When Work Friendships Cross the Line | Battling Boundaries | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>In Episode 52 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Battling Boundaries, a leader struggling with how to manage a team member who’s also a personal friend. When the lines blur between friendship and favoritism, the consequences can ripple through your entire team.</p>
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2025 October 3
E276: Lessons from Allocating $70B as CIO at the University of Texas
Why do the biggest investing breakthroughs come not from complexity, but from simplicity and why is that so hard for smart people to accept? In this episode, I talk with Britt Harris, one of the most experienced institutional investors in the world, about what really drives long-term investment success inside large pools of capital. Britt explains why simplicity beats complexity, how scale creates negotiating power and structural advantage, and why engagement — not intelligence — is the true separator of performance. We discuss how innovation in investing is usually recombination, not invention, why empowered teams outperform credentialed ones, and how leaders can syst...
Ep 181 Why You Feel Shocked After Leaving AA
<p>A lot of us can feel shocked or shell shocked after leaving AA or 12 step. Today we're going to unpack what shell shock is, how it applies to leaving AA, post cult trauma and post cult symptoms that people may experience according to cult expert Margaret Singer's work in her book Cults in Our Midst.</p><p>Of course this isn't medical advice and if you need support, find a professional who can help support you.</p><p>Timestamps: </p><p>00:00 Feeling Shocked After Leaving AA Intro </p><p>04:44 What is Shell Shock? </p><p>09:24 How Shell Shock Applies...
Ep 174 The Gifts of Leaving AA
<p>Join us for a fun Holiday inspired episode as Carrie (Carrie's Substack) and I share the gifts of leaving AA from our perspective.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Gifts of Leaving AA Intro </p><p>01:13 The Gifts When Starting AA or Love Bombing? </p><p>01:55 Gift Newcomer Conversation </p><p>06:50 Growing Up in AA Cult + Leaving </p><p>11:40 Deprogramming AA is The Gift That Keeps Giving </p><p>16:27 Gift When First Leaving AA </p><p>19:30 Gift Months After Leaving AA </p><p>23:16 GIft One Year After Leaving AA </p><p>25:40 Gifts of Current Deprogramming Journey</p><p><br></p><...
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Doubling Down On Courses (While Everyone Abandons Them)
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Silver, Oil and the Macro Turning Point Most Investors Are Missing
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Welcome to Mid-Month Macro with Chris Stadele of LiveSquawk Commodity Corner</p><p>As per usual, there is a LOT to talk about!</p><p>5 small bits of housekeeping</p><p>* None of this is to be constituted as investment or trading advice. We are NOT financial advisors.</p><p>* This video was recorded just after 09:00 ET on Monday 15th December</p><p>* The Monthly Wrap for December will be recorded on 31st December 2025</p><p>* Please continue to provide feedback...
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The Blue Collar Millionaire's Playbook Strategies for Success
<p>In this episode, Kevin, Chris and Ricardo break down what most owners never see:</p> <p>How to get a 15–20 year head start by sitting in the right rooms</p> <p>Why mindshare and masterminds are more valuable than any course</p> <p>How to actually attract investors and capital (and why the bank saying "no" should be a wake-up call)</p> <p>What makes serious money want to bet on you as the jockey, not just the deal</p> <p>Why documenting your work beats flexing cars and watches when it comes to raising money</p> <p>How to...
E275: Does Grit Actually Matter in a GP — or Is It Just a Good Story?
Why do the people who build the most meaningful things almost always choose the hardest path and what does that unlock in the long run? In this episode, I talk with Larsen Jensen, Founding General Partner of Harpoon Ventures, about why deliberately choosing difficult problems builds the resilience, clarity, and long-term edge required to create category-defining companies. Larsen shares lessons from his time as an Olympic medalist and Navy SEAL, how those experiences shaped his investing philosophy, and why venture capital is ultimately a power-law game driven by rare outliers. We explore how founders develop mental toughness, how conviction is...
Why AI Will Be Your New Assistant on Amazon
<p>In this episode, Michael sits down with Joshua Rawe from AmplyCell to explore a quiet revolution inside Amazon advertising. Téogether, they unpack how AI is taking over the heavy lifting — from creating videos to analyzing data — and why the future of selling on Amazon will belong to those who can think both creatively and technically. You’ll discover how Amazon’s newest AI tools are not just changing ads, but redefining what it means to be a marketer.</p><p>We’ll see you in The PPC Den!</p><p>🦡 Highlights </p>00:00 – Intro02:15 – Are Amazon advertisers becoming more like electricians?08:10...
EP279: Why Size Becomes the Enemy of Venture Returns w/Logan Allin
Why does venture capital break when liquidity disappears and what actually creates alpha when markets get hard? In this episode, I talk with Logan Allin, Founder and Managing Partner of Fin Capital, about why private markets are structurally changing, how secondaries are becoming a primary liquidity mechanism, and why discipline — not optimism — is what separates enduring managers from zombies. Logan explains how Fin Capital built a full-lifecycle platform across venture and late-stage secondaries, why fund size is the enemy of performance, and how contrarian positioning creates real structural alpha over time. <h3>Highlights:</h3> Why venture “breaks” without liquidity How secondar...
Anti-Scale, Cozy Creator, and Slow Content
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What to Do When Your Boss Is the Bottleneck | Middle Management Meltdown | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>You’re leading your team. You’re translating chaos into clarity. But behind the scenes, you’re also managing your boss and it’s starting to wear you down. In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt tackle a letter from Middle Management Meltdown, a leader who’s stuck steering the ship from the middle while their scattered, idea-heavy boss shifts priorities without warning.</p> <p>Lori and Beau break down how to set boundaries, create clarity, and communicate strategically when you’re leading up the chain of command. They share mindset shifts, conv...
The Future of My Business
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Ep 176 You're Not Powerless: AA's Pickle Myth Busted — Burnie + Bestie
<p>Today we are exploring AA's powerless idea and pickle mythology. </p><p>You know how in AA they say "once a cucumber becomes a pickle, there's no going back." Meaning once you "cross a line" with drinking and become an "alcoholic" there is no becoming a normal drinker again. But modern science debunks this.</p><p>We'll bring in thoughts and research from experts (you know I like to read a little from deprogramming books on these pods!), Burnie aka Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma will share her perspective, I'll share mine (it's me, Kirsten, Sobriety Bestie). Then...
