We take a look at the great stories of those around us. People are doing cool stuff - playing in bands, running ultra-marathons, winning national championships in wrestling.....the list goes on and on. We ask the simple question - How'd That Happen?
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Welcome to "Girl, How'd That Happen?" a podcast committed to shattering glass ceilings + tearing down gate keeping so you too can finally say… "Hey, I could do that, too!" At the heart of "Hey, How'd That Happen?" is a belief that empowered women empower women, and that often it's not a case of CAN we do it... but HOW. So, if you're looking for inspiration, motivation, or just some good old-fashioned girl power, then tune in to "Hey, How'd That Happen?" and join us as we share stories of suc ...
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Hi, I’m Mike Malatesta, the creator and host of the "How'd it Happen?" podcast. On the podcast, I have meaningful conversations with some of the most successful people about how that success happened to them. My guests include Entrepreneurs, Athletes, Physicians, Non-Profit & Academic Leaders, Consultants, Financial Experts, Authors, Moon Shot Explorers, and more. I dig in deep with every guest to get to the roots of their success. To discover not just how it happened but why it matters. My ...
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How Did You Get Into That (or How'd You Get Into That?) is the podcast you've been looking for! Grant Baldwin (GrantBaldwin.com) interviews people from all walks of life that are doing something interesting to make a living. Whether you're looking for your first career, ready to make a career shift, interested in starting a business, becoming an entrepreneur or just need an inspirational and motivational kick in the pants, you'll find it here. Each episode will bring you the stories and jour ...
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On this episode of The How'd It Happen Podcast, Mike Malatesta shares his personal experience of selling two businesses and the lessons he learned. He emphasizes the need for not only an exit strategy, but also an entry strategy. This is important to think about before selling your business. Mike also talks about the resources available for exiting…
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Jonathan Cronstedt - Billion Dollar Bullseye, Kajabi, Wisdom & Personal Brands
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Ever wondered what it takes to build a multi-billion-dollar company from scratch? Settle in as Mike chats with Jonathan Cronstedt, better known as JCron. JCron is the force behind Kajabi, a company that has revolutionized the knowledge commerce industry. JCron unpacks his entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of the company, the trials and tr…
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In this episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast, Mike Malatesta shares the inspiring story of Joe Polish, a recovering addict turned marketing genius. Mike discusses four key takeaways from Joe's book, “What's In It for Them,” that can benefit leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Despite a challenging start as a carpet cleaner with no money or experienc…
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Paul Hutchinson – The Sound of Freedom from Child Sex Trafficking
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Join Mike for a profound conversation with his special guest, Paul Hutchinson, a true liberator of humanity. Known for leading over 70 undercover rescue missions, Paul shares his journey from aspiring brain surgeon to becoming the founder of the Child Liberation Foundation and Liberate Humanity. You will get a firsthand account of his daring infilt…
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In this episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast, Mike shares nine reasons why Jay Leno has more meaning than money. From his humility to his hard work, Jay’s qualities are explored in depth. A lot of wealthy people and celebrities have the opposite where they have more money than meaning, and end up feeling very unfulfilled in their lives. Join Mike…
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Kelly Richmond Pope - Fool Me Once: Learning From Fraudsters and Whistleblowers
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We all probably think that we know the difference between right and wrong and wouldn’t get caught up in something we aren’t supposed to be doing, but according to Kelly Richmond Pope, it can be a slippery slope. Some people get into legal trouble by starting small or by not speaking up when someone sneakily gets them involved. On this episode of th…
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Who doesn’t love receiving a gift from another person? It doesn’t have to be an actual physical gift in order to be special. In fact, the best gifts humans can give cannot be bought. In this solo episode, Mike talks about the best gifts that humans can give to one another. He was inspired to do this by an American journalist and novelist named Oren…
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Hasard Lee – The Art of Clear Thinking
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As a high performer that may be running a business or calling the shots for a company, you have a lot of decisions to make. It is easy to get overwhelmed and experience decision fatigue, or struggle with indecisiveness, not knowing what is truly the best option. This episode is for you if you want to learn how to make quicker and better decisions i…
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Kevin Gibbon - Priceless Insight on 10X Optimism
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Do you want to know what it takes to create something truly magical from absolutely nothing? Building a remarkable business from the ground up requires focusing on being better than what is already out there. But here is the key: you can’t just be slightly better than your competition. You need to go all in on being 10 times better than what is cur…
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We all have cool things about ourselves, but how often do you take the time to list out the cool things about yourself? Chances are, it’s probably not very often, but after listening to a podcast with Dean Graziosi, Mike felt inspired to reflect on the cool things about himself. In Dean’s podcast episode, he talked about an exercise that he called …
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David Lindsay - Snap, Nap, Tap, Clap, Recap!
