Best Atomic Zero Podcasts (2025)

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Atomic Zero Show #108 Monica Macansantos 2:13:15

26d ago2:13:15

2:13:15

Send us a text On the next episode of the Atomic Zero Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Monica Macansantos, a talented Filipino writer hailing from Baguio. Monica is the author of the acclaimed story collection Love and Other Rituals, published in 2022 by Grattan Street Press. She’s currently a 2024-2025 Shearing Fellow at the prestigious Black Mount…

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From Plumbing Tech to CEO: John Wilson on Scaling a $26M Home Service Company (MU Classic) 49:43

1h ago49:43

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#535 Want to build a business in the trades? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with John Wilson, owner of Wilson Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling — a $26 million home service company on a mission to reach $100 million. John shares his journey from taking over his family’s small plumbing business at 23 to scaling it into a multi-million dollar …

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Secrets #8, 9, 10 of the Millionaire Mind: Big Picture Thinking, Tame Your Brain, and Keep Moving Forward (MU Classic) 16:17

2h ago16:17

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#534 Ready to master the final secrets of the Millionaire Mind? In this episode, Justin wraps up the transformative series by unveiling secrets #8, #9, and #10. Learn how to embrace big-picture thinking, tame your brain, and keep moving forward — three foundational principles to achieve lasting success. Justin shares actionable strategies to refram…

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Lebanon Moves to Disarm Hezbollah, Netanyahu Announces Gaza Occupation, 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing in Hiroshima | American Prestige 48:41

6h ago48:41

48:41

Don't forget to ⁠purchase our "Welcome to the Crusades" miniseries⁠! The AP team will wear formal Tevas to the new White House ballroom. Otherwise, in this week’s news: Danny and Derek reflect on the 80th anniversary of the US dropping the atomic bomb on Hiroshima (1:46); in Israel-Palestine, Netanyahu announces his “full occupation” plan (8:24) as…

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From Navy SEAL to CEO: How Born Primitive Became a 9-Figure Apparel Brand | Bear Handlon 49:38

13h ago49:38

49:38

#533 What started as a niche compression short created in a neighbor’s living room has grown into a global nine-figure apparel brand! In this inspiring episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Bear Handlon, co-founder of Born Primitive, shares his incredible journey from Navy SEAL and failed entrepreneur to building a thriving business that now spans acti…

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The Hollywood Storytelling Formula to Make Your Brand Unforgettable | Greg Logan 49:17

1d ago49:17

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#532 If your brand’s story isn’t landing, this episode is your masterclass in making it unforgettable! In this powerful conversation, Kirsten Tyrrel sits down with Greg Logan, founder of Narrativity, who shares how he went from award-winning copywriter to reality TV show creator to brand storytelling expert. Greg breaks down why most entrepreneurs …

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What Google Zero Means for Journalism | Tech Won't Save Us 1:01:21

24h ago1:01:21

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Paris Marx is joined by Matt Pearce to discuss how Google’s use of generative AI is sending far less traffic to all manner of websites, but especially news publications, and what that might mean for the future of journalism. Matt Pearce is Director of Policy at Rebuild Local News and a former reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Advertising Inquiries…

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The Supremacy of Selling: Ready, Fire, Aim With Justin Williams (MU Classic) 20:27

1d ago20:27

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#531 In today's lesson we talk about the Supremacy of Selling and how understanding this principle is critical to your business growth and success! (Original Air Date - 5/18/23) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Introduction to the Supremacy of Selling + My Journey into Sales + Overcoming Initial Hesitations and Challenges + The Turning P…

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How to Create Financial Freedom and Live the Life You Love (BMMM, Module 10: Part 2 of 2) | Justin and Tara Williams 15:35

1d ago15:35

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#530 If you're chasing success but still feel like something's missing, this episode will help you reconnect with what truly matters! In part 2 of this heartfelt two-part lesson from Module 10 of our Build My Money Machine program, hosts Justin and Tara Williams open up about the evolution of their values, the pursuit of intentional living, and the…

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Katrina vanden Heuvel on Where We’re Going, and Robert Reich on How We Got Here | Start Making Sense 41:37

