Money Buys Happiness

Car dealerships are hiding more than you think. In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, entrepreneur and automotive industry insider Henry The Closer (  ⁨@HenryTheCloser⁩  ) returns for Part 2 to expose the dirty secrets of the car dealership industry, reveal how customers get ripped off, and share the shocking reality of luxury car theft, sophisticated fraud, and building a successful multimilli...

What happens when you spend your last $10,000 flying to Dubai with no guarantee you'll even meet Andrew Tate? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, celebrity barber  ⁨@jbalwaysfresh⁩  (JB Always Fresh) breaks down the insane journey that took him from growing up with very little and cutting hair as a teenager to traveling the world, going viral on social media, and cutting some of the wealt...

What does it actually take to sell BILLIONS of dollars in real estate? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with real estate veteran Mark Salerno to break down the reality of building a massive career in real estate, making money in one of the most competitive industries in the world, and why he believes the business is about to change dramatically. After more than 20 years in real...

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, business strategist Jay Aldebert breaks down what he’s learned after analyzing more than 86,000 businesses, generating over $1 billion in growth, and spending 25+ years studying why companies succeed, scale — and fail. Jay explains why more sales won’t always save your business, why scaling can actually destroy a company, and why most business owners have n...

How did a barber go from charging $20 for a haircut to building a massive personal brand with over 400,000 followers? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, entrepreneur and celebrity barber Alexi Michael breaks down the reality behind growing an audience, building a business around your personal brand, and why reaching 400K followers left him feeling almost nothing. After leaving Toronto and mo...

How did driving Uber lead to owning a McLaren? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, entrepreneur Niroshan from  @Artinmotionautocareltd  chats about the unbelievable story behind building a multi-million dollar business, and the mindset that helped him rebuild from rock bottom. From driving Uber and cleaning cars to owning exotic supercars like a McLaren, Niroshan opens up about the biggest ri...

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with Daniel Southan-Dwyer, founder of Fairfax, to unpack one of the most incredible entrepreneurial journeys we've ever heard. From spending time in foster care as a child to working oil rigs, breaking into capital markets without a university degree, raising tens of millions of dollars, and eventually becoming an owner of European football...

From growing up in Rome to becoming one of Toronto's most recognizable chefs, Chef Gianluca Ruggieri's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, Gianluca opens up about failing school, quitting university just six exams before graduating, moving from Italy to Toronto, working brutal hours in restaurant kitchens, and how social media completely c...

From posting TikToks in her bedroom to working with Dior, Fendi, YSL and some of the biggest luxury brands in the world... this is the story of Zhanna Red. In this episode of the MBH Podcast, Zhanna Red breaks down how she transformed herself from an aspiring model and content creator into one of Canada's most recognizable fashion influencers. We dive into the reality of building a personal br...

Bilal Dawson joins The MBH Podcast to tell the unbelievable story behind becoming one of Canada's biggest food creators. From eating at the worst-rated restaurants, trying the world's hottest foods, and risking food poisoning for content, to building an audience of over 1.2 million followers, Bilal reveals what it really takes to make it in the creator economy. In this episode, Bilal opens...

What happens when a Sri Lankan immigrant drops out of university with only 2,000 followers… and turns art into a global business? In this episode of the MBH Podcast, we sit down with viral artist Jyothee Murali (JYXDI) to break down her unbelievable journey from immigrant family pressure and being told to become a doctor… to building a massive art brand through Instagram, NFTs, anime art, social m...

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with Maxx Brunetta (FX87MAXXI) — the viral car creator who turned one risky moment into a full-time content empire. From getting bullied as a kid… to buying his dream BMW at 19… to going viral overnight from a dashcam video — this is the REAL story behind how he built his brand. Maxx breaks down:How a single police stop changed his life foreverW...

What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer, had $5,000 in your bank account, and were about to start a business? That’s exactly what happened to Georgios Frangulis. In this episode of the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, we sit down with the founder of Oakberry — the global açaí powerhouse that grew from one small kiosk in Brazil to over 1,000 stores worldwide. But the story behind Oakberry...

