HawkeTalk
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 203 ratingsNo one decides to wake up one day and walk across Antarctica. Or leave their bohemian parents and join the Navy Seals. Or any number of crazy, amazing things that people do. These aren’t the dreams most kids have. And yet, fascinating people have done them.
How? Why?
HawkeTalk is a podcast all about the origin stories of the most interesting people in the world. Today, you know our guests as famous athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs . . . but there’s so much more to the story. How did they navigate upbringings that seem so far from what they eventually became? What were those pivotal moments that steered them in a new and fascinating direction forever?
Buckle up: Everyone loves a good origin story.
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77. Andrew Yang: 2020 Presidential Candidate
October 26, 2022 00:38 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBAndrew Yang, a 2020 presidential candidate from New York, proposes a Universal Basic Income of $1000 a month for every adult. His goal is to make America think harder about the future. of work and help people eventually take control of their lives. In 2020, Yang is the first candidate who has proposed a Universal Basic Income. He believes all Americans deserve an income floor to be able to survive without relying on part-time work or government assistance like unemployment insurance or food...
[Trailer] Andrew Yang: 2020 Presidential Candidate
October 26, 2022 00:36 - 51 seconds - 1.19 MBAndrew Yang, a 2020 presidential candidate from New York, proposes a Universal Basic Income of $1000 a month for every adult. His goal is to make America think harder about the future. of work and help people eventually take control of their lives.For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.
76. Marc Randolph: Co-Founder of Netflix
October 26, 2022 00:32 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBMarc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix and former CEO of Blockbuster, discusses how he helped build a company that has revolutionized the entertainment industry. Marc graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to graduate school at Harvard Business School, where he gained an MBA. He talks about what it feels like to be a leader in the fast-paced tech industry, how he got into the video rental business and why he believes in streaming. ...
[Trailer] Marc Randolph: Co-Founder of Netflix
October 26, 2022 00:31 - 54 seconds - 1.26 MBMarc Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix and former CEO of Blockbuster, discusses how he helped build a company that has revolutionized the entertainment industry. Marc graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to graduate school at Harvard Business School, where he gained an MBA. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see t...
75. Alex Villanueva: Sheriff of Los Angeles County
October 26, 2022 00:28 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBAlex Villanueva has been a Los Angeles County Sheriff since 2011, after defeating former Sheriff Lee Baca. What's his plan to regain the public's trust? He is implementing new policies, including a plan to cut back on overtime. He's also cracking down on the abuse of civil forfeiture laws, which allow law enforcement to seize property from suspected criminals and keep the proceeds. Why is he taking these steps? Public trust in law enforcement has been declining since the rampart scandal of...
[Trailer] Alex Villanueva: Sheriff of Los Angeles County
October 26, 2022 00:25 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBAlex Villanueva has been a Los Angeles County Sheriff since 2011, after defeating former Sheriff Lee Baca. Alex holds degrees from California State University, Long Beach and the Western State University College of Law. He is also an Eagle Scout. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.
74. Ben Greenfield: Top Biohacker and Human Performance Consultant
October 26, 2022 00:23 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBBen Greenfield is a performance scientist, podcast host, and New York Times best-selling author of the new book "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life." Voted by the NSCA as America’s top Personal Trainer and by Greatest as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. He talks about his transition from a top 6 figures personal trainer to building an eCommerce empire. In this episode, we discuss what it means to push the limits of your body and how you ca...
[Trailer] Ben Greenfield: Top Biohacker and Human Performance Consultant
October 26, 2022 00:20 - 55 seconds - 1.27 MBBen Greenfield is a performance scientist, podcast host, and New York Times best-selling author of the new book "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life." Voted by the NSCA as America’s top Personal Trainer and by Greatest as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. He talks about his transition from a top 6 figures personal trainer to building an eCommerce empire. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...
