MB508: How High-Achievers Sabotage Great Deals (And How to Stop) — With Derrick Lind
<p>In this episode, Michael sits down with Derrick Lind, a structural engineer with 25 years of experience who transitioned from single-family rentals into multifamily syndication. Derrick shares how his analytical mindset both helped—and initially held him back—as he navigated analysis paralysis, conservative underwriting, and fear of taking action. He also discusses how mentorship, networking, and ultimately writing a book (Real Estate Investing for Engineers) helped him break through and close larger deals with confidence.</p><h2>Key Takeaways </h2>Analytical strengths can become liabilities — engineers and professionals excel at analysis but often struggle to take action without perfect inform...
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MB515: How To Do Your First $4M Deal in 7 Days - With Michael Blank
<p>In this solo episode, Michael Blank introduces a powerful strategy designed to help aspiring syndicators overcome the biggest obstacle in real estate: getting your first deal done. While most first deals take 6–12 months, Michael explains how you can dramatically accelerate your learning curve by running a “Live Sample Deal”—a simulated real-world acquisition that walks you through the entire process in just seven days.</p><p>By analyzing a real property, speaking with brokers, building your team, and even negotiating an offer, you gain the experience and confidence needed to pursue actual deals. This practical exercise helps eliminate fear, expand y...
The 5 Stages of Revenue Transformation – Stage 4: Architecting Transformation
<p>Most marketing and revenue leaders know their data model is flawed. The elite ones actually architect something new. This is how.</p><p>This episode is part of a 5-part series exploring the journey B2B revenue leaders take from reactive chaos to finally understanding, measuring, and transforming their entire Revenue Factory. Each stage represents a critical inflection point and the exact moments that separate leaders who consistently hit targets and drive real, provable results.</p><p>This episode explores Stage 4: Architecting Transformation—where you shift from recognizing what's broken to designing what comes next. This is where transformation mo...
My Favorite Actionable Business Books of All Time
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The U.S. Secretly Crushed Maduro — Here’s How It Really Happened
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Video Is King
<p>Get my newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I share videos showing things I can't in audio. Video is king right now and I think it's AI-proof because no matter how good the tech gets, people still want to learn from a real human voice.</p>
Treasury Department Takes Over Student Loan Collections From Dept Of Education
<p>The Department of Education and the U.S. Treasury Department announced a new interagency agreement on March 19, 2026, that will shift operational control of defaulted federal student loan collections from Education to Treasury. This comes as nearly 7.7 million student loan borrowers holding $180 billion in student loans are in default.</p><p>The move, which the administration has branded the “Federal Student Assistance Partnership,” marks a big step forward in dismantling the Education Department in what officials described as the equivalent of the “fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States.”</p><p>Under the agreement, Treasury will immediately take over collecting on defau...
You Might Also Like: Dennis’s Thoughts on Trump’s War on Iran | Dennis Prager's Latest Thoughts | PragerU
<p>Dennis Prager and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss President Trump’s decision to expand military operations in Iran and the debate over “endless wars.” Dennis explains why he believes confronting the Iranian regime carries both strategic and moral significance, and argues that Trump’s strikes could positively reshape the geopolitical balance in the Middle East and beyond.</p> <p>They also touch on the success of Dennis's latest book—an Amazon best seller. Get your copy here: If There is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil.</p> <p><br></p> <p>➡️ BONUS EPISODE: Watch and listen to more of Denn...
“If Attribution Worked, Nobody Would Fight About It” – with Matthew Sciannella
<p>In this episode of GTM Live, Carolyn sits down with Matthew Sciannella, VP of Innovation at Refine Labs, for a candid conversation about the flaws of B2B marketing measurement and why so many teams keep fighting the same losing battles.</p><p>They dig into why attribution has made a generation of marketing leaders worse at their jobs, what great demand generation actually requires (hint: it starts way upstream with product marketing), and why slapping AI onto a broken system just makes the noise louder.</p><p>Episode highlights:</p>Why attribution doesn't tell you what's actually driving...
Chatbots, Sales, and Mini Courses
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Should I Break My Business Into Pieces?
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How A 1,000-Subscriber Channel Earned $20,000 Through Smart Affiliates And Minimalist Content
<p>Send a text</p><p>We show how a tiny, focused review channel cleared $20,000 with around 1,000 subscribers and why you don’t need fancy gear to build a real YouTube business. Gabe shares the playbook for evergreen content, proof-first titles, and monetization that starts on day one.<br/><br/>• three content pillars that serve the same viewer<br/>• why titles using “I” build authority and trust<br/>• affiliate-first review strategy with buyer-intent keywords<br/>• proof-first brand outreach and handling no’s<br/>• diversifying channels to reduce risk<br/>• building lead magnets and collecting emails<br/>• packaging that fits the niche and drives click...
Ex-CIA Spy: What Happens Next in Iran Will Shock the World
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MB507: What Millionaires Do Before 8AM (That You Probably Don’t) - With Hal Elrod
<p>In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, to talk about habits, mindset, and resilience. Hal shares how a near-fatal car accident, cancer, and financial collapse reshaped his philosophy on success—and why personal development is the foundation of financial freedom. This conversation explores how investors can use intentional daily routines to build clarity, discipline, and long-term fulfillment both in business and in life.</p><h2>Key Takeaways </h2>Morning routines shape long-term success — how you start the day determines focus, energy, and results.Adversity is neutral — meaning comes from the perspe...
