In Search Of Excellence
We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives. But we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams. In Search of Excellence provides us with the inspiration we need to overcome these obstacles and accomplish our goals. In Search of Excellence takes us through the stories, routes, and strategies of people from hundreds of different backgrounds who have achieved excellence in both their professional and personal lives. Guest features include Sharon Stone, Kevin O'Leary, Sammy Hagar, Lara Logan, Sam Zell, and many more.
Episodes
194 episodes
James Sexton: What 25 Years as a Divorce Lawyer Taught Jim Sexton About Life and Love | E191
Jim Sexton has spent more than 25 years watching more than 1,000 couples who once loved each other divide their families, fortunes and futures – but the experiences that shaped him most happened long before he entered a courtroom. One of Americ...
Owen Hanson: From Cocaine Kingpin to Prison Redemption | E190
Owen Hanson went from USC athlete to international cocaine kingpin, Sinaloa cartel associate, and federal inmate serving a 21-year sentence — but his story did not end in prison. In this raw conversation with Randall Kaplan, Owen reveals how he...
The True Story of Owen Hanson: USC Walk-On, Drug Kingpin, Prison & Redemption | E189
Owen Hanson went from a disciplined kid in Redondo Beach to a USC walk-on football player surrounded by celebrities, pro athletes, and power — before one bad decision became the rush he chased for years. In this raw conversation with Randall Ka...
John Mackey’s Wild Story: From Dishwasher Showers to a $13.7B Amazon Deal | E188
John Mackey built Whole Foods Market from a small natural foods store into a $13.7 billion company acquired by Amazon — but his greatest lessons came from moments of crisis, not victory. From the emotional relief of going public to the life-cha...
John Mackey: How Whole Foods Grew From One Store to $22 Billion in Sales | E187
What does it really take to build a company from one store in Austin, Texas into Whole Foods Market, a global brand with more than 540 stores, $22 billion in annual sales, and a $13.7 billion acquisition by Amazon?John Mackey, co-founder an...
Brian Grazer: Academy Award Winner Brian Grazer on Success, Creativity, and Greatness | E186
What do you do when the world keeps telling you no? Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer reveals how rejection, curiosity, creativity, and relentless belief helped him build one of the most extraordinary careers in Hollywood history....
How Brian Grazer Built a Hollywood Empire Through Curiosity, Courage & Relationships | E185
Brian Grazer is an Academy Award–winning producer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of Imagine Entertainment, one of the most successful production companies in Hollywood.Alongside his longtime partner Ron Howard, Grazer...
Infidelity, Commitment, and Healing: A Real Conversation with Lewis Howes | E184
In Search of Excellence Podcast - with Randall KaplanIf you’re looking for career advice, mentorship strategies, LinkedIn networking, extreme preparation, and the mindset behind building a world-class podcast and life, this conversation...
Lewis Howes: The Trauma That Fueled My Success, And How I Finally Healed | E183
Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness, joins Randall Kaplan for araw, high-performance conversation on healing, vulnerability, resilience,and the hidden costs of “prove them wrong” motivation. In Part 1, Lewisopens up about c...
Marc Lore : How I Sold My Companies to Amazon & Walmart for Billions | E182
Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this powerful second part of our interview, billionaire entrepreneur and Minnesota Timberwolves owner Marc Lore joins Randall Kaplan to share the unconventional secrets behind his massive success. From sel...
Marc Lore : Why 95% of Success is Just "Shit Work" | E181
In this explosive episode of In Search of Excellence, Randall Kaplan sits down with Marc Lore—the billionaire entrepreneur, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the visionary founder behind Diapers.com (sold to Amazon for $545M) and Jet.com...
Oz Perlman: 3 Keys to Becoming a World-Class Performer | E180
In Part 2 of this incredible interview, Randy Kaplan sits down with world-renowned mentalist and America’s Got Talent finalist Oz Perlman. Oz reveals the psychological frameworks that allowed him to transition from a high-stakes career at Merri...
Oz Pearlman: The Secret Mindset of the World’s Most Famous Mentalist | E179
Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this episode, we are joined by Oz Perlman, the most sought-after and famous mentalist in the world. Known for his incredible run on America’s Got Talent in 2015, and working with many celebrities and athle...
Rick Caruso: Why Money Should NEVER Be Your Motivation (Worth $6 Billion) | E178
Is Rick Caruso running for Mayor of Los Angeles again? In this explosive Part 2 interview on In Search of Excellence, host Randall Kaplan sits down with billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso to discuss the future of Los Angeles, his pol...
Rick Caruso: Why Billionaire Rick Caruso Gives His Personal Cell to Strangers and Neighbors | E177
In this episode of In Search of Excellence, Randall Kaplan sits down with Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles Mayoral candidate who revolutionized the retail industry. From the iconic Grove to the Rosewood ...
Terry Dubrow: The Truth About Plastic Surgery | E176
World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (Botched, The Swan, RHOC) joins Randall Kaplan on In Search of Excellence to talk about fame, the realities and risks of plastic surgery, Brazilian Butt Lift dangers, choosing the right surgeon, p...
Terry Dubrow – Becoming the World’s Most Famous Plastic Surgeon | E175
World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (star of Botched) sits down with Randall Kaplan for a raw, inspiring conversation on rising from poverty in Los Angeles to medical excellence at UCLA and Yale, the mentors who changed his life, an...
The Vuori Story - From Cash Crunch to an $8 Billion Valuation | E174
Joe Kudla, Founder & CEO of Vuori, reveals the real playbook behind one of the fastest-growing performance lifestyle brands. We unpack the decisions and economics between direct-to-consumer vs. wholesale, community-led growth, cash-flow dis...
Joe Kudla: How Joe Kudla Built Vuori: The Playbook for Category-Defining Athleisure | E173
How do you build a category-defining apparel brand from zero? In this episode of In Search of Excellence, host Randall Kaplan sits down with Joe Kudla, Founder & CEO of Vuori, to unpack the real playbook behind scaling a modern athleisure/p...
Jesse Itzler: From Making Jingles To A Creating a $5-Billion-Dollar Company | E172
Want to learn how I got my big break? DM me the word “LETTER” on Instagram for a guide on how to get any job you want: https://www.instagram.com/randallkaplan Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is the amazing ...
Gary Vee: $2 Billion Dollar Taco, Live Shopping, and Customer Service | E171
Gary Vaynerchuk, commonly known as Gary Vee, is an influential entrepreneur, speaker, and internet personality, best known for his expertise in digital marketing and social media. Starting his career in his family's wine business, Gary's innova...
Gary Vee: USSR to CEO, the Immigrant Mentality, and Building Legacy | E170
Gary Vaynerchuk, commonly known as Gary Vee, is an influential entrepreneur, speaker, and internet personality, best known for his expertise in digital marketing and social media. Starting his career in his family's wine business, Gary's innova...
Mike Tyson: From Robberies to Royalty - Redemption Story | E169
In this extraordinary episode of In Search of Excellence, I sit down with the legendary Mike Tyson — former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, cultural icon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.Mike opens up like never before about conf...