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Release No. 123

From 19-Year-Old DOD Contractor to Fintech Executive | Inside the Lucrative Finder Business Model

Episode 123 · 58 min · June 1, 2026 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman

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Business Decoded, episode 123 — recorded in Dallas, Texas.

DALLAS, TX — June 1, 2026In this interview, Zak Ali, General Manager of Finder US, discusses how the financial comparison platform operates as a lean, agile challenger brand using strategic SEO and a unique rewards model. Alley shares insights on navigating changing search algorithms, leveraging community platforms, and adapting to AI integration. He emphasizes leadership growth, simplicity, and the power of strategic focus.

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Business Decoded is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Ronnie Spellman and recorded in Dallas, Texas. Since May 2024 the show has published more than 130 episodes with founders, CEOs and operators — including the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, the CEO of the Dallas News Corporation, and the President of the Dallas Business Journal. Episodes are available on every major podcast platform.

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