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Bobby Kotick built a $69 billion empire from scratch—and the story is even crazier than it sounds.In this episode of The Big Shot, we sit down with gaming's ultimate entrepreneur. Bobby takes us from hustling snacks at baseball games to building one of the most iconic tech companies in the world: Activision Blizzard. Hear how he cold-called Nintendo, got investment from Steve Wynn on a private jet, took over a bankrupt video game company, and turned it into an empire that Microsoft bought for $69 billion.In this episode, you'll hear about:Bobby's early hustles: selling ashtrays, snacks, and party access in NYCDropping out of college after Steve Jobs told him toStarting a dorm room company with Howard MarksConvincing Steve Wynn to invest $300K after a chance meetingReviving Activision from bankruptcy using old IP and gritWhy Pitfall and River Raid were billion-dollar blueprintsHow Activision became the first American Nintendo licenseeThe Apple boardroom showdown with John SculleyTurning Activision into a media empire: Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and Guitar HeroWhat it felt like selling the company to Microsoft for $69 billionHis philosophy on leadership, loyalty, and building an enduring business—In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(03:19) Selling ashtrays at playdates: Bobby's first hustles(06:39) Shadowing NYC real estate legends like Larry Silverstein(09:59) Dorm room hardware startup with Howard Marks(13:18) Inventing a typewriter-printer hack and launching via Byte magazine(16:38) Meeting Steve Jobs(19:58) Why Steve Jobs tells Bobby to drop out of school(23:17) Getting featured in Forbes and making his parents panic(26:37) The wild story of meeting Steve Wynn at a Texas cowboy gala(29:57) The legendary $300K check in the basement of a casino(33:16) Trying to sell to Apple (and the cigar moment with Sculley)(36:36) Licensing games for EA and learning to be scrappy(39:56) Black Monday, the Amiga, and a failed bid for Commodore(43:15) Buying 20% of Nintendo's U.S. licensing agent(46:35) Discovering Activision buried inside a bankrupt company(49:55) Why Bobby wanted to bring Pitfall and River Raid back to life(53:14) The $400K move that changed gaming history(56:34) A childhood connection saves the Activision bankruptcy deal(59:54) Turning a bankrupt company into a profitable one in months(01:03:13) Raising $40M and going on an acquisition spree(01:06:33) How Bobby became the longest-serving tech CEO(01:09:53) The Toy Story game meeting that cemented Bobby's role(01:13:12) Why Bobby never wanted to run a business that lost money(01:15:32) Reflecting on the Microsoft acquisition and legacy—Where To Find Bobby Kotick:• X: https://x.com/bobbykotick • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbykotick/ —Where To Find Big Shot: • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Episode 294 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In chapter 10 we discuss this weeks recent and highly controversial media scrutiny of the injectables industry in Australia. We explore the three main articles published this week entitled: 1) Gone in 52 seconds: Inside Australia's telehealth injectables goldrush 2) You're a pretty girl but - how the injectables industry preys on your insecurities 3) Brotox and slimming injections: Thousands of illegal ads spruik cosmetic injectables   (Read all three articles by joining our Patreon as a 'free member') These investigative pieces highlighted serious alleged issues including: rapid telehealth consultations the legalities and ramifications of this model of patient care how injectors are negatively impacting patient psychology & worsening body dysmorphia a significant lack of compliance with advertising regulations  00:00 Introduction and Full Disclosure 00:37 Media Scrutiny and Industry Concerns 03:15 Telehealth in Aesthetics: A Controversial Topic 04:17 Complications and Safety in Telehealth 07:58 Broader Context of Telehealth in Medicine 11:07 Nurses' Role and Autonomy in Telehealth 14:51 Public Perception and Media Influence 16:20 Analyzing Complications and Reporting 27:35 Informed Consent and Patient Understanding 29:02 Understanding Patient Anxiety and Communication 29:31 Consent Forms in Medical Procedures 29:49 Media Sensationalism in the Medical Industry 30:19 Balancing Professional Standards and Regulations 31:10 The Role of Context in Medical Journalism 36:09 Body Dysmorphia and Cosmetic Consultations 45:27 Advertising Regulations in the Cosmetic Industry 54:47 Final Thoughts and Industry Trends CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON FOR ON DEMAND EDUCATION & SUPPORT CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST JOIN OUR LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! CONTACT US

In today's episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Mike Milken—legendary financier, philanthropist, and chairman of the Milken Institute. Mike has been a driving force in medical research, public health, and education for over five decades. Fortune called him “The Man Who Changed Medicine,” and Forbes listed him among “Visionaries Reimagining Our Children's Future.” Mike's financial innovations helped launch industries like cable TV, homebuilding, and cellular technology. Beyond finance, he has led major philanthropic efforts, including the Prostate Cancer Foundation, FasterCures, and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, set to open this year. A signatory of the Giving Pledge, he has committed much of his wealth to driving global impact.In our conversation today, we talk about: • The childhood moments that shaped Mike's curiosity and deep empathy• How Mike mastered mental math through Holocaust survivor, Jakow Trachtenberg's technique• How speech and debate sharpened Mike's ability to communicate big ideas• The impact of the Watts riots on Mike's career path • How market crashes in 1974 and 1987 provided opportunities for significant gains• Mike's take on regulations and why he remains relentlessly optimistic about the free market• A glimpse into Mike's philanthropic work in medicine and education• And much more! If you'd like to apply to be an executive producer, please complete the form here https://shorturl.at/xLQUW—In This Episode We Cover:(00:00) Intro(02:25) Why Mike has been involved in philanthropy from such a young age(09:57) Early experiences that shaped Mike's radical empathy (19:03) How Mike learned mental math by using the Trachtenberg system (20:25) Mike's journey to Berkeley and interest in the space program(28:40) How the Watts riots impacted Mike(33:40) The value of doing research, and what Mike learned about credit(38:10) Mike's first investment bank job (44:50) How Mike was able to fund MCI at a time when AT&T had a monopoly (50:22) How the 1974 stock market crash impacted investment banking (57:50) The culture of outsiders dominating Hollywood—many of them Jewish(1:00:59) The stock market crash of 1987(1:03:58) Why the best investors are social scientists(1:06:15) The cultural shift that brought down big tobacco (1:09:20) Takeaways from Mike's interview with Elon Musk(1:11:00) The JPL Mars Rover landing simulation and how free enterprise drives innovation(1:14:09) Milken Community School, and Mike's emphasis on health and medical research(1:16:22) How views on nutrition and the microbiome have evolved(1:19:48) Mike's advice: prioritize great people and be flexible (1:24:30) Private equity's impact on business and the downside of family businesses(1:28:40) The Miken Center for Advancing the American Dream—Where To Find Mike Milken:• X: https://x.com/MilkenInstitute• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milkeninstitute/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milkeninstitute/• Website: https://www.mikemilken.com/—Where To Find Big Shot: • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

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Episode 290 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this weeks episode, Jake and David catch up after a two week break out of the podcast studio. Jake summarises the key legs of his trip to USA including filming for 'The Aesthetic Immersion', a huge webinar with Nicola Lowery & Allergan USA and finally the AMWC Americas conference. David then shares what he's been doing with his consulting work for Hugel Aesthetics and Alma Lasers. He gives us a breakdown of the key financial literacy issues that he often encounters with injectors and clinic owners. Finally our hosts reveal their possible trip to Canada later in the year and tease a big competition coming soon! 00:00 Reunion and Catching Up 01:12 Insights from Recent Workshops 02:01 Trip to the States: LA and Miami 03:16 Consultation Techniques and Clinical Photography 04:38 Collaborations and Webinars 15:49 Building a Personal Brand 32:02 Economic Trends and Business Strategies 38:01 Understanding Profit and Loss 38:32 The Importance of Accurate Data Entry 39:04 Setting Up Effective Accounting Systems 41:50 Regular Financial Reviews and Adjustments 42:50 Basic Financial Literacy for Business Owners 46:37 The Necessity of Price Adjustments 49:36 Challenges in the Aesthetic Industry 52:43 AMWC Americas Insights and Trends  01:05:28 Upcoming Events and Workshops 01:15:40 Final Thoughts and Future Plans CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON FOR ON DEMAND EDUCATION & SUPPORT CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST JOIN OUR LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! CONTACT US

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Episode 288 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal.   In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking.   In Chapter 9 episode we start with the impending launch of a new toxin called Relfydess by Galderma, and its implications for the market. We then explore the evolution of the conference model and the increasing 'conference fatigue' experienced by attendees. We debate the impact of Meta's decision to stop moderating online content and relate it to their own podcast's content moderation. Finally, we address the significant trend of nurses leaving the public healthcare system for aesthetics, discussing the potential reasons and consequences of this shift.   00:00 Introduction   00:44 Upcoming Topics and Trends   02:44 New Toxin: Relfydess by Galderma   04:09 Business Implications of Longer-Lasting Toxins   15:39 Conference Fatigue and Industry Trends   26:54 The Trade-Offs of Event Sponsorship   27:13 Exploring Alternative Educational Ideas   27:56 The Appeal of High-Profile Conferences   28:25 The Potential of Live Podcasts   29:22 The Role of Fact-Checkers   30:57 The Influence and Responsibility of Podcasts   33:59 Monetizing the Podcast Without Compromise   39:29 The Exodus of Nurses to Aesthetics   50:44 The Future of Aesthetic Practices   51:58 Conclusion and Future Topics   CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON FOR ON DEMAND EDUCATION & SUPPORT CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST JOIN OUR LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! CONTACT US AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

