Many entrepreneurs chase success through hustle and grind. But after a raw, honest conversation with Adam Williams, founder of Elevest Capital, I learned a profound truth - true success comes from healing your past. From witnessing violent childhood trauma to navigating failed businesses and a challenging divorce, Adam’s journey reveals that honesty and personal growth play a crucial role in both business and personal transformation. What childhood experiences have shaped your approach to business and parenting? Share your story in the comments below!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:34 Adam Williams’ Back Story

04:27 Growing Up in Separate Households

11:51 Co-Parenting Situations

13:18 Adam’s Entrepreneurial Journey

24:31 Finding the Right People

28:40 Accepting Constructive Criticism

30:19 Having a Holistic Approach in Life Aspects

35:24 Learning from Past Relationships

40:07 Views on Faith

45:32 Open-Mindedness and Blind Spots                                                                                                                                                                               

47:10 Working with Your Life Partner

52:54 Parenting Tactics and Instilling Values

1:03:31 Connect with Adam

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True success means balancing health, relationships, spirituality, and business. In this episode, I had a deeply personal conversation with the Founder of Clever Investor, Cody Sperber, who shared his raw story of hitting rock bottom before finding his path to purpose. After burning through $30K in credit card debt chasing real estate dreams, Cody was ready to quit, but his friend convinced him to attend one more seminar where he met Lyle, the mentor who significantly helped him change his life. Every empire starts with that “one more try” moment. What would change if you gave your dreams one final shot? Share your turning point below. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show

02:11 Cody Sperber’s Back Story

05:54 Wholesaling Real Estate Experience

21:34 Not Having a Support System

27:04 When Does Tenacity Become Insanity?

31:17 From Residential to Commercial Real Estate

35:46 Working with Deals with His Mentor

39:06 Importance of Mentorship & Benefits of Mentoring

46:09 Pivoting from Real Estate Investing to Entrepreneurship

51:04 Empowering and Auditing Yourself

55:24 Finding the Balance on Relationships and Financial Success

59:37 Prioritising Health through Biohacking and Active Lifestyle

1:07:09 Building Strong Relationships (with Family, Creator, Community)

1:12:23 Focusing on Mental Health with EMDR and Therapy

1:16:57 Dating after the Divorce

1:22:01 Views on Relationships Now

1:26:23 Connect with Cody

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Most success gurus preach hustle culture and the illusion of “the grind,” but William Lam shares a radically different view that deeply resonated with me. From my personal journey of battling burnout to discovering a completely different paradigm of achievement, this discussion with William opened my eyes to the profound truth: the path to extraordinary results often requires less force and more flow. What limiting beliefs about success are holding you back from your next level of achievement? Share your thoughts below, and let’s explore this together!

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00:00 Intro of Show

02:35 William’s Journey into NLP

05:39 Dangers of Negative Self-Talk

07:57 Impact of Timestamp on Your Negative Self-Talk

09:47 Focus and Intention

11:17 Shift from Scarcity to Abundance Mentality

15:08 Expanding the Reach of Consciousness

18:59 Path to Success and Happiness: The Grind?

21:55 Struggles in Romantic Relationships 

28:35 Designing Your Million-Year Plan

33:19 Focusing on What You Want, Not What You Don’t Want

37:13 Is Comparison Healthy?

42:22 Techniques to Learning from Comparison

43:35 Experience with Psychedelics

47:03 Views on Trump and His Resilience

51:38 The Hero’s Journey

53:36 Ego and Humility

58:16 Designing Religious and World Leaders (and Solution to Israel’s Problem)

1:07:48 Brokers of Secrets Podcast

1:09:25 AI Replica of William Lam

1:12:02 Connect with William

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Most people think success requires the “right” credentials, but sometimes, the unconventional path leads to extraordinary results. In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Patrick Carroll, who became a self-made real estate titan without even going to college. He opens up about the mindset that allowed him to walk into rooms full of Harvard graduates with unwavering confidence, his strategies for learning through aggressive learning from mentors, and why he still strives to be “the most broke person in the room” despite his massive success. Join the conversation below, and share your thoughts: What unconventional wisdom has served you best in your own journey? 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show and Guest

