✅ Bissinger’s maintains 350+ years of chocolate-making tradition through small-batch, handcrafted methods

✅ Direct-to-consumer growth has surged with integrated catalog and online marketing strategies

✅ Scaling is achieved by adding small production lines while preserving artisan quality and product consistency

In this episode, Dan Abel, Chief Chocolate Officer at Bissinger’s, shares the legacy and evolution of one of the world’s oldest confection brands. Founded in 1668 in Paris, Bissinger’s has preserved its commitment to hand-crafted, small-batch chocolates across centuries. Dan’s family, with chocolate-making roots dating back to 1981, acquired the brand in 2019 and has since honored its ethos while accelerating its growth.

The conversation dives into Bissinger’s unique production philosophy, where even as demand grows, each confection remains handmade in 100-pound batches on compact, artisan-style lines. Dan discusses the importance of balancing wholesale, direct-to-consumer, and retail strategies, including partnerships with Barnes & Noble and expansion into brick-and-mortar storefronts. This episode reveals how staying true to tradition, while evolving with technology and consumer behavior, can build a premium brand that stands the test of time.

Q: How old is the Bissinger’s brand and when did you acquire it?

A: Bissinger’s was founded in 1668 in Paris, France. Dan Abel’s family became the seventh owner in 2019.

Q: How did Bissinger’s scale production without compromising quality?

A: The company adds small artisan-style production lines, each operated by a team of three, to maintain handcrafted consistency as they scale.

Q: What led to the growth of your direct-to-consumer channel?

A: A combination of print catalogs, a strong online strategy, and a new enterprise tech stack helped drive 160% growth from 2020–2022.

Q: What is the brand’s approach to retail and wholesale partnerships?

A: Bissinger’s is stocked in Barnes & Noble, Dillard’s, and over 1,000 specialty stores while expanding its own storefronts from one to three locations.

Q: Why did you continue producing in small batches despite scaling up?

A: Small batches ensure optimal caramelization, product quality, and uphold the brand’s artisan ethos—even as demand increases.

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00:29 Company Stats

01:01 The Acquisition Journey

03:17 Navigating Challenges and Growth

04:41 Direct to Consumer Expansion

07:38 Manufacturing and Production Insights

09:45 Connect with Bissinger's

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• Annual Revenue: $24 Million in Rents
• Employees: 90
• Founded: 2013
• 1,800 multifamily units currently owned and $350 million in assets under management

✅ Real estate success stems from creating long-term systems, not chasing quick wins or syndication trends

✅ Vertical integration enables profit-per-unit optimization and complete control over property operations

✅ Understanding your money mindset and investing goals is crucial before scaling into multifamily real estate

In this episode, Gino Barbaro, co-founder of Jake & Gino, breaks down how he scaled his multifamily real estate portfolio from a single 25-unit property to 1,800 units and $350 million in assets under management. Gino emphasizes the power of vertical integration over rapid syndication, choosing to retain full control over property operations for better profitability and stability. He discusses the compounding effects of long-term strategy, mentorship, and smart capital deployment across real estate ventures.

Gino also explores the foundational mindset needed for financial success. He shares how transforming his relationship with money—from scarcity to stewardship—allowed him to grow as both an entrepreneur and investor. By emphasizing the importance of understanding your money persona and embracing smart leverage, Gino provides a practical playbook for any aspiring multifamily investor. This episode is a masterclass on investing frameworks, team building, and staying committed to long-term growth in real estate.

❓ What’s the current size and structure of Jake & Gino’s real estate portfolio?

👉 1,800 units owned with $350 million in assets and a vertically integrated team of 90+ full-time members.

❓ What mindset shift helped you grow from your first deal to hundreds of units?

👉 Understanding money as a tool, not a goal, and focusing on long-term investment strategies.

❓ Why did you choose vertical integration instead of third-party management?

👉 Vertical integration allows more control, higher profitability, and a stronger operational foundation.

