Rapid global growth, research-driven strategy, sustainable funding streams and a structured five-stage plan. 08:30 – Education & Engaging MenLaunch of free education resources, bystander tools and conversation frameworks designed to invite men into the solution. 16:00 – Entrepreneurship, Risk & Moral AmbitionApplying startup thinking to social change; sacrificing financial ambition for impact; long-term vision over quick wins. 35:00 – Values, Independence & Leadership Why Amy avoids outside investment, refuses to compromise on inclusivity, and builds operational resilience into the organisation. 58:30 – Backlash & Online Abuse Trolling, hate messages and the deliberate disruption of a webinar — and what that reveals about cultural normalisation. 01:05:00 – Using Criticism as LeverageTurning recurring myths (“false accusations”, “what about men?”) into educational opportunities and narrative shifts. 01:21:00 – Barriers to Reporting Why speaking out rarely benefits women; the structural and social costs involved.01:37:00 – Building a Movement How listeners can engage — and why lasting change requires persistence, scale and collective responsibility.Links Amy's previous appearance on the show - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/amy-watson-on-violence-against-women/HASSL - hassl.ukMoral Ambition by Rutger Bregman - https://www.moralambition.org/book

Teenagers flipping houses? Bill Allen is teaching financial literacy and real estate investing to the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, I sit down with Bill Allen to talk about building a $4M real estate business, navigating a $1.5M payroll when revenue went to zero, redefining what "scale" really means, and why he's now focused on helping kids build wealth through real estate instead of just leaving them an inheritance. We get into: - Scaling from 1 deal to 200+ deals per year - What COVID taught him about leadership and margins - Why "scale" can actually hurt your lifestyle - Teaching teenagers to flip houses - Legacy vs. leaving millions behind - The mindset that matters more than money Bill is the founder of Seven Figure Flipping and the creator of Teenage Tycoon and the TV show Kids Who Flip. He's built businesses in real estate, education, and media — and now he's helping the next generation think differently about money. If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or parent who wants to build real wealth and legacy, this one's for you.

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Matt Sabatello sits down with Yuri Kim, the lead clinical research nurse for MIT's MAESTRO study, described as one of the largest studies in MIT history focused on Lyme disease and Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (IACI). Yuri explains how MAESTRO is collecting deep symptom histories and objective measurements—from eye tracking and EEG/P300 auditory testing to NASA Lean dysautonomia testing, capillaroscopy, and multi-sample biological collection—to identify patterns that validate patient experiences and accelerate real-world clinical understanding. Yuri's story is equally compelling: she began as an ER nurse in a Level 1 trauma center, transitioned into research nursing (including neurodegenerative and traumatic brain injury work), moved to South Korea during the pandemic, and ultimately joined MIT after a conversation with Dr. Mikki Tal changed the course of her career. Throughout the conversation, Yuri shares what she's learned from MAESTRO participants: a community often exhausted and dismissed, yet profoundly motivated to help others and drive scientific progress forward. Key Takeaways (Fast Scan) MAESTRO is nearing ~200 participants enrolled, with the chronic Lyme cohort full and enrollment closing soon. The study aims to objectively measure symptoms often dismissed as “anxiety” or “depression,” especially brain fog and dysautonomia. MAESTRO uses multiple cognitive and neurologic measures, including RightEye eye tracking, EEG + P300 auditory “oddball” testing, and remote cognitive battery tests. The team added capillaroscopy (nailfold and toe microvascular imaging) to explore vascular patterns and hemorrhages in chronic illness cohorts. Dysautonomia testing includes NASA Lean Test plus an earpiece device to estimate proxy cerebral blood flow, sometimes showing abnormalities even when vitals look “normal.” Extensive biological sampling (oral, blood, vaginal/rectal) supports proteomics/immune profiling and deeper molecular analysis. Yuri emphasizes: patients' willingness to participate—despite severe symptoms—is the engine of progress and future change. Detailed Chapter-by-Chapter Show Notes 1) Meet Yuri Kim: The Human Side of Cutting-Edge Lyme Research Matt introduces Yuri as the clinical research nurse leading day-to-day operations of MIT's MAESTRO study—positioning her as a rare bridge between lab science, clinicians, and patients. Yuri shares that the study is approaching enrollment completion and that the team is eager to analyze a large dataset to “speak up” for participants who have suffered without clear explanations. Highlights: MAESTRO is one of MIT's largest studies, with enrollment nearing completion. The mission is to transform patient suffering into measurable signals, data, and insight. 