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You can't save your way to your dream life anymore. The truth is, you’re gonna need to learn to make more money. The Travis Makes Money Podcast is not your typical personal finance show. Rather than shaming you for buying a Starbucks coffee or pressuring you to become a billionaire, we focus on empowering you to make more money so you can enjoy life today while preparing for your future. You don’t have to cut back so much that you miss out on the present, and you don’t need to become the nex ...
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Alex Lieberman, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, gives you an insider’s look into building businesses. Alex explores the founder’s journey, from the painful challenges of 0-to-1 to the powerful frameworks that help you scale to millions in revenue as well as the emotional rollercoaster that is present throughout.
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Make Money with Positive Psychology | Niyc Pidgeon
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27:49Niyc Pidgeon is an award-winning positive psychologist, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and eight-figure business mentor. With a mission to help a billion people become more mentally healthy, Niyc has built a career empowering individuals to create joy and success in their lives. She’s the founder of the Positive Psychology Coach Academy Certific…
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Karla Singson | Make Money by Outsourcing Your Business
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31:58Karla Singson is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in both brick-and-mortar and online businesses. She is the founder of Proximity Outsourcing, a managed outsourcing company that has scaled to $1.3 million in annual revenue without spending on ads. Karla specializes in helping businesses grow through strategic outsourcing, fo…
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Make Money with Digital Marketing | Brien Gearin
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32:16Brien Gearin is a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing expert, and podcast host. As the founder of Ricochet Digital Marketing, Brien has built a thriving business that generates $82,000 monthly by helping home service providers grow through effective digital marketing strategies. He is also a co-host of the Millionaire University Podcast, which reaches…
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Episode 141: Alex shares why sales is king of the hill in entrepreneurship & how you can be great at it.Here’s what to expect: Why sales is misbranded Why sales is a founder’s most important skill 7 tactics Alex used to sell at Morning Brew Tactics from 3 startup sales experts — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:26) Welcome back to Foun…
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Make Money with Financial Planning | Chad Hufford
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33:32Chad Hufford, founder of Veritas Wealth Management, is a financial expert with over 17 years of experience. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Chad is not only the longest-tenured Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro in the state but also a coach with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve financial independence. With a background in biochemistry, athleti…
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Emily Onimus, widely known as the "VSL Queen," is the founder of a multi-seven-figure ad creative agency specializing in video sales letters (VSLs) and high-converting video ads. Her team of elite female creators has helped businesses generate over $100 million in revenue by turning cold traffic into paying customers. Emily's innovative approach to…
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I Built 4 AI Agents in 2 Weeks – No Code!
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30:49[00:00:00] Introduction [00:00:45] Early Adoption of Generative AI & GitHub Copilot [00:01:30] Discovering How Code Comments Improve AI Suggestions [00:02:33] Skepticism About AI Hype & Fear of Being Left Behind [00:04:03] Seeing a YouTube Tutorial That Unlocked Building a RAG Agent [00:05:06] Building His First Agent in One Week (and Feeling “Bad …
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How Pieter Levels Hit $67k MRR in 3 Weeks
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21:06Episode 140: Alex breaks down Pieter Levels’ AI-coded flying game, which hit $67,000 in monthly revenue in just 3 weeks. Here’s what to expect: The stats & story behind Levels’ flying game Key lessons to take from this business Understanding critiques of the game — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:26) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal …
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Make Money with Martial Art Studios | Aaron Hensley
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36:44Aaron Hensley is a martial arts entrepreneur with an incredible story of scaling 24 martial arts studios across six states and selling them in 2022. With decades of experience in martial arts, including earning his black belt under Chuck Norris and becoming the youngest master in Chuck Norris's organization, Aaron turned his passion into a thriving…
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Lance Cayko is a unique design professional, combining over 20 years of hands-on construction experience with impressive academic credentials. He holds an A.A.S. degree in Building Construction Technology from NDSCS, a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Design from NDSU, and a Master's Degree in Architecture from NDSU, where he won the prestigious …
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Make Money With Social Media Strategy | Lauren Davis
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27:21Lauren Davis is a speaker, trainer and small business enthusiast who is the founder of Lauren Davis Creative, a marketing and branding consultancy that helps speakers and entrepreneurs establish their memorable personal brands resulting in feel-great engagement and life-long clients. The skill Lauren acquired while building a brick-and-mortar recor…
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Make Money Through Value-Add Real Estate | Steve Arneson
