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Andrew Yang, a 2020 presidential candidate from New York, proposes a Universal Basic Income of $1000 a month for every adult. His goal is to make America think harder about the future. of work and help people eventually take control of their lives. In 2020, Yang is the first candidate who has proposed a Universal Basic Income. He believes all Americans deserve an income floor to be able to survive without relying on part-time work or government assistance like unemployment insurance or food stamps. Yang's proposal would shrink the size of federal bureaucracy by shifting much responsibility for basic income payments to local levels of government and nonprofits, which means fewer jobs for administrators and more money in people's pockets. Yang makes the argument that a Universal Basic Income would allow people to take more control of their lives, and turn down the meaningless and low paying jobs. In this episode, he discusses the future of America and how innovation plays a crucial role in it. Find out more about Andrew via his Instagram, Twitter, Website For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Andrew Yang, a 2020 presidential candidate from New York, proposes a Universal Basic Income of $1000 a month for every adult. His goal is to make America think harder about the future. of work and help people eventually take control of their lives.For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Marc Randolf, Co-Founder of Netflix and former CEO of Blockbuster, discusses how he helped build a company that has revolutionized the entertainment industry. Marc graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to graduate school at Harvard Business School, where he gained an MBA. He talks about what it feels like to be a leader in the fast-paced tech industry, how he got into the video rental business and why he believes in streaming. He talks about the challenges to streaming and how Netflix is addressing them and about how Blockbuster tried to keep up with it on their own and why that was not successful for them. Find out more about Marc via his Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Marc Randolf, Co-Founder of Netflix and former CEO of Blockbuster, discusses how he helped built a company that has revolutionized the entertainment industry. Marc graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He went on to graduate school at Harvard Business School, where he gained an MBA. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Alex Villanueva has been a Los Angeles County Sheriff since 2011, after defeating former Sheriff Lee Baca. What's his plan to regain the public's trust? He is implementing new policies, including a plan to cut back on overtime. He's also cracking down on the abuse of civil forfeiture laws, which allow law enforcement to seize property from suspected criminals and keep the proceeds. Why is he taking these steps? Public trust in law enforcement has been declining since the rampart scandal of the late 1990s. He is also tackling a problem with deputies who feel they can't be honest with supervisors about misconduct because of fear that they would lose their jobs. Alex holds degrees from the California State University, Long Beach and the Western State University College of Law. He is also an Eagle Scout. What does he plan to do in office? He has promised to reopen unsolved murder cases and make sure that victims' families are compensated as well as fight for stricter penalties for domestic violence offenders. Find out more about Alex via his Website, Twitter, Instagram. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Alex Villanueva has been a Los Angeles County Sheriff since 2011, after defeating former Sheriff Lee Baca. Alex holds degrees from California State University, Long Beach and the Western State University College of Law. He is also an Eagle Scout. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Ben Greenfield is a performance scientist, podcast host, and New York Times best-selling author of the new book "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life." Voted by the NSCA as America's top Personal Trainer and by Greatest as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. He talks about his transition from a top 6 figures personal trainer to building an eCommerce empire. In this episode, we discuss what it means to push the limits of your body and how you can do that with a combination of good nutrition, heavy lifting and smart supplementation. Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life. Find out more about Ben via his Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Ben Greenfield is a performance scientist, podcast host, and New York Times best-selling author of the new book "Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health and Life." Voted by the NSCA as America's top Personal Trainer and by Greatest as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness. He talks about his transition from a top 6 figures personal trainer to building an eCommerce empire. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

No matter your condition in life, you can always be grateful.  A notion that has helped our guest throughout his life — From relieving the financial stressors of his mom, working as CEO of Samsung's cell phone division, and into his role at Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment.  We speak with David Meltzer, Founder of David Meltzer Enterprises (DME), about his mission to empower 1 billion people, remembering to have fun within any pursuit, and the power of asking for help.  In this episode, we discuss: David's upbringing and the desire to relieve financial burden Time at Samsung and the transition to Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Talks w/ Gary Vee and what's next for David   For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

