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Marked
The Marked Podcast, hosted by Vin Infante, features entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and influential leaders sharing the stories behind their growth, challenges, and impact. Each week, Vin explores the marks their journeys have left on them and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Episodes offer real lessons, self-development tips, and leadership insights for builders in business and life. Vin is a mental performance coach, licensed psychotherapist, former FDNY firefighter, and has…
Episodes
MarkedSolar Is the Wild, Wild West. Here's How to Not Get Scammed | Ep 158
Benoy Thanjan has developed over 100MW of solar projects, including the largest solar project in Manhattan, and has run Reneu Energy for 14 years without…
MarkedSomeone Robbed a Bank With His Car. Now He Runs 1,000s of Them | Ep 157
In college, Rei Vardi tried renting out his car to cover the payments. Within weeks it had been scratched, dented, smoked in, and used in a bank robbery. Eight…
MarkedBuilt for 5 Million Users at 14. Now His AI Runs Your Ads | Ep 156
At 14, with no money and no team, Miguel Guerrero built a game server to 5 million users. Now he's the founder and CEO of Otis AI, which runs paid advertising…
MarkedHe Landed Big Fitness Brands in 6 Weeks by Taking Their Classes | Ep 155
Chris Kong spent a decade building sales and partnerships teams at venture-backed startups, taking companies from seed to Series D. Now he's the founder of…
MarkedThis Country Pays 45% Interest On Your Money | Ep 154
Takeaways: - Even industry insiders get quietly overcharged by their own banks. Doug found out the hard way as a retail client at his own institution. - A…
MarkedHe Was SUICIDAL. Then he RAN ACROSS CANADA| Ep 153
Sachin Latti spent two decades in law enforcement looking, from the outside, like a guy who had it together. On the inside, he was going through a divorce…
MarkedThe 7-Minute Pitch: What You Need To Know Before Investing | Ep 152
Jamie Weeks built and sold a national fitness franchise, then built and sold a national cold plunge brand, then hit the lowest point of his life. Sixty days…
Marked60% of Founders Who Hit Big Exits End Up Depressed. Here's the Psychology Behind It.
Tom is a clinical hypnotherapist with 25 years in psychology, specializing in self-sabotage, imposter syndrome and crippling self-doubt. His own life flipped…
MarkedBANK LOAN Denied? Here’s How to Get FUNDING Instead | Ep 150
Meet William Stern — a founder who sold a townhome at 22, took the proceeds, and built Cardiff into America's largest privately held small business lender —…
MarkedShe Was a Cowboys Cheerleader Finalist. Then She Lost Everything Overnight. | Episode 149
Meet Amanda Soukoulis — a former CPA and private equity professional turned functional medicine and nutrition practitioner, who went from being a Penn State…
MarkedShe Moved From Germany To The US At 19 To Build A Business | Ep 148
Meet Julia Kappler — a fourth-generation entrepreneur from Germany who moved to the United States at 19 with no job, no network, and one mission: to expand her…
MarkedHe Had $600, a Baby on the Way, and Bet It All on a Stranger. Here's What Happened | EP 147
Meet Joe Zapiain — a self-taught automation expert who went from living in his car working as a McLaren technician in Miami, to getting laid off two weeks…
MarkedHe Built a Premium Bag Brand With Zero Investors — Athletes Carry It for Free | Ep 146
Meet Ryan Lane — a New York City-based entrepreneur who spent 8 years in corporate real estate before quitting his job to go all-in on FTL Bags, a bootstrapped…
MarkedHe's Been Building the Same Business for 17 Years — Here's Why That's Genius | EP 145
Meet Austin Boyd — a Las Vegas-based entrepreneur who started making and selling custom t-shirts in 10th grade and, 17 years later, has built a 40-person live…
MarkedThe Man Who Went Inside the Darkest Evil on Earth — And What He Found | Ep 144
Meet Paul Hutchinson — a serial entrepreneur who sold his first company at 29 for $20 million, co-founded Bridge Investment Group which grew to over $50…
MarkedThe Invite-Only Network of 420 Million Followers — Here's How | Ep 143
Meet Levi Lomey fashion model and the face of Syndicate11, top creator and model community, a South African-born model who walked runways for Dior and Kenzo at…
MarkedYou’re Doing It Wrong: Why Living 'Outside In' is the Trajectory to Failure | Ep 142
What happens when Dr. John A. King loses his career, his first marriage, and his reputation all at once? In this episode, Shane and Vin sit down with Dr. John…
MarkedI’m Starting Over at Zero: This Is How I’d Build Wealth in 2026 | Ep 141
In this episode, T-Drew reveals why he’d burn the "Founder" title to the ground if he had to start over from zero today. We sit down with the designer and…
