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Rob Walling shares 11 unexpected entrepreneurial lessons learned from his diverse day jobs, demonstrating how curiosity, hard work, and deliberate learning in roles from courier to electrician to developer can prepare aspiring founders for startup success.
Mark Sotir discusses Equity Group Investments' approach of having an owner's mindset, focusing on protecting downside risk, generating consistent cash flow, and creating long-term value by helping family and founder-owned businesses scale and evolve through patient capital and strategic operational support.
Shaan Puri shares his journey of strategically choosing to be broke for a year, focusing on learning and personal growth, and discusses the importance of project selection, network, and doing work you genuinely enjoy.
A deep dive into the challenges of AI in customer service for home service businesses, revealing how AI voice bots can miss critical opportunities, damage brand trust, and potentially lose significant revenue without proper human oversight.
Sam and Shaan answer listener questions about business, personal experiences, and potential career paths, offering insights on hiring, investing, and life strategies while sharing personal anecdotes and advice.
Layla Pomper shares five tactical approaches for small businesses to build effective systems, emphasizing the importance of tracking mistakes, defaulting to delegation, and creating cyclical feedback loops that help businesses improve operations without becoming overly complex.
Bob Sternfels discusses McKinsey's evolution through its 100-year history, focusing on adapting to AI, transforming its talent strategy, addressing past controversies, and shifting from advisory work to becoming an "impact partner" that underwrites client outcomes.
Reed Hastings discusses the founding and growth of Netflix, focusing on key strategies like talent density, content portfolio approach, and long-term vision from DVD rental to streaming, while also sharing insights on leadership, board roles, and his current interests in education and AI.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy explores how setting ambitious, impossible-seeming goals can reshape entrepreneurs' psychology, forcing them to simplify their business, eliminate complexity, and focus on what truly matters for scaling.
Michael Berkowitz, a former Wall Street trader, founded Norwegian Wool to create luxury coats that solve the problem of finding stylish, warm outerwear for business professionals, ultimately building a brand known for its quiet luxury approach and high-quality, performance-driven designs.
In this episode, Shane Parrish explores the mindsets, systems, and patterns of historical business outliers like James Dyson, Estée Lauder, and Sol Price, revealing how they transformed adversity into long-term success through relentless action, simplicity, and understanding the invisible value they truly offered.
Brad Jacobs shares insights on building billion-dollar companies, raising capital, mastering organizational integration, and maintaining a positive mindset through techniques like meditation, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
David Royce shares his journey from a struggling college salesman to building a $500 million pest control empire by focusing on sales training, culture, and creating systems that allow businesses to scale beyond the founder's direct involvement.
A step-by-step guide to clarifying your business's key challenges, focus, and growth strategy through 10 strategic questions that help founders create a simple, actionable 90-day plan for business success.
Indra Nooyi shares her journey of transforming PepsiCo by creating an environment that nurtures talent, encourages innovation, and allows employees to bring their whole selves to work.
In this classic episode, Ric Elias shares insights on building Red Ventures, the power of cultural values, and his transformative experience surviving the Hudson River plane crash, ultimately revealing a philosophy centered on purpose, well-being, and personal growth.
Dave Gerhardt shares his process for writing great marketing copy, emphasizing the importance of starting with a strong hook, editing ruthlessly, focusing on a single call-to-action, and shipping content to learn and iterate quickly.
Emma Harris shares her transformative journey from corporate marketing to entrepreneurship, revealing how a near-fatal cardiac arrest led her to advocate for slowing down and prioritizing well-being in both professional and personal life.
David Senra interviews Patrick O'Shaughnessy about his life philosophy, approach to investing and media, and the importance of finding one's organizing principle through passionate, principled work that serves others.
Gerald Marolf, Chief Product Officer at On Running, discusses the art of creating emotionally resonant products, the challenges of physical versus digital product development, and the importance of brand personality and innovation in the athletic and lifestyle market.
Jessica Kriegel challenges traditional views of workplace culture, revealing how intentional experiences, shared beliefs, and individual purpose drive organizational performance and can unlock four times more profitability.
After serving as Chief Legal Officer and then CFO at Salesforce, Amy Weaver became CEO of Direct Relief, a global humanitarian organization that provides medical aid to people impacted by poverty, disasters, and civil conflict around the world.
