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Interacting with diverse groups of people and learning from his mistakes while in the US Marine Corps, Mario developed a deep understanding of human dynamics. Although his original transition plan did not transpire as planned, his business of creating opportunities and unleashing potential has made him a highly-sought-after resource in business and professional circles. Through his mission to connect inspirational speakers with speaking opportunities, he is enabling developing managers to demonstrate positive leadership qualities, manage change, and thrive during crises.   The qualities that are invaluable in business: Attitude Dependability Comfortable in crisis   In today’s episode of the Expert(ish) Podcast, our guest, Mario P. Fields will talk about his leadership behavior, how his experience in the US Marine Corps laid the foundation of his business, and how he manages his time very well while caring for others. He will also share his juicy secret of looking young after almost 30 years in the Marine Corps.   Sergeant Major Mario P. Fields, United States Marine Corps (retired), is a combat veteran and successful business owner. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Global Inspirational Speakers which offers public speaking services that meet a wide range of business needs. Mario is also the C-Suite Network Executive Leader and the Founder of the Still Serving, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the academic performance and career opportunities of students living in underserved communities.   Enjoy!   In This Episode 3:53 - Backstory of Mario P. Fields   5:33 - The civilian equivalent of a Marine Corps Sergeant Major's duties and responsibilities   10:44 - How he reacts to mistakes and setbacks   14:40 - His approach towards leadership behavior   17:28 - The impact of fostering a relationship that makes people feel comfortable talking to you   21:50 - The qualities that won the applicant the job   26:34 - How Mario controls his time well   30:23 - How getting rid of the binary discussion framework saves him time   37:05 - The most confusing situation he had in his first executive position in the private sector   44:30 - How his not dream business became his company   48:10 - The concept behind Mario's podcast, Unarmored Talk   52:10 - His advice to service members on the financial side of things   Favorite Quotes "You can hire someone that doesn't have the degree. They may not be credentialed. If they have a great attitude and they're dependable, I can get you in the company. We could pay for you to get that bachelor's, maybe to get that certification. But I can't see you to the university of attitude. And it's the attitude that a lot of, I believe servicemen and women, bring to the private sector that was invaluable." - Mario P. Fields   "Leadership is a behavior and behaving in a way that builds a team across the board." - Mario P. Fields   "I believe a lot of professionals who've never served in the military think that there's a big difference between a private sector structure, business structure in the military. It's not. We still do onboarding." - Mario P. Fields   "Every human being is totally different and you cannot take a cookie cutter approach to your leadership behavior. It changes daily." - Mario P. Fields   "There's things that happen while living that changes the dynamics of your mental state and the person that's leading. You need to understand that today is not the same as tomorrow and tomorrow is not the same as the next day." - Mario P. Fields   "I believe that service men and women are very comfortable with looking for opportunities in some of the worst despair situations." - Mario P. Fields   "One of the most important things I believe any human being has is their own personal time. If I give you my time, no matter what, then that means I care." - Mario P. Fields   "What else I learned about being in the military, it allows you to buy property near military bases, which is almost recession proof. You just buy a property that you may even come back to or want to get rented because you're right near a funding stream called a military installation." - Mario P. Fields     Engage with Mario P. Fields Website: Global Inspirational Speakers Podcast: Unarmored Talk   Connect with Expert(ish) Podcast Host JAY JOHNSON Call (858) 925- 4536 Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram   Listen to more episodes of the Expert(ish) Podcast iTunes Spotify  

