The Becoming Sovereign Podcast

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles is joined by Wyatt O’Rourke , founder of Basilic and author of The Bitcoin of Finance . Wyatt is part of the Bitcoin Financial Advisors network and one of the few professionals pioneering Bitcoin-native financial planning . We dive into: Wyatt’s journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin Why he wrote The Bitcoin of Finance to recl...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles talks with Patrick , founder of GreatGhee.com , a Bitcoin-native business making high-quality ghee directly from local farms in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Patrick shares how his entrepreneurial path—from flipping iPhones, to launching honey products, to experimenting with raw milk—ultimately led him to build a ghee business root...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles sits down with Boaz Viga , founder of DE & Media, a Bitcoin-first marketing agency based in Barcelona. Boaz shares his journey from working at McCann , one of the largest ad agencies in the world, to creating a business that operates fully on a Bitcoin standard. His agency invoices clients in sats, keeps Bitcoin on its balance...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles sits down with Matt Odell , Bitcoin educator, podcaster, and entrepreneur behind projects like Citadel Dispatch and Rabbit Hole Recap . Matt is known for his focus on privacy, sovereignty, and the grassroots ethos of Bitcoin. In this conversation, he shares his perspective on why Bitcoin is the strongest parallel system humans have...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , host Brandon Karpeles talks with Richard Greaser , the pseudonymous founder of GreaserDAO , about why operating under a pseudonym can be a strategic advantage in Bitcoin and beyond. Richard shares: Why he decided to build a Bitcoin venture anonymously How pseudonyms create freedom in innovation and business The challenges of trust, reputation, and...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , host Brandon Karpeles talks with Bryan Jones , real estate investor and founder of HODL House , a venture at the intersection of property and Bitcoin. Bryan shares: How he transitioned from traditional real estate to integrating Bitcoin strategies Why he sees Bitcoin as a hedge and a growth vehicle in property markets How HODL House uses Bitcoin to...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles talks with Alladan , the creator of BTC Trading Cards —a collectible card project that merges Bitcoin art, history, and scarcity into a unique physical product. Alladan shares his journey from art and design into Bitcoin collectibles, why scarcity is a unifying theme between trading cards and sound money, and how physical cards are...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles speaks with Tristan Scott , co-founder of Daylight Computer—a privacy-first hardware company focused on building devices for a Bitcoin world. Tristan shares his journey from the fiat tech industry to founding a company driven by Bitcoin values: sovereignty, long-term thinking, and human-centered design. They dig into: Why he left m...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles is joined by Scott Dedels , Co-Founder of Block Rewards, a Bitcoin-native rewards platform that helps merchants incentivize loyalty and onboard new customers—without having to touch fiat systems. Scott shares his journey from the corporate telecom world to full-time Bitcoiner, and how he’s now helping local businesses adopt Bitcoin...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , host Brandon Karpeles sits down with Gonzalo , an Argentinian chef, restaurateur, and new team member at Sovreign. His story is a testament to what it means to opt out —of inflation, financial instability, and fiat decay. Gonzalo shares: What it’s like running a restaurant in Argentina during 250% annual inflation Why he put Bitcoin on the balance...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon talks with David Fraser , founder of Bunkie Life—a Canadian company creating prefab log cabin kits designed for easy weekend assembly, no permits required. These small, beautiful structures are helping families expand their space affordably and creatively across North America. David opens up about: Why he pivoted from professional musician...

In this internal episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon sits down with two core members of the Sovreign team— Jeff and Joe —for a candid conversation about why they’re all in on Bitcoin, and how Sovreign is helping businesses make the leap. They discuss: How they each arrived at Bitcoin—and why they stayed Why Bitcoin makes more sense than real estate for long-term wealth The mindset sh...

