Best Smooth Sam Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 264 - Craig Curelop’s Final Invest2Fi Episode | 5 Years of Real Estate Growth & Co-Living 6:44

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After over five years and more than 260 episodes, host Craig Curelop, known as The FI Guy and a leading voice in real estate investing and financial independence, announces the bittersweet farewell of the Invest2FI Podcast. In this short but heartfelt episode, Craig reflects on the podcast’s incredible journey, lessons learned from scaling and focu…

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Episode 263 - Real Estate With Purpose: Building Sober Living Homes & Grants Explained with Jim Boad 46:03

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What if real estate could rebuild lives while building lasting wealth? In this 45-minute episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop welcomes back real estate investor Jim Boad for an in-depth conversation about scaling success through trust, discipline, and purpose. Jim shares how he pivoted during COVID from struggling rentals to sober-living group …

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Episode 262 - Yoni Kaszynski’s Scrappy House Hack Playbook in Seattle–Tacoma: $623,000 Triplex, $6,300 Gross, Camper Hack, 5% Down, Pierce County ADU Puzzles, and More 49:12

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Ever wondered how to invest in one of the most expensive housing markets in America and still make it profitable? In this inspiring episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop is with Yoni Kaszynski, a scrappy real estate investor who turned a high-cost Seattle market into a powerful cash-flow machine. Yoni reveals how he financed his projects with a …

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From one email to a global SaaS: Sam Spencer on product-market fit, team building, and the power of process 50:06

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One urgent email changed everything. When a European health agency asked for a metadata registry no one else could provide, we didn’t spin up a pitch deck—we built. That moment of raw product–market fit set Sam Spencer, CEO of Aristotle Metadata, on a decade-long journey of scaling with focus, process, and a bias for the next achievable step. We ta…

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Episode 261 - Maui Airbnb to Gilbert Lake House Reverse 1031 — Financial Independence with Mike Neubauer 54:39

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What if one “smelly” condo became the springboard to financial independence, luxury short-term rentals, and a reverse 1031 into a waterfront Arizona home? In this Invest2FI episode, Craig is with Maui-based investor and former firefighter Mike Neubauer about turning creative strategy into real results. You’ll hear how Mike and his wife Caroline tar…

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Turning AI into Revenue: GTM Lessons from Galileo’s HR Revolution 50:15

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Episode 260 - Dustin Heiner’s Real Estate Journey: From California County IT Job to Building Passive Income and Retiring by 37 1:01:35

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What if your “safe” job was the very thing keeping you from true financial independence? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop interviews Dustin Heiner, founder of Master Passive Income and REWBCON. Dustin shares how he left his county IT job in California in 2006 and built a real estate portfolio in Phoenix, Arizona, that generated enough ca…

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Episode 197 - Disrupting the Portable Restroom Industry: Innovation, Leadership & Family Values with Grant & Erin Stahla 43:16

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Grant and Erin Stahla are the inspiring husband-and-wife co-founders of Stahla Services, a premium restroom and shower trailer rental company. Starting with a single trailer after college, they have disrupted a traditional industry by providing hospitality-level service and a product often described as a "hotel bathroom on wheels." Guided by their …

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Episode 259 - From Army Infantry to Real Estate Investor: How Jim Boad, an Army Veteran, Built a Portfolio Starting with $15K Deals 1:01:51

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What does it take to leave the Army Infantry and build a 25-year real estate career across Arizona and beyond? In this episode, Craig sits down with Jim Boad, a seasoned investor who has seen every cycle of the housing market. Jim shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to navigating his first deal with just $15,000, tackling properties wi…

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Personalisation at Scale: Cold email lessons from billions sent 37:48

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"The volume game is over." These powerful words from Jeremy Chatelaine, founder and CEO of QuickMail, set the tone for a conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about cold outreach. After sending billions of emails over the past decade, Jeremy has discovered what truly works—and it's not what most "influencers" are teaching. Th…

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Episode 258 - Brian Gubernick on Scaling 700+ Real Estate Deals, Mastering Short Sales, and Growing Teams Across Phoenix and Beyond 1:09:08

