This is a very special episode in honor of Marshall Rauch. He was a dear friend and mentor, a businessman, a community leader, an incredible storyteller, a devoted family man - and a listener-favorite on the podcast. He passed away this Spring at 102 years young. Today we’re replaying some of our favorite moments with Marshall and remembering him as a shining example of what it means to live a full and meaningful life. This is 3 Things – Remembering Marshall Rauch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Apr 08, 2025•28 min
How do elite athletes, CEOs, and other peak performers unlock - and maintain - the very best versions of themselves? What routines and habits do they invest in? What do they measure? And importantly, how do they ensure they’re still having fun along the way? Jonathan Roche is an award-winning expert and best-selling author who specializes in all of the above. This episode is essentially a coaching session with Jonathan - packed with actionable advice to control your mindset, optimize your habits...
Jan 02, 2025•25 min
Patrick O'Shaughnessy is the host of the "Invest Like the Best" podcast - where he's interviewed more than 400 of the world's top investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. He's also the CEO of Positive Sum, a venture capital firm that backs founders pursuing their life's work, and the founder of Colossus, a family of podcasts on a mission to be the leading destination to learn about business and investing. In this episode, Patrick discusses why he publishes everything he learns, why he asks the sam...
Sep 30, 2024•28 min
Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "Invest Like the Best," hosted by Patrick O'Shaughnessy, where they discussed the early days of Red Ventures, the difference between "living good and living well," the power of forgiveness, and compounding more than just your capital. Check back next week to hear Ric turn the tables - putting Patrick on the other side of the interview for a change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Wences Casares is credited with bringing Bitcoin to Silicon Valley. He also founded XAPO Bank, which manages the largest quantity of Bitcoin in the world (an estimated $10 billion in underground vaults on five continents). And before XAPO, Wences founded several businesses, including one that first connected Argentina to the Internet in 1994. In this episode, Ric and Wences discuss Wences' journey from Patagonia to Silicon Valley, the future of Bitcoin, and the true cost of leading disruption. T...
May 14, 2024•33 min
Jesse Pujji is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in building momentum. His first startup, Ampush, was a digital agency that cracked the code on social media marketing - partnering with brands like Uber and Hulu. Today, he's the CEO of "Gateway X" - a venture studio where he co-founds startups with aspiring entrepreneurs and coaches them to success. In this episode, Ric and Jesse discuss the keys to unlocking growth - both in business and in life. This is 3 Things, with Jesse Pujji. Hosted on...
May 07, 2024•23 min
Danny Meyer is the founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, the founder of Shake Shack, and a New York Times best-selling author. His book Setting The Table features life lessons and leadership principles for building a strong team culture in any industry. In this episode, Ric and Danny share personal perspectives about new beginnings, parenting, and health. This is 3 Things, with Danny Meyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 01, 2024•38 min
Neil Hoyne is the Chief Strategist at Google and author of the book "Converted: The Data Driven Way To Win Customers' Hearts." In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, Ric and Neil discuss the future of AI, the power of storytelling, and what it means to "outrun the bear." This is 3 Things, with Neil Hoyne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2024•25 min
In this special episode, we're sharing a conversation that was recorded in front of a live audience at the Charlotte Business Alliance's annual economic outlook event. Ric sat down with two friends who also happen to be CEOs of two of the largest companies headquartered in Charlotte - Brian Moynihan of Bank of America, and Marvin Ellison, of Lowes Home Improvement. They discussed how each CEO plans to navigate a challenging economic environment next year, why they all agree that purpose is good ...
Dec 22, 2023•36 min
Walter Green is a former CEO, a best-selling author, and a close friend to Ric for more than 30 years. But this episode focuses on the most recent chapter of Walter's life, and his work founding the "Say it Now" movement. "Say It Now" inspires people to live a happier, more purposeful life by expressing more gratitude and by having "Living Tributes." The point is to honor people who have had a significant impact on us now - not at funerals, where it's too late. Ric and Walter discuss the origina...
Oct 02, 2023•23 min
Today's guest is one of few leaders who can say they truly changed the world - Hugh McColl. He's the visionary leader who built Bank of America into what was once the world's largest bank - a process which shaped the modern banking industry as we know it today. He's also been called "The Man Who Built Charlotte" for his undeniable role in transforming this small unknown town into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast. In this special episode, hear what it was like to grow a business...
Aug 11, 2023•53 min
Today's guest is Erskine Bowles - a visionary leader who's driven transformative change in both the public and private sectors over the course of an incredible career that's spanned more than 50 years and dozens of impactful roles. You might know him as the former White House Chief of Staff (during the Clinton Administration), OR as the former President of the University of North Carolina system (from 2005-2010). Or you might know of his notable career in investment banking and private equity - ...
Jun 15, 2023•26 min
In this episode we welcome back Marshall Rauch, one of Ric's closest friends - who just turned 100 years old. If you're a subscriber of 3 Things, you may remember Marshall as "The Jewish Santa Claus" - or the man who started a new business at 93 years old. If you haven't listened to that episode from 2018 about living a longer and happier life, you should definitely go back and listen. It's one of our most downloaded episodes of all time. In this episode, Marshall shares more about what it's bee...
May 08, 2023•21 min
Today's guest is Bob McKillop - the legendary head coach of the Davidson College men's basketball team. Coach McKillop devoted more than 3 decades of his career to the Wildcats - with more than 600 wins and 10 NCAA tournament appearances. In that time, he coached both of his sons (who were standout players) and 57 students who went on to play professionally - including two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry. McKillop stepped down from the role last year, and his son Matt took over as Head Coach. In this e...
