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A comprehensive overview of 12 critical business rules of thumb, covering pricing, customer acquisition, retention, cash flow, and performance metrics to help entrepreneurs analyze and optimize their business strategies.
Mark Sotir discusses Equity Group Investments' approach of having an owner's mindset, focusing on protecting downside risk, generating consistent cash flow, and creating long-term value by helping family and founder-owned businesses scale and evolve through patient capital and strategic operational support.
An expert discussion of portfolio construction that challenges traditional 60/40 investing strategies, explores the importance of understanding individual risk profiles, and examines how factors like time horizon, income stability, and macro trends impact optimal investment approaches.
Two coffee-obsessed friends from Seattle, Todd Carmichael and J.P. Iberti, founded La Colombe Coffee Roasters in Philadelphia, pioneering the third-wave specialty coffee movement and growing the company to be valued at nearly a billion dollars before being acquired by Chobani.
JL Collins shares his simple path to wealth: avoid debt, live on less than you earn, invest the surplus in low-cost index funds, and understand that financial freedom is about buying your time and options, not just accumulating material possessions.
Kyle Grieve breaks down how Prem Watsa and Fairfax Financial compounded capital at 19% since 1985 through disciplined value investing, strategic insurance float management, resilient culture, and long-term thinking.
Logan Allin discusses how size becomes the enemy of venture returns, why private markets are changing, and how Fin Capital is building a full-lifecycle platform focused on enterprise software by taking a contrarian approach and finding inefficient market opportunities.
Two founders with no fashion background invested $200,000 in their first product order, launched Nala, an Australian intimates brand, and sold over 400,000 pieces in two years by focusing on inclusivity, solving customer pain points, and using guerrilla marketing tactics.
Layla Pomper shares five tactical approaches for small businesses to build effective systems, emphasizing the importance of tracking mistakes, defaulting to delegation, and creating cyclical feedback loops that help businesses improve operations without becoming overly complex.
Katlin Smith turned her passion for healthier eating into Simple Mills, a better-for-you food brand that she grew from muffin experiments in her apartment kitchen to an $800 million exit by staying laser-focused on creating delicious snacks with clean, nutrient-dense ingredients.
A comprehensive look at the 2025 global market performance reveals that while US markets did well, international markets, particularly in China, South Korea, and emerging markets, significantly outperformed, challenging the "US is the only game in town" narrative.
Deepak Sindwani shares how Wavecrest Growth Partners deliberately caps its fund size at $450M, prioritizes building trusting relationships with founders, and focuses on helping growth-stage B2B tech companies scale from $5M to $50M in revenue through strategic partnership and collaborative value-add.
Laura Roeder shares how her bootstrapped SaaS, Paperbell, outlasted a $10M venture-backed competitor by staying lean, focusing on marketing, and avoiding over-engineering while serving the coaching software market.
Rashad Bilal shares insights on making, investing, and giving away money, discussing the growth of Earn Your Leisure, the importance of believing in your worth, and strategies for financial success through education, relationships, and mindset.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy explores how setting ambitious, impossible-seeming goals can reshape entrepreneurs' psychology, forcing them to simplify their business, eliminate complexity, and focus on what truly matters for scaling.
Michael Dubin transforms a chance encounter with a warehouse full of razors into Dollar Shave Club, creating a viral marketing video that disrupts the razor market and leads to a billion-dollar Unilever acquisition in just five years.
Michael Berkowitz, a former Wall Street trader, founded Norwegian Wool to create luxury coats that solve the problem of finding stylish, warm outerwear for business professionals, ultimately building a brand known for its quiet luxury approach and high-quality, performance-driven designs.
John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, shares his entrepreneurial journey from a small natural foods store in Austin to building a Fortune 500 company, driven by a missionary zeal to change the way America eats and a belief in conscious capitalism.
Clay Finck discusses his 2025 portfolio additions, investment philosophy focused on quality businesses and exceptional founder-operators, and how he evaluates stocks beyond short-term market narratives.
A candid conversation with Codie Sanchez about buying small businesses, building brands, and creating opportunities without starting from scratch, revealing strategies for entrepreneurial success across generations.
Adam Ewart turned a £50 airline baggage fee into a $250M global logistics company by ruthlessly automating processes, leveraging scrappy PR, and focusing on customer referrals while expanding across 145 countries.
Alex Hormozi delivers a brutally honest guide to achieving success in your twenties and thirties, emphasizing the importance of taking asymmetric bets, focusing intensely on one thing, working hard and smart, and being willing to make sacrifices to achieve your goals.
In this episode, Alex Tonelli discusses how Endurance, a family office for three entrepreneurs, evolved from a startup holding company to a highly structured investment vehicle by applying first-principles thinking, focusing on vintage diversification, and avoiding institutional investment pitfalls.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi shares 26 hard-earned lessons from 2025, including insights on mental toughness, business scaling, talent acquisition, delegation, and maintaining motivation, all while reflecting on personal challenges like losing his mother and breaking a Guinness World Record for book sales.
A deep dive into franchising as a potentially overlooked path to wealth creation, exploring various franchise opportunities, economics, and strategies for success across industries like food, home services, and senior care.
Nick Kokonas discusses transforming the restaurant and hospitality industry through innovative business strategies, focusing on understanding what you're selling, knowing your customers, and creating unique experiences that can be efficiently marketed and delivered.
