Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 16 January 2026<br />Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology<br />Source: ExtremeTech.com<br />Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite<br />NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings<br />Source: NASA<br />Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/<br />See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o<br />These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air<br />Source: Gizmodo.com<br />Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020<br />See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o<br />...
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6 Signs Your Advisor Is F*cking You
<p>In this episode, I’m sharing the six signs your advisor is f*cking you based on what I’ve seen behind the scenes after reviewing countless client portfolios.</p><p>I’m breaking down why so many women end up confused, doubting themselves, and missing the one number that actually tells you whether your investments are underperforming.</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>The six clear signs your advisor is actually costing you moneyWhy you end up feeling confused or like an idiot after talking to most advisorsThe one number you absolutely must know about your in...
Nichel's Manifesto | The Dream | Bonus | Of The Architect’s Decree: A 20-Year Legacy Live | Power of Reading Week
<p>Tune in for a special bonus, during this week 'Power of Reading Week' bulletin, host Nichel announces the official release of the Nichel Anderson Manifesto | The Dream. Chronicling a 20-year journey from film production to the Atlanta Renaissance, this manifesto serves as the architectural blueprint for the future of MOLIAE.</p> <p>Read the Manifesto here: https://moliae.com/production/nichel-anderson-manifesto/</p> <p>Stay tuned for tomorrow’s exclusive interview featuring the new Kismet Renaissance song anthem and feature rapper Alhaji Milli aka Josiah. This episode starts with her popular song "Atlantans" featuring rapper Chris Jenkins and TK.</p>
2025 Recap: Looking Back, Moving Forward
<p>In this episode, the Mikes’ and Chris recap the LSL journey with a 2025 year-in-review conversation. Mike E takes us back to the early days of Life Success & Legacy, and together we trace the path from inception to today—and beyond. We dive into what’s ahead, our excitement around client success, and the live events coming up that we can’t wait to share.</p> <p>The post 2025 Recap: Looking Back, Moving Forward appeared first on Life Success Legacy.</p>
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The Gold + Silver Crash Explained
<p>Gold and silver just experienced a sharp crash, and for a lot of women, it triggered confusion, fear, and “what do I do now?”.</p><p>In this episode, I slow everything down and give you the context you actually need to understand what just happened, why commodities move the way they do, and how to think about this kind of volatility without panicking or making reactive decisions.</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>What a commodity actually isWhat just happened with gold, silver, and other commoditiesWhy commodities can drop fast—even when nothing is “wrong”Why people...
30 Add-Ons in 48 Months | Luis Reyes of IBV
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Creating Custom Animation Assets for Future Video Production
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E314: How Endowments Actually Think About Risk
If private equity generates alpha, why are investors still paying for beta? In this episode, I sit down with Roger Vincent, Founder and CIO of Summation Capital, to break down portfolio construction, co-investing, and fee alignment in private equity. After more than a decade leading Cornell University’s multi-billion-dollar private equity portfolio, Roger shares why diversification in PE actually increases expected return, how elite endowments use co-investments to systematically reduce fee drag, and why most allocators are misaligned with the capital they steward. We also unpack Summation’s industry-first structure—charging carry only on alpha over a public benchmark and offset...
Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
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When You've Won the Game, Stop Playing | What Great Investors Taught Us About Portfolio and Purpose
<p>Subscribe to Two Quants and a Financial Planner on Spotify</p><p>Subscribe to Two Quants and a Financial Planner on Apple</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore one of the most important but overlooked questions in investing: what is the purpose of your portfolio? Through a series of powerful clips and reflections from Aswath Damodaran, Meb Faber, Ben Hunt, Cullen Roche, Corey Hoffstein, Daniel Crosby, Larry Swedroe, and Wes Gray, we examine how goals like financial freedom, funded contentment, liability driven investing, retirement planning, and multi generational wealth shape the way we invest. This...
Search Fund Success Story: From $15M to $200M Through 7 Acquisitions
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How I Manage Shipping and Inventory
<p>Subscribe to my newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I share things visually that I can't in the podcast. In this episode, I break down exactly how I manage shipping and inventory for my physical books and the messy reality of connecting Shopify to course platforms.</p>
Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond
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How to Say No
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$60K Employee Bought a $4M Company - Here's How
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How is IBC used for Passive Income
<p>In this episode, Chris, Mike C, and Mike K dive into one of the four things IBC can do—and it’s not the one we usually highlight. We’re talking passive income! Together, we break down different ways your system can work for you to help create ongoing income streams. Our resident “income stacker,” Mike Kwong, also shares insights straight from his book DIBS. Tune in—you’re bound to pick up a new idea (or two)!</p> <p>The post How is IBC used for Passive Income appeared first on Life Success Legacy.</p>
"We Came to Closing With a Suitcase Full of $1 Bills" - Soviet Immigrant Builds Real Estate Empire
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The Real Bitcoin Bear Market Trigger Nobody Wants To Admit | Jordi Visser
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Am I too Late? Investing in your 40s, 50s or 60s
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E308: The Future of LP Liquidity
What happens when capital markets move from batch processing to real time? David Weisburd sits down with Yuval Rooz to discuss his path from Citadel and DRW to founding Digital Asset and building the Canton Network. Yuval explains why blockchain is less about crypto speculation and more about upgrading the infrastructure of global capital markets—unlocking 24/7 settlement, asset utility, and new forms of liquidity across public and private markets. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Yuval’s unconventional path from engineering to trading and entrepreneurship Citadel’s talent model and why technical skills scale faster than finance knowledge Building DRW’s ETF market-making desk fro...