Why Every Leader Needs to Step Away Before Stepping Up in 2026 | 2025 Leadership Retreat | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>When was the last time you hit pause, not just to rest, but to actually think differently about your next chapter? </p> <p>In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt share all the details behind their upcoming 2025 Leadership Retreat and why it might be exactly what you need to refocus, re-energize, and realign before 2026 hits.</p> <p>From strategic planning and curated leadership content to meaningful peer connection and time to actually breathe, Lori and Beau unpack how stepping away from the daily grind is one of the most powerful moves a...
The 6 Worst Places to Buy in NZ for 2026 (The Data Is Brutal)⎥Ep. 2307
<p>Everyone wants to know the best places to buy ... but what about the worst?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the 6 worst areas to invest in 2026, using brand-new national data to show which towns are overvalued, under-growing, and most likely to trap investors.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>The top 6 worst places to buy property in 2026What makes a property market truly “bad” How even high-growth towns can be terrible investments once the numbers are revealed<p>This episode gives you a data-driven roadmap to avoid the country’s weakest markets and make smarter, safer decision...
Inside the Most Unusual Amazon Seller Call: Can PPC Software Scale Luxury Tiny Homes?
<p>Imagine spending $75,000 on Amazon ads and selling… just one $40K tiny home. That’s exactly where our guest Caroline found herself after leaving her CFO job and investing $750K into luxury prefab homes. In this episode, she jumps on an onboarding call with Michael from Ad Badger to figure out how to fix a broken PPC strategy, stop wasting money on ridiculous keywords like “IKEA hats,” and actually scale her business. </p><p>Listen in as they break down long sales cycles, high-ticket ad spend, and the exact steps to go from losing $10K per month to dominating the tiny home...
How to Lead When You’re Being Crowded Out | Capable but Crowded Out | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>Ever feel like you’re doing your job, but someone else keeps stepping into it? </p> <p>In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a listener letter from Capable but Crowded Out, a driven employee who’s facing a common but tricky challenge: a more senior team member keeps inserting herself into their work, decisions, and projects.</p> <p>She’s not the boss, but she’s constantly overstepping, leaving the listener second-guessing their role and how much they’re really trusted to lead. Lori and Beau unpack what to do when...
Advanced Amazon PPC Bid Optimization
<p>This episode is all about one of the smartest Amazon PPC bidding systems you’ll ever come across. Priscilla, our guest, has spent years building her own custom bidding logic — not using software, but by creating a super detailed, data-heavy Excel system that she keeps improving over time. She breaks keywords into different behavior groups, figures out how many clicks each match type really needs to get a sale, checks organic rank, placements, inventory signals, and basically connects all those data points to decide exactly how every bid should move. What’s cool is that she didn’t learn this fro...
Weak Jobs Data, Weak Oil, Rising Metals & the Beginning of More Rate Cuts
<p>Welcome to Mid-Week Macro for Wednesday 17th December 2025.</p><p>Protect your wealth. Defend your freedom. Outsmart the system.</p><p>This post and video are FREE for everyone. </p><p>There WILL be a Mid-Week Macro on Wednesday 24th December 2025.</p><p>NB - Substack live has seemingly cut off the first few minutes of the recording. Apologies for that. The first few minutes looked at the variety of recordings and posts on CC this week. These links are further on below.</p><p>Become a paid subscriber and get early access to expert interview podcast as well...
Why Looking Busy Is the New Insecurity?
<p>💼 “The busiest people in your office… often do the least work.”</p><p>📞 Always on calls</p><p>💻 Laptop never closes</p><p>🗓️ Calendar stacked with back-to-back meetings</p><p>📬 Emails piling up, still unanswered</p><p>💬 “I’m swamped!” “Crazy day!” “So much to do!”</p><p>⚠️ Busyness = insecurity</p><p>Drama = meetings</p><p>Noise = illusion of productivity</p><p>🧠 High performers?</p><p>They stay calm</p><p>Quiet</p><p>Focused</p><p>Deep work > shallow chatter</p><p>🎯 Results don’t shout</p><p>They show</p><p>Impact > Optics</p><p>Work > Appearances</p><p>Looking busy feels important</p><p>Being effect...
When Your Properties Pay You — The Strategy Shift That Matters Most⎥Ep. 2311
<p>What do you do when your investment properties suddenly make more money than you need?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack a real listener’s dilemma... and answer the question most investors dream of: What should we do with this extra cash?</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>What to do when your properties turn cashflow positiveHow an $800/week surplus can trigger a $14k tax billHow many properties could you buy if you reinvest that cashflow instead<p>This episode shows how to make smarter decisions once your portfolio begins paying you back, and how to use...
How to Lead When Your Boss Refuses to Give Feedback | Guessing Game | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>If your boss never gives feedback, how are you supposed to grow?</p> <p>In Episode 53 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Guessing Game, a motivated team member working in total silence, unsure whether they’re thriving or one mistake away from being let go.</p>
Markets in Motion: Metals Up, S&P Near 7,000, Oil Slips. What next?
<p>Welcome to Mid-Week Macro for Wednesday 7th January 2026.</p><p>Protect your wealth. Defend your freedom. Outsmart the system.</p><p>This post and video are FREE for everyone and looks at:</p><p>* The latest commodity news, including Uranium, Oil and more</p><p>* Equities markets and what to look out for in 2026</p><p>* Updated thoughts on US/Venezuela. BRICS for the Americas?</p><p>* And much more</p><p>Please take 1 minute to help shape the future of The Contrarian Capitalist by completing the simple 5 question questionnaire in the article below.</p><p>Upgrade to paid...
Why Is Public Transport Looked Down Upon in India?
<p>In India, public transport isn’t seen as smart — it’s seen as failure.</p><p>Globally, it’s a power move.</p><p>🚆 CEOs take the subway</p><p>🚍 Billion-dollar cities are built around buses</p><p>🚇 Metros move millions with precision</p><p>But here?</p><p>🚗 Car = “made it”</p><p>🚆 Public transport = “couldn’t afford better”</p><p>This thinking is backward and expensive.</p><p>It gives us: ❌ Gridlocked roads</p><p>❌ Polluted air</p><p>❌ Short tempers</p><p>❌ Years lost in traffic</p><p>Public transport is not poverty.</p><p>It’s intelligence at scale.</p><p>It’s efficie...
One Thing India Must Leave Behind in 2025..!
<p>🇮🇳 India won’t look developed in 2026 if Indians don’t behave developed.</p><p>Uncomfortable? It should be.</p><p>I’m currently in Australia 🇦🇺</p><p>I went to a well-run Indian restaurant here.</p><p>And I watched an Indian family leave the table messy — food everywhere, trash left behind — and walk away like it was normal.</p><p>No guilt.</p><p>No awareness.</p><p>No second thought.</p><p>And that moment hit hard.</p><p>Because this isn’t about one family.</p><p>It’s about us.</p><p>This isn’t about money 💰</p><p>This isn...
