Want to take control of the future? In each episode of this podcast, Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer takes something that seems concerning or confusing today, and then learns its surprising history, what important things we’re missing, and the solutions that can make us smarter and better. (The show was previously called Pessimists Archive.)
Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer features business owners and CEO’s who went through a crippling business problem and came out the other side happy, wealthy, and growing. Feifer, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief, pulls these stories out so other business can avoid the same crippling problems. 767392
Let’s talk about money — but not *boring* money. Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer and money expert Nicole Lapin go straight at the most taboo, awkward situations where money impacts our lives, relationships, and careers. In each episode they debate the trickiest questions, offering genuine financial advice about typically hush-hush issues. Then they bring in a celebrity judge to decide who’s right.
The Greatness Machine is about two things. We’re about people who are living their passions and those who are creating greatness in the world, despite the odds. In all of our interviews and episodes, we will be diving into the origin story, what makes people tick and why they do what they did to get to where they are going. We interview world-class speakers and people who may not even know to tell their stories and enlighten us about what it took to get them to create all the greatness in th ...
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SPIN IT is a business podcast that will inspire you to see failures and obstacles as a stepping stone for success, transforming them into a new path forward, a path that you may not have seen or considered before. Whether it’s a scandal or a broken business model - obstacles are an opportunity to learn, pivot and go after your goals with a new perspective. Hosted by Stephynie Malik, award-winning Crisis Management Expert and Business Strategist, this podcast offers you advice and guidance on ...
Gamma Project is dedicated to wide-ranging, exploratory interviews with the world’s most creative, successful, and interesting people—deconstructing their philosophies, patterns, and routines, and distilling them into game-changing strategies and tactics that you, the listener, can implement into your own life.
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109 | Housing Market Truths from an Insider
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It seems the economy at the moment is in turmoil. We're seeing Bitcoin under 20,000. The markets are down. The Dow Jones has reached 30,000, S&P was around 3600. On top of this volatility, there's a housing boom happening all around us. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius goes solo to offer some insights on housing based on his past…
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108 | Amanda Knox | Fighting for your Life Against a Trial by Media
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In 2007 the world was shocked by the story of Amanda Knox, wrongfully convicted for the murder of Meredith Kercher. Fifteen years after the gruesome incident that attracted huge media attention, our guest gets real about the experience that turned her life upside down. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Amanda Knox, ex…
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#44: Building A Business Around Health with Kara Goldin
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This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with Kara Goldin, founder of Hint Water. For those of you who have not tasted Hint Water, Hint is an unsweetened flavored beverage. When Kara launched Hint she actually launched it from her garage with the support of her husband Theo. Kara’s story is brillant. Her tenacity, grit and ability to never take …
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Emails That Should Have Never Been Sent, with Nicole Lapin
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In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius does a deep dive into the concept of inflation and its effects on the economy, as well as the way it’s calculated, both now and in the past. In this episode you'll discover: - How inflation is truly calculated, and how the Consumer Price Index factors in. - Why understanding inflation requires res…
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106 | Jon Vroman | How To Show Up And Be An Amazing Father
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For today's guest, winning at home is just as important as winning at work, maybe even moreso. He's joined Darius to discuss exactly how men can go about doing that in their everyday lives. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jon Vroman, speaker, author, family man and CEO of Front Row Dads, an organization designed to he…
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#43: Overcoming Anxiety and Autoimmune Disease with Mark Metry
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This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with THE MARK METRY- If you have not heard of Mark or are not familiar with his work, you are in for a treat. Mark's parents immigrated from Egypt, he is first generation here in the US. Mark was so painfully shy due to various issues like mental health, social anxiety, and feeling like he just didn't qui…
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105 | Natasha Miller | From Homeless Teen to Inc 5000 CEO
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Many 'rags to riches' stories are tales of average people achieving success in their chosen field. However, in the case of today's guest, the story is almost literally true. From being a homeless teenager to eventually finding her place as an Inc 5000 CEO, her story is truly inspiring. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with …
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The Power of Conflict, with Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer
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The world is full of conflict, but Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer says most people approach it all wrong. They either see conflict as something to avoid, or they argue with emotion and a winner-take-all mentality. “If we're going to engage together, I should have a purpose for engaging with you,” he says. In this conversation, inspired by his new book "Th…
This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with Wall Street Journal Best selling author and “Your CEO Mentor” Founder Martin Moore. A former corporate CEO, Moore worked his way up from an entry-level position in software development to become a CIO, an SVP, and a Head of Strategy. This led to his defining role as CEO of CS Energy. During his 5-yea…
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104 l Doug Erwin l Elevating to Become Your Best You
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If there's one trait common to most humans, it's curiosity. We seem to have an instinctive need to ask questions, and to explore new ideas. However, this trait is not aways distributed evenly. Some people are very curious, constantly seeking out new avenues to learn and grow, while others seem to lack the trait entirely. So what happens when you ac…
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How to Find Great Talent, with Tyler Cowen
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#41: Living Life with Ambition with Jon Ferrara
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This week on Spin It! Stephynie we will be speaking with Jon Ferrara Founder and CEO of Nimble. Jon is considered to be an early pioneer in the CRM space and was the Co-Founder of Goldmine Software Corporation. Ten years following the acquisition of GoldMine in 2000, Jon returned to the start-up world revolutionizing customer relationships AGAIN by…
Our brains are full of fun facts: the memory span of a goldfish, Marie Antoinette’s famous words, the vomitoriums of Rome, and more. But what if it’s all wrong? In this episode, I debunk more than a dozen common misconceptions and then ask: Why do we remember misinformation so easily? And is there a better way to learn? The “Build For Tomorrow” boo…
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103 | Ryan Levesque | How to Generate Millions with a Quiz Funnel
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A marketing funnel is a fundamental part of many businesses. The concept is designed to illustrate the journey a person takes with your business, from a stranger just learning about your company, to an eventual purchase and beyond. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Ryan Levesque, CEO of The ASK Method® Company, entrepre…
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#40: Building Confidence and Courage with Ahmad Imam
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This week on Spin It! Stephynie is speaking with Ahmad Imam, who is the definition of a jack of all trades, doing a lot of things really, really well. He’s an edutainer, content creator, speaker, social media consultant, and highly regarded social media personality. Ahmad is a firm believer that kindness should be at the heart of all things, especi…
Are we in a housing bubble? Could the events of 2008 be happening all over again? These are questions that are being asked by both experts in the housing market and those in the media. The temptation is to assume that history is repeating itself, and the same factors that created the 2008 crash are once again at work. In today's episode of The Grea…
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101 | Andrew Bustamante | From CIA Operative to CEO
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People dream about the glamorous world of spying all the time, though sadly the reality never lives up to the fantasy. However, many of the skills used by real spies could help you in your everyday life. If only there was a way for a civilian to learn those skills... In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with someone who has cre…
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Turning Plastic Trash Into Construction Materials
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#39: Mastering the Art of Negotiation with Chris Voss
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This week on Spin It, Stephynie had the privilege of speaking with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Prior to becoming the FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator, Chris served as the lead Crisis Negotiator for the New York City Division of the FBI and was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years. On this w…
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Special 100th Episode! | How to Make the Unconscious Become Conscious
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Welcome to the 100th episode of The Greatness Machine! Today, Darius offers up a fascinating discussion around a quote from psychiatrist Carl Jung that has rocked his world and may just change your life as well! You'll discover the quote that rocked Darius' world and how it could change your life. You'll learn what happened at his MIT event and som…
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99 | Mario Zandstra l Following Your Purpose to Save the Children of Zambia
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On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Mario Zandstra, President and CEO Family Legacy, a faith-based, Christian, God-led organization that exists to glorify God by empowering vulnerable children in Zambia to live out their God given potential. Fueled by his sincere passion for revival in the country and throughout the world…
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#38: Finding Your True Calling with Adam Posner
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On this weeks episode of Spin It, Stephynie enjoyed speaking with her dear friend and colleague Adam Posner. Adam is the Founder and President of NHP Talent Group: A Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process and operations. Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the v…
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How to Balance Predictability With Surprise
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What's the secret to making something great? It's a combination of predictability and surprise — and a healthy Rule of Rules. To find out what all this means, listen to this, our special 250th episode of Problem Solvers!
