Join host Rich Somers, as he interviews top real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and athletes from all over the world to discuss all things real estate, business, and wealth related. His first guests include Tarek El Moussa - real estate investor & TV personality, and Cliff Avril - former Seattle Seahawks player & Super Bowl XLVIII Champion. Rich is an active real estate investor and entrepreneur holding a portfolio of apartment buildings, boutique hotels, and short-term rentals valued in e ...
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Welcome to "The Sales Edge," the podcast exclusively designed for B2B sales professionals seeking to excel in the rapidly evolving business landscape. Join us as we delve into engaging interviews with industry experts, thought leaders, and seasoned professionals who possess invaluable insights into the world of B2B sales. In each episode, we explore the dynamic nature of B2B sales and uncover the latest trends, strategies, and transformations that are reshaping the industry. "The Sales Edge" ...
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Data in Depth explores the world of advanced analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning within the context of the manufacturing industry. In each episode, we talk with industry leaders and analytics experts to help manufacturers gain a 360-degree view of the shop floor, their business processes, and their customers. We dig into the concepts of descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics to help solve modern manufacturing problems. From MRP to quality control, from field s ...
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As EU waters down 2035 EV goals, electric startups express concern
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5:50The future may be electric, but that future is being postponed. The European Commission, citing the need for flexibility, has softened its ambitious plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Yacht Podcast: He's Worked w/ Top Creator Shelby Sapp and THIS is his biggest Secret to Scaling Your Brand in 2026 | Briar Cochran E439
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18:39Most creators chase growth. The ones who actually scale build systems, discipline, and leverage behind the scenes. Rich Somers sits down with Brair Cochran, who’s worked closely with top creator Shelby Sapp, to break down what really drives brand scale heading into 2026—and why most people are focusing on the wrong levers. From audience growth and …
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Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me; plus, Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release
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6:45The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles. Also, Meta is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers; plus Apple becomes a debt collector
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8:25The FTC alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds. Also, Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Adobe hit with proposed class-action; plus, Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention from the FTC
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6:12The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of copyright-related legal complaints aimed at the AI industry. Also, in an economy where everyone's feeling squeezed, AI-driven price testing of kitchen essentials was bound to attract attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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You Want to be a Commercial Real Estate Investor? Make Sure You Don't Make These CRE Mistakes! | John Azar & Francisco Herrera E438
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1:00:19Most investors spend their time chasing returns. Institutional investors focus on protecting the downside—and that difference explains exactly why today’s market looks the way it does. Rich sits down with John Azar and Francisco Herrera to unpack what really happened during the euphoric run of 2021–2022, how undisciplined underwriting and risky deb…
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Jared Isaacman confirmed as next head of NASA; AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org; and YouTube doesn't like Billboard’s ranking formula
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7:39Isaacman will run the space agency at a time when Trump is trying to both downsize it and task it with returning astronauts to the Moon. Also, DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet. And, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…
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Skana Robotics helps fleets of underwater robots communicate with each other
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5:37Skana Robotics built a decision-making algorithm that helps unmanned vessels react and adapt to data from other vessels. Also, Amazon reportedly in talks to invest $10B in OpenAI as circular deals stay popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement; plus, Mozilla’s new CEO says AI is coming to Firefox
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5:49Coursera and Udemy, two of the biggest names in online learning, are combining platforms next year. Mozilla has appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the Firefox developer scrambles to adapt in a rapidly changing browser market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The Economy, Inflation, Soaring BitCoin, and Why He Thinks 3.5% Rates Are Possible | Mark Moss E437
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1:09:54Rich sits down with investor, entrepreneur, and economic historian Mark Moss to break down the hard truth: the system is rigged. From inflation and government overreach to the rise of digital assets and the coming economic reset, Mark explains how we got here—and what you can do to protect and grow your wealth. They cover why traditional financial …
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Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data. plus, Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere
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7:32The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history. Also, Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…
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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver; also, Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
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6:30It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.Industry Also, concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis writes about women who ran an experiment to see if LinkedIn's new algo was being sexist and thought they proved it. But experts say there's more complexity involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Data center boom bad news for other infrastructure projects; plus, a data breach at 700Credit affects nearly 6 million, and Microsoft buys 3.6M metric tons of carbon removal from bioenergy plant
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4:16-Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg. -At least 5.6 million people had their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers stolen in a data breach at Seven Hundred Credit, a company that runs credit checks and i…
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Hotel Investing Insights & Predictions: He's the National Director for Hospitality Market Analytics CoStar | Jan Freitag E436
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44:04When the market gets noisy, the data gets louder. In this episode, Rich sits down with Jan Freitag — National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar — for a no-spin breakdown of what’s actually happening in hotel investing right now and where the smartest capital is positioning next. Jan pulls back the curtain on real transaction data, RevPAR …
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Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet; plus, Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms
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7:50As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again. Also, Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media. …
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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2
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8:21For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Opera wants you to pay $20 a month to use its AI-powered browser; plus, Rivian going big on autonomy
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7:24Following a couple of months' testing, Opera has finally made its AI-powered browser, Neon, available to the public — though you'll have to shell out for a $19.90-per-month subscription to use it. Also, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities…
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Personal Branding Strategies From Dan Martell's Creative Director | Sam Gaudet E435
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47:24In this episode of The Report, host Rich sits down with Dan Martel’s Creative Director Sam Gaudet — one of the most dialed-in operators behind some of the most effective personal brands online today. If you’ve ever wondered how top-tier creators grow massive influence, build trust at scale, and pump out high-converting content without burning out… …
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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms; plus Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software
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5:34The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers. A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Google launches managed MCP servers that let AI agents simply plug into its tools
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5:26Google is rolling out managed MCP servers to make its services “agent-ready by design,” starting with Maps and BigQuery, aiming to simplify messy integrations and help AI agents use real tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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Three in ten U.S. teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing; also, Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup
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11:01While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive. Plus, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out after reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue,. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…
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Google’s first AI glasses expected next year; plus, Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs and Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls
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7:27Google will compete with Meta with its own line of AI-powered smart glasses. Also, Ford and Renault in a ‘fight for our lives.’ The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded less expensive EVs to European dealerships in 2028. And, Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026. Learn more about y…
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Top Business Credit Cards & the Hidden Strategies No One Talks About | Jack McColl E434
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48:15Still paying for flights in cash? You’re playing the wrong game. In this episode, Rich brings on credit king Jack McColl to expose the credit card hacks, travel tricks, and bank secrets that nobody’s teaching—but everyone should know. From stacking points to flying first class for free, Jack breaks down how to unlock the full power of credit withou…
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FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman
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4:56Zuckerman, who used to run the stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, claimed the ban is hurting his unrelated business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch
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‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an EO blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback; also, Paramount's hostile bid for WBD
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8:10“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.” Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. Le…
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How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?
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5:59The $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Why Sales Is the Ultimate Superpower: A 27-Year-Old Entrepreneur Breaks It Down | Quinn Shilz E433
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48:16In this episode of The Report, we sit down with 27-year-old entrepreneur Quinn Schilz, founder and president of Master Roofing Inc., who’s in the trenches every day building a real business with a real team and real problems to solve. From starting young in real estate and high-ticket sales to running a 20-person operation in Southern California, Q…
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The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyright infringement; while Meta signs commercial AI data agreements with publishers to offer real-time news on Meta AI
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8:36The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators. Also, Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, The Washington Exa…
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