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34:29Steve Arneson is a real estate entrepreneur and investor, and the founder of Synergy Mastermind, a high-level community that helps investors and entrepreneurs scale their businesses while building meaningful relationships. He specializes in real estate investment and has helped generate millions for his investors through strategic property acquisit…
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Make Money by Publishing a Book | Corey Gladwell
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39:01Corey Gladwell is a four-time bestselling author, speaker, executive coach, and the CEO and co-founder of authors.io, a book publishing company for busy professionals. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing and publishing, Corey has created and scaled multiple seven-figure agencies. He brings a wealth of knowledge on how to leverage …
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Episode 139: Alex talks about the unsung hero of startups: boring work. He shares how society forgets that much of entrepreneurship involves doing boring work privately, to become celebrated publicly. He also breaks down three under-discussed aspects of boring work: It’s an unavoidable part of building a business, especially in the early days. Some…
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Make Money By Saving on Taxes With a Trust | Sally Gimon
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21:23Sally Gimon is a tax-saving expert who discovered the power of beneficial spendthrift trusts after facing a hefty tax bill on her real estate investments. She now helps business owners and investors understand how they can legally minimize their taxes and build generational wealth using strategies often employed by the ultra-rich. On this episode w…
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Make Money with Pressure Washing | Robert Eisenstadt
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35:48Connect with Robert: https://linktr.ee/roberteisenstadt About Property Pros: "Since our establishment in 2015, All of our services are performed by the family owned company. We have pride in our work along with a simple philosophy instilled by our parents & grandparents, “Treat people how you wish to be treated”. With that being said, we would like…
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[00:00:00] Intro & Evolving Work Relationship [00:01:03] Balancing Andrew’s Creative Side vs. Business Demands [00:02:06] Integrating Different Approaches from Teammates [00:02:33] Identifying and Staying in Your “Zone of Genius” [00:04:03] Tasks That Energize vs. Tasks That Drain [00:05:06] Struggle With First Drafts & Delegation [00:06:09] Commit…
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Can you make your business feel “effortless”?
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18:03Episode 138: Alex Lieberman, host of Founder’s Journal, announces the relaunch of the show. He shares what you can expect from Founder’s Journal & how he thinks about shifting his businesses from off-course to on-course, using the pirate ship approach. — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:28) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal (3:58) Effo…
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Make Money Through Real Estate Mastery | John Marrone
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32:20John Marrone went from homelessness and jail to owning multiple companies and speaking on stages across the country. He's also trained over 20,000 real estate agents. In this episode, John shares his journey, how he generates multiple income streams, and actionable advice for listeners looking to increase their earnings. On this episode we talk abo…
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Make Money by Prioritizing Customer Experience | Zoe Kahn
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27:47Zoe Kahn accidentally built a seven-figure agency while working a part-time job. She shares her journey, emphasizing how focusing on customer experience and solving problems led to her success. Zoe highlights the importance of helping others and providing value. She also discusses the surprising ways opportunities can arise when you prioritize serv…
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Make Money Podcasting About Congress | Jennifer Briney
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44:43Jen Briney is the host of the Congressional Dish podcast, which delves into the actions of the U.S. Congress. What sets Jen apart is her dedication to providing unbiased, thoroughly researched information on government proceedings, avoiding the sensationalism and political commentary often found in similar shows. Her commitment to the "value for va…
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Make Money with Non-Food Franchises | Jon Ostenson
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38:21Find out more at https://franbridgeconsulting.com/ FranBridge is led by its Founder, Jon Ostenson, a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures…
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Make Money with the Right Mindset | Dr. Steven Storage
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29:04Dr. Storage was raised in Southern California and is a proud father of two boys. He is a diplomat of the Medical Board of California for Physicians and Surgeons and a diplomat in both Child/Adolescent as well as Adult Psychiatry for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley magna cum lau…
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Make Money as an Entertainment Journalist | Madison Brodsky
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29:50Madison Brodsky is an entertainment journalist with over 20,000 devoted followers across her social media platforms. The inspiring red carpet correspondent is a force both on-camera and off, but her stunning success wasn’t necessarily an easy path. The small town girl started her career without a single “in” into the industry, but her love affair w…
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Make Money as a Graphic Designer and Emmy Award-Winning Director | Chris Do
