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The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥

By: Chris Reynolds
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 On The Business Method host Chris Reynolds interviews billionaires, billion dollar founders & the world’s most successful people.The Business Method Copyright 2024 All rights reserved Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Ep.570 | How Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine Built Two Billion-Dollar Startups

    Ep.570 | How Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine Built Two Billion-Dollar Startups
    Dec 11 2025
    In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze, a GPS navigation app acquired by Google for $1.1 billion, and Move It, a public transit app acquired by Intel for just shy of $1 billion. Uri shares invaluable insights on the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of creating value, falling in love with the problem, and building strong teams. He discusses strategies to identify problems worth solving, iterating based on customer feedback, and fostering a company culture that encourages value creation and hard decision-making. Listen in for Uri's practical advice on scaling companies from early-stage ideas to global impact, and his thoughts on maintaining high user engagement and overcoming challenges in the startup ecosystem. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Billion Dollar Founders 00:34 Meet Uri Levine: The Billion Dollar Exit King 01:40 The Essence of Entrepreneurship: Creating Value 02:07 Falling in Love with the Problem 03:48 The Journey of Failures and Iterations 08:24 Discovering the Idea for Waze 09:46 The Evolution of Waze 11:57 The Importance of Product-Market Fit 14:02 Strategies for Growth and User Acquisition 19:49 The Role of Word of Mouth in Waze's Success 28:55 The Unique Value of Waze 30:06 Maintaining Customer Engagement 31:26 The Importance of Experimentation 32:33 Meeting Steve Wozniak 34:02 Understanding User Behavior 36:54 The Challenge of Hiring and Firing 38:37 Building a Winning Team 43:10 Creating a Positive Work Culture 47:51 The Role of Value Creation 53:31 Final Thoughts and Advice Connect with Uri Levine Website: https://urilevine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulevine/ LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/uri-levine Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/UriLevine1 Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Follow Chris Reynolds: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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    56 mins
  • Ep.569 | Billionaire Episode: Tim Draper - The Most Successful Venture Capitalist of Today

    Ep.569 | Billionaire Episode: Tim Draper - The Most Successful Venture Capitalist of Today
    Oct 17 2025
    In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper — the man behind early investments in Tesla, SpaceX, Hotmail, Skype, and Bitcoin. Tim shares how his bold approach to risk, belief in innovation, and commitment to empowering people have shaped a new generation of entrepreneurs. From building Draper University to backing technologies once deemed “impossible,” Draper reveals the mindset and vision that helped him redefine venture capital. He also opens up about the importance of embracing failure, encouraging freedom through technology, and creating environments that nurture innovation, lessons that have influenced founders and investors across the world. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Tim Draper 00:35 Tim Draper's Early Investments 01:07 Meet the Drapers and Draper America Tour 02:46 Global Innovation Hotspots 04:56 Creating Entrepreneurial Cities 06:29 Challenges of Building a New Country 12:04 Evaluating Investment Opportunities 18:26 The Draper Legacy in Venture Capital 20:37 The Importance of Personal Connections in Deals 21:02 Lessons Passed Down Through Generations 21:50 Embracing Failure and Taking Risks 22:53 Thoughts on Abolishing the SEC 23:40 The Impact of Overregulation on Innovation 27:46 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Investments 31:32 Reflections on Picking Winners 33:52 Favorite Books and Influences 36:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell Connect with Tim Draper Website: https://www.draper.vc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdraper/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothydraper/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/timdraper Draper University: https://www.draperuniversity.com/ Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Follow Chris Reynolds: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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    38 mins
  • Ep. 568 | Building a City from Scratch: The Visionary Behind Hiranandani Gardens ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani.

    Ep. 568 | Building a City from Scratch: The Visionary Behind Hiranandani Gardens ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani.
    Aug 3 2025

    In this episode of the Billion Dollar Founder series, Chris Reynolds sits down with Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder of the Hiranandani Group — one of India’s most respected real estate developers. From teaching in a small Mumbai classroom to creating Hiranandani Gardens, a world-class integrated township, and building Asia's largest hyperscale data centers, Dr. Hiranandani's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of legendary.

    He shares the vision that inspired his projects, the roadblocks he faced (including financial struggles and legal battles), and why community building is central to sustainable success. Along the way, Dr. Hiranandani dives deep into India’s business culture, his philosophy of long-term relationships, and the powerful concept of Jugaad — India’s unique brand of creative problem-solving.

    This episode is a powerful reminder that real legacy comes not just from profit, but from persistence, purpose, and people.

    Episode Highlights::

    00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani 01:11 – The Vision Behind Hiranandani Gardens 02:33 – Challenges and Triumphs in Building a Mini City 06:01 – The Importance of Quality and Community 12:06 – Overcoming Setbacks and Legal Battles 25:44 – Personal Beliefs and Resilience 32:50 – Indian Business Culture and Long-term Relationships 39:20 – Incorporating AI in Education 39:56 – The Hunger for Learning in India 43:30 – Creative Problem Solving: The Jugaad Mindset 45:38 – India's Innovations and Achievements 51:05 – Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in India 58:06 – Personal Insights and Reflections 01:07:00 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Connect with Dr. Hiranandani Website: https://hiranandani.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-niranjan-hiranandani/

    Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod

    Follow Chris Reynolds: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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