🎙️ Lightspeed Investing Podcast: Episode 81 “Speaking as a Growth Multiplier with Sebastian Uzcategui (Part 2)”

Sebastian is not only a skilled trader but also the founder of speakup.express, a speaking agency born from his own breakthrough moment: realizing that one stage appearance could multiply his business growth faster than years of grinding behind the scenes.

In this episode, we explore why public speaking remains one of the most underutilized growth channels in business, how courage alone puts you ahead of most competitors, the difference between being self-employed and building a true system, what to look for in a speaking agency, and why refining your story is the fastest way to build authority and expand your network.

For entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors alike, learning to articulate your mission on the right stages can accelerate opportunities that no ad spend can match.

Sebastian also shares a clear call to action: have the courage to get up and speak, and watch how everything in your world begins to expand exponentially. If you want to explore working with him directly, visit speakup.express

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Episode 80 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is live!

This week I sat down with Leslie Hocker, a former Division I college swimmer turned entrepreneur, who carved out a career in a male-dominated industry before building a business in the wellness and longevity space.

Leslie’s journey is filled with lessons that every entrepreneur and leader can relate to. We talk about why competing against yourself is the ultimate mindset advantage, how pivots fueled by self-belief can change your entire trajectory, the value of mentorship and learning how to fail forward, and why comparison is the thief of joy along with how to measure progress on your own terms.

Her story takes us from the pool to petroleum land management, from corporate executive to launching one of Houston’s first Pilates studios, and ultimately to a thriving entrepreneurial career helping people look, feel, and perform their best.

One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation: “The only real competition you have is the six inches between your ears.”

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or anyone navigating a career pivot, this episode will give you strategies to keep moving forward no matter the obstacles.

Want to connect with Leslie? You can reach her through lesliehocker.com , where you’ll also find her free Intelligent Skin Scan and a PDF on how to coach yourself for confidence. She’s also active on Facebook as Leslie Hocker and on Instagram as @leslie_hocker.

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Excited to drop Episode 79 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast featuring Sebastian Uzcategui, founder of speakup.express.

Sebastian shares how he went from trading at 14 to building businesses and leveraging public speaking, with lessons on financial independence, solution-based thinking, and why communicating your mission is one of the most critical skills for any entrepreneur.

If you’ve ever wondered how trading, entrepreneurship, and speaking intersect to create real opportunity, this episode is packed with actionable insight.

Check out part 1 now on LinkedIn and connect with Sebastian at speakup.express to learn how he helps entrepreneurs share their message on stage.

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Ready to Share Your Story on Lightspeed Investing Podcast? Schedule your call with the host, Philip 📞 https://calendly.com/lightspeedinvesting 

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Episode 78 – The Power of Futures: Direct Access to Liquidity

Most investors are told to wait decades for returns. Futures and commodities challenge that idea. In this conversation with Ryan Sullivan, we break down why this market gives you direct access to liquidity and why serious professionals are shifting their focus here to gain more control over both time and capital.

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Episode 77 Oil and Gas Investing for High-Income Earners with Paul H. Graham Part 3

Most high-income professionals leave money on the table because their CPAs don’t understand alternative investments. In this episode, Paul H. Graham breaks down oil and gas investing in plain terms, showing what really matters in deals, operators, and tax strategy.

If you want to grow and protect your wealth, optimize your taxes, and free your time to focus on what actually moves the needle, this episode is a must-listen. No fluff, just actionable insight from someone who’s mastered the space.

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Lightspeed Investing Podcast Ep. 76 – Client Success Interview: Katarina Sperduto

She went from building Air Force flight simulators to making $1,500 a day in the markets. With zero trading experience and just $1,500 to start, Katarina Sperduto mastered one proven strategy and turned it into consistent daily income. Her story will show you what is possible inside Lightspeed when you have the right mentorship and the discipline to follow it.

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🎙 Episode 75 is live — Oil & Gas Investing with Paul H. Graham (Part 2)

In this episode, we go beyond the surface. Paul—founder of Sandstone Group—returns to unpack the real structure behind oil & gas investing and why most professionals never hear the full story.

This isn’t a pitch. It’s a masterclass in how capital flows, what accredited investors should be asking, and how to think like a principal—not just a participant.

