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  Ep. 574 | From a $49 Billion Real Estate Empire to Rescuing 7,000 Children | Paul Hutchinson 15.07.2026 1ó 16p

  Today, we're diving into a conversation about what happens when financial success is no longer enough. What if building a multi-billion-dollar business is only the beginning? What if true wealth isn't measured by the size of your portfolio, but by the lives you impact? Our guest is Paul Hutchinson, co-founder of Bridge Investment Group, one of the largest real estate investment firms in the United States, managing over $49 billion in assets. Paul helped build Bridge into a real estate powerhouse by mastering capital raising, creating win-win partnerships, assembling elite teams, and navigating some of the most challenging economic environments, including the 2008 financial crisis. But after reaching extraordinary financial success, Paul found himself searching for something more meaningful. That search led him into one of the world's darkest battles: the fight against child trafficking. Over the past decade, Paul has participated in more than 70 undercover rescue missions, helping save approximately 7,000 children from trafficking. His experiences later inspired scenes depicted in Sound of Freedom, which he executive produced. In this conversation, Paul shares the entrepreneurial mindset that helped him build a multi-billion-dollar company before revealing the deeply personal journey that transformed his definition of success. He explains why wealth without purpose left him unfulfilled, how one phone call changed the trajectory of his life forever, and why he now believes that healing trauma, restoring human dignity, and addressing addiction are essential to preventing exploitation before it begins. From raising millions in capital and leading high-performing teams to confronting cartels, overcoming PTSD, and redefining what legacy truly means, this episode explores the intersection of business, purpose, and humanity. Paul also discusses his work with Liberating Humanity, the Child Liberation Foundation, and his upcoming book, Infinite Wealth. It's a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, service, healing, and the question every leader should eventually ask themselves: What will matter most when you look back on your life? 🎧 Episode Highlights: 00:00 Humanity Over Ego00:17 Meet Paul Hutchinson04:38 Bridge Beginnings06:33 Treasure Hunt Twist08:42 First Exit and Origins11:05 Founder Mindset Rules12:22 Bridge Growth Chapters19:52 Crisis Proof Strategy24:02 Raising Money Mastery32:13 Building Elite Teams37:06 Wealth Without Fulfillment38:40 Turning Toward Trafficking Fight39:24 95 Year Old Lens40:24 Cartel Rescue Call43:28 Wealth Without Fulfillment48:20 Haiti Mission Horror52:21 PTSD And Disconnection54:25 Healing Retreat Turning Point55:28 Psychedelic Protocol Explained58:46 Come To Jesus Moment01:02:15 Healing To Stop Trafficking01:04:04 Porn Addiction Pipeline01:08:20 Fix The Man Story01:10:33 Where To Find Paul01:11:44 What's Next And Book01:13:52 Final Thanks And Wrap 🔗 Connect with Paul Website: https://paulhutchinsonofficial.com/ Liberating Humanity: https://liberating-humanity.com/ Child Liberation Foundation: https://childliberation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberating.humanity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhutchinsonofficial/    Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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  Ep. 573 | From Swiss Special Forces to a $1 Billion Exit | Sam Goodner 06.05.2026 46p

  Today, we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most overlooked truths in entrepreneurship: scaling isn’t about working harder; it’s about building systems that work without you. And today’s guest is someone who has mastered exactly that at the highest level. Our guest is Sam Goodner, a former Swiss Army officer turned entrepreneur and operator who has helped build and scale companies into industry leaders. Sam is the founder of Catapult Systems, which became Microsoft’s largest software partner, and the former president of Flash Parking, where he helped grow the company from just 12 employees to over 800 across 30 states and six countries, ultimately reaching a $1B valuation in 2022. But what makes Sam different isn’t just the scale; it’s how he thinks. Drawing from his Swiss Army background, Sam brings a disciplined, systems-first approach to leadership. He shares why decentralized decision-making is critical to growth, why many entrepreneurs celebrate outcomes more than execution, and how real scale comes from codifying best practices into repeatable playbooks. He breaks down the exact phases of growth at Flash from early startup days to cloud adoption, marketplace expansion, dynamic pricing, and the future of smart-city mobility. His journey is a masterclass in leadership, clarity, and building organizations that can operate at a high level without constant founder involvement. From hiring based on core values to simplifying operations with the 80/20 rule, to embracing AI as a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Sam shares the frameworks that allowed him to scale efficiently and sustainably. In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to move from founder-led chaos to system-driven growth and why the future belongs to leaders who can build teams, structure decisions, and get out of their own way. It’s a powerful conversation on discipline, scale, and building something that lasts.  Episode Highlights: 00:00 AI Edge Intro00:24 Meet Sam Goodner01:36 Swiss Army Lessons04:12 Decentralized Decisions04:58 Swiss vs US Execution07:39 Billion Dollar Pillars09:53 Breaking Seven Figures11:12 Codify Playbooks14:50 Best In World Advantage16:45 Flash Growth Chapters20:00 Smart Cities Future21:43 Core Values In Chaos23:49 Hiring For Core Values24:52 Scaling Leadership Transitions28:41 People First Billion Scale29:44 Simplify And Focus32:32 Building Aligned Teams36:23 Topgrading Interview Method38:06 Grit And Work Ethic39:26 Focus Beats Shiny Objects41:21 Mentors And Peer Groups42:53 AI Native Advantage44:09 Book Like Clockwork45:37 Final Advice Find MentorsConnect with SamWebsite: https://samgoodner.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samgoodnerX (Twitter):  https://x.com/goodner Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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  Ep. 572 | From Broke to $1.2 Billion, the Female CEO Who Rebuilt a Global Brand | Angelica Fuentes. 01.04.2026 44p