Bitcoin Accumulation ERUPTS As The Financial System Cracks! Supply Shock Incoming?
<p>Bitcoin accumulation is approaching extreme levels at the same time cracks are beginning to show across the broader financial system. As trillions are wiped from global equities amid AI disruption fears, trade tensions rise, and short-term Treasury issuance surges, liquidity conditions are tightening and confidence in traditional markets appears increasingly fragile. Yet beneath the volatility, on-chain data suggests large players are quietly absorbing supply. </p>
Celebrating Dr. W.E.B. DuBois and the Legacy of Words | And Today PMTR NFTs Relaunch | Power of Reading Week
<p >Power of Reading Week begins with a powerful episode honoring Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, featuring a reading and analysis of “Of the Wings of Atlanta” Part 4. Host Nichel Anderson invites listeners to rediscover the joy and strength found in reading — a timeless practice that fuels creativity, knowledge, and personal growth.</p> <p >This episode blends history, literature, and motivation as Nichel reflects on Du Bois’s influence and the enduring message of his work. She shares her own testimony on how books have shaped her journey, reminding us that reading is not only educational but deeply entertaining — a window into the best...
The Global Regime Change | Jason Hsu on AI, Factor Investing and What Investors Miss About China
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Eliminating Success Guilt
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Bitcoin Under Pressure as Layoffs Surge and AI Uncertainty Spreads! Live NOW
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46% of the S&P 500 is One AI Bet | Kai Wu on Why It’s Likely the Wrong One
<p>In this episode of Excess Returns, Kai Wu of Sparkline Capital returns to discuss his latest research on AI adoption, ROI, and what it all means for investors.</p><p>Building on his prior work on the AI CapEx boom, Kai tackles the trillion dollar question at the center of today’s market: Is AI generating real, measurable economic returns across the broader economy, or are we still in an infrastructure-driven bubble?</p><p>Using a systematic analysis of earnings calls, patent data, and adoption trends, Kai lays out a framework for identifying which companies are truly benefiting from ar...
AI Powered Exoskeletons, AR Keyboards, and Virtual Brains w/ Ralph Bond
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Interview with Steve Harmon
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3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond
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Crypto Falls, Trump Raises Tariffs After SC Ruling #CryptoTownHall
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Flat Earth PROVEN By Independent Research
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Bitcoin At A Breaking Point As Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Markets!
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When the Data Stops Working | Cameron Dawson and Dave Nadig on What Aggregate Economic Numbers Hide
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E312: The Power Law of Reputation in Venture Capital
Can ethics, generosity, and long-term relationships really outperform aggression in venture capital? David Weisburd speaks with David Hornik about why “nice guys finish first… eventually,” how power-law outcomes shape a venture career, and why reputation compounds more reliably than tactics. Hornik explains why backing unflinchingly ethical founders isn’t just moral—it’s a durable competitive advantage in an industry defined by uncertainty. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why Hornik only backs founders who are “unflinchingly ethical” Ethics vs. culture: where pushing hard crosses the line Why venture capital is a business of disappointment—and patience How one out of ten investments defines an entire...
You Can't Eat Risk-Adjusted Returns | AQR's Pete Hecht on Portable Alpha's Capital Efficient Edge
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When Safe Becomes the Most Dangerous | The 100-Year Thinkers on AI, Staples and How Words Mislead
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Bitcoin Fear Spikes As Washington Turns On Crypto! Are We In The End Game?
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Developing a Video Asset Workflow
<p>Sign up for my FREE newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I often share videos with screen recordings of the things I mention here. I'm rewriting and re-recording our entire video course before April and it forced me to rethink how we create and organize reusable visual assets across our brand.</p>
Freedom Through Reading – Nichel’s Top 5 Reasons why reading gives you your freedom for your way towards success
<p >Host Nichel Anderson wraps up the Power of Reading Week with a powerful finale episode celebrating the freedom that comes from reading. In Freedom Through Reading, Nichel shares her Top 5 Reasons why reading books gives you your freedom, blending personal experiences with motivational insights that highlight how reading can transform your mindset and your future.</p> <p >From discovering self‑awareness to building confidence and direction, Nichel reflects on how books became her foundation for success and identity. This episode serves as both a conclusion and a call to action — a reminder that every page turned is a step toward personal libe...
Why Self Managaed Portfolios Outperform Advisors
<p>Most women assume advisors outperform because they’re “experts.”<br> The data inside real portfolios tells a very different story.</p> <p>In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of reviewing real client portfolios - many advisor-managed, ranging from $30K to over $3M, and show you exactly what’s working, what’s quietly draining wealth, and why it’s not only possible, but easy, for women to outperform advisors without a finance degree or prior investing experience.<br><br>Tune in to learn:</p> Why it’s possible to outperform an advisor even if you’ve never invested on your...
