Best Chad Kaleky Podcasts (2024)

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Automate and Conquer in Ecommerce with Marc Pelberg Founder of SkuTrue 8:09

3h ago8:09

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✅ Automate cross-marketplace listings with SkuTrue to save time and effort, eliminating the need for manual data entry. ✅ Web scraping technology combined with AI allows SkuTrue to provide detailed product data for seamless marketplace integration. ✅ SkuTrue is designed for small businesses, offering them enterprise-level tools to compete effective…

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How to Anticipate Cyber Attacks with Predictive Cybersecurity 8:53

3d ago8:53

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Company Stats Founded: November 2020 Revenue: $3 million ARR, growing at 20% monthly Capital Raised: $20 million Employees: 70 employees across 30 countries, representing 32 nationalities Episode Highlights ✅ BforeAI uses predictive technology to block cyberattacks up to three weeks before they occur, offering a unique preemptive defense. ✅ The com…

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How to Grow a Healthcare Business to $5 Million 9:45

6d ago9:45

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Company Stats Founded: 2018 Revenue: $5 million Employees: 35+ employees Episode Highlights ✅ True leaders embrace failure as a learning experience to evolve and grow. ✅ Building a successful business requires constant adaptation and a willingness to pivot. ✅ Community-based approaches in healthcare foster strong relationships with patients and pro…

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How to Implement Cybersecurity Measures as a Small Business Owner 9:42

15d ago9:42

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Company Stats Founded: 2020 Employees: 25 Episode Highlights ✅ AI deep fake attacks highlight the need for stronger online identity verification. ✅ Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential for securing online accounts. ✅ Cybersecurity is crucial for all businesses, regardless of size or industry. Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down w…

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Bootstrapping to $3.6 million 11:05

23d ago11:05

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Company Stats Founded: April 2021 Revenue: $3.6 million annually Employees: 13 Episode Highlights ✅ Bootstrapping a business fosters creativity and deep market understanding. ✅ Listening, practicing empathy, and solving problems are key to creating value. ✅ FlowChat's success is built on direct market feedback and continuous improvement. Episode Su…

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$32 Million in Healthcare Disruption 9:58

24d ago9:58

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Company Stats Founded: 2017 Revenue: $25 million annually Capital Raised: $32 million Employees: 63 Episode Highlights ✅ Startups must often challenge industry norms to innovate and succeed. ✅ A single wrong hire in a key role can jeopardize the entire organization. ✅ Scaling in healthcare technology involves navigating complex RFP processes and in…

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Obsessing Over Customer Value 8:31

30d ago8:31

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Company Stats Revenue: Over $1 million in annualized recurring revenue Capital Raised: Over $1 million in pre-seed venture capital Employees: 6 Founded: Early 2023 Episode Highlights ✅ LOMA delivers local marketing solutions tailored for franchises and multi-location stores. ✅ Building software for enterprises requires obsessiveness about deliverin…

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$2 Million for AI-Powered Workforce Development 10:00

1M ago10:00

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Company Stats Founded: July 2023 Capital Raised: $2 million in seed financing Employees: 12 (half in the US, half around the world) Episode Highlights ✅ AI-driven training platforms make personalized learning affordable for small to medium-sized companies. ✅ AI accelerates employee readiness, reducing onboarding time from months to weeks. ✅ Persona…

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AI Made Simple 10:30

1M ago10:30

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Company Stats Founded: 2006 Employees: 100+ Episode Highlights ✅ AI serves as a tool to augment intelligence, improving productivity and efficiency. ✅ Effective AI integration involves using it for data analysis, research, and marketing, while maintaining human elements in content creation. ✅ Success in the AI industry requires continuous learning …

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How to Comp Your Salespeople 10:15

1M ago10:15

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✅ Fair and competitive compensation is essential for motivating salespeople and aligning with organizational strategy. ✅ Salespeople have diverse personalities; understanding this helps in effective compensation and motivation. ✅ Effective sales compensation involves understanding market size, win rate, and translating these into appropriate compen…

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$10 Million for AI-Optimized Meetings 8:43

1M ago8:43

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Company Stats Founded: 2020 Funding Raised: $10 million Employees: 33 and hiring quickly Episode Highlights ✅ Fathom uses AI to simplify meeting tasks, enhancing productivity and efficiency. ✅ The company achieved virality through a free product model and strategic partnerships. ✅ Fathom’s AI technology automates note-taking, CRM updates, and follo…

