Mixed Reviews on Economy’s Direction in 2026, Phased Retirement
<p>Some major analysts are throwing the sluggish job market on the backburner, saying the 2026 economy will rapidly grow. Goldman Sachs also said the expected tax refunds will stimulate spending. Gene Marks points out that the American Trucking Association doesn’t see it that way based on the truck tonnage index. Companies might also benefit from a phased retirement approach to ease transition to the next generation in the workforce. </p> <p> Additional Resources</p> <p>Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs</p> <p>Top Regulatory Issues webinar: https://bit.ly/2026-top-regs-webinar</p> <p>Top Regulatory Issues of 2026 article: http...
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Ep.565 | A $3.9B Exit with HomeAway & His Next Billion-Dollar Venture | Ross Buhrdorf
<p>Listeners, today’s episode is a masterclass in innovation, tech leadership, and entrepreneurship from someone who’s seen it all.</p> <p>We’re joined by Ross Buhrdorf, one of the foundational figures in the rise of the internet. As the founding CTO of HomeAway, Ross helped scale the company to a $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia. But that’s only part of the story. Before that, he was at the heart of one of the internet’s earliest search engines—Excite.com—which at one point was bigger than Google.</p> <p>Now, Ross is back in the arena with his latest...
Deprogramming Fear around Money, Business & Failure
<p >Fear around money and business doesn't usually come from logic. </p> <p >It comes from conditioning. </p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, we're unpacking how fear gets wired into your nervous system, your decision-making, and your income patterns and how to consciously deprogram it without forcing confidence, bypassing emotions, or burning yourself out. </p> <p > </p> <p >This is not about positive thinking or manifesting harder. It's about understanding why fear shows up even when you are capable, skilled, and doing the right things and what actually changes it. </p> <p > </p> <p >RESOURCES MENTIONED: </p> <p > </p> <...
How High-Performers Decide What to Ignore (Behind the Scenes with Stu McLaren)
<p>For a long time, being in rooms (masterminds, events, paid groups) were incredibly valuable for me. That's where relationships were built, perspective expanded, and a lot of growth came from.</p> <p>But lately, I've been wrestling with whether that value still outweighs the cost—time, energy, relationships, broken routines, stepping away from the business, and more.</p> <p>And I know I'm not the only entrepreneur who struggles with this. That's why I'm sharing this unreleased, behind-the-scenes footage from my interview with Stu McLaren.</p> <p>In it, Stu explains the exact rules he's put in place to ke...
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SBA 8(a) Loan Program, No Qualified Applicants, AI Executive Order
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HP#194 | Disrupt the Average & Own the Market ~ Ross Buhrdorf
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The Proven Formula That's Driven Over $1 BILLION in Sales with Jeff Walker
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720: From $50k in Debt to Mortgage-Free Millionaire and a 3-Day Workweek
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Padma Lakshmi’s secret to authentic leadership? Stop trying.
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Reid Hoffman & Inflection AI’s Sean White on designing AI that makes us better humans
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How Zoom grew 30x almost overnight
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Ep.569 | Billionaire Episode: Tim Draper - The Most Successful Venture Capitalist of Today
In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper — the man behind early investments in Tesla, SpaceX, Hotmail, Skype, and Bitcoin.<br> <br> Tim shares how his bold approach to risk, belief in innovation, and commitment to empowering people have shaped a new generation of entrepreneurs. From building Draper University to backing technologies once deemed “impossible,” Draper reveals the mindset and vision that helped him redefine venture capital.<br> <br> He also opens up about the importance of embracing failure, encouraging freedom through technology, and creating environments that nurture innovation, lesson...
