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  • What It Takes to Build a Career in Sports Today | Lynn Lashbrook

    What It Takes to Build a Career in Sports Today | Lynn Lashbrook
    Jan 22 2026
    Building a career in sports isn’t as simple—or as glamorous—as most people think. In this episode, Lynn Lashbrook draws from decades as a coach, agent, athletic director, and educator to break down how the sports industry really works today. John and Justin explore what’s changed in the NIL era, why relationships still matter more than résumés, and how access to education and opportunity is evolving worldwide. From navigating broken systems to creating new pathways into the business of sports, this conversation offers practical insight for anyone trying to build a meaningful career in a highly competitive industry.
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    42 Min.
  • How He Saved His Family’s Business | Dodds Hayden

    How He Saved His Family’s Business | Dodds Hayden
    Jan 8 2026
    When his father passed away, Dodds Hayden didn’t step into a thriving company—he inherited a family business on the brink of collapse. With just $9,000 left in the bank and $120,000 of payroll due, no credit line, and unfinished projects weighing the company down, Dodds had every reason to give up. In this candid episode, he reveals how emotional discipline, perspective, and stoic principles helped him survive loss, conflict, and near bankruptcy on his journey to success. A raw look at courage, decision-making under fire, and what it really takes to survive in the arena of business and life.
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    1 Std. und 22 Min.
  • The Real Story Behind Building Steiner Sports | Brandon Steiner

    The Real Story Behind Building Steiner Sports | Brandon Steiner
    Dec 18 2025
    Brandon Steiner built one of the most recognizable sports memorabilia companies in the world — but his story starts long before the Yankees partnerships and multimillion-dollar deals. Growing up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, Brandon learned early that hustle creates opportunity. Brandon breaks down the mindset that carried him to becoming a pioneer in the sports collectibles industry, sharing secrets on how he convinced teams and athletes to partner with him, the art of selling, why most people misunderstand value, and what it really took to build a business from scratch without connections or capital.
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    53 Min.
  • He Sold Some of the Most Famous Reality TV Shows in 3 Minutes | Brant Pinvidic

    He Sold Some of the Most Famous Reality TV Shows in 3 Minutes | Brant Pinvidic
    Dec 4 2025
    Brant Pinvidic went from pitching reality shows in Hollywood to coaching Fortune 500 companies on how to sell their stories in three minutes or less. Known for hits like Bar Rescue, Extreme Weight Loss, and Biggest Loser, Brant’s creative genius was forged in the most competitive rooms in television. But as he reveals in this episode, his greatest breakthroughs came from learning when to walk away, fail fast, and find new meaning in his work.
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    58 Min.
  • What the Military Taught Him About Corporate Leadership | Chris Schmitt

    What the Military Taught Him About Corporate Leadership | Chris Schmitt
    Nov 20 2025
    For three decades, Chris Schmitt led special forces teams through high-stakes missions in Afghanistan, Africa, and Europe. What he learned about character, humility, and decision-making under pressure is now reshaping how corporate leaders think. This episode dives into the mindset of special operations and what it really takes to lead in chaos.
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    56 Min.
  • How Fear, Focus, and Culture Built Varsity Spirit | Jeff Webb

    How Fear, Focus, and Culture Built Varsity Spirit | Jeff Webb
    Nov 6 2025
    From an $850 side hustle to a global empire, Jeff Webb shares how grit, risk, and relentless execution turned Varsity Brands into a multi-billion-dollar movement.
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    49 Min.
  • The Creed Years, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose with Music | Mark Tremonti

    The Creed Years, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose with Music | Mark Tremonti
    Oct 23 2025
    From selling out stadiums with Creed and Alter Bridge to recording Sinatra with Frank’s original band, Mark Tremonti’s story is one of constant reinvention. In this conversation, he opens up about the discipline it took to reach the top, why he believes music is “the closest thing we have to magic” and how fatherhood reshaped his purpose—especially after his daughter Stella’s Down syndrome diagnosis—and how it led to his Take a Chance for Charity project and the creation of the Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic. Between reflections on the new Creed album, thoughts on A.I. and creativity, the episode captures the mind of an artist who refuses to stand still.
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    1 Std. und 17 Min.
  • Inside the Hollywood Business Machine | Andy Horwitz

    Inside the Hollywood Business Machine | Andy Horwitz
    Oct 9 2025
    What most people never see about Hollywood is the machinery that runs it: financing, distribution, talent deals, and the endless balance of art and commerce. By navigating through award-winning producer Andy Horwitz’s career, Justin and John dissect the inner workings of the industry, from an insider’s perspective on the business of Hollywood—where creativity meets capital and storytelling becomes commerce. Andy Horwitz is an award–winning producer and executive on films like Suicide Squad, American Hustle, Triple Frontier and Dark Knight.
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    1 Std. und 24 Min.