Natural Distribution Strategies That Actually Work | Ryan Emmons | Waiākea
<p>Co-founded in 2012 by Ryan Emmons, his cousin Alex Preston, a Hawaiian artist and game designer, and friend Matt Meyer, Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages is a premium beverage company from Hilo, Hawai‘i, offering volcanic water, sparkling water, and coffee, crafted with deep respect for the land, its people, and the responsibility that comes with both. </p> <p>Rooted in sustainability, Waiākea is setting a new standard for CPG, blending exceptional taste with conscious practices. From their certified B Corp status and proprietary 100% post-consumer recycled plastic, OceanPlast®, to their community-driven Kōkua Initiative nonprofit, Waiākea is changing the way...
290 – The AI Pilot Era is Officially Dead—Are You Being Left Behind?
<h3 >Description</h3> <p>Stop experimenting with AI and start driving ROI.</p> <p>Subscribe to our Newsletter:<br />https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/</p> <p>Check Out UPX:<br />https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this keynote from the Ultimate Partners Winter Retreat, Nina Harding breaks down the massive shift happening in the AI landscape as customers move away from experimental pilots and demand concrete ROI and business outcomes. She emphasizes that the era of selling products and time-and-materials approaches is over, replaced by outcome-based, verticalized selling where vendors and partners share accountability. Through real-world examples in healthcare and...
From Tape Measures To TV: When A Pencil Beats The Algorithm
<p>Send a text</p><p>Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast</p><p>Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1</p><p>Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord</p><p>We catch up with Leah from See Jane Drill on how clear teaching, close-ups, and kindness turned simple tools into viral lessons, brand partnerships, a TV series, and even a White House visit. From trades advocacy to the Ugly House rebuild, the message stays the same: you can do this.<br/><br/>• making the leap from trades instructor to YouTube cr...
How To Turn Content Into A Full-Time Career
<p>Send a text</p><p>Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast</p><p>Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1</p><p>Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord</p><p>Watch the podcast on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/vidiqpodcast</p><p>We map a repeatable path from zero to full-time creator, blending fast idea testing, platform-specific strategy, and clear pivot points. Millie shares a seasonal growth case study, editing tactics that spotlight personality, and a practical way to use AI without losing your voice.<br/><br/>• why diversified platforms ne...
283 – Hyperscaler Domination: How Elastic Won the Triple Crown as a Pinnacle Partner.
<p>Welcome back to the Ultimate Guide to Partnering® Podcast.</p> <p>AI agents are your next customers.</p> <p>Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ </p> <p>Check Out UPX:https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this exclusive interview, Vince Menzione sits down with Darryl Peek, Vice President for Partner Sales (Public Sector) at Elastic, to decode how Elastic achieved the rare “triple crown”—winning Partner of the Year across Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Cloud simultaneously. Darryl breaks down the engineering-first approach that makes Elastic sticky with hyperscalers, reveals the rigorous metrics behind their partner health scorecar...
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 127 - What I Am Changing in My Buyback Business This Year (2026)
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289 – The End of Attention: Why ‘Business as Usual’ Will Fail in 2026
<p>Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/<br />Check Out UPX:https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <h3 >The Shift from Attention to Trust</h3> <p>In this compelling episode, Ashleigh Vogstad, CEO of Transcends, joins Vince Menzione to discuss the tectonic shifts occurring in the global partner ecosystem. Ashleigh shares her firsthand experiences studying AI at Oxford, the rise of the “Trust Economy,” and the controversial Amazon vs. Perplexity lawsuit. They dive deep into the practicalities of becoming a “Frontier Firm,” the importance of building proprietary AI agents, and the ways Gen Z and AI-driven marketplaces are revolutionizing the buye...
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 130 - What The Future Holds For Buybacks
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SEO for Dummies
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Ex-CIA Spy: The Real Reason the Iran War Started
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MB516: What If Everything You Believe About Getting Started Is Wrong? — With Michael Blank
<p>In this episode, Michael Blank breaks down the two biggest myths that stop aspiring investors from getting started in apartment building investing. Many believe they need years of experience or their own capital to do a deal—but Michael explains why neither is true. By reframing these misconceptions and focusing on building the right team and skill set, you can fast-track your path to your first multifamily deal and start scaling much faster than you thought possible.</p><h2>🔑 Key Takeaways </h2>Myth #1: You need experience to get started — you can leverage a team and partners to “borrow” credibility and track r...
Why Chasing Views Can Break You
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast</p><p>Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1</p><p>Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord</p><p>We explore how to grow a cooking channel without losing your soul to the algorithm, from first uploads and analytics to revenue, burnout, and rebuilding a sustainable creative practice. Brian shares hard-won lessons on craft, pacing, sponsorships, and setting boundaries.<br/><br/>• defining the Venn diagram of values, audience, and algorithm<br/>• who the channel serves and why deep test...
MB514: 6 Big Lessons from the Last 30 Days (Market Bottoms, AI Disruption, and Community) - With Michael Blank
<p>In this solo episode, Michael reflects on the biggest lessons he’s learned over the past 30 days—from the state of the multifamily market to the power of relationships, networking, and emerging technologies like AI. Drawing from recent conferences, conversations with industry leaders, and personal experiences, he shares key insights that could shape how investors approach the next phase of the market cycle.</p><p>Michael discusses why many experts believe multifamily is near the bottom of the cycle, why diversification beyond real estate matters, and how building community and meaningful relationships can dramatically impact both business success and pers...
