Today's guest grew up "poor as a church mouse," as he so lightly puts it. After a childhood of selling newspapers, pumping gas and working odd jobs to earn extra cash, he found himself with no college options and decided to enlist in the Marines. Founder of the world's largest and trusted domain registrar GoDaddy Bob Parsons tells the tale of how he transformed from being a wounded-in-action, Purple Heart recipient to becoming a totally self-made billionaire and philanthropist. Learn more about ...
May 18, 2024•42 min
Liz revisits her conversation with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of OPI Products, Inc. Suzi discusses achieving the American dream, how her company originally made dental products, and the advice she has for young entrepreneurs. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2024•37 min
After immense loss, our guest today found herself totally bereft, grappling with grief, and unable to function. Yet, an unexpected beacon of hope changed the course of her narrative—slime. Co-founder and co-CEO of the Sloomoo Institute Karen Robinovitz shares how a squishy, gooey substance became the cornerstone of a flourishing multimillion-dollar enterprise. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 04, 2024•42 min
Today's podcast is a masterclass on what to do when faced with the unexpected. Getting fired is often the best time to pivot and change careers completely. At 26, Mauricio Umanksy was suddenly fired from his job and took a huge leap that ultimately was the reason for all of his success. Founder of The Agency and Real Estate Superstar joins Liz to explain how one of the lowest points of his life turned into a massive empire that has sold 72 billion dollars in properties and even led to becoming t...
Apr 27, 2024•42 min
On this episode, Liz revisits her conversation with Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary where he shares how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 20, 2024•45 min
What is the best medicine? On this podcast, it's laughter. Red Carpet Fashion Expert and daughter of comedian and icon Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers joins Liz to discuss how her mother's signature humor, unique career path, and sense of style have inspired her throughout her own life. Later, Liz and Melissa debate whether Joan would have had such a prolific career in 2024 in the wake of cancel culture. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Apr 13, 2024•35 min
Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2024•44 min
On this encore episode, Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 30, 2024•29 min
Eight years ago, this New York City taxi driver received a call from a producer offering him a one-night opportunity to write for a popular television program. Today, that taxi driver hosts the highest-rated weekend comedy, FOX News Saturday Night, wrote a bestselling book, and hosts a hugely successful radio show; his name is (you guessed it) FOX News 'Man of Many Hats...' Jimmy Failla! Jimmy joins Liz to share his unique and electrifying career journey. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more a...
Mar 23, 2024•36 min
After hearing that socks were the number one requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Dave Heath knew he wanted to fill this gap. Co-Founder of the comfort-focused sock and apparel brand Bombas joins Liz to explain how he managed to turn a simple act of kindness into a successful business that designs essential clothing for the hands and feet of those in need. Follow Liz on X: @LizCLaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 16, 2024•40 min
On an encore episode, Liz revisits a conversation with YouTube star Logan Paul. Logan shares how he rose to fame on YouTube and other social media platforms, making mistakes and managing his money Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2024•39 min
How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst? Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensure that student-athletes capitalize on the money they make through endorsement deals because he never had that opportunity growing up. Follow Liz on X...
Mar 02, 2024•44 min
Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is red hot! The iconic Las Vegas comedian joins Liz to reveal the origin story of his stage name and how unexpected encounters led him to a lifetime career in comedy. Carrot Top also shares how discovering his trademark early in his career and embracing his unique style opened more doors than he could’ve ever imagined. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 24, 2024•38 min
The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side. In an amazing twist, the actor cast to play Aston Barrett was his own son, Bassist Aston Barrett Jr., who joins Liz to share his challenge of portraying the man he looked up to while g...
Feb 17, 2024•42 min
Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show. Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2024•23 min
Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves. Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title. She joins Liz to share her story of growth, triumph, and resilienc...