2) Yuri's Background: Pharma, ER Nursing, Research, and Why This Work Became Personal Yuri explains her path: early work as a medical information specialist in pharma (including literature searches and clinician guidance, often involving off-label questions), then an intense period as a Level 1 ER nurse where she witnessed both acute crises and chronic illness desperation. Key insight:Yuri notes that in pharma and ER settings, she repeatedly saw the same reality—patients searching for answers, clinicians constrained by time, and chronic illness voices falling through the cracks. 3) From the ER to Neuro Research: Brain Inflammation, TBI, and the Gap in Chronic Illness Care Yuri left ER work largely due to the physical toll of night shifts and moved into academic research at Boston University. She worked on complex studies involving Alzheimer's, amyloidosis, and traumatic brain injury. Matt asks whether Lyme came up in those neuro settings. Yuri says no—but now she views neurodegenerative symptoms differently and believes clinicians should consider underlying root causes, including infection. Listener connection:This segment reinforces how often Lyme-related cognitive decline can be misinterpreted or missed when viewed through siloed specialties. 4) Lyme Awareness Outside the U.S.: South Korea, Tick-Borne Illness, and Global Blind Spots During the pandemic, Yuri relocated to South Korea. She shares that Lyme isn't commonly discussed there, though other tick-borne illnesses exist. Yuri underscores a global concern: agricultural and rural communities face tick exposure without awareness of the chronic implications. 5) How Yuri Joined Dr. Mikki Tal and MAESTRO (And Why She Changed Her Mind) One of the most memorable segments: Yuri reveals she had already accepted another MIT nursing role—but after speaking with Dr. Tal, she pivoted immediately, calling it the best career decision she's ever made. Why it matters: It shows how MAESTRO is not just a study; it's a mission-driven effort that attracts top clinical talent. 6) Day One at MAESTRO: Meeting the Severely Ill and the Community's Unmatched Generosity Yuri recounts a powerful early experience: meeting a participant who was bedbound and profoundly symptomatic, yet eager to contribute anything possible to help the community. Matt connects this to Tick Boot Camp's origin story: people with minimal energy still showed up to help others. The theme becomes clear—Lyme patients are often depleted but relentlessly generous. What MAESTRO Measures (The Four-Hour Visit Breakdown) 7) Brain Fog: Why MAESTRO Treats It as a Complex Phenomenon Yuri explains MAESTRO's approach: brain fog isn't one symptom. It can involve memory, processing speed, visual stimulation sensitivity, pain-triggered cognition changes, and motor response delays. Core idea: MAESTRO attempts to measure brain fog from multiple angles—visual processing, auditory processing, reaction time, and executive function. 8) RightEye Eye Tracking: Visual Stimulus + Reaction Time as Objective Signal Participants complete a structured set of ocular motor tasks (pursuit, saccades) and reaction-time games (shape recognition mapped to numbered inputs). Yuri notes many chronic illness participants struggle even with basic saccades, often aligning with reported visual disturbances. What MAESTRO is measuring: Ocular motor control Visual processing Decision speed Reaction time consistency 9) EEG + P300 “Oddball” Test: Auditory Processing Meets Motor Output Participants wear an EEG cap (19 regions) and listen to tones: common low-pitch and rare high-pitch. They must press the spacebar only for the rare tone. Yuri notes that even a 4-minute test can be exhausting for people with cognitive dysfunction, and participants often describe a frustrating “delay” between knowing what to do and physically doing it. Why this matters: This may help validate cognitive dysfunction even when standard office screening looks normal. 10) Remote Cognitive Battery Testing: Scaling Measurement Beyond MIT Participants complete executive function tests at home (memory, Stroop-like color-word matching, trail-making tasks). Yuri emphasizes why this matters: many patients can't travel, and symptoms vary dramatically by day, cycle, and crash patterns. Big future direction: Remote testing could expand access to bedbound patients and capture “good day vs bad day” variability. 11) Dysautonomia & POTS: NASA Lean Test + Proxy Cerebral Blood Flow Yuri details NASA Lean testing: supine rest, then standing/leaning while monitoring vitals and symptoms. The standout: sometimes vitals appear stable while patients feel intensely symptomatic—yet the cerebral blood flow proxy measurement fluctuates significantly. Clinical implication discussed: This approach could become a tool for identifying dysautonomia-related issues when standard vitals “look fine.” 12) Capillaroscopy: Nailfold + Toe Microvascular Imaging MAESTRO added capillaroscopy to examine microvascular patterns, including abnormal shapes and possible hemorrhages seen more frequently in chronic cohorts (as her clinical observations suggest). They also measure capillaries pre- and post-NASA Lean to explore whether symptomatic shifts correlate with microvascular changes. Why patients find it meaningful: They can visually see something measurable that aligns with how they feel. 13) Standard Neuro Screening Doesn't Capture Lyme Brain Fog Yuri shares a crucial point: participants often perform fine on standard screens like the Mini-Mental State Exam, suggesting that infection-associated cognitive dysfunction can be subtle, dynamic, and not detected by traditional tools—reinforcing the need for MAESTRO-style measurement. Biological Samples: “Measure Everything” (Head to Toe) 14) Multi-Sample Collection: Oral, Blood, Vaginal, Rectal Yuri explains the breadth of biological sampling, including saliva/oral samples (cotton chew + gum swab), multiple blood tubes, and sex-specific sampling to explore immune, hormonal, microbiome, and gynecologic dimensions. Why it's being done: To connect symptom clusters to molecular patterns and explore sex differences in chronic illness response. 