Episodes

  • 1411: Blockchain, Freedom, and AI: Scale Multiple Ventures Like a Pro with Entrepreneur and Tech Visionary Avi Vatsa

    1411: Blockchain, Freedom, and AI: Scale Multiple Ventures Like a Pro with Entrepreneur and Tech Visionary Avi Vatsa
    Aug 25 2025
    It’s a strange kind of numbness—waking up each day, clocking in, and wondering if this is all there is. You trade your energy for a paycheck, but after bills and burnout, there’s not much left for what actually matters to you. Somewhere along the line, the idea of freedom got swapped for just getting by. And while the thought of building something different feels risky, staying stuck starts to feel like the bigger gamble. Avi Vatsa is an entrepreneur blending law, tech, and marketing, with ventures ranging from a digital agency to an AI startup. He’s launching a book, You Can Do It All, in December and a podcast, Founder Mode, this month. Today, he shares his journey and introduced Dial Laura, an AI voice agent for automating bookings and lead follow-up. He emphasized building systems that enable freedom—not just profit—and mastering key skills without losing focus. His message: you don’t have to choose one path—you can design your own. Stay tuned! Quotes: “I build businesses to dismantle the systems that take advantage of people. My end game is financial, spiritual, and personal freedom.” “Everybody has a finite amount of time, and either you trade time for money, or you do something with leverage where you can buy back your time.” “Humans had to adapt to computers to do things with them. Now, computers adapt to humans.” Resources: Avi Vatsa — Entrepreneur, Human Rights Leader, Tech Visionary, Author, and Founder of “Founder Mode” Podcast. Follow Avi Vatsa on Facebook Connect with Avi Vatsa on LinkedIn
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    33 mins
  • 1410: China’s Economic Takeover: How the West Funded Its Own Downfall with Author Edouard Prisse

    1410: China’s Economic Takeover: How the West Funded Its Own Downfall with Author Edouard Prisse
    Aug 24 2025
    It’s unsettling to realize how much of the global economy has quietly tilted in one direction while most people went about their daily lives. Over time, Western nations outsourced so much—chasing lower costs—that they gave up key industries and control without fully grasping the long-term cost. Now, every cheap product comes with a hidden price: dependence on a rival that’s gaining strength in plain sight. It’s not just about trade anymore—it’s about who controls the future, and whether we’ve already handed over the pieces. Edouard Prisse, a mathematician-turned-economic researcher, has spent over 25 years analyzing Western trade policy with China. He’s the author of We Were Funding China's Growth. That Must Stop, a bold critique of global economic strategy. Today, he argues that key decisions—especially under Bill Clinton—enabled China’s rise by giving it unchecked access to Western markets. He warns that this not only fueled China’s economy but may have long-term geopolitical consequences. His message: the West must rethink how it trades—and with whom. Stay tuned! Quotes: “If we don't stop funding their growth and their situation quickly—and only the White House can do that—we are going to fall under Chinese world power quite soon.” “China can make ships—warships—and its capacity for producing ships, warships, and destroyers in a year is five times larger than the U.S. capacity right now.” “As soon as you stop funding their growth and their situation, a normal situation will be created.” Resources: Edouard Prisse | An Independent Thinker Follow Edouard Prisse on Facebook Connect with Edouard Prisse on LinkedIn
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    28 mins
  • 1409: The Science of Storytelling: Making Your Message Go Viral Every Time with Researcher and Author Joe Romm

    1409: The Science of Storytelling: Making Your Message Go Viral Every Time with Researcher and Author Joe Romm
    Aug 23 2025
    With so much noise online, even the best ideas can disappear before anyone really hears them. You’ve got seconds—maybe less—to grab someone’s attention, and if your message doesn’t hit the right note, it’s gone. It’s not about shouting louder or saying more—it’s about saying the right thing in the right way so it actually lands. The difference between forgettable and unforgettable often comes down to clarity, emotion, and whether someone feels like you’re speaking to them—not just at them. Dr. Joseph J. Romm, a physicist and communication expert, is known for his work on climate change and storytelling. He’s the author of How to Go Viral and Reach Millions and co-hosts the podcast Decoding Taylor Swift with his daughter. Today, he breaks down the mechanics of great storytelling—focusing on tension, emotional turns, and the strategic use of “but.” Using Swift’s lyrics and personal anecdotes, he shows how strong narratives can cut through digital noise. His takeaway: if you want to be heard, tell a story that moves people. Stay tuned! Quotes: “We're in an attention economy. So if you want to stand out, you're going to have to be very memorable.” “The most important thing in life, I figured out after studying storytelling for two decades, is you need to be memorable. You need to say things that people remember. Because if people don't remember what you say, it doesn't matter what you say.” “When a speaker is telling a story, the speaker's and the audience's brain waves are in sync. But when they're not telling a story, they're not—which is the same as saying the listeners' minds are wandering.” Resources: Joseph Romm Follow Joseph Romm on Facebook Connect with Joseph Romm on LinkedIn
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    48 mins
  • 1408: Rise Through the Ranks: Proven Leadership Strategies for Success with Author and Speaker Noel Massie

