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How To Stay Focused, Beat Distraction, and Get Things Done | Nir Eyal
19 maart 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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What if the things holding you back aren’t real? Your brain processes 11 million bits of information per second, but you only consciously attend to 50. That tiny keyhole of attention shapes your entire reality — and most people never realize they're looking through the wrong lens.
Nir Eyal has spent years researching how beliefs shape behavior, attention, and outcomes. He's the bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and now Beyond Belief. In this conversation, he breaks down the neuroscience of perception, why your limiting beliefs are quietly destroying your potential, and how to rewire your brain to see opportunities others miss.
You'll learn:
How a man had surgery with zero anesthesia using only his mind
Why pain and suffering are separate — and how to disconnect them
The 10-minute rule that makes distraction powerless
Why willpower only depletes if you believe it does
How beliefs about aging at 30 predict whether you live 7.5 years longer
The turnaround technique that stops limiting beliefs cold
If you've ever felt stuck or convinced something won't work — this episode will change how you see yourself. Because the only thing standing between you and what you want is a belief you haven't questioned yet.Check out Nir Eyal's new book "Beyond Belief" here: https://www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief/
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:07 You Don't See Reality: The Optical Illusion That Proves It
00:03:40 The Rat Study: How Beliefs Unlock 240X More Persistence
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If AI Takes Our Jobs… What’s Left for Humanity?
18 maart 2026 · 22 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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If AI can write, code, and think cheaper than you — what's left? Your edge isn't intelligence anymore. It's taste, focus, and emotional depth.
You'll learn:
Why taste is your only moat in a world of infinite AI output
How emotion and vulnerability are what machines can't replicate
Why the 80/20 rule is now 99/1 — and where to focus
Why imperfection is the new differentiator
How the best founders used judgment, not effort, to win
The winners won't be the hardest workers. They'll be the ones who protect their attention and refuse to let a machine do their thinking.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:40 The AI Takeover: Who Gets Replaced First
00:03:15 Humans Are Meaning-Making Machines: Your Real Competitive Advantage
00:05:26 Emotion Is Our Moat: What AI Cannot Take From Us
00:07:34 Taste Over Execution: The New Differentiator
00:08:54 Focus and Courage: The Psychological Bottleneck
00:10:00 The Ghost Writer Problem: Don't Outsource Your Brain
00:10:33 Authenticity in a Synthetic World: Why Imperfection Wins
00:14:58 The 99-1 Rule: Hard Work Is No Longer Enough
00:17:00 Build AI-First or Get Eaten: Your Action Plan
00:19:32 Keep Your Humanity: The Creative Advantage___________
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The Power of Delusional Self Belief | 2 Chainz
12 maart 2026 · 52 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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What if the voice in your head could predict your success? 2 Chainz built a multi-decade music and business empire by trusting one thing: his intuition.
2 Chainz is a rapper, entrepreneur, and now author with 20+ years in the game — from collaborating with Ye, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne, to running the Escobar restaurant brand, and now releasing his new book, The Voice in My Head is God. From turning Atlanta real estate into a 9-location restaurant franchise, to rebranding at 34 and winning a Grammy, to buying back his masters — he's proof that ideas and instinct compound harder than anything Wall Street offers.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why ideas are currency — and how to protect them before they get stolen
The "f*ck it" voice vs. the God voice — and how to tell the difference
How he negotiated his masters back and what real leverage looks like
How his viral marketing stunt — a pink trap house — became “Atlanta's Eiffel Tower”
Why confidence comes first, proof comes second
If you've ever ignored your gut or wondered how people build empires from nothing, this episode will rewire how you think about intuition and winning.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:35 From Real Estate to Restaurants: Building the Escobar Empire
00:04:25 The Pablo Escobar Lawsuit: When Success Attracts Trouble
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Scott Galloway: The ONLY Savings Strategy You Need
9 maart 2026 · 1 uur 39 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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In this BigDeal rerun, Scott Galloway breaks down how the American Dream's playbook — degree, home, wealth — is broken. Housing costs have tripled relative to income. Two-thirds of young men aren't going to college. One in three men under 30 doesn't have a girlfriend. And the wealthiest generation in history is systematically extracting wealth from the youngest through tax policy, artificial scarcity, and a rigged economic structure most people never see.
Scott Galloway has built and lost hundreds of millions. He's an NYU Stern professor, serial entrepreneur, and one of the most honest voices on what's actually happening in the economy and the future of young people. In this conversation, he breaks down the transfer of wealth from young to old, why loneliness and extremism are the biggest threats to society, and the formula for economic security that actually works.
You'll learn why Social Security is the largest wealth transfer in history, how the tax code ballooned from 400 to 4,000 pages, why housing went from four years of salary to twelve, how elite institutions use rejection as a business model, why we're producing too few economically viable men, Scott's SCAF framework for fighting depression, and the four-part formula for financial security — plus why low-cost index funds beat 99% of hedge funds. If you're young, ambitious, or trying to win in a system that feels rigged, this episode will change how you see the game.
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00:01:32 The Elegant Transfer of Wealth: Young to Old
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Why “Making It” Feels Impossible in the US Right Now
6 maart 2026 · 20 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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Is it still possible to ‘make it’ in America these days? Housing costs 12 years of salary instead of four. Credit card debt hit $1.28 trillion. Nearly half of Americans can't afford rent or a mortgage. And the old playbook — work hard, get a degree, climb the ladder — is quietly breaking down for millions of people who did everything right.
This episode is different. No guest. No script. Just me, raw and unfiltered, talking about what's actually happening in the economy, why making it feels impossible right now, and what it's going to take to win anyway. Because the truth is, you're not crazy. It IS harder. But that doesn't mean you're stuck.
You’ll learn:
• Why avocado toast was never the problem
• How $8 trillion spent on Middle East wars could’ve reshaped life for Americans struggling with rent and groceries
• Why 54-year-old Wharton MBAs are getting ghosted in final interviews and what that says about hiring today
• The three non-negotiables for making it: relentless focus, borderline delusional confidence, and refusing to quit
• Why boundaries aren’t about work-life balance, they’re about protecting the two hours that actually move the needle
• Why nobody is coming to pick you or save you and what to do instead
• The story of a member who unlocked $975K in new revenue by pulling one lever in a struggling business
• Why curiosity and better questions are becoming the real edge in the AI era
If you've felt overlooked, exhausted, or like the rules changed halfway through the game — this episode will remind you that winning is still possible. But only if you're willing to do what most people won't.
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The Most Important Career Advice You'll Ever Hear (In The AI Era) | Bill Gurley
4 maart 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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The rules of career success just changed. Hard skills matter less. Credentials matter less. And playing it safe? That might be the riskiest move of all. Bill Gurley has backed Uber, DoorDash, eBay, and Snap. He's spent 30 years watching who wins and who gets destroyed. In the AI era, that gap is about to become a canyon.
In this conversation, Bill breaks down the exact skill stack that makes you anti-fragile: why unbridled determination beats raw intelligence, why salesmanship is the most compounding founder skill nobody talks about, and why the conveyor belt from college to consulting is now the highest-risk career path in existence.
You'll learn the Jeff Bezos hiring filter for people who will build something come hell or high water, why AI is a jetpack for the self-directed and a threat to everyone else, how open-source Chinese AI models are a bigger disruption than most realize, and the regret minimization framework Bezos used to decide whether to start Amazon.
If you've ever wondered whether you're on the right path — or how to stand out when everyone has access to the same tools — this one will permanently change how you think about winning.
Bill Gurley's new book "Runnin' Down A Dream: How To Thrive In A Career You Actually Love" is out now, check it out here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769256/runnin-down-a-dream-by-bill-gurley/
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Wealth Expert: Do THIS Every Time You Get Paid | Morgan Housel
27 februari 2026 · 58 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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Is true wealthbuilding as simple as asking for a raise? Or is it just picking the right stock? Well… no. Morgan Housel argues the cornerstone of true wealthbuilding lies in understanding — and controlling — your behavior. After studying the psychology of money and writing The Psychology of Money, he’s seen why brilliant people go broke and ordinary people quietly build fortunes. Patience beats IQ. Independence beats status. And the real game is managing your own impulses.
