Josh Waxman grew up in a house where money was never the issue, until his parents divorced and he saw how fast everything you build can be taken. That sent him studying how the Rockefellers, Carnegies, and Morgans protected what they created, and it led him to infinite banking, a way to use a whole life policy as your own private banking system. I have wanted to build something in this space for 22 years, and I never found a version that felt like more than selling a product until I saw what Josh does for business owners. In this episode, we get into how it protects against death, divorce, debt, and lawsuits while still letting you borrow against your own capital, and why most people never hear about it. We also talk about why whole life has the reputation it does, and what my daughter's savings account taught me about fees.

What makes this more than a concept is what Josh did with his own business. When we started working together, he was the top salesperson and the bottleneck, and he had to learn to duplicate himself, strip the company down to the studs, and pour into a core group of leaders. The result was close to 10X the business with a fifth of the people. Now we are bringing this inside Cardone Ventures, starting in Miami and Arizona, so owners can protect their families and their net worth while they scale. It also raises a question most owners never ask: why the CPA, the attorney, and the insurance agent rarely talk to each other, and what that gap is costing them.

Josh Waxman grew up in a house where money was never the issue, until his parents divorced and he saw how fast everything you build can be taken. That sent him studying how the Rockefellers, Carnegies, and Morgans protected what they created, and it led him to infinite banking, a way to use a whole life policy as your own private banking system. I have wanted to build something in this space for 22 years, and I never found a version that felt like more than selling a product until I saw what Josh does for business owners. In this episode, we get into how it protects against death, divorce, debt, and lawsuits while still letting you borrow against your own capital, and why most people never hear about it. We also talk about why whole life has the reputation it does, and what my daughter's savings account taught me about fees.
What makes this more than a concept is what Josh did with his own business. When we started working together, he was the top salesperson and the bottleneck, and he had to learn to duplicate himself, strip the company down to the studs, and pour into a core group of leaders. The result was close to 10X the business with a fifth of the people. Now we are bringing this inside Cardone Ventures, starting in Miami and Arizona, so owners can protect their families and their net worth while they scale. It also raises a question most owners never ask: why the CPA, the attorney, and the insurance agent rarely talk to each other, and what that gap is costing them.

S2 EP 32 Why the Wealthiest Families Build Their Own Private Banking Systems

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I believe your body is the most important asset you have, and most business owners are treating it like an afterthought. In this episode of Building Billions, I sit down with my friend Russ Yeager to talk about why generic health and fitness advice is failing people and what happens when you start optimizing the individual instead of the population. We get into genetics, bloodwork, precision nutrition, supplementation, and training, and why the process has to start with normalizing the body before you ever start chasing performance. Russ shares what he’s seen firsthand with the business owners he works with and how dramatically their health, confidence, leadership, and performance can change when they finally understand what their individual body needs.

We also talk about the massive opportunity this creates for trainers, gym owners, nutritionists, physical therapists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals. I don’t believe the future of health is one person trying to do everything themselves. It’s a team of experts working together around one individual, using real data to create a truly personalized approach. Russ has already built a successful business helping people transform their bodies, and now we’re working together to help health professionals do the same while building more valuable, profitable businesses. If you’re in the health and fitness industry and want to become the authority in your market, this conversation will show you what’s possible.

I believe your body is the most important asset you have, and most business owners are treating it like an afterthought. In this episode of&nbsp;Building Billions, I sit down with my friend Russ Yeager to talk about why generic health and fitness advice is failing people and what happens when you start optimizing the individual instead of the population. We get into genetics, bloodwork, precision nutrition, supplementation, and training, and why the process has to start with normalizing the body before you ever start chasing performance. Russ shares what he&rsquo;s seen firsthand with the business owners he works with and how dramatically their health, confidence, leadership, and performance can change when they finally understand what their individual body needs.
We also talk about the massive opportunity this creates for trainers, gym owners, nutritionists, physical therapists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals. I don&rsquo;t believe the future of health is one person trying to do everything themselves. It&rsquo;s a team of experts working together around one individual, using real data to create a truly personalized approach. Russ has already built a successful business helping people transform their bodies, and now we&rsquo;re working together to help health professionals do the same while building more valuable, profitable businesses. If you&rsquo;re in the health and fitness industry and want to become the authority in your market, this conversation will show you what&rsquo;s possible.

