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The LFG Show

David Stodolak

Talking with movers and shakers who grew up with nothing and worked their asses off to achieve success. Let's 🤬 Go!!!!

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  • March 31 · 23 min

    Build To Sell ft. Tyler Dusty ($0-$68 Million In 12 Months)

    NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 One platform tweak can wipe out months of momentum overnight… so we pulled up to Affiliate Takeover Miami and sat down with Tyler Dusty, growth partner at GrowRev, to break down what it actually takes to scale paid traffic without building a fragile business. Miami energy was different for this one. Surrounded by killers in the space, this conversation goes straight into what real operators are doing right now to stay ahead. If you’re still relying on one traffic source, you’re already behind. Tyler breaks down why diversification across Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and emerging channels isn’t optional anymore… it’s survival. We get into why attribution is the backbone of predictable growth and how stepping into a fractional CMO mindset changes the game. This isn’t just about buying ads… it’s about owning the entire acquisition machine from click to close. Then we go deep on telehealth and the peptide boom. GLP-1s are exploding, demand is everywhere, but most people miss the real lever… capital. If you’re running subscription offers, you can be negative day one and still win big — but only if you can fund the gap long enough for retention and LTV to catch up. This is where most media buyers get exposed. From there we talk scaling realities… creative fatigue, protecting ad accounts, and why going from 20k/day to 200k/day is a completely different sport. More spend doesn’t fix problems… it magnifies them. We also break down building with the exit in mind. What buyers actually want, what’s hot right now in M&A, and how to position your company so you’re not stuck… you’re in demand. And then… the story that shifts perspective. Tyler shares what it felt like being in Dubai when a missile hit nearby — and the unexpected calm that came after. One of those moments that makes you rethink pressure, risk, and what actually matters. If you’re in lead gen, pay per call, telehealth, or performance marketing… this one is packed with real game. Subscribe, drop a comment with the channel you’re betting on right now, and send this to a media buyer who needs to hear it. SHOUTOUT 🔥 Affiliate Takeover Miami Incredible event, high-level operators, and real connections being made. This is where the conversations that actually move the industry forward are happening. If you know, you know. SPONSORS 🔥 Ringba The GOAT of call tracking for pay per call. Powering billions with a B in routed calls, advanced analytics, and real-time optimization. If you’re serious about scaling inbound calls, you need Ringba. https://ringba.com NewsBreak One of the most underrated traffic sources in the game right now. Massive local reach, native ad inventory, and serious scale potential. They’ll match your ad spend up to $5,000 when you sign up with our link. https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 Sponsor Shoutouts And Offers 1:02 Miami Energy And Meeting Tyler 2:12 Why You Need More Channels 2:40 GrowRev’s Fractional CMO Model 4:20 Attention As The New Currency 5:50 Closing Deals At Live Events 7:40 Telehealth Peptides And GLP-1 Boom 11:52 Scaling Spend Without Breaking Everything 13:04 Build To Sell And M&A Support 14:36 What Buyers Want And What’s Hot 19:37 Dubai Missile Story And Life Perspective 22:33 Where To Find Them And Subscribe

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  • March 26 · 49 min

    AI Is Useless Without Systems ft. Jason Akatiff

    Sponsors 🤝🔥 NewsBreak — One of the most underrated traffic sources in the game right now. If you’re running paid media and not testing NewsBreak, you’re already behind. They’re matching up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up with the LFG link 👇 https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg Ringba — The GOAT of call tracking, routing, and monetization. Trusted by the top operators in pay-per-call to generate billions (with a B). If you’re serious about scaling calls, this is the platform. https://www.ringba.com/lfg AI can write words all day… but can it actually run real work without you babysitting it? We sit down with Jason Akatiff, a 25-year marketing veteran, to break down what separates casual AI users from real operators getting consistent, repeatable outcomes. This isn’t surface-level “prompt tips” — this is about turning AI into infrastructure inside your business. We get tactical on how to actually use Claude and ChatGPT inside performance marketing, media buying, and daily execution. From campaign ideation to creative iteration, Jason explains how to build prompt systems your team can reuse — not just one-off wins. Then we level up: prompt frameworks rooted in proven copywriting principles, paired with a simple but powerful loop — make the model grade its own work, refine it, and repeat until it hits the standard. That’s how you go from “AI output” to operator-level results. We also dig into the human side of the AI shift. Working with AI looks a lot like managing employees: clear direction, structured inputs, ongoing training, and fast feedback when things go off track. That same mindset is changing hiring — “AI-first” isn’t a buzzword anymore. The best teams are testing workflows, tools, and API fluency… not resumes. Zooming out, we hit the bigger questions: What happens to jobs? Why exponential change is so hard to predict? And how thinking like Ray Kurzweil can actually reduce fear and help you prepare instead of react. On the lead gen side, we keep it real: Quality > volume API-first platforms are winning And where calls vs. leads actually break down when you scale We close with forward-looking bets — telehealth, peptides, longevity — and what it means when distribution, compliance, and acquisition all collide in an AI-driven healthcare world. This episode is for builders. Operators. People who don’t just want to “use AI”… but want to win with it. NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with someone building with AI, and drop a review so more real operators can find the show.