  In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with entrepreneur and CEO Angelica, who shares the remarkable story of stepping into leadership when her family’s company was on the verge of collapse and turning it into a billion-dollar turnaround.Angelica opens up about saying yes to the scariest opportunity of her career: becoming CEO of OmniLife and Chivas at a time when the company was nearing bankruptcy. Faced with enormous pressure, she restructured leadership, rebuilt operations and supply chains, unified branding across international markets, and made difficult decisions including layoffs while implementing a bold people-first culture.Throughout the conversation, Angelica reveals how fear can actually be a powerful signal for growth and why she encourages entrepreneurs, especially women to take action even when they feel afraid. She also shares her early experiences working in her family’s energy business, the discrimination she faced as a woman in leadership, and the inner work that helped her build resilience, confidence, and clarity.Beyond business, Angelica introduces NOWFUL, her wellness system designed to help people reconnect with themselves through simple daily rituals. The system includes AI-powered affirmation cards, a mushroom complex, anchoring oils, magnesium sleep cream, and a 30-day challenge focused on breathing, gratitude, and positive habits.This episode is a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, fear, wellness, and the mindset required to rebuild companies and transform lives. 🎧 Episode Highlights: 00:00 Fear Fuels Action03:11 Meet Angelica’s Resume04:15 The Scariest Yes04:57 Turning Bankruptcy Around06:06 Fear vs Failure Mindset06:49 OmniLife and Chivas Explained07:38 Chapter One Restructure Leadership08:45 Chapter Two Fix Operations10:56 People First Policies12:41 Hard Layoffs and Backlash15:30 Public Scrutiny as a Woman17:08 The Inner Void and Self Worth18:02 Early Work and Discrimination19:19 Earning the CEO Seat22:35 Women Leaders Build Differently24:46 Inner Confidence Built25:28 Leading in Male Spaces26:40 Cooperation Beats Ego27:33 Advice to Women Founders28:09 Real Power Within28:38 Why Mouthful Exists29:12 Wellness as Superpower30:31 Mouthful System Overview31:04 AI Affirmation Cards32:22 Mushrooms Oil Magnesium34:31 Daily Wellness Habits35:55 Workout and Lemon Water37:02 Rapid Fire Questions37:46 Rest and Burnout Lessons39:52 30 Day Reconnect Challenge41:03 B2B Partnerships and Culture42:20 Core Values in Cards43:39 Final Message and Farewell   Connect with Angelica Website: https://angelicafuentes.com/NOWFUL: https://nowful.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelicafuentes63/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelica-fuentesX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/angelicafuentes    Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast  Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod  Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive    
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  Ep. 571 | The Man Who Built The North Face Into a Global Icon | Hap Klopp 12.02.2026 1ó 5p