If you're not waking up excited to go to work, no matter how great the benefits or compensation, it's time to rethink your trajectory. This is exactly the situation today's guest found herself in, and she made a shift from finance to affordable luxury nail products. She wanted to pursue her passion — And from it, an enthusiastic community of customers. We speak with Sarah Gibson Tuttle, Founder & CEO at Olive & June, about her early days in finance, the transition to affordable luxury nail products, and creating a community through the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this episode, we discuss: Sarah's childhood and learning to love business Beginning her career in finance The transition to affordable luxury and the early days of Olive & June COVID-19 impacts on the business and what's next for 2022 For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

As a parent, you want to do what's best for your child. But with so many products out there, it's difficult to know which ones contain toxic materials and which ones don't.  Armed with the desire to help these parents, our guest founded the Honest Project — Leading to an educated, excited consumer base and the future of the CBD brand Prima. We speak with Christopher Gavigan, Founder & Co-CEO at Prima, about his dedication to consumer empowerment through product education and diving into the CBD industry the right way. In this episode, we discuss: Christopher's upbringing and early aspirations What led to the start of The Honest Project and the challenges faced The transition into CBD and stress reduction What's next for Christopher and advice to the audience   For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

We all fail from time to time. But it's how we respond to that failure that makes the difference. As an entrepreneur, it's maintaining a level of enthusiastic momentum during the down times so that you can disrupt an industry during the up times.  We speak with Naveen Jain, Founder & CEO of Viome, about his entrepreneurial upbringing in India, how he's showing his children the adults he wants them to be, and why non-experts will out-perform an expert every time in regards to industry disruption. In this episode, we discuss: Developing an entrepreneurial mindset through childhood experiences  Finding his professional sweet spot & pivoting as an entrepreneur  Disrupting the industry as a non-expert & gut health Advice to others looking to make a pivot  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

For an entrepreneur, the only thing more exciting than succeeding with a project is starting fresh on the next one. We speak with Jake Wood, Founder & CEO at Groundswell, about his time in the Marine Corps, building a global disaster relief organization, and the lifelong passion to be an entrepreneur.  In this episode, we discuss: Going into the Marine Corps when the NFL didn't work out Helping with the Haiti catastrophe & raising money Moving on from global relief & what led to the decision What's next for the organization & advice for the audience  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

In hindsight, connecting the dots of your professional career — recognizing how each step leads to the next — is a manageable task.  But foreseeing that a boy's interest in watching infomercials at 5am would lead to a career in marketing, chasing the .com train, and building a business only to see it crash at the helm of a bad CEO? …Impossible to predict. We speak with Ryan Deiss, Founder & CEO Scalable.co, about his unpredictable career path, how he's dealt with business growing pains, and where the future will take him next.  In this episode, we discuss: Ryan's early days watching infomercials & starting a .com Running a business with little experience & realizing the pitfalls What's next for Ryan and advice for the audience For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

We speak with Keith St. Onge, a Real Estate Agent and retired, award-winning pro barefoot water skier. Keith began competing at 10 years old but it was years until his contributions transformed the sport of barefoot water skiing.  In this episode, we discuss: The world of water skiing Being a water skiing innovator Pivoting into real estate For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

For most people, life is about finding a good paying job and hopefully having enough time to do the activities you love in your spare time.  But it doesn't have to be that way. Our guest is a living testament to those out there looking to live their passions.  We speak with Selema Masekela, Emmy-nominated producer, commentator, and journalist, about his early days of surfing, building a professional network with deeply human connections, and his transition to television and producing.  In this episode, we discuss: A deep dive into Selema's background Professional work & maintaining his surfing habit Building a diverse brand & the transition to TV  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

