The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Building wealth is one thing. Protecting it is another. In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , Nicole Perrone sits down with Mark Pierce , a trust and LLC attorney and CPA with more than four decades of experience in asset protection, tax planning, trusts, and state law strategy. Before helping clients protect their wealth, Mark spent years as a bankruptcy trustee—...

Send us Fan Mail Everything in life is a negotiation—but are you still negotiating by outdated rules? In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , Nicole Perrone sits down with Derrick Chevalier , negotiation strategist, author, speaker, and creator of the SNUF negotiation framework , to challenge some of the most common assumptions about negotiation. Derrick explains why there is no uni...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to turn your passion into a thriving business and unforgettable brand? In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , Nicole Perrone sits down with DJ Jack Bermeo —three-time DJ Times Magazine Mobile DJ of the Year, nationally recognized bilingual MC, event producer, entrepreneur, and President of LJ DJs Event Design & Entertainment . Jack shar...

Send us Fan Mail Most people chase success but skip the part nobody talks about—the success tax. What if everything you've sacrificed—your comfort, time, sleep, even relationships—are actually the price of growth? In this eye-opening episode, Nicole Perrone reveals how understanding and embracing this tax is the key to true freedom and lasting achievement. You'll discover the surprising...

Send us Fan Mail Buying Real Estate in New York? Don't Sign Anything Until You Watch This. Buying or selling real estate in New York is unlike anywhere else in the country. From attorney involvement and board approvals to co-ops, condos, due diligence, and closing costs, navigating the process can be overwhelming without the right guidance. In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast...

Send us Fan Mail What if the only thing standing between you and your next breakthrough is one belief? In this powerful episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , host Nicole Perrone sits down with Tim Shurr , mindset architect, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of One Belief Away , to uncover how subconscious beliefs shape every area of our lives—from business performance and leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , host Nicole Perrone sits down with nationally recognized real estate investor, private lender, entrepreneur, and author Joel Kraut to break down the proven strategies that have helped him build wealth through multiple real estate market cycles—including the 2008 financial crisis. Joel shares how a single investment property sp...

Send us Fan Mail From Eight Figures to Inner Freedom: Lina Viner on Rewiring Success, Mindset & Health What happens when you've built an internationally recognized, eight-figure company—but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled? In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , Nicole Perrone sits down with entrepreneur and performance expert Lina Viner , founder of Mia...

Send us Fan Mail Why does The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast exist? In this deeply personal episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , I share my story behind my journey—from graduating during the 2008 financial crisis with dreams of working in radio, to building a career in mortgages, leadership, entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and media. But this episode isn't really about mortg...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, we break down one of the most important transitions every entrepreneur must make:   Going from self-employed… to becoming a true business owner. Because owning a business is not the same as building an organization.   Most entrepreneurs stay trapped because they refuse to let go. They want control, immediate income, and everyth...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, we break down the psychology, discipline, and identity shifts required to become truly unstoppable. This is not about fake motivation or social media hustle culture. This is about real ambition:  The kind that changes your life.  The kind that builds resilience.  The kind that keeps going when everybody else quits. Most people...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, we break down one of the most powerful success mindsets you can develop: The “Anyway” Theory. The philosophy of executing regardless of fear, discomfort, uncertainty, rejection, or emotion. Most people spend their lives waiting:  Waiting to feel motivated.  Waiting to feel confident.  Waiting to feel ready. But winners understa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, we dive deep into the mindset required to build long-term success without losing yourself in the process. So many people are chasing bigger goals, more money, more influence, and more recognition — but very few stop to appreciate the progress they’ve already made. And when gratitude disappears, burnout begins. This episode is a...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , we sit down with New Jersey entrepreneur and powerhouse connector Kerri O’Brien to discuss her latest venture, O’Brien On Location — a company positioned at the center of New Jersey’s exploding film and television industry. As Netflix continues its historic billion-dollar investment into New Jersey with the developmen...

Send us Fan Mail Why do some people dominate in sales, business, and leadership while others stay stuck overthinking? The difference often comes down to one critical skill: Decision making. In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , we break down the mindset that separates top performers, elite sales closers, and successful entrepreneurs from everyone else. The people who win the most...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , we break down the markets' reaction to Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair and what economists are saying about the future of interest rates, inflation, and the U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve controls the price of money , and when leadership changes, the entire financial system pa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , Nicole Perrone interviews DJ Ten Hoeve, a top 1% real estate agent in New Jersey and founder of Preve House, about what it really takes to scale a high-performing real estate business in today’s market. DJ shares his philosophy on sales, why being in service to clients beats chasing transactions, and how disciplined prospectin...

Send us Fan Mail How do you build emotional intelligence, strengthen your mindset, and lead your life with clarity? In this episode, we break down the powerful framework from The 3 Questions by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. — a personal growth and self-development guide that challenges you to examine your identity, your perception of reality, and your role in the world. If you’ve ever struggled with stress,...

Send us Fan Mail What truly separates average salespeople from elite closers? In this episode, we break down the principles behind The Masters of Sales and unpack the mindset, discipline, and skillset that define top producers across every industry. This isn’t about slick scripts or pressure tactics. It’s about: • Emotional control under pressure  • Obsession with mastery  • Relentless prospecting...

Send us Fan Mail Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People was written in 1936 — long before social media, AI, Zoom calls, DMs, and the attention economy. So why does it still work in 2026? Because technology changes.  Human nature doesn’t. In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, we break down Carnegie’s timeless principles of influence, persuasion, leadership, and rela...

Send us Fan Mail Why do some people break through to the next level… while others stay stuck for years? It’s not talent.  It’s not motivation.  It’s not even strategy. It’s identity. In this powerful episode of Coffee & Closers , we break down the psychological truth that determines your income, your discipline, your leadership capacity, and your long-term success: You don’t get what you want...

Send us Fan Mail For decades, we’ve been told that IQ determines success. Then the world shifted — and EQ (Emotional Intelligence) became the gold standard for leadership and performance. But in today’s rapidly changing world — powered by AI, automation, economic volatility, and constant disruption — there’s a new metric that matters more than ever: AQ — Adaptability Quotient. In this powerful dee...

Send us Fan Mail Pressure doesn’t change you. It reveals you. When life is calm, anyone can look disciplined.  When money is flowing, anyone can act confident.  When things are easy, character is invisible. But under pressure?  The truth shows up. In this episode, we break down why pressure is the ultimate mirror—and why the moments that feel the heaviest are the ones that expose who you really ar...

Send us Fan Mail Your standards are speaking—even when you’re silent. They show up in what you tolerate. Not what you say you want.  Not what you post about.  What you allow . In this episode, we break down a hard truth most people avoid:   you don’t get the life you want—you get the life you accept. Goals are wishes.  Standards are rules. And rules—not motivation—are what shape your outcomes. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast with Nicole Perrone — the show built for high achievers by high achievers. In this episode, Nicole sits down with real estate powerhouse and viral content creator Ricky Carruth to unpack how he went from sleeping in his car… to closing 100+ deals a year… to building a coaching empire helping agents hit $100K+ months. If you're...