On this episode of the Coming Clean Podcast, our guest is Mario Nawfal. Mario is the founder of the Athena Group of Companies, a business conglomerate that operates in more than 40 countries. He started his first business with $300 selling blenders door to door. He loves launching business, bachata, and now Clubhouse, which is where you will find him most waking hours. He’s here on this episode to share who he is, what he’s about, and where he’s going. He’ll also tell us his side of the story on how he got temporarily suspended from Clubhouse. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Who is Mario and what is the Athena Group? [1:17]How Mario came up with pattern interruption [4:02]Double down on what works but timing is EVERYTHING [5:47]Mario’s struggle to be successful on Clubhouse [8:57]Would Mario do anything differently today to avoid some of the controversies? [16:23]How two people who disagree can still support each other [21:50]Where does Mario see the platform going… what should be next? [28:46]Is the moderator badge one of honor or power? [32:30]How does Mario want to be remembered? [37:04]Resources & People MentionedFarrah GrayJim CollinsBill Gross Ted TalksJT FoxxConnect with Mario NawfalOn Clubhouse Follow on Instagram @MarioNawfal WebsiteOn LinkedinConnect With Peter O. Estevez https://comingcleanpodcast.com Follow on FacebookFollow Coming Clean on InstagramFollow Peter on InstagramSubscribe to Coming Clean on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google PodcastsAudio Production and Show notes byPODCAST FAST TRACKhttps://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Buckle up friends! This is Part 1 of a two-parter with Enneagram teacher and executive coach Mario Sikora. Mario has some interesting, innovative and, dare we say…controversial (to some) takes on the enneagram. HIs ability to translate some of the deeper concepts of the enneagram to the corporate sector is fascinating. Enjoy and stay tuned for Part 2 next week!  Abram sucks up to Mario [3:30]Mario’s enneagram story and how he uses it in his work [4:45]Why a lot of enneagram language isn’t suitable for the business world [8:50]What enneagram ideas tend to create problems in the corporate setting [10:45]How Mario explores the depths of the enneagram and maintain professional boundaries [14:00]Mario’s approach to type as “emotional strategy” [18:00]How Mario’s approach “lands” with clients [23:30]Each type’s emotional strategy [24:50]How to work with your type’s strategy [33:10]“Clarifying the ego” [38:35]Mario’s unique [heretical?] approach to the instincts [40:00]Instinctual biases as verbs - [52:05]The “patterns of expression” for the instinctual domains [55:30] **If you like Fathoms, please leave a review!** Ways to find Mario and his work : Mario’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Sikora/e/B072JCJXHS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share His website: https://mariosikora.com/ —Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast: “Discovering our inner depths, one fathom at a time.”—Co-hosts: Seth Abram, Seth Creekmore, Drew MoserProduction/Editing: Seth Creekmore Follow us on Instagram: @fathoms.enneagramFollow Abram: @integratedenneagramFollow Creek: @creekmoremusicFollow Drew: @enneagrammers

Mario Nieves, 1977 AAU Jr. Mr. America winner, talks to the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast for Part Two of his interview. Mario talks about his decision not to use drugs for most of his bodybuilding career, how he started up his motorcycle club and his stories about appearing the movies "Code of Silence", "Above the Law" and "The Color of Money". Time Stamps: 04:00 - The Mr. Olympia moves from Vegas to Orlando 06:40 - Emails from last week's show 12:00 - The start of the Mario Nieves interview 14:00 - Mario's decision to stay drug free for his contests 26:45 - How Mario started up his motorcycle club around the world 36:00 - Appearing in movies with Chuck Norris, Steven Seagal, Paul Newman and Tom Cruise 43:50 - Mario's thoughts on today's bodybuilding scene John Hansen Fitness website Bodybuilding Legends Show website Help Sponsor the Podcast John's YouTube Channel John's Instagram Page John's Facebook Page

Bodybuilding Legends Show website John Hansen Fitness website 1977 AAU Jr. Mr. America winner Mario Nieves is the guest on the Bodybuilding Legends Podcast. Mario was one of the best amateur bodybuilders in the country in the late 1970's, placing high at all the national level competitions. Mario talks about moving from Puerto Rico to Chicago as a youngster and how his life dramatically changed. Mario also talks about training with Sergio Oliva in his prime, seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger train and pose and the training and diet strategies that helped to build his physique. At the end of the Podcast, host John Hansen reads an article about Mario from the July, 1978 issue of IronMan Magazine. Time Stamps: 04:00 - Emails from last week's show 12:20 - Mario Nieves Interview, Part One 17:44 - How Mario started bodybuilding 24:07 - Training with Sergio Oliva 33:33 - Seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger for the first time 44:10 - The training and diet strategies that helped build Mario's physique. 49:45 - John Hansen reads an article from the July, 1978 issue of IronMan Magazine about Mario Nieves.  

