Episodes

  • Navigating Global Teams, AI, and Resilience with Brian Hunt

    Navigating Global Teams, AI, and Resilience with Brian Hunt
    Jul 13 2026
    Join Tené Williams as she chats with Brian Hunt about his career managing global teams, starting a company in India, and navigating foreign markets. They explore balancing business growth and survival, empowering talent, and the nuances between outsourcing and out staffing. Brian debunks myths about offshore labor and discusses AI's impact on global teams. He offers advice for overwhelmed business owners, shares a Dutch firm's success story, and provides insights on cultural pairings for offshore hiring. The episode wraps up with thoughts on embracing risk, resilience, and Brian's greatest triumphs.
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    54 mins
  • After 50, Tim Gramling, PE Built a $150M Real Estate Portfolio With 1,000 Doors.

    After 50, Tim Gramling, PE Built a $150M Real Estate Portfolio With 1,000 Doors.
    Jul 2 2026
    Tené Williams engages with Tim Gramling to discuss his career journey and the significance of management in his success. They explore his transition to multifamily investments and strategies for building a legacy through syndication and property holds. The conversation contrasts real assets with traditional retirement accounts, emphasizing the value of financial education and advice to his younger self. They debate home ownership versus diversification and delve into the impact of data centers, AI, and technological innovations on real estate. The discussion covers growth, tax benefits, and investor advice, concluding with emotional aspects of legacy building and closing remarks.
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    36 mins
  • He Made Money Flipping Houses Then Realized It Was Costing Him Everything

    He Made Money Flipping Houses Then Realized It Was Costing Him Everything
    Jun 26 2026
    Tené Williams delves into Donny Coram's journey from IT professional to real estate expert, exploring his background and the transition to selling fixer-uppers. They discuss the personal costs and business growth challenges he faced, along with common misconceptions and pitfalls in real estate. Donny shares insights on gaining experience for better deals and strategies for first-time buyers, including using government loans. The conversation covers wholesaling, assignment fees, deal red flags, and vertical integration. Donny outlines his consulting process and shares how to connect with him. The episode concludes with discussions on defining success, real estate as a flexible investment, and advice for overwhelmed investors.
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    46 mins
  • What if AI Could Give You Your Life Back

    What if AI Could Give You Your Life Back
    Jun 18 2026
    Tené Williams engages with Hina Kao to explore her path from early influences to receiving the Global Woman Leadership Award. They discuss her transition from employment to entrepreneurship, emphasizing self-love, happiness, and fulfillment. The conversation shifts to the future of AI and its impact on humanity, highlighting how AI can enhance quality of life and business operations. Hina shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and living authentically. They delve into AI's role in business models, private equity, partnerships, and even antique collections. The episode concludes with discussions on gratitude, collaborations, and future opportunities.
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    36 mins
  • He Got Fired Then His Personal Brand Saved His Life

    He Got Fired Then His Personal Brand Saved His Life
    Jun 12 2026
    Tené Williams dives into Jeremy Throne's transition from marketing director to entrepreneur, highlighting how podcasting became pivotal in his journey. Jeremy discusses the importance of networking, LinkedIn, and personal branding, along with the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. They explore storytelling and content creation in the digital age, enhanced by AI, and share insights on balancing content creation with outreach. The episode examines the growing role of video content and how to start with free Riverside sessions. Jeremy emphasizes personal branding for founders, shares success stories, and offers advice on leveraging personal struggles. Consistency, overcoming creative blocks, and a Q&A segment round out the discussion.
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    44 mins
  • From ICU to Impact: Building a Legacy Beyond Medicine

    From ICU to Impact: Building a Legacy Beyond Medicine
    Jun 7 2026
    Join Tené Williams as she converses with Dr. Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH about her transformative experience in the ICU that led to launching a publishing company and her journey of balancing roles, transitioning focus from medicine to making an impact. They discuss work-life harmony, self-care, and integrating family into business, including developing a family vision for generational wealth. The episode explores exposing children to business and travel, planning legacies, and documenting stories through writing. They touch on the socioeconomics of health, holistic solutions for homelessness, and Jasmine's Triple P book writing method for empowering clients through self-publishing.
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    54 mins
  • How Losing $300,000 Created a $30M Real Estate Portfolio

    How Losing $300,000 Created a $30M Real Estate Portfolio
    May 7 2026
    Join Tené Williams as she sits down with George Salas to explore his journey into real estate, starting with a failed investment and his first year in short-term rentals. George discusses the importance of choosing the right platform and shares his experiences in becoming a fund manager. He delves into collaborating with broker dealers, marketing teams, and creating a fund manager kit. Learn how George handles operational capital gaps and invests in GP stakes, emphasizing the value of continuous learning and process tracking for investor trust. The discussion touches on personal growth, focusing on positives, and George's upcoming book, along with key factors for investors and transitioning to passive income.
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    40 mins
  • Faith, Family, and Triumph: Hashim Muhammad's Journey Through Education and Science

    Faith, Family, and Triumph: Hashim Muhammad's Journey Through Education and Science
    Apr 23 2026
    Join Tené Williams as she chats with Hashim Muhammad about his career journey, the role of higher power, and the variables influencing success in education. Hashim shares personal stories, like meeting his wife and his dedication to public education. He reflects on his children earning associate degrees in high school and his upbringing's impact. The episode covers Black empowerment, his shift in religious beliefs, and his civil engineering education. Hashim talks about moving from the private to public sector, balancing career and family, and his pride in accomplishments. The discussion touches on faith, science, and intelligent design, with book suggestions and future plans.
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    1 hr and 5 mins