Raleigh Williams Experience

In this inspiring interview, Mary Jean Ruhnke shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a full-time artist, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, resilience, and continuous improvement. Raleigh Williams explores themes of vulnerability, self-trust, and the transformative power of art.Mary Jean Ruhnke is a Texas-based artist whose work is a reflection of the human experience with sorrow, hope and the desire for connection. Through depicting her emotions (primarily through crows, foxes and wolves), she has learned to release and heal. During her darkest moments managing a digestive disease, Ulcerative Colitis, art became a way for her to transform her struggles into depictions of resilience that have resonated with fans and art collectors across the globe. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:Mary Jean’s journey from corporate to artThe role of vulnerability and authenticity in artArt as healing and self-expressionBalancing corporate career and creative passionEmbracing amateur status to grow creatively🔗 CONNECT WITH MARY JEAN RUHNKE:Website: maryjeanruhnke.comInstagram: @maryjeanruhnkeartFacebook: Mary Jean RuhnkeThreads: @maryjeanruhnkeart✨ CONNECT WITH RALEIGH:If this conversation moved you, please consider subscribing and sharing it with a friend who needs a little creative spark today.Website: raleighwilliams.coInstagram: @raleighwFacebook: Raleigh Will

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek." We often avoid the hard work of self-transformation because we are waiting for a map, but purpose isn’t an answer you logically arrive at—it’s a feeling you experience in a life you create.

We recorded this interview with Steven a few years ago but the subject of finding your calling is timeless. Check out more at www.raleighwilliams.co

Steve helped give me the confidence in myself to leave law and start an escape room business. He taught me simple saying that will stay with me for the rest of my life like: "Do something where if you are right you get rich, if you are wrong you don't go broke." And "Live your twenties like few will so you can live your forties and beyond like few can." I've always thought that learning from Steve was one of the few unfair advantages I've had in my life, which is why I was elated to hear that his son had convinced him to put his life's wisdom in a book that he's releasing soon called ​Rich Routines​. In this episode we talk the principles and routines that form the foundation for a rich life.

They say to save the best for last and I think I did. I’m ending the Raleigh Williams Experience podcast to make space for something new to come about. In writing on creation I realized that all of my creations were never really given my full time and attention. Creation requires death and it will only fill the space that you allow it to fill in your life. So much of creation is determined by what you say no to in order to find the “yes” that will change your life. Check out my newsletter at raleighwilliams.co to stay in touch!

Summary In this episode I discuss the concept of personal fulfillment and the journey towards finding one's true desires and passions. I go over the the idea of the camel, lion, and child as stages of personal growth and transformation. The camel represents the burden of societal expectations, the lion symbolizes rebellion against those expectations, and the child embodies the freedom to create and pursue one's own desires. The conversation emphasizes the importance of slaying the 'Thou Shalt Dragon' - the external pressures and expectations that hinder personal growth. Ultimately, the goal is to tap into the child-like enthusiasm and joy in order to live a fulfilling life. 00:00 Introduction: Exploring Personal Fulfillment 01:26 The Story of the Camel, Lion, and Child 06:36 Embracing the Child-Like Enthusiasm 09:22 Finding Freedom from External Expectations 10:07 Conclusion: The Journey to Personal Fulfillment

Episode: 54 In this episode I explore the concept of finding one's vocation and the impediments to discovering it. We talk about the difference between the default path of conformity and the territory game of pursuing one's true calling. I share personal experiences and examples, highlighting the need for reorientation and course correction.

I Spoke with Justin Juntunen, the CEO of Cedar and Stone Sauna. I originally recorded this as book research, but it was such a great conversation, I decided to release it as a podcast. Enjoy!

Are you working a desk job and wondering what kind of mark you'll leave on the world? 💭 From the office desk to the art studio, Johnny Clark is a father of 5 working as a Head of Transformation at a Major Financial Institution and received art commissions until Feb next year! 🤯 ⁠ Join us and learn another perspective of balancing both worlds is possible! ---- At DealMaven, we invest in founders we believe in. Create moves to build your business empire into a reality.  Join us at  Primo  to access a Community And Blueprint That Helps Everyday Lawyers, Doctors, Bankers, Executives, and Dentists (Like You) to place your next side bet without torching your current life —— Connect with me: ✅ Raleigh's Twitter ✅ Raleigh's Instagram ✅ Raleigh's LinkedIn —— Get in Touch With Us:  Contact us at [email protected]

