Going Public With Ross Mandell

3 Years in a Buddhist Monastery: The Discipline Behind His Global Success

In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Lawrence Ellyard, a global wellness leader, author, teacher, martial artist, and founder of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists. Lawrence has spent more than 30 years in the world of human performance, mindset, spirituality, wellness, healing, and consciousness. He has built a global wellness movement across 35+ countries, written nine books, earned a fourth-degree black belt in martial arts, lived in a Buddhist monastery for three years, and has even been endorsed by the Dalai Lama. In this powerful conversation, Ross and Lawrence explore what it really means to live with purpose, presence, and discipline. They discuss how mindfulness, meditation, martial arts, karma, personal growth, and holistic wellness can transform the way people think, live, lead, and heal. Lawrence shares how his early interest in human consciousness led him into energy healing, martial arts, meditation, Buddhist teachings, and eventually building one of the leading global accreditation bodies for complementary therapists. He also explains why practices that were once considered “alternative” are now mainstream ideas in biohacking, self-care, mindfulness, breathwork, meditation, and personal development. This episode is for anyone interested in mindset, wellness, spirituality, human performance, self-improvement, meditation, healing, martial arts, personal development, and building a meaningful life. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How Lawrence Ellyard built a global wellness movement in 35+ countries Why mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork are now part of modern self-care What living in a Buddhist monastery for three years taught him about discipline and service How martial arts shaped his mindset and personal development Why karma is connected to action, consequence, and long-term growth How consciousness, energy healing, and holistic wellness entered the mainstream Why human performance is about more than success — it’s about presence, purpose, and alignment How the International Institute for Complementary Therapists supports wellness professionals worldwide What entrepreneurs, leaders, and high performers can learn from spiritual discipline About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who sits down with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, survivors, and experts to uncover the stories, mindset, and strategies behind success, wealth, transformation, and personal growth. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Lawrence On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lawrence_ellyard/

The Real Reason Insiders Stay Rich During Recessions

In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down one of the most important wealth-building lessons in finance: real wealth is often created before a company goes public. Ross explains how founders, early investors, private placement participants, venture capitalists, and insiders can make life-changing money before the average public investor ever gets access to a stock. From private shares to IPOs, Ross shows how the path from idea to public company can create enormous wealth for the people who understand the process early. This episode dives into the difference between buying a stock after an IPO and owning equity before the company goes public. Ross discusses how major private companies like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could become some of the biggest IPO opportunities in history, and why early access to private market deals can be one of the most powerful ways to build wealth. Ross also explains how capital formation works, why companies raise money before going public, how liquidity events create wealth, and why the public markets often reward those who understood the opportunity long before Wall Street and retail investors caught on. If you’re interested in IPO investing, private placements, pre-IPO shares, SpaceX IPO, OpenAI IPO, Anthropic IPO, venture capital, stock market investing, capital raising, and how the rich get rich before the public market, this episode gives you Ross Mandell’s direct insight into how wealth is really created. In This Episode, Ross Covers: How real wealth is created before an IPO Why founders and early investors make the biggest returns The difference between public stocks and private shares How private placements and pre-IPO investing work Why SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could become historic IPOs How capital formation turns ideas into billion-dollar companies Why the average investor usually gets access late What happens during a liquidity event How private market access can change wealth creation Why understanding IPOs is critical for investors and entrepreneurs About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, capital raising, IPOs, private placements, entrepreneurship, wealth building, financial freedom, and stock market strategy. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/

The Sales Technique Patrick Bet-David's Mentee Uses to Close Million-Dollar Deals

In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with Jon “Money” Mason for a powerful conversation about sales, prospecting, financial services, insurance, annuities, entrepreneurship, and building real wealth through consistent execution. Jon Mason breaks down what it really takes to succeed in sales, why most people fail at prospecting, and how learning how to qualify leads can completely change your income. From building relationships to closing deals, Jon explains the mindset, discipline, and daily activity required to create long-term financial success. Ross and Jon also dive into the world of insurance, annuities, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies, showing how financial products can create security, income, and opportunity for clients. Jon shares lessons from his career in financial services, including the importance of mentorship, personal branding, and learning from high-level entrepreneurs like Patrick Bet-David. This episode is for anyone interested in sales training, prospecting strategies, financial freedom, entrepreneurship, insurance sales, annuities, wealth building, and how to make money while you sleep. Jon explains why success is not just about having talent — it’s about consistency, follow-up, discipline, and understanding how to turn conversations into clients. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How Jon “Money” Mason built his career in sales and financial services Why prospecting is one of the most important skills in business How to qualify leads and identify serious buyers The mindset required to succeed in sales long term Why insurance and annuities can be powerful wealth-building tools How mentorship from successful entrepreneurs can change your path Why follow-up, consistency, and daily activity separate winners from everyone else How to build income, opportunity, and financial freedom through sales What it really means to make money while you sleep If you want to learn how to get better at sales, how to prospect, how to build wealth, and how to create financial freedom through business, this episode delivers practical advice from someone actively doing it. About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, capital raising, sales, entrepreneurship, wealth building, financial freedom, and business growth. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Jon On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jonmasonmoney/

