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The Code To Winning

Kagiso Dikane

The Code To Winning is an engaging podcast that centers around insightful interviews with a diverse range of guests, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and CEOs. With a compelling motto, “Insights you need today to seize the world tomorrow,” the podcast delves into the strategic and practical aspects of success in the dynamic world of business. Through in-depth conversations, listeners gain valuable perspectives and strategies from accomplished individuals who have navigated the complexities of the business landscape. Those who know what it takes to win. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an established professional, The Code To Winning offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to empower you on your journey to success. Tune in to unlock the secrets and strategies that can propel you towards achieving your goals in the ever-evolving business world.

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#86
Friday · 53 min
THE LINKEDIN STRATEGY THAT MAKES $10K A MONTH || SIMI ARORA || EPISODE 086
Simi Arora is a personal brand strategist, mindset and growth mentor, and the host of True Power with Simi. As the founder of Brand Scale, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and professionals build premium personal brands that command attention, trust, and revenue. An immigrant who built her platform from the ground up in New York City, Simi has grown a LinkedIn following of over 115,000 people and become a go to voice for those looking to turn their expertise into influence and income. Her work sits at the intersection of branding, mindset, and business strategy, teaching people not just how to grow an audience, but how to build something that lasts. In this episode, Simi breaks down exactly how to make $10,000 a month using LinkedIn, sharing the strategies, mindset shifts, and content systems that took her from just starting out to building a thriving personal brand and business. Chapters 00:00 LinkedIn Importance 03:07 Immigrant Story Begin 06:41 Corporate Ladder Climb 09:47 Immigrant Experience 12:39 Cultural Nuances ️ 15:46 LinkedIn Authenticity 18:52 LinkedIn Game Changer 22:56 LinkedIn Algorithm 26:21 Identity Activation 29:21 Identity Activation 5-Step 32:46 Destroying Trust 35:42 Authenticity Trends 38:51 Client Success Story 42:51 Consistency Challenge 45:56 Podcast Intention 49:37 Podcast Agency 52:54 Connect with Simi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Tuesday · 58 min
THE GROWTH ENGINE BEHIND EARN YOUR LEISURE: FROM 4000 TO 30000 || MICHAEL J MACDONALD || EPISODE 085
Sitting down with us today is Michael J. MacDonald, visionary entrepreneur, architect of impact, and co founder of Earn Your Leisure (EYL), the movement redefining financial education and culture for an entire generation. Michael doesn't just talk about branding. He builds legacies. As a coach, strategist, and entrepreneur, he has spent his career pushing people to think bigger, act bolder, and build brands that command attention and stand the test of time. In this episode, we go deep into Michael's journey as co founder of both Earn Your Leisure and Invest Fest, the powerhouse financial literacy conference that has become a movement in its own right. We uncover the untold story behind their very first conference, where they took a bold $1.3 million investment with absolutely no sponsors locked in, a high stakes gamble that could have gone either way. We break down exactly how that risk paid off and set the foundation for everything that followed. We also explore the game changing partnership with Steve Harvey, a strategic move that opened doors, elevated credibility, and helped propel Invest Fest into the global phenomenon it is today. From humble beginnings to tens of thousands of attendees, this is the real story of how vision, risk, and relentless execution built one of the most influential platforms in financial education. Chapters 00:00 EYL Origin Story 03:45 Entrepreneur Journey ️ 07:17 Freedom Mindset 10:21 Community Info Gap 14:10 Real Estate Boom 17:16 Investfest Profitability 20:23 Diddy's Impact 24:20 AI Investing Ease 27:27 Generational Wealth Gap 31:28 Podcast Impact Goal ️ 34:45 System for Fulfillment ️ 38:59 Business Relationships 41:58 Time is Now ⏰ 45:49 Dream Big 49:56 Community Building ️ 53:06 Obsession Drives Success 56:06 Winning Definition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
#84
April 30 · 49 min
BUCKED UP THE #1 PRE-WORKOUT BRAND: 9 FIGURE EMPIRE IN 10 YEARS || RYAN GARDNER || EPISODE 084
Ryan Gardner founded Bucked Up in 2016 and has been the managing partner and CEO ever since. Under his supervision, Bucked Up has gone from a local supplement brand to the #1 best-selling pre-workout, available in over 100,000 stores worldwide. Back in 2001, Ryan and his twin brother Jeff built a successful internet marketing company, promoting everything from supplements to biz opp to lead generation. By 2010, their affiliate network (with only 3 other employees) was earning over $25M+ annual
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March 31 · 54 min
WHY UTAH’S BUSINESS CULTURE STANDS OUT FROM THE REST || CATHERINE BENNETT || EPISODE 083
