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  • Billionaire’s Advice to Young People | Joe Liemandt

    Billionaire’s Advice to Young People | Joe Liemandt
    Nov 5 2025
    Most billionaires disappear after they make their money. Joe Liemandt did exactly that — vanishing for 20 years after building Trilogy into a software empire. Now he's back with a radical mission: transform education for a billion kids using AI. In this episode, the reclusive tech mogul breaks his silence to reveal why he's betting another billion dollars that everything we know about school is wrong. From fifth graders negotiating food truck gross margins to middle schoolers getting paid $1,000 to hit the top 1% academically, Joe's Alpha School is flipping education on its head. Kids learn twice as much in just two hours a day, then spend afternoons launching Broadway musicals, building apps, or training for D1 sports. The results? 96% of students love school more than vacation, and every single class tests in the top 1% nationally. We dive deep into why Joe believes the 100-year-old classroom model is dead, how AI tutors can teach kids 10x faster, and why paying students to learn might be the most controversial — and effective — motivator yet. If you've ever wondered what happens when a data-driven billionaire decides to rebuild education from scratch, or if you're tired of watching kids hate school while the world leaves them behind, this conversation will change how you think about learning forever. ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:24 The Forbes List and Raising Kids Without the Billionaire Label 00:02:39 Why Money Matters: Teaching Financial Literacy from Kindergarten 00:06:45 The MBA Myth: Why Business School Won't Make You an Entrepreneur 00:08:01 Alpha School Revolution: Where Kids Learn 2X in 2 Hours 00:08:43 Breaking the 100-Year-Old Education System 00:18:33 The Three Girls Who Proved Math Isn't Gender-Specific 00:20:05 Paying Kids $1,000 to Reach Top 1% 00:26:59 From Broke to Billionaire: The Trilogy Story 00:28:08 The Entrepreneur's Blind Belief That Changes Reality 00:30:58 From Consumer to Creator: Breaking Kids' TikTok Addiction 00:34:01 High Standards Are the Key to Happiness 00:40:02 The Food Truck That Teaches Gross Margins 00:47:05 Motivation Engineering: Time Back as Currency 00:52:49 From Tech Bro to Principal: Joe's Personal Transformation 00:58:58 The Billion Dollar Mission to Transform Global Education 01:08:51 Making Millionaires in High School 01:10:32 AI in Education: The Good, Bad, and Terrifying ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 17 min
  • Nothing and Nobody Will Ever Hurt You Again - After This.

    Nothing and Nobody Will Ever Hurt You Again - After This.
    Nov 3 2025
    Most people think failure is the end. I thought that too — until I got rejected from every Ivy League school, barely scraped into Arizona State, and watched my career implode over and over again. In this raw episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on every spectacular failure that built my empire: the boss who said I'd leave dead bodies behind to get ahead, the million-dollar payout to a bad partner, and the moment I almost lost everything with weeks of cash left. From getting pushed out of companies to navigating a brutal divorce in front of my entire firm, these aren't just war stories — they're the blueprint for turning your biggest losses into your greatest wins. I share why the chip on your shoulder is worth more than a pat on the back, how to know when you're made of paper versus walls, and why your bank account is a direct reflection of the difficult conversations you're willing to have. If you've ever felt like you're drowning while trying to look calm on the surface, or if you're tired of playing it safe while watching others win big, this episode will show you exactly why failure isn't just the entry price to success — it's the only currency that matters. ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:36 Welcome to the "Lowlight Reel" 00:00:59 College Rejection and the Arizona State Advantage 00:01:58 No Job Offers and the Vanguard Breakthrough 00:03:48 The Brutal Feedback at Vanguard 00:06:12 Breaking Into Goldman Sachs 00:07:50 Learning From Goldman's Elite 00:09:57 The State Street Hustle 00:11:52 First Time Firing Someone 00:15:52 Building a Billion Dollar Business 00:16:29 Divorce and Professional Attacks 00:18:18 Side Hustles During Corporate Drama 00:19:34 The CEO's Walking Warning 00:20:50 The Partnership Power Play 00:22:30 The Dinner Confrontation 00:25:27 Going Solo and Million Dollar Mistakes 00:28:06 Near Financial Collapse 00:30:49 Lessons on Failure and Growth ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • #100 Master MONEY MAKING In 60 Minutes: Everything They Never Taught You | Jenny Just