You'd be hard-pressed to find an industry with more problems than journalism in today's divided landscape. Where the average person might shrug and bemoan the decline of the news media… A successful entrepreneur sees that same problem as an opportunity. That's how Jessica Yellin became the Founder of News Not Noise, a news platform where stories help the audience make sense of the world, rather than helping them find new enemies within it. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of speaking up about your goals Why clear information is empowering for the audience The issue with the current news media and how News Not Noise addresses it   For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

Our guest today has experienced some of the highest highs and lowest lows in his fight against addiction: Running across the Sahara desert, going to federal prison, and learning the lesson — life isn't a dress rehearsal; you only get one shot.  We speak with Charlie Engle, Global ultra-endurance athlete and the founder of the 5.8 Global Adventure Series, about his journey through obsession and the life lessons he's excited to share. In this episode, we discuss: Charlie's history of addiction The impact of a huge lifestyle change Running across the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon The lessons learned in prison  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HawkeTalk in your favorite podcast player.

It takes 3 things to succeed in life. Passion for what you do, the work ethic to pull it off… And understanding that no one succeeds alone. These are what today's guest, Chris Klug, learned after he managed to bounce back from being the recipient of a life-saving organ donation to become a three-time snowboarding Olympian and Founder of the Chris Klug Foundation. In this episode, we discuss: Why Chris fell in love with snowboarding in the sport's infancy How Chris was able to recover from his transplant surgery and medal in the next olympics  Chris' struggle thanking his donor's family and why he ultimately started a foundation for organ donation For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Starting a brand can be a scary endeavor. Sometimes, however, it's the hurdles that come after the launch that test your limits. Leaving behind their careers at ColourPop, our two guests tell us their success story and the struggles of being an entrepreneur. Jordynn Wynn and Sharon Pak, Co-Founders at INHHair, share their story of working together, going from competitors to collaborators, and the struggles they've faced since the COVID-19 pandemic.  In this episode, we discuss: Jordynn and Sharon's backgrounds & time at ColourPop The struggles of starting a brand  Navigating brand ups and downs after launch   For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

It's no secret that if you want to succeed in life, you have to be willing to work for it. Work ethic is often seen as a product of a good upbringing or even something innate… But sometimes, nothing will light a fire under your ass like loss — the realization that you alone are responsible for taking care of the people you love. That realization hit Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder of Morning Brew, at a young age when the loss of his father spurred him to take charge of his family's income — and it still drives him today, despite his many career successes.  In this episode, we discuss that incredible career, including: How a dearth of good content for business students inspired Alex How a horrible first boss led Alex to find his creative passion  Why Alex took the risk of leaving a stable job to found a startup For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Jamal Hill, Paralymp ic Swimmer and Pr esident of Swim Up Hill , was born to be a swimmer. By the age of 8, he was already winning more medals and trophies than anyone else in his age group.  However, at 10 years old, his life was turned upside down. He was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, a hereditary disease that damages the nerves in the arms and legs. For a while, swimming was off the table.  But his parents raised him to believe that there were no limits to what he could accomplish, and that if he worked hard at something, he would 100% become better at it.   He did work hard, and in 2021, he won the bronze medal in swimming at the Paralympics in Tokyo.    In this episode, we discuss: Growing up a swimming prodigy Relearning how to use his body Overcoming shame and fear around disabilities His experience at the Paralympics  For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts,Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts!  Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

When a company forecasts a bright and optimistic future for themselves, we call it their vision. So why, when a person does the exact same, do we call it a fantasy? The truth is, every success story began as a success fantasy — and we should all be writing ours down. That's how Noah Kagan , Founder of AppSumo , did it — and his long string of entrepreneurial and career successes are testament to the power of giving yourself permission to achieve your wildest dreams. He joins the show to discuss how he achieved his, including: Why success comes from being unafraid to ask for things Why the best business ideas come from solving your own problems How to overcome the fears holding most people back from living the story they really want to tell For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Your life consists of a series of interconnected systems. And you get to design each one of them to propel you toward your ideal life. Rob Dyrdek , founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, a full-service venture studio, explores this idea in his upcoming book, The Machine Mindset. In this episode, Rob and Erik chat about...  How his sister's boyfriend helped launch Rob's legendary skateboarding career The story behind how Rob founded Orion Trucks Pitching his way onto MTV How Rob learned to start at the end For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

