Why Derek Halpern Walked Away From Millions To Start An E-Commerce Brand

Derek Halpern rarely does interviews. In fact, two of his rare public appearances have been at Capitalism.com.  Derek started Truvani with two cofounders in 2017, and has since turned the brand into one of the best selling protein powders on the market. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to win big, Derek's challenges and lessons along the way, and what he thinks about the current state of e-commerce. Check out Truvani at https://truvani.com Apply for the one percent at https://capitalism.com/one Subscribe to the channel and let us know what you thought! 

In this episode, I sit down with Tero Isokauppila, the $100M CEO and founder of Four Sigmatic, as he reveals why he’s starting over from scratch to build a billion-dollar biotech startup. We dive into his new company, HIRO — a plastic-eating mushroom innovation that could reshape the future of waste. Tero shares how he balances running a nine-figure business while launching a zero-to-one venture, why he’s raising millions in funding, and what it really takes to go from $100M to billions. You’ll hear the unfiltered realities of scaling, raising capital, leading a mission-driven company, and how to play the long game in entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just fascinated by game-changing innovations, this conversation will show you what it looks like when a $100M CEO bets big on the next billion. Check out HIRO at: https://hirodiapers.com Want to start your Road To $1M? Head to https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt

James Swanwick shares his incredible journey from being $1 million in debt and living with his dad at 45, to building an 8-figure enterprise. He delves into the mental shift that saw him scale his stop drinking coaching business by raising prices, focusing on high achievers, and getting serious about data-driven decision making. James highlights the importance of connecting deeply with clients, shedding ineffective partnerships, and leveraging tools like ChatGPT to better understand customer pain points. This episode is packed with insights on how to turn around a struggling business and achieve what James calls 'entrepreneurial utopia.' 00:00 Introduction: From Debt to Success 00:30 The Turning Point: Raising the Price 02:02 Building the Blue Blocking Business 05:30 Challenges and Family Dynamics 07:48 Financial Struggles and Pandemic Impact 09:59 Climbing Out of Debt 13:02 Strategic Changes and New Partnerships 25:34 The Rise of the Stop Drinking Business 33:02 High Ticket Coaching and New Beliefs 34:06 The Power of Pain in Marketing 35:41 Transforming the Business: From Lifestyle to Serious Growth 37:28 Mindset Shift and Strategic Changes 41:11 The Impact of Paying Off Debt 43:22 Connecting with Clients on a Deeper Level 47:55 Achieving Entrepreneurial Utopia 53:33 The Alcohol-Free Lifestyle 01:03:57 Conclusion and Reflections

Most people know Matt Clark as the guy who built and sold over $100 million worth of courses. But that didn’t make him wealthy. In this conversation, we talk about what actually did. Matt opens up about the years he spent reinvesting everything back into the business — and why that approach almost cost him everything. We unpack the mindset shift that finally helped him start building real wealth, the mistakes most entrepreneurs keep repeating, and how to start playing a different game. If you’re building something big and wondering why it still doesn’t feel like freedom, this one will land. Start your journey today at https://capitalism.com/playbook    

David Osborn built a $200 million net worth from the ground up, becoming the largest franchise owner in Keller Williams history and founding a nine-figure private equity firm. But that’s not the whole story. In this conversation, David breaks down how he made his first $100M, the trap of chasing more, and what it really means to live a wealthy life. From 15-hour days and hiring disasters to building empires through people—not hustle—David shares what most millionaires won’t. This episode is a masterclass in mindset, leadership, leverage, and the shift from success to significance. If you're ready to start your road to $1M, head to https://capitalism.com/challenge 

In this introductory episode of the Capitalism.com Podcast, Ryan and Alex discuss this season's lineup of in-the-trenches entrepreneurs and investors. They recap the highlights and key insights from their interviews in the upcoming season, including conversations with nine-figure entrepreneurs like David Osborn, strategies from Matt Clark on why your own business might not be the best investment, and the stories of community members like Alina and Tomer who built million-dollar businesses from scratch. The episode also delves into mindset strategies with experts like David Bayer to help listeners overcome challenges along their entrepreneurial journey. This season aims to provide a roadmap for building profitable businesses and investing the profits to achieve generational wealth. 

In the last 10 years, we've seen hundreds of people build businesses, invest the profits, and change their financial future forever. Now, we're entering the next era of Capitalism.com by bringing you a show that is all about entrepreneurs who are in the trenches building towards a 1% net worth.  Join us weekly to hear from some of the biggest names and stories in business and Capitalism. Subscribe and turn on the notification bell so you don't miss each week's new guest.

It's an uncertain time in the world right now... Stock market crashing, tarriffs, changing world order.  What do we do as entrepreneurs?  Today I'm going through what we're doing in our brands and what I'm up to personall with my portfolio.  If you'd like to get started on your Road to $1M, head to https://capitalism.com/one   

There's a lot happening right now at Capitalism.com, and I've learned a ton in 2025.  In this episode, I'm breaking down my top 8 lessons from the year so far.  Play the long term game, use dopamine to your advantage, and focus on actions that compound, and you can achieve just about anything.  If you're interested in how we can help you at Capitalism.com, download our free playbook at https://capitalism.com/playbook   

The next 18 to 36 months are ripe for building 8 and 9 figure businesses. In this talk from Four Rooms mastermind, I broke down why right now is the best opportunity we've seen yet to build brands and how I'm attacking it.   If you want to build your own million dollar brand, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook to download the Free Playbook to start on your own road to $1M and beyond.   To get on the waitlist for the Capitalism Accelerator, head to https://capitalism.com/launch   Connect with me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/ryandanielmoran