In this episode of Big Shot, we're thrilled to welcome the legendary marketing visionary Lynda Resnick. As the co-owner of The Wonderful Company, Lynda has shaped iconic brands like POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, and FIJI Water into household names. With her husband, Stewart, Lynda also turned The Franklin Mint into a cultural sensation and brought fresh ideas to the floral industry with Teleflora's innovative, long-lasting gifts. Join us as Lynda takes us on a journey through her extraordinary life—from her early days as a child actor to her recent retirement and her hands-on efforts to make communities healthier and stronger through impactful philanthropic initiatives. • How Lynda built a successful business at the age of 19 • Turning The Franklin Mint into a cultural icon and making millions with a deluxe Monopoly game • The incredible story of branding POM Wonderful and FIJI Water • How she sold $150 million worth of Monopoly  • Lynda's commitment to quality  • Why she's never raised any outside capital  • The childhood experience that shaped Lynda's decision to always self-fund her philanthropy • A life-changing epiphany inspired by philosopher Michael Sandel • Lynda's philanthropic work building healthier, safer communities for her workers • The role Judaism plays in her life, her marriage, and advice for young people • And more! — In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Intro (02:35) Lynda's early years in Pennsylvania (05:14) Lynda Limited, the company Lynda founded at the age of 19 (08:37) Lynda's activism and her involvement with the Pentagon Papers (13:06) Thinking inside the box (15:35) How Lynda reinvented the floral business with Teleflora (19:00) Taking The Franklin Mint beyond coins  (24:00) The story of buying Jackie O's pearls and making reproductions (25:30) Why Lynda and her husband Stewart bought land in the Joaquin Valley (28:58) How Lynda discovered the benefits of pomegranate  (30:20) Building the Pom Wonderful brand, including the packaging (32:18) Early obstacles Pom Wonderful faced, including the court battle  (34:00) Why Lynda insisted on 100% pure pomegranate juice (35:25) How Lynda was able to build brands around commodities (39:11) The story about acquiring Fiji  (43:27) Lynda's philanthropic philosophy  (45:10) Lynda's epiphany inspired by Michael Sandel (49:10) Lynda's philanthropic work building better communities for her workers  (52:50) Lynda's experiences with antisemitism, including rejection from The Campfire Girls (54:43) The role Jewish culture plays in Lynda's life  (56:07) Lynda's time as a child actor—and an early lesson on always being prepared (58:23) Lynda's advice on staying true to your values (59:10) How Lynda and Stewart have maintained their strong marriage and partnership (1:02:40) Lynda's thoughts on building lasting brands (1:03:55) AI's answer to what Lynda's superpower is (1:06:00) How “America's Favorite Mom” got overshadowed by a golf game (1:09:04) Why Lynda doesn't have regrets — Where To Find Lynda Resnick: • Website: https://www.wonderful.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-resnick-04103a101/ — Where To Find Big Shot:  • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Episode 284 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss popular topics doing the rounds on social media, issues being debated in injector forums or items showcased on the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In Chapter 8 episode we delve into: 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Personal Updates and Upcoming Events 03:33 Business Strategies for the New Year 04:09 Understanding Gross Margin and Pricing 15:52 Getting Back To Basics Of Skincare and Treatments  26:45 Ethics in Aesthetic Marketing 31:54 Debating the Role of Pioneers in Medical Innovation 33:16 The Impact of Social Media on Medical Opinions 35:08 Community Notes: A New Era of Fact-Checking 38:10 Criticism Of DOAC Podcast and the Importance of Independent Research  39:36 The Influence of Social Media Personalities in Medicine 41:47 Celebrity Critiques and the Ethics of Public Speculation 48:27 The Rise of Ozempic Face and Its Implications 54:16 The Trend of Nurses Starting Their Own Practices 01:02:27 Economic Predictions and Business Advice for Practitioners CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON FOR ON DEMAND EDUCATION & SUPPORT CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST JOIN OUR LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! CONTACT US AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

Episode 283 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our final podcast of the year we launch a new mini-series called 'The Entrepreneurs'. These episodes will focus on pioneers in the business world. Our entrepreneurs will share their stories of success, failure, life-changing lessons and big decisions that they made. We'll showcase guests from all sorts of backgrounds to inspire our listeners. In Chapter 1 David shares his journey in aesthetics from the very beginning. From starting importing lasers from China with absolutely no experience, a chance opportunity led to him founding and managing the hugely successful 'Cosmos Clinic'.  After another chance meeting at an event, he was then invited to become the General Manager of Laser Clinics Australia - now the world's biggest chain clinic with over 250 locations in numerous countries.  These early successes led David and his partners to set their sights on the surgical world. They founded 'The Cosmetic Institute' (TCI) and within just 2 years they had disrupted the entire cosmetic surgery industry in Australia. At its peak TCI performed 100 breast surgeries a week and was turning over $40 million per year. But things came unstuck and David gives us a brutally honest account of what the root causes of this were and the most difficult period of his life.   This experience changed his mindset completely and David offers his insights into best business practices, financial management, and the importance of risk mitigation. We end on a note about the importance of planning for financial stability and wealth management for the future.   00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 01:09 Introducing 'The Entrepreneur Series' 03:51 The Topic of the Day: Business Failures and Lessons Learned 05:19 Early Career and Business Ventures 14:57 The Genesis of Cosmos Clinic 24:07 The Birth of Laser Clinics Australia 33:16 Reflecting on the Chain Clinic Model 35:06 The Genesis Of The Cosmetic Institute (TCI) 40:57 Recruitment and Training of Surgical Staff 43:02 Business Model and Initial Success 45:18 Challenges and Scrutiny 52:39 Major Complications and Media Attention 56:14 The Beginning of the End 01:01:53 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward 01:16:24 Advice for Aspiring Business Owners 01:21:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections   CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PATREON FOR ON DEMAND EDUCATION & SUPPORT CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST JOIN OUR LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! CONTACT US      

In this special episode of Big Shot, recorded live at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., we're joined by Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze. Uri is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey includes building Waze, the world's largest community-based traffic and navigation app, which Google acquired for over $1 billion. Beyond Waze, Uri has co-founded several impactful startups like Moovit (acquired by Intel), FeeX, and Engie. He's also the author of Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution, a must-read guide for entrepreneurs. In our conversation today, we cover:  • Lessons on failure and prioritization from Uri's father • A clever hack he used to pitch Waze with an incomplete product • The cultural drive behind the Jewish ambition to create positive change • The story of the many millionaires created by Waze's acquisition • And so much more! A special thank you to ADL In Concert Against Hate. You can learn more here https://www.adl.org/adl-concert-against-hate-shines-light-heroes — In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Intro (01:40) How Uri's father taught him the importance of failure (04:55) A story about prioritization (06:59) Uri's solution for fundraising with an incomplete product (09:00) The ups and downs of the start-up journey (11:04) Why Jewish people are drawn to entrepreneurship and making a positive impact (12:58) The connection between the kibbutz community and entrepreneurship (13:25) The Google acquisition of Waze  (13:58) The importance of keeping the main thing the main thing  (15:11) How tikkun olam inspires Uri's entrepreneurial ventures  (16:48) Chutzpah and the Israeli experience  (17:40) How Uri continues to be inspired by his father — Where To Find Uri Levine: • Website: https://urilevine.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-levine/ • X: https://x.com/urilevine1 — Where to Find ADL: • Website: https://www.adl.org/ — Where To Find Big Shot:  • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

In today's episode of Big Shot, we're joined by Mindy Grossman, former CEO of Weight Watchers, who led the company's transformation into a global wellness brand. Like many of our past guests, Mindy's journey involves perseverance, bold decisions, and calculated risk-taking. Mindy's remarkable career began with a surprising choice—dropping out of college. She then worked up to executive roles at Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike, the Home Shopping Network, and Weight Watchers. In our conversation today, we cover:  Why Mindy dropped out of college and the value of risk-taking  Mindy's impact on Nike as the most senior woman executive The importance of rooting out toxic employees in your organization How Mindy revived the culture and inspired employees at HSN Taking Home Shopping Network public  Meeting Oprah, their arena tour, and keeping Weight Watchers alive during the pandemic Mindy's sales philosophy, move to private equity, thoughts on family and the Jewish success story, and much more! — In This Episode We Cover: (00:00) Intro (02:33) Mindy's early years as an adopted child of working-class Jewish parents (06:00) Why Mindy quit school and moved to New York  (09:00) Mindy's first job as an Executive Assistant  (11:40) Mindy's mantra, “passion, purpose, and impact” (12:42) How Mindy landed her first sales role (15:06) Bashert vs. self-determination (15:44) The importance of calculated risk-taking (17:26) Why Mindy left Tommy Hilfiger for Ralph Lauren (20:40) The success of Mindy's new category, main floor (24:00) Why Mindy resigned from Ralph Lauren (25:10) How Ralph Lauren retained Mindy by creating a new role for her (26:50) Mindy's time as CEO of Polo Jeans  (28:44) “Intrapreneurship” and the excitement of working with visionaries (31:30) Founders and boards Mindy works with  (32:40) Mindy's time at Nike and why she left Polo Jeans (37:05) Mindy's pitch to Barry Diller and her position at Home Shopping Network (45:31) Reviving the culture at HSN (50:10) The huge impact Mindy made on employee morale by buying new chairs (52:18) The “There's no place like HSN” campaign  (54:40) The magic moment that affects human behavior to get a sale  (57:11) Taking HSN public (1:04:39) Meeting Oprah and joining Weight Watchers (1:08:19) Mindy and Oprah's arena tour  (1:09:10) How Mindy kept Weight Watchers customers connected during the pandemic (1:12:25) Mindy's shift to private equity and advising (1:18:30) Mindy's thoughts on Jewish success  (1:21:00) The death of her parents and the legacy of belief Mindy passes down  — Where To Find Mindy Grossman: • X: https://x.com/mindygrossman • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindygrossman • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-grossman — Where To Find Big Shot:  • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Episode 277 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane, David Segal and no less than eight special guests!  In this weeks podcast we do something a bit different, documenting IA's recent trip to the Alma Academy in Pattaya, Thailand. Alma are a leading energy-based device company and invited Dr Jake & David to join their globally-renowned educational event. Here they spoke to a number of Alma's key staff and global KOL's and we share short clips of our conversations with: Lior Dayan (Alma President & CEO) Tal Burgan Rosen (Alma Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer) Dr Dean Berman (Alma Chief Medical Officer of Alma) Francesa Ham (Vice President of Marketing North America( Spencer Detter (Vice President of Sales North America) Professor Ofir Artzi (Dermatologist, Israel) Dr John Sullivan (Dermatologist, Australia) Dr Josh Wall (Cosmetic Physician, Australia) NB Exclusive for our Patreon subscribers we've also published a special extended version of this episode with an extra 30 minutes of these conversations - so check this out if you want to listen to the full and unedited version of this podcast. 00:30 Recap of Recent Events and Conferences 01:40 Overview of Alma Academy 06:25 Insights from Lior Dayan 13:17 Insights from Tal Bergan Rosen 19:45 Insights from Dr. Dean Berman 29:26 Insights with Francesa Ham & Spencer Detter 38:44 Expanding Clinical Practices with Alma 39:16 Current Trends in Skincare and Energy-Based Devices 39:58 Medical Weight Loss and Aesthetic Practices 41:37 Alma Academy in the USA 42:44 Networking and Learning at Alma Academy 46:18 Exciting Events at Alma Academy 48:36 Day Two at Alma Academy 50:14 Insights from Professor Ofir Artzi 01:09:58 Insights from Dr. John Sullivan 01:15:51 Device Realignment and Educational Support 01:16:53 Marketing Strategies for Aesthetic Practices 01:17:21 Social Media Challenges and Solutions 01:18:45 Advancements in Skin Rejuvenation 01:20:58 Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery 01:22:53 Sculptra and Combination Treatments 01:25:08 Insights from Dr. Josh Wall 01:29:52 Marketing and Business Strategies 01:36:50 Implementing Skin Treatments in Clinics 01:45:08 Conference Takeaways and Final Thoughts This podcast was sponsored by Alma. Dr Jake & David want to thank their entire team for their support of IA. JOIN OUR LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! JOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY PODCASTS, WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL CONTENT & JOIN OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY CLICK HERE TO BROWSE OUR IA OFFERS FOR DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS CLICK HERE IF YOU'RE A BRAND OR COMPANY & WANT TO WORK WITH US CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST CONTACT US