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98 l Daniel Marcos l How the Best CEOs 10x Their Impact
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On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Daniel Marcos, the co-founder and CEO of Growth Institute, the leading online executive education company for C-level executives at fast-growing firms. He is a keynote speaker and a CEO Coach, with a mission to help 1 million entrepreneurs scale their impact and reduce drama in the proc…
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#37: The Pursuit of Empowerment with David Meltzer
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Today on Spin It!, we are talking with David Meltzer. From the minute David and Stephynie first chatted she knew he was different in every aspect of business and personal leadership. David is a servant leader, mentor and business coach. He is also a 3x international bestselling author, the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business sh…
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How Nintendo's Battle over Wii Sports Was Won
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In 2006, a debate raged inside of Nintendo: Do they bundle their new Wii console with the game Wii Sports, or sell the game separately? Reggie Fils- Aimé was president of North America at the time, and he argued yes — because even though it meant giving up revenue upfront, it would lead to more Wii sales later. Here, he explains the battle and how …
The four-day workweek was once just an experiment. Now it’s regular life for many people. So what’s that like? In this episode, we look at the good, the bad, the reason our workweek evolved the way it did, and what it’ll take to get everyone else another day off. The “Build For Tomorrow” book is almost here! Grab your copy at jasonfeifer.com/book G…
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is flying solo at MIT Endicott House, outside Boston, Massachusetts. In it, he shares the story of how he launched his first company and the hustle required to make it successful. You'll discover a little about Darius' early days in business. You'll learn what happened when he moved to San Francis…
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Behind the Scenes of A Kickstarter and Shark Tank Fail
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#36 Taking Ownership of Your Life with Lance Essihos
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On today's episode, Stephynie speaks with one of the highest rated podcast hosts, Lance Essihos. Lance's podcast, University of Adversity, has dominated the podcast arena and is ranked Top 50 on iTunes worldwide. True to the title of the show, Lance is no stranger to adversity. He has faced some of the most difficult challenges. He battled addictio…
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96 l Derrick Kinney l Good Money Revolution
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On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money podcast, which inspires you to make more money and use it for good. Derrick's belief that money is not bad and good people should possess more of it is designed to change your perspective. Having applied thes…
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A Star Trek Legend’s Advice on How to Be More Creative
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John de Lancie, best known as Q from Star Trek, gives fantastic advice on how to find inspiration. It's not something to seek; it's a habit to build. (John was recorded at ciLive! in Des Moines.)
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Spin It! on Sports #7: From the Gridiron to Entrepreneurship with Chris Gronkowski
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This week on Spin It! On Sports Stephynie is speaking with former NFL Football player turned serial entrepreneur, Chris Gronkowski. Chris is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, he was not only signed by the Dallas Cowboys but also made the 53 man roster. In addition to the Cowboys, Chris went on t…
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95 | Jeremy Slate l How the to Create the Extraordinary
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On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jeremy Slate, founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and #78 in the iTunes top 100. He w…
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#35: Start Before You Are Ready with Roger Brooks
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This week on Spin it! Stephynie had the privilege of speaking with Roger Brooks. Roger is the CEO of American Real Media & Publishing, a 3X Bestselling Author and one of LinkedIn’s top 50 MOST IMPACTFUL PEOPLE. In this episode, they dive into Roger's Entrepreneurial journey and the obstacles he faced within that journey. You will learn how he becam…
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Making Good Ideas Bigger, with Summit's Elliott Bisnow
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Sometimes an idea won't work until it's bigger. So how can you start thinking bigger yourself? A conversation with Summit cofounder Elliott Bisnow, coauthor of "Make No Small Plans".
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94 l Chris Vinson l Build A Top Performing Team By Design
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On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Chris Vinson, Chief Executive Officer, Mortgage Division, Plains Commerce Bank. Chris began in 2001 and has since gone on to coach mortgage professionals across the country, and has an undeniable passion for helping others succeed. He is the mastermind behind the Mortgage Division at Pl…
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Spin It on Sports #6: Coming Full Circle with Jared Allen
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On this weeks episode of Spin IT! on Sports, Stephynie is talking with 5 time Pro-Bowler and 4 time All-Pro NFL Legend Jared Allen. Most know Jared for his tenacity on the field, his relentless work ethic, his larger than life personality and of course his signature mullet….but there is so much more. Off the field he’s gone on to be a highly succes…
Do you wish you could predict the future? Not in a street-corner psychic kind of way, but in a more personal, meaningful way. How can you know what’s coming, and to know what decisions you should make? To answer that, we talk to many experts — including the head of a group called the Superforecasters! — who explain how to do just that. The “Build F…
On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Tucker Max, co-founder of Scribe Media, a company that helps you write, publish, and market your book. He's written four New York Times Best Sellers (three that hit #1), which have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Tucker has been credited with being the originator of the literary…
Are you prepared for new opportunities? Here, I offer a new way to approach your goals, and a plan for you to achieve "calendar zero."
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#34: Grit and Grace Wins the Race with Amberly Lago
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Today, Stephynie is speaking with Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, and Health Coach Amberly Lago. Amberly started her speaking career after her life was deeply altered and her world was completely changed in May 2010. While riding her motorcycle in Woodland Hills, CA, she was hit by an SUV and thrown thirty feet down a busy street…
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92 l Nik Bhatia l Why Bitcoin will Replace Gold
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On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Nik Bhatia, financial researcher, CFA charter holder, and Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business where he teaches Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities. Previously, Nik worked the US Treasuries tradin…