Most people create the product they have in mind and then try to build a brand around it, but not Mario Nawfal, the CEO of the Athena Group of Companies. What has led to Mario’s success is his business philosophy of first testing a range of products to see which ones do well, and then to begin building out a brand around a product that is already on the consumer radar and trending. For him, it is all about leveraging the momentum of a popular product or service and getting your timing right. Just take 2020 as an example. Those who have become millionaires by selling PPE and hand sanitizers would have been nowhere the year before. In this episode, Mario talks about his group of e-commerce and agency companies, sharing how the avant-garde growth hack strategies developed by the latter are used to boost the business of the former. And while service-based businesses such as agencies are not easily scalable, Mario shares how they are still getting great value out of these organizations and using them to benefit the group at large. Our guest talks about the lessons he learned from Froothie, one of his early companies, regarding the importance of creating a community, and shares about his collaboration with growth hack specialists Jared Codling and Kyrill Krystallis. Tuning in, listeners will also hear Mario’s views on starting a company from scratch versus acquiring an existing one, and much more!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:47] Find out how Mario got started in e-commerce and eventually expanded into B2B.  [01:33] When Mario's entrepreneurial journey started and challenging himself in the agency space.  [02:12] Hear about the extent to which Mario is personally involved in the companies he owns. [03:00] Mario shares some numbers on the growth of his group of companies.  [05:45] The importance of testing and building a brand around a product that is proving to work. [06:43] Overcoming the problem of making money on inexpensive items with a low AOV or LTV.  [07:37] Learn about the innovative growth-hacking services offered by his agencies.   [08:55] How Mario’s agencies can serve his existing e-commerce businesses and vice versa. [09:40] Advice for building a brand around a product in a highly competitive market.  [12:52] The lessons from Froothie about the power of a strong brand and community.  [14:28] Mario shares his perspective on what growth hacking is and the best strategies to use.  [17:38] The genius way that Jared Codling built his community and extensive database.  [19:02] Using Phantombuster as a beginner and where you can find videos for tips and tricks.   [20:38] Building new businesses from scratch versus buying existing e-commerce businesses.  [21:34] A resource for growth hacking tools and the most important one for your health.  [24:14] One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an entrepreneur: neglecting your health.    Resources From The Interview:   Mario Nawfal  Mario Nawfal on LinkedIn Mario Nawfal on Instagram Athena Capital Athena Group of Companies Tiny Capital Andrew Wilkinson on Twitter Warren Buffett Froothie Phantombuster Kylie Jenner on Instagram Kylie Cosmetics Kanye  Bill Gross TED Magento  Marketing School Kyrill Krystallis on LinkedIn Jared Codling  We Are Growth Hackers  Inside Insight Hack Your Agency Top Fucking Secret The Real Yellow Pages Slack FreeStyle Libre Levels Must-read book: The Obstacle is the Way   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

Lara Croft takes over the show this week, as I do a bit of cosplaying, and talk about my Favourite Video Game Characters, Stories, Games, Systems, and Memories :) This was a fun one. Some of the topics include: My Day out Cosplaying as Lara Croft, Retro vs Modern Day Gaming, Playing Games in the Arcade, How Video Games Bring People Together, SEGA vs Nintendo, How Mario is just a fat bloke, Playing C64 games with my Sister, Inspiration for Drawing, and we end with some Real Life Duck Hunt lol Hope you have fun with this one :)

"I won’t use my voice unless I can back up whatever argument I’m trying to make. But I’ve gotten increasingly more comfortable putting myself in those situations and taking a stance on something and then being able to back it up, whether it’s systemic racism, whether it’s diversity in the sport, whether it’s how we should be handling the pandemic right now as runners. We all have thoughts on those things. A lot of us are afraid to share those thoughts. Not all of us have platforms where we can share those thoughts and have it have an impact, and I am very cognizant of the fact that I do, and I want to make sure I’m using my platform for good in those ways and spurring up healthy conversation and debate."   Today, we wrap up the On the Record series with Mario Fraioli, host of The Morning Shakeout podcast and creator of The Morning Shakeout newsletter. Mario comes to podcasting with a background in journalism: He's a longtime sports writer and was the editor of Competitor magazine. On this episode, Mario talks about taking that journalistic approach when it comes to having conversations with running's top athletes, and opens up about getting comfortable taking a stance and using his voice. And he explains why sometimes, you have to let the silence do the work.   Thank you to Gatorade Endurance for sponsoring this episode of the Ali on the Run Show! Go to gatoradeendurance.com and use code ONTHERUN20 for 20% off your order.   What you’ll get on this episode: How and why Mario got into podcasting (11:00) How Mario prepares for his interviews (18:40) What’s on Mario’s mind right now? (29:00) On choosing guests for The Morning Shakeout (35:50) Mario shares his dream-come-true moments (43:00) On speaking out (53:50)   What we mention on this episode: Ali Feller on The Morning Shakeout Subscribe to The Morning Shakeout newsletter Tommy Rivers Puzey GoFundMe "Interview: Mebrahtom Keflezighi," by Mario Fraioli for mensracing.com "Retraction Reaction," by Mario Fraioli Erin Strout on Episode 73 of the Ali on the Run Show   Follow Mario: Instagram @mariofraioli Twitter @mariofraioli Website   Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Like the Facebook page Join the Facebook group Twitter @aliontherun1 Support on Patreon Blog Strava   Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Overcast Stitcher Google Play   SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Mario is a professional drummer and dad of an 8-month-old son. Mario has the opportunity to work from home which adds another dynamic to the conversation. Mario offers a perspective that is different from other dads in part because of his career. Topics Discussed: What Mario wishes he knew before his wife got pregnant. The time it took to get pregnant and being surprised.The book Mario’s wife bought him: We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian KulpHis gig schedule during pregnancy including one-night shows and touring. Most exciting time during the pregnancy.Pregnancy as a transitional phase.Hearing a newborn for the first time and how Mario felt.Adjustments Mario made during the pregnancy to reconnect with his wife. First gig after his son’s birth.Adjustments to working at a rented studio so as not to play drums in the house.How Mario made sure to be present when at home. Leaving to tour for 3 weeks.Mario’s memories that he shares from the road.Ryan’s travel schedule for work.The upside of being home right now during a pandemic.Bobby Bazini: http://www.bobbybazini.com/ Staying in shape since the baby was born. Mario’s workout routine.Balancing your time and your interests with your partner. Mario’s father-son time in the morning.Sympathy weight and how Mario tracks his weight.Mario’s current projects.Mario’s advice for new dads and expecting dads.Mario’s website: http://mariotelaro.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariotelaro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereadyroomstudio/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mariotelaroTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarioTelaro *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It can help us reach more dads. For show notes and past guests, please visit daybydaydad.com/day-by-day-dad-podcast.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit daybydaydad.com/sponsor-form/and fill out the form.Follow Day by Day Dad:Twitter: twitter.com/daybydaydad2Instagram: instagram.com/daybydaydadFacebook: facebook.com/Day-by-Day-Dad-102025921441675

It's Founder Friday! Today we get to talk with Mario Jimenez one of the owners of Banana Dang Coffee in Oceanside, California!  Mario and his wife, Thanh-Thanh Dang started Banana Dang back in 2007 in Rincon, Puerto Rico before eventually relocating to Oceanside, California. Back on the island, they served Puerto Rican coffee and homegrown bananas in all their smoothies. Dubbed the “World’s First ALL Banana Smoothie and Specialty Coffee Bar,” Banana Dang became an institution in the Caribbean surf town. After selling the property in Rincon in 2014, they returned to California and opened the second Banana Dang shop in Oceanside in 2015. Banana Dang is lovely and unique business in the specialty retail space with a simple mission and a lot to teach us. In today's interview we will be exploring the founding and evolution of Banana Dang in depth with Mario and learning all about the heart behind it and the insights gain from over 13 years of operation.  You will learn about:  How Mario went form band leader to shop owner Why they are "Bananas about Coffee"! Why coffee is like music Winning with simplicity Standing out as a brand Staying true to your values Closing a successful store to re-opening stateside  Cultivating culture The balance between discipline and fun  Serving their community Links: www.bananadang.com Instagram   Related episodes: Simple, Powerful, Hospitality Founder Friday w/ Joshua Boyt Founder Friday w/ Luaren Crabb / Andytown Coffee Roasters   The BEST in commercial coffee equipment www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks?  www.pacificfoods.com/food-service        

