Best Ryan Mueller Podcasts (2026)

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Work-Life Balance Is a Lie. Here’s What Actually Works | E352 39:30

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If you’ve ever felt torn between being fully present and fully committed, this episode is for you. When you’re building something meaningful, the idea of work life balance sounds nice, but it rarely reflects reality. The business doesn’t shut off. The responsibilities don’t pause. And trying to perfectly separate the two often creates more tension …

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Effortless Experiences: Redefining Customer Loyalty - Rich DeLisi, Author, Lead Research Analyst - Glia 48:18

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Summary: I'm kicking off 2026 with a conversation with Rick DeLisi, a thought leader in customer service and AI. Rick co-authored "Digital Customer Service: Transforming Customer Experience for An On-Screen World and is a leading researcher on providing world class customer experiences. If you have ever had to contact any company for a customer ser…

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Why Scaling Too Early Almost Cost Us Everything | E351 54:44

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The fastest way to kill momentum in business is scaling before you are ready. We learned that the hard way. For a long time, we thought growth meant doing more. Hiring faster. Adding systems. Spending money to buy speed. What we didn’t realize was that piling more on top of a shaky foundation doesn’t create momentum. It quietly bleeds it. This epis…

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Ep. 03 Tucker Wetmore & Shaboozey: The Country Shift 1:13:09

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In this episode, we cover our planned concerts for 2026 and finish up our series on last years CMA New Artist of the Year Nominees with discussions on Tucker Wetmore and Shaboozey. Nashville Notes Weekly Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FLdrmrcFsA33FqHkQ8mQV?si=4Yf69ZilRHW-5-adEvfpUQ Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok. Ju…

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Ep. 02 Stephen Wilson Jr. & Ella Langley: Country’s Next Wave 1:21:26

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In this episode, we cover our 2025 concert series, continue on with our coverage of CMA New Artist nominees by discussing the emerging gem that is Stephen Wilson Jr. and his 2023 album, "Son of Dad" as well as Ella Langley and her 2025 album "Still Hungover". We also play, "Is This a Country Song?" Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok. J…

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Ep. 01 Good Times & Tan Lines: The New Chattahoochee 1:04:05

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In this episode, we cover who we are, our musical journeys, and start our series covering the CMA New Artist of the Year Nominees with the winner, Zach Top. We cover Top's "Ain't in it for my Health" album. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok. Just search Nashville Notes. Email us: [email protected]…

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What Smart Investors Are Doing Differently Right Now: A Deep Dive Into the Mortgage Market | Jonathan Yoo and Dustin Rosenberg E350 49:18

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Most investors assume the only way to buy rental properties is through a traditional bank. Perfect W2 income. Clean tax returns. Endless paperwork. For anyone who is self employed, owns a business, or already investing, that system is broken. And it stops people from ever getting started. In this episode, Cory sits down with Jonathan Yoo and Dustin…

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Ep. 0 Nashville Notes Trailer 2:13

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Introducing Nashville Notes, your new favorite country music podcast.

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How to Use Rental Properties and Flips to Fund Your Dream Life | Brian Tran E349 50:54

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Freedom does not come from one big win. It comes from knowing your bills are paid whether you show up or not. Brian Tran learned that lesson early. Raised in an immigrant family that came to this country with nothing, he watched his parents work nonstop just to survive. Hard work was never the issue. Stability was. That experience shaped how Brian …

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He Sold ZICO for $200M and Still Felt Trapped | Mark Rampolla E348 50:52

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For years, Mark Rampolla believed the same thing most driven entrepreneurs believe. Work harder. Scale bigger. Make more money. Then freedom will come. He followed that formula perfectly. Mark founded ZICO Coconut Water, scaled it over nine years, and sold the company to Coca-Cola for over two hundred million dollars. From the outside, it looked li…

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How AI Is Shifting the Telecom Landscape (with Roger Entner) 32:41

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As the increased use of artificial intelligence necessitates connectivity, it will continue to become inextricably linked to the digital network landscape. When people talk about artificial intelligence, they usually focus on algorithms, chips, or data centers. But there’s a less visible piece that determines whether any of it works in the real wor…

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Two Friends Started a Podcast… and It Accidentally Blew Up Their Businesses | Tim Garrity and Sean Mooney E347 56:13

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In this episode, we break down how two friends, a real estate agent and an insurance agent, started a podcast and unintentionally built powerful personal brands that directly impacted their businesses. What began as simple conversations turned into a virtual resume that positioned them as trusted experts long before prospects ever reached out. We e…

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The New Rules of Wealth: AI, Blockchain, and Funds | Bridger Pennington E346 1:01:47