    1408: Rise Through the Ranks: Proven Leadership Strategies for Success with Author and Speaker Noel Massie
    Aug 22 2025
    Getting promoted feels like a win—until you realize no one’s actually taught you how to lead. You go from being good at your job to managing people who expect direction, clarity, and support, and suddenly everything gets more complicated. Meanwhile, high-potential team members quietly leave because they’re frustrated, overlooked, or just plain burned out. It’s not that new managers don’t care—it’s that they’re tossed into leadership without a map, hoping they figure it out before everything falls apart. Noel Massie spent over 40 years at UPS, rising from truck loader to VP of U.S. Delivery Operations, leading 140,000 people. He’s also the author of Congrats, You’ve Been Promoted, a guide for new leaders. Today, he talks about the common pitfalls new managers face and why intentional leadership matters. He shares practical tools like the “best principle” and “four by five method” to help build clear, value-driven teams. His message: great leadership starts with clarity, purpose, and accountability. Stay tuned! Quotes: “You can't expect to get more than you give. If people are the way to success, then you need to invest in those people intentionally and consciously.” “Leadership is one thing and one thing alone: the ability to influence the behavior of a group or an individual without coercion toward a common objective.” “Culture is built at the top and executed at the bottom. No CEO is out building airplanes or serving clients, but they talk about how great that stuff needs to be.” Resources: kaylahbozman@gmail.com Noel Massie | Leader. Mentor. Advocate. Follow Noel Massie on Facebook Connect with Noel Massie on LinkedIn
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    48 mins
  • 1407: Strategic Metals Invest: Why Rare Earth Metals Are Changing Global Investment with Metal Industry Expert Louis O’ Connor

    1407: Strategic Metals Invest: Why Rare Earth Metals Are Changing Global Investment with Metal Industry Expert Louis O’ Connor
    Aug 21 2025
    It’s easy to overlook what makes our tech-driven world tick, but buried inside the devices we use and the machines that keep nations safe are rare earth metals—tiny, often invisible, but absolutely essential. While most people are focused on flashy stocks or crypto swings, the real game is happening behind the scenes, where China controls most of the supply. These materials aren’t just powering gadgets—they’re fueling entire industries, from defense to clean energy. The scary part isn’t just how valuable they are, but how concentrated that control has become while the rest of the world was busy looking elsewhere. Louis O’Connor is the founder of Strategic Metals Invest, helping over 4,000 clients across 74 countries invest in rare earth metals. Today, he breaks down why these metals are essential to modern tech—from smartphones to renewable energy—and why demand is only growing. He also warns about China’s control over the global supply and what that means for investors. His talk focuses on how individuals can tap into this overlooked but vital market. It’s a niche with big strategic potential. Stay tuned! Quotes: “Rare earth metals are fast becoming as important—or maybe more important—than oil and gas.” “We're definitely in a Cold War 2.0, if you will. Except this time, it's not an arms race or a nuclear arms race—it's a semiconductor race.” “Rare earths don't occur naturally in usable forms, so it's more of a metallurgical process than a mining process.” Resources: louis@strategicmetalsinvest.com Rare Earths & Technology Metals Follow Louis O’Connor on Facebook Connect with Louis O’Connor on LinkedIn
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    28 mins
  • 1406: AI’s Fork in the Road: Tyranny or Freedom? The Network Revolution Explained with Author and Speaker Rod Collins