❓ How important is understanding your “money persona” before investing?

👉 It’s critical—you need to know your relationship with money to make empowered, long-term investment decisions.

❓ What’s your outlook on the multifamily real estate market heading into 2025?

👉 It’s a buyer’s market with massive opportunity as trillions in commercial debt come due.

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00:56 Building a Real Estate Empire

01:41 The Journey to Success: Early Challenges

03:57 Understanding Money and Mindset

08:06 Leveraging Debt and Market Insights

11:47 Connect with Co-founder of Jake & Gino

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• Founded: 2012
• Employees: ~350

✅ Chargebacks911 supports hundreds of thousands of clients worldwide, including banks, merchants, and tech companies.

✅ Benjamin attributes career growth to continuous self-development, problem-solving, and integrity in leadership.

✅ International expansion success starts with markets similar to your own and hiring local, culturally aligned teams.

In this episode, Benjamin Bridwell, President of Chargebacks911, shares his journey rising through the ranks of a global fintech company specializing in chargeback management solutions. With a client base reaching hundreds of thousands and a team of over 350 employees across multiple continents, Chargebacks911 has established itself as the leading solution in its industry.

Benjamin discusses the keys to scaling a business globally, including the importance of understanding cultural differences, hiring local talent, and dominating one market before moving to the next. He also shares personal leadership insights, including lessons from the book Good to Great, the importance of continuous improvement, and how striving to provide value across every part of the organization contributed to his rise from team member to president.

The conversation also explores the universal applicability of Chargebacks911’s solutions, given their relevance to any transaction involving Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, or alternative payment methods. Whether you’re growing your career, expanding globally, or improving your business processes, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, scale, and global strategy.

Q: What helped Benjamin Bridwell rise to President at Chargebacks911?

A: Consistently showing up, solving problems, leading with integrity, and continuously developing skills and business acumen were key to his career growth.

Q: What is Chargebacks911’s client reach?

A: The company works with hundreds of thousands of clients globally, including major banks, merchants, and tech companies.

Q: How does Chargebacks911 approach international expansion?

A: The team begins with markets culturally and operationally similar to their own, hires local experts, and deeply respects regional business customs.

Q: What book has been pivotal in Benjamin’s leadership journey?

A: Good to Great by Jim Collins helped shape his mindset around continuous improvement and refusing to settle for the status quo.

Q: How can businesses approach global markets more effectively?

A: Start with one similar market, learn its nuances, build localized teams, and then expand methodically to the next region.

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00:41 Company Overview and Global Presence

01:20 Leadership and Personal Development

02:34 International Expansion Strategies

04:46 Keys to Career Advancement

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• Founded: April 2017
• Annual Revenue: $6M–$8M
• Employees: 40

✅ RCG Mortgage scales by staying purchase-centric and building long-term, value-driven partnerships with realtors.

✅ Social media strategy combines humor, education, and authenticity to turn a “boring” industry into relatable and viral content.

✅ Delegating tasks and buying back time helps Andrew scale operations while maintaining a high standard of excellence.

In this engaging episode, Andrew Russell, founder of RCG Mortgage, breaks down how he scaled his business to $6–8 million in annual revenue with a strong focus on purchase-driven mortgage origination. Leveraging his psychology background and experience as a guidance counselor, Andrew built RCG on a philosophy of trust, education, and relationship-first business practices—especially with realtors.

Andrew shares his journey of transforming the mortgage industry’s “boring” image into viral and educational content, amassing over 130K TikTok followers and 45K+ on Instagram. His social media strategy combines humor, real-life mortgage scenarios, and family content to establish brand trust and generate direct and indirect business leads. He also reveals the importance of delegation and team building, explaining how embracing 80% delegation efficiency allowed him to scale sustainably.

With insightful commentary on the current real estate market, the importance of consistency in content creation, and game-changing book recommendations like Buy Back Your Time and Atomic Habits, this episode is a masterclass in combining old-school hustle with modern brand building.

