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    Chris Voss - The FBI Negotiator’s Playbook for Winning Any Deal

    05/06/2026 | 2h 17 mins.
    Chris Voss is giving you The 10 Lines Negotiation Playbook, every phrase, framework, and sequence from the episode distilled into one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/chris-voss-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=chris_voss_playbook
    In this episode, we sit down with Chris Voss, former FBI lead hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, to break down the 10 negotiation lines that flip any deal. Chris walks through exactly why 'Have you given up on X?' gets a response in two minutes, how the Accusations Audit disarms resistance before it starts, and the Ackerman bargaining sequence that anchors every number in your favor.
    We also go deep on tactical empathy vs. sympathy, the three conflict types and how silence works differently on each, and why the last impression outranks the first. Applied negotiation from the FBI interrogation room to your inbox. Enjoy!
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    Website: https://openresidency.com/
    Email: [email protected]
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    00:00:00 Trailer
    00:00:59 Have You Given Up On X
    00:03:00 Why No Beats Yes Every Time
    00:04:35 The Three Responses After Sending It
    00:12:00 The Landscaper Story and How Am I Supposed To Do That
    00:13:09Forced Empathy and the SpaceX Story
    00:20:45 Is Now a Bad Time to Talk
    00:25:40 Is It a Ridiculous Idea
    00:29:00 The Accusations Audit
    00:37:35 Your Offer Is Very Generous
    00:42:30 The $10M Ransom Story and That's Right
    00:49:45 What Makes You Ask
    01:17:25 Labels vs. Mirrors
    01:27:40 Ackerman Bargaining
    01:35:40 The Three Voices
    01:46:00 Trump vs. Obama, Who Negotiates Better
    01:48:05 Quickstrike Questions
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    Dom Iacovone - He Runs 7 Companies in 2026 — You Can Barely Manage One

    26/05/2026 | 2h 23 mins.
    Dom Iacovone broke it down in our conversation. We turned every framework, formula, and strategy from the episode into one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/dom-iacovone-playbook
    In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Dom Iacovone, the American CEO of The Quality Group — the holding company behind Raw Nutrition, Bum Energy, and a portfolio of brands including Cadence, 3D, Revive, and his newest launch, Onside. Dom breaks down how he went from "running and gunning" as a founder to operating at an entirely different level after the acquisition, and the systems that let him run 15+ companies at once.
    We also go deep on building a C-suite you can actually delegate to, the unglamorous truth about selling a company, and the full story behind Onside — the men's care brand with Jayson Tatum that landed full Target end caps. All signal, no fluff. Enjoy!
    📬 Get in Touch with Open ResidencyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbrazil/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/Website: https://openresidency.com/Email: [email protected]
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    00:00 Trailer01:25 Becoming a CEO: Before vs. After the Deal04:43 The Sustainable Growth Model (SGM) Explained12:44 Ops, Stage-gate Innovation, and Product Strategy22:05 Leadership Philosophy: Delegate and Elevate24:29 Preparing Your Company for an Exit27:50 The Acquisition Process and Due Diligence30:02 Rolling Over Equity and Strategic Partnerships35:04 The Marketing Strategy For Dom That's Actually Winning39:55 The Shift to TikTok and E-commerce Spillovers49:50 The Future: AI and the Importance of Relationships52:04 Athlete Education and Personal Brand Building01:01:28 Biggest Marketing Mistake
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    Peter Rahal - They Sued Him For Building a Bar That Shouldn't Exist

    12/05/2026 | 1h 58 mins.
    Peter Rahal broke it down in our conversation. We turned every framework, formula, and strategy from the episode into one free PDF → https://openresidency.com/peter-rahal-playbook?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=peter_rahal_playbook
    In this episode of Open Residency, we sit down with Peter Rahal, founder of David and the operator who built and sold RXBAR for $600M. 255 days into David, Peter has already raised at a $725M valuation, survived a viral lawsuit, and acquired the most important ingredient innovation in food.
    We unpack how Peter scaled from zero to $100M run rate at lightning speed, the brand brief behind David, why "obvious but true" ideas kill campaigns, and the "consumer surplus" framework he believes is the real moat in product development. A masterclass in branding, supply chain, and second-time founder discipline. Enjoy!
    📬 Get in Touch with Open Residency
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbrazil/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/
    Website: https://openresidency.com/
    Email: [email protected]
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    00:00:00 Trailer
    00:00:59 The 150 Calorie Lawsuit
    00:05:21 Epogee - The Most Important Ingredient Innovation
    00:13:12 0 To $100M In Under A Year. The Marketing Behind David
    00:29:24 Why Celebrity Doesn't Sell Product Anymore (And Who Does)
    00:31:34 As A Second Time Founder, What Advice Can You Give To Founders?
    00:39:20 Some Say Your Branding Is Polarizing, How Did You Come Up With It?
    00:53:34 Holistically with David, What Was Your Strategy On Retail?
    01:04:09 The Story Behind RX Bar And How He Sold For $600M
    01:36:40 The Roadmap Ahead For David?
    01:46:04 Quickstrike Questions
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    Michael Brandt - Rogan, Jon Jones & Diary of a CEO: The Playbook They All Believe In (Ketone IQ)

