LeverUp ™️ : A podcast on Private Equity and Entrepreneurship
Paul W. Swaney IIIWelcome to LeverUp™️: Empowering Your Entrepreneurial Journey
LeverUp™️ is more than a podcast—it's a catalyst for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to redefine the American Dream. While the conventional dream might be homeownership, we believe true fulfillment comes from owning your business and mastering the art of entrepreneurship.
Diving deep into the realms of banking, consulting, and private equ... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | BusinessInvestingEntrepreneurship | ||||
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Many people require the services of a financial advisor because they do not know how to spend their money in the most responsible way. Paul Swaney is joined by Richard McWhorter, Managing Partner of SRM Private Wealth and a Private Wealth Advisor for... more
AI is certainly one of the hottest topics in the digital world right now, and it is not surprising that every business wants a piece of this action. However, onboarding AI carelessly and without a concrete plan could lead to more losses than wins. Pa... more
AI-driven startups are reshaping what it means to build, scale, and lead in tech. Co-founder of Supplyco, Claudia Richoux, shares how she’s transforming industrial sales and marketing through AI, running an ultra-lean operation, and redefining startu... more
There has been a huge surge in interest in making small business acquisitions, especially in this exciting digital age. Janine Subgang, co-founder of Bizzed Ai, is helping aspiring entrepreneurs buy their desired businesses with less stress and hurdl... more
Understanding the nuances behind effective executive hires is crucial for any organization. Join Paul Swaney as he sits down with Jason Blonstein of Ex-Consultants Agency. Jason shares his unique journey from West Point graduate and military service ... more
Execution speed isn't just a tactic — it's the ultimate competitive advantage. In this episode, Laurence Haughton, author of It's Not the Big That Eat the Small...It's the Fast That Eat the Slow, shares how his relentless drive for speed transformed ... more
In today’s fast-paced digital world where a plethora of information is easily available, tons of varying and clashing opinions on all sorts of topics are floating online. Author, mathematician, and political commentator Dr. James Lindsay has dedicate... more
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Great podcast with business trends, strategies, and real-world applications. Thank you, Paul!
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Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Russia/Business/Investing |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  Austria/Business/Investing |
Apple Podcasts | #236 |  South Africa/Business/Investing |
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A show focused on practical entrepreneurship and private equity, featuring conversations with practitioners who bring real-world experience—from fiduciary client-first wealth management to AI-enabled deal making, due diligence, and startup leadership. Episodes blend actionable frameworks with candid storytelling about building independent practices, onboarding AI responsibly, and accelerating growth through smarter hiring, deal analysis, and product-focused leadership. Notable threads include data-driven decision making, ethical considerations in finance and tech, and the human side of scaling businesses, making it relevant for listeners who want concrete takeaways they can apply in startups, investing, or advisory work.
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1. Jackie Hirsch
2. Richard McWhorter
3. Zulfiya Forsythe
4. Claudia Richoux
5. Janine Subgang
6. Jason Blonstein
7. Ryan Heckman
8. Michael Picardi
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