Catherine Bennett, Executive Editor of Utah Business, joins us for a deep dive into what truly makes Utah one of the best places for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive. With a background in print journalism, she began her career in marketing as a global communications leader, managing a team of 10 translators before stepping into entrepreneurship and launching Backpack Marketing, an agency focused on helping small businesses grow. She later moved into an executive marketing role workin
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March 25 · 1 hr 13 min
WALK THE DISTANCE TO GREATNESS: STRENGTH, PURPOSE & TRANSFORMATION || DR JAMES E DIXON ||EPISODE 082
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. James E. Dixon, widely known as SupermanIs4Real, for a deeply moving and powerful conversation on resilience, faith, and purpose. After experiencing a life-altering tragedy that resulted in the loss of his leg, Dr. Dixon made a decision that would define the rest of his life—he refused to be defined by what he lost. Instead, he chose to step fully into his purpose. What many would see as a setback, he transformed into a calling. Recorded around his impactful
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March 20 · 41 min
AVIATION, TRUSTS & BUSINESS FUNDING: THE SECRETS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT || AZURE CALDER || EPISODE 081
In this episode, I sit down with Azure Calder, a seasoned mortgage expert with over 20 years of experience in the real estate and lending industry. From processing and management to ownership, Azure has built a career defined by consistency, leadership, and results—personally contributing to over $1 billion in real estate transactions and earning recognition as a top producer and President’s Club winner. But this conversation goes far beyond traditional real estate. Azure breaks down how he help
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March 18 · 28 min
FIRST TIME HOME BUYER GUIDE 2026: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW || KYLIE BRENNING || EPISODE 080
Kylie Brenning has been active in the real estate industry since 2018, starting her career in commercial real estate development before transitioning into lending in 2022. That foundation gives her a unique, well-rounded perspective on both the building and financing side of real estate. As a Mortgage Broker, Kylie works across both residential and commercial lending, leveraging strong relationships with a wide network of banks and lending institutions. Her approach is solution-focused—no matter
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March 6 · 41 min
THE 90-DAY HOME BUILD SYSTEM || BROCK HOLYOAK || EPISODE 079
In this episode recorded during WealthCon in Las Vegas, I sit down with Brock Holyoak, a blue collar builder turned real estate investor who has built a reputation for speed, efficiency, and delivering strong returns for investors. Today he runs a construction operation capable of building 70 to 80 homes a year, focusing on quality homes priced under $400K while completing builds in around 90 days, nearly twice as fast as many competitors in the market. We dive into the structure of Brock’s busi
#78
March 4 · 1 hr 3 min
FROM IRAQ VETERAN TO TOP DALLAS REALTOR USING ONLY YOUTUBE || LEVI LASCSAK || EPISODE 078
In this episode, I sit down with Levi Lascsak, Dallas real estate powerhouse, Iraq War veteran, and one of the most recognized voices in YouTube driven real estate marketing today. Levi has helped generate over $250 million in sales, closing more than 524 homes in just five years, while building a YouTube strategy that has transformed how realtors attract clients. Voted Top Producer by D Magazine and ranked Top 100 in Dallas by Real Producers, Levi has proven that consistent content and strate
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March 3 · 46 min
HOW I TURNED $8 MILLION INTO $70 MILLION || JUSTIN BROCK || EPISODE 077
I sit down with Justin Brock, an extraordinary entrepreneur and United States Marine Corps veteran who skyrocketed his business from $8M in revenue to a $70M valuation in under two years. I first met Justin backstage at the Wealth event, where we had the chance to dive into his incredible journey—from his time serving in the Marines to building and scaling a high-performing company. Justin shares how the discipline, resilience, and leadership he developed in the Marine Corps shaped the way he ap
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January 24 · 57 min
BORN TO FLY: BREAKING BARRIERS IN AVIATION AND BUSINESS || ROBIN PETGRAVE || EPISODE 076
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Robin Petgrave for a powerful and deeply personal conversation that traces his journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most respected helicopter pilots and aviation entrepreneurs in the industry. Robin opens up about his upbringing, being born in Jamaica and raised in the United States, and how early dreams of movement speed and freedom shaped his desire to do something extraordinary with his life. Long before aviation entered the picture,
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January 23 · 48 min
THE SYSTEMS, STRATEGY, AND MINDSET OF TOP ENTREPRENEURS || VANESSA RAMIREZ || EPISODE 075
In this episode, I sit down with Vanessa Ramirez, founder of The Injury Law Consultants and Lien Care Providers, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to win in business and in life. With over 16 years of experience in personal injury law, Vanessa shares how she transitioned from being a legal expert to building scalable businesses that help law firms streamline operations, strengthen client relationships, and improve case outcomes. We break down the real challenges of entrepreneurship, lea