In this episode of *The Bitcoin Business Podcast*, Brandon Karpeles sits down with **Kit**, founder of GoldenTallow.com—a Bitcoin-native skincare company using Wagyu beef tallow, high-quality olive oil, and pure essential oils to create facial creams and lip balms with no toxic ingredients. Kit shares her journey from IT consulting in D.C. to being laid off from Bitcoin Magazine, eventually leadin...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon sits down with Beejay from Ketolish.us —a Bitcoin-friendly entrepreneur who rebuilt her health, her beliefs, and her life by going deep into food, freedom, and metabolic truth. They dive into Beejay’s story of escaping the Standard American Diet, battling (and beating) diabetes, and realizing the deeper connecti...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Business Podcast , Brandon Karpeles talks with Oshi , a touring musician turned entrepreneur who built a Bitcoin-only snack business from scratch—one that sells handcrafted pecan butter and date bars exclusively to Bitcoiners. Oshi shares how his love for pecans, fasting, music, and simplicity evolved into a business aligned with sovereign values. From sourcing ingre...

In this episode, Brandon Karpeles sits down with the legendary pseudonymous soapmaker known as **Soap Miner**, who has built a thriving Bitcoin-only soap business selling pure tallow products online—exclusively to Bitcoiners. Soap Miner shares how a deep distrust in mainstream products, medical narratives, and fiat money led him to Bitcoin—and eventually, to starting a business that aligns with hi...

In this episode of the Bitcoin Business Podcast, Brandon Karpeles sits down with Jake , co-founder of Airbtc , the short-term rental platform built natively for Bitcoiners. Jake shares how he and his partner bootstrapped Airbtc from a barebones WordPress site to a global booking platform with 400+ listings, all while staying Bitcoin-only and true to low-time-preference values. They dig into: Why m...

Bitcoin isn’t just a financial hedge—it’s a moral stand. In this episode, I’m joined by John Balkam , Sovereign’s new VP and former founder of Third Win Group, to unpack his radical journey from sports marketing into the heart of the Bitcoin revolution. We cover: How reading The Bitcoin Standard transformed John’s life What he learned running a startup during the inflationary chaos of 2020–2022 Wh...

Bitcoin isn’t just a hedge—it’s becoming the foundation of an entirely new financial system. In this episode, Brandon Karpeles is joined by Eric Yakes , author of The 7th Property and founder of Epoch Ventures , to explore the deep structural changes happening in finance thanks to Bitcoin. They discuss: Why E-Cash could overhaul the global banking system How Bitcoin is creating a new credit cycle...

In this episode, Brandon Karpeles sits down with Jason Wrich, a regenerative farmer and cattle rancher who has integrated Bitcoin into his business model. Jason shares how he first discovered Bitcoin in 2017 and why he decided to accept Bitcoin payments for his beef. He discusses the financial freedom and business flexibility Bitcoin provides, from funding essential equipment purchases to protecti...

In this episode, Brandon Karpeles talks with Ben Justman, the winemaker and owner of Peony Lane, a low-intervention winery in Western Colorado that has taken a bold step in embracing Bitcoin. Ben shares his journey from struggling geologist to winemaker and how Bitcoin became a crucial part of his business strategy. They discuss the challenges of running a winery in a volatile climate, why Ben dec...

Bitcoin isn’t just for Wall Street—it’s for the classroom, the family, and the future of business. In this episode, Jeff Newman is joined by Donovan Gibson, a fellow Sovreign consultant, father, former college soccer coach, and one of the few people who’s actually taught Bitcoin inside a university. We dig into: How Donovan orange-pilled his students—and his own kids Why Austrian economics is larg...

Bitcoin isn’t just sound money—it’s becoming the foundation of smart business strategy. In this episode, I’m joined by Isaiah Douglass, Director at Swan Bitcoin, where he helps businesses and individuals navigate Bitcoin adoption through education, allocation, and strategic planning. We dive deep into: Why holding cash is a losing game for businesses How Bitcoin gives small businesses a long-term...

Bitcoin is more than a financial tool—it’s a lens through which we can rethink value, time, and the very structure of society. In this episode, I’m joined by Bram Kanstein , creator of Bitcoin for Millennials and long-time entrepreneur, to talk about the growing convergence between Bitcoin, AI, and the future of work . We dig into: Why Bitcoin offers businesses a strategic edge in a world of monet...

Bitcoin is no longer just a personal hedge—it’s fast becoming a strategic business asset. In this episode, I’m joined by  Mitch Moore , founder of  Strong Wealth , a financial planning firm dedicated to helping Bitcoiners protect and grow their wealth. We dig into: Why "just HODLing" is not a complete financial plan The blind spots most Bitcoiners have around estate planning How to build an inheri...