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Take Notes, is a weekly podcast hosted by Ilya and Burny! The duo tackle the career world as only two guys in their 20's can. Joined by guests with diverse career backgrounds the pair lets their curiosity loose. You could say its business casual, but its really just casual business.

Ilya & Burny


    • Mar 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Take Notes Podcast

    John plays Bumper Cars.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 52:25


    John guest stars on this episode. This one is worth a listen.

    Tiger Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 52:08


    The boys discuss tiger woods car crash and whether or not he should retire.

    The Gang goes on a golf trip.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 44:50


    Mike and Alex return from San Fran and talk about their trip and the misadventures on the golf course as well as Alex's interesting choices in recovering from a hangover.

    Bathroom of Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 56:58


    Aaron tells the boys his hilarious awkward first impressions with Jason Nash and Casey Neistat. The boys share stories from high school and why it was more fun when there were less rules. Aaron also shares his nightmare experience in the Hobby Lobby bathroom.

    Why Steroids belong in Pro Sports....Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 36:40


    The gang debates whether steroids belong in sports, if David is a good IGL for CoD and the boys give a brief intro to their sports better competition they will run.

    Alex is down Cataclysmic after the Packers Loss.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 33:49


    The boys chat NFL and UFC in the first episode of this weeks set.

    Welcome to the Down Bad Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 36:28


    Burny, Mike, and Alex. Here for those who just need a laugh.

    Olympic Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 70:29


    Dempsey McGuigan a long time friend of Aaron's tells his story of pursuing his olympic dreams. Dempsey is a hammer thrower from the UK, who is pursuing a qualification to next summers olympic games. This episode is a little bit all over the place but if you like track and field you will surely enjoy it. Thanks for listening.

    Behind The Scenes of Take Notes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 38:07


    Hey guys just wanted to plug back in and just give everyone an update and kinda fill everyone in on whats been happening. Really excited for what's in store. As always much love.

    Community college guard, to March Madness w/ Brett Rau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 45:38


    Brett Rau joins the show to share his journey in basketball. Brett went from a standout community college guard to a preferred walk on at Mizzou. While at Mizzou, Brett would go on to help the team reach the Big Dance. After his time at Mizzou he interned for the Dallas Mavericks, where he got to learn and work with greats like Dirk Nowitzki and rookie standout Luka Dončić. Brett's story comes full circle to his current role as a graduate assistant with the University of Akron's mens basketball team. Thank you to Brett for joining the show and sharing his process and insight to a career in sports.

    Ilya is back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 45:36


    Girls Call of DutyTatoos SkateboardingLiving in LADavid reviews Ilya as an employee/roomate.The vernon hills guys are passionate about warzone.Ilya motivates Burny to keep growing the podcast.

    Tik Tok vs Vine. Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 53:50


    The boys debate tik tok vs Vine. Is Tik Tok going to launch creator careers like Vine did? Is Tik Tok a good advertising medium for companies? Is Tik Tok content as good as Vine?Mixer gets bought by Facebook. Ninja makes 30m in 8 months of work. Whats the next move for video game streaming. Dr. Disrespect gets perma banned from Twitch?User topic: if we had 10k what business would we start?

    College 101: The unmatched value of people. Ep: 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 56:42


    Aaron and Kyle, discuss college. The pair chat shortly about the financial constraints of college and why it's important to do what you want not what society wants. Aaron then goes on to talk about the biggest value you can take away from college, relationships. Aaron paints the picture of how the way he treats people got him to travel the world, and end up being a cohost for Ilya. The episode cuts off abruptly, due to this recording sessions long length look for the second half on Wednesday!

    Take Notes is Back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 77:22


    On this episode Aaron explains how the show will work with Ilya in LA. Aaron shares the story of how he originally got his job working for Ilya. Aaron and Kyle also talk about Corinna vs Faze Adapt, and Corinna's ability to always adapt her presence on the interweb. Lastly Aaron shares his story of what it is really like to party with David and the gang down town.

    The Return of Dima: Take Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 57:12


    Comedy Ep: Not much business talk to be had in this episode but the Vernon Hills gets together to share some old memories. Dima joins the show late and shares his stories and tips to handling cops.

