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Aug. 4, 2021

Why is everyone going to Texas? | Texas State Population, Taxes, GDP & More

Why is everyone going to Texas? | Texas State Population, Taxes, GDP & More

Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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Aug. 4, 2021

How Venezuela destroyed their economy

How Venezuela destroyed their economy

From FORT #151 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw26Z17va9c&t=1244s Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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Aug. 1, 2021

RE #164: Chris Herd & Jonathan Wasserstrum - A Conversation on Remote Work - Pro's & Con's

RE #164: Chris Herd & Jonathan Wasserstrum - A Conversation on Remote Work - Pro's & Con's

Chris Herd is the Founder & CEO at Firstbase, which helps companies build infrastructure with a remote-first mindset. He takes the side of remote work being the most beneficial in the future of work. Jonathan Wasserstrum is the Co-Founder and CEO of SquareFoot, which helps companies find commercial real estate…

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Aug. 1, 2021

Pitching the CEO of SoftBank in San Francisco | FORT #131

Pitching the CEO of SoftBank in San Francisco | FORT #131

From FORT #131 w/ Kevin Dahlstrom - https://youtu.be/5jsQnurjfUg Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 28, 2021

RE #163: Stephen Bailey & Dustin Volz of JLL Industrial Capital Markets

RE #163: Stephen Bailey & Dustin Volz of JLL Industrial Capital Markets

Stephen is a Managing Director in the Dallas office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. He joined JLL as part of the HFF acquisition and specializes in industrial investment advisory. In this capacity, he represents and advises clients in the sale and acquisition, or development of industrial assets, primarily in Dallas/Fort…

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July 28, 2021

Want Financial Freedom? You'll need $20 Million.

Want Financial Freedom? You'll need $20 Million.

From FORT #151 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw26Z17va9c&t=1244s Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 25, 2021

#162: Pete Chambers - My Mentor & Partner at Chambers Interests Family Office

#162: Pete Chambers - My Mentor & Partner at Chambers Interests Family Office

Chris is on vacation! So please enjoy this re-mastered version of episode #38 of The FORT with guest Pete Chambers. Pete Chambers is the past President of the West Texas Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization and continues to be an active member. He is also Chairman of the Board at…

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July 23, 2021

Experiencing Deaths Inside Senior Housing During COVID-19 Pandemic | FORT #146

Experiencing Deaths Inside Senior Housing During COVID-19 Pandemic | FORT #146

From FORT #146 w/ Joe Pohlen - https://youtu.be/dBEqjQAyiRc Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 21, 2021

RE #161: Mark Campbell - Co-Founder of Jasper.io & an $8B European Industrial JV with Blackstone

RE #161: Mark Campbell - Co-Founder of Jasper.io & an $8B European Industrial JV with Blackstone

Mark Campbell is the co-CEO of Jasper.io has over 13 years of experience with commercial real estate firms in NZ, the UK, and Europe. Most recently, Mark led a commercial real estate joint venture between Blackstone and M7, overseeing assets currently worth more than $12 billion NZD, in seven countries.…

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July 21, 2021

Should you go to College?

Should you go to College?

From FORT #151 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw26Z17va9c&t=1244s Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 16, 2021

How Lumber Pricing will Affect the Housing Markets | FORT RE #145

How Lumber Pricing will Affect the Housing Markets | FORT RE #145

From FORT RE#145 - https://youtu.be/Bh1D3XwX58Q Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 14, 2021

#159: Harry Croydon - CEO of Microinsurance.com - Global Insurance to 4B underinsured people

#159: Harry Croydon - CEO of Microinsurance.com - Global Insurance to 4B underinsured people

Harry Croydon is co-founder of Micro Insurance Company (MIC) and is CEO and President of STP Group Holdings. MIC was started to create simple insurance products built around technology based on the principles of straight-through processing. Micro Insurance Company currently operates in 12 countries offering policies to many people living…

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July 14, 2021

How to Deal with Twitter Trolls

How to Deal with Twitter Trolls

From FORT #151 w/ Codie Sanchez Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 11, 2021

#158: Josh Schultz - Masterclass in Small Business Operations & Execution

#158: Josh Schultz - Masterclass in Small Business Operations & Execution

Josh Schultz is a master of SMB Operations. This episode is a deep dive into SMB Operations and how Josh analyzes businesses in order to optimize operations to greatly scale SMB's. They discuss his journey of joining his father's company, expanding into the Mexico market, living in China to learn…

