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As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses. On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions. You get unique insight into how creator businesses work and what you can do to increase results in your own business. One of the things Nathan is passionate about is helping you create leverage. Creator Flywheels let you create many copies of y ...
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Pattern Recognition ties together insights across world-class venture capitalists, private equity investors, and startup founders as they invest and manage billions of dollars of capital. Join our host, John Hu, as we dig into the patterns that senior decisionmakers look for as they move markets and stoke innovation. From finance to sales and marketing, we'll dive deeply into every aspect of what it takes to build the next game-changing business. For show notes and more head over to patternr ...
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"A leader is alone: she is the one that takes the risk of stepping into the unknown" (Guy Finley). This podcast is intended to bring guests who know what it means to embrace uncertainty, be curious and live life in wonder. Each of us is a candle that can kindle one in another. If we can truly begin to understand that life is not a bed of roses or thorns, and that we are meant to experience life as it is. Our lives have been all about a "program" we were born into in this world and we live an ...
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Today I’m joined by Monique Volz, founder of Ambitious Kitchen, to explore how she built a thriving food blog into a 7-figure business—with a lean team, kids at home, and a strong sense of purpose. We dive into the evolution of her brand, her best-performing growth channels, the funnel that sells her digital product on autopilot, and what the futur…
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Independent film producer Daren Smith is raising $10 million to produce ten movies over the next four years—and he’s doing it without flying 200 days a year or building a massive audience. In this coaching episode, Nathan helps Daren design two high-leverage flywheels to reach high-net-worth investors while maintaining full control of his time. You…
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The tsunami didn’t just flood our home. It wiped away every excuse I had left. December 26, 2004. I was in bed. My wife was yelling, “Run!” The ocean had already crossed the shore. By the time I stood up, the water was inside the house—rushing toward us. I couldn’t swim. I had drowned once before. And now, I was trying to escape with my two-year-ol…
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Today I’m joined by Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, who reveals how podcast guesting became the engine behind his seven figure business. We dive deep into his journey from traffic engineer to thriving entrepreneur, and break down the exact framework that helped him scale his income and impact. You’ll learn how Dustin replaced tradit…
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Today’s episode is the finale of our season on Asurion, the world’s leading tech care company with more than 300 million customers. In an interview with legendary long-time director, Irv Grousbeck, we discuss Irv’s path to investing in Asurion, his stewardship across several cohorts of PE ownership, and compare Asurion to Irv’s previous power law e…
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Today I’m joined by Hala Taha, host of the Young and Profiting podcast and founder of YAP Media, to unpack how she built a million dollar business from her podcast—and her exact strategies for growing, monetizing, and creating long-term deals with brands. We dive deep into dynamic ad insertion, pricing, creative campaigns, PSO (podcast search optim…
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Today’s episode is the second in a series of three on Asurion, the world’s leading tech care company with more than 300 million customers. In an interview with Co-Founder and Chairman Kevin Taweel, we dive deep into Asurion’s divinely discontent culture, hyper-rational approach to talent management, growth over $1 billion in sales, and transformati…
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Today I’m joined by Jay Singh for a coaching session to map out how he can scale his product studio, Casper, from $500K to $2M in annual revenue—without growing a huge team or sacrificing profit margins. We dive into ideal client profiles, packaging services for predictable revenue, and how Jay can use LinkedIn to consistently generate high-quality…
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Today’s episode is the first in a series of three on Asurion, the world’s leading tech care company with more than 300 million customers. In an interview with Co-Founder and Chairman Kevin Taweel, we explore Asurion’s scrappy origins in roadside assistance, acquisitive entry into handset insurance, contentious capital allocation decisions, and much…
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Today I'm joined by John Meese, creator of SOLD OUT Coach Club, for a deep dive into his 7-step framework for building a high-ticket group coaching business—with zero social media, zero paid ads, and just 30 hours a week. We explore how John earns $30K/month with one assistant and a lean coaching model, why most memberships fail, how to launch with…