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January 20 · 42 min
FROM BYU TO THE NFL TO BODYBUILDING | CORBIN KAUFUSI’S REINVENTION || CORBIN KAUFUSI || EPISODE 074
BYU and NFL standout Corbin Kaufusi joins the show for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it truly takes to succeed at the highest levels of sport—and what happens when the lights turn off. Corbin opens up about his path to the NFL, the physical and emotional toll of injuries, and the unspoken reality many players face: addressing injuries honestly can quietly put you on a blacklist. Fans rarely see how devastating these setbacks are, or how one injury can change the entire trajectory o
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January 19 · 45 min
BUILT, SCALED, SOLD: TURNED GRIT INTO A MID-EIGHT-FIGURE EXIT || LUKE PETERS || EPISODE 073
Luke Peters is an accomplished entrepreneur and the former CEO of NewAir, a company he founded in 2001 and grew from a garage startup to a thriving business with over $600 million in cumulative sales. His journey began in Fountain Valley, California, where he learned the value of hard work while working in his family’s donut shop for just 25 cents an hour. Under Luke's leadership, NewAir achieved significant milestones, including $80 million in sales in a single year and multiple placements on
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Dec 19, 2025 · 51 min
WHY MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING FREELANCING: HOW TO START TODAY || JAMIE BRINDLE || EPISODE 072
Jamie is a freelance professional with over 16 years of real-world experience, having worked with clients ranging from local mom-and-pop restaurants to Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Netflix, Lionsgate, and Hillshire. Rather than teaching theory, Jamie shares strategies that have been tested and refined through years of active client work. Two years ago, Jamie began creating educational content on TikTok and Instagram to help fellow freelancers navigate pricing, clients, and sustainable
#71
Dec 18, 2025 · 39 min
HOW I BUILT 30 MILLION PORTFOLIO &120 UNITS IN MULTI-FAMILY REAL ESTATE || BRANDON LOCASCIO || EPISODE 071
In this episode, I sit down with Brandon J. LoCascio, a multifamily real estate investor who has built a portfolio exceeding 30 million dollars in assets and 120 apartment units. Brandon shares how he approached scaling his multifamily portfolio through disciplined underwriting, smart market selection, and hands on asset management while focusing on long term growth rather than short term wins. We dive into Brandon’s real world experience with multifamily acquisitions, apartment investing stra
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Dec 16, 2025 · 50 min
FROM FLIPPING COUCHES TO $100 MILLION IN REAL ESTATE || RYAN PINEDA || EPISODE 070
Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has built an impressive portfolio totaling more than $100 million in real estate investments. Over the past decade, he has established himself as a highly respected entrepreneur, founding seven successful businesses that collectively generate seven to eight figures in annual revenue. His strategic approach to investing, scaling companies, and building systems has made him a trusted voice in real estate and entrepreneurship. Beyond
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Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
$50,000 DEAL CHANGED EVERYTHING: THE BLUEPRINT TO REAL ESTATE FREEDOM || JAMIL DAMJI || EPISODE 069
Jamil Damji’s story is one of the most powerful examples of resilience and reinvention you’ll ever hear. As the co-founder of Keegly, a national real estate wholesaling franchise with over 100+ locations, and founder of AstroFlipping, one of the largest real estate training communities in the country, Jamil has helped transform thousands of lives through real estate education and mindset mastery. But before the success, the fame, and the seven-figure deals, his life was filled with unimaginable
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Oct 27, 2025 · 57 min
HOW TO DOMINATE BUSINESS IN 2026: WHAT NO ONE’S TELLING YOU || JASON VON PAYNE || EPISODE 068
Jason Payne’s story is a masterclass in leadership, resilience, and vision. Fifteen years ago, he was earning $12.50 an hour as an irrigation technician. A small pay bump to $14 an hour at his uncle’s roofing company became the turning point that ignited his entrepreneurial journey. From those humble beginnings, Jason Payne didn’t just climb the ladder, he built his own. Today, as the founder of State 48 Roofing, Jason leads from the front, steering an eight-figure company built almost entir
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Oct 27, 2025 · 37 min
LEAD GENERATION SECRETS EXPLAINED FOR YOUR BUSINESS || DAQUOTA AVILA || EPISODE 067
Daquota Founder and CEO of your media guy, talks so much about what happens behind the scenes. He breaks down the secrets of lead generation how they get them. Also stresses on the important of turning content/ views into revenues. Running multiple studios in the state of AZ shares his knowledge and experience about social media and how you can build a presence to generate income in 2026

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