💡 We get into:

✔️ Why oil & gas isn’t going away—and how firms are using reserves as collateral to structure real deals ✔️ How select strategies can legally offset up to 100% of active income ✔️ The five types of oil & gas investing—and why Sandstone avoids some entirely ✔️ How Sandstone vets operators like a private equity advisory group—before capital is ever raised ✔️ What most CPAs and high-income earners misunderstand about this space (and what it costs them) ✔️ Why Paul’s team often invests their own capital into deals before bringing them to others

This episode is also a reminder: you don’t need to be born into this space. You need the right people, real due diligence, and the courage to lean into your strengths—not someone else’s playbook.

If you're earning over $200K, advising clients, or looking to diversify beyond typical asset classes—this is a conversation you won’t hear from mainstream finance.

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If you want to connect with Paul directly, the best way is through LinkedIn—just send him a message and mention you heard him on the Lightspeed Investing Podcast. From there, you’ll get access to his investor and CPA-focused eBooks, plus deeper insights into how his team vets oil & gas opportunities.

🤝 Ready to Share Your Story on Lightspeed Investing Podcast? 📅 Schedule your call with our host, Philip: 📞 https://calendly.com/lightspeedinvesting 

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🎙 EPISODE 74 IS LIVE Paul H. Graham | From Shark Tank to the Investor's Guide to Joy (Part 1)

This one goes deeper than deal flow.

I sat down with Paul—entrepreneur, investor, capital raiser, and co-author with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington—to unpack the real conversations happening behind closed doors in the world of eight- and nine-figure founders.

But we didn’t just talk money. We talked meaning.

🔎 What happens when high achievers hit their financial goals—but still feel empty? 📈 Why most professionals build for ego before realizing they should’ve built from alignment 🧠 The mindset difference between 6-, 7-, and 9-figure operators 📣 Why the “talk to 100 people” principle might change how you build your next offer, hire, or even make a life decision 📕 And what led Paul to create The Investor’s Guide to Joy—a physical guidebook to living and leading with more intention (not just metrics)

This episode isn’t hype. It’s real frameworks, real conversations, and a call to play the long game—not just with your portfolio, but with your purpose.

📺 Watch Episode 74 (Part 1) on 👉 LinkedIn

🧭 Part 2 drops next week—follow to stay in the loop.

📩 Want to connect with Paul? Visit investorsguidetojoy.com or message him directly on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/investorsguidetojoy/ 👉mention you heard him on Lightspeed

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🎙️ Episode 73 — Doctor Podcast Network Trading Scalpel for Strategy: From Surgery to CEO

I sat down with Evelyn Coira to unpack the story behind Lightspeed Investing—from our roots in private money management to building one of the few skill-based trading platforms that helps professionals take control of their wealth with precision.

We covered: 🔹 How Lightspeed evolved from hedge-fund-style returns to education 🔹 How one physician, mentored by John Arnold, built a 7-figure trading system 🔹 The logic behind futures trading—how physicians are using diagnostic skill sets to profit in any market direction 🔹 The truth about margins, leverage, and ROI (up to 5–10% daily returns with discipline) 🔹 What separates surgical precision from speculation in today's market

This isn’t financial hype—it’s how real professionals are leveraging a 90%+ margin model to reclaim time and build independence.

📺 Watch Episode 73 on 👉 LinkedIn   🎧 Also on YouTube

🎤 Have a story worth telling? We're now featuring guest experts on the Lightspeed Investing Podcast. If you've pivoted from burnout to breakthrough—we want to hear it 📞  https://calendly.com/lightspeedinvesting

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🎙️ I had the opportunity to sit down with the Doctor Podcast Network.

Evelyn Cora invited me to share the real story—how I went from the pre-med grind and 200+ hours in the OR… to leading a private investment firm helping professionals take control of their time and wealth.

If you’re a physician, med student, or just someone questioning the traditional path, this episode is worth a listen.

We unpack:

🔹 Why I walked away from medicine

🔹 The skill sets that actually drive success

🔹 And how leadership and precision still define my work—just in a different arena now

It’s not for everyone. But if you're looking for clarity on the next chapter, it might hit home.

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🎤 Got a story worth sharing? We’re now featuring guest experts on the Lightspeed Investing Podcast. If you've pivoted from burnout to breakthrough—we want to hear from you. 📅 Request a guest slot with Philip: 📞 https://calendly.com/lightspeedinvesting 

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