In this conversation you’ll learn why a janitor died with millions while a Harvard MBA went bankrupt, why most high earners still live paycheck to paycheck, why diversification won’t make you the richest but will keep you from blowing up, why the biggest financial decisions are school, house, car, childcare, and insurance, and why reading history matters more than reading forecasts.
This isn’t about skipping lattes. It’s about mastering the behaviors that actually build wealth and avoiding the ones that quietly destroy it.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:09 The Latte Story: Why Financial Advice Is Broken
00:03:00 Ronald Reed vs Richard Faskone: Behavior Beats Intelligence
00:10:18 The Passive Income Myth and What Really Moves the Needle
00:14:40 Nobody's Watching You: The Ferrari Paradox
00:20:01 The Biggest Lie About Money
00:25:17 The Desert Island Test: Utility vs Status
00:28:05 To Rent or Buy: The House Question
00:30:21 Robinhood vs Vanguard: Gamification and the Future
00:32:48 Rich People Habits: Obsession and Long-Term Thinking
00:34:50 The Great Depression Lesson and Why History Matters
00:49:52 Rapid Fire: Money Clichés Debunked___________
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Stop Over-Explaining: The 3 S’s Rule For Projecting Authority
24 februari 2026 · 22 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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You can be the smartest person in the room and still lose it entirely because of the way you speak. After years on Wall Street and building businesses, I learned the hard way that intelligence without delivery is invisible. Authority isn't about being right — it's about being heard.
In this episode, I break down the seven communication traps that quietly sabotage high performers, founders, and anyone tired of being overlooked. These aren't anecdotal — they're rooted in neuroscience, persuasion research, and real-world performance psychology… and once you see them, you'll spot them everywhere.
You'll learn:• Why excessive hedging kills your competency score — and how confidence beats correctness in credibility• How over-explaining signals insecurity and reduces processing fluency• Why talking too fast during key moments makes people distrust you — even when you're right• The three S's of landing your point: shorter, slower, stronger• Why Steve Jobs rehearsed keynotes for hours to look effortless• How self-deprecation tanks your perceived ability in hiring and promotion decisions• The shocking study showing modest candidates get liked more but hired less• Why showmanship isn't arrogance — it's survival in a world that rewards clarity• How processing fluency makes simple ideas feel smarter and more truthful• The one-sentence framework Jobs used to control entire product launches
This isn't about faking confidence or pretending to be someone you're not. It's about aligning how you deliver with the outcomes you want. Smart people see complexity. Winners communicate it clearly. If you've ever felt overlooked, interrupted, or dismissed despite knowing your stuff — this episode will permanently change how you show up.
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00:00:32 Trap 1
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Inside the Minds of the Most Successful Founders | David Senra
19 februari 2026 · 1 uur 45 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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Is success in business simply about having the right idea, raising the perfect amount of money, or having the right connections? According to our guest today, David Senra, it’s none of those. It’s about obsession.
David Senra has read 400+ biographies of history’s greatest entrepreneurs, studying how they actually built their companies. On his podcast Founders, he distills the lives of iconic builders into actionable frameworks. He also hosts in-depth conversations with living founders on his new show David Senra — from Daniel Ek to Michael Dell to Todd Graves — extracting the mental models you only earn after decades in the arena.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we break down:
• Why history’s greatest entrepreneurs hire for spikes, not well-rounded resumes
• Why durability is a first-rate virtue — and most businesses die of indigestion, not starvation
• How Steve Jobs worked barefoot at Atari — and why Nolan Bushnell kept him anyway
• Why George Lucas bet unapologetically on himself
• How Sam Zell tortured himself into greatness — and why he chose freedom over money
• Why Michael Dell says he works “all the days”
• The founder archetypes framework — and why founder-problem fit beats founder-market fit
• Why Todd Graves hasn’t changed his menu in 30 years — and built a $20B chicken empire
• How Rick Rubin became a reducer, not a producer — and why ruthless editing creates timeless work
• Why belief comes before ability — non-negotiable for buildersIf you want to think like Jobs, Bezos, Zell, or Munger, this episode will permanently change how you approach focus, entrepreneurship, and building something that lasts.
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How to Start A Business With NO Money | Blake Mycoskie (Founder of TOMS)
13 februari 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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Most people think you need money to build a business. Blake Mycoskie proves you need creativity, conviction, and resilience. He built TOMS from $3,000 into a $600 million exit and launched multiple bootstrapped ventures, revealing what it really takes to start from nothing.
In this raw conversation, Blake shares the frameworks behind businesses started with almost no capital — including a $500 laundry service that made $100K in three days and a $1,500 driver’s ed company. He explains why too much funding can hurt startups, how he cold-called Kid Cudi into becoming a founding partner, why industry experience can limit innovation, and his “utility marketing” approach — showing real value instead of selling hype.
Blake also opens up about the depression that followed his success, waking at 3 AM with suicidal thoughts, and the healing journey that led to Enough, his mental health movement. He discusses lessons from failure at TOMS, using AI therapy during panic attacks, confronting his core belief of “I’m not enough,” mantra meditation, scheduling joy, walking the Camino, and why bold goals should be held loosely.
This is practical entrepreneurship and personal transformation from someone who built millions from pocket change and found purpose beyond profit.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:11 Starting Businesses With Zero Money: The EZ Laundry Story
00:03:06 The Two Biggest Lies Entrepreneurs Are Told
00:07:15 Utility Marketing: The Purple Cow Principle
00:11:08 Taste, Style, and Hiring the Right People
00:20:25 The ENOUGH Movement: From Depression to Purpose
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The Best Investment Advice No One Listens To
12 februari 2026 · 23 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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Most people think getting rich is about saving harder or finding the next hot stock. It's not. It's about owning things. After 15 years on Wall Street, I learned the hard way that the wealthy don't get there by trading time for money or chasing tickers. They build ownership in boring, cash-flowing businesses that most people overlook.
In this episode, I break down the exact investment framework I use today: just three categories I actually care about, why I ignore single stocks and hot tips, and how private business ownership became my unfair advantage. We dive into why Buffett doubled his money at 20% per year while the S&P did half that, why leverage magnifies your mistakes more than your wins, and why volatility isn't risk — not knowing what you're doing is.
But this isn't theory. It's applied finance from the trenches. You'll learn:• Why the market is more concentrated and leveraged than almost any point in modern history• How to think like Buffett: buy businesses, not price movements• Why inflation and AI are quietly eating your W2 income while you sleep• The difference between speculation and actual investing (and why most people confuse the two)• How one woman bought six pack-and-ship stores while keeping her tech job• Why Charlie Munger said the best businesses don't require you to be a genius to run them• The three types of risk in every deal: product, market, and execution• How to negotiate by understanding the seller's incentives, not just your own• Why speed and ownership are the only real hedges against what's coming
If you're tired of watching your salary get chipped away by inflation, or if you've ever wondered how people actually build wealth without a finance degree or a trust fund, this episode will change how you think about money, ownership, and wh…
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Investing Expert: Your Step-By-Step Plan to Build Generational Wealth | Vivian Tu
5 februari 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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Money advice is broken. It’s either shamey, gatekept, or written for people who already have money. Vivian Tu built her career proving there’s a better way. After learning how money actually moves inside Wall Street at JPMorgan, she left the system and taught millions how to win at it anyway through Your Rich BFF. No jargon. No guilt. Just systems that work.
Vivian is a former Wall Street trader turned financial educator and founder of Your Rich BFF, one of the largest personal finance platforms in the world. She’s known for translating complex money rules into clear, actionable playbooks for people who were never taught how wealth is built or protected.
She breaks down:• Why buy-now-pay-later isn’t convenience, it’s a quiet wealth killer• How to calculate your “walk away” number and what it actually unlocks• Why budgeting fails when it’s about restriction instead of design• The invisible tactics advertisers use to drain your financial discipline• How wealthy families transfer money intentionally while everyone else leaves it to chance• Why housing, wages, and timing really are stacked against younger generations• The only kind of income that compounds without burning you out• How to handle your first $10K without overthinking it• Why prenups are protection, not a lack of trust• How to split money with a partner in a way that’s fair, not equal
This isn’t theory or hustle culture. It’s applied finance from someone who’s seen how the game is played behind closed doors and decided to explain it in plain English. If money has ever felt overwhelming, confusing, or emotionally loaded, this conversation rewires how you think about it and what’s actually possible.