As a kid, he had dyslexia and a speech impediment. He couldn't speak and he couldn't read. That made for a difficult childhood. But as a result, he spent a lot of time studying others and developing a sixth sense for human nature — a skill which, in adulthood, made him into one of the top real estate agents in the world. Who am I talking about? I'm talking about Aaron Kirman , President International Luxury Estates at Compass . Aaron's company has sold some of the biggest listings in history, and today, they rake in $8 billion in sales. In this episode, we discuss: Breaking into empty luxury homes as a youth and pretending to sell them Why real estate came so naturally Making the jump to luxury real estate Why knowing what you want is the key to success Check out Aaron's luxury real estate listings at AaronKirman.com . For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Choosing film or business as a career can be challenging — marrying the two? A different kind of challenge altogether. To be successful at both requires equal enthusiasm, time management, and an eye for the right kind of opportunities. Fueled by inspirational parents and a drive to invest in early state companies, our guest Patrick Schwarzenegger , Strategic Investor & Advisor, joins the show to discuss his successes, strategies, and plans for the future. In this episode, we discuss: Patrick's upbringing Entrepreneurial & film aspirations Sharing advice with the audience For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

There's an open secret among tech startups: Many of the most well-known AI-powered, automated innovations actually started off powered by old-fashioned, outsourced human labor. And for anyone who led such a startup in the last decade, the odds are good they'll know today's guest. That's because, in this episode, I'm speaking with Jaspar Weir , Co-Founder of TaskUs , the go-to outsourcer for many of the most recognizable companies within the tech industry and beyond. We discuss: Jaspar's entrepreneurial roots in the nightlife industry How a love for Argentina eventually led to Jaspar becoming an outsourcer extraordinaire Why TaskUs decided to go public The simple secret to improving culture within a company For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Every successful person was once the little guy. They become successes, not by worrying about being the little guy… They get there by going big anyway. If you still don't believe me, just look at today's guest, Dan Fleyshman , Founder at Elevator.Studio . Dan is the youngest ever founder of a publicly traded company and once sold a million dollars worth of shirts… when he was still in high school. In this episode, we discuss: What it takes to become the youngest CEO of a publicly traded company The energy drink wars Victory poker and Black Friday How to influence the influencers For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wh erever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Some people think that when you sell an uber-successful company and walk away with a huge payout, your whole life changes. Suddenly, you enter a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams. But today's guest, Jake Kassan , Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches , knows from experience that that isn't the case. In the end, more money doesn't make you any happier, it just gives you time to figure out what's next. In this episode, we discuss: Finding childhood heroes in entrepreneurs, not athletes Going from selling lollipops to kickstarting MVMT Figuring out what the next challenge will be For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