Q: What is a purchase-centric mortgage strategy and why does it matter?

A: It focuses on home purchase loans rather than refinancing, creating sustainable growth by building long-term realtor relationships that generate consistent referrals.

Q: How has Andrew used social media to grow RCG Mortgage?

A: He blends mortgage education with humor, family life, and real-life scenarios, growing to 130K+ TikTok followers and building brand trust across platforms.

Q: What helped Andrew delegate and scale his business operations?

A: Reading Buy Back Your Time helped him embrace the 80% rule, allowing others to take over tasks and free him up for growth.

Q: What are the best books that helped shape Andrew’s business mindset?

A: Atomic Habits for building repeatable success routines and Buy Back Your Time for learning to delegate and scale effectively.

Q: What trends is Andrew seeing in the mortgage and real estate market today?

A: Fewer licensed loan officers, reduced housing inventory, and the rise of tech like AI mean companies must hustle smarter and outwork the competition.

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00:36 Scaling the Business

06:15 Key Books for Business Growth

08:37 Delegation and Team Building

10:43 Current Real Estate Market Insights

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• Founded: 2012
• Annual Revenue: $250 million
• Employees: ~1,000

✅ Filterbuy scales to $250M+ by owning its manufacturing and logistics, ensuring next-day delivery and minimal inventory waste.

✅ The company mastered Amazon early, leveraging its growth to dominate the air filter industry while maintaining direct-to-consumer control.

✅ Success in e-commerce comes from mastering one sales channel before expanding—Amazon was key for Filterbuy, TikTok Shops could be next.

In this episode, David Heacock, founder and CEO of Filterbuy, shares how he built a $250 million direct-to-consumer air filter brand by perfecting logistics, manufacturing, and e-commerce strategy. He explains how the first eight years were a grind, growing to $70 million before strategically expanding operations and scaling nationwide.

David emphasizes that Filterbuy is more of a logistics company than an air filter brand, with seven distribution centers and a just-in-time inventory model that ensures next-day delivery at scale. By keeping less than two weeks of finished goods inventory, Filterbuy operates more efficiently than traditional competitors. He also shares insights on the importance of focusing on a single sales channel—Amazon was the launchpad for Filterbuy’s early success, and today it generates over $160 million in annual sales.

Looking forward, Filterbuy is expanding its retail and B2B presence, recently launching in 550+ Walmart stores. David also advises new entrepreneurs to find a high-growth sales channel and dominate it first, suggesting TikTok Shops as a potential goldmine for today’s startups.

Q: What made Filterbuy stand out in the competitive air filter industry?

A: The company controls its entire manufacturing and logistics process, allowing for next-day delivery, minimal inventory waste, and unmatched variety in filter sizes.

Q: What sales channel was most crucial to Filterbuy’s success?

A: Amazon and Filterbuy.com were the biggest early drivers, with Amazon alone generating over $160M annually—David advises new brands to master one channel first.

Q: How does Filterbuy keep inventory so lean?

A: The company keeps less than two weeks of finished goods, instead stocking raw materials that can be quickly converted into final products in seven distribution centers.

Q: What’s the next big opportunity in e-commerce?

A: David sees TikTok Shops as a fast-growing sales channel that startups should master early, just like Amazon was a decade ago.

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00:47 Scaling Up: From Startup to $250 Million

01:11 Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

01:59 Mastering Logistics for Competitive Advantage

05:10 Sales Channels and Early Success

07:17 Connect with Filterbuy

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• Founded: 2009
• Total Transaction Value Processed: Over $1 billion
• Annual Transaction Volume: Around $200 million
• # of Employees: 75

✅ Flippa has processed over $1 billion in digital asset sales, democratizing online business exits.

✅ AI-powered matching and data integrations ensure trust and transparency in business transactions.

✅ YouTube channels, AI-powered businesses, and KDP publishing are among the fastest-growing categories on Flippa.