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Most people think wealth is built by picking the right stock, the right deal, or the right time. In reality, wealth is built by understanding the rules of the game before everyone else does. And those rules are changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Bridger Pennington to break down the new framework for building wealth in a world being re…

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The Price of Building an Extraordinary Life | Austin Zaback E345 51:03

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Most people talk about wanting an extraordinary life. However, very few are willing to live extraordinarily different to earn it. That gap is what this episode is about. Austin Zaback built what most people chase for decades before the age of 30. Over $3 billion in real estate sold. Twelve companies founded. Hundreds of employees. A national real e…

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The 2035 Investing Playbook: How to Win the Next Decade | Robert Croak E344 1:10:34

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This may be the most important episode we have released all year. If you care about where your money, career, and freedom are headed over the next 10 years, this episode will fundamentally shift how you think. We sit down with Robert Croak to map out what the road to 2035 actually looks like and how everyday investors can position themselves to win…

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CISA vs. CISA: How Cybersecurity Legislation Is Being Held Hostage by Politics (with Caitlin Clarke, Cristin Flynn Goodwin, and Jim Lewis) 55:40

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One of the most important cybersecurity laws in the country quietly expired last October with no sign of reauthorization on the horizon. Instead, the conflation between the 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has led to a political standstill that will only have negative impacts on Ame…

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How a $250K Roadside Motel Sparked a Million-Dollar RV Park Empire | Jonathan Mueller E343 40:32

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Most investors start with a single-family home or a duplex. Jonathan Mueller started with an eight-unit roadside motel he bought for $250K. In this episode, he breaks down how that unexpected detour became the first domino in a journey that led to a 23-unit motel, a 108-site RV park on 70 acres, and a totally different vision for his family’s futur…

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Why Your Mortgage Is Costing You Hundreds of Thousands | Josh Mettle E342 1:04:33

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Your biggest wealth leak is not your spending, your income, or even your investments. It is the way your debt is structured, and nobody ever taught you how to fix it. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Mettle to break down why every entrepreneur, investor, and small business owner needs a liability advisor. Just like you have asset advisors to …

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Stimulus Checks, 50-Year Mortgages, and the New Wealth Divide | E341 33:19

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Everyone loves “free money” until they realize what it actually costs them. In this episode, we break down the silent wealth divide happening in real time and why the next decade will massively reward owners, investors, and creators while leaving everyone else behind. Headlines about new $2,000 stimulus checks and the introduction of 50-year mortga…

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Why Athletes Dominate Entrepreneurship Without Even Realizing It | Pete Tverdov E340 52:17

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Have you ever wondered why some people can walk away from a comfortable career and bet everything on themselves? In this episode, Cory and Ryan sit down with former Rutgers football player and Wall Street trader turned real estate entrepreneur, Peter Tverdov, to unpack how an athlete mindset can completely change the way you approach money, work, a…

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Digital Currency as a Network (with Milton Mueller, Karim Farhat, Vagisha Srivastava, and Nicoletta Kolpakov) 48:37

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How should we address the governance gap between central banks controlling money and the oversight of cryptocurrency? How can decentralized crypto networks and centralized monetary authorities collaborate? And what’s next for digital finance? To explore these questions, Shane Tews is joined by Milton Mueller, Karim Farhat, and Vagisha Srivastava fr…

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Stop Waiting to Become Rich to Get Healthy | Michael Coxen E339 47:50

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Have you been telling yourself that you’ll focus on your health once you make it? In this episode, Cory sits down with Las Vegas broker, investor, and host of The Mindful Agent, Michael Coxen, to unpack the dangerous lie high performers tell themselves: “I’ll focus on my health once I’m successful.” Michael shares how grinding through long hours, s…

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From Door-to-Door Sales to a 9-Figure Airbnb Portfolio | Lame Kinikini E338 52:08

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Most people think the path is simple: get the degree, climb the ladder, save what’s left. Lame Kinikini did the opposite. He dropped out one year before med school, went all-in on door-to-door sales, then used those skills to build a 9-figure short-term rental portfolio and help high earners legally slash their tax bills. In this episode, Lame brea…

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How to Move Up the Wealth Elevator One Floor at a Time | Lane Kawaoka E337 51:17

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Most people want to build wealth but have no idea what “level” they are actually on. Wealth feels confusing when you cannot see the elevator you are riding or the floors ahead of you. In this episode, we break down the wealth elevator in a way anyone can understand. Each floor represents a stage of financial growth, from getting control of your mon…

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How to Use Social Media to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Network | E336 43:53

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Before anyone hires you, partners with you, or invests in you, they look you up. That search either builds trust or kills it. Your personal brand is no longer optional. It is your digital resume, your virtual business card, and your competitive edge. In a world where attention is currency, how you show up online determines the opportunities that sh…