In today's episode of Big Shot, we're joined by retail legend Mickey Drexler, whose transformative leadership reshaped some of the biggest names in fashion. Over his 18-year tenure at The Gap, Mickey took the company from $400 million to $14 billion in revenue, revolutionizing casual wear and spotting a new retail opportunity that led to the creation of Old Navy. His influence extends far beyond The Gap—he also founded Madewell, served on Apple's board for over a decade, and now works alongside his son Alex on the growing success of Alex Mill. In our conversation today, we cover:  Mickey's humble beginnings in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx Mickey's heuristic for hiring and what draws him to people Mickey's friendship with Steve Jobs and what it was like serving on each other's boards The importance of urgency and why a bad decision is better than indecision How Mickey does market research, and his process behind both The Gap and Old Navy Mickey's thoughts on entrepreneurship, his family, and much more! — In This Episode We Cover: (02:53) Welcome Mickey Drexler (03:29) Mickey's childhood in the Bronx (12:40) The traits Mickey looks for in people he's hiring (14:56) Why Mickey values kindness and treating others fairly, regardless of their status  (16:40) Why the best training is doing the job (18:40) Mickey's high standards, obsession with data, and the importance of instinct  (28:39) How Steve Jobs persuaded Mickey to join Apple's board (32:33) What Mickey admired about Steve Jobs (34:20) Why a bad decision is better than indecision (36:34) What makes a great website (39:43) Mickey's process for helping The Gap standout (46:32) Why Mickey calls the fashion business a commodity business (47:20) How Dayton Hudson's Target stores inspired Mickey to build Old Navy (54:15) How Mickey got the name for Old Navy (57:42) The challenges Mickey faced opening Old Navy  (1:00:20) How the meaning of value depends on the individual customer (1:05:29) The call from Steve Jobs that marked an end to Mickey's time at The Gap (1:11:20) Mickey's wife, Peggy's background (1:13:22) Mickey's experience taking J. Crew private (1:18:17) How Mickey balances work and family  (1:20:03) Mickey's thoughts on Jewish entrepreneurship, especially in the fashion industry (1:21:52) Mickey's parting advice on learning entrepreneurship thoughts on school (1:23:37) What David learned at school, and Harley's learnings from Mickey Where To Find Mickey Drexler • X: https://twitter.com/millarddrexler • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickeydrexler • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millard-mickey-drexler-1b00a9269/ Where To Find Big Shot:  • Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   • Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

In this special live episode of Big Shot, recorded at StartupFest, we are excited to welcome Heather Reisman, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Indigo Books & Music. Heather's remarkable journey began as a single mother learning to code to support her children. Fueled by grit, a bit of luck, and a talent for connecting with extraordinary people, Heather built Indigo into Canada's largest bookseller. However, Heather's ambitions extend beyond her role as founder and CEO. She is also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and philanthropist, having contributed $100 million to the University of Toronto and supported various causes through her foundation, HSEG, which aids the education of lone soldiers after their service in the IDF. In today's conversation, we talk about:  Heather's childhood and how her working mother influenced her The importance of curiosity and how this value has served Heather in entrepreneurship Heather's first startup, Paradigm Heather's work at Cott and how she broke out of a mental funk after leaving Raising $25 million and founding Indigo Founding Kobo eReaders and selling to Rakuten for $315 million Heather's life beyond work and plans for increasing Canada's literacy — In This Episode We Cover: (05:08) Welcome Heather Reisman (05:35) What it was like growing up in the Reisman household (10:26) Heather's experience working at her mother's retail store (11:15) Heather's early passion for books (12:44) Why Curiosity is the key to everything (14:00) Heather's coding journey as a single mom (16:00) Why Heather quit her job after an undeserved demotion  (17:00) Heather's time working at a consulting firm (19:00) Co-founding Paradigm  (19:56) Heather's thoughts on change and why she left consulting (24:29) Why Heather left Cott  (26:55) Heather's depression and the book that kickstarted the next chapter of her life (20:24) The Borders deal that never worked out (33:00) Raising $25 million and founding Indigo  (37:19) The story of acquiring Chapters  (39:45) Integrating Chapters (42:13) How the ‘New Coke” failure inspired Heather to keep Chapters and Indigo separate  (43:20) Why Heather founded an e-reader company called Kobo (48:47) Selling Kobo to Rakuten for $315 million  (50:19) The power of Heather's Picks (52:13) Taking Indigo private (53:00) Heather's literacy goals and the importance of curation (57:00) How Heather balances work and family life Where To Find Heather Reisman: X: https://x.com/heatherreisman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherreisman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hreisman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-reisman-3bab2319 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/heather-reisman-indigo Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Harley Finkelstein and David Segal are back with Season 3 of Big Shot! Today, we chat with beauty industry icon Bobbi Brown. Known for her work as a makeup artist, Bobbi's expertise has been showcased on the covers of leading magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Allure, Mademoiselle, and Teen. She's the author of nine beauty books, with five achieving bestseller status. In 1991, Bobbi founded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, which Estée Lauder acquired for $74.5 million four years later. Bobbi had a 25-year non-compete with Estée Lauder, and as soon as that expired, she launched her latest company, a clean beauty brand called Jones Road. In our conversation, we discuss the following:  How chutzpah and optimism landed Bobbi her first Vogue cover How Bobbi developed her first lipstick and the original ten that became the brand's foundation. How organic networking was a big part of Bobbi's success The Estée Lauder acquisition of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Bobbi's friendship with Leonard Lauder How Bobbi prioritized motherhood over work Life after the non-compete: Her new partnerships and Jones Road And so much more — In This Episode We Cover:  (04:28) How Bobbi got started by cold-calling models and agencies  (10:30) How Bobbi learned entrepreneurship skills at Emerson  (12:52) Bobbi's first lipstick and the beginnings of her makeup empire (17:39) The Bergdorf Goodman deal that almost fell apart (21:30) A chance encounter in an elevator that led Bobbi to her second chemist (22:10) Meeting Jeff Zucker's grandmother and landing a regular spot on The Today Show (26:15) Trailblazing the natural makeup movement  (34:10) Bobbi's meeting with Leonard Lauder of Estée Lauder (35:59) How Bobbi was able to prioritize her kids  (39:20) The sale to Estée Lauder  (42:54) How Bobbi celebrated and shared her wealth with her family  (43:45) The first freestanding store, and how Leonard Lauder supported Bobbi (47:00) The decline of Bobbi's relationship with Estée Lauder that led to her leaving  (51:30) The Just Bobbi curated collection at Lord and Taylor  (53:30) How Bobbi moved on from the drama at Estée Lauder  (1:00:01) Launching Jones Road (1:08:55) Miracle Balm's instant popularity (1:10:20) Bobbi's response to a TikTok influencer trashing her foundation  (1:13:43) Bobbi's thoughts on selling her new company  (1:14:45) Bobbi's partnership with her son, Cody (1:17:03) New learnings at Jones Road (1:18:28) Bobbi's thoughts on chutzpah (1:19:25) Bobbi's perspective on health and longevity (1:20:36) What being Jewish means to Bobbi  (1:23:15) The secret to Bobbi's successful marriage and partnership — Where to find Bobbi Brown: X: https://x.com/justbobbibrown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbobbidotcom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustBobbiDotCom TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justbobbibrown Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Episode 264 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our 'What's trending in Aesthetics?' episodes we discuss topics that have been popular on social media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In chapter 4 we cover: The collapse and fall out of the large UK chain clinic called 'Sk:n' (since this story broke, there has been a major new update and we'll attempt to cover this in a future episode!) The growing problem of injectors educating patients via social media The drop in sales of hyaluronic acid filler around the globe The impact on medical professionals when they are reported to the medical regulator - including a shocking report that 16 of these have committed suicide in the last 6 years. JOIN OUR FREE LISTENER WHATSAPP CHAT: Click here and send us your comments about this weeks podcast or just to say hi! JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon is a 3rd party app where we offer even more content to injectors: Click here to join our Patreon to get on demand injectable & business education. Once subscribed you'll be added to our IA WhatsApp Community for 24/7 global support & advice from over 350 other colleagues CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL IA OFFERS: Click here to browse all of our latest partner  discounts & offers! CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram APPLY TO BE A CORPORATE PARTNER OR GUEST ON IA Click here to apply