CIA Spy: The Psychological Skill 99% of People Don’t Have
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How Roger Wakefield Turned Plumbing into a Multi Million Dollar YouTube Channel
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Russiagate: The Real Scandal, Part 2
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Why Every Empire Collapses (And Why America Might Be Next) - CIA Spy Sounds Alarm
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Lawmakers Warn Student Loan Oversight Is Slipping
<p>Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Merkley accused the U.S. Department of Education of obstructing congressional oversight of federal student loan servicers. In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon (PDF File), the senators wrote that the department “appears to have progressed to active obstruction” of lawmakers’ efforts to obtain servicer performance data.</p><p>The dispute centers on basic service metrics: how long borrowers wait on hold, how often calls are dropped, how quickly written inquiries are answered, and how satisfied borrowers report being.</p><p>For families navigating student loan repayment (especially with all the changes), those detail...
My 2026 Keyword Research Process
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Turning Career Lessons Into Ecommerce Wins | Laura Andersen | AlumiTubs
<p>Laura Andersen is the owner and managing director of AlumiTubs. Made to handle it all, AlumiTubs is made to last for generations. Obsessively designed to outperform and outlast, it's the classic cedar hot tub, upgraded for a lifetime of performance.</p><p>AlumiTubs is 100% Canadian handcrafted from materials made to stand the test of time. It’s perfect for the backcountry or the backyard, with flex heating for 365 days of use, wherever you find your escape. </p><p>With 1000s in the wild since 2001, AlumiTubs are home to Canada, now available for properties across the globe. Where artistry, craftsmanship, and...
Why Sales + Marketing Credit Wars Are a Scorecard Problem (Not a People Problem) — with Matt Green
<p>🎟️ Join our Live Workshop on Feb 11: The KPIs every marketing team needs to measure to understand their real influence on pipeline. </p><p>Save your seat here. Replay included. </p><p>In this episode of GTM Live, Amber sits down with Matt Green, Co-Founder and CRO of Sales Assembly, to talk about what’s actually working in GTM right now, and why so many teams are stuck debating the wrong things.</p><p>They start with the real root cause of credit wars: marketing and sales are fighting because they’re measured on competing scorecards. Matt makes the case for a sim...
Sex: What If the Bible is Right?
<p>What would the world be like if everyone followed the Bible’s teaching on sex? Should anybody care? Sean McDowell, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, has answers to both questions.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu</p> <p>Follow PragerU on social media:</p> <p>YouTube</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>X/Twitter</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>Rumble</p> <p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>
Building Demand Momentum Through Strategic Timing | Rima Mattok | Taboola | Bonus Episode
<p>Rima Mattok is the Director of Demand Generation at Taboola, where she leads the global acquisition and engagement strategy of Realize, a performance advertising platform focused on driving measurable results for brands. </p><p>With a background in user engagement, Rima brings a deep understanding of audience behavior and conversion optimization—experience that shapes her approach to helping marketers scale efficiently across channels. </p><p>In This Conversation We Discuss: </p>[00:00] Intro[01:09] Getting to know the new product, Realize [02:33] Facing rising ad costs across platforms[04:22] Launching before peak season to save costs[07:10] Questioning the myth that more budget wins[09:31] Challe...
What 4 Days in Florida Taught Us (AI, SEO, Product Marketing, Brand Investments & More)
<p>This one's a little different. No guest, no agenda. Just Carolyn and Passetto co-founder Amber, recording live from Pompano Beach after four days at the Above the Fold conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. </p><p>They unpacked everything they took away from the event: the conversations that stuck, the moments that shifted how they think about Passetto, and the stuff that made them want to flip a table.</p><p>What we cover:</p>Why showing up in person hits completely different and how four days in Florida generated more strategic clarity than months of Zoom callsThe AI use...
Dominating Ecommerce with Sharp Messaging and Strong Hires | Alissa Miky | Aqua Theon Inc and OoMee
<p>Alissa Miky is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of OoMee, the first seaweed-based beverage in the U.S. She’s the youngest woman ever recognized on Forbes Japan’s Top 100 list. After running a successful flower business, Alissa created the viral seaweed candy company Misaky.Tokyo, and later launched Aqua Theon, a seaweed tech company. </p> <p>In spring 2025, Alissa turned her proprietary Seabiotics™ technology into the star ingredient for OoMee -- the functional beverage bringing the wellness benefits of agar-agar to America's beverage aisle.</p> <p>In This Conversation We Discuss:</p> [00:00] Intro [01:58] Pioneering a niche in an unta...
Russiagate: The Real Scandal, Part 1
<p>It’s the biggest political scandal in US history. Millions were led to believe that a presidential candidate was a secret Russian agent. The media ran with it. Intelligence officials fueled it. But behind the headlines was something even more alarming. Lee Smith, author of The Plot Against the President, tells the story.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>
MB509: Market Outlook - Investing in 2024-25 vs. 2026 (Different Risk Profile) - With Michael Blank
<p>In this solo episode, Michael Blank breaks down what really happened in multifamily during 2025 and what investors should expect in 2026. He unpacks supply and demand trends, rent growth, interest rate expectations, and the affordability crisis shaping renter behavior. While the last few years have been challenging, Michael explains why 2026 is likely a year of stability that sets the stage for long-term growth—and why today’s risk-adjusted returns may be better than they’ve been in years.</p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2>2025 was a year of absorption, not growth — record demand was offset by an unprecedented wave of new supply...
