Billion Dollar Brand

You earn real money. So why is there never anything left at the end of the year?

Shaan Rais sits down with Josh Waxman, Founder and CEO of Infinite Capital Solutions, who watched his father build two Philadelphia restaurants and then get broken by money. Josh went the other way, set on mastering the one thing his father never could: not making money, but keeping it.

They dig into the gap between income and wealth, why high earners still feel exposed, and the family banking approach the Rockefellers used to stay wealthy for generations, while the Vanderbilts lost it all. Josh also walks through his own collapse, $400,000 in debt at 24.

It is a raw talk about legacy, control, and building a financial fortress before you need one. If you earn well but still feel one hard month from the edge, this one is for you. Listen now.

[00:04:30] – The question every other interviewer asks Josh first, and why Shaan refused to open with it

[00:06:36] – What it does to a kid to watch his father get broken by money

[00:14:39] – POS reframed: not point of sale, but the psychological operating system that decides who wins

[00:17:06] – $400,000 in debt at 24, over a million in revenue, and every dollar walking out the door

[00:30:29] – Why he stopped chasing more money and started controlling the flow of it

[00:31:21] – Income versus wealth: the difference nobody ever explained to his father

[00:35:14] – The real question that changes everything: not who earns the money, but who profits from it

[00:38:09] – Rockefeller versus Vanderbilt: two fortunes, two very different endings

[00:39:09] – The castle, the fortress, and the moat, and why a big business alone still gets stormed

[00:40:51] – Building a financial system for children and grandchildren he has not had yet

[00:57:56] – The first conversation every exposed high earner needs, and who to have it with

Josh Waxman is the Founder and CEO of Miami-based Infinite Capital Solutions. As an Authorized Infinite Banking Practitioner, Josh specializes in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals optimize their cash flow and build private banking systems. His work focuses on financial sovereignty, teaching clients how to keep their capital liquid, protected, and working directly for them rather than traditional banking institutions.

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Are you still waiting for the market to recognize your worth, or will you boldly claim your space at the top?

This no-nonsense solo masterclass features Shaan Rais, a titan in leadership branding, as he shatters the myth that you need another degree or more credentials to win in today’s premium marketplace. With proven frameworks and evidence-based strategies, Shaan reveals how true leaders leap from wantrepreneur to CEO by mastering positioning and perception, not just marketing hype.

Every minute you wait is costing you visibility, income, and legacy. Press play NOW to access the exclusive blueprint for confidence-led authority, avoid being “flushed out” by your competitors, and lock in the rarefied air of real legacy leadership. This insight isn’t being taught anywhere else. Rise above the noise with this episode before your competition does.

• [00:00] – What happens when you treat yourself like luxury? The Four Seasons, Lamborghini, and the game-changing mindset shift
• [00:00:15] – “If you’re for everybody, you’re for nobody.” The daring rule that separates top-tier leaders from the rest
• [00:01:27] – Are you battling “identity fracture”? Crushing the imposter syndrome holding back high-achievers
• [00:02:17] – Pandemic breakthrough: Going live, going all-in, and hitting $450k in less than 90 days using pure confidence
• [00:02:27] – Why matching confidence to your competence is the real profitability unlock most ignore
• [00:03:12] – The myth of personal branding: Perception engineering and authority architecture explained
• [00:04:17] – Are you being “flushed” or rising to phenomenal? The brutal metaphor that will change your trajectory now
• [00:05:24] – The rare currency of positioning and the doors it unlocks for bold leaders willing to step up

• Four Seasons
• Lamborghini
• Facebook
• Aspire

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Are you haunted by the sense that your true value is hiding in the shadows, undervalued, overlooked, and underappreciated?

This episode delivers an unfiltered jolt of hard-won leadership wisdom as Shaan Rais, the architect of the multi-million dollar Leadership Leverage brand, reveals why the “smartest” and most capable rarely run the room while lesser talents command the spotlight and the rewards.

This isn’t hype. It’s evidence-based strategy to conquer your greatest business challenge: unlocking positioning leverage that transforms invisible expertise into irresistible authority and impact. Through candid revelation and powerful frameworks, Shaan Rais arms you to overcome hidden barriers, scale your influence, and add a zero to your results almost immediately.