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You might be thinking what do all these rhyming words mean together? Snap, nap, tap, clap, recap is a powerful 5-step system for improved vitality created by successful well-being expert David Lindsay. Each step serves an important purpose in building a strong mind and body and being present and resilient no matter what life throws at you. David Li…
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Today’s solo episode of the How’d It Happen podcast was inspired by Jordan Peterson and his book, titled “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. After reading this book, Mike felt drawn to create his own 12 rules of life, and in this episode, he breaks down his 12.5 rules of life. Those rules are: Hold doors open, look people in the eye, say hell…
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Simon Severino - How to Live an Agile Life
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What exactly does it mean to live an “agile life?” Let’s start with the definition of “agile” which means “marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace.” That sounds like something that all entrepreneurs strive to be. We want to be agile in the way that we can move quickly to meet our customers' demands and recognize when it’s time to shif…
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Brett Johnson - How I Unbecame The FBI's Most Wanted Cyber Criminal: Part 2
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Brett Johnson is a former US most wanted cyber criminal turned good guy. The United States Secret Service called Brett “The Original Internet Godfather.” Brett’s fascinating story is one you don’t want to miss as you’ll hear about his role in refining modern financial cybercrime, being convicted of 39 felonies, escaping prison, and how he built the…
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10 Ways to Have a Great Conversation: Part 2
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In this solo episode, Mike channels Celeste Headlee’s TED talk called “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Mike puts his own spin on them by using his experience of releasing over 300 podcast episodes and interviewing many amazing people along the way. There are certain habits and questions that take a conversation to the next level by elicitin…
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Brett Johnson - How I Unbecame The FBI's Most Wanted Cyber Criminal: Part 1
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Brett Johnson is a former US most wanted cyber criminal turned good guy. The United States Secret Service called Brett “The Original Internet Godfather.” Brett’s rollercoaster of a story is one you don’t want to miss as you’ll hear about his role in refining modern financial cybercrime, being convicted of 39 felonies, escaping prison, and how he bu…
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10 Ways to Have a Great Conversation: Part 1
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In this solo episode, Mike channels Celeste Headlee’s TED talk called “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Mike puts his own spin on them by using his experience of releasing over 300 podcast episodes and interviewing many amazing people along the way. There are certain habits and questions that take a conversation to the next level by elicitin…
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Johnny Crowder - At 25, I Finally Felt Healthy Enough to be a Person
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All of us have been through challenges that no one else has been through, and those circumstances give you a license to speak to people that have been through challenges as well. It gives you an opportunity to help people while already having the credibility and experience to do so. Pain can be a gift if we allow it to, so today’s guest encourages …
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Dennis Yu - On a Mission to Create 1 Million Jobs
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In the world of modern marketing, there are many things that can be analyzed and optimized for your business goals. Just following what you see someone else doing online might not work for you, so take it from a marketing expert and pay attention to your data and dive into what is working and what isn’t. Dennis Yu is committed to bringing marketing…
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Leaders have a great deal of responsibility not only in just leading, instructing, and delegating, but also in setting the tone for their team and being an example for those that they are leading. Whether you’re leading a company, coaching a team, or even leading your family, there are 4 very important qualities of effective leaders. This solo epis…
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Mike Millner - Putting Yourself on a Personality Diet
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As an entrepreneur, chances are you have gone on a personal development journey and aim to be the best version of yourself that you can be. In life, we strive to have harmony in the various aspects of our life such as personal relationships, business, fitness, and nutrition. A lot of people find themselves struggling in the fitness and nutrition re…
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Trena Little: From Vlogging For Fun To A Youtube Strategy Business
