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  • Serial Founder Chris Van Dusen Exposes The Exit-Killing Traps Hidden In Private Equity (#447)
    Jun 16 2025

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    “Keep moving forward, it’ll be OK.” - Chris Van Dusen

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    Get ready for a game-changing episode with Chris Van Dusen, a serial founder who’s built and exited multiple ventures and now exposes private equity’s darkest secrets as a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital. Chris reveals the exit-killing traps that sink founders’ liquidity events, from misaligned incentives to mentorship voids. Learn how his operator-led “smart capital” approach saves businesses from these pitfalls, ensuring explosive growth and protected exits.

    00:04:00 Chris shares his journey from college baseball to accidental entrepreneur after a corporate restructuring.

    00:09:00 Why grit and resilience from athletics shape his entrepreneurial success.

    00:17:00 How Solyco’s operator-led model outperforms traditional private equity.

    00:26:00 The “blue belt mindset” from Jiu-Jitsu that drives business resilience.

    00:31:00 Red flags in pitches: founders who chase “everyone” or lack focus.

    00:39:00 A founder’s three jobs—vision, culture, capitalization—decoded.

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    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/447

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  • Digital Advertising Expert John Horn Exposes Why Your Ad Spend Is Failing and How to Fix It Fast (#446)
    Jun 11 2025

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    “What challenges you today makes you strong and better tomorrow.” -John Horn

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    In this explosive episode, digital advertising expert John Horn reveals the hidden flaws tanking most campaigns and what to do instead. As the CEO of Stub Group and a top-tier Google Ads partner, John pulls back the curtain on paid media and shows you why even smart entrepreneurs are wasting money without realizing it.

    00:02:00 — John’s origin story and the founding of Stub Group

    00:05:00 — Why most businesses struggle with paid digital ads

    00:09:00 — Why Google isn’t going away—but how it's changing fast

    00:11:15 — How to reverse-engineer AI search results to dominate

    00:13:00 — The danger of chasing buzzwords like "AI" without strategy

    00:18:30 — Raw, authentic video vs. high-end production—what converts

    00:27:00 — What to look for in a digital agency (and red flags to run from)

    00:30:15 — The truth about ad KPIs—and the only metrics that really matter

    00:35:00 — The hidden risk of building your business on a rented platform3

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    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/446

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  • Three-Time USA Memory Champion John Graham Exposes The Real Reason You’re Stuck And What To Do About It (#445)
    Jun 9 2025

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    “Keep going, you got this.” -John Graham

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    In this explosive episode, Three-Time USA Memory Champion John Graham reveals the hidden emotional resistance that silently sabotages even the most successful entrepreneurs. From crushing anxiety and panic attacks to elite performance on global stages, John’s journey will change how you view mindset, leadership, and personal freedom.

    00:05 John Graham’s shocking journey from mental collapse to memory mastery

    00:08 Why personal willpower is overrated—and what to use instead

    00:17 The mindset trap that keeps entrepreneurs stuck in a loop

    00:21 The link between personal relationships and business friction

    00:26 Why surrendering control unlocks real entrepreneurial power

    00:33 John’s system for releasing internal pressure and accessing peak flow

    00:36 The turning point that ended decades of anxiety in 60 days

    00:40 How to stop being driven by fear and start leading from strength

    00:45 Forgiveness, fulfillment, and finding peace—on your terms

    Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:

    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/445

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    53 m
  • Wall Street Investment Banker Rand Selig Reveals the Dark Side Of Success And How To Crack The Code On Health, Happiness, And Purpose (#442)
    Jun 5 2025

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    “Learn from those around you that you love and respect.” -Rand Selig

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    Rand Selig was a top Wall Street investment banker with over 250 deals under his belt, a Stanford MBA, and a thriving firm named one of the best in the Bay Area. In this powerful episode, Rand shares the dark side of high performance and how the very systems that create success can also destroy fulfillment.

    00:02:00 How Rand Selig went from Stanford MBA to Wall Street banker

    00:05:30 The life-changing advice Rand’s mentor gave him—and how it reshaped his path

    00:08:45 The red flags entrepreneurs miss when chasing growth

    00:10:15 Why knowing your post-exit life is more important than the deal itself

    00:13:00 The pivotal decision to build a firm based on life principles

    00:18:00 Why thriving starts with character, self-awareness, and emotional mastery

    00:26:00 How Rand Selig redefined success after burning out

    00:35:00 The one transformational question every entrepreneur should be asking

    00:44:00 The conversation every entrepreneur must have—before and after a liquidity event

    Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:

    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/442

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    51 m
  • Leadership Coach Paul Casey On The Dangerous Lie Of Work-Life Balance (#444)
    Jun 4 2025

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    Go for it and don’t settle for less.” -Paul Casey

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    Leadership Coach Paul Casey is back—and he’s sounding the alarm. Paul pulls back the curtain on the dark side of overcommitment, the hidden ego traps successful leaders fall into, and why chasing “balance” is the wrong goal. You’ll learn Paul’s real-world strategies for boundaries, vision, and team health—plus how to say no without guilt.