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29:22Chris Do is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and educator with over two decades of experience in the creative industry. As the founder of Blind, a renowned brand strategy and motion design firm, he has led projects that have collectively generated over $80 million in gross billings. Expanding his expertise beyond design, Chris also launched…
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Make Millions Through Online Coaching | Tanner Chidester
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53:42Founder & CEO of Elite CEOs, Tanner Chidester has generated over eight figures in the online coaching world. After discovering powerful, repeatable strategies, (which he used to create his first million from a B2C model), Tanner's success went on to disrupt the fitness coaching industry forever. Upon request, Tanner began business coaching others o…
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Eric Archer specializes in blending AI with digital media to push the boundaries of storytelling and content creation. His efforts to incorporate cutting-edge technology into traditional media aim to set new standards in the industry, making complex AI applications accessible and impactful. His work not only advances digital media but also inspires…
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Make Money Through FacebookAds | Kevin Joseph
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45:50With over a decade of experience as a Digital Marketing Director, Kevin Joseph has orchestrated multimillion-dollar growth through strategic paid marketing campaigns and astute brand positioning. His proficiency in conversion rate optimization and marketing automation has consistently reduced customer acquisition costs, driving substantial business…
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Make Money After Overcoming Addiction | Samantha Harte
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46:05Samantha Harte has had her share of heartbreak. Now fourteen years sober, she has suffered through her mother’s mental illness; betrayal by partners; the loss of her sister, friends, and father; multiple miscarriages; and her addiction to drugs and alcohol. Desperate for a path through the pain, she was forced to confront the hardwiring toward perf…
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Make Money Through “Anti-Time Management | Richie Norton
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35:25RICHIE NORTON is an award-winning author and serial entrepreneur. An executive coach to CEOs, he is featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Business Insider, Huffington Post and more. Pacific Business News recognized Richie as one of the Top Forty Under 40 “best and brightest young businessmen” in Hawaii. Richi…
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Make Money by Finding Opportunities to Lead | Trevor Crowley
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37:35Trevor Cowley is a 38-year-old serial entrepreneur, investor, writer, and podcaster. He’s a co-owner in 5 businesses that collectively produce over eight figures. He co-hosts a top 100 business podcast on iTunes called Real Business Owners. Trevor is committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food fr…
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Make Money with Effective Content Strategies | Luis D. Camejo
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35:32Luis D. Camejo is a Venezuelan-born entrepreneur, content creator, and co-host of the "Content Is Profit" podcast. He co-founded BIZBROS alongside his brother, Fonzi, focusing on content creation strategies that drive business opportunities and revenue. Through their venture, they have assisted numerous companies in developing effective content str…
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Make $48 Million with Weighted Blankets?? | Aaron Spivak
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45:37Aaron is a 29-year-old Canadian serial entrepreneur who co-founded Revitasize at 18 years old—an organic cold-pressed juice kitchen serving high-quality juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and a variety of vegan options. Within four years, Revitasize expanded to over eight locations across Toronto. He recently launched @thefoundersclub, a community for …
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Make Money in a Difficult Real Estate Market | Shae Spitz
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25:14Meet Shae - a real estate agent who is passionate about helping others find their dream home and live a life of abundance and prosperity. With years of experience in the industry, Shae knows the ins and outs of the real estate market and is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of her clients. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a …
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Make Money with a Hard Asset Empire | Ben Reinberg
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30:54Ben Reinberg is a testament to the power of vision, grit, and an unwavering commitment to goals. With a humble beginning and a relentless drive, Reinberg navigated the complexities of the commercial real estate world to build a Multi-Billion-Dollar empire from the ground up. Ben is known by his peers as a visionary and a futurist. He has always bee…
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Make Money with AI Appointment Setting | Matt Deseno
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32:38Matt Deseno is the founder of multiple award winning marketing businesses ranging from a attraction marketing to AI appointment setting to customer user experience. When he’s not working on the businesses he teaches marketing at Pepperdine University and he also teaches other marketing agency owners how they created a software company to triple the…
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Make Money Building a Startup While Living in a Tent | Parker Olson
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33:32Parker Olson is the founder and CEO of Forij, a company dedicated to harnessing the power of functional mushrooms for health and wellness. With a background in management consulting, Parker developed expertise in project management and organization, but soon realized that the lack of autonomy in his role left him searching for a more fulfilling pat…
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Make Money and KEEP IT | Tax Strategist Pam Jordan