In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of G-III Apparel Group, Morris Goldfarb. Morris took over running his father's company at the age of 24. His journey is deeply rooted in the inspiring legacy of his father, Aron Goldfarb, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the U.S. and founded G-III in 1956. Morris has transformed the company from a small women's leather outerwear business into a global fashion powerhouse, managing brands like DKNY, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger. In our conversation today, talk about: The emotional impact of being the son of a Holocaust survivor Morris's strategies for growing the family business and taking it public The setbacks G-III faced in 1995 and how Morris was able to successfully pivot the business Brand acquisitions and licensing that became the bread and butter of G-III Morris's life outside work, including family and philanthropic accomplishments And much more! — In This Episode We Cover:  (01:50) Morris's childhood in Israel and New York  (04:42) Morris's dad, Aron Goldfarb's memoir about the Holocaust, Maybe You Will Survive (08:54) How Morris was affected by the Holocaust survival stories of his family and friends (10:20) Aron Goldfarb's clothing business and why he wanted Morris to get a city job (12:36) How Morris took over the family business at the age of 24 (14:30) Morris's ambition and early years expanding G&N Sportswear (16:05) Morris's consulting and building factories in South Korea (19:59) G-III's journey to going public  (22:40) Why Morris had to pivot the business in 1995 and move towards licensing  (31:50) The current state of G-III (32:52) How Morris fought nepotism working at his father's company (34:17) Acquisitions that grew G-III (38:18) An explanation of how licensing works at G-III (40:18) The pitfalls of direct to consumer businesses  (42:26) Morris's thoughts on licensing vs. owning brands (43:24) Morris's partnership with Carl Banks  (46:30) Morris's family life and what it's like working with his son (50:53) Why G-III is not a great fit for most emerging brands (52:50) What made Morris finally feel like he'd made it (54:29) What chutzpah means to Morris (54:55) Morris's philosophy on giving back and why he built a Jewish cemetery in Poland (59:18) Why Jews have made so many contributions to business, science, and academia  — Where to find Morris Goldfarb: Website: https://ir.giii.com/management/morris-goldfarb Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠⁠  David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Episode 259 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this mini-series of episodes we discuss topics that have been trending on social media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, news, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In chapter of episodes we cover: 'Facial Overfilled Syndrome' (FOS) 'Ozempic Face' 'Mewing' 'Face Yoga' JOIN OUR NEW LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! Click here to join PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable & business education. Once subscribed you'll be added to our WhatsApp Community for 24/7 global support & networking with over 330 other colleagues SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL IA OFFERS: Click here to browse all of our latest partner  discounts & offers! CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram APPLY TO BE A CORPORATE PARTNER OR GUEST ON IA Click here to apply

When you think about a "convenience store manager," you probably don't imagine a future billionaire. But that's exactly the path Ron Shaich took from humble beginners selling Tollhouse cookies to a $7.5 billion restaurant empire. In this episode of Big Shot, Harley Finkelstein and David Segal welcome Shaich, the founder of Panera Bread, who shares his incredible journey from a nonprofit convenience store to his pivotal decision to create Panera Bread. Ron is a master at finding the trends others can't see before becoming popular.  He shares the challenges and successes that defined his path, highlighting the power of adaptability and innovation. And breaks down the difference between risk-taking and risk-avoidance, and how leaning into one over the other can lead to incredible success. The episode is filled with incredible takeaways, including: How Ron has the best-performing restaurant stock of all time (44x return compared to the S&P 500) Why his first store in college was a spite store What he learned from his IPO with Au Bon Pain How he created an entirely new category, “Fast Casual” And so much more — In This Episode We Cover:  (02:35) Ron's early years growing up in New Jersey in a family of left-wing political activists (07:50) Ron's gap year working for a congressman  (09:45) How a false accusation of shoplifting prompted Ron to open a convenience store (14:50) How Ron fell in love with business and his time at Harvard Business School (19:28) The rewards of entrepreneurship  (20:40) What business has in common with politics (23:22) How Ron made money selling flea collars in college  (26:00) Why Ron got his inheritance early (27:35) Ron's work in DC as President of Targeting Systems (29:08) How Ron opened The Cookie Jar in Boston (31:43) Ron's partnership with Au Bon Pain's founder, Louis Kane (39:44) Ron and Louis's exceptional friendship and partnership (42:25) The importance of empathy and the insights that it brought Ron (48:35) How Ron created a brand new category, bakery cafe (51:50) How Ron felt right before Au Bon Pain's IPO (53:00) The downsides of going public (54:50) Ron's means, ends, and by-products framework (57:20) What Ron learned from watching his parents face death (1:00:13) How Ron organized his life  (1:03:35) Ron's purchase of the St. Louis Bread Company  (1:07:28) How Ron's trend studying led him to fast casual dining (1:13:52) The transformation of St. Louis Bread into Panera  (1:15:33) Why Ron decided to sell Au Bon Pain to focus on Panera (1:20:25) The rapid growth stage of Panera  (1:22:51) Ron's philanthropy with No Labels and Panera Cares  (1:25:14) The painful journey of transforming Panera  (1:32:09) Thoughts on success, chutzpah, and the Jewish entrepreneurial spirit (1:34:28) Why entrepreneurs are risk avoiders  (1:35:34) Why Ron sees building organizations as a way to impact the world positively (1:37:44) Ron's investment company, Act 3, and the problem with short-termism  — Where to find Ron Shaich: Website: ⁠https://www.ronshaich.com/⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronshaich/ X: https://x.com/shaich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaich Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠⁠  David Segal: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

In this episode, Will welcomes David Segal and Bonnie Dyck from the Human Nature Counselling Society. They dive deep into their journeys into nature-based therapy, sharing how personal experiences and a profound connection to the natural world led them to the field. David discusses the systemic and experiential approach of Human Nature Counselling, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting individuals and families with nature to foster mental health and well-being. Bonnie elaborates on the comprehensive training programs they offer, designed to equip therapists with the skills needed to integrate nature into their practice effectively. Listeners will gain insight into the transformative power of nature-based therapy through heartwarming stories of clients who have found healing and growth through their unique approach. From reducing anxiety in children to helping adults overcome trauma, David and Bonnie illustrate how their methods bridge the gap between human and ecological systems. They also discuss the future of their work, highlighting their commitment to accessibility, community collaboration, and supporting indigenous initiatives that reconnect people with their ancestral lands. This episode is a testament to the profound impact of nature on mental health and the innovative ways Human Nature Counselling is leading the field. David Segal is also the co-author of the book, Nature-Based Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families. Nevin Harper, co-author of Nature-Based Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families is also mentioned in this episode, and he had previously been on this podcast.  Here is the link to Nevin's episode. Katie Asmus, from the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, is also mentioned in this episode and has previously been on this podcast.  Here is the link to Katie's episode. Here is a link to a pdf of an article mentioned in this episode The Ecology of Adventure Therapy: An Integral Systems Approach to Therapeutic Change.

Episode 257 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In our mini-series, we discuss topics that have been trending on socia media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, news, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In chapter two of these episodes we cover an article published by The Sun newspaper in the UK. This reported that Laser Clinics UK (with 50 locations built in the last few years) had suddenly been forced to liquidate several of its clinics. This decision left staff jobless and patients angry, with many having paid for treatments in advance with no recourse or refunds offered. We discuss the global trends that have led to this, other issues that larger chain clinics often struggle with and make some predictions about how difficult the next 12-24 months might be. JOIN OUR NEW LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! Click here to join PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable & business education. Once subscribed you'll be added to our WhatsApp Community for 24/7 global support & networking with over 330 other colleagues SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL IA OFFERS: Click here to browse all of our latest partner  discounts & offers! CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram APPLY TO BE A CORPORATE PARTNER OR GUEST ON IA Click here to apply

In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Wall Street titan Leon Cooperman. The son of working-class Polish immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, Leon founded Omega Advisors after a successful 25-year career at Goldman Sachs, where he rose to become Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Despite being one of the richest men on the planet, Leon lives modestly, even still changing his own lightbulbs. In this fascinating conversation, he shares insights on achieving success in business, marriage, and family, along with his philosophy on giving back, inspired by the belief that "a man's net worth is measured not by what he earns but by what he gives away." Leon even gets political and shares his thoughts on former President Trump. We can't wait for you to listen. If you'd like to apply to be an executive producer, please complete the form here ⁠https://shorturl.at/xLQUW⁠ In This Episode We Cover:  (05:34) Leon's background growing up in the Bronx (07:36) Why Leon quit dental school and switched to economics (09:28) How Leon got 16 job offers after graduating and why he went with Goldman Sachs (11:00) Why Goldman Sachs was so successful  (12:35) How Leon's father reacted to him dropping out of dental school (13:25) Leon's promotion to partner at Goldman Sachs (15:30) Why Lee says he never learned how to live rich  (17:58) Leon's philanthropy and why it's so important to him (19:51) Leon's thoughts on protestors at Columbia  (25:58) Why there are many significant contributions to humanity made by the Jewish people (29:30) Why Leon left Goldman Sachs and founded Omega (33:10) The rogue employee that caused Leon to be accused of insider trading (36:20) Why Leon considers Henry Singleton brilliant (42:52) What Leon loves to do  (43:57) Leon's hands-on approach to philanthropy  (46:17) Why Leon went to Xerox out of college(and why he left to go back to school)  (50:15) Leon's successful marriage and his big takeaway (51:45) Why Leon stuck it out with Goldman Sachs for so long (53:25) Lessons from William Hurt and Teddy Roosevelt (54:40) Why Leon changes his own lightbulbs in spite of his arthritis (55:37) How Leon raised his kids to be self-starters  (57:00) David Rubenstein's recent purchase of the Orioles (57:57) Leon's 40 businesses  (59:25) What chutzpah means to Leon and the importance of respect (1:00:15) Leon's thoughts on capitalism as an equalizer  (1:04:41) Leon's political views  (1:06:02) Why Leon would never vote for Trump (1:07:01) Leon's father and the impact he had on him (1:09:10) How Leon chooses institutions to donate to (1:10:45) How Leon handles setbacks (1:12:35) Why Leon thinks the country isn't at its best  (1:13:40) Leon's thoughts on AI (1:14:22) Leon's mother and her impact on him (1:15:36) Why it's common for Jewish people to have a fallback plan (1:17:35) Advice on investing  (1:21:05) How Leon evaluates companies — Where to find Leon Cooperman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-cooperman-8ab35024/ Book: From The Bronx To Wall Street: My Fifty Years in Finance and Philanthropy: https://www.amazon.com/Bronx-Wall-Street-Finance-Philanthropy/dp/1642256226 Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠  David Segal: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

Episode 255 showcases our co-hosts Dr Jake Sloane and David Segal. In this new mini-series, we'll discuss topics that have been trending on socia media or in the news. We'll cover controversies, news, big stories and themes that have got injectors and our industry talking. In chapter one of these episodes we cover: Alleged counterfeit toxins into the USA The study that says 'Fillers cause cancer' A Medispa in the USA where three patients contracted HIV 'The Glut Master' - an Australian caught pretending to be a nurse injector Regenerative Aesthetics - the new emerging field  JOIN OUR NEW LISTENER WHATSAPP GROUP & SEND US YOUR COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS OR JUST SAY HI! Click here to join   PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable & business education. Once subscribed you'll be added to our WhatsApp Community for 24/7 global support & networking with over 300 other colleagues   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast   CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL IA OFFERS: In this episode we mentioned an offer with AACDS for two courses: Professional Certificate in Integrative Health and Dermatology Professional Cetificate in Vaginal Health and Rejuvenation Click here to browse all of our latest partner  discounts & offers!   CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram   APPLY TO BE A CORPORATE PARTNER OR GUEST ON IA Click here to apply

In this episode, host Lynnea Olivarez talks with David Segal, PhD, an abstract session co-chair at the ASGCT Annual Meeting. Dr. Segal discusses new technologies that he says have moved from academia to industry, and, hopefully soon, to rare disease patients. Miss a session? Catch it on demand on the virtual platform for 30 days following the conclusion of the meeting!Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with another legendary real estate developer, Larry Silverstein. Best known for the 99-year lease he signed for the World Trade Center, just six weeks before 9/11, Larry's story is one of persistence and strategic partnerships—and a whole lot of chutzpah. He shares with us today how he leveraged partnerships, refurbished properties on a shoestring budget and built a business that today is valued at over $10 billion. As with many successful Jewish entrepreneurs, family is at the center of it all, and Larry speaks with extreme gratitude about his children and wife Klara. You won't want to miss hearing about how Larry very narrowly missed being at ground zero during 9/11, and how his wife supported his efforts in rebuilding the World Trade Center.  If you'd like to apply to be an executive producer, please complete the form here https://shorturl.at/xLQUW In This Episode We Cover:  (03:19) How Larry got established in real estate with no money (09:59) Why Larry turned down a 100k profit on his first contract  (12:51) How Larry leveraged investors to land million-dollar properties (14:22) The low-budget, resourceful way Larry's team refurbished buildings (16:31) How Larry collaborated with competitors in purchasing 711 Fifth Avenue (24:42) Coca-Cola's purchase of 711 Fifth Avenue (26:43) Why Larry worked with partners (27:33) The beginning of Larry's journey toward buying the World Trade Center (35:22) How Silverstein Properties built their own electric plant  (45:28) The drama of signing Salomon Brothers  (52:44) Larry's accident and acquiring the World Trade Center (58:45) Why Larry was absent from the building on 9/11  (1:00:20) How Larry decided to rebuild the World Trade Center (1:04:21) When Larry knew he made it (1:06:28) Larry's philanthropic efforts paying the tuition of medical school students — Referenced:  Harry Helmsley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Helmsley 711 Fifth Avenue Purchased from Columbia Pictures: https://www.nytimes.com/1978/04/23/archives/realty-news-fifth-avenue-third-avenue-executives-named.html George Kaufman's obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/26/obituaries/george-s-kaufman-who-revived-astoria-studios-dies-at-89.html Peter Feinberg obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/15/obituaries/peter-i-feinberg-79-real-estate-developer.html Port Authority to lease World Trade Center to Silverstein Properties: https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2001_press_releases/port_authority_toleaseworldtradecentertosilversteinpropertiesinc.html World Trade Center history: https://www.911memorial.org/learn/resources/digital-exhibitions/world-trade-center-history Ed Koch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Koch Salomon Brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salomon_Brothers Mortimer Zuckerman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortimer_Zuckerman Salomon Will Move to the World Trade Center: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/11/29/nyregion/salomon-will-move-to-trade-center.html The Collapse of Drexel Burnham Lambert: https://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/14/business/the-collapse-of-drexel-burnham-lambert-key-events-for-drexel-burnham-lambert.html NYU School of Medicine Offers Full-Tuition Scholarships to All New & Current Medical Students: https://nyulangone.org/news/nyu-school-medicine-offers-full-tuition-scholarships-all-new-current-medical-students — Where to find Larry Silverstein:  Silverstein Properties: https://www.silversteinproperties.com/ The Rising: The Twenty-Year Battle to Rebuild the World Trade Center: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Twenty-Year-Battle-Rebuild-Center/dp/0525658963 Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Gladiators in the Colosseum. Sideshow performers. Reality television. We've always loved to gawk at the misery or majesty of others. But this week, we ask the question: What's it like when the tables are turned and all eyes are on you? Prologue: Ira talks to Joel Gold, a psychologist and author, about a strangely common delusion known as the "Truman Show Delusion," in which patients believe that they are being filmed, 24/7, for a national reality television program. (6 minutes)Act One: Producer Stephanie Foo speaks to Nasubi, a Japanese comedian who, in the 90s, just wanted a little bit of fame. So he was thrilled when he won an opportunity to have his own segment on a Japanese reality TV show. Until he found out the premise: he had to sit in an empty apartment with no food, clothes or contact with the outside world, enter sweepstakes from magazines… and hope that he won enough sustenance to survive. (23 minutes)Act Two: Writer Ariel Sabar tells the story of Roger Barker, a psychologist who believed that humans should be studied outside the lab. So Barker dispatched an army of graduate students to follow the children of Oskaloosa, Kansas, and write down every single thing they did. Sabar wrote a book - a Kindle Single - about Roger Barker, called "The Outsider." (8 1/2 minutes)Act Three: Charlie Brill and Mitzi McCall were a comedy duo back in the mid-1960s, playing clubs around Los Angeles, when their agent called to tell them he'd landed them the gig of a lifetime: They were going to be on The Ed Sullivan Show. The only problem was that their performance was a total fiasco, for a bunch of reasons, including one they never saw coming. David Segal reports. (17 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org

Episode 250 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. Fresh from our Easter break, we first learn about Dr Jake's trips to New Zealand with Allergan, London for the ACE conference, France to visit the Allergan filler manufacturing plant and Moanco for the AMWC conference. We then discuss our main topic and the fallout of the latest regulatory changes announced in Australia. With cosmetic clinics now banned from advertising their prices, their menu of services (that involve using medications) and before & afters photos, where exactly do injectors go from here? Despite all the noise and pushback from the injector community, we ponder whether this is exactly what is needed. A redo, a rethink and a return to the medical model.  PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL IA OFFERS: Click here to browse our latest partner offers and discounts! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST: Click here to app

John and Craig can't help but look at intrinsic motivations — those specific internal drives that guide characters behavior. They discuss how to structure and expose that internal drive, the importance of an innate irritability, how it can stop your characters from becoming flat, and rewarding that intrinsic motivation with choice. But first, we follow up on AI training, blueprints and “important” movies. We also weigh in on a high-school senior's college dilemma and answer a listener question on writing with your trailer in mind. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig parse out their reasons for why humans may – or may not – ever leave the solar system. Links: My Pal Foot Foot by The Shaggs Braid by Jonathan Blow Connections from the New York Times Q: Who Found a Way to Crack the U.K.'s Premier Quiz Show? by David Segal for The New York Times On what motivates us: a detailed review of intrinsic v. extrinsic motivation by Laurel S. Morris, Mora M. Grehl, Sarah B. Rutter, Marishka Mehta, and Margaret L. Westwater Why are there so many illegal weed stores in New York City? by PJ Vogt Shōgun on FX Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Threads and Instagram John August on Threads, Instagram and Twitter John on Mastodon Outro by Ben Singer (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

Working in a business and working on a business are two different things. Without the former, nothing gets done; without the latter, the wrong things get done. David Segal has a unique way of managing that tension, and this episode, he reveals all his business operating secrets and explains how he failed along the way. Shane and Segal discuss what entrepreneurship really is, where motivation comes from, and what Segal learned building a $200 million tea business. Shane and David also dive deep into the dark side of success and the radical depression that can strike when you get a big payday, life and business lessons they learned from Warren Buffett, and the value of time management. David Segal is the co-founder of Firebelly Tea. He's also best known as “the David” of DAVIDsTEA. During his time at DAVIDsTEA, Segal grew the company from a single store to a $200 million retail giant. Segal left DAVIDsTEA in 2016 and started Mad Radish—a quick service restaurant concept. Mad Radish is all about providing healthy, gourmet fast foods. In 2021, Segal started Firebelly tea to create exceptional loose leaf teas tailored to modern living. Listeners of The Knowledge Project can receive a special 15 percent discount on Firebelly Tea products by heading to www.firebellytea.com and entering the code Shane15 at checkout. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theknowledgeproject/videos Newsletter - I share timeless insights and ideas you can use at work and home. Join over 600k others every Sunday and subscribe to Brain Food. Try it: https://fs.blog/newsletter/ My Book! Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results is out now - https://fs.blog/clear/  Follow me: https://beacons.ai/shaneparrish Join our membership: https://fs.blog/membership/ Sponsor: Shopify: Making commerce better for everyone. https://www.shopify.com/shane