Brad Jacobs shares insights on building billion-dollar companies, raising capital, mastering organizational integration, and maintaining a positive mindset through techniques like meditation, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
David Royce shares his journey from a struggling college salesman to building a $500 million pest control empire by focusing on sales training, culture, and creating systems that allow businesses to scale beyond the founder's direct involvement.
Russell Brunson shares insights on personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of letting go of past success, humbling oneself, and continuously learning new skills to reach the next level in business and life.
A deep dive into trust structuring reveals how billionaires can preserve family wealth, enable their children's opportunities, and minimize taxes by carefully selecting an independent trustee who understands family dynamics and provides long-term strategic guidance.
A step-by-step guide to clarifying your business's key challenges, focus, and growth strategy through 10 strategic questions that help founders create a simple, actionable 90-day plan for business success.
After eight years of struggling with a skincare brand, Aliett Buttelman pivoted to makeup patches and experienced an explosive viral moment when Taylor Swift wore their product, turning Fazit Beauty into a seven-figure brand in just 48 hours.
A wide-ranging conversation with Guy Spier explores topics like investing, personal growth, psychedelics, music, and the importance of understanding oneself and the world, while emphasizing the value of writing down goals, continuous learning, and treating others with empathy.
Todd Graves joins Guy Raz to help three early-stage founders navigate business challenges, offering advice on franchising, financing, and expansion strategies across a coffee, pasta, and sandwich business.
Brent Beshore discusses Permanent Equity's unique $350M investment approach, focusing on long-term, debt-free ownership with 30-year fund horizons, prioritizing business legacy, cultural continuity, and meaningful relationships over traditional private equity's short-term, high-leverage strategies.
Eddie Hartman, co-founder of LegalZoom, shares insights on why 72% of businesses fail and provides practical strategies for entrepreneurs to build sustainable, scalable companies by understanding value, pricing, customer retention, and the importance of evolving with market needs.
A gathering of 25 seven and eight-figure founders in New York City reveals insights on location independence, friendly business acquisitions, leadership frameworks, AI workflows, and the parallels between entrepreneurship and artistry.
David Royce reveals how he transformed a door-to-door pest control summer job into four nine-figure service businesses by applying Silicon Valley strategies to an unsexy blue-collar industry, focusing on systemization, leadership development, and creating a compelling company culture.
Bobby Trussell of Tempur-Pedic joins Guy Raz on the Advice Line to help three early-stage founders from the seafood, paddleboarding, and life jacket industries solve their business challenges while offering insights on growth, scaling, and fundraising.
Yaron Naymark, founder of 1 Main Capital, discusses how he has patiently grown his concentrated long-biased hedge fund by outperforming major equity benchmarks, attracting investors through consistent communication, and making strategic operational improvements.
Rob explores listener questions about freemium retention rates, delegating core SaaS skills at different company stages, whether great founders can succeed with any product, and the risks of building on third-party or no-code platforms.
Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank transform home improvement retail by founding Home Depot, creating a revolutionary business model focused on customer service, everyday low pricing, empowered employees, and a culture that prioritizes helping customers over corporate bureaucracy.
Real estate entrepreneur John Gafford shares insights on vertical integration, personal responsibility, investing in real estate, and the importance of giving back, drawing from his experiences building Simply Vegas and writing his book "Escaping the Drift."
Peter Madsen, CIO of Utah's SITFO, discusses building a sovereign wealth fund from scratch, focusing on factor-based investing, mean reversion, venture capital strategy, and leveraging AI tools to streamline investment due diligence.
Stig Brodersen shares insights on his portfolio changes in 2025, discussing his investment in Uber, sale of Evolution AB, thoughts on Alphabet's AI strategy, and the importance of having unfair advantages in investing.
Entrepreneurs Scott Tannen of Boll & Branch and Jamie Siminoff of Ring offer advice to three early-stage business owners about bootstrapping, scaling, and finding unique market positioning across organic clothing, UV protection apparel, and stylish binoculars.
Jonathan Swanson discusses how leveraging delegation through personal assistants and AI can help founders and professionals dramatically increase their productivity, ambition, and ability to focus on high-impact work.
A wide-ranging conversation with Gaurav Kapadia exploring his perspectives on New York City, investing, art, craftsmanship, and maintaining entrepreneurial energy, revealing his unique approach to judging quality across multiple domains.
Jay Shetty explores money mindset with financial experts, revealing practical strategies to save, invest, and build wealth through discipline, understanding money's nature, and developing a healthy relationship with finances.
William Fonseca transforms from a homeless, drug-addicted individual to a successful real estate developer and philanthropist, dedicating his life to helping children and fallen men through faith, unconditional love, and strategic investments in neglected communities.
Hosts Rob Walling and Derrick Reimer dive into listener questions about AI coding stacks, shipping fast without losing polish, the shifting risks in startups due to AI, and when founders should start taking security seriously.
Julia Rees Toader shares insights from her decade advising top CIOs at Goldman Sachs, revealing how the world's best investors balance technical analysis with gut instinct, emotional intelligence, and idiosyncratic risk-taking.
Victor Damasio shares his journey of building a multi-million dollar business in Brazil and now expanding to the US and Spanish markets, focusing on serving clients deeply, maintaining long-term relationships, and growing through personal connection and consistent value delivery.
Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explore balancing big life experiences with long-term financial goals, discussing Sean's wedding and honeymoon expenses, and whether it's smart to temporarily reduce retirement savings to save for a home down payment.
Chris Koerner shares his journey of starting over 80 businesses, revealing strategies for launching side hustles with minimal investment, emphasizing testing ideas quickly, leveraging AI, and understanding that entrepreneurship is about trade-offs, not absolute freedom.
James Altucher discusses how Gen Z might be the most talented generation in history, debunks the 10,000-hour rule, shares insights on entrepreneurship, mental health, and leveraging AI as a mentor, while exploring the importance of obsession, skill stacking, and continuous personal improvement.
In this episode, Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, shares insights on e-commerce success, discussing how the company scales through strategic marketing, product expansion, and lean operations while maintaining a focus on profitability and adaptability.
General Catalyst's $1.5B Creation Strategy is building AI-native companies in fragmented service industries by developing specialized software that can automate 30-50% of tasks, then acquiring and transforming businesses to dramatically improve EBITDA margins.
Jen Sincero shares her transformative journey from struggling financially to becoming a successful author, revealing how changing her mindset, confronting money blocks, and doing something scary every day helped her unlock financial abundance and personal growth.
Clay and Shawn discuss Shawn's investment approach, focusing on consumer-centric tech and retail companies like Adobe, Uber, Lululemon, and Nike, while exploring their intrinsic value portfolio and research process, with a particular emphasis on Adobe's potential despite AI-related market fears.
Lee Edward Smith and Katherine Aguilar share their inspiring journey from professional Latin dancers to successful real estate investors and event producers, demonstrating how passion, networking, and collaboration can transform entrepreneurial dreams into a multi-industry empire.
John Paul DeJoria shares his remarkable journey from being homeless twice to building two billion-dollar brands, Paul Mitchell and Patrón Tequila, through resilience, sales mastery, and an unwavering commitment to quality, kindness, and giving back.
Jane Wurwand joins Guy Raz on the Advice Line to help three early-stage founders - a vegan baby food company, a parent fitness community, and a performance underwear brand - navigate challenges of scaling, building community, and maintaining product quality.
Jason Calacanis interviews Jonathan Swanson, founder of Athena, about delegating effectively, using AI-enhanced assistants, and how Athena helps founders and executives reclaim their time by matching them with highly trained remote assistants.
Christian von Koenigsegg, driven by a lifelong passion for cars, founded Koenigsegg Automotive at 22 with no engineering experience, embodying an unapologetic pursuit of greatness by creating uniquely innovative hypercars that push the boundaries of performance and design.
A groundbreaking startup called Hertha Metals is revolutionizing steel production in the United States by developing a cleaner, more cost-effective process that uses natural gas instead of coal, potentially reducing emissions by 50% and production costs by up to 30%.
Sam and Shaan explore three simple, blue-collar business ideas that are making millions, including a gutter cleaning service with a perfect landing page, novelty teeth sales, and a roofing company using MrBeast-style content marketing.
Mary Kay Ash built a billion-dollar cosmetics empire by creating a meritocratic, recognition-driven business model that empowered women through flexible work, fair compensation, and a culture of belief and support.
A heartfelt exploration of entrepreneurship as rebellion, with Jeni Britton sharing how her ice cream business was built like a lovingly crafted mixtape - driven by vision, service, and a desire to bring people together through creativity and connection.
Kevin O'Leary shares his entrepreneurial wisdom, revealing critical insights on building successful businesses, managing personal growth, and the importance of focusing on signal over noise while navigating the challenging journey of entrepreneurship.
Meredith Baer, a former screenwriter, discovered home staging at 50 and transformed it into a multi-million dollar business, staging hundreds of high-end homes across major U.S. cities without raising outside capital.
Brock McClelland shares his incredible journey from addiction and homelessness to building an 8-figure roofing company through faith, grit, dedication, and a transformative mindset of consistent hard work.
Kyle Grieve explores powerful mental models from systems thinking and mathematics, revealing how feedback loops, kill criteria, scale, compounding, power laws, randomness, and regression to the mean shape investing strategies and long-term success.
An in-depth exploration of how exceptional businesses create long-term shareholder value by leveraging time, capital efficiency, decentralization, and a performance-driven culture to compound returns at high rates over decades.
A step-by-step guide to creating a simple, effective business plan for 2026 that involves setting a clear revenue and profitability goal, developing a credible plan, and implementing four key systems: budget, scoreboard, scorecards, and cadence.
Danny Meyer shares his journey of scaling restaurants and investing, offering insights on entrepreneurship, hospitality, and discovering innovation through combining past experiences, while his daughter Hallie discusses her approach to growing her ice cream business Caffè Panna with a focus on product quality and careful, deliberate expansion.
Bill Creelman joins Guy Raz to help three early-stage entrepreneurs solve business challenges - a pickle beer maker, a Hawaiian flannel shirt company owner, and a kombucha business founder - offering advice on scaling, marketing, and focusing their efforts.
The story of Dietrich Mateschitz, the billionaire founder of Red Bull, is a tale of an unconventional marketing genius who built a global energy drink empire by prioritizing marketing, fostering rumors, sponsoring extreme sports, and maintaining complete control over his brand and message.
