Best Brett Swarts Podcasts (2025)

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18 - Avoiding the Next Financial Crisis: Insights from 2008 and the Role of Tax Flow with Capital Gains Tax Solutions' Brett Swarts 20:08

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Founder at Capital Gains Tax Solutions, Brett Swarts. Brett shares how witnessing a client’s financial downfall during the 2008 crash inspired him to champion innovative tax deferral strategies, like the Deferred Sales Trust. He explains the importance of managing tax, cash, and debt flo…

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Tax Flow, Not Just Cashflow: How to Exit Smart and Buy Back Time with Brett Swarts 38:19

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Jim Oliver sits down with Brett Swarts to tackle the part of exiting most owners ignore until it’s painful: Taxes. Brett is the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, a real estate broker and tax strategy specialist with deep expertise in Deferred Sales Trusts (DST), Delaware Statutory Trusts, and 1031 exchanges. He hosts the “Build It to Billions…

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Brett Swarts: How to Exit Bitcoin, Real Estate, or Business Tax-Free? 21:56

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Brett Swarts is a best-selling author of Building the Capital Gains Tax Exit Plan and host of two finance podcasts. We spoke about how entrepreneurs, investors, and even Bitcoin holders can legally defer millions in taxes when selling highly appreciated assets. As founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, Brett has helped close over half a billion do…

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276. Gain Freedom From Capital Gains Tax Using a Deferred Sales Trust—Brett Swarts, CEO, Capital Gains Tax Solutions 27:25

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What are your tax plans for when you exit your business? Do you have one? Our guest today is Brett Swarts, is a capital gains and exit tax planning expert. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Write down what matters the most. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule your free franchise consultation with Big Sky Franchise Team: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. You can visit …

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Maria Gallucci: How can we truly listen without hearing? 14:30

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Maria Gallucci is a top 1% realtor in Colorado and the author of Raised in Silence, a book inspired by her life as a child of deaf parents. We spoke about how growing up in both the hearing and deaf worlds taught her that “listening isn’t about hearing, it’s about paying attention,” and how that understanding shaped her career and advocacy for incl…

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Empowering Leaders & Growing Wealth Through DLP Capital with Nick Stonestreet 49:55

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Alternative Investing for Long-Term Growth with Dave Wolcott 5:14

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Journey to Independent Sponsorship with Cory Sandrock 50:27

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, host Casey Minshew interviews Cory Sandrock, Managing Partner of Pareto & Company. Cory shares his unique journey from theater to private equity, highlighting the nuances of independent sponsorship versus search funds and the critical role of teamwork in successful deal-making. He dives into lessons fro…

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How to Get the Most Out of Life with Edwin Carrion 28:16

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Stewart Heath: From $20M up to broke—what saved him? 22:37

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Stewart Heath is a certified public accountant with 40 years in business, and we spoke about the lessons he learned from building—and losing—a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio. He explained how chasing aggressive growth left him vulnerable in 2008: “As of June 30th of 2008, I had a net worth upwards of $20 million…90 days later, I was prob…

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277. How to Achieve Peak Performance in High Stress Situations—Dr. Eugene Choi, Neurohacking School 38:53

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Did you know that your brain is most likely in survival mode? And, if it is in survival mode, there are only 3 ways you respond? Our guest today is Dr. Eugene Choi, shares with us some neuroscience about behavior within ourselves and others. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Our brains naturally have a fear of uncertainty, so help your prospective franchisees and c…

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Unlocking Capital with Sale Leasebacks with Bryan Huber 41:54

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew sits down with Bryan Huber, Partner at SAB Capital, to explore the intricacies of sale leasebacks in the context of business acquisitions. Bryan breaks down how these transactions work, why they’re such a powerful tool for freeing up capital, and how they can improve business valuations. T…

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17 - Transforming Financial Practices: Insights on AI, Strategy, and Resilience with Ironvest Financial Partners' James Mills 28:31

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the CEO at Ironvest Financial Partners, James Mills. James shares his journey from sales and nonprofit work to leading his own financial firm, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, resilience, and community impact. He discusses leveraging AI and custom CRM systems to help financi…

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Syndication through a 1031 transaction with Brad Shepherd 22:50

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Do Hard Things: Discipline, Cashflow, and AI with Mark Young 47:18

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Most people wait for perfect conditions and call it “planning.” That’s just stuck. In this conversation, Mark Young, an entrepreneur, educator, author, and functional doctor, joins Jim to break the addiction to comfort, reframe failure, and get back to ownership. We hit health, wealth, and work: why public goals matter, why cashflow beats accumulat…

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Alan Porter: Can you secure $40K yearly for life? 19:33

