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My next guest is a lifelong entrepreneur and investor who runs a unique venture capital firm that doesn’t specialize in one specific industry. In this episode, he talks about what he looks for in founders, what he looks for with companies, and how his firm structures its deals differently than traditional VC firms. Please welcome Patrick Donohue.

Payback Time Podcast

My next guest is an engineer by trade who previously worked on hybrid technologies for auto manufacturers including Chrysler, Ford, and VW, and worked in the semiconductor industry. A common thread he became passionate about was mentorship. This led him to create a B2B SaaS business that helps organizations build a stronger community through mentorship. In this episode, we talk about how he generates leads, how much he charges his customers per month, and the next step entrepreneurs can take to become subject matter experts. Please welcome Ravi Gundlapalli.

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“The fear of regret is GREATER than the fear of not moving forward.” A variation of this quote is later discussed in this episode where my next guest talks about her backstory of transitioning from a cushy financial planning career to starting her own financial/life coaching business. Overall, she wasn’t going to sit on the sidelines talking about doing something. She needed to act and there is no better time than now. Today, she primarily serves women and some of the most frequently asked questions include do I have enough money saved based on my age, how do I deal with the loss of a spouse, how do I invest on my own, and how do I pay off debt. In this episode, we answer some of those questions and talk about where she helps her customers most. Please welcome Patti Handy.

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My next guest began his tech career back in the 1990’s (high school years) when he built a web design company. In college, he continued using those skills and even built a website for a publicly traded company. After graduating, he worked for a startup, then built and sold a consulting firm, and then eventually started a boutique venture capital firm that currently invests in B2B SaaS companies. In this episode, we talk about what type of founders they look for, how much they invest, and the state of the market in 2023. Please welcome Jay Levy.

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My next guest was a sales executive who made the transition to creating an agency that helps tokenize businesses. In this episode, we talk about the types of businesses they tokenize,  why a business might want to tokenize, and what kind of returns investors like you and I can expect. Please welcome Mark Fidelman. 

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Payback Time Podcast

A Podcast on Financial Independence. Hosted by Sean Tepper. If you want to learn how to escape the rat race, create passive income, or achieve financial freedom, you came to the right place.

My next guest made the transition from angel investor to co-founder of a B2B SaaS that helps companies organize data. In this episode, we talk about their unique sales process on how they quickly get people to use the platform and transition to paying customers. We also talk about how they raised over $100M and they haven’t had to touch a single dollar of their latest funding round, because they achieved positive cash flow. If you’re building a SaaS company, this episode is packed full of a lot of great tips. Please welcome Garima Kapoor.

Payback Time Podcast

My next guest is an entrepreneur who has built a company that helps students go to college debt free. In this episode, we talk about various strategies such as how to negotiate tuition, how to get school paid for by the school itself, and how to earn grants from the school or people associated with the school. If you’re thinking about going to college but worried about the costs, this episode is for you. Please welcome Shellee Howard.

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My next guest has owned 23 businesses including one business where a customer chucked a burrito at his head. Moments like that made him say “You know what, maybe this business isn’t for me.” He’s been through the good, the bad, and the ugly and now has a ton of experience to help other business owners avoid mistakes and achieve their dreams. In this episode, we break down some of his major lessons learned as well as some of his biggest wins. As we talk through what works and what doesn’t work in business, we lead up to the company he’s building today which is a membership business model. He’s big on building businesses with recurring revenue and high retention. Please welcome David Alexander.

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My next guest was a public accountant, who eventually moved over to a controller role, and then eventually worked his way up to CFO. However, he wasn’t totally satisfied with trading his time for money which is why he started investing in real estate at early as he could. In this episode, we talk about his 10-year timeline to achieving FIRE and we also talk about his company and what types of asset classes they invest in today. Please welcome Michael Meade.

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My next guest was a professional hockey player who talks about his transition to real estate investing, to real estate education, and finally on to starting and growing a virtual assistant company. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of hiring virtual assistants, how to get them up to speed fast, and how to leverage their skills to help scale your company. Please welcome Bob Lachance.

Payback Time Podcast