Best Vmg Podcasts (2026)

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E:11 How Geologie got acquired without scaling to $100M 1:02:25

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Drew Fallon talks with Nick Allen and Dave Skaff, the founders of Geologie — about their journey building a personalized men’s skincare brand and ultimately selling it. They dig into the financial realities behind the business: balancing a capital-hungry DTC model, expanding SKU count from trial kits to full product lines, navigating the shift into…

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E:10 Reece Wabara founder of Maniere de Voir on churning 80% of customers to reach $8M EBITDA 59:12

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In this episode, Drew Fallon sits down with Reese Wabara, founder of Manière De Voir, to unpack how he went from playing professional football to building one of the UK’s most disciplined and profitable fashion brands. Reese breaks down the evolution of MDV, how he’s navigated trend cycles, and the bold strategic pivots that protected margins and l…

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E:9 Danny Yeung, Founder of IM8 on how he scaled IM8 to $100M ARR in 11 Months 58:33

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In this enlightening conversation, Drew Fallon speaks to Danny Yeung, CEO of Prenetics, who shares the journey of his entrepreneurial ventures, the pivot to at-home PCR testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the launch of IM8, a revolutionary supplement brand co-founded with David Beckham. He discusses the importance of science-backed formulatio…

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E:8 From Shower Thought to $50M Brand & Industry Leading Retention w/ Ryan Babenzien 1:06:42

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In this Making Cents episode with Drew Fallon, Ryan Babenzien breaks down how he went from building GREATS to $20M and selling it to Steve Madden, to launching Jolie with a completely different business model focused on recurring revenue, high margin filters, and profitable growth from day one. Ryan explains how he started Jolie in 2020/2021, why t…

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E:7 Dude Wipes Founder Sean Riley on Selling 3.4 BILLION Wipes from $0 raised 49:01

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Drew Fallon introduces Sean Riley, co-founder and Chief Executive Dude of Dude Wipes, a personal care brand born from a simple idea among friends in Chicago who wanted better hygiene solutions after college. Sean shares the story of building Dude Wipes "brick by brick," starting with selling individually wrapped flushable wipes designed especially …

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E:6 Tara Hyland @ Main Post Partners on Beauty, When to Sell Equity, Minority/Majority Deals 1:00:36

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In this episode, Tara Hyland, a Partner at Main Post Partners, breaks down how growth equity approaches the beauty and personal care sector. She shares how Main Post evaluates brands around the $25M–$35M revenue range, writes $30M to $100M+ equity checks, and looks for repeat purchase behaviors of 2–3 times per year. Tara walks through the Main Pos…

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E:5 Caraway CEO on Manufacturing Terms, and Building a Brand Investors Want to Acquire 41:28

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In this episode, Drew sits down with Jordan Nathan, Founder & CEO of Caraway, to unpack the financial blueprint behind building a $100M+ profit-first brand. They break down the real numbers driving Caraway’s growth - from achieving first-purchase profitability and maintaining strong margins to leveraging factory payment terms for 3× inventory turns…

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E:4 Wayne Wu, GP @ VMG on Health & Wellness, Fundraising for CPG, and Channel Mix Strategy 46:13

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In this conversation, Drew Fallon and Wayne Wu discuss the evolution of the health and wellness movement, the dynamics of corporate divestitures, and the importance of aligning goals between founders and investors. Wayne shares insights from his 18 years at VMG, emphasizing the significance of consumer demand signals, gross margin discipline, and t…

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E:3 Selling to Oddity for $76M, Being in public company C Suite , and the importance of IP 54:56

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In this episode, Evan Zhao shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing his experiences with Ravella, a company focused on innovative beauty products and its eventual acquisition. He discusses the importance of intellectual property in consumer products, the challenges of navigating public markets and the significance of brand eq…

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E:2 Scott Norton, co-founder of Sir Kensington's on selling his brand to Unilever for $140M 46:21

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In this episode, Scott Norton, co-founder of Sir Kensington's, shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the evolution of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions and the current trends affecting large CPG companies. He reflects on his experience with Unilever, the lessons learned from the acquisi…

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E:1 Adam Draper Secretly Buys 5% of ALLBIRDS 57:51

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In this episode, Adam Draper discusses his journey as a venture capitalist and his recent investment in Allbirds. He shares insights into the deep tech sector, the challenges faced by consumer brands, and the importance of understanding market dynamics. Draper emphasizes the need for bold marketing strategies and a clear brand identity to succeed i…

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RTS. 143: Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 Recap with Jason Anik & Jon Anik + Jon Jones, Patchy Mix, UFC 316, UFC 317🎤 57:50

