Best Alex Lieberman Podcasts (2025)

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118: Turning a College Side Hustle into $75M w/ Alex Lieberman 56:37

16d ago56:37

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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz interview Alex Lieberman. During this jam-packed conversation, we learn more about Alex's journey building Morning Brew from a college dorm room side hustle into a $75M exit. Alex also gives us a clue into what he's betting on now in 2025. We know this is audio-only…

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How “Boring” Businesses Make Big Money with Nick Huber (& Alex Lieberman) 47:37

23d ago47:37

47:37

Entrepreneur and investor Nick Huber joins Connor Tomkies and Alex Lieberman to break down how he built a $100M+ empire starting with sweaty, unsexy businesses like student storage. They discuss his new book The Sweaty Startup, the trap of chasing big ideas too early, and why momentum, urgency, and simplicity often beat innovation. From self-storag…

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Early days building a decacorn 25:46

2h ago25:46

25:46

Alex hands the mic to Josh Reeves, co-founder & CEO of Gusto. Josh walks us through major milestones in the first 12 months of building a multibillion dollar people platform. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.co…

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Focus, fresh eyes, and pet psychics 23:26

1d ago23:26

23:26

Alex does a Founder's Journal variety show, covering some of his favorite topics from the week: - Building one company vs. many - The power of channel partnerships - Pet psychics exist? - AI audio business idea - Great product thinking — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https…

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120: How To Hedge Against Market Volatility in 2025 40:30

1d ago40:30

40:30

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their three favorite strategies to hedge against volatility in 2025. For the first few minutes of the episode, we're joined by Stephen Sikes, the Chief Operating Office of Public, to get an inside scoop as to how their millions of users are also hedging agains…

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ep 22- The Death of Rich Lieberman 8:03

4d ago8:03

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Episode 22 – The Death of Rich Lieberman When Rich Lieberman, the Bay Area’s most abrasive media critic, is found dead in the bushes outside the long-defunct KGO radio building, Detective Billy Armi is called to the scene. What looks like poetic justice turns sinister when another bizarre rhyme appears — signaling the return of the Final Stanza. Wa…

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ep 21- The Alex Jones Incident: The Death of Steve O'Brien 10:45

4d ago10:45

10:45

Episode 21: The Alex Jones Incident: The Death of Steve O'Brien When conspiracy broadcaster Steve O’Brien is found dead backstage at the Cocoanut Grove during a KSCO-sponsored Alex Jones event, Detective Billy Armi steps into a swirling cocktail of kombucha, USB sticks, titanium socks, and paranoia. Was it poison, sabotage, or something even weirde…

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Q&A: Living at Home at 29, Tax-Deferred Annuities, & Amazon RSUs 34:44

6d ago34:44

34:44

In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! --- 🗞 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Newsletter⁠⁠ and join 59K+ like minded investors in receiving weekly market updates, ⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠ --- 🏠 Download the Rich Habits Real Estate Hacks, click here! --- ⚡️ Trial the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Network⁠⁠ for 7 days…

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I'm raising money 17:41

7d ago17:41

17:41

Alex talks about raising a preseed round for Distro & some takeaways from the process thus far. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/ • X - https://x.com/businessbarista • Link…

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Founder Mt. Rushmore 14:30

8d ago14:30

14:30

Alex talks about his startup heroes and why they've changed over time. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/ • X - https://x.com/businessbarista • Linkedin - https://www.linked…

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119: What Your Financial Advisor Won’t Tell You 37:39

9d ago37:39

37:39

Check out Sammi's new podcast Social Currency on Spotify, click here! --- In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz uncover the secrets of Financial Advisors, specifically, what they don't tell you! --- 🎨 Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Masterworks⁠…

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American-Made Watchmaker takes on Billion-Dollar Goliath with RT Custer & Vortic Watches 41:42

9d ago41:42

41:42

https://www.pvig.com/madeit https://byldd.com/ RT Custer turned a passion for nostalgia into two thriving American watch brands: Vortic Watch Co., which transforms antique pocket watches into wristwatches, and the ambitious Colorado Watch Co., aiming to bring American watchmaking back at scale. In this episode, RT shares how he went from a $40K Kic…

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ep20 V2- The Death of Don From Salinas- Hoe Down Version 6:48

11d ago6:48

6:48

Episode 20 – The Death of Don from Salinas (Hoe-Down Edition) Hold onto your britches and crank up that rotary phone—Detective Billy Armi’s back, and this time he’s got a twang in his voice and vengeance in his gut. When ol’ Don from Salinas kicks the bucket mid-rant, it ain’t just a tragedy—it’s a full-blown corn-fed conspiracy. With mysterious po…

