Starting as a dishwasher who spoke no English and eventually founding 7 businesses that generated 65M - and one of which sold for 8 figures - serial entrepreneur Feras Alhlou is now on a mission to empower other consulting and service entrepreneurs. Combining this business experience with the mindset and discipline of a 4th-degree Black Belt in Aikido, Feras dives into principles and critical actions for kickstarting your consulting and services business, including: Why passion is optional b ...
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Gain insights on acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, The M&A Launchpad Podcast equips you with the knowledge and guidance to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MALaunchpad Apply to be a guest: https://forms.gle/pqNb8xrzyFzVYxzq6 Join The M&A Launchpad Conference- https://www.malaunchpad.com/
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It started with a coronavirus crisis. We thought people might need something to do in lieu of fun. And some people might need someone to yap at them as they go through this. We have a lot of cool friends. So we started a show. Then the crisis ended. But by then I was wearing dog shirts every day. And the the rest was the rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pointless drivel. Absolute minutia! Because most of life lives within the minutia. We discuss our embarrassments, annoyances, trials of parenthood, any and every thought. No subject is too small, we talk about it all! (in a Larry David sort of way!) We are Courtney and Stephanie; twin sisters and band-mates from Port Moody, BC, Canada
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It's a Podcast about moo-vies! Sometimes illuminating and spirited conversation about the day's latest films - other times dick jokes. Tim Kish and Dom Fera host. Coming to you every week from the heart of the film industry - Burbank!
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“The Director’s Voice” is a video podcast gathering filmmakers Jasmila Žbanić, Agnieszka Holland and Alexander Nanau as some of the most unique voices in European film today in interviews about their craft, creative space and careers, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the audiovisual sector and the (co)production ecosystem in Europe. This podcast is produced by FERA (Federation of European Screen Directors). As a federation of national professional organizations, we are proud to speak f ...
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This is The Local Music Hour playing your local music from Lompoc California and the surrounding city. I am you host Casey Fera. We play Alternative, Rock, Rap, Country, you name it, as long as it is local we play it.
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The Lucky Punch MMA Podcast brings you latest news, updates, and hottest takes in the world of Mixed Martial Arts
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The Dark Ones is a serialized radio adventure featuring Dracula, The Invisible Man, and other classic monster characters. Join us for Season 3: WAR!! Written and produced by Ryan Blewett - @ryblew Starring Ryan Blewett, Dom Fera, Anna Brisbin, Sam Vest, Marcus Alexander, Shannon Barry, Tim Jennings, and Emily Rudd.
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Stay informed with our exclusive interviews featuring industry experts, who share their valuable insights, expert opinions, and practical strategies to safeguard yourself and your organisation from cyber threats. In each episode, we shed light on cybersecurity trends, emerging technologies, and notable incidents shaping our digital world. Tune in to ThreatCast and embark on a journey to fortify your digital resilience.
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Feminism on the roads is a monthly podcast that will make you discover Icelandic feminism. Going all over this tiny island to give a voice to as many women as possible. Seeing how a country such as iceland as become the most equal country in the world and what does that mean on an everyday bases in women's and men's lives. Sur les routes du féminisme est un podcast mensuel qui vous fera découvrir le féminisme Islandais. War hentoù ar gwregelouriezh a zo ur podcast a lako ac'hanoc'h da ziozol ...
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Radio show and podcast broadcasted from WIIT 88.9FM Chicago showcasing local artists in a personal, indepth, and casual setting.
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Examining exhibitions, ideas and the critical dialogues shaping contemporary art. Produced by Sharifah Emalia Al-Gadrie for Contemporary Art Tasmania.
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Reading books in French, English and Arabic with a French accent to help you learn, relax and enjoy free time.
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The Mindful FIRE Podcast helps you craft a life you love and make work optional using the tools of mindfulness, envisioning and financial independence. Each episode of the mindful fire podcast explores these three tools through teachings, guided meditations and inspiring interviews with people actually living them to craft a life they love. Listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast player:
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A podcast that discusses new business opportunities, interviews successful people and explores best practices with the goal of helping new entrepreneurs achieve success in the online business world.
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This is the 15 Minutes Share Your Voice Podcast, where we feature community leaders sharing what the rest of us should know but likely don't.
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Get all the practical solutions to all your problems in spiritual ways through Akram Vignan.
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How did your favorite artists really make it? Bringin' It Backwards finds out. We interview music legends and viral stars to uncover their origin stories and the lessons learned on their path to stardom.