Raleigh Williams (https://twitter.com/theraleighwill) chats with Jesse Pujji (https://twitter.com/jspujji), about bootstrapping a business, the ups and downs of digital marketing, and lessons from selling Ampush with an 8-figure-exit. They also dive into the tough choices in entrepreneurship, like when to pivot and how to manage money. Tune in for real talk, book recommendations, and Jesse's personal insights on finding happiness. Don't miss this episode if you’re intrigued by e-commerce, growth marketing, bootstrapping, or transformative leadership. Peace! — About Jesse — Jesse Pujji is the CEO of Gateway X, a venture studio focusing on direct-to-consumer brands. Prior to this, he co-founded Ampush, a digital marketing firm that managed over $1 billion in media spend and secured partnerships with brands like Uber and Hulu. Drawing from this experience, he launched Gateway X and its standout service, Growth Assistant, which embeds top offshore Growth Marketers into businesses. Outside of building countless ventures, Jesse actively shares his business insights on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. — Check Out Raleigh's Stuff: • ExitOS - Build a Better, Sellable Business • Weekly Newsletter Check Out Jesse’s Stuff: • Gateway X • His Newsletter • His Podcast “Business Breakdowns” — Social Links: ✅ Raleigh's Twitter ✅ Raleigh's Instagram ✅ Raleigh's LinkedIn ✅ Jesse's Twitter ✅ Jesse’s Instagram ✅ Jesse’s LinkedIn — The DealMaven Podcast: The Moves That Built Business Empires. We cover a lot of cool stuff like leaving your 9-5, making millions, and the mindset required to get there. Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Here! Get in Touch With Us! Wanna be our next guest or sponsor the next ep? Contact us at [email protected]

Raleigh Williams (⁠https://twitter.com/theraleighwill⁠) dives into a candid chat with Romeen Sheth (⁠https://twitter.com/RomeenSheth⁠) about forging one's destiny, the interplay of intellect and emotion in decision-making, and the true meaning of power in business. They also touch on life after selling a venture and Romeen's golden nuggets of advice. This episode is a masterclass in entrepreneurship and a must-listen for anyone aiming to make their mark in the world of business. Peace! — About Romeen — Romeen Sheth is the CEO of Metasys Technologies, a company that collaborates with global firms on talent and procurement, and is a portfolio entity of Arkview Capital. Before this, he was a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, focusing on strategic transformations and organizational design. Romeen is recognized for his expertise, having been featured by prominent institutions including the Financial Times and Harvard Law School. He holds board positions, such as an Affiliated Fellow at Harvard Law School and a member of the Legal Services Corporation Emerging Leaders Council. Alongside his board roles, Romeen is an active angel investor in over 75 startups and engages 170,000+ Twitter followers on topics like entrepreneurship. He holds a JD from Harvard and a BA, magna cum laude, from Duke University. — Check Out Raleigh's Stuff: • ExitOS - Build a Better, Sellable Business: ⁠https://www.exitos.io/⁠ • Weekly Newsletter: ⁠https://www.dealmaven.io/⁠ Check Out Romeen's Stuff: • His Wickedly Good Newsletter: ⁠https://www.romeensheth.com/profile • Apply to His Angel Fund: ⁠https://venture.angellist.com/v/back/shaan-and-romeen-angel-fund⁠ — Links: ✅ Raleigh's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/theraleighwill⁠ ✅ Raleigh's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/raleighw/⁠ ✅ Raleigh's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/raleigh-williams/⁠ ✅ Romeen's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/RomeenSheth⁠ ✅ Romeen's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeen-sheth-07494427/⁠ — The DealMaven Podcast: The Moves That Built Business Empires. We cover a lot of cool stuff like leaving your 9-5, making millions, and the mindset required to get there. Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel Here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dealmaven⁠ Get in Touch With Us: Contact us at ⁠[email protected]⁠

This week, Raleigh welcomes Kriss Berg, affectionately known as "The Car Wash Guy." Berg, a luminary in the business, peels back the curtain on the secret and strategies to kiss your tax bill goodbye by capitalizing on investments in car washes. In this episode, Raleigh & Kriss navigate the tax perks, the rise in popularity, and the surprising technology gaps that make this business an intriguing prospect for entrepreneurs and investors alike. With Berg’s wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, he challenges traditional business narratives, urging listeners to reconsider the humble car wash as a golden opportunity for success. Kriss Berg has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years. He started out with a home service business and has since done solar, ecom, real estate, and much more. Now he runs a portfolio of online businesses and takes the profits from those and invests in car washes which gives him amazing cash flow and radically reduces his taxes. Follow him on Twitter @krissbergtweets for a breakdown, and check out TaxFreeCashCow.com for the whole playbook. ----- Follow Raleigh's Socials: ⁠Twitter ⁠| ⁠LinkedIn ⁠| ⁠Instagram ⁠| ⁠TikTok ⁠| ⁠YouTube ⁠ Join the Mergers and Acquisitions ⁠FREE FB GROUP⁠ with over 9K members Subscribe to the newsletter DealMaven: SUBSCRIBE ⁠HERE

