7 Figure Case Studies From 2025: Student Wins

Aegetic is a self defense brand started by member of The One Percent Cody doing $12k per month.  In this episode of Brand Reviews, we're helping cody get his content, landing page, and amazon listing dialed in so that he can scale to $25k a month and beyond.  If you want your brand to be reviewed on the podcast, head to https://capitalism.com/100k to submit your business for feedback!  What do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment down below! 

This week in Capitalism we saw a big pullback in the market due to Trump's threats against NATO and overblown AI valuations, Claude launched Cowork, the first real agentic AI play, and we look at a brand that I think is poised to breakout. All this and more, on This Week In Capitalism. If you want to learn how to get to $100k/month in your business, head to https://capitalism.com/100k Timestamps: 0:00 - Stocks Sell off and What I'm Buying 5:00 - Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork 9:00 - Own Nothing and Be Happy? 9:40 - Brand Breakdown 16:28 - A Personal Note

This week in capitalism, Trump goes after Jerome Powell. Could this be related to the capture of Nicolas Maduro? The stock market threatens a pullback, and we lost friend of the show, Scott Adams. We cover it all in This Week In Capitalism.  If you're ready to start your Road To $1M, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt  

Every year I do a video on predictions for the year. Last year I predicted that Alibaba would have a record year, and it did. I predicted that we'd see a resurgence in luxury ecommerce brands and that AI Saas companies would become a thing, and both did. This year? I'm predicting that the Democrats win back the male vote, that we'll see a big pullback in stocks due to the AI bubble crash, and I talk about my three top stock picks for the year. If you want to start your road to $1m, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt What are your predictions? Drop them in the comments. Timestamps: 0:00 - My predictions for 2026 1:00 - Reflecting on last years predictions 7:51 - We'll see a 20-25% pullback in the economy 10:32 - Agentic commerce becomes a thing 12:29 - We enter an ecommerce "springtime" 13:36 - Community becomes the new email list 15:18 - Pinterest becomes a big player 17:02 - Politics and the Democrats 19:00 - My top stock picks for the year 23:22 - Summary

As we jump into 2026, we want to bring you our best stories from 2025 straight from the entrepreneurs that made it happen.  It was a big year inside The One Percent, and we're just as excited to make some more millionaires in 2026!  If you're ready to start your journey and take the jump, you can download our free playbook at https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt

I did the research into 7 markets that are ready to boom in 2026. If you steal these ideas and follow the formula, you have a great shot at bringing an 8 figure company. What markets are you looking at jumping into in 2026? Comment them down below. If you're on the road to $1m and want to download my free playbook, head to https://capitalism.com/playbook-yt

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Ryan Lazarus, a functional medicine practitioner, joins the discussion to explore the critical elements that contribute to an optimized life. From chronic lifelong health issues to achieving peak performance, Dr. Lazarus shares his holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of rest, nourishment, and movement. He delves into the often-overlooked aspects of mental fitness, connection to nature, and finding your life's spark. With personal anecdotes and expert insights, this conversation offers actionable strategies for living a balanced and fulfilling life. 00:00 Introduction: The Missing Juice of Life 00:14 The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Injury 01:13 Functional Medicine: Addressing Pain Points 01:39 The Framework for High Performers 02:24 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 02:53 A Personal Journey: Overcoming Darkness 07:02 The Path to Healing: Strategy and Education 09:21 The Fundamentals of Health: Sleep, Nutrition, and Movement 10:20 Personalized Health Protocols 21:26 The Role of Consistency and Routine 41:06 The Missing Juice of Life 41:09 Foundations of Health: Move, Rest, Nourish 42:55 The Expansion Zones: Learn, Connect, Challenge 43:20 Deep Dive into Learning 47:46 Connecting with Nature and Tribe 52:47 Mental Fitness and Meditation 01:00:57 Building Systems for Connection 01:05:46 The Spark: Passion, Purpose, Potential 01:08:55 Transformative Stories and Final Thoughts  