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Alan Porter is a retired Blackhawk instructor pilot who turned to financial advising after tragic events in his family. We spoke about how his military discipline—“I knew every nut, every bolt” of the helicopters he flew—shaped his approach to protecting families from financial risk. The turning point came when his daughter-in-law used a little-kno…

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Digital Assets & Business Valuation with Paige Wiese 35:59

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew interviews Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, a Denver-based digital marketing agency. Paige brings over 15 years of experience helping businesses build and execute marketing strategies that drive measurable growth. She shares her perspective on why evaluating digital marke…

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16 - Crossing the Road to Take On the Big Guys: A Custom Merchandise Story with The Monterey Company's Eric Turney 26:17

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the President of The Monterey Company, Eric Turney. Eric shares the company’s journey from a local promotional products shop to a trusted partner for Fortune 500 brands, highlighting its embrace of e-commerce, AI, and micro batch production. He discusses competing with industry giants, the r…

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Invest in Real Estate using Tax Credits and Grants as Free Capital with Julio Gonzalez 29:43

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Adam Hager: 19 Airbnbs in a year—without owning property? 12:24

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Adam Hager is a former corporate sales professional who traded his stable 9-5 for a system of building cash-flowing Airbnbs. We spoke about how he scaled from pitching his very first landlord to managing over 40 properties while spending just “one to two hours a week max on managing.” His turning point came when he discovered Airbnb arbitrage—leasi…

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Ted Ryce: 5 health mistakes entrepreneurs keep making? 34:52

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Ted Ryce is a fitness coach who has spent 25 years helping entrepreneurs and executives lose fat, build lean muscle, and sustain results without extreme diets. Known for training figures like Robert Downey Jr. for Iron Man, he traces his health journey back to rebuilding himself after the tragic murder of his brother. “Physical health was the way t…

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How to Activate Your Network and Make Money with Jarrod Randolph 36:08

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In this episode, Jim sits down with real estate pro turned relationship operator, Jarrod Guy Randolph. They talk straight about access to wealth and why your phone is a graveyard of unrealized capital. They break down Jarrod’s “Buying Favor” operating system, the FAVOR network map, why most masterminds are wasting time, and how humility beats ego w…

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275. How This Franchisor Is Standing Out in the Competitive Childcare Industry—Kristen Denzer, CEO, Tierra Encantada 27:41

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How does your business differentiate? How do you stand out from the noise in your industry? Our guest today is Kristen Denzer, who shares with us how she is standing out and making a difference in the childcare industry. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: "Don’t cling to a mistake, just because you spent a lot of time making it." LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Schedule you…

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Van Tucker: Can lockers unlock new revenue streams for you? 28:45

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Van Tucker is VP of Technology Partnerships at Harbor Lockers and has been building digital platforms since middle school. We spoke about how entrepreneurs can turn everyday challenges into scalable business models by launching lean pilots, validating with customers, and adapting quickly. As he put it, “How do you take your idea and get in the fiel…

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From 13 Franchises to Freedom: Kristie Shifflette on Scaling & Exiting with Success 44:33

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Kristie Shifflette, who shares her inspiring journey from corporate America to becoming a successful franchisee with Orange Theory Fitness. Kristie dives into the challenges and triumphs of scaling her business to 13 locations, her experience navigating priva…

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15 - How to Leverage Technology for Smarter Financial Decisions in Your Business with Comprehensive Hospitality Solutions' Douglas Carpenter 19:44

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the President at Comprehensive Hospitality Solutions, Douglas Carpenter. Douglas shares his journey from finance to accounting, discusses how technology and automation—especially in invoice processing—have transformed his firm, and explores the role and limitations of AI in accounting. He em…

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Commercial Real Estate Investing Has To Offer w/ Esther Reizes-Lowenbein 29:22

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How to Build Generational Wealth in Real Estate with Hunter Thompson 48:20

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Architect Turns Developer Using DST to Defer Taxes with Turu 30:27

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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From Architect to Real Estate Investor with Turu 5:13

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Larry Kriesmer: How do you protect gains when markets crash? 25:17

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Larry Kriesmer is a veteran advisor who grew up in Saudi Arabia, later watching his father lose nearly everything to a Ponzi scheme. We spoke about how those early experiences shaped his mission: to build investment strategies that protect families from devastating losses while still capturing long-term equity growth. His turning point came during …

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Real Estate Wealth Without Tax Pain with Scott Stollar 33:02

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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How Real Estate Can Empower You to Give Back with Scott Stollar 5:16

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Purpose Before Progress with Pankaj Singh 32:46

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In this Breakaway Wealth episode, Jim digs in with leadership coach Pankaj Singh on how purpose, clarity, and simple mindful practices make you a sharper leader at home and at work. We get practical—how to carve purpose, build the right relationships, run cleaner meetings, and reset your brain in 60 seconds. Who is Pankaj? He’s the founder of Singh…