Scaling Accounting & CAS Beyond $5M with Dave Olsen
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Ep. 571 |Transforming The North Face: Leadership Lessons from Outdoor Legend Kenneth “Hap” Klopp
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How to break through a fear of failure, with Fawn Weaver & Van Jones
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Firm as a Service: How Dark Horse is Transforming the Accounting Firm Model
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How Matt Gardner Scaled a Niche Accounting Firm Without Chasing Referrals
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Ep.566 | How This Female Founder Built a Billion-Dollar Company by her 35th Birthday ~ Suneera Madhani
<p>Today we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most important shifts happening in business right now. Did you know the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurship and business ownership is actually women? And at the forefront of that movement is today’s guest, a true powerhouse whose story is as inspiring as it is game-changing.</p> <p>Our guest is Suneera Madhani — a visionary entrepreneur, FinTech innovator, and champion for women in business. Suneera is the trailblazing founder of Worth, a revolutionary platform that uses patent-pending AI technology to help small businesses gain fair access to capital. It’s a bold...
Ep. 567 | How a Brooklyn Cable Guy Built a $4B Global Media Empire ~ Larry Namer
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Define the Win or You’ll Never Hit It | Ep 998
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721: $1k a Month with your First Co-Living Property
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You Can Take Action with Incomplete Data | Ep 1003
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Ep 214 | How to Start an Etsy Shop in 2026 (The Right Way)
<p>Brand new to Etsy or thinking about starting a shop in 2026? I'm walking you through exactly how to get started today—from choosing the right product type and understanding how Etsy really works, to building momentum without overcomplicating things. This episode is equal parts practical and encouraging, designed to help you start smart, stay focused, and actually follow through.</p> <p>**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p> </p> <p>STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p>The Free Training "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" and information on my...
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Ep 215 | Tools I use in my Etsy shops to save time and scale faster
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Credit Card Interest Caps, Workplace Flexibility, Inflation Moderate
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2026 Glow Up Protocol: (The Boundaries) How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without Guilt in 2026
<p >This episode of the 2026 Glow Up Protocol is all about boundaries. </p> <p >Not the cold, harsh, push-people-away kind. But the kind that protect your energy, your peace, and your future. </p> <p >Most high achievers think burnout comes from working too hard. The truth is much simpler: burnout comes from weak boundaries. </p> <p >If you've ever felt exhausted, resentful, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin, it's not because you care too much or work too much. It's because you've been saying yes to things that should have been a no. </p> <p >In this episode, you'll learn how...
2026 Glow Up Protocol: (THE BRAIN) How to Stop Overthinking & Feel Mentally Clear in 2026 Even If You're Foggy Right Now
<p >Overthinking is not a character flaw. It is a biological response to uncertainty, pressure, and identity change. </p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode of the 2026 Glow Up Protocol, I teach you how to stop fighting your brain and start working with it so you can finally experience mental clarity, calm focus, and confident decision-making in 2026. </p> <p > </p> <p >This is especially for high-achieving entrepreneurs, spiritually minded leaders, and anyone who feels mentally exhausted from trying to figure everything out. </p> <p > </p> <p >RESOURCES MENTIONED: </p> <p > </p> <p >!!LAST CHANCE!! to apply this year: My Exclusive 2...
No Tax on Tips & Overtime Explained: What Business Owners Actually Need to Know
<p>Think no tax on tips and overtime means taxes disappear from your employees’ paychecks? Think again. Host Gene Marks sits down with Paychex Senior Federal Compliance Analyst Andy Gargana to unpack the truth behind these widely misunderstood provisions from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Discover why employees are still seeing taxes deducted, how the deductions actually work, critical income limits to know, and what reporting headaches may await you. Whether you’re managing a business or earning tips yourself, this conversation will save you from costly mistakes and angry phone calls.</p> <p>Join us for this deep-dive webinar to m...
End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work
<p>End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work</p> <p><br></p> <p>Kwame Christian sits down with life coach and hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing—and how to finally break free. Together, they explore the surprising ways emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal expectations shape your ability to negotiate—whether in the office, at home, or in everyday life. Amy reveals the evolutionary roots of people-pleasing, when it can actually help you, and when it slowly erodes your self-worth. By the end, you’ll understand exactly how your self-perception impacts your influence, your relati...