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July 9, 2021

Developing a Profitable Senior Housing Facility w/ Nick Farris | FORT RE #136

Developing a Profitable Senior Housing Facility w/ Nick Farris | FORT RE #136

From FORT RE#136 - https://youtu.be/BedBhvR1DKk Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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July 7, 2021

RE #157: Chris Rising - Co-Founder & CEO of Rising Realty Partners

RE #157: Chris Rising - Co-Founder & CEO of Rising Realty Partners

Christopher Rising manages the day-to-day business activities of Rising, while also serving on its Investment Committee. Drawing on his experience as Senior Vice President, Asset Transactions at MPG Office Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPG), Christopher is skilled at managing acquisitions and creative development. At MPG, he worked directly with the CEO…

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July 5, 2021

#156: Kevin Jorgeson - Professional Climber & Conqueror of "The Dawn Wall"

#156: Kevin Jorgeson - Professional Climber & Conqueror of "The Dawn Wall"

Kevin Jorgeson is an American rock climber. He was one of the first two climbers, alongside his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell, to successfully complete a free climb of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. On this episode, Kevin and Chris talk about climbing the Dawn Wall,…

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July 2, 2021

How Feasible are Manufacturer's Electric Vehicle Aspirations? | FORT #147

How Feasible are Manufacturer's Electric Vehicle Aspirations? | FORT #147

From The FORT #147 w/ Rhett Bennett - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_xyzqCVnWU&t=1716s Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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June 30, 2021

#155: TJ Hutchings - "Health Insurance 101"

#155: TJ Hutchings - "Health Insurance 101"

Soon after joining Higginbotham as a customer service representative in the employee benefits department, TJ Hutchings set a goal to become a managing director within five years, which he accomplished by the end of 2018. Hutchings has maintained a 95%-plus customer retention rate by tirelessly searching for savings solutions for…

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June 27, 2021

#154: Jefferson Davis - Owner of Davis Glass Cleaning Co. - 0 to 100+ clients in 3 years

#154: Jefferson Davis - Owner of Davis Glass Cleaning Co. - 0 to 100+ clients in 3 years

Jefferson "Trey" Davis is the Owner of Davis Glass Cleaning Company based in Fort Worth, TX. On this episode, Chris and Trey discuss how he decided to make the jump into starting a sweaty business with only one client to over 100 in less than two years. They discuss Davis'…

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June 25, 2021

How To Buy A SMB | FORT #127

How To Buy A SMB | FORT #127

From The FORT #127 - https://youtu.be/EXBCeZH4eKs Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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June 23, 2021

#153: Nishant Machado - Restructuring Savant, CEO of Macaroni Grill, Timeshares, Cannabis, & Deals

#153: Nishant Machado - Restructuring Savant, CEO of Macaroni Grill, Timeshares, Cannabis, & Deals

Nishant has extensive restaurant and food industry experience and is currently serving as the President and CEO of Dividend Restaurant Group, parent company to Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Nishant was responsible for the turnaround of both restaurants and the acquisition of Sullivan’s Steakhouse. On this episode, Nishant discusses…

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June 20, 2021

#152: Eric Jorgenson - Creating The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, Leverage & Building Online Courses

#152: Eric Jorgenson - Creating The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, Leverage & Building Online Courses

Eric Jorgenson is the author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, which collects and curates Naval’s wisdom from Twitter, Podcasts, and Essays over the past decade. He is also the founder of the Leverage Course, which was created to help people learn how to accomplish superhuman feats by playing a…

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June 18, 2021

Partnering w/ John McAfee on a Crypto Algorithm Deal | FORT #135

Partnering w/ John McAfee on a Crypto Algorithm Deal | FORT #135

From FORT #135 w/ Chris Koerner - https://youtu.be/5yIS5vFtQgs Follow Chris on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FortWorthChris Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrispowersjr/ Learn more about Chris Powers & Fort Capital: https://www.FortCapitalLP.com Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Listen & Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7oIeNSaSJ4zkTQOXiedyOr?si=dEM48cSPQ9OIQ1HiD8sjrg Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fort-with-chris-powers/id1410549811

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