MarkedWhy the Rich Love Debt (And You’re Taught to Fear It) | Ep 140
If credit feels stressful, confusing, or risky, James Jiang breaks down exactly why — and how to flip it. In this episode, I sit down with James Jiang, a…
MarkedWhy Most People Are Terrible at Gift Giving
Most people think gift giving is about being nice. Sara Hardwick Grintz shows why it’s actually a business skill—and why getting it wrong quietly kills ROI. In…
MarkedHollywood to the countryside: vision + action to make Sparta, NJ Sussex’s first film town | EP 138
Trying to break into film but everything feels pay-to-play? Kevan Ali explains how to win with strategy (even without the “in”). In this episode of the 1%…
MarkedHow He Turned LAMPS Into $60K at 21 | Ep 137
You’re not “lazy”—you’re just missing a system. Kyle Paterson walks through the client engine that makes entrepreneurship real.In this episode, Vin and Shane…
MarkedThe Science Behind Why Habits Are Hard to Break | Ep 136
Rene Rodriguez explains why people say yes—but never follow through You’re not bad at communicating. You’re just speaking to the wrong part of the brain. In…
MarkedWhy Ancient Coins Are More Powerful Than You Think | Ep 135
Dean Kinzer, Why Ancient Coins Are More Powerful Than You Think You’ve probably assumed ancient coins are expensive museum pieces, but the truth is you can own…
MarkedHow We Got Investors With Zero Connections | Ep 134
Most founders assume you need money, status, or the perfect network to raise capital — but this episode proves you can win investors even when you’re starting…
MarkedCreators Are Not Ready for What’s About to Happen | Ep 133
The creator world is shifting fast, and most people won’t be prepared for what’s coming next. This episode breaks down the major changes about to reshape how…
MarkedThe Secret That Fixes Bad Decisions Fast | Ep 132
Ever wonder why you keep making the same decisions you later regret? This episode uncovers the hidden mental loops and subconscious “files” that silently steer…
MarkedThe Missing Skill That Makes You a Master Negotiator | Ep 131
Most people think negotiation is about tactics and clever phrasing — but the real turning point is a skill almost everyone overlooks. This episode breaks down…
MarkedWhy Her ‘Terrible’ Prototype Became a Viral Product
Ever thought your “terrible idea” could actually change your life? This episode dives into how one messy, imperfect prototype turned into a viral product — and…
MarkedMost “High Performers” Are Actually in Survival Mode | Ep 129
You might look like a high performer on paper — but are you actually just surviving?In this mind-shifting episode, discover why most entrepreneurs and…
MarkedHe Built a Way for Anyone to Invest Like a Shark | Ep 128
What if success wasn’t about the title “founder” — but about the courage to start again and again until it feels right? 💭 In this episode, Vin + Shane sit down…
MarkedHis Company Culture Is the Real Secret to Success ft. Danny Mizrahi | Ep 127
Everyone talks about scaling, profits, and strategy — but few talk about the real reason businesses thrive: company culture. In this episode, we uncover how…
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5 EMOTIONAL TRAPS That HOLD YOU BACK (And How to Break Free) | Ep 126
Ever feel like you keep sabotaging your own progress — even when you know better? These hidden emotional traps are what keep you stuck, and today we’re…
MarkedWhy ASIAN WOMEN Never WRINKLE? The SECRET DRINK Is Here! | Ep 125
✨ Tired of expensive SKINCARE routines that don’t deliver? What if the SECRET to glowing SKIN, lasting ENERGY, and inner HEALING has been around for over 1,300…
MarkedCharlie Kirk, , Open-Minded Debate on Life, Death & Belief | EP 124
Charlie Kirk has sparked debates across the nation—but beyond the headlines lies a deeper conversation. In this episode, Vin and Shane break down life, death…
MarkedInside Krish Sidhu’s $100M+ Entrepreneurial Journey | Ep 123
Ever wondered what it really takes to build a $100M+ empire? Behind every success story lies years of setbacks, reinventions, and lessons learned the hard way…
MarkedIs Stripe Failing Digital Entrepreneurs? The Payment Crisis No One Talks About | Ep 122
Stripe has become the go-to payment processor for online entrepreneurs, coaches, and digital creators… but what happens when they freeze your funds or shut…
MarkedHow to Break Free from Excuses and Build the Life You Want with Stephen Scoggins | Ep 121
Most people let fear, insecurity, and excuses hold them back. Stephen Scoggins knows what that feels like—he went from being homeless to building a $100M…
MarkedHow to Build Multiple Companies Without Burning Out – Lessons from Brett Martin | EP 120