2d ago41:37

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How do we face how bad things are now, while also understanding the reasons for hope, and the opportunities for action? Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation, will comment. Plus: Robert Reich says the origin of our troubles with Trump and MAGA go back to the sixties; he says it started with the sixties movements – which created …

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How Land Determines Our Fate | American Prestige 50:28

3d ago50:28

50:28

Michael Albertus, professor of political science at the University of Chicago, joins the program to talk about his book Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn’t, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies. The group explores notions of land from archaeological evidence thousands of years ago, the enclosure movement of the medieval era, the European m…

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How to Create Financial Freedom and Live the Life You Love (BMMM, Module 10: Part 1 of 2) | Justin and Tara Williams 19:15

3d ago19:15

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#529 If you’ve ever chased success only to feel unfulfilled once you got there, this episode is for you! In part 1 of this powerful two-part lesson from Module 10 of our Build My Money Machine program, hosts Justin and Tara Williams explore the deeper “why” behind wealth creation — and what it really means to live a fulfilling life. They share raw,…

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Secrets #6-7 of the Millionaire Mind: Failure Is a Myth and De-Riskify Your Business (MU Classic) 11:54

3d ago11:54

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#528 Ready to uncover the next secrets of the Millionaire Mind? In this episode, Justin dives into secrets #6 and #7, revealing why failure is a myth and how to "de-riskify" your business for lasting success. Discover why taking action — even when the outcome isn’t perfect — is the key to learning and growth, and hear how Justin turned challenges i…

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Voice Acting as a Side Hustle? What You Really Need to Know | Darren Roebuck 51:48

4d ago51:48

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#527 Ever wondered if voice acting could be your next creative side hustle — or even a full-time career? In this inspiring and information-packed episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with professional voice actor Darren Roebuck, best known for voicing Toy Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy’s and Poco in Brawl Stars. Darren shares how he accidentally f…

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The Role of Storytelling in Viral Content: How Brian O'Connor Grew His Following from 0 to 85,000 (MU Classic) 48:18

5d ago48:18

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#526 What's the key to reaching your raving fans? In this episode, host Brien Gearin welcomes back Brian O’Connor, fractional CMO, digital nomad, and owner of TalentHQ. They dive into the art of building an engaged online audience, leveraging storytelling and copywriting to grow a following from scratch. Brian shares his journey from corporate cons…

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Zohran Mamdani’s Social Media Triumph | The Time of Monsters 37:26

6d ago37:26

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Writing in The New Republic, Greg Sargent called attention to Zohran Mamdani’s highly effective media strategy which has allowed him to reach many voters that have been drifting away from the Democratic Party, especially young people and immigrants. In punchy, short videos, Mamdani has offered an optimistic message that celebrates big city life and…

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Secrets #4-5 of the Millionaire Mind: All Butts Stink and Fake Fears (MU Classic) 16:59

6d ago16:59

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#525 Ready to conquer more Millionaire Mind secrets? In this episode, Justin unveils secrets #4 and #5, focusing on the power of mindset in overcoming excuses and fears. Learn why "all butts stink" (including yours!) and how adopting an ownership mentality can transform your financial future. Justin also breaks down "fake fears" — those mental road…

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Millionaire Mentor Bill Allen Shares What It Takes to Be Successful in Business and Life (MU Classic) 33:43

6d ago33:43

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#524 Almost 4 years ago we sold our business to Bill Allen. Bill is an implementing machine and one of the most inspiring action taking people I know. In this episode of The Millionaire University Podcast, Millionaire Mentor Bill Allen Shares what he believes it takes to be successful in business and in life and how this played out when he transiti…

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Israel Continues Starving Gaza, Thailand and Cambodia Ceasefire, Global Fresh Water Supply Dwindling | American Prestige 50:18

8d ago50:18

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Don’t forget to purchase our “Welcome to the Crusades” special series! Danny and Derek are monitoring the Liam Neeson-Pamela Anderson situation. Otherwise, in this week’s news: a new study says most countries are exploiting groundwater aquifers at an unsustainable rate (2:26); in Israel-Palestine, another Gaza ceasefire breaks down (4:56), Israel’s…

