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
167 episodes
Mike Meldman: From Blackjack Dealer to Real Estate Mogul | E164
Mike Meldman is the mastermind who turned luxury and lifestyle into a business empire. As the founder of Discovery Land Company and co-founder of Casamigos Tequila alongside George Clooney and Rande Gerber, Meldman built a world where wealthy c...
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Dean Graziosi: What I Learned from Going from Poverty to Extreme Wealth | E163
Dean Graziosi shares his incredible rags-to-riches journey from growing up with an abusive and violent dad, being evicted from a trailer park, sleeping on floors, moving 19 times before turning 20 years old, not going to college, working in a c...
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Sammy Hagar: How Rock 'n' Roll Changed My Life | E162
Sammy Hagar is one of the most prolific artists in the history of Rock and Roll. Playing in bands like Montrose and Van Halen, and with a successful solo career that included the rock anthem “I Can’t Drive 55,” Sammy has had 25 platinum a...
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Sammy Hagar: From Broken Childhood to Living Legend | E161
Sammy Hagar is one of the most prolific artists in the history of Rock and Roll. Playing in bands like Montrose and Van Halen, and with a successful solo career that included the rock anthem “I Can’t Drive 55,” Sammy has had 25 platinum a...
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Mark Cuban: Stop Wasting Time on Investments with Low Returns | E160
Mark Cuban was born a serial entrepreneur. At age 12, he sold trash bags door to door. By age 16, he had a business selling stamps. During college at Indiana University, he taught disco lessons at sorority houses and opened a ...
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Robert Greene: The Secret Psychology Behind Attraction and Influence | E159
Robert Greene is a globally renowned author and thinker best known for his groundbreaking books on power, strategy, and human behavior, including the international bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War...
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Robert Greene: The Untold Story Behind The 48 Laws of Power | E158
Robert Greene is a globally renowned author and thinker best known for his groundbreaking books on power, strategy, and human behavior, including the international bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War...
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John Terzian: Bottle Service, Billionaires, and the Business of Cool | E157
John Terzian is the co-founder of The h.wood Group, one of the most influential hospitality companies in the world, known for creating iconic venues like The Nice Guy, Delilah, Bootsy Bellows, and Shore Bar. But before he built an empire in nig...
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John Terzian: The King of LA Nightlife and Building The h.wood Group from Scratch | E156
John Terzian is the co-founder of The h.wood Group, one of the most influential hospitality companies in the world, known for creating iconic venues like The Nice Guy, Delilah, Bootsy Bellows, and Shore Bar. But before he built an empire in nig...
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Grant Ellis: What The Bachelor Taught Me About Life, Love, and Success | E155
Grant Ellis is a reality TV star, entrepreneur, and former professional basketball player whose journey from the courts to prime-time television has captivated millions. Best known as the lead of The Bachelor, Grant's rise to fame bega...
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Andy Elliott: Why 99% of Companies Get Culture Wrong | E154
Andy Elliott is a powerhouse in the world of sales training, leadership, and personal transformation. From a tough childhood filled with hardship and rejection, Andy turned his struggles into the fuel that made him one of the most successful sa...
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Andy Elliott: The No-BS Blueprint to Winning in Life and Business | E153
Andy Elliott is a powerhouse in the world of sales training, leadership, and personal transformation. From a tough childhood filled with hardship and rejection, Andy turned his struggles into the fuel that made him one of the most successful sa...
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Matt Barnes: Why Success Is Built on Failure, Resilience, and Hard Work | E152
Matt Barnes is a former NBA player, entrepreneur, and media personality whose journey from a turbulent childhood to professional basketball stardom is a story of resilience, grit, and determination. Growing up in a racially diverse yet challeng...
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Garrett J. White: How I Rebuilt My Life After Losing It All | E151
In this episode, we explore into the transformative journey of Garrett J. White, founder of the Wake Up Warrior movement. From his early successes in investment banking and real estate to facing personal and professional collapse during the 200...
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Doug Evans: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Raising $120M, and the Future of Food | E150
Doug Evans is a serial health food entrepreneur and author, renowned for his pioneering contributions to the natural food industry. In 2002, he co-founded Organic Avenue, one of the first exclusively organic plant-based retail chains in the Uni...
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Ilaria Resta: The Future of the Luxury Watch Market and Audemars Piguet | E149
Ilaria Resta is the CEO of Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive luxury watch brands, renowned for its tradition of craftsmanship and innovation. Before leading AP, Ilaria served as President and CEO of Firmenich, a fami...
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Ilaria Resta: Leading Audemars Piguet by Balancing Tradition and Innovation | E148
Ilaria Resta is the CEO of Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive luxury watch brands, renowned for its tradition of craftsmanship and innovation. Before leading AP, Ilaria served as President and CEO of Firmenich, a fami...
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Tony Robbins: Why Your Biography is Not Your Destiny | E147
Tony Robbins is the world’s leading life and business strategist, renowned for transforming the lives of millions through his coaching, motivational speaking, and best-selling books. From a challenging childhood shaped by resilience to becoming...
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Greg Kinnear: Talk Soup, Academy Awards, and The Power of Showing Up | E146
Greg Kinnear is an academy award winning actor whose career spans decades, earning him acclaim across film and television for his ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide range of roles. From his Academy Award-nominated performance in As...
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Anna Leigh Waters: Mental Toughness, Financial Wisdom, and the Future of Pickleball | E145
Anna Leigh Waters is the youngest professional pickleball player to achieve world number one status in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, a feat she accomplished at just 14 years old. As a pioneer in the rapidly growing sport, Anna Leigh has ...
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Anna Leigh Waters: From the Youngest Prodigy to Pickleball’s #1 Player | E144
Anna Leigh Waters is the youngest professional pickleball player to achieve world number one status in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, a feat she accomplished at just 14 years old. As a pioneer in the rapidly growing sport, Anna Leigh has ...
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Gabby Reece: Fitness, Failure, and Big-Wave Surfing | E143
Gabby Reece is a former professional volleyball player who has carved out an extraordinary career as a sports announcer, fitness advocate, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author. She became the first woman to design a shoe for Nike and has be...
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Gabby Reece: Lessons on Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success | E142
Gabby Reece is a former professional volleyball player who has carved out an extraordinary career as a sports announcer, fitness advocate, entrepreneur, public speaker, and author. She became the first woman to design a shoe for Nike and has be...
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Graham Weaver: How to Scale Bright Spots, Overcome Limits, and Achieve Asymmetry | E141
Graham Weaver is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm managing $17+ billion in assets and boasting over 650+ investments in the past 23 years. Alpine's CEO-in-Training program is highly sought after, ranking as...
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Graham Weaver: How to Achieve Your Goals, Manage Your Time, and Live Purposefully | E140
Graham Weaver is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm managing $17+ billion in assets and boasting over 650+ investments in the past 23 years. Alpine's CEO-in-Training program is highly sought after, ranking as...
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