A $25 million LOI with a Ferrari 488
<p>This episode breaks down how Jeremy Giffon ( https://x.com/jeremygiffon ) thinks about special situations, forced sellers, and overlooked businesses, showing why the best investments come from understanding incentives, human behavior, and coordination problems rather than complex models or market timing.<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/>0:00 Special situations in the lower middle market<br/>6:18 The perfect business is getting paid for your words and gaining access<br/>9:44 Coordination problems and forced sellers create the best deals<br/>11:44 Ghost ship companies and orphaned assets that VCs misunderstand<br/>15:28 Patience and selectivity outperform constant deal activity<br/>18:42 Negotiation and the 25 million...
Building Wealth Through Process, not Products
<p >In this episode, the three Mikes revisit a foundational concept of Infinite Banking: banking is a process, not a product.</p> <p >We begin with Mike Everett going back to the basics, walking through how Nelson Nash framed this idea in Becoming Your Own Banker, and grounding it with real-world experience from working with clients in practice—not theory.</p> <p >Then Mike Kwong unpacks how Income Stacking through DIBS and IBC creates a powerful, repeatable system for cash flow, control, and long-term wealth building. Together, the conversation highlights why lasting financial success comes from building sound processes, not ch...
The Real Playbook Behind an Operator-Led Roll-Up (10 Acquisitions in 18 Months)
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Interview with Christina Conover-Merrill
<p>In the second half of this powerful conversation, the script flips — and Chris becomes the interviewer! He invites Christina to share her own deeply personal story, giving listeners an inside look at the experiences, struggles, and motivations that shaped her journey. Christina opens up about the financial challenges she faced, the mindset shifts she had to make, and how discovering the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) transformed not only her own financial path but her vision for her family’s future.</p> <p>She shares how she is actively using IBC to create long-term stability, flexibility, and generational wealth, and why...
2025 Market Updates + 2026 Predictions
<p>We are officially in 2026, and this is one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded.</p><p>I’m recapping what actually happened in the markets in 2025 and sharing how I’m thinking about investing in 2026 - especially as AI continues to transform everything.</p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>What actually happened in the markets in 2025, including key stats and winnersWhy 2026 is going to be a huge year for investorsThe impact of AI and why it’s going to be transformationalHow to win as a woman investor in the next few yearsHow to approach investing in 2026...
Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 20 February 2026<br /><br />Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden<br />Source: ArsTechnica.com<br />Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/<br />See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233<br />See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2s<br /><br />Story 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes <br />Source: Interesting Engineering<br />Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/belgian-startup-data-centers-electric-semi-trucks <br />See also: https://windrose.tech/<br /><br />Story 3: World-first - supercomputer discovered this invisible flaw in all jet engines<br />Source: Slashgear.com <b...
This Only Happens in Markets Down 30% | Brent Kochuba on the Rotation Indexes Hide
<p>Subscribe to the OPEX Effect on Spotify</p><p>Subscribe to the OPEX Effect on Apple Podcasts</p><p>In this episode of The Opex Effect, Jack and Brent break down the growing impact of options markets on stocks, volatility, and sector rotation. While the major indexes appear calm, massive moves beneath the surface tell a very different story. From software stocks and AI disruption to gold, silver, bonds, and the Nasdaq, they analyze how dealer hedging flows, gamma positioning, implied volatility, and options expiration cycles may be shaping market behavior more than headlines suggest. If you want to...
The Risk No One Defines | Cullen Roche on Building Your Perfect Portfolio
<p>In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Cullen Roche to discuss his new book Your Perfect Portfolio and the deeper principles behind building a portfolio that actually fits your life. Rather than starting with asset allocation models or return forecasts, Cullen reframes investing around risk, time horizons, and lifetime consumption. We explore how to think about stocks, bonds, factor investing, international diversification, private assets, inflation hedges, and more through the lens of financial planning and asset liability matching. This is a practical, wide ranging conversation about portfolio construction, behavioral risk, and how investors can align their...
Building a Public Changelog for App Marketing
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A Big Pivot
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E313: Why the Endowment Model Doesn’t Work for Taxable Investors
Why does applying institutional investing frameworks often fail for taxable investors and families? David Weisburd speaks with Aneet Deshpande about adapting the endowment model to private clients, the rise of tax-aware private market investing, and why governance, pacing, and asset location matter more than product selection. Aneet explains how taxes, liquidity needs, and behavioral risks fundamentally change portfolio construction—and why clarity of objectives is the real edge. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why institutional investing frameworks break down for taxable investors The rise of the taxable private-market allocator Asset allocation vs. asset location—and the cost of getting it wrong How taxe...