1:24 - Why did Mario decide to stay in Belgrade, Serbia?7:40 - How does mindset change and meditation shape business approach?9:11 - How Mario’s wares placed #1 and #2 for kitchen products on Amazon.12:53 - Mario’s Amazon Vendor Central experience.15:05 - What is Mario’s current primary focus in business?19:09 - How long did it take for Mario to create a very unique product in the food industry?20:48 - The story of Mario’s affiliate marketing business.26:29 - Mario’s level of satisfaction with his business endeavors, then and now.27:51 - The effects on ego from the ups and downs of running businesses.31:29 - The importance of mindfulness in business.35:04: The caveats of working with large amounts of outsourced employees.37:47: How Mario chooses which opportunities to pursue.45:58: Where can you reach out to and follow Mario online?

Today’s conversation is with the legendary Mario Gabelli, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Inc., the firm he founded in 1977. A 1965 summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University's College of Business Administration, he also holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and honorary doctorates from Fordham University and Roger Williams University.   Since starting his firm Mario has been called “a prophet in the wilderness” by Forbes and strongly believes that the small, neglected stocks are where the money is going to be made in the future. With a focus on strong research and flexibility, it’s this foundation that has allowed the fund to successfully generate returns for clients even when facing a headwind in the market.   From his management technique to his investment rationale, Mario shares his perspective and strategies for maintaining positive results in an ever-evolving marketplace. On this episode, we talk about how Mario started out as a researcher, the benefits of a niche research focus, why it’s so crucial to build accumulated knowledge in your industries of focus, how Mario identifies investment and growth opportunities, and so much more!   Key Topics: Mario shares how he first became interested in Graham and Dodd’s investing principles (2:45) The early career opportunities that steered Mario’s research focus (3:19) How Mario ended up starting his own firm at the bottom of a major economic downturn (4:27) The market response to Mario’s niche research focus at his firm (5:38) How the private market value and catalyst concepts came about (8:00) The important lesson Mario learned on a research trip to Toronto in 1977 (10:55) Why Mario uses a global approach to master the dynamics of change in an industry (12:53) Mario’s management techniques for working with super-specialized analysts (14:49) When did the Gabelli Asset Fund and the Gabelli Growth fund get started? (18:30) How Mario identifies and connects political and industry events with investment and growth opportunities (20:22) The approach Mario uses for managing clients and the firm’s positioning under difficult market conditions (24:39) Mario’s perspective on the effect of economic cycles in various industries (29:39) The factors behind the decision to invest talent and funds into specific industries while staying away from others (33:10) The changes that Mario expects to see in the business and economic models based on the current market activity and projections (36:07) Mario’s thoughts on the evolution of public markets (40:15) Why multiple sustainability is Mario’s biggest concern currently (42:59) Mario’s advice to people interested in starting companies (45:35) And much more!   Mentioned in this Episode: GAMCO Investors, Inc Barron’s Roundtables   Thanks for Listening!   Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  And feel free to drop us a line at valueinvesting@gsb.columbia.edu   Follow the Heilbrunn Center on social media on Instagram, LinkedIn, and more!

We're shaking things up a bit! Instead of having a single specific focus, we're taking a walk through the multi-faceted business history of Mario Milanovic. Let Mario share the vast knowledge he has accumulated along the way and motivate you to not only be your best, but to lead the life you want to lead!    1:24: Why did Mario decide to stay in Belgrade, Serbia? 7:40: How does mindset change and meditation shape business approach? 9:11: How Mario’s wares placed #1 and #2 for kitchen products on Amazon. 12:53: Mario’s Amazon Vendor Central experience. 15:05: What is Mario’s current primary focus in business? 19:09: How long did it take for Mario to create a very unique product in the food industry? 20:48: The story of Mario’s affiliate marketing business. 26:29: Mario’s level of satisfaction with his business endeavors, then and now. 27:51: The effects on ego from the ups and downs of running businesses. 31:29: The importance of mindfulness in business. 35:04: The caveats of working with large amounts of outsourced employees. 37:47: How Mario chooses which opportunities to pursue. 45:58: Where can you reach out to and follow Mario online?