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  • March 24 · 32 min

    The Million Dollar Book Play ft. Chandler Bolt CEO SelfPublishing.com

    NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 A book isn’t “slow”… unless you don’t know how to use it. From the floor of New Media Summit in Austin, we sat down with Chandler Bolt (CEO of SelfPublishing.com) and this one hits DIFFERENT. If you’re stuck fighting for attention, burning cash on ads, or blending into the noise… this is your unfair advantage. We break down why books are still one of the fastest ways to build authority, dominate your niche, and turn attention into REAL customers. Not theory… actual execution. This is about becoming the obvious choice before the call even happens. Inside this episode: – How to turn a book into a lead gen MACHINE – Why a book is the ultimate high-value business card – Free + shipping funnels that actually convert – Giving away audiobook + PDF to multiply conversions – The difference between being known vs being known FOR something – How to “plant your flag” and own a niche – The MORE method (mind map → outline → rough draft → edit) – Writing vs dictating vs ghostwriting (what actually makes sense) – Chandler’s “8-figure profit bridge” framework – The mindset shift from 7 to 8 figures (this part gets real) If you’re a founder, operator, media buyer, or anyone trying to stand out in a crowded market… this is the play. Stop renting attention. Start owning authority. Subscribe for more real conversations like this. Drop a comment with the one idea you’re running with. And send this to someone who needs leverage right now. Sponsors 🤝🔥 Ringba — The GOAT of call tracking, routing, and monetization for pay-per-call. Billions (with a B) run through this platform. https://www.ringba.com/lfg NewsBreak — One of the most slept-on ad platforms right now. Massive local reach + they’ll match up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up using our link 👇 https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg

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  • March 17 · 1 hr 13 min

    The Pain Behind Success (No One Talks About This) | Edmond Pain

    Most business content celebrates the win… but skips the part that almost breaks you. On this episode of The LFG Show, we go the opposite direction. Instead of flexing the highlight reel, we unpack the real moments entrepreneurs face before scale ever feels “safe.” The sleepless nights staring at payroll with the wrong bank balance. The painful lessons in forecasting. And the realization that hustle alone can’t replace financial strategy forever. My partner Edmond Pain joins me to break down the hidden landmines that show up when companies start scaling fast. We talk about the painful side of growth most people never post about: • Cash flow panic during rapid scale • Forecasting mistakes that nearly break companies • Tax structure errors that cost business owners millions • Why “you don’t know what you don’t know” becomes expensive as you level up Edmond also explains why so many founders miss massive tax strategy opportunities simply because they never structured their companies properly or built a proactive financial plan. And we get real about something most founders avoid: *knowing your numbers.* Having a CFO (even fractional) only works if you're willing to actually understand your financials. We also unpack a brutal near-exit story where valuation moved fast because buyers look at **rolling performance**, not just a clean calendar year. When the solar market shifted, the deal changed overnight. Then we connect it to what’s happening right now in **roofing and home services growth**. We break down: • Scaling from $5M → $10M → $25M • Seasonality and material costs • Labor challenges and operational structure • Org charts and putting the right people in the right seats • SOPs that actually protect EBITDA Finally, we talk about what’s working today: AI automations, virtual staffing, and back-office systems that remove chaos and give businesses flexibility when markets shift. If you're building a business and want the *real roadmap — not just the highlight reel — this episode is for you.* Subscribe, share this with a friend who's in the grind, and drop a comment with the biggest pain point you're dealing with right now. We might cover it in the next episode. No Money. No Honey. 🍯 Ringba — Call tracking, routing, and monetization at scale** [https://www.ringba.com/lfg](https://www.ringba.com/lfg) NewsBreak is matching up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up with the LFG link 👇https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signu...