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You Aren't Alone Enough.
3 februari 2026 · 33 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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If you feel mentally crowded, over-influenced, or disconnected from your own powers, today’s episode is for you. It’s about how stepping back — intentionally — can restore clarity, confidence, and direction.
We explore why solitude isn’t loneliness, but a practical tool for better decisions and stronger self-trust. Drawing from Carl Jung’s idea of individuation, Nietzsche’s writing on original thought, and examples like Sarah Blakely building Spanx against outside advice, the episode looks at how people develop an internal compass instead of borrowing one from the world.
I also introduce the “Inner Board Meeting” framework: a way to separate the voices of vision, execution, and self-protection so choices come from your core, not reactivity. Along the way, we examine burnout as identity suppression, midlife crises as unmet meaning, and the hidden cost of being too available to others. The goal isn’t withdrawal—it’s learning how to hear yourself again.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:42 The Crisis of Solitude: Why You Need to Be Alone
00:02:21 Carl Jung's Individuation: Becoming Who You Truly Are
00:02:44 The Psyche Map: Ego, Persona, Shadow, and Self
00:03:54 Energy Vampires: Why Being Too Available Drains You
00:09:03 The Inner Board Meeting: Dialogue With Your Inner Voices
00:12:09 Nietzsche on Solitude: Flee Into Your Solitude
00:14:19 Sarah Blakely and the Path of Solitude
00:19:12 Strategic Non-Reactivity: The Bare Hibernating Method
00:21:05 Midlife Crisis as Opportunity: When Your Persona Cracks
00:22:02 Burnout is Shadow Suppression
00:26:23 The Self-Contract: Choosing Your Identity
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Stop People Pleasing: How To Set Boundaries (And Say No) | Charlamagne Tha God
28 januari 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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Most people think hard conversations are about winning. Charlamagne Tha God knows better - they’re about controlling the frame. After nearly three decades in radio — turning The Breakfast Club into a cultural force and surviving the internet’s loudest pile-ons — he’s learned why some people dominate conversations without being the smartest, loudest, or most liked.
In this no-filter episode, Charlamagne breaks down the exact frameworks he uses to handle toxic people, win high-stakes conversations, and stay grounded while millions are watching. We get into why he asks every question twice (“but why?”), how he stopped people-pleasing and started setting real boundaries, why gratitude beats ambition, and the brutal truth behind the rule of 10 — three people will love you, three will hate you, and the rest don’t care.
This isn’t theory. It’s applied psychology from the trenches. From quitting Twitter before it broke him, to the panic-attack mantra that saved his career, to why blue-collar work matters more than AI hype, to why 50 Cent-level petty can be oddly therapeutic. If difficult people drain you, boundaries feel hard, or you want to communicate with calm confidence in a world that rewards noise — this episode will permanently upgrade how you think, talk, and move.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:17 The Art of the Interview: Why Matters Most
00:06:57 Obsession Is the Price of Greatness
00:12:45 Work-Life Balance and Living Life to Fuel Your Work
00:15:30 Einstein Time: You Create Your Own Time
00:20:08 The Rule of 10: Why You Can't Please Everyone
00:22:53 50 Cent's Level of Petty: The Power of Revenge
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8 Tips For Killing Weakness (From Someone Who Learned The Hard Way)
27 januari 2026 · 25 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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Most people think weakness is beaten with motivation. It’s not. Weakness is eliminated with standards. After years on Wall Street and building businesses, I learned the hard way that comfort kills more dreams than failure ever will. The people who break through don’t feel their way forward. They enforce rules on themselves.
In this raw episode, I break down eight brutal truths most people need to hear. Why motivation doesn’t kill weakness but standards do. Why your inner circle will either save or sabotage your life. Why confidence comes after action, not before. And why setting goals you never fully reach is one of the most unfair advantages in life. You’ll also learn why elite performance requires being a little unhinged, why you get paid to practice not perform, and why winners aren’t special, they’re obsessed with proving themselves.
This isn’t theory. It’s applied psychology backed by real research and hard lessons. From self-control predicting success more than IQ to social circles shaping outcomes, this episode will change how you think about discipline, standards, and what it actually takes to kill weakness for good.
Building real wealth doesn't require a flashy startup — it just takes one boring, cash-flowing business. Join me at Main Street Millionaire Live to get my exact playbook for finding, buying, and scaling a business. Stop wondering how ownership could change your life, and come find out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/MSML_BDYT26
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:45 How to Kill Weakness: Starve It
00:04:32 Your Inner Circle Will Ruin or Save Your Life
00:06:55 Work Ethic Eliminates Fear
00:09:31 Set Goals You Never Reach: The Unfair Unlock
00:11:39 Stop Normalizing Comfort
00:13:43 Elite Requires Unhinged
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Stop Spiraling: The 4-Step Check-In That Resets Your Mind | Gabby Bernstein
22 januari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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Most people think confidence is about believing in yourself. Gabrielle Bernstein knows better — it's about befriending the parts of yourself that hold you back. After two decades as a spiritual teacher and writing 11 bestselling books, the author of The Universe Has Your Back and Self-Help has cracked the code on why we sabotage our success, stay stuck in negative loops, and block the very abundance we're trying to attract.
In this raw, deeply personal conversation, Gabrielle breaks down the exact Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework that changed her life, why pushing harder actually blocks manifestation, how suppressed trauma creates parts that sabotage you decades later, and why the 3 AM spiral can be stopped by visualizing your thoughts in a bubble and sending them away.
And it’s not just vibes — it's applied psychology. If you've ever felt like you're blocking your own success, spiraling in negative self-talk, or pushing so hard you can't receive what's trying to come to you, this episode will rewire how you think about confidence, manifestation, and what it actually takes to attract abundance.
If this episode hits a nerve, good. Because insight without action is just expensive therapy. That’s why we built Main Street Millionaire Live — three days with real operators learning how to buy and build boring, cash-flowing businesses that create actual freedom. Main Street Millionaire Live is where mindset turns into money.
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How CEO’s Handle Difficult Conversations (Ways I Wish Someone Had Told Me)
20 januari 2026 · 27 min
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Most people think communication is about being right. It's not. It's about controlling the frame. After years of navigating toxic bosses, difficult business partners, and high-stakes negotiations across Wall Street and Main Street, I've cracked the code on why difficult people always seem to win — and how to beat them at their own game without becoming one of them.
Today I’m breaking down the nine strategies I use to handle toxic people. You'll learn why the loudest person dominates early but loses later, how Harvard research shows people interpret facts to protect their ego (not accuracy), and why toxic people win because they play with low emotional reactivity and high certainty — even when they're wrong. You'll learn the CLEAN framework, why gaslighting collapses under specificity, and how the Invisible Gorilla study proves we all live in different realities. If you've ever felt drained by difficult people, lost arguments you should've won, or wondered why toxic behavior gets rewarded, this episode will change how you communicate forever. Stop trying to win emotionally. Start winning structurally.
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00:02:07 The Asymmetry Advantage: How Toxic People Exploit You
00:03:25 Frame Control: The Rule That Wins Every Conversation
00:06:29 The Disrespect Response Ladder: From Absorb to Redirect
00:09:16 The Gaslighting Defense Protocol: Reality Anchor Tactics
00:10:06 Main Street Millionaire Live: Your Path to Business Ownership
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Charisma Expert: 5 Ways To Project Confidence (Even When You Don’t Feel It) | Dr. Shadé Zahrai
14 januari 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
My new book Own Or Be Owned is out now! I wrote Own or Be Owned to answer one question: How do you make more money, less miserably? I broke it into the 12 Profit Levers… The 12 levers I've seen determine whether you print cash or hate your life. Check it out: Lees meer
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Most people think self-doubt is the enemy. Dr. Shadé Zahrai knows better — it's actually a signal. After spending years researching the neuroscience of confidence and studying thousands of high performers, this Harvard-trained leadership expert has cracked the code on why self-doubt never fully disappears and what top performers do differently when it shows up.