How do you land your dream job? Embracing change and finding work you excel at — because you love it so much it isn't really work. Or, you know… by just wanting to leave Orange County. Both of these factored into the massive success today's guest, Joe Drake, CEO of Lionsgate , has seen over his long career in the movie business — one spanning from Ski School to The Hunger Games. In this episode, we discuss: How wanting to leave the OC kicked off Joe's career Joe's rise through the movie industry and how he achieved it Why running towards change is the best career advice for young people For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Sometimes you go searching for a career. Other times, the career seems to find you. Which is exactly what happened for Marty Callner. Marty is a world renowned television director who has directed some of the biggest names on the planet (Jerry Seinfeld, Cher, and Garth Brooks to name a few) and learned a ton along the way. Oh, and he also started at HBO when there were 7 employees, and directed nearly every major music video from the 1980's. But he didn't grow up wanting a career in Hollywood. How did that happen then? It involved a three month bender, Nietzsche, and a chance interview at a television station as an out of work 22 year old. What we talked about How his parent's divorce tuned his eye towards the artistic. Why a three month bender on psychedelics opened his creative side. Joining HBO in the early stages. How he ended up directing the world's biggest stars. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Being a negotiator for the FBI requires a very special set of skills and experience. And if you had the skills to deal with a hostage or crisis negotiation… How well do you think you'd do negotiating your next business deal? Today's guest is an expert in negotiation — Chris Voss , FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference , and he's figured out how to do just that. In this episode, we discuss: Chris' career trajectory The importance of never conceding Black Swan Negotiating and how it applies to business For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Looking back at your life, you might laugh at where you thought you'd end up and where you are now. Plans can feel so definite but change in an instant when you least expect it. As David Byrne of the Talking Heads once sang, “Well, how did I get here?” From early sports to a winding sales journey to bobsledding Olympian, Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist & Director of External Sales at Evolution of Sports, shares her story of how saying yes to opportunity changed her life. In this episode, we discuss: Lauren's sports-centric upbringing The winding sales journey Transition into Olympic bobsledding What's next for Lauren Check out this additional resource from the podcast: https://www.cutco.com/ For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

From hacker to urban vigilante to foreign exchange student, to Wall Street lawyer to top-10 podcast host… No, it's not the plot of some campy spy movie… It's a crazy resume you can only build with some serious networking chops. That's not James Bond's resume, it's from today's guest, Jordan Harbinger, Creator of The Jordan Harbinger Show and — sorry Dos Equis' guy — possibly the most interesting man in the world. He joins the show to share his incredible career journey and the attitude needed to land such diverse opportunities. In this episode, we discuss: Jordan's incredible resume The importance of networking Why unique experiences unlock more doors than the traditional paths For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Hawke Talk in your favorite podcast player.

Who handed Kim Kardashian her first million-dollar check? The same guy who helped Kareem Abdul Jabar wipe out $25 million in debt. Also the man who created the Golden Boy brand with Oscar de la Hoya. Sports agent powerhouse Leonard Armato. Along the way, he also transformed the way athletes (and Kardashians) are represented. And he wasn't even an entrepreneur, just a kid who liked to play sports. On this episode of Hawke Talk, Erik interviews Leonard about his journey from desperate, broke lawyer to leader of high-growth brands. Listen in as Leonard and Erik chat about... - How Leonard won his first contract with Ronnie Lott - Getting 11 clients from the 49ers at the age of 25 - What Leonard learned from representing Shaq - How Kim Kardashian go her first 15 million social media followers For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

What's the #1 clothing item most requested at homeless shelters? If you guessed shirts, pants, or even undies, you'd be wrong. It's socks. What most of us slide on our feet every morning and never think about again, 600,000 people see as a luxury item. Learning about the transformative power of socks gave Dave Heath the idea for his world-famous company Bombas. The enterprise began with Dave trying on a variety of foot fabric, and it's grown into a $100-million-dollar brand that's given away 45 million items of clothing. Listen in as Dave and Erik chat about... - Watching Dave's dad and granddad create businesses from scratch - Launching Bombas with $0 in capital funding - The power of customer data - Why consumers buy Bombas, not Fruit-of-the-Loom For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Hey, Mom and Dad, I'm leaving behind my full-ride academic scholarship three semesters before graduation to move to a city you told me was a drug-infested cesspool. Wish me luck! Who wants to have that conversation with their parents? Tough call. The toughest Griffin Johnson ever had to make. A social media superstar & partner at Animal Capital, Griffin lived something that resembled Animal House more than a capital firm before discovering how to marry his knack for social media with launching a business. On this episode of HawkeTalk, Griffin tells the story of how he went from detasseling corn as an 11-year-old Midwestern kid to becoming the toast of social. Listen in as Griffin and Erik chat about... - Growing up in a small town - Getting started on social media - The much-ballyhooed move to Los Angeles - How Griffin turned a social media presence into a capital firm For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