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50X is back for Season 2! This season centers on Asurion, the world’s leading tech care company with over 300 million customers. Hosted by Will Thorndike, author of The Outsiders and a co-founder at Compounding Labs, 50X aims to dissect the anatomy of investments that have appreciated at least 50-fold. We track the often circuitous route to excepti…
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My Guest: Yugen (Omer Korat) — AI Expert, Stanford PhD, Cognitive Scientist Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode, Raju Panjwani sits down with Yugen -- an AI expert, product designer, and entrepreneur — to explore the intersection of AI, consciousness, and human evolution. From Stanford research labs to Tel Aviv startups, Yugen’s journey di…
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This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup (https://www.monogramgroup.com/). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our 20th episode, Reed Van Gorden, Managing Director at Deerpath Capital, joins us again. In a first for Beer Stories, Scott and Reed just riff on the impact on the lower middle market from the day-to-day political and economic …
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Today I'm joined by Sam Vander Wielen, a former lawyer who built a thriving digital product business creator business while recovering from brain surgery. In this episode, we explore how Sam went from burnt-out lawyer to building a $1.6M/year digital product business with just one full-time employee. She shares the strategy behind her evergreen fun…
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What happens when life brings everything you've built to a full stop? Surabhi Shenoy is a two-time founder who built and sold a multi-million-dollar business. But none of that prepared her for the sudden, tragic loss of her husband—who was also her business partner. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Surabhi shares how grief shattered…
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Today I'm joined by Jay Singh, AI expert and founder of Casper Studios, to explore how AI is transforming both product creation and internal workflows for creators and businesses alike. We dive deep into the future of personalized software, unlocking AI use cases for creators, and building tools with platforms like Cursor, MindStudio, and Replit. J…
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This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup (https://www.monogramgroup.com/). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our 19th episode, we are joined by Stephen Kelly, Co-Managing Partner at Ivy Capital in Dublin. Among their beer stories, Scott and Stephen discuss Stephen’s early journey—from his time at Trinity College and experiences traveli…
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Today I’m joined by Lars Tiger, a Norwegian music producer who makes $500,000 a year—almost entirely profit—working just two hours a week from his home in the south of France. We dive deep into the experiment that made it possible: releasing thousands of piano tracks with no marketing, using pure volume to generate income and data. Lars shares how …
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What does it take to build a business -- in this case an investment bank -- from nothing? Peter Formanek shares his remarkable journey from corporate CFO to founding Young America Capital. In this candid conversation, he reveals the uphill battle to establish credibility, the personal health transformations that fueled his success, and why he conti…
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Today I’m joined by Tiffany Uman, a transformational coach and marketing strategist who built her multi‑million dollar coaching business from scratch. In this episode, Tiffany shares the four pillars behind her success, reveals how she transitioned from corporate L’Oréal to launching her business during maternity leave, and outlines her proven stra…
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This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup (https://www.monogramgroup.com/). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our 18th episode, we are joined by Alex Rawling, Founder and Managing Partner at Raw Selection, an executive search firm based in Leeds, UK. Among their beer stories, Scott and Alex discuss Alex's journey in founding Raw Selecti…
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Today I’m joined by Matthew Kepnes (Nomadic Matt) to break down how to turn travel into a profitable business in 2025. Matt has spent over 15 years traveling full-time, building one of the world’s most recognized travel brands. We discuss how travel creators can monetize effectively—through email, events, and brand deals—while staying authentic. Ma…
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Most people don’t realize this—there are 5 ways to get divorced. But the one most people default to? It’s often the most damaging. In this episode, I speak with Entrepreneur Vicky Townsend, founder of Divorce Right and Bridgewell, who has spent decades transforming how families—especially first responders and professionals—navigate one of life’s mo…
