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The Counterintuitive Truth About What Actually Builds a $100M Business
May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
🔗 Build Your Freedom → https://homeservicefreedom.com/Sam Parr built and sold The Hustle for many tens of millions — and his biggest takeaway? Your ideas aren't that important. In this episode, Tommy sits down with Sam at Spotify Studios in New York to break down what actually builds empires: the emotional ability to push through fear, why the world is more malleable than you think, and the one mindset shift most entrepreneurs never make.⏱ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Cold Open04:46 Sam's Journey Begins07:3…
What you can learn from the greatest businessmen of all time (with Carmine Gallo)
Apr 17, 2026 · 46 min
Carmine Gallo is a bestselling author, Harvard instructor, keynote speaker, and one of the world’s foremost experts on business communication and storytelling. A former CNN correspondent and journalist, Carmine transitioned from broadcast news to advising some of the most influential leaders and companies in the world through his firm, Gallo Communications Group.He is the author of multiple Wall Street Journal best-selling books, including Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, T…
Silicon Valley Legend Bill Gurley on Backing Uber and Betting Big
Feb 27, 2026 · 39 min
Bill Gurley is a longtime Silicon Valley investor, entrepreneur, and thought leader on innovation, market dynamics, and career strategy. As a General Partner at Benchmark, he has backed iconic companies including Uber, Zillow, OpenTable, Grubhub, and Nextdoor, helping shape the modern internet economy. Before venture capital, Bill was a top-ranked Wall Street analyst covering Amazon’s IPO and began his career as a design engineer at Compaq. Known for his deep thinking on network effects, marketp…
The Truth About Loneliness and Burnout with Dr. Guy Winch
Feb 20, 2026 · 47 min
Dr. Guy Winch is a licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and leading voice in the science of emotional health. With more than 35 million TED Talk views and books translated into nearly 30 languages, he has helped bring the conversation around emotional hygiene into the global mainstream. While mental health often focuses on diagnosable conditions like depression and anxiety, Dr. Winch’s work centers on the everyday emotional injuries like rejection, failure, burnout, loneliness, gu…
How Alex Bean Created A $2.5B FinTech Company in his 30s
Feb 13, 2026 · 48 min
Alex Bean is the co-founder of Divvy, an expense management platform that was acquired by BILL.com for $2.5 billion in 2021. He is a founder, operator, investor, and author dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build meaningful companies and navigate the often-overlooked realities that come after success. Having experienced hyper-growth, acquisition, and the personal complexities that follow, Alex now focuses on supporting founders through both the business and human sides of entrepreneurship. He i…
Gary Vee's No BS Advice for Building a Business Empire
Feb 6, 2026 · 37 min
Gary Vaynerchuk — widely known as GaryVee — is a serial entrepreneur, global marketing authority, investor, and six-time New York Times bestselling author. He is the Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, and Creator and CEO of VeeFriends.Before founding VaynerMedia, Gary first gained recognition by growing his family’s wine business from $3 million to over $60 million in annual revenue. He's now running a global advertising and communications agency helping Fortune 1000 brands compete for con…
From Gas Station Cashier to $1,000,000 CEO with Shirin Behzadi
Jan 31, 2026 · 39 min
Shirin Behzadi is a transformational CEO, investor, board member, and bestselling author whose career is defined by resilience, disciplined leadership, and purpose-driven growth. After arriving in the United States alone at 17 and working as a gas station cashier, Shirin built a remarkable business career spanning finance, private equity, and franchising. She rose from CPA and CFO roles to become CEO of Home Franchise Concepts, where she led the company’s transformation into a billion-dollar pla…
This CEO saved Jamba Juice from Bankruptcy with James D. White
Jan 23, 2026 · 51 min
James D. White is a transformational leader with more than three decades of experience operating at the highest levels of the consumer products, retail, and restaurant industries. Best known for leading the turnaround and reinvention of Jamba Juice, James guided the company’s evolution from a made-to-order smoothie concept into a globally recognized, health-focused lifestyle brand. Across executive roles at companies including Gillette, Safeway, Nestlé Purina, and Coca-Cola, he developed a deep…
How to Win in Business and Marriage (Without Burning It All Down) with Mike & Kass Lazerow
Jan 16, 2026 · 46 min
Kass and Mike Lazerow are serial entrepreneurs, early-stage investors, and New York Times bestselling authors, best known for their company's $745 million acquisition by Salesforce in 2012. As co-founders of GOLF.com and Buddy Media, they helped shape the early digital and social media landscape. Kass and Mike have founded multiple ventures and backed more than 100 startups, including breakout successes like Scopely and Liquid Death. In total, the companies they’ve built and supported have gener…
Brokering Billions in Real Estate with Leo Pareja
Jan 2, 2026 · 42 min
Leo Pareja is the visionary Chief Executive Officer of eXp Realty, one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive real estate brokerages in the world. With more than two decades of real estate experience, Leo leads the company’s global strategy with a relentless focus on technology, agent empowerment, and industry transformation. Leo began his real estate career at just 19 years old, quickly rising through the ranks to become the No. 1 agent in the world at Keller Williams by the age of 28 and s…