Gensler's co-CEOs discuss how they are transforming workplace design through collaborative leadership, AI technology, and a focus on creating engaging, human-centric spaces that make the office a destination rather than an obligation.
Dave Gerhardt shares five timeless marketing principles that matter more than AI, recaps the Exit Five team's Arizona trip and company updates, discusses his hip surgery, and announces Dan's promotion to CEO.
Jonathan Swanson discusses how leveraging delegation through personal assistants and AI can help founders and professionals dramatically increase their productivity, ambition, and ability to focus on high-impact work.
A blueprint for transforming rigid, hierarchical organizations into more adaptive, customer-centric "octopus" companies by distributing decision-making, empowering teams at the edge, and treating innovation as everyone's job.
A deep dive into the psychology of marketing, decision-making, and human behavior, exploring how we make choices, the importance of trust and customer experience, and why rational optimization often fails to capture the complex ways humans truly value things.
Andy Wilman, the legendary executive producer behind Top Gear, shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he and Jeremy Clarkson transformed a small motoring show into a global phenomenon, navigating creative breakthroughs, personal challenges, and the ultimate BBC exit.
Jesse Cole transforms a struggling college summer baseball team into the Savannah Bananas, a billion-dollar entertainment empire by reimagining baseball as a fan-first, high-energy experience that prioritizes fun over traditional sports norms.
Jason Calacanis interviews Jonathan Swanson, founder of Athena, about delegating effectively, using AI-enhanced assistants, and how Athena helps founders and executives reclaim their time by matching them with highly trained remote assistants.
A dynamic keynote discussing the evolving landscape of marketing and management, focusing on leveraging social media platforms, understanding consumer attention, and adapting business strategies to the changing digital ecosystem.
Chris Brandt shares how Chipotle has transformed fast food into fast casual by staying true to its purpose of "Cultivating a Better World" while continually innovating and authentically engaging with culture.
A masterclass in brand building from Unilever's Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Esi Eggleston Bracey, exploring how to create desire at scale, leverage AI, and build brands that connect emotionally with consumers across diverse portfolios.
Alex Hormozi reveals how most entrepreneurs mistakenly believe their market is saturated, when in reality they've only tapped into a tiny fraction of potential customers and lack the skills to effectively advertise and reach a broader audience.
A comprehensive discussion on digital marketing, social media strategies, technology's impact on business and culture, and insights on Gen Z, focusing on capturing consumer attention in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Navy SEAL veteran Brent Gleeson shares insights on leadership, culture, and personal transformation, revealing how discipline, resilience, and radical accountability can drive high-performance in both military and business environments.
In this episode, Michelle Tillis Lederman reveals how intentional relationship-building and the seven mindsets of connectors can help professionals transform networking into a powerful tool for career success and personal growth.
John McMahon, a legendary enterprise software sales leader, shares deep insights on sales strategy, hiring top talent, driving urgency, adapting to AI and PLG, and the critical importance of listening and understanding customers in the sales process.
A step-by-step guide to creating a simple, effective business plan for 2026 that involves setting a clear revenue and profitability goal, developing a credible plan, and implementing four key systems: budget, scoreboard, scorecards, and cadence.
Danny Meyer shares his journey of scaling restaurants and investing, offering insights on entrepreneurship, hospitality, and discovering innovation through combining past experiences, while his daughter Hallie discusses her approach to growing her ice cream business Caffè Panna with a focus on product quality and careful, deliberate expansion.
Dave Gerhardt discusses the power of building community in B2B marketing, sharing insights on how Exit Five grew 80% by treating their community like a product and exploring the challenges and opportunities of community building in the age of AI.
Molly Bloom recounts her journey from running high-stakes poker games in LA and NYC to facing mob threats, FBI investigations, and ultimately turning her experiences into a successful book and movie.
Georgia Pacific's Senior VP of CPG Marketing Laura Knebusch shares her journey of transforming the marketing organization by focusing on brand building, data-driven insights, and embracing continuous change in an increasingly digital and unpredictable marketing landscape.
Rene Meulensteen reveals how carefully chosen words, particularly replacing "change" with "add," can unlock potential and transform performance, using his work with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United as a prime example.
A deep dive into China's economic slowdown reveals a complex picture of declining investment, potential rebalancing, and the challenging realities of the gig economy, while exploring China's ambiguous role as both a climate saint and sinner.
