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Niko Mercuris is a serial entrepreneur who's built multiple multi-million dollar companies over 25 years, primarily in sales and marketing. He scaled call centers to over 230 employees that generated 14,000 sales per week—experience he documented in his Amazon bestselling book "2451 Sales Per Day." He's also the author of "Millionaire Mindset Mastery" and has been investing in real estate and financial markets since 2001. After losing $4 million in the 2008 crash, he rebuilt by diversifying into alternative assets and now coaches business owners on scaling operations, sales systems, and building sustainable wealth.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:25 – The Mindset of Successful Investors

06:16 – How Niko Learned to Invest

13:20 – Surviving the 2008 Financial Crisis

17:58 – Hitting Rock Bottom

22:08 – Why Chasing Money Fails

24:05 – Beating Fear and Greed in Investing

27:42 – Using Leverage With Discipline

31:45 – Sponsor Break

34:29 – How Leverage Goes Wrong

38:43 – How Long It Takes to Learn Investing

43:09 – Best Investing Types for Beginners

48:25 – Sponsor Break

50:55 – The Biggest Trading Mistake

52:24 – What Really Drives Profits

55:52 – Niko’s Evolving Money Mindset

1:01:08 – When to Start Investing

1:07:03 – Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self

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Ryan Serhant is one of the world's most successful real estate brokers and the founder and CEO of SERHANT, a multidimensional brokerage operating at the intersection of media, entertainment, education, and technology. Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Massachusetts, he graduated from Hamilton College in 2006 with degrees in English literature and theater. After starting in real estate in 2008 during the financial crisis and earning only $9,000 his first year, he went on to close more than $20 billion in sales throughout his career. He is the star and producer of Netflix's Owning Manhattan and previously starred in Bravo's Emmy-nominated Million Dollar Listing New York as well as a three-time bestselling author.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

01:25 - Chaos as a Superpower

04:25 - Lessons from Three Career Deaths

10:28 - When Hard Work Beats Luck

15:49 - Sponsor Break

18:33 - Working for Your Future Self

25:29 - Owning Your Reality

27:47 - Your Broken Relationship with Time

31:19 - Knowing When to Slow Down

33:23 - Sponsor Break

35:53 - Escaping the Hustle Trap

38:14 - Habits of 10-Figure Earners

41:04 - What's Next for Ryan

41:50 - The One Lesson for His Kids

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Jade Warshaw co-hosts The Ramsey Show—the second-largest talk radio show in America—and she's built her reputation on one uncomfortable truth: you already know what to do with your money, you're just not doing it. After she and her husband Sam eliminated over $460,000 in debt (including $280,000 in student loans), Jade discovered that personal finance isn't about spreadsheets and calculations—it's about the lies we tell ourselves and the behaviors we refuse to change. That insight became her bestselling book Money's Not a Math Problem and the foundation of her coaching philosophy: 80% of financial success is behavior, only 20% is knowledge. Today, Jade brings a no-nonsense, straight-talk approach to helping people confront the real reasons they're broke—not their income, not their circumstances, but their mindset.

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00:00 – Intro

01:28 – Money Isn’t Just Math

05:00 – Jade’s Money Wake-Up Call

12:49 – Facing Massive Debt

19:14 – Sponsor Break

21:57 – Money Meets Emotion

24:50 – The Mindset That Frees You

30:18 – Why We Self-Sabotage

36:00 – Protecting Love From Money

40:29 – Sponsor Break

42:59 – Fixing Relationship Tensions

53:00 – Debt-Free Tips for Couples

56:07 – Jade’s #1 Money Lesson

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In this "Lessons" episode, Yosef Martin—CEO of BoxyCharm—breaks down how he built one of the most passionate, cult-like communities in the subscription industry. He explains the mechanics behind engineered virality, from activating loyal users at precise moments to leveraging algorithmic spikes for massive organic reach. Yosef also highlights why staying close to consumer feedback, reducing churn, and avoiding bloated internal processes give founders a strategic edge. His insights reveal how product obsession, trend awareness, and intentional community design can create momentum that competitors simply can’t replicate.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Marc Randolph, Netflix Co-Founder and bestselling author, breaks down why even your smartest ideas are destined to fail—and why that’s exactly the point. He explains how real progress comes from quickly testing flawed concepts, embracing early collisions with reality, and learning through rapid, low-cost experimentation. Randolph also highlights why no idea is ever “good” at the start, how iteration reveals what truly works, and why the most successful founders are the ones who stay creative, persistent, and relentlessly curious in the face of uncertainty.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Carlos Rodriguez, 17x European Champion, breaks down the mindset and discipline behind becoming a world-class eSports competitor. He shares how choosing the right game can shape long-term opportunity, why mental endurance matters more than physical limits, and how structured practice builds both mechanical skill and strategic clarity. Carlos also reflects on paving his own path in an industry with no blueprint—learning from failures, trusting his instincts, and building a legacy through bold decisions and personal growth. This conversation reveals the real work, risks, and self-belief required to win at the highest level.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Alvaro Nunez, ultra-endurance entrepreneur and founder of Super Luxury Group, breaks down how differentiation, community, and strategic marketing create massive leverage in competitive industries. He shares how trust-driven relationships can accelerate high-end deal flow, why credibility and targeted exposure allow you to jump straight into premium markets, and how tapping into other people’s audiences multiplies opportunities across sectors. Alvaro also explains why staying ahead of emerging trends—like Web3, NFTs, and digital real estate—gives entrepreneurs a long-term edge as markets evolve.

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