AI Will Change Your Life Faster Than You Think, According to Former OpenAI Exec Zack Kass
Dec 26, 2025 · 51 min
Zack Kass is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business, and humanity. As the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI, he helped bring some of the world’s most powerful AI technologies out of the lab and into the hands of millions — shaping how organizations and society engage with AI at scale. Today, Zack is a global AI advisor, keynote speaker, and strategist, helping executives, governments, and institutions navigate what may be the most disruptive technological sh…
This $6B Industry Will Change Everything: Jim Rabeau Breaks Down Quantum Technology
Dec 19, 2025 · 33 min
Dr. Jim Rabeau is a leading quantum physicist and one of Australia’s foremost voices in quantum sensing and emerging quantum technologies. With a career spanning fundamental physics, applied research, and industry translation, Jim works at the frontier of technologies that are set to define the coming decades. His research focuses on harnessing quantum effects at the nanoscale—transforming deep physics into practical tools with applications in sensing, imaging, materials science, and beyond. As…
The Sky Isn’t the Limit—It’s the Market. Dominating the Private Jet Industry with Steve Varsano
Dec 12, 2025 · 44 min
Steve Varsano is the world’s most recognizable private jet broker and the founder of The Jet Business — a luxury aviation firm that has redefined how billion-dollar aircraft are bought and sold. A former Wall Street trader turned aviation power broker, Steve has facilitated billions of dollars in private jet transactions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, royalty, and global elites. Known for his unapologetic honesty, sharp instincts, and larger-than-life presence, he’s become a trusted voice…
Save Smarter, Live Richer: Practical Investment Tips with Financial Expert David Bach
Dec 5, 2025 · 38 min
David Bach is a renowned financial educator and author, shares his insights on achieving financial freedom through simple yet effective strategies. In this conversation, he emphasizes the importance of paying yourself first, automating savings, and the power of compound interest. The discussion also covers the significance of homeownership, tax strategies for retirement accounts, and the future of wealth creation. Bach's personal anecdotes and practical advice inspire listeners to take control o…
Startup Secrets in the Age of AI with Entrepreneur and Author Henrik Werdelin
Nov 29, 2025 · 41 min
Henrik Werdelin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author who has spent well over a decade building wildly successful ventures from scratch. He co-founded BARK (including the famed BarkBox), helping turn a simple idea for dog-owners into a publicly traded company that redefined pet retail. Along the way he also helped launch Prehype — a venture-studio that incubated and accelerated dozens of startups across industries — turning creative ideas into real businesses. Today, Henrik is at the fo…
How To Earn Trust and Influence According to Renowned Psychologist Robert Cialdini
Nov 21, 2025 · 39 min
Robert Cialdini is a world-leading psychologist and bestselling author whose groundbreaking research on the science of influence has shaped modern understanding of persuasion and decision-making. Often called the godfather of influence, he introduced the now-classic principles of persuasion that guide leaders, marketers, and communicators around the globe. He is the author of the seminal books Influence and Pre-Suasion, which have sold millions of copies and been translated into dozens of langua…
Why Most Deals Fail with Shark Tank's Mr. Wonderful
Nov 14, 2025 · 33 min
Kevin O’Leary is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and television personality best known as “Mr. Wonderful” on Shark Tank. Before he became “Mr. Wonderful,” he was building software companies and collaborating with innovators like Steve Jobs — experiences that sharpened his belief that clarity, product focus, and disciplined execution separate real businesses from the noise.After selling his first company in one of the biggest tech acquisitions of its era, O’Leary launched O’Leary Ventures, a d…
The Business of Spectacle: Inside Vegas Entertainment with Damian Costa
Nov 7, 2025 · 31 min
Damian Costa is a Las Vegas entertainment executive, producer, and entrepreneur shaping the next generation of live experiences on and off the Strip. A former Caesars Entertainment executive turned founder, Damian has led multimillion-dollar productions, developed hit shows, and helped reimagine how audiences connect with performance, hospitality, and brand storytelling. With deep roots in both the creative and business sides of entertainment, he’s built a reputation for transforming big ideas i…
Inside the Minds of Andy and Jacqueline Elliott
Oct 31, 2025 · 40 min
Andy Elliott is the founder of The Elliott Group, a fast-growing sales training organization known for its high-energy approach to performance and leadership. Drawing on his years in automotive sales, Andy built a national following by teaching aggressive, mindset-driven sales strategies. While his style and methods often spark debate, there’s no denying his impact on modern sales culture — and his ability to motivate teams to break through plateaus and chase excellence with intensity. Jacquelin…
Wired to Achieve: The Psychology of Being Driven with Dr. Douglas Brackmann
Oct 24, 2025 · 37 min
Dr. Douglas Brackmann has spent his life chasing the answer to one question: why do some people feel different — restless, intense, never satisfied — yet capable of extraordinary things? That quest led him to create Driven, a breakthrough framework for understanding the genetic wiring behind the world’s top achievers. A licensed psychologist and performance coach to elite entrepreneurs, athletes, and military professionals, Dr. Doug believes that what many call neurodivergence is often a hidden…