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What does it take to survive a market crash, build a real estate business in seven cities, and close 700+ deals, all starting from a CPA background? In this high-impact episode of Invest2FI, Craig welcomes Brian Gubernick, who is the Chief Real Estate Officer at PLACE and is widely recognized as an experienced leader in the real estate industry. Wh…

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CFD Visualization Best Practices - Stephan Groß | Podcast #158 49:12

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Explore Siemens Simcenter: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenterConnect with Stephan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-gross/In this episode, Stephan Groß, Technical Marketing Engineer at Siemens, shares his unique journey from working on race car aerodynamics to becoming one of the leading voices in CFD visualization. He explains why…

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Siemens’ Digital Thread: Connecting Design & Simulation - Bob Ransijn | Podcast #157 25:40

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Explore Simcenter Systems simulation: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenter/systems-simulation/Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobransijn/In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Bob, a seasoned System Simulation Specialist and Presales Manager at Siemens Digital Industry Software, to explore the fascinating …

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics, EV Trends & AI in CFD - Martin Sonntag | Podcast #156 30:40

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Explore shonDynamics: https://shondynamics.de Connect with Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-sonntag-7081a6127/ From its early beginnings to a global presence, join CTO of shonDynamics, Martin Sonntag as he shares the story of how shonDynamics was built and scaled over the past years. In this conversation, we explore the compan…

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The Future of Engineering Design with ToffeeX – Thomas Rees | Podcast #155 37:31

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🔗 Toffeex Link: https://toffeex.com🔗 Thomas Rees on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twrees/?originalSubdomain=uk 📌 Episode Overview:In this episode, we explore the cutting edge of modern engineering design—from mimicking natural evolution with generative algorithms to stripping away excess material through advanced topology optimization.You’l…

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Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics in Lubrication Systems – Richard Bellizzi | Podcast #154 38:49

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🔗 FUCHS Lubricants: https://www.fuchs.com/group/🔗 NYE Lubricants: https://www.nyelubricants.com/contact-us-form🔗 Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbellizzi/🔗 Dive CAE: https://divecae.com📌 Episode Overview:In this episode of the Engineered-Mind Podcast, Jousef Murad speaks with experts from FUCHS Lubricants about how…

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AI Adoption in Engineering - Roland Jones | Podcast #153 33:46

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🔗 Altair® RapidMiner®: https://altair.com/altair-rapidminer🔗 Altair® IoT Studio™: https://altair.com/altair-iot-studio 🔗 Altair Blog – AI in Engineering: https://altair.com/blog🔗 Connect with Roland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roland-m-jones/?originalSubdomain=uk📌 Episode Overview:In this episode of the Engineered-Mind Podcast, Jousef …

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The Big MATLAB Update: Dark Mode, Cloud & the Future of Engineering - Michelle Hirsch | Podcast #152 35:06

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Blog Post: Beyond Dark Mode - The Why Behind The Biggest Changes in MATLAB’s Latest Release: https://www.engineered-mind.com/coding/the-biggest-changes-in-matlabs-latest-release/ What’s new in R2025a: https://www.mathworks.com/products/matlab/whats-new-r2025a.html MATLAB Central community: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/MATLAB Online: http…

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Episode 257 - Multi-Million Co-Living Strategy Revealed: Sam Wegert on Airbnb, Scaling & Tenant Success 59:23

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What if your teenage side hustle grew into a real estate empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, guest Sam Wegert shares how he started his first martial arts studio, scaling it into multiple schools before pivoting into real estate. Today, Sam manages over $10 million in co-living and short-term rental properties across markets like Richmond, Austin…

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The Call-to-Action that changed everything: Scaling SaaS via Buyer-Led Growth 40:05

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Trust in B2B relationships has reached a critical low point. According to recent research, B2B consumers—particularly millennials and Gen Z decision-makers—have grown increasingly skeptical of traditional marketing and sales approaches. So what happens when prospects no longer believe your case studies, doubt your testimonials, and avoid your demo …