In this episode, Matt shares his journey from a struggling first-time entrepreneur to selling his company, Up Launch, for over $14 million. He discusses the psychological barriers to raising prices, the importance of simplifying business processes, and the vital lessons he learned about market testing and valuation during the acquisition process. Matt also reflects on how his experience as a firefighter helped him make critical decisions quickly in business. As he embarks on his second venture, he emphasizes the importance of having the right backers and staying focused on core business competencies. Tune in to learn how Matt navigated the complexities of scaling a business, negotiated a successful exit, and his strategies for future ventures. 00:00 Overcoming Pricing Fears as a First-Time Founder 00:58 The Journey to an Eight-Figure Exit 01:10 Navigating the Acquisition Process 02:09 The Reality of Earnouts and Valuation 05:58 Lessons Learned from Selling a Business 07:56 The Importance of Accurate Financials 10:47 From Fireman to Entrepreneur 13:20 The Correlation Between Pricing and Self-Worth 16:28 Investing in Business Coaching 23:01 Building a Sellable Business 28:29 The $2 Million Facebook Ad Story 29:37 Execution is Key to Success 31:23 Optimizing Business Processes 34:19 The Importance of Focus and Specialization 43:40 Lessons from a Second Venture 46:58 The Value of Strategic Partnerships 52:34 Advice for Stuck Entrepreneurs 54:26 Preparing for an Exit  

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable transformations of our clients who participated in a 90-day sprint inside 'The 1%'. We focused on growing audiences using viral content, converting followers into eager buyers, and using their feedback to boost sales. I usually keep these discussions within our private mentoring community, but the recent call was so fulfilling that I had to share it with you. Listen in to hear about inspiring success stories, strategic business shifts, and mental transformations. These discussions highlight individuals like Dr. Megan, who retired her husband thanks to her business success, and Ty Mayfield, who dreams of hitting a million-dollar business by 2026. Also, discover insights from Katie, who saw impressive sales growth, and Andy, who transformed his mindset and business within just a few months. For those interested in our 2026 mentoring program, visit capitalism.com/one. Tune in for strategies, mental shifts, and proven results from our thriving community! 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the 90-Day Sprint 00:58 Key Takeaways from the 90-Day Sprint 01:27 The Importance of Mental Transformations 02:18 Invitation to Join the Mentoring Community 02:54 Details on the Mentoring Community and Masterminds 07:11 Highlighting Success Stories: Dr. Megan 13:51 Highlighting Success Stories: Ty Mayfield 27:38 Highlighting Success Stories: Katie 31:18 Testing Theories on Prime Day 31:29 Mindset for 2026 32:07 Hiring Help and Streamlining 33:29 Reflecting on Progress 34:04 Reorder Rates and Success Stories 35:05 Choosing Your Target Audience 38:30 Community Wins and Personal Stories 38:51 Peter's 90-Day Journey 46:28 Andy's Rapid Growth 54:40 Final Thoughts and Future Plans  

In this episode, Shakil Prasla details his riveting journey from scraping together personal loans to make his first big bet, to seeing multi-million-dollar failures and ultimate success. Shakil Prasla candidly discusses his transition from e-commerce to acquiring over 30 businesses, managing a diverse portfolio of gas stations, convenience stores, and real estate. Learn how he built a system around optimizing efficiency, minimizing risk, and the importance of finding the right people for the right roles. This insightful conversation also touches on overcoming massive financial setbacks, the emotional toll of failure, and the importance of family and mental health. Discover the strategies that led to Shakil Prasla's recovery and ultimate success, as well as how he finds meaning and excitement in his entrepreneurial pursuits.   00:00 The Big Bet: From $200 to $10 Million 00:13 The Rise and Fall of a Glove Empire 00:54 Luxury Cars and Lifestyle 01:15 From Poverty to Prosperity: Shakil Prasla's Journey 02:33 Building a Business Empire 03:56 Secrets to Managing Multiple Businesses 05:57 The Real Estate Strategy 07:36 E-commerce Success Stories 10:56 The Challenge Coin Success 30:22 The Gloves Gamble: A Cautionary Tale 45:30 Cashflow Issues and Acquisitions 46:44 Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Positive 49:27 The Drive for Relevance and Success 51:32 Evaluating Goals and Motivations 53:50 Lessons from Failures and Successes 56:08 The Importance of Time and Freedom 57:32 Strategies for Buying Businesses 01:03:34 The Role of People in Business Success 01:09:00 Maintaining and Growing Businesses 01:14:56 Finding Meaning Beyond Financial Success 01:19:38 Reflections and Future Plans