Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital Investors

Ryan Miller
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Jun 30, 2025 • 7min

From Triggers to Triumph in 10 min: How to Rewire Your Mind for Leadership Greatness

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your skills, your team or your circumstances, but the unhealed wounds inside of you? In the next few minutes, I'm going to reveal how your hidden triggers can either destroy your leadership or become the rocket fuel that launches you toward an extraordinary success. See, this isn't just another motivational talk. This is your personal blueprint for transformation. Are you ready to turn your biggest limitations into your greatest strengths? Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE HOST]:  Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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Jun 23, 2025 • 40min

$5M Startup Funding: The Secret Weapon Entrepreneurs Need

Send us Fan MailLEARN HOW TO RAISE $1M - $100M FOR YOUR NEXT DEAL OR FUND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/applyHey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Woodie Neiss. Woodie is the managing general partner at his venture capital fund, D3VC.ai, he's also the co-architect of the Jobs Act. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Woodie understands government, private markets, and how raising capital for startups can be hard, but no longer as hard as it used to be.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Woodie Neiss is the managing general partner at his venture capital fund, D3VC.ai.THE HOST]:  Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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Jun 16, 2025 • 38min

Rise and Prime: A New Approach to Success in Alternative Investing

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/Samyr is the managing general partner at Freedom Trail Capital, a venture capital fund focusing on consumer tech and CPG investments, prior to working on Celebrity Ventures for Will and Jada Pinkett Smith at Westbrook and Roc Nation.So what does this mean? Well, it means that Samyr understands venture capital and alternative assets, and he's about to teach you, and I, what it takes to win in this sector. [THE GUEST]: Samyr Laine is the managing general partner at Freedom Trail Capital.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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Jun 9, 2025 • 19min

AI: The Secret Weapon for Private Equity Valuations

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Chris Taylor. Chris is the co-founder and CEO at Fractional AI, an AI service provider grounded in engineering excellence to support private equity fund managers to increase the value of companies they've invested in. As the CEO of fractional AI, Chris has scoped hundreds of applied AI projects, from complex workflow automations to new product launches. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Chris and his team at Fractional AI are leading the charge for fortune 250 companies to increase valuations, reduce operational complexities and improve returns for shareholders when they succeed.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Chris Taylor is the co-founder and CEO at Fractional AI.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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Jun 2, 2025 • 46min

Wealth Without Wall Street: A New Financial Strategy

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Joey Mure. Joey is the founder of Wealth Without Wall Street, a firm that specializes in infinite banking, a concept that's been helping people to have passive income, leading to absolute financial freedom. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Joey understands how to set up your affairs in such a way that you can now set up yourself to reduce taxes, grow your asset and build a wealth legacy that your family can enjoy for generations.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Joey Mure is the founder of Wealth Without Wall Street.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strSupport the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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May 26, 2025 • 30min

The Adidas Family Legacy: From Iconic Brands to Venture Investing

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Alex Bente. Alex is the founding partner ADvantage VC, an estimated $100 million AUM venture fund as part of the family legacy that created iconic companies such as Puma and Adidas. Alex draws on his deep roots in the sports and entertainment space while focusing on sports entertainment investments. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Alex understands unique cross section between venture capital and sports entertainment, that this episode is bound to open your eyes to the promise of this sector and how it brings astonishing returns to alternative asset managers.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Alex Bente is the founding partner at ADvantage VC, an estimated $100 million AUM venture fund.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co wheSupport the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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May 19, 2025 • 41min

You Can Now Buy Businesses Without Loans: A Smart Funding Method

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller, and today my dear friend Jeremy Ames. Jeremy is the co-founder and CEO of Guidant Financial, a leader in innovative business funding solutions. See, with over 20 years experience, Jeremy has helped over 30,000 individuals use the retirement funds to acquire and start businesses through programs just like 401 K financing, otherwise known as the ROBS. So what does this mean? Well, it just means that Jeremy understands how to fund the acquisition of businesses in such a creative way that this episode is bound to make you run for the exits and purchase your dream company with this creative funding method.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Jeremy Ames is the co-founder and CEO of guided financial a leader in innovative business funding solutions[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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May 12, 2025 • 1h 1min

Buy Then Build Your Way to $400M: Walker Deibel's Private Equity Playbook

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Walker Deibel. Walker is the Wall Street Journal USA Today, best selling, author of, Buy Then Build, and the founder of Acquisition Lab. He also leads the Elite Acquisition Accelerator, who has helped entrepreneurs acquire over get this $400 million in private equity acquisitions. He's entrepreneur and an investor who has co founded three startups, acquired eight companies outright, and has consulted inside over 100 business transactions. His work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Walker understands how to buy and build companies, and he's about to teach you a master class on how to do the same.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]:Walker is the Wall Street Journal USA Today, best selling, author of, Buy Then Build, and the founder of Acquisition Lab.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is a fund manager, capital strategist, and former CFO turned angel investor in technology and energy. He is the founder of FunSupport the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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May 5, 2025 • 34min

8 Metals That Can Make You Rich in the Next Decade

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller, and today I have my dear friend Louis O'Connor. Louis is the founder and CEO at Strategic Metals Invest, a commodities dealer that moves annually over 250 metric tons of strategic rare earth metals all over the world. So what does this mean? Well, it means that strategic metals are critical to all nations economic prosperity and military capabilities, and they serve as a backbone of manufacturing in the 21st century.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Louis O'Connor is the founder and CEO at Strategic Metals Invest[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where hSupport the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...
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Apr 28, 2025 • 41min

Cashflow Masterclass: Making Billions in Oil Without Touching a Single Drill

Send us Fan Mail"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host, Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Jace Graham. Jace is the CEO and founder at Rising Phoenix Resources, a 60 million AUM group of companies that specializes in a wildly profitable corner of alternative assets that deal with oil, gas and mineral rights. So what does this mean? Well, it means that Jace understands how to find, close and exit winning energy assets, and he's about to teach you how it's done. Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Jace Graham is the CEO and founder at Rising Phoenix Resources.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped Support the showDISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and general informational purposes only — not legal, financial, tax, or investment advice. Nothing herein constitutes a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security or investment product. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before making any investment decision. NAME NOTICE: "Making Billions with Ryan Miller" reflects the profile and aspirations of guests featured — it is not a promise, projection, guarantee, or representation of any financial result, income, or outcome for any listener, viewer, or reader. Most individuals who consume this content do not raise any particular amount of capital, and many achieve no financial result whatsoever. "Fund Raise Capital" is a brand identifier only — it is not a promise, guarantee, or representation that any member, subscriber, or listener will raise capital, attract investors, or achieve any financial or professional outcome. This show does not constitute a business opportunity, franchise, investment program, or offer of any product or service of any kind. No part of this show should be construed as a solicitation for investment in any way. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the show or host. Host and/or guests may hold positions in assets discussed. This episode may contain paid sponsorships, advertisements, or endorsements. Sponsored content is identified where...

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