Tune in now to break free from self-sabotage, fast-track your legacy, and discover luxury-level insights you won’t hear anywhere else. The future won’t wait for the invisible. Make your next move now.

• 00:00 – Are you more valuable than you are visible? The bold truth about why the talented get left behind
• 02:14 – Why motivation won’t save you—how evidence-based strategy preempts every tactic
• 03:34 – What the smartest people in Fortune 500 rooms always get wrong (and the leverage mistake that costs millions)
• 04:27 – The one sentence that can unlock hidden opportunity and multiply your results now
• 05:58 – Shaan’s eye-opening “Add a Zero” message and the real difference between the three E’s and the three I’s
• 07:22 – Audi vs. Lamborghini: What a luxury car war teaches you about pricing power and premium positioning
• 09:03 – Why founders who know their value earn double for the same work—lessons in strategic self-awareness
• 10:06 – From Harlem to high-impact: The emotional cost and victory of building a brand others said was impossible

• Jack Welch Management Institute
• Jack Welch
• Audi
• Lamborghini
• Aspire

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Are you tired of setting goals that never seem to materialize, watching your competitors achieve what you know you deserve?

In this solo episode, Shaan Rais, the evidence-driven King of Branding & Positioning, reveals the surprising, proven rituals behind year-end business planning and why writing goals unlocks thrilling, life-changing success.

Discover how top leaders structure their ambitions, leverage environment for clarity, and use physical notes as a brand-building lever. With raw stories and exclusive frameworks, Shaan shows you how to make your objectives tangible and why the pain of staying “invisible” gets worse every day you delay.

Press play now, because if you wait, you risk plateauing, missed opportunities, and watching less-qualified rivals win. This episode delivers elite, actionable insights that high-impact leaders won’t find anywhere else.

• 00:02 – The thrilling ritual that transforms Shaan’s end-of-year energy into planning magic
• 00:18 – Why “water is created for me” and how environment fuels uncommon creativity
• 00:32 – The bold, global vision that started with a single handwritten note
• 01:09 – The evidence-based moment when writing made dreams real, leading to international opportunities
• 01:30 – How uncovering decade-old goals proved every victory—down to the last detail
• 02:03 – Surprising truths: Nothing on the list remained undone—most were conquered within a year
• 03:05 – Immediate manifestation: Why written goals accelerate achievement every single day
• 03:56 – The powerful call to action for leaders ready to grow with unmatched clarity

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Do you secretly worry you should downplay your ambition just to fit in? What if standing bold in your success is exactly how you win next-level respect and impact?

Shaan Rais, the evidence-based leadership strategist and “King of Branding & Positioning,” walks you through his underdog journey from a hated job basement with a BlackBerry to a multi-million dollar personal brand.

This episode is a punchy masterclass in how resilience, vision, and unapologetic self-belief set leaders apart from doubters and imitators. If you feel stuck, “too early,” or unseen, this conversation unpacks the emotional edge, habits, and internal frameworks that unlock iconic confidence and authority.

Listen now. The pain of playing small is real, and if you wait, tomorrow’s opportunities may never show up. This episode reveals battle-tested, exclusive takeaways you won’t hear from anyone else in the game.

• 00:01 – What happens when you start out with nothing but a BlackBerry and a hated day job?
• 00:22 – The “wake up at 3 AM” lifestyle no one talks about and why it changes leaders
• 01:23 – Getting laughed at for a billion-dollar vision—how to own it before anyone else believes
• 01:41 – The myth of overnight success: Making content on your lunch break, before anyone cared
• 02:54 – Why they called him “Church” and how embracing your reputation fuels brand dominance
• 04:00 – The walking coaching sessions that sparked a luxury empire (rain, heat, or snow)
• 05:25 – The pain, grind, and proof: What really happens in your first decade of chasing a vision
• 06:22 – The real law of vision: Every step you take toward it—one step comes back to yoularity

• The 7 Prerequisites to Success: Pathways to Paramount Performance (book by Shaan Rais)
• KineMaster (video editing mobile app)
• Long Island Railroad

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Ever felt like your expertise is invisible, or questioned your ability to lead and leave a legacy? Imagine the pain of staying stagnant while less qualified competitors pass you by.

In this urgent, no-BS episode, Shaan Rais sits down with trailblazer Toby Hansen, military leader turned executive education architect, for a raw masterclass on evidence-based leadership, authentic branding, and how to win respect (and revenue) in a world that wants you to shrink or conform.