In this episode, Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, shares insights into how Flippa has transformed into the world’s largest marketplace for buying and selling digital assets. Since its founding in 2009, Flippa has evolved from a bootstrapped startup to a $1 billion+ transaction platform, facilitating over $200 million in trades annually. Blake highlights the importance of marketplace integrity, buyer-seller trust, and AI-driven matching as key factors in Flippa’s growth.

Blake discusses how digital assets—especially e-commerce stores, SaaS companies, AI businesses, and YouTube channels—are in high demand, with transactions ranging from $25K to $1M+. He explains why business buyers are looking for more than just high subscriber counts on YouTube—views and engagement matter most. Flippa has also expanded into partial stake sales, allowing entrepreneurs to sell a percentage of their business instead of a full exit.

Looking ahead, Flippa plans to introduce new digital categories like Chrome extensions and Slack plugins, while enhancing its Flippa University to help both buyers and sellers navigate the acquisition process effectively. With growing investor interest in online businesses, Flippa is positioning itself as the go-to marketplace for digital entrepreneurs seeking liquidity.

Q: What is the most common price range for businesses sold on Flippa?

A: The majority of businesses sell in the $250,000 to $500,000 range, catering to both first-time buyers and acquisition entrepreneurs.

Q: How does Flippa ensure trust between buyers and sellers?

A: With AI-powered matching, financial integrations with Shopify, QuickBooks, and AdSense, and mandatory buyer onboarding, ensuring data accuracy and acquisition fit.

Q: What are the fastest-growing categories on Flippa?

A: AI-powered businesses, YouTube channels, and Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) are among the most in-demand assets right now.

Q: Why are YouTube channels becoming a popular asset to buy and sell?

A: Buyers value view history over subscribers because past engagement predicts future revenue, making it a strong media asset for investors.

Q: What’s next for Flippa?

A: Expanding into new digital categories (Chrome extensions, Slack plugins) and partial stake sales, allowing business owners to sell a percentage of their business instead of a full exit.

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00:45 Flippa's Growth and Professionalization

02:10 Building Trust and Marketplace Integrity

04:08 Enhancing Buyer and Seller Experience

06:32 Trends and Popular Asset Types on Flippa

10:31 Future of Flippa and New Categories

12:33 Connect with Flippa

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• Founded: 2022
• Capital Raised: $100 million
• Valuation: Approximately $1 billion
• # of Employees: 40

✅ Raising capital is about trust, not hype—relationships built over years lead to rapid funding success.

✅ Hiring the right mentor accelerates growth—paying for expertise creates accountability and drives high-impact decision-making.

✅ FrameTec's innovative construction process is 4x faster, produces 99% less waste, and ensures superior quality through automation.

In this episode, Damion Lupo, co-founder of FrameTec, shares the journey of transforming an idea sketched on a napkin into a billion-dollar company in just two years. FrameTec is revolutionizing the construction industry with cutting-edge automation, drastically improving efficiency, reducing material waste, and accelerating build times. Damion explains how securing $100 million in capital was less about flashy presentations and more about years of relationship-building and establishing trust.

Beyond funding, Damion dives into the 10 Steps to 10 Million, emphasizing the importance of hiring the right mentors, eliminating ego, and focusing on serving others. He shares how personal and business failures shaped his approach to success, allowing him to scale at lightning speed. FrameTec’s breakthrough process in framing construction—where walls are prefabricated in a controlled environment and assembled on-site—significantly reduces costs, eliminates material waste, and enhances build precision, solving a major bottleneck in housing development.

With a mission-driven approach, FrameTec is not just changing how homes are built but also redefining how the industry collaborates. By integrating automation and smart technology, they are supporting electricians, plumbers, and contractors to streamline their work, making construction more predictable and scalable.

Q: How did you raise $100 million in just two years?

A: By building deep trust with investors over years. Raising capital isn’t about hype—it’s about relationships and credibility.

Q: What are the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling?

A: Ego, lack of mentorship, and chasing money instead of focusing on serving a mission-driven purpose.

