Previous Episodes

Bouncing Back After Losing $50M, With Rod Khleif

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

Rod Khleif lost everything in the market crash in 2008; $50 million in real estate.

He lost the beach-front mansion, his Mercedes… all the stuff that ultimately doesn’t matter, but that is quite painful to lose.

He had made the mistake of buying single family homes to hold long term and cross collateralize them with his multifamily properties. The multifamily properties did fine, but the single-family homes pulled his entire portfolio down.

But the opportunity in the crisis was key lessons learned. Rod joins Adam to share some of these key lessons.

Discover:

• How to handle losing a ton of money;
• Why Rod refers to failures as “seminars;
• How to pick yourself up and make a comeback after a huge failure;
• The keys to success;
• And so much more!

Tune in and listen to how one man lost it all, but built it back up.

The Nitty Gritty Details of Running a Startup, With Igor Fedenkoff

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

Dreaming up a new business is easy. All it takes is an idea.

Getting setup is usually not complicated (depending on the type of business).

But running the startup and raising capital? That’s where the going can get tough.

Serial entrepreneur, Igor Fedenkoff, joins Adam to share his tips on those nitty gritty details of running a startup.

Discover:

• If Influencer Marketing is really all that it’s hyped up to be;
• Pointers for managing remote workforce;
• How risk can affect your personal and professional life;
• One thing that will make an investor write a check to you;
• And much more!

Thinking of taking the plunge into the world of business? Tune in!

How to Become the Nucleus of Your Life, With Pat Honiotes

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

“That’s another fine mess you’ve gotten us into, Stanley!” Laurel and Hardy may have said it most famously, but we’ve all thought something like it after we’ve had one of those experiences where nothing went right or according to plan.

Whatever it was, we all know where at least some of the decisions were made to get us into that pickle in the first place. What few of us have figured out is how and why did we make those decisions and how can we make sure not to do something quite so bad next time?

Pat Honiotes has the answer. She joins Adam to discuss how to become the nucleus of your own life and in doing so, how to get unstuck and make different choices.

Discover:

• What it means to be the Nucleus of your Life;
• How and why your life seems stuck;
• How and what you can do to fix the problems so they stop interfering in your life from now on;
• And so much more!

Isn’t it time you got unstuck? Don’t miss this episode.

How This First-Gen Entrepreneur Achieved the American Dream, With Dr. Shirag Shemmassian

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

While in high school, Dr. Shemmassian took a keen interest in the higher education process. He navigated the admissions process with limited college counseling and became the only Ivy League graduate in his high school’s nearly 60-year history.

Today he is one of the world’s foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions.

Dr. Shemmassian joins Adam to share his story and his advice on how to get into medical school or a top college/university.

Discover:

• The current state of medical school admissions;
• How growing up with immigrant parents shaped Shirag into a hard worker;
• How college admissions have changed in the last 10-15 years;
• Achieving goals through developing a positive mindset and working hard;
• How parents can promote–or sabotage–the development of high-achieving students;
• And so much more!

Is it college time for you or someone in your family? Don’t miss this all-important discussion!

How This Fempreneur Built Wealth Through Helping Others, With Michelle Rockwood

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

Over the years, Michelle Rockwood has done it all–raised one gift of $1.2 million over a single lunch for charity, brokered deals for mansions in Southern California, and even sold shoes at Nordstrom.

And now she’s helped hundreds of heart-centered badasses—who hated sales conversations—to fall in love with the process and transform their businesses and lives. She helps non-salespeople crush it in sales.

Michelle joins Adam to share how she helps others fall in love with the sales process.

Discover:

• If someone who is not a “salesperson” can ever actually be good at sales;
• What is an “embodiment practice” and how can this help your business;
• Why you should limit sales conversations to just 45 minutes;
• Why getting a “no” on a sales call is better than a “maybe”;
• And much, much more!

Want more money in your pocket? Then don’t miss this power-packed episode!

Niche, Please! How to Narrow Your Focus and Grow Your Small Business with Social Media, With Skyler Irvine

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram. These words are enough to strike fear in the heart of any established business owner over thirty-five.

But there’s good news for entrepreneurs overwhelmed by social trends in digital media: you don’t have to be an expert in every platform, change your business model, or hire a marketing intern.

But this doesn’t mean your work is done.

You’ve already conquered the enormous challenge of building a successful company or small business. Now, it’s time to find your niche and own it.

Skyler Irvine joins Adam to show you how to adapt your marketing strategy, meaningfully connect you with your customers, and focus on the platform that drives results.

Discover:

• How radio “changed the game of marketing”;
• How to choose the right platforms for your business;
• Which social platforms have the potential to drive the most revenue;
• How business owners can adapt their marketing strategies (both digital and traditional) to their social media strategy;
• And so much more!

Technology may have changed, but your story hasn’t. Tune in and clear up the confusion around social media.

Marketing Best Practices for Small Online Businesses, With Steve Mastroianni

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

The Pros and Cons of Being a Successful Solopreneur, With David Duford

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

Building a Noteworthy Reputation, With Eric Edelist

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn

3 Keys to Maximize Profitability Without Hustling or Cutting Back, With Rachel Marshall and Bruce Wehner

Podcast: Play in new window

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn