From War Zones to Term Sheets: Grit, Growth & AI-Driven Investing with Paul Claxton

From War Zones to Term Sheets: Grit, Growth & AI-Driven Investing with Paul Claxton

In this raw and unfiltered episode of AI Unplugged, Shane Mahi sits down with Paul Anthony Claxton a decorated US Marine turned venture capitalist to uncover what it really takes to build generational companies. Paul shares powerful lessons from four combat tours, his journey through post-military struggles, bootstrapping a $20K/month business, and his rise in VC circles with Digerati Investments. Guest: Paul Anthony Claxton: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessmanathletemarine [https://www.linkedin.com/in/businessmanathletemarine] Explore: Paul Anthony Claxton Personal Website: * https://www.paulclaxton.io/ [https://www.paulclaxton.io/] Digerati Investments * https://www.digeratiinvestments.com/ [https://www.digeratiinvestments.com/] * https://www.linkedin.com/company/digerati-investments [https://www.linkedin.com/company/digerati-investments] Fornux Corporation * https://static.fornux.com/ [https://static.fornux.com/] * https://www.linkedin.com/company/fornux/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fornux/] Host:Shane Mahi: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megamahi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/megamahi] Discover MEGA.AI – Revolutionizing Debt Collection with AI Technology * MEGA.AI: https://mega.ai/ [https://mega.ai/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai] Be sure to subscribe to stay updated on the latest insights in AI, finance, and innovation! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Stupidity Tax to Strategic Selling: Navigating Trust, AI, and Debt Recovery with Marcus Cauchi

In this episode, Shane Mahi sits down with Marcus Cauchi, one of the most respected minds in principled selling and trust-based business growth. With over 30 years of experience in sales transformation, Marcus shares deep insights on behavioral psychology, the science of decision-making, and how AI can be harnessed to build trust rather than erode it especially in sensitive sectors like debt recovery. Guest: Marcus Cauchi: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscauchi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscauchi] Explore: Principled Selling * https://www.laughs-last.com/successful-selling/ [https://www.laughs-last.com/successful-selling/] * https://www.linkedin.com/company/principled-selling/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/principled-selling/] The Seller Code * https://thesellercode.org/ [https://thesellercode.org/] * https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-seller-code [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-seller-code] Host:Shane Mahi: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megamahi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/megamahi] Discover MEGA.AI – Revolutionizing Debt Collection with AI Technology * MEGA.AI: https://mega.ai/ [https://mega.ai/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai] Be sure to subscribe to stay updated on the latest insights in AI, finance, and innovation! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Navigating AI, Debt Management, and Consumer Vulnerability with Kevin Still

In this episode, Shane Mahi sits down with Kevin Still, an expert in debt management, compliance, and financial technology, to discuss the intersection of AI, consumer vulnerability, and regulatory innovation. As a director and advisor across multiple financial organizations, Kevin shares how AI is revolutionizing debt collection, customer support, and data management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and consumer protection. Follow Kevin Still: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/07980859994/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/07980859994/] * Consumer Duty Services: http://www.consumerdutyservices.com/ [http://www.consumerdutyservices.com/] Follow Shane Mahi: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdceo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdceo] Discover MEGA.AI – Revolutionizing Debt Collection with AI Technology * MEGA.AI: https://mega.ai/ [https://mega.ai/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai] Be sure to subscribe to stay updated on the latest insights in AI, finance, and innovation! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How AI is Revolutionizing Risk & Compliance with Chris Warburton

In this episode, Shane Mahi sits down with Chris Warburton, a leading expert in credit risk and collections, to discuss the transformative power of AI in the financial services industry. From leveraging data for compliance to streamlining operations, Chris shares over 30 years of insights into how businesses can prepare for the future. Discover why the link between lending and collections is crucial, how AI is reshaping decision-making, and what the biggest opportunities and risks in 2025 are. Whether you're in finance, compliance, or curious about the role of AI in business, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Follow Chris Warburton: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswarburton/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswarburton/] * RO-AR: https://www.ro-ar.com/ [https://www.ro-ar.com/] Follow Shane Mahi: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdceo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdceo] Discover MEGA.AI – Revolutionizing Debt Collection with AI Technology * MEGA.AI: https://mega.ai/ [https://mega.ai/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mega-ai] Be sure to subscribe to stay updated on the latest insights in AI, finance, and innovation! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

From Zero to 25 SDRs: AI-Powered Cold Calling and Business Scaling Strategies

In this episode, John Karsant, founder of Level Up Leads, joins Shane Mahi to discuss his incredible journey of scaling a lead generation agency from scratch to managing 25 SDRs. Discover how John harnessed the power of AI tools like Fireflies, Orum, and ChatGPT to streamline operations, master cold calling, and deliver unparalleled results for clients. Learn about the challenges and pivots he faced as an entrepreneur, the importance of building a support system, and how AI is shaping the future of lead generation. This episode is packed with actionable insights on scaling a business, sourcing top talent, and staying ahead in a competitive market. If you're a business owner, sales professional, or tech enthusiast, this conversation will provide the strategies and inspiration you need to take your operations to the next level. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.