<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dating & Money Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Master the two metrics that define your life: <b><strong>status and connection</strong></b>. Welcome to the <b><strong>Dating &amp; Money Podcast</strong></b>, hosted by <b><strong>Gidon Rotteveel</strong></b>, founder of Delka Talents, and <b><strong>Alp Barokas</strong></b>, elite Dating Coach. As two highly successful experts in business and romance, they bridge the gap between financial wealth and relationship intelligence. This podcast is your strategic guide to navigating modern attraction while scaling your net worth. Subscribe to learn how to win at business and dominate in love.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:56:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/AlKBkcJg.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Gidon Rotteveel and Alp Barokas]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:03:42 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Gidon Rotteveel and Alp Barokas]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><itunes:author>Gidon Rotteveel and Alp Barokas</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Master the two metrics that define your life: &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;status and connection&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Welcome to the &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dating &amp;amp; Money Podcast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, hosted by &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Gidon Rotteveel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, founder of Delka Talents, and &lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Alp Barokas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, elite Dating Coach. As two highly successful experts in business and romance, they bridge the gap between financial wealth and relationship intelligence. This podcast is your strategic guide to navigating modern attraction while scaling your net worth. Subscribe to learn how to win at business and dominate in love.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Gidon Rotteveel and Alp Barokas</itunes:name><itunes:email>alpbarokas@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Relationships"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9b3b154c-ad95-4985-8717-1bb5b9143026/logos/33bd685e-829d-4ca5-ba9e-1ba769596777.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Simplicity Wins in Dating, Business, and Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most men are using the wrong manual for dating, and it keeps making them chase, overgive, and lose attraction. <br /><br />Gidon and Alp break down the psychology behind why women lose interest, what actually makes someone magnetic, and how building your own life changes everything.What starts as a raw conversation between two longtime friends becomes a sharp, practical look at dating, relationships, business, and the strange incentives of modern life. Gidon brings the business side, from building a company generating over $10 million a year to thinking about money, freedom, and self-mastery. Alp brings years of dating experience, relationship insight, and a more traditional perspective after nearly eight years in a long-term relationship and a recent transition into commitment.You’ll discover:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Why “being too available” kills attraction.</li><li>The difference between confidence and chasing validation.</li><li>Why the stereotypical “asshole” often seems attractive, and how to get the upside without becoming one.</li><li>How modern media, movies, and songs quietly shape the dating script most men follow.</li><li>Why dating apps can actually work when you use them with the right filters and intention.<br /></li></ul><p>We also break down the bigger life shift underneath it all: how remote work, AI, investing, social media, and the creator economy have changed what men can build, earn, and attract. The conversation explores the reality of long-term relationships, why simplicity and moderation matter, and what a healthy partner actually looks like when you’re no longer chasing surface-level status.If you’ve ever wondered why the advice you’re given about women feels backwards, or why success in business doesn’t automatically translate into success in love, this episode offers a clearer manual. It’s essential listening for anyone who wants better relationships, stronger self-direction, and a more grounded approach to dating in today’s world.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">95c53446-2583-4649-92e0-6607e9996291</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gidon Rotteveel and Alp Barokas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:38:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0f7ec031e671ad9c9e79aa5085e0767d84b0c2aa74a47cf9fd525e5f7a5fb70c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NWM1MzQ0Ni0yNTgzLTQ2NDktOTJlMC02NjA3ZTk5OTYyOTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI5YjNiMTU0Yy1hZDk1LTQ5ODUtODcxNy0xYmI1YjkxNDMwMjYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YWFjZjA0N2M0NTk0MTU5OTJiMjI5MzciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFiYTdiNWE4NTdhMDdjNWQwZDQ1OGY4L2FscHMtc3R1ZGlvLW5ubXV4LTIwMjYtOS0yOF9fMTQtMzgtNTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="43713663" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9b3b154c-ad95-4985-8717-1bb5b9143026/episodes/95c53446-2583-4649-92e0-6607e9996291/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most men are using the wrong manual for dating, and it keeps making them chase, overgive, and lose attraction. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Gidon and Alp break down the psychology behind why women lose interest, what actually makes someone magnetic, and how building your own life changes everything.What starts as a raw conversation between two longtime friends becomes a sharp, practical look at dating, relationships, business, and the strange incentives of modern life. Gidon brings the business side, from building a company generating over $10 million a year to thinking about money, freedom, and self-mastery. Alp brings years of dating experience, relationship insight, and a more traditional perspective after nearly eight years in a long-term relationship and a recent transition into commitment.You’ll discover:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “being too available” kills attraction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between confidence and chasing validation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the stereotypical “asshole” often seems attractive, and how to get the upside without becoming one.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How modern media, movies, and songs quietly shape the dating script most men follow.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why dating apps can actually work when you use them with the right filters and intention.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also break down the bigger life shift underneath it all: how remote work, AI, investing, social media, and the creator economy have changed what men can build, earn, and attract. The conversation explores the reality of long-term relationships, why simplicity and moderation matter, and what a healthy partner actually looks like when you’re no longer chasing surface-level status.If you’ve ever wondered why the advice you’re given about women feels backwards, or why success in business doesn’t automatically translate into success in love, this episode offers a clearer manual. It’s essential listening for anyone who wants better relationships, stronger self-direction, and a more grounded approach to dating in today’s world.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:22:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/9b3b154c-ad95-4985-8717-1bb5b9143026/logos/33bd685e-829d-4ca5-ba9e-1ba769596777.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>How Simplicity Wins in Dating, Business, and Life</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>