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James Altucher interviews the world’s leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the “Choose Yourself” story—these are the moments we relate to… when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all ...
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Breakthrough Academy presents Contractor Evolution. In this show we unpack the systems, tactics, and skills you need to take your fast-growing contracting business to the next level. If you’re here to learn what it takes to scale up, work less, and increase profitability, you’ve come to the right place. Stay tuned to learn what separates the new breed of contractor from the old school, and welcome to your ultimate guide to the business of contracting.
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181. Marketing Through a Downturn - John Jantsch
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Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP181 To learn more about Duct Tape Marketing, click here: https://ducttapemarketing.com/ If you’ve ever cut your marketing budget when times were…
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The Ultimate Guide to Risky Decisions: Risky Business with Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver: Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver
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A Note from James: "Are you a member of the river or the village? That’s the question we’re diving into today. Nate Silver—yes, the Nate Silver from 538—joins us with Maria Konnikova, a master of poker and decision-making. Members of the 'river,' as Nate describes, are rational thinkers. They make decisions based on probabilities and data, not emot…
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Are we really at risk of entering a World War 3!? | Brandon Webb
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In this episode, I engage in a detailed discussion on various geopolitical issues, reflecting my optimism even in challenging times. We revisit historical events such as the Great Recession and 9/11 and discuss the current global situation involving tensions between nations, particularly the roles of the U.S., Israel, Iran, Russia, and China in the…
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In Memory Of Dr. Gladys McGarey: Discovering Love, Life, and Laughter at 103 and Guide to Thriving Through Adventure and Compassion Across a Century
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A Note from James: Oh my gosh, every time, this is the second time I've talked to Gladys McGarey. Last year she was 102 years old, this year she's 103 years old. She wrote a book, The Well Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, and it's coming out in paperback. And every time I read this book, I've rea…
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180. Avoid These 10 QuickBooks Mistakes - Nate Flake
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Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP180 Grab a free copy of QuickBooks' Top 5 Profit Leaks for Contractors download here: https://www.btacademy.com/ce/download/ep180/ Grab your fre…
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Chris Voss | The How-To of High-Stakes Negotiations: The Secrets of Tactical Empathy
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A Note from James: You know, I first had Chris Voss on in 2016. Out of the 1500+ podcasts I’ve done, his is one of the few where I’ve really followed all the advice. His book Never Split the Difference wasn’t just any negotiating book—it’s a survival guide for life, built from his time as the FBI’s lead hostage negotiator. And trust me, if you’re g…
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179. Negotiation Tactics for Contractors - Chris Voss
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Get your free guide to Chris Voss' Top Negotiation Tips for Contractors here: https://trybta.com/DLEP179 Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP179 Check out Chris Voss' new documenta…
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Bill O'Reilly | How Presidential Legacies Shape America: An In-depth Look at U.S. Leaders
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A Note from James: "Oh my gosh, I am really interested in the history of the presidents of the United States. These are the guys who have not only shaped the country but to some extent have shaped the world. And I say 'these guys' because, let’s be honest, it’s been all men so far. Who knows? There’s a woman running for president now. We’ll see. Ka…
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178. Make More Money with Less Marketing - Allan Dib
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Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP178 Get Allan Dib's new book, Lean Marketing, here: https://leanmarketing.com/books/leanmarketing “Half the money I spend on advertising is wast…
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How to Succeed in Business and Politics | Wilbur Ross (39th Secretary of Commerce)
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Here’s a draft of your podcast show notes based on the Wilbur Ross episode: A Note from James: Wilbur Ross, the man, the myth, the legend. I’m going to be honest, back in 1999, I remember playing a lot of poker at the Mayfair Poker Club in New York City. There was a guy there who worked for Wilbur Ross, who was running huge private equity funds bac…
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177. Why Most Websites Suck (and How to Make Yours Better) - Bryce Choquer