Beyond the Uniform Ricardo Torres' Roadmap to Entrepreneurial Freedom
<p>From Air Force flight suit to luxury dry cleaning, laundromats, and apartment complexes…</p> <p>In this episode of Blue Collar Millionaire, Ricardo Torres shares how he went beyond the uniform and built true entrepreneurial freedom — not just financially, but with his time for his wife and daughters.</p> <p>This is Part 1 of a 3-part series with Ricardo, where we break down his mindset shift from</p> <p>"I can't do that" to "How can I do that?"</p> <p>and how that one shift became the foundation for everything he's built since.</p> <p>In this episode, you...
E274:How LPs Miss Early Asymmetry by Waiting
What if the biggest barrier to earning returns in alternatives isn’t access, fees, or performance but friction, complexity, and behavior? In this episode, I talk with Brett Hillard, Founder and CEO of GLASFunds, about why infrastructure matters more than selection in alternative investing. Brett explains how GLASFunds helps wealth managers implement alternatives at scale, why K-1 friction keeps investors out of high-return asset classes, and how thoughtful design around vintages, liquidity, and reporting can dramatically improve long-term outcomes. We also explore why “alternatives” is an overused label, how to build portfolios across vintages, and why illiquidity can actually protect invest...
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Giacomo Prandelli - Short-term bearish Oil ($40-$50) and long-term bullish ($200+)
<p>Today’s episode features Giacomo Prandelli of the popular The Merchant's News newsletter on Substack. Giacomo Prandelli is a commodity analyst and geopolitical strategist who connects energy market movements with global events.</p><p>AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HERE</p><p>Please LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONTRARIAN CAPITALIST</p><p>NB - Recorded on Wednesday 17th December AM</p><p>The following topics are covered:</p><p>* The short, medium and long-term outlook for Oil</p><p>* Venezuela. From sanctions to opportunity!</p><p>* Maduro. Trump. Where the political game stands now</p><p>* Why Venezuela’s heavy crud...
Multi-Agency vs Sole Agency: Which Sells Faster?⎥Ep. 2308
<p>When you’re selling your house, should you stick with one real estate agent – or use multiple to “create competition”?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into the data behind sole vs multi-agency listings to reveal whether more agents actually lead to more buyers, faster sales, or higher prices.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>Whether using multiple agents helps you sell faster or slows you downIf multi-agency listings really achieve higher pricesHow to decide which approach fits your property and your selling situation<p>Ed and Andrew break down the realestate.co.nz data showing that 94% o...
Ep 179 It Works If You Work It Mythology — Burnie + Bestie
<p>Today we are exploring AA's "It Works If You Work It" mythology.</p><p>We'll bring in thoughts and research from experts (you know I like to read a little from deprogramming books on these pods!), Burnie aka Tara Grace from Burn The Stigma will share her perspective, I'll share mine (it's me, Kirsten, Sobriety Bestie). Then we crowd source for comments to see what everyone else thinks.</p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>L...
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EP273: What the Best Family Offices Do Differently
What if managing your own capital and not outsourcing it is the highest-return investment decision you can make? In this episode, I talk with Alex Tonelli, Co-Founder of Endurance, about what changes when entrepreneurs manage their own money with the same first-principles thinking they use to build companies. Alex explains how Endurance evolved from a startup holding company into a highly structured family investment office, why principal-driven capital behaves differently than institutional capital, and how disciplined portfolio construction, vintage diversification, and contrarian thinking create durable long-term returns. We also explore why institutions systematically underperform their opportunity set — and how to av...
Crack Q4 2025 with AMC Audiences & Deals
<p>In this episode, Michael and Sean Stone dive into the biggest Amazon opportunities of 2025 — how to leverage Amazon Marketing Cloud Audiences and the new Deals rules to maximize Q4 performance. They share real account insights, campaign strategies, and explain why now is the best time ever to be selling on Amazon.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll see you in The PPC Den!</p><p><br></p><p>🦡 Highlights </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro</p><p>01:31 – Why Q4 2025 is crucial for Amazon marketers</p><p>05:01 – AMC Audiences – segmentation & targeting</p><p>12:01 – Creating high-impact deals in AMC</p><p>18:31 – Success sto...
16. The First Legal Challenge Against a U.S. Small Nuclear Reactor
<p>Today, we’re talking with Diane Wilson, the Executive Director of the San Antonio Bay Waterkeeper, about a nuclear proposal that’s raising red flags across the Gulf Coast of Texas.</p><p>A company called Dow/Union Carbide wants to build a Small Modular Reactor, the Xe-100 near Long Mott, Texas, just miles from the Guadalupe River and San Antonio Bay. It’s a region already grappling with historic flooding, that just inundated communities along the Guadalupe months ago.</p><p>Now, the San Antonio Bay Waterkeeper and other advocates are stepping in, filing the first-ever intervention against a Smal...
Chimney Sweep to Multi-Million Dollar CEO
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Gainey, the former sergeant and nuclear facility manager who turned his part-time chimney sweeping venture into a multi-million dollar empire. </p> <p>Daniel shares his inspiring journey from working two jobs to support his family, to navigating the challenges of running a successful business with 1099 contractors. </p> <p>Learn about the pivotal moments that shaped his business, his transition from law enforcement to entrepreneurship, and the critical advice he received from mentors. </p> <p>This is a must-watch for anyone looking to scale their blue-collar business!</p> <p>👉 Subscribe for more real s...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without Losing Compassion | Emotionally Empty | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>Leadership isn’t just strategy and performance, it’s emotional bandwidth. </p> <p>In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt answer a letter from Emotionally Empty, a listener who feels drained by the emotional toll of leading a team. From burnout and interpersonal conflict to carrying everyone else’s stress, this episode gets real about what happens when leaders care deeply, but lose themselves in the process.</p> <p>Lori and Beau share hard-earned wisdom and practical tools for finding balance, defining emotional boundaries, and filling your own cup before pouring into o...
