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| George Heaton - The Clothing Brand That Should’ve Died, But Became a Cult | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:55:13 | |
In this episode, I sit down with George Heaton to unpack how a two-year trademark battle nearly ended Represent and how surviving it ignited the creative fire that pushed the brand into its biggest years ever. He breaks down the personal brand flywheel, product discipline, and offline community strategy that helped turn Represent into one of the most influential modern apparel labels today. | |||
| Simon Molnar - Why Stores Are Struggling — and How to Reinvent Them | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:43:23 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Simon Molnar, founder of Flagship.ai, to break down why 83% of shopping still happens in-store — yet most stores run with almost no data. Simon explains how visual merchandising became the most overlooked lever in retail, why brands misjudge store performance, and how Flagship built the square-foot-level “money map” that finally gives brick-and-mortar the same funnel e-commerce has.We also dive into Simon’s leadership philosophy shaped by Afterpay’s $29B rise — hiring for humility, building A-players, and making every store matter through objective data. This conversation is a masterclass in retail reinvention, operational clarity, and building teams that raise the standard. | |||
| Kent Yoshimura - The TikTok Strategy That’s Printing MILLIONS right now | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:46:06 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Kent Yoshimura, Co-Founder & CEO of Neurogum, to unpack how the brand became one of TikTok’s fastest-growing success stories and scaled to over $100 million in revenue. We dive into: - The TikTok strategy that transformed Neurogum’s growth - How the team shifted their marketing mix to make TikTok their top-of-funnel channel—while maintaining a 52x ROAS on Amazon with zero ad spend - Their strategic approach to partnerships - A hiring process that’s led to 98% employee retention over three years - The origin story—and how they've sustained a competitive edge through patented manufacturing This one’s packed with gems. Enjoy the conversation. | |||
| Ryan Bartlett - How a Failed Poker Pro Built a $1 Billion Business | 15 May 2025 | 02:12:03 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Bartlett, CEO of True Classic, to break down how they scaled to over $200M+ in annual revenue with a valuation approaching $1B. We get into:
This one’s packed with actionable insights for brand builders at every stage. Enjoy the conversation! | |||
| Nate Checketts - $100M+ CEO, Why More Effort Isn’t Always Better | 25 Apr 2025 | 01:52:49 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Nate Checketts, co-founder and CEO of Rhone, to unpack how a luxury performance-apparel brand went from a single pant to a nine-figure omnichannel business with NBA deals, retail success, and a wildly unique internal wellness system. We dive into:
This episode goes deep into the systems behind both a high-performance company and a high-performance life. Enjoy the conversation! | |||
| Oliver Zak - The $50M College Startup That Scored A Shark Tank Deal | 06 Mar 2025 | 01:20:20 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Zak, co-founder of Mad Rabbit, to break down his journey from launching a DIY skincare product in a crockpot to securing a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban and scaling into major retailers like Walmart. We dive deep into:
Oliver doesn’t hold back on the realities of fundraising, navigating competition, and marketing strategies that drive real revenue. If you're an entrepreneur, a brand builder, or just someone interested in scaling a consumer product, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 00:00 Intro Hard Things about Hard Things: https://amzn.to/4bBXhGF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olvrzk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/ Get a 30% discount on the best motivational art from IKONICK at https://ikonick.com/openresidency (use code: OPENRESIDENCY30) ChaptersLinks MentionedGuest: Oliver Zak, Co-Founder & CEO of Mad RabbitGet in TouchPowered by IKONICK | |||
| Manny Lubin - How Slate Milk Raised $30M+ by Reinventing Protein Drinks for the Healthy Minded | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:26:55 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Manny Lubin, co-founder of Slate Milk, to unpack the journey from a simple idea in 2017 to becoming a dominant player in the protein drink market. Manny shares hard-hitting lessons on brand positioning, product innovation, and some keys to winning in the beverage industry. We talk about:
Whether you're an entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, or just fascinated by building a challenger brand, this episode is packed with tactical insights you won’t want to miss. 00:00 Intro Guest: Manny Lubin, Slate Milk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannylubin/ / https://www.instagram.com/slatemilk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lubin-56329785/ Website: https://slatemilk.com/ Get in touch in the comments below or head to: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/ Website: https://openresidency.com/ Contact: info@openresidency.com Powered by IKONICK Get a 30% discount on the best motivational art from IKONICK at https://ikonick.com/openresidency (use code: OPENRESIDENCY30) | |||