01:38 Patrick’s Back Story

05:14 Power of Visualisation and Self-Confidence

08:39 Being Inquisitive with Successful People

11:16 Investing in Billion-Dollar Businesses

12:34 Patrick’s Mentality vs. Herd Mentality

14:43 Learning and Sharing Knowledge

19:35 Negotiation Techniques and Ownership Mentality

24:07 Patrick’s Biggest Losses and Learning from Them

28:12 Being and Lucky and Good

29:16 Views on Marriage and Family

35:29 Finding Various Mentors

39:52 Benefits from Mentoring

42:06 Having Hunger to Grow

46:18 Humility, Ego, and Fear

48:23 Being a Gentleman

51:12 Controlling the Narrative and Having an Inner Circle

54:26 Navigating Exits

57:37 What Would You Want Your Sons to Say About You?

1:01:05 Trusting the People in Your Corner

1:04:03 Social Media as a Necessary Evil

1:06:03 Importance of Giving Back and Prioritising Mental Health

1:09:38 Contentment, Happiness, or Purpose?

1:12:07 Advice to His Sons

1:14:07 America Being the Most Powerful Country Again

1:15:36 Last Piece of Advice from Patrick

1:17:16 Connect with Patrick

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Most entrepreneurs glorify the highlights but hide their darkest moments, but success comes from how you handle rock bottom. In this episode, Marvel Bishop reveals how he built a 7-figure security company from scratch, saw it destroyed in 30 days during COVID, and used that devastating loss to build something even greater. His journey from nightclub security guard to CEO, and back to ground zero, carries invaluable lessons for every entrepreneur. What crisis in your life seemed devastating at the time, but ended up making you stronger? Share your story below!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show

01:27 Marvel Bishop’s Back Story

12:43 Managing a Business During COVID

16:17 Decrease of His Employees from 65 to 5 People 

18:46 Reaching His Rock Bottom

24:07 Learning from His Mentors

26:20 Lessons from Mentorship

28:15 Views on Romantic Relationships

33:39 Being Loved Unconditionally

35:51 David’s Experience on His Second Marriage

43:20 Four Horses of the Apocalypse

48:02 Finding Value in One’s Self

52:38 Competing with Oneself

57:01 Women Grant Access to Sex. Men Grant Access to Relationships.

1:02:06 Mindset on Alcohol Usage

1:06:33 Pieces of Advice for Younger Marvel

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What if building a billion-dollar company was more about saving lives than making money? In this episode, David Guttman sits down with Matthew Liberto who tells of his near-death experience with cerebral malaria that transformed him from a regular entrepreneur into a mission-driven business leader. Now with Napkin, a global digital business acquisition firm, he shares his humble beginnings and how he maintained a strong moral compass and faith-driven approach to business. Ready to rethink everything you know about building a successful company? Hit subscribe and join us as we explore how combining profit with purpose could be the future of business!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro of Show

02:15 Matthew Liberto’s Back Story

03:35 Matthew’s First Business

05:55 Missionary that Led to His Business in Sierra Leone

12:24 Pivoting to a New Business, Napkin

18:29 Motivating Talents with Incentives

22:28 Heart Over Skill

24:53 Creating His Core Team

26:35 Firing Fast: Bad Root, Bad Fruit

29:00 Best Leaders are the Best Servants

31:06 Rules of Stewardship

33:09 Out of the Mouth of Babes (Comes The Greatest Insights)

36:13 Better Together: Company Acquisition

40:32 Closing Deals with Digital Disruptors

45:22 Understanding the Various Businesses for Acquisition

47:37 Knowing Your Minimums and Maximums

50:13 What’s Next for Matthew?

51:51 Piece of Advice for Younger Matthew

53:39 Connect with Matthew

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“You never regret firing someone - you only regret not doing it sooner.” This surprising truth is just one of many counterintuitive leadership lessons from this interview with Maria, a C-level executive who’s built her career by breaking conventional wisdom. She has also shared the link between parenting and executive leadership; and how breaking the first rule of “48 Laws of Power,” never outshine the master, can actually accelerate your career. What’s one conventional leadership rule you’ve broken that actually led to better results? Share your experience in the comments below!

