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The Bet: An Entrepreneur’s All-In Strategy to Win in Business is a one-of-a-kind road map for an entrepreneur's business, filled with inspiring and sometimes funny anecdotes from Jay's own life that show how entrepreneurial endeavors require a certain spirit, drive, and intelligence to make it in the competitive world that is business. True entrepreneurs like Jay will only become motivated by his life, his lessons, and his passion to help others grow.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'The definitive account of a sensational trade' Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short Autumn 2008. The world's finances collapse but one man makes a killing. John Paulson, a softly spoken hedge-fund manager who still took the bus to work, seemed unlikely to stake his...

Elon Musk is among the most controversial titans of Silicon Valley. To some, he's a genius and a visionary, and to others, he's a mercurial huckster. Billions of dollars have been gained and lost on his tweets, and his personal exploits are the stuff of tabloids. But for all his outrageous talk of mind-uploading and space travel, his most audacious vision is the one closest to the ground: the electric car.

Born in a log cabin in the Ozarks, Alvin "Titanic" Thompson (1892-1974) traveled with his golf clubs, a .45 revolver, and a suitcase full of cash. He won and lost millions playing cards, dice, golf, pool, and dangerous games of his own invention. He killed five men and married five women, each one a teenager on her wedding day. He ruled New York's underground craps games in the 1920s and was Damon Runyon's model for slick-talking Sky Masterson.

Gambling's a thrill. A win feels incredible. But gambling also has a dark side. Finances are ruined, families are torn apart and people become trapped in ways that are almost impossible to understand unless you’ve been there yourself.The Bet is honest stories, real journeys. Each story is of someone's life in their own words, and reveals how gambling almost destroyed them – and how they found a way out.Produced for PGF Services by Te Pūrongo Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice An extraordinary exposé of the industry flooding our world with plastic—and now ramping up to make more than ever “A compelling true-crime story.” —Zoë Schlanger, The New York Times Book Review “Deeply researched, sharply written, and...

Bad Bets unravels big-business dramas that have had a big impact on our world. In Season 2, we delve into the story of Nikola founder Trevor Milton, who promised a future of zero-emission trucks but was taken down by a ragtag bunch of whistleblowers and short sellers. Season 2 is hosted by Ben Foldy.

Jean Beauvoir joined the Plasmatics in 1979, playing bass and keyboards for the most notorious band to emerge out of the New York City punk scene. By 1982, he was a member of Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, a retro-rock revival act headed by Steven Van Zandt. The Disciples of Soul videos played on MTV during the network's earliest years, making Beauvoir one of the first Black recording artists to cross the start-up music channel's "color line".

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS BESTSELLER The riveting inside story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car—from award-winning Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins. “A deeply reported and business-savvy chronicle of Tesla's wild ride.” —Walter...

In this book, you will get a glimpse at Wall Street Bets, the subreddit that costs two of the largest hedge funds hundreds of millions of dollars. This will show you a David and Goliath story about a short squeezed that took the GameStop stock to the moon and made traditional Wall Street look and think about the little guys before thinking about squeezing a company backed by real-life trolls.

Journalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshapes the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success. When The Real Housewives of New York City hired its first black cast member after more than 13...

What happens when Black women stop playing small and bet on themselves?Bet On Yourself, Sis! is a podcast hosted by Jasmine Gary, entrepreneur and founder of Pink Lady Productions, featuring honest interviews with Black women entrepreneurs, creatives, healers, and therapists who are building boldly and living authentically.Each episode delivers real talk, success stories, and actionable strategies — including honest conversations about mental health, rejection, purpose, and what it actually takes to show up for yourself and your vision.You are the investment. This is your reminder.

One pusher, two disturbers and one caller - a perfect team of 4, looking for the weakest point of the Casino. After the ball lands at the end of the spin and the croupier says the famous words “no more bets”, they strike without mercy. Each time, a high value bet is found at the bottom of the pile of chips on the winning number. It’s a sure win. Who are they? How do they do it? Were they ever caught? For the first time we will hear about The Pussettists, the Italian casino cheaters active in the 1980’s . A true story told by Michele Albo, an actual member, who’s been inside the team ...

Rabbi Max Sutton, is the head of Bet Din Aram Soba.Bet Din Aram Soba is servicing Sephardic communities worldwide in resolving financial disputes. More than three thousand cases over the past twenty years were succesfully resolved, thereby assisting congregations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Panama, and Buenos Aires.Under the Rabbi's auspices is a Bet Midrash that trains an elite group of students and a vibrate Syrian Synagogue located in Har Nof, Jerusalem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh well, been here done this! Im writing and voice covering some of my journals as well as short stories. I bet you gonna love this.Trust me... you relate.To donate to this podcast (PayPal @ KwenaOkwara@gmail.com

A podcast where I regale my good friend with unbelievable tales from the past that just go to show: real life is often stranger than fiction, and our society loves to forget the ugly parts of the history. Covering moments in history that will make you gasp, swear, and sometimes laugh out loud.