In this raw conversation, Dr. Shadé breaks down the exact four drivers of self-doubt that hold people back, why waiting to feel confident is the wrong goal completely (confidence comes after action, not before), how expectation bias creates the reality you experience, and why the opposite of self-doubt isn't confidence at all — it's self-trust.
But this isn't theory — it's applied neuroscience. We get into the five elements that increase your perceived confidence (posture, eye contact, gestures, vocal tone, and walking speed), why smiling doesn't equal weakness, how to use the CUT method to handle manipulators, and why writing things down by hand increases recall by activating different parts of your brain. If you've ever felt like self-doubt is holding you back, or if you're tired of waiting to feel ready before you take action, this episode will rewire how you think about confidence, competence, and what it actually takes to trust yourself.
Check out Dr. Shadé Zahrai’s new book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, Fuel Success — out January 20th. Pre-order now: https://www.shadezahrai.com/bigtrust
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How To DESTROY Negative Thoughts (And Rewire Your Brain) | Tony Robbins
7 januari 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
My new book, “Own Or Be Owned”, is all about building a business so good it doesn't need you. More profit, less pain. It's out NOW. Lees meer
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Most people think mindset is everything. Tony Robbins knows better — it's what comes before mindset that determines whether you break through or break down. After 49 years coaching everyone from world leaders to suicidal strangers, the legendary peak performance strategist has cracked the code on why most people set goals they never keep, make decisions they never follow through on, and stay stuck in patterns they know are destroying their lives.
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Tony breaks down the exact three-step formula for creating breakthroughs that actually last: state, story, and strategy — in that order. We dive into why your emotional state controls everything you perceive, how the stories you tell yourself become the limitations you live by, and why even the best strategy in the world won't work if you're in the wrong state when you try to execute it. Tony reveals why fasting is easier than dieting (absolutes beat negotiation every time), how a general made a 10-year Pentagon decision in 40 minutes, and why most people confuse deciding with committing when real transformation requires resolve.
But this isn't theory — it's applied psychology from the trenches. Tony walks through his actual intervention process, why he asks 167 questions before making one statement, how he reads people's top two human needs in minutes, and why sometimes you have to offend someone to actually help them. We get into why positive thinking is bullshit without capability, how a $78,000 betrayal became his greatest teacher, and why the law of attraction is real but dangerously incomplete. If you've ever set a New Year's resolution and abandoned it by February, or if you're tired of knowing what to do but not doing it, this episode will rewire how you think about change, discipl…
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How To Build Self-Discipline (5 Step Routine) | Ryan Holiday
31 december 2025 · 1 uur 25 min
Most people think discipline is about willpower. Ryan Holiday knows better — it's about habit. After writing multiple bestselling books on Stoicism and spending decades studying history's highest performers, the author of The Obstacle Is The Way and Ego Is The Enemy has cracked the code on why the world's hardest workers aren't just talented or lucky. They've built systems that make discipline inevitable. Lees meer
In this raw conversation, Ryan breaks down the exact frameworks used by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to stay calm under fire, make sharper decisions under pressure, and most importantly — get things done. We dive into why discipline isn't something you are but something you do, how the Stoics battled procrastination (Seneca said all fools are always getting ready to start), and why negative visualization beats positive manifestation every time. Ryan reveals his actual research process (analog note cards, not AI shortcuts), why he reads the same books over and over, and how to inoculate yourself against audience capture when everyone's telling you what to create.
But this isn't theory — it's applied philosophy. We get into why waking up early is useless if you stay up till 2 AM, how to make hard things black and white so you can't rationalize exceptions, and why your calendar should have large blocks of white space, not meetings. Ryan walks through his panic rules from coaching the LA Rams, why ego destroys more empires than external obstacles, and how he went from running publicity stunts and media manipulation campaigns to building one of the most disciplined creative practices in the world. If you've ever felt like discipline is this vague thing you either have or don't, or if you're tired of procrastinating on the life you know you should be building, this episode will change how you think about work, focus, and what it actually takes to win.
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How To Set Goals For 2026 That You’ll Actually Follow Through On
30 december 2025 · 19 min
Most people think goal setting is about writing down what you want. It's not. It's about creating gravitational pull so strong that your entire life reorganizes around what you're building. After 15 years of setting and hitting impossible goals — from building multiple businesses to launching a top podcast to selling a million books — I've cracked the code on why most people fail and the few who win do it differently. Lees meer
In this episode, I break down my exact five-step process for setting goals you'll actually follow through on in 2026. You'll learn the regret minimization framework from Jeff Bezos, why Elon Musk uses first principles and backwards timelines, how Warren Buffett's 5/25 rule forces ruthless focus, and why Sam Walton obsessed over daily numeric targets instead of quarterly objectives. I reveal why exploitation keeps you efficient but exploration creates breakthroughs, how to use goal gravity to pull everything towards your target, and why your year needs a name before it can have a plan.
But this isn't theory — it's my actual goal journal from the last 15 years. I show you my relationship goals, work targets, travel plans, and even the silly stuff like feeling more feminine and cutting out bread (spoiler: didn't nail that one). You'll see my "more of/less of" list, why I track daily streaks, and how I turned 2024 into my "full send" year and 2025 into my "year of flow." If you're tired of setting the same goals every January and abandoning them by February, or if you want to finally build a life most people only dream about, this episode will change how you think about goal setting forever. It takes 21 days to create a habit, but 90 days to create a totally different lifestyle. Start your timer. This is day one.
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Stop Rambling: The 3-2-1 Speaking Trick That Makes You Sound Like A CEO
22 december 2025 · 28 min
Most people think communication is about what you say. It’s not. It’s about what happens in the listener’s brain before you finish your sentence. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of communication and why charisma is overrated. Real influence comes from how the brain processes sound, novelty, and behavior in real time. Lees meer
You’ll learn the communication frameworks used by top performers, executives, and elite negotiators including vocal entrainment, micro-behavior mirroring, attention psychology, dopamine triggers, storytelling science, and credibility language patterns. We cover how to speak in short, high-impact bursts, use questions to increase engagement, and control silence in high-stakes conversations.
These are practical tools pulled from boardrooms, negotiations, and live debates. If you want to communicate with confidence, influence faster, and be taken seriously in business, leadership, sales, and negotiations, this episode will change how you speak. Communication isn’t a soft skill. It’s applied neuroscience.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:38 The Neuro-Echo Effect: People Mirror Your Energy in 200 Milliseconds
00:02:46 The Brain Is Addicted to Novelty, Not Logic
00:03:45 Clarity Over Complexity: The Simplicity Anchor
00:04:44 Questions Increase Dopamine: The Curiosity Loop
00:06:53 Your Voice Controls Other People's Heart Rates
00:07:56 Rhythmic Language Sounds More True
00:09:49 The 3-to-1 Trick for Difficult Conversations
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Ciara: How To Manifest Anything (And Win At Life)
17 december 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
Most people know Ciara as a Grammy winning superstar with 23 million albums sold and hits like “Goodies” and “Level Up.” What they don’t know is how a military kid with no connections built one of the most durable careers in entertainment and is now quietly building a business empire across rum and kids fashion. Lees meer
In this conversation, Ciara walks through the three goals she wrote down at 13 that led to a record deal at 16, millions of albums sold by 19, and a 21 year career that’s still evolving. She talks about why it’s necessary to stay “a little delulu”, how manifestation actually works, and how a good whiteboard session can turn an idea into a real-world business. We get into why being the only woman in rum is fuel not fear, how her apparel company 3Brand crossed $100M, and why culture and quality beat hype every time.
This episode isn’t about overnight wins. It’s about confidence built slowly, emotions kept out of decisions, and learning to run your race without burning out trying to win someone else’s.