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🔥 LIVE NOW! Tune in for FIRE takes, chaos, and the wildest MMA gameshow on the internet! Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik break down UFC 315, Jon Jones’ Thailand drama, and MORE! 🥊💥 🎙️ Welcome to REMEMBER THE SHOW IN THIS EPISODE ⏱️ (00:00:00) SHOW OPEN (00:05:00) UFC 315: First reactions to his fight against Jack Della Maddalena. (00:45:00) MICHAEL MOR…

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RTS. 134: UFC 305 Preview + Kamaru Usman Comments - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 47:15

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UFC 305 Preview + Kamaru Usman Comments - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 134 Remember The Show RETURNS with a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT as we look ahead to Version 2.0 for the show in 2024 and beyond. Who is next at 170lbs? Shavkat? Kamaru? Colby? We discuss this and more with 170lbs UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and UFC Fight Pass' own Jason Anik. Let u…

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RTS. 133: Remember The Show 2.0 with UFC Champion Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik + Jared Gordon & Chef Ian Larios 1:04:11

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Remember The Show 2.0 with UFC Champion Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik + JARED GORDON & CHEF IAN LARIOS | RTS. 133 Remember The Show RETURNS with a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT as we look ahead to Version 2.0 for the show in 2024 and beyond. Who is next at 170lbs? Shavkat? Kamaru? Colby? We discuss this and more with 170lbs UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and UFC Fi…

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RTS. 132: BELAL IS CHAMP! -- Belal Muhammad's First Interview after UFC 304 with Jason Anik, Jon Anik & Kenny Florian | RTS. 132 37:23

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REMEMBER THE SHOW IS BACK WITH A UFC CHAMPION AT THE HELM!! Celebrate with us as we talk to Belal Muhammad, your new UFC welterweight champion after a DOMINANT win at #UFC304. Jason Anik is joined by twin brother Jon Anik and @anikflorianpod host Kenny Florian to talk to Belal after the massive win! Let us know your questions in the chat an hit tha…

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Physician Compensation Compliance: Lessons from Recent Settlements 14:14

2y ago14:14

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In this episode, host Jen Johnson discusses recent trends and enforcement activities in physician compensation compliance with James Tekippe from VMG Health's Compensation Arrangements division. Highlights from this conversation include: Overview of recent enforcement activity in physician compensation compliance How the Community Health Network ca…

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Health System Leader Expectations for 2024 18:03

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Curious about what is in store for healthcare systems in 2024? In this episode, host Jen Johnson dives into VMG Health's latest Health System Leader Expectations for 2024 survey with Managing Directors Ed McGrath and Colin McDermott. With 141 responses from healthcare leaders, the survey offers a glimpse into what's on the horizon for financial out…

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Private Equity in Healthcare: Navigating Trends & Partnerships with Greg Koonsman 26:33

2y ago26:33

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Interested in learning more about expected healthcare partnerships and private equity trends in 2024? In this episode, host Jen Johnson sits down with VMG Health Founder & CEO Greg Koonsman to dive into the evolving landscape of private equity in the healthcare sector. Greg is a prominent figure in the healthcare services industry with over 30 year…

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RTS. 119: UFC 295 Recap with Eric Nicksick, Belal Muhammad, & Jason Anik - Aspinall, Pereira, & APFC 40:44

2y ago40:44

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#RememberTheShow is BACK after a crazy week in NYC for the whole squad except Coach Nicksick who took in the festivities from lively Las Vegas as they get their F1 takeover underway. We talk about the craziness that was the UFC's return to MSG with newly crowned champs Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall taking the Big Apple by storm. Who is the TRUE hea…

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RTS. 118: Francis Ngannou v. Tyson Fury Recap with Coach Eric Nicksick, Belal Muhammad, & Jason Anik 37:37

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Francis Ngannou v. Tyson Fury Recap with Coach Eric Nicksick, Belal Muhammad, and Jason Anik | RTS.118 Coach @eric_xcmma is BACK for #RememberTheShow as we talk about the #FuryVsNgannou BANGER last weekend and the biggest win in boxing loss history. PLUS, we talk #UFCSAOPAULO and give our thoughts for the major matchups going on this weekend. Subsc…

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Three Physician Compensation Arrangement Trends to Expect in 2024 26:01

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In this episode, host Jen Johnson and Compensation Arrangements Managing Director Ben Ulrich explore three significant trends in physician compensation arrangements they expect to see in 2024. Some of the trends and topics they cover include: The shift towards single-specialty-focused compensation models The integration of value-based care componen…

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RTS.117: #UFC294 Recap & UFC 295 Injury Reactions - Jones vs Stipe Cancelled - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 28:48

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#UFC294 Recap & UFC 295 Injury Reactions - Jones vs Stipe Cancelled - Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS.117 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique …

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ASCs: The Latest Trends in Strategy & Operations 22:15