S2 EP 31 Your Health Isn’t Separate From Your Business

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Bill Goldberg built a $37 million general contracting business in Montana, then watched it collapse to $3 million in a single year. I call it a snapback, and without the right foundation in place, it can be catastrophic. What kept Bill from going to zero was the work we had already started together: restructuring his business from the ground up, engineering a growth plan all the way to $365 million, and building a team and culture that could actually carry it. Three years later, he's back to $25 million, and in this live Elite 250 coaching session, we get into the real questions: how to navigate breakpoints, when to bring in your next leaders, and why the metrics you're tracking might be lying to you. This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to rebuild, and what's possible when a business owner is willing to do the work.

Bill Goldberg built a $37 million general contracting business in Montana, then watched it collapse to $3 million in a single year. I call it a snapback, and without the right foundation in place, it can be catastrophic. What kept Bill from going to zero was the work we had already started together: restructuring his business from the ground up, engineering a growth plan all the way to $365 million, and building a team and culture that could actually carry it. Three years later, he's back to $25 million, and in this live Elite 250 coaching session, we get into the real questions: how to navigate breakpoints, when to bring in your next leaders, and why the metrics you're tracking might be lying to you. This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to rebuild, and what's possible when a business owner is willing to do the work.

S2 EP 30 He Lost $34M in One Year. This Is the Comeback.

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Success isn't measured only by the businesses you build, it's measured by the people you help build along the way. In this special episode of Building Billions, I reflect on one of the most rewarding moments in my career: celebrating the incredible journey of an entrepreneur I've had the privilege of mentoring, from the early stages of growth to extraordinary success. It's a reminder that creating enterprise value is important, but creating leaders who go on to build something even bigger is the real legacy.

This conversation is about gratitude, partnership, and playing the long game. I share why investing in people will always produce the greatest returns, what it feels like to watch someone surpass expectations, and why the next chapter of growth is often the most exciting one. If you're building a business with the goal of creating lasting impact, not just wealth, this episode is for you.

Success isn't measured only by the businesses you build, it's measured by the people you help build along the way. In this special episode of&nbsp;Building Billions, I reflect on one of the most rewarding moments in my career: celebrating the incredible journey of an entrepreneur I've had the privilege of mentoring, from the early stages of growth to extraordinary success. It's a reminder that creating enterprise value is important, but creating leaders who go on to build something even bigger is the real legacy.
This conversation is about gratitude, partnership, and playing the long game. I share why investing in people will always produce the greatest returns, what it feels like to watch someone surpass expectations, and why the next chapter of growth is often the most exciting one. If you're building a business with the goal of creating lasting impact, not just wealth, this episode is for you.

S2 EP 29 The Greatest Reward in Business Isn't Money, It's Watching Others Win

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Everybody says they want to build a $100 million business, but very few are willing to become the leader it actually requires. In this episode of Building Billions, I break down the mindset shifts that separate founders who stay stuck from those who build real enterprise value. I share why most businesses stall at $3 million, how your personal leadership determines your company's ceiling, and why the habits that got you here won't get you where you want to go.

I also dive into the hard realities of scaling, building a leadership team, making difficult people decisions, navigating partnerships, and avoiding the mistakes that destroy otherwise great businesses. If you're serious about growing from $1 million to $10 million, $10 million to $100 million, and beyond, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, ownership, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

Everybody says they want to build a $100 million business, but very few are willing to become the leader it actually requires. In this episode of Building Billions, I break down the mindset shifts that separate founders who stay stuck from those who build real enterprise value. I share why most businesses stall at $3 million, how your personal leadership determines your company's ceiling, and why the habits that got you here won't get you where you want to go.
I also dive into the hard realities of scaling, building a leadership team, making difficult people decisions, navigating partnerships, and avoiding the mistakes that destroy otherwise great businesses. If you're serious about growing from $1 million to $10 million, $10 million to $100 million, and beyond, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, ownership, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

S2 EP 28 The Brutal Truth About Why 97% of Business Owners Never Reach $100 Million

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In this episode of Building Billions, I sit down with JD Ross, founder of Opendoor, partner at Atomic Ventures, and founder of WithCoverage, to break down how he’s taken companies from idea to billions in enterprise value, including scaling Opendoor from first revenue to an $8B public company in under six years. We get into what actually drives growth at scale, how to understand your business equation, why companies break as they expand, and what it really takes to build and lead teams beyond the founder, while also unpacking the massive opportunity in “boring” industries, AI-enabled operators, and the $5T+ small business wealth transfer that’s reshaping where the next generation of billion-dollar companies will be built.

