In this episode I’m joined by NFT/Crypto Veteran Bobby Del Rio, who also has 20+ years in the film industry and is hosting the brand new web3 TV series, The Daily Drop. Earlier this year he changed his entire career - moving 100% into web3, hosting a TV series on crypto, and working with finance teams around the world. Topics we cover in this Ep: -CEO celebrity culture -How the FTX collapse actually helps the space -History repeating itself -Power of visualization We’re witnessing the...

In this episode I’m joined by Vinney Chopra, who’s not only a multifamily syndication expert with with 40 years of expertise, but also an incredibly successful real estate investor with billion $ profolio, motivational speaker, and a best selling author. In today’s episode he’ll share his story about how he grew his portfolio from $1000 - $1 Billion, what he’s learned, and what he has planned for the future. Episode highlights: -Prioritizing time -What is syndication -The power of...

In this week’s episode I’m diving into our messed up monetary system. It makes my blood boil seeing everyone slaving away at their jobs and whole heartedly believing that it’s their only way to make ends meet. Unless we change the way we think about making money and amassing wealth, no one will ever truly be free. We’ll constantly be stuck trading time for money and living on others’ terms. So in this episode I’m covering: -The System of Slaves -The wealth gap and how to shrink...

In this episode I’m joined by Robert Lund, the co-founder and Chief Creative at Studio TBD, a creative collective focusing on cannabis infused drinks, edibles and bringing Web 3.0 to life across a number of businesses. He believes that modern day entrepreneurs need to be extremely contextually aware and know what their business is actually doing. And when it comes to him and his business partner’s brand, they have shaped it around what they’re really good at, not who they are personally as...

In this week’s episode I’m joined by the Crypto Duchess, Monet Quarles. She is the CEO of Duchess Consulting, a tech consulting firm in the Web3 space that positions brands, beginners and women to thrive in the Web3 space. Today we’re discussing: The people behind the tech and importance of human connection in web3. Web3 is a very tech driven space, so it’s easy to get lost down the blockchain rabbit hole. But today we want to highlight the people behind the tech and utilizing the tech to...

In this week’s episode I want to get more personal with everyone and talk about where I came from and my journey up until now. My motto is that you can have it all. You can pursue hobbies, relationships, adventures, while still earning income that doesn’t come from trading away all of your time. In this episode I want to discuss how I discovered the passive income stream that allowed me to retire at 29. I want to encourage others to really think about how they want to live their lives,...

In this episode I’m joined by Heather Parady, a show host and restless creative who co-hosted amazing podcasts like Web3 for Beginners and NFTs for Newbies, which hit 1 million downloads in just 8 months. Today we’re discussing the importance of communication, community, and competence. One great reminder she gave is to use empathy to onboard beginners into the web3 space. It can be nerve racking and scary for others when starting out even if you didn’t feel that way, so don’t let your...

In this week’s episode I’m joined by Lauren Turton, the Founder of Freedom with NFTs, a platform providing education and sharing tools, tips, and tricks to help you dive deeper into creating your version of freedom with NFTs and Web 3 technology. Today we’re discussing:Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. She walks us through her journey of being late to the social media game when IG first exploded, and swore to be on top of things when the next big thing popped up. And she made...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Peace Uche, an entrepreneur, public speaker and podcast host empowering others to achieve their own version of success in web3. What we discuss in this episode: Her journey from doctor, to coach, to creative, to web3 founder, and her best tips for getting set up for success in web3. Doctor by trade and spoken artist at heart, before Peace pivoted to web3, she was working full time as a pharmacist while building her own creative brand on the side....

In the final part of the DeFi series with Luis Alvarado, we’ll be talking about our favorite passive income stream of all. And this is our favorite method because there really is no work that needs to be done and no liabilities. This automated, hands off service is called crypto automation. In the final part of the DeFi series we cover: -What is crypto automation? -How is it different from a hedge fund? -How much control of your account do you have? -What does the average profit look...

In this week’s episode, we have part 5 of the Defi series with Luis Alvarado where he explains the 3rd strategy for making passive income in DeFi: staking. Check out parts 3 and 4 of the series if you want to learn how to make passive income with liquidity pools and with lending & borrowing. What we discuss in this episode: •Where should you stake your crypto? •How many assets can you stake and how are you rewarded? •How your crypto can be in 2 places at once? •How should you...

In this week’s episode, we have part 4 of the DeFi series with Luis Alvarado, explaining the next lucrative DeFi method to earn passive income. What we discuss in this episode: How to earn passive income by lending and borrowing crypto. First, he speaks on the tech and safety side. Smart contracts are in place to give interest for those lending out their crypto so you never have to worry about losing it since these algorithms are making sure that the supply, demand and the actual liquidity...