| Bill Shufelt - How to Build a $800M+ Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand | 05 Feb 2025 | 01:27:27 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Bill Shufelt, co-founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing, to discuss his journey from Wall Street to redefining non-alcoholic beer. Athletic Brewing has grown from an idea to a $800M valuation, disrupting an industry and carving out a new market in craft brewing. We talk about: - The bold decision to leave a lucrative hedge fund career for entrepreneurship. - The science and innovation behind brewing non-alcoholic beer. - Overcoming early rejection and building a loyal community. - Lessons on scaling, fundraising, and maintaining a strong company culture. Bill’s story is an inspiring testament to taking calculated risks and staying true to a mission. Whether you're an entrepreneur, craft beer enthusiast, or just curious about the non-alcoholic beverage revolution, this episode has something for you. Tune in to hear how Athletic Brewing is making waves while staying grounded in community impact. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:32 Leaving Wall Street 02:12 Discovering the Need for Non-Alcoholic Beer 07:28 The Importance of a Strong Support System 10:30 Quitting a Stable Job 15:09 Finding the Right Co-Founder: John Walker 19:11 Launching the First Product 23:55 Crafting Company Culture 26:14 Working With the Right People 27:50 Meeting Investors 31:40 Launching, E-Commerce and Retail Distribution 33:02 The Keys to Building Community 36:40 Sober October, Dry January, Market Timing 41:00 Navigating Fundraising 42:52 Mistakes While Raising 45:29 Scaling Manufacturing 49:38 Advantages of Vertical Integration 51:23 Tackling Supply Chain Issues 53:25 Communicating Effectively With Investors 55:03 Evolving as a CEO 56:20 Hiring the Right People 01:00:06 Expanding Internationally 01:06:28 Giving Back Through Two for the Trails 01:11:13 Evaluating Investments 01:12:32 The Name 01:13:36 Lightning Round 01:18:28 Reflections / Learnings as CEO 01:20:47 Best Advice 01:21:35 Favorite Podcast 01:23:35 Giving Flowers to an Entrepreneur 01:25:11 How Big Can Athletic Be? Guest: Bill Shufelt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athleticbrewing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shufelt-650059138/ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/athletic-brewing-company-llc/ Website: https://athleticbrewing.com/ Get in touch in the comments below or head to: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/ Website: https://openresidency.com/ Contact: info@openresidency.com Powered by IKONICK Get a 30% discount on the best motivational art from IKONICK at https://ikonick.com/openresidency (use code: OPENRESIDENCY30) | |||
| Dee Murthy - How a Podcast Host Raised $95M | 21 Jan 2025 | 01:21:32 | |
What does it take to secure $95 million and revolutionize an industry? Let’s find out.This episode features Dee Murthy - the founder behind Ghost, the brand who’s revolutionizing how businesses handle excess inventory. From building a successful apparel brand to hosting 907 episodes of his own podcast, this conversation covers the full spectrum of his entrepreneurial journey. We dive deep into:• Raw lessons from nearly a decade of podcasting• The untold stories of his fundraising journey• Why picking the right investors can make or break you• The real challenges nobody talks aboutThis conversation goes deep into what it really takes to scale a venture-backed company. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:22 Lessons from 907 Podcast Episodes02:15 Leveraging Podcasting in Business03:56 Launching the Podcast: Early Days and Growth06:08 Building an Audience and Content Strategy10:57 The Importance of Niching Down13:41 Podcast Learnings15:52 Avoiding Burnout and Maintaining Relevance20:19 Introducing Ghost: A Marketplace Solution30:23 The Future of Retail and Distribution37:18 Fundraising Journey: From Idea to Seed Round44:03 Fundraising Challenges46:06 Building the Business from Scratch49:09 Pivoting to a B2B Marketplace51:25 Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape01:09:41 Hiring and Company Culture01:15:01 Lightning Round and Final Thoughts Get in touch in the comments below or head to:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/Website: https://openresidency.com/Contact: info@openresidency.com Guest: Dee MurthyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deemurthy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deemurthy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deemurthyWebsite: https://ghst.io/ Powered by IKONICKGet a 30% discount on the best motivational art from IKONICK at https://ikonick.com/openresidency (use code: OPENRESIDENCY30 ) Note from Mark: If you landed on this page, I just wanted to thank you. This is the first episode of a new chapter that I am very excited about ! All feedback is greatly welcomed in the comments. I will read, respond and look to get better accordingly. I am going to continue to search for business operators that I am interested in and share my learnings with everyone. If you got any value from this episode, sharing it with a friend would mean a lot. Hope you enjoy! - Mark | |||
| Joel Kocher - This $200M CEO Discovered What Cardiologists Won't Tell You | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:54:29 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Joel Kocher, the 70-year-old CEO & Co-Founder of Humann, a $200M company redefining cardiovascular health. We unpack how Joel went from early retirement and burnout to discovering the "miracle molecule" nitric oxide — the foundation behind Humann's science-backed approach to longevity. He explains why most people misunderstand heart health, how clinical trials became his edge, and what it takes to build a lasting company.We also dive deep into leadership — from his years as the #2 at Dell to lessons learned from Michael Dell and Steve Jobs. Joel shares the mindset that's kept him young, the frameworks that landed Humann on the Inc. 5000 list ten times, and why focus, conviction, and adaptability matter more than ever in business and life.This conversation is a deep dive into longevity, leadership, and what it really takes to stay young — in business and in life. Enjoy! | |||