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The Rise of Security Tokens 10:20

1M ago10:20

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Company Stats Founded: 1954 Revenue: Market cap grew from $1 million to $300 million Employees: 12 Episode Highlights ✅ DLMI focuses on security tokens to democratize investment opportunities. ✅ The company aims to bring liquidity into commercial real estate through innovative financial mechanisms. ✅ A strong, experienced team supports DLMI's visio…

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$8 Million Raised for an Open-Source Community 11:43

2M ago11:43

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Company Stats Founded: January 2022 Capital Raised: $8 Million Employees: 8 Episode Highlights ✅ Unify runs a contributor program to build an open-source community around AI models. ✅ The company focuses on providing control over speed, quality, and cost for LLM applications. ✅ Delegating ownership and responsibilities to team members fosters bette…

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$10 Million in Moving the Customer Experience 8:12

2M ago8:12

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Company Stats Founded: 1881 Revenue: $10 million+ Employees: 40+ Episode Highlights ✅ E. E. Ward focuses on customer experience to differentiate itself in the competitive moving industry. ✅ The company has navigated economic challenges by sticking to its core business of household goods moving and office relocations. ✅ E. E. Ward's legacy as the ol…

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How to Scale a Call Center Business to $65 Million 11:16

2M ago11:16

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Company Stats Founded: 1998 (roots tracing back to the 1920s as the Western Union Telephone Answering Service) Revenue: $65-$70 million annually Employees: Approximately 1,500 Episode Highlights ✅ AnswerNet has successfully integrated multiple acquisitions to expand its services and client base. ✅ Gary Pudles highlights that employees in the call c…

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$31 Million - How Does Semester At Sea Operate as a Non-Profit? 7:38

2M ago7:38

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Company Stats Founded: Program in 1963, nonprofit organization in 1975 Revenue: $31 million Employees: 45 Voyagers: Operates two voyages per year, in fall and spring Episode Highlights ✅ Semester at Sea generates $31 million in revenue annually. ✅ The organization operates with a high fixed cost model, primarily driven by ship operations. ✅ Scott M…

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200,000 Workload Automation Users 6:41

2M ago6:41

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Company Stats Founded: 2019 Users: More than 200,000 users, with over 7,000 on the paid tier Employees: 12 Episode Highlights ✅ Hexact automates data collection and analysis, saving businesses valuable time. ✅ Stepan Aslanyan leverages 20 years of entrepreneurial experience to drive Hexact's success. ✅ Hexact's platform integrates with GPT, enhanci…

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$11.5 Million Reasons to Understand Influencer Marketing 9:48

2M ago9:48

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Company Stats Founded: 2017 Revenue: $11.5 million Employees: 200+ Episode Highlights ✅ HypeAuditor ends 2023 with $11.5 million in revenue, showing significant growth. ✅ Influencer marketing requires products that appear natural on social media for effective promotion. ✅ Successful influencer campaigns often involve a mix of micro, mid-sized, and …

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Amazon Leadership to Strategic Advisor 8:52

2M ago8:52

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Episode Highlights: ✅ Joe Eisner transitions from Amazon to founding Ronin Advisors, focusing on direct customer engagement. ✅ Guerrilla marketing tactics, like hosting partner events, prove highly effective for customer and partner engagement. ✅ Learning from past failures, Joe identifies timing as crucial for the success of innovative solutions. …

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$5 Million for a Construction Crisis 8:14

2M ago8:14

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Company Stats Capital Raised $5.5 million Episode Highlights ✅ The construction industry faces a workforce crisis with 41% retiring in the next seven years. ✅ Learning from failure is crucial for success; success can be a misleading teacher. ✅ Building a synchronized, complementary team is essential for startup success. Episode Summary In this epis…

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$50 Million and 5 Generations in Jewelry 8:47

2M ago8:47

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Company Stats Revenue: $50 Million+ Employees: 1,000+ Founded: 1900 Episode Highlights ✅ Vummidi Bangaru Jewelers has over 1,000 employees and $50 million in revenue. ✅ The company is expanding from India to the U.S., starting with a flagship showroom in Texas. ✅ Transitioning cultural approaches from India to the U.S. market has been a unique and …