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Biblical Wealth Building That Lasts with Nick Stonestreet 5:38

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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274. Using Global Talent to Outpace Competition—Jon Matzner, Co-Founder, Sagan 32:43

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Have you thought about hiring help internationally in the past, but didn’t know how to do it? Or maybe you tried working through an international virtual staffing company and found it did not work out as you had hoped? Our guest today is Jon Matzner, and he shares how he helps business leaders hire top talent globally. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: The Bruce Ma…

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Personal Branding & SEO Tips for Business Growth with Chris M. Walker 44:22

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Defining Success and Embracing Growth with Marcus Kaulius 50:23

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In this inspiring episode of the Build to Billions podcast, host Brett Swarts sits down with Marcus Kaulius Canadian entrepreneur, global speaker, and author who has made it his mission to help high achievers unlock fulfillment beyond financial success. Together, they dive into what it truly means to "win" in life, the power of shifting from a goal…

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Revolutionizing Capital Access for Entrepreneurs & Startups with Gary Menzies 39:03

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Dr. Nicholas E. Michels: From $0 to confidence—how? 25:41

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Dr. Nicholas E. Michels is a financial planner and author, and we spoke about how childhood adversity shaped his lifelong mission to help families master money and life. He recalled the moment his parents’ divorce “wrecked my childhood” and how his mother working three jobs drove him to study money so “you never have to worry again.” Michels explai…

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14 - From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rewire Your Mind for Effortless Success with IFGT Coaching/Consulting's Dr. Joseph Drolshagen 20:46

26d ago20:46

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Founder and CEO at IFGT Coaching/Consulting, Dr. Joseph Drolshagen. Joseph shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to executive leadership, emphasizing how subconscious beliefs shape business outcomes. He explains how his personalized coaching approach helps clients align their …

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Building Exit-Ready Businesses with Jason Kruger 38:22

26d ago38:22

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Jason Kruger, President at Signature Analytics (a Citrin Cooperman Company). Jason shares his journey from Deloitte to entrepreneurship, scaling Signature Analytics, and ultimately navigating its acquisition. This conversation digs into the fundamentals …

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Dominic Forth: Can your hidden story build credibility and ROI? 15:18

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Dominic Forth is the CEO of Thought Leaders America, and we spoke about turning personal stories into trust and impact that extend far beyond likes and clicks. With decades in media, he consulted over 40 TV stations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, researching not just what audiences chose but “the why behind it.” That background now informs …

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Emerging Asset Class of Short Term Rentals (aka Airbnbs) with Sief Khafagi 29:21

26d ago29:21

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Energy Leadership and Team Synergy Insights with Bill Bent 39:45

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When life threw an unexpected curve ball at Bill Bent in the form of a near-fatal accident, he emerged not just unscathed but reborn as a force of inspiration in both the business world and personal development sphere. Our conversation with Bill reveals the profound impact of resilience and a robust mindset, as he offers a treasure trove of wisdom …

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Blackburn & Johnson: $209k in 7 months—Rich From Anywhere? 23:16

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Blackburn & Johnson is the duo behind Rich From Anywhere, and we spoke about turning ad spend into revenue by fixing strategy, creative, and follow-up—not just products. They started as music artists, learned online marketing to fund the dream, built a multi–six-figure agency, and now coach entrepreneurs on paid acquisition. Their turning point cam…

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The Future of SEO and Search Marketing with Chris M. Walker 6:01

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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Business Growth Strategies with Gary Menzies 5:04

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🎙️ Build It to Billions Podcast Inspiring Conversations with Visionary Entrepreneurs, Wealth Builders & Legacy Creators Welcome to the Build It to Billions podcast — where ambition meets strategy. Hosted by Brett Swarts, this show dives deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who are building lasting wealth, scaling…

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The Science of Getting Rich with Jim Oliver 24:18

28d ago24:18

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In this solo episode, Jim breaks down the timeless principles from Wallace D. Wattles’ 1910 classic, The Science of Getting Rich. But this isn’t a book report—it’s a powerful call to action for anyone who’s ready to stop playing small, stop competing, and start creating real wealth, legacy, and impact. In true Jim fashion, this episode is raw, fait…

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273. The Secret Weapon of Lead Conversion: Landing Pages—Sahil Patel 36:20

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How is your website converting potential customers or franchise buyers for your business? When is the last time you checked? Our guest today is Sahil Patel, who is a landing page expert who shares with us the secrets he’s learned on how to optimize a landing page. TODAY'S WIN-WIN: Create a great landing page that makes it easy for your customer to …