I Survived a $1 Million Hit | The Full Story
Summary
This episode features a guest who built a multi-million dollar natural health empire before facing an $86 million FTC lawsuit over a Dr. Oz appearance. He recounts his divorce from a famous stuntwoman and the escalating harassment that culminated in a sniper instructor warning him she had hired a hitman. The story details his failed attempts to secure police protection and his subsequent move to Ohio, where he and his new wife obtained firearms for self-defense.
Topics discussed
Progressive Insurance Ad: Name Your Price Tool
Early Career: Detoxification and Nutrition Consulting
Meeting Ex-Wife: The Charlie's Angels Set Story
Building Nature Secret and Superfood Import Business
Retirement, Family, and the Dr. Oz Connection
Green Coffee Bean Controversy and FTC Investigation
Progressive Insurance Ad: Coverage Options
FTC Lawsuit, Settlement, and Business Collapse
Sponsor Read: Deodorant Product
Divorce, Ex-Wife's Obsession, and New Relationship
Progressive Insurance Ad: Fit and Budget
Threats from Ex-Wife's New Partner and FBI Warning
The Warning Visit and Financial Planning for Threats
Progressive Insurance Ad: Easy Shopping
Preparation, Concealed Carry, and The Day of the Attack
The Shooting: Defending Against the Hitmen
Aftermath: Police Response and Evidence Discovery
Investigation, Grand Jury, and Telling the Children
Ex-Wife's Background and Media Coverage
Legal Outcome and Reflection on the Event
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