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Episode 256 - The Power of Partnership: Ramon Casaus Talks Game-Changing Decisions in Real Estate 53:01

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What if the future of real estate wasn’t just about commissions, but about building lifelong wealth and client loyalty? In this episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, host Craig sits down with Ramon Casaus. He is a powerhouse real estate leader who built an independent brokerage in Albuquerque, expanded virtually across New Mexico, and later scaled his …

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Weaponized Intelligence: How one marketer stays ahead of AI 46:33

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What happens when everyone becomes an AI-powered "thought leader" overnight? How do you cut through the noise when ChatGPT can generate seemingly expert content on any topic? Tyler Lubben, co-founder of multiple SaaS platforms, offers a provocative solution: weaponized intelligence. Tyler's approach turns conventional wisdom on its head. Rather tha…

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Episode 255 - ADU Investing, Real Estate Development, and Financial Independence With Phil Daughton 57:00

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What if you could solve the housing crisis and build wealth at the same time? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig is joined by Phil Daughton, a general contractor with extensive experience in ADU (Additional Dwelling Unit) builds. Together, they discuss the exciting potential of ADUs as a solution to the affordable housing crisis. Phil shares his i…

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SaaS in Steel Caps: Turning Trade Pain Points into Platform Wins 33:30

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Ever wondered how construction companies manage the chaos of coordinating office teams, on-site workers, and independent tradespeople—all while staying profitable? Jordan Powell did more than wonder. He built a solution. Powell, a builder by trade and CEO of Loop Logics, takes us behind the scenes of his journey from construction manager to tech fo…

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Episode 254 - From One Apartment to Thousands: Sergii Starostin’s Co-Living Growth Playbook 52:00

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What if you could turn one rented apartment into a thriving 2,000-room co-living empire? In this episode of Invest2FI, Sergii Starostin shares his journey from working in healthcare in Ukraine to pioneering co-living operations in New York City. Discover how Sergii turned a single 6-bedroom rental into a scalable business model. He shares how he at…

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Data That Doesn't Lie: Brand Tracking for the AI Era 30:26

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What happens when you combine traditional market research expertise with cutting-edge technology? Stephanie Clapham, Director of Research at Latana, joins us to reveal how next-generation brand tracking is transforming how SaaS companies measure their brand health. Despite companies investing billions in brand marketing annually, most struggle to a…

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Rethinking Ownership: How Karmo Is Disrupting a $30B Auto Habit 34:54

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Sam Zammit's journey from military service to co-founding Karmo reveals how unconventional career paths often lead to the most innovative business solutions. After completing his MBA and gaining experience at Uber, Sam joined forces with longtime friend to revolutionise how Australians access vehicles through a subscription model that challenges tr…

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Episode 253 - Turning a Small Investment into High-Yield Real Estate Returns with David Edwards 52:26

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How do you turn a seemingly bad investment into a profitable real estate venture? In this episode, Craig sits down with David Edwards, a Houston-based co-living operator, investor, and founder of CoLiving Operations. Dave shares how he left a shaky data analyst job to pursue real estate full time. From his first $65K house in January 2020 (turned p…

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Goggles On, Reality Off: The Training Revolution Nobody Saw Coming 42:31

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Ever witnessed that moment of pure wonder when someone experiences virtual reality for the first time? That childlike innocence – that "wow" moment – was exactly what convinced Angus Stevens that Start Beyond was onto something revolutionary. Now approaching its 10-year anniversary, Start Beyond has transformed how organisations approach training, …

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Episode 252 - How Craig Curelop Turned 5 House Hacks into $1M Equity and $10K Monthly Cash Flow 23:22

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What if you could live rent-free and build over a million dollars in equity within just a few years? In this powerful solo episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop breaks down his real estate investing journey from his very first duplex in Denver in 2017 to building a portfolio of five house hacks that now generate over $10,000 per month in cash flow an…

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AI Agents in Engineering - Sam Bydlon and Ram Seetharaman | Podcast #151 38:40