What does it really take to build one of Toronto’s most iconic Italian restaurants? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with the owners of Taverniti, the restaurant many people say serves the best authentic Italian food in Toronto. From arriving in Canada as immigrants with almost nothing… to building a restaurant legacy rooted in family recipes, hard work, and old-school values....

"What the f* am I doing?"That was the moment Zlam Dunk realized he made half his annual engineering salary in just two months of content creation. In this episode, we sit down with the man behind the characters to discuss the "snowball effect" that took him from a small-town kid in Brantford to acting alongside Drake on a major TV set. Zlam shares the raw, unfiltered story of l...

Swavy was just a kid from Toronto quietly building his sound — working regular jobs, recording for years without releasing music, and betting everything on improvement when no one was watching. Then things started happening fast. Chris Brown reposted his music while Swavy was literally cleaning toilets. Future began showing love behind the scenes. Drake hailed his track as a Toronto anthem. In thi...

Yaxology was just a kid teaching himself video editing at 12 years old — obsessively stacking skills while everyone else was playing games. Fast forward, and that same skillset put him inside high-pressure rooms with some of the most polarizing and disciplined people on the internet — where execution mattered more than opinions. In this episode, Videographer Yaxo breaks down:How he went from -$250...

These guys weren’t the popular kids… they were the ones getting laughed at. In this episode, the twins from Twin Pranks open up about being bullied not just by students — but by their own teachers for making videos in high school. They were called cringe, made fun of in class, and nearly quit content for good. Then everything changed. From 700 subscribers and embarrassment… to going viral with 56...

Mentalist Kevin Hamdan READ OUR MINDS & it was MIND BLOWING.He also sits down to reveal what’s actually happening when it looks like he’s inside someone’s head — the same performances that exploded online, built a massive following, and caught the attention of major names. But the truth is wilder than the illusion. Kevin openly admits mind reading isn’t real… then breaks down the mix of psycho...

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, motivational speaker Sam Demma opens up about the side of success most people never see — failure, loneliness, self-doubt, and nearly losing his life while chasing purpose. From sacrificing 12 years for a dream that never worked out, to being robbed in Kenya, to burning out while trying to prove he wasn’t a failure — Sam breaks down the mental battles behin...

Neema Naz gets brutally honest about Iran, internet hate, discipline, and the cost of staying silent. Neema opens up about why he’s never been able to visit his homeland, what’s actually happening in Iran right now, and why speaking out has led to backlash and death threats online. We dive into the pressure creators face to “pick a side,” the hypocrisy of internet outrage, and why no matter what y...

Dayne St. Clair spent years fighting for minutes… now he’s signed with Inter Miami, sharing a locker room with Lionel Messi, and preparing for the pressure of a 2026 World Cup on home soil 🇨🇦⚽️From being benched and doubted… to career-saving performances, international call-ups, and earning a move to one of the most watched clubs in the world — Dayne St. Clair’s journey is a raw look at what it a...

John Ferguson opens up about growing up as a little person, getting bullied, learning to love himself, dating as a dwarf, love life, and flipping what the world saw as a “disadvantage” into a multi-million-view career. In this episode, John breaks down:• Why accepting yourself is the ultimate cheat code• The insane hate he received when he first blew up online• Living at Logan Paul’s house during...

This isn’t motivation. This is a wake-up call. In this episode, we sit down with Billy Love for a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, suffering, discipline, and becoming undeniable in 2026.We talk about:– Why modern men feel lost, angry, and suppressed– How avoiding suffering destroys your future– Why masculinity is being demonized — and how to stay strong anyway– Mental breakdowns, eg...

Pro wrestler Vinny Pacifico went from being bullied every single day to becoming one of the most talked-about rising stars in wrestling — and his story is absolutely insane. In this episode, Vinny reveals how wrestling almost broke him, why he ignored his health for 10 years, and how one viral moment skyrocketed his entire career. From sleeping on planes for weeks at a time…To wrestling across Eur...