The Hidden Pressure of Being in Charge
<p>In this episode, we break down the hidden pressure of leadership—the stress people don’t see, the isolation leaders feel, and why many leaders struggle with mental health while everyone assumes they’re “fine.” We also talk about how leadership can become dehumanizing, and what it looks like to rebuild compassion (for leaders and for ourselves).</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Melissa Doman</p> <p>www.melissadoman.com</p> <p>Buy the book: Cornered Office: Why We Need To Talk About Leadership Mental Health</p> <p><br></p> <p>Contact ANI</p> <p>Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company</p...
AI Tools That Help Accounting Firms Scale Faster: Insights from Anderson Petergeorge
<p>Anderson Petergeorge, co-founder of Quanto, explains how accounting firms can scale from startup to multi-million-dollar operations by using ChatGPT, meeting transcript tools, and modern ledgers. He argues that AI will not replace accountants but empower them to work faster, smarter, and more human.</p> <h3 >Key Takeaways</h3> <p >Firms can reach $1M in revenue using basic AI tools like ChatGPT and meeting note automation.</p> <p >ChatGPT can write its own prompts and streamline advisory workflows.</p> <p >Meeting transcripts are valuable data for training staff and personalizing client experiences.</p> <p >Post-$1M, automation shifts toward system i...
716: Your Best Year Yet: Goal Setting and Action Planning that Gets Results
<p>The new year is upon us and with it comes a certain level of optimism and maybe even obligation to make some changes, set some meaningful goals, and aim for some big wins.</p> <p>But it's no secret that most New Year's resolutions fail and a lot of goals lose steam after just a few weeks. To help make sure that doesn't happen to you, I've recruited my good friend and master goal planner Tom Sylvester to join us today.</p> <p>He's a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of the book Lifestyle Builders, and head business c...
Ep 212 | How leaning into Data changed everything -with Trista Pagel
<p>She went from -$400 in her bank account to a thriving handmade Etsy shop within 4 months—completely changing the story for her large family. Tune in to hear how Trista followed my success steps one-by-one and used data based decisions to create one of the fastest Etsy success stories I've ever heard.</p> <p>**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p> STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p>➡️Check out ProfitTree's new product research tool ETSY RADAR: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87</p> <p>Get the best profit tracking tool t...
How HighLevel Scaled to 2M+ Users Without a Sales Team with Robin Alex
<p>Robin Alex is the co-founder of HighLevel, a marketing automation and CRM platform that has grown to more than two million users since launching in 2018. The company scaled rapidly—doubling and tripling year after year—largely through a white-label model that allows agencies and implementation partners to resell the platform under their own brand. HighLevel now operates with roughly 2,000 employees worldwide and continues to ship new features, including AI-driven tools, at an unusually fast pace.</p> <p>In this conversation, Robin talks through the real reason HighLevel gained traction, how they've structured support to handle growth without a sales team...
Super Bowl ads, Bad Bunny, and the business of cultural risk, with Autodesk’s Dara Treseder
<p>The Super Bowl LX ad blitz was a big budget highwire act — from Anthropic's shot at OpenAI to Lady Gaga's homage to Mr Rogers, and Dunkin's nostalgia-fueled celeb fest. Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder returns to Rapid Response to break down what worked, what didn’t, and what the ads reveal about where marketing is headed next. Treseder unpacks the business impact of Bad Bunny’s halftime show, what it signals for the NFL and Apple, and the lessons every leader can take from the biggest stage in advertising.</p><p>Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/</p...
Do Anything Exceptionally Well (even if you were starting out) | Ep. 1002
<p>Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.</p><p>Wanna scale your business? Click here.</p><p>Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:</p><p>LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition </p>
How to make smarter changes, with cognitive scientist Maya Shankar
<p>Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar has made a career of cleverly using insights from behavioral economics to fuel her work in the Obama White House and in Silicon Valley. She talks with host Jeff Berman about the tools everyone can use to be more resilient in the face of change. </p><p>You can find Maya's book The Other Side of Change here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729180/the-other-side-of-change-by-maya-shankar/</p><p>Check out Maya’s podcast A Slight Change of Plans here: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight-change-of-plans</p><p>Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com...