  In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, the legendary former CEO who transformed The North Face from a small outdoor brand into a globally recognized powerhouse. From his early days growing up in Spokane, Washington, to leading one of the most iconic outdoor apparel companies in the world, Hap shares the leadership philosophy that drove his success, one rooted in understanding people, building authentic culture, and balancing commercial growth with environmental responsibility. Hap opens up about how The North Face built demand rather than simply following it, the innovative branding strategies that helped define the company, and the importance of storytelling in creating lasting brand value. He also reflects on sustainability, employee engagement, and how true innovation often comes from staying focused on long-term purpose rather than short-term wins. Today, Hap continues to inspire future entrepreneurs through teaching and mentorship, sharing decades of hard-earned lessons about leadership, resilience, and building meaningful businesses. This episode is packed with insights on brand-building, sustainability, leadership, and innovation straight from one of the outdoor industry’s most influential pioneers.  Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Hap Klopp and The North Face01:27 Hap Klopp's Early Inspirations and Philosophy03:49 Challenges and Lessons in Business07:19 Building The North Face Brand12:18 Environmental Commitment and Innovations16:10 The Impact and Legacy of The North Face19:06 Company Culture and Employee Development23:37 Branding and Storytelling29:54 Chapters of Growth and Survival32:13 Maintaining Employee Engagement35:19 Creating Demand vs. Following Demand37:40 The Importance of Focus and Survival43:10 Influencer Marketing Before It Was Cool46:28 The Myth of Overnight Success48:35 Lessons from Bucky Fuller51:29 Connecting with Nature01:00:05 Final Thoughts and Resources    Connect with Hap Klopp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hapklopp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hap-klopp-b3b976/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/HapKlopp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ALMOSTbyHap/  Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast  Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod  Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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  Ep.570 | How Waze Co-Founder Uri Levine Built Two Billion-Dollar Startups 11.12.2025 56p

  In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze, a GPS navigation app acquired by Google for $1.1 billion, and Move It, a public transit app acquired by Intel for just shy of $1 billion. Uri shares invaluable insights on the rollercoaster journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of creating value, falling in love with the problem, and building strong teams. He discusses strategies to identify problems worth solving, iterating based on customer feedback, and fostering a company culture that encourages value creation and hard decision-making. Listen in for Uri's practical advice on scaling companies from early-stage ideas to global impact, and his thoughts on maintaining high user engagement and overcoming challenges in the startup ecosystem.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Billion Dollar Founders00:34 Meet Uri Levine: The Billion Dollar Exit King01:40 The Essence of Entrepreneurship: Creating Value02:07 Falling in Love with the Problem03:48 The Journey of Failures and Iterations08:24 Discovering the Idea for Waze09:46 The Evolution of Waze11:57 The Importance of Product-Market Fit14:02 Strategies for Growth and User Acquisition19:49 The Role of Word of Mouth in Waze's Success28:55 The Unique Value of Waze30:06 Maintaining Customer Engagement31:26 The Importance of Experimentation32:33 Meeting Steve Wozniak34:02 Understanding User Behavior36:54 The Challenge of Hiring and Firing38:37 Building a Winning Team43:10 Creating a Positive Work Culture47:51 The Role of Value Creation53:31 Final Thoughts and Advice   Connect with Uri Levine Website: https://urilevine.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulevine/LinkedIn: https://il.linkedin.com/in/uri-levineTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/UriLevine1Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod  Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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  Ep.569 | Billionaire Episode: Tim Draper - The Most Successful Venture Capitalist of Today 17.10.2025 37p

  In this episode of The Business Method Podcast, host Chris Reynolds sits down with legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper — the man behind early investments in Tesla, SpaceX, Hotmail, Skype, and Bitcoin.Tim shares how his bold approach to risk, belief in innovation, and commitment to empowering people have shaped a new generation of entrepreneurs. From building Draper University to backing technologies once deemed “impossible,” Draper reveals the mindset and vision that helped him redefine venture capital.He also opens up about the importance of embracing failure, encouraging freedom through technology, and creating environments that nurture innovation, lessons that have influenced founders and investors across the world. Episode Highlights:   00:00 Introduction to Tim Draper00:35 Tim Draper's Early Investments01:07 Meet the Drapers and Draper America Tour02:46 Global Innovation Hotspots04:56 Creating Entrepreneurial Cities06:29 Challenges of Building a New Country12:04 Evaluating Investment Opportunities18:26 The Draper Legacy in Venture Capital20:37 The Importance of Personal Connections in Deals21:02 Lessons Passed Down Through Generations21:50 Embracing Failure and Taking Risks22:53 Thoughts on Abolishing the SEC23:40 The Impact of Overregulation on Innovation27:46 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Investments31:32 Reflections on Picking Winners33:52 Favorite Books and Influences36:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell    Connect with Tim DraperWebsite: https://www.draper.vc/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdraper/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothydraper/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/timdraperDraper University: https://www.draperuniversity.com/ Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod  Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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  Ep. 568 | Building a City from Scratch: The Visionary Behind Hiranandani Gardens ~ Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani. 03.08.2025 1ó 2p