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ep19- The Death of Don from Salinas 8:31

11d ago8:31

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Episode 19 – The Death of Don from Salinas When legendary KSCO caller Don from Salinas is found dead mid-rant—clutching his landline and surrounded by mystery—it’s up to Detective Billy Armi to track down the poetic madman known only as The Final Stanza. Packed with deadpan wit, ideological outrage, and one last bizarre poem, this episode honors a …

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ep18- Consulting The Dead- The Death of The High-Priced Consultant 7:41

11d ago7:41

7:41

Episode 18 – Consulting the Dead When the body of the High-Priced Consultant is found floating in the KSCO lagoon, Detective Billy Armi is called in to investigate. Was it murder? Mismanagement? Or just another Tuesday in Santa Cruz? As the trail leads through format flips, offended street preachers, and a Rush Limbaugh photo with googly eyes, Bill…

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Q&A: Patenting an Invention, Agency Bonds, & Raising Children as a Millionaire 46:54

13d ago46:54

46:54

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! --- 👉 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Newsletter⁠⁠ and join 52K+ like minded investors in receiving weekly market updates, ⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠ --- 🏠 Download the Rich Habits Real Estate Hacks, click here! --- 🔥 Trial the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Network⁠⁠ for …

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Hire wrecking balls 12:24

14d ago12:24

12:24

Alex tells the story of a wrecking ball he recently hired. What a wrecking ball is, why they're so valuable, and what it looks like in practice. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistr…

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Should I quit? 19:33

16d ago19:33

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Alex shares his thoughts on quitting your business & how he thought about it while building Morning Brew. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/ • X - https://x.com/businessbari…

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Q&A: Multi-Level Marketing Schemes, Turn-Key Real Estate Investing & High-Interest Student Loans 46:06

20d ago46:06

46:06

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! --- 💰 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Newsletter⁠⁠ and join 52K+ like minded investors in receiving weekly market updates, ⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠ --- 🏠 Download the Rich Habits Real Estate Hacks, click here! --- ⚡️ Trial the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Network⁠⁠ for…

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Pitching preseed investors 24:19

21d ago24:19

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Alex takes you through his 7 tips for pitching early stage investors on a preseed round. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/ • X - https://x.com/businessbarista • Linkedin - …

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117: Financial Freedom by Fall — This Summer’s Rich Habits 36:00

23d ago36:00

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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their "summer rich habits" to ensure you're on track to reach financial freedom by fall. --- 🔥 Sign up for the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Newsletter⁠⁠ and join 52K+ like-minded investors in receiving weekly market updates, ⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠ --- 👉 Trial the ⁠⁠Rich Habits Netw…

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Agencies are wildly underrated 21:16

23d ago21:16

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Alex talks about why agencies are underrated especially in the age of AI. He shares why agencies are considered unsexy (relative to software businesses) & why that's about to change. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growt…

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ep17- No Encore For Kenny Thomas 5:39

25d ago5:39

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Episode 17 – No Encore for Kenny Thomas When beloved local musician and event promoter Kenny Thomas is found dead in the Uvas Reservoir, foul play is suspected. Detective Billy Armi returns with coffee in one hand and suspicion in the other, uncovering shady radio dealings, failed comedy sets, and one suspiciously fast-talking heckler. Another cryp…

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ep16- A Slice of Suspicion- The Death of Carol Stafford 9:11

25d ago9:11

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Episode 16 – A Slice of Suspicion Carol, KSCO’s strict and sugar-free traffic manager, is found dead—face-down in a cake she would never eat. But this frosting-covered murder hides more than just a billing dispute. Detective Billy Armi uncovers a hidden chamber beneath the station, a prehistoric painting of MZ, and poems that rhyme… until they don’…

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Q&A: Vacation Rental Co-Ownership, Selling a Biz for $3.5M, & Retirement Contributions 40:31

27d ago40:31

40:31

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! --- Sign up for the ⁠Rich Habits Newsletter⁠ and join 52K+ likeminded investors in receiving weekly market updates, ⁠click here!⁠ --- Trial the ⁠Rich Habits Network⁠ for 7 days completely for free and see why 600+ other podcast listeners love …

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A better way to interview 13:35

28d ago13:35

13:35

Alex walks you through his new, 5-step process for interviewing potential employees & how he's using AI to improve his approach. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/ • X - htt…

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116: How to Retire Early (Seriously) 50:12