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Your 1-Page, 7-Figure Implementation Plan (BMMM, Module 9: Part 2 of 2) | Justin Williams 21:41

7d ago21:41

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#523 Ready to turn your vision into real, repeatable results? In this episode — part 2 of 2 from Module 9 of our Build My Money Machine program — host Justin Williams brings the one-page business plan concept to life with real-world examples, revenue breakdowns, and evolving strategies from his own companies, including Millionaire University. You’l…

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Your 1-Page, 7-Figure Implementation Plan (BMMM, Module 9: Part 1 of 2) | Justin Williams 21:29

9d ago21:29

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#522 If you’re feeling stuck between overplanning and underplanning, this is the episode for you! In part 1 of this powerful two-part lesson from Module 9 of our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams breaks down how to create a simple, actionable, and evolving one-page business plan — and why implementation is everything. You'll lear…

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Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think | Tech Won't Save Us 1:00:12

9d ago1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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How a Remote Cleaning Business Helped Neel Parekh Escape the 9-to-5 Grind (MU Classic) 54:36

10d ago54:36

54:36

#521 Do you dream of escaping your corporate cubicle? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Neel Parekh, the founder of MaidThis Franchise, a remote-first cleaning business specializing in residential and Airbnb services. Neel shares his journey from working in private equity to building a successful lifestyle business while traveling to 55…

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He Couldn’t Find the Right Paint — So He Invented It (Then Franchised It!) | Carmelo Marsala 48:20

10d ago48:20

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#520 What if the product you’ve been searching for doesn’t exist — so you build it yourself? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we dive into the inspiring story of Carmelo Marsala, founder of Spray-Net, a revolutionary home services franchise that combines patented paint formulations with a high-performance business model. Carmelo shares how…

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Dems Who Didn’t Vote In 2024—Plus, Mussolini and Trump | Start Making Sense 40:36

10d ago40:36

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Six million Democrats who voted for Joe Biden in 2020 did not vote in 2024. What’s wrong with them? Pollster and strategist Celinda Lake explains who they are, and what it would take to get them back to the polls in the 2026 midterms – and in 2028. Also: a suggestion for summer reading: M: Son of the Century is a 750-page historical novel about the…

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The Perils of Competition With China | American Prestige 59:18

11d ago59:18

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Great Power Week continues here at American Prestige as historian Michael Brenes joins the show to talk about how prolonged competition with China threatens democracy, peace, and prosperity. They compare Biden and Trump’s respective approaches to China, whether the national security establishment is trying to manufacture an existential threat out o…

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UK Industrial Strategy: Analysis, Gaps, and the Path to Growth | Bryden Wood Podcast 32:00

11d ago32:00

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Welcome to the Bryden Wood Podcast. In this episode, 'UK Industrial Strategy: Analysis, Gaps, and the Path to Growth', co-founder Martin Wood, Technical Director Adrian La Porta, and John Dyson examine the UK's recently published industrial strategy. The discussion highlights the positive aspects of the strategy, such as establishing a 10-year fram…

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Brain Bars to Big Box: Will Nitze’s Wild Ride to $100M | Will Nitze 46:16

11d ago46:16

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#519 What if the secret to building a nine-figure brand isn’t more people — but more scrappy, strategic thinking? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Will Nitze, founder of IQBAR, to unpack the gritty, unconventional journey from his kitchen R&D experiments to building a nine-figure nutrition brand. Will shares how he hustled…

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Secrets #2-3 of the Millionaire Mind: You SHOULD Create Wealth and a New Way to Learn With Justin Williams (MU Classic) 14:14

12d ago14:14

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#518 Ready to unlock even more secrets of the Millionaire Mind? In this episode, Justin dives into secrets #2 and #3, explaining why embracing wealth-building and understanding the true value of money are game-changers for your financial future. Learn how to shift your mindset, recognize money as a tool for creating value, and harness the power of …

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Digital Real Estate: Why Online Directories Are Cash Machines | Frey Chu 44:55