  In this episode of the Billion Dollar Founder series, Chris Reynolds sits down with Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, co-founder of the Hiranandani Group — one of India’s most respected real estate developers. From teaching in a small Mumbai classroom to creating Hiranandani Gardens, a world-class integrated township, and building Asia's largest hyperscale data centers, Dr. Hiranandani's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of legendary. He shares the vision that inspired his projects, the roadblocks he faced (including financial struggles and legal battles), and why community building is central to sustainable success. Along the way, Dr. Hiranandani dives deep into India’s business culture, his philosophy of long-term relationships, and the powerful concept of Jugaad — India’s unique brand of creative problem-solving. This episode is a powerful reminder that real legacy comes not just from profit, but from persistence, purpose, and people.  Episode Highlights:: 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani01:11 – The Vision Behind Hiranandani Gardens02:33 – Challenges and Triumphs in Building a Mini City06:01 – The Importance of Quality and Community12:06 – Overcoming Setbacks and Legal Battles25:44 – Personal Beliefs and Resilience32:50 – Indian Business Culture and Long-term Relationships39:20 – Incorporating AI in Education39:56 – The Hunger for Learning in India43:30 – Creative Problem Solving: The Jugaad Mindset45:38 – India's Innovations and Achievements51:05 – Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in India58:06 – Personal Insights and Reflections01:07:00 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts    Connect with Dr. HiranandaniWebsite: https://hiranandani.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-niranjan-hiranandani/    Subscribe to The Business Method Podcast Website: thebusinessmethod.com Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod    Follow Chris Reynolds:Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn — @chrisreynoldslive https://linktr.ee/ChrisReynoldsLive
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  Ep. 567 | How a Brooklyn Cable Guy Built a $4B Global Media Empire ~ Larry Namer 09.07.2025 1ó 8p

  Today, we’re diving into an incredible story of grit, hustle, and the power of reinvention. Did you know that one of the world’s largest entertainment brands was created by a kid from Brooklyn with just $75 in his pocket? Our guest is Larry Namer — co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, an entrepreneur, media pioneer, and global brand builder whose journey is nothing short of legendary. Larry grew up in a working-class neighborhood, started as a cable splicer in the tunnels of New York, and went on to redefine how pop culture was consumed across 140 countries. From dodging death threats in 90s Russia to bringing modern storytelling to China, Larry’s story shows how unstoppable curiosity and fearless thinking can literally change the world. Today, he continues to build media empires from the U.S. to China — and beyond. From immersive entertainment to podcasting to social impact projects, Larry’s career proves that reinvention never ends. In this episode, we unpack Larry’s remarkable rise, how he created E! from scratch, the lessons he learned building billion-dollar brands, and why he still believes the best is yet to come. It’s a masterclass in entrepreneurship, creativity, and breaking boundaries — you won’t want to miss a second.   Episode Highlights: 00:25 - Meet Larry Namer: Media Legend 01:00 - Larry's Humble Beginnings in Cable TV 02:35 - Rapid Rise in the Cable Industry 08:07 - The Birth of E! Entertainment 23:26 - Challenges and Innovations at E! 34:41 - Casting the First Host 35:12 - Building the Team 37:14 - Challenges and Breakthroughs39:07 - International Expansion39:46 - The Digital Revolution43:39 - Venturing into Russia49:03 - Success in China56:46 - Selecting Talent01:02:11 - Future Projects and Reflections   Subscribe to the Podcast: 🎧 Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod 💻 Google Podcasts:  http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts 🎙Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod   Follow Chris Reynolds on Social Media: Instagram: @chrisreynoldslive Facebook: @chrisreynoldslive YouTube: @chrisreynoldslive LinkedIn: @chrisreynoldslive
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  HP#195 | It’s Not the Idea - It’s the Billion Dollar Execution | Suneera Madani 11.06.2025 2p

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  HP#194 | Disrupt the Average & Own the Market ~ Ross Buhrdorf 04.06.2025 1p

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  Ep.566 | How This Female Founder Built a Billion-Dollar Company by her 35th Birthday ~ Suneera Madhani 14.05.2025 40p