He attended 14 schools in 10 years and has nothing to show for it but a kindergarten diploma. Well... a kindergarten diploma and a half-a-billion dollar company with three brands and 5000 employees across all its franchises. His dad's impressed. At least, he's impressed now. But when Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, announced he was leaving college to drive a junk truck, his father, a liver surgeon, didn't jump for joy. On this episode of HawkeTalk, Brian discusses his journey from driving a beat-up pickup to becoming an entrepreneurial wizard. Listen in as Brian and Erik chat about... - Why school isn't all it's cracked up to be - Starting a business from scratch - Brian's big break - What is making franchising sexy again For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

When you're 20 and broke, it's cute. You're a renaissance artist and the girls understand. When you're 30 and broke, though, it's not cute anymore. Sure you love to rhyme, to find your rhythm, and to breakdance at Bar Mitzvahs. But does any of that pay the mortgage? Like your mom always said, "But sweetie, can you make a living as a poet?" In this episode, poet and songwriter IN-Q tells his story of going platinum. His success emerged from growing up without his dad, learning to express his emotions in rhyme, and finding his way through the hard times. Listen in as IN-Q and Erik chat about... What made IN-Q fall in love with rhyme and rhythm at 9 years old How his first public performance at 13 brought him to tears Learning to make a living as a poet during tough times (or why you're always right where you're supposed to be) Why "trust the river" is great advice for leading a successful life. For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

To be successful, you need drive. And often, the best motivation comes from hard times. Just ask today's guest, the legendary Ben Baller, President at BBDTC and IF AND CO. From humble beginnings, he found the drive to succeed multiple times: whether it was finding success as a DJ or building a jewelry empire. He joined me on the latest episode to talk about what it takes to go from broke to Ben Baller. What we talked about: How humble beginnings gave Ben the drive for success Lessons from Hollywood on what not to do with success Why slow and steady wins the race For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

The path to success is never a straight line. There are twists, turns, blind rises, steep climbs and falls that decorate the journey. Matt Barnes, NBA Champion and Athlete-turned-Entrepreneur, is with us today, discussing his winding path to the success that he is today, and what's yet to come. What we talked about: Matt's sporting journey and how his choice of attitude set the course for his long-term success Matt's investment timing and what kinds of businesses he supports Defining doping and where medicating with cannabis fits in on the spectrum Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: All The Smoke (Matt's podcast) For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

In 1970s New York, the way to a boy's heart ran through a stack of baseball cards. The Shamus family knew that. But Mr. and Mrs. Shamus didn't just buy their sons a pack of cards. They opened a full-fledged comic and card shop. ...And they unleashed a legend. In this episode, Gareb Shamus talks about how he went from baseball card shark on his elementary playground to founding ACE Comic Con and Wizard Entertainment. Listen in as Gareb and Erik chat about... - How Gareb's parents opened a comic and card shop using the family's personal inventory - Gareb's first magazine and how it's popularity proved to be its downfall - What happened that finally got the money pouring in to Comic Cons - The scoop on live, in-person events during COVID and afterward For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

In this episode, Erik Huberman talks with Aaron Cohen, the real-life John Wick.

In this episode, Erik Huberman talks with author Todd Herman about the Alter-Ego Effect.

