Stormi Banks shares how she turned a $50,000 loss into a grant-writing empire that’s secured millions for businesses. In this powerful interview, she breaks down how to win grants, scale debt-free, and unlock funding most entrepreneurs don’t even know exists. If you’re serious about business growth, this is the playbook. Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com GO SUBSCRIBE to The Brain Picker Podcast on All Streaming Platforms!! David on IG : https://www.instagram.com/dshands/ Stormi On IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamstormibanks/

To every entrepreneur stuck thinking small… this one’s for you. You’re calling it innovation, but the truth is you might just be solving the wrong problems. That’s not growth. That’s stagnation. Are you building something that changes lives or just chasing comfort? Comment below and let’s talk about what it really takes to be an innovator. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you’ve ever turned hate into motivation. Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj...https://open.spotify.com/show/5QM1w9IfjTza1wwHR06WaR?si=7c3bcc1c3b954bb9 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com 👉🏾 Actionable CEO: https://www.actionableceo.com/enroll Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com GO SUBSCRIBE to The Brain Picker Podcast on All Streaming Platforms!! David on IG : https://www.instagram.com/dshands/ Donni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/donniwiggins_/ #entrepreneurship #business #howto #podcast

To every struggling entrepreneur… this one’s for you. You’re calling it a business, but the truth is you might just need to get a job. That’s not failure. That’s survival. Are you chasing the dream or is it time to face reality? Comment below and let’s talk truth. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you’ve ever turned hate into motivation. Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj...https://open.spotify.com/show/5QM1w9IfjTza1wwHR06WaR?si=7c3bcc1c3b954bb9 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com 👉🏾 Actionable CEO: https://www.actionableceo.com/enroll Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com GO SUBSCRIBE to The Brain Picker Podcast on All Streaming Platforms!! David on IG : https://www.instagram.com/dshands/ Donni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/donniwiggins_/ #entrepreneurship #business #howto #podcast

To every struggling entrepreneur… this one’s for you. You’re calling it a business, but the truth is you might just need to get a job. That’s not failure. That’s survival. Are you chasing the dream or is it time to face reality? Comment below and let’s talk truth. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you’ve ever turned hate into motivation. Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj...https://open.spotify.com/show/5QM1w9IfjTza1wwHR06WaR?si=7c3bcc1c3b954bb9 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com 👉🏾 Actionable CEO: https://www.actionableceo.com/enroll Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com GO SUBSCRIBE to The Brain Picker Podcast on All Streaming Platforms!! David on IG : https://www.instagram.com/dshands/ Donni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/donniwiggins_/ #entrepreneurship #business #howto #podcast

At Podcast Summit 2025, Ace Metaphor sits down for a fireside chat with David Shands to reveal the raw truth about touring, collaborations, and building an ecosystem around your brand. From the hidden costs of live events to creating multiple revenue streams beyond ticket sales, Ace breaks down how he scaled Tonight’s Conversation into a powerful movement. 🔥 What you’ll learn in this chat: The real costs of touring (and how to actually make money) Why collaborations can hurt if you’re not prepared How to build an ecosystem that prints opportunities (events → apps → products) Why filming everything fuels your growth The power of selling to your audience instead of waiting on sponsors If you want to scale your brand, grow your podcast, or launch live events — this fireside chat is a masterclass. Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj... 👉🏽Get Your Tickets To: https://podcastsummit.com/registration 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com David on IG : https://www.instagram.com/dshands/ Ace on IG https://www.instagram.com/acemetaphor/

To all the haters watching… this one’s for you. 😤 I’ve been roasted online, criticized, and doubted; but here’s the truth: letting negativity control your life only hurts your growth. Instead, use it as fuel to level up, crush your goals, and show what you’re really made of. 💥 Are you the hater, or are you the one grinding to success? Comment below — let’s see who’s really about growth. Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE if you’ve ever turned hate into motivation. Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6Vgj...https://open.spotify.com/show/5QM1w9IfjTza1wwHR06WaR?si=7c3bcc1c3b954bb9 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.com 👉🏾 Actionable CEO: https://www.actionableceo.com/enroll Grab the Podcast EBOOK👇🏾 **http://www.podcastebook.com GO SUBSCRIBE to The Brain Picker Podcast on All Streaming Platforms!! David on IG : https://www.instagram.com/dshands/ Donni on IG: https://www.instagram.com/donniwiggins_/ #entrepreneurship #business #howto #podcast

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