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The world of wine investment is often seen as an exclusive realm accessible only to the affluent and connoisseurs. However, this perception is gradually changing, thanks in part to today’s guest, Anthony Zhang.

Anthony is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vinovest, a revolutionary platform committed to democratizing wine investment by significantly reducing cost and complexity for the average investor.

But here's the real beauty of it all: Vinovest not only empowers you to tap into the world of wine investment but also allows you to savor the taste of exquisite fine wines while turning a profit. Imagine sipping on a delicious Bordeaux or Burgundy, watching your portfolio grow.

At 21, Anthony suffered a devastating injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Rather than succumbing to despair, he displayed remarkable grit, steering his first business from the confines of a hospital room. Against all odds, he scaled and ultimately transitioned out of that company, a monumental achievement considering the circumstances.

He used that same mindset to build Vinovest, and his story serves as a reminder that one can overcome any obstacle with the right mindset.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Anthony's incredible story from paralysis to running a start-up from a hospital and building seven-figure businesses by age 22.

✅ What makes wine an unrivaled alternative asset and an effective hedge against inflation.

✅ Tactics for constructing a profitable wine investment portfolio and getting outstanding returns without the need for physical storage.

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How do you transform a $600 startup into a thriving multi-billion dollar business that not only endures, but flourishes for decades? 

This remarkable feat is achieved by only a select few, and our guest on today's episode, David Green, is one of those exceptional individuals.

David is the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, the world’s largest privately owned arts and crafts retailer. Since founding it in 1972, he grew his company from its modest beginnings to an astonishing $8 billion empire, employing nearly 50,000 individuals across 970 stores nationwide.

David’s business model places paramount importance on the well-being of his employees, guided by his unwavering faith and a purpose that extends beyond mere profits. It is this unconventional approach that David attributes to the enduring success of Hobby Lobby.

A tangible manifestation of this philosophy is evident in the fact that all Hobby Lobby stores close their doors on Sundays, allowing employees to dedicate time to their faith, family, and well-being. Moreover, Hobby Lobby's commitment to giving back is truly remarkable. The company generously donates over half of its annual profits to charity, all while maintaining a strong and sustainable financial standing. These decisions not only align with David's core values but also serve as a testament to the fact that a business can thrive while remaining dedicated to its higher purpose. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The story of how David built the most profitable private retail chain store in the country on a $600 loan. 

✅ How David, despite being a billionaire, maintains a humble outlook and does not associate wealth with personal value.

✅ The compelling reasons behind David's decision to give away his multi-billion dollar company.

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Here’s a powerful question to ask yourself. Do you own your business, or does your business own you?

Countless entrepreneurs start off dreaming big, but somehow end up trapped in a never-ending grind. Instead of building a successful company, they unintentionally create a job for themselves—sacrificing time in exchange for a paycheck.

Today’s guest, Bryan Miles, learned early on that you only own your business once it can operate without you. Alongside his wife Shannon, Bryan Co-Founded BELAY—a top-tier virtual services company with a remote workforce of over 2,000 people. What’s more impressive, is that the company has won major culture and business awards despite the fact that not a single one of their team members shares an office.

Through BELAY, Bryan and his wife have helped thousands of entrepreneurs in over 30 industries shed hours of “busy” and unproductive time, so that they could build a business and life on their terms.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The story of how Bryan and his wife left their 6-figure salaries, built BELAY into a company that’s generated over $100M in revenue, and landed a 9-figure exit.

✅ How to unlock the power of virtual assistants to reclaim your time, work smarter, and pursue activities that ignite your passion and fulfillment.

✅ How to build a remote workforce that can 10X your business without you at the helm.

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Culture is the glue that holds everything together and defines who we are as a family, community, or business. We can intentionally craft this culture or let external factors unintentionally shape it.

Chris Smith is a testament to this understanding of culture. He embodies the belief that culture is not just what we say or believe, but it's what we do, how we do it, and how consistently we align our actions with our stated values. This is the true essence of a thriving culture; one that echoes in the corridors of a home, or an office. 

Chris is the mastermind behind The Campfire Effect, a framework that helps entrepreneurs and brands tell their stories effectively. 

Alongside his wife Melissa, he also created the Family Brand, a powerful resource that empowers individuals to become better parents and spouses and ultimately build stronger families.

Whether you’re a business owner looking to strengthen your company culture or a parent striving to build a healthy family dynamic, this episode is packed with value. 

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

✅ The three-pillar framework for building an amazing family and company culture. 

✅ How to discover your true calling and stop living from a place of “should.”

✅ Practical tips on being more intentional in business and in life.

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Michael Hyatt is the visionary founder and chairman of Full Focus, a performance coaching company that’s helped over 970 business owners excel in business and life.