How Justine Lackey Turned a Focused Bookkeeping Firm Into a Successful Exit
<p>Justine Lackey built a sellable bookkeeping firm by staying hyper focused on one service, one platform, recurring revenue, documented systems, and ethical leadership. Long before selling in 2023, her firm was structured to operate independently, making the transition successful for clients, employees, and buyers.</p> <p> </p> <h3 >Key Takeaways</h3> <p >Focused service offerings help firms stand out in M&A discussions</p> <p >Recurring prepaid revenue improves cash flow stability</p> <p >Standardized systems support smoother transitions</p> <p >Ethical leadership enables better client and team outcomes during exits</p> <p >Reducing owner dependency supports long-term firm continuity</p>
HP#195 | It’s Not the Idea - It’s the Billion Dollar Execution | Suneera Madani
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Ep.389 ~ CTO of HomeAway and Selling for $3.9 Billion, and Helping a Million Entrepreneurs in 5 Years ~ Ross Buhrdorf
<p>Many of us entrepreneurs in the internet/tech world are younger. Most of us are in our 20’s and 30’s because we grew up with computers. Every now and then we get a guest that has been involved with tech and internet companies since before the Dot Com Boom and it is exciting to hear their stories because it seems like they have seen it all.</p> <p> </p> <p>Today’s guest is Ross Buhrdorf and he is the founding CTO that worked with the global giant HomeAway.com for eleven years until they sold to Expedia for $3.9 billion...
Ep 217 | 0-2000 Etsy Sales in 6 Months – with Shannon Davis
<p >Shannon Davis decided to open a digital product Etsy shop with zero experience and zero creative background. What happened in her first 6 months shocked everyone—especially her! Tune in to hear what she's selling, how she scaled fast, and her tips for anyone doubting that they can earn a meaningful income starting from scratch.</p> <p >**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p > </p> <p >STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p >⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop </p> <p >➡️ Interested in my ebook: "H...
Ep 213 | Etsy FAQs
<p>It's time for another Etsy FAQ episode! Listen in to hear everything from creating listings faster, how to get Disney licensing, the best ways to use AI in your business, building an email list--- and so much more!</p> <p>**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p> </p> <p>STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p>Profittree: The In Demand badge is BACK!!! Plus tags for every listing.</p> <p>➡️Check out ProfitTree's new product research tool ETSY RADAR: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87</p> <p>Get the best prof...
You’re Not Unmotivated — You’re Burned Out (Here’s the Fix) | Guy Winch
<p>Burnout isn’t you being “unmotivated.” It’s your brain and body stuck in survival mode — and most people try to fix it with advice that doesn’t actually work.</p> <p>In this episode, clinical psychologist Guy Winch breaks down what burnout really is, why “just take a break” often fails, and the simple resets that help you get your energy, focus, and patience back.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here’s what you’ll learn:</p> <p>Why modern work stress keeps creeping into your life</p> <p>The stress “sweet spot” (and what happens when you go past it)</p> <p>W...
How to Talk About Sex Without It Feeling Awkward with Dr. Nicole McNichols
<p>“Good sex” isn’t automatic. It’s built.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Nicole McNichols breaks down a truth most people learn way too late: great intimacy doesn’t come from luck, chemistry, or “just knowing” what to do. It comes from learnable skills.</p> <p>We talk about the skills nobody teaches you but that make the biggest difference over time: how to communicate desire without pressure, how to create safety so intimacy feels easier, and how to shift from performing to genuinely connecting. Dr. McNichols also shares practical frameworks you can use to explore more confidently, navigate misma...
How Amy's Ice Creams Became Austin's Most Beloved Brand with Amy Simmons
<p>Amy Simmons is the founder of Amy's Ice Creams—a beloved Austin institution with 19 locations built over 41 years—not through franchising or rapid expansion, but through deep community roots, creative culture, and an unshakeable commitment to people first. </p> <p>In this conversation, Amy shares how she grew the company without franchising, avoided national rollout, and even allowed each store to operate with its own personality. We get into the role theatrical customer service plays in the brand, how open-book management teaches financial literacy and strengthens decision-making, and why staying regional became a strategic advantage.</p> <p>We also talk...