The Truth About Success: Scott Clary on Building Brands and Taking Ownership
Oct 17, 2025 · 27 min
Scott Clary is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and the creator and host of the top-ranked Success Story podcast, where he’s interviewed some of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries. With an impressive career advising startups and building global brands, Scott has become a go-to voice on growth, leadership, and the mindset required to win in today’s competitive landscape.At the heart of Scott’s work is a deep belief that success is far more than financial…
How 28-Year-Old Founder Matthew Iommi Made His Own Luck
Oct 10, 2025 · 28 min
Matthew Iommi is the founder and CEO of Fetii, the fast-growing tech company reinventing group transportation — and he’s just getting started at 28. What began as a bold idea to solve one of the biggest headaches in ride-sharing has turned into a movement that’s transforming how groups move together. Backed early by billionaire investor Mark Cuban, Matthew has scaled Fetii into a powerhouse that’s shaking up a legacy industry and redefining convenience for the modern era.But his story is bigger…
Fail Forward: Ari Rastegar on Lessons That Built an Empire in Austin
Oct 3, 2025 · 26 min
Ari Rastegar is the founder and CEO of Rastegar Property Company, a $10 billion real estate empire that’s reshaping skylines across the U.S. But his journey didn’t start in boardrooms—it started behind the grill at Johnny Rockets, flipping burgers and dreaming bigger. From those humble beginnings, Ari built his way into the world of high-stakes real estate, earning the nickname “The Oracle of Austin” for his early bets on the city’s meteoric growth. Known for his bold, contrarian strategies and…
American Advertising Legend Roy Spence on Purpose, Profit, and Finding Common Ground
Sep 26, 2025 · 29 min
Roy Spence is the co-founder of GSD&M, the legendary advertising agency behind some of the most iconic campaigns of our time. Roy has helped build enduring brands like Southwest Airlines, Walmart, the PGA Tour, and BMW, shaping the way millions of people experience business and culture. Over his storied career, he’s championed the idea that great companies don’t just sell products — they stand for something bigger, finding common ground and a purpose that unites people. His work has been celebra…
The Power of Intuition in Business with Harvard Business Professor Laura Huang
Sep 19, 2025 · 27 min
Laura Huang is a Harvard Business School professor, award-winning researcher, and the best-selling author of Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage. Known for uncovering how perceptions and stereotypes shape success, Laura has spent her career helping leaders and entrepreneurs transform hidden disadvantages into powerful differentiators. Her groundbreaking research has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, and Harvard Business Review, and she’s been named to Thinkers50’s lis…
American Innovation At Its Best: The Ford vs. Ferrari Story with Shelby CEO Gary Patterson
Sep 12, 2025 · 23 min
Gary Patterson is the President and CEO of Shelby American, the legendary performance car company founded by racing icon Carroll Shelby. A lifelong automotive enthusiast and accomplished performance driver, Patterson has been instrumental in carrying forward Shelby’s spirit of innovation and competitive excellence. Under his leadership, Shelby American continues to produce high-performance vehicles that honor the brand’s storied heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern engineering. The co…
Health Is Wealth: Dave Asprey’s Blueprint for Longevity and High Performance
Sep 5, 2025 · 29 min
Dave Asprey is the father of biohacking, a four-time New York Times bestselling author, and a global thought leader on human performance and longevity. Once a chronically overweight Silicon Valley entrepreneur battling brain fog and burnout, Dave turned his own health crash into a relentless quest: to upgrade the human body and mind. That journey sparked the Bulletproof movement, popularized butter coffee, and helped millions rethink what’s possible for their energy, focus, and lifespan. Today,…
What's Your Relationship ROI? with Social Dynamics Expert Jordan Harbinger
Aug 29, 2025 · 35 min
Jordan Harbinger is a former Wall Street lawyer turned social dynamics expert and the host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, a top-ranked podcast downloaded millions of times each month. Dubbed “the Larry King of podcasting,” he’s interviewed everyone from Kobe Bryant and Malcolm Gladwell to CIA agents and whistleblowers. Jordan is known for decoding the hidden skills of connection, influence, and persuasion—helping listeners build stronger relationships in business and life. His work has been featu…
The Missing Link to Success: Daniel Pompa on Cellular Health, Energy, and Focus
Aug 22, 2025 · 26 min
Daniel Pompa is a global leader in cellular health, fasting, and detox — teaching high performers how to reclaim their energy, sharpen their focus, and thrive. Once battling debilitating mercury toxicity and autoimmune illness, he turned his personal health crisis into a mission: uncovering the root causes of disease and unlocking the body’s innate healing power. Today, Pompa is the author of Beyond Fasting and host of the top-rated Cellular Healing TV, where he’s inspired millions with cutting-…
The Art of True Grit and High-Performance Leadership with Carlos Mendez
Aug 15, 2025 · 23 min
In this conversation, Carlos Mendez, a former Navy SEAL and current leadership instructor at Echelon Front, shares his journey from military service to the business world. He emphasizes the importance of emotional detachment in decision-making, the value of grit, and the significance of building relationships in both personal and professional life. Mendez discusses his experiences in the SEAL teams, the lessons learned from leadership, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. He als…
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