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Spend some time with Chris Boersma and James Houghton as we delve into what makes Time Attackers tick. We'll be interviewing some of Time Attacks fastest drivers and best builders as we try to figure out why we all love this fantastic sport.
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Before It Happened takes you on an entrepreneurial journey into the future. Silicon Valley storyteller Donna Loughlin interviews entrepreneurs and innovators to discuss the moonshot in bringing their big idea to life. In each episode, you will learn wisdom and creative go-to-market strategies from global experts to drive business success.
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Curious how businesses grow their revenue without turning every employee into a hardcore salesperson? Hosted by Mark Drager, CEO of SalesLoop and veteran podcaster, the How to Sell More Podcast helps business owners and marketers tackle one of the biggest challenges companies face: increasing sales. Each episode features proven strategies from founders, CEOs, and industry experts to elevate your branding, marketing, and sales—helping you attract new clients, demonstrate your value, and beat ...
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Join winemaker Paul Bonacquisti as he interviews Colorado musicians, taste-tests the best wine on the shelves, tells you about amazing tourist destinations, and plays great music- all recorded from the cozy Bonacquisti Wine Company in Denver. Taught by his father, who was a passionate winemaker himself, Paul has been a passionate Sommelier since 2006. His wines have earned several bronze, silver and gold medals in the Colorado Wine Governor's Cup Competition, as well as international recogni ...
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In a hardboiled dystopian future, one major American city has been divided in two. Separated by much more than a river, one side is an unfinished technological marvel populated by mega-skyscrapers where the wealthy live, work, and play. The other is a forsaken wasteland where order is strictly maintained by a rogue group of cleric soldiers known as the street preachers. But this dichotomy is about to change. Slowly, quietly, clandestine forces are working to undermine the small piece of rede ...
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Welcome to the Sales Transformation Podcast, the definitive stop for leaders driving change in the sales world. Hosted by Kevin Warner, we dive deep into the minds of Founders, CEOs, VPs of Sales, and Sales Development Leaders from trailblazing startups to industry-leading public companies. Our mission is simple: to illuminate the path to extraordinary sales leadership. We explore a broad spectrum of sales territories, from the intricacies of Founder Led Sales and Outbound Sales to the trans ...
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190 : Navigating the Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship with Feras Alhlou
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57:00In this episode: entrepreneurship journey, overcoming layoffs, leveraging personal networks, importance of relationships, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs with Feras Alhlou Episode Summary Adam speaks with Feras Alhlou about his journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges of overcoming layoffs, and the importance of leveraging personal networks …
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Why Most Consultants Fail Before They Launch and How to Fix It
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36:13In consulting, 10 + 5 might be the most valuable equation you’ll ever learn. Not because it adds up to 15. But because it finally turns “I think I could…” into “Here’s what I do, here’s who I help, and here’s how I make money.” Here’s the truth most people won’t tell you: Consulting doesn’t fall apart because of lack of skills. It falls apart in th…
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Wherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss the current state of the European defense establishment, and Minna shares a bunch of great analysis on the subject. You can find links to all the articles Minna mentioned here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Anastasiia Lapatina (and Ava) have questions about the political situation in Texas, Carol Tsang wants to define totalitarianism, and Holly Berkley Fletcher's book is almost here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Holly Berkley Fletcher wants Ben to determine his fashion archetype, and John Hawkinson asks us to consider what it really means when a livestream freezes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Mike Feinberg discuss engagement with internet fans, and John Hawkinson has a question about Trump's judicial nominations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hard Lessons in Buying, Scaling, and Exiting with Carl Kleimann
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41:03In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles are joined by Carl Kleimann, a proven entrepreneur with deep experience in scaling and exiting small businesses. Carl takes us through his business journey—from losing a $200K client, to navigating private equity partnerships, to launching his current venture, Moffitt…
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Community and creative practice: the mess and the thrill of collaboration
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44:12This episode of What Are You Looking At? is a table conversation with Jade Lillie, Andy Hutson and Aunty Cheryl Mundy Trimanya, reflecting on collaboration and community engaged practice. Andy Hutson is a visual artist based in Nipaluna/Hobart and is the lead initiator and artist for the project Apologue Isle, which first exhibited at Contemporary …
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What's Wrong With Texas? with Deece Eckstein
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59:17Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Jonathan Rauch welcome Deece Eckstein, a veteran Texas lobbyist and political analyst, to discuss the current state of Texas and its government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg read and review a new profile of Mike in the Atlantic, discussing pandas and the culture of the FBI along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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189 : Meditation : Creating Space To Invest In Yourself