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Ep 177 Twelve Step Trauma + Self Fulfilling Prophecy – Rene’s Story
<p>Rene joins us today to share about how AA became a self prophecy leading him to be in and out of the rooms for twenty years.</p><p>Rene's IG</p><p>Rene's TikTok</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 In + Out of AA For 20 Years</p><p>05:50 Going to AA Knowing It's A Cult</p><p>17:25 Leaving AA Cult Within A Cult</p><p>20:48 South Florida Pill Mills</p><p>23:18 AA Ideology Created A Negative Cycle</p><p>32:08 AA is a Self Fulfilling Prophecy</p><p>36:50 Changing the Recovery Narrative</p><p>44:39 The Big Book Mythology</p><p>49:11 How...
24. Under Threat: Sharks, Seas, and the Laws That Protect Them
<p>Today, we’re joined by David McGuire, Executive Director of Shark Stewards, an organization dedicated to protecting endangered marine species and the critical ocean habitats they depend on.</p><p>For more than fifty years, foundational laws such as the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act have served as our nation’s safety net for wildlife and wild places. First enacted under President Nixon, these landmark protections have saved countless species from extinction and safeguarded some of the planet’s most vital ecosystems.</p><p>Today, that hard-won legacy is under seriou...
Ep 180 12 Ways AA Makes You the Problem When You Leave
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He Built 200 Websites Before Making a Dollar - Then Scaled a Multi-Million Dollar Business
<p>He built 200 websites before he ever made a single dollar.<br /> Most people would've quit long before that.</p> <p>In this episode of the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast, we sit down with Adam McChesney, founder of Builders of Authority, to break down how years of failure turned into a multi-million dollar business, a successful exit, and a scalable marketing system that actually works.</p> <p>We talk about:</p> <p>Why marketing always works if the strategy is right</p> <p>How SEO quietly generated 300–400 calls per month</p> <p>The truth about leads, operations, and scalability</p> <p>...
Millionaire Mindset: Turning Challenges into Triumphs
<p>Most people see the highlight reel…<br /> They don't see the seasons where you wake up with a ton of bricks on your chest, hate your life, and start wondering if it's even worth it.</p> <p>In this episode, Kevin sits down with co-host and Blue Collar Millionaire partner Chris Garrison to unpack how he went from:</p> <p>Depressed, broke, and stuck in a marriage that was falling apart</p> <p>Driving around thinking about ending it all</p> <p>Making excuses for a full decade…</p> <p>…to building multiple 7-figure businesses, real estate, a restoration compan...
The Quiet Flex: Your Partner’s Mental Health.
<p>This is the flex nobody talks about in India.</p><p>And honestly… most couples miss it. ⚠️</p><p>Not money 💰</p><p>Not muscles 💪</p><p>Not matching couple pictures 📸</p><p>The real flex?</p><p>👉 Your partner feels mentally safe with you 🧠🤍</p><p>In a culture that glorifies sacrifice, silence, and “adjustment,”</p><p>being the one who protects peace is evolved love.</p><p>If your partner can say</p><p>“I’m not okay” 😔</p><p>without fear of judgment,</p><p>without being told to “be strong” or “handle it” , </p><p>that’s a real partnership.</p><p>Because resi...
Business Owners Beware! The REAL Reason You're Struggling to Grow
<p>Business Owners Beware! The REAL Reason You're Struggling to Grow</p> <p>Most business owners think working harder will fix everything, but that's the trap keeping you stuck.<br /> In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down why being a great technician isn't enough and why mastering sales and marketing is what actually grows a business.</p> <p>They reveal:<br /> - The 3 roles every business owner must understand (from Michael Gerber's E-Myth)<br /> - Why "doing it all yourself" kills growth<br /> - How to buy or scale a business the smart way<br /> - The truth about...
I Almost Quit: What Real Leadership Feels Like Behind the Scenes | Doubting & Desperate | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>Every leader has that moment, the one where they question if they’re cut out for this. </p> <p>In Episode 48 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a deeply personal letter from Doubting and Desperate, a listener asking for something real: “Can you tell me about a moment when you seriously questioned your ability to lead?”</p> <p>Lori and Beau go beyond theory to share the actual stories that shaped their careers, what Beau calls his “pizza box moment,” sitting on the floor ready to give up, and Lori’s turning poin...
EP270: How Billionaires Avoid Family Chaos (and Taxes)
What if the most important decision in wealth planning isn’t the tax strategy—but who you trust to make decisions when you no longer can? In this episode, I talk with Thomas Monroe, Founder and President of Blue Sky Trust, about the real role of a trustee and why independence, judgment, and governance matter more than technical structuring alone. Thomas explains how trustees sit at the intersection of tax, legal, investment, and family dynamics—and why poor trustee selection can quietly undermine even the most sophisticated planning. We explore real-world trust use cases, parenting and purpose across generations, and how th...
2025 predictions REVIEW
<p>Welcome to the 2025 predictions REVIEW! Audio above and written post below.</p><p>Happy New Year!</p><p>This post will look at what I said would happen in 2025, as well as a scoring system for those predictions.</p><p>Spoiler alert - Just like the NY Jets, I didn’t exactly excel in 2025.</p><p>Before we crack on, just a reminder that the 6 ‘crazy?’ predictions for 2026 post and audio can be accessed below.</p><p>Back to the 2025 review and the predictions from 2nd January 2025 are below.</p><p>2025 predictions REVIEW!</p><p>I will give one point...
Massive Action + Consistency The Simple Formula Winners Use
<p>Massive Action + Consistency: The Simple Formula Winners Use </p> <p>Most people quit before they ever see results not because their idea is bad, but because their sample size is too small.</p> <p>In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down the real formula winners use: Massive Action + Consistency + Controlled Risk.</p> <p>They talk about why most people pull the plug too early, how to test ideas the right way, and why getting haters is actually a good sign. You'll also learn how to take calculated risks, build belief through daily wins, and stay consistent long enough to...
25. The Cost of Wasted Food: Climate, Justice, and Systemic Change
<p>In this episode, I speak with Yuka Nagashima, the Executive Director of Food Shift, she has spent her career working at the intersection of food, equity, and environmental impact. Food Shift is an organization dedicated to transforming our food system by addressing wasted food, redistributing surplus, and building more just, regenerative local food economies. </p><p>Food touches every part of our lives. It shapes our health, our culture, our economy and our planet. Yet in the United States, we throw away up to 40 percent of the food we grow. At the same time, millions of people experience food i...
Why is cycling looked down upon in India?
<p>🚲 India shames cyclists. Europe celebrates them.</p><p>Who’s actually smarter?</p><p>Here, if you cycle, people assume you’re broke.</p><p>There, if you cycle, people assume you’re smart.</p><p>That mindset gap is shocking for a country aiming to be a global leader.</p><p>We brag about our tech, our startups, our GDP…</p><p>but a simple, safe cycle lane?</p><p>❌ Still a dream.</p><p>Because here, cycling = downgrade.</p><p>But the truth?</p><p>🟢 Cycling = health, efficiency, freedom, cleaner air, happier cities.</p><p>Every day roads get worse...
