Episodes

In this week’s backstage episode, we discuss the role of gatekeepers play in our world today. While we have the ability to bypass them, perhaps they have value. Do they force us to step up our...

Like many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambition became the driving force of his entrepreneurial efforts, matters of the heart interfered. What started was a radical shift from maximizing income to...

When Janelle Hanchett returned to motherhood after being separated from her children, she started to wonder about the way the parenting experience is portrayed in the media. It brought up a very basic question about...

In this backstage episode we have a discussion about the role that technology is playing in our creativity, and the quality of our lives. Here are some of the highlights from our chat: Why Srini...

Allison Gryphon has climbed the ranks of the film industry over the last several years. Right at what appeared to be the pinnacle of her career, she was diagnosed with cancer. In response to her...

What makes people play at the top of their game? How does our ability to get into a flow state impact our work? Do Superman and extreme sports athletes have something that makes them tick differential...

Simon Sinek is the instigator of an idea that has fundamentally changed the way we do business, live life, and create art. The notion that people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you...

Charlie Hoehn started his career by doing free work and landing amazing roles working with best selling authors and tech startups. He's worked as a marketing strategist and the director of special projects for Tim...

Sarah Peck is an writer/designer/entrepreneur whose life has been deeply influenced by swimming and writing. In this chat we discuss lessons she’s learned on her journey from college swim team member to writer and open...

In this backstage episode we have a discussion on whether or not consumers have a responsibility to support artists. Here are a few of the highlights from our chat: Revisiting last week's episode on the...

Vinnie Tortorich is a trainer to people from all walks of life. His clients include Hollywood celebrities, captains of industry, stay at home moms, working moms, pregnant moms, ultra athletes, Ironman triathletes, injured and post surgical...

Alex Jamieson co-wrote the iconic food documentary Super Size Me. That eventually led to the publication of The Great American Detox, and multiple best belling books that followed. In this interview we take a look...

In this episode of the show we take a look at the economics of the internet. The web can be like a developing country with severe income disparity. While the barrier to entry is lower...

Bruce Poon tip is not the typical CEO of a travel company. Starting with nothing but his college credit cards, over the last 20 years Bruce has built G adventures into a 250 million dollar business....

In this episode we take a look at how technology is changing the world of work and what jobs will be eliminated by machines. A look back at last week’s episode and the listener feedback...

After a trip to Thailand in 2005, Matt decided to quit his job, finish his MBA and head off into the world. What started out as a one year trip has turned into a 7...

In this episode Pamela Slim returns to the show to discuss her latest book Body of Work. A stable career in any field is quickly becoming obsolte, and by creating a body of work, we...

In this episode we revisit the great debate on talent, discuss listener feedback and explore two types of career paths. Is the future going to be about becoming a master of your craft or will...

Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In this interview we have an in-depth discussion about working artists and what it takes to master the craft of writing....

To say that Christina Rasmussen has dealt with loss in her life would be an understatement. She lost a newborn child and her husband in the span of a few years. What started was a...

In this backstage episode, we conduct a new experiment by changing up the format of the show. Current events, discussion and debate all become part of the conversation. The story of a film critic that...

Susan Hyatt's career has included stints as a successful real estate agent, working in marketing/PR and as a successful life coach. She's on a mission to make personal development fun. He work has been featured...

In 2011 Dave Ursillo published his first book Lead Without Followers. In an inspiring uphill battle, Dave has shown a tremendous amount of grit. In the last year his business has experienced a dramatic turnaround. Here...

It's quite clear to many of you that we've made some significant changes in the last week by renaming the show and launching an incredibe new web site. In this backstage episode, Greg Hartle and I...