| Robert Greene - Ego Traps, The Art of Control, & How to Stay Irreplaceable | 14 Oct 2025 | 01:19:37 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to break down the timeless strategies of power, seduction, and human psychology that drive success in business and life. We dive into: - Why concealing your intentions and talking less creates an aura of power - Never outshining the master and how reputation translates directly into capital - The dangerous allure of free and why formlessness beats rigidity in business - What your twenties should actually be about - Robert's new book and his near-death experience that shaped it This conversation goes deep into human nature, strategic thinking, and what it really takes to build power that lasts. Enjoy! | |||
| Roberto Nickson - Why 99% of Creators Will Be Replaced by AI (And How to Be the 1%) | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:52:02 | |
This episode is the content creation blueprint for the AI era. Roberto Nickson (RPN) just hit $1.5M in revenue at 85% margins as a one-man creator army — and he's sharing everything. 2 hours of straight value, no gatekeeping. We cover:
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| Sahil Bloom - Why You're Playing The Wrong Game in Life | 09 Sep 2025 | 02:23:30 | |
This week, we dissect the business flywheel behind Sahil Bloom (author of the NYT Best Seller The 5 Types of Wealth) — his initiatives, team, and how he’s scaled it. At the core is the bigger theme: money as a tool (not the goal), the “15 more times” mindset, time as the real asset, and systems to protect your energy. This book changed my life. Enjoy the conversation! | |||
| Oren John - The Most Valuable Marketing Conversation You’ll Watch in 2025 | 20 Aug 2025 | 01:49:50 | |
For operators, marketers, and creators — this one's for you. Oren John is rare: He deeply understands both sides of content marketing — the creative and the performance. People with taste and the ability to stay unemotional about metrics are hard to find nowadays. This convo is all signal, no fluff. We rapid-fire through content frameworks, creative reference systems, platform strategy, TikTok Shop, influencer partnerships, how Oren makes money, and a lot more. Enjoy the conversation! | |||
| Brian Garofalow - The Systems Skullcandy’s CEO Uses (That Entrepreneurs Don’t) | 31 Jul 2025 | 01:58:06 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Brian Garofalow, CEO of Skullcandy, to unpack his leadership philosophy, product strategy, and how he's repositioning the brand for explosive growth in a crowded consumer electronics market. We dive into:
Whether you're building a brand, leading a team, or thinking about product strategy at scale—this conversation is packed with insight from someone operating at the highest level of consumer growth. Enjoy! | |||
| Caleb Ralston - Personal Branding Masterclass: From Beginner to Expert in 120 Minutes | 10 Jul 2025 | 02:04:15 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Caleb Ralston, Founder and Brand Strategist at Ralston, to break down what it actually takes to build a brand that sticks—and content that converts. We unpack real frameworks, hard-won lessons, and key insights from working with names like Gary Vaynerchuk and Alex Hormozi. We cover: - The Brand Journey Framework — a four-question system to shape your strategy - Association: how proximity builds powerful brand perception - The 80/20 Rule for content: balancing expertise with personality - Platform-specific tactics: what deserves your attention—and what doesn’t - How to build a content team that solves bottlenecks - Learnings from top-tier operators in branding and media Enjoy the conversation! | |||
| Nick Shackelford - The new formula to run Meta ads in 2025 | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:36:42 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Shackelford, Head of Retention and Partner at BREZ, to break down modern customer acquisition and retention strategies for 2025. Nick has managed over $200M in ad spend and brings hard-won insights from scaling multiple brands — including his own agencies, Structured and Konstant Kreative — into this conversation. We get into:
This is a deep dive on what’s actually working in marketing in 2025. Enjoy the conversation! | |||
| Dan Koe - How To Get Ahead Of 99% Of People in 2026 | 30 Dec 2025 | 01:35:15 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Koe for a deep conversation about building a Future Proof Skill Stack, navigating AI, and designing a life that isn't dictated by someone else's goals. Dan breaks down why the most important skills today aren't technical, but meta — learning how to learn, how to think, and how to earn. We explore how AI is accelerating the need for adaptability, why taste, narrative, and trust are becoming the real moats, and how creators can stop chasing niches and instead become the niche. | |||
| Mark Manson - When Quitting Is the Smartest Business Move | 17 Dec 2025 | 02:19:49 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Manson, bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, for a wide-ranging conversation about pain, purpose, momentum, and what it actually takes to build a meaningful life. Mark explains why you can’t want the reward without wanting the cost, how suffering is often self-created through the stories we tell ourselves, and why momentum—not motivation—is the real driver of progress.