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19:09Today's guided meditation focuses on creating space within your busy life to invest in yourself. When we slow down, sit down, and turn our attention inward, something powerful happens. It's like a snow globe being set down on a table—our mind and body settle, allowing us to see more clearly what's happening inside. I hope you enjoy this guided medi…
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James Clapper's Dog's Graduation with Shane Harris
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1:00:53Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Shane Harris to discuss Shane's new article about James Clapper's dog's graduation. Also, Ben sings a dirge for Tom Lehrer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben and a host of Dog Shirt regulars cover a multitude of topics in quick succession, including Ukraine, South Park, global warming, polygraphs, the Arctic, saunas, and a new twist in the Cactus Conspiracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben, Mike Feinberg, and Carol Tsang discuss Japanese cinema, with digressions on Epstein, Inspectors General, and the culture of the CIA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Inside SBA Lending: Strategies for Business Buyers with Matthias Smith
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46:12In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Mathias Smith, founder of Pioneer Capital Advisory and a seasoned expert in SBA financing. Mathias shares his entrepreneurial journey, from launching his own firm to helping countless buyers navigate the often-complex SBA process. He opens up about the …
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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Alicia Wanless discuss the books for the new book club and which wines to pair with them, and Antti Ruokonen drops by with a question about historical immigration policy in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg brainstorm a Dog Shirt TV book club, and Richard Wattenbarger joins us from the Greek Chorus to discuss Stravinsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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188 : Aligning Money with Meaning & Intentionality with Andrew Windham
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52:39In this episode: intentionality with money, understanding financial independence, hiring your kids for tax benefits, FIRE movement, building a legacy with Andrew Windham Episode Summary Adam welcomes Andrew Windham to the Mindful FIRE Podcast. They delve into the importance of being intentional with money and using it as a tool to create a meaningf…
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Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg discuss horror movies, and Anastasiia Lapatina gives an update on child-rearing in a warzone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben and Alicia Wanless welcome Matt Fulton and Chris Carr of the Secrets and Spies podcast to talk about the historical and cultural role of intelligence operations, both real and fictional. Check out their podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Responsiveness Is the New Sales Superpower
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30:28You’d be shocked how many talented consultants I’ve seen ghost a lead at the exact moment things were about to close. Not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t realize: Responsiveness is your first deliverable. Before they trust your offer… they test your follow-up. And if you fail that test? Doesn’t matter how good your pitch is. You’r…
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Totalitarianism and Bananas with Carol Tsang
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1:00:26Wherein Ben, Mike Feinberg and Alicia Wanless discuss a potential bombshell news story about Trump's BANANA, and Carol Tsang joins in with more thoughts on Japanese history and the origins of totalitarianism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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[M365 AI] Copilot & AI Agents: Tips You Must Know
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40:59🚨 Is your organisation ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot?👉 Start with the expert-led Threatscape Copilot Readiness Assessment: https://www.threatscape.com/copilot-for-m365-readiness-assessment-datasheet/Microsoft Copilot is evolving fast — but so are the risks.In this deep-dive with Microsoft AI expert Graham Hosking, we explore the real-world implic…
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The Putin-Taliban Alliance with Emily Hoge
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1:03:38Wherein Ben and Mike Feinberg welcome Emily Hoge, a scholar of post-Soviet Russian history, to discuss Putin's recognition of the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Real Housewives of the Justice Department
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58:23Wherein Ben celebrates the infighting at the Trump DOJ and discusses the culture of gun ownership with Mike Feinberg and Eve Gaumond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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187 : Meditation : Creating Space for Possibility After Job Loss
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19:08This guided meditation aims to create space for possibility amidst challenging life situations. While we all encounter challenging situations, I created this meditation for my 12,000 Google fomer colleagues who were laid off a few years ago and the countless others affected by layoffs in the tech sector since then. These layoffs serve as a wake-up …
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Wherein the cactus is dead. Long live the cactus. Also, Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Mike Feinberg discuss Kenyan politics, DOJ refugees, and celebrities on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fired from the FBI with Mike Feinberg
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1:03:31Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Mike Feinberg, recently fired from a senior FBI position for being friends with someone Trump doesn't like, to discuss his experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump's "Tradecraft Review" with Shane Harris
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1:02:18Wherein Ben welcomes Shane Harris to discuss the Trump CIA's so-called tradecraft review, which concludes that there was no Russian interference in the 2016 election and that James Comey is a crook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben, Alicia Wanless, and John Hawkinson cover home renovation, AI, tariffs, law enforcement, and the cactus's bruised ego. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Tokugawa Shogunate with Carol Tsang