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$20 Million in Franchise Websites 12:18

2M ago12:18

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Company Stats: Founded: 2007 Revenue: Just under 20 million Employees: Under 40 Episode Highlights: ✅ We started DevHub in 2007, now generating just under 20 million in revenue with fewer than 40 employees. ✅ Licensing our software to media companies was a game-changer, leading to significant growth. ✅ Focusing on franchise markets reveals the impo…

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How to Raise $9 Million in Grants for Biotech 9:24

3M ago9:24

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Company Stats Capital raised: Over $22 Million, including angel investors and grants ($9 Million). Employees: 6 (35 during technology development) Founded: 2012 Episode Highlights ✅ Innovation in grant acquisition by developing groundbreaking technology. ✅ Microbiome's critical role in human health and disease prevention. ✅ Revolutionary approach t…

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The $10M Serial Inventor 9:57

3M ago9:57

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Company Stats Revenue: $10 Million Patents Held: 3 Episode Highlights ✅ Customer discovery and validation are crucial for successful inventions. ✅ Filing patents requires hands-on work and strategic narrow focus. ✅ Sustainability and reliable sourcing are key concerns in the electrification transition. Episode Summary In this episode of "Failing to…

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AI Investing - Venture Capitalist Expert Panel 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Episode Highlights ✅ Evaluate AI tech companies by examining technology, innovation, scalability, and market opportunity. ✅ Emphasize ethical AI, avoiding hype, and focusing on core human values in development. ✅ Look for strong teams and business models, ensuring monetization and scalability potential. Episode Summary In this episode, our panel di…

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How Nift Scaled to 45 Million Activations 12:22

3M ago12:22

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Company Stats Activations: 45 million Nift activations Employees: 40+ Founded: 2015 Episode Highlights ✅ Build a culture organically, matching the right people to your organization's needs. ✅ Maintain core elements of excitement and hard work to drive growth and revenue. ✅ Culture evolves; treat your team well and believe in long-term goals. Episod…

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The 10 Touch Marketing Funnel 11:51

3M ago11:51

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Company Stats: Revenue: $1.5 million ARR Employees: 11 Founded: September 2019 Episode Highlights: ✅ Ryan Estes leverages personal experiences to shape KitCaster’s services, ensuring the offerings mirror client needs. ✅ WildCast introduces host-bred ads, enhancing podcast marketing by fostering genuine host-audience connections. ✅ The Bell Fast Sys…

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How to Sell to Enterprise Clients 11:06

3M ago11:06

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Company Stats: Clients: 500 global clients in 38 countries. Users: Over 2.1 million participants globally. Employees: 65 Founded: 2009 Episode Highlights ✅ Alejandro Rivas-Micoud navigates the complexities of global enterprise sales with innovative strategies, fostering significant growth. ✅ Userlytics thrives by offering detailed insights, transit…

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Protecting $1 Billion+ in SaaS Revenue 8:44

4M ago8:44

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Company Stats: Revenue: Protecting over a billion dollars in subscription revenue. Employees: 15 Founded: 2021 Episode Highlights: ✅ ChurnKey protects over a billion dollars in SaaS subscription revenue, showcasing robust growth. ✅ Tripled team size within a year, ChurnKey rapidly scales operations to meet demand. ✅ Founded in 2021, ChurnKey builds…

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150 Startup Investments 11:31

4M ago11:31

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Company Stats: Founded: 2022 Revenue: $3 million in ARR Employees: 40 Episode Highlights: ✅ Adam Spector transitions from a service business to founding Levy, focusing on back-office operations for startups. ✅ Levy, under Adam’s leadership, approaches $3 million in ARR with a robust team of 40, highlighting significant growth. ✅ From a $10 million …

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Brother in Business Making Millions 11:37

4M ago11:37

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Company Stats: Founded: 2017 Annual Revenue: $50 million+ Employees: 218 Episode Highlights: ✅ Rhett Roberts scaled LoanPro to a $50 million enterprise by focusing on technological solutions for loan servicing. ✅ Transitioned from auto lending to creating powerful software that supports diverse loan management needs. ✅ Emphasizes the importance of …

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Shuckin to $30 million and 500 Employees 9:32