We go deep on relationships and dating — romance vs compatibility, conditional love, commitment, self-sabotage, and how to know if you’re actually ready for a serious partnership. Mark shares the biggest dating mistakes people make today, and how alignment beats excitement. We also explore creativity, writing, money, building and scaling a new AI company, and why Mark believes AI will fundamentally reshape personal growth, therapy, and the future of self-help. | |||
| Sean Frank - E-Commerce Masterclass: How to Build, Scale & Win in 2026 | 05 Dec 2025 | 02:09:29 | |
In this episode, I sit down with Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, for a deep dive into the systems behind one of the most profitable e-commerce brands operating today. Sean breaks down how Ridge confidently spends $100K/day on ads, why simplicity beats cleverness in performance creative, and the disciplined frameworks that allow Ridge to scale without outside capital. He also shares something he rarely talks about publicly: Ridge's biggest weakness — and why it's actually the one unfair advantage smaller brands still have in 2026. We unpack Ridge's entire performance machine: producing 200+ ad variations every month, hiring creators with editing instincts, building agency-less teams, and treating ad economics with ruthless clarity. Sean explains why most brands fail before they even have a product worth selling, what founders still misunderstand about Meta, and how operational discipline is becoming the new moat in e-commerce. This conversation is a masterclass in scaling, creative iteration, and building lean teams that win — even as the landscape gets harder. | |||
| Nima Jalali - Salt & Stone's Founder Breaks Down His 9 Figure Brand | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:10:09 | |
Nima Jalali is giving you The Salt and Stone Founder Playbook, every framework from profitable day one to nine-figure exits → https://openresidency.com/nima-jalali-playbook Nima Jalali built Salt and Stone to 9 figures in revenue, stayed profitable from day one, and ran the company for years without outside investors. He shares the three pillars that turned his deodorant into a bestseller on Amazon and in Sephora, plus how he closed two major liquidity events in under 18 months while keeping control. He also gets specific about finding manufacturers without using Alibaba, the collaboration strategy that led to partnerships with Brain Dead, Aritzia, and Kendall Jenner's 818, and the mindset that carried him through two PE deals that reportedly totaled over $500M. 🔗 NIMA JALALI 🎙️ OPEN RESIDENCY ⚡ POWERED BY CHAPTERS | |||
| Tyler Denk - If You Own a Business, You Must Start a Newsletter in 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 02:03:06 | |
Tyler Denk is giving you The Newsletter Playbook · beehiiv's path to $50M ARR → https://openresidency.com/tyler-denk-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=tyler_denk_playbook Tyler Denk turned Big Desk Energy, his newsletter, into a $400,000 side business working five hours a week. He did it by building and using beehiiv, the newsletter platform he co-founded. This conversation covers the entire playbook: pre-launch waitlists, email gates, referral programs, the Boost network, lead magnets, and paid acquisition. You'll also hear about the five main ways to monetize a newsletter, why Tyler raised a $12.5M Series A in six days, and how he manages 130 remote employees with almost no one leaving. It's a detailed look at founder-led distribution and newsletter economics. ⏱ CHAPTERS 🔗 TYLER DENK 🎙 OPEN RESIDENCY ⚡ POWERED BY beehiiv: Use code MARK30 for 30% off → https://beehiiv.link/dthris Wispr Flow: Talk 4x faster. Get 1 month of Pro free with code OPENRESIDENCY: http://ref.wisprflow.ai/open-residency-aug26 Poppy: A visual AI workspace for thinkers who hate linear chat. Get $25 off: https://getpoppy.ai/openresidency (use code "OR") Momentous: NSF Certified for Sport®. Use code OPENRESIDENCY at livemomentous.com for up to 35% off your first order. → https://livemomentous.com | |||
| Danny Yeung - How He Hit $100M in Under a Year (And Why You Won't) | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:16:14 | |