In this episode of Big Shot, we're honored to host business mogul Peter May. But his path to managing more than $7 billion is not what you might expect. What started as a career as an accountant at the prestigious KPMG quickly became something much different once Peter crossed paths with Nelson Peltz, igniting a dynamic partnership that spanned decades. Together, they founded Triarc Companies and pioneered innovative funding strategies, revitalizing numerous struggling businesses. They eventually sold the company and founded Trian Partners, a multi-billion dollar investment firm. Peter's commitment to philanthropy extends beyond financial contributions, as he invests his time and expertise. Notably, his impactful work with Mount Sinai Health Systems and Operation Exodus showcases his dedication to making a difference. Join us as Peter generously imparts invaluable insights and practical wisdom applicable to all aspects of life. In This Episode We Cover: (07:28) What it was like growing up during the Cold War in Long Island (12:12) How his father was a great role model (14:33) Peter's time at The University of Chicago (16:25) How Peter was inspired by his father's saying, “Do more than what's expected of you” (22:24) The Jewish value of education (24:53) How Peter was able to avoid being drafted to Vietnam (30:59) Getting started as an accountant at KPMG (32:40) How Peter met Nelson Peltz (34:24) The importance of adding value (36:11) The origins of Home Depot (38:16) How Peter and Nelson Peltz went into business together (41:00) When Peter and Nelson took their company public (44:25) What happened after Peter and Nelson sold Flagstaff foods (49:20) Peter and Nelson's funding strategy emerges (50:42) How MPM group consulting got its start (51:57) What constructive capitalism is (54:10) How Peter and Nelson bought Triangle Industries (1:00:29) How Peter and Nelson transformed Triangle and made it profitable (1:03:18) The purchase of America Can and National Can (1:17:03) The meaning of Nelson's phrase “I'd rather be rich than right” (1:18:53) Why Peter doesn't look back much (1:20:14) Why chutzpah is so quintessential to the Jewish entrepreneurial experience (1:22:23) Why Peter doesn't feel like he's made it still (1:23:30) About “engaged philanthropy” and how Peter helped turn around Mount Sinai Health (1:30:15) Peter's advice to the next generation (1:33:26) About Operation Exodus (1:36:33) Peter's legacy— Referenced: Green tea benefits: https://www.firebellytea.com/blogs/all/green-tea-benefits Firebelly Tea: https://www.firebellytea.com/ The University of Chicago: https://www.uchicago.edu/en Pogroms: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/pogroms Nelson Peltz: https://www.forbes.com/profile/nelson-peltz/ Arthur Anderson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Andersen KPMG: https://kpmg.com/ Emerson Radio: https://www.emersonradio.com/ Bernard Marcus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Marcus Mike Milken: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Milken Saul Steinberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Steinberg Victor Posner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Posner Alcoa: https://www.alcoa.com/global/en/home/ Mount Sinai Health System: https://www.mountsinai.org/ Engaged philanthropy: https://engagedgiving.org/philosophy Operation Exodus: https://operationexodususa.org/ — Where to find Peter May: Mount Sinai Health: https://www.mountsinai.org/about/board-leadership/peter-may Wendy's: https://www.wendys.com/who-we-are/board-directors/peter-may Where To Find Big Shot: Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠ Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠ David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Episode 248 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. In this weeks discussion David and Jake recap on their respective recent trips to Melbourne (ASCD Conference) & Bangkok (MD Codes JAPAC Tour). David shares what he spoke about as a guest speaker and discusses some insights into some of the talks he most enjoyed - including the longevity of HA fillers and the growing popularity of biostimulatory treatments.  Jake explains what he did in the cadaver lab in Thailand and then explain his upcoming trip details to New Zealand (clinical teaching & a talk on delayed onset nodules), London (ACE Conference & judging at the Aesthetic Awards), France (touring the Allergan filler production facility), Monaco (AMWC conference) and Dubai (rest!).  Our hosts explain how and why business topics will forma mainstay of the podcast. They also explain their idea for a new series of future episodes that will focus on aesthetic trends that are currently being debated and showcased on social media. We invite our listeners (you!) to apply as guests for these episodes and discuss whatever topic you feel passionate about - whether you're for or against it. PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST: Click here to apply SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS: Click here to browse our latest partner offers! CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram

In this episode of Big Shot, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible David Rubenstein! As a co-founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the globe's top private equity firms, David's journey from a Baltimore kid with big dreams to a presidential advisor and business mogul is truly inspiring. Join us, as David reveals how he overcame rejection after President Carter lost his re-election and pivoted into private equity. Learn why he's dedicated to giving back through initiatives like the Giving Pledge, and get ready for some thought-provoking insights, including why hiring geniuses might not be the best idea and tips on avoiding spoiling your kids. In This Episode We Cover:  (03:40) Welcome David Rubenstein  (04:50) Why David and Harley both maintain their bar memberships (05:37) Why education is important to the Jewish people (07:30) David's upbringing in Baltimore (10:00) The difficulties that come with raising children when you're wealthy (11:30)  David's relatively laid-back parents (13:34) The Jewish youth group that fueled David's drive for more (14:15) David's first job out of law school (15:25) How David became an advisor to President Jimmy Carter  (16:42) The years of struggle after Jimmy Carter failed to get re-elected (20:41) How the Carlyle Group got their start (24:36) Carlyle's “bear hug” on Chichi's (27:22) David's growth strategy for Carlyle focusing on diversification and globalization (31:30) David's mom's philanthropy  (34:14) What the Giving Pledge is  (36:43) David's philosophy on philanthropy  (39:33) An explanation of the Magna Carta, its failure, and the anti-semitism of the day (42:22) David's focus on patriotic philanthropy  (46:47) How David became the fundraiser for Carlyle  (47:56) How Carlyle was able to build a lasting company (49:27) Why reasonably intelligent people make better employees than geniuses (50:04) The cultural values that make Jewish people successful and want to give back (54:10) Antisemitism in the US and Europe (54:28) Why David still doesn't think he's made it (55:33) Tips on raising kids and the three ways to influence people as a leader — Referenced:  David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy: https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-white-house-1600-sessions/david-rubenstein-on-patriotic-philanthropy Shelley v. Kraemer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelley_v._Kraemer Virtual Jewish World: Baltimore, Maryland: https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/baltimore-jewish-history-tour#google_vignette Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP: https://www.paulweiss.com/ Ted Sorensen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Sorensen William Simon: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/hall-of-fame/william-simon/ G. William Miller: https://home.treasury.gov/about/history/prior-secretaries/g-william-miller-1979-1981 Edward J. Mathias: https://www.carlyle.com/corporate-overview/operating-executives-advisors/edward-j-mathias T. Rowe Price: https://www.troweprice.com/ The Mellon family: https://www.forbes.com/profile/mellon/?sh=21c04b3f6c8b Greenmailing: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/greenmail. Mike Milken: https://milkeninstitute.org/staff/mike-milken Frank Carlucci: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Carlucci John Major: https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Major Why are there so many Jewish Nobel winners?: https://www.thejc.com/lets-talk/why-are-there-so-many-jewish-nobel-winners-ctycke48# — Where to find David Rubenstein X: https://twitter.com/DM_Rubenstein Website: https://davidrubenstein.com/ Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

We're back with Season 2 of Big Shot! In this episode of Big Shot, we're joined by Fran Weissler, a seven-time Tony award-winning producer and one-half of the dynamic duo behind Chicago, the longest-running American musical. Fran's journey epitomizes Jewish chutzpah, marked by bold choices—from leaving her first marriage to making decisive moves in her Broadway career. Today, Fran shares with us stories from her journey, including breaking into Broadway at the age of 50 and producing Othello with a star-studded cast featuring James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer. We also talk about her successful marriage and business partnership of 55 years, how Fran navigated challenges working with chauvinists and demanding actors, and how she finally started to slow down a little bit at the age of 90.  — In This Episode We Cover:  (02:35) Fran's childhood and life before Broadway (07:04) Why Fran decided to end her first marriage (08:59) How Fran met Barry and got started in theater (15:02) The early days of NAMCO producing plays for Catholic schools (19:00) Fran's first Broadway show, Othello, with James Earl Jones (21:52) How Fran got Christopher Plummer to play Iago (31:34) What it was like to win a Tony for Othello (33:33) How firing Peter Coe accelerated Fran's career as a producer  (45:30) Fran's chutzpah (48:20) How Fran and Barry balance each other out as a team  (51:14) How Fran handled working with the chauvinist Anthony Quinn  (1:00:15) A compromise made with Kathleen Turner (1:03:26) The Queen of Broadway: Fran's identity separate from Barry (1:05:28) Fran and Barry's rare, beautiful marriage (1:09:32) How Fran and Barry revived Chicago and made the longest-running American show (1:19:11) Fran's advice for aspiring producers — Referenced:  NAMCO: https://www.namcousa.com/ Othello at the Winter Garden Theater (1982): https://playbill.com/productions/othellobroadway-winter-garden-theatre-1982 James Earl Jones: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000469/ Christopher Plummer: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001626/ Lucy Kroll: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Kroll Stratford Festival: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/ Lou Pitt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1018725/ Zoe Caldwell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0129807/ Robert Whitehead: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0925723/ Medea 1982 playbill: https://playbill.com/production/medea-cort-theatre-vault-0000003496 Chicago: https://chicagothemusical.com/ Phantom of the Opera: https://us.thephantomoftheopera.com/ When Kathleen Turner Brought Maggie the Cat Back to Broadway: https://playbill.com/article/when-kathleen-turner-brought-maggie-the-cat-back-to-broadway Zorba the Greek 1983 playbill with Anthony Quinn: https://playbill.com/production/zorba-broadway-theatre-vault-0000012262 Encores: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encores The economics of Broadway shows: https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-broadway-shows/ — Where to find Fran Weissler:  Website: https://www.namcousa.com/ Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Episode 240 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane and David Segal. We wrap up 2023 by first summarising some of our key podcast news and events. We then look back at some of the main lessons of the past 12 months including the global economy, the evolving toxin market and filler trends. We also look forward to next year with some predictions and ideas of where the market is heading. We want to thank our incredible listeners for making IA the most listened to aesthetics podcast in the world. (We've now smashed past 1.5 million listens since 2019!) We are truly grateful for your support and the time you invest in listening to our podcasts, we couldn't have done this without you all. Merry Christmas and have a very Happy New Year Dr Jake & David ***NEW! IA MASTERCLASSES*** Learn more and book a live injectable training day with Dr Jake & other global KOL's PATREON: Join our Patreon for on demand injectable and business education in addition to global networking opportunities with other injectors SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Click here if you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to contribute to supporting the podcast CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL OFFERS: Click here to browse our latest partner offers! CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact IA and other important links Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Follow David on Instagram  