Eric Metaxas - Henry Knox: Washington’s Artillery Master | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
<p>The British held Boston. Washington needed cannons. Enter 25-year-old Henry Knox—a former bookseller who set out on an impossible winter mission to haul 60 tons of artillery 300 miles through snow, ice, and mountains. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the remarkable story of the man who became George Washington’s chief of artillery.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow PragerU on social media:</p> <p>YouTube</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>X/Twitter</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>Rumble</p> <p><br><...
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 130 - Employee vs Entrepreneur: How Money, Risk, and Cash Flow Really Work
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The REAL Reason Iran Didn’t Retaliate (It’s Already Happening)
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The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 126 - How to Win the Next 90 Days — One Day at a Time
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Ex-CIA Spy: How Israel Secretly Tracks Iran’s Leaders
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King George’s Side of the Story
<p>To the British, the American Revolution wasn’t a fight for liberty—it was an act of ingratitude.</p> <p>After defending the colonies in the costly French and Indian War, Parliament expected the Americans to pay their fair share. Instead, they got boycotts, protests, and rebellion. Renowned historian Andrew Roberts, author of The Last King of America, explains how a series of British missteps turned resistance into revolution.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 134 - The Power of a Bill of Sale w. Spencer Burk
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GAO: FSA Halted Student Loan Servicer Reviews
<p>The federal government quietly stopped independently checking whether student loan servicers are keeping accurate borrower records (and stopped monitoring the quality of calls with borrowers) in February 2025. More than a year later, it still has not resumed those reviews, according to a new report released by the Government Accountability Office.</p><p>The findings come at a precarious moment for the nearly 43 million Americans with federal student loans. Major repayment plan changes are underway, millions of borrowers are in or approaching default, and the very oversight designed to catch servicer errors has gone dark.</p><p>For an administration...
CIA Spy: China’s Plan to Take Taiwan — And Why It Could Trigger WW3
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Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops To Record Low, But PSLF Buyback Issues Remain
<p>The Department of Education’s income-driven repayment application backlog has dropped to its lowest point on record, according to a new court filing submitted March 16 (PDF File).</p><p>But that progress is overshadowed by a continued delays on IDR loan forgiveness and a growing queue of public servants waiting for PSLF buyback decisions.</p><p>The data comes from the latest status report filed in American Federation of Teachers v. U.S. Department of Education, a federal lawsuit spearheaded by the teacher's union that requires the Department to provide monthly updates on its loan servicing operations.</p>
What Going Viral Really Feels Like And How To Survive It
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Uncomfortable Tasks to Grow My Business
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MB513: Why Multifamily Is the Fastest Path to Financial Freedom - With Michael Blank
<p>In this solo episode, Michael Blank shares the exact moment he pivoted from flipping houses and single-family rentals into multifamily investing—and why it became the single best financial decision of his life. He breaks down the math, the scalability, the risk profile, and the long-term wealth-building power of apartment syndications compared to other strategies like flips, short-term rentals, and pad splits. If you’re wondering how to truly scale real estate without burning out, this episode lays it out step by step.</p><h2>Key Takeaways </h2>Single-family investing doesn’t scale efficiently — replacing income requires dozens of properti...
Prioritizing an Ecommerce Niche over Big Player Competition | Eliah Thanhauser | North Spore
<p>Eliah Thanhauser is the Co-Founder and CEO of North Spore, a company dedicated to making mushroom cultivation accessible to all. Since its inception in 2014, they’ve grown from a small operation in a garage in Maine to a vertically integrated manufacturer and a national leader in mycological supplies. </p> <p>Eliah’s journey began with a passion for sustainable agriculture and a desire to empower individuals to grow their own food. At North Spore, Eliah and his team provide high-quality mushroom cultivation products and education, supporting everyone from home growers to commercial farmers. </p> <p>Beyond business, he’s committed...
Ex-CIA: The Real Reason Trump Bombed Iran
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The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 135 - The Pre-FlipCon Podcast, How FlipCon Came To Be
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Low-Earning Degrees Will Soon Lose Access to Federal Student Loans
<p>Hundreds of thousands of college students are enrolled in degree and certificate programs that, under new federal law, may soon be cut off from federal student loans. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, requires colleges to prove their programs actually improve graduates’ earning power, and those that don't risk losing access to federal student loan programs.</p><p>The framework, informally called “Do No Harm,” sets a new standard: if a program’s graduates earn less than comparable workers who never attended college at all, the program can no longer receive federal loan funding.</p><p>The Department of Educatio...
Your Videos Don’t Suck, They’re Just Missing You with SauceStache
<p>Send a text</p><p>We talk with Mark from Sauce Stash about blunt feedback, on-camera growth, and building a sustainable creator business without chasing every viral wave. We unpack pivots, sponsorships, community, and the mindset needed to evolve a channel with purpose.<br/><br/>• origin of Sauce Stash and early faceless recipe videos<br/>• the tough feedback that led to on-camera personality<br/>• energy management, multiple takes, and authenticity<br/>• perfectionism in food filming and smarter planning<br/>• success myths vs reality and the creative hamster wheel<br/>• layoff to full-time creator and the early revenue bridge<br/>• AdSense vs spo...