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Financial Data Upon Request (with Penny Lee) 26:56

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Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act is the foundation of open banking in the United States—giving individuals the right to access and share their own financial data with services of their choice. This rule seeks to increase consumer control, encourage competition, and make it easier to switch providers or use financial management tools. However, the…

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How We Built a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio from One House Hack | E335 1:03:40

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Most people overthink the first step. They think they need more money, more experience, or the perfect timing. But our entire real estate journey started with one simple decision: we were willing to live differently than everyone around us. We didn’t jump into big deals or come from family money. We started small by reducing our living expenses, re…

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What Getting Fired by Donald Trump Taught Him About Winning | John Gafford E334 47:35

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Donald Trump fired him on national television, but he still went on to build Nevada’s second-largest real estate brokerage with 585 agents. In this episode, John Gafford shows us how to escape the drift, turn pressure into fuel, and build a business that compounds. We go from his wild story appearing on the hit show, The Apprentice, to the systems …

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Learning A Wealth About Connection By Throwing Cocktail Parties - Eric Melchor, Channel Marketing Manager, founder Bucharest Cocktail Parties 29:04

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Summary: What can you learn about sales and connections from a guy on a mission to connect housands of people via cocktail parties? Today I bring on Eric Melchor, a channel manager at Honeywell, and a Texan at heart living in Bucharest. Those two things may not go together but Eric followed his wife to Europe and he's connected hundreds of people o…

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We Shared Our Story on the Lifetime Cashflow Podcast with Rod Khleif | E333 56:54

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This was one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on camera. We flew down to Florida to sit in Rod Khleif’s studio for an in-person interview that turned into a masterclass on wealth, mindset, and freedom. Rod built a $50 million real estate portfolio, lost it all in the 2008 crash, and came back stronger than ever. On his Lifetime Cas…

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The Secret Weapon Every Growing Business Is Missing | Heather Parsons E332 54:48

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Most entrepreneurs think hiring a Chief Financial Officer is only for big corporations, but that could not be further from the truth. Many small businesses are losing massive profits simply because they don’t truly know their numbers. What if you could hire a part-time CFO to help you see what’s really driving profit, cash flow, and scalability—wit…

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When Portability and Social Media Meet (with Matt Reeder) 28:26

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Bluesky Social is a social media app that was originally launched in 2019 on Twitter, before becoming an independent company in 2021. Bluesky’s mission is to offer a decentralized experience for users—where algorithms are not imposed on them, but they can choose their content preferences. The platform also highlights the importance of portability, …

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The Dollar is Dying. Here's How to Save Your Future | Josh Mettle E331 41:02

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Every time the government prints money the rich get richer, and now you can too. In this episode we sit down with Josh Mettle, who went from food stamps to a nine-figure real estate portfolio, to expose how the system really works. When the dollar loses value, assets rise, rents climb, and fixed debt becomes cheaper. That is how the wealthy win whi…

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How to Build a Business That Runs Itself | Quinn Schilz E330 54:04

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You didn’t start a business to become its employee. You wanted freedom. But somewhere along the way, the business started running you. In this episode, we sit with Quinn Schilz, who went from broke kid to sales assassin. He shows us exactly how he turned a messy, unorganized business into a machine that runs without him. Quinn breaks down how payin…

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Wealth Juice Classic: Brandon Turner on Scaling to 7,000 Units and Leading BiggerPockets | E329 1:36:41

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As a special treat for the audience, we’re rereleasing this powerful conversation with Brandon Turner from August of 2022. Despite its age, this episode is just as relevant today as it was then. Brandon shares his journey from small beginnings to building a massive rental portfolio, the mindset shifts that helped him escape the rat race, and why th…

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The Secret to Winning the Long Game of Wealth | E328 45:55

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Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten. We live in a culture obsessed with instant gratification, chasing quick cash flow, fast promotions, and overnight results. But the truth is, real wealth, real health, and real impact are built over decades, not days. In this episode, we break down why the…

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The Front Door to Your Digital Ecosystem: The Email Inbox (with Cy Khormaee and Ryan Luo) 32:42

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Email was created over 50 years ago—so why isn’t it secure? Sixty-eight percent of IT teams report a data breach in their organization caused by phishing in the last year. Even experts trained to spot the telltale signs can be fooled: Nearly 66 percent of IT leaders admit to clicking malicious links, and more than half of employees have done the sa…

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How to Invest Like the Wealthy (Without Ever Becoming a Landlord) | Shawn Winslow E327 43:06

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Most people think real estate means fixing toilets, chasing tenants, or giving up your weekends. But what if you could earn cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits… without ever becoming a landlord? In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Winslow of Greenbriar Capital to break down how busy professionals and high earners can build wealth passivel…