Beer is a working man's drink. Wine appeals to the posher classes, those gatherings of uptight people who (try to) speak French and show off their fancy footwear. At least, that's how things used to be, before Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey. Michael and Bonnie started their wine business by making friends in low places, as they like to say. They talked to forklift operators, supermarket stockers, and truck drivers. And so the best selling wine brand in the U.S. was born — barefoot and wearing a deep blue collar. In this episode, Michael Houlihan talks about getting your nose out of the air and your (bare) feet on the ground. Listen in as Michael and Erik chat about... - Turning consulting gigs into a wine biz - Where the name Barefoot came from - Navigating a complex supply chain - The advent of worthy-cause marketing For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

You know those stories you hear about a band that writes a song, and it immediately skyrockets? Top of the charts, instant success, radio play, the whole nine yards. Sound familiar? Not for Clarence Greenwood. Clarence, better known as Citizen Cope, has carved out a spot on the singer-songwriter charts, and even if you’ve never heard of him, he’s spent years grinding, shopping demos, getting cut from record deals, and even cold-calling record executives, all in pursuit of his dreams. On this episode of Hawke Talk, Clarence and I talk all about: His relationship with his great Aunt and Uncle, and how it shaped his career How a teacher telling him his writing work was genius shifted the course of his life Signing his first demo with Capitol records, and then getting cut from the label Finally landing a deal with DreamWorks records that resulted in a Gold record For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

If your toilet doesn't stink, thank Suzy Batiz. She's the woman behind Poo-Pourri, a fragrant oil spray that coats your commode's water. Suzy wasn't always a leading expert in bathroom odors, though. Nor was she always a multi-millionaire entrepreneur. Suzy grew up hard. By the time she turned 21, she had already declared bankruptcy once, lived through sexual abuse, and survived a suicide attempt. But a tough life gave Suzy one thing she needed to succeed in business — hope. In this episode, Suzy Batiz talks about her life from abused child to self-made entrepreneur. Listen in as Suzy and Erik chat about... Growing up in a dysfunctional family Plunging into depression after a second bankruptcy Suzy's spiritual journey The humble beginnings and growing pains of Poo-Pourri For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

What transformed a C-average student from the Bronx into America's most famous investor? Answer: His mom. An old van. A job at Red Lobster. And a passion for making music lovers feel special. The fundamentals of business are the fundamentals of business — whether you sell clothes to hip hop fans, wait tables, or run a commuter van service. As a leader, you invest in other people's dreams. Daymond John, founder, president, and CEO of FUBU and an investor on the ABC reality television series Shark Tank, talks about escaping the hood by doing something he loved. In this episode, Daymond and Erik chat about... - Dumpster diving for bike parts as a kid - Getting into hip hop - Turning normal bodyguards into walking billboards - Why Daymond isn't just a seller of oversized jeans to rap fans… and what he really is For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

You quit the police force out of sheer frustration. But you’ve got this great side gig selling shirts at martial arts events. A few years later, by 2007, you’ve become the world’s largest distributor of MMA merchandise. How? By being relentless. Dan Caldwell, Co-Founder & President at TapouT, tells me his unbelievable story about accidentally sponsoring one of the greatest fights in history and getting thousands of orders an hour. What we talked about: DJing in junior high Joining and leaving the police force The crazy near misses and staggering wins with TapouT Fans as micro influencers and choosers of logos Billionaire Collectibles, family, and podcasting Howard Carter and relentlessness For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

I’m speaking with Sophia Amoruso about her journey through life, particularly through her milestone achievements in fashion and now as the Founder of Business Class platform. This episode looks deeper into: Sophia’s childhood and diverse heritage When her entrepreneurial spirit first appeared Sophia’s first few moves toward photography and her first few jobs How eBay created a turning point for Sophia Navigating a business through a scale-up phase

McDonald's has made 38,000 millionaires. Spectacular Smith wants to create 38,000 + 1. Chairman and CEO of Adwizar Inc and founder of the record label Mula Music Group, Spectacular plans to elevate the best students from Spectacular Academy, his new venture, into a franchise. Pretty good for a guy whose mom got evicted when she couldn't pay her $28 rent. In this episode, Spectacular and Erik chat about... - How Spectacular's dad launched his musical and entrepreneurial careers - Becoming a multi-platinum artist and how things hit the fan - Building a business after getting kicked out of the house - How Spectacular put his competitors out of business