The 5 Stages of Revenue Transformation – Stage 3: The Breaking Point (The Model Collapse)
<p>When you’re working harder than ever and still getting questioned, most leaders assume they’re the problem. </p><p>But what if the real reason you're exhausted isn’t lack of effort...it's that you’re trying to win inside a model that was never designed to show your impact?</p><p>This episode is part of a 5-part series exploring the journey B2B revenue leaders take from reactive chaos to finally understanding, measuring, and transforming their entire Revenue Factory. Each stage represents a critical inflection point and the exact moments that separate leaders who consistently hit targets...
My Entire Marketing Strategy for 2026
<p>Sign up for my FREE newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I often share videos with screen recordings of the things I mention here. I'm breaking down my entire 2026 marketing strategy including why I went back to old school SEO and how articles still convert better than YouTube videos.</p>
Turning Customer Feedback Into Products That Doubled Sales | Tamara Coleman | Bark Bistro
<p>Tamara is the Founder & CEO of Bark Bistro Company, creator of Buddy Budder—a line of 100% natural peanut butters made for dogs. What began in her kitchen has grown into a nationally distributed brand available DTC, Ecommerce, independent retailers, and now expanding into mass and grocery channels. She is passionate about blending innovation and creativity, brand design, and business strategy to make products that bring joy and health to pets while scaling into new retail channels. </p> <p>In This Conversation We Discuss:</p> [00:00] Intro [01:37] Discovering ecommerce as the growth engine [05:38] Solving a personal problem to spark a product [07:18] Spo...
MB512: Why This Real Estate Investor Walked Away From 100 Deals (and What He Did Instead) - With Steve Libman
<p>In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with capital-raising expert Steve Libman to discuss what it really takes to attract investors in today’s challenging market. From building credibility and long-term trust to navigating objections and resetting expectations, Steve shares practical strategies for raising equity when fear and uncertainty are high. This conversation is a masterclass in relationships, resilience, and playing the long game in syndication.</p><h2>Key Takeaways </h2>Capital raising is a long-term relationship business, not a transactional one.Investors are more cautious than ever, requiring transparency, conservative underwriting, and consistent communication.Your track record is bu...
Designing Emotional Touchpoints With Thoughtful Products | Monica and Rod Kosann | Monica Rich Kosann
<p>Monica Rich Kosann is an internationally recognized fine jewelry brand based in New York. Rooted in the idea that every woman has a story to tell, the collection encompasses lockets, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that inspire and empower the wearer. </p><p>The eponymous label was founded in 2004 by Designer and Chief Creative Officer Monica Rich Kosann–member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America–as an extension of her passion for fine art photography and storytelling. She runs the company with her husband Rod, who serves as CEO.</p><p>A Certified B Corporation working to meet...
Developing an Article Updating Process
<p>Sign up for my FREE newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I often share videos with screen recordings of the things I mention here. This episode covers how I decide which blog posts are worth updating for SEO and why the real work isn't technical tricks but putting in genuine effort to create something great for the reader.</p>
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 132 - The Valley of Despair & How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs
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Q&A: Your Biggest GTM Questions Answered (Attribution, Executive Buy-In, Change Management & More)
<p>You asked, we're answering. In this listener Q&A episode, Amber and Carolyn tackle the hard questions GTM leaders are wrestling with behind closed doors…from broken attribution models to navigating organizational resistance when you're trying to drive real change.</p><p>In this episode:</p>Real talk on entrepreneurship: the wins, the loneliness, and knowing when to walk awayNavigating organizational resistance when you're championing changeWhy being in the top 5% of GTM leaders means accepting you're always pushing uphillWhy first-touch and last-touch attribution keep haunting you (and how to finally escape)How to get executive buy-in when everyone's comfortable wi...
My Entire Asana Workflow
<p>Sign up for my FREE newsletter 👉 https://giovanisci.com. I often share videos with screen recordings of the things I mention here. I break down exactly how I use Asana to run my entire content operation. From board views to recurring tasks to editorial calendars for articles, videos, and emails.</p>
Landing Shelf Space with Persistent Outreach | Julian Tcherassi | Magiktea
<p>Julian Tcherassi is the founder of Magiktea, the first USDA Organic & Wildlife Friendly certified palo azul tea brand in the world. </p> <p>Under his leadership, Magiktea has grown from a small independent startup into a nationally recognized wellness brand, now available in over 1,000 health food stores nationwide. </p> <p>Passionate about natural remedies and sustainability, Julian started Magiktea with the mission to share sustainably sourced palo azul so that everyone can enjoy Mother Nature's most magical tea. </p> <p>In This Conversation We Discuss:</p> [00:00] Intro [02:06] Spotting an opportunity from personal experience [02:56] Starting a business through personal readings [05:06] Pri...