057 Ecological anxiety a is new diagnostic label describing a complex of physical and emotional symptoms related to existential dread and despair around the state of the environment. Extreme weather events like wild fires, floods and hurricanes in combination with politicians slow walking meaningful change is causing many, especially young people to give up on a hopeful vision for the future.In this episode of Awake In Relationship I speak with returning guest David Segal, therapist and co founder of Human Nature Counselling, a not for profit society with a mission to provide accessible nature based therapy for youth and adults. This conversation explores some of the unique challenges we face as humans living through the Climate crisis and identifies common physical and emotional symptoms of ecological anxiety and grief. We also discuss proactive ways for processing the collective trauma of the climate crisis and finding the will to take action in community and our innate connection to the natural world.Follow Awake In Relationship on Instagram and LinkedinIf you have been loving what you are hearing on AIR  please rate, review and subscribe to get the latest content fresh to your device.  Sign up for our newsletter at awakeinrelationship.com to learn about upcoming programs and events.Do you have suggestions for guests or feedback on the show?  Send us an email at awakeinrelationshippodcast@gmail.com or better yet, fill out a brief audience survey

When you sit down with iconic entrepreneurs for two to three hours, it's hard to include every story in an episode. But that doesn't mean every story isn't worth telling. On this episode of Big Shot shorts, you'll hear some wild tales that didn't make it into individual episodes of season 1. You'll learn how Ed Sonshine anticipated the 2008 crash, what Aldo Bensadoun did to break into America when so many others failed, how Charles Bronfman shaped Canadian pride, and Jonathan Wener's wild story about acquiring a massive art collection. These are the stories that, once you hear them, you'll want to retell to others. — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:20) Harley and David have an epiphany about their Canadian upbringing (01:50) Every Canadian retailer fails, except for one (02:10) Why this bonus episode was necessary (03:10) Jonathan Wener's family collection of 140 paintings (05:55) How Ed Sonshine anticipated the 2008 housing crash (10:00) How passing up on a round of golf was one of Ed Sonshine's best decisions (17:45) How Charles Bronfman was behind Drake's start (18:30) Why Charles Bronfman created Heritage Minutes (22:25) How Aldo Bensadoun succeed in America when so many others failed (28:25)The only lawsuit Jonathan Wener faced in 52 years — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

One of the hardest parts of being an entrepreneur is the stress and anxiety of never having enough time. When ambition flows through your veins, it's difficult to balance your desire to build something great with your love for your family, friends, and other interests. Being an entrepreneur requires sacrifice — but how do you do that without giving up what matters most? On this episode of Big Shot Shorts, Issy Sharp, Charles Bronfman, and Ed Sonshine reveal their regrets, rules, and recommendations for creating happiness and harmony in work and life.  — In This Episode, We Cover: (01:00) Work-life balance is not a 50-50 equation (02:00) Why entrepreneurs struggle so much with finding time for everything (02:48) How consistency can help reduce stress and anxiety (03:30) David Segal's family ritual (06:00) The most important source of support for entrepreneurs (08:00) Issy Sharp's lessons from decades of a happy marriage (09:25) Issy Sharp's regrets about building the Four Seasons (13:05) Charles Bronfman's lessons on raising a family with ambition and purpose (19:00) Why it's important to “never look back” (22:00) Ed Sonshine's 3 rules for family happiness  — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Did you know that less than .2 percent of the world is Jewish? And yet, more than 20 percent of all Noble Prize winners are Jewish. What explains the high likelihood of success? On this episode of Big Shot shorts, Harley Finkelstein and David Segal explore the history of Jewish entrepreneurship with legends Charles Bronfman, Aldo Bensadoun, and Ed Sonshine. Their competitive advantage? They had everything to lose, giving them no choice but to find a way to win.   — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:25) The tidal wave analogy (03:30) Why are so many Jews successful? (05:15) Entrepreneurs by necessity (06:55) The curious relationship between anti-semitism and Jewish entrepreneurship (10:00) The surprisingly small number of Jews in the world (11:35) The Jewish career path (16:50) Why Ed Sonshine is worried for future entrepreneurs (18:40) It's tough to make diamonds without pressure — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Some of the best stories in business are the ones you never hear about. They are the deals that fell through, the partnerships that never happened, and the employees who didn't make it. Behind those moments are decisions that shape some of the best businesses. And, when you speak with some of the world's greatest entrepreneurs, you realize that those moments are shaped by strong values. In particular, the best entrepreneurs lean into integrity to turn risks into rewards. On this episode of Big Shot Shorts, you'll learn how Jonathan Wener, Aldo Bensadoun, and Issy Sharp all took the hard road by trusting in integrity, doing the right thing, and making life-changing decisions that defined their businesses and led to undeniable success.  — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) The variable not discussed enough in business (01:35) A crazy story about Starbucks and Spotify (04:35) Why Jonathan Wener left $10 million on the table  (07:20) How to build great relationships and develop trust (11:45) “You're going to outgrow us before we outgrow you.” (12:40) How Aldo's billion-dollar business was born out of integrity (14:15) It's possible to be a capitalist and be fair (16:20) The Four Seasons's “sustainable competitive advantage” (19:30) How McDonald's influenced the Four Seasons (24:40) Instilling a winning culture at all costs  — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

It's cliché to say that you can see further when standing on the shoulders of giants. But it's also a mentality that has served some of the most successful entrepreneurs. No matter how brilliant the individual, great leaders know that building a world-class team can take a company from being a good idea to becoming a household name. And wise employees know that if they can find a leader who understands the value of a team, then the opportunity and upside can be unlimited. In this episode, you'll learn how four different founders approach building teams, the value of good partners, and how the best founders are obsessed with helping their employees reach their full potential. — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) Intro  (03:15) Charles Bronfman's partner formula  (04:40) The importance of chemistry  (05:30) How Issy Sharp made his first hire at the Four Seasons (10:30) Building the cornerstone of the Four Seasons brand  (12:55) Why Four Seasons employees can stay for free  (13:35) Aldo Bensadoun's day 1 message to employees  (14:37) How Aldo built integrity into his hiring process  (17:55) Jonathan Wener's focus on making his employees wealthy  (19:40) The difference between operating a company and building a culture — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bigshot.show/⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠⁠   TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠⁠    Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠⁠  David Segal: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://penname.co⁠

In today's episode, we explore stories from our guests on how their parents and the previous generation profoundly impacted their lives. You'll hear from Ed Sonshine, Jonathan Wener, Issy Sharp, Charles Bronfman, and Aldo Bensadoun about how they learned their relentless work ethic from their parents and the power of learning by example. It's a great example of how each generation stands on the shoulders of the giants that came before them. — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) Welcome to Big Shot Shorts (00:58) The power of the past generation (04:22) Ed Sonshine on the two things his father taught him (07:49) How Jonathan Wener learned his work ethic (10:37) Issy Sharp on learning by example (16:15) Charles Bronfman on learning to give back (20:04) Aldo Bensadoun on treating others with love, respect, and integrity  — Where To Find Big Shot:  Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠   Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠  David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

In today's episode, we dive into the concept of philanthropy and its importance for each of our season 1 guests. Tikkun Olam is a concept in Judaism that refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world. You'll hear this theme from each of today's guests. Whether it is Issy Sharp explaining why he has helped raise $1 billion for the Terry Fox Run or Jonathan Wener saying that the best way to live a rich life is by giving back. We explore the importance of giving to the next generation and why we are truly put in this world to make it a better place. — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) Our second Big Shot Shorts episode (03:40) Aldo Bensadoun: We are put on earth to fix the world (08:03) The story of raising $1 billion for charity (14:55) Ed Sonshine on the privilege money provides (17:49) Charles Bronfman on philanthropy (19:04) How to live a rich life through giving back (25:43) Thanks for listening — Where To Find Big Shot: Website: https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠ Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠ David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick⁠ Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co — Referenced: Terry Fox Run: https://terryfox.org/ Reshaping The Future of Retail: https://www.mcgill.ca/bensadoun-school/ Mount Sinai: https://www.mountsinai.on.ca/ Defi Canderel: https://deficanderel.com/our-story