Part 1: My PMTR NFTS Manifesto Blueprint – Renaissance of the MOLIAE Vision
<p >Host Nichel Anderson returns with her journey update on her groundbreaking episode dedicated to her MOLIAE PMTR (Pyramid Mystery Temple Reunion) NFTS Collection, a cornerstone of the MOLIAE Manifesto and the upcoming relaunch on February 23 at Mint.MOLIAEWorld.com. This episode serves as a complete guide to understanding the PMTR universe — its history, symbolism, and purpose as a creative funding initiative for Nichel’s cinematic vision to bring “Mitsrayim: A Memoir of a Past Life In Ancient Egypt” to film.</p> <p >Nichel explores the prophetic connection between Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois’s essay “Of the Wings of Atlanta” and her...
The Hidden Industry Paying $50k/Month (No Experience Needed)
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff </p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p > </p> <p >Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Phoebe Walker, who returns to reveal the hidden industry where ordinary people can build $25k–$50k+ monthly recurring income. </p> <p > </p> <p >As my co-founder at Real Merchant Services, Phoebe breaks down the exact playbook: how one agent hit $23k/month in under 18 months, why your business is bleeding tens of thousands of dollars or more in credit card fees, and the referral program th...
Rethinking Retirement
<p>Chris Bay kicks things off with a brief history lesson on how the concept of retirement came to be and why it looks the way it does today. Then Mike Kwong and Mike Crawford jump in with real-life stories and examples that challenge the traditional idea of “retirement” and highlight what it could mean through the Infinite Banking lens.</p> <p>The post Rethinking Retirement appeared first on Life Success Legacy.</p>
The Edge Has Shifted | Matt Reustle on How the Best Investors Use AI
<p>In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Matt Russell of Business Breakdowns to explore how AI is actually being used in investing today. We go beyond the hype and break down practical use cases for AI in portfolio management, stock research, due diligence, monitoring, and idea generation. From deep research models and agentic AI to prompt engineering and workflow design, this conversation walks through how professional investors can use AI tools to increase productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce blind spots without losing their edge. If you are an asset manager, analyst, allocator, or DIY investor wondering...
Why This Operator Won’t Raise a Fund (17 Companies, 9 Exits) | Vic Keller
<p>Mike Markus ( https://x.com/PrivatEquityGuy ) talks to Vic Keller of Experience Ventures ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickeller/ ) about building 17 companies over two decades with 9 exits, having businesses acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, and his operator-first approach to building durable, people-driven companies - including a vertically integrated car wash platform spanning manufacturing, chemistry, and service/maintenance.<br/><br/>0:00 Deal-by-Deal vs Fund Life<br/>3:48 Operator Mindset in the Lower Middle Market<br/>8:10 Buffett Lessons + Durability<br/>18:36 Car Wash Playbook<br/>23:46 HoldCo Structure<br/>27:50 Recruiting A-Players<br/>32:17 Co-Invest Partners<br/>36:22 Bigger Deals: What Changes<br/>39:28 Debt vs Equity<br/>42:06 Founders: Recap vs...
Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond
Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link:<br />https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignette<br />Research Paper:<br />https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1<br />Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link:<br />https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/<br />World’s first neuromorphic supercomputer nears reality with brain-inspired math Source: Interesting Engineering Link:<br />https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-neuromorphic-supercomputer-us<br />Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light Source: Northwestern University Link:<br />https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/12/wireless-device-speaks-to-the-brain-with-light<br />V...
Interview with Christina Conover-Merrill – Roles Reversed
<p >This episode is a special one! Chris flips the script and gets interviewed by one of our favorite clients, Christina Conover-Merrill. She dives deep into his personal journey — how he first discovered Infinite Banking, what drew him in, and how he’s used his own policies over the years.</p> <p >Christina doesn’t hold back — they even dig into the lessons learned from the things that didn’t go according to plan. It’s an honest, insightful, and inspiring look at what it really means to live the Infinite Banking lifestyle.</p> <p>The post Interview with Christina Conover-Merr...
Bitcoin & Crypto PUMP As Jane Street Collapses! Is the Bottom Finally In?
<p>Bitcoin is ripping higher as legal pressure mounts around Jane Street, one of the most influential players in Bitcoin ETF market structure. Following the federal lawsuit tied to the Terra collapse, speculation is growing that a major source of persistent sell pressure may be weakening. As headlines hit, Bitcoin and crypto markets have responded with a sharp pump — fueling the narrative that structural suppression could be fading. </p>
Honoring Zora Neale Hurston and the Legacy of “Their Eyes Were Watching God” (Part 1) | Power of Reading Week
<p >Host Nichel Anderson celebrates Power of Reading Week of Season 9 2025-2026 with a tribute to one of the most influential voices of the Harlem Renaissance — Zora Neale Hurston. In this first installment of a multi‑part reading, Nichel opens “Their Eyes Were Watching God” from the very beginning, reading the foreword and offering historical commentary that brings Hurston’s world to life.</p> <p >Through thoughtful narration and analysis, Nichel discusses the groundbreaking role Hurston played as a pioneering Black woman writer whose work continues to be studied in universities and cherished by readers across the globe. She also honors the wom...