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AI agents are the next big thing in automation, but how do they actually work, and where do they fit into the broader landscape of AI?In this episode, we sit down with Sam Bydlon, a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS, and Ram Seetharaman, an AI Lead at Synera, to explore how agentic AI is transforming engineering, automation, and decision…

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CFD & Wind Tunnel Testing in High-Performance Engineering - Adrian Villar Collazo | Podcast #150 32:45

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CFD and wind tunnel testing are the backbone of high-performance engineering — but how do they complement each other, and what are the biggest challenges engineers face?In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Villar Collazo, Managing Director at VFluid Advanced Technologies and CTO at Deflect Inc, to explore the aerodynamic simulations, motorsport…

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Automatic Differentiation and Adjoint Methods - Felix Köhler | Podcast #149 1:05:29

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In this episode, we sit down with Felix, a YouTube educator and PhD researcher in computational science, to explore the intersection of engineering, AI, and simulation. We dive into his journey of growing a YouTube channel from scratch and discuss whether AI can truly replace physics-based simulations. The conversation also touches on the importanc…

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The Hidden Struggles of Being an Influencer on YouTube - Phil Parisi | Podcast #148 P1 24:49

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of content making, with Phil Parisi, an online educator, engineer, and YouTuber. We discuss the highs and lows of running a YouTube channel, the challenges of monetization, and the truth about passive income. From the struggles of growing a channel and why ad revenue alone isn’t enough to the challenges …

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Episode 251 - From Prison to Profits: Real Estate Journey & Financial Freedom with Alex Donnolo 58:30

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What happens when you start with a 10-year prison sentence—and end up managing over $50 million in real estate assets? In this powerful episode of the Invest2FI, Craig Curelop welcomes Alex Donnolo: a real estate expert, public speaker, and former inmate with a story that defies the odds. Alex Donnolo’s life wasn’t always destined for success. Lear…

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Episode 250 - Achieve Financial Freedom through Real Estate With Scott Trench’s Proven Tips 51:39

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Are you wondering how real estate can fast-track your journey to financial freedom? In this episode of Invest2FI, host Craig Curelop sits down with Scott Trench, a real estate investor, author, and former CEO of BiggerPockets to talk about why he walked away after 7 years at the helm. Scott opens up about leadership, burnout, identity, and what’s n…

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Episode 249 - No Job, No Money, No Problem: Fernando Corona’s Journey to Real Estate Success with Remote Investing 48:03

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What would you do if you had no money, no job, and no local connections—but wanted to build a real estate portfolio? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop sits down with Fernando Corona, a real estate investor and private money expert who leveraged out-of-state co-living properties to build wealth from scratch. Fernando reveals how he went fr…

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Episode 196 - Preserving a Legacy, Planting New Seeds: The Hubbard Peanut Story with Marshall Rabil 54:27

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Marshall Rabil is the third-generation President and CEO of Hubbard Peanut Company, the country's oldest specialty peanut brand, famously known as "Hubs." Founded by his grandparents in 1954 in Sedley, Virginia, Hubs is a household name celebrated for its super extra-large Virginia peanuts. Before taking the helm, Marshall cultivated a global persp…

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Episode 248 - From Pro Soccer to Profitable House Hacks: Eric Lafon’s Road to Financial Independence Through Co-Living & Real Estate 55:56

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What do soccer and real estate investing have in common? Grit. In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with former professional soccer player turned house hacker, Eric Lafon. Eric shares his remarkable transition from a European soccer league to climbing the property ladder in Denver—while cash flowing $1,500/month in 2024’s high-rate market…

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Scaling SaaS without breaking it: A blueprint for sustainable growth 44:03

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Want to scale your SaaS company without burning out your team or your strategy? In this episode, Dave Boyce—a SaaS veteran with a track record of 50%+ growth across multiple companies—shares the real drivers of sustainable success. With deep experience across product, sales, marketing, and customer success, Dave doesn’t speak in buzzwords—he speaks…

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Episode 247 - Achieving Financial Freedom: Craig Curelop's Mid-Year Update on Goals, Growth, and Real Estate Investing 17:55