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Today I'm joined by Ali Schwanke for a coaching session to map out how she can add $100K in creator income to her thriving services business. We dive deep into pricing, bundling digital products, and leveraging Ali’s existing audience—showing exactly how to build profitable, scalable offers without cannibalizing core services. You'll learn our appr…
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Today I’m joined by Charli Prangley as we revisit our bold rebrand from ConvertKit to Kit - a journey of rapid change, decisive leadership, and preserving what truly matters. In this episode, we explore how we built a new identity without starting from scratch, the lessons learned along the way, and how our internal culture has evolved as a result.…
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Today I’m joined by Laura Sprinkle for a live coaching session on scaling her new affiliate-tracking SaaS, Rootabl, from $5,000 MRR to $25,000 MRR while maintaining the flexibility and freedom she values. Laura has deep expertise in affiliate launches and is now shifting into the software world - facing new challenges like churn, onboarding frictio…
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Today I'm joined by Haley from the Kit team for a Q&A where we answer your questions about building a creator business that lasts. We explore everything from why major celebrities are suddenly launching newsletters to the practical choices creators face - like when to stay solo versus build a team, or whether to focus on high-ticket or low-ticket o…
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This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup (https://www.monogramgroup.com/). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In our Season 2 premiere, we welcome our friend Tim Brackney, CEO of Springline Advisory, a portco of Trinity Hunt Partners. Among their beer stories, Scott and Tim discuss Tim’s upbringing in Bangladesh, his journey scaling Resour…
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Today I'm joined by Isaac French for a coaching session on his next moves after turning a $2.3 million property investment into a $7 million exit, while building multiple six-figure digital revenue streams. We map out his options - from launching a content agency and building more properties to scaling his YouTube presence - and explore how to choo…
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AI is not here to replace you—but someone who knows how to use it might. In this electrifying conversation, AI and automation expert Henrik de Gyor breaks down the myths, risks, and massive opportunities AI presents for professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs. The world is shifting FAST. Some will embrace AI and thrive. Others will ignore it—a…
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What drives a high-level executive to walk away from a thriving career and embrace the unknown? Vamsi Polimetla had everything—recognition, security, and a path to the top. But deep down, he knew he was meant for something more. In this powerful conversation, Vamsi shares the pivotal moments that led him to leave corporate life and build a coaching…
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Today I'm joined by Laura Sprinkle, she's the founder & CEO of Rootabl and an expert in affiliate marketing and large-scale online course launches. We dive into how high-profile online entrepreneurs execute multi-million-dollar launches, the role of affiliates in driving sales, and practical strategies for creators looking to scale their business u…
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This podcast is powered by MonogramGroup (https://www.monogramgroup.com/). Welcome to Beer Stories for Private Equity! In this special "Go Fungal" Takeover episode, our friend and podcast production partner, Matt Cornelison from Fungi Media, flips the script—taking over as guest host and putting Scott in the hot seat. Among their beer stories, Matt…
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Today I'm joined by Darrell Vesterfelt to explore why personal brand might be the most overlooked asset for early-stage founders. First, Darrell shows why traditional startups should borrow strategies from the creator world, sharing how he's helped companies drive sales and recruit talent through founder-led marketing. Then we dig into a step-by-st…
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Today I'm joined by Gina Bianchini, founder of Mighty Networks, to discuss what her data shows makes online communities succeed or fail. Gina shares her frameworks for creating engagement between members and reveals the one metric that predicts a community's success with 93% accuracy. We dive into specific strategies around transitions, monthly the…
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In this episode, Justin Moore reveals how he built a $600,000 annual business from sponsorship coaching. Justin walks me through his business - from the on-demand course and audit tool that bring in new clients, to his high-touch coaching program that transforms how creators approach brand deals. Then I help him map out a path to $2 million in reve…
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Today I'm joined by Jed Eglington to explore an overlooked path to becoming a successful full-time creator. Jed shares his journey from in-house creator to successful business owner, outlining how to develop video, storytelling and production skills that companies actually value. He breaks down what businesses look for when hiring creators and how …