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Welcome to today's episode of "Girl, How'd That Happen?" – a podcast that explores the journeys of successful women entrepreneurs. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Trina Little, a YouTube strategist who has revolutionized how business owners utilize YouTube for growth and visibility. Join us as we explore Trena's transition from government …
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Tom Schwab - How to Profit as a Podcast Guest
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As the podcast world grows, more and more people realize the power of podcast guesting. While getting on other podcasts as a guest can be an incredibly valuable tool to grow your impact, you want to be podcast guesting and not just podcast guessing. This should be a strategic process in which you first evaluate your goals, and come up with a plan t…
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Julie Chenell + her path from mom blogger to funnels expert
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Welcome to today's episode of "Girl, How'd That Happen?" – a podcast that explores the journeys of successful women entrepreneurs. In this episode, we are excited to feature Julie Chenell, a renowned coach and entrepreneur who has profoundly impacted the world of digital marketing and business coaching. Join us as we delve into Julie's path from fr…
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Jason Feifer - I Can't Wait to do This a Second Time
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As entrepreneurs, we tend to think that the world is full of competition and that certain markets are too saturated for us to stand out in, but the truth is that although the world is full of people, that doesn’t mean it’s full of competition. Chances are, what you need to do to stand out from the crowd isn’t as challenging as you think it is. It j…
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How to Cure Heart Disease with Your Own Stem Cells with Dr. Tim Nelson
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We’re sharing this guest episode again because it is full of such innovative and exciting medical advances that more of us should be aware of. If you didn't catch this one the first time, here is your chance. Dr. Timothy Nelson is the founder of HeartWorks, an organization that developed from the Todd & Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Le…
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Kyle McDowell - The Beauty & Power of WE
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Kyle McDowell is a man who traded corporate might for the mightier power of collaborative leadership. Kyle shares all about his transformative journey, chronicled in his compelling book "Begin With We," where the shift from an 'I' focused worldview to a 'we' centered philosophy is not just theoretical but lived. In this episode, Kyle peels back the…
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"From Virtual Connection to Biz Besties: The Ashley & Amanda Story"
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Welcome to a special episode of "Girl, How'd That Happen?" – a podcast where we delve into the lives of successful women entrepreneurs, uncovering their paths to success, the hurdles they've overcome, and the wisdom they've gained. This episode features a heartfelt conversation between Ashley and Amanda, two entrepreneurs whose online meeting bloss…
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Embracing Change: Abby Grace's Pivot from Weddings to Branding
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Welcome to this enlightening episode of "Girl, How'd That Happen?" where we explore the journeys of successful women entrepreneurs. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Abby Grace, a former wedding photographer who successfully transitioned her career towards brand photography. Abby shares her story of change, adaptation, and success, providing …
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In this solo episode, Mike dives into a topic that is near and dear to his heart, and that is when people call their business “small.” Businesses come in all sizes, but none of them are small. Politicians like to refer to small businesses, and how they are the backbone of our economy, and they can talk about business as they wish, but the problem c…
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Steven Pivnik - How to Be Built to Finish
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The unfathomable drive required to complete the Ironman World Championship and the tenacity needed to catapult a startup from inception to a successful exit; Steven Pivnik embodies both. As he unfolds his story from his early days as an immigrant, grappling with new beginnings, to his transformation into an acclaimed entrepreneur and endurance athl…
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Have you ever tried to learn from the future? Probably not, because it is hard to learn from something that has yet to happen. We can imagine the future and create it, but we can’t use it as a lesson. What about the present? The present is fleeting and happening right now at this moment, so it’s not something we can really learn from either. What w…
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Markus Kaulius - Don't Fight Your History
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Markus Kaulius is an entrepreneur and bodybuilder, and in this episode, he shares his remarkable story of how he channeled his turbulent past into a catalyst for growth and success. He reveals the power of owning your history, the importance of shedding societal expectations to find your true self, and the critical role of action in turning knowled…