📬 Danny Yeung is giving you The $100m Velocity Playbook — https://openresidency.com/danny-yeung-playbook TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Trailer00:00:52 What's Your Marketing Mix With IM8?00:04:16 What Does Your CAC to LTV Look Like?00:05:44 What Does Your Content System Look Like?00:07:41 Platform Risk and Where To Spend Next00:08:37 How Do You Keep Your Customers?00:15:05 Partnership With David Beckham00:22:14 Partnership With Sabalenka00:25:08 New Partners For IM800:29:46 AI Tools For Business00:31:51 Leadership Style00:33:09 The Crazy Groupon Story00:40:14 Getting Your Team To Move Fast00:43:02 How Much Is Luck vs Skill?00:47:20 How Did Prenetics Start?00:58:18 Transitioning Out of Covid Testing01:02:31 $1B to $40M Marketcap — What Did You Learn?01:05:43 How Did You Get To IM8?01:08:22 Quickstrike Questions In this episode, we sit down with Danny Yeung, co-founder and CEO of Prenetics and the person behind IM8, the longevity supplement brand that went from zero to $100M annual run rate in under a year. Danny walks through the marketing engine running $100K+ per day on Meta alone, why he keeps 1,000–1,500 ads live at any given time, and the deal structures behind signing David Beckham, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Aryna Sabalenka. 🎙 GUESTDanny Yeung, Co-Founder & CEO of Prenetics / IM8Website: https://im8health.com/ 📬 GET IN TOUCHInstagram: https://instagram.com/openresidencyWebsite: https://openresidency.com/ 🎯 Powered by Outer SignalYour next big customer already bought from you: https://outersignal.com 🎯 Powered by PoppyGet $25 off: https://getpoppy.ai/openresidency (use code "OR") 🎯 Powered by Universal Ads👉 Claim your credit: https://form.typeform.com/to/ckvJ86zT | |||
| David Grutman - How He Built One Of The Most Powerful Hospitality Empires | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:48:45 | |
In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with David Grutman, the founder of Groot Hospitality and the man behind LIV, Komodo, and Papi Steak, to break down how he built one of the most iconic hospitality empires in the world. David shares the ecosystem thinking that turned a single nightclub into a multi-venue flywheel, why he treats every concept as intellectual property, and the hard lessons that shaped how he operates today. We go deep on the deal structures behind his biggest wins and biggest losses, how he decides between lease deals and management deals, and why your audience will tell you exactly who you are. Even when your ego disagrees. David also opens up his venture portfolio, sharing what made him back Liquid Death, Colossal Biosciences, and Skinny Dipped — and what one failed investment taught him about founders who over-optimize for valuation over growth. He also talks about his new book, Take It Personal, and why caring deeply about the details is exactly why he's still winning. Take It Personal Book: https://zandoprojects.com/books/take-it-personal-hardcover TIMESTAMPS: 📬 GET IN TOUCH WITH OPEN RESIDENCY | |||
| Dan Martell - The AI Playbook Every Founder Needs in 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:28:24 | |
Dan Martell is giving you the AI Operator Playbook, and it's in the link below. It's the exact system he uses to run 17 companies with a 1-person finance team, including his full 8-tool stack ranked, the Master Prompt Architecture that gives any AI five-year-colleague-level context in one upload, and the Zero Inbox System he has used for 3 years without reading a single email himself. The part most founders never reach: why using AI for content and marketing is the lowest-leverage move you can make, and which lever actually triples profit in 60 days. Download it free: https://openresidency.com/dan-martell-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=dan_martell_playbook&utm_term=playbook&utm_content=playbook_download_form In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Dan Martell, investor, entrepreneur, and one of the most followed voices in AI, to break down what's actually happening at the frontier of artificial intelligence. Dan tier-ranks the top AI tools, explains why most people are using AI completely wrong, and reveals the reverse prompting framework that's changing how he builds companies. We also go deep on the future of work… why AI-first operators are replacing entire departments, how Dan built Martell Ventures to 225M monthly impressions, and what it really means to buy back your time in the age of agents. If you're serious about building in 2026, this one is required listening. TIMESTAMPS: 📬 GET IN TOUCH WITH OPEN RESIDENCY 🎯 Powered by beehiiv 🎯 Powered by Poppy | |||