E311: How Continuation Vehicles Quietly Reshaped Private Equity
Why have continuation vehicles become one of the fastest-growing segments in private markets? David Weisburd speaks with Benjamin Carper about what’s driving record CV volume, how these transactions solve structural mismatches in private equity fund lives, and why both LPs and GPs hold mixed views on the strategy. Ben explains how continuation vehicles create liquidity, extend ownership of high-quality assets, and reshape portfolio management across buyout and venture markets. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why continuation vehicles reached over $100B in annual volume How arbitrary fund life cycles created the need for CVs The shift from selling winners to compounding them Ty...
Falling in LOVE with investing, market swings and life
<p>Falling in love with investing isn’t about avoiding volatility. It’s about changing how you relate to it.</p><p>In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a client message, a private conversation with one of my closest friends after the 35% silver crash, and the single driver behind my investing philosophy, the reason I never worry about the market and continue to make so much money investing.</p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>Why I never worry about the marketHow to fall in love with turbulent times instead of fearing themThe reframe on investing that...
Insurance Companies DON'T Want You Watching This
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & The DPC Launch</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> This Dropping Bombs episode features former Marine turned functional medicine PA Courtney Contreras, who's fixing America's broken healthcare system one patient at a time. Courtney exposes why traditional healthcare is failing providers and patients—and reveals her Direct Primary Care (DPC) model disrupting the entire industry.</p> <p> </p> <p >Courtney breaks down functional medicine, hormone optimization secrets doctors miss, and why entrepreneurs without medical licenses can launch mult...
Stop Over-Thinking Product Development
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5 Acquisitions in 24 Months: How I Got 60-70% Seller Financing | Millen Rastogi Interview
<p>Mike Markus ( https://x.com/PrivatEquityGuy ) talks to Millen Rastogi of UniversaCare ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/millenrastogi/ ) about leaving his analyst role at Deutsche Bank to build a healthcare roll-up and acquire five companies.<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/>0:00 Millen Rastogi<br/>1:05 From Deutsche Bank to home care<br/>4:30 Walking into a mess<br/>13:26 Funding the early years<br/>19:54 Growth numbers + COVID hit<br/>23:02 Margins and revenue<br/>25:50 Building the platform to buy<br/>27:17 First acquisition<br/>30:56 Seller financing playbook<br/>36:35 The “silver tsunami” sellers<br/>41:50 Second acquisition<br/>51:48 70% seller-financed deal example<br/>1:09:09 Learning M&A with AI + X<br/>...
The Story of Bowles, Hollowell, Conner & Co
<p>The lower middle market runs on trust and relationship building.<br/><br/>In this episode, we explore Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co., the quiet Charlotte-based advisory firm that shaped how lower middle market M&A gets done. Before private equity was institutionalized asset class, BHC figured out how to turn founder-led businesses into transactions lenders could underwrite and capital could trust.<br/><br/>This is a story about credibility over capital, why bad packaging can kill deals, and how preparation - not promotion - closes deals in the lower middle market.<br/><br/>Timestamps:<br/>0:00 Why great investing ecosystems can...
Why Dubai is the #1 Country for Entrepreneurs Right Now
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p> </p> <p >Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Salman Ahmed, the Dubai serial entrepreneur who bet everything on a dream with zero backup plan.</p> <p> </p> <p >From car salesman to nightclub king, Salman exposes the one-million dirham check gamble that almost landed him in prison—and instead built Dubai's most legendary venue. He breaks down UAE's hidden freedom, why safety beats chaos, and the cosmopolitan empire rising in the desert that Ameri...
7 Surprising Results of an Optimized Portfolio
<p>Success with money isn’t just “more numbers on a screen”. It changes how you feel in your body, your relationships, and your life.</p> <p>In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of what actually happens when your portfolio is optimized, and why most women can’t imagine these results until they experience them.</p> <p>You’ll hear the real, unexpected ripple effects my clients report after we simplify their investments, clean up the mess, and build a portfolio that performs without constant stress.</p> <p>Tune in to learn:</p> The 7 surprising results of a well-ma...
E306: Can VCs Actually Pick Winners? w/Eric Bahn
Why does execution velocity matter more than pedigree at the earliest stages of company building? David Weisburd speaks with Eric Bahn about the concept of “hustle,” why early judgments about founders tend to persist, and how throughput, learning speed, and grit outperform traditional signals in pre-seed investing. Eric explains Hustle Fund’s wide-net strategy, its community-driven platform model, and how changing startup timelines are reshaping venture economics. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why early founder rankings tend to persist over time Defining “hustle” as execution speed and learning velocity Why hustle is difficult to fake but easy to observe in practice Quantity of experim...
Investing in a Fourth Turning | Neil Howe and Ben Hunt on Inflation, Trust and What Comes Next
<p>In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Neil Howe, author of The Fourth Turning Is Here and co-creator of the Fourth Turning generational framework, along with Ben Hunt of Epsilon Theory, to discuss where we are in the current cycle and what it means for markets, inflation, AI, capital flows, and America’s long-term economic outlook. From the debasement trade and rising gold prices to global capital crowding out and the structural forces shaping productivity and growth, this conversation connects generational theory with real-world investing decisions. If you’re thinking about inflation, deficits, AI capital spending, glob...
Grant Cardone: I’m Going ALL IN On Bitcoin
<p>Grant Cardone reveals why his ultimate target is 10,000 Bitcoin and how he’s using a hybrid real estate strategy to aggressively accumulate it. In this conversation, he explains how he converts property discounts into Bitcoin, why he believes treasury companies were a bubble, how 1,600 non-Bitcoin investors are backing his real estate + Bitcoin model, and why dips actually make it “easier” to hit his goal. Cardone also dives into tokenizing real estate, the flaws in accredited investor laws, and why combining cash-flowing assets with Bitcoin could create an entirely new financial vehicle that Wall Street can’t replicate.</p>
Interview with Sarah Vohra
<p>In this episode, Chris sits down with Sarah Vohra, whose journey with Infinite Banking began at a surprisingly young age. Her story offers a fresh perspective on why teaching the next generation about IBC is so important. Sarah shares personal success stories and lessons learned along the way — and at only 27, she’s already making a remarkable impact. Don’t miss this conversation with someone who’s taking the world by storm!</p> <p>The post Interview with Sarah Vohra appeared first on Life Success Legacy.</p>
E305: Why 95% of AI Startups Will Never Build a Moat
Why are vertical AI applications emerging as some of the most defensible opportunities in technology today? David Weisburd speaks with Nick Beim about why context—not raw intelligence—is becoming the key driver of AI performance, and how vertical software is reshaping wealth management, legal services, and defense. Nick shares how legacy infrastructure, industry economics, and human-centered workflows create enduring opportunities for AI-driven transformation. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why vertical AI outperforms horizontal models through domain-specific context The limits of large LLM platforms in winning every application layer Structural failures in wealth management technology and custody systems Why advisors remain central desp...
BONUS | The Sovereign Era: Why the PMTR Relaunch is the Future of DTC Artistry
<p>The wait is over. Nichel breaks down the strategic relaunch of the PMTR NFT contract on the Ethereum blockchain. Learn how we are merging her show annual "Power of Reading Week" during the month of February with digital sovereignty and why Atlanta is the ultimate portal for this new Renaissance.</p> <p>Secure Your Position: Mint.MOLIAEWorld.com (2.23.2026)</p> <p>Shop the Brand: MOLIAE.com (Grab your Atlantans Wings of Glory hoodi today!)</p> <p>Explore Beauty: MOLIAEBeauty.com</p> <p>Subscribe: Youtube.com/moliae</p> <p>Founders 50: Whitelist access starts one week early with massive ecosystem benefits. Details...
The Masculinity Crisis Destroying Modern Men & How to Fix It
<p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> This episode was sponsored by Cardiff </p> <p> </p> <p >This Dropping Bombs episode features Greg Loomis—founder of Loomis Coaching, CEO of Luminart Concrete, and multi-business entrepreneur who rebuilt his identity from alcoholism and three years of partial paralysis. Greg shares the raw truth about why men feel trapped, why going home feels harder than staying at work, and how to reclaim your family before it's too late.</p> <p> </p> <p >Greg breaks down his identity-first coaching framework, the disci...
The DARK Secrets of Epstein Files | America's Biggest Scandal
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff </p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> This Dropping Bombs episode delivers forbidden truth with Ian Wendt, exposing the Epstein files, satanic elites, and blackmail operations controlling America's leaders.</p> <p >Ian breaks down Israeli influence on Congress, demoralization warfare, pron addiction epidemics, and why patriots remain divided while elites consolidate power. As creator of The Modern Exodus movement, Ian reveals the only path forward: men uniting to reclaim strength, reject apathy, and build unbreakable communities. </p> <p >This...
Building a Content Marketing Plan From Scratch
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Major Bitcoin Setback As TRILLIONS Are Wiped Out In Global Markets
<p>Bitcoin is heading toward its worst month since the last crypto winter as macro pressure and risk-off sentiment intensify. At the same time, AI-driven disruption fears have wiped trillions from global equities, adding to broad market instability. With liquidity tightening across asset classes, the question is whether Bitcoin is just caught in global deleveraging — or if this signals a deeper structural reset underway. </p>
How I Left PE to Buy Three Businesses in 90 Days | Reza Jafer Interview
<p>Mike Markus ( https://x.com/PrivatEquityGuy ) talks to Reza Jafer of Second Bite Capital ( https://x.com/rezajafer ) about how he left private equity to acquire three companies in three months.<br/><br/>Show notes:<br/>0:00 Independent sponsor jump<br/>3:38 Origin story<br/>8:04 First acquisition<br/>10:15 The motor coach platform<br/>14:36 Deal #1 terms<br/>18:46 Early wins<br/>26:22 Fundraising lesson<br/>29:44 Deal #2 raise in chaos<br/>35:17 Platform strategy<br/>40:41 Endgame<br/><br/>Sponsors:<br/>https://capitalpad.com/ - A deal-by-deal private equity investing platform<br/>https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire<br/><br/>This podcast is for informational purposes only and sh...
Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 27 February 2026<br /><br />Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon<br />Source: ExtremeTech.com<br />Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon<br /><br />Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawater<br />Source: Interesting Engineering<br />Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawater<br />See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2<br /><br />Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids<br />Source: Northwestern University <br />Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoids<br />See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-016...
CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia
Calcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Herman Exum, Tech Reporter.Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.Topics:Samsung Unveils World’s First 130-Inch Micro RGB TV Featuring Next-Generation Color and Bold New Design – Samsung Global Newsroom<br />CES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World<br />Samsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US...
Bonus Special Guest Exclusive Interview | Fai$al shares his journey for creating his newest EP "2880"
<p >In this exclusive episode of Surviving Your Journey Towards Success, musical artist Fai$al joins the show to discuss the creative process and inspiration behind his newest EP. Known for his distinctive sound and lyrical depth, Fai$al opens up about the experiences that shaped his artistry and the message he hopes to share through his latest project.</p> <p >Listeners are taken behind the scenes of the EP’s creation—from the first spark of an idea to the final studio sessions—revealing how emotion, discipline, and authenticity drive his music. Fai$al also reflects on the challenges of sta...
E307: Why Size Is the Enemy of Venture Returns w/Glenn Solomon
How do you compete with Sequoia and Andreessen while running a $650M fund and still expect to outperform? In this episode, I sit down with Glenn Solomon, Managing Partner at Notable Capital, to break down how focused early-stage investing can outperform mega-platform venture funds. Glenn explains why 70%+ of venture dollars now go into mega-rounds over $100M, why Notable stays disciplined at seed and Series A, and how delivering “unscalable” founder support creates real edge. We also go deep on Anthropic, the so-called “software apocalypse,” AGI narratives, and where durable alpha exists in an AI-dominated world. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why $350B in ventu...
Interview with Rapper Alhaji Milli Journey and feature on Nichel's song MOLIAE Kismet Renaissance | Power of Reading Week | and DTC Movement
<p >Independent Renaissance “MOLIAE Kismet Renaissance”</p> <p >Host Nichel Anderson welcomes rapper Alhaji aka Josiah, the featured artist on her track “MOLIAE Kismet Renaissance,” for an engaging conversation about creativity, independence, and the evolution of music in the new renaissance. With over ten years of experience as a professional rapper, singer, songwriter, and engineer, Josiah shares his journey through the music industry and how it aligns with the rise of the DTC (Direct‑to‑Consumer) movement empowering artists today.</p> <p >The discussion dives into the making of MOLIAE Kismet Renaissance — a song that symbolizes the rebirth of artistry and the continuation of the cu...
Risk + Returns Explained Simply
<p>Risk and returns are often treated like complex financial theory, but they actually follow simple rules that most people are never taught.</p><p>In this episode, I break down how risk and returns really work, why “risk-free high returns” are impossible, how to spot scams instantly, and why extreme returns don’t belong in your long-term plan, so you can invest with clarity, confidence, and strategy instead of guesswork.</p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>How risk and returns actually work without you having to be an economist or go get a finance degreeThe counterintuitive thing you must k...
Off-Market Deal Flow for $2M-$200M Founder-Led Companies
<p>Operators, independent sponsors, searchers, and lower middle market investors: this episode is about building repeatable deal flow in the $2-15M EBITDA range by making opportunities, talent, and capital come to you.<br/><br/>You’ll learn “relationship compounding” through two lenses: Larry Gagosian - the billionaire art dealer who engineers environments where influential people want to be (all in service of one goal: selling more art) - and TheRealEstateG6 ( https://x.com/TheRealEstateG6 ) on X, whose “yacht” framework shows how to stop restarting from zero and build platforms, venues, and proof that create real gravity.<br/><br/>Show notes:<br...
5 RED FLAG Mistakes That Kill Even Seasoned Investors
<p>In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest counter-intuitive mistakes that even seasoned investors make, mistakes I’ve made myself.</p><p>These are the things people believe will make them money, but actually cost them millions over time.</p><p> </p><p>Tune in to learn:</p>The biggest mistakes that smart, experienced investors makeWhy what feels sophisticated often loses money in the long runThe three L’s of the advisory industryA juicy and unusual take on cryptoTwo common investing strategies you’ve been taught and why doing the opposite makes more money <p><p>🚀 The $10M Wealth Gap: 5...
E309: Why Most VCs Firms will Die by 2030
What happens when AI stops assisting humans and starts replacing decision-making itself? David Weisburd speaks with Camilo Acosta about the rise of agentic AI, why incumbents still leave massive openings for startups, and how AI will reshape labor, venture capital, and entire asset classes. Camilo explains how investing ahead of regulation, betting on founders over ideas, and building for a fully agentic future define the next era of venture. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why agentic AI replaces prediction, judgment, and action—not just tasks Lessons from building products at Meta and founding startups How incumbents’ scale creates opportunity rather than safety Why...
E310: The DPI Problem Plaguing Venture Capital & PE
Why has liquidity across private markets broken down and what does it mean for institutional portfolios? David Weisburd speaks with Alex Ambroz about collapsing distributions, the rise of continuation vehicles and secondaries, and why many allocators are facing a structural mismatch between models and reality. They explore whether “private is the new public,” how incentives shape GP behavior, and what LPs must change to adapt to a new normal of prolonged illiquidity. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why private market distribution yields have fallen from ~25% to single digits How declining DPI drives the denominator effect across portfolios Continuation vehicles: why LPs both rely...