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32:34Pam Jordan is a no-nonsense financial expert and speaker who specializes in analyzing and streamlining the financial backend of fast-growing companies. With a hands-on approach, she helps business owners navigate the unpredictable roller coaster of cash flow, transforming financial chaos into strategic, sustainable growth. After experiencing firsth…
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Why You Unknowingly Resist Love, Joy, and Fulfillment
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49:42Most people think they struggle with fear or failure. But the truth is, we’re often more afraid of love, joy, and being fully seen. In this episode, Dave Kashen, Jesse Pujji, and Andrew Warner uncover the hidden ways we resist appreciation, connection, and fulfillment—without even realizing it. They break down why receiving acknowledgment can feel …
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Make Money By Solving Other's Problems | Joe Graham
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47:08Joe has nearly two decades of high-ticket sales experience and is the host of The Joseph Graham Show where he has spoken with many leaders in the sales and marketing world. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridge Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com * Check out Mint…
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Make Money With Acai Bowls | Justin Sloan
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17:24Pacesetter and innovator are two words that perfectly describe Justin Sloan. Justin is a business-oriented and highly driven entrepreneur who is passionate about investment and asset management. Justin ventured into the world of business at the age of 20 when he took every penny in his bank account and started his first cell phone retail store with…
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Make $87 Million with Farm-to-Table | Justin Freishtat
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28:26Demonstrated mastery in sales, leading sales teams, training, marketing, customer relationship management, and performance management. Proficient in shaping sales strategies and go-to-market approaches for organizations, backed by more than ten years of experience in customer-facing roles as the brand’s ambassador. A compelling presenter who thrive…
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Make $700k/yr with Door to Door Sales | Sam Taggart
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42:27Sam Taggart is the world’s leading door-to-door sales expert. His seven-figure sales empire, D2D Experts, consults with hundreds of individuals and companies per year. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridge Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com * Check out Mint Mobi…
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Make Money with a Business Podcast | Scott Clary
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29:06Scott Clary is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and author. He hosts the Success Story podcast, a #1 Entrepreneurship and Top 10 Business show, distributed on Cheddar, Amazon Prime, Direct TV, and Hulu (amongst others). Throughout his career, Scott has led sales and marketing teams across multiple organizations, playing key roles in company growth…
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Make Money with a Car Hobby | Tony Whatley
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45:25Tony Whatley is a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. He is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind. This website grew to over 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising accounts, and was later sold for millions, in only 5…
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Make Money with Sports Communities | Luke Wade
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23:47Luke Wade is the Founder of KC Crew and League Ally, two innovative ventures aimed at transforming recreational sports and event management. KC Crew is a dynamic recreational sports league and special events company dedicated to bringing organized leagues and unique events to the downtown/midtown area of Kansas City. League Ally, an automated softw…
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Make $300 Million in Multifamily Real Estate | Gary Lipsky
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24:15Gary Lipsky has been a real estate entrepreneur for over 20 years. He is the founder of an award-winning multifamily syndication business and has acquired over 3,000 apartment units valued at over $250MM. Gary is the host of the Real Estate Investor Podcast (available on Apple podcasts), where he interviews industry experts to provide a broad range…
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Make Money with Private Jets | Sarah Naska
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25:22Sarah Marie is an industry expert in the realm of finance, investing and creative business solutions, working as the founder of SMHavice Investments. She has experience for the last 22 years in real estate, commercial and residential property investing, digital assets and crypto currencies. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franc…
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Make Money with YouTube Niches | Cody Rall, M.D.
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34:05Cody Rall, M.D., is a United States Navy trained Psychiatrist who specializes in neurotechnology wearables. He is a co-founder of Stanford Brainstorm, the world’s first academic laboratory dedicated to transforming brain health through entrepreneurship. Dr. Rall also served as a selection judge and team member of the psychiatry innovation lab, an a…
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Make Money with "Dirty Jobs" | Cody Jefferson
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30:08Cody Jefferson is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, coach, and speaker whose journey exemplifies resilience and reinvention. After 13 years in pastoral ministry, Cody faced a series of personal challenges in 2016, including a public divorce, loss of loved ones, and a life-threatening health crisis. These experiences forced him to reevaluate his life an…
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