Sometimes the best things happen by accident. That's Rob Paulsen's story on how he became the voice of so many beloved animated characters. It led him to become Yakko Warner from Animaniacs, Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, Carl Wheezer from Jimmy Neutron, Raphael and Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and over 200 different animated characters. But what is it like to be the voice of so many beloved characters? In part one of our two-episode conversation with Rob we chat about his caree...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min
We are all searching for purpose. Many of us choose a safe and comfortable path but feel like something is missing. Yet others choose to step out into the unknown to blaze their own path. In today's episode, we chat with Chris Kawaja on how you can find your own hero's journey. Chris has lived through his own journey of stepping out from his career on Wall Street into creating his own hero's journey. Chris Kawaja holds his BA from Stanford University and MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Bu...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Our friend Rana Gujral joins us to discuss how AI is being used to better understand our emotions and responses. Can data makes us better understand how our companies respond to our customers? Can AI really understand us better than we understand ourselves? How can companies use AI to anticipate how our customers will respond? These are the questions that Rana and Behavioral Signals are working to answer and equip others to navigate as we embrace more technology into our business strategies. We ...
Jun 02, 2020•57 min
Over the last few months, many of us have had to solve the question 'How do we school our children when schools are shut down?' This leads us to a deeper question of what education should look like for a new generation of technology-savvy children. But the questions about education do not stop there. What should school look like to train for a quickly evolving workplace? Is a traditional classroom the best place to learn? In today's episode, we sat down with Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss new and in...
May 28, 2020•59 min
Building businesses and brands is often defined by the 'bottom line.' This causes the question 'How much money will this make me?' to becomes the driving factor in all the decisions that are being made. What happens when you move to a values-based brand? How does that change the products that you make and the message that you share? Brendan Synnott has built several brands from Bear Naked Granola to Pact Clothing putting sustainable values above making more money. In the process, the brands have...
May 19, 2020•55 min
What does it take to be a chef to celebrities like Will Smith, Diddy, Ben Affleck, Tyrese Gibson, and organizations like Lamborgini, LA Philharmonic, and Mercedez-Benz? I sat down with Ryan Rondeno to learn how he mastered the art of cooking at the highest levels. He shared his story of falling in love with cooking and then making it his career. He then shares some tips on how you can become a better cook at home. Chef Ryan Rondeno has a passion for French, Italian and Regional American Cuisine....
May 15, 2020•45 min
The world of real estate and real estate investing follows certain standards and methods. What happens when you reinvent the space for a new digital world. I sit down with Darren Sager to learn how eXP Reality is changing brokerages to move past the office and into the digital cloud world. Website: https://darrensager.exprealty.com
May 08, 2020•48 min
Building a successful Napa Valley winery is hard to do. Building a historically accurate authentically-styled, 13th-century medieval Tuscan-style castle is taking your dreams and ideas to the next level. Dario Sattui has done just that. As a child, he was fascinated by the stories and photos of the old winery his great-grandfather and San Francisco California pioneer vintner, Vittorio Sattui had built. Dario was an entrepreneur and loved playing sports. He started various businesses in grammar s...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Investing in Startups and Businesses can be a risky challenge. Finding the right funding for your business can also be challenging. Linqto is opening up new options for Accredited Investors. In today's show, we talk to Linqto's Chief Strategy Officer Karim Nurani about how you can find the hidden opportunities to invest in the next big company. We also talk about how pivoting your business can open up new opportunities for the breakthrough in your business. Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, inves...
May 01, 2020•47 min
It's said that 'content is king' but if your content doesn't reach the right people it is worthless. One of the struggles that many entrepreneurs face is building a brand that is broad and unfocused. The breakthrough for many individuals and companies come from finding a niche and creating content for that audience. David Tao did just that by starting a media company to teach and report on the world of fitness and strength. BarBend has become the news, analysis, entertainment, and opinion platfo...
