The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast

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...

Send us Fan Mail In this unfiltered, high-energy episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , host Nicole Perrone delivers a wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. No fluff. No gimmicks. No “secret sauce.” Just raw truth about what it really takes to level up in business and in life. You’re not stuck because you lack opportunity — you’re stuck because you’re standing in your own way. Nicole ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , host Nicole Perrone dives deep into one of life’s most transformative skills — learning how to love better. Inspired by Yung Pueblo’s book “How to Love Better,” Nicole breaks down the 10 powerful principles that help us create deeper, more peaceful, and more authentic connections — not just in our relationships, but in busines...

Send us Fan Mail Most people aren’t stuck because they lack talent or opportunity — they’re stuck because they can’t decide. In this episode, Nicole Perrone breaks down the psychology and process behind one of the most powerful forces in life: decision. You’ll learn why indecision is the hidden killer of momentum, how fear and perfection trap you in limbo, and the 5-step roadmap to reclaim your cl...

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 In this power-packed episode, host Nicole Perrone sits down with the legendary real estate coach Tom Ferry for a deep dive into elite performance, business scaling, and mastering your mindset in today’s market. 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: The #1 mindset shift every mid-level producer must make to scale Tom's 8 Levels of Performance roadmap, from startup to s...

Send us Fan Mail Most people live by a broken formula — “Once I get this, I’ll be happy.” But what if happiness doesn’t live at the finish line... what if it lives in pursuit of the goal? In this powerful episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast , host Nicole Perrone breaks down the psychology of fulfillment, the illusion of arrival, and why true joy comes from progress — not perfection. From...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re winning on paper but losing your peace? In this powerful episode, Nicole Perrone breaks down the real meaning of alignment — and why it’s the difference between a business that drains you and one that fulfills you. From personal stories to leadership lessons, Nicole shares how to recognize when you’ve drifted off course, how to realign with your vision, and w...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Billion Dollar Banker Podcast, Nicole Perrone dives deep into one of the most uncomfortable — yet essential — truths of life and business: change is non-negotiable. Why do some people and companies thrive while others fade into irrelevance? The answer is simple — adaptability. Nicole shares real-world examples from business history — like Blockbuste...