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The Wealth Gap Is Widening. Don’t Get Left Behind | E326 46:28

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The American Dream is disappearing before our eyes. Every day our purchasing power shrinks. Groceries that once filled a cart now barely cover a basket. Bills that once felt manageable now take a bigger bite out of your paycheck. Meanwhile, wealth flows to those who own assets while everyone else falls further behind. The numbers are staggering. Th…

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How A Broadcaster Sells Human Connection - Jen Mueller, Broadcaster, Author, Keynote Speaker 53:56

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Summary: Today we bring on Jen Mueller, a seasoned sports broadcaster and communication expert. Jen Mueller is a business communication expert and the founder of Talk Sporty to Me, where she helps companies level up their communication skills with actionable strategies inspired by her 25-year career as a sports broadcaster. An Emmy-award-winning pr…

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No Deals in Your Market? Try This Instead | Mike Buska E325 50:10

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Most people think they can’t invest in real estate because their local market is too expensive. Mike Buska proves that excuse wrong. He works full-time in private security and lives a market where finding cash flow is nearly impossible. Instead of giving up, he looked out of state. Within a year, he built a portfolio of seven units across Detroit a…

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From Muffins to Million-Dollar Airbnbs in Bourbon Country | Andrew Llewellyn E324 39:20

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What happens when a bakery pivot turns into a full-blown Airbnb empire? In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Llewellyn, an entrepreneur who went from scooping ice cream and selling blueberry muffins to running high-end short-term rentals in Louisville, Kentucky at the heart of bourbon country. Andrew shares how one property purchase changed eve…

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Privacy and Governmental Surveillance (at the Technology Policy Institute’s Aspen Forum 2025) 50:25

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As governments around the world expand their surveillance capabilities, strong encryption remains a cornerstone for protecting personal privacy, securing business data, and preserving digital rights. For consumers, it guards against identity theft and intrusive monitoring; for businesses, it protects intellectual property and builds trust across gl…

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Human Connection in Customer Success and Sales - Jared Cook, Founder, Crush Churn 47:58

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Summary: Today I speak to Jared Cook, a seasoned expert in customer success and sales. Jared has most recently been a SR VP of Customer Experience at Docebo and has held senior roles in Customer Success at companies like Domo and Adobe. He is the founder of Crush Churn Consulting where he helps companies reduce churn by 30%. Our conversation explor…

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The $1.5M Loss That Led to Partnering with Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary | Shawn Finnegan E323 47:27

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What would you do if you lost $1.5 million and nearly everything you owned? For Shawn Finnegan, that rock-bottom moment became the catalyst for one of the biggest comebacks you’ll hear. Today, Shawn is the co-founder of Tax Hive, a national tax and accounting firm built alongside Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, helping entrepreneurs keep more of what t…

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The $400M Comeback Fueled by Creative Deals and Second Chances | Kevin Bupp E322 1:03:49

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What would you do if you lost everything? Your properties. Your credit. Even your primary home. In this episode we sit down with Kevin Bupp, founder of Sunrise Capital Investors and author of The Cash Flow Investor, to unpack his incredible story of resilience and reinvention. Kevin shares how he went from bartending and wholesaling single family h…

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The L&D Detective: Uncovering Learning Impact - Kevin Yates, The L&D Detective 51:11

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Summary: Today I bring on Kevin Yates, known as the L&D Detective, to explore the intersection of authenticity, resilience, and effective learning and development practices. I knew that I needed to talk to Kevin after seeing him present at our conference. He was able to connect with the crowd in a unique way with his engaging talk and also shared i…

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Would You Cash Out Your 401(k) to Buy Your Freedom? | Chad Ackerman E321 1:06:55

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What would it take for you to walk away from your W2 job? In this episode, we sit down with Chad Ackerman, a former HR professional who left his career behind after discovering the power of passive real estate investing. Chad breaks down exactly how he transitioned from corporate life to financial freedom in under four years by liquidating his 401(…

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From the Deserts of Egypt to a Billion Dollar Business | Joseph Shalaby E320 44:36

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What does it take to go from poverty in Egypt to building a billion dollar business in America? In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Shalaby, founder of eMortgage Capital, host of the All In podcast, and author of Rising From the Sand, to unpack one of the most powerful immigrant success stories we have ever heard. Joseph shares how growing up …

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The Digital Markets Act Is Undermining the App Economy by Weakening Security and Opening Data Doors (with Graham Dufault) 35:37

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The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is changing the app economy—and not for the better. This law aims to promote competition for European companies by restricting large online platforms’ dominance, which are mostly American. But how is this working in practice? What are the main DMA-related challenges app developers should be aware of? A…