    #100 Master MONEY MAKING In 60 Minutes: Everything They Never Taught You | Jenny Just
    Oct 22 2025
    Thanks to GoDaddy for sponsoring this video! Head to godaddy.com/codiesanchez to get started with GoDaddy Airo® today. Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin this November 2025. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal Meet Jenny Just — billionaire investor, poker player, and pure force of nature. She went from the trading floor to 28 years of straight wins by mastering one thing: calculated risk. In this episode, she breaks down how poker shapes decision-making, why methodical reinvention beats blind ambition, and how her radical hiring experiments at Peak6 flipped finance on its head. If you want to win bigger, play smarter, and think differently about risk — this one’s your playbook. ___________ 00:00:00 ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 2 min
  • #99 Brainwash Yourself to Success | Kendra Scott

    #99 Brainwash Yourself to Success | Kendra Scott
    Oct 16 2025
    Thanks to GoDaddy for sponsoring this video! Head to https://godaddy.com/codiesanchez to get started with GoDaddy Airo® today. Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin this November 2025. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal I sat down with Kendra Scott — yes, *that* Kendra Scott — to unpack how she turned $500 and a side hustle into her billion-dollar brand Kendra Scott. We talk about how she bootstrapped from her spare bedroom, sold jewelry door-to-door with a baby on her hip, and built an empire by staying authentic when everyone else chased trends. You’ll hear the raw, unpolished truth about scaling a business, why passion and persistence matter more than perfect timing, and how she’s now flipping the script as an investor and founder of Yellow Rose. If you’re building something from scratch or just need a reminder that grit beats glam, this one’s for you. 00:00 Intro 01:17 Bootstrapping and Scrappy Mindset 02:55 Lessons from Failure and Persistence 13:01 The Power of Connection in Retail 21:56 Disruptive Marketing Strategies 31:09 Balancing Success and Personal Life 38:55 Balancing Motherhood and Business 40:18 Creating a Business Utopia 42:16 Facing Business Challenges 44:47 The Birth of Kendra Scott Retail 47:33 Embracing Authenticity in Business 50:22 The Inspiration Behind Yellow Rose 55:32 Working with Dolly Parton 01:07:13 Shark Tank and Entrepreneurial Insights 01:11:14 Final Thoughts MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 Youtube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 Youtube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 19 min
  • #98 Rich People Think Differently.

    #98 Rich People Think Differently.
    Oct 13 2025
    Ever wonder what happens when a room full of seven, eight, and nine-figure entrepreneurs start talking shop? I pulled back the curtain so you can listen in. In this video, I sit down with some of the smartest operators I know to dissect how they scale, sell to the wealthy, and build empires that print cash. You’ll learn how to find your ideal customer, price like a pro, and hire people who make you money instead of cost you stress. Oh, and there’s a little surprise about the biggest event we’ve ever hosted in Austin… but I’ll let you find that out inside. Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin this November 2025. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal 00:00 Behind the Scenes with Top Entrepreneurs 01:14 The Importance of Knowing Your Customer 02:32 Pricing Strategies for Maximum Profit 03:12 Hiring the Right Talent 04:03 Insights from Eight-Figure Entrepreneurs 04:52 The Value of Ownership and Teaching Others 05:43 Join Our Biggest Event in Austin 06:57 Balancing Revenue and Followers 09:17 The Pitfalls of Fame and Notoriety MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 Youtube: / @podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: / bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: / big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 Youtube: / @codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: / codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: / realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 min
  • #97 Doctor: This Will Strip Your Fat Faster Than Anything! | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    #97 Doctor: This Will Strip Your Fat Faster Than Anything! | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
    Oct 9 2025
    Thanks to SoFi for sponsoring this episode! Need funding? Shop and compare providers in minutes + get up to $2M—with no credit hit for exploring your options. Start here → https://sofi.com/codie Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to unpack something most entrepreneurs ignore until it’s too late — their health. We talk about how your muscle isn’t just for looks; it’s the organ of longevity and focus. You’ll learn how strength training rewires your brain for better decisions, how to eat for sustained energy (not quick crashes), and how to build habits that actually stick even when you’re slammed. We also tear down some of the worst health myths entrepreneurs still believe. If you’ve ever said “I’ll focus on my health when I have more time,” this episode will change that. ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:42 The Right Way to Train for Cognitive Benefits 00:02:56 Physical Activity Guidelines for Entrepreneurs 00:04:13 Integrating Workouts into Daily Life 00:06:44 Prioritizing Exercise Despite a Busy Schedule 00:09:22 High-Performance Daily Routines 00:17:29 Sleep and Its Impact on Health 00:20:14 Rapid Fire Questions: Health Hacks and Myths 00:25:49 The Importance of Continuous Learning for Physicians 00:26:36 Challenges in Nutrition Communication 00:27:24 The Controversy Around Seed Oils 00:28:23 The Role of Whole Foods in Nutrition 00:30:15 AI and Human Relationships 00:34:05 The Importance of Muscle Training 00:37:33 Diet Trends and Misconceptions 00:39:21 Practical Nutrition Advice for Busy Women 00:41:43 Entrepreneurs and Health Challenges 00:46:56 Cancer Risks and Prevention 00:48:44 The Impact of Alcohol on Health 00:50:21 Final Thoughts ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 min
  • #96 Business Expert: The BEST Way To Make Millions In Profit | Mike Michalowicz