I say it all the time: building real wealth doesn’t require a flashy startup — it just takes one boring, cash-flowing business. Join me at Main Street Millionaire Live to get my exact playbook for finding, buying, and scaling a business. Stop wondering how ownership could change your life, and come find out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/MSML26_BDYT
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:25 The Power of Pre-Performance Rituals
00:04:03 Embracing Failure and the Amnesia Method
00:06:21 Being Delulu: Walking Into Rooms Fearlessly
00:09:18 Speaking Life Into Your Kids
00:10:27 The Army Kid Who Wrote Her Game Plan at 13
00:16:34 Manifestation: Writing It Down and Speaking It Out Loud
00:22:03 Faith as Your Shield in Dark Moments
00:25:56 Running Your Own Race: Don't Glorify Man
00:28:29 The Greater the Great, The More They Hate
00:30:19 Whiteboard Sessions with Your Partner
00:45:07 Building a 100 Million Dollar Brand: 3Brand Story
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To Win You Must Suffer.
15 december 2025 · 21 min
Most people think success comes from talent, timing, or luck. The brutal truth? It comes from suffering. After building multiple seven and eight-figure businesses and investing in hundreds of companies, I've learned the one thing nobody wants to tell you: to win, you must be willing to endure more pain than everyone else. This isn't about motivation or manifestation — it's about the cold, hard reality of what it actually takes to build the life you want in 2025 and beyond. Lees meer
In this raw, unfiltered episode, I break down the four brutal truths that will either make or break your success: why four-hour work weeks are a myth (the data shows 85-90% of businesses require daily founder involvement), why everyone is trying harder than you think they are (and hiding it), why there's more competition than you want to admit (305 million startups launched globally last year alone), and why most people will never communicate honestly. I reveal the six types of people you'll face as a leader — from the reactive responder to the strategic warrior — and why only one of them actually wins. You'll learn about effort concealment, survivorship bias, and why 80% of people think they're above average (spoiler: they're not).
But this isn't just about what's broken — it's about what actually works. I expose why the passive income dream applies to less than 1% of the population, why 95% of Shopify stores never make a single sale, and why comparing your reality to someone else's highlight reel is killing your progress. If you've ever felt like you're behind, or wondered why success seems easier for everyone else, or if you're ready to stop believing the lies and start doing the hard work that actually matters, this episode will change how you think about winning forever.
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Sales Expert: 3 Ways To Get A YES Every Time | Ryan Serhant
10 december 2025 · 59 min
Most people think sales is about talking. Ryan Serhant knows better — it's about translating. After closing over $20 billion in real estate deals and building one of the fastest-growing brokerages in America, the star of Netflix's Owning Manhattan has cracked the code on how to get anyone to say yes. From selling homes to billionaires to building a media empire on the back of reality TV, Ryan reveals the brutal truth about what it actually takes to win at the highest level. Lees meer
In this raw conversation, Ryan breaks down the orchid trick (he's sent 2,000 of them), why silence is violence in negotiations, and how a fake Rolex changed his entire life. We dive into why wealthy people don't pay for information or access, but instead pay for confidence; how to get a stranger to trust you with real money; and why the best negotiators throw the first punch. But this isn't just about closing deals — it's about building an empire. Ryan reveals how he's stacking businesses under one holding company (brokerage, media, education, and AI), why his LTV to CAC ratio is 6x while the industry averages 1x, and how he's building real estate brokerage 3.0 with no physical offices.
If you've ever wondered how to sell to the ultra-wealthy without sucking up, how to build unshakeable confidence when you're broke, or why setbacks are just speed bumps and not brick walls, this episode will change how you think about sales, negotiation, and what it takes to become the best in the world at what you do.
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The Confidence Expert: How To Build UNSHAKEABLE Self Confidence | Mark Manson
4 december 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Most people think confidence is about believing you'll succeed. Mark Manson knows better — it's about being comfortable with failure. After writing one of the best-selling nonfiction books of all time and spending nearly two decades studying human psychology, the author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck has cracked the code on why Gen Z is struggling with relationships, why therapy culture might be making us worse, and why your emotions are a system that needs managing just like your business. Lees meer
In this raw conversation, Mark breaks down the alarming statistics behind today's confidence crisis, why dating apps are optimizing for all the wrong things, and how adopting labels as identity actually amplifies your problems. We dive deep into the hidden costs of success, why the happiest country in the world has low expectations, and the brutal truth about why 20-25% of Gen Z has cut off at least one parent. He reveals why AI therapy is both promising and dangerous, the single question that exposes red flags on first dates, and why marrying well is the highest leverage decision of your entire life.
But this isn't just about what's broken — it's about what actually works. Mark explains why failure is the only currency that matters, how to stop being a people pleaser without being a dick, and why your bank account reflects the difficult conversations you're willing to have. If you've ever felt like you're chasing happiness instead of meaning, or if you want to build real confidence that comes from action instead of affirmation, this episode will change how you think about success, relationships, and the problems you're willing to have in your life.
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Divorce Lawyer: Why 53% of Marriages Fail | James Sexton
26 november 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
After handling 2,000+ divorces over 25 years, the legendary divorce attorney James Sexton has seen it all: the affairs that start with attention instead of sex, the gestures that can end marriages, and the brutal truth that 53% of marriages end in divorce. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, James breaks down why half of all marriages fail and what the other half is doing right. Lees meer
From the real reason people cheat, to why Instagram is an infidelity-generating machine, James reveals the patterns that predict divorce with scary accuracy. We dive into the economics of relationships, why prenups are actually love letters, and how a dog can teach you more about marriage than any therapist. He shares the craziest prenup he's ever seen (10 pounds = $10,000 less in alimony), why "happy wife, happy life" is terrible advice, and the one question that softens even the most bitter couples.
But this isn't just about what goes wrong — it's about what goes right. James explains why second marriages have better odds, how to fight fairly without weaponizing intimacy, and why the male equivalent of flowers might be exactly what you think it is. If you've ever wondered why some couples make it while others crash and burn, or if you want to save your relationship before it ends up in a lawyer's office, this episode will change how you think about love, commitment, and the bravest thing any human can do.
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00:01:51 Is Marriage Still Worth It? The Lottery Analogy
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Mel Robbins: The Trick To Unlocking A Happier Life
12 november 2025 · 1 uur 47 min
Most people know Mel Robbins for her viral “5 Second Rule” or her bestselling book The Let Them Theory. But what they don’t know is the raw, messy story behind how she went from $800,000 in debt and hiding from bill collectors… to building one of the biggest self-improvement empires in the world. Lees meer
In this episode, Mel opens up about the moment she almost lost everything — her home, her marriage, her hope — and what finally snapped her out of it. She reveals the brutally honest conversation that changed her life, how she clawed her way back one tiny habit at a time, and why she says every entrepreneur has to “fight for the first 15 minutes of the day.”
If you’ve ever wondered how to actually rebuild when life falls apart — or how to finally defeat failure, jealousy, and burnout — this conversation is for you.
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I say it all the time: building real wealth doesn’t require a flashy startup — it just takes one boring, cash-flowing business. Join me at Main Street Millionaire Live to get my exact playbook for finding, buying, and scaling a business. Stop wondering how ownership could change your life, and come find out: https://contrarianthinking.biz/MSML26_BDYT
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Mel's Journey of Starting Over
06:21 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Family Background
08:11 Transitioning Careers and Finding Purpose
12:11 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
16:48 Coaching and Building a New Career
22:28 Facing Hardships and Personal Growth
26:41 The Power of Vulnerability and Honesty
38:49 Oprah's Enormous Gift
39:14 Embracing Excitement and Celebration
39:43 The Power of Savoring Success
40:01 Innovative Education with Joe Lamont
43:25 The Importance of Spirituality
46:44 Finding Joy in Small Moments
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Billionaire’s Advice to Young People | Joe Liemandt
5 november 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
Most billionaires disappear after they make their money. Joe Liemandt did exactly that — vanishing for 20 years after building Trilogy into a software empire. Now he's back with a radical mission: transform education for a billion kids using AI. In this episode, the reclusive tech mogul breaks his silence to reveal why he's betting another billion dollars that everything we know about school is wrong. Lees meer
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From fifth graders negotiating food truck gross margins to middle schoolers getting paid $1,000 to hit the top 1% academically, Joe's Alpha School is flipping education on its head. Kids learn twice as much in just two hours a day, then spend afternoons launching Broadway musicals, building apps, or training for D1 sports. The results? 96% of students love school more than vacation, and every single class tests in the top 1% nationally.
