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Jay Yang is the 19-year-old author and entrepreneur who earned six figures before graduating high school. He’s worked with Tyler Denk at beehiiv, helping scale the platform past $5 million ARR, and with Noah Kagan at AppSumo, where he drove the campaign that turned Million Dollar Weekend into a New York Times bestseller. Now known as “Hormozi’s secret weapon,” Jay helps power Alex and Leila Hormozi’s content at Acquisition.com and recently published You Can Just Do Things, a playbook on building success without waiting for permission.

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00:00 – Intro

01:32 – The Power of Just Doing

02:17 – Jay’s Backstory

04:13 – Why People Don’t Take Action

07:55 – From Google Search to Career

10:25 – Ignorance Debt as an Advantage

12:09 – Lessons from Beehive & Tyler

14:25 – Defining Your Audience

17:48 – Knowing When You’re Ready

19:43 – Sponsor Break

22:28 – Permissionless Apprenticeships

24:45 – Insights from Noah Kagan

27:35 – The Value of Mentors

29:50 – Balancing Work & Relationships

32:04 – Jay’s Content Playbook

34:23 – Why Writing First

35:44 – Sponsor Break

38:36 – Becoming a Better Writer

41:40 – Framing Ideas That Stick

44:54 – Daily Creativity Rituals

47:27 – Jay’s Learning Process

51:35 – Living Inside Your Content

53:41 – Sacrifices on the Path to Success

55:18 – The Energy Test

1:00:47 – Key Takeaway from Jay’s Book

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In this "Lessons" episode, Dan Martell, SaaS Academy Founder and author of Buy Back Your Time, shares his hard-won insights from scaling companies, mentoring founders, and helping over 600 SaaS clients. He explains why startups often stall not from lack of customers but from flawed models, weak retention, and poor pricing strategies. Dan also dives into the personal traits that separate high-performing founders from those who plateau, emphasizing growth mindset, confidence in execution, and curiosity. Finally, he highlights the importance of choosing the right coach—someone with proven results and alignment in values—to accelerate execution and long-term success.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Keenan Beasley, founder of Venture Noire and former P&G/L’Oréal executive, shares how his journey from running billion-dollar brands led him to focus on funding and supporting Black founders. He highlights the importance of building dense entrepreneurial ecosystems where underrepresented innovators can thrive, exchange resources, and gain confidence through shared experiences. Keenan also unpacks the structural barriers created by generational wealth gaps and limited access to early-stage capital, while offering strategies to lower entry costs and connect diverse founders with the tools and networks they need to succeed.

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Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author whose books—including Willpower Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x—have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 25+ languages. His work on identity, leadership, and exponential growth has been read by more than 100 million people worldwide and featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. Hardy is recognized as one of today’s most influential voices on personal transformation and future-driven success.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:31 – Why Some Companies 10x, Others Don’t

02:54 – The First Question Entrepreneurs Must Ask

05:00 – Playing to Stay vs Playing to Win

07:59 – Psychology Lessons That Built a Business

10:36 – The Science of Scaling

13:20 – Are Extreme Goals Worth It?

17:20 – Sponsor Break

20:07 – How to Truly Believe in Big Goals

27:19 – The 80/20 Rule for 10x Growth

31:18 – Cutting Out What Holds You Back

34:55 – Sponsor Break

37:49 – Why Psychology Always Shapes Strategy

39:18 – Frameworks for Adopting New Ideas

49:39 – Signs It’s Time to Shake Up Your Life

53:20 – How Fear Blocks 10x Growth

58:02 – The One Lesson for His Kids

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In this "Lessons" episode, Bobby Castro, entrepreneur and investor who scaled from $25K to a $1 billion exit, shares how mindset drives lasting success. He emphasizes the power of maintaining a positive mental attitude, not just as motivation but as a daily discipline that fuels resilience and consistency. Bobby explains why true growth starts from within, how the law of attraction and focused energy shape outcomes, and why valuing every “non-refundable minute” turns time into the most valuable resource for creating opportunities and wealth.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Alain Hunkins, Fortune 100 advisor and leadership expert, unpacks the critical differences between bad leadership and great leadership. He illustrates how command-and-control styles rooted in fixing problems and chasing numbers often fail to inspire sustainable results, and why shifting the focus toward people transforms both performance and culture. Alain also explains the importance of self-awareness and wake-up call moments for leaders to evolve, and shares practical strategies for managing up—aligning with shared goals and delivering feedback with tact.

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In this lesson's episode, we're talking about the math that nobody wants to do: How much time you actually have left with the people that you love. If you've been telling yourself there's always next year to visit your parents. If you assume you have decades left, when you might only have a dozen visits. If you've let geography or busy schedules make all of your relationship decisions for you, this one's for you. I'll show you why you've already spent 90% of the time you will ever spend with your parents, what the actual numbers look like when you do the math, and how to make conscious choices about how you spend time with your loved ones. So when you do spend time with them, you can be intentional, fully there, and just present.

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Mikhail Andersson is a world-renowned tattoo artist and creative entrepreneur celebrated for redefining body art as a luxury, design-driven experience. Known as the “Michelangelo of the Tattoo Renaissance,” he founded First Class Tattoos in New York City and built it into a global destination for fine-line and geometric work, attracting celebrity clients and fans who travel internationally for his artistry. With a career spanning over 15 years and a reputation for innovation, precision, and storytelling, Andersson has transformed tattooing into both a cultural movement and a premium lifestyle brand.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:28 – Life as a Tattoo Artist in Russia

02:52 – Where Mikhail’s Passion Began

04:36 – Did Design School Help?

07:20 – First Tattoo on Human Skin

11:42 – Knowing Tattooing Was His Calling

14:48 – What Makes a Great Tattoo?

23:40 – Artists Who Inspire Mikhail

28:40 – AI’s Impact on Tattooing

37:20 – Sponsor Break

39:29 – First Big Break & Differentiator

49:20 – Mastering the Craft

56:44 – Lowest Entrepreneurial Moment

1:00:45 – Current Ventures & Future Plans

1:11:50 – Sponsor Break

1:13:45 – Losing Analog in a Digital World

1:20:35 – Lessons from Photography

1:25:26 – Is Tech Helping or Hurting Art?

1:34:58 – The Hard Lesson He’d Never Wish on Anyone

1:47:15 – One Lesson for His Kids

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In this "Lessons" episode, Oren Klaff, bestselling author of Pitch Anything and Flip the Script, reveals the art of controlling sales conversations without coming across as forceful. He explains why giving buyers too much control kills deals, why predictable behavior undermines influence, and how discovery calls often waste time instead of building trust. Oren shares actionable strategies to frame conversations, maintain authority, and create autonomy for buyers while keeping control of the process—turning sales into a game you set the rules for.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Grant Cardone, 10X Founder and real estate mogul, reveals how relentless action and bold thinking turned his life around from addiction to building a $4 billion empire. He shares the core principles of the 10X Rule, why doubling down on what works is the key to scaling, and how massive action separates the wealthy from the average. Grant also explains the dangers of mediocrity, the mindset shift required to break out of the middle class, and why success demands both strategic focus and timing.

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