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00:00 Intro of Show

03:04 Maria’s Back Story

09:10 Risk Tolerance in Entrepreneurship

11:45 Influencing and Raising Her Children

17:22 On Her Professional Life and Managing People

22:49 Setting and Understanding the Goal

26:46 Decision-Making around Internal and External Core Values

28:20 Connecting with People on a Human Level

32:53 Metrics-Driven Decision on Retaining Team Members

36:21 Case Studies on Screening New Talent

38:56 Navigating through Different Kinds of Ego

42:59 First Rule of Parenthood is You Are No Longer in Control

44:48 On Mentorship 

48:15 Pieces of Advice to Her Younger Self

49:38 Juggling All Aspects of Life

54:26 Abundance Mentality vs. Scarcity Mentality

1:00:11 What Would You Want Your Sons to Say to You?

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What if the strongest leaders aren't the ones with the biggest egos, but those who master the art of genuine human connection? In this conversation with successful entrepreneur Kian Sarreshteh, we discuss the unexpected truths about building sustainable businesses. From sleeping on couches to securing multi-million dollar funding rounds, Kian's journey reveals why traditional "hustle culture" might be getting it all wrong. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or leading an established organization, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about what drives sustainable success. Think about this: Are you building a business, or are you building relationships that enable a business to thrive? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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00:00 ​Intro of Show

1:40 Kian’s origins of entrepreneurial spirit

7:40 The pivotal story of meeting his wife during challenging startup days 

3:11 Parental influence and breaking from traditional paths

12:25 Sales as a fundamental entrepreneurship skill 

17:21 Walking the line between confidence and authenticity in business 

21:33 The delicate balance of ego and leadership

28:02 Managing stress and uncertainty 

34:59 Crypto.fi/InvestiFi evolution through challenges

42:28 Finding solutions in seemingly impossible situations 

46:54 Evolution of team needs as companies grow

51:35 Power of transparency in building trust

56:59 Value of mentorship from both sides

 1:01:33 Closing thoughts on future opportunities

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"The most dangerous person in any room isn't the loudest or most skilled - it's often the most humble." In this conversation with veteran CEO David Guttman, we unpack a career-defining insight that transformed how he thinks about talent, leadership, and success. David's vulnerability in sharing both successes and failures offers a masterclass in authentic leadership. Question for reflection: Think about the most impactful leader in your life - was it their technical expertise that made them great, or something deeper? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 ​Intro of Show

1:21 David’s Early life and parental influence on career choices  

2:18 Lessons from parents and instilling confidence  

3:17 Childhood experiences with size and sports  

3:39 Career journey starting at Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting)  

8:06 Business school experiences and insights on MBA value  

10:16 Raising capital and early business ventures  

13:33 Influence of mentors and key career figures  

15:59 Description of the last five years of career transitions  

20:46 Strengths and superpowers in leadership and business models  

23:30 Hiring for humility and building company culture  

26:31 Importance of talented hires and cultural impact  

30:39 Hiring differences between small and large companies  

32:21 Qualities sought in startup employees  

35:17 Career advice for the younger generation  

40:14 Wrestling and life lessons  

42:06 Difficult hiring and firing decisions  

 46:11 Learning from personal and professional failures  

 53:09 Career accomplishments and mentorship  

57:46 Final career advice for ambitious individuals  

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Is it possible to balance massive ego, deep faith, and multimillion-dollar success? In the very first episode of the David Guttman Podcast, David sits down with Elite Brand Management CEO Andres Valdes who opens up about his journey from a small Colombian town to becoming a successful trader, mentor, and business owner. He also shares how putting God first while embracing ambition has helped him build multiple 7-figure businesses without compromising his values. What if your biggest ambitions could become your greatest tool for positive impact? Join the conversation in the comments section below!

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00:00 ​​Intro of Show

01:28​ What is Hundred Academy?

04:56 ​Impact of Mentorship

08:40 ​Andres’ Back-Story

18:14 ​Balancing Ego, Faith in God, and Ambitions

25:59 ​Building a Life You Don’t Need Vacations From

31:39 ​Andres’ Christian Faith and Journey

41:41 ​Having Gratitude and Empathy through Faith

45:55 ​Material Things, Morals, and Mindsets

53:57 ​Overcoming Toxic Relationships

56:51 ​Creating Elite Brand Management 

1:01:51 ​Impacting People’s Lives

1:05:25 ​Dreaming Big Enough

1:08:44 ​Connect with Andres and Hundred Academy

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