We dive deep into why Joe believes the 100-year-old classroom model is dead, how AI tutors can teach kids 10x faster, and why paying students to learn might be the most controversial — and effective — motivator yet. If you've ever wondered what happens when a data-driven billionaire decides to rebuild education from scratch, or if you're tired of watching kids hate school while the world leaves them behind, this conversation will change how you think about learning forever.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:24 The Forbes List and Raising Kids Without the Billionaire Label
00:02:39 Why Money Matters: Teaching Financial Literacy from Kindergarten
00:06:45 The MBA Myth: Why Business School Won't Make You an Entrepreneur
00:08:01 Alpha School Revolution: Where Kids Learn 2X in 2 Hours
00:08:43 Breaking the 100-Year-Old Education System
00:18:33 The Three Girls Who Proved Math Isn't Gender-Specific
00:20:05 Paying Kids $1,000 to Reach Top 1%
00:26:59 From Broke to Billionaire: The Trilogy Story
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Nothing and Nobody Will Ever Hurt You Again - After This.
3 november 2025 · 35 min
Most people think failure is the end. I thought that too — until I got rejected from every Ivy League school, barely scraped into Arizona State, and watched my career implode over and over again. In this raw episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on every spectacular failure that built my empire: the boss who said I'd leave dead bodies behind to get ahead, the million-dollar payout to a bad partner, and the moment I almost lost everything with weeks of cash left. Lees meer
From getting pushed out of companies to navigating a brutal divorce in front of my entire firm, these aren't just war stories — they're the blueprint for turning your biggest losses into your greatest wins. I share why the chip on your shoulder is worth more than a pat on the back, how to know when you're made of paper versus walls, and why your bank account is a direct reflection of the difficult conversations you're willing to have.
If you've ever felt like you're drowning while trying to look calm on the surface, or if you're tired of playing it safe while watching others win big, this episode will show you exactly why failure isn't just the entry price to success — it's the only currency that matters.
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00:00:36 Welcome to the "Lowlight Reel"
00:00:59 College Rejection and the Arizona State Advantage
00:01:58 No Job Offers and the Vanguard Breakthrough
00:03:48 The Brutal Feedback at Vanguard
00:06:12 Breaking Into Goldman Sachs
00:07:50 Learning From Goldman's Elite
00:09:57 The State Street Hustle
00:11:52 First Time Firing Someone
00:15:52 Building a Billion Dollar Business
00:16:29 Divorce and Professional Attacks
00:18:18 Side Hustles During Corporate Drama
00:19:34 The CEO's Walking Warning
00:20:50 The Partnership Power Play
00:22:30 The Dinner Confrontation
00:25:27 Going Solo and Million Dollar Mistakes
00:28:06 Near Financial Collapse
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Master MONEY MAKING In 60 Minutes: Everything They Never Taught You | Jenny Just
22 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Meet Jenny Just — billionaire investor, poker player, and pure force of nature. She went from the trading floor to 28 years of straight wins by mastering one thing: calculated risk. In this episode, she breaks down how poker shapes decision-making, why methodical reinvention beats blind ambition, and how her radical hiring experiments at Peak6 flipped finance on its head. If you want to win bigger, play smarter, and think differently about risk — this one’s your playbook. Lees meer
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Brainwash Yourself to Success | Kendra Scott
16 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
I sat down with Kendra Scott — yes, *that* Kendra Scott — to unpack how she turned $500 and a side hustle into her billion-dollar brand Kendra Scott. We talk about how she bootstrapped from her spare bedroom, sold jewelry door-to-door with a baby on her hip, and built an empire by staying authentic when everyone else chased trends. You’ll hear the raw, unpolished truth about scaling a business, why passion and persistence matter more than perfect timing, and how she’s now flipping the script as an investor and founder of Yellow Rose. If you’re building something from scratch or just need a reminder that grit beats glam, this one’s for you. Lees meer
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00:00 Intro
01:17 Bootstrapping and Scrappy Mindset
02:55 Lessons from Failure and Persistence
13:01 The Power of Connection in Retail
21:56 Disruptive Marketing Strategies
31:09 Balancing Success and Personal Life
38:55 Balancing Motherhood and Business
40:18 Creating a Business Utopia
42:16 Facing Business Challenges
44:47 The Birth of Kendra Scott Retail
47:33 Embracing Authenticity in Business
50:22 The Inspiration Behind Yellow Rose
55:32 Working with Dolly Parton
01:07:13 Shark Tank and Entrepreneurial Insights
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Rich People Think Differently.
13 oktober 2025 · 12 min
Ever wonder what happens when a room full of seven, eight, and nine-figure entrepreneurs start talking shop? I pulled back the curtain so you can listen in. In this video, I sit down with some of the smartest operators I know to dissect how they scale, sell to the wealthy, and build empires that print cash. You’ll learn how to find your ideal customer, price like a pro, and hire people who make you money instead of cost you stress. Oh, and there’s a little surprise about the biggest event we’ve ever hosted in Austin… but I’ll let you find that out inside. Lees meer
00:00 Behind the Scenes with Top Entrepreneurs
01:14 The Importance of Knowing Your Customer
02:32 Pricing Strategies for Maximum Profit
03:12 Hiring the Right Talent
04:03 Insights from Eight-Figure Entrepreneurs
04:52 The Value of Ownership and Teaching Others
05:43 Join Our Biggest Event in Austin
06:57 Balancing Revenue and Followers
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Doctor: This Will Strip Your Fat Faster Than Anything! | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
9 oktober 2025 · 57 min
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to unpack something most entrepreneurs ignore until it’s too late — their health. We talk about how your muscle isn’t just for looks; it’s the organ of longevity and focus. You’ll learn how strength training rewires your brain for better decisions, how to eat for sustained energy (not quick crashes), and how to build habits that actually stick even when you’re slammed. We also tear down some of the worst health myths entrepreneurs still believe. If you’ve ever said “I’ll focus on my health when I have more time,” this episode will change that. Lees meer
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:42 The Right Way to Train for Cognitive Benefits
00:02:56 Physical Activity Guidelines for Entrepreneurs
00:04:13 Integrating Workouts into Daily Life
00:06:44 Prioritizing Exercise Despite a Busy Schedule
00:09:22 High-Performance Daily Routines
00:17:29 Sleep and Its Impact on Health
00:20:14 Rapid Fire Questions: Health Hacks and Myths
00:25:49 The Importance of Continuous Learning for Physicians
00:26:36 Challenges in Nutrition Communication
00:27:24 The Controversy Around Seed Oils
00:28:23 The Role of Whole Foods in Nutrition
00:30:15 AI and Human Relationships
00:34:05 The Importance of Muscle Training
00:37:33 Diet Trends and Misconceptions
00:39:21 Practical Nutrition Advice for Busy Women
00:41:43 Entrepreneurs and Health Challenges
00:46:56 Cancer Risks and Prevention