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  • March 17 · 39 min

    How Giveaways Became a Multi-Million Dollar Performance Marketing Machine | Tony Avila

    From Austin, Texas, we sit down with Tony Avila (IG: @yotonyishere) to break down the real mechanics behind building a scalable giveaway business. On the surface, giveaways look like a shortcut — but the real operators treat them like infrastructure. Tony explains how compliance, clean systems, disciplined media buying, and strong brand relationships turn a simple giveaway into a repeatable machine. Tony shares how he went from a hungry media buyer running ads to building a network tied into motorcycle clubs and major Harley-Davidson relationships — creating launches that get bigger and better every time because the systems keep improving. We also dive into the culture of performance marketing. The phrase “high-functioning degenerates” hits close to home in this industry — work hard, play hard environments where deals get made, partnerships form, and opportunities compound. But this episode also gets real about discipline: choosing the right masterminds, avoiding idea overload, and why being around serious operators forces you to level up fast. Tony’s story started long before giveaways. After immigrating from Mexico to South Jersey, he skipped the traditional college route, built a mall t-shirt kiosk, learned how to sell online, and survived the brutal make-money / lose-money cycles that every real media buyer knows too well. We also unpack political ad creativity, getting authorized with platforms, and the lesson most marketers learn the hard way: the paperwork you want to avoid is usually the exact thing that keeps you in the game when platforms change overnight. If you’re in e-commerce, affiliate marketing, lead generation, or paid traffic, this episode is a real look at how winners filter opportunities and double down on the lane that actually compounds. Subscribe to The LFG Show, share this episode with a friend in the game, and leave a review so more operators can find the show. Sponsors 🤝🔥 Ringba — Call tracking, routing, and monetization built for performance marketers scaling pay-per-call campaigns. [https://www.ringba.com/lfg](https://www.ringba.com/lfg) NewsBreak is matching up to $5,000 in ad spend when you sign up with the LFG link 👇 [https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg](https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg)

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  • March 4 · 1 hr 2 min

    Why Media Buyers Are Moving Beyond Google & Meta — Inside NewsBreak's Headquarters ft. Ryan Ludlow

    🚨 LFG SHOW EPISODE DROP 🚨 NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯 Before you scale… make sure your infrastructure can handle it. 🔥 SPONSORS OF TODAY’S EPISODE Ringba — The Pay Per Call Platform Built For Scale If you’re serious about pay-per-call, call tracking, and real-time conversion data, Ringba is the platform trusted by top operators. ⚡ Real-time call routing ⚡ Advanced analytics and attribution ⚡ Integrations with major ad platforms ⚡ Built for high-volume lead gen teams 👉 Learn more: https://www.ringba.com NewsBreak — One of the Most Underrated Traffic Sources in Performance Marketing While everyone fights over CPMs on Meta and Google, smart advertisers are quietly scaling inside the NewsBreak ecosystem. ⚡ Native + video inventory ⚡ Massive local audiences ⚡ Multiple ad surfaces with different demographics ⚡ Premium third-party supply 👉 Get $5k matching ad credits and test the platform: https://admanager.newsbreak.com/signup?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=lfg 🚀 Inside NewsBreak’s San Francisco Headquarters Walk with us inside NewsBreak HQ and see how Particle Media turned a local news platform into a scale engine for performance advertisers. We break down the strategy behind: • NewsBreak • Scoops • Crime Radar Three different ad surfaces that unlock very different audiences and allow media buyers to tailor creative, funnels, and bidding strategies for each one. Ryan Ludlow explains how Scoops captured the 18–35 male video audience, creating opportunities for: 🎮 Gaming 💳 Debt settlement 💰 Biz-op 📊 Financial offers Meanwhile the core NewsBreak audience continues converting in: 🏥 Medicare 🏠 Home services 📈 Asset management 📈 Scaling Budgets Without Losing Control Top advertisers are also tapping third-party premium supply including: • Weather apps • Bible apps • Casual gaming apps This inventory allows brands to add a zero to their budgets when creative, funnels, and targeting match each surface. 🧠 Signals That Make The Models Work Ryan explains why advertisers should pass back: • Device IDs • Hashed emails • Conversion values These signals help the system optimize for high-LTV users, not just cheap clicks. ⚙️ The Engineering Behind The Platform NewsBreak powers performance through ClearStream server-side scanning, which: • Protects user trust • Unlocks premium placements • Rewards high-quality creatives We also explore the AI creative engine helping advertisers spin compliant video faster and how automated CPA rules help stabilize performance while scaling spend. 📞 Closing The Loop With Real Data For lead gen and pay-per-call teams, Ringba’s direct integration allows advertisers to send real-time call conversions back into the platform. That means: 📊 Better optimization 📊 Smarter bidding 📊 Higher-quality leads 📊 If You Want To Diversify Beyond Meta & Google… This episode is a playbook for aligning surfaces, signals, and strategy so you can scale beyond the duopoly. 👍 If you got value from this episode: Subscribe to The LFG Show NO MONEY. NO HONEY. 🐻🍯

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