    #96 Business Expert: The BEST Way To Make Millions In Profit | Mike Michalowicz
    Oct 7 2025
    Thanks to GoDaddy for sponsoring this video! Head to https://godaddy.com/codiesanchez to get started with GoDaddy Airo® today 🚀 Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal Most entrepreneurs run their business backwards — revenue first, expenses second, profit last. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz, the guy who literally wrote the book on profit ("Profit First"), to flip that formula on its head. Mike shares how to take control of your cash, build a business that runs without you, and turn financial chaos into consistent profit. We dig into why chasing revenue kills margins, how to instantly boost cash flow by focusing on your best clients, and why underpricing keeps you stuck. If you’re tired of feeling broke in a business that’s “doing well,” this one’s for you. ___________ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:51 Reclamation Services: Turning Struggles into Success 00:02:00 Maximizing Revenue and Cutting Costs 00:03:50 Client Prioritization and Revenue Quality 00:05:13 Understanding Client Value and Business Strategies 00:06:56 The Importance of Client Avatars and Market Targeting 00:08:25 The Real Essence of Business Success 00:08:48 Personal Stories of Financial Ups and Downs 00:13:50 Lessons from Financial Failures 00:21:20 Pumpkin Plan: Growing a Successful Business 00:26:44 Client Expectations and Rapid Response 00:27:15 Industry Insights and Fixed Billing 00:28:35 The Power of Asking the Right Questions 00:29:14 Selling Strategies for Entrepreneurs 00:33:18 Understanding Customer Quality and Pricing 00:37:37 Focusing on Business Efficiency 00:44:22 The Profit First Framework 00:48:40 Investing in Yourself as an Entrepreneur 00:51:26 Building a Business That Runs Without You 00:53:09 Conclusion ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez 📽️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID 📰 Free newsletter: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp 📚 Biz buying course: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN 🏠 Resibrands: https://resibrands.com/ 💰 CT Capital: https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk 🏦 Main St Hold Co: https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • #95 How To Speak Like A Top 1% CEO

    #95 How To Speak Like A Top 1% CEO
    Sep 29 2025
    🚀 Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal In this solo episode of The BigDeal Podcast, I’m breaking down how to communicate like a CEO so people actually listen when you talk. You’ll learn how to speak with authority, use body language that signals confidence, master the pause so you control the room, and frame conversations so your ideas land. These are the exact strategies I use—and they’ll help you stand out, get taken seriously, and make sure your voice carries weight in any room. Main Street Over Wall Street is where serious dealmakers come together to grow, connect and strategize in a highly-collaborative and supportive environment. Join us Nov 2-4, live in Austin TX! 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Speaking in Headlines: Get to the Point 00:51 Decisive Speech: Own Your Ideas 02:04 Warmth and Competence: Building Trust 05:52 Mastering Gestures and Tone 07:52 The Power of Pauses 09:35 Storytelling Over Statistics 11:32 The Rule of Three 13:12 Commanding the Frame 15:23 Projecting Calm Certainty 16:39 Naming the Elephant in the Room 21:09 Final Thoughts ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@podcastbigdeal⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigdeal.podcast⁠ 📽️ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@big.deal.pod⁠ MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@codiesanchezct⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez⁠ 📽️ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez⁠ OTHER THINGS WE DO 🌐 Our community: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.typeform.com/to/WBztXXID⁠ 📰 Free newsletter: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/3XWLlZp⁠ 📚 Biz buying course: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/3NhjGgN⁠ 🏠 Resibrands: ⁠https://resibrands.com/⁠ 💰 CT Capital: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/4eRyGOk⁠ 🏦 Main St Hold Co: ⁠https://contrarianthinking.biz/3YfGa8u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min