73. David Meltzer: Founder of David Meltzer Enterprises (DME)
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 45 MBNo matter your condition in life, you can always be grateful. A notion that has helped our guest throughout his life — From relieving the financial stressors of his mom, working as CEO of Samsung’s cell phone division, and into his role at Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. We speak with David Meltzer, Founder of David Meltzer Enterprises (DME), about his mission to empower 1 billion people, remembering to have fun within any pursuit, and the power of asking for help. In this epis...
72. Sarah Gibson Tuttle: Founder & CEO at Olive & June
March 30, 2022 07:15 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIf you’re not waking up excited to go to work, no matter how great the benefits or compensation, it’s time to rethink your trajectory. This is exactly the situation today’s guest found herself in, and she made a shift from finance to affordable luxury nail products. She wanted to pursue her passion — And from it, an enthusiastic community of customers. We speak with Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder & CEO at Olive & June, about her early days in finance, the transition to affordable luxury nai...
71. Christopher Gavigan: Founder & Co-CEO at Prima
March 16, 2022 07:15 - 45.6 MBAs a parent, you want to do what’s best for your child. But with so many products out there, it’s difficult to know which ones contain toxic materials and which ones don’t. Armed with the desire to help these parents, our guest founded the Honest Project — Leading to an educated, excited consumer base and the future of the CBD brand Prima. We speak with Christopher Gavigan, Founder & Co-CEO at Prima, about his dedication to consumer empowerment through product education and diving into th...
70. Naveen Jain: The Entrepreneurial Master of Show, Don’t Tell
March 02, 2022 08:15 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe all fail from time to time. But it’s how we respond to that failure that makes the difference. As an entrepreneur, it’s maintaining a level of enthusiastic momentum during the down times so that you can disrupt an industry during the up times. We speak with Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, about his entrepreneurial upbringing in India, how he’s showing his children the adults he wants them to be, and why non-experts will out-perform an expert every time in regards to industry disrup...
69. Jake Wood: Founder & CEO at Groundswell
February 09, 2022 08:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBFor an entrepreneur, the only thing more exciting than succeeding with a project is starting fresh on the next one. We speak with Jake Wood, Founder & CEO at Groundswell, about his time in the Marine Corps, building a global disaster relief organization, and the lifelong passion to be an entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss: Going into the Marine Corps when the NFL didn't work out Helping with the Haiti catastrophe & raising money Moving on from global relief & what led to the dec...
68. Ryan Deiss: Founder & CEO Scalable.co
February 02, 2022 08:15 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBIn hindsight, connecting the dots of your professional career — recognizing how each step leads to the next — is a manageable task. But foreseeing that a boy’s interest in watching infomercials at 5am would lead to a career in marketing, chasing the .com train, and building a business only to see it crash at the helm of a bad CEO? …Impossible to predict. We speak with Ryan Deiss, Founder & CEO Scalable.co, about his unpredictable career path, how he’s dealt with business growing pains, a...
67. Keith St Onge: 19 Time World Champion Barefoot Waterskier
December 15, 2021 08:15 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWe speak with Keith St. Onge, a Real Estate Agent and retired, award-winning pro barefoot water skier. Keith began competing at 10 years old but it was years until his contributions transformed the sport of barefoot water skiing. In this episode, we discuss: The world of water skiing Being a water skiing innovator Pivoting into real estate For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & ...
66. Selema Masekela: TV Host, Commentator, Action Sports Legend
December 08, 2021 08:15 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBFor most people, life is about finding a good paying job and hopefully having enough time to do the activities you love in your spare time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Our guest is a living testament to those out there looking to live their passions. We speak with Selema Masekela, Emmy-nominated producer, commentator, and journalist, about his early days of surfing, building a professional network with deeply human connections, and his transition to television and producing. In...
65. Jessica Yellin: Former CNN Chief White House Correspondent and Founder of #NewsNotNoise
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBYou’d be hard-pressed to find an industry with more problems than journalism in today’s divided landscape. Where the average person might shrug and bemoan the decline of the news media… A successful entrepreneur sees that same problem as an opportunity. That’s how Jessica Yellin became the Founder of News Not Noise, a news platform where stories help the audience make sense of the world, rather than helping them find new enemies within it. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of ...