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In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop, shares his personal and professional journey in 2025. Reflecting on his goals for the year, Craig provides updates on his progress in key areas such as health, spirituality, personal growth, and real estate investing. From intentional health choices and improving posture to deepening his faith and planni…

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Episode 195 - Disrupting the Green Narrative: Energy Lessons from Ronald Stein 46:44

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Ronald Stein is a professional engineer, energy literacy advocate, and the Pulitzer Prize-nominated co-author of Clean Energy Exploitations. With decades of experience designing and building refineries for major corporations like Bechtel and Fluor, Ron possesses a deep, nuanced understanding of the energy sector. Thirty years ago, he and his wife, …

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Inside the Mind of 5million Brands: AI, Market Signals & the Rise of Charm 28:03

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What can SaaS founders learn from a company tracking 5 million brands in real time? In this episode, Alex Nitsenzon, CEO of Charm, takes us behind the scenes of a lean SaaS company that's quietly revolutionising how e-commerce data is collected, categorised, and actioned. But this conversation isn't just about e-commerce—it’s a playbook for SaaS co…

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Episode 246 - Chad Rocke’s Real Estate Flip Journey: Key Lessons on Budgeting, Permits, and Project Management 45:51

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Chad Rocke’s Real Estate Flip Journey: Key Lessons on Budgeting, Permits, and Project Management Are you considering flipping a house but unsure about the risks and rewards? In this episode Chad Rocke, the lead agent at The Five Team, returns to share his firsthand experience from a recent real estate flip. He discusses the challenges and key lesso…

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Cracking the C-Suite: How to Sell SaaS at the Enterprise Level 1:02:12

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We explore why technical founders often struggle with sales and how shifting from product-focused to people-focused transforms business growth. Matthew Wyatt, founder of Tech Torque shares powerful strategies for building trust and closing enterprise deals. • Tech founders struggle with sales because they come from a linear, engineering mindset tha…

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Episode 194 - Bagels, Bloodlines, and Business: Western Bagel’s Legacy with Jeff Ustin 44:47

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Jeff Ustin is the Vice President of Western Bagel, the first bagel shop in Los Angeles. He helps carry on his great-grandfather’s 75-year legacy while leading the brand’s national and international expansion. Under his leadership, Western Bagel has become a West Coast staple, blending New York tradition with LA innovation. Carrying on a rich 75-yea…

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Episode 245 - From Zero to House Hacker: How Tony Cruz Built Wealth in Denver with Co-Living Real Estate Strategy 49:51

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What if your first real estate deal could pay your mortgage and fast-track financial independence? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig sits down with Tony Cruz, a first-time house hacker who purchased a $650,000 single-family home in Lakewood, Colorado—all while living abroad in Peru. Tony shares how he saved $60,000 over three years, worked with a…

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Speed matters, but passion matters more. Building tech teams with passion. 36:07

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Daniel founded TLV Tech in 2018 to address the fundamental conflict in vendor-client relationships where vendors prioritize selling hours while clients aim to minimize costs. • Grew from garage startup to a 50-person global team serving clients from pre-seed ventures to Fortune 50 companies • Uses a "gear system" to adapt working styles between sta…

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Episode 244 - The Simple Path to Wealth Explained: J.L. Collins on Index Funds, FI Strategy & Financial Freedom 1:07:21

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What if financial independence was simpler than you think? In this powerful episode Craig Curelop reconnects with a prominent figure in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement J.L Collins, whose best-selling book The Simple Path to Wealth has helped millions unlock freedom through frugality and investing in index funds. This is not…

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Episode 243 - Mastering Short-Term Rentals, Co-Living Investing & Real Estate Growth Strategies with Cliff Johnson 1:02:22

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Are you ready to discover how short-term rentals and co-living properties can transform your real estate investment returns? In this episode of Invest2FI, Craig Curelop is with Cliff Johnson, co-founder of Vakasa and current president of PadSplit, the leader in co-living rentals. Cliff shares his inspiring journey from attorney to real estate entre…