Episode 220 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane, David Segal & a guest appearance from our new Marketing Manager Kendel Young. (This was a totally unplanned chat where we hit the record button in our studio after a team meeting!) In an already congested social media world, Meta has launched a new app called 'Threads'. In just a few days it became the fastest downloaded app ever, even beating ChatGPT and boasting over 100 million users by week one. But is an app that has seemingly been created to take on Twitter also relevant to aesthetic businesses? We explore: What Threads is exactly What Twitter is traditionally used for and who was using it How Threads is so similar to Twitter - but why it also has a massive advantage What the basic functionality of Threads is How a text-based app feels different compared to visual mediums like Instagram Whether this can lead to more authenticity and a better connection with your followers Why you shouldn't replicate your other social media content on Threads How to sign up to Threads   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast in a small way, we have a simple donation option: Buy us a coffee   IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education & business support platform called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits: - Access to five main IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Skin & Devices, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics) + three country specific groups (Australia, USA and UK) - Weekly IA Injectable Hints & Tips (Patient assessments, injecting videos & other injectable education) - Weekly IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Weekly Instagram Hints & Tips (Optimise your profile, content planning, how to use Instagram features and more) - IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Bimonthly IA Zoom sessions (Join other IA Patrons for live injectable & business sessions) - Access to our IA Library (Clinical papers, books & other resources) - Re-watch our IA Webinars (Eight webinars recorded during the pandemic with global experts)   IA Patrons can also access: Business mentoring opportunities with David (additional cost, limited slots) Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost, limited slots)   SUBSCRIBE TO IA: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify   CONTACT INFORMATION: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA   DR JAKE SLOANE: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website   DAVID SEGAL: Follow David on Instagram

Looking for a masterclass on taking chances and winning big? This episode of Big Shot looks at the one trait shared by all the successful entrepreneurs and billionaires on the podcast -- chutzpah. It's one thing to say you can't fear failure. And it's something completely different to act in ways that seem crazy at the moment but turn out to be the perfect move. This episode shares the combined wisdom of Ed Sonshine, Charles Bronfman, Aldo Bensadoun, Jonathan Wener, Issy Sharp, and hosts Harley Finkelstein and David Segal. You'll learn how the best entrepreneurs approach risk differently than the rest, and that's a big reason why they succeed in ways others can't imagine. — In This Episode, We Cover: (00:00) Wow, what a first season of Big Shot (04:02) Pitching Season 2 (05:15) Ed Sonshine on what chutzpah means to him (06:19) Charles Bronfman on chutzpah (07:05) Aldo Bensadoun shares his take (12:02) Jonathan Wener on not taking no for an answer (17:33) Issy Sharp on giving your best (20:57) Harley and David on what chutzpah means to them — Where To Find Big Shot: Website: ⁠https://www.bigshot.show/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigshotpodcast⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigshotshow⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigshotshow/⁠ Harley Finkelstein: ⁠https://twitter.com/harleyf⁠ David Segal: ⁠https://twitter.com/tea_maverick ⁠Production and Marketing: ⁠⁠https://penname.co

Episode 218 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. As injectors and clinic-owners, we don't always get things right. And even when we do, our patients don't always see it that way. Complaints can vary from mild nuisances to full blown medicolegal nightmares. They will always occur in some form and they can cause significant anxiety for businesses and injectors alike.  In this episode we delve into how we can do better at improving our communication bwetween ourselves and our patients. We explore: Why patients complain Real complaints vs annoying patients Dealing with a 'Karen'! 'Silent complaints' - the patients who don't come back How to dissect a complaint without emotion How and why you should ask for feeeback from your patients Google reviews - the pros and cons Malicious reviews and what to do about them The implications with refunding a patient How to tackle complaints amongst your injecting team How to politely 'fire' a patient Learning from complaints   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast in a small way, we have a simple donation option: Buy us a coffee   IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits: - Access to five main IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Skin & Devices, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  + three country specific groups (Australia, USA and UK) - Weekly IA Injectable Hints & Tips (Patient assessments, injecting videos & other injectable education) - NEW! Weekly Instagram Hints & Tips (Optimise your profile, content planning, how to use Instagram features, etc) - IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - IA Zoom sessions (Bimonthly Zoom sessions focussing on injectable & business topics) - Access to our IA Library (Clinical papers, books & other resources) - Re-watch 8 x IA Webinars (Recorded in the pandemic with global experts)   IA Patrons can also access: Business mentoring opportunities with David (additional cost, limited slots) Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost, limited slots)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify   Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram

Dispelling myths about spoon bending, morality, & Santa Claus.  Content warning:  Do not listen with children who believe in Uri Geller.                

Episode 215 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal David was recently invited to talk at the Merz Nurse Academy in Sydney. In this episode he and Dr Jake discuss an overview of his presentation, covering some of the key trends that he sees in the Australian industry.  We discuss: How average filler volumes usage is down & the reasons why this might be The impending regulatory changes expected by AHPRA & how this might change the nurse/doctor scripting process Whether this is the start of even more regulatory changes in the future The growing trend for biostimulatory treatments on the body as well as the face A new liquid biostimulator product currently being trialled in Australia Competition between various clinic models including chains, boutique clinics & independent nurse injectors A possible scenario where nurses who recently set up independently decide with hindsight to re-collaborate with doctors & chains again Whether a 'We Work'-type shared space for injectors might be a future working model How the current economic pressures are impacting clinics & our patients spending habits - and why this makes it imperative to truly understand how your business is running Patient expectations and exceeding their expectations What your X-factor is & why personal branding is the key to getting the patients you gel with Understanding the patient journey Why building a strong 'team' around you is so vital   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast, we have a simple donation option: Buy us a coffee   IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our IA Zoom sessions (Bimonthly Zoom sessions) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources Access to eight IA Webinars (pre-recorded)   IA Patrons can also access: Business mentoring opportunities with David (additional cost, limited slots) Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost, limited slots)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram

Episode 213 showcases our hosts Dr Jake Sloane & David Segal. Dr Jake catches up with David after another work trip abroad - this time to Japan. We first get some insight into how David's business consultations work.  We then recap on how IA Patreon (our online subscription platform) works and how we can support injectors and aesthetic clinics globally. We then get into the main topic of the podcast exploring why Dr Jake went to Japan and what he learnt. We discuss: What the REFINE meeting is all about (REgional Faculty INnovation Exchange by Allergan Aesthetics)  Apple's new device Vision Pro & how new tech might change how we interact with the world Vogue Singapore & how high end fashion influences beauty & aesthetic ideals How tech and beauty can work together - or potentially even be harmful Insights into how local culture and the economy can influence beauty standards The concept of 'beauty capital' - the correlation between beauty & success in life The spectrum of gender, gender dysphoria & identity AI technology for producing social media content  Chat Annie - ChatGTP's virtual assistant The metaverse & the concept of avatars (and virtual dating!) Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it's already changing how businesses work How AI can be trained to act as a virtual member of staff How future tech might even be able to sense the emotions of a patient   SUPPORT THE PODCAST: - If you enjoy listening to IA every week and would like to help support the podcast, we have two simple donation options: I Love IA! & Buy us a coffee!    IA PATREON: Did you know that we have an online injectable education and business mentoring service called IA Patreon? Get access to the following benefits (depending on your tier): - Access to four IA Whatsapp groups (General, Injectables, Business & Regenerative Aesthetics)  - Access to our IA Injectable Live sessions (Injectable Zoom sessions led by Dr Jake) - Access to weekly IA Hints & Tips (Videos, insights & other injectable education) - Access to our IA Business Hints & Tips (Videos of business hints and experiences) - Access to IA Business Insights (Zoom recordings of David doing business coaching with our IA Patrons) - Access to our growing IA Library of clinical papers, books and resources - Access to eight IA Webinars - Business mentoring opportunities with David (30 minutes free for Platinum tier Patrons) - Shadowing opportunities in clinic with Dr Jake (additional cost)   CONTACT INFORMATION: Subscribe to IA on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to IA on Spotify Other IA links: Follow IA on Instagram Sign up as an IA Patron Visit the IA website  Contact IA Apply to be a guest on IA Dr Jake Sloane: Follow Dr Jake on Instagram  Dr Jake's website David Segal: Follow David on Instagram

Liberace was many things. He was a talented pianist. A singer. A showman. He was also… a messy bitch. So buckle up, folks! His struggles as a closeted gay man in Hollywood will have you feeling terrible for him. But his late-in-life relationship with a teenager will have you feeling terrible *about* him. Then Brandi tells us about a terrible man with an adorable name. When Christina Karlsen died in a house fire, investigators wondered if her husband, Karl Karlsen, might have had something to do with it. He'd managed to rescue their three children. Why not Christina? And was it a coincidence that the fire had started right outside the bathroom, where Christina was taking a bath?  And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Confidential pays Liberace,” New York Times, July 16, 1958 “Liberace's privacy ransacked by estate battle testimonies,” by Peter H King for the Los Angeles Times “Drinks on the ‘Mirror' after Cassandra's remarks,” The Guardian, June 10, 1959 “How about a refund? Tabloid says of Liberace libel award,” Reuters, February 11, 1987 Excerpt from the book, “Liberace: An American Boy,” by Darden Asbury Pyron Liberace episode of “Reputations,” BBC Liberace episode of “Biography,” A&E “Liberace named in homosexual palimony suit,” UPI archives, October 14, 1982 “Liberace v Daily Mirror,” entry on Wikipedia “Liberace,” entry on Wikipedia “The boy toy's story,” by David Segal for The New York Times In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Father Knows Death” episode Accident, Suicide, or Murder “The Sins of the Father” episode 20/20 “Man Staged Murders Of His Wife And Son As Accidents To Collect Life Insurance” by Joe Dziemianowicz, Oxygen “Daughters on losing their mother and brother to dad who killed for insurance payouts” by Jenner Smith and Sean Dooley, ABC News “Karl Karlsen on 20/20: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know” by Alyssa Choiniere, heavy.com “‘I've been through Hell': Karlsen bares all in 2012 interrogation” by Dakota Morlan, The Calaveras Enterprise “GUILTY: Calaveras County jury finds Karlsen guilty of first degree murder” by Dakota Morlan. The Calaveras Enterprise “Karl Karlsen, who killed son for money, will spend life in prison for wife's murder” by Samantha House, syracuse.com “‘Karl, get the kids,' mother, trapped in a house fire, screamed” by Giuseppe Ricapito, The Union Democrat “Karlsen's sister in law recalls abuse of Levi and her suspicions about Christina” by Giuseppe Ricapito, The Union Democrat YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 40+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!