| Matt Gray - How To Build a Profitable Personal Brand (In Just 30 days) | 19 Mar 2026 | 02:10:58 | |
Matt Gray is giving you the Founder Flywheel, the 3-layer audience system he used to build an 8-figure business that runs without him, and it’s in the link below. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Gray, founder of Founder OS, to break down why most founders don't actually own a business — they own a job. Matt explains how 98% of founders are trapped in "founder prison," constantly reacting, firefighting, and unable to step away. He walks through the exact systems behind building a company that runs without you. We also go deep on founder-led content, the rise of personal brands as infrastructure, and how to build a media engine that compounds over time. This conversation is a masterclass on designing a business that creates freedom and why the future belongs to founders who think in systems, not effort. TIMESTAMPS: 📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency 🎯 Powered by beehiiv | |||
| Taylor Holiday - The 2026 E-Commerce Masterclass That Will Make You Question Everything | 05 Mar 2026 | 02:41:43 | |
Taylor Holiday is giving you the Four Quarter Accounting System, and it’s in the link below. Get in touch for LLM SEO Consulting — https://form.typeform.com/to/cwwIwyNa In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective, to unpack what's actually happening inside modern e-commerce. Taylor explains why most founders are misdiagnosing their growth problems, how contribution margin and cash flow matter more than top-line revenue, and why the old DTC playbook is quietly breaking. This conversation reframes paid media, creative strategy, and capital allocation through the lens of real operators. We also dive into the narratives that are misleading founders, the difference between being a marketer and being an allocator of capital, and how to build a business that can survive rising CACs and shrinking attention. Taylor doesn't offer hacks, he offers a mental model shift. If you're scaling a brand, spending on ads, or trying to build something durable in 2026, this episode will challenge how you think about growth. TIMESTAMPS: 🎯 POWERED BY 📬 GET IN TOUCH WITH OPEN RESIDENCY | |||
| Ross Mackay - Premium Isn’t About Price — It’s About Positioning | 24 Feb 2026 | 01:43:49 | |
Ross Mackay is giving you the $2 Luxury Blueprint, and it’s in the link below. 📬 The playbook behind every episode, straight to your inbox: https://openresidency.com/signup ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/ross-mackay TIMESTAMPS: In this episode, we sit down with Ross Mackay, founder and CEO of Cadence — the brand redefining what "premium" means in a $200B beverage category. Ross breaks down how you turn a $2 drink into luxury through positioning, packaging, retail strategy, and relentless attention to detail. From obsessing over shelf velocity to rebranding three times in under a year, this is a masterclass in how modern CPG brands actually win. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED 🎙 GUEST 📬 GET IN TOUCH 🎯 Powered by beehiiv 🎯 Powered by Universal Ads | |||
| Jeff Byers - You’d Never Kill a $6M Product — And That’s the Problem | 18 Feb 2026 | 01:33:59 | |
📬 The playbook behind every episode, straight to your inbox: https://openresidency.com/signup ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/jeff-byers TIMESTAMPS: In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Byers, CEO of Momentous, to unpack what it really means to build a high-trust brand in a low-trust industry. Jeff shares why he killed a $6M product overnight to protect the company's standards, how Momentous became trusted by all 32 NFL teams, and why most supplement companies cut corners on sourcing, certification, and dosing.
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| Kallaway - The Most Valuable 3 Hours For Any Business Owner in 2026 (Content Masterclass) | 29 Jan 2026 | 02:33:18 | |
Kane Kallaway is giving you the 7 Lego Brick Framework, and it’s in the link below. ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/kallaway TIMESTAMPS: In this episode, we sit down with Kallaway, the operator quietly building some of the most efficient content machines on the internet. Kallaway breaks down how modern businesses should think about content as infrastructure, not art. We go deep on the content mechanics most never see, how to engineer "desire loops" that earn clicks, and why YouTube should be treated like a professional sport. 🔗 KALLAWAY RESOURCES 🎙 GUEST 📬 GET IN TOUCH 🎯 Powered by Universal Ads | |||
| Samir Chaudry - How To Actually Dominate YouTube in 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | 02:37:08 | |
👉 Join our private community for operators, marketers, and creators (waitlist) - https://www.newsletter-signup.com/or/ ⚡️ BTS & more https://openresidency.com/samir-chaudry TIMESTAMPS: In this episode, we sit down with Samir Chaudry, co-host of Colin and Samir, for a deep conversation about relevance, creative longevity, and what it actually takes to build a career in the modern media landscape. Samir breaks down how creators stay relevant as platforms, formats, and audience expectations constantly shift — and what metrics actually matter in building a lasting media business. 🎙 GUEST 📬 GET IN TOUCH 🎯 Powered by Manychat 🎯 Powered by Poppy | |||
| Remy Gaskell - The Only AI Masterclass You’ll Ever Need | 22 Jul 2026 | 02:24:10 | |
Remy is giving you The AI Agent OS Playbook, everything from this episode in one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/remy-gaskell-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=remy_gaskell_playbook Remy Gaskell is a self-taught AI operator who teaches founders to run their businesses on AI agents. Most founders type prompts into a chat box one at a time and start from zero every session. Remy runs at 5-10x the output because he stopped chatting and built an operating system his AI already understands. In this episode he takes the whole thing apart: the shift to agents, the exact files on his own machine, and how to build one yourself. 🧠 AI ONBOARD ⏱️ CHAPTERS 🔗 AI WITH REMY Apify: 25% OFF all Apify plans for your first 3 months with code 25REMY → https://www.apify.com?fpr=remy 🎙️ OPEN RESIDENCY ⚡ POWERED BY beehiiv: the best platform to run a newsletter on → https://beehiiv.link/dthris | |||
| John Terzian - How He Built One of America's Most Exclusive Hospitality Empires | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:31:31 | |
In this episode, we sit down with John Terzian, co-founder of The H. Wood Group, to unpack how he built one of the most exclusive hospitality empires in the country from a club that got shut down by the city and left him broke at 27. John breaks down the scarcity model behind Delilah, Nice Guy, Bird Streets Club, and 10+ other venues that run on virtually zero paid marketing. We also go deep on the no-photos policy that spooked the Wynn, the economics of nightclubs vs. supper clubs vs. members clubs, the X Team CRM that scales relationships across cities, and the Diafa partnership that recapped a nine-figure company. All signal, no fluff. Enjoy! 📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency 🎯 Powered by 00:00:00 Trailer | |||
| Greg LaVecchia - How Bloom Built the Playbook Every Founder Will Copy in 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 02:19:38 | |
Greg Lavecchia is giving you the Bloom Influencer Playbook — every CPM framework, scouting hack, and validity marketing tactic from the episode in one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/greg-lavecchia-playbook In this episode, we sit down with Greg Lavecchia, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Nutrition, to unpack how he bootstrapped a company to $180M with his wife, his mom, and his best friend from high school. Greg breaks down the influencer machine behind 15 billion-plus views, why Bloom runs zero attribution, and the nostalgia-first product formula behind their energy drinks. We also go deep on the $1.36M restock day, the cartel that jacked three 18-wheelers of product on Christmas, and the Nutrabolt partnership that put Bloom on Dr. Pepper trucks in 50,000 doors. The American Dream, fully operational. Enjoy! 📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency 🎯 Powered by Wispr Flow Chargeflow Ketone-IQ ⏱ Chapters 00:00:00 Trailer | |||
| Georgios Frangulis - The Franchising Playbook That Built 1,000 Stores In 9 Years | 18 Jun 2026 | 01:53:05 | |
Georgios Frangulis is giving you The Oakberry Franchise Playbook, every framework and unit economics breakdown from the episode in one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/georgios-frangulis-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=georgios_frangulis_playbook In this episode, we sit down with Georgios Frangulis, founder of Oakberry, to break down how he built a 1,000-plus location franchise empire across 50 countries starting from a 60-square-foot kiosk in Brazil. He walks through the full franchise model, unit economics, verticalization, and the Amazon supply chain that became his moat. We also go deep on the Le Mans FC acquisition, the F1 and tennis sponsorship strategy that built the brand without direct-response spend, and how he stays in startup mode at $300M in revenue. All signal, no fluff. Enjoy! 📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency 🎯 Powered by 00:00:00 Trailer | |||
