🎙️ Episode 108 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast is live, and this one hits different.

I sat down with my friend Luis Guaman, owner of Financially Golden and a true expert in business funding and business credit. Luis grew up in Queens, spent years in door to door sales, and eventually found his way into finance after digging himself out of nearly $70,000 in personal debt and a 600 credit score. Today he's sitting at an 810 score with almost zero personal debt, and he's built a business helping entrepreneurs access the kind of business credit and funding strategies that most people never learn about. We got into why access to business credit is one of the biggest advantages entrepreneurs have in this country, how skill stacking shaped his path, why he walked away from working for someone else to build his own thing, and how relationships and referrals have become the real engine behind his growth. This was a conversation about more than money. It was about character, patience, and actually caring about the people you serve.

If you want to connect with Luis directly, you can call him at 332-244-5740, reach out on Instagram, or check out financiallygolden.com

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I recently had the opportunity to join Prof. Zae on the ITU community feature alongside my business partner, Brandon Pitts, Managing Partner of Lightspeed Investing.

We had a great conversation about what it really takes to approach trading like a professional, from building the right foundation and practicing before putting real capital at risk, to developing consistency, managing emotions, reviewing your performance, and staying committed to the process. We also talked about the mindset behind long-term success, why you should measure yourself against your own progress rather than someone else's, and how discipline and strategic perseverance can make the difference over time. Brandon also shared some practical insights on risk management, trade execution, and staying detached from daily profit & loss so you can focus on making the right decisions.

Big thank you to Prof. Zae for having us back and for creating a space where traders can ask real questions and have honest conversations about what it takes to improve.

Appreciate the ITU community, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation next month. Always happy to share what we've learned along the way and hopefully provide some value to those who are putting in the work.

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🎙️ New episode is live! Lightspeed Investing Podcast, Episode 107!

In this one, we pulled back the curtain on something we don't usually show, real account statements. We walk through how a client of ours, Charles, took a $76K account and turned it into $1.2M in just six weeks by trading trends in the futures and commodity markets. We break down what that actually looked like on the charts, why this space lets you profit whether the market goes up, down, or sideways, and how pattern recognition, not hours glued to a screen, is really what separates people who win at this from people who don't. If you've ever felt boxed in by a single income stream or curious about what it actually takes to build a skill that compounds for life, this episode is worth your time.

If this resonates and you want to see this approach in action for yourself, secure your seat by sending me a DM directly on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipchan333/).

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Episode 106 with Shane Seo is live, part 2 of our conversation.

Shane runs Shane Seo Capital out of Atlanta and he's built something I haven't seen anyone else do, a fund that blends real estate with the film industry, plus a private equity arm on top of that. We got into how he structures it, why most people investing in movies never actually see a return, and how pairing something stable like real estate with something volatile like film lets him hedge the bet for his investors. He walked me through actual deal breakdowns, minimums, return splits, all of it. If you've ever wondered how Hollywood financing really works behind the scenes, or how someone builds three different fund structures at once, this one's worth your time.

Shane's on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook, search his handle @ShaneSeo and give him a follow, mention you found him through this podcast. He answers his own DMs too, no AI responses, so reach out directly if you want to keep the conversation going.

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One of the best parts of this journey is getting to learn alongside people who are just as committed to growth.

I recently had the opportunity to join Prof. Zae Holmes on the ITUTv Podcast with Brandon Pitts for a conversation about what it really takes to become consistently profitable in trading.

We talked about something that often gets overlooked.

Success in trading is not just about technical analysis. It's about discipline, emotional control, risk management, confidence earned through repetition, and understanding yourself before you ever put capital at risk.

One idea I kept coming back to is this:

Prevention is better than treatment.

The best traders don't rely on willpower in the middle of a trade. They build systems that help them make better decisions before emotions ever have the chance to take over.

We also discussed why patience is often the highest paying skill in the markets. Sometimes the best trade is the one you never take.

I appreciate Prof. Zae for having us and for creating a space where traders can ask real questions and have honest conversations about the challenges that come with this journey.

If you're serious about becoming a better trader, spend just as much time developing your mindset as you do studying charts.

Think it.
Say it.
Act on it.

Then repeat.

The results come from the consistency.

You can watch the full conversation here 🎙️ LinkedIn

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Every great investor starts with curiosity.

In Episode 105 of the Lightspeed Investing Podcast, I sat down with Shane Seo, a successful entrepreneur and investor whose journey has taken him from building Taekwondo schools to scaling real estate, private equity, and an innovative hybrid film fund.

What I enjoyed most about this conversation wasn't just talking business. It was exploring the mindset behind long term success. We discussed mentorship, taking calculated risks, building multiple income streams, creating meaningful partnerships, and why the right people can accelerate your growth faster than trying to figure everything out alone.

One thing Shane said really stood out to me: "A good investor is always learning." I couldn't agree more.

If you're looking to think bigger about investing, entrepreneurship, and building lasting wealth, I think you'll get a lot of value from this episode 👉 Youtube

Shane is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and investors grow through education and meaningful connections. If you're interested in attending one of his free workshops or exploring what he's building, connect with Shane Seo here on LinkedIn.

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🎙️ Lightspeed Investing Podcast Episode 104 is now live with Nick Tietz, Founder of ILT Academy.

Nick and I had a great conversation about entrepreneurship, raising capital, building businesses that actually solve real problems, and why the founder is often the most important investment an investor makes.

What I appreciated most was Nick's commitment to helping what he calls "underestimated entrepreneurs." The people who may not come from Silicon Valley, may not have a million-dollar exit, but are serious about building something meaningful and creating real impact in their communities.

We also talked about the rapid evolution of AI and how entrepreneurs can use it as a practical tool inside their businesses, not as a replacement for human talent, but as a way to become more productive, efficient, and effective.

If you're a founder, entrepreneur, investor, or someone exploring how AI can help you grow your business, I think you'll get a lot out of this conversation 👉 check out on LinkedIn

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Be sure to connect with Nick Tietz and check out ILT Academy at ILTAcademy.io to learn more about the work his team is doing.

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