Feb 03, 2024•39 min
What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson? They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer. Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known defense lawyers in the country. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2024•49 min
How did a New Jersey guitar teacher without a college degree or formal music training become the co-owner of the recording studio used to record all the songs for the new "Mean Girls" film? Ben Hyman of Ben Hyman Music and DAXXIT Recording Studio joins Liz to share his incredible story of perseverance and triumph. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2024•28 min
We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2023! Liz revisits her conversation with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage. Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2024•36 min
What drives people to start their dream business? For today's guest, it was sheer will, sweat equity, and sleeping on flour sacks on the floor. Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio joins Liz to share how he tossed his career as a stockbroker and decided to be his own boss by making the best soft pretzel in Philadelphia. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2024•41 min
Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito might be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but the man behind him is truly the Italian Stallion running the show. DeVito's Agent Sean Stellato describes how he learned the art of the deal in one of the hardest businesses in the world. He later comments on the artificial turf debate, on whether the life-changing injuries are worth playing the game, and how his experience as a former athlete allows him to relate to his clients. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClama...
Dec 25, 2023•26 min
Former "Dancing With The Stars" Professional Dancer Cheryl Burke is a study in resilience. Cheryl joins Liz to reveal how she was able to tango and samba her way into the hearts of millions of viewers for over two decades, all while dancing with a broken heart...and a broken spirit. Follow Liz on Twitter @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2023•31 min
The Boston Marathon bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the annual Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three and injuring hundreds. How does someone recover physically and emotionally from trauma like that? Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile joins Liz to recount the day that changed his life forever. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2023•42 min
Allison Ellsworth constantly suffered from bloating, gut discomfort, and cramping. After multiple trips to the doctor and countless medications failed, Allison decided to create a solution for her pain and began crafting her own healing elixir right in her kitchen. Now, Allison is the Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a sparkling prebiotic soda company that that combines agave inulin, apple cider vinegar (ACV), and fruit juice to give consumers a soda dupe in 25 calories or less. She j...
Dec 05, 2023•28 min
Kathy Ireland’s a double threat! The Supermodel and businesswoman joins Liz to detail how she went from gracing the cover of "Sports Illustrated" to "Forbes," and the immense success of her furniture and home goods empire. Follow on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023•37 min
What do the GAP, Anne Taylor, Old Navy, and J.Crew have in common? Well, aside from having a wide selection of stylish clothing, they were all run by the same guy, Millard "Mickey" S. Drexler. In the 1980s when it appeared as though Anne Taylor would have to close its doors, Mickey was named CEO and victoriously revived the well-known fashion company, doubling its number of stores. He joins Liz to discuss how a kid from the Bronx managed to become one of the most successful retail clothing CEOs ...
Nov 21, 2023•44 min
Journalists and their crews put their lives at risk every day to share stories from war zones to crises right here at home, with the goal of educating viewers on what is truly happening. No one understands that risk quite like New York Times best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall. On March 14, 2022 while covering the Russian war on Ukraine, Benjamin and his team were struck by an IED, killing both FOX News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and local fixer Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova. Benjamin ...
Nov 14, 2023•28 min
Against all odds, Rudy Ruettiger changed the game at Notre Dame. The 1993 film Rudy is a true story of a small-town kid from Illinois who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles such as his height, cognitive skills, and economic status. Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger joins Liz on the podcast to discuss how he secured a Notre Dame education and landed a position on one of the most prestigious college football teams in history. He later teases the...
Nov 07, 2023•34 min
If you are graced with a second chance, you'd better take it and run! Craig Carton was a sports radio superstar. His show, Boomer and Carton, co-hosted with former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason on WFAN became the most listened to show in the station’s history. However, this dynamic duo’s beloved show came to an end on Nov 7th of 2018 when Craig was shockingly convicted of wire and security fraud stemming from a complicated scheme to pay off his gambling debt. After 12 months in prison, Craig wa...
Oct 31, 2023•46 min
On Everyone Talks To Liz, we believe that if you can dream it, you can do it. Jordan Cooper was unable to afford a ticket to a Broadway show growing up, let alone star in one. While studying theater in New York City, he completed his play "Ain't No Mo," and even wrote a role for himself in the show. The playwright joins Liz to share the journey of how he became the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Oct 24, 2023•33 min