Mario Leissner is the founder and Managing Partner of the Frankfurt office of King & Spalding. Together Mario, Robert and David talk about the importance of firm culture and how it attracts talent, and what Mario has done to establish high standards (and rates).   Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for current and aspiring partners at leading law firms.   Links and Resources from this Episode https://abovethelaw.com http://www.kinneyrecruiting.com Connect with David Lat and Robert Kinney https://twitter.com/atlblog https://twitter.com/kinneyrec https://twitter.com/DavidLat Email David at dlat@abovethelaw.com Email Robert at robert@kinneyrecruiting.com https://www.kslaw.com/people/Mario-Leissner   Episode Highlights The importance of law firm culture and how it attracts top talent. How Mario started his career as a lawyer. Strengths and weaknesses of the German legal market. What King & Spalding has done to establish high standards (and high standard rates). Mario’s view on the German government and the strength of its economy. Strategies for retaining and keeping clients.   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear, please leave a review by clicking here.   Make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with Stitcher Subscribe with RSS

Mario is a clinician and psychotherapist, who first started working with Guatemalan immigrants to the USA in the early 1990s. These days he’s clinical supervisor at the Marjorie Kovler Centre in Chicago (https://www.heartlandalliance.org/kovler/), a part of the Heartland Alliance. He works with people claiming political asylum, and helps on initiatives elsewhere around the world. We discuss a three-decade journey with severely traumatised people, what can work in rebuilding resilience, and the gradual growth of the field. Show notes: [02:30] Mario’s work with survivors of torture, and how they can rebuild and move on with their lives. How people react to his job when he meets them socially. [11:20] How to reach people across cultural and language divides. Finding cultural and spiritual resources to build resilience. [22:15] Application of the Kovler Center’s approach in Guatemala, Colombia, and other contexts where resources for this kind of work are not abundant. [27:00] How psychotherapy can work for people who have had their trust in people and institutions destroyed. What the first steps look like. [37:00] How Mario manages the cumulative stress of dealing with thousands of cases of torture. How to balance genuine empathy with self-care over the long term. [46:15] The evolution of the field over thirty years, from modest beginnings to its present state. Mario's key intellectual and practical influences.

