Capitalists for Capitalism

What is the “dumb tax”, and how can it quietly destroy otherwise successful businesses?

In this episode, Liberty Ventures' CEO Alexander McCobin sits down with Kurt Luidhardt, co-author of Liberty Spenders, for a candid conversation about decision-making, faith, values, and capitalism done right. They unpack the concept of the dumb tax, the hidden cost of overly optimistic decisions, ignored risks, and misaligned priorities, and why bad decisions often cost far more than missed opportunities.  The conversation delves into how faith and values shape better leadership, why consumers are increasingly choosing brands that reflect their beliefs, and how businesses can differentiate authentically without sacrificing product quality. Kurt also explains the data behind Liberty Spenders, revealing why more than 76 million Americans actively want to buy from values-aligned companies, and how brands like Chick-fil-A, Hobby Lobby, Black Rifle Coffee, and Patriot Mobile have built loyal followings by standing for something. If you care about capitalism, principled leadership, smarter decision-making, and building businesses that align profit with purpose, then listen now to this episode! 👉 Learn more about Liberty Spenders and get a free copy of the book: www.libertyspenders.com/free 👉 Join the movement and get updates from Capitalists for Capitalism Magazine: www.capitalistsforcapitalism.com [http://www.capitalistsforcapitalism.com/] 👉 Learn more about Liberty Ventures and upcoming summits: www.libertyventuresnetwork.com [http://www.libertyventuresnetwork.com/] 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/ 🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing [https://www.libertyventures.vc/investing]

Principled Capitalism in the Age of AI

What does good capitalism actually look like in practice? In this episode, Alexander McCobin sits down with Emovid CEO, Victor Cho for a long-overdue conversation on principled capitalism, AI, and the future of leadership. They unpack how capitalism remains the most powerful engine for human flourishing, why bad actors shouldn’t be allowed to define the system, and what leaders can learn from Microsoft in the 90s about treating people well because the business is profitable. Victor shares why he returned to startup life after multiple CEO roles, why AI will be even bigger than the internet, and how leaders can harness it to amplify human connection rather than replace it by protecting trust, authenticity, and real relationships as technology scales. If you care about capitalism, leadership, and using AI without losing what makes business human, you’ll want to hear this one. 👉 Join the movement and get updates from the Capitalists for Capitalism Magazine: www.capitalistsforcapitalism.com [http://www.capitalistsforcapitalism.com/] 👉 Learn more about Liberty Ventures and upcoming summits: www.libertyventuresnetwork.com [http://www.libertyventuresnetwork.com/] 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/ 🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing [https://www.libertyventures.vc/investing]

🎙 You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Invest

🎙 You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Invest Why are private markets still off-limits to most investors? What if anyone - not just the ultra-wealthy - could invest in startups, venture deals, and high-growth opportunities? And what if the next wave of capital formation didn’t require insider access or million-dollar checks? In this episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, Jesse Randall, founder of Sweater VC and the Cashmere Fund, explains how a powerful (but overlooked) fund structure is helping unlock venture investing for a much wider audience. He walks us through the origin of outdated accreditation laws, how regulation is finally catching up, and why technology is making it possible for first-time investors to participate with as little as $500. You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes story of Sweater VC’s growth, how Jesse built a fund designed for long-term value creation, and why capital access is becoming one of the most important frontiers for entrepreneurial innovation. A must-watch for founders, investors, and anyone who believes opportunity should follow ambition, not status. ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn: • Why private markets generate outsized returns • The surprising history of accredited investor laws • How interval funds work, and why they matter now • What’s changing in the wealth management world • How Sweater’s platform makes investing more accessible ⸻ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is a network of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and investors advancing a free and prosperous future. 🔗 CONNECT WITH JESSE RANDALL 🏛️ Website: sweaterventures.com [http://sweaterventures.com/] 👥 LinkedIn: The Cashmere Fund ❌ X (Twitter): @SweaterVentures 🔗 CONNECT WITH LIBERTY VENTURES 🏛️ Website: www.libetyventuresnetwork.com [http://www.libetyventuresnetwork.com/] 👥 LinkedIn: Liberty Ventures ❌ X (Twitter): @liberty_vc 📸 Instagram: @libertyventuresvc ⸻ 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST The Liberty Ventures Podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to help builders unlock meaningful impact. Hosted by Alexander McCobin, the show features conversations with leading thinkers who are shaping the future through principled business. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/ 🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing [https://www.libertyventures.vc/investing]