Apr 03, 2023•32 min
Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "The Drive" with Dr. Peter Attia, where he discussed his approach to living intentionally, valuing time, prioritizing relationships, and more keys to living a rich life. This episode is a shortened version of Peter and Ric's full conversation. To hear it in full, head over to The Peter Attia Drive wherever you get podcasts, or visit https://peterattiamd.com/ for more great content about living longer, happier, and heal...
Feb 13, 2023•29 min
How do you say thank you to the man who saved your life? On this day 14 years ago, Flight 1549 crash-landed in the Hudson River. Captain Sully was in the pilot’s seat, and Ric Elias was in Seat 1D. In this special episode, Ric and Captain Sully reflect on their experiences of the “Hudson Miracle” from both sides, and how it’s changed both of their lives forever. More Info: As a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and an airline pilot for 30 years, Capt. Sullenberger has always been passionate ab...
Jan 15, 2023•43 min
Today's guest is Brad Stevens - the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics and one of the most transformational leaders in the NBA. He's built a reputation for staying impossibly calm on the sidelines - even in the most dramatic competitions - and for bringing superstar performances out of players who otherwise may have stayed under the radar. In this episode, Brad shares his views on when to take big risks, what separates good competitors from great ones, and what it ...
Dec 14, 2022•31 min
Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, where Ric and our guest Simon Sinek discussed how optimism is different from general positivity, and how an infinite mindset can unlock opportunity and happiness… even when chaos strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2022•33 min
This episode is all about SLEEP - featuring one of the world's top experts, Dr. Matthew Walker. In this episode, Ric and Matt discuss his groundbreaking research, which covers why we sleep, what happens to us when we sleep, what happens when we dream, and how sleep impacts our concentration, our memory, our immune system, and more. His current focus is on the possible link between not getting enough sleep and likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Jay Bilas won a National Championship when he played for Duke back in the 80s, and today he's one of the most outspoken critics of the NCAA - because they do not pay college athletes - while coaches make millions, and the industry makes billions. This is the second time Jay's been on the show. Today, he and Ric talk a little bit about life, and a LOT about basketball. Be sure to also check out his earlier episode, from April 2019, to hear Jay's unique approach to parenting and the best advice he...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Today's guest is Natalie Jaresko, the former Finance Minister of Ukraine. In this episode, she reflects on how the current war in Ukraine will have direct, lasting impacts on the entire world for months and years to come. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience, where Natalie reminded us of the tragic realities of war, but more importantly, the power of resilience and hope. Inspired by her words, Ric made a personal commitment to use his platform to help make a difference. Don...
Mar 31, 2022•31 min
After 14 seasons in the NFL, Greg Olsen retired as one of the Top 10 tight ends of all time. Now, he's a rookie all over again - starting a new career in sportscasting. In this episode, Greg shares what it was like to play in the Super Bowl, what it's like to learn a new skill on national TV, how his son's journey to overcome a rare heart condition inspired him to help others, and what it means to "find your edge" as a top competitor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Our guest today has a big goal - setting a new standard for American cities when it comes to achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, employment, and mobility. In this episode, Mayor Lyles shares what progress means to her as a public leader ; her experience becoming the first Black woman elected Mayor of Charlotte, NC, after growing up in the segregated South ; and why creating opportunity for others is her ultimate definition of success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Jan 12, 2022•30 min
Casey Crawford is a CEO, a former Super Bowl champion, and he’s known for giving away almost half of his company’s profits. According to Casey, it's the holistic approach that's needed for true generational change in underserved communities, and it's a model for giving back that other companies can follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 21, 2021•42 min
Kemba Walker is a four-time NBA All-Star, member of the 2019 USA National Team, an NCAA champion, and the all-time leading scorer for the Charlotte Hornets. Kemba first made a name for himself nationally when he led the UConn Huskies to win the NCAA Championship in 2011. Later that year, Kemba was a top draft pick for what would become the worst team in NBA history (statistically speaking) - the Charlotte Bobcats. Kemba sat down with Ric to talk about the ups and downs of his career, a day in th...
Nov 16, 2021•30 min
Mehrsa Baradaran is an author and a professor of law at the University of California Irvine. Her work focuses on the racial wealth gap in America, and how it can be tied back directly to historical policies and continued systemic issues. In this episode, Ric and Mehrsa talk about the history of the racial wealth gap, the impacts of it today, and what can be done to move the needle on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 26, 2021•35 min
Today’s episode is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of people whose future has been in limbo for more than a decade, and those who are waiting, working and wishing for a chance at the American dream. It’s time their voices were heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 05, 2021•23 min
Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion-dollar media deals with AT&T, Amazon, Verizon, and even Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. As founder and CEO of LionTree, one of Aryeh's superpowers is his ability to connect with people. In this episode, he shares insights he's learned over the years about how to unlock success and opportunities - both in business and personally...
Aug 11, 2021•32 min
Simon Sinek is an optimist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the speaker behind the third-most-watched TED Talk of all time - "How great leaders inspire action," where he popularized the concept of "Starting with your Why." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2021•49 min
Gene Woods is President and CEO of Atrium Health, one of the largest health systems in the US. In this episode, he shares how his teams on the front lines are coping, how the pandemic has accelerated innovations in healthcare, and how all organizations can be forces for good in our communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2021•33 min
