Joseph Wang is the Co-founder and CRO of SyntheticFi, a fintech company that provides affordable, securities-backed financing solutions for financial advisors and their clients. He leads revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and business development. Previously, Joseph worked at D. E. Shaw Group and gained experience in institutional finance and startups. He earned his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and later left his graduate studies at Harvard University to co-found SyntheticFi.

Accessing affordable financing can be challenging for investors and financial advisors seeking liquidity without selling valuable assets. Traditional lending options often come with high interest rates, restrictive repayment terms, and potential tax consequences. How can investors unlock portfolio value while minimizing borrowing costs and managing financial risk?

Joseph Wang, a fintech entrepreneur and securities-backed financing expert, explains how investors can use stocks, ETFs, and other liquid investments to access lower-cost financing through box spreads. He discusses strategies for financing real estate purchases, business acquisitions, and other major expenses without liquidating investment portfolios. Joseph also highlights the importance of managing collateral risk, choosing the right loan structures, and working with financial advisors to make informed borrowing decisions.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Joseph Wang, Co-founder and CRO of SyntheticFi, about making securities-backed borrowing more affordable and accessible. Joseph discusses his entrepreneurial journey through Y Combinator, innovative financing solutions for investors, and building strategic partnerships with financial advisory firms.

Blake Erickson is the Co-founder of Scaling.com, a research and advisory firm that helps established businesses pursue tenfold growth through strategic guidance and its Scaling Framework. He leads the company's strategist team and guides its strategic direction, having personally trained more than 1,200 people. Blake also co-authored The Science of Scaling, a New York Times bestselling book written with organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy. An experienced entrepreneur and keynote speaker, he helps business owners strengthen leadership, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategies to scale their companies.

Growing a business doesn't always mean scaling it. Many entrepreneurs spend years making incremental improvements, only to find themselves constrained by the same limitations that have held them back from the beginning. So what separates businesses that grow gradually from those that achieve 10X growth in just three years?

According to Blake Erickson, a bestselling author and entrepreneur with extensive experience building high-performing teams, exponential growth begins with a fundamental shift in how business owners set goals and allocate resources. He emphasizes that the key is not simply setting bigger goals but establishing shorter deadlines that force entrepreneurs to rethink their strategies, identify high-leverage opportunities, and make more decisive investments. Rather than waiting for revenue growth to justify stronger leadership and better systems, founders should build the infrastructure needed to support the scale they want to achieve. Blake also stresses eliminating competing priorities and removing operational bottlenecks, especially when founders get too involved in day-to-day activities. By focusing on the right opportunities, people, and decisions, entrepreneurs can break free from incremental progress and create the conditions for accelerated growth.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Blake Erickson, Co-founder of Scaling.com, to discuss the strategies behind 10X business growth. They explore the impact of ambitious deadlines, the importance of removing bottlenecks, and the value of building high-performing teams before scaling. Blake also shares real-world examples of companies that achieved exponential growth by rethinking their approach to business.

Corey Kupfer is the Founder and Managing Partner of Kupfer., PLLC, a corporate and deal law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, entity and platform design, and entrepreneurship. With decades of experience, he has represented, trained, and mentored thousands of companies and entrepreneurs and has handled hundreds of complex deals and business transitions. Corey is the author of the Amazon bestselling book Authentic Negotiating and host of the DealQuest Podcast. He is also a former Chapter President of the New York Entrepreneurs' Organization and is known for his expertise in negotiation strategy, business growth, and the role of mindset and clarity in successful deal-making.

Great negotiations aren't always about having the strongest position or the best tactic. When emotions run high and the stakes are significant, the ability to stay grounded can make all the difference. So, what really separates an effective negotiator from the rest?

For Corey Kupfer, an experienced negotiator and attorney, successful negotiation starts with internal clarity, detachment, and equilibrium. He highlights how self-awareness and preparation help negotiators stay composed, reframe difficult situations, and navigate high-pressure deals — even when they have limited leverage. Through real-world examples, Corey shows how ego, fear, and poor preparation can derail negotiations, while strategic pauses, creative thinking, and adaptability can lead to better outcomes. His approach shows that mastering the internal side of negotiation matters as much as mastering the strategy.

In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Corey Kupfer, Founder and Managing Partner of Kupfer., PLLC, to discuss authentic negotiating and successful deal-making. They explore the role of mindset, the three keys to negotiation mastery, and strategies for handling heated situations. Corey also shares insights on bad deals, private equity rollups, and deal-making red flags.