At Podcast Summit 2025, Ace Metaphor sits down for a fireside chat with David Shands to reveal the raw truth about touring, collaborations, and building an ecosystem around your brand.

From the hidden costs of live events to creating multiple revenue streams beyond ticket sales, Ace breaks down how he scaled Tonight’s Conversation into a powerful movement.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this chat:

The real costs of touring (and how to actually make money)

Why collaborations can hurt if you’re not prepared

How to build an ecosystem that prints opportunities (events → apps → products)

Why filming everything fuels your growth

The power of selling to your audience instead of waiting on sponsors

If you want to scale your brand, grow your podcast, or launch live events — this fireside chat is a masterclass.

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To all the haters watching… this one’s for you. 😤

I’ve been roasted online, criticized, and doubted; but here’s the truth: letting negativity control your life only hurts your growth. Instead, use it as fuel to level up, crush your goals, and show what you’re really made of.

💥 Are you the hater, or are you the one grinding to success? Comment below — let’s see who’s really about growth.

Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you’ve ever turned hate into motivation.

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In today's conversation we speak on scaling, focus and thinking bigger.

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David Shands and Donni Wiggins talk about how they can better serve "My First Million Conference" attendees.Tune into the conversation to find out about how this event may happen in 2025.

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David Shands and Donni Wiggins talk about how they can better serve "My First Million Conference" attendees.Tune into the conversation to find out about how this event may happen in 2025.

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This conversation outlines the present reality and importance of forward thinking within black culture. Though the culture isn't new to forward thinking there are many variables that come into play as it relates to navigating relationships and intellectual property. It's time to be in the know now more than ever. There are people who are great examples as forward thinkers. Find out more within this conversation.

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In today's vlog, Jeezy stops by to show us a side of him that not many may know. Donni and I also go through some behind the scenes info while planning an upcoming event.

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In this conversation with Weston Hill of Ceo The Tax Biz shows interested individuals how to start their own tax business. He started out generating a quarter million under mentorship for only a portion of the profits. Then he moved on to his own tax business and generated the same at a full profit. Business has gone up from there. Not only does his business provide tax services but they also teach others how to do the same.

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In today's Podcast Explained, we looked at Ryan Pineda's studio!

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This conversation with Jeezy reveals his true character. Even though his journey involved some illegal activity he used that journey to learn principles that polished him. Jeezy used music to help him to rise out of that life. He did the work on himself. He released the traumas. Now he's refined and doing great business. We are now witnessing his transformation in many ways. Check out the entire conversation as he speaks on his personal journey.

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