• Casey Baugh—entrepreneur, private equity investor, and co-founder of Sandlot Partners—joins James McCabe to share how he scaled from door-to-door sales to leading a multimillion-dollar investment firm. In this episode, Casey breaks down proven strategies for leadership, business planning, and emotional resilience.

• Discover Casey’s personal routines, sales psychology, and the planning framework that drives results. Whether you’re a startup founder, sales leader, or aspiring investor, this episode offers practical tools for long-term business and personal success.

  
  

  Timestamps:

  00:00 Overcoming Rejection and Building Confidence

  07:03 The Psychology of Sales

  11:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life

  15:24 Principles of Leadership and Influence

  20:04 The Holistic Approach to Adding Value

  36:55 Embracing Change and Being Present

  38:13 The Happiness Exercise & Being Deliberate in Life

  42:48 Life's Struggles and Perspectives

  45:16 Making Progress Every Day

  48:42 Investing in Yourself

  53:07 The Power of Weekly Planning

  01:02:58 Roles and Goals

  01:10:00 The Importance of Taking Risks

  
  

  Important Links:

  • Casey's LinkedIn
  • Casey's Podcast
  • Sandlot Partners
    

• Keywords: Casey Baugh, Sandlot Partners, private equity, investor mindset, door-to-door sales, entrepreneurship, leadership development, business strategy, emotional intelligence, productivity, financial growth, weekly planning, how to raise capital, investor advice, sales success

The Dixxon Flannel: $180 to $100 Million-a-Year Brand

Danny Dreyer went from selling flannels out of his garage with just $180 to running The Dixxon Flannel Company, a $100 million-a-year brand with a loyal global following.

In this episode of A Million Ways to Make a Million Bucks, host James McCabe talks with Danny about:

• ​Spotting an opportunity in the market
• ​Marketing on a shoestring budget
• ​Surviving product disasters and coming back stronger
• ​Building a community-driven brand

A must-listen for anyone chasing their own business dream.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Starting a Clothing Brand

03:21 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

06:51 Scaling the Business

31:37 Balancing Work and Family

34:58 Taking the Leap to Entrepreneurship

37:38 Overcoming Early Business Challenges

40:40 Building a Resilient Brand

50:49 Struggles with ADHD and Work Efficiency

01:02:44 Debt-Free Business Philosophy

01:06:45 Personal Transformation and Surrender

01:22:25 Giving Back and Community Involvement

01:27:44 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Keywords: Dixxon Flannel, Danny Dreyer, entrepreneur story, small business growth, side hustle success, clothing brand

Ricky Gutierrez shares how he turned a side hustle into a full-time career trading blue-chip stocks—without hype, options, or risky leverage. In this episode, Ricky breaks down how he built a $2M portfolio through consistent habits, real-time decision-making, and a disciplined mindset. If you're curious about stock trading, managing risk, or building financial freedom without the noise, this one's for you.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Ricky's Best Trading Day

01:05 Political Opinions and Market Influence

03:26 Ricky's Trading Journey

03:52 Starting with Penny Stocks

06:55 Transition to Full-Time Trading

12:09 Trading Strategies and Risk Management

28:44 Case Study: Shorting Robinhood

30:19 Market Sentiment and Trading Strategy

33:40 Trading Account Insights

34:33 Profit Locking Strategy

37:13 Advice for Beginners

Keywords: stock trading, Ricky Gutierrez, day trading, blue-chip stocks, investing, financial freedom, trading habits, LPP