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Leadership Lessons from Sports, Hollywood, and Hospitality

Paul Speaker emphasizes the importance of adaptability, creativity, and the willingness to learn from others.

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Ray Lucia Jr
March 25, 2025

Hi Vaulted Viewer,

What do pro surfing, the NFL, Hollywood film sets, and Jimmy Buffett have in common? A surprising amount—especially when it comes to business.

In this week’s episode of Vaulted Views, I sit down with a behind-the-scenes strategist who helped shape some of the biggest brands and entertainment platforms in the world. From scaling global businesses without a traditional plan to creating subscription models before streaming was even a thing, this episode is packed with unexpected insights for investors, business owners, and financial advisors looking to think bigger.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

✅ Why success in any industry starts with understanding people—not just numbers
✅ The real reason successful entrepreneurs think like marketers—not managers
✅ How to stay ahead of the competition by spotting trends before they go mainstream

This week, we raised a glass of Snow Leopard Vodka, a small-batch Polish vodka made from rare spelt grain and distilled six times for exceptional purity. It opens with a crisp floral aroma and a subtle hint of anise, giving way to smooth notes of vanilla, citrus, and a buttery, nutty finish. Clean, refined, and quietly complex—just the way we like it.

Thanks for being a part of Vaulted Views!

Cheers!
Ray Lucia Jr.
Host of Vaulted Views

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  1. For Investors: If you have at least $500k to invest, I can connect you with a financial advisor at Lucia Capital Group. Click here to schedule an appointment

  2. For Financial Advisors: If you are a financial advisor looking for help growing, optimizing or selling your business. Click here to schedule a discovery meeting with me

  3. Become a Podcast Guest: If you are a founder, business owner, community leader or financial industry professional and would like to be featured on Vaulted Views podcast, click here to apply.