65. Jessica Yellin - Former CNN Chief White House Correspondent and Founder of #NewsNotNoise
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBYou’d be hard-pressed to find an industry with more problems than journalism in today’s divided landscape. Where the average person might shrug and bemoan the decline of the news media… A successful entrepreneur sees that same problem as an opportunity. That’s how Jessica Yellin became the Founder of News Not Noise, a news platform where stories help the audience make sense of the world, rather than helping them find new enemies within it. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of ...
64. Charlie Engle: Ultra-Endurance Athlete
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOur guest today has experienced some of the highest highs and lowest lows in his fight against addiction: Running across the Sahara desert, going to federal prison, and learning the lesson — life isn’t a dress rehearsal; you only get one shot. We speak with Charlie Engle, Global ultra-endurance athlete and the founder of the 5.8 Global Adventure Series, about his journey through obsession and the life lessons he’s excited to share. In this episode, we discuss: Charlie’s history of addict...
63. Chris Klug: Olympic Snowboarder & Organ Donor Advocate
November 17, 2021 08:45 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIt takes 3 things to succeed in life. Passion for what you do, the work ethic to pull it off… And understanding that no one succeeds alone. These are what today’s guest, Chris Klug, learned after he managed to bounce back from being the recipient of a life-saving organ donation to become a three-time snowboarding Olympian and Founder of the Chris Klug Foundation. In this episode, we discuss: Why Chris fell in love with snowboarding in the sport’s infancy How Chris was able to recover f...
62. Jordynn Wynn & Sharon Pak: Co-Founders of INHHair (Insert Name Here Hair)
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBStarting a brand can be a scary endeavor. Sometimes, however, it’s the hurdles that come after the launch that test your limits. Leaving behind their careers at ColourPop, our two guests tell us their success story and the struggles of being an entrepreneur. Jordynn Wynn and Sharon Pak, Co-Founders at INHHair, share their story of working together, going from competitors to collaborators, and the struggles they’ve faced since the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we discuss: Jordynn an...
61. Alex Lieberman: Founder of Morning Brew
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIt’s no secret that if you want to succeed in life, you have to be willing to work for it. Work ethic is often seen as a product of a good upbringing or even something innate… But sometimes, nothing will light a fire under your ass like loss — the realization that you alone are responsible for taking care of the people you love. That realization hit Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder of Morning Brew, at a young age when the loss of his father spurred him to take charge of his family’s income — an...
60. Jamal Hill: Bronze Medal Winning Paralympic Swimmer
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJamal Hill, Paralympic Swimmer and President of Swim Up Hill , was born to be a swimmer. By the age of 8, he was already winning more medals and trophies than anyone else in his age group. However, at 10 years old, his life was turned upside down. He was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a hereditary disease that damages the nerves in the arms and legs. For a while, swimming was off the table. But his parents raised him to believe that there were no limits to what he could accomplish, ...
60. Jamal Hill - Bronze Medal Winning Paralympic Swimmer
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBJamal Hill, Paralympic Swimmer and President of Swim Up Hill , was born to be a swimmer. By the age of 8, he was already winning more medals and trophies than anyone else in his age group. However, at 10 years old, his life was turned upside down. He was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a hereditary disease that damages the nerves in the arms and legs. For a while, swimming was off the table. But his parents raised him to believe that there were no limits to what he could accomplish, ...
59. Noah Kagan: Founder of AppSumo
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWhen a company forecasts a bright and optimistic future for themselves, we call it their vision. So why, when a person does the exact same, do we call it a fantasy? The truth is, every success story began as a success fantasy — and we should all be writing ours down. That’s how Noah Kagan , Founder of AppSumo , did it — and his long string of entrepreneurial and career successes are testament to the power of giving yourself permission to achieve your wildest dreams. He joins the show ...