Willpower 101: How to Strengthen This Critical Success Muscle (Greatest Hits)
<p>Willpower predicts academic and professional success better than IQ, charisma, or having rich parents.</p> <p>It’s not the only ingredient in our success recipe, but it’s a critical one — and one I certainly struggle with at times.</p> <p>So how do we get more of it?</p> <p>Derek Doepker of ExcuseProof.com is an expert when it comes to increasing willpower and strengthening this critical success muscle we all have.</p> <p>He is the author of 7 bestselling books in personal development, a speaker, consultant, trainer, and specializes in helping individuals create permanent change and achiev...
Planning Around a Shutdown, Banks Float 10% Credit Card Rate, AI Hiring Tools
<p>Regardless of whether a partial federal government shutdown happens this week, businesses should be prepared and plan accordingly for potential impacts. Several large U.S. banks are entertaining the thought of a 10% rate on a credit card, which flies in the face of all warnings the banking industry has put out there on any such move. An AI company has been sued because it allegedly helped companies score job candidates without the candidates’ knowledge of what data was collected or how it was being used to evaluate. This is a bellwether moment for companies that use AI in hiring. Li...
Reid Hoffman on AI’s new tune, Davos, and the need for CEO courage
<p>As global leaders disperse from the World Economic Forum, LinkedIn co-founder and tech investor Reid Hoffman joins Rapid Response to break down the biggest challenges and opportunities facing business today, from political headwinds tied to immigration and geopolitics to AI’s real-time impact on industries like music and healthcare. Hoffman also explains why fears of a tech bubble aren’t shaping his investing, what it really means to be an AI-first organization, and why this moment calls for CEOs to speak up and show courage.</p><p>Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/</p><p>See P...
Ep 216 | What We Wish We Knew About Etsy—Before We Ever Opened Our Shops
<p >This week I'm chatting with some of my star students to save you a ton of time and prevent (fingers crossed) the headaches and hassles we faced as new Etsy sellers. We're spilling the tea about the time-saving tips, overcoming perfectionism, surprises-- good and bad, and biggest lessons learned along the way. This is a meaty one, friends! I can't wait to share it with you!</p> <p >**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p > </p> <p >STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p >⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop"...
You’re 28 Minutes Away From Never Being Broke Again | Ep 1004
<p>Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.</p><p>Wanna scale your business? Click here.</p><p>Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:</p><p>LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition </p>
Employment Is Steady, Manufacturing is Contracting, Predictive Scheduling Issues
<p>As 2025 closed, small business remained resilient with job growth showing very little variation throughout the year, while hourly wage growth finished close to inflation, according to Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. Manufacturing didn’t fare well last year and is in contraction, according to the Purchasing Manager’s Index. Some industries such as computer and electronic products have seen expansion, but eyes are on what impact tariffs will continue to have. Gene Marks offers insights on these topics, as well as details on a lawsuit in NYC on predictive scheduling that cost Starbucks $39 million to settle. Businesses need to be a...
The Recurring Revenue Model Used by 20,000+ Entrepreneurs with Stu McLaren
<p>If your revenue resets every month, growth is harder to predict, and harder to scale.</p> <p>That's why so many companies are moving toward a membership model.</p> <p>A lot of businesses assume recurring revenue doesn't apply to them. Today's guest has spent nearly two decades proving that assumption wrong.</p> <p>Stu McLaren has helped more than 20,000 entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and scale membership-based businesses across nearly every industry imaginable—and in this conversation, he breaks down how to identify where recurring revenue already exists in your business and how to structure it into a membership th...
719: $1,000 per Postcard: The Every Door Direct Mail Side Hustle
<p>What if you could turn every mailbox in your neighborhood into a $1,000 payday?</p> <p>That’s exactly what Rachel and Dalton from Big Sky Automation have been doing with Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) postcards.</p> <p>Here’s the idea: the Postal Service lets you deliver a postcard to every home on a mail route for about $0.25 apiece.</p> <p>You can use that to advertise your own business — or you can do what Rachel and Dalton do and sell that exposure to other local businesses.</p> <p>By stacking multiple advertisers onto a single oversized postcard, they spr...