George Heaton, co-founder of Represent, shares how a two-year trademark battle nearly destroyed his brand but ultimately sparked a creative fire that propelled the company to massive success, detailing the brand's growth from a small UK operation to a global fashion powerhouse valued at over $250 million.
In this keynote speech, Gary Vee passionately argues that true success is about happiness, not money, and encourages people to stop buying unnecessary things, find work they love, and leverage the internet's opportunities to build businesses around their passions.
Emma Hernan, a self-made multimillionaire, shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur in food, real estate, and TV, emphasizing the importance of believing in oneself, diversifying income streams, and maintaining a kind heart.
A thirsty surfer's frustration with existing water bottles leads Travis Rosbach to create Hydro Flask, a vacuum-insulated stainless steel bottle that becomes a popular brand through perseverance, timing, and a bit of luck.
Coca-Cola's journey from a local patent medicine to a global beverage empire is a story of innovative marketing, strategic bottling, and building a brand that transcends a simple sugar water drink into a symbol of happiness, friendship, and the American spirit.
Fareed Abedini shares his incredible journey from losing $1.7 million through day trading at 20 to rebuilding his wealth through Airbnb and real estate, detailing strategies for success and the importance of mentorship.
Max Altman discusses his journey in venture capital, from early investments in companies like Reddit and Rippling to founding Saga Ventures, sharing insights on seed investing, the challenges of the VC landscape, and his strategy for building a boutique early-stage fund.
Stan Gibson shares his transformative journey from a walk-on college football player to a leadership coach, discussing how systems, authenticity, and self-awareness can help entrepreneurs navigate chaos and build personal and professional legacies.
In this episode, Dan and Alex Harling dive into the art of hosting successful events, sharing their strategies for creating memorable experiences, monetizing gatherings, and providing value to attendees across various business contexts.
A comprehensive exploration of private equity's evolving landscape, focusing on the challenges of large buyouts and the potential opportunities in the lower middle market, while examining broader investment principles and market dynamics.
Loren Castle transformed her cancer diagnosis at 22 into a mission to create Sweet Loren's, a $120M/year clean, allergen-free cookie dough brand that grew from a tiny New York apartment to over 5,000 supermarkets nationwide by focusing on delicious taste, customer needs, and staying true to her purpose.
Vlad Tenev discusses the evolution of online brokerage platforms, Robinhood's journey from launching during the financial crisis to becoming a multi-product financial platform, and explores emerging trends like prediction markets, tokenization, and AI's impact on financial services.
A 25-year-old entrepreneur shares how he transitioned from a failed e-commerce venture to building a multi-six-figure passive income stream in payment processing by leveraging persistence, sales skills, and a relentless desire for time freedom.
An insightful guide to entrepreneurial growth, detailing the eight levels of business success from $100,000 to over $100 million, revealing how successful founders progressively adapt their strategies, hire strategically, and shift their mindset to scale their businesses while working less.
Shaan Puri shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, recounting the 12 different businesses he tried before finding success with a Fortnite esports league that was acquired by Twitch, ultimately reflecting on the importance of project selection, taking action, and pursuing creative endeavors that bring personal fulfillment.
Wade Foster shares the story of building Zapier from a small Midwest startup to a $5 billion AI-enabled automation platform, emphasizing the importance of making constant contact with reality by shipping products quickly and iterating based on customer feedback.
Pete Kadens shares his journey of building Green Thumb Industries from scratch into a multibillion-dollar cannabis company by focusing on unsexy strategies, targeting overlooked markets, and creating an ownership culture that prioritizes profitability, employee empowerment, and social impact.
Rob explores the "Core Four" essential skills for building a successful SaaS company (sales, marketing, product, and development) and provides advice for technical founders on whether to find a co-founder or learn these skills themselves.
Kevin Bartchlett builds a $9M compost toilet company from scratch, only to walk away with nothing after his handshake agreement with his business partner fails to secure his promised equity.
John D. Rockefeller's extraordinary business success was built through relentless focus, methodical strategy, ruthless efficiency, and an unshakable belief in transforming chaos into order by turning competitors into collaborators.
From playing video games at 21 to becoming a successful credit repair and funding entrepreneur, Alex Ruiz transformed his life by investing in himself, embracing discomfort, and staying committed to personal growth despite facing homelessness and adversity.
Ben Francis transforms a dropshipping supplement website into a billion-dollar fitness apparel brand by focusing on physique-enhancing clothing and building relationships with YouTube influencers in the early days of social media marketing.
First-generation wealth builder Grace Vandecruze shares her inspiring journey from growing up with limited resources to building generational wealth through strategic financial planning, entrepreneurship, and a focus on financial literacy and insurance.
Kyle Grieve explores the remarkable journey of Home Depot's founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, detailing how they transformed a bold entrepreneurial vision into a $300 billion retail powerhouse through innovative strategies, customer-centric culture, and a relentless commitment to empowerment and low prices.
In this powerful episode, Air Force veteran Kassie Kennaugh shares her transformative journey from military service, overcoming personal trauma, and building a successful insurance agency, ultimately scaling it 400% and selling it before becoming president of a major insurance company.
GE Aerospace is a dominant jet engine manufacturer with a complex business model focusing on commercial and military engines, leveraging a highly profitable aftermarket services strategy across a long-cycle, technically challenging industry.
