In this episode, Dave interviews Spencer Hilligoss, co-founder of Madison Investing, who shares his honest journey from a demanding 13-year tech career in Silicon Valley to building a thriving real estate investing business with his wife.

Spencer talks about navigating the reality behind the romanticized vision of real estate investing, overcoming the unexpected challenges of scaling Madison Investing, and the unique advantages (and trials) of running a family business. Hear his candid take on leveraging prior experience from fintech and tech startups, how he creates real, lasting relationships with every investor, and why prioritizing sustainable growth over venture capital-fueled hypergrowth was the right move.

This episode covers actionable entrepreneurship insights—like developing powerful frameworks for decision-making, consistently managing risk in investments, setting habits that actually drive growth, and how staying physically and mentally healthy is vital for any founder. Spencer’s reflections on redefining success, building wealth to serve your life, and the honest ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey will resonate deeply with anyone building a business.

Don’t miss these lessons in real estate investing, personal productivity, relationship-building, and sustainable entrepreneurship!

Connect with Spencer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilligoss/

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#RealEstate #Entrepreneurship #PassiveIncome #StartupLife #Investing #PodcastThreads

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas sits down with Benjamin Schrader, visionary entrepreneur and founder of Schrader Promotions.

Benjamin shares his personal journey overcoming severe dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia—a trifecta of learning challenges—while navigating the world of business as an underdog. Listeners will discover how Benjamin transformed adversity into fuel for success, detailing his early days being homeschooled, the pivotal lessons from his supportive family, and his leap to Texas A&M University where his entrepreneurial story truly took off.

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders won’t want to miss Benjamin’s raw account of starting an event promotion business from scratch, how he stood out in a crowded college town nightlife scene, and the strategies that helped grow client partnerships and revenue. He also opens up about facing—and surviving—a life-threatening brain tumor right after his business began to thrive, sharing the mindset and principles that carried him through.

If you’re searching for inspiring entrepreneurship stories, resilient founder journeys, or real-world advice from those who’ve faced and beat the odds, this conversation has it all. Packed with practical business insights, perseverance tips, and actionable ideas for building your brand and network, this episode is a must-watch for anyone serious about growing their business against all odds.

Connect with Benjamin below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjamin_shrader?igsh=aDZyOWt3aWNoZ3A1

Instagram chanel: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYPAtFKuRH5KTUG/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ben.shrader.5/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-shrader-a852a0152

Website: https://theshradernation.com/about

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@benjaminshrader?si=eRB9GABjhToXH4j3

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@benjamin_shrader

X: https://twitter.com/benshrader1911?lang=en

BeReal: https://bere.al/benjamin_shrader

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/benjaminshrader

Discord: https://discord.gg/b8UE4Jfm

Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/IxwwEPL1

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benshrader?_t=8pHbAkTr52o&_r=1

Learn more about Leverage Assistants: https://www.leverageassistants.com/?via=dave

#Entrepreneurship #Adversity #GrowthMindset #texasam #musicindustry #stoicism

In this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast, host Dave Gulas interviews Sri Kaza, former McKinsey partner and accomplished entrepreneur, as he dives deep into surviving business downturns, scaling up after setbacks, and building resilient companies that customers love.

In this value-packed interview, Sri shares:

How his experience at McKinsey shaped his entrepreneurial mindset

The real reason most start-ups struggle with customer acquisition costs

Strategies that helped him turn around, grow, and sell multiple companies

Insights from his mentorship of startup founders and what most entrepreneurs overlook

The secret to small business survival during crises like COVID

Sneak peek into his upcoming book, UNCONVENTION, about building unique, customer-loved businesses

Connect with Sri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikaza/

Rate this podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/beyondfulfillment

Timestamps:

01:06 - From McKinsey to entrepreneurship

03:00 - Helping small businesses access capital

06:14 - Surviving & scaling after COVID

11:45 - Biggest misconceptions about entrepreneurship

14:09 - Crucial lessons on customer acquisition cost

19:12 - About UNCONVENTION

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