The Code To Winning

35 MILLION DOLLARS FROM AMAZON & WALMART DROPPSHIPPING || MARCELLO CANTU || EPISODE 033

One of the first few EPISODES recorded about 2 years ago
Marcello Nicolas Cantu is a Hispanic-American entrepreneur and social media influencer. Cantu founded Project Wifi, an E-commerce management business.
He also founded Blackwater, a cryptocurrency mining company that offers mining as a service. This episode Marcello breaks down amazon fba and Walmart dropshipping and how he's accumulated $35 MILLION in sales from the success in the process.

THE WOLF OF REAL ESTATE: NETWORK YOUR WAY TO THE TOP || JUAN RUBIO || EPISODE 032

How Networking and Delegation Help You Become Top 1% in Real Estate Sales | Juan Rubio Interview
 
In this in-depth conversation with Juan Rubio, we dive into the real challenges and strategies of becoming a top 1% real estate professional. One of the biggest takeaways is the critical importance of networking and building genuine relationships to close deals faster and smarter. Juan shares a story about pricing a property with an ARV (After Repair Value) of around $1.75 to $1.8 million, only to see it overpriced at $2.2 million and sit on the market for over a year. This experience highlights how listening to the market and industry experts — and trusting their pricing advice — can save time and lead to quicker sales.
 
Juan also emphasizes the often overlooked but essential skill of delegation. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of trying to do everything themselves. He candidly admits to hiring 10 people at once, only to fire them all within two months because they lacked the hunger and drive he had. This costly lesson taught him the value of hiring the right people, trusting them with responsibility, and focusing on what he does best. According to Juan, "delegation is still part of leadership," and learning to delegate is a game-changer for anyone looking to scale their real estate business.
 
Networking goes far beyond simple contacts — it's about surrounding yourself with “the GOATs” in every field, from marketing to deal analysis. Juan points out that successful entrepreneurs like Ryan, who has Grant Cardone on speed dial and a team of experts, understand this deeply. They don’t just build businesses; they build powerful ecosystems of talent and support. This mindset allows them to focus on high-level strategy while their trusted team handles the execution, leading to massive growth and success.
 
On a more personal note, Juan discusses the importance of loyalty and commitment in his personal relationships, which directly impacts his professional life. Staying grounded and loyal to his girlfriend, who supports him by managing the household, allows him to focus fully on his business without distractions. This balance is crucial for maintaining the discipline and energy needed to thrive in such a competitive industry.

7 FIGURES AT 19 YEARS OLD: NETWORKING, MINDSET & MANIFESTATION: ||ZACHARY D. THORNTON || EPISODE 031

Zachary D Thornton | From Startup Hustle to Scaling Millions |
The Code To Winning Podcast In this powerful episode, Zachary D Thornton, founder and CEO of ZDT Entertainment Studios.
 
He shares his journey from humble beginnings as a busboy to scaling a multi-million dollar business in just 16 months. Dive deep into Zachary’s mindset on leadership, persistence, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the smartest people — inspired by lessons from Elon Musk and Grant Cardone.
 
Hear how he navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, turning rejection into fuel, building a creative network of over 150 contractors, and setting bold goals for scaling to $1.5 million in annual revenue within months. He also opens up about the power of focus, mindset, and giving advice to his younger self.
 
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply hungry for motivation, this episode is packed with actionable insights on how to hustle smart, build meaningful relationships, and keep winning — no matter the odds.

RETIRED FBI AGENT FOR 26 YEARS & PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR || TOM SIMON || EPISODE 030

🎙️ INSIDE THE MIND OF AN FBI SPECIAL AGENT: Uncovering Fraud, Lies & Truth Episode [030] |
The Code To Winning In this gripping episode, we sit down with Tom Simon, a former FBI Special Agent with over 26 years of elite investigative experience.
 
From cracking high-profile fraud cases to mastering the art of interrogation at the CIA Interview & Interrogation School, Tom shares exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights into the world of financial crime, federal investigations, and private intelligence work.
 
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
*What the FBI really does behind closed doors and how it differs from the CIA
*How Tom helped take down major investment fraud schemes, embezzlers, and romance scammers
*The most shocking high-profile cases he worked on during his FBI career *His elite interrogation techniques and how he got career criminals to confess What it’s like now as a Licensed Private Investigator & Forensic Accountant.
 
Tom is not only a decorated investigator but also a CPA, expert witness, and highly sought-after private consultant for cases involving forensic accounting, internal controls, due diligence, and FBI referrals. If you’ve ever been curious about the real world of federal agents, financial crime, and the psychological warfare behind confessions — this episode is unmissable.

UK vs US REAL ESTATE, STRATEGIES, UPSCALING, BUY & BUILD MODEL || BEN QUAINTRELL || EPISODE 029

2500 PROPERTIES AND £500 MILLION IN MANAGED ASSETS 
UK vs US REAL ESTATE, STRATEGIES, UPSCALING, BUY & BUILD MODEL
 
“It’s not about money. It’s about freedom — the freedom to do what you love, when you want, with who you want.” – Ben Quaintrell
 
In this episode of The Code to Winning, I sit down with Ben Quaintrell, who shares his raw and honest journey of going from a single investment to building My Property Box — one of the most respected property companies in the North East of the UK, now managing over £500 million in assets.
 
Ben’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical decision-making. With no background in property, to mastering the art of buying established businesses instead of starting from scratch, Ben opens up about the highs, lows, and lessons that shaped his path.
 
We dive deep into the global financial crisis of 2008, the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the ripple effects on UK markets, and how interest rates and world economics still influence property trends today. He also importantly talks about strategies that have led to his success, while describing difference between markets in the UK vs here in the US.
 
But beyond the numbers and assets, Ben shares what winning truly means to him: freedom. Freedom to take care of loved ones. Freedom to pursue passion. Freedom to never have to say “no” to what matters most.
 
🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Ben started his property journey
* Why he prefers buying businesses over starting them from scratch
* The UK property market through the lens of global financial events * The impact of interest rate cycles — and why we’re just in another phase of a long-term pattern
* The importance of knowing your numbers when making acquisitions
* Ben’s definition of success: freedom over money
* Why so many people are stuck waiting for retirement — and how to escape that trap
*Tactical insights for anyone looking to build wealth through UK real estate or business acquisitions
*The mindset shift needed to go from employee to empire builder
*This is more than just a real estate interview — it’s a masterclass in entrepreneurial thinking, long-term wealth, and living a purpose-driven life.
 
This is the episode for you 

CARTELS, JAIL AND SECOND CHANCES: THIS DJ TURNED ENTREPRENEUR || KRIS KRAZE || EPISODE 028

CARTELS, JAIL AND SECOND CHANCES
 
From schoolyard bullying to Hollywood afterparties, drug raids, and rebuilding life through entrepreneurship — this is the raw, unfiltered story of Kris Kraze.
In this episode of The Code to Winning, Kris sits down with KG to share a rollercoaster journey that began with spinning Britney Spears at backyard parties and led to six-figure months, FBI and DEA raids, IRS audits, and ultimately, redemption.
 
🔑 We dive into: His start as an outcast searching for importance DJing school dances and networking his way into elite Hollywood circles Making $100k/month and the dark line between hustle and destruction How importing from China led to massive success and a 3-year IRS audit Why modifying products in the U.S. gave him a competitive edge Founders Field Day – his movement to empower scrappy entrepreneurs The ethical tension between low-cost Chinese manufacturing vs. U.S. labor Lessons on setbacks, resilience, and rewriting your story 🔥
 
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, creative, or someone who's ever hit rock bottom, this episode will move you. It’s a testament to second chances, the hustle to stand out, and the grind it takes to rise from the ashes.

BORN IN PAKISTAN- MADE IN AMERICA- THE POWER OF PURPOSE || DR TURAB RAI || EPISODE 027

BORN IN PAKISTAN- MADE IN AMERICA The story of Dr Turab 
 
In this episode of The Code to Winning, we sit down with Turab—a dentist, investor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist—who embodies what it means to turn pain into purpose and ambition into service.
 
Born in Pakistan, Turab's early life was shaped by the harsh realities of a corrupt system. His mother, determined to give her children a shot at an honest life, moved the family to the U.S.—a decision that changed everything.
 
From there, Turab began forging his identity through relentless reading, introspection, and a hunger to prove himself in the world of dentistry and beyond. Now running a dental practice alongside his mother, Turab shares how building within a family business gave him more than income—it gave him a mission.
 
Still practicing six days a week while juggling his ventures and investments, Turab is living proof that dedication and vision can coexist.
In this episode, he drops profound insights on:
* Why working in a family business is underrated *The power of building your skills in a “safe” environment
*What reading philosophy taught him about leadership and life
*Why young people should take risks early, fail often, and invest in their personal brand Whether you're in your 20s trying to find direction, or already grinding and ready to level up, Turab’s journey from chaos to clarity will push you to re-evaluate your own path.