Become the Author of Your Own Success Story w/ Noah Kagan
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBWhen a company forecasts a bright and optimistic future for themselves, we call it their vision. So why, when a person does the exact same, do we call it a fantasy? The truth is, every success story began as a success fantasy — and we should all be writing ours down. That’s how Noah Kagan , Founder of AppSumo , did it — and his long string of entrepreneurial and career successes are testament to the power of giving yourself permission to achieve your wildest dreams. He joins the show to ...
58. Rob Dyrdek: Pro Skateboarder, Entrepreneur, Founder of the Dyrdek Machine (3.03.21)
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBYour life consists of a series of interconnected systems. And you get to design each one of them to propel you toward your ideal life. Rob Dyrdek , founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, a full-service venture studio, explores this idea in his upcoming book, The Machine Mindset. In this episode, Rob and Erik chat about... How his sister's boyfriend helped launch Rob's legendary skateboarding career The story behind how Rob founded Orion Trucks Pitching his way onto MTV How Rob learned to ...
58. Rob Dyrdek — Pro Skateboarder, Entrepreneur, Founder of the Dyrdek Machine (3.03.21)
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBYour life consists of a series of interconnected systems. And you get to design each one of them to propel you toward your ideal life. Rob Dyrdek , founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, a full-service venture studio, explores this idea in his upcoming book, The Machine Mindset. In this episode, Rob and Erik chat about... How his sister's boyfriend helped launch Rob's legendary skateboarding career The story behind how Rob founded Orion Trucks Pitching his way onto MTV How Rob learned to ...
57. Aaron Kirman: World's Top Real Estate Agent
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBAs a kid, he had dyslexia and a speech impediment. He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t read. That made for a difficult childhood. But as a result, he spent a lot of time studying others and developing a sixth sense for human nature — a skill which, in adulthood, made him into one of the top real estate agents in the world. Who am I talking about? I’m talking about Aaron Kirman , President International Luxury Estates at Compass . Aaron’s company has sold some of the biggest listings in his...
56. Patrick Schwarzenegger: Balancing Film & Business
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBChoosing film or business as a career can be challenging — marrying the two? A different kind of challenge altogether. To be successful at both requires equal enthusiasm, time management, and an eye for the right kind of opportunities. Fueled by inspirational parents and a drive to invest in early state companies, our guest Patrick Schwarzenegger , Strategic Investor & Advisor, joins the show to discuss his successes, strategies, and plans for the future. In this episode, we discuss: Pa...
55. Jaspar Weir: Co-Founder of TaskUs
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThere’s an open secret among tech startups: Many of the most well-known AI-powered, automated innovations actually started off powered by old-fashioned, outsourced human labor. And for anyone who led such a startup in the last decade, the odds are good they’ll know today’s guest. That’s because, in this episode, I’m speaking with Jaspar Weir , Co-Founder of TaskUs , the go-to outsourcer for many of the most recognizable companies within the tech industry and beyond. We discuss: Jaspar...
55. Jaspar Weir - Co-Founder of TaskUs
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThere’s an open secret among tech startups: Many of the most well-known AI-powered, automated innovations actually started off powered by old-fashioned, outsourced human labor. And for anyone who led such a startup in the last decade, the odds are good they’ll know today’s guest. That’s because, in this episode, I’m speaking with Jaspar Weir , Co-Founder of TaskUs , the go-to outsourcer for many of the most recognizable companies within the tech industry and beyond. We discuss: Jaspar...
54. Dan Fleyshman: Entrepreneur, Investor, Poker Master, Influencer King
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBEvery successful person was once the little guy. They become successes, not by worrying about being the little guy… They get there by going big anyway. If you still don’t believe me, just look at today’s guest, Dan Fleyshman , Founder at Elevator.Studio . Dan is the youngest ever founder of a publicly traded company and once sold a million dollars worth of shirts… when he was still in high school. In this episode, we discuss: What it takes to become the youngest CEO of a publicly trad...