12d ago44:55

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#517 If you've never considered building an online directory as a business, this episode might just change your mind! Host Brien Gearin is joined by Frey Chu — known as the directory expert — who shares how he built multiple profitable directories from scratch and turned them into passive income machines. Frey breaks down what a modern directory bu…

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Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Betrayal | The Time of Monsters 42:37

13d ago42:37

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Since 2015, Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the American foreign policy establishment for being too belligerent and unwilling to negotiate with adversaries. But in office, Trump has carried out a foreign policy that has all the vices he has criticized and been even more inclined to risk war or get into new wars. In a recent essay in The New …

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Living as a Digital Nomad: How to Run Your Business from Anywhere in the World With Eric Dingler (MU Classic) 55:14

13d ago55:14

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#516 Want to run your business from anywhere in the world? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Eric Dingler, owner of InTransit Studios and host of the Digital Nomad Entrepreneur Podcast. Eric shares his inspiring journey from running a summer camp to building a thriving web design and digital marketing agency — all while traveling the gl…

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Secret #1 of the Millionaire Mind: Anyone Can Create Wealth With Justin Williams (MU Classic) 14:14

14d ago14:14

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#515 Ready to dive into the psychology of wealth-building? Introducing the first of ten "Millionaire Mind" secrets! Through the Build My Money Machine program, Justin shares insights into how millionaires think differently and how mastering your mindset can set you on a path to financial success. He explains that success is 100% psychological, not …

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The Aggregation of Marginal Gains - How Small Things Can Make a HUGE Impact in Your Business - From James Clear's Atomic Habits Book (MU Classic) 14:38

15d ago14:38

14:38

#514 In today's business lesson, we discuss The Aggregation of Marginal Gains and how understanding and applying this principle will help you explode your business. The Aggregation of Marginal Gains is a concept that James Clear talks about in the first chapter of his #1 New York Times Best Selling Book, Atomic Habits. (Original Air Date - 5/11/23)…

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Gaza Starvation, ICJ Climate Ruling, Thai-Cambodian Border Clash | American Prestige 42:05

15d ago42:05

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Don’t forget to buy our “Welcome to the Crusades” miniseries! Danny and Derek also rail against the war pigs, but lack the heavy riffs. This week: the International Court of Justice rules that wealthy nations must take action on climate change or bear responsibility (1:20); clashes escalate on the Thai-Cambodian border (4:08); a ceasefire holds in …

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How This Teacher Helps Teens Launch Real Businesses from the Classroom | Rob Phelan 46:38

15d ago46:38

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#513 What if we taught teens to build businesses before they ever needed a job? In this inspiring episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, personal finance teacher Rob Phelan shares how he's helping the next generation launch real, revenue-generating businesses — right from the classroom. Rob dives into his own entrepreneurial journey, why time-based inco…

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How to Buy Your First Self Storage Facility (and Why You Should) | Scott Meyers 42:44

16d ago42:44

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#512 Have you ever wondered if self storage could be your next big business move? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with the master of the metal box empire himself — Scott Meyers! Known as the nation’s leading expert on self storage investing, Scott breaks down how he traded the chaos of traditional rentals for the simplicity an…

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Decomputing For a Better Future | Tech Won't Save Us 58:22

16d ago58:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Dan McQuillan to discuss the political push by global governments towards rapid AI adoption at all costs, and how citizens can critically rethink not only our dependence on these technologies, but imagine a collective future that benefits everyone. Dan McQuillan is a lecturer at Goldsmiths College, University of London and t…

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Debunking the Myth "Most Businesses Fail" (MU Classic) 11:52

17d ago11:52

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#511 In today’s lesson, we dive into the myth that "most businesses fail" and explore how understanding the truth behind this misconception can empower your business and financial goals. Let’s get you unstuck and ready to keep moving forward with confidence! (Original Air Date - 5/8/23) What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Introduction to th…

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Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your Business (Here’s How to Fix It) | Ryan Williamson 47:06

17d ago47:06

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#510 Can your brain make or break your business? In this powerful episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Dr. Ryan Williamson returns to share how optimizing your cognitive performance can directly impact your entrepreneurial success. A Navy veteran and founder of Transcend Health, Dr. Ryan dives deep into the science behind high performance — from the bra…