1M ago50:12

50:12

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert and Austin share the step by step blueprint on how anyone can retire early. --- 🔥 Every financial journey starts with one smart step and the right investing mindset. If you're ready to start your FIRE journey, the FIRE ETFs were built from the ground up to support your path to financial inde…

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What motivates entrepreneurs 23:04

1M ago23:04

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Alex breaks down the different levels of motivation for entrepreneurs. He shares what motivated him early in his journey (while building Morning Brew) and what motivates him today. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthp…

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ep 15- The Curse Beneath The Fog 6:18

1M ago6:18

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Episode 15: The Curse Beneath the Fog When glowing figures are spotted emerging from the Branciforte hills and Del Monte Forest, Detective Billy Armi receives a chilling call that pulls him into one of the darkest cases he’s ever faced. As townsfolk vanish and mutilated bodies appear near the remnants of old Spanish missions, whispers spread of und…

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ep 14- Guinea's Last Transmission 6:20

1M ago6:20

6:20

Episode 14 – Guinea’s Last Transmission Guinea, beloved co-host of The Nighthawk Resurrected, is found dead in Studio C under mysterious circumstances. As fog creeps over the lagoon and strange sounds echo over Monterey Bay, Detective Billy Armi returns to face a killer with a taste for rhyme—and murder. Is it a ghost? A rival? Or something older, …

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Q&A: Leveraged ETFs, Losing Rental Property, & Our Bitcoin Exit Strategy 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz are joined by Zaid Admani from Public's The Rundown! --- Sign up for the Rich Habits Newsletter and join 52K+ likeminded investors in receiving weekly market updates, click here! --- Trial the Rich Habits Network for 7 days completely for free and see why 600+ other…

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Own the internet 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

Alex walks you through his process for building an employee influencer program. — Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex — Check Out Alex’s Stuff: • storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/ • growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/ • distro - https://youdistro.com/ • X - https://x.com/businessbarista • Linkedin - https://w…

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115: How to Recession-Proof Your Wealth 39:15

1M ago39:15

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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share their four strategies for recession-proofing your wealth. --- ⚡️ Take advantage of our 7-day FREE Trial and join the Rich Habits Network today! No commitments. Click here! --- 💰 Still using an online broker from the 1900s? Time to upgrade to Public! On Public,…

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A primer on seedstrapping 19:31

1M ago19:31

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Alex breaks down seedstrapping. What it is, why it's in vogue, what the internet thinks, and how you should think about it in the context of your business. — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (4:26) Intro to seedstrapping (6:20) Why seedstrapping is in vogue (9:15) Founder take on seedstrapping (12:40) VCs views on seedstrapping (14:00) My…

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Scaling Startups to Zebras, Unicorns & Decacorns with Barry Stamos 43:55

1M ago43:55

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https://www.pvig.com/madeit https://byldd.com/ We sit down with Barry Stamos, a post-exit founder and investor focused on bold, world-changing companies. Barry shares his journey from corporate consultant to tech founder, detailing his early struggles, successful exits, and how he now supports other entrepreneurs through Supernova, a collective of …

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ep13- The Phantom Finger Frequencies AKA "A Fist Full of Fingers" or "Who Fingered Who" 8:26

1M ago8:26

8:26

ep13- The Phantom Finger Frequencies- Strange forces are sabotaging KSCO—dead air, haunted broadcasts, and a rogue finger crawling across the soundboard. Detective Billy Armi investigates a local legend involving Jerry Garcia’s missing digit... but what he uncovers is even weirder. Ghosts? Greed? Goat-based wellness retreats? Find out in “The Phant…

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ep 12- The Hole Truth- The Disappearance of Scott Gold 6:15

1M ago6:15

6:15

Episode 12 – The Hole Truth When local entrepreneur Scott Gold vanishes near a Highway 1 construction site, Detective Billy Armi is called in to investigate. But instead of answers, he finds suspicious tunnels, strange radio signals, and signs of something far more sinister than traffic relief. Is the overpass project a cover for interdimensional c…

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Q&A: High-Risk Investing, Millionaires in Credit Card Debt, & Washing Your Crypto 50:24

1M ago50:24

50:24

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! --- ⭐️ Take advantage of our 7-Day FREE Trial of the Rich Habits Network and don't miss out on our next big investment! Click here! --- 👉 If you're looking for a broker built during this century, check out Public! Bonds, crypto, stocks, ETFs, …

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Steal my Idea: Stack Overflow for AI Prompts 13:46

