Podcast Episodes

The $3.5 Billion Love Industry: How Tinder & Bumble Monetized Hope

The dating industry has been monetizing human connection for centuries — from arranged marriages to Tinder swipes. 💸

In this episode of The Social Proof Podcast, David Shands breaks down the $3.5 bill…

Published on 4 hours ago

When Your Partner Outshines You: Balancing Ego, Love & Business | Social Proof Podcast

It started with Ayesha Curry — but it’s not about her.It’s about anyone who’s ever supported someone else’s dream while feeling unseen.

In this episode of The Social Proof Podcast, David Shands and Do…

Published on 4 days, 6 hours ago

From a 426 Credit Score to Millions - Social Proof Podcast #544

Most entrepreneurs are building with grind, not leverage.

In this episode, we break down how to use business credit the right way to access funding, scale faster, and stop relying solely on your cash …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

The $1,000 Photo That Made Chris Brown MILLIONS (Entrepreneur Blueprint) #543

Most fans think artists make millions from sold-out arenas—but the truth is, the music industry is built on cuts, fees, and middlemen. Chris Brown flipped the script with a bold $1,000 meet & greet p…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why Most Business Partnerships FAIL (And How We Survived 11 Years) Social Proof Podcast #542

David Shands and Donni Wiggins get raw about the highs and lows of their business partnership.

From planning My First Million Live to debating whether dropping $200,000 into an event is smart, the tw…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Freedom of Speech vs. Freedom of Consequences | Social Proof Podcast #541

Can entrepreneurs really say what they want… or does every opinion come with a price? 🤔

In Episode #541 of the Social Proof Podcast, David Shands and Donni Wiggins break down the fine line between fre…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

I Walked Away From Millions To Build a $100,000,000 Company #540

In this solo episode of the Social Proof Podcast, David Shands opens up about the biggest pivot of his entrepreneurial journey.

He explains why he intentionally cut his income, shut down parts of his …

Published on 1 month ago

How to Fund 80% of Your Business Without Debt - Social Proof Podcast #539

Episode 539

Stormi Banks shares how she turned a $50,000 loss into a grant-writing empire that’s secured millions for businesses. In this powerful interview, she breaks down how to win grants, scale debt-free, a…

Published on 1 month ago

Stop Thinking Small. Build like a $100M founder Social Proof Podcast #538

David Shands and Donni Wiggins sit down to challenge the way entrepreneurs think about startups, evolution, and solving problems. They share personal stories, practical frameworks, and global example…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

This Is What a Terrible Digital Marketer Looks Like - Hot Seat w/ David Shands #84

Ever met someone who claims they “run ads”… but really, they just shoot videos? 🎥💸

In this Hot Seat Episode David Shands exposes the brutal truth about what separates a real digital marketer from a te…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago