In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox sits down with real estate investor and educator Jay Conner to break down private money and why it has been the foundation of his business since 2009.

Jay explains how private money works, who private lenders really are, and why having capital ready changes everything about deal execution. He shares a real world case study where preparation and access to funding made a fast, profitable exit possible when traditional financing would have failed.

Listeners will learn why mindset matters as much as mechanics, how conservative strategy protects both sides, and why serious operators stop chasing money and start attracting it.

If you want more control, less friction, and a cleaner path to growth, this episode delivers a practical framework worth studying.

Listen now and learn how strategy shapes results.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox sits down with John Whitt, founder of Business Whitt and author of Checkmate, to explore how strategic thinking, leadership, and generosity intersect.

John explains how lessons from competitive chess apply directly to business. Small advantages, disciplined execution, and resource placement matter more than chasing quick wins. The conversation covers clarity in goal setting, identifying constraints, testing ideas before scaling, and leading with generosity as a competitive edge.

Listeners will gain practical insight into building strategy that holds up under pressure and leadership habits that create lasting results.

Listen now and learn how to think ahead, execute with intention, and lead in a way that drives sustainable success.

AI is changing how companies grow, how leaders lead, and how strategy gets executed.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox sits down with Klee Kleber, co-founder and partner at Build Group, to discuss what leaders need to understand right now. Klee shares why expertise is becoming a commodity, why implementation is still the biggest challenge, and how operator-led strategy creates real value.

They cover how AI is reshaping product development, go-to-market strategy, and leadership, along with why human judgment, trust, and execution still matter. This episode is a clear look at what is changing and what is not.

Listen in, then take action. Strategy only works when it gets implemented.