In this episode of Building Billions, I sit down with JD Ross, founder of Opendoor, partner at Atomic Ventures, and founder of WithCoverage, to break down how he&rsquo;s taken companies from idea to billions in enterprise value, including scaling Opendoor from first revenue to an $8B public company in under six years. We get into what actually drives growth at scale, how to understand your business equation, why companies break as they expand, and what it really takes to build and lead teams beyond the founder, while also unpacking the massive opportunity in &ldquo;boring&rdquo; industries, AI-enabled operators, and the $5T+ small business wealth transfer that&rsquo;s reshaping where the next generation of billion-dollar companies will be built.

S2 EP 27 Building Billions with JD Ross: Inside the Playbook Behind Multi-Billion Dollar Companies

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In this episode of Building Billions, I break down why the biggest wealth creation opportunity right now isn’t in flashy tech or the next viral app, it’s in boring, traditional small businesses. From HVAC and garage doors to storage units and car washes, I explain how consistent cash flow, operational improvement, and smarter systems can turn overlooked businesses into high-value enterprises.

We also dive into the “silver tsunami” of aging business owners, where trillions in business value are transferring hands, and how modern tools like AI, automation, and better operational thinking are transforming these companies. I walk through the core financial drivers every operator must understand, revenue, margin, profitability, and cash reserves, and why mastering these fundamentals is what ultimately creates real, scalable wealth in today’s market.

In this episode of Building Billions, I break down why the biggest wealth creation opportunity right now isn&rsquo;t in flashy tech or the next viral app, it&rsquo;s in boring, traditional small businesses. From HVAC and garage doors to storage units and car washes, I explain how consistent cash flow, operational improvement, and smarter systems can turn overlooked businesses into high-value enterprises.
We also dive into the &ldquo;silver tsunami&rdquo; of aging business owners, where trillions in business value are transferring hands, and how modern tools like AI, automation, and better operational thinking are transforming these companies. I walk through the core financial drivers every operator must understand, revenue, margin, profitability, and cash reserves, and why mastering these fundamentals is what ultimately creates real, scalable wealth in today&rsquo;s market.

S2 EP 26  The $5 Trillion Opportunity Hiding in “Boring” Businesses

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In this episode of Building Billions, I open the conversation by breaking down what it actually takes to build and scale companies at the highest level, consistency, velocity, and results, before moving into a deeper discussion about leadership, uncertainty, and how decisions made in high-pressure environments shape outcomes far beyond business.

I’m joined by Arizona attorney general candidate Rodney Glassman for a wide-ranging conversation about his background as an Air Force JAG officer, prosecutor, and commercial litigator, and what the attorney general’s office actually does behind the scenes. We explore how the role oversees hundreds of attorneys across state agencies, how legal authority intersects with law enforcement, regulation, education, and economic growth, and why understanding this office matters for anyone building or operating a business in Arizona.

In this episode of Building Billions, I open the conversation by breaking down what it actually takes to build and scale companies at the highest level, consistency, velocity, and results, before moving into a deeper discussion about leadership, uncertainty, and how decisions made in high-pressure environments shape outcomes far beyond business.
I&rsquo;m joined by Arizona attorney general candidate Rodney Glassman for a wide-ranging conversation about his background as an Air Force JAG officer, prosecutor, and commercial litigator, and what the attorney general&rsquo;s office actually does behind the scenes. We explore how the role oversees hundreds of attorneys across state agencies, how legal authority intersects with law enforcement, regulation, education, and economic growth, and why understanding this office matters for anyone building or operating a business in Arizona.

S2 EP 25 Inside the Arizona Attorney General Race: Law, Power, and Statewide Impact

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In this Car Session episode of Building Billions, Brandon shares reflections from a drive to Elite Edge, where 400 business owners are gathering to talk about what it really takes to operate under pressure, uncertainty, and high-stakes decision-making.

He opens up about his own experience navigating delayed global initiatives and what it feels like when momentum slows, timelines shift, and clarity is not immediately available. In those moments, optimism and anxiety often exist at the same time, forcing leaders to think and act without perfect information.

From there, he explores a pattern he sees across high-level entrepreneurs. The outcome is rarely just about strategy. It is heavily influenced by environment, specifically the conversations happening around you and the ones you allow in your own mind.