In this week’s episode, we’re continuing on with part 3 of the Defi series with Luis Alvarado. Today we’re finally getting into the specific strategies to make passive income with Defi. What we discuss in this episode: My favorite method for generating passive income with Defi liquidity pools. Liquidity pools allow you to earn interest and transaction fees when people use the crypto you’ve locked into the pool. But first, Luis explains the concept of liquidity, it’s so important to...

In part 2 of the Defi series on Modern Day CEO, Luis and I are covering the banking system. Our banking system is backed by the US dollar, which is backed by our trust in the government and laws. But how much of that do people have these days? With Defi, we don't need to hold the blockchain accountable. Transactions are automatically documented, easily verifiable, and transparent for everyone. In this episode, we'll dive deeper into: -Understanding debt -The fractional reserve...

Luis Alvarado is a keynote speaker, Defi investor, and mentor joining me on Modern Day CEO for a new series on Defi, decentralized finance. At our company, Unlimited Leverage, Luis teaches hundreds of students worldwide how to generate high-return streams of passive income through crypto now with the latest program Crypto Automation, a completely hands-off investment program generating 10% monthly returns, outperforming the S&P 500 and hedge funds. In this episode we provide an overview...

Welcome to Modern Day CEO, formerly known as Modern Luxury Lounge. I wanted to introduce this new Modern Day CEO title in this episode and explain why I’ve pivoted the podcast's goal. So here’s a quick update on what this new season will entail and why I’m so excited about it!

Molly is the Founder of HillenBRAND Media - Executive Producer of the Spotlight Series - and Podcast Host of "On Air with Molly Dare." In this episode, we’ll find out: •How she treats herself like a luxury brand •How she balances single mom life+business •Her journey to developing a media empire as an extreme introvert Before the pandemic and social media apps like Clubhouse which pushed her out of her comfort zone, Molly's goal in life was to spotlight OTHER people and to tell THEIR...

In this episode, I’m joined by Creon Levit, former research scientist at NASA and currently the Director of R&D at Planet (formerly Planet Labs). This ep is all about: -The luxury of doing what matters -The impact treating yourself well has on others -The intersection between improving his health and working to solve global food crises. We all know money doesn't cut it. What cuts it is satisfaction and connection and being able to spend your time doing what really matters. If we want to...

Amberly is a health and wellness coach, TEDx speaker and a leading voice in the field of resilience and transformation. At a young age, she let passion outweigh fear to pursue dancing in LA away from her small Texas hometown, steadily building up a successful reputation and career in not only dance, but health and fitness as well. But that all changed after an unfortunate car accident which almost cost her her life. Even after surviving that hurdle, she then had to worry about losing her leg....

Darius is a Scale Expert, Serial Entrepreneur, Top 100 Podcaster, Best Selling Author, and dear friend of mine! In this episode, we discuss how he developed his sense of luxury from family members and other craftsmen. To appreciate the details and care that goes into something is a great luxury for him, whether it’s from a sweater, his grandma knit or a Rolls Royce. He understands peoples’ hearts and the time, energy, and love that goes into their craft. But is also currently battling the...

Richard Davis is a noted real estate expert who gained national recognition for his top-ranked real estate show-Flip This House and his company Trademark Properties. He has always had a passion for coaching but made the decision from a young age to go out and make a ton of money in real estate, so he could enjoy coaching for free. Giving opportunities and confidence to the young athletes he coaches is one of his amazing accomplishments. In this episode we discuss: •His real estate...

Baaghil is a global brand consultant, author, and public speaker that works with international brands focusing on cultural infusion. He is also an advocate of the fundamentals of a brand: what a brand actually means and the science behind it. Today we’re discussing: Branding vs brand Brand culture Selling lifestyle Brand archetypes Brand Equity Perception is what makes a luxury brand. Create a perception, provide value that meets the expectation of that perception, and build a culture...

BILLY GENE: We’re taught how to spell, not how to communicate Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Billy Gene, the founder and CEO of Billy Gene Is Marketing Inc. - A top-ranked agency & educational hub for digital advertising and customer acquisition. He has also spoken on dozens of the most well-known stages in front of tens of thousands of people and ranked in 2019 & 2020's “Inc 5000: The Most Successful Companies In America”. His definition of luxury is Freedom: Doing what he...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dhomonique Murphy, a 3x Emmy award-winning TV personality and multi-business owner who specializes in media and storytelling. If you don’t have a story behind your brand, you’re missing out on a huge audience. How does Dhomonique treat herself like a luxury brand? By making time for herself! This concept took her years to fully understand. You have to treat yourself…..the way you want to be treated. It’s as simple as that. Garbage in is garbage out. If you...