Mario Ortiz's first multifamily deal wasn't a homerun. Would he do things differently, knowing what he knows now? Maybe wait for a better deal to come along? Mario says no, arguing that ‘getting in the game' is more important than the size or quality of the first deal. In fact, he lives by the adage that the ‘opportunity of a lifetime' comes about once a month. The thing is, you have to be looking for it. Mario is a mechanical engineer from El Paso, Texas. He has managed to build a thriving real estate business while working full-time in the oil industry—without employing syndication. A self-made, resourceful entrepreneur, Mario finds a creative way to finance each new multifamily property, and he made a cool $4M on the refi of his most recent investment! Mario sits down with me to explain how the unpredictable nature of the oil and gas industry inspired him to pursue real estate. He shares his initial plan to invest in single-family properties and the overwhelm he experienced self-managing 10 homes on top of his full-time job. Mario walks us through his first multifamily deal, describing his luck in establishing rapport with a local bank and what he learned by self-managing the 17-unit property. He discusses the creative ways he financed his second and third multifamily deals, a 90-unit in Houston and a 180-unit in Fort Worth. Listen in for Mario's insight around ‘getting in the game' and learn how the refinance of his 180-unit is allowing him to quit his engineering job and travel with his family  Key Takeaways Mario's background Mechanical engineer in oil industry Concerns about stability of job Started with single-family homes ‘Graduated' to multifamily Mario's initial real estate plan 25-30 single-family rentals Replace income in case of layoff Why Mario's plan changed Overwhelmed by management of 10 Comfortable in full-time job Mario's first multifamily deal Found 17-unit in La Marque on Loopnet Established relationship with local bank Hired part-time onsite office manager Why Mario chose to self-manage ‘Hands-on guy' Cognizant of bottom line Learned leases, eviction processes Gained understanding of multifamily law Mario's second multifamily deal 90-unit deal in receivership in Texas City for $1.2M Put 17-unit on Loopnet as owner finance Borrowed from 401(k) Hired manager to help get rid of bad element Sold 18 months later for $2.4M Mario's third multifamily deal 180-unit deal in Fort Worth for $3.65 Enamored by deal, ignored warning signs Lost $20K/month for first eight months Economic occupancy 65%, physical occupancy 85% How Mario made the 180-unit profitable $400K in cash reserves Got rid of tenants not paying (65%) Rehab took three years The refinance of Mario's 180-unit property Valuation at $10.9M (75% LTV) Mario's plan moving forward Actively looking for properties in $10-15M range Invest proceeds from refi in another property Mario's plans to leave his full-time job Challenge to give up perceived benefits Looking forward to running real estate business Opportunity to travel with family Mario's parting advice Starting more important than size/quality of deal ‘Get in the game' Connect with Mario Email mortiz9991@yahoo.com Resources Loopnet Financial Freedom Summit Partner with Michael Invest with Michael Michael's Course Free eBook: The Secret to Raising Money to Buy Your First Apartment Building Review the Podcast on iTunes

How Mario went from playing in bars to building custom guitars What he learned from working at Gibson, and in the Fender Custom Shop, and how this helped him in building Mario Guitars Mario builds with a unique, and somewhat little-known wood called Paulownia. He’ll explain where he gets this wood from and why it’s such a good wood to use in building guitars Go to http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com and sign up to get notified of future episodes and other cool stuff for guitar players, or subscribe on itunes at http://www.EveryoneLovesGuitar.com/itunes  

Mario Schlosser is the Founder & CEO @ Oscar, the startup that makes health insurance easy. They have raised over $700m in funding from some of the world's best investors including the likes of Founders Fund, Google Capital, Thrive Capital, Lakestar, Khosla Ventures and Jim Breyer just to name a few. Previously, Mario co-founded the largest social gaming company in Latin America and held roles with the likes of Bridgewater Associates and McKinsey. Fun fact, as a visiting scholar at Stanford University, Mario wrote 10 computer science publications, including one of the most-cited computer science papers published in the past decade. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How Mario made his way into the world of healthcare and Oscar from founding Latin America's largest social gaming company? 2.) Why is insurance one of the most complex spaces in tech? Why is there a chance for companies, not governments, to cut costs and innovate on the current system? Does Mario agree with Brian Singerman, "once we go to a single player, innovation ends", thesis? 3.) Oscar has raised over $700m, to what extent does Mario believe that too high a valuation can be a liability? How did Mario look to select his investors? What are the challenges of raising funds for a category-defining opportunity? 4.) Oscar now has over 600 in the team, where have been the inflection points in the scaling of the company? Where have things broken? How does Mario look to rectify and observe these inflection points ahead of time? 5.) How does Mario look to optimise team composition? How does he look to balance athletes with heavy domain experts? Does Mario believe that too much domain expertise can prevent innovation due to a lack of naivety? Items Mentioned In Today’s Show: Mario’s Fave Book: Herr Lehmann Mario’s Fave Blog: Spiegel As always you can follow Harry, The Twenty Minute VC and Mario on Twitter here! Likewise, you can follow Harry on Snapchat here for mojito madness and all things 20VC. If you are an early stage startup, the right infrastructure and support systems are critical, that is where First Republic is so good. First Republic’s resources network and expertise allow entrepreneurs to customise a solid foundation for their business. Why First Republic, well you get to leverage their incredible network of VC firms to prepare you for future fundraising events, you get to count on a single point of contact that will be there for you and your employees, you get access to exclusive events and networking opportunities. Their clients include the likes of Instacart, eShares and Wish just to name a few. Check it out by heading over to innovation.firstrepublic.com Segment allows you to collect data from every platform (mobile, web, server, cloud apps) and load it into Segment. Segment then sends the customer data to your tools and destinations where it can be used most effectively, destinations include email, analytics, warehouses, helpdesks and more. With over 200 sources and destinations on the Segment platform that can empower your team, Segment really is the last integration you will ever do and that is why the world’s best companies use segment to drive growth and revenue including Atlassian, New Relic and Crate & Barrel. Simply head over to segment.com to find out more.