When Little Rules Create Big Problems: Accountability, Fairness & Culture Drift | Fed Up Follower | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>What happens when the rules only seem to apply to some people and your boss won’t address it?</p> <p>In Episode 51 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Fed Up Follower, a team member struggling with the quiet chaos that comes from inconsistent accountability. Some coworkers bend the rules with zero consequences, while others are left wondering why they bother doing things the right way.</p> <p>Lori and Beau unpack the emotional cost of fairness, the leadership risks of ignoring “small stuff,” and what to do when y...
E271: The Future of VC: Space, Energy, Defense
How do you spot a frontier-tech company before it becomes obvious and why is being early so much harder than being right? In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Lacoste, Founder and General Partner of Space VC, about investing at the moment when ideas are still non-consensus. Jonathan explains the difference between deep tech and frontier tech, why founder migration is the strongest signal of emerging opportunity, and how pre-seed investors create alpha by backing contrarian founders before markets agree. We discuss how grit and mission outperform IQ, why concentration beats diversification in early-stage portfolios, and how patience compounds into...
The Truth About High House Prices & Who's Really to Blame⎥Ep. 2304
<p>Do property investors really make housing unaffordable for first home buyers ... or is that just an easy story people tell?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew dig into 20 years of buyer data, Treasury research, and international studies to reveal what actually drives house prices … and whether investors are really to blame.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>Whether investors genuinely push up house pricesIf investors crowd out first home buyers What would actually happen if property investors disappeared tomorrow<p>This episode provides a clear, evidence-based view of how the housing market actually works, without scapegoating or fing...
E278: What Separates the Top 1% of GPs
What if the most powerful investment strategy isn’t optimization but making one truly great decision each year? In this episode, I talk with Joshua Browder, Founder and CEO of DoNotPay and a solo pre-pre-seed investor, about how momentum, conviction, and first-belief investing create outsize outcomes. Joshua shares how DoNotPay became a profitable, dividend-paying AI consumer company with a team of 14, why he focuses on backing founders before they look credentialed, and how acting decisively on binary choices can matter more than years of incremental improvement. We also explore why grit beats IQ, how momentum keeps startups alive, and what it...
2025: The Year of the Metals
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit contrariancapitalist.substack.com<br/><br/><p>Welcome to the Monthly Wrap for December 2025, featuring The Contrarian Capitalist and LiveSquawk Commodity Corner.</p><p>A Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!</p><p>5 small bits of housekeeping</p><p>* This video was recorded AM on 31st December 2025</p><p>* There is no full chart deck today</p><p>* Please do provide feedback by leaving a comment below or sending one of us a DM. We want to make sure that you are getting what you want!</p><...
8 Signs You Should Retire Earlier Than You Think⎥Ep. 2309
<p>Most Kiwis assume they’ll retire at 65 – but what if you could stop working years earlier?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 8 signs that reveal whether you’re ready to retire sooner than you think (including the one obvious sign everyone forgets).</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>The 8 early-retirement signals Why some Kiwis can’t keep working until 65 ... even if they want toHow part-time work can slash the amount you need saved<p>This episode unpacks the real markers of early retirement readiness – from understanding your money like Ronald Read, to knowing what you’ll actua...
E277:Why the Best GPs Refuse to Raise More Capital
Why is the hardest discipline in growth equity not finding great companies but refusing to grow past the point where returns break? In this episode, I talk with Deepak Sindwani, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Wavecrest Growth Partners, about why fund size discipline, culture, and integrity matter more than optics in building a great investment firm. Deepak explains why Wavecrest capped Fund III at $450M despite excess demand, how staying in the sub-$50M equity check range preserves alpha, and why being a true growth partner — not a financial engineer — creates better outcomes for founders and investors alike. <h3>Highlights:</h3> ...
18. Storm Damage: How Insurance Companies Fuel the Climate Crisis
<p>Today, we’re diving into a crisis that’s hitting close to home for many North Carolinians, one that sits at the intersection of climate change, corporate accountability, and financial survival: the insurance crisis unfolding in the wake of Hurricane Helene.</p><p>I talk with Charles Slidders, Senior Attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law, or CIEL. Charles is a legal expert working on the front lines of climate justice and he’s co-author of a powerful new analysis that reveals a troubling pattern: insurance companies are helping finance the very fossil fuel projects that are driving extrem...
Ep 178 New Freedom, New Happiness After Leaving AA
<p>Happy New Year!! Woot woot 2026. </p><p>Today we're exploring "New Freedom and New Happiness" from the AA promises and what that looks like in deprogramming. </p><p>I'll share my version of "The Promises" for leaving AA. Then we'll crowd source other people's thoughts and ideas about The Promises when they were in AA and what their creating now that they've left.</p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>Let’s get f*cking
17. Climate Realities in the Arctic
<p>Today we’re talking with Romain Chuffart is with the Arctic Institute. </p><p>We’re turning our attention to one of the most fragile and rapidly changing regions on Earth — the Arctic.</p><p>This vast, icy expanse at the top of the world plays a crucial role in regulating our global climate and is home to unique ecosystems and Indigenous communities whose lives are intertwined with the land and sea. But the Arctic is warming at more than twice the global rate, triggering dramatic changes that ripple far beyond its borders.</p><p>In this episode, we’ll unpack...
Ep 175 The 12 Days of Leaving AA
<p>Join us for a fun Holiday episode as Carrie (Carrie's Substack) and I sing about the 12 days of leaving Alcoholics Anonymous.</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, Book Club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>Let’s get f*cking free.</p>
How to Charge Premium Prices (Without Losing Customers)
<p>Most business owners think they need to lower prices to stay competitive - wrong.<br /> In this episode, Kevin and Chris break down how to raise your prices and still have customers lining up to buy.</p> <p>They share the systems that make it effortless for clients to say "yes" fast communication, simple offers, frictionless service, and reliability that builds trust. When you make it easy to buy, people stop price shopping and start choosing you.</p> <p>What You'll Learn:<br /> 🔹 How to make your customer's life easier (and win more jobs)<br /> 🔹 The "easy button" that lets yo...