Apr 29, 2020•41 min
There are characters that define the memories of childhood and bring nostalgic comfort as an adult. Many of us remember watching Saturday Morning Cartoons or reading the Sunday Morning Comic Strips. From Winnie the Pooh to Mickey Mouse to Charlie Brown the characters we love are more than animation, they become part of our development from childhood to adulthood. But these characters are more than simple animation. They embody the personality, life lessons, and hope for life. Jim Cummings is a l...
Apr 21, 2020•36 min
With everyone locked down at home, how do you still networking to grow and connect your business? We sit down with Dr. Jo Webber on how you can use our social networks to stay connected and network while we can't meet face to face. She has launched Pod, a social network to help people connect with the right people near you. 2 in 5 Americans feel isolated and that their relationships are NOT meaningful. 85% of people build stronger, more meaningful business relationships by meeting in person. Pod...
Apr 14, 2020•54 min
Legacy is something that most of us think about at some point in our lives. But what happens when the legacy you are building is continuing the legacy of your family? Kelley Earnhardt Miller grew up the daughter of one of the legends of NASCAR and helped to shape the empire her brother is building. We sat down with Kelley to learn about her new book 'Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life', hear the stories of growing up in the Earnhardt family, the business of NASCAR, NASCAR in the age...
Apr 08, 2020•56 min
If negotiation isn’t all about being tough and getting the most money out of a deal, then what is it about? Contrary to the traditional wisdom that negotiations shouldn’t be emotional. Today's guest Mori Taheripour shows that negotiation is not only intensely personal, but it is also the way we find our own voice. In the episode, we chat about Mori's new book BRING YOURSELF: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly, we discuss the hidden danger of being the pleaser, abundan...
Apr 07, 2020•50 min
Real Estate Investing is hard. There are so many options and it seems like most of them are the latest 'get rich quick scheme.' But Real Estate investing can be an amazing way to grow your revenue and wealth. Recently at a PodMax event, we sat down with Justin Eaton to learn about how you can use creative investing strategies to find success. By investing in duplexes and other multiplex style units you can start investing in real estate while paying for your own place to live. These often overlo...
Apr 02, 2020•43 min
What do you do when the successful job or business you have worked in is no longer fulfilling you or your passions? How do you find the 'next' right thing for you to create? We sat down with Jan Hogrewe to hear her story of leaving a successful career running her film production company on the Warner Brother's lot to stumbling into a new career that fulfilled her and rekindled her passions. But it didn't happen because of some wild plan. It simply started by solving a problem she was facing (too...
Apr 01, 2020•58 min
Sometimes the best business ideas come from hobbies and side projects. That's happened with Sheila Fajl. She started her journey into fashion as something she simply liked doing. Then she started making jewelry and people loved it. She was event stopped on the sidewalk of 5th Avenue by a fashion journalist one day. In today's show, Sheila shares her unexpected journey into making high-end jewelry for celebrities and fashion magazines. She shares about her design inspirations, the process of buil...
Mar 27, 2020•52 min
Entrepreneurs everywhere are navigating the complexities of life caused by Coronavirus. How do you find the right rhythms of work and life when quarantined at home? How can your business thrive when everything seems to be falling apart? We sat down with Jason Feifer to chat through the questions we are all facing. Jason shares how we can turn tragedy into victory by seeing the opportunities and innovations that are possible because Coronavirus is changing the ways we work and learn. Covid-19 is ...
Mar 26, 2020•39 min
Chasing dreams and ideas can be really hard to do. Mastering them is even harder. But where do you start? Especially when you are dealing with the obstacles of Covid-19. In today's show, David Lee Jensen shares insights from his own personal experiences. David shares how he is navigating Coronavirus with his own events like CR8 Your Future Conferences for Entrepreneurs. Later in the episode David shares how you can figure out what role and outlets are best for your journey as you chase your drea...
Mar 25, 2020•59 min
The current Covid-19 lockdown has impacted all of our lives. It feels like life has stopped for many of us. But that doesn't mean that you have to stop chasing your dreams or ideas. Instead, using your time at home could become the launching pad for making your dreams a reality. So what are some easy things you can do to keep moving forward in chasing your dreams and ideas? In today's show, we take a look at 5 easy tips you can use to get started on launching your ideas and dreams. Later in the ...