Dean Graziosi shares how technology and AI have dramatically lowered barriers to entry for entrepreneurs, making it easier than ever to turn personal experiences, skills, and passions into profitable online businesses during this golden age of opportunity.
A former Army intelligence officer turned entrepreneur shares his strategy for acquiring accounting firms using SBA 7(a) loans, leveraging AI to increase margins, and building a business with purpose beyond just financial gain.
Corey Hoffstein discusses the importance of solving client problems beyond market performance, emphasizing that successful investment products must provide unique value propositions and address behavioral finance challenges for financial advisors and investors.
Tony Fernandes shares how he bought AirAsia for just 30 cents, transformed it into the fourth-largest airline in Asia, and built a culture-driven company that empowers employees to achieve their dreams.
Chet Pipkin joins Guy Raz to offer advice to three early-stage entrepreneurs: Daniel from EarthSuds, Meredith from Sideline Bags, and Ryan from Rolflex, helping them navigate challenges in product design, inventory management, and B2B sales.
Chris Naugle reveals how entrepreneurs and investors can become their own bank using specially designed whole life insurance, unlocking a strategy to recapture interest, build wealth, and create financial freedom through mathematical principles of infinite banking.
A remarkable story of resilience, Cale Forrester transforms from being homeless and struggling with addiction to building a $3M plumbing business by following mentors, implementing strategic processes, and maintaining a commitment to personal and professional growth.
A bootstrapped team of three developers built Missive, an email collaboration tool, to $8M ARR by focusing on respecting email workflows, creating unique content marketing strategies like versus pages, and maintaining a horizontal product approach across multiple industries.
A dynamic podcast episode explores first-generation wealth building through the stories of entrepreneurs Ronnie Brown and Courtney Hale, and delves into the complex world of stablecoins and crypto investing.
Tom Hale transforms from a desk-bound environmental planner to a trailblazing entrepreneur, founding Backroads, an active travel company that now runs over 5,000 trips annually across 60+ countries, by embracing passion, persistence, and a unique approach to active travel experiences.
Todd Graves shares the story of founding Raising Cane's, a chicken finger restaurant chain, by staying laser-focused on creating a craveable product, maintaining high quality, and building a passionate culture through relentless determination and a commitment to serving customers and crew members.
Ryan Smith, a high school dropout with a 1.9 GPA, builds Qualtrics from his family's basement to an $8 billion company, turns down a $500 million acquisition offer, and eventually becomes the owner of the Utah Jazz NBA team.
A wide-ranging conversation with Chris Sacca about risk, investing, storytelling, authenticity, and drifting back to his true self through various life chapters, from tech investor to climate tech founder.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi explains how entrepreneurs can build a business that runs without them by documenting their tasks, creating decision trees, finding and training the right talent, and removing themselves from key roles like marketing.
A former police officer turned entrepreneur reveals how he transitioned from living paycheck to paycheck to building a multi-million dollar tax business by focusing on serving low-income communities and leveraging strategic digital marketing.
Gary Vee discusses how social media provides the biggest financial opportunity for people under 25, emphasizing the potential of AI, entrepreneurship, and pursuing passionate niche interests to create successful personal businesses.
Codie Sanchez shares her contrarian approach to entrepreneurship, revealing how to build wealth by acquiring profitable "boring" businesses with little upfront capital and creative financing strategies.
Natalie Holloway shares the rollercoaster journey of building Bala, a nine-figure fitness brand, from a $5,000 side hustle to near-bankruptcy and back, while working full-time jobs and learning critical lessons about scaling, profitability, and resilience.
Wayfair co-founder Niraj Shah joins the show to offer advice to three early-stage entrepreneurs about betting on themselves, defining their brands, and navigating the challenges of growing a business.
Michael Howell discusses the growing divergence in global liquidity between the Federal Reserve's tightening and the People's Bank of China's stimulus, warning that the declining Fed liquidity could signal challenges for financial markets in 2026.
Nick Reyes shares expert strategies for affordable and stress-free family travel using points and miles, revealing how to book multiple award seats, fly business class with kids, and navigate international travel with children while enjoying unique experiences across the globe.
Shaan and Sam discuss how a CEO's personal growth is the key to scaling a business, sharing insights on effective leadership, delegation, company values, and the power of repeating successful entrepreneurial playbooks.
Rob Walling explores strategic positioning for startups, the challenges of creating new product categories, mental blocks to launching, and global versus local marketing approaches through answering listener questions in this solo podcast episode.
An entrepreneurial trash collection business owner gets strategic advice on focusing on a single customer segment, creating a compelling offer, and scaling sales through a targeted door-to-door commission-based approach to transform his struggling company's finances.
In Argentina's midterm elections, Javier Milei's libertarian party secured a surprise victory, gaining congressional seats and signaling voter support for his economic reforms despite short-term economic challenges.
Jeff Braverman transformed his family's struggling $1 million nut store into a $100 million direct-to-consumer snack business by leveraging the early internet, Google AdWords, and innovative marketing strategies, ultimately keeping the business family-owned.
Brad Jacobs, a serial entrepreneur who has founded eight separate billion-dollar companies, shares insights on building successful businesses through strategic industry consolidation, recruiting top talent, embracing technology, and maintaining a positive, problem-solving mindset.
Seth and Mary Auguste share their inspiring entrepreneurial journey from starting a remote cleaning business to scaling and selling it, emphasizing the power of faith, perseverance, and strategic business growth while balancing marriage, family, and entrepreneurship.
Former Israeli special ops officer Itamar Marani shares his playbook for scaling from $2K one-on-one coaching clients to six-figure annual engagements through strategic positioning, group sprint programs, and mastering the mindset barriers that actually hold entrepreneurs back.
Alex Hormozi provides strategic advice to business owners across different industries, focusing on customer acquisition, lead generation, content marketing, and scaling techniques through personalized guidance and practical recommendations.
Lyft co-founder John Zimmer advises three early-stage founders on expanding their products internationally, securing inventory financing, and balancing work-life balance while building purpose-driven businesses.
Tezza Barton shares her entrepreneurial journey of building a $38M app without ads, focusing on community building, creativity, and intentional growth while staying true to her passion for empowering creators.
Alex Bouaziz, the founder of Deel, shares his journey from a young, nerdy French-Tunisian immigrant to building a global payroll and HR services company that has grown to over $800 million in annual recurring revenue, driven by his passion for making work more accessible and supportive for people around the world.
Gary Vee offers motivational advice to a professional photographer from Paris, encouraging him to network aggressively, reach out to marketing executives, and not be afraid to take small opportunities to grow his career.
A conversation with Dave Schneider, CMO of Red Wing Shoe Company, exploring the brand's legacy, marketing philosophy, and commitment to supporting skilled workers through innovative brand storytelling and purpose-driven initiatives.
Russell reconnects with his old elementary school friend Ryan Lee, who transformed his landscape lighting business into a successful coaching program by following marketing strategies, building an online audience through consistent Facebook Lives, and helping other home service business owners grow their profits.
A husband and wife team transform their electrical business by overcoming ego, focusing on high-margin services, joining a professional network, and ultimately scaling from $3M to $18M before selling to private equity.
Rob provides insights on marketing challenges for a SaaS startup at $65K MRR, discusses ongoing product validation, and cautions against building a media business without a clear monetization strategy.
After selling his asbestos removal business for $200 million in 2021, Corey Mitchell watched the company he built struggle when an outside CEO pursued large, unprofitable projects and added significant overhead, causing EBITDA to plummet from $21 million to $12 million in just nine months.
Michael Dell shares his life story and entrepreneurial journey, discussing how his curiosity and passion for understanding technology led him to found Dell, navigating multiple technological revolutions while continuously reinventing the company through a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer-focused strategies.
A podcast host discusses strategies for reinvesting profits, scaling content, and attracting more customers by understanding different levels of audience awareness and creating valuable, narrative-driven marketing approaches.
Mike and Alex Faherty turn their childhood dream of a clothing brand into a $250 million business by blending surf culture with luxury fashion, defying traditional retail strategies by embracing wholesale, brick-and-mortar, and online sales across 80 stores.
Eric Klein shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to building and losing a $147 million business, then rebuilding his life through wholesale real estate and ultimately finding purpose in leading his family and helping other underdogs succeed.
Gary Vee shares strategies for scaling a personal brand, building content on TikTok, and advising entrepreneurs on business growth across multiple industries, emphasizing the importance of consistent content creation, community building, and pre-selling products.
Michael Dubin joins Guy Raz to help entrepreneurs solve their business challenges by offering advice to founders of a cheese company, a mobile mini golf business, and a wildland firefighter uniform manufacturer.
Ben Jordan shares his journey from a man in a van to building a $100 million home services company, detailing his entrepreneurial growth, leadership strategies, and personal transformation through dedication, hard work, and a focus on health and culture.
A deep dive into answering listener questions about competing against incumbents, finding technical co-founders, trademark registration, and navigating customer churn in a SaaS business.
Daniel Negranu, a poker pro with over $50M in tournament winnings, shares insights on emotional intelligence, handling downswings, taking responsibility, and learning from both success and failure in poker and life.
Aaron Singerman, a former drug addict turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from starting Redcon1, a sports supplement and energy drink brand, to building a successful $100 million business by leveraging his passion for fitness, military-inspired branding, and creating a community-driven company.
Vijen Patel and Drew McKenna disrupt the dry cleaning industry by creating PressBox, a locker-based laundry service that expands to multiple cities before being acquired by Procter & Gamble and transformed into Tide Cleaners.
Thomas Peterffy, a Hungarian immigrant turned tech pioneer, revolutionized Wall Street by automating trading through innovative computer technologies, building Interactive Brokers into an $80 billion company with 71% profit margins by relentlessly pursuing efficiency and challenging conventional financial wisdom.
An insightful discussion with Dan Martell on shifting your money mindset, understanding your worth, creating value, and learning how to buy back your time to build a more fulfilling life and business.
Jim Belosic, founder of SendCutSend, discusses the evolution of his manufacturing business, focusing on customer experience, methodical growth, and creating a culture that prioritizes employee well-being and innovative problem-solving.
A manufacturing entrepreneur discusses the importance of customer experience, bootstrapping a business, building a unique company culture, and the value of taking calculated risks while maintaining a long-term perspective.
A guide to building wealth as a bootstrapper entrepreneur by focusing on knowledge, understanding liquidity potential, saving consistently, diversifying investments, and surrounding yourself with successful peers.