Training PPC Managers Who Can Train Others
<p>In this episode of the PPC Den podcast, Michael Erickson Facchin sits down with long-time friend and business partner Gonza Martinez of Ziresquare to talk about one of the hardest — and most important — transitions founders face: moving from “doing PPC yourself” to training PPC managers who can eventually train others.</p><p>Gonza shares how he went from personally managing Amazon PPC to building a team, selling and acquiring brands, and developing systems so his managers could grow into leaders. We cover mindset, hiring the right analytical people, creating processes, avoiding burnout, and knowing when PPC is no longer your “un...
How to Buy a High-Cashflow Investment Property (Step-By-Step)⎥Ep. 2305
<p>Most Kiwis buy property for capital growth, but what if your goal is cashflow right now?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew walk you through the exact 8-step process to find, analyse, and buy an investment property that puts money in your pocket each week.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How to identify true cashflow properties (and the signs to look for)The eight steps to find, compare, and test high-yield dealsHow to know exactly how much cash your property could make per week<p>This episode provides a practical roadmap to buy with confidence, not gu...
Season Finale (My Year In Review)
<p>What went well and what didn't.</p>
Ep 173 Rehab Repeat Customers — Burnie + Bestie
<p>Today we are exploring the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of 12 step rehab treatment centers.</p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, book club, Escape Kit + more)</p><p>🧰 Escape Kit (resources to Deprogram AA)</p><p>📚 Deprogram Book List (my fave deprogram, cult recovery and critical thinking books)</p><p>Let’s get f*cking free</p>
Ep 172 Spiritual Bypassing in AA
<p>Today we're unpacking spiritual bypassing, the use of spirituality or spiritual practices to override our feelings. We'll cover what spiritual bypassing can look like inside 12 step, how our brains are often trained to spiritual bypass via our sponsors, the meetings and the literature and what spiritual bypassing can be like on our deprogramming AA journey.</p><p>This audio is from today's livestream on Sobriety Bestie YouTube from our weekly show "Tea With Bestie." Feel free to join us live on Thursdays at 9am Pacific / 5 pm UK.</p><p>Resources for deconstructing AA:</p><p>👉 Deprogram Lounge (community, Zooms, boo...
The Wake-Up Call: How Many Paydays You Really Have Left⎥Ep. 2303
<p>Happy New Year! Most of us think we’ve got decades to sort out our retirement … but what if you measured your future in paydays instead of years?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal why your remaining paychecks might be far fewer than you realise – and what that means for your financial freedom.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How many paydays do you actually have left before retirementThe simple formula to calculate your own number in secondsThe tool that shows whether your current plan will get you financially free<p>This episode gives you a clear Ne...
20. Sowing Justice and the Fight for Energy Equity in Memphis
<p>Today, we’re joined by Marquita Bradshaw who is an environmental justice organizer, community advocate, and Executive Director of Sowing Justice.</p><p>Marquita made history as the first African American woman to win a major party nomination for the U.S. Senate in Tennessee, all while using a traditional grassroots organizing model.</p><p>After that groundbreaking campaign, she founded Sowing Justice, a nonprofit focused on building power in communities long ignored or harmed by environmental injustice, especially in the Deep South.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about injustices in Tennessee, the Elon Musk data centers in...
The Noisiest Brands Are Gonna Be The Winners
<p>Subscribe to my newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I share things visually that I can't in the podcast. AI search is changing SEO by doing multiple searches per query instead of just one. The brands publishing the most content will win. Credit for this episode goes to TJ Robertson on TikTok.</p>
The Launch Point: What's New & What's Next
<p>We’re back! In this first episode of the year, we’re welcoming you to a fresh season of the Launch Point Leader Podcast and giving you the inside scoop on our new structure, exciting updates, and what you can expect from us moving forward. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just joining us, this episode sets the stage for a year full of inspiration, insights, and actionable takeaways. Tune in, get up to speed, and get ready to make this your best season yet!</p>
English New Year vs Indian New Year — The REAL Difference.
<p>January 1 isn’t actually a new year for nature.</p><p>January 1 is a calendar reset 📅</p><p>Indian New Year is a life reset 🌱</p><p>One begins a work year, deadlines, and resolutions.</p><p>The other begins a natural cycle —</p><p>spring 🌸, harvest 🌾, renewed energy ⚡, and inner alignment 🧘♂️.</p><p>That’s why Indian New Year doesn’t start in clubs 🍾</p><p>It starts at home 🏡</p><p>with cleaning spaces,</p><p>wearing fresh clothes,</p><p>offering gratitude,</p><p>and resetting the mind 🙏</p><p>Ugadi begins with bitter + sweet 🍯🌿</p><p>because the year ahead won’t be one-dimensio...
$72 Silver, PGMs roar on. What next?
<p>Welcome to Mid-Week Macro for Wednesday 24th December 2025.</p><p>Protect your wealth. Defend your freedom. Outsmart the system.</p><p>This post and video are FREE for everyone. </p><p>There will NOT be a Mid-Week Macro on Wednesday 31st December 2025. This is because Chris Stadele of LiveSquawk Commodity Corner and I will be recording the end of month (and year) macro.</p><p>NB - Substack live cut off the first few minutes of the recording last week, hence why the first minute or so is a bit slow on this video. Hopefully it all works out.<...
From Laundromats to Million-dollar Moves: A Journey of Business Growth
<p>In this insightful episode, Ricardo Torres delves into the art of building successful broker relationships and scaling businesses strategically. He shares his journey of buying a $2.9 million dry cleaner while owning a laundromat, the importance of making tough decisions, and elevating team members to enhance business efficiency. Ricardo emphasizes the value of confidence, transparency, and leveraging personal victories in business transactions. Additionally, he discusses the benefits of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and continuously improving business acumen. Tune in to explore practical strategies for reducing direct involvement in operations and effectively growing your business portfolio.</p> <p>👉 Subscribe for mor...
Case Study: The Mini-Retirements Wealth Strategy No One Talks About⎥Ep. 2306
<p>What happens when two divorced parents meet, blend families, renovate their way through Auckland – and accidentally become property flippers?</p><p>In this Case Study Sunday, Ed and Andrew sit down with Ryan and Candice to unpack how they turned life upheaval, multiple moves, and a talent for renovations into mini-retirements, capital gains, and a whole new career direction.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>How they became “unintentional flippers” The lessons from multiple renos, including timing the market, selling privately, and spotting potential others missHow mini-retirements, overseas travel, and a $100k family adventure reshaped their finances and their future<p...
Don Durrett - Either gold or the S&P 500 is lying. Both can’t be telling the truth!