Why Most Marketing Leaders Can't Prove Their Revenue Impact [Workshop Recording]
<p>Many marketing leaders struggle with being measured against revenue. That’s because the status quo measurement model doesn't capture everything they do, which means their true impact is almost always under-reported. </p><p>This workshop is about how to fix that, and how to properly and comprehensively measure marketing's impact on pipeline and revenue, with data that let you walk into a boardroom with answers instead of anecdotes.</p><p>What we cover:</p>Why last-touch attribution under-reports your true impact every single time, and why a lot of leaders quietly prefer it that wayWhat's happening between lead creation an...
Average Tax Refund Up 10.6% This Year, IRS Data Shows
<p>Tax refunds are running more than 10% larger this filing season, the IRS reported, with the average individual refund reaching $3,742. That's up from $3,382 at roughly the same point in 2025.</p><p>The increase is being driven in part by new deductions signed into law by President Donald Trump that are appearing on returns for the first time.</p><p>The IRS released its cumulative filing season statistics through Feb. 27, 2026, comparing them to the same period in 2025. The data covers roughly 51.5 million individual returns received out of approximately 164 million expected before the April 15 deadline.</p>
Partnering With Experts for Early Smart Advertising | Kate Voyten | Cadence OTC
<p>Kate Voyten is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience revitalizing small brands and stagnant businesses. She started her career at Procter & Gamble, working first in operations and eventually moving into brand management, where she ran businesses across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. </p><p>Her consumer-centric approach to innovation and commercial strategies, combined with her operational expertise, has helped transform businesses across consumer goods, automotive, and healthcare categories. </p><p>Some of her favorite challenges include relaunching the iconic $500 million Herbal Essences brand and returning it to profitable growth, spearheading the digital transformation and omnichannel st...
How a $25M SaaS Company Discovered a $3.5M Blind Spot in its Revenue Engine
<p>In this episode, Carolyn and Amber break down a real-world case study of a $25M ARR enterprise SaaS company in a highly regulated industry that came to Passetto with strong teams, active demand, and declining win rates...but no reliable way to explain the genetic makeup of their deals or prove how marketing influenced revenue.</p><p>We break down what surfaced during a 14-day analysis: why most opportunities had no clear lineage, how underperforming channels like paid search were absorbing spend without driving meaningful conversion, and how marketing influence effectively disappeared once deals entered the sales cycle.</p><...
MB510: What Separates the Winners: Multifamily Lessons from $50M Lost and Rebuilt - With Rod Khlief
<p>In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Michael Blank reconnects with Rod Khleif, multifamily investor, educator, and entrepreneur, to unpack what’s really happened in real estate over the past few years. Together, they discuss the current multifamily downturn, rising expenses, distressed assets, and why pain in the market often creates the greatest opportunities. The episode also explores alternative asset classes, operating businesses, syndication beyond apartments, and how investors can position themselves for what’s coming next.</p><h2>Key Takeaways </h2>Multifamily is going through a real reckoning, driven by rising interest rates, expenses, and maturing debt—not a broken...
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 136 - AI Is Flooding the Market But Here’s How You Actually Win
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SAVE Student Loan Plan Officially Ended By Court Order
<p>The SAVE student loan repayment plan is dead — and a federal appeals court just made that official.</p><p>The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled on March 9, 2026 (PDF File) that a lower court wrongly dismissed the Republican states’ lawsuit against the plan, directing the district court to enter a December 2025 settlement agreement that permanently bans the Biden-era income-driven repayment program. </p><p>The request to force the joint settlement was one of the alternatives presented in the GOP appeal to the 8th Circuit Court.</p><p>Here's what borrowers need to know.</p>
292 – Stop Automating Bad Processes: Why Your AI Strategy is Already Failing
<p>Winning the AI Trust Race</p> <p>Subscribe to our Newsletter:<br />https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/</p> <p>Check Out UPX:<br />https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this compelling discussion from the Ultimate Partner Winter Retreat, Vince Menzione sits down with Marc Monday of ServiceNow and marketing expert Ashleigh Vogstad to deconstruct the “tectonic shifts” currently hitting the tech industry. As the market moves from AI excitement into a period of “POC fatigue,” the conversation pivots to the essential groundwork required for success: clean data, governed workflows, and the transition from an attention economy to a trust-based machine...
Why It's Time to Bury the MQL – With Jon Miller, the Marketo Co-Founder Who Helped Popularize It
<p>Jon Miller co-founded Marketo, the company that helped turn MQLs, lead scoring, and the demand waterfall into the operating system of B2B marketing. Now he's the one telling you to throw most of it out.</p><p>When Jon did the same playbook at Demandbase that worked brilliantly at Marketo, it flopped. That failure changed how he thinks about almost everything.</p><p>In this conversation, Carolyn sits down with Jon, co-founder of Marketo and Engagio (which merged with Demandbase), to dig into why the traditional B2B marketing playbook stopped working, what brand actually does for demand...
The 5 Stages of Revenue Transformation – Stage 2: Surviving the QBR Fire Drill
<p>You launched the experiments. You spent the budget. And now leadership wants answers. And suddenly every QBR feels like a fire drill.</p><p>This is Stage 2 of the revenue leader’s transformation—the moment when activity is high, effort is real, but impact is frustratingly hard to prove. You’re working harder than ever, yet you can’t confidently tie what your team is doing to pipeline, revenue, or real ROI.</p><p>This episode is part two of a five-part series exploring the journey B2B revenue leaders go through as they move from reactive execution to full rev...