Entrepreneurs Dan and Ian discuss five strategies for building wealth as bootstrappers, focusing on investing in knowledge, understanding business liquidity, saving consistently, diversifying investments, and surrounding oneself with successful entrepreneurs.
A reflection on 12 key principles for bootstrapping startups, emphasizing nuanced thinking, evidence-based decision-making, the importance of marketing, building networks, and managing one's mental health throughout the entrepreneurial journey.
An entrepreneur and cannabis industry veteran shares his journey of building and selling a billion-dollar company, and now creating a functional hemp beverage brand focused on mental health and wellness.
A deep dive into travel points and miles valuation reveals the best strategies for maximizing credit card rewards, airline miles, and hotel points across different programs like Chase, Amex, and Hyatt.
Jason Carman discusses the creation of his short film "Planet," a sci-fi story about an engineer building an artificial planet, while sharing insights into his company Story's mission to inspire optimism through storytelling and filmmaking.
A detailed discussion of the potential government shutdown, its potential impacts on various federal services and programs, and a listener's question about investing and saving for retirement while pursuing personal financial goals.
Randy Hetrick returns to the advice line to help entrepreneurs solve their business challenges by offering insights and guidance to three founders seeking strategic advice on scaling their businesses.
Chris Dehnert shares how he transformed a struggling business into a $55 million company with only five employees by focusing on efficiency, systems, and creating a team aligned with the company's vision.
Adrian "Apex" Morales shares his inspiring journey from cutting hair at 13 to building a successful barbershop and tax consulting business, overcoming personal challenges and transforming his life through hard work, mentorship, and a commitment to helping his community.
A candid journey through building StatusGator, a status page aggregator, from a side project to a 7-figure SaaS business over 11 years through perseverance, iterative product development, and strategic focus.
A story of a father and son who transformed a small bait shop into an $800 store sporting goods empire through resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to integrity, ultimately valuing customers and principles over pure profit.
Alex Hormozi spends the day calling entrepreneurs who donated books during his $105M book launch, providing business advice and strategizing ways to help them grow their companies across various industries.
A podcast episode exploring unique business ideas like porch pumpkins, sport courts, and potential AI-driven side hustles, featuring entrepreneur Chris Kerner sharing his insights and experiences.
Sam Reich discusses how he acquired Dropout for $0 from IAC, transforming the company from College Humor into a unique comedy subscription platform with a focus on creative autonomy and keeping internet culture weird.
Steven and Allison Ellsworth transform their apple cider vinegar home brew into Poppy, a prebiotic soda sensation that sold to Pepsi for nearly $2 billion in just five years, revolutionizing the soda category through creative branding, strategic positioning, and viral marketing.
Morgan Housel shares transformative financial advice focused on understanding the psychology of money, managing expectations, and using money as a tool for independence and contentment rather than status.
Kyle Grieve shares his detailed investing philosophy, discussing his two-pronged investment approach focusing on quality businesses and micro-cap inflection point companies, his methods for evaluating investments, managing portfolio risks, and the importance of maintaining a disciplined, patient mindset.
Harris Kenny, founder of Outbound Sync, navigates the challenges of startup growth, contemplating potential funding while hitting $35,000 MRR and strategically expanding through integrations and partnerships.
Bobbi Brown shares advice to entrepreneurs and discusses her journey of launching Jones Road Beauty after her 25-year non-compete with Estee Lauder expired, offering insights and guidance to three different business founders in various industries.
Mackenzie Burnett, CEO of Ambrook, discusses how his startup provides financial management software for farms, highlighting the complexity of agricultural businesses and the importance of rural resilience.
An intimate conversation with Daryl's wife Joanna about the challenges and joys of being married to an entrepreneur, exploring their journey of building a strong family culture, managing life's ups and downs, and supporting each other through different seasons of entrepreneurship.
A successful entrepreneur recounts his journey from a middle-class background to a $12 million exit, emphasizing the role of luck, confidence, and strategic business choices in his path to success.
Dr. Alex Planes shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to building a multi-million dollar dental practice, discussing how he overcame challenges, invested in marketing and team development, and ultimately created a successful blueprint for scaling dental businesses.
Cody Sanchez shares her journey from financial struggles to becoming a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of earning more, loving the process of making money, and understanding that success is about personal sovereignty and continuous growth. She discusses strategies for building wealth, buying businesses, and the significance of choosing the right relationships and opportunities in life.
Jared Kushner discusses his venture capital firm Affinity Partners and the newly launched AI company BrainCo, sharing insights into global investing, geopolitical trends, and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across various industries. Drawing from his experiences in government and diplomacy, Kushner emphasizes the importance of understanding macro trends, building strategic partnerships, and applying AI to solve complex business challenges.
Dave Weiner of Priority Bicycles joins Guy Raz to help entrepreneurs solve their business challenges through an advice-driven podcast episode. The episode features calls from three business owners seeking guidance on scaling, marketing, and managing their unique ventures in industries ranging from coffee syrup to lavender farming and custom dog treats.
Alex Hormozi discusses seven common "growth sins" or decision bottlenecks that entrepreneurs face, including issues with avatar selection, data collection, focus, overexpansion, compensation, pricing, and product diversity. Through case studies with entrepreneurs, he provides strategic advice on breaking through these constraints by making difficult but necessary decisions and focusing on the most impactful areas of business growth.