00:48:44 The Impact of Alcohol on Health
00:50:21 Final Thoughts___________
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Business Expert: The BEST Way To Make Millions In Profit | Mike Michalowicz
7 oktober 2025 · 58 min
Most entrepreneurs run their business backwards — revenue first, expenses second, profit last. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz, the guy who literally wrote the book on profit ("Profit First"), to flip that formula on its head. Mike shares how to take control of your cash, build a business that runs without you, and turn financial chaos into consistent profit. We dig into why chasing revenue kills margins, how to instantly boost cash flow by focusing on your best clients, and why underpricing keeps you stuck. If you’re tired of feeling broke in a business that’s “doing well,” this one’s for you. Lees meer
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:51 Reclamation Services: Turning Struggles into Success
00:02:00 Maximizing Revenue and Cutting Costs
00:03:50 Client Prioritization and Revenue Quality
00:05:13 Understanding Client Value and Business Strategies
00:06:56 The Importance of Client Avatars and Market Targeting
00:08:25 The Real Essence of Business Success
00:08:48 Personal Stories of Financial Ups and Downs
00:13:50 Lessons from Financial Failures
00:21:20 Pumpkin Plan: Growing a Successful Business
00:26:44 Client Expectations and Rapid Response
00:27:15 Industry Insights and Fixed Billing
00:28:35 The Power of Asking the Right Questions
00:29:14 Selling Strategies for Entrepreneurs
00:33:18 Understanding Customer Quality and Pricing
00:37:37 Focusing on Business Efficiency
00:44:22 The Profit First Framework
00:48:40 Investing in Yourself as an Entrepreneur
00:51:26 Building a Business That Runs Without You
00:53:09 Conclusion___________
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How To Speak Like A Top 1% CEO
29 september 2025 · 23 min
In this solo episode of The BigDeal Podcast, I’m breaking down how to communicate like a CEO so people actually listen when you talk. You’ll learn how to speak with authority, use body language that signals confidence, master the pause so you control the room, and frame conversations so your ideas land. These are the exact strategies I use—and they’ll help you stand out, get taken seriously, and make sure your voice carries weight in any room. Lees meer
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Speaking in Headlines: Get to the Point
00:51 Decisive Speech: Own Your Ideas
02:04 Warmth and Competence: Building Trust
05:52 Mastering Gestures and Tone
07:52 The Power of Pauses
09:35 Storytelling Over Statistics
11:32 The Rule of Three
13:12 Commanding the Frame
15:23 Projecting Calm Certainty
16:39 Naming the Elephant in the Room
21:09 Final Thoughts___________
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Broke to Billionaire: How to Turn a Sidehustle Into Your Salary | Allison Ellsworth
24 september 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
Join me as I sit down with Allison Ellsworth, the co-founder of Poppi, who built a billion-dollar soda company from scratch. Allison shares her incredible journey from working in oil and gas to landing a life-changing deal on Shark Tank. Discover her secrets to successful branding, attracting celebrity partnerships, and navigating a multi-billion dollar acquisition by Pepsi. We dive deep into the challenges she faced, the pivotal moments, and her invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss her insights on how to pitch investors and build a thriving community around your brand. If you’ve ever wanted to launch a brand, today’s episode is for you. Lees meer
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:37 From Oil and Gas to Beverage Industry
00:06:19 Health Issues and the Birth of Poppy
00:08:44 Navigating Early Challenges and Going Digital
00:14:28 Building a Billion Dollar Brand
00:15:54 The Importance of Team and Culture
00:23:40 Personal Life and Business Balance
00:30:27 Celebrity Endorsements and Marketing Strategies
00:35:10 The Road to Acquisition by Pepsi
00:36:53 The Right Time for Acquisition
00:37:28 Building Relationships for Success
00:38:06 Challenges as a Female CEO
00:39:51 Handling Disrespect and Conflict
00:40:44 The Importance of a Business Coach
00:47:17 Balancing Passion and Profit
00:50:06 Letting Go of Control
00:51:26 Hiring and Culture Fit
00:56:22 Brand Building and Community
01:08:38 Inspiring the Next Generation___________
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Former Monk: Master Your Focus In 3 Simple Steps | Dandapani
18 september 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
I sat down with Dandapani, a Hindu priest and former monk turned entrepreneur, for a conversation that blended the spiritual with the practical. We explored his deep expertise on why focus is a superpower, why a healthy ego mattered, and how karma shaped our lives. He shared actionable strategies to build willpower, manage energy, and stay focused at work and at home. We also dove into his years in a monastery, the role of awareness, and how to structure spiritual practices so they actually stuck. If you’d ever wondered how to bring spirituality into daily life without the fluff, that episode was for you. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction
00:10 Understanding Ego and Karma
01:33 Living as a Modern Hindu Priest
04:50 The Power of Awareness and Focus
07:57 Developing Willpower Through Daily Rituals
11:32 Integrating Spiritual Practices into Daily Life
28:49 Resolving Problems and Clearing the Mind
35:15 The Uncomfortable Truth of Meditation
35:24 The Subconscious Mind Revealed
36:28 Meditation vs. Alcohol: A Surprising Comparison
37:49 Energy Management: Treat It Like Money
38:33 Evaluating Relationships: An Energy Audit
40:10 Time vs. Energy Management
41:59 Cutting Off Energy Vampires
42:58 Plugging Energy Leaks
45:38 The Importance of Clarity and Focus
01:04:13 The Power of Commitment in Spirituality
01:06:40 Final Thoughts
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If I Wanted To Become A Millionaire Creator in 2025, This Is What I’d Do
15 september 2025 · 43 min
I sat down with my friend Jon Youshaei ( @youshaei ) to get real about what it takes to build content that actually drives business. We dug into how I face down public speaking fears, deal with critics, and why showing both the grit and the glam is essential. I also shared exactly how I make money—through my holding company of “boring” businesses, my media brand, and investments—plus the systems I use to scale it all. We talked deal-making, financial literacy as a moat, and the responsibility creators have to tell the truth. If you’re serious about building wealth and not just followers, this episode is for you. Lees meer
00:00 Introduction
00:02 Navigating the World of Business Content
00:23 Overcoming Fear and Criticism
01:27 The Concept of 'Show Don't Tell'
02:41 The Moment of Realization
03:01 Curiosity and Financial Literacy
03:31 Changing the Investment Landscape
06:48 The Importance of Processes and Systems
12:38 Creating High-Quality Content
14:47 Repurposing Content and Finding Viral Moments
20:08 Building a Community with Cult Sayings
22:36 Consistency in Personal and Professional Identity
23:00 Building a 21st Century Media Company
24:31 Breaking Down Income Streams
29:05 The Challenges of Brand Deals
32:55 The Value of Education and Info Products
38:59 The Importance of Deal Making
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My Conversations With Charlie Kirk
12 september 2025 · 7 min
I wasn’t sure about filming this, but the moment felt wrong not to. I hope it makes you think, and also reminds you to hold your loved ones close.