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🎯 {{If you’re ready to take the next step toward building a purpose-driven business, check out my upcoming The Accelerated Entrepreneur Program details below}} In this episode of Bold Conscious Connections, Yael Tamar, CEO and Co-Founder of DIBS Capital, reveals how she’s revolutionizing the secondary market for private equity shares through blockc…
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In this episode, Isaac French shares how he grew from 5,000 Instagram followers to selling his Texas micro resort for $7 million, just 18 months after opening. Isaac reveals his strategy for leveraging online audiences to support hospitality projects - converting social media followers into guests, email subscribers into customers, and content into…
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TimeSensitive Announcement" {{🎯 If you’re ready to take the next step toward building a purpose-driven business, check out my upcoming The Accelerated Entrepreneur Program details below}} Episode Introduction In this episode of Bold Conscious Connections, I speak with Lindsey Lerner, a storyteller, connector, and a partner at Generalist World. Lind…
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In this episode, Haley Janicek from the Kit team joins me for our new Q&A format to explore building community, creating content, and growing your business in the creator economy. First, we explore the power of in-person connections through our experiences with Kit Studios and Craft + Commerce, discussing how community accelerates growth. Then we t…
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Meet Sitashwa Srivastava, Founder & CEO of Stockal a borderless finance company that is providing global access to investors in South and South East Asia. Sitash shares his journey from a corporate employee to an entrepreneur, discussing the evolving definitions of success, the importance of passion, and the challenges faced during career transitio…
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Today I'm joined by Corina Holden, who turned her fashion blog into a $375,000/year business with a mix of digital products, subscription software, and a proven system that helps women build confident wardrobes. Corina breaks down how she built multiple revenue streams through Meta ads, Pinterest, and automated systems - sharing how she's grown wit…
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Today, I have a slightly different episode for you. I’m joining Tiago Forte on stage at his Second Brain Summit to discuss all things creator economy and audience monetization. I reveal my top strategies for starting out as a creator, how to grow the right audience, and how to monetize that audience. Tiago and I also take some of your questions fro…
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With a career spanning over two decades at IBM’s Watson Research Center and as the founder of ValueServe and Scry AI, Dr. Aggarwal unpacks the history and future of artificial intelligence, its ethical challenges, and how it’s reshaping industries. He also reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and offers advice for aspiring innovators. Tune in to…
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Today I’m joined by Mark Manson, author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck', shares his journey from broke blogger to selling over 16 million copies of his best-selling book. In this episode, Mark reveals how he's navigating the creator economy - from managing traditional media during the pandemic to launching ambitious new projects in documen…
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In this episode, keynote speaker and marketing strategist Clay Hebert shares his approach to crafting the perfect introduction. Clay breaks down why traditional elevator pitches fall short and introduces his 'verb-their-noun' formula to help you create clear, engaging, and memorable intros that foster real connections. Listen in to discover practic…
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In this special solo episode of Bold Conscious Connections, I’m breaking tradition by showing up without a guest. Why? Because consistency matters more than waiting for perfect conditions. With just six weeks left in 2024, I’m sharing the key takeaways from my recent webinar on the Seven-Week MAP—Momentum, Accountability, and Purpose. If you’re rea…
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A compelling conversation with a leader who has spent nearly 40 years transforming United Way, one of the world’s largest community-focused nonprofit organizations. This episode isn’t just about accomplishments; it’s about the pivotal decisions, tough lessons, and personal insights that come from a lifetime of high-stakes leadership. We explore the…
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In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, business consultant and expert at getting noticed, Dorie Clark. Dorie tells me how she got started writing for Forbes, shares some insights from her incredible book ‘Entrepreneurial You’, and explains how you can turn social proof into sustainable streams of income. Watch this episode to learn the a…
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