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Ready to learn about the dynamic world of ambulatory surgery centers? In this episode, host Jen Johnson explores the rapidly evolving ASC landscape with experts Debra Stinchcomb and Taryn Nasr. Tune in to hear their discussion on the latest trends in M&A, operational challenges, and the impact of private equity in ASCs. Some topics covered in this …

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RTS.116: Brandon Royval vs Grant Dawson Gameshow with Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik 40:03

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Brandon Royval vs Grant Dawson Gameshow with Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik | RTS.116 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor and infectious pe…

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RTS.115: Belal Muhammad vs Leon Edwards Rewatch with Eric Nicksick & Chepe vs Chuck Buffalo Gameshow 58:17

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#BelalMuhammad vs #LeonEdwards Rewatch with Eric Nicksick & Chepe vs Chuck Buffalo Gameshow as well as #UFCVegas79 picks with Belal and Jason Anik |RTS.115 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world,…

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RTS. 114: #NocheUFC Picks with Jared Gordon & RTS King Eric Nicksick with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 52:15

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#NocheUFC Picks with Jared Gordon & RTS King Eric Nicksick with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 114 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor…

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RTS 112: UFC 293 Picks and Farid & Javid Basharat MMA Gameshow | Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 49:12

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UFC 293 Picks and Farid & Javid Basharat MMA Gameshow | Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 113 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor and inf…

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The Latest in Post-Acute Care: Q2 Earnings Calls & Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities 17:55

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In this episode, host and VMG Health Chief Commercial Officer Jen Johnson, CFA has a discussion with Valuation & Transaction Director Sydney Richards, CVA, and Valuation & Transaction Manager Savanna Ganyard, CFA about the diverse post-acute care sector. This month's dose of practical insight on the business side of healthcare covers: Insight into …

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RTS. 110: UFC Vegas 78 Picks, Garry vs Magny & UFC 293 Reactions with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 39:33

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UFC Vegas 78 Picks, Garry vs Magny & UFC 293 Reactions with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 110 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor and…

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RTS. 109: UFC Nashville Picks with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 42:58

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#UFCNashville Picks with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik with boots on the ground in Tennessee. Sandhagen vs Font, who you got? Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, br…

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Oncology Spotlight: M&A Trends & Optimizing Practice Revenue 28:54

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In this episode, host and VMG Health Chief Commercial Officer Jen Johnson sits down with Managing Director Kevin McDonough, CFA, and Director Debra Rossi, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPMA to discuss the oncology transaction environment, and to share tips on how to optimize revenue in the current, evolving reimbursement landscape. Topics covered in this conver…

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Zuckerburg vs Musk 40:38

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By Jason Anik, Cody Merrow, Eric Nicksick, Belal Muhammad

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RTS. 108: UFC 291 Preview - Who is The BMF? Poirier vs Gaethje - Hosted by Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 36:44

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UFC 291 Preview - Who is The BMF? Poirier vs Gaethje - Hosted by Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik | RTS. 108 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humo…

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Subscribe to Remember The Show on Apple Podcasts & Spotify 53:59

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Subscribe to Remember The Show on Apple Podcasts & Spotify https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5rdLhgYyy03HZwnwKJ5s87fTFAN6CVWoBy Jason Anik, Cody Merrow, Belal Muhammad

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RTS. 107: Nina Drama vs Brendan Allen 54:58

2+ y ago54:58

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Nina Drama vs Brendan Allen in the MMA gameshow and UFC London Picks with Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor …

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RTS. 106: Roman Bravo Young vs Amir Albazi 53:31

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Roman Bravo Young vs Amir Albazi & UFC Vegas 77 Picks - Hosted by Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik | RTS. 106 Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique h…

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RTS. 105: LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS AT UFC X 1:19:08

2+ y ago1:19:08

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REMEMBER THE SHOW - LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS AT UFC X - #UFC290 Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor and infectious personality to the masses. The Former Titan FC Welterweight Champion was recently selected as a Top 10 MMA So…

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Grove Collaborative Founder & CEO Stu Landesberg 43:24

2+ y ago43:24

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Stu Landesberg grew up in a home with sustainable products at arm’s reach, which inspired him to develop household products that are good for you, your home, and the planet. Like so many great brands often do, Grove Collaborative saw an opportunity in an emerging market and built their business to meet the moment. Learn more about how Stu kept on t…

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12 Healthcare Sectors: Quick Takeaways & M&A Expectations 39:25

2+ y ago39:25

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In this episode, host and VMG Health Chief Commercial Officer Jen Johnson has a discussion with Valuation & Transaction Directors John Meindl, CFA, and Taryn Nasr, ASA about the world of mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry. Meindl and Nasr recap 12 sectors to provide key takeaways from 2022 and M&A expectations for the remainder of …