SBA Touts Growth, Capital Programs, a Bill on AI Training, Permit Process Changes
<p>The Small Business Administration had a busy past few weeks in the news and for their communications department. An article reported on the agency’s reported record growth in 2025, including nearly $100 billion through the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. U.S. manufacturing gained millions in support from the Working Capital Pilot program. A bill in the U.S. Senate aims at providing free AI training and guidance nationwide, and the agency is implementing a program to provide a workaround for permit delays during federal disaster declarations. Listen to the podcast.</p> <p>Additional Resources</p> <p>Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly...
The Hidden Cost of Unresolved Disagreements
<p>What if the secret to winning tough negotiations isn’t saying more — but seeing people more clearly?</p> <p>In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian brings together three elite mediators from radically different backgrounds to tackle the same universal challenge: navigating conflict when emotions run high and stakes are real. From workplace disputes to high-stakes legal battles, these experts reveal how conflict actually unfolds — and what separates resolution from ruin.</p> <p>You’ll learn why we instinctively dehumanize the people we disagree with, how leadership conflict avoidance quietly poisons organizations, and the subtle d...
Ep. 568 | Building a City from Scratch: The Visionary Behind Hiranandani Gardens ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani.
<p>In this episode of the Billion Dollar Founder series, Chris Reynolds sits down with Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder of the Hiranandani Group — one of India’s most respected real estate developers. From teaching in a small Mumbai classroom to creating Hiranandani Gardens, a world-class integrated township, and building Asia's largest hyperscale data centers, Dr. Hiranandani's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of legendary.</p> <p>He shares the vision that inspired his projects, the roadblocks he faced (including financial struggles and legal battles), and why community building is central to sustainable success. Along the way, Dr. Hiranandani dives deep into India’s busi...
2026 Glow Up Protocol: (The Bank Account & Business) How to Make More Money in 2026 w/o Sacrificing your Wellbeing
<p >If your business is profitable but your life feels depleted, your growth strategy is misaligned with your nervous system. </p> <p >In this episode of the 2026 Glow Up Protocol, I break down why so many high-achieving entrepreneurs feel chronically stressed around money even when they are earning more than ever, and how to shift into a new income identity that no longer trades peace for profit. </p> <p >This episode is for business owners who are done building from burnout and ready to grow in a way that protects their energy, health, and mental clarity. </p> <p > RESOURCES MENTIONED:<...
If You Want More Sales Right Now, Focus on This One Thing
<p >If you want more sales right now, the fastest lever is not more content or more offers — it is psychological and emotional sales messaging. In this episode, Tiffany Carter explains why most buying decisions are emotional, how buyer psychology impacts conversions, and how to shift your messaging so it makes people feel seen, safe, and ready to invest. </p> <p >You will learn how emotional resonance increases sales, why logic-based selling underperforms, and how to refine your messaging to attract higher-quality buyers and clients. </p> <p >RESOURCES MENTIONED: </p> <p >!!CLOSING SOON!!:My Exclusive 2-Month Private Business Coaching Program AP...
723: How to Make 5-10x More Money from Amazon
<p>What if you could unlock 5-10x more money from Amazon than you're currently earning?</p> <p>The Amazon Influencer Program has changed quite a bit over the last couple of years.</p> <p>What worked before, namely the strategy of uploading a bunch of product review videos and hoping they generate commissions, has started to produce diminishing returns.</p> <p>But there's a new strategy that is giving creators a way forward, and it's called Creator Connections.</p> <p>Jared Bauman from 201creative.com and host of the Niche Pursuits podcast is back on the show.</p> <p>He...
Shutdowns to Delay Tax Refunds, Agentic Commerce, Supply Chains, Consumer Confidence
<p>Even with the partial government shutdown now over, the lingering impacts to employers and employees will be felt throughout 2026. The IRS is short-staffed and already communicating that there will be delays in tax refunds, which hurts finances and potentially morale and budgeting. Agentic commerce hits a snag because the payment guardrails aren’t ready for bots yet, creating purchasing bottlenecks. Tariffs are still affecting supply chains, but businesses in 2026 should be redesigning their approach to offset scarcity of some key items. And consumer confidence hits a 12-year low, while other indexes are also bottoming out around labor and income co...