Q: How does FrameTec’s process compare to traditional homebuilding?

A: It’s 4x faster, has 99% less material waste, and ensures higher build precision through robotics and automation.

Q: What’s the #1 lesson in going from a startup to a billion-dollar company?

A: Hire great people, trust them, and get out of their way. Success comes from leveraging the strengths of your team.

Q: How does mentorship impact business success?

A: The right mentor can save years of trial and error. Investing in mentorship forces accountability and speeds up growth exponentially.

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00:22 Company Stats

00:59 Raising Capital and Building Trust

03:13 The Importance of Mentorship

05:25 10 Steps to 10 Million

09:27 FrameTec's Innovative Construction Process

12:27 Connect with FrameTec

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• Founded: 1980
• Revenue: $300 million
• Employees: 25,000
• Locations: 254

✅ Home care demand is surging, with 77% of seniors preferring to age at home, driving rapid industry growth.

✅ The franchise model provides shared services, allowing smaller brands to leverage marketing, legal, and operational support for accelerated growth.

✅ Technology and innovation, including AI and virtual care solutions, are shaping the future of home healthcare.

In this episode, Todd Houghton, President of HomeWatch Caregivers, discusses the company's impressive growth and the evolving landscape of home care services. Founded in 1980, the company now boasts over 25,000 caregivers across 254 locations, with a projected revenue of $300 million by the end of 2024. The growing aging population and a strong preference for aging in place are key factors fueling the company's rapid expansion.

Todd explains the advantages of their franchise platform, which allows smaller brands to benefit from shared services such as marketing, finance, and legal support. This model helps franchisees scale efficiently while maintaining high service quality. He also highlights the role of innovation, with the introduction of AI-powered solutions and virtual care technologies to enhance patient experiences and improve operational efficiency.

Looking ahead, HomeWatch Caregivers aims to continue expanding through strategic acquisitions and cutting-edge technology, ensuring they remain a leader in the home care industry. Todd's vision focuses on balancing human touch with digital advancements to meet the rising demand for in-home healthcare solutions.

Q: What factors are driving the rapid growth in the home care industry?

A: The aging population and the strong preference for aging at home are major growth factors, with 10,000 people turning 65 every day.

Q: How does the franchise model support HomeWatch Caregivers' expansion?

A: The franchise model offers shared services such as marketing, finance, and legal support, allowing smaller businesses to scale effectively.

Q: What technological innovations are shaping the future of home care?

A: AI-powered virtual assistants and remote care solutions are becoming essential to providing affordable, efficient in-home care services.

Q: What challenges come with maintaining quality across a large number of caregivers?

A: Ensuring compliance, conducting regular surveys, and continuous training help maintain high service standards across all locations.

Q: What advice would you give to entrepreneurs considering a home care franchise?

A: Focus on aligning with a brand that offers strong operational support and a growing market demand for sustainable long-term success.

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01:07 The Franchise Model and Brand Expansion

02:44 Innovations and Competitive Edge

04:16 Future of Home Care and Technology

07:55 Connect with HomeWatch Caregivers

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• Founded: 2013
• Revenue: $10 million
• Employees: 36

✅ Investing in top talent drives rapid business growth, allowing subject matter experts to scale new divisions effectively.

✅ Offering financial stability through six-figure guarantees attracts high-performing recruiters from competitive firms.

✅ Building a strong company culture through clearly defined core values ensures consistency and long-term success.

In this episode, Jeremy Jenson, CEO of Encore Search Partners, shares the journey of building a $10 million recruitment firm with a focus on investing in top talent and diversifying service offerings. Founded in 2013, the firm has grown by bringing in industry-specific experts to lead new divisions while maintaining high gross margins. Jeremy highlights how his approach of financially backing key hires, rather than solely relying on his own expertise, has been a game-changer in scaling the company.