<p>Today’s podcast guest is Don Durrett of Don’s Newsletter and of goldstockdata.com.</p><p>AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HERE</p><p>Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST</p><p>NB - Recorded on Thursday 8th January 2026 PM</p><p>Unlock Exclusive Access</p><p>Become a paid subscriber to gain early access to expert interview podcasts, the Friday Commodity Wrap, Sunday Market Wrap, and premium insights like the new short & long-term traffic light system, bonus audios and exclusive mid and end month macro videos. Starting at just $9.17/month, it’s your edge for protecting wealth, spotting opport...
UnBox Reveals Amazon Ad Secrets to Transform Your PPC
<p>In this episode, Michael Erickson Facchin and Mansour Norouzi break down the biggest Amazon Ads updates following UnBox 2025. They talk about why the first half of the year felt tougher for many sellers, how to read market signals the right way, and how new tools — from the unified ad console and advanced reporting to AI assistants in DSP and AMC — can help brands make smarter decisions, stay profitable, and position themselves for growth heading into 2026.</p><p>We’ll see you in The PPC Den!</p><p>🦡 Highlights </p>00:00 — Intro 05:40 — Update #1: Unified Ad Console (DSP & Sponsored Ads)09:47 — Update #2: New Powerful Reporting...
23. Fish On: Protecting Fisheries, Communities, and Coastlines
<p>My guest is Anupa Asokan, executive director of Fish On, an organization working to ensure that coastal communities and the ecosystems they rely on can thrive for generations to come. Fish On is all about empowering the people who know the water best: the anglers, families, and coastal residents whose lives are tied to healthy oceans. Through community-driven advocacy, science-based policy, and a commitment to fairness and access, they’re helping shape the future of our fisheries from the ground up.</p><p>In this conversation, Anupa breaks down what Fish On is and why its mission matters, especially at...
5 Ways Search Query Data Boosts Sales
<p>In this episode, we welcome Maryna, Amazon PPC Manager at Ad Badger, to our show. We dive into how to leverage search query data to boost sales on Amazon. Maryna shares insights on uncovering hidden keywords customers are actually using, optimizing ad campaigns, and increasing CTR and conversions.</p><p> We discuss when high impressions don’t translate into clicks and how improving titles, images, or pricing can fix that. She also explains the importance of tracking market growth and lost sales, showing why regularly analyzing search query data is key to Amazon success.</p><p>🦡 Highlights </p><p><br /></p>...
Why Your House Might Be Uninsurable in 20 Years?⎥Ep. 2310
<p>What if, 20 years from now, your house couldn’t get insurance at all?</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the government’s new National Adaptation Framework – the long-term plan that shifts climate risk from the government to homeowners directly.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>Why some properties may become uninsurable within the next two decadesHow government reforms will end large-scale buyouts after storms and floodsHow these changes could push up your insurance costs and hit property values in high-risk areas<p>This episode highlights why climate risk is becoming a property risk, and what every Kiwi pro...
19. Faith, Food, and the Future: Sustainability with Purpose at Sustaining Way
<p>Today, we're joined by Michael Brown, Executive Director of Sustaining Way, a nonprofit based in Greenville, South Carolina, that’s redefining sustainability through equity, education, and faith. </p><p><br /></p><p>Through powerful community programs like Annie’s House, youth leadership initiatives, and resilient home interventions, Sustaining Way brings together environmental justice, interfaith values, and hands-on action. I’m excited to dive into how they’re creating a more sustainable and just future.</p><p><br />hello@sustainingway.com</p><p>https://sustainingway.org/ </p>
Why Is GARBAGE Everyone’s Problem… Except Ours?
<p>💥 Why does garbage magically stop being our problem the moment it leaves our house?</p><p>In Japan, no bin? You carry it home.</p><p>In Singapore, litter? Heavy fines.</p><p>In India? We throw it on the road… then blame the city.</p><p>🚫 No segregation at home</p><p>Wet, dry, recyclables — all mixed.</p><p>We expect one worker to fix what we messed up.</p><p>🧠 We want world-class cities, but not world-class discipline.</p><p>Results without responsibility? That’s not how it works.</p><p>✅ Segregate at home — fixes half the problem</p><p>✅ Res...
Why India Needs More PARKS — Not More MALLS?
<p>Why India Needs More PARKS — Not More MALLS 🌳🏬</p><p>🧐 When was the last time you had a picnic in a park? Probably never.</p><p>Malls are everywhere 🛍️, but green spaces 🌿? Hard to find.</p><p>💡 Cities like Tokyo & Singapore put people first — parks, picnics, kids playing. Why can’t we?</p><p>✅ Mumbai → Mahalaxmi Racecourse → soon a huge Central Park-style space 🌳</p><p>✅ Bengaluru → 153-acre Biodiversity Park 🌱 → city’s green revival</p><p>🌟 Parks aren’t luxuries. They clean air, reduce stress, and build community.</p><p>Level up India’s cities:</p><p>1️⃣ Build big parks 🏞️</p><p>2️⃣ Protect green lungs 🌳</p><p>3️⃣ Plan for people, not...
No College, No Excuses How Kevin Built & Sold a 29-State Company
<p>Kevin Marron didn't go to college. He built his education in the real world — starting from lawns, gutters, and long nights that turned into a multi-state business.</p> <p>In this episode, Kevin shares how he scaled a small service company into 29 states, sold it to private equity, and achieved the kind of financial freedom most people only dream about.</p> <p>This one's for every blue collar entrepreneur who's ever wondered if the grind is worth it — the answer is yes. You just have to stay consistent, surround yourself with the right people, and keep pushing even when it f...
Three Important Weekly Tasks for Amazon PPC
<p>In this episode, Mike and Dan Head of AMZ Elite break down three weekly Amazon PPC tasks that actually move performance today.</p><p>We focus on what’s working now—covering how Dan reviews N-gram analysis and N-gram ASINs each week to identify hidden waste and new opportunities. He explains how he uses ACOS Power Ratio to judge keyword efficiency beyond surface-level ACOS, and how a simple CVR sheet helps diagnose whether poor performance comes from traffic or the listing itself.</p><p>We also dive into image generation and creative updates, and why testing visuals regularly is a no...
6 'crazy?' predictions for 2026
<p>Welcome to the 2026 Contrarian Capitalist predictions post and audio. The written predictions are below, and the audio is above.</p><p>2026 will certainly be an interesting year to say the least! A lot will happen and there will very likely be increased volatility worldwide.</p><p>NB - Gold and Silver calculations done after market close on Friday 26th December 2025</p><p>2026 Predictions</p><p>1 - Gold to reach at least $7,828 an ounce</p><p>Gold has been on a relatively explosive run since 2024, and I don’t see any sign of this slowing down into 2026. A potential revaluing (se...