4M ago9:32

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Company Stats: Founding Year: 2007 Switch to Franchise Model: Officially in 2014 Annual Revenue: $25-30 million Total Employees: Between 400-500 across all locations Episode Highlights: ✅ Shuckin Shack grew to $30 million in revenue through effective bootstrapping and focusing on core competencies. ✅ Transition to a franchise model in 2014, expandi…

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$10 Million with 2 Employees! 6:47

4M ago6:47

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Company Stats: Annual Revenue: $10 million Employees: 2 Founded: 2018 Episode Highlights: ✅ Pete Grett leverages decades of industry experience to deliver substantial results in supply chain management. ✅ Blackrock Group thrives by focusing on high-value, long-term client relationships rather than conventional time-based billing. ✅ Strategic use of…

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$40 Million and 800 Employees - The Custom Software Juggernaut 9:13

4M ago9:13

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Company Stats: Original Company Founding Year (Europe): 1992 Founding Year (US): 2006 Annual Revenue: About $40 million Number of Employees: 800 Episode Highlights: ✅ Dejan Nenov leverages decades of experience to drive Panaton's success, achieving $40 million in revenue with a team of 800. ✅ Panaton's growth, driven by original founders since 1992…

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AI Resurrected George Carlin?! | AI Expert Panel #2 30:05

4M ago30:05

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Episode Highlights: ✅ AI amplifies human creativity, transforming ideas into reality faster, not replacing human ingenuity. ✅ Transparency in AI development is crucial, highlighting the human effort behind AI advancements. ✅ AI as a tool for industrial innovation allows for unprecedented efficiency and problem-solving capabilities. Episode Summary:…

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$1.3 Million Blue-collar Bullion in Construction Tech 9:11

4M ago9:11

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Company Stats: Founded: May 2023 Capital Raised: $1.3 million in September 2023 Number of Employees: 7 Monthly MRR: ~$15,000 Q1 Revenue for 2024: $210,000 Customer Base: 70 software users Episode Highlights: ✅ Bryce Wuori successfully transitions Pavewise from a bootstrap to a funded venture, securing $1.3M from investors. ✅ With a background in co…

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400,000 Crypto DeFi Community Members 7:51

4M ago7:51

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Company Stats: Founding Year: 2019 Pre-Seed Funding Raised: $1.4 million Employees: 11 Community Members: 300,000-400,000 across various platforms Unique Website Visitors: ~250,000/month Newsletter Subscribers: ~90,000 Podcast Listeners: 5,000-10,000 per episode Episode Highlights: ✅ Camila Russo builds The Defiant, a key player in DeFi media, rais…

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$10 Million Invested in SpaceX, Stripe, Uber, and Coinbase 14:44

4M ago14:44

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Company Stats: Fund Size: $10 million Founded: 2019 Limited Partners (LPs): 150 seasoned operators and angel investors Episode Highlights: ✅ Marty Ringlein transitions from successful entrepreneur to venture capitalist, managing a $10 million fund investing in disruptors like SpaceX and Stripe. ✅ Emphasizes community within the fund, boasting 150 L…

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How This CEO Sold His 3 Startups for Millions 13:42

5M ago13:42

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Company Stats: Founded: 2021 Previous Exits: 3 exits before founding Omadeus Employees: 30+ Episode Highlights: ✅ Successfully exited three startups before pioneering Omadeus, focusing on revolutionizing software with AI integration. ✅ Developed a new architecture for software that integrates AI, aiming to redesign every corporate software system f…

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"First-Time Founder Takes on Groupon" with Mason Still CEO of BlueVerse | 339 9:29

5M ago9:29

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Company Stats: Founded: 2021 Employees: 23+ Annual Revenue: $200,000 in ARR with goals to 2X-3X by the end of the year Platform Users: 15,000+ downloads Episode Highlights: ✅ Leveraging College Networks: Founding a tech company in college with friends can lead to innovative solutions and rapid growth. ✅ Identifying Core Problems: The key to a succe…

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"7 Ways to Raise Capital for Your Business" with Paul Silva of River Valley Investors Angel Group | 338 17:46

