🔎 He was once a wealthy financier and major sponsor of professional golf and tennis tours. But Robert Allen Stanford's lavish lifestyle was being bankrolled by one of the biggest Ponzi schemes and financial frauds in modern history. In this shocking exposé, we pull back the curtain on how Stanford orchestrated an $8 billion fraud through his Stanford Financial Group and shady Antigua offshore bank. Using certificates of deposit as bait, he lured investors into his massive Ponzi scheme that eventually collapsed in 2009. People trusted Stanford with their life savings, only to have it all vanish into his billion-dollar fraud empire. We'll examine the red flags and tactics this billionaire fraudster used to keep the scam going for years while sponsoring major sporting events. From his knighthood by Antigua to his eventual downfall and 110-year federal prison sentence, we trace Stanford's rise as a celebrity financier and his stunning descent into criminal infamy. It's a wild story of greed, deception, and stolen fortunes on a massive scale. Whether you're fascinated by infamous Ponzi schemes or simply can't resist an unbelievable tale of fraud, buckle up for this riveting expose of how Robert Allen Stanford pulled off one of the most audacious financial crimes in recent memory - all while basking in the spotlight as a patron of professional sports. Profit Predators Season 1, Ep 9 === 0:00 Stanford's Story Intro 0:36 Profit Predators Intro 1:11 Early Childhood 2:26 Stanford's Life 4:06 Turning point to his clever scheme 7:00 The 1st Deception 8:54 The 2nd Attempt 11:42 The Tactical Error 15:08 Profit Predators conclusion ======================================= Subscribe to the DIYe Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05Ps1MNxMer1XKkAFY6qyJ iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103626682/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDIYEntrepreneurs =======================================

✨From a single food truck in Atlanta to a $100 million vegan fast food empire, Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan has taken the plant-based burger world by storm with its provocative branding and craveable menu. In this video, we go behind the scenes of Slutty Vegan's meteoric rise and Cole's bold vision to disrupt the traditional burger business. You'll learn how she turned a simple idea into a phenomenon, opening multiple brick-and-mortar restaurants while developing a cult following. We'll dive into the genius of Slutty Vegan's attention-grabbing, sex-positive branding and burger names like the "One Night Stand", "Sloppy Toppy", and more. Hear how this unique approach helped Cole's vegan burgers and sandwiches stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're a vegan, plant-based curious, or just a fan of innovative food concepts, this is a fascinating look at how Pinky Cole's entrepreneurial hustle transformed a single food truck business into a vegan fast food brand taking the nation by storm. Get ready to be inspired by Cole's provocative rise from the streets of Atlanta to opening restaurants across the country - all while proving that vegan food can be insanely delicious and wildly successful. Business Pitfalls & Profits - Season 2, Ep 10 === 0:00 Slutty Vegan's Intro 1:15 BPP Intro 1:43 COLES EARLY LIFE 4:42 THE FIRE SETBACK 7:17 THE BEGINNING OF SLUT9:58 SUCCESS AND SALES 12:28 COLE'S ACTIVISM 15:06 BPP Outro ======================================= Subscribe to the DIYe Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05Ps1MNxMer1XKkAFY6qyJ iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103626682/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDIYEntrepreneurs =======================================

🔎 Once hailed as a community organizer with a noble vision for inner city redevelopment, Jay Morrison's journey with the Tulsa Real Estate Fund (TREF) has taken a turbulent turn amid allegations of mismanagement and a looming real estate scandal. In this episode, we peel back the layers on Morrison's lifestyle journey, that led to his leadership of TREF, an investment fund that promised accredited and non-accredited investors an opportunity to revitalize underserved neighborhoods through strategic real estate acquisitions and asset optimization. However, with TREF's portfolio now dwindled to a single remaining property - the Legacy Center building in Atlanta - serious questions have arisen about Morrison's handling of the fund's operations and investor capital. We'll examine the red flags, from delayed investor payouts to lack of transparency around key decisions. As the Legacy Center building has been goes up for sale, this episode seeks to uncover what derailed TREF's ambitious mission of urban renewal and wealth creation through real estate investing in Atlanta and beyond. Whether you're simply fascinated by the high-stakes world of investment funds or deeply concerned about protecting your own capital, this is a must-listen cautionary tale about the perils of mismanaged money and broken promises in the name of community upliftment. Profit Predators Season 1, Ep 8 === 0:00 Jay Morrison's Story Intro 1:00 Profit Predators Intro 1:34 Jay's Early life and background 2:55 Jay's Entry into the Drug Trade 5:11 Jay's Prison and New Strategies 7:53 Jay's Transition to Real Estate 9:04The Tulsa Real Estate Fund 10:21The PSA from the NFL 11:13 Fallout and Accountability 13:38 The Legacy Center Sold 16:07 Profit Predators conclusion ======================================= Subscribe to the DIYe Podcasts: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05Ps1MNxMer1XKkAFY6qyJ iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103626682/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDIYEntrepreneurs =======================================