Mar 23, 2020•18 min
Do you have a career you love or do you feel stuck in a job? Many of us are stuck in jobs that we hate putting in our time so that one day we can go do the things of our dreams. What if I told you that you could have the career of your dreams, one that gives you purpose, one that you love? Imagine how different your life would be and how it could change your family, your community, and yourself? Today we sit down with Tracy Timm to learn how to find our Career Clarity. Her 7 Step method to findi...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 21 min
We all want to connect more with our community and tribe. Many of us rely on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to do that. We often start by pitching our products, services, or messages but don't invite our followers into the story we are creating. Jaime O'Connor has worked with big brands to help them connect better through their social media. By crafting stories that connect and put our audience at the center of the story we are able to connect them deeper to our bran...
Mar 19, 2020•44 min
Many businesses are known for their products and services as a business to consumer offerings, but there are many businesses that thrive by serving the needs of other businesses. B2B businesses build long term relationships with other businesses and support them in building success. In today's show, we sit down with Ray Agliata to learn how B2B is an often overlooked segment of the business world in local communities. These companies can help to make or break local communities while building lon...
Mar 17, 2020•46 min
With the spread of the Coronavirus and the fear that it is causing, we take a look at the story of two Pandemics. The Coronavirus and The Pandemic of Fear. In the episode, we look at how fear is a pandemic that impacts us all. Whether it's the fear that is caused by the Coronavirus or the fears of everyday life, fear is a pandemic that sets many of us up for failure. In segment one of the show, we chat about what we can learn from the Coronavirus and it's spread and how fear can spread in our ow...
Mar 13, 2020•32 min
The modern world of running has gone from infancy to a science over the last few generations. Today's guest Hal Higdon has been helping cultivate generations of runners since the 1960s. But what does it take to build a lifestyle where running is a part of your daily life. Hal has literally written the book, 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide' (in its 5th edition) to help runners build that lifestyle. In today's show, Hal shares about his journey into running and journalism. We chat about wha...
Mar 10, 2020•56 min
What would cause someone to risk all that they know to chase a wild dream? Australian Reed Goossen did just that. He moved across the globe to create a new life, chase his dreams and dream girl, move to the city he loved, and risk everything for the unknown possibilities. Along the way, Reed found that he was born for entrepreneurship and left his structural engineering job behind. Since then he has written two books, launched a successful podcast, and learned the art of real estate investing. I...
Mar 05, 2020•48 min
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to book some of the largest music, comedy, and other entertainment acts? That's what today's guest Chris Hammond does for the Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater. The Wynn is redefining what a small theater of 1480 seats can do by bringing big names to a more intimate setting. By setting a new standard the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas reached Billboard's List of Top 10 Small-capacity Venues in the world and receiving Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award...
Feb 27, 2020•45 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to grow and develop leaders? Maybe you've struggled with building the right team around you. Or maybe you don't know what to do to get the most of employees once they join the team. In today's show, I sit down with Douglas Ward to learn the lessons he learned while working with elite Special Operations Forces to help them with their communication needs. Helpful Links Website: https://anchorstrategiesllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-ward-6...
Feb 25, 2020•55 min
Is it your dream to 'one day' write a book? Maybe you've always dreamed of sharing the story inside of you. Or it could be that you have a message to share. But how do you go about writing and publishing your book? In today's episode, we sit down with Michelle Vandepass co-founder of GracePoint Matrix Publishing. She shares some tips on how to pick the right way to write your book and publish it. Do you write the book yourself or get a co-author? Do you self-publish or use an established publish...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
How do you overcome the expectations of others and the failure that births? Mike Poglese did just that. He was kicked out of college, left his first business, was told by his family he was unhireable. While he knew that the path that others wanted for his life wasn't the right one for him, he still tried to do it 'their way.' It wasn't until their way didn't work that he was able to find his own path forward. This led him to start a digital agency helping others find the same success he had foun...
Feb 17, 2020•49 min