  Today we’re diving into a conversation about one of the most important shifts happening in business right now. Did you know the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurship and business ownership is actually women? And at the forefront of that movement is today’s guest, a true powerhouse whose story is as inspiring as it is game-changing. Our guest is Suneera Madhani — a visionary entrepreneur, FinTech innovator, and champion for women in business. Suneera is the trailblazing founder of Worth, a revolutionary platform that uses patent-pending AI technology to help small businesses gain fair access to capital. It’s a bold, brilliant idea that’s leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs everywhere. But her story didn’t start at the top. Before founding Worth, Suneera built Stax Payments from the ground up, transforming a simple idea into a multibillion-dollar company with over $140 million in recurring revenue. Along the way, she made history as one of the first female CEOs to build a unicorn — a rare feat in the male-dominated world of FinTech. Her journey is one of resilience, grit, and relentless ambition. From selling credit card machines out of the trunk of a Volkswagen Beetle to being laughed out of boardrooms, she’s faced every challenge head-on and proved the doubters wrong time and again. Today, she’s not only a successful entrepreneur but also an angel investor, advisor to more than a dozen boards, and a sought-after speaker who’s shared her wisdom on some of the world’s biggest stages — from Meta and Harvard Business School to South by Southwest and beyond. In this episode, we’ll unpack Suneera’s incredible rise, her mission to shatter ceilings for women in business, and the lessons she’s learned while bootstrapping billion-dollar ventures, navigating biases in leadership, and balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with family life. It’s a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and what it takes to redefine an entire industry — and you’re going to want to hear every word.   Episode Highlights: 00:22:00 Who is Suneera Madhani?02:30:00 Suneera Madhani's Early Entrepreneurial Journey05:08:00 The Game-Changing Idea and Rejection08:22:00 Building a Billion-Dollar Company14:10:00 Key Components of a Billion-Dollar Business18:40:00 The Importance of Team and Culture 21:13:00 Building a Winning Team 22:09:00 The Importance of Networking 22:30:00 Hiring Strategies and Challenges 25:41:00 Reflecting on the Journey 31:39:00 Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs 38:50:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Contact Info: Website: https://suneeramadhani.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/   Subscribe to the Podcast: 🎧 Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod 💻 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts 🎙Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod   Follow Chris Reynolds on Social Media: Instagram: @chrisreynoldslive Facebook: @chrisreynoldslive YouTube: @chrisreynoldslive LinkedIn: @chrisreynoldslive  
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  Ep.565 | A $3.9B Exit with HomeAway & His Next Billion-Dollar Venture | Ross Buhrdorf 18.04.2025 1ó 16p

  Listeners, today’s episode is a masterclass in innovation, tech leadership, and entrepreneurship from someone who’s seen it all. We’re joined by Ross Buhrdorf, one of the foundational figures in the rise of the internet. As the founding CTO of HomeAway, Ross helped scale the company to a $3.9 billion acquisition by Expedia. But that’s only part of the story. Before that, he was at the heart of one of the internet’s earliest search engines—Excite.com—which at one point was bigger than Google. Now, Ross is back in the arena with his latest venture: ZenBusiness, a mission-driven company helping millions of entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses with confidence and ease. In this conversation, we go deep on:   What it was like building Excite.com in the early days of the web How HomeAway scaled into a global platform with billions in valuation The emotional and mental shifts after a billion-dollar exit Why Ross believes every human should have access to entrepreneurship How ZenBusiness is leveling the playing field for small business owners The tools Ross uses—like NLP and visualization—to set big goals What he looks for in a winning startup idea and founding team The most important leadership lessons he’s learned across 3 decades How to build companies that align with your values, not just your wallet Whether you’re a founder, a tech enthusiast, or someone dreaming of launching your own business, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways and firsthand wisdom from a true digital pioneer.   Contact Info: https://www.zenbusiness.com/ [email protected]   Subscribe to the Podcast:   🎧 Website: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/ 🍏 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod 💻 Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts 🎙Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod   Follow Chris Reynolds on Social Media: Instagram: @chrisreynoldslive Facebook: @chrisreynoldslive YouTube: @chrisreynoldslive LinkedIn: @chrisreynoldslive
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  Ep.564 | Special New Years Eve Interview w/ the $50 Billion Man Jay Abraham 26.03.2025 1ó 27p

  Listeners, welcome back to the pod! Today, we have an extraordinary guest—a true business mastermind who has shaped the strategies of some of the world’s most successful companies. Jay Abraham is widely regarded as one of the greatest marketing and business strategists of all time, and he’s here to share his wisdom with us. Known as the “$50 Billion Man,” Jay has worked with over 10,000 businesses across 1,000 industries, helping them unlock hidden revenue, scale exponentially, and gain a competitive edge. His expertise has influenced Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, and top entrepreneurs looking to maximize their impact and profits. As the author of The Sticking Point Solution and Getting Everything You Can Out of All You've Got, Jay has developed powerful frameworks for growth, differentiation, and business success. His insights have transformed industries, and today, we have the privilege of diving deep into his game-changing strategies. In this episode, we explore:✅ How Jay measures success at the end of each year✅ The power of Thinking BIG and how it changes everything✅ How Jay stays focused in a world full of distractions✅ The one guiding principle that defines his life and business philosophy✅ His top advice for acquiring and retaining top talent✅ Why he believes that “the unexamined business is not worth owning” and how he audits companies for growth✅ The books that shaped his thinking and success This conversation is full of proven strategies, deep insights, and practical wisdom that can transform the way you approach business and life. In addition to his written work, Jay hosts the Breakthroughs at The Beach event, a three-day intensive workshop where business owners receive personalized strategies to unlock significant growth and profitability. The upcoming session is scheduled for May 7-9, 2025. For more insights from Jay, connect with him on:🌐 Website: www.abraham.com📱 Instagram: @realjayabraham🐦 Twitter/X: @realjayabraham🔗 LinkedIn: Jay Abraham Let’s dive in.   Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod
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  HP#193 | The #1 Secret of Billionaire Founders 14.03.2025 2p