Nvidia vs Everyone Else: The $5 Trillion Race

In this solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross breaks down why Nvidia stock may still be one of the most important stocks in the market and why Wall Street continues to buy into the company even after its historic run. Ross explains how Nvidia became the backbone of the AI revolution, powering artificial intelligence, data centers, cloud computing, robotics, cybersecurity, defense, trading systems, and the next generation of technology infrastructure. He also discusses why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become one of the most important figures in global business and why Nvidia could be positioned to become the first $5 trillion company. This episode dives into the psychology of Wall Street, institutional investing, and the fear of missing out that can drive massive capital into a stock. Ross explains why major funds, money managers, and investors may feel forced to own Nvidia as artificial intelligence continues to reshape the global economy. Ross also breaks down the broader AI stock market boom, including how companies connected to semiconductors, data centers, memory chips, quantum computing, cloud infrastructure, and energy demand may benefit from the next wave of investment. If you are trying to understand AI stocks, Nvidia stock, Wall Street investing, stock market strategy, and how to build wealth in the AI economy, this episode gives you Ross Mandell’s direct take on what investors should be watching now. In This Episode, Ross Covers: Why Nvidia stock remains one of the most important stocks in the market How Nvidia became the backbone of the AI revolution Why Wall Street and institutional investors keep buying Nvidia The psychology behind institutional FOMO and forced buying Why Nvidia could become the first $5 trillion company How Jensen Huang became one of the most powerful CEOs in the world The role of AI infrastructure, chips, and data centers in future wealth creation How artificial intelligence is changing defense, robotics, trading, cybersecurity, and cloud computing Why AI stocks may define the next major market cycle How investors should think about risk, timing, and opportunity in today’s stock market About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who shares real-world insight on investing, stock market strategy, wealth building, capital raising, entrepreneurship, financial freedom, AI stocks, and market opportunities. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/

Cancer Survivor Climbed Mount Everest With One Lung

In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross sits down with world-renowned adventurer, cancer survivor, speaker, and author Sean Swarner for one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on the show. Sean Swarner was diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, survived two different cancers, lost full function of one lung, and was told his odds of survival were almost impossible. Instead of letting that diagnosis define him, Sean went on to become the first cancer survivor to reach the summit of Mount Everest, climb the Seven Summits, ski to both the North Pole and South Pole, and run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. This episode is a deep conversation about survival, mindset, hope, mental toughness, purpose, and what it really means to keep climbing when life gives you every reason to quit. Ross and Sean break down how Sean went from fighting for his life to standing on top of the world, why hope can be more powerful than fear, and how anyone can use adversity as fuel to build a stronger life. Sean also shares the message behind his books Keep Climbing, Becoming Unstoppable, and his new framework, The True Summit Method. This episode is for anyone looking for motivation, discipline, personal development, and a real story of overcoming impossible odds. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Sean Swarner survived cancer twice What it was like being told he had almost no chance to live How he climbed Mount Everest with one functioning lung Why Sean became the first cancer survivor to summit Everest The mindset behind climbing the Seven Summits How he ran seven marathons in seven days on seven continents Why hope, purpose, and mental toughness can change your life The meaning behind The True Summit Method How to overcome adversity and keep climbing no matter what Sean’s story is not just about climbing mountains. It’s about proving that the human spirit can survive, rebuild, and accomplish the impossible. About Ross Mandell Ross Mandell is a former Wall Street professional, entrepreneur, and capital formation expert who sits down with extraordinary people to uncover the stories, strategies, and mindset behind success, survival, wealth, and personal transformation. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ 📲 Follow Sean On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seanswarner/