Dive into the real challenges of transitioning from service to the C-suite, why your personal brand is your new armor, the uncomfortable truth about DEI and meritocracy, and how to engineer your own breakthrough with radical self-accountability.

If you want to avoid irrelevance, take control of your future, and unlock strategies the average leader will never hear, press play now. This conversation is fiercely honest, immediately actionable, and you won’t find insights like these anywhere else.

[00:01:03] – The surprising moment a “kid from upstate New York” chose impact over comfort

[00:04:02] – Direct vs. authoritarian: The leadership style that wins in crisis and why empathy is your edge

[00:07:14] – The hardest lesson of service (and why it’s your ticket to lifelong legacy)

[00:09:10] – What nobody tells you about code switching from military to corporate power

[00:13:19] – Are you stagnating? Listen for the pivot that multiplies your value overnight

[00:17:00] – Why “giving” brands dominate, and the secret to succession no MBA will teach you

[00:30:07] – Is America still the gold standard? Uncomfortable truths on legacy and national branding

[00:55:20] – Are you ready to lead? The boldest advice for rising leaders who don’t see themselves… yet

• U.S. Army
• Genghis Khan (meritocracy reference)
• Make America Healthy Again / Make America Great Again (policy context)
• Ford
• Chevy
• Marlboro
• Camel
• SNAP benefits

Toby Hansen is a military leadership veteran and executive learning architect specializing in leadership succession and organizational transformation. With 20 years of proven command experience and a powerful track record in corporate education, he empowers teams to unlock elite performance and build brands rooted in authenticity and legacy. Hansen’s unique perspective bridges tactical execution with strategic vision, making him a sought-after partner for organizations and leaders ready to make impact matter.

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Ever wondered why earning seven figures doesn’t feel like victory anymore? Are you stuck in the frustrating gap between your potential and your bank account, watching the cost of success skyrocket?

Shaan Rais, "The King of Branding & Positioning," breaks down the harsh new realities facing ambitious leaders and entrepreneurs. Drawing from his wild ascent in the branding world, Shaan compares the collapse of educational credentials to the vanishing margin of high-income living and reveals why surviving on six or even seven figures is no longer enough for those who crave legacy and authority.

Tune in now to avoid the silent trap that’s keeping top leaders broke, burnt out, and invisible. Miss this, and you’ll lose out to competitors who are already scaling faster. Listen for the bold, exclusive insights guaranteed to shift how you price, position, and play the modern leadership game.

1. [00:00:02] – When seven figures used to mean untouchable wealth (and why it doesn’t anymore)
2. [00:00:22] – Shocking truth: Your degrees might be nearly worthless today—and what it really means for leaders
3. [00:01:27] – Why even PhDs and master’s grads are piecing together multiple jobs just to get by
4. [00:02:26] – That first $10K month: The emotional rollercoaster (and the brutal aftermath)
5. [00:03:11] – The scary reality for “6-figure” entrepreneurs: You can’t even afford a real team
6. [00:04:03] – How seven figures disappears overnight—hello, taxes, overhead, and vanishing profit
7. [00:05:51] – The ultimate money mindset hack: Add a zero—or risk falling behind for good
8. [00:07:40] – When building a 9-figure empire is the real goal…and what it takes to get in that game

1. Upwork
2. Fiverr
3. IRS
4. LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp (business entity types)

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What if the make-or-break secret to building a thriving business and iconic leadership legacy isn’t on your balance sheet, but in your closest relationship?

Shaan Rais, Founder and CEO of Leadership Leverage Institute, draws back the curtain with evidence-based conviction on the “secret weapon” most entrepreneurs and executives ignore: Choosing the right spouse. From Harlem beginnings to multi-million dollar branding success, Shaan shares raw, transformative insights on relying on unwavering partnership, faith, and staying grounded even when the world shakes.

Forget generic business advice. This episode dives deep into the emotional engine behind high-ticket leadership, brand dominance, and the relentless drive to scale.

Listen now or risk missing the unseen edge that can restart, rebuild, and reignite your business, no matter how many times you fall. The wisdom here is urgent, exclusive, and rarely spoken out loud.