In this episode, Garry Ridge shares how he transformed WD-40's culture from a command-and-control approach to a purpose-driven, tribe-like organization that prioritizes employee learning, belonging, and creating positive lasting memories, resulting in remarkable business success.
Dara Khosrowshahi recounts his journey from an Iranian refugee family to becoming Uber's CEO, transforming the company from losing billions to generating significant free cash flow by focusing on operational discipline, expanding beyond big cities, and betting on safety and food delivery.
A deep dive into the nuances of leadership, narcissism, and self-awareness, exploring how great leaders balance confidence with humility while avoiding the pitfalls of unchecked ego and destructive self-absorption.
Ray Dalio discusses five major historical forces reshaping the world: monetary systems, wealth inequality, geopolitical shifts, natural events, and technological innovation, with a particular focus on how AI and current global changes reflect historical patterns of economic and societal transformation.
A renowned divorce lawyer shares profound insights on maintaining love, revealing that the greatest threat to marriage is not infidelity or finances, but gradual disconnection and the loss of curiosity, gratitude, and presence in a relationship.
Rachel Lockett shares powerful insights on coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating how leaders can build high-trust teams, have difficult conversations, avoid burnout, and design a more fulfilling career by focusing on their strengths, understanding emotions, and creating meaningful connections.
In this episode, Dan and Alex Harling dive into the art of hosting successful events, sharing their strategies for creating memorable experiences, monetizing gatherings, and providing value to attendees across various business contexts.
Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon discusses the company's ongoing digital transformation, AI implementation, and strategic approach to navigating global disruption while staying true to the company's purpose of helping people save money and live better.
An insightful guide to entrepreneurial growth, detailing the eight levels of business success from $100,000 to over $100 million, revealing how successful founders progressively adapt their strategies, hire strategically, and shift their mindset to scale their businesses while working less.
Zak Brown discusses McLaren's remarkable turnaround, focusing on how culture, leadership, and people have transformed the team from a struggling mid-pack outfit to a championship-winning Formula 1 organization.
Gary Vee discusses the importance of finding joy and self-awareness in entrepreneurship, emphasizing that the fastest path to success is not always the happiest, and encouraging people to pursue their passions while being strategic about content creation and business growth.
Zak Brown reveals how he transformed McLaren from a struggling team with financial challenges to back-to-back constructors champions by focusing on leadership, culture, communication, and building a united team with two drivers competing equally for the world championship.
In this powerful episode, Air Force veteran Kassie Kennaugh shares her transformative journey from military service, overcoming personal trauma, and building a successful insurance agency, ultimately scaling it 400% and selling it before becoming president of a major insurance company.
Alex Hormozi shares insights on hiring top talent, the importance of general intelligence, creating frameworks, persuasive communication, and the ongoing journey of personal and professional growth.
GE Aerospace is a dominant jet engine manufacturer with a complex business model focusing on commercial and military engines, leveraging a highly profitable aftermarket services strategy across a long-cycle, technically challenging industry.
Harry Dry delivers a masterclass on storytelling, revealing how to craft compelling narratives by introducing conflict, focusing on people, and diving deep into understanding the core problem of your industry.
Dan Martell breaks down a comprehensive six-phase roadmap for scaling a business, guiding entrepreneurs from chaos to empire by systematically buying back time, clarifying strategy, building a predictable growth engine, systematizing delivery, installing leadership, and scaling culture.
Gary Vee offers advice on navigating job loss, side hustles, and personal branding in an era of AI and social media, emphasizing the importance of content creation, resilience, and giving oneself grace.
A remarkable story of resilience, Cale Forrester transforms from being homeless and struggling with addiction to building a $3M plumbing business by following mentors, implementing strategic processes, and maintaining a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Brené Brown discusses the importance of leaders finding their "strong ground" by staying grounded in values, developing situational awareness, and slowing down to make thoughtful, strategic decisions in a time of massive uncertainty and rapid change.
In this episode of Hidden Brain, Stanford professor Huggy Rao explores how entrepreneurs and organizations often fail by prioritizing "poetry" (grand visions) over "plumbing" (operational details), using examples like the Fyre Festival and North Korea's unfinished hotel to illustrate the importance of executing practical details alongside passionate ideas.
Peter Cuneo shares insights on Marvel's turnaround from bankruptcy, the importance of character development in storytelling, and leadership principles focused on effective communication, embracing change, and taking ownership of challenges.