5M ago17:46

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Episode Highlights: ✅ Customers and bootstrapping are a direct path to validation, aligning perfectly with your business goals by delivering value directly to your audience. ✅ Crowdfunding showcases the power of community support, demonstrating product demand and providing vital early-stage capital. ✅ Friends and family funding emphasizes trust and…

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"Treating Clients Like Dinner Guests" with Robert Esposito Founder of US Relocators | 337 10:09

5M ago10:09

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Company Stats: Founded: 2008 Employees: 65+ Annual Revenue: $7 million+ Episode Highlights: ✔️ Navigates through expansion challenges and strategically pivots towards commercial real estate in 2015, broadening business scope. ✔️ Scales from a moving service to owning five commercial buildings, offering a wide range of storage and rental solutions. …

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"Rapid Growth to $40 Million" with Jeremy Parker Founder of Swag & Swag Space | 336 15:16

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Company Stats Founded: January 2016 Employees: 100+ Annual Revenue: Swag.com has surpassed $40 million in annual sales, up from over $30 million at the point of acquisition by Custom Ink. Growth Timeline: It took approximately six years to scale Swag.com to its current level, with sales starting from $350,000 in the first year and doubling each yea…

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"Under-promise and Over-deliver" with David CM Carter Founder of Entelechy Academy | 335 13:21

5M ago13:21

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Company Stats: Employees: 35+ Funding Raised: £6 million in funding to date. The initial seed funding (Round One) amounted to £1 million, followed by a second round (Round Two) of £5 million. The company is currently in the process of closing its next fundraising round, aiming for another £5 million. Founded: March 2020 Episode Highlights: ✅ David …

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AI Expert Panel "The 2024 Election & Deepfakes" with Sam Sammane of Theosym, Xiaochen Zhang of AI 2030, and Dr. David Horowitz of Mind Storms | 334 33:46

5M ago33:46

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Episode Highlights: ✅ Sam Sammane emphasized the potential for AI-generated deepfakes to sway voters, highlighting the dual-edged nature of AI in election campaigns. ✅ David Horowitz shared insights on brain-computer interfaces, advocating for a future where AI enhances human capabilities rather than replacing jobs. ✅ Xiaochen Zhang underscored the…

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"Global Healing and Wellness" with Skip Kelly CEO of RTT 17:43

5M ago17:43

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Company Stats: Founding Year: 2015 Annual Revenue: $15-$20 million Employee Count: 138 (including full-time contractors and sales team) Episode Highlights: ✅ Transitioned from a successful supplements company to CEO of RTT, demonstrating adaptability and growth in diverse business sectors. ✅ Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) transforms lives thr…

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"Amazon DSP Advertising Explained" with Dan Brownsher Founder of Channel Key | 332 13:26

5M ago13:26

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Company Stats: Founded: January 2017 (as an agency, spun out of a sister organization) Employee Count: 85+ people, fully remote, located all over the world Annual GMV Managed: $10 Million+ Lifetime GMV Managed: $1 Billion+ Episode Highlights: ✅ Leadership team's bold move to fire the founder, leading to a pivotal restructuring and growth. ✅ Overcom…

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"60 Years of Empowering Communities" with Joy Sweeney CEO of Woodhaven | 331 14:25

5M ago14:25

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Company Stats: Annual Revenue: $20 million Employee Count: 300 employees Years in Operation: 60 years Episode Highlights: ✅ Woodhaven focuses on empowering individuals with differing abilities, fostering independence, and contributing to their communities. ✅ Joy Sweeney's leadership philosophy emphasizes inspiration, motivation, acceptance, generos…

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"Buying Businesses in Texas" with Malcolm Peace of Tsetserra Growth Partners | 330 13:59

6M ago13:59

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✅ Focus on niche, scalability, and automation when planning for an exit to make your business more sellable. ✅ In blue-collar industries, integrating technology and systems is key for growth and scalability. ✅ Buying businesses involves a careful selection process, aiming for operations that can innovate through systems and automation. Episode Summ…

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"How to Sell Your Business for Millions" with George Moulos of Ecommerce Brokers | 329 18:26

6M ago18:26

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🗸 Start exit planning before or as soon as you launch your business; every decision should consider potential future saleability. 🗸 Aim for a business model that doesn't require your personal brand for success, making it more attractive to buyers. 🗸 Focus on profit over revenue; businesses making over $100k profit become significantly more appealin…

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