The Harlem Renaissance and the New Age of Creativity | Power of Reading Week
<p > Power of Reading Week – The Harlem Renaissance and the New Age of Creativity</p> <p >Host Nichel Anderson dives deep into the history and brilliance of the Harlem Renaissance, tracing its roots through the vision of Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois and the pioneering artists, writers, and thinkers who defined an era. This episode examines the early formation of the Talented Tenth, the creation of the NAACP’s The Crisis magazine, and the collaborative efforts of the Opportunity Magazine Organization that helped shape the cultural awakening known as The Harlem Renaissance — a term later coined by Langston Hughes.</p> <p >Niche...
$258M ETF Inflows. Fear at 11. Bottom In? #CryptoTownHall
<p>In this Crypto Town Hall episode, host Scott discusses Bitcoin's consolidation around $66K amid extreme fear signals, potential bottoming processes, and macro uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and tariffs. The panel debates Vitalik's ETH sales, Ethereum Foundation austerity, Meta's stablecoin comeback plans, Kraken's 24/7 tokenized stock perps, and the rise of financial nihilism via prediction markets potentially reducing altcoin speculation. Guests explore whether stablecoins extend U.S. dollar dominance (kicking the fiat can down the road) or accelerate global currency erosion, while affirming Bitcoin's long-term store-of-value narrative despite current bearish sentiment and lack of clear catalysts.</p>
DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 2/13/2026<br /><br />AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA <br />Source: BBC <br />Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo<br /><br /><br /><br />Carbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant Model<br />Source: BusinessWire.com <br />Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-Model<br /><br /><br /><br />Your future home might be framed with printed plastic<br />Source: MIT News <br />Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/your-future-home-might-be-framed-with-printed-plastic-0203<br /><br /><br /><br />A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color Source: ScienceDaily.com<br />...
Interview with Frank Keck
<p>In this episode, Chris sits down with the brilliantly goofy (and always insightful) Frank Keck! Frank shares his fun and inspiring journey with Infinite Banking, weaving in personal stories of both tribulation and triumph. Along the way, he offers powerful insights into the mindset that has shaped his personal and business life over the years — and gives us a sneak peek at his forthcoming book!</p> <p>Check out Core Build!</p> <p>The post Interview with Frank Keck appeared first on Life Success Legacy.</p>
26-year-old Turned $1,500 Into Millions.. Here's His Secret
<p >This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Red Max Events</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p ><br /> Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers raw entrepreneurial fire with Brandon Havrilla, the 26-year-old founder who's built multimillion-dollar empires from the ground up—no degree required. </p> <p> </p> <p >From high school DJ gigs to experiential fabrication for Amazon and Amex, Brandon reveals the pivot points that built Red Max Events into six complementary businesses.</p> <p> </p> <p >This conversation separates dreamers from doers—if a kid with $1...
My Anti-Black Friday Strategy
<p>Get my newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. Sometimes I include exclusive videos where I can show you what I'm talking about. I tested an anti-Black Friday strategy with no discounts and revenue dropped 34%. Here's what I learned about why seasonal businesses might actually need off-season sales.</p>
Why You Should Join Us in Houston: Inside Our Upcoming Live Event (April 10/11, 2026)
<p>In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about our upcoming live event in Houston. We start with the social gathering hosted by Mike K and Pei C on April 10th — a relaxed evening designed to connect, build relationships, and kick off the weekend the right way. Then we walk through the updated format for Saturday’s learning event on April 11th. While the morning will still deliver focused education, the afternoon shifts into an interactive mastermind experience. We’re putting more control in the hands of you, the attendee, with discussion topics selected during registration. Coache...
How to Know You Hired the Wrong Person | Episode 142 | Season 9 2025-2026
<p >In this episode, host Nichel Anderson delivers an insightful episode on one of the most challenging aspects of leadership—recognizing when the wrong person has been hired. Drawing from her professional expertise, Nichel breaks down the top five signs that reveal a mismatch in hiring, whether it’s within management or among subordinates.</p> <p >Listeners gain valuable guidance on identifying early behaviors to identify, understanding the impact of poor alignment on team dynamics, and learning how to address the situation effectively. Nichel also provides a bonus segment offering practical strategies to correct hiring missteps and restore productivity, along with a mo...
AI Will Replace You If You Don't Learn This (Sales Legend Reveals How)
<p >This episode was sponsored by AskJeremy.ai</p> <p> </p> <p >LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/</p> <p >Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/</p> <p > In this must-watch Dropping Bombs episode, Ancestry.com co-founder Paul Allen teams with sales psychology expert Jeremy Miner to reveal how AI is rewriting sales forever. Jeremy—founder of 7th Level, the world's largest B2C sales training company and ranked #1 sales trainer globally—joins forces with Paul who now runs 15 AI companies through Soar.com. Together they launched AskJeremy.ai, and it just saved a $6 million deal in two minutes.</p> <...