Rethinking Operation Norms for Ecommerce Growth | Irene Chen & Matthew Grenby | Parker Thatch
<p>Irene Chen is the Co-Founder and Partner at Parker Thatch, a role she has held for over 24 years. Her top skills include Brand Development, Fashion, and Social Media. Before co-founding Parker Thatch, Irene served as the Director of Product Development for Donna Karan. She is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. </p><p>Matthew Grenby is the Partner and Co-Founder of Parker Thatch, a position he has held for over 24 years. His expertise lies in Strategy, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship. Prior to Parker Thatch, he was a Vice President at Castling Group, where he led UX and d...
286 – Why the AI Economy Is a Multiplier Game—and Most Companies Are Playing It Wrong
<p>Stop losing the AI revenue multiplier game.</p> <p>Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/</p> <p>Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this episode, Jay McBain reveals why focusing solely on consumer AI hype is a massive mistake that causes businesses to miss the real opportunity: the 99% of business data currently sitting in cold storage. We discuss the critical shift toward “Agentic AI” and integrations, where the real money lies for partners—moving from a standard transaction to a $3 to $7 multiplier effect. Jay also issues a stark warning about the “book of failure”...
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 129 - Victor Makes $25,000 in PROFIT in a month Flipping Phones & Electronics
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John Hancock: The Signature of Independence | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
<p>Look at the American Declaration of Independence and what’s the first thing you notice? The answer is probably the signature of John Hancock. But John Hancock’s real legacy isn’t how he signed — it’s what he stood for. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of the man who put his name — and fortune — on the line for American independence.</p> <p><br></p> <p>⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation!</p> <p><br></p> <p>▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minutes Videos on at: https...
Learn How To Plan, Host, And Monetize Live Streams While Growing A Loyal Community
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast</p><p>Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1</p><p>Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord</p><p>We break down the real skills behind confident live streaming: mindset shifts, human connection, simple structure, and starter gear. Then we map clear paths to revenue with on‑platform tools and off‑platform offers that work even with small audiences.<br/><br/>• reframing camera anxiety into natural conversation<br/>• why live practice speeds up every video skill<br/>• intentional show flow...
291 – The Power of Three: How Top Leaders Turn AI Into Growth
<p>Mastering Ecosystem Growth and AI Transformation</p> <p>Subscribe to our Newsletter:<br />https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/</p> <p>Check Out UPX:<br />https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this episode, Vince Menzione sits down with Rebecca Jones, Chief Growth Officer of Bridge Partners, to deconstruct the “Power of Three” co-selling model and the shift from AI experimentation to scalable business outcomes. They explore the critical importance of customer-centricity, the role of agentic workflows in solving complex B2B problems, and why the most successful leaders prioritize progress over perfection to show momentum within weeks rather than years. From...
285 – Why Most Partners Will Fail in the AI Era (If Your Missing the 4 Pillars)!
<p>Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/</p> <p>Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this episode, we dive deep into Microsoft’s new “Frontier Firm” concept—a strategic framework designed to help organizations become AI-first. We explore the four key pillars of the success framework: enriching employee experiences, reinventing customer engagement, reshaping business processes, and bending the innovation curve. The discussion also covers critical updates from Microsoft Ignite, including the introduction of “IQs” (Work, Fabric, and Foundry) and the new Agent 365 for observability. Finally, we outline the massive opportunities for Azure partners, from core migrati...
8 Last-Minute Tax Reminders For 2026
<p>The tax deadline is almost here! Here are some last minute tax reminders if you're still working on filing your taxes.</p><p>Although it might not be the most enjoyable financial task, it's a necessary obligation that we each undertake every year. And if you use great tax software, filing taxes doesn’t take as much time as you may dread.</p><p>But tax filing time isn’t only about filing returns. There are things you can do today to help you save money on your tax bill, and help you save time on filing.</p><p>Here...
Nathan Hale: One Life to Give | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
<p>Eric Metaxas - Nathan Hale: Only One Life to Lose</p> <p>He was 21 years old, a schoolteacher turned soldier. Captured by the British, he faced the hangman’s noose with one legendary line: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of Nathan Hale—and the spirit of sacrifice that helped win America’s independence.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Watch more episodes of our 5-Minute videos here: https://l.prageru.com/4cWcpB8 </p> <p><br></p> <p>Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.co...
288 – The Millions You’re Losing Without Even Knowing It
<h2 >The Deal You Never Knew Existed.</h2> <p>Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this deep dive, Jay McBain reveals the harsh reality of the “28 Moments” in a modern B2B buying journey, using a multi-million dollar SAP deal at AstraZeneca as a wake-up call for vendors. He explains how traditional marketing leads are failing in the “decade of the ecosystem,” where trusted partners like NTT and SoftwareOne are winning deals in “light blue” partnership moments months before a customer ever downloads an ebook. If you aren’t visible in t...
Lafayette: The French Hero of the American Revolution | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU
<p>He was French by birth—but American by conviction. Wounded in battle, tireless in diplomacy, and fiercely loyal to George Washington, Lafayette became one of the Revolution’s most essential actors. Eric Metaxas, author of Revolution, tells the story of the French hero who helped America win its independence.</p> <p>Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow PragerU on social media:</p> <p>YouTube</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>X/Twitter</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>Rumble</p> <p><br></p> <p>Fo...