"Kids are looking for the foundational bricks of their lives"- Mario Marchese I'm really excited about today's guest! Get ready to learn all about how this NYC magician creates his own magic props, and the philosophy of why we should make new things Mario 'the Magician' Marchese has been featured in a film documentary called Building Magic, has been a guest on Sesame Street, and does magic shows for the young and young at heart in New York. Mario spent two years hitchhiking around the US, living without money, and he has brought the mentality of wonder to his life and projects as a magician. He is building a magic classic car in his garage, has a robotic monkey, and his entire act fits into a single magic suitcase. His mission is to leave kids inspired with a foundational confidence that they can create what they want. Mario's friends would describe him as the best in the world at focusing on his creative projects. I was really impressed with the breadth of those projects, from learning to sew jeans, code, create robots, build a car, and learn magic. You are going to love Mario's enthusiasm for his life and projects, and his well developed philosophies about making things, and what we need in life. Enjoy! Quotes: "Thought limitation you find inspiration" - Mario Marchese "Have faith in the unseen path" - Mario Marchese "You would puke because the magic seemed like a miracle" - Mario Marchese "Magic is like medicine - a team of people solving a problem" - Mario Marchese "Good things happen when you let go" - Mario Marchese "People give you more respect when they pay you for something" - Mario Marchese "If it was easy, everyone would do it" - Mario Marchese "Be able to let go of your work at the end of the day" - Mario Marchese "I want to teach my kids the hitchhiking spirit" - Mario Marchese "People will always lift you up" - Mario Marchese "Adventure is screaming at the top of my lungs in the back of a pickup truck in the middle of nowhere" - Mario Marchese "Stay Passionate"- Mario Marchese "Maybe I was a magician all along"- Mario Marchese "Kids are looking for the foundational bricks of their lives"- Mario Marchese "Live like you have nothing, even when you have something"- Mario Marchese "You don't have a choice but to try to get to the greatest of who you are"- Mario Marchese What you will learn in this episode: -Specifics of how Mario uses his Arduino controller -How Mario uses 3D printing -How Mario and his wife run the business -Why create your own vs. buy a product -How the older generation of magicians mentors the younger -How to learn to be a magician -Mario's lessons from 2 years without using money -How to continually improve your craft -Which magic tricks you should learn first -What living without money can teach you about success -The importance of community support Continue the Adventure: MariotheMagician.com Mario appears on Sesame Street Mario in the Huffington Post Jiro Dreams of Sushi Arduino Controller Thanks Mario The Magician! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Mario know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Mario on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Become a patron of the Art of Adventure on Patreon Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast for free in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review! You might also like these episodes: AOA 073 | Chris Jones | Comedy Hypnotist AOA 070 | Chris Ruggiero | Juggling Life As A Traveling Entertainer AOA 057 | Andy Austin | The Art Of Adventure Selfies My new course in Bali! Adventures in Entrepreneurship: Want to learn Balinese mud wrestling, climb a volcano, whitewater raft, do yoga,

  How Mario started IdeaMensch after moving from Germany to the US at age 16. Why he packed up with three friends and drove to all 48 states holding IdeaMensch meet-ups so entrepreneurs could share their ideas together. Why failing and giving up are not the same thing. Some of the most inspiring interviews have been from a rickshaw driver and a college student from Penn State .  

  How Mario started IdeaMensch after moving from Germany to the US at age 16. Why he packed up with three friends and drove to all 48 states holding IdeaMensch meet-ups so entrepreneurs could share their ideas together. Why failing and giving up are not the same thing. Some of the most inspiring interviews have been from a rickshaw driver and a college student from Penn State .