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Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP177 Get a complimentary SEO audit from Choquer Creative here: https://cal.com/brycechoquer/seo-audit Did you get your website built because you …
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The Untold Stories of America's Presidents: A Conversation with David Rubenstein
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Here are the podcast show notes with all the chapters included: A Note from James: "Sometimes, if you just read the news, it doesn’t always seem like it, but being President of the United States is the highest calling. You have responsibility over the entire economy, the lives of millions, and the direction of the country in war and peace. I’m exci…
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176. How to Stay Present in a Distracted World - Mike Lee
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Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE Get access to Benji and Mike's favorite mindfulness practices here: https://trybta.com/PCDLEP176 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP176 Did you know the average employee loses 600…
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Revolutionizing Medical Tech with AI | Hamed Shahbazi
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Episode Description: In this episode, James sits down with Hamed Shahbazi, the CEO of WELL Health Technology and Chairman of Healwell AI, who has been pioneering advancements in healthcare through technology. Hamed shares how AI is not just a tool for the future but a current reality that is reshaping the healthcare industry. From predicting diseas…
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175. The Power of Purpose-Driven Leadership - Ryan Gill
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Register for the Financial Controls Web Class with Bob Gauvreau on October 16th, spaces are limited: https://trybta.com/FCBOB-CE To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP175 To learn more about Ryan and Brush Strokes, click here: https://brushstrokesga.com/ Today’s episode is your daily dose of inspiration. Ryan …
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RFK Jr. Suspends Campaign and Endorses Trump – Impact on the Election, Important Issues and What happens next?
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In this episode, I analyze the surprising decision of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to suspend his presidential campaign and endorse Donald Trump, examining the potential ripple effects on the upcoming election. I address several key questions, such as how this decision could influence voter behavior, affect fundraising dynamics, and reshape election strat…
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174. Turn Your LAGGING Indicators into LEADING Indicators - Brayden Russell
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP174 Get your free budget tool here: https://trybta.com/DLEP174 We all know the standard KPIs we need to track the success of a business. Dollars sold. Dollars produced. Gross profit. Net profit. The only problem with these all-important metrics is that they are LAGGING ind…
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The Pillars of Life with Marshall Goldsmith
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A Note from James: "Marshall, you have the best name in the world for someone who’s going to write about leadership. I would hire you as a coach just for your name alone—Marshall Goldsmith, it just sounds perfect. For those who aren’t familiar, and I’ll do an intro, you’ve written an enormous number of successful leadership books, selling over 3 mi…
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173. Buying/Selling a Contracting Business? Listen to This. - Morgan Tate
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Get your free strategic planning tool here: https://trybta.com/DLEP173 To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP173 Buying and selling contracting businesses is no easy feat. Compared to buying or selling a home, the whole system is needlessly confusing and incredibly dated. It involves pen-and-paper processes, u…
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Scott Adams: Unpacking Former President Donald Trump’s Livestream with Elon Musk and how Trump and Kamala will shape the 2024 Election
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In this episode, I delve into the current political climate in anticipation of the 2024 election. We analyze the past eight years, focusing on key figures like Trump, Hillary Clinton, Biden, and Kamala Harris, and discuss crucial issues such as cybersecurity and election integrity. Scott Adams joins us to share insights from his 'Coffee with Scott …
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172. Build a Killer Brand in Three Steps - Ron Tite
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP172 To learn more about the Think. Do. Say. framework and buy Ron's book, click here: https://thinkdosay.com/ Branding: everyone knows they need to do it, but very few know how to do it. Or at least, how to do it well. I’m joined today by Ron Tite, bestselling author, spea…
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Navigating New Frontiers: A Military Tech Overhaul with Chris Kirchhoff
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A Note from James: Is our military way behind other countries in terms of using the latest technology with AI, with drones, with biotech, with cybersecurity? I think for many years we know we're behind on supersonic weapons. Are we behind on AI? How did Hamas send undetected a thousand or so paragliders into Israel without Israel detecting it? Are …