    1406: AI’s Fork in the Road: Tyranny or Freedom? The Network Revolution Explained with Author and Speaker Rod Collins
    Aug 20 2025
    So many businesses are stuck in old-school command chains that slow everything down—ideas get filtered, approvals drag on, and by the time action happens, the moment’s already passed. It’s not that people lack good ideas—it’s that the structure doesn’t let them breathe. In a world where things shift overnight, the companies that cling to rigid control often find themselves left behind. Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t trying something new—it’s staying stuck in what once worked but no longer does. Rod Collins, author of Nobody is Smarter than Everybody, is known for helping companies move beyond traditional management. Today, he explores the tension between centralized control and decentralized collaboration—especially in the context of AI development. He warns that top-down systems risk turning AI into a tool of control, while peer-driven models can unlock its full human potential. His message is clear: the future of AI depends on how we choose to organize ourselves. Stay tuned! Quotes: “Innovation, in its first phase, is always disruptive. It's always some form of dissonance, and companies have to allow that.” “The real job of intelligence is uncovering unknowns as rapidly as we can, as early as we can, so that we are able to innovate and move as fast as the world around us.” “It isn't a war between humans and machines; it will be symbiosis.” Resources: Rod Collins | Exploring the Prerational Space, The Paradox of the Innovator: The Visionary vs The Daydreamer Rod Collins Connect with Rod Collins on LinkedIn
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    32 mins
  • 1405: Passive Income Playbook: How Entrepreneurs Build Wealth in Real Estate with Real Estate Investment Expert Wayne Courreges III

    1405: Passive Income Playbook: How Entrepreneurs Build Wealth in Real Estate with Real Estate Investment Expert Wayne Courreges III
    Aug 19 2025
    It’s frustrating pouring money into savings or the stock market only to watch inflation quietly chip away at it, year after year. The dream of financial freedom starts to feel out of reach when everything you try either feels too risky or too complicated. Real estate sounds promising, but the idea of tenants, repairs, and 2 a.m. phone calls quickly kills the vibe. What people really want is something steady, something that grows in the background without taking over their lives—and it’s hard to shake the feeling that such a thing should exist by now. Wayne Courreges III is a Marine Corps veteran turned real estate investor and founder of CREI Partners, managing $60M in assets. After 16 years at CBRE, he now focuses on multifamily and storage investments. Today, he shares his strategy for building wealth through passive income and smart real estate deals. He emphasizes risk management, investor education, and understanding the numbers behind each property. His approach is clear: long-term value over quick wins. Stay tuned! Quotes: “A goal without a deadline is only a dream.” “This business, like many others, involves a lot of grit, pain, ups and downs, and expertise. It's definitely not easy, and it's not for the faint of heart.” “People need a home. They're not going to move out of their home before they move out of their office.” Resources: CREI Partners, LLC | Invest Passively. Build Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate Investing. Follow Wayne Courreges III on Facebook Connect with Wayne Courreges III on LinkedIn
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    35 mins
  • 1404: Bottleneck Distant Assistants: The Hidden System That Reduces Team Turnover by 80% with Delegation Expert and Author Jaime Jay

    1404: Bottleneck Distant Assistants: The Hidden System That Reduces Team Turnover by 80% with Delegation Expert and Author Jaime Jay
    Aug 18 2025
    It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to do it all yourself—especially when the stakes feel high and no one seems to care about the details like you do. But that mindset turns into a bottleneck fast, with every decision, email, and task running through you until there’s no space left to actually grow. What Jamie Jay brings to the table isn’t just about delegation—it’s about shifting the way you think about control, trust, and what leadership really looks like. Sometimes the real breakthrough isn’t working harder—it’s finally letting go. Jamie Jay, a former 82nd Airborne paratrooper, now helps business owners scale through smarter delegation. As founder of Bottleneck Distant Assistants, he created the “Delegation Intelligence” framework to cut turnover and build stronger teams. Today, he breaks down the common struggles leaders face with delegation and offers practical tools to fix them. His approach blends clear communication, structure, and personal motivation to drive team success. It’s all about creating systems that actually work—and stick. Stay tuned! Quotes: “If you can delegate any task that's administratively supporting strategy, sales, and marketing, then you're on the right track.” “A lot of people think they're leaders and visionaries, but quite frankly, they're not—because many people can't handle the challenges of entrepreneurship.” “Even when you don't think it's possible to do something, and even when you mess up in the face of experiencing when everything's on the line. You just gotta take that leap.” Resources: Reclaim 10+ Hours per Week: Stop being your company’s Bottleneck Follow Jamie Jay on Facebook Connect with Jamie Jay on LinkedIn
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    39 mins