How do you build multiple companies without burning out? In this episode, Brett Martin (venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Charge Ventures)…
MarkedHow to Bridge the Gap Between Influencing and Business 101 with Emily Elizabeth | Ep 119
In this Episode, we have Superwoman with no known kryptonite, EMILY ELIZABETH. At the young age of 17, this influencer launched her first venture, Elite…
MarkedAre You at Risk? — Here's Why the Wealthiest Choose Blake Harris to Protect Their Millions | EP 118
In this episode, we're welcoming a leading expert in asset protection and the head of BLAKE HARRIS Law, the largest offshore asset protection firm globally…
MarkedHeres how this OPRHAN made MILLIONS | Ep 117
In this episode, we uncover the unbelievable story of Marcin Ruman, founder of Emersoft.co. HOW did he go from earning $7/hour to MILLIONS? Tune in to find…
MarkedBest-Selling Author Craig Siegel’s Secrets to Escaping the 9-to-5 and Finding Purpose | Ep 116
In this episode, we have one of Wall Street's BEST-SELLING AUTHORS, CRAIG SIEGEL. Leaving his 13-year career as an author, he left to FIND PURPOSE. How did he…
MarkedHow To Hack Your Health—Doctor Debunks Myths About ADHD! | EP 115
Joining us in today's Episode is Dr. Tyler Panzner, PhD, scientist and genetics expert. This DOCTOR'S mission is to DEBUNK MYTHS ABOUT ADHD and HACK YOUR…
MarkedHow Do You Invent A Need? One of LA's Most In-Demand Event Brands' Founder Secrets | EP 114
Joining us in today's episode is Celeste Durve, the Founder of Viper Experience. Driven by necessity after moving out at 18, how did this FOUNDER INVENT A NEED…
MarkedThis 3D Printing Sales Tactic Scaled 355% In A Year | EP 113
Joining us in this episode is Roy Kirchner, CEO of Tampa Bay's #6 Fastest-Growing company. How did he SCALE his business by 355% in a single YEAR? Stay tuned…
MarkedSecrets to Sell Your Business and Stay Sane | Ep 112
Join us in this episode as we speak with Daniel Heck, Co-Founder of Cultrvate. He sold his previous BUSINESS—but why? And was it a SANE move or a moment of…
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This 21-Year-Old Is Dominating The Tech Industry | Ep 111
In this Episode, we have Marcus Chau, a 21-YEAR-OLD computer science and math senior at NYU who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. At just 21, he has already…
MarkedThis Is Why Men Don't Org*sm Anymore | Ep 110
In this episode, we welcome Coach CRAIG PERRA, who will answer a critical question: WHY are MEN finding it harder to ORG*SM? A MENTAL HEALTH coach with a dark…
MarkedHe's Getting Sales Done By Stalking?! | EP 109
In this Episode, we have CRO of Agentic Brain, SALES genius, Frank Bastone! How do you actually make a successful sales pitch? Tune in to find out! From humble…
MarkedI Wasted 10 Years By Being Successful in Corporate | EP 108
In this Episode, we have Louisa Li, founder of Shanti House—a place where connections are made through yoga. Were her efforts WASTED? Tune in to find out!…
MarkedHe Made His Clients Build Homes in Mexico?! | EP 107
In this episode, Jonathan Reynolds of Titus Talent provides insights into how top-performing recruitment companies operate. Being the youngest of five with…
MarkedMental Fortitude Isn't What You Think It Is | 106
In this episode, Sam Panitch and Parker Avalon, Co-Founders of Elevation Nation, unravel what MENTAL FORTITUDE truly means and how it shapes a purposeful life…
MarkedStop Doing Ads! Get Leads Through Gifts
In this episode, Katy Carrigan, CEO of Goody, helps us answer a key question: Are GIFTS truly the best connection-maker? Katy Carrigan shares how Goody’s B2B…
MarkedHis Title Insurance Career BLEW UP During COVID! | Ep 104
🚀 Samuel Weiner is taking over the National Land Title niche! Connect with Sam and dive deeper into his journey at…
MarkedReferences Are Better Than Resumes In Recruitment! | EP 103
This Recruiting Innovator in Austin is redefining talent solutions! Connect with Kenny Hansell on 📷 Instagram @kennyhansell for more insights. Discover how…
MarkedHow Peer Connections Can Become THE Solution To End Loneliness | EP 102
Discover how Sprout Society, founded in memory of Danielle’s brother Russell, is combating LONELINESS through PEER support and community. Visit…
MarkedWhat's Stopping Your Business Growth? John Hittler Reveals Why | EP 101
Ready to hear the best tips for CEOs? Don't miss these invaluable tips from Coach John Hittler! 🚀 Connect with John and level up your business at…
MarkedWho’s Behind MrBeast’s Epic Global Campaign? | EP 100
🚀 Meet Sam Rosenblum, the mastermind behind a small marketing team who worked with AMAZON and MR BEAST! Connect with him at map360co.com or LinkedIn for…
MarkedWhat Drives a Top Yacht Broker? | EP 99
🎯 HOW to close MILLION-dollar deals? Andy’s sales tips are GOLD! 💥 Follow @andyyachts Ever wondered HOW a BODYBUILDER went from cruises to selling…