The David Guttman Podcast

In a landscape where algorithms and AI are reshaping content creation, your authentic voice is becoming your most powerful asset. In this episode, I had a very interesting talk with Brady Edwards, former Mr. Beast producer for two years, revealing the transformative power of vulnerability in modern media. The conversation also covers controversial topics like financial incentives behind modern narratives, trust in institutions, and why podcasting is changing the world. What area of your life could benefit most from greater authenticity? Take a moment to reflect, and share your insights in the comments below. 

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:51 Podcast’s Impact to the Society (Elections)

06:10 Vulnerability and Authenticity

10:47 Social Media Content Strategies

21:09 How to Go Viral?

30:10 Being Human and Authentic

33:51 Handling New Information 

39:15 Making Decisions When You’re Young

41:04 Financial Incentives in Business

47:29 Innovations in the Filmmaking and Content Creation Industry

51:57 Why Start a Podcast Now?

55:50 Building the Audience’ Trust, Effective Marketing Strategies

1:01:40 Political Views

1:08:00 Impact of AI in the Media Landscape

1:11:40 Having an Emotional Relationship with AI

1:13:43 Creative Usage of AI

1:22:42 Connect with Brady

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Can you skip college, start with a 2.0 GPA, and still become a successful trader? In this episode, Via Ramirez shares her journey which proves that your past doesn’t define your future in the trading world. She provided deep insights about combining technical trading skills with the right psychology, and why mindset matters more than your educational background. What would you be willing to give up today to achieve your dreams tomorrow? Share your thoughts below!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro of Show

01:19 Via’s Trading and Educational Journey

04:55 Having an Entrepreneurial Mindset

07:25 Realising One’s Potential and Building One’s Self-Confidence

11:12 Via’s Mindset Shift to be Successful in Trading

16:40 Being Your Own Island

18:03 What’s Via’s Driving Force?

21:05 Importance of Mentorship

23:42 Faith and Believing in God

27:03 Success is Based on Perception

29:08 Being Happy or Being Content?

30:24 What’s Next for Via?

33:08 Traveling and Bucket List

34:12 Piece of Advice for Her Younger Self

35:24 Connect with Via

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Many entrepreneurs chase ideas, but true success lies in what happens after the initial spark.  In this episode, I sit down with Todd Clark, former CEO of Co-Op for 3 decades in the financial services industry, who turned a failed startup into a $1.9 billion financial powerhouse. He shares the one quality that separates successful entrepreneurs from the rest - curiosity. This conversation reminded me that entrepreneurship isn’t just about the destination or the exit - it’s about the genuine curiosity that drives us to understand systems deeply. What’s the quality you believe is most essential for entrepreneurial success? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:39 Todd Clark’s Back Story and Entrepreneurship Journey

05:52 Choosing the Right Business Partner

08:32 Transitioning to First Data

11:55 Being in Multiple Board of Directors

15:13 Leadership Styles in Big or Small Companies

17:37 Building a High-Performance Team

20:15 Co-op Operations

21:35 Credit Unions vs. Regional Banks

24:53 Threats to Smaller Banks and Credit Unions

29:45 Potential Trump Administration Impacts on Banks and Credit Unions

31:38 Views on Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Blockchain

39:35 Money as a Magnifier

41:52 Biggest Accomplishment in His Career

46:24 Biggest Mistake and Lessons Learned

47:18 Feeling the Imposter Syndrome 

48:52 Health Practices

50:55 Purpose, Contentment, or Happiness?

52:33 Differences in Religious & Spiritual Beliefs

54:54 Mentoring Benefits

55:57 Recommended Books and Podcasts

1:00:23 What He Wants His Kids to Say to Him in the Future

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What if the most powerful entrepreneurial lessons come not from business books, but from the raw moments of being a single parent? In this episode, Josh Marden reveals how fatherhood shaped his journey from struggling freelancer to scaling an IPO-bound company that’s raised $8.2 million through crowdfunding. In an era where entrepreneurship glorifies the hustle and grind, Josh’s story cuts through the noise with refreshing authenticity. He opens up about leaving a secure 6-figure corporate job because being present for his 3-year old son mattered more than the pay check. What moments in your life forced you to choose between conventional success and what truly matters? Share your story below!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:55 Josh Marsden’s Backstory 

06:21 Landmark Education & Ayahuasca Experience

10:24 Getting into the Military

13:11 Managing People Differently

17:15 Freelance Work and B2B Sales

20:44 Becoming a Single Dad

24:12 From Solo-preneur to Having an International Team

26:05 Who to Hire?

27:11 Ego and Humility

29:04 Persuasion as an Important Tool in Life and Business

30:32 On Authenticity and Vulnerability 

35:00 Being a Dad as His Biggest Achievement 

36:42 Biggest Mistake He Has Made

38:54 Seeing Different Perspectives in Divorce, and Compromising

44:33 Biohacking and Reading the Bible

46:22 Faith and Spirituality

49:56 Views on Alcohol

52:17 Recommended Books for Lifelong Learning

53:21 The Arm5 Formula 

55:44 Choosing the Right Funding for One’s Business

1:00:05 Josh’s Biggest Mentors

1:03:10 Purpose, Contentment, or Happiness?

1:04:10 Advice to His Children

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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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Timestamps:

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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