Best Jim Ellison Podcasts (2025)

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#406 Christian von Koenigsegg: It is impossible to lead by following – therefore I am different. 45:59

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Christian von Koenigsegg is unapologetically in the pursuit of greatness. Koenigsegg builds some of the fastest and most expensive cars on Earth, has a cult-like following, and relentlessly seeks out challenges he can innovate on. After building his company for more than 30 years, his love and passion for his craft is still as strong as ever. This …

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Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder 59:48

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I'm reposting one of my favorite founder stories. If you listened to this first time I recommend listening again. If you missed this before, you're about to hear one of the wildest founder stories of all time. A few surprising things I learned from reading about Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of Red Bull: 1. He started the company when he was 41 year…

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#405 How Rockefeller Worked 58:00

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of John D. Rockefeller—and nothing else. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this obscure biography of Rockefeller that costs $1,000 I then spent several days editing down 25 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not How Rockefeller Works Episode s…

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Everyone Saw a Crash — They Missed the Real Danger | George Ellison 1:19:13

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The internet won’t stop screaming “Housing crash! 2008 again! Get ready!” But what if the entire conversation is upside-down? In this episode, I sit down with George Ellison — the guy who sold a 15,000-home REIT for billions — to break down the truth behind today’s market. And trust me… this story is nothing like the doomsday crowd wants it to be. …

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My conversation with Todd Graves 2:00:55

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Todd Graves is one of my favorite living founders. He owns over 90% of Raising Canes — a business that is worth at least $20 billion. Todd's maxim is "Do one thing and do it better than anyone else." It is impossible not to be inspired by his terminator levels of determination. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Episode show notes:…

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The "Big Beautiful Bill" Just Made Paying Taxes Optional | Tony Hoong 42:09

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Protect your home 👉 https://ProtectMyHome.incCheck out my newsletter 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with me. Join my community 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theEscape.club The "Big Beautiful Bill" tax secrets nobody's talking about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#404 How Larry Ellison Thinks 1:02:21

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This episode covers the unique way Larry Ellison thinks. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this book on Ellison written by Matthew Symonds. ⁠ I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes into a one-hour nonstop stream of Larry Ellison's ideas. Episode sponsors: ⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, wa…

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My Conversation with Brad Jacobs 2:04:24

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I’ve started a new show where I have conversations with the greatest living Founders. The show is called David Senra. It will be on a separate podcast feed from Founders. So it is very important that you follow David Senra on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or ⁠wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss future episodes⁠. Nothing is…

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The Hidden Housing Policies That Are Quietly Robbing You of Everything. 27:47

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Check out my newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join my community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theEscape.club A Federal insider just admitted it: your savings ARE the bailout via "Financial Repression."They don’t ask. They just change the rules... print more, pay you less, and call it “policy.” And the worst pa…

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#403 How Jensen Works 55:15

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Jensen Huang—and nothing else. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this book on Jensen and Nvidia written by Tae Kim I then spent several days editing down 30 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not How Jensen Works. List of ideas: 1. Professo…

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My Conversation with Michael Dell 1:32:03

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I’ve started a new show where I have conversations with the greatest living Founders. The show is called David Senra. It will be on a separate podcast feed from Founders. So it is very important that you follow David Senra on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss future episodes. Nothing is changin…

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The Fight to Save the Middle Class (and the Dollar That’s Failing It) 29:14

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Check out my newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join my community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theEscape.club America’s middle class is disappearing — crushed by rent, corporate greed, and a financial system built to keep it that way. In this 3-part series, Matt tears into the truth behind what’s really happeni…

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#402 Thomas Peterffy: The $80 Billion Founder Who Automates Everything 31:57

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I didn’t know who Thomas Peterffy was. I was shocked to learn that he is 81 years old, worth $80 billion dollars, and has built his $120 billion company, Interactive Brokers, into one of the most efficient companies in the world. I discovered Peterffy by reading this incredible profile about him. I couldn’t put it down. That’s what this episode is …

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The Truth About All the Weird Property Tax Reform 47:00

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Seven states just admitted they can’t keep taxing your home the same way.This episode's sponsor: https://ridgelendinggroup.com/Your new biggest fan,MattP.S. Hey, if any of this stuff resonated with you, I've got a few things that might help:My new newsletter thing - It's called Shadow Capital Brief. Basically, I take all the confusing money news an…

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My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify 2:09:59

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I started a new show so I can have long-form conversations with the greatest living founders. You can watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, X, or the web. The new show is on a separate feed so don't forget to follow David Senra so you don't miss future episodes. Nothing is changing with Founders. I will never stop making that podcast. Thanks f…

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Rate Cuts, Higher Payments? The Ugly Math 23:05

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The Fed just found a new way to drain your savings.It’s called the $12 trillion trap, and it hides inside “safe” bonds and boring bank accounts.Give me 10 minutes and I’ll show you how they built it, why rate cuts don’t save you, and a simple shift real investors use to stop the bleed.🎙 This channel = longer, laid-back podcast conversations. ▶️ My …

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#401 How Bill Gates Works 1:08:10

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This episode is about Bill Gates' obsessive drive and hardcore work ethic. Bill Gates had the rarest entrepreneurial talent—the ability to see the leverage point in a new industry, seize it with relentless intensity, and *will* Microsoft into one of the most successful companies in human history. To make this episode I read Bill's new autobiography…

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4 Legal Loopholes Banks Hope YOU Never Learn | Convoy Bros! 41:50