15) Storage, Batch Effects, and What Happens After Enrollment Closes Samples are aliquoted and stored at -80°C until they can be processed/shipped in ways that minimize batch effects. The next phase is analysis and collaboration—including proteomics and immune signaling exploration. 16) Giving Back to Participants: The Challenge and the Intention Yuri acknowledges the “fine line” between research-only testing and clinically actionable reporting, but stresses MIT's intention to return what can be responsibly shared through certified partners—while being careful not to over-interpret research findings. Collaboration, Scaling, and What Comes Next 17) Collaboration Across Institutions: The Missing Platform Matt compares Lyme research needs to cybersecurity threat-sharing between banks: competitors collaborate because the threat is bigger than any one organization. Yuri agrees and highlights the need for secure data-sharing platforms—similar to large national efforts in other fields. 18) What's Next: Focus on Female Brain Fog, Hormones, and Remote Studies Yuri previews upcoming directions: Brain fog and hormone cycle relationships Differentiating infection-associated cognitive dysfunction vs menopause-related brain fog Remote/at-home measurement studies to reach more symptomatic and bedbound patients Potential collaborations with pediatric and neuroimmune experts Closing Message: Hope Without Hype Yuri's message to patients and families is simple and emotional: “Please don't give up.” She believes answers are coming because serious teams are working together—and because patients are driving the research forward with their participation.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this electrifying continuation of his conversation with geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, Tom dives into the forces shaping the next era of global power. From the much-debated Thucydides' Trap and the real state of China's future to America's political and demographic crossroads, this episode is a masterclass in understanding the seismic shifts rocking our world. Peter Zeihan makes a compelling case for why China's rise might not be the threat many fear, citing geopolitical bottlenecks, demographic crises, and internal political strife. The conversation then takes a sharp, honest look at America's own challenges—from aging demographics and political party chaos to the hard realities of reindustrialization and immigration reform. Along the way, Tom Bilyeu and Peter Zeihan examine the impact of social media on truth, the lessons (and perils) of historical mass migrations, and whether technology can rescue countries facing population decline. Get ready to have your assumptions challenged and your worldview expanded with practical insights on what's really at stake for the future of nations. Whether you're interested in economics, politics, or the fate of entire civilizations, you won't want to miss this wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion! Website: https://zeihan.comFree Newsletter: https://zeihan.com/newsletterTwitter: https://twitter.com/PeterZeihanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZeihanOnGeopolitics 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 Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Incogni: 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 Blocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Huel: High-Protein Starter Kit 20% off for new customers at https://huel.com/impact code impact Thucydides' Trap, China collapse, U.S. global power, demographic decline, Xi Jinping purges, Chinese military, First Island Chain, U.S. Navy, Japanese alliances, one-child policy, population overcount, industrialization, Han Chinese, civilizational collapse, warlords, agricultural dependence, U.S.-China relations, globalization, reindustrialization, NAFTA, industrial policy, political chaos, American demographics, immigration reform, labor shortages, party realignment, social media impact, media regulation, assimilation, European immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode from Grow 2026, Troy Woodham and I talk about a core truth of scaling: as your business evolves, your systems must evolve too. We break down how replicable, duplicatable processes — powered by tools like LMN — help contractors grow with consistency, clarity, and control. Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company). - https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/  Granum Academy Bootcamp Tour (use BRIAN25 to save!): https://www.Granum.com/Brian GROW 2026 - February 10-12 Dallas, TX: https://hubs.li/Q03Ybxs10 LMN & Coffee - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card: www.CoastPay.com/Brian