  After interviewing nearly 30 billion-dollar founders, one thing is clear: They commit long-term. If you’re expecting massive success in 2-3 years, you’re thinking too small. Give it 10 years and watch what happens!    Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod
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  HP#192 | Escape the Victim Trap: How Accountability Transforms Your Life 07.03.2025 6p

  In 2007, I learned a life-changing lesson: the difference between a victim mindset and an accountable mindset. This episode breaks down how shifting your perspective can transform your success, relationships, and daily life. Tune in to learn how to take control.   Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod
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  HP#191 | Filtering Through the Mind of a Billion-Dollar Woman 14.08.2024 9p

  2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews I love incredibly successful people that still have the down-to-earth human touch. It is really enjoyable to talk with them and understand why they are who they are.  Today’s guest is one of those people and yet so much more. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder The ActOne Group and she is the very first African-American female to found a billion dollar company, and yes you heard me right, a billion dollar company.   What is even more impressive about Janice is that speaking with her was like talking to an old friend. She is incredibly relatable and really a caring and authentic human being. Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethodTranscript: Chris: Do you ever wonder how a billionaire thinks? How do they process all those crazy thoughts that go through their head on a regular basis? Well, I was curious, so I asked one. And the person I ask is Janice Bryant. Howroyd the first black woman to build a billion dollar company.  Want to hear what she has to say. Let's hop into it. Going back to what you mentioned earlier in the interview, when you talked about your mind bouncing around all the time, Ray asks, how does Janice keep her mind in check and stay focused when it's all over the place and you see the world as a kaleidoscope? Janice:Ain't trying to do that Ray for chance. That's a failure from your perspective. I have no interest in organizing this beautiful mess. I love it. I thrive in it. What I do have though is Discipline. Discipline around initiatives and discipline around behaviors. So I love for my, you know, I, if you go up in there, it probably looks like Einstein's hair. But I, I, I deeply, deeply enjoy letting all the light come in, let all of it come in. And then once I filter it toward an initiative. Or, or a team effort, then I believe, as a matter of fact, my team will tell you, , one of my quotes they most often use is discipline ain't a dirty word. It's not a dirty word, you know, so I think that helps balance if that's what you're going at. I'm a highly disciplined person. . Chris: What is your filtration process there? , you know, we all get crazy ideas and they bounce around our head and we want to start this like new side hustle or new business or new project. , what are the ones that, what's your process for finding out which ideas are legitimate and the ones you want to continue to work towards?Janice: Oh, great. So there are four questions I asked myself. One, and this is kind of formulaic for me, Chris, so I can rattle it off. One is what do I want from it? If I do it. What's the outcome? What's the goal of it? What do I want from it? The next question is, what do I want from it? In the next 12 months, depending on where your energies are already obligated, you've only got so much time in a day that you can give. Even though all of us have the same amount of time to work with. So what do I want from it? The ultimate? What's it going to do? What's it going to be? Then what do I want from it in the next, , 12 months? What will it take to get to the next 12 months? And that's a biggie because entrepreneurs tend to tend to be, , exuberant in our thought about our own capacity. And then the fourth question is, what value will it have? You know, I'm very interested in being certain that the space I occupy, I leave better than when I got there better is in quotes because we all can define it differently, you know, and so that's how I filter to get to does this idea stand right now. The other thing I do is that, okay, so I live with an iPad. I'm on an iPad right now talking with you. I love, love, love, love, love iPad. Yes, I own stock in Apple, and yes, I bought it when it was a really good deal, but I love iPad anyw
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  HP#190 | BILLIONAIRE EPISODE | From Extreme Poverty to One of the Richest Women in the World Part II 07.08.2024 11p

  2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod
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  HP#189 | From Extreme Poverty to One of the Richest Women in the World 31.07.2024 6p