A Million Dollars Is Not Enough | Ep 995
<p>Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.</p><p>Wanna scale your business? Click here.</p><p>Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:</p><p>LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition </p>
What No One Tells You About the Future (AI, Uncertainty & Staying Grounded)
<p>The future feels louder than ever—AI, nonstop headlines, and uncertainty that makes it hard to stay grounded. In this episode, futurists Erica Orange and Jared Weiner break down what most people miss about change: it’s not the future that scares us—it’s our attachment to certainty.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this conversation, you’ll learn:</p> <p>Why uncertainty triggers anxiety (and what to do about it)</p> <p>How to stop chasing certainty and start building clarity</p> <p>The “pilot vs passenger” mindset that calms decision-making</p> <p>AI’s upside (innovation) vs disruption (w...
Ep.570 | How Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine Built Two Billion-Dollar Startups
In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze, a GPS navigation app acquired by Google for $1.1 billion, and Move It, a public transit app acquired by Intel for just shy of $1 billion. Uri shares invaluable insights on the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of creating value, falling in love with the problem, and building strong teams. He discusses strategies to identify problems worth solving, iterating based on customer feedback, and fostering a company culture that encourages value creation and hard decision-making. Listen in for Uri's practical...
If I Wanted To Scale A Service Business In 2026, Here's What I'd Do | Ep 999
<p>Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.</p><p>Wanna scale your business? Click here.</p><p>Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:</p><p>LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition </p>
2026 Glow Up Protocol: (THE BODY) How to Get Your Energy, Body, & Skin Snatched- Even If You Feel Unmotivated right now
<p >If your energy feels inconsistent, your body no longer responds the way it used to, and your skin seems to reflect stress more than confidence, this episode explains why that is happening at the identity and nervous system level. </p> <p > </p> <p >The 2026 Glow Up Protocol begins with the body because every habit, every discipline pattern, and every glow up is controlled by internal safety signals, not motivation. </p> <p > </p> <p >This episode is part of the 2026 Glow Up Protocol, a 6-part identity reset covering the body, the bank account, the business, the brain, the being, and...
Diagnose Before You Scale. Q&A | Ep 1001
<p>Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.</p><p>Wanna scale your business? Click here.</p><p>Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:</p><p>LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition </p>
How William Hamilton Breaks Down Pricing, Packaging, and Value for Accounting Firms
<p >On an episode of the Growing Your Firm podcast, David Cristello spoke with William Hamilton IV, founder of SmartPath, about why pricing problems often sit underneath many operational issues firms experience. William has spent more than a decade studying how accounting firms price services and where those models tend to break down.</p> <p >Rather than focusing on theory, the conversation centered on how firms can think more clearly about pricing, packaging, and value in real client situations.</p>
How to Build a Luxury Brand That Attracts the Ultra Wealthy with Larry Walshe
<p>Today, I'm sitting down with Larry Walshe, founder of Larry Walshe Studios, a global event design firm producing large-scale, luxury weddings and private events for ultra-high-net-worth families, celebrities, and royal households.</p> <p>While Larry's roots are in floristry, his work goes far beyond flowers. His studio designs fully customized experiences—shaping the creative vision, transforming spaces, and defining how guests experience an event—while bringing together specialized artisans from around the world to execute complex, high-stakes productions.</p> <p>In this episode, Larry breaks down what it actually takes to build and protect a premium brand at the top...
