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Sometimes the best things happen by accident. That's Rob Paulsen's story on how he became the voice of so many beloved animated characters. It led him to become Yakko Warner from Animaniacs, Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, Carl Wheezer from Jimmy Neutron, Raphael and Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and over 200 different animated characters. But what is it like to be the voice of so many beloved characters? In part one of our two-episode conversation with Rob we chat about his career as a voice actor, why these characters mean so much to so many, how his experience with cancer impacted his career and outlook of life, and why he is so grateful to meet his fans.LinksRob's Website: https://robpaulsenlive.comAnimaniacs In Concert: https://animaniacslive.comRob's TedX Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_paulsen_voice_lessons_from_yakko_raphael_pinky_and_carlAbout RobMaybe you don’t know Rob Paulsen, but you know Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius

We are all searching for purpose. Many of us choose a safe and comfortable path but feel like something is missing. Yet others choose to step out into the unknown to blaze their own path. In today's episode, we chat with Chris Kawaja on how you can find your own hero's journey. Chris has lived through his own journey of stepping out from his career on Wall Street into creating his own hero's journey.Chris Kawaja holds his BA from Stanford University and MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. He spent the early years of his career on Wall Street (Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund), where he developed his skeptical eye towards traditional financial advice. He developed his unique investing outlook for his own personal portfolio and he now owns a variety of assets ranging from e-commerce businesses to legal settlements, to real estate. He is the owner of the e-commerce business BigChill.fom and the founder and author of Upwarding.com where he discusses

Our friend Rana Gujral joins us to discuss how AI is being used to better understand our emotions and responses. Can data makes us better understand how our companies respond to our customers? Can AI really understand us better than we understand ourselves? How can companies use AI to anticipate how our customers will respond? These are the questions that Rana and Behavioral Signals are working to answer and equip others to navigate as we embrace more technology into our business strategies. We also talk about the evolution of work that is being caused by technology like AI and Robotics. Throughout the episode dive deep into running a business during Covid-19 shutdowns, remote working, Data vs Psychology, and behavioral profiling. Recommended ReadingEgo is Enemy by Ryan Holiday - https://amzn.to/2XJvBK4LinksBehavior Signals - https://behavioralsignals.com

Over the last few months, many of us have had to solve the question 'How do we school our children when schools are shut down?' This leads us to a deeper question of what education should look like for a new generation of technology-savvy children. But the questions about education do not stop there. What should school look like to train for a quickly evolving workplace? Is a traditional classroom the best place to learn? In today's episode, we sat down with Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss new and innovative ways to teach and learn. Programs like S.T.E.M and S.T.E.A.M. Aaron also shares how it's time for all of us to take responsibility for reinventing education asking the question 'What if you were given a blank check to create a new model of learning?'Links to Dr. SmithWebsite: https://aaronsmithphd.comRecommended ReadingThe Martian by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/3caTKP9About Dr. SmithThere is a lot you may not know about Aaron. Today, Aaron Smith enjoys active leadership of one of Virginia’s most visible

Building businesses and brands is often defined by the 'bottom line.' This causes the question 'How much money will this make me?' to becomes the driving factor in all the decisions that are being made. What happens when you move to a values-based brand? How does that change the products that you make and the message that you share? Brendan Synnott has built several brands from Bear Naked Granola to Pact Clothing putting sustainable values above making more money. In the process, the brands have redefined the food and clothing sectors while making them more sustainable.In today's show, Brendan shares his story of going from SNL and Survivor to becoming a serial entrepreneur. We also discuss how products can be good for you and good for the environment, toxic clothing, defining your values in what you build, fast fashion, and chocolate. Helpful LinksPact Clothing: https://wearpact.comLittle Secrets Chocolate: https://littlesecretschocolates.comRevelry Brands: http://www.revelrybrands.comRecommended Read

What does it take to be a chef to celebrities like Will Smith, Diddy, Ben Affleck, Tyrese Gibson, and organizations like Lamborgini, LA Philharmonic, and Mercedez-Benz? I sat down with Ryan Rondeno to learn how he mastered the art of cooking at the highest levels. He shared his story of falling in love with cooking and then making it his career. He then shares some tips on how you can become a better cook at home.Chef Ryan Rondeno has a passion for French, Italian and Regional American Cuisine. Daily he introduces his clients to new cuisine with his focus on local, sustainable cuisine with a strong emphasis on bold flavors. Chef Rondeno continues to revamp his own style of cooking with the love of New Orleans cuisine and fresh California flavors.Born in Metairie, Louisiana, Ryan Rondeno began a fortunate culinary upbringing surrounded by great southern cooks, including his grandfather who was a local legendary chef. He began his career at 16 working as a New Orleans prep cook, where his love for Cajun-Creo

The world of real estate and real estate investing follows certain standards and methods. What happens when you reinvent the space for a new digital world. I sit down with Darren Sager to learn how eXP Reality is changing brokerages to move past the office and into the digital cloud world.Website: https://darrensager.exprealty.com