Scott Trench, a real estate investor and former CEO of BiggerPockets, shares his journey to financial independence by age 27 through frugality, house hacking, and smart investing. In this episode, he discusses the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement, offering insights on saving, investing, and achieving time freedom through strategic financial planning.
Carlton Calvin transformed his entrepreneurial journey from selling niche toy crazes like pogs and fingerboards to building the iconic Razor brand, turning a sleek scooter into a global phenomenon and expanding into electric ride-on vehicles through keen market instincts and adaptability. Despite facing multiple business collapses, he persevered and ultimately created a lasting mobility toy company that continues to innovate and capture new market trends.
Christopher Craig shares his journey from a Marine to an entrepreneur who helps people recover surplus proceeds from foreclosure auctions, revealing a unique strategy to help homeowners in financial distress while creating a profitable business opportunity in the current real estate market.
A deep dive into the world of successful "creator middle class" entrepreneurs who leverage their niche content and passionate audiences to build multi-million dollar businesses across diverse industries like woodworking, car reviews, ranch life, and more. The episode explores how creators can transform their online following into scalable ventures by staying authentic, understanding their audience, and developing innovative products.
Entrepreneurs Dan and Ian discuss the value of a $120K solo business compared to a $150K job, exploring how location, time investment, and tax advantages can make a lower-income business more attractive. They also delve into investment strategies, entrepreneurial mindset, and the potential financial milestone of saving 3-4 million dollars plus a paid-off house.
In this episode of Tiny Seed Tales, Harris Kenny, founder of Outbound Sync, shares his growing success with enterprise deals and strategic pivots, including a significant $20,000 annual contract and progress towards SOC Two certification. Harris reflects on the challenges and potential of his B2B SaaS startup, expressing confidence that he is ahead of the market and positioned for substantial growth.
Alex Hormozi reveals his $100M Money Models book launch event, breaking sales records and sharing strategies for entrepreneurs to improve their business cash flow through innovative marketing and sales techniques. He offers a free system with tools, audiobook, and additional resources to help businesses maximize their revenue by implementing attraction, upsell, downsell, and continuity mechanisms.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Dan Novaes, co-founder and CEO of Mode Mobile, discusses his innovative business model that pays users for their attention and engagement on mobile devices, transforming how people interact with smartphones. Through Mode Mobile's "EarnOS" platform, users can earn money by listening to music, playing games, and completing tasks, while brands gain valuable insights and potential long-term customer engagement.
Here's a 2-sentence description for the episode: Sean Callaghy, a blind entrepreneur on the verge of creating a billion-dollar company, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and building multiple successful businesses through strategic relationships and personal development. In this candid interview, he discusses his approach to making money, investing wisely, and giving back through philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of creating value, managing overhead, and using one's unique circumstances as a strength.
Here's a 2-sentence description based on the transcript: Benedetta Steele, a single mother and founder of Mother of Motivation, shares her inspiring journey from healthcare to becoming a financial expert who helps entrepreneurs access funding and build credit. Through her personal experiences and resilience, she now mentors individuals on leveraging credit, overcoming financial challenges, and creating multiple streams of income.
Dan Martell shares his transformative approach to building systems that allow businesses to run independently, focusing on key strategies like defining a North Star metric, implementing the ten-eighty-ten rule for team delegation, and using the "camcorder method" for creating dynamic standard operating procedures. He emphasizes the importance of measuring leading and lagging indicators, and ultimately encourages entrepreneurs to lead from their "zone of genius" to scale their businesses without being bogged down in day-to-day tasks.
Here's a 2-sentence description for the episode: Bridget James Ling shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a traditional coaching business to building a powerful movement called Freedom Queen, which helped her scale from small beginnings to hosting a major conference for women entrepreneurs. Through her story, she demonstrates how creating a strong brand identity and focusing on movement marketing can transform a business and help entrepreneurs move beyond trading time for money.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Jay Awal shares his transformative journey from selling drugs and struggling in college to becoming a successful international speaker and entrepreneur, detailing how a pivotal moment of being arrested sparked his commitment to personal growth and building multiple income streams. Through his story, Jay emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself, following proven blueprints, and continuously leveling up both personally and professionally.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, Keaton "The Muscle" Hoskins shares his entrepreneurial journey from Diesel Brothers to launching Limitless Society, discussing how he transformed his fear into success and now aims to help people become better versions of themselves. Keaton reveals insights into his business strategies, personal development, and recent health transformation through peptides, while emphasizing the importance of finding the right "who" to help scale businesses.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this budget rehab episode, NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast helps self-employed Garrett and his wife explore strategies for building their emergency fund, potentially transitioning to a single income, and maximizing their financial goals. Through a detailed review of their current budget, the hosts provide advice on reducing expenses, increasing income, and preparing for potential future changes in their family's work situation.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Mohnish Pabrai, a billionaire investor, shares his mental models for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing risk reduction, the power of cloning successful business ideas, and the importance of finding and addressing market gaps. Through compelling stories and insights, Pabrai reveals how aspiring entrepreneurs can minimize risk, leverage existing business models, and create wealth by focusing on delivering value and maintaining a long-term perspective.