He contrasts the voices that reinforce doubt with the ones that reinforce conviction, and explains how those inputs directly shape whether someone pulls back under pressure or pushes through it.

Referencing founders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Sam Altman, he highlights a consistent theme. Breakthrough moments are almost always preceded by uncertainty, resistance, and external skepticism.

The core message is simple. Your environment does not just influence your thinking. It influences your ability to stay in the game long enough to win it.

In this Car Session episode of Building Billions, Brandon shares reflections from a drive to Elite Edge, where 400 business owners are gathering to talk about what it really takes to operate under pressure, uncertainty, and high-stakes decision-making.
He opens up about his own experience navigating delayed global initiatives and what it feels like when momentum slows, timelines shift, and clarity is not immediately available. In those moments, optimism and anxiety often exist at the same time, forcing leaders to think and act without perfect information.
From there, he explores a pattern he sees across high-level entrepreneurs. The outcome is rarely just about strategy. It is heavily influenced by environment, specifically the conversations happening around you and the ones you allow in your own mind.
He contrasts the voices that reinforce doubt with the ones that reinforce conviction, and explains how those inputs directly shape whether someone pulls back under pressure or pushes through it.
Referencing founders like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Sam Altman, he highlights a consistent theme. Breakthrough moments are almost always preceded by uncertainty, resistance, and external skepticism.
The core message is simple. Your environment does not just influence your thinking. It influences your ability to stay in the game long enough to win it.

S2 EP 24 Car Session: Pressure, Doubt, and the People Who Shape Your Outcome

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In this episode of Building Billions, Brandon Dawson sits down with a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and exit successful companies, across any industry. From HVAC to healthcare to consulting, they reveal a core truth most founders miss: great businesses aren’t built on talent alone, but on systems, process, and disciplined execution. Drawing from decades of experience, multiple exits, and billions in enterprise value, this conversation dives into how mastering the “business builder” mindset unlocks repeatable success.

They also unpack one of the biggest wealth opportunities of our time, the $5 trillion transfer as baby boomer-owned businesses hit the market, and why those who understand how to build and systemize companies will dominate the next decade. Whether you’re an operator, founder, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers a clear roadmap to scaling smarter, leading better, and capitalizing on the modern-day gold rush hiding in plain sight.

In this episode of Building Billions, Brandon Dawson sits down with a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and exit successful companies, across any industry. From HVAC to healthcare to consulting, they reveal a core truth most founders miss: great businesses aren&rsquo;t built on talent alone, but on systems, process, and disciplined execution. Drawing from decades of experience, multiple exits, and billions in enterprise value, this conversation dives into how mastering the &ldquo;business builder&rdquo; mindset unlocks repeatable success.
They also unpack one of the biggest wealth opportunities of our time, the $5 trillion transfer as baby boomer-owned businesses hit the market, and why those who understand how to build and systemize companies will dominate the next decade. Whether you&rsquo;re an operator, founder, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers a clear roadmap to scaling smarter, leading better, and capitalizing on the modern-day gold rush hiding in plain sight.

S2 EP 23 The Business Builder Blueprint: Systems, Scale, and the $5 Trillion Opportunity with Ken Goodrich

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Welcome to Building Billions with Brandon Dawson. This podcast will be taking you on the journey of exactly what it takes to build a  billion dollar business. 

Brandon Dawson will  discuss the strategies, tactics, and mindset that have helped him build multiple successful businesses and  ultimately helping grow his current business to $100 million in 4 short years. As Grant Cardone's business partner, Brandon is here to give you the no bull shit guide on how to be create a legacy and become part of the 1%. He'll be diving into topics such as, creating meaningful relationships, building a team, marketing and sales, and scaling operations.

If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this podcast is for you. Tune in to hear from Brandon Dawson who has been where you are and learn from his experiences. 

Welcome to Building Billions with Brandon Dawson. This podcast will be taking you on the journey of exactly what it takes to build a  billion dollar business. 
Brandon Dawson will  discuss the strategies, tactics, and mindset that have helped him build multiple successful businesses and  ultimately helping grow his current business to $100 million in 4 short years. As Grant Cardone's business partner, Brandon is here to give you the no bull shit guide on how to be create a legacy and become part of the 1%. He'll be diving into topics such as, creating meaningful relationships, building a team, marketing and sales, and scaling operations.
If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level, this podcast is for you. Tune in to hear from Brandon Dawson who has been where you are and learn from his experiences.

Building Billions with Brandon Dawson

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