Jeremy discusses the critical role of company culture in driving success, with a strong emphasis on core values such as excellence, resilience, and professionalism. These principles guide hiring decisions, training programs, and daily operations to ensure alignment across all divisions. He also shares his insights on leveraging social media and personal branding to attract top talent, revealing how his podcast, The Path to Success, has helped expand his professional network and enhance his company's visibility.

Looking ahead, Encore Search Partners aims to scale further by continuing to invest in high-performing professionals in new industry verticals and leveraging marketing strategies to capture additional market share.

Q: What was the key strategy that helped Encore Search Partners scale to $10 million?

A: Investing in top-tier industry experts and giving them the resources and financial stability to scale new divisions effectively.

Q: How do you attract and retain high-performing recruiters in a competitive market?

A: Offering competitive six-figure guarantees, a strong brand, and operational support that allows recruiters to focus on their expertise.

Q: Why did you choose to diversify into multiple industry verticals rather than specializing in one?

A: By hiring subject matter experts, we can create specialized divisions that thrive independently while leveraging shared company resources.

Q: How has social media and personal branding contributed to the company’s growth?

A: It has significantly helped in attracting top talent, building trust with potential hires, and enhancing visibility in the market.

Q: What advice would you give to recruitment firms looking to break past the $5 million revenue mark?

A: Focus on hiring the right people, invest in their growth, and ensure your company culture supports long-term success.

00:00 Intro

00:15 Company Stats

00:53 Overcoming Challenges in Recruitment

01:36 Investing in Talent

03:57 Future Growth Strategies

06:48 Podcast and Personal Branding

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• Revenue:
• San Diego location: $1.2 million in year one, projected $1.4 million in year two.
• East Bay location: $498,000 in year one, projected $1.2 million in year two.
• Employees: 100+
• Founded: March 2005.

✅ The handyman business offers strong cash flow and a low barrier to entry, making it a scalable opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs.

✅ Franchisees benefit from a global marketing machine that reduces lead costs and increases service rates, leading to higher profitability.

✅ A franchise model provides aspiring entrepreneurs with proven systems, support, and a higher success rate compared to independent startups.

In this episode, Sergei Kaminskiy, CEO of Kaminskiy Group, discusses the evolution of his business from a small handyman service to a multi-division company, including a thriving franchise model with Care and Repair. Starting with just $70 in his bank account and a handful of flyers, Sergei grew his business into a multi-million dollar enterprise. The Care and Repair franchise system offers aspiring entrepreneurs an accessible entry point with low startup costs and comprehensive support, including marketing, administrative services, and operational guidance.

Sergei highlights the advantages of franchising in the handyman industry, emphasizing how their robust systems allow franchisees to operate efficiently, attract clients, and scale their businesses quickly. With locations in San Diego and East Bay already thriving, the company is expanding across North America with a long-term goal of global reach. Sergei's passion for helping others achieve entrepreneurial success drives the mission of Care and Repair to empower more individuals to own successful businesses with minimal risk.

Q: What inspired you to franchise Care and Repair?

A: A close friend's interest in the business made me realize the potential to share my systems and help others build successful handyman businesses.

Q: What are the biggest challenges independent handymen face?

A: High lead costs, competition from multiple contractors, and the struggle to maintain consistent business flow without a strong brand and systems in place.

Q: How much capital is needed to start a Care and Repair franchise?

A: The total investment is under $100,000, with financing options available, requiring only a $20,000 down payment.

Q: What makes Care and Repair different from other handyman services?

A: Our franchisees receive full support, including marketing, lead generation, administrative assistance, and operational training, allowing them to focus on service delivery.

Q: Why should entrepreneurs consider franchising instead of starting from scratch?

A: Franchising offers a proven system with a higher success rate, reducing the risks and challenges that come with starting an independent business.

00:00 Intro

00:19 Company Stats

01:34 The Humble Beginnings

02:23 Expansion and Diversification

04:18 Franchise Model and Benefits

08:03 Empowering Entrepreneurs

11:16 Connect with Kaminskiy

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