
MONEY TALKS with Jesse
Welcome to MONEY TALKS: A podcast hosted by entrepreneur & investor Jesse Schwarz. Skip the boring business chatter and join us for honest conversations with successful artists, athletes, creators and founders on how they earn, invest and spend their money. Come check out the coolest ways to get rich!
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 17min
The Professor Reveals AND1 Salary, YouTube Revenue & Spending Habits | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #20
Grayson “The Professor” Boucher, joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about his journey from streetball player to global entertainer. The Professor breaks down how he made millions playing basketball without making the NBA. He also reveals contract numbers, revenue streams, and current earnings as one of the biggest content creators in the game. Stay tuned after the episode to watch The Professor demonstrate some of his most iconic moves used on the NBA’s biggest stars.
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[04:41] N1 player salaries.
[08:03] Estimating celebrity net worth.
[09:23] Sneaker game and retro trends.
[12:29] The rise of streetball.
[15:24] NBA politics against streetball players.
[19:37] Life after And1 streetball.
[22:19] Frivolous spending and lifestyle.
[25:21] Flying under the radar.
[27:28] YouTube as a marketing tool.
[31:21] Spider-Man basketball.
[34:39] Longevity and second opportunities.
[37:31] Getting back into acting.
[40:43] Content schedule and structure.
[42:55] Different audiences on each platform.
[45:29] Outsourcing and in-house teams.
[49:29] YouTube vlogs and editing trends.
[51:13] YouTube video editing techniques.
[54:42] Rebooting the clothing line.
[58:29] Profitability of running a business.
[01:00:21] Having a gym in LA.
[01:04:23] The GOAT debate.
[01:05:22] Being a good role model.
[01:09:37] Longevity and future plans.
[01:11:29] Mainstream media and acting.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 59min
She Sold $500 Million of Protein Shakes | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #19
Maya French, Founder of Koia, joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about her journey from humble beginnings to building a massive company that’s sold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of plant-based protein drinks. She discusses the challenges of raising institutional funding as well as maintaining creativity and authenticity in product development. Maya's story is an inspiring example of entrepreneurial success in the food and beverage industry.
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[00:00:08] Creativity and institutional funding.
[00:05:32] Shared kitchens and co-packers.
[00:07:40] Managing quality in business.
[00:11:54] The turning point
[00:13:38] Potential acquisition of the company.
[00:17:48] Raising money as a Ponzi scheme.
[00:21:15] Exciting orders from Whole Foods.
[00:24:30] Rebranding and Legal Issues.
[00:26:05] Large purchase order challenges.
[00:29:22] Production run fails.
[00:33:16] High-profile celebrity investors.
[00:35:50] Alternative ways of funding.
[00:39:13] Young person with a new brand.
[00:42:20] Losing brand identity in acquisitions.
[00:45:09] Founders' burnout and life.
[00:47:26] Founders' financial struggles in startups.
[00:51:10] Launching rapid innovation brands.
[00:54:06] Protein and dietary trends.
[00:57:10] Retirement and learning after exit.
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Sep 24, 2023 • 50min
How to Build a Luxury Fashion Brand with Siegelman Stable | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #18
Max Siegelman, Founder of Siegelman Stable, joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about building a luxury fashion brand from the ground up, collaborating with NBA Teams, and getting his hats worn by Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, GaryVee, Dwayne Wade, Future, and more.
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[00:02:34] Horse trainer's vintage merchandise.
[00:03:48] Brand story and purpose.
[00:06:29] Starting a business from scratch.
[00:10:35] Collaborations and growth.
[00:14:38] Standing out in the creator economy.
[00:17:37] Selective color choices and demand.
[00:19:55] Reselling hats for high prices.
[00:22:06] Collaborating with NBA teams.
[00:25:27] Brand building and networking.
[00:28:11] Collab process and approvals.
[00:31:27] Fulfillment and scaling challenges.
[00:35:53] Setting up quarterly taxes.
[00:37:30] Hidden Costs of Running a Business.
[00:41:03] Cut and sew fashion pieces.
[00:43:30] Harness racing and family heritage.
[00:47:03] Choosing hat colors.
[00:48:42] Seasonality in hat sales.
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Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 7min
How Nick Huber Made $25 Million from Trolling on Twitter | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #17
Nick Huber joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about his journey from running a college moving company to becoming the owner of multiple cash-flowing companies as well as $200 million worth of real estate all thanks to his 300,000 Twitter followers. Nick also reveals his risk-free blueprint for becoming a billionaire by 50. If you’re looking for the simplest path to getting rich, this episode is a must-listen.
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[00:01:22] Leveraging real estate for success.
[00:04:43] Real estate as a simple business.
[00:06:08] Real estate as long-term wealth.
[00:09:31] Shifting mindset for business.
[00:14:12] Balancing offense and defense.
[00:16:48] Tackling multiple business opportunities.
[00:19:02] The challenges of entrepreneurship.
[00:22:49] Decision-making is number one.
[00:26:01] Making business decisions.
[00:28:03] Maximizing quality of life.
[00:32:30] Choosing the right business path.
[00:35:07] Be more like water.
[00:37:42] Venture capital-backed startups.
[00:41:10] Real estate and wealth building.
[00:44:39] Real estate market collapse.
[00:47:06] Real estate market trends.
[00:52:26] Twitter viral tweets.
[00:53:48] Algorithm and engagement on Twitter.
[00:57:06] Handling online criticism and hate.
[01:00:41] Motivation going forward.
[01:03:21] Having kids as a duty.
[01:06:27] Balance in work and life.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 58min
How a Car Wash Can Make You Millions Tax Free | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #16
Kriss Berg, better known as the “Car Wash Guy,” joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about why car washes are the best investment. Kriss details his exact steps for buying car washes, cash flowing millions, and best of all, erasing 6 figure tax bills.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 41min
He Makes $20 Million a Year Selling Men's Jewelry | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #15
Yorgi Spanos, Co-Founder of MANSSION, joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about scaling his men’s jewelry business to 8 figures of revenue, all while keeping a full-time job.
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May 8, 2023 • 1h 1min
He Created The First Sports NFT | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #14
Gianni Settino joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about being one of the first on the NFT scene and building a sports betting company.
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Apr 24, 2023 • 33min
He Created a Celebrity-Favorite Luxury Shoe Brand | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #13
George Mikaia, founder of the luxury shoe brand CROSTY, joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about his journey as a shoe designer, from having his shoes worn by Steph Curry in a Carvana commercial to partnering with NBA’s Zaza Pachulia, and getting his product worn by Sofia Richie, Lilly Singh, and more.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 54min
How to Make Money Telling Jokes | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #12
Heavvy joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about the life of a comedian, selling TV shows, and working with comedy legends Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Pete Davidson, and more.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 37min
How a Pro Rugby Player Makes Money On & Off The Field | MONEY TALKS with Jesse #11
Billy Meakes joins MONEY TALKS with Jesse to chat about the life of a professional rugby player, being part of The Bald Guy Illuminati, and cash flowing off coffee.
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