In this episode we are joined by Will McGuire. Will is an investor and entrepreneur who has invested in 90+startups. He is also the Founder and CEO of Incolo, a company that helps founders grow businesses via crowdfunding.
Timestamps:
(0:30) Early Entrepreneurship
(3:10) Aerospace Engineering & College Majors
(5:35) School-Life Balance
(10:15) Mentorship
(13:00) First Investment
(14:00) Private Equity vs. Passive Investments
(20:30) Why Companies Take Capital
(25:00) Silicon Valley
(27:30) Lifestyle vs. Scale Businesses
(29:55) Incolo & Crowdfunding
(39:20) Crowdfunding Process
(42:50) Equity vs. Revenue-Share Models
(47:25) How to Find Capital
(50:00) Communities & DAOs
(53:00) Risks of Private Equity
(56:00) Final Question
(57:10) Handoffs
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Welcome to Episode 52 of the Manifest Your Success podcast. It has officially been a full year since we released our first episode, and we could not be happier.
We are honored to be joined for our 1 Year Episode by Brian Feroldi. Brian has grown a massive following across Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, where he shares lessons and graphics about money, business, and self-improvement. He also runs a newsletter with over 50,000 readers and is the author of the recently published book Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?
Timestamps:
(0:40) Using Free Time
(3:30) Podcasts & The Motley Fool
(7:00) Growing Twitter & His Team
(16:15) Building ChooseFi Relationships
(22:45) Twitter as a Blogging Platform
(25:15) Long-Term Mindset Graphics
(32:00) Becoming an Author
(38:50) Fundamentals vs. Narratives
(41:25) Writing Another Book?
(44:35) RobinHood Mindset
(46:40) Final Question
(48:21) Handoffs
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In this episode we are joined by Isaac Wilson and John Bianchi. Isaac is the CTO of Octane Solutions and John is the CEO of Blue Comet Media. Between the two of them, they have an impressive resume of sales and marketing experience, which we dive into in depth.
Timestamps
(0:40) Career History
(5:45) Travel & Fulfillment
(10:55) Initiating Connections
(17:25) Conversations & Questions
(28:20) Sales & Consulting Tips
(39:30) New Technologies
(49:55) Handoffs
(51:00) Final Question
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In this episode, we are joined by Ken Copel. Ken is the former Creative Director of a New York ad agency and the Founder and Sole Proprietor of Copel Communications, a writing, marketing, and creative services agency. He has worked with companies like Warner Bros, Taco Bell, Vogue, Marriot, and many others.
Timestamps:
(0:35) Early Years
(10:30) Creativity & Aging
(14:30) Mentorship
(19:55) Life Obstacles
(23:40) Starting a Company
(26:50) Building a Name
(33:05) Productivity Strategies
(34:55) How to Be Successful
(37:50) Vetting Clients
(43:35) Creating Commercials
(47:25) Benefits of Writing
(50:50) Building Creativity
(57:05) Final Question
(1:00:50) Handoffs
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In this episode we are joined by Neesy Green. Neesy is a former guest of the Oprah Winfrey show who worked in the banking industry for over 20 years. She is an Olympian at Life and an Ambassador of the World.
Timestamps:
(1:25) Early Years & Moving
(8:40) Oprah Winfrey Guest Experience
(15:50) Being Your Authentic Self
(22:30) Role Models & Mentors
(28:00) Confidence vs. Arrogance
(31:55) Time in the Banking Industry
(38:00) Important Life Skills
(40:30) Love & Enjoyment
(45:10) Final Question
(49:20) Handoffs
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In this episode, we are joined by TJ. TJ is a full-time futures and equities trader and co-founder of a popular stock market community. He posts stock and market analyses on Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube.
Timestamps:
(0:40) Discovering the Market & Trading
(3:30) Investing in the Market is Safe
(7:30) Handling Losses & Emotions
(14:00) Trading Full-Time vs. Part-Time
(16:10) Technical Analysis
(22:00) Trading Strategies
(28:30) Risk Management
(31:20) Starting a Course/Chatroom
(36:30) Biggest Winners & Losers
(43:40) Market Predictions/Outlook
(45:00) Bitcoin/Crypto Market Outlook
(48:30) Final Question
(50:30) Handoffs
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In this episode we are joined by Will Clemente. Will is a well-known contributor within the Bitcoin community, former Lead Insights Analyst at Blockware, and Co-Founder of Reflexivity Research. He is a frequent guest of the Pomp Podcast and many others.
Timestamps:
(0:35) New Year & Resolutions
(2:15) Discovering Crypto
(10:40) Twitter
(18:40) Finding Job Opportunities
(22:10) Benefits of Writing
(27:10) On-Chain Analytics
(37:05) Starting Reflexivity Research
(43:35) Handoffs
(46:25) Final Question
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In this episode we are joined by Stuart Sim. Stuart is a former Olympian and early adopter of crypto and NFTs. He has built multiple web3 tools and currently works at the digital real estate startup FabricaLand.
Timestamps:
(0:25) Discovering Crypto & NFTs
(6:10) Early Opinions & Realizations
(10:45) Finding BAYC
(15:10) Other Projects
(16:55) SushiSwap
(21:45) The NFT Thesis
(29:15) Building in Web3
(32:50) Coding Resources
(35:15) Transition from Olympics
(38:30) Landing Jobs in Web3
(43:00) Web3 Startup Environment
(47:30) Web3 Predictions
(50:55) Final Question
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Happy New Year and thank you for all the support in 2022. In this episode, we are joined by Evan Retzlaff. Evan is a freelance photographer and NCAA D3 college soccer player. We talk about the importance of fresh starts and new relationships, why online hate is so meaningless, and the benefits of traveling and studying abroad.