The Future of Accounting Firms in an AI Driven World with Ryan Lazanis
<p>The accounting industry is changing faster than ever. Automation, artificial intelligence, and remote work are rewriting the way firms operate. Yet one principle remains clear: firms that balance technology with human connection will lead the next decade.</p> <p>In this episode of Growing Your Firm, Jetpack Workflow founder David Cristello talks with Ryan Lazanis, founder of Future Firm and one of the industry's most forward-thinking voices. Ryan shares how a personal setback reshaped his approach to business, why human connection matters more than ever, and what accounting firm leaders should focus on in an AI-driven world.</p>
Ep 219 | How to Think Like A Full Time Etsy Seller – with Preston Cox
<p >Preston built a full-time laser engraving Etsy business that grossed over $15k in Q4. Tune in to hear the mindset shifts that helped him go from juggling four jobs and his Etsy side hustle to selling full time—and his practical advice for other sellers ready to make the leap.</p> <p >**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p > </p> <p >STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p >➡️ Interested in one on one coaching? Let us know here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interest-private-coaching</p> <p > </p> <p >⭐ Join Trendspotting for Weekly Trend...
The Fire Horse in Action: Quantum Jumping your Body, Money, Reactions & Relationships (PART B)
<p >Quantum jump your external reality. Transform your physical body, relationships, money situation, and how you react to life using Fire Horse energy for visible transformation. </p> <p > </p> <p >Part B of this Special Fire Horse quantum jumping activation is focusing people, circumstances, and things outside of yourself, while Part A is your transformation your internal identity. </p> <p > </p> <p >External is where it gets real: Your body, bank account, relationships, and reactions are proof of your quantum jump. Fire Horse energy demands you show up differently in the physical world—not just think differently. </p> <p > </p> <p...
GaryVee on how to make Super Bowl ads that are actually funny
<p>Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia has produced more than a dozen Super Bowl ads for brands. In 2026, his hilarious "Will Shat" spot for Kellogg's Raisin Bran features actor William Shatner with a fiber-forward message. He talked with Jeff Berman about the bold ad, how marketing is changing, big brands' delayed embrace of social media, and more.</p><p>Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/newsletter/</p><p>See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.</p>
718: Does it Make Sense to Buy a Franchise as a Side Hustle?
<p>This side hustle model has a lower failure rate than most independent startups. You get to follow a proven playbook for success. But is it the right path for you?</p> <p>Today we're exploring the strategy of franchises as a side hustle, buying into somebody else's brand and system instead of starting completely from scratch.</p> <p>Done right, today's guest says it can replace your income in 2 to 3 years on a part-time basis.</p> <p>Greg Mohr is the author of Real Freedom, Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used for Building Wealth. H...
How to Start a Junk Hauling Business: From $0 to $300 Million and Beyond (Greatest Hits)
<p>Are you willing to fail?</p> <p>Let that be your new mantra. It's the only way to get up the courage to get started.</p> <p>That's the rule Brian Scudamore -- the founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK -- lives by.</p> <p>What started with a $1000 investment (Brian's life's savings at the time) has turned into a home services empire that does $1 million in sales on any given day.</p> <p>Brian's come a long way since that beat-up pickup truck going door-to-door that first summer.</p> <p>His portfolio now includes house painting, moving services...
Ep 211 | Secrets to Fast Success Selling AI Digital Products -with Becca Miller
<p>Becca dove deep into the world of AI digital products earlier this year--- and she's finishing 2025 with some INCREDIBLE results. This week we're welcoming her back on the podcast for an update—and sharing our fireside chat with our pro tips, prompting strategies, and what's possible with AI design in ecommerce.</p> <p>**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com </p> <p> </p> <p>STUFF I MENTIONED: </p> <p>➡️Check out ProfitTree's new product research tool ETSY RADAR: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87</p> <p>Get the best profit tracki...
Sell One Level Up to Scale Faster | Ep 1000
<p>Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast, you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned and will learn on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth.</p><p>Wanna scale your business? Click here.</p><p>Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials:</p><p>LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition </p>
Fixing Turnover and Capacity Problems Inside Growing Accounting Firms with Erin Daiber
<p>Growing accounting firms often misdiagnose turnover and capacity issues. Erin Daiber explains why these problems usually start at the partner level, how trust breakdowns create hidden churn, and what firms must fix first before hiring or offshoring. The firms that stabilize fastest focus on leadership alignment, clear expectations, and disciplined workflows.</p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Erin Daiber's LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/cpacoacherin</p>