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How the Courts Blocked ICE Racial Profiling—Plus, How Organizers Succeed | Start Making Sense 42:51

17d ago42:51

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A federal court in LA has stopped ICE from detaining people for deportation because they look Latino – that’s racial discrimination, and it’s unconstitutional, the court said. Mark Rosenbaum of Public Counsel will explain what’s next as he government appeals the case to the Ninth Circuit. Also: How does a movement build support when large parts of …

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The CIA’s Imperial History, Pt. 2 | American Prestige 58:09

18d ago58:09

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Hugh Wilford, professor of history at California State University, Long Beach, is back on the program to conclude the discussion of his book The CIA: An Imperial History. In this episode they talk about figures like Edward Lansdale and James Angleton, “regime maintenance,” counterinsurgency, the agency’s use of publicity, the effect of the War on T…

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Selling Flowers = Serious Cash? Here's How She Did It | Jenny Marks 46:24

18d ago46:24

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#509 Ever wondered if you could turn a love for flowers into a wildly profitable business? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we chat with Jenny Marks — founder of a successful cut flower farm and educator to aspiring farmers — about how she grew her business from a few rows of blooms to multiple six figures in revenue. She shares how she le…

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The Hourglass Phenomenon in Business With Justin and Tara Williams (MU Classic) 38:16

19d ago38:16

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#508 In today's episode we discuss what we refer to as the hour glass phenomenon. Every business owner goes through it. Big ideas, overwhelm, dead ends, walls and life altering break throughs. We also give an update on some big life plans, podcast growth plans and how to get traction in your business. Check it out! (Original Air Date - 5/3/23) What…

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Airbnb Cleanings + VAs = a $2M Business? Here’s How | Jon Margalit 43:02

19d ago43:02

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#507 What if you could build a 7-figure business without ever cleaning a single home? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with returning guest Jon Margalit, founder of Happy Home Helpers and Rags to Riches University. Jon shares how he scaled his remote cleaning service to over $2 million a year, why private equity is flooding into the hom…

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Construction and the Trades: a New Era of Opportunity for Aspiring Entrepreneurs With Mark Williams (MU Classic) 56:38

20d ago56:38

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#506 Dream of ditching the desk and making a living away from your laptop? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Mark Williams, owner of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With nearly two decades in the custom home building industry and as host of The Curious Builder podcast, Mark shares his journey from starting a…

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How the Tech Billionaires Bought Radical Journalists | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 46:28

21d ago46:28

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Tech lords such as Peter Thiel and Elon Musk are among the richest humans who have ever lived and have an enormous sway over the American political system but even that isn’t enough for them. They also want a compliant media, one that echoes their ideas, doesn’t investigate their business practices, and goes after their enemy. This is the subject o…

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From Vision to Execution: How the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Can Revolutionize Your Business With Mike Ellicott (MU Classic) 48:19

21d ago48:19

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#505 Wish your business would run like a well-oiled machine? In this episode, host Brien Gearin is joined by certified EOS implementer, Mike Ellicott, for an insightful deep-dive into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and its transformative power for businesses. They discuss how EOS, inspired by Gino Wickman’s book Traction, provides struc…

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How Hiring Global Talent Can Help You Scale Faster and Cheaper With Brian O'Connor (MU Classic) 48:07

22d ago48:07

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#504 Want to scale your business faster without breaking the bank? In this episode, host Brien Gearin dives into the topic of leveraging overseas talent with guest Brian O'Connor, founder of TalentHQ. As a digital nomad with extensive experience hiring and working with Latin American professionals, Brian shares insights on how businesses can effect…

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Israel Bombs Damascus, Militant Violence in Haiti, France Withdraws Troops from Senegal | American Prestige 46:00

22d ago46:00

46:00

Derek is in the shop for maintenance, so Danny presents the news with the Quincy Institute’s Alex Jordan. This week: Israel bombs the Syrian Defense Ministry in Damascus (0:39) as Netanyahu’s corruption trial carries on (7:05), plus US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemns settlers killing a US citizen (10:24), and the Hague Group coalition m…

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