RISE Podcast

• From ZERO to 22M Podcast Downloads in ONLY 6 Years: Scott Clary’s Success Mindset | RISE Podcast

  Join host Gary Lipovetsky, the renowned serial entrepreneur, business partner, and husband to social media celebrity Valeria Lipovetsky, in this captivating podcast "RISE, Life Stories of Accomplished Individuals". Gary not only delves deep into the lives of notable figures to extract their fascinating origin stories and the hurdles they faced, but he also meticulously draws out the specific knowledge and expertise they hold in their respective fields. Through in-depth interviews, Gary unravels the secrets to their achievements and highlights the value of their unique experiences and insights. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom from these remarkable individuals and be inspired to reach new heights of success.In this episode of RISE, Gary Lipovetsky sits down with entrepreneur and podcast host Scott Clary to discuss his incredible journey from door-to-door sales to building a successful podcast and brand. They explore Scott’s early career in Canadian politics, his entrepreneurial ventures, and the key differences between employment and entrepreneurship. Scott shares insights on financial planning, navigating career changes, and balancing risk throughout life’s different seasons. They dive into podcasting strategies, including how to build an audience, monetize content, and maintain quality while scaling efficiently. Scott also opens up about the challenges of content creation, the importance of inbound versus outbound strategies, and how social media plays a vital role in brand growth. Packed with valuable lessons, this conversation is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs, podcasters, and anyone looking to build a personal brand.00:00 Getting Started as a Creator00:55 Introduction to the Podcast01:52 Meet Scott Clary02:37 Discussing Canadian Politics04:40 Scott's Background and Career07:04 Entrepreneurship vs. Employment10:23 Financial Planning and Retirement16:34 Navigating Career Paths27:38 The Value of Entrepreneurship31:21 The Value of Employment32:57 Seasons of Life and Risk Tolerance34:14 Entrepreneurship vs. Employment Debate41:47 Starting a Podcast Journey46:09 Building an Audience and Brand47:47 Early Podcast Episodes and Strategies55:08 Lessons from the Journey01:00:59 Entrepreneurial Beginnings01:01:22 Door-to-Door Sales Success01:02:06 Monetizing the Podcast01:03:33 The Importance of Content Quality01:05:22 Inbound vs. Outbound Strategies01:07:39 Challenges of Content Creation01:13:49 Podcasting Efficiency01:21:37 Social Media and Brand Building01:28:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetskyScott Clary: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary

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• O.D. Kobo: The High-Stakes Deal-Maker Behind Multi-Billion Dollar Global Investments

  O.D. Kobo is an accomplished alternative asset manager and global investment strategist with nearly three decades of experience in the finance and technology sectors. Kobo specializes in partnering with state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and state-owned investment funds (SOIFs), including sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), to manage and structure large-scale capital initiatives. He has developed a significant network of relationships through collaborations with financial institutions, family offices, and capital market participants across Asia, Europe, Africa, Russia, and the Gulf. Kobo has helped facilitate joint ventures with governments and public-private entities, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising for high-value projects with an aggregate value exceeding $10 billion dollars. Recognized for his expertise in capital structuring, debt financing, equity formation, and cross-border deal management, he maintains close associations with institutions such as Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Alibaba, Asia Pacific Royalties LP Fund (APAC), Bank of China, Belt & Road EPC LPF (BRF), Chelsfield Partners, China Investment Corporation (CIC), China Mobile, CITIC Group, Focus Media, Haitong Securities, Olayan Group, Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). He has also partnered directly with prominent figures, including HH Al Thani (former Prime Minister of Qatar, Chairman of the QIA), Roman Abramovich (Millhouse Capital), Richard Caring (Caprice Holding), Ding Lei (Netease), Teddy Sagi (Labtech, Playtech), among others. In 2018, he led strategic investments in BTC and Ethereum, positioning PIR Equities as one of the UK’s early institutional investors in digital assets. Earlier in his career, Kobo built and sold companies to firms including QIA, MetLife, Lenovo, American Movil, Tencent, Yahoo, and NetEase.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to O.D Kobo00:38 The Stress of High-Stakes Dealmaking01:28 Meeting Odi Kobo: A Personal Story05:48 O.Ds Early Life in Hong Kong06:42 Navigating Cultural Identity10:45 Educational Journey: From Hong Kong to London26:02 First Business Ventures: Lottery.com32:02 Domain Squatting Success40:33 Living the High Life in London46:21 Building an Investment Network48:27 Young Millionaire in Late 90s London49:22 Moving to Hong Kong and Starting Sinoshin50:44 Structuring Deals and Investor Relations53:27 Life in Hong Kong and Early Investments01:00:15 Massive Returns and Managing Investor Expectations01:16:31 Transition to Beijing and Starting 36001:32:11 The Quest for a Hundred Million01:32:42 Meeting Rahman Abdul Alassir01:35:18 The Deal Makers01:37:16 Structuring the Big Deal01:40:38 Scaling the Internet Company01:41:50 The Geneva Meetings01:47:13 The Doha Presentation01:58:14 A New Chapter in London01:58:56 Taking a Year Off02:13:08 Back to Business in Hong Kong02:17:17 The Challenges of High-Stakes Real Estate Deals02:17:52 Building Relationships in China02:18:22 Living in Beijing: The Good and the Bad02:18:43 Understanding the Belt and Road Initiative02:19:42 China's Role in Global Infrastructure02:26:00 The Future of Data Centers02:34:05 The Stress of Moving Large Sums of Money02:37:06 Reflections on Career and Life Choices02:43:55 The Impact of Global Events on Personal Life02:48:24 Concluding Thoughts and Future OutlookGary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetskyO.D Kobo: https://www.instagram.com/odkobo

