Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

• From Basement Startup to $100M Exit ft. Alexis Sikorsky | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

  This week on Coffeez for Closers, we’re joined by Alexis Sikorsky—UK-based entrepreneur, investor, and the brains behind a $100M+ exit in enterprise tech.Alexis built his company from a basement in Switzerland… scaled to $12M in revenue… then nearly lost everything in the 2008 crash. But instead of folding, he mortgaged his home, fired half his team, and fought his way back—eventually selling to private equity and rewriting his future.In this brutally honest episode, we cover:• Firing people vs. losing millions• How private equity really works• How to build a company that sells• Why most founders confuse motion with progress• And why raising rich kids with grit is harder than it looksAlexis now coaches founders through his Apex Method—helping them scale to 9-figure exits without losing their soul.If you’re playing for legacy—not just lifestyle—this one’s for you.

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• Burn the Ships: Bankruptcy, Comebacks & Building LeadHackers ft. Alex Machuca

  In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Alex Machuca—founder of LeadHackers, branding advisor, and proof that true builders never stop building.From scaling a startup to $500K/month… to bankruptcy… to calling every single customer and rebuilding trust from scratch—Alex’s story is a masterclass in grit, integrity, and relentlessness.We talk about:• Losing it all—and why he owned it anyway• Rebuilding from $2,000 and a $2K course• Working 18-hour days and loving every second• Imposter syndrome in the big leagues• Why delegation saved his business• Lead gen, brand building, and being a first-time fatherOne of the rawest, realest convos yet—with a builder who refuses to quit.

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• $30K in High School to Multi-Million Dollar Card Empire ft. Eric Michael

  In this wild episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Eric Michael—the founder of Major League Profits, and the face of a booming collectibles empire built off flipping sports cards and Pokémon.Eric shares how he went from a $30K high school side hustle to a full-blown business teaching thousands how to make consistent income flipping cards. We talk shop on AI-powered grading, turning eBay into cashflow, building with best friends, living with your CMO, and scaling a coaching company that runs like the military—all before 30.This episode is a deep dive into the future of collectibles, creator-led education, and why in-person culture beats Zoom every time. If you’re a parent, collector, or entrepreneur—this one’s for you.

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• From Myspace to AdTech Empire ft. Ted Dhanik | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

  Before TikTok, before Instagram—there was Myspace. And Ted Dhanik was behind the rocket fuel that made it go viral.In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joseph Shalaby sits down with Ted to unpack his journey from launching Myspace to building Engage:BDR, a publicly traded adtech company that helps brands dominate digital distribution.They dive into:• The real growth tactics behind Myspace• How digital ads evolved—and where it’s all going• What it takes to build (and keep) a winning team• Why founders shouldn’t chase validation• How to think differently about influence, leadership, and legacyIf you're in tech, media, or marketing—this is a must-watch.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com

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• Why They Bet Everything on Clean Water | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

  What if the bottled water industry had a soul?In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with the founders of Rorra—the rising water brand that’s rethinking everything from source to shelf. No plastic. No shortcuts. Just pure purpose and discipline.These guys didn’t just chase a product—they chased a mission. We talk about building a premium CPG brand from scratch, why simplicity beats noise in today’s market, and what it really takes to lead a purpose-first company in a profit-first world.From cold plunges to cold calls, this one’s for the founders building something real.Top producers at E Mortgage Capital are earning more per deal—with faster closings, better tech, and no junk fees.👉 Learn more: https://join.emortgagecapital.com

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