    Blaze Vodka: Take Notes Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 68:47


    Ilya and Aaron, are joined by friend and entrepreneur Cole Blazer. Cole has been closing in on launching his new brand of Vodka known as Blaze Vodka. The group talks about the process of designing and launching his brand. Ilya also struggles mightily with the taste testing. MIGHTILY.

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    Mike from Ride Shack; Take Notes Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 43:48


    Ilya and Aaron are joined by Mike, the owner of Ride Shack. Mike gives insight into the car business, as well as how it has been for him since he started Ride Shack. Ilya tries to out negotiate Mike for a used car. The group also talks about different brands and what the best cars are for your money.

    Cam from Cali, Take Notes Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 51:08


    Cameron joins Ilya and Aaron to talk about his appliance installation business. Cam shares how his experience drove him to open his own business to compete with his former employer. Cam gives good insights on how to go about learning what it takes, before jumping into your own business.

    Changing Careers, to Change his Life: Take Notes Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 48:14


    Ilya and Burny, are joined by Will. Will helps his father run a dental supply and dental lab company. Will tells his story and shares how he has gotten to where he is. He also sheds some light on the inner workings of the dental industry. Will shares the story of how Facebooks terms and conditions inspired him to be a lawyer. Ilya also talks about his time trying to sue a doctor for malpractice.

    Billboard Mugshot Take Notes Ep 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 78:57


    Ilya and Aaron are joined by Aaron's long time friend Stefan, Stefan double majored in accounting and finance at one of the countries top business schools. The group takes time to talk about whether college is worth it anymore. On top of that they discuss Ilya's new mugshot billboard, and the strategy behind it. They go on to share stories of their days in school and other funny memories. Such as Ilya and David terrorizing Vernon Hills with fireworks.

    Limitless, Vive Organic Energy Shots. Take Notes Ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 52:03


    JR joins Ilya and Aaron, to discuss the story of Vive Organic. A company started by him and his buddies Kyle and Wyatt. JR goes over the challenges of building a successful consumer food product, as well as where they see Vive going in the future. JR tells a story of where he was in life before Vive and how much the team at Vive means to him.If you enjoy this episode please consider subscribing for more episodes coming in the future!

    Getting Cheated out of $31,000. Take Notes Ep: 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 43:51


    Ilya is joined by his producer Aaron on this weeks episode to answer questions sent in by the audience. The two chat about the two occasions in which Ilya's mistakes cost him dearly. Ilya explains his tattoos. The guys also talk about AP Classes, work place relationships, Ilya's new invention, and they have a heated debate over the best brand of water.Follow us on Instagram @tnpodcast to interact with the show and to get your questions answered.

    Ruining a $2,000,000 Penthouse: Take Notes Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 46:56


    Episode 4 of Take Notes features Ilya's dad Oleg. Oleg joins the show to talk about a wide range of topics. His life in Belarus and being apart of the Air Force. All the way up to his first days in America and how he went from a Dominos delivery driver to a successful business owner.

    Take Notes Ep3: Ilya's first days with his company.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 46:35


    In episode three the guys talk about....-Ilya's immigration to America and his first memories.-The guys talk about their life as students, and Ilya's decision to drop out.-Ilya tells the story of what it was like in the early days of starting his company.- Ilya discusses why he'd move to LA.- The guys also chat about what they consider their dream woman.Follow us on Instagram @tnpodcast for more regular content.

    Why YouTube Failed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 50:39


    Ilya and Jeff are joined by former employee and In-Debt producer Phil. The group discusses the failure of In-Debt. Jeff and Phil, give their candid opinions on the way Ilya drives. The advice segment makes its first appearance, as Ilya and Jeff seek to help listeners discover their path. Follow @tnpodcast on instagram for more regular show updates.

    Take Notes: Interviewing an Ex Employee. Ep: 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 51:42


    Ilya sits down with longtime friend and short time employee Jeff, to discuss their past. They discuss the two times when Jeff was fired and what lead to their parting of ways. The pair also goes on to discuss the future of the podcast and where they see it going.

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