Natalie Dawson shares her transformative journey from an anxious 20-year-old to a successful entrepreneur, offering insights on goal-setting, communication, skill acquisition, and the importance of being respected over being liked.
Will Guidara discusses how any business can apply "unreasonable hospitality" to create transformative customer experiences by focusing on making people feel seen, valued, and creating memorable moments that turn customers into lifelong ambassadors.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi explains how entrepreneurs can build a business that runs without them by documenting their tasks, creating decision trees, finding and training the right talent, and removing themselves from key roles like marketing.
Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, demonstrates how truly human leadership can transform workplace culture by prioritizing empathy, trust, and relationships to drive performance, ultimately proving that caring for people at work can positively impact families, communities, and the world.
A legally blind attorney and entrepreneur, Sean Callagy shares his inspiring journey from being broke and going blind to building multiple successful businesses, including a law firm, medical revenue recovery company, and AI platform, with a mission to elevate human potential through integrity and influence.
Larry Ellison's unique approach to business involves being contrarian, obsessing over simplicity, picking strategic enemies, and constantly challenging himself to push beyond perceived limits in the technology industry.
Dan O'Connell, CEO of Front, discusses navigating the AI revolution by being bold, urgent, and willing to burn boats while transforming a decade-old company's culture and innovation strategy.
In this episode of The Brand Builder's Playbook, Sandeep Seth from Tapestry discusses how brands can turn brand perception into pricing power by understanding consumer needs, creating emotional connections, and focusing on life moments rather than just selling products.
In this episode, world-leading psychologist Adam Grant explores how high performers build challenge networks, manage ego, and use honest feedback as a tool for personal growth and sustainable success.
Amanda Blanc, CEO of Aviva, discusses her transformative leadership journey, focusing on strategic portfolio reshaping, leveraging AI in insurance, addressing climate risks, and promoting diversity while sharing insights from her Welsh background and personal leadership philosophy.
A deep dive into the psychology of communication with Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, exploring how humans use language, common knowledge, and social intelligence to coordinate, build relationships, and navigate complex interactions.
In this episode, executive coach Muriel Wilkins explores the seven hidden beliefs that hold leaders back, revealing how internal narratives can limit professional potential and offering a three-step process for uncovering, understanding, and reframing these limiting beliefs.
Shaan and Sam discuss how a CEO's personal growth is the key to scaling a business, sharing insights on effective leadership, delegation, company values, and the power of repeating successful entrepreneurial playbooks.
Chris Georgetti reveals the intricate process of licensing and starting educational institutions, from online programs to medical schools, while emphasizing the importance of putting students first and navigating complex regulatory requirements across different states and industries.
A powerful exploration of Susie Wolff's journey from being the only woman in motorsport to leading F1 Academy, breaking barriers, confronting misogyny, and transforming her identity from a fierce racing driver to an authentic leader who empowers the next generation.
Gordon Ramsay shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a world-renowned chef, revealing how his struggles, relentless drive, and pursuit of perfection shaped his success and high-performance mindset.
Former Israeli special ops officer Itamar Marani shares his playbook for scaling from $2K one-on-one coaching clients to six-figure annual engagements through strategic positioning, group sprint programs, and mastering the mindset barriers that actually hold entrepreneurs back.
Kelly Cheng shares her journey from growth marketer to CMO at Goldcast, discussing how she's scaled the marketing organization, shifted from product-led to sales-led growth, and built long-term brand value while managing a team of 30 across demand generation, product marketing, content, communities, and field marketing.
Lyft co-founder John Zimmer advises three early-stage founders on expanding their products internationally, securing inventory financing, and balancing work-life balance while building purpose-driven businesses.
Mike Grahl, CMO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, shares how he transformed both franchises into marketing powerhouses by building deep relationships with players, fostering creative team environments, and turning fan passion into a movement that extends far beyond the court.
Dan Sundheim of D1 Capital discusses his philosophy on fundamental stock picking, navigating the GameStop short squeeze, managing billions across public and private markets, and why he believes the public markets are increasingly problematic for successful companies.
Two teenage brothers built Junk Teens into a $2.5+ million company by creating an inspiring culture that attracts young workers through purpose-driven leadership, compelling branding, and a fun warehouse environment instead of relying on traditional compensation.