Podcast TShane Johnson

🎙 He Built a Coffee Empire With His 6-Year-Old Daughter – T Shane Johnson | Liberty Ventures Podcast What happens when your 6-year-old wants to start a coffee business? If you’re T Shane Johnson—you say yes. In this episode, we sit down with T Shane Johnson, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Big Guns Coffee, the first indoor hydroponic coffee farm in the United States. What started as a dream between a father and daughter turned into a fully operational coffee business—now available in over 300 Walmart stores. T Shane shares the incredible journey of co-founding a company with his daughter, how they cracked the code on growing coffee indoors, and their bold plan to empower veterans and rural communities through farming innovation. Today, at just 10 years old, his daughter leads the pitches, including the one that landed their Walmart deal. This is an unforgettable story about grit, purpose, and building something that matters. ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn: •⁠  ⁠Why hydroponic coffee could disrupt the industry •⁠  ⁠How a 6-year-old’s idea led to a Walmart deal •⁠  ⁠The challenges and rewards of veteran entrepreneurship •⁠  ⁠How to build a legacy business with family at the center •⁠  ⁠The vision to empower rural America and local farmers •⁠  ⁠Why purpose-driven companies win in the long run ⸻ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs advancing a free and prosperous future. 🔗 CONNECT WITH T SHANE JOHNSON 📸 TikTok: @biggunscoffee 💻 Website: https://biggunscoffee.com 👕 Merch: Coming Soon 🔗 CONNECT WITH LIBERTY VENTURES 👥 LinkedIn: /libertyventures ❌ X: @liberty_vc 📸 Instagram: @libertyventuresvc ⸻ 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST The Liberty Ventures Podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy. Unlock the knowledge and motivation to make a difference, create freedom, and live your best life. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/ 🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing [https://www.libertyventures.vc/investing]

David Gardner Invested in Amazon Early—Now He Helps Others Think Like Rule Breakers

🎙 David Gardner Invested in Amazon Early—Now He Helps Others Think Like Rule Breakers What does it take to see opportunity before the rest of the world does? In this episode, we sit down with legendary investor David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and one of the earliest believers in Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix. With a cost basis of just 16 cents on Amazon, David shares the lessons he’s learned from decades of long-term investing—and how he applies them to help others think like rule breakers. We explore how David’s investing philosophy—rooted in optimism, conviction, and resilience—goes beyond stock picks. It’s about identifying outliers, embracing long-term thinking, and creating a life guided by freedom and purpose. You’ll also hear his personal list of America’s core values—and why liberty and enterprise sit at the top. This is a must-watch episode for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone building toward a freer, more prosperous future. ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn: •Why David held Amazon through the noise—and what it taught him •The mindset shift from trading to investing •How to spot “rule breakers” before they go mainstream •What most people get wrong about losses and risk •The five core values he believes America must reclaim •Why optimism is an underrated investment strategy ⸻ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs advancing a free and prosperous future. 🔗 CONNECT WITH DAVID GARDNER 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgardner4/ 🎧 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/rule-breaker-investing/id1017325738 📘 Book: Rule Breaker Investing (Coming Soon) 🔗 CONNECT WITH LIBERTY VENTURES 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/libertyventures ❌ X: @liberty_vc 📸 Instagram: @libertyventuresvc ⸻ 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST The Liberty Ventures Podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy. Unlock the knowledge and motivation to make a difference, create freedom, and live your best life. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/ 🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing [https://www.libertyventures.vc/investing]