2025 was an amazing year. Let's take a look at the highlights!
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Full Episode Links In order (Spotify):
#1 - Derek Sivers
#2 - Suneel Gupta
#3 - Phil Daru
#4 - Haley Perlus
#5 - Gary Schoeniger
#6 - Mike Davis
#7 - Lisa Bodell
#8 - Juliet Funt
#9 - Doug Hardman
#10 - James Laughlin
#11 - Michael Schultz
#12 - Anthony Mini
You see the world your way, but I see it differently. Todays episode is an absolute gem... How do our beliefs, perspectives and thoughts shape who we are, the results we get, and people around us. Most of our thoughts are useful but not true.
Today we speak to Derek Sivers, Derek is a deep thinker. He has authored many books one of which being Useful Not True which is the topic of our discussion today.
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Kevin is an entrepreneur and a connection matchmaker. His company Sanguine Strategic Advisors aims to help leverage his connections and business solutions to smaller businesses who are looking for certain solutions.
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Joe is an accomplished business owner and executive manager known for decisive, analytical leadership and building strong partnerships with vendors, clients, and investors. After years in corporate marketing and business development, he became a serial entrepreneur, owning and later selling a custom home audio/video company and the Chicago restaurant Unite Urban Grill. He went on to co-found Ten Mile House and DB3 Donuts in Evanston, and Fred’s Garage in Winnetka—each still thriving today. Joe has also consulted with small businesses to streamline operations, increase revenue, and prepare for growth. He now leads the launch of Hell on Earth, an online brand creating environmentally conscious, high-end products designed to protect people from a harsh planet. Across all ventures, Joe’s focus has remained business operations, strategy, finance, partnerships, and systems development.
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This has nothing to do with visualization or being magically gifted your life. This is all about working towards something with all your effort and grit.
Be the one who works towards something meaningful.
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Suneel Gupta is an American entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, and the host of the award‑winning docuseries Business Class on Amazon Prime Video.
Long-term success often stems from short-term embarrassment. Growth is cyclical, not linear, and setbacks are part of the process. Courage and confidence often follow action, not the other way around. Finding your Dharma is about following the energy and recognizing what truly lights you up
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Michael is back again for his second episode; last episode was focused more on what he looks for when investing, and today's episode covers more of the entrepreneurial mindset.
Michael is a restaurant worker turned serial entrepreneur, investor, founder & CEO with over 30 years of experience in the industry. His adventurous journey as an entrepreneur was born from his obsession with leaving a legacy for his children and leaving the world a little better than how he found it.
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Michael is a restaurant worker turned serial entrepreneur, investor, founder & CEO with over 30 years of experience in the industry. His adventurous journey as an entrepreneur was born from his obsession in leaving a legacy for his children and leaving the world a little better than how he found it.
I published a book all about connecting with others and having meaningful conversations. 80 pages, 8 chapters.
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In this episode, we explore how failure can be our greatest teacher, revealing lessons success often hides. You’ll learn how to reframe setbacks, extract growth from mistakes, and turn every loss into fuel for your next win. This phrase was said by Suneel Gupta in our episode together. He inspired me to make this episode.
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Curiosity can change your life. It's where all amazing things begin; if you are curious follow your curiosity... In this episode I talk about why it's so important in conversations, life, business, hobbies, etc.
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Doug Hardman is a veteran entrepreneur who built and scaled several tech-driven companies before shifting his focus to mentoring and consulting. His story is one of resilience and reinvention, he overcame early academic and business setbacks, refined his approach, and emerged with greater clarity about purpose and leadership. Today he leverages his real world startup experience—wins, losses and all—to help others build meaningful, sustainable businesses and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.
In this episode, Doug shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a seasoned consultant, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and passion in business. Doug discusses his unique approach to learning and problem-solving, the balance between work and personal life, and the value of failure as a stepping stone to success. Tune in to discover how Doug's diverse experiences and insights can inspire you to pursue your passions and navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence.
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I have uploaded every week for almost 2 years. Here is what I have learned about discipline.
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I have had conversations with top CEOs, best-selling authors, top podcasters, coaches, and the list goes on. Having access to people is invaluable. In this episode I talk about why.
Your circle is very important.
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Ana Melikian, Ph.D., had to overcome two bouts with cancer to learn how to create impact without burnout. Now, she supports leaders and organizations leveraging AI with human-centered strategies to build a better future of work. When she isn't speaking on the keynote stage, Ana continues the conversation on her Top 1% podcast, MINDSET ZONE®, which The Huffington Post named one of "15 Podcasts That Will Leave You Pondering Life's Big Questions," alongside the Peabody Award-winning "On Being" and "TED Radio Hour" by NPR. Dr. Melikian is also the author of "Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential," a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Organizational Learning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamelikian
Juliet is a regular feature in top global media outlets, including Forbes and Fast Company, Juliet Funt is a renowned keynote speaker and tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500. As the founder and CEO of the firm Juliet Funt Group, she is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork. Juliet’s warm, relatable manner and actionable content earned her one of the highest ratings in the largest speaking event in the world, and she has worked with Spotify, National Geographic, Anthem, Vans, Abbott, Costco, Pepsi, Nike, Wells Fargo, Sephora, Sysco, and ESPN. You can follow her and access numerous resources at
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Jonny Pardoe is the podcast host of the top 1% podcast The Self-Esteem and Confidence Mindset, which has over 3.3 million downloads to date. An exciting platform where he interviews top thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals from all areas of life to help people with their self-esteem, confidence, mindset, and mental health. Jonny in particular is very driven on men's mental health, using personal challenges, shares, and stories from training in breathwork(he is a trained practitioner), brain health, and neuroencoding (a combination of NLP, hypnotherapy, and psychology).
Sabrina Guler is the founder of Intuitive CEO — a platform helping visionary entrepreneurs scale with alignment, inner power, and creativity. She advises founders on building scalable infrastructure, aligned growth strategies, and intentional transitions. Her approach blends strategic clarity with intuitive insight, supporting leaders in growing businesses that are sustainable, self-led, and built to evolve.
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Mick is the host of the #2 podcast on Apple Podcasts, Mick Unplugged. It's top 1 in education and self-improvement. 28,000+ 5-star reviews on Spotify. He averages over 1,000,000 plays/month. He is a leader, CEO, author, and visionary. In this episode we talk about leading, what it means to be a leader, what Mick means by modern leadership, and much, much more.
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[00:00] Introduction and Mick's achievements [02:15] The essence of good leadership: Presence and understanding [05:30] The importance of consistency and discipline [08:45] Leadership fundamentals vs. nuance [12:00] Embracing the mundane for success [15:20] Building systems and processes [18:45] The role of mindset in achieving success [22:00] Modern leadership vs. traditional leadership [25:30] Key actions to become a world-class leader [28:45] Book recommendations for aspiring leaders [31:00] Mick's upcoming book and its insights [34:15] Encouraging open communication and feedback [37:30] Closing thoughts and where to find Mick online
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Mindset starts from within. No one will believe in you more than yourself. It doesn't matter how many people root for you or are on your side. If you don't believe in yourself, you can't achieve amazing things.