Throughout his remarkable career, Michael has scaled multiple companies, including a $250M publishing powerhouse with 700+ employees. Under his leadership, Full Focus has grown 60% annually for the past 4 years and has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America for 3 years in a row.

His new book, Mind Your Mindset, draws upon the latest insights in performance psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, and will help you combat limiting beliefs and retrain your thinking so you can achieve your biggest goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How Michael successfully scaled a $250M/year business that sold for half a billion dollars.

✅ Strategies and principles for building companies that attract world-class talent.

✅ How to rewire the negative stories your brain is telling you and replace them with ones that empower you. 

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This week on the podcast, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of the usual guest interview, I’m releasing the real estate syndication webinar that I co-hosted with Erik Van Horn, exclusively for our private mastermind group. 

Not only is Erik a highly successful entrepreneur, but he’s a good friend and over the years, we’ve done a bunch of successful deals together. 

This webinar is chock-full of helpful advice for investing in real estate syndication deals and covers the good, the bad, and the ugly!  

You’ll learn: 

✅ Why syndication deals aren’t what they used to be. The easy money is OVER! Learn how to choose the right sponsor, so you don’t get burned!  

✅ The major benefits to investing in a real estate syndicate. 

✅ The biggest mistakes to avoid AND steps you can take to de-risk any syndication deal. 

… That, and a whole lot more!

You also won’t want to miss the Q&A session at the end where we help our members overcome the biggest obstacles standing in their way from investing in syndications. 

Whether you’re just getting started OR you’ve done syndication deals in the past, there’s lots of great insight and information for investors at different levels. 

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For entrepreneurs, the cost of success can be high. Most people subscribe to the “more work = more money” mentality, and unfortunately, they lose the plot in the process.

I mean what’s the point of making more money, if you’ve got no time to spend it and nobody to spend it with?

The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice your family, your health, or your freedom in order to succeed. You don’t have to grind for 80+ hours per week in order to earn passive income and live a life by design—and today’s guest, Charles Schwartz, is living proof.

Charles is an entrepreneur, wealth-hacking consultant, and coach who’s spent his entire career building businesses from scratch and flipping them into multi-million dollar empires. His expertise has earned him a reputation as a go-to coach for those who look to retire early and live life on their terms.

Defying the relentless “hustle culture,” Charles champions freedom over status, proving that greatness can be achieved without losing sight of what truly matters in life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The 3 lies that are sabotaging your success.

✅ The powerful lesson Charles’ grandfather taught him that shortcutted his path to success and how you can use this same strategy to build a life on your terms.

✅ The truth behind wealth creation and why you don’t have to be a millionaire to live achieve lifestyle freedom. 

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Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It requires a relentless drive to succeed, which can take a toll on both your mental and physical health.

But what if you didn’t have to sacrifice your health in order to succeed? Even better, what if there was a way to supercharge your stamina and optimize your health for peak performance and longevity?

In this episode, I’m speaking with the “Peptide Expert,” Dr. Regan Archibald, one of the leading peptide specialists and functional medicine practitioners in the country. As the founder of East West Health, an award-winning clinic for peptide therapy, Dr. Regan has helped countless patients achieve optimal health and vitality.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ What exactly do peptides do and what makes them so important? Imagine mental clarity, better sleep, more focus, higher productivity, reduced risk of getting sick, and much more!

✅ Proven strategies to optimize your health for peak performance and longevity.

✅ Tips for using peptides to supercharge your mental and physical stamina.

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Have you ever thought about what it would take to sell your business? Or what you’d even be able to get for it? The process can be overwhelming, and getting it right is crucial. But fear not, because in this episode, I’m joined by Rob Follows, the founder of STS Capital—a one-of-a-kind M&A firm that helps businesses achieve extraordinary exits.

Rob has been in the driver's seat for over a thousand mergers and acquisitions, with deals worth over $100B. When he sold his business for 27x EBITDA, he thought he had struck gold, only to find out later that the buyer would have paid a whopping 300% EBITDA. This experience led Rob to start STS Capital, which focuses on using strategic buyers to get the highest price for their clients.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The benefits of going with a strategic buyer instead of VCs and private equity firms.

✅ How to cut out the middlemen, identify and engage with the right strategic buyers, and negotiate a deal that benefits everyone involved.

✅ The preparation required to 10x the value of your business and achieve an extraordinary exit.

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Gabriel Hamel is the CEO of Hamel Investments and an absolute powerhouse in the world of real estate investing, boasting a portfolio of over 170 units worth over $40 million.

The real estate mogul's secret? Seller financing. And let me tell you, Gabriel has developed some seriously creative ways of structuring and refinancing these deals to ensure maximum cash flow and maximum savings for sellers.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Unique strategies for negotiating better real estate deals with no money down.

✅ Why seller financing is superior even when bank loan options are available.

✅ The importance of having a purpose beyond generating massive wealth.

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