The CIA Nightmare Scenario If Trump’s Iran Strike Backfires
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284 – You Are Losing Deals You Never Even Saw (The 28 Moments)
<p>Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/</p> <p>Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> <p>In this high-impact podcast episode to kick off 2026, Vince Menzione sits down with Jay McBain (Canalys/Informa) to decode the tectonic shifts reshaping the technology ecosystem. Jay reveals why the tech economy is forecasting double-digit growth while the broader economy lags, introducing a “Tale of Two Cities” where direct infrastructure sales are booming but partner influence is more critical than ever. He explains the drop in channel transact share to 66.7% and why the “96% Partner Assist” is the new metric for success...
86,000 Public Servants Stuck In 3-Year Loan Forgiveness Queue
<p>A new federal court filing (PDF File) shows that borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) credit through the buyback process could face waits approaching three years under current processing speeds.</p><p>The latest status report from the U.S. Department of Education reveals that 86,520 PSLF Buyback applications were still pending as of January 31, 2026. During January, only 2,430 buyback applications were decided.</p><p>At that pace (and assuming no new applications were submitted) clearing the existing backlog alone would take roughly 35 months. In reality, new requests continue to arrive each month and processing times have varied month-to-month...
How Patrick Zeinali Went from Short form Success to Long form Dominance
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast</p><p>Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1</p><p>Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord</p><p>We dig into how Patrick Zeinali scaled from TikTok virality to YouTube long form by crafting historical, story-driven food videos and treating outliers as franchises. The through line: obsession, packaging, and human connection beat shortcuts and luck.<br/><br/>• short form to long form mindset shift<br/>• first long form misfires and course correction<br/>• building the “100 years” series and moment...
287 – The $300B Marketplace Shift: Why Agents, REO, and the Channel Will Decide Who Wins
<p>Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX: https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/</p> https://youtu.be/-flNeKF6CxQ?si=xIIQ4LUl7oraQjkg <p>Microsoft’s Cyril Belikoff joins Vince Menzione to reveal the seismic shift occurring within the newly reimagined Microsoft Marketplace. As the industry moves toward a predicted $300 billion partner opportunity by 2030, this discussion deconstructs the evolution of the “Frontier” vision, the launch of the AI apps and agents category, and the critical “Resale Enabled Offer” (REO) that is currently doubling deal sizes for early adopters. Whether you are a software company looking to scale globally o...
Franklin Camargo - Who Caused the 2008 Great Recession?
<p>It was the worst financial disaster since the Great Depression. But what really caused the 2008 crash? Deregulation? Greedy banks? Or something else entirely? PragerU’s Franklin Camargo explains how government mandates and bad incentives created one of the most destructive bubbles in American history.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow PragerU on social media:</p> <p>YouTube</p> <p>Instagram</p> <p>X/Twitter</p> <p>Facebook</p> <p>Rumble</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Fr...
From Faceless Clips To Full-Time: How Joe Built High-CPM YouTube Shorts
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Get an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcast</p><p>Want a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1</p><p>Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discord</p><p>Check out Joe: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeSbiti</p><p>We dig into the real skills behind profitable YouTube Shorts: hooks that reduce swipes, scripts without fluff, and niche choices that attract high-RPM audiences. Joe shares how faceless storytelling beats AI spam, why 30k view jail happens, and what daily cadence sustains growth.<br/><br/>• platform differences across TikTok, Ins...
MB511: How to Use AI, Data, and Market Timing to Gain an “Unfair” Advantage in Multifamily — With Neal Bawa
<p>In this data-driven episode, Michael Blank is joined by returning guest Neal Bawa, one of the most analytical minds in multifamily real estate. Neal breaks down why the market has failed to rebound as many expected, why 2026 may remain a “muddling” year, and how excess supply, construction costs, and policy decisions are reshaping rents and underwriting assumptions. This conversation offers a clear-eyed, numbers-based outlook on what investors should realistically expect over the next several years.</p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2>The market is behaving rationally, not emotionally — despite abundant capital, investors remain cautious due to fundamentals, not fear.Three consec...
$180 Billion in Student Loans Are Now in Default, New Federal Data Shows
<p>Federal Student Aid released its latest quarterly data update, and the numbers paint a stark picture: 7.7 million borrowers with $180 billion in outstanding federal student loans are now in default as of December 2025.</p><p>The quarter ending in December marked the first time many borrower accounts could the threshold for default following the end of the pandemic-era payment pause and the subsequent on-ramp protection period.</p><p>While the number is large, FSA noted that it mirrors the default count from December 2019, when 7.7 million recipients with approximately $168 billion in federal student loans were in default. The $12 billion increase in...
The Smart Flip: The Phone Flipper’s Podcast Ep. 133 - Selling Electronics on eBay in 2026
<p>Buy Buyback Revolution ($4.95): https://buybackrevolution.com</p><p>Sell Your Devices to Mercury: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i4C4-gLYilD2EnworTAbAtho_TiT6uWxMq6uyOVNw7U/edit?usp=sharing</p><p>👉 Join my FREE flipping Skool community + training: https://www.skool.com/resellerator-8968</p><p>Join Resellerator™ Momentum: https://www.skool.com/resellerator-momentum-6629</p><p>Join Console Kings: https://www.buybackrevolution.com/console-kings</p><p><br></p><p>Join Camera Flipping Profits:
