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On Thanksgiving Eve of 1971, a hijacker known as D.B. Cooper parachuted out of a commercial airplane with $200,000 in ransom money and was never seen again. It’s the only unsolved commercial airline hijacking in U.S. history, and the FBI officially closed the books on the investigation nearly a decade ago.  But while the Feds have thrown in the towel, citizen detective Eric Ulis is still fighting to learn the truth. For years, Ulis has been working on his own to keep the case alive and, thanks to a recent discovery, says he is on the verge of a breakthrough in revealing Cooper’s true identity. All he needs is a little cooperation with the FBI, which he is suing the agency to get. In this episode, we speak with Ulis to get the amazing story of this daring and dangerous heist and delve into the modern detective tactics he is using to put some heat on this cold case. Ulis has made some incredible discoveries that could, at last, reveal the identity of the hijacker — all he needs now is for the Feds to give him access to a clip-on tie, one of the few pieces of evidence Cooper left behind when he jumped out of that plane. Whether you’re fascinated by historical crimes or fascinated by modern detective work, we can guarantee this: you will be fascinated by this episode! Thanks as always for listening. Please rate and review us, and if you want to learn even more about D.B. Cooper, be sure to check out Kevin Ulis’s .

Mignon Francois started her cupcake business, The Cupcake Collection, with the $5 she had left to feed her family for the week. 15 years later, The Cupcake Collection is a multi-million dollar operation, with Mignon still serving as CEO and “Director of Joy.” In this live episode, Emily brings Mignon back to the podcast to talk about her inspiring business journey and empowering new book Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. You can listen to the first episode with Mignon here. Theme Music by -  and

Learn the words that no investor wants to hear on the latest episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch." This season on , we've witnessed a steady stream of contestants who dream of making it to the top floor. All they need to do? Nail their . We've seen countless entrepreneurs earn the chance to enter the boardroom with the chance to seal a or win cash prizes from Amazon to get their business to the next level. Some walk out victorious; some must pick themselves up to fight another day. In this episode, a new group shows up to try their luck in the elevator. Will they succeed in reaching new heights at the press of a button? Or will they freeze up at the moment of truth? Listen and see what happens on an all-new episode! Investor Takeaways:  Investors want to put their money into great projects. Give them all the reasons they need to believe in you. Show your passion! Investors want to see that you can fight through adversity. Practice, practice, practice — you'll be happy you can do your pitch in your sleep when the lights and nerves hit.

Joanne Wilson is an early-stage angel investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with over 150 companies in her investment portfolio such as Food52 and Eater. Her latest venture, Gotham, is a female-founded cannabis concept space that’s curates and shares one-of-a-kind products, art, and experiences that reflect New York’s rich history and influence. She is also the chairperson of Hot Bread Kitchen and currently sits on the board of The Highline and The Public Housing Community Fund in NYC. Sponsor: Subscriptions to Harvard Business Review’s unlimited content start at only $10 a month. Go to and enter PROMO CODE: SUCCESS right now to take advantage of this great offer.

On today's show, we're joined by Michael Belnap to discuss recovering from rejection through his experience as a door-to-door salesman, the impact of hands-on learning, and why "adapt or die" is essential for entrepreneurs. Launch Your Business is presented by Comcast Business. With Comcast Business it's not just possible, it's happening. Comcast Business - Powering Possibilities. Learn more at .

The pizza industry is changing fast. PizzaHQ is leading the revolution by focusing on automation and efficiency to deliver affordable pizzas at a fast pace. Founder Jay Udrija and PizzaHQ are building a robot-powered pizza chain whose “relentless focus on process” also comes with a commitment to quality to set them apart. Listen to learn about how the pizza industry has changed, using restaurant tech, and food service robotics. Sponsor: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant System —

On this episode of the Jeff Fenster Show, Bedros Keuilian recounts his experience of immigrating to the US from Armenia and his father's determination to become an entrepreneur. He shares how he used his emotions to push his businesses forward during the pandemic, and how he created the Fitness Business Summit and Fit Body Boot Camp. Bedros emphasizes the importance of having non-negotiables, setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and forming relationships with others in order to achieve success.

This may sound counterintuitive, but your business doesn't HAVE to be on social media. In fact, social media might not even be the best tool for your growth. Amelia Hruby, host of the podcast Off the Grid, explains how to leave social media without hurting your business — and the many other marketing tools that you should pour your energy into instead.

Con man Christian Gerhartsreiter had many identities - but his most famous was "Clark Rockefeller,” a black sheep relative from the iconic American family. For over 20 years, he duped rich people from coast to coast to share in their privilege and their money. But in 2008, he finally got caught in his web of deceit. Investigators would soon realize that his dirty crimes not only included impersonations but were much darker than anyone ever imagined.

Boho Camper Vans co-owner David Soderman was inspired to start his business after a trip to Maui when he realized traveling could become expensive quickly due to lodging. Fast forward to the pandemic, Boho Vans blew up when camper vans became the ideal way to travel while socially distanced. Hear how David uses communication with his customers to make them feel comfortable and cared for even while on the road. Also hear what drove reviewer David A. to leave Boho Vans a five-star review. Theme Music by  and