22. Beyond the Reference Man: Generational Risks of Radiation Exposure
<p>Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Mary Olson, Executive Director of the Generational Radiation Impact Project, or GRIP, an organization dedicated to understanding and addressing how radiation exposure affects people differently across age, sex, and generation.</p><p>Mary has been a longtime advocate for more equitable and science-based radiation protection standards. Her work highlights something too often overlooked in nuclear policy: the fact that our current regulations are based on a so-called “reference man” ,an adult male model that doesn’t reflect the biological realities of women, children, or future generations.</p><p>In our conversation, we explor...
Leading When You’re the Youngest in the Room | Early and Evolving | Launch Point Leader Podcast
<p>How do you lead when you're still learning and everyone around you seems more experienced? </p> <p>In this milestone 50th episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a heartfelt letter from Early and Evolving, a young leader navigating the pressure of being promoted before they felt “ready.”</p> <p>Lori and Beau share their own stories of early leadership, missteps, self-doubt, breakthrough moments and offer practical strategies to build confidence, lead with humility, and earn trust without overcompensating. If you’ve ever felt the sting of being underestimated or the weight...
EP272: How a $10B Company Turned De-Extinction into a Platform
What kind of entrepreneur decides to bring back extinct species and why might that become one of the most important businesses of our lifetime? In this episode, I talk with Ben Lamm, Co-Founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, about why de-extinction is not science fiction but an engineering problem — and how solving it is creating breakthrough technologies across biology, conservation, and medicine. Ben shares how Colossal evolved from a bold idea into a multi-billion-dollar platform, why mammoths, dire wolves, and dodos became cultural gateways into serious science, and how mission-driven companies can attract talent, capital, and public imagination at once. <h3...
The Sirius Report - USA & Venezuela. Power projection and power weakness.
<p>Today’s podcast guest is Paul from The Sirius Report. Independent website with the aim of providing analysis and insight into current affairs and global events that we believe are shaping a new political, economic and social paradigm in the 21st century.</p><p>AUDIO IS AVAILABLE HERE</p><p>Please LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONTRARIAN CAPITALIST</p><p>NB - Recorded on Monday 5th January 2026 AM ET - before President Maduro appeared in a New York Court </p><p>Unlock Exclusive Access</p><p>Become a paid subscriber to gain early access to expert interview podcasts, th...
Climbing the Amazon PPC Ladder
<p>In this episode, we’re jumping into the Amazon world just like Mario jumps into a new level.</p><p>I take you out to the limestone cliffs of Austin, where deep-water bouldering meets deep-data Amazon strategy. And while hanging off a rock face (because why not), I break down the real secret of how products rise through the ranks on Amazon: the Sales Ladder.</p><p>You’ll hear how to spot your position in the “level map,” how to analyze the players above you, and how to power-up your listing using reverse ASIN lookups, keyword strike zones, and smar...
21. Seeds of Change: Empowering the Next Wave of Climate Leaders
<p>Today, we’re joined by Mona Shomali, Director of the New Leaders Initiative at the Earth Island Institute, the organization behind the annual Brower Youth Awards, which recognize some of the most inspiring young environmental leaders in North America.</p><p>Earth Island Institute is a hub for grassroots environmental projects around the world, and the New Leaders Initiative focuses specifically on elevating youth leadership in the fight for climate justice.</p><p>In this episode, Mona walks us through the legacy of Earth Island founder David Brower, why young people between 13 and 22 are at the forefront of transformational cha...
New Year resolutions never worked for me — until I stopped chasing perfection and started chasing clarity.
<p>New Year resolutions never worked for me — until I stopped chasing perfection and started chasing clarity. ✍️✨</p><p>Most resolutions fail not because we’re lazy 😅</p><p>but because life gets busy, motivation drops 📉, and guilt takes over.</p><p>What actually helped me?</p><p>Writing things down. 📝</p><p>Not in a “magic” way 🪄 — but in a focused one 🎯</p><p>When you write, you gain direction 🧭</p><p>When you revisit, you visualise 👀</p><p>And what you visualise, you slowly start acting on 🚶♂️➡️🏃♂️</p><p>This year, don’t overthink resolutions.</p><p>Pick up a pen ✍️</p><p>Write what you want 📄</p><p>Start imperfect...
The biggest lie in Indian healthcare? “If you’re thin, you’re healthy.”
<p>The biggest lie in Indian healthcare?</p><p>“If you’re thin, you’re healthy.”</p><p>You look slim in the mirror… but inside?</p><p>Low muscle. High hidden fat. Weak metabolism.</p><p>This isn’t fitness. This is a health time-bomb.</p><p>Why India became skinny fat:</p><p>🇮🇳 Generations of famine → bodies store fat faster</p><p>🍚 Carb-heavy diets + protein deficiency</p><p>👪 “Patla dikho” culture — aesthetics over strength</p><p>💻 Almost no strength training</p><p>🛌 Poor sleep, sugar, refined oils</p><p>🔥 End result? Low muscle + high visceral fat = disaster</p><p>What most people don’t realise:</p><p>E...
Post Everything 3 Times
<p>Get my newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I share exclusive insights you won't hear on the podcast. I explore why reposting the same content three times feels wrong and what to do instead.</p>
How To Buy A House: The Step-By-Step Guide for First-Time Buyers⎥Ep. 2312
<p>Buying your first home can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be.</p><p>In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the exact 8-step blueprint to help first-home buyers go from browsing listings to getting the keys.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p>The 8 steps to buying a house you’re going to live inHow to set crystal-clear buying criteria and map your real budgetThe 3 mistakes first-home buyers make that can cost time, money, and opportunities<p>This episode gives you a clear, practical roadmap to buying your first home ... and shows why you don’t need the “...
PPC Detectives: Solving Amazon’s Most Mysterious Performance Crimes
<p>In this episode, we trade spreadsheets for trench coats and step straight into the shadows of Amazon PPC’s darkest alleyways. What looks like “bad performance” or “great ACOS” at first glance? — rarely is.</p><p>Together with Steve, we crack open five real PPC cases from the Miami field files:</p><p>a suspicious drop in ACOS that wasn’t what it seemed…a top-converting ASIN that suddenly vanished from the scene…a keyword framed for a crime it didn’t commit…an auto campaign that went rogue overnight…and finally, the delicate, dangerous game of cutting branded spend.</p><p>Each case r...