1M ago13:46

13:46

Alex pitches you on Codex, his AI prompt database idea. He gives you the elevator pitch & likely questions a venture investor would have. — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:28) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal (4:00) What is Codex? (4:20) Two truths in prompting (6:05) Elevator pitch (8:50) Biggest investor questions (13:05) Conclusio…

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114: Swipe Smart; Using Credit Cards Without the Debt 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz share the blueprint for swiping smart; using your credit cards without going into debt. There's a handful of terms you must first understand if you plan to use credit cards wisely. In this episode, we cover all of them. --- 💳 Consider checking out a huge 100,000 poi…

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Crush your procrastination 10:52

1M ago10:52

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Alex talks through the science of procrastination, his own journey with it, and tools he uses to take charge of it. — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:28) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal (3:33) Why we procrastinate (5:23) Cognitive biases (6:28) Hyperbolic discounting (7:21) Temptation bundling (8:40) Social commitments (10:00) Concl…

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ep 11- Dial T for Troll 7:04

2M ago7:04

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🎙️ Episode 11 – Dial T for Troll A notorious KSCO caller known as "The Troll" is found dead inside the haunted house ride at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—still clutching his static-filled flip phone. But when Detective Billy Armi discovers another bizarre four-line poem at the scene, he realizes this is no accident… it's the work of his elusive, …

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ep 10- Bored to Death in Studio B- The Death of the News Anchor 5:41

2M ago5:41

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Episode 10: Bored to Death in Studio B Dan Green is found dead mid-broadcast—with Boring Jeff’s voice still echoing in the studio. Was it a tragic case of terminal tedium, or is something more sinister hiding in the oak trees outside KSCO? Detective Billy Armi uncovers dance moves, possum stories, and a mysterious poem that rhymes… until it doesn’t…

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Q&A: Pre-IPO Investing, Real Numbers Behind House Hacking, & Tax Refunds 48:03

2M ago48:03

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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert and Austin answer your questions! --- 🔥 If you're serious about investing in 2025, you should be using Public to build your portfolio! No matter the asset class, Public has you covered. ⁠⁠Click here to start investing on Public! --- 👀 Check out the open roles at Stan Store! They're hiring th…

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Facing your limiting beliefs 16:49

2M ago16:49

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Alex walks through limiting beliefs he’s faced from childhood through entrepreneurship as well as his process for healthily navigating them. — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:28) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal (2:57) Exploring Limiting Beliefs (3:48) High School Limiting Beliefs (5:01) Morning Brew Limiting Beliefs (8:07) Post-Exit…

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113: The Man That Turned $20K into $60M 1:32:38

2M ago1:32:38

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In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, we sit down with legendary investor Chris Camillo. Chris is most famously know for turning $20K into $60M over the last 18-years by implementing a trading strategy knows as social arbitrage investing. Follow Chris Camillo on X by clicking here, or YouTube by clicking here! --- 💰 Sign up for a 7-day…

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How to run a quarterly offsite 21:06

2M ago21:06

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Alex breaks down how quarterly offsites are run at his companies & what separates great offsites from royal wastes of time. — Show Notes: (0:00) A note from our sponsor (2:28) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal (4:09) General thoughts on offsites (4:48) Well run vs. unproductive offsite (5:29) Key leadership roles (7:25) Sticking to the program (8:5…

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He Built 52 Hotels and Advised AirBnb with Chip Conley 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

https://www.pvig.com/madeit https://byldd.com/ In this episode Connor sits down with hospitality legend and Modern Elder Academy founder, Chip Conley. From building Joie de Vivre into one of the largest boutique hotel brands in the U.S., to mentoring the Airbnb founders through their explosive growth, Chip shares the behind-the-scenes stories that …

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ep9- Armi's Afterlife Assignment- Billy Goes to Heaven 6:44

2M ago6:44

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Episode 9: Armi’s Afterlife Assignment Detective Billy Armi’s latest radio stunt goes horribly wrong—catapulting him straight into the afterlife. But Heaven isn’t all clouds and harp music. When a soul goes missing from the celestial roster, the Big Cheese calls in the only man chaotic enough to solve it. Armi navigates divine bureaucracy, unlocks …

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ep8- The Last Line Never Rhymes- The Death of Timothy Walton 7:02

2M ago7:02

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Episode 8: The Last Line Never Rhymes Detective Billy Armi returns in this fog-drenched mystery set at the haunted Seabright Castle Prep, where KSCO radio host and internet law genius Timothy Walton is found dead at a harpsichord. The only clues? A series of cryptic poems that rhyme… until the last line. As the Castle reveals its strange past, Bill…

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