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171. Lessons From Breakthrough Academy’s 2023 Leader of the Year - Matt Parks
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP171 And don't forget to download your FREE Strategic Planning Tool here: https://trybta.com/DLEP171 To learn more about Matt's company, Five Points Roofing, click here: https://fivepointsroofing.com/ We talk a lot on the show about leadership. But today, we’re approaching …
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The Realities of Entrepreneurship with Mike & Kass Lazerow
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A Note from James: So, in 2006, I was starting this company called StockPicker. This random guy calls me out of the blue and says, "I want to be CEO of your company. I just sold Golf.com and now I'm figuring out what to do." So we meet for breakfast, and he gave me all these ideas that were great. I stole all of them, built up StockPicker, and sold…
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This Election is NOT What You Think
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A Note from James: "So, you know, just like last week, I wanted to bring a somewhat neutral point of view to all the wild conspiracy theories, allegations, rumors, and actual facts about the Trump assassination attempt. I wanted to comment on the conspiracy theories. What are the facts? What could be our open questions? And just state the truth abo…
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170. Can AI Make Better Hiring Decisions Than You? - Jonathan Whistman
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP170 Download our FREE Interview Setup Call tool here: https://trybta.com/DLEP170 We’re back on the AI hype train again. Specifically, how can it help and/or hinder your hiring? According to today’s guest Jonathan Whistman, AI is completely changing the recruitment game, an…
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Navigating Alternate Realities with Blake Crouch
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A Note from James: I'm so excited. I'm like a fanboy of my favorite TV show of the year. It's called Dark Matter, and it's on Apple TV Plus. I don't know how to describe it. It's a thriller, it's drama, it's science fiction, and it's emotional. It's just a well-written show. Every episode's a cliffhanger, and it's based on one of my favorite novels…
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169. Land More Commercial Contracts - Business Development 101 - Dave Notte
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP169 To learn more about Dave and WCP Building Renewal, click here: https://wcpbuildingrenewal.com/ We talk a lot on the show about residential marketing and sales systems, but the requests from commercial contractors for content they can use are beginning to pile up. And t…
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Assassination Attempt on Trump: The Facts, Theories, Future of Democracy, and My Love Letter to America
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A Note from James: "So during COVID, every single day, I was doing a podcast because I felt there was so much misinformation in the mainstream media. Everyone was saying conspiracy theories, and nobody was getting the math right on how infections like COVID-19 spread. I just wanted to make the information more correct every day, explain what was go…
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168. Can Mass Hiring Systems Work For Contractors? - Logan Campbell
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP168 And be sure to download your FREE Ideal Candidate Profile & Job Posting Tool here: https://trybta.com/DL168 To learn more about Logan and The Dream Clean Team, click here: https://www.thedreamcleanteam.net/ After wasting countless hours trying to hire good people the o…
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How to Have Impossible Conversations when Facts Don't Matter! Peter Boghossian
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A Note from James: You know, it's election season, and guess what? Everybody is annoyed right now. Do you know why? It's not that their opinions are annoying, I could care less, but everybody wants to know your opinions on everything. And you know what? It's a dangerous time right now. You could have opinions about who should be president, you coul…
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167. 4 Tactics To Boost Your Lead-to-Sale Ratio - Kevin Donnelly
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To learn more about Breakthrough Academy, click here: https://trybta.com/PC167 If you’re getting fewer leads than ever, you’re not alone. A shifting economy is changing the sales and marketing game for contractors. Gone are the days of accepting a 25% ratio as par for the course. Frankly, you can’t afford it. According to today’s guest, Kevin Donne…
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Crypto Millions: Nat Eliason's Wild Crypto Journey and the Future of Digital Currency
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A Note from James: Today, we have an incredibly exciting guest, Nat Eliason, author of the riveting book Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance. Tons of people have made millions, maybe even tens of millions, in the various crypto crazes of 2013, 2018, 2021, and now. In his book, Nat tells his own adventure …
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