[00:03] – The single question entrepreneurs ask most, and the answer nobody expects

[00:32] – Why picking the right wife trumps every business strategy in the boardroom

[01:00] – Harlem roots, chess moves, and overcoming bitterness in leadership

[01:26] – Meet Shaan’s rock: the supportive partner who loves through brokenness, risk, and reinvention

[01:47] – Staying grounded: The surprising role of faith and humility in entrepreneurial survival

[02:13] – Comforter, ally, anchor—the real job description for a world-class spouse

[02:40] – What happens when everything falls apart (and why real partnership lets you restart stronger)

[03:21] – The key most business leaders quietly agree unlocks lasting success—and why discipline alone isn’t enough

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Ever wondered what it really takes to shatter your limits, crush $18 million in sales, and reinvent your life story, no matter where you start?

In this electrifying episode, Shaan Rais interviews high-performance sales leader and CEO Chris Dietz, whose journey vaults from probation to millionaire status through a single transformational book and an obsessive work ethic. They reveal how discipline, vision, and ruthless targeting create a business (and life) most only dream about. You’ll hear battle-tested strategy, the hidden advantage of failure, and why integration—not balance—is everything for bold leaders.

Stop playing small. If you want the moves that keep you on the field (and off the sidelines), press play now. Rolling this to your queue means you’ll avoid prolonged frustration, jump your closest margin, and access elite-level mindset hacks you won’t get anywhere else.

[00:00:00] – How probation and “Think and Grow Rich” forced a total mindset reset

[00:01:24] – The discipline muscle: Why sports and epic leadership pay off for life

[00:03:21] – Uncommon: Turning $18 million in sales into $1.1M in under three years

[00:04:10] – The real reason you 10x targets (and how obsession drives execution)

[00:05:16] – The mentorship shortcut: Learning from others, not just your own bruises

[00:06:36] – Work-life integration: The myth of balance and why Jack Welch was right

[00:09:00] – When your circle suffocates your ambition, how do you cut through?

[00:15:11] – The biggest hiring lie—and how to engineer unbreakable sales teams

1. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
2. Grant Cardone (“10x” principle)
3. Bob Proctor (Law of Attraction)
4. Jack Welch (Work-life integration philosophy)
5. Tony Robbins (Growth mindset)

Chris Dietz is the Founder & CEO of Find Me Staffing Solutions. Having personally driven over $18 million in sales in just 3.5 years, Chris is now renowned for transforming companies by seeding them with high-performing sales talent, all while championing a relentless, discipline-driven growth mindset. His methods combine personal reinvention with tactical hiring that delivers bottom-line results fast.

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Are you tired of being overlooked, working with clients who undervalue your expertise, and watching less-qualified competitors win while you churn in silence?

Shaan Rais, “The King of Branding & Positioning” and creator of the famed 120 Day Brand, goes all in on the luxury personal branding moves that most leaders never dare to make. You’ll find out why multiplying your prices isn’t just a money play; it’s a revolutionary identity shift that filters your clientele, streamlines your genius, and propels you into the rarefied air of industry icons.

This episode goes beyond inspiration, delivering proven frameworks and hard-won lessons on leadership, retention, and premium pricing. Miss it, and you’re left spinning your wheels among the masses. Listen now to discover what the elite know about visibility, value, and leverage. These unfiltered strategies are exclusive to this show. Tune in or risk missing your legacy moment.

[00:00:00] – The life-changing challenge: Add a zero to your prices, and the ripple effect on business, family, and team

[00:01:07] – Why raising your prices is the ultimate professional filter for leveling up your clientele (not just your bank account)

[00:02:10] – The psychology of desire: No one wants the “Skippies”—people crave Bugatti status, and here’s how you claim it

[00:03:07] – Surprised at the power of “less is more”? The $200 fish lesson from a Michelin restaurant flips everything you think about value

[00:05:10] – Why high-paying clients want quality, not quantity, and the myth of working harder gets crushed

[00:06:29] – Referrals, retention, and word of mouth: The million-dollar secrets to slashing marketing costs (and why people keep coming back)

[00:07:38] – Why icons like Louis Vuitton and Ritz-Carlton never worry about client retention and how you can own that space

1. Louis Vuitton
2. Hermès
3. Bugatti
4. Michelin restaurants
5. Delta
6. The Ritz-Carlton
7. McDonald’s

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