Building a successful Napa Valley winery is hard to do. Building a historically accurate authentically-styled, 13th-century medieval Tuscan-style castle is taking your dreams and ideas to the next level. Dario Sattui has done just that. As a child, he was fascinated by the stories and photos of the old winery his great-grandfather and San Francisco California pioneer vintner, Vittorio Sattui had built. Dario was an entrepreneur and loved playing sports. He started various businesses in grammar school, high school, and college and gained valuable experience in the basics of business but the dream of re-establishing his great grandfather’s original V. Sattui winery which had been dormant for more than 50 years remained. With $8,000 and a novel approach to the wine business he re-opened V. Sattui winery in St. Helena and turned a profit in the first year of operation. But the dreams he had didn't stop there. Following graduation, Dario traveled around Europe for two years in an old VW van. It was during th

Investing in Startups and Businesses can be a risky challenge. Finding the right funding for your business can also be challenging. Linqto is opening up new options for Accredited Investors. In today's show, we talk to Linqto's Chief Strategy Officer Karim Nurani about how you can find the hidden opportunities to invest in the next big company. We also talk about how pivoting your business can open up new opportunities for the breakthrough in your business.Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer of Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. He has 30 years of experience in new business development with a focus on strategy and business transformation. As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect, and throughout his time with Bay Angels,

It's said that 'content is king' but if your content doesn't reach the right people it is worthless. One of the struggles that many entrepreneurs face is building a brand that is broad and unfocused. The breakthrough for many individuals and companies come from finding a niche and creating content for that audience. David Tao did just that by starting a media company to teach and report on the world of fitness and strength. BarBend has become the news, analysis, entertainment, and opinion platform for what’s relevant in strength-based competition and training. By finding their niche, BarBend has built a loyal and passionate community. In today's episode, David shares the BarBend Story, the power of content creation, finding your audience, covering sports while they are stopped due to Covid-19, turning passion into a business, and how the right partners can help fast track your business.David Tao Founder and CEO of BarBend. He is a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and has nearly a decade of experience buildi

There are characters that define the memories of childhood and bring nostalgic comfort as an adult. Many of us remember watching Saturday Morning Cartoons or reading the Sunday Morning Comic Strips. From Winnie the Pooh to Mickey Mouse to Charlie Brown the characters we love are more than animation, they become part of our development from childhood to adulthood. But these characters are more than simple animation. They embody the personality, life lessons, and hope for life. Jim Cummings is a legend in the world of voice acting and has voiced hundreds of animated characters for the last 36 years. His voice brings to life the animation by adding emotion and personality to the stories. Jim has voiced Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, Pete from Mickey Mouse, Ray from the Princess and the Frog, and the Tazmanian Devil. In today's show, we sit down with Jim to learn about the process of bringing voice to animation, how he took a childhood passion and turned it into a career, finding hope in difficul

With everyone locked down at home, how do you still networking to grow and connect your business? We sit down with Dr. Jo Webber on how you can use our social networks to stay connected and network while we can't meet face to face. She has launched Pod, a social network to help people connect with the right people near you. 2 in 5 Americans feel isolated and that their relationships are NOT meaningful. 85% of people build stronger, more meaningful business relationships by meeting in person. Pod introduces people online based on a multitude of interests and connects them face-to-face. In a world where everything is digital, Pod capitalizes on the online aspect but goes deeper to prompt in-person connections and relationships, ultimately leading to stronger business networks and better relationships. Within a few months of launching, the app is already on track to hit 10 million users by the end of 2020. In today's episode, we discuss using online apps to build your network, connecting with others based o

Legacy is something that most of us think about at some point in our lives. But what happens when the legacy you are building is continuing the legacy of your family? Kelley Earnhardt Miller grew up the daughter of one of the legends of NASCAR and helped to shape the empire her brother is building. We sat down with Kelley to learn about her new book 'Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life', hear the stories of growing up in the Earnhardt family, the business of NASCAR, NASCAR in the age of Coronavirus, and how faith has become a foundation in her life.LinksWebsite: kelleyearnhardtdrive.comFacebook: fb.com/kelleyearnhardtTwitter: twitter.com/EarnhardtKelleyAbout Kelley Earnhardt MillerKelley Earnhardt Miller is part owner and general manager of JR Motorsports and is considered one of the most prominent businesswomen in NASCAR today. She oversees the company’s race team, management team, and business ventures for her brother, Dale Earnhardt Jr. The daughter of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhar

If negotiation isn’t all about being tough and getting the most money out of a deal, then what is it about? Contrary to the traditional wisdom that negotiations shouldn’t be emotional. Today's guest Mori Taheripour shows that negotiation is not only intensely personal, but it is also the way we find our own voice. In the episode, we chat about Mori's new book BRING YOURSELF: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly, we discuss the hidden danger of being the pleaser, abundance vs scarcity thinking, why the win is the wrong way to think, creating connection in a 'social distancing' world, and how expectations drive what we get more than we realize.Links:Mori's Website: http://moritaheripour.com/BRING YOURSELF book: https://amzn.to/2V5IOf4Recommended Reading:How to Win Friends & Influence People: https://amzn.to/2Vc68rwAbout Mori TaheripourMori Taheripour is an award-winning faculty member in the Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department at the Wharton School of the University of

Real Estate Investing is hard. There are so many options and it seems like most of them are the latest 'get rich quick scheme.' But Real Estate investing can be an amazing way to grow your revenue and wealth. Recently at a PodMax event, we sat down with Justin Eaton to learn about how you can use creative investing strategies to find success. By investing in duplexes and other multiplex style units you can start investing in real estate while paying for your own place to live. These often overlooked opportunities can be your easy entry into the world of real estate. We also talk about entrepreneurship, starting your own business, and balancing work and life.LinksDwellSafe website: https://www.dwellsafenj.comJustin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaton_homes/South Jersey Real Estate Investor Group: https://www.instagram.com/sjreig/Recommended ReadingRich Dad, Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/2xMfp1iAbout Justin EatonJustin Eaton is the owner of DwellSafe Inspections & Engineering and has been in the

What do you do when the successful job or business you have worked in is no longer fulfilling you or your passions? How do you find the 'next' right thing for you to create? We sat down with Jan Hogrewe to hear her story of leaving a successful career running her film production company on the Warner Brother's lot to stumbling into a new career that fulfilled her and rekindled her passions. But it didn't happen because of some wild plan. It simply started by solving a problem she was facing (too many figs) and what to do with them. She remembers canning fruits and berries with her family as a child and started making yummy fruit spreads to save the figs from going to waste. When people loved what she was making she realized that this may turn into a new business. Just Jan's was born!In today's episode, Jan shares how you can turn your search for more in life into a new career, the benefits of healthy 'good' products, working in Hollywood, and taking risks that pay off.LinksJust Jan's Website: https://w

Sometimes the best business ideas come from hobbies and side projects. That's happened with Sheila Fajl. She started her journey into fashion as something she simply liked doing. Then she started making jewelry and people loved it. She was event stopped on the sidewalk of 5th Avenue by a fashion journalist one day. In today's show, Sheila shares her unexpected journey into making high-end jewelry for celebrities and fashion magazines. She shares about her design inspirations, the process of building a business, and how passions can become your business.Links:Sheila Fajl Website: https://shop.sheilafajl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilafajl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheilaFajl/Recommended Reading: The Holy Thief: https://amzn.to/3arfG8vAbout Sheila FajlSheila is all about the joy of life. She embraces the Brazilian spirit like no one else. Beauty, to her, is in the soul. It is in how you wear your body, and has nothing to do with standards or size. Her goal is to inspire every woman

Entrepreneurs everywhere are navigating the complexities of life caused by Coronavirus. How do you find the right rhythms of work and life when quarantined at home? How can your business thrive when everything seems to be falling apart? We sat down with Jason Feifer to chat through the questions we are all facing. Jason shares how we can turn tragedy into victory by seeing the opportunities and innovations that are possible because Coronavirus is changing the ways we work and learn. Covid-19 is changing every aspect of life, but it doesn't have to be all bad.Earlier in the episode, Jason shares his story of how his love for journalism led him to become the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Media. Later in the episode, he shares how trust is the basic advantage that many of us are forgetting in our lives and businesses.LinksJason's Website: https://www.jasonfeifer.comAbout Jason FeiferJason Feifer is editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, and host of three podcasts: Pessimists Archive, a history show ab

Chasing dreams and ideas can be really hard to do. Mastering them is even harder. But where do you start? Especially when you are dealing with the obstacles of Covid-19. In today's show, David Lee Jensen shares insights from his own personal experiences. David shares how he is navigating Coronavirus with his own events like CR8 Your Future Conferences for Entrepreneurs. Later in the episode David shares how you can figure out what role and outlets are best for your journey as you chase your dreams. We also learn an easy to use process for writing your first book that David has taught countless entrepreneurs and thought leaders. In the episode we chat about overcoming unforeseen obstacles, seeing new possibilities in seasons of hardship, writing books, taking the leap into entrepreneurship, and finding your perfect role for your life.Today's episode is sponsored by Flocksy. Flocksy is a monthly subscription to amazing graphic design, web development and video editing. Learn more by visiting www.flock

The current Covid-19 lockdown has impacted all of our lives. It feels like life has stopped for many of us. But that doesn't mean that you have to stop chasing your dreams or ideas. Instead, using your time at home could become the launching pad for making your dreams a reality. So what are some easy things you can do to keep moving forward in chasing your dreams and ideas? In today's show, we take a look at 5 easy tips you can use to get started on launching your ideas and dreams. Later in the episode, we give you an update on what's happening at jumbleThink