    00:01:00 Paul’s journey from educator to full-time entrepreneur and leadership coach

    00:09:00 How coaching multiplies impact and why 77% of leaders improve effectiveness

    00:19:00 Understanding your leadership animal: Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, Beaver

    00:24:00 What team conflict really says about your culture—and how Paul solves it

    00:35:00 Paul’s personal exit strategy from an overwhelming role

    00:38:00 Work-life balance vs. work-life rhythm, integration, and wellness

    00:44:00 The “secret sauce” behind Paul’s success as a coach for founders and executives

    Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:

    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/444

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    👉 Start Your Journey Game-Changing Exit 👈

    Exclusive Resources for Your Success:

    • 🏆 Client Testimonials
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    54 m
  • Think You’re Ready to Sell? M&A Lawyer Matthew Fornaro Reveals Why You’re Not (#443)
    Jun 2 2025

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    “Live your life, do the best you can, and always believe in yourself.” -Matthew Fornaro

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    M&A Lawyer Matthew Fornaro joins The Deep Wealth Podcast to reveal the silent legal traps that kill deals, slash valuations, and send buyers running. Drawing from two decades of experience, including time at top AMLA 200 law firms and his work guiding entrepreneurs through exits.

    00:01:00 How Matthew Fornaro went from big law to helping entrepreneurs

    00:09:00 What it really means to work at an AMLA 200 firm—and why Matthew walked away

    00:12:00 The #1 legal mistake that destroys exits before they begin

    00:14:00 Why due diligence begins on day one—not deal day

    00:18:00 Deal maker vs. deal breaker: How the right lawyer protects without killing the deal

    00:26:00 Why legal generalists put your exit at risk

    00:30:00 The power of proactive legal planning—and how it pays off in your exit

    00:40:00 AI, changing laws, and how modern legal risks are evolving

    Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:

    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/443

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    Exclusive Resources for Your Success:

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  • Sales Expert Kayvon Kay Says You're Selling Wrong: Here’s The $375M Playbook That Works (#441)
    May 26 2025

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    “Always take care of your health first and stop worrying about what other people say or think and just do it.” -Kayvon Kay

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    In this powerful episode, Kayvon exposes why most businesses are failing at sales, the critical mindset shift that changes everything, and the exact playbook he used to go from zero to $38M in 18 months.

    00:04 Kayvon’s journey from being written off in school to building $375M in sales

    00:07 The moment his life collapsed—and how it launched his entrepreneurial career

    00:10 The 2 core mistakes killing most sales teams (and how to fix them fast)

    00:13 Why “build it and they will come” is the fastest path to failure

    00:18 What separates real sales pros from amateurs—mindset, not pitch decks

    00:21 Culture as the ultimate multiplier for sales success

    00:30 When to scale your sales team—and how to avoid overhiring

    00:36 The single biggest lever to improve sales performance immediately44:00 The one message Scott would tell his younger self—and why it’s everything

    Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:

    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/441

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    Exclusive Resources for Your Success:

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    48 m
  • You're Going to Fail After Your Exit: Legacy Expert Scott Couchenour Shares the Strategies You Don't Know (Yet) (#440)
    May 21 2025

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    “Take the time to step back and reflect.” - Scott Couchenour

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    In this episode, Scott shares the overlooked traps that destroy entrepreneurs after their exit—and the exact steps to avoid becoming a statistic. You’ll discover the six-part life reinvention framework, the “moonlight method” for rediscovering your identity, and why your future depends on building beyond your role.

    03:45 Why 2008 was the beginning of the collapse for Scott’s family business
    07:15 The project failure that triggered a full shutdown
    15:55 How to separate your business from your identity
    18:20 Why most founders fail emotionally and strategically post-exit
    20:30 The six-pillar framework for designing your next chapter
    24:00 What a 90-day sprint can do for your clarity and confidence
    29:40 How Scott’s faith helped him reframe success and failure
    44:00 The one message Scott would tell his younger self—and why it’s everything

    Click here for full show notes, transcript, and resources:

    https://podcast.deepwealth.com/440

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