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Your lender is hiding four secrets in plain sight.And if you’re a W-2 worker or first-time investor, these secrets are the difference between paying 7% and paying 5%.I’ll walk you through each one—moves they hope you never learn.Contact today's guests at https://convoyhomeloans.com/🎙 This channel = longer, laid-back podcast conversations. ▶️ My mai…

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How Smart Investors Steal 3% Loans (and YOU can, too) | Dani Beit-Or 32:27

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“Busy W-2? You can borrow seller’s old rate instead of today’s.”If you hate 7% payments, borrow the seller’s 3% payment instead.Yes, that’s a thing.We’ll cover where these deals hide, how to lock them, and how to protect your credit while you do it.Connect with our guest today, Dani Beit-Or, at https://simplydoit.net Learn more about your ad choice…

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The Real Housing Crash Isn’t Where You Think | Rod Khleif 41:28

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🤝 Community: https://TheEscape.club👉 Newsletter: https://ShadowCapitalBrief.com The next 2008? It won’t start where you think. Everybody’s betting on single-family crashing. But the real housing market storm is building somewhere else entirely... $500 billion of it. Let me show you where ground zero is.Connect with today's guest, Rod Khleif, at htt…

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Tariffs Up. Stocks Up. Are YOU Caught In It? FAKE RALLY? 18:04

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Tariffs up, stocks up—does that make any sense to you? Because it shouldn’t. Tariffs usually tank markets. This time, Wall Street cheered. Why? Stick with me, because if you’re holding cash or investments right now, this story will hit closer to home than you think. Stocks are hitting record highs while tariffs surge and the Fed can’t decide betwee…

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#400 The Stubborn Genius of James Dyson 1:13:03

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This episode covers the extreme perseverance and the stubborn genius of James Dyson. Dyson has a business philosophy which is very different from anything you might have encountered before. A philosophy which demands difference from what exists and retention of total control. For almost four decades, James Dyson has been building one of the most va…

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The Government’s Quiet Move on Your Equity | 1511 48:10

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In this episode, Matt warns that the U.S. government is preparing to monetize the asset side of the American balance sheet—specifically targeting home equity—as a way to address mounting federal debt and revenue shortfalls. He explains how new policies and financial mechanisms, such as property tax increases, second liens, and forced equity release…

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#399 How Elon Works 1:33:02

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Elon Musk—and nothing else. I spent well over 60 hours reading (and rereading) the biography of Elon Musk written by Walter Isaacson. I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not about How Elon Works. This episode fo…

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Texas Just Did THIS to Property Taxes (is YOUR sate next?) | 1510 26:05

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In this podcast, Matt discusses Texas's recent move to cap property taxes and the upcoming vote that could eliminate $10 billion in property taxes, highlighting the potential impact on homeowners like seniors and those on fixed incomes. He contrasts Texas's approach with other states, some of which have considered or rejected similar measures, and …

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$199 Billion Gone And YOU Werent Supposed to See It | 1509 30:50

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Host Matt explores how Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) continues to drive aggressive cost-cutting and anti-corruption efforts in government, even after Musk’s departure. He covers the ongoing influence of Musk’s original team, the billions saved, the controversial access to Social Security data, and the spread of Doge-inspire…

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#398 Steve Jobs In His Own Words (Make Something Wonderful) 2:01:22

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A curated collection of Steve’s speeches, interviews, and correspondence, Make Something Wonderful offers a window into how one of the world’s most creative entrepreneurs approached his life and work. In these pages, Steve shares his perspective on his childhood, on launching and being pushed out of Apple, on his time with Pixar and NeXT, and on hi…

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Texas Is Running a $268M Tax Scam (And You’re Next) | 1508 32:23

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In this episode, Matt exposes how Texas counties are using disaster declarations to quietly raise property taxes—without voter approval. He breaks down the legal loophole in Texas Tax Code 26.042, explains how recent disasters have triggered massive tax hikes, and reveals why promised tax relief often doesn’t reach homeowners. Matt shares real stor…

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#397 Jiro Ono: Simplicity Is The Ultimate Advantage 41:02

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Jiro Ono is the greatest living sushi chef. He was kicked out his house when he was 9. He started working in a restaurant so he wouldn't have to sleep under a bridge. He never stopped. Over his 75 year career he rose to the very top of his profession. People travel from all over the world to eat at his restaurant. The meal costs $400 per person and…

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Why They NEED You to Believe Floridas Housing Market Is Crashing | 1507 26:02

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In this episode, Matt dives deep into the current state of the housing market, focusing on Florida as a case study. He challenges the prevailing narrative of an impending housing crash, arguing that the real crisis is not in home prices, but in public confidence and sentiment—engineered and amplified by social media and YouTube creators. Matt expla…

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#396 The Obsession of Enzo Ferrari 57:21

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I've read hundreds of thousands of words about Enzo Ferrari. For this episode I distilled down his most important ideas into 1 hour. Ferrari was truly one of history's greatest obsessives. Episode sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. …

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Silicon Valley's SECRET Plan for You (UBI Exposed!) | 1506 22:13

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This episode delves into the implications of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and AI automation on society and the economy. It discusses how $2,000 per month UBI might seem like a relief but is actually a form of containment, keeping people compliant while tech industries quietly replace human jobs. Silicon Valley's advances in automation, from robotic…

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#395 How Geniuses and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport 1:04:57

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Those on the margins often come to control the center. That maxim ties together the three remarkable people profiled in this episode: Colin Chapman, known as “the mad scientist of F1”, did more to influence F1 design than any other person in history. Bernie Ecclestone, known as “Supremo”, Bernie transformed Formula One from a disorganized, rag-tag,…