EVERYONE IS CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL || ASHTON BUSWELL || EPISODE 026

(THIS WAS THE FIRST EVER EPISODE RECORED, WE FINALLY RETRIEVED IT)
“If you married to the process you will win if you married to result you may or may not win”
 
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ashton Buswell—a father, entrepreneur, mentor, and man of deep conviction—whose life story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the belief that every person has untapped greatness within them.
From the early days of struggling with direction to becoming a force for good in business, sales and personal development. Ashton grew up in a family of 8 kids , and moving with his family multiple times as a kid, born Colorado, raised in Kansas , moved to Montana then moved to Utah all when was a sophomore in high school, always knowing the feeling of being left out and has made it one of his missions to ensure people aren’t left out.
 
Started D2D in 2005 among the emeritus and more established people in this sales D2D industry and many consider one of the best (GOAT) door-to-door sales rep not only for his sales, revenue and records but teams he's built, people he trained and ‘legacy’ he’s left. Hence the title of the video. The best version of yourself his strive in not only fulfilling that but helping others do the same.
 
Ashton shares raw, unfiltered insights into the journey of discovering one’s purpose. He opens up about the moments that shaped him, the mindset shifts that helped him grow, and the values he holds onto in an increasingly chaotic world. Whether you’re building a business, raising a family, or trying to figure out who you are and why you’re here—this conversation is a wake-up call to stop settling and start becoming.
Ashton reminds us that true success isn’t just about money or recognition—it’s about impact, legacy, and becoming the person you were born to be. This is more than a podcast episode. It’s a blueprint for transformation.

THE RUSSIAN GIRL WHO’S CHANGING LIVES THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA || LADA POPOVA || EPISODE 025

FROM VODKA TO VICTORY 
 
In this powerful, deeply human and short episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Lada Popova — a Russian entrepreneur, influencer, and mentor who turned her pain into purpose. Lada’s journey began in a cold, emotionally distant environment where affection and validation were hard to come by. Growing up in a home where love was rarely expressed, she yearned for attention and connection.
 
That void led her down a dark path. In her teenage years, she began drinking heavily — not for pleasure, but in a desperate attempt to feel seen by her parents. What started as a cry for love quickly spiraled into addiction, misery, and deep emotional pain. But Lada’s story didn’t end there. When the world shut down during COVID-19, she found herself at a crossroads. Isolated and introspective, she made a bold decision that would change her life forever — she launched a social media account.
 
Not for fame or followers, but to create the kind of meaningful change she never found for herself. Her raw, vulnerable content began to resonate. Her videos spread. Her voice reached people who felt just like she once had — invisible, broken, and longing for more. As her platform grew, so did her purpose. Lada leaned into the impact she was making and embraced a new mission: to empower others to reclaim their voice, build their own brand, and transform their lives. That mission brought her all the way to America — a land of new beginnings.
 
Today, Lada Popova is one of the most influential Russian voices on social media. She has helped over 5,000 students and rising entrepreneurs discover their message, build their brand, and find freedom through content creation. This episode is a tribute to transformation. It’s about how deep wounds can become powerful weapons for change — and how one woman turned suffering into strength, and silence into a movement.
 

BORN DIFFERENT, BUILT TO WIN: THE BEN KJAR STORY ON BEING A VICTOR NOT A VICTIM || BEN KJAR || EPISODE 024

BEING A VICTOR NOT A VICTIM - EPISODE 024
 
Ben Kjar was born with Crouzons syndrome (a craniofacial anomaly), and as a young boy the doctors told him that he would live a different life.....and that’s exactly what he’s done! He has risen above any of life’s challenges and become a Victor not a victim. Ben is Utah Valley University’s first-ever NCAA Division 1 Wrestling All-American and has represented the USA team internationally. Ben is an international professional speaker and has told his story to millions around the globe, in front of crowds of up to 10,000 people!
 
In the past 6 years, Ben has flipped nearly 200 properties and compiled a Rental portfolio of almost 100 multi family rentals and multiple storage unit complexes.  Ben and his wife, LaCol, are proud parents of 3 beautiful adopted kids which are 4 yrs old and under. Ben believes the real way to become truly wealthy is to travel and experience culture and it’s people.  If you can connect with mankind, you will have a rich life.
 
After 10 years of marriage, Ben and his wonderful wife, LaCol, tried over and over to raise a family of their own without success.  Eventually they went the IVF route (4 unsuccessful rounds) and then adoption. After two failed adoptions, they finally got the opportunity to start their family. Watch the incredible heart wrenching story of how, through perseverance and an unbreakable mindset, Ben and LaCol were able to start the family of their dreams.