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Why Most Entrepreneurs Never Make It (And What Winners Do Differently) - Michael Oakes

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311858/fan_mail/new] Why do 9 out of 10 businesses fail? Business coach Michael Oakes breaks down the fundamentals every entrepreneur needs to master. Michael went from coaching college basketball to becoming one of the first employees at FedEx in 1973, then built a career helping entrepreneurs avoid the mistakes that sink most businesses. In this episode, he shares the mindset, discipline, and fundamentals that separate long-term winners from the 70% of businesses that shut down within five years. We cover everything from why practicing business fundamentals is like Steph Curry's daily drills, to Warren Buffett's secret weapon (his ability to say no), to why Blockbuster and Kodak collapsed while Netflix and Tesla thrived. Michael also shares his powerful "reverse visualization" framework inspired by Jack Nicklaus, his personal formula for success, and his honest take on how AI will reshape business and create new opportunities. Whether you're starting a business, scaling one, or just trying to find your purpose, this conversation will change how you think about success. Follow me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/galushkinpaul] Follow Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paul.galushkin/]

The Future of Auburn, CA with Sean Rabe

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311858/fan_mail/new] Sean Rabe sits down with us to talk about what's really going on behind the scenes in Auburn, California. Why hasn't the city's master plan been updated since 1992? Why did Costco almost come to Auburn? Why can't young families afford to buy here anymore? And what's the city actually doing about all of it? Whether you live in Auburn or you're just curious how small-city government actually works, this is one worth watching. Follow me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/galushkinpaul] Follow Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paul.galushkin/]

This High School Gives Students a Head Start on Real Life

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311858/fan_mail/new] Kevin Dobson, founder of Capital College and Career Academy, built a public charter high school where students earn college credits, gain career skills, and land paid internships all before graduation. In California, only about 30% of 9th graders ever earn a college degree. Kevin saw that number and built something better. In this conversation, he breaks down the broken promises of traditional education, what genuine personalized learning looks like in practice, and how CCCA gives Sacramento students a real path forward. Whether they're headed to a four-year university, a trade, or straight into the workforce.  What we cover: - Why only 1 in 3 California students ever earns a college degree  - CCCA's dual college and career pathway and why students don't have to choose one or the other - The 3 skills business leaders say young people actually need today (it's not on any state curriculum) - How AI is reshaping the workforce and what schools must start teaching right now - How Kevin turned a vacant North Sacramento city block into a thriving education hub - Why Kevin hires for heart over credentials every single time About Kevin Dobson: Kevin is the founder and director of Capital College and Career Academy in Sacramento, CA. His mission is to get every graduate placed in a job or post-secondary program within six months of finishing high school. Learn more about CCCA: https://capcca.org/ Follow me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/galushkinpaul] Follow Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paul.galushkin/]

Dr. Binus - How Dopamine Is Training Your Brain

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311858/fan_mail/new] Your brain is chasing dopamine. And it is being trained to want more. That constant pull to check your phone, refresh, and stay stimulated is not random. It is how the brain responds to intermittent rewards. Small hits of pleasure that slowly rewire attention, motivation, and emotional balance. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Binus explains how dopamine driven feedback loops affect mental health, why constant stimulation leads to anxiety and mental fatigue, and how the loss of sustained attention makes meaning harder to find. We talk about mental health as a spectrum, why quick rewards feel so powerful, and why many people feel restless, distracted, and unfulfilled even when life looks fine on the surface. Learn More About Beautiful Minds [https://tinyurl.com/24cvn6bj] Follow me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/galushkinpaul] Follow Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paul.galushkin/]

Kevin Kiley Speaks Out About California Fraud

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311858/fan_mail/new] Billions of dollars have gone missing in California. At the same time, housing keeps getting more expensive, fewer homes are being built, and families are getting priced out. So what’s actually happening? In this episode of The Greatest Story Podcast, Congressman Kevin Kiley breaks down what’s behind California’s affordability crisis and why it has become so hard to live, build, and buy a home in this state. We talk about massive government spending failures, including unemployment fraud, homelessness funding, and high speed rail. Kevin explains what’s already been uncovered, what’s under investigation, and why accountability feels so far away. We also dig into the real estate side of the problem. Why California can’t build enough housing. How regulations and fees drive up home prices before construction even starts. What policies could help bring more homes to the market and what continues to block progress. The conversation also covers businesses leaving California, proposed wealth taxes, redistricting, border policy, and how these decisions ripple into housing costs, rents, and everyday life. If you live in California or are thinking about buying or selling here, this episode connects the dots between politics, policy, and the real cost of housing. Do you think California can turn this around, or has it gone too far? Follow me on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/galushkinpaul] Follow Me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/paul.galushkin/]