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• From Life Sentence to Wealth and Purpose: Chris Wilson’s Unbelievable Journey | RISE | E. 46

  In this powerful episode of RISE, Gary Lipovetsky and guest co-host Chris Adamo interview Chris Wilson, who shares the life-changing incident that set him on a transformative path. Chris opens up about his difficult upbringing, family struggles, and the dangerous conditions he grew up in. He reflects on the family trauma that shaped his early years and the events that ultimately led to his imprisonment. From launching a business while incarcerated to creating "The Master Plan," Chris' story is one of resilience, redemption, and hope. He discusses the importance of addressing trauma and mental health, the impact of his foundation's work in rehabilitation, and his experiences with the White House. Chris offers insightful advice and final thoughts on overcoming adversity and making a lasting impact on the world. Don't miss this inspiring episode of Rise.Join host Gary Lipovetsky, the renowned serial entrepreneur, business partner, and husband to social media celebrity Valeria Lipovetsky, in this captivating podcast "RISE, Life Stories of Accomplished Individuals". Gary not only delves deep into the lives of notable figures to extract their fascinating origin stories and the hurdles they faced, but he also meticulously draws out the specific knowledge and expertise they hold in their respective fields. Through in-depth interviews, Gary unravels the secrets to their achievements and highlights the value of their unique experiences and insights. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom from these remarkable individuals and be inspired to reach new heights of success.Timestamps: 00:00 The Incident That Changed Everything00:16 Chris Wilson's Early Life and Family Struggles00:54 Introduction to Chris Wilson's Story03:26 Chris's Journey to Success07:02 Growing Up in Dangerous Conditions09:22 The Impact of Family Trauma28:23 The Incident Leading to Prison42:19 Discussing Success and Challenges43:12 Life in Prison: Harsh Realities43:49 Starting a Business in Prison46:05 The Master Plan: A Path to Redemption48:01 Unpacking Trauma and Mental Health49:03 Foundation Work and Rehabilitation53:08 Funding and Impact of the Foundation01:07:13 Experiences with the White House01:18:52 Final Thoughts and AdviceGary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetskyChris Wilson: https://www.instagram.com/chriswilsonslifeChris Adamo: https://www.instagram.com/chrisadamo

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• The $88M Exit: Inside Anne Mahlum’s Wild Ride from Struggle to Massive Success | RISE | E.45

  Join host Gary Lipovetsky, the renowned serial entrepreneur, business partner, and husband to social media celebrity Valeria Lipovetsky, in this captivating podcast "RISE, Life Stories of Accomplished Individuals". Gary not only delves deep into the lives of notable figures to extract their fascinating origin stories and the hurdles they faced, but he also meticulously draws out the specific knowledge and expertise they hold in their respective fields. Through in-depth interviews, Gary unravels the secrets to their achievements and highlights the value of their unique experiences and insights. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom from these remarkable individuals and be inspired to reach new heights of success.In this episode of RISE, host Gary Lipovetsky sits down with Anne Mahlum for a deep dive into her journey of resilience, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Anne shares her early life experiences, how she overcame adversity, and the lessons she learned during her college years and early career. They discuss her success in starting and scaling SolidCore, the challenges of nonprofit leadership, and her personal motivations and inspirations. Anne also reflects on navigating the COVID-19 crisis, building community, and transitioning from a founder-centric to a founder-influenced leadership style. From selling her company to embracing public speaking, Anne's story is a testament to perseverance and empowerment. The episode wraps up with her insights on women asking for more, finding love, and gaining a fresh perspective on life in Miami. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!Gary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetskyAnne Mahlum: https://www.instagram.com/annemahlum

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• Multiple Exit Entrepreneur to Education Innovator & Real Estate Mogul | David Centner | RISE EP. 44

  Join host Gary Lipovetsky, the renowned serial entrepreneur, business partner, and husband to social media celebrity Valeria Lipovetsky, in this captivating podcast "RISE, Life Stories of Accomplished Individuals". Gary not only delves deep into the lives of notable figures to extract their fascinating origin stories and the hurdles they faced, but he also meticulously draws out the specific knowledge and expertise they hold in their respective fields. Through in-depth interviews, Gary unravels the secrets to their achievements and highlights the value of their unique experiences and insights. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom from these remarkable individuals and be inspired to reach new heights of success.On this episode of RISE Gary Lipovetsky sits down with David Centner for an enlightening conversation.  Dive into David's impressive accomplishments and ventures, and hear the heartwarming story of his flash mob proposal. Learn about the significance of community and education, and get insights into David's early life and struggles. Discover how meeting Layla transformed his business, and explore the journey of his first internet company, including taking the company public and his early ventures in online advertising. Uncover the story behind his third company, reverse auctions, and the creation and exit of Highway Toll Administration. David shares his diverse business ventures and experiences in construction, school policies, the technology ban and children's content. All that and more on this Episode of RISEGary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetskyDavid Centner: https://www.instagram.com/david_centner

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