54. Dan Fleyshman — Entrepreneur, Investor, Poker Master, Influencer King
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBEvery successful person was once the little guy. They become successes, not by worrying about being the little guy… They get there by going big anyway. If you still don’t believe me, just look at today’s guest, Dan Fleyshman , Founder at Elevator.Studio . Dan is the youngest ever founder of a publicly traded company and once sold a million dollars worth of shirts… when he was still in high school. In this episode, we discuss: What it takes to become the youngest CEO of a publicly trad...
53. Jake Kassan - Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSome people think that when you sell an uber-successful company and walk away with a huge payout, your whole life changes. Suddenly, you enter a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams. But today’s guest, Jake Kassan , Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches , knows from experience that that isn’t the case. In the end, more money doesn’t make you any happier, it just gives you time to figure out what’s next. In this episode, we discuss: Finding childhood heroes in entrepreneurs, not athl...
53. Jake Kassan: Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSome people think that when you sell an uber-successful company and walk away with a huge payout, your whole life changes. Suddenly, you enter a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams. But today’s guest, Jake Kassan , Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches , knows from experience that that isn’t the case. In the end, more money doesn’t make you any happier, it just gives you time to figure out what’s next. In this episode, we discuss: Finding childhood heroes in entrepreneurs, not athl...
52. Joe Drake - CEO of Lionsgate
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHow do you land your dream job? Embracing change and finding work you excel at — because you love it so much it isn’t really work. Or, you know… by just wanting to leave Orange County. Both of these factored into the massive success today’s guest, Joe Drake, CEO of Lionsgate , has seen over his long career in the movie business — one spanning from Ski School to The Hunger Games. In this episode, we discuss: How wanting to leave the OC kicked off Joe’s career Joe’s rise through the mo...
52. Joe Drake: CEO of Lionsgate
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBHow do you land your dream job? Embracing change and finding work you excel at — because you love it so much it isn’t really work. Or, you know… by just wanting to leave Orange County. Both of these factored into the massive success today’s guest, Joe Drake, CEO of Lionsgate , has seen over his long career in the movie business — one spanning from Ski School to The Hunger Games. In this episode, we discuss: How wanting to leave the OC kicked off Joe’s career Joe’s rise through the mo...
51. Marty Callner: Legendary Director
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBSometimes you go searching for a career. Other times, the career seems to find you. Which is exactly what happened for Marty Callner. Marty is a world renowned television director who has directed some of the biggest names on the planet (Jerry Seinfeld, Cher, and Garth Brooks to name a few) and learned a ton along the way. Oh, and he also started at HBO when there were 7 employees, and directed nearly every major music video from the 1980’s. But he didn’t grow up wanting a career in H...
51. Marty Callner - Legendary Director
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBSometimes you go searching for a career. Other times, the career seems to find you. Which is exactly what happened for Marty Callner. Marty is a world renowned television director who has directed some of the biggest names on the planet (Jerry Seinfeld, Cher, and Garth Brooks to name a few) and learned a ton along the way. Oh, and he also started at HBO when there were 7 employees, and directed nearly every major music video from the 1980’s. But he didn’t grow up wanting a career in H...
50. Chris Voss - FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBBeing a negotiator for the FBI requires a very special set of skills and experience. And if you had the skills to deal with a hostage or crisis negotiation… How well do you think you’d do negotiating your next business deal? Today’s guest is an expert in negotiation — Chris Voss , FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference , and he’s figured out how to do just that. In this episode, we discuss: Chris’ career trajectory The importance of never conceding Black Sw...
Chris Voss - FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBBeing a negotiator for the FBI requires a very special set of skills and experience. And if you had the skills to deal with a hostage or crisis negotiation… How well do you think you’d do negotiating your next business deal? Today’s guest is an expert in negotiation — Chris Voss , FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference , and he’s figured out how to do just that. In this episode, we discuss: Chris’ career trajectory The importance of never conceding Black Sw...
50. Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBBeing a negotiator for the FBI requires a very special set of skills and experience. And if you had the skills to deal with a hostage or crisis negotiation… How well do you think you’d do negotiating your next business deal? Today’s guest is an expert in negotiation — Chris Voss , FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference , and he’s figured out how to do just that. In this episode, we discuss: Chris’ career trajectory The importance of never conceding Black Sw...
49. Lauren Gibbs - Bobsledding Olympic Silver Medalist
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBLooking back at your life, you might laugh at where you thought you’d end up and where you are now. Plans can feel so definite but change in an instant when you least expect it. As David Byrne of the Talking Heads once sang, “Well, how did I get here?” From early sports to a winding sales journey to bobsledding Olympian, Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist & Director of External Sales at Evolution of Sports, shares her story of how saying yes to opportunity changed her life. In this episod...
49. Lauren Gibbs: Bobsledding Olympic Silver Medalist
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBLooking back at your life, you might laugh at where you thought you’d end up and where you are now. Plans can feel so definite but change in an instant when you least expect it. As David Byrne of the Talking Heads once sang, “Well, how did I get here?” From early sports to a winding sales journey to bobsledding Olympian, Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist & Director of External Sales at Evolution of Sports, shares her story of how saying yes to opportunity changed her life. In this episod...
Lauren Gibbs - Bobsledding Olympic Silver Medalist
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBLooking back at your life, you might laugh at where you thought you’d end up and where you are now. Plans can feel so definite but change in an instant when you least expect it. As David Byrne of the Talking Heads once sang, “Well, how did I get here?” From early sports to a winding sales journey to bobsledding Olympian, Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist & Director of External Sales at Evolution of Sports, shares her story of how saying yes to opportunity changed her life. In this episod...
48. Jordan Harbinger: Top Podcaster and Incredibly Interesting Man
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFrom hacker to urban vigilante to foreign exchange student, to Wall Street lawyer to top-10 podcast host… No, it’s not the plot of some campy spy movie… It’s a crazy resume you can only build with some serious networking chops. That’s not James Bond’s resume, it’s from today’s guest, Jordan Harbinger, Creator of The Jordan Harbinger Show and — sorry Dos Equis’ guy — possibly the most interesting man in the world. He joins the show to share his incredible career journey and the attit...
48. Jordan Harbinger - Top Podcaster and Incredibly Interesting Man
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBFrom hacker to urban vigilante to foreign exchange student, to Wall Street lawyer to top-10 podcast host… No, it’s not the plot of some campy spy movie… It’s a crazy resume you can only build with some serious networking chops. That’s not James Bond’s resume, it’s from today’s guest, Jordan Harbinger, Creator of The Jordan Harbinger Show and — sorry Dos Equis’ guy — possibly the most interesting man in the world. He joins the show to share his incredible career journey and the attit...
47. Leonard Armato — Sports Agent Powerhouse
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWho handed Kim Kardashian her first million-dollar check? The same guy who helped Kareem Abdul Jabar wipe out $25 million in debt. Also the man who created the Golden Boy brand with Oscar de la Hoya. Sports agent powerhouse Leonard Armato. Along the way, he also transformed the way athletes (and Kardashians) are represented. And he wasn't even an entrepreneur, just a kid who liked to play sports. On this episode of Hawke Talk, Erik interviews Leonard about his journey from desperate,...
47. Leonard Armato: Sports Agent Powerhouse
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWho handed Kim Kardashian her first million-dollar check? The same guy who helped Kareem Abdul Jabar wipe out $25 million in debt. Also the man who created the Golden Boy brand with Oscar de la Hoya. Sports agent powerhouse Leonard Armato. Along the way, he also transformed the way athletes (and Kardashians) are represented. And he wasn't even an entrepreneur, just a kid who liked to play sports. On this episode of Hawke Talk, Erik interviews Leonard about his journey from desperate,...