_______ Dive into this engaging episode as we chat with Dom Wells, a former English teacher turned CEO of a publicly traded company. We explore his exciting journey, discussing the highs and lows of taking a company public and the unique challenges of the current business landscape. We'll also touch on the rising trends in the entrepreneurial world and get a glimpse into Dom's business strategy with Onfolio, his thriving venture. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an established business owner, or just a curious listener, this conversation promises a mix of inspiration, practical advice, and insightful discussion. Join us as we uncover the riveting story of Dom Wells' transformation from a classroom to the boardroom. Follow Dom Wells on Twitter @domwellsonfolio & email at [email protected] _______ The DealMaven Podcast: The moves that built business empires. Hosted by Raleigh Williams, ex-M&A Attorney turned entrepreneur millionaire who just recently had a $26M exit. #DealMaven #DealMavenPodcast #Deals #MergersAndAcquisitions _______ 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Dom Wells & Onfolio's Beginnings 04:42 Why He Took Onfolio Public 09:17 Learning Curve of Going Public 14:51 Dom Wells' Day to Day & His Team 20:17 His Take on the Rising Trend of Online Course 30:27 His Favorite Acquisition So Far 33:52 Onfolio's Acquisition Criteria & "Playbook" 38:14 Post Acquisition Expectations 43:21 Downsides of Going Public _______ Follow Raleigh's Socials: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Join the Mergers and Acquisitions FREE FB GROUP with over 9K members Subscribe to the newsletter DealMaven: SUBSCRIBE HERE

Get our weekly newsletter here: dealmaven.io In this episode, you'll learn the steps Raleigh took in order to build his first ever business, which he recently sold for $26M. He started this venture while he was still an Attorney & now wants to show everybody how to get into business, even if you're working 9-5. Smart ways for smart entrepreneurs! DealMaven Podcast We demystify deals so you can get rich as quickly as possible and make sense of the business opportunities around you. Hosted by Raleigh Williams, ex-M&A Attorney turned entrepreneur millionaire who just recently had a $26M exit. #Dealmaven #DealmavenPodcast #Deals #MergersAndAcquisitions Follow Raleigh's Socials:Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Join the Mergers and Acquisitions for Digital Entrepreneurs FREE FB GROUP Get Smarter on Business and Acquisitions.Subscribe to the newsletter "DealMaven" SUBSCRIBE HERE

Get our weekly newsletter here: ⁠dealmaven.io⁠ Instead of renting your traffic through ads or paid influencers, why not own your traffic? You'll get set of eyeballs that are already in your niche and you just need to manage and nurture them. Learn more about owning your traffic inside the episode. mediaacquire.com DealMaven Podcast We demystify deals so you can get rich as quickly as possible and make sense of the business opportunities around you. Hosted by Raleigh Williams, ex-M&A Attorney turned entrepreneur millionaire who just recently had a $26M exit. #Dealmaven #DealmavenPodcast #Deals #MergersAndAcquisitions Follow Raleigh's Socials: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Join the Mergers and Acquisitions for Digital Entrepreneurs FREE FB GROUP Get Smarter on Business and Acquisitions.  Subscribe to the newsletter "DealMaven" SUBSCRIBE HERE

We predict what's gonna happen in the world this 2023 despite the "recession" that's coming. Everybody thinks it's a sleeper year but we got some hot takes for 2023 that we all need to watch out for (that actually makes sense). ------------------ Dealmaven Podcast We demystify deals so you can get rich as quickly as possible and move on with your life. Hosted by Raleigh Williams, ex-M&A Attorney turned entrepreneur millionaire who just recently had a $26M exit. #Dealmaven #DealmavenPodcast #Deals #MergersAndAcquisitions Follow Raleigh's Socials: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Join the Mergers and Acquisitions for Digital Entrepreneurs FREE FB GROUP Get Smarter on Business and Acquisitions. Subscribe to the newsletter "DealMaven" SUBSCRIBE HERE

Raleigh talks about the three secrets to exiting your day job. Changing your relationship with money, getting out of your head and playing the hand you’ve been dealt. Raleigh's Socials - ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠/ ⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠/ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Join our weekly newsletter @ ⁠dealmaven.io⁠

Raleigh talks to the buyer of a business he just recently sold and they discuss things they'd do differently and what went well!  Follow Raleigh's Socials: ⁠Twitter ⁠| ⁠LinkedIn ⁠| ⁠Instagram ⁠| ⁠TikTok ⁠| ⁠YouTube⁠ Join the weekly newsletter @ ⁠dealmaven.io⁠

A short one today sharing a W for an attorney in the Pacific Northwest that’s moving toward accomplishing his dreams of start a side income. Follow Raleigh's Socials: ⁠Twitter ⁠| ⁠LinkedIn ⁠| ⁠Instagram ⁠| ⁠TikTok ⁠| ⁠YouTube⁠ Join the weekly newsletter @ ⁠dealmaven.io⁠

This episode discusses three quotes that had a profound impact on me while I was considering what I wanted to do with the rest of my life and whether continuing to be an attorney was right for me. Follow Raleigh's Socials: ⁠Twitter ⁠| ⁠LinkedIn ⁠| ⁠Instagram ⁠| ⁠TikTok ⁠| ⁠YouTube⁠ Join the weekly newsletter @ ⁠dealmaven.io⁠