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Seven Finance Terms You Need To Know To Get Rich
5 september 2025 · 12 min
Join me as I reveal the seven essential finance terms you need to know to succeed in business. From "free cashflow" to "leveraged buyouts," I break down the most vital concepts that will level up your financial life. Plus, stick around for an inspiring story of how Cody (not this Codie, a different Cody) transformed from an employee to a business owner in just 90 days, leveraging the financial strategies I share. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction
00:02 The Importance of Financial Literacy
00:28 Seven Key Acquisition Terms
00:36 Understanding Free Cash Flow (FCF)
01:29 Working Capital Explained
02:14 EBITDA and Business Valuation
03:19 Leveraged Buyouts (LBO)
03:43 Seller Financing
05:16 Cody's Success Story
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Side Hustle King: 3 Easy Businesses Anyone Can Start
28 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Join me as I sit down with today's guest, Chris Koerner, a serial entrepreneur who has founded 75+ businesses and built a career discovering under-the-radar "sleeper" businesses that print cash. Chris shares jaw-dropping stories, from his unique venture into pet cremation to partnering with the infamous John McAfee. We dive deep into three underrated, yet highly profitable side hustles you can start today. Plus, Chris reveals shocking personal anecdotes about his journey, the challenges he's faced, and how he's managed to stay resilient. Don't miss out on his invaluable advice and real-world examples that could help you kickstart your entrepreneurship journey! Lees meer
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39 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s
24 augustus 2025 · 11 min
Join Codie Sanchez on her 39th birthday as she reveals the 39 indispensable lessons she wishes she knew earlier in life. From the importance of choosing your hard paths and asking the right questions, to prioritizing relationships and building urgency—these insights cover all realms of life including health, wealth, relationships, and personal growth. Discover why it's crucial to work hard before working smart, the power of being disliked, and how faith can fuel your dreams. Don't miss her reflection on the significance of acting now, embracing courage over comfort, and the vital importance of reputation. Lees meer
00:00 Introduction
00:07 Choosing Your Hardships
00:20 The Power of Questions
00:36 Amateurs vs. Pros
00:48 Chasing Purpose, Not Billions
01:01 Weaponized Distraction
01:26 Financial and Fitness Wisdom
01:41 Surround Yourself with Good People
02:04 Prioritizing Relationships
02:20 Private Reps Lead to Greatness
02:29 Advice from the Right People
02:52 Inconvenience Yourself for Others
03:34 The Muscle of Urgency
03:52 Understanding Leverage
04:18 Building and Criticizing
04:45 Inputs Become Outputs
04:51 The Cost of Inaction
05:08 Simplicity Over Complexity
05:21 Momentum and Success
05:39 Keeping Promises
06:01 Stand Out and Fight
06:05 Faith Over Worry
06:25 Nobody Cares, So Do What You Want
06:57 Play the Long Game
07:22 Wake Up Early
07:29 Work Hard to Work Smart
07:59 Reputation Matters
08:19 Ask Questions, Get Dirty
08:31 Overcoming Self-Doubt
08:42 Go Big or Go Home
09:05 Comfort is the Enemy
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Why Playing Small Is Keeping You Broke
18 augustus 2025 · 25 min
Live from the main stage at Create & Cultivate LA, Codie Sanchez reveals how to go from hustle mode to owner mode and take control of your financial future. She also shares her tactical frameworks on how to approach deals, with examples of why her best investments succeeded, and her worst investments failed. Learn why deal terms matter more than price, practical ways to rethink your finances, and how smart deal-making and mindset shifts can unlock true wealth and freedom. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 Challenges Women Face in Business Acquisition
02:15 Mindset Shift: Thinking Bigger in Business
04:50 Decision-Making Framework for Business Deals
05:35 Red Flags and When to Walk Away from a Deal
10:05 Lessons from a Failed Investment
14:43 Practical Steps for Women to Build Wealth
19:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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17 Years Of Brutally Honest Business Advice In 25 Minutes
12 augustus 2025 · 28 min
On stage at Forward Las Vegas, Codie Sanchez shares why building a personal brand is essential in the AI era, where content is booming and jobs are increasingly automated. She traces her journey from spreadsheet hound to creator, and her journey to discovering the power of owning your platform and distribution. This video is for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who want to stand out in crowded markets, offering practical insights on building a personal empire that attracts opportunities and fuels long-term success. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction to Personal Branding
00:55 The Power of Distribution
02:27 Facing Adversity as a Female Content Creator
06:11 Choosing the Right Platforms
10:02 Content Creation Strategies
13:20 Building a Business and Content System
15:44 Future Trends in Content
20:08 Balancing Revenue and Followers
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Negotiation Expert: Stop Arguing, Start Winning | Kwame Christian
7 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Join host Codie Sanchez as she delves into the art of communication and negotiation with Kwame Christian, a seasoned lawyer, mediator, and negotiation expert. Kwame offers invaluable insights on staying calm during arguments, avoiding common pitfalls in negotiation, and the importance of compassionate curiosity. Learn practical techniques such as anchoring, effective listening, and emotional regulation to enhance your negotiation prowess. Discover how to handle gaslighting, end arguments gracefully, and maintain positive relationships. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate tough conversations with confidence and poise. Lees meer
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00:51 Handling Arguments and Maintaining Relationships
02:07 Common Mistakes in Negotiation
05:47 The Power of Anchoring in Negotiations
09:48 Compassionate Curiosity: A Negotiation Framework
11:18 Dealing with Difficult Conversations and Gaslighting
16:20 Ending Arguments and Overcoming Overexplaining
27:25 Building Trust and Positive Interactions
30:20 Understanding Emotional Communication
30:49 Practical Tips for Better Relationships
31:26 Addressing Bad Behavior in Communication
35:45 Handling Emotional Triggers in Conversations
46:15 Managing Interruptions and Power Dynamics
49:21 Core Skills for Effective Negotiation
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AI CEO: How To Make A $10M Business With AI Employees (Amjad Masad, CEO @ Replit)
30 juli 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode, host Codie Sanchez sits down with Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in the tech industry. Amjad shares his journey from coding at age six in Jordan to leading one of the fastest-growing AI companies. He offers insights into overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, the importance of non-conformist thinking, and how Replit empowers individuals to create applications without coding skills. Learn how AI can revolutionize business, the future of AI talent, and why Amjad believes the United States remains the best place for entrepreneurship. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction and Excitement for AI
00:49 Early Beginnings in Coding
02:26 Turning Down a Billion Dollar Offer
05:55 Challenges and Pivots in Business
10:18 Repl.it's Revolutionary Impact
14:40 Empowering Entrepreneurs with AI
31:58 The Future of AI and Prompting
37:38 Leadership and Talent Wars in AI
48:13 The Risks of Joining a Startup
49:05 Government Policies and Innovation
49:46 The Role of WhatsApp Groups in Tech
50:34 Competing with Big Tech
51:14 The Importance of Direct Communication
51:31 Challenges of PR and Media Coverage
53:10 The Underdog Mentality
56:05 Building a Venture Scale Company
57:02 The Culture of Silicon Valley
57:59 Operating Principles and Company Culture
59:02 The Importance of Seeking Pain
01:05:45 Mentorship and Lifelong Work
01:14:10 The Human Experience and AI
01:25:47 The Future of AI and Society
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The Easiest Way To Win Online
28 juli 2025 · 29 min
Today, Codie dives deep into the ultimate guide on how to build a brand online. She shares insights from his experience in venture capital and brand building, emphasizing the importance of capturing and monetizing attention. You'll discover the concept of 'a thousand true fans,' strategies for creating compelling content, and how to transform big problems into profitable products. Codie also unpacks psychological tactics to engage audiences and underscores why niche marketing and consistency are your golden tickets to online success. This is a must-watch for anyone looking to make millions — or even billions — by building a powerful online brand. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction to Building a Billion Dollar Brand
00:17 The Power of Attention and Distribution
02:47 From Attention to Intention
03:47 Creating Community and Content
05:15 Identifying and Solving Big Problems
08:13 Niche Down for Success
09:56 Turning Problems into Products
11:25 Building a Product from Community Feedback
11:40 The Birth of BSC Scout
12:43 The Marketing Infinity Loop
13:59 Starting Small and Finding Your Niche
14:32 Creating a System for Content
14:57 The Importance of Engaging Content
15:29 Crafting Memorable Newsletters
18:04 The Power of a Great Subject Line
20:59 Psychology in Content Creation
22:01 Scaling Up with the Right Team
23:01 Consistency, Creativity, and GritMORE FROM BIGDEAL:
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I Asked 6 Billionaires How To Get Rich
23 juli 2025 · 21 min
In this special compilation of the BigDeal podcast, six of our billionaire guests share their wisdom with Codie on all things wealth creation, purposeful living, and divergent thinking. From actionable strategies to personal stories, these insights center on becoming indispensable, embracing early risks, and committing to lifelong learning. Whether you’re a young entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, this episode offers valuable lessons to help you achieve your dreams. Lees meer
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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:06 Billionaire Insights: Secrets to Success
01:33 The Importance of Coaching
03:42 First Principles Thinking
05:16 Founders and Principles
12:34 Taking Risks and Moving Fast
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My Billion Dollar Shark Tank Investment: Daymond John
16 juli 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
Join Codie Sanchez as she dives deep with Daymond John, the founder of FUBU and a star on Shark Tank, in this insightful episode of the Big Deal podcast. They discuss his journey from starting FUBU in his mom's house to building it into a $6 billion brand, his investment strategies, and valuable lessons from his successful career. Don't miss Daymond's unique insights on entrepreneurship, investment, and personal growth. Tune in for an episode packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories! Lees meer
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Daymond John
00:54 Daymond John's Journey and Shark Tank Success
01:44 Investing in Bombas: A Game-Changer
05:47 Entrepreneurial Hacks and Early Struggles
11:15 Raising Independent Children
13:15 The Reality of Flying Private
16:34 Clothing Brands and Business Models
27:41 Shark Tank Insights and Pitching Tips
32:35 Shark Tank Strategies and Fake Offers
32:53 The Ethics of Seeking Investment
34:50 Dealing with Investment Losses
37:21 Concerns About AI and Future Investments
43:32 The Importance of Brand and Community
47:51 CEO Access and Helping Others
01:00:56 Final Thoughts and Advice for EntrepreneursMORE FROM BIGDEAL:
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