    28/04/2026 | 2h 15 mins.
    Michael Brandt is giving you The Ketone-IQ Playbook → https://openresidency.com/michael-brandt-playbook?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=michael_brandt_playbook
    In this episode, we sit down with Michael Brandt, co-founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ, to talk about how he's building the category around what he calls the fourth macronutrient: ketones. Michael ran a 2:35 marathon, studied engineering at Stanford, and spent years in the early biohacking scene before betting everything on a molecule most people had never heard of.
    We talk about how Michael structures seven-figure influencer deals, why he leads with vibes over contracts, why whitelisting from a partner's handle beats brand accounts every time, and how a single shoot day gets cut into 16 pieces of mid- and late-funnel creative. This episode is packed with good stuff, so enjoy!
    Visit https://ketone.com/openresidency for 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more.
    TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00:00 Trailer
    00:00:54 Why 50%+ of Budget Goes to Partnerships — Not Meta
    00:01:36 What Is a Ketone? The Fifth-Grade Version
    00:05:05 How Do You Pick A Partner? The Vibes-First Framework
    00:16:55 Whitelisting - What Percent of Your Meta Ads Are Partner Ads?
    00:29:02 The Secret Sauce Of The QR code
    00:37:43 What Does A Successful Retail Pitch Actually Look Like?
    00:44:21 What's The Biggest Thing You Learned In Retail?
    00:48:31 When's The Right Time To Go From D2C To Retail?
    00:55:06 What Does Product Development Look Like For Ketone IQ?
    01:02:46 What Are The Biggest Mistakes Founders Make In Product Development?
    01:06:41 How Do You Use Data And Metrics To Inform Your Products?
    01:08:55 The Ketone-IQ Principles And How It Defines Their Company Culture
    01:24:17 You've Raised $13 Million, What Was The Most Important Lesson?
    01:40:11 What's The Biggest Learning Lesson About Leadership At Scale?
    01:50:22 You Run A Sub-6 Min Pace For A Marathon. How Has That Bled Into Your Business?
    01:56:28 Quickstrike Questions
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    📬 GET IN TOUCH WITH OPEN RESIDENCY
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/
    Website: https://openresidency.com/
    Email: [email protected]
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    Danny Yeung - How He Hit $100M in Under a Year (And Why You Won't)

    21/04/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    📬 Danny Yeung is giving you The $100m Velocity Playbook — https://openresidency.com/danny-yeung-playbook

    TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Trailer00:00:52 What's Your Marketing Mix With IM8?00:04:16 What Does Your CAC to LTV Look Like?00:05:44 What Does Your Content System Look Like?00:07:41 Platform Risk and Where To Spend Next00:08:37 How Do You Keep Your Customers?00:15:05 Partnership With David Beckham00:22:14 Partnership With Sabalenka00:25:08 New Partners For IM800:29:46 AI Tools For Business00:31:51 Leadership Style00:33:09 The Crazy Groupon Story00:40:14 Getting Your Team To Move Fast00:43:02 How Much Is Luck vs Skill?00:47:20 How Did Prenetics Start?00:58:18 Transitioning Out of Covid Testing01:02:31 $1B to $40M Marketcap — What Did You Learn?01:05:43 How Did You Get To IM8?01:08:22 Quickstrike Questions
    In this episode, we sit down with Danny Yeung, co-founder and CEO of Prenetics and the person behind IM8, the longevity supplement brand that went from zero to $100M annual run rate in under a year. Danny walks through the marketing engine running $100K+ per day on Meta alone, why he keeps 1,000–1,500 ads live at any given time, and the deal structures behind signing David Beckham, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Aryna Sabalenka.

    🎙 GUESTDanny Yeung, Co-Founder & CEO of Prenetics / IM8Website: https://im8health.com/
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The show for ambitious operators scaling their businesses. Hosted by Mark Brazil, co-founder of IKONICK, Open Residency is built around a simple idea: learn from the people who’ve already figured out what most entrepreneurs are still trying to solve—so you can become a more well-rounded operator. Mark sits down with the operators, marketers, creators, and specialists who are world-class at their craft. These conversations go far beyond what they’ve built and why—they break down exactly how they’ve done it. The tactical insights, frameworks, and decision-making processes that help you think c
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