Episode #
How Citadel Built a $62.3B Monster
February 20, 2025

In episode #2920, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss aggressive business strategies, the importance of speed in decision-making, the future of AI in scaling businesses, ethical considerations in agency marketing, and health optimization for improved performance. They share personal anecdotes and insights on how these elements contribute to success in the business world.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

00:00 The Citadel Approach to Aggressive Investing

03:10 The Importance of Speed in Business Decisions

05:48 The Future of AI and Business Scaling

08:59 Agency Claims and the Ethics of Marketing

14:12 Health Optimization for Better Performance

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