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The Fort - An Entrepreneurship Podcast

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May 7, 2024 • 1h 26min

#352 - Ryan Delk - Founder @ Primer - Fixing the Broken US Education System & Saving San Francisco

Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer, discusses fixing the US education system through microschools, challenges in zoning laws, raising money from investors, hiring undiscovered talent, and his mission to save San Francisco. The podcast delves into the broken education system, empowering teachers, navigating VC investments, innovating through microschools, overcoming political stagnation in SF, and embracing traditional values for societal improvement.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 42min

#351 - Preston Holland - CCO @ FLYING Finance - Private Aviation 101

Preston Holland, CCO of FLYING Finance, discusses private aviation including costs, chartering, jet cards, fractional ownership, pilot partnerships, and the process of purchasing an aircraft. Insights on tax implications and determining if aircraft ownership is the right choice.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 43min

#350 - Mike Beckham - Co-Founder & CEO @ Simple Modern - A Former Pastor Built One Of The Fastest Growing E-Commerce Businesses In The US

Mike Beckham, Co-Founder & CEO of Simple Modern, talks about building the company during Yeti's domination, hypergrowth strategies, product licensing, disadvantages of online sales, and more. From starting Simple Modern to the power of AI and building moats, this podcast covers key insights into entrepreneurship.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 17min

#349 - Mark Hart - CEO/CIO Corriente Advisors - How He Predicted The ‘08 Housing Market Crash (And Won BIG)

Mark Hart, CEO of Corriente Advisors, discusses predicting '08 housing crash, thoughts on China, inflation, bitcoin, AI, and rebuilding life. Insights on macro trends, European debt crisis, and global trade. Transformative power of Jiu Jitsu on Wall Street and geopolitical tensions in 2024.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 13min

#348 - Omar Morales - Investment Sales @ Berkadia - Meet The 30-Year-Old Who’s Sold $3.3B Of Miami Real Estate

Omar Morales, an investment sales broker with $3.3B in sales, discusses Miami's RE market, world-class networking, and online branding. Topics include: Miami sub-market analysis, building a network, Blackstone's impact, domestic vs. foreign buyers, condo crisis, smart client traits, and investing in Miami sub-markets.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 7min

#347 - Elaine Agather - Chairman of DFW Region @ JP Morgan Chase - How A Texas Cowgirl Became The Chairman Of JPMorgan Chase (DFW)

Elaine Agather, Chairman of JPMorgan Chase, talks about working with Jamie Dimon, wealth management, cyber threats, AI, and the state of banking. She shares insights on transitioning wealth, finding exceptional wealth managers, and the impact of bank runs. The podcast also covers rodeo career highlights and how to know you've done a good job.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 28min

#346 - David Perell - How Writing On The Internet Can Change Your Life

David Perell, a writer, teacher, and podcaster, discusses his creative processes, the impact of the internet on writers' goals, and concepts like the Jetski Theory. They explore writing vs. Google, the loss of soul in creativity, and why people should start writing. The conversation delves into David's upbringing, the influence of Walt Disney, and the evolution of writing on the internet.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 24min

#345 - Chuck Anderson - Co-Founder @ Bandera Ventures

Chuck Anderson, Co-Founder of Bandera Ventures, shares insights on the success of Trammell Crow, founding Bandera, battling cancer, and why DFW is a top real estate market. He also discusses data centers, Bandera's org structure, office deals, luxury markets, and more.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 36min

#344 - Rusty Reid - CEO @ Higginbotham - Building An Insurance Business That Has Compounded 20% YoY for 35+ years

Rusty Reid, CEO of Higginbotham, shares insights on building a successful insurance business, discussing topics like recruiting, company culture, acquiring companies, valuing an insurance business, integrating acquisitions, partnership with StonePoint, thoughts on AI, and philosophy of generosity.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 25min

#343 - Yossi Levi - Founder @ CarDealershipGuy - Taking the Auto Industry By Storm

Yossi Levi discusses his journey to building Car Dealership Guy, driving growth on social media. Topics include making CDG a full-time business, the value of podcasts, and the future of the car industry.

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