  2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethodTranscript:  [00:00:00] Chris: She was born in the segregated south in extreme poverty, one of 11 kids, and she built a billion dollar company. You guys welcome to the high-performance tip number 189. Of our podcast. And today I want to feature Janice Bryant. Howroyd Janice is one of the most inspirational people that I've interviewed out of 500 people.  And what's really amazing about her is that, like I mentioned, she started in a segregated south born in 1952, where there was white people on one side of the neighborhood and black people on the other side of the neighborhood and she was born one of 11 kids in extreme poverty.  Nevertheless, she still made her way to found and build a billion dollar company. And not only that, she was the first black woman to build a billion dollar company.  She stands at the top of the list as the 38th richest woman in the world, and, she talks specifically in this episode, how she gained an abundance mindset and how her family, her parents taught her to have an abundance mindset and to dream. Even though she's in an extremely racist and suppressive environment during her youth for the first 24 years of her life. Let's hop into it with Janice Bryant.  Howroyd.  Janice: I was born in 1952 One of 11 kids, the fourth of 11 kids, same mom, same dad in Tarboro, North Carolina. , , so that can tell you a lot about just what was happening in my community at that time  we were a segregated community, Um, , we were segregated in many ways, not just racially, but racial segregation. offered the segregation of economics and I'm glad you said we were economically poor because we were spiritually rich, quite wealthy if you think of it, and aspirationally we were full. Mom and dad wanted for us the world that they dreamed was possible, but they didn't put boundaries on us about how that could be achieved, meaning they didn't want us to only do the things they thought we should do. Nobody had to be a doctor or lawyer, you know, a candlestick butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker. But they did insist that education would be a platform for that. That was the hard hitting thing in my home growing up. And I never saw anybody outside of a teacher or a preacher who held a professional job who was African American unless I got pictures and stories of them from old print magazines. , there was Essence. Ebony. Essence came later. There was Ebony. There was Sepia. And are you, are you familiar with the Georges? , the family? No, no, no. The Georges were, were the, , porters along trains. Along the rail tracks that ran from south to north on the east coast. And rather than bother to learn John or Fred or Joseph's name, everyone was called George or boy. Okay. Okay. Wow. The George is my, my grandfather was a George. Okay. He hated it. His name was Daniel. He worked that line for many years. And nobody knew his name. , and so, they would bring products and, and, and, , items to us that we couldn't get locally. So nobody was selling black magazines in Tarboro, North Carolina. Black focused magazines. So we'd get Ebony, Jet. Sepia delivered by the George's and everybody waited for the train to come in on the day that the magazines would come and that's where I started to get ideas about the possibility of what a black person could do And a black woman could do . We weren't seeing black people on TV. And that was so big for us. We'd all rush home. What does that got to do with the way I grew up? Everything I grew up with a full faith in what America is and what the world is like, and, um, and could be for me and that I had a place to shape it despite what was going on day to day. And that wa
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  Ep.563 ~ Building Your Own Luxury Cruise Line  ~ Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio 10.07.2024 44p