Timestamps:
(0:00) New Year & Resolutions
(3:50) Intro
(4:05) Transition to College & College Soccer
(8:45) Gap Years & Community Colleges
(13:20) National Championship Season
(22:20) Getting Into Media & Film
(28:25) Mental Health Awareness Event
(32:30) Meeting People & Relationships
(37:50) Do Your Own Thing
(39:20) The TikTok Pushup Guy
(40:45) Word of Mouth
(44:20) Online Hate & Social Media
(50:05) Travel & Study Abroad
(59:00) Final Question
(1:01:00) Handoffs
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In this episode we are joined by Bradley Lampe and Chase Gourley. Bradley and Chase are both Team Leaders at Aptive Environmental, where they lead members of the door-to-door sales division.
Timestamps:
(0:20) College Life & Degrees
(7:00) 75 Hard
(18:00) About Aptive
(20:00) Joining Aptive
(24:00) Surrounding Yourself
(25:45) Sales Lessons
(28:30) First Sales
(33:40) Advice for Newbies
(36:00) Life Applications
(38:15) Leadership vs. Management
(45:30) Plans for the Future
(49:55) Final Question
(52:20) Handoffs
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In this episode, we are joined by Sam Stewart, host of local sports radio show and podcast The Present Tense.
Timestamps:
(0:30) Growing Up
(2:15) Starting the Show
(11:45) Using Social Media
(13:00) Telling a Story
(17:00) Being Yourself
(19:30) Writing & Journaling
(22:10) Evolution of the Show
(23:40) Lebron vs. MJ
(30:20) Sports Betting
(32:00) Dopamine
(35:30) Maintaining Structure
(37:50) Meditation
(40:30) Favorite Books & People
(46:25) Movies & Art
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In this episode, we are joined by Judy Murray. Judy is the sole owner of Baja Burrito, a stand-alone California-style Mexican restaurant that has been successfully operating since 1995. We cover the challenges of opening and operating a restaurant, how she survived multiple economic recessions, and the rise of the internet and food delivery services.
Timestamps:
(0:30) - Getting Started & Early Years
(12:00) - Separating from Competitors
(17:50) - Employee & Manager Strategy
(23:45) - Rise of the Internet & Technology
(29:30) - Battling Recessions
(31:35) - Plans for the Future
(37:30) - Pieces of Advice
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In this episode, Kyle and Sam sit down with John Bianchi, the CEO of Blue Comet Media and Founder of the Omega Agency. We cover the rise of digital marketing, how ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools could impact society, and the evolution of social media platforms over the years.
Timestamps:
(0:20) Krav Maga & Martial Arts
(7:55) Getting into Digital Marketing
(10:00) How Marketing Has Changed over the Years
(15:00) Organic Growth & Influencer Marketing
(17:25) How to Structure Advertisements
(20:45) ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence
(33:00) Starting Blue Comet Media
(40:50) Employee vs. Entrepreneur Path
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In this episode, Kyle and Sam sit down in the new recording studio to talk productivity and time management. They cover how to build productive habits, the importance of deep work, how to eliminate distractions, and much more.
Timestamps:
(0:25) Emails are a Distraction
(4:30) Shallow Work
(6:20) Deep Work
(8:20) Using Friction to Cure Phone Addictions
(12:15) Habit Stacking
(15:40) Transitioning Between Tasks
(19:25) Separating Work and Leisure Environments
(20:40) Tricks for Cutting Down Phone Screen Time
(26:00) Writing Down Goals
(30:35) Planners and Calendars
(34:25) Find the Right Balance
(36:30) Curate Your Following
(38:00) Best Accounts to Follow
(40:00) Start Small
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Accounts for Productivity
In this episode, we are joined by Joe and Chebem. We dive into how they grew and monetized huge Instagram pages, started stores on Shopify, and what it takes to get into dropshipping.
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In this episode of F*ck Fiat, we are joined by fan favorite ItsBen to break down the wild situation unfolding with FTX, Alameda, and Binance. We touch on how and why FTX imploded, the importance of self-custody in crypto, and what this might mean for crypto regulation.
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From Middle School Investing to Economic Journaling w/ Ben [Ep.17]
In this episode of F*ck Fiat, we are joined by Brian Schuster, Co-Founder of DevMint. We discuss the strongest use cases for Web3, how to find the right community, and why developers are in such high demand.
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In this episode, we are joined by J Johnson Jr. J is a successful content creator, brand owner, and record-holding track athlete. We discuss the rise of content creation and the creator economy, leveraging audiences to build brands and businesses, and J's experience in the Silicon Valley startup environment.
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In this episode of F*ck Fiat, we are joined by Hamdee Khader, Co-Founder and CEO of DeVo Protocol. DeVo intends to create a decentralized, transparent philanthropic network that connects volunteers and organizations with those in need. We cover the benefits of decentralizing web2 industries, how to incentivize participation in DAOs, and effective methods of onboarding users to crypto.
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In this episode, we are joined by Josh Guter. We discuss Josh's previous startup ventures, how to find a mentor, the importance of validating demand for your business, and using graphic communication effectively.
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