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RTS 104: MMA Headlines, International Fight Week, and RTS Tournament Talk 54:00

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Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in the world, and P4P King of MMA Twitter, brings his unique humor and infectious personality to the masses. The Former Titan FC Welterweight Champion was recently selec…

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RTS Rematch: Punahele Soriano vs Dan Ige 2 - Zuckerburg vs Musk - Hosted by Jason Anik | RTS. 103 40:38

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THE REMATCH of Punahele Soriano and Dan Ige goes down in the Remember The Show gameshow. PLUS, we talk all things MMA including Mark Zuckerburg and Elon Musk verbally agreeing to fight in the UFC! Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ra…

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RTS: 102: MMA Gameshow: Aiemann Zahabi vs The Schmo - Hosted by Belal Muhammad & Jason Anik 48:36

2+ y ago48:36

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Remember The Show drops into your life with a BANGER in our MMA gameshow as Canadian Legacy Aiemann Zahabi takes on renowned media personality The Schmo, aka Mr. Dave Schmulenson. PLUS, #UFCVegas75 picks and MMA News with Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik. Let us know in the comments who YOU want to see on the show in a future episode! Belal “Remember …

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UFC 289 Preview & TUF 31 with Jason Strout & Chef Ian Larios - Belal Muhammad, Jason Anik | RTS.101 46:47

2+ y ago46:47

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Remember The Show is BACK to preview #UFC289 and talk about the first two episodes of "The Ultimate Fighter" on ESPN. THEN, we are joined by TUF coach Jason Strout and Chef Ian Larios for the MMA Gameshow before we give picks for the UFC PPV this weekend from Vancouver. Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UF…

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Pulse on the Public Market: 2023 Q1 Takeaways From Health Systems & ASCs 21:07

2+ y ago21:07

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In this episode, host and VMG Health Chief Commercial Officer Jen Johnson has a discussion with Valuation & Transaction Managing Director Colin McDermott, CFA, CPA/ABV, and Valuation & Transaction Manager Savanna Ganyard, CFA to provide the latest market dynamics and valuable insights from publicly traded healthcare operators in Q1 2023. These insi…

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100th Episode with Jamahal Hill, Adrian Yanez, Aaron Bronsteter, and Eric Nicksick | RTS. 100 48:10

2+ y ago48:10

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REMEMBER THE SHOW CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES with Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik joined by a slew of RTS and UFC Champions featuring Jamahal Hill, Adrian Yanez, Aaron Bronsteter, and Eric Nicksick. The MMA Gameshow looks to crown the TRUE CHAMP CHAMP. Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in…

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Belal Muhammad Reacts To WIN over Gilbert Burns, #UFC288 Recap with Jason Anik | RTS. 99 58:25

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Fresh off a WIN at #UFC288 the Remember The Show crew is BACK to celebrate Belal Muhammad's win over Gilbert Burns and to talk about what's next for the future Welterweight Champion. PLUS, we talk #UFCCharlotte picks ahead of this weekend's event. Belal “Remember The Name” Muhammad (23-3-0-1NC), the criminally under-ranked UFC welterweight at #3 in…

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Strategies for Navigating the Behavioral Health Sector 24:13

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In this episode, host and VMG Health Chief Commercial Officer Jen Johnson has a discussion with Valuation & Transaction Director William Teague and Strategic Advisory Director Scott Ackman to provide an in-depth overview of the behavioral health sector in the United States. This month's dose of practical insight on the business side of healthcare e…

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Sadibou Sy and Instant Reaction to Muhammad vs Burns | RTS. 98 41:14

2+ y ago41:14

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Remember The Show is here for a #UFCVegas71 preview as we give our picks for the UFC event this weekend and are also joined by "The Swedish Denzel" aka Sadibou Sy, PFL's reigning Welterweight Champion, as he looks to repeat his title-winning ways in 2023! Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook #RememberTheShow https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ ——————————…

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Parachute Founder & CEO Ariel Kaye 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

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Ariel Kaye loves comfort and quality in a home, which made her the perfect founder for Parachute - an online-only, direct-to-consumer bedding brand that expanded into a thriving brick-and-mortar business. Parachute makes premium quality sheets, towels, robes, rugs, even furniture designed to make every home that much more comfortable. Join Robin an…

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RTS. 97: MMA Gameshow with Mads Burnell vs Mohammed Usman and #UFCKansasCity Preview 54:53

2+ y ago54:53

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Remember The Show is BACK with a #UFC287 reaction from Belal Muhammad and Jason Anik after the return to Miami. PLUS, the world-famous MMA Gameshow is back with Mads Burnell vs Mohammed Usman. We also look ahead with a #UFCKansasCity Preview with headliner Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen complete with picks and analysis from the squad. Odds via DraftK…