Danny Chaves didn't go to college. He didn't have a business plan. He didn't have investors, a mentor, or a safety net. What he had was $400, a couch in his mother's house, and a stubbornness that would quietly build one of the most remarkable service companies in the automotive industry. Today, Danny's Detailed Services processes 125,000 cars a month, emplo ... Show More
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The $1M Trade-In Blind Spot with Keith Benkel
What does it actually take to run used cars across 35 stores — profitably, consistently, every single month?Most people in this industry will never find out. Keith Benkel has been doing it for over two decades.From buying a broken 1967 Mustang GT for $400 as a teenager, and getti ... Show More
51m 20s
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Beyond 'Good': Creating Client Experiences That Stick in an AI World with Steven Van Belleghem - 319
The business world is changing fast. AI is reshaping how customers search, buy, and connect — but most companies are still stuck in old habits, missing the human magic that actually builds loyalty. At the same time, too many businesses are confusing efficiency with excellence. Th ... Show More
1h 4m
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MI376: Why Do Great Companies Fail? The Innovator’s Dilemma w/ Shawn O’Malley
In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@shawn_OMalley_) discusses why great companies fail, as outlined by Clayton Christensen in his timeless book, The Innovator’s Dilemma, which was first published in 1997. The Economist actually named it one of the six most important business boo ... Show More
45m 4s
Jul 2024
TIP646: How To Understand A Business Like A Pro w/ Kyle Grieve
On today’s episode, Kyle Grieve discusses a book that is near and dear to Warren Buffett’s heart, Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher. He’ll discuss why the book was so influential on Warren’s transition towards quality businesses, why going deep into a business i ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2025
RWH056: Calm Amid The Storm w/ Christopher Begg
In this episode, William Green chats with Christopher Begg, an exceptional hedge fund manager who is the CEO & CIO of East Coast Asset Management. Chris has also taught for many years at Columbia Business School, where he teaches the prestigious Security Analysis course that Warr ... Show More
2 h
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Episode 288 Achieve Sales Greatness: Exploring 7th Level's Training
Get ready for an insightful episode of "Closers Are Losers" with Jeremy Miner and as he welcomes special guest, Sam Greener, Vice President of Customer Fulfillment at 7th Level. In today’s episode Sam shares his remarkable sales journey using NEPQ, starting as a client and eventu ... Show More
27m 19s
Sep 2025
635. Radical Transparency: A Leadership Edge from Ray Dalio
<p>Radical transparency isn't for the faint of heart. Most leaders hoard information, soften feedback, and protect egos. Ray Dalio flipped that script at Bridgewater Associates, building one of the world's largest hedge funds on a culture where nothing is hidden, every meeting is ... Show More
10m 52s
Feb 2025
Ep 206 The Road to 2025: Smart Marketer's Lessons, Growth & What's Next
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Molly Pittman is back with an inside look at Smart Marketer's journey and the strategies shaping 2025!</strong></p> <p>After a challenging yet transformative year, Molly shares what's been happening behind the scenes, why Smart Marketer took a br ... Show More
32m 22s
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TIP699: Unlocking High-Growth Investments w/ Jason Donville and Jesse Gamble
In today's episode, Kyle Grieve chats with Jason Donville and Jesse Gamble about their investing philosophy, their emphasis on focusing on growth and value, their evolution from using ROE-focused metrics to the rule of 40 to identify great investing opportunities, how to use the ... Show More
1h 4m