  Listeners welcome back to the pod - today we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest is a titan of the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, and a lifelong champion of global tourism his name is Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio.  Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury cruising. Under his leadership, Silversea Cruises expanded its company offering travel experiences across all seven continents around the world. In a strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean Manfredi orchestrated the sale of a ⅔ stake in Silversea for a whopping $1 billion in 2018. This strategic partnership not only elevated Silversea's brand but also marked one of the most significant deals in the cruise industry's history. And lastly, Manfredi is the Chairman of The Heritage Group which is a private equity company that acquired 85% of one of the biggest luxury travel companies in the world Abercrombie & Kent - whose founder Geoffrey Kent was on the podcast just last month.  Today we are going to dive into the life and mind of Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio.    00:12: Who is Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio? 03:42: Manfredi’s Recommended Books      05:56: Manfredi’s Starts a Cruise Line 13:01: How this Billion-Dollar Founder Spends his Time 15:05: The Biggest Challenge Manfredi Experienced was September 11, 2001.  18:56: Manfredi Takes Over the Family Business 21:18: Manfredi Pioneers the Luxury Cruise Industry.  24:39: Why Manfredi Loves Being an Entrepreneur 26:13: Manfredi’s Career Chapters 29:59: Manfredi Orchestrated the Most Significant Deal in the Cruise Industry.  32:47: Manfredi & Geoffrey Kent Built the First Expedition Cruise Ship 34:59: Manfredi’s Daily Routine 37:13: Advice Manfredi Would Give His Younger Self 37:58: Things to Look for in Executives and Partners When You Bring Them On  40:25: What is Manfredi Most Proud Of?   Contact Info: https://www.manfredilefebvre.com/ https://heritagemonaco.com/ https://www.silversea.com/ Transcript:   [00:00:12] Chris: Listeners, welcome back to the podcast today, and we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest today is a Titan in the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, a lifelong champion of global tourism, and his name is Manfredi LaFavre D'Ovidio. Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury cruising. Under his leadership, Silver Sea Cruises expanded its company, offering travel experiences across all seven continents around the world. In a strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean, Manfredi orchestrated the sale of a two third stake in Silversea for a whopping 1 billion in 2018. This strategic partnership not only elevated Silversea's brand, but also marked. One of the most significant deals in the cruise industry's history. And lastly, Manfredi is the chairman of the heritage group, which is a private equity company that acquired 85 percent of one of the biggest luxury travel companies in the world, Abercrombie and Kent, whose founder was actually on the podcast last month. So if you haven't listened to that interview yet, make sure you check it out. And today we're going to dive into the life and mind of Manfredi. Listeners, welcome to the show. Manfredi, welcome to the show. How are you doing today? [00:01:34] Manfredi: Not too bad. Not too bad. Can I add something to what you said? [00:01:38] Chris: Please do. Add or take away. Whatever you like. [00:01:41] Manfredi: Well, what happened is that as soon as I did my deal with Royal Caribbean, I did buy, uh, Abercrombie Kent, which recently I brought up to 100 percent shareholding, and I sold to Royal Caribbean subsequently one further that I owned, uh, in, uh, Silver Sea in exchange of Royal Caribbean shares and acquired another cruise line, which is called Crystal Cruises. [00:02:04] Chris: Ah, I did actual
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  HP#188 ~ Money is an Instrument of Freedom ~ Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio 26.06.2024 8p

  Listeners, welcome back to the podcast today, and we will dive deep into the life of one of the most influential figures in the cruise line and maritime world. Our guest today is a Titan in the cruise line industry, a visionary entrepreneur, a lifelong champion of global tourism, and his name is Manfredi LaFavre D'Ovidio.  Manfredi has transformed his family business into a global leader in luxury cruising. Under his leadership, Silver Sea Cruises expanded its company, offering travel experiences across all seven continents around the world. In a strategic partnership with Royal Caribbean, Manfredi orchestrated the sale of a two third stake in Silversea for a whopping 1 billion in 2018. This strategic partnership not only elevated Silversea's brand, but also marked. One of the most significant deals in the cruise industry's history. And lastly, Manfredi is the chairman of the heritage group, which is a private equity company that acquired 85 percent of one of the biggest luxury travel companies in the world, Amber Crombie and Kent, whose founder was actually on the podcast last month. So if you haven't listened to that interview yet, make sure you check it out. And today we're going to dive into the life and mind of Manfredi. 2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethodTranscript:  [00:00:00] Chris: Hey listeners. Have you ever met somebody that's built his own cruise line and, or shipping company? I think that's really interesting because it's an industry that doesn't get a lot of PR there's literally massive shipping companies that are keeping the infrastructure of this world going and , operating on a regular basis. And there's some founder out there that built this massive company. Also with a cruise line. There's some founder out there that have, that is built Royal Caribbean and all the cruise lines out there that you can imagine. And they're operating on a regular day-to-day basis. What's very interesting with the gentleman that I just interviewed. He is the founder of not only a cruise line, but he's a founder of a shipping company as well. So he's been in this industry, his entire life. He grew up around it and now he's operating these massive billion dollar companies on a day-to-day basis. And I got to interview him. His name is Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio and he's an Italian entrepreneur that lives in Monaco, not only does he have his own cruise line and shipping company, but he's also a majority owner in one of the biggest luxury travel brands that that's out there today. Sounds like a busy guy. But the awesome thing about Manfredi and talking to him is his philosophy around money. And when I got to interview him Manfredi talked about. How money is an instrument of freedom. Now, what I thought was fascinating is that a gentleman at this level is built. Multi-billion dollar company is a billionaire himself. Still believes that money is an instrument of freedom. Now you think most of us entrepreneurs out there, . Or freelancers or people just trying to do something online to make a buck we're using this muse. As an opportunity to have more freedom in our lives. And here you have a gentleman that has been an entrepreneur for somewhere around 50 years and he still believes that in his core, that money is an instrument of freedom. And I asked Manfredi, what is most important to you to be known as an entrepreneur? And he said, no, not to be known, but to be an entrepreneur. And there's a difference in that he doesn't care that he's known as an entrepreneur when he is an entrepreneur, he can make choices and have those freedoms in his life. Now, one thing that was really unique is when I dug deeper with Manfredi, he talks about how bein