| Chris Voss - The FBI Negotiator’s Playbook for Winning Any Deal | 05 Jun 2026 | 02:17:20 | |
Chris Voss is giving you The 10 Lines Negotiation Playbook, every phrase, framework, and sequence from the episode distilled into one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/chris-voss-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=chris_voss_playbook In this episode, we sit down with Chris Voss, former FBI lead hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, to break down the 10 negotiation lines that flip any deal. Chris walks through exactly why 'Have you given up on X?' gets a response in two minutes, how the Accusations Audit disarms resistance before it starts, and the Ackerman bargaining sequence that anchors every number in your favor. We also go deep on tactical empathy vs. sympathy, the three conflict types and how silence works differently on each, and why the last impression outranks the first. Applied negotiation from the FBI interrogation room to your inbox. Enjoy! 📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency Ambitious individuals from all over the world are leveling-up in The Black Swan Community every single day. Accept your free invite: https://join.blackswanltd.com/ 🎯 Powered by Ketone-IQ - The premium brain fuel for high performers. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more: https://ketone.com/openresidency beehiiv - Use code MARK30 for 30% off 00:00:00 Trailer | |||
| Dom Iacovone - He Runs 7 Companies in 2026 — You Can Barely Manage One | 26 May 2026 | 02:23:21 | |
Dom Iacovone broke it down in our conversation. We turned every framework, formula, and strategy from the episode into one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/dom-iacovone-playbook In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Dom Iacovone, the American CEO of The Quality Group — the holding company behind Raw Nutrition, Bum Energy, and a portfolio of brands including Cadence, 3D, Revive, and his newest launch, Onside. Dom breaks down how he went from "running and gunning" as a founder to operating at an entirely different level after the acquisition, and the systems that let him run 15+ companies at once. We also go deep on building a C-suite you can actually delegate to, the unglamorous truth about selling a company, and the full story behind Onside — the men's care brand with Jayson Tatum that landed full Target end caps. All signal, no fluff. Enjoy! 📬 Get in Touch with Open ResidencyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbrazil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/Website: https://openresidency.com/Email: info@openresidency.com 🎯 Powered by Ketone-IQ The premium brain fuel for high performers. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more: https://ketone.com/openresidency beehiivUse code MARK30 for 30% offLink: https://beehiiv.link/209nk8 00:00 Trailer01:25 Becoming a CEO: Before vs. After the Deal04:43 The Sustainable Growth Model (SGM) Explained12:44 Ops, Stage-gate Innovation, and Product Strategy22:05 Leadership Philosophy: Delegate and Elevate24:29 Preparing Your Company for an Exit27:50 The Acquisition Process and Due Diligence30:02 Rolling Over Equity and Strategic Partnerships35:04 The Marketing Strategy For Dom That's Actually Winning39:55 The Shift to TikTok and E-commerce Spillovers49:50 The Future: AI and the Importance of Relationships52:04 Athlete Education and Personal Brand Building01:01:28 Biggest Marketing Mistake | |||
| Peter Rahal - They Sued Him For Building a Bar That Shouldn't Exist | 12 May 2026 | 01:58:51 | |
Peter Rahal broke it down in our conversation. We turned every framework, formula, and strategy from the episode into one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/peter-rahal-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=peter_rahal_playbook | |||
| Michael Brandt - Rogan, Jon Jones & Diary of a CEO: The Playbook They All Believe In (Ketone IQ) | 28 Apr 2026 | 02:15:51 | |
Michael Brandt is giving you The Ketone-IQ Playbook → https://openresidency.com/michael-brandt-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=michael_brandt_playbook In this episode, we sit down with Michael Brandt, co-founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ, to talk about how he's building the category around what he calls the fourth macronutrient: ketones. Michael ran a 2:35 marathon, studied engineering at Stanford, and spent years in the early biohacking scene before betting everything on a molecule most people had never heard of. We talk about how Michael structures seven-figure influencer deals, why he leads with vibes over contracts, why whitelisting from a partner's handle beats brand accounts every time, and how a single shoot day gets cut into 16 pieces of mid- and late-funnel creative. This episode is packed with good stuff, so enjoy! Ketone IQ - The premium brain fuel for high performers. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more: https://ketone.com/openresidency TIMESTAMPS: 🎯 POWERED BY 📬 GET IN TOUCH WITH OPEN RESIDENCY | |||