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1:01:13Wherein Carol Tsang emerges from the Greek Chorus to tell Ben about the history of repression and resistance in Tokugawa Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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186 : From Victim to Victor: Empowering Yourself in the Workplace with Dan Goodman
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56:19In this episode: Empowering Employees, Navigating Corporate Politics, Building Resilience, Financial Independence, Understanding Severance Agreements with Dan Goodman Episode Summary Adam speaks with Dan Goodman about the critical importance of empowering employees to advocate for themselves in the workplace. They explore the nuances of navigating …
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Wherein Ben discusses safari adventures with Holly Berkley Fletcher, the state of the Supreme Court with Jonathan Rauch, Swedish and Canadian politics with Alicia Wanless, and the military situation in Ukraine with anyone willing to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Wherein Ben welcomes Anna Bower for a discussion of Independence Day under Trump, as well as DOGE, humor, and the New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Lies About Financial Freedom No One Talks About
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23:06You can generate 6 or 7 figures in revenue and still feel broke, still anxious, still stuck in a cycle of high income, low control. And if you're just getting started, chasing financial freedom? The chaos often starts early. Because here’s the truth: Financial chaos doesn’t disappear when your revenue grows. It just hides behind a prettier bank bal…
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Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher discuss wildlife in Kenya, Minna Ålander joins in to talk about the seasons in Finland and defense policy in France, and Anastasiia Lapatina drops by with Ukrainian memes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Navigating Business Transactions with John Martinka
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40:40In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with John Martinka, a seasoned intermediary and advisor with nearly 30 years of experience in business transactions. John shares candid insights into how buyer and seller dynamics have evolved, the critical role of financial preparedness, and why experience …
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NYC Mayoral Elections with Tyler McBrien
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1:01:06Wherein Ben welcomes Tyler McBrien, Lawfare's managing editor, to discuss Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary and what, if anything, it means about the country at large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben welcomes Ben Wizner of the ACLU, with whom he used to argue about civil liberties litigation, to discuss civil liberties litigation in the Trump era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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185 : Meditation : Appreciating The Good In Your Life
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16:41Take a moment to appreciate how far you come in your life with this new guided meditation by Adam Coelho. So often people race from thing to thing trying mightily to reach their goal... But once they get there... They just look immediately past that goal to the next goal Never stopping Never fully appreciating: How far they've come All the things t…
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Wherein Mike Pesca takes over the show to ask Ben about the effectiveness of the Iran strikes and the war powers debate, and Holly Berkley Fletcher about Kenyan politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben and Anastasiia Lapatina discuss the recent NATO summit and the future of NATO in the Trump era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben has created a deepfake video of judicial nominee Emil Bove putting on vampire make-up, and he and Eve Gaumond discuss the ethical concerns created by a world in which that is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this powerful episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Beki Darlin, President of WAEE and a trailblazer in the world of business acquisition and consulting for equity. Beki shares her inspiring journey in the M&A space and explains how she’s helping reshape what entrepreneurship and equity ownership…
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4 Things That Keep Smart People From Starting a Business
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33:37Overnight success is often 5+ years in the making. If you’re waiting for fireworks today… …. you’ll miss the sparks that are already trying to ignite. So many would-be founders get stuck right here: - They’ve seen smart people fail, wondering, “Why should I be any different?” - They want to build something, but fear what their boss (or company) mig…
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Wherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Anastasiia Lapatina discuss intelligence officers as they exist in real life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wherein Ben answers Holly Berkley Fletcher's questions on the Supreme Court, deportation, federal grand juries, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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184 : Unlocking Your Zone of Genius with Aleksandr Konstantinov
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54:36In this episode: Journey of Self-Discovery, Entrepreneurship, Zone of Genius, Shedding Identities, Crafting a Life You Love with Aleks Konstantinov Episode Summary Adam speaks with Aleks Konstantinov about his journey from a conventional upbringing in Russia to becoming a global entrepreneur. Aleks shares insights on shedding identities, discoverin…
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Authorization to Bomb with Marty Lederman
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1:01:14Wherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher welcome Marty Lederman to discuss Trump's legal and constitutional violations in bombing Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Lawyer to Entrepreneur: How to Build Wealth Through Small Businesses with Sam Rosati
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42:02In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with entrepreneur, CPA, and attorney Sam Rosati to explore his journey from the corporate world into business ownership. Sam shares how he transitioned into acquiring small businesses, what he's learned along the way, and why he believes taking bold action i…
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