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Are you someone that stays charged, or someone that needs charging? That is the question of today’s solo episode. As humans, we don’t have actual batteries that need charging, but we know there are certain things that recharge us, such as rest and restorative practices. We have some sort of energy source within us, but for some people, it doesn’t s…
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Kevin McGoff - Creating Meaning with an Active Mind
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Picture this: you’re standing at a crossroads in your career, wondering if the path to fulfillment lies in the confines of your office or out in the vast world of possibilities. Kevin McGoff, Mike’s esteemed guest, takes you on his personal expedition from a bustling law career to a tranquil retirement, revealing the profound lessons learned about …
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We have been taught to trade our time for money, but there comes the point where we are allowing a disservice to ourselves by operating this way. The more of an expert we become in our field, the less time it takes us to reach a result, and that result is usually of higher quality than what others with less experience can provide. By continuing to …
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Michael Santos - Why Prison Should Be Like America
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Discover how Michael Santos, a man who once faced a 26-year prison term, emerged as a triumphant author, educator, and voice for reform. Michael's gripping tale of transformation from a convicted drug trafficker to a beacon of hope and change is a journey you won't want to miss. His candid revelations about the pivotal moments that spurred his prof…
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Cameron Bawden - Once I Commit, I Can't Quit
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Discover the incredible ascent of Cameron Bawden, who at 21 years old, armed with nothing but audacity and a single truck, built a pest control empire and a collection of flourishing companies. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs, as Cameron joins Mike to share the highs and lows of his remarkable journey. From his…
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When Mike first stepped into the world of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, he was struck by the sheer warmth and impeccable service that seemed to flow effortlessly throughout the establishment. It's this very essence of Meyer's enlightened hospitality that Mike is eager to discuss, celebrating the Five A's that have redefined customer…
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Michelle Nedelec - It was the Summer of '69
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Ever felt the rush of a Eureka moment that rewired your entire career path? That's the spark igniting today's chat with Michelle Nedelec, an entrepreneurial alchemist who turns the base metals of budding businesses into gold. She takes us on a whirlwind tour of her origin story, from an ambitious plan involving dental dreams and global escapades, t…
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Unlock the secrets to extinguishing the 'dumpster fires' in your business with Mike on this Free Thinking Friday edition of the How’d It Happen podcast. Prepare to arm yourself with the knowledge to not only identify but also eliminate the messy, chaotic situations that chip away at your company's value and success. In this dynamic explanation, Mik…
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From Nonprofit to Made for Mothers: Interview With Mariah Stockman
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In this episode of "Girl, How'd That Happen?" we're thrilled to feature Mariah Stockman, the dynamic founder of Made for Mothers. Mariah transitioned from a fulfilling career in nonprofit fundraising to building a platform that supports and celebrates mother entrepreneurs. Join us as we delve into her inspiring transition, the creation of a nurturi…
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Have you ever heard “Your network is your net worth?” Well it’s true. The magnetic pull of genuine human connection and business growth are greatly related. Join Mike and his remarkable guest, Steve Ramona, as they unravel the power of networking with a servant's heart. Steve, the prolific host of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast and…
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Mike's Mind: The Power of Red, Gold, Green Thinking
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Have you ever envisioned the perfect exit from your business, only to be bogged down by the daunting unknowns? Turn that dream into a plan with the red, gold, and green thinking method. In this episode, Mike takes you through the transformative power of this simple, 30-minute strategy that could revolutionize your entrepreneurial journey. Through a…
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Building a T-Shirt Empire: Interview With Mae Cee
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Welcome to the very first episode of "Girl, How'd That Happen?" – a podcast dedicated to unraveling the stories of successful women entrepreneurs. In our inaugural episode, we're joined by the incredibly inspiring Mae Cee, a serial entrepreneur who has made a significant mark in the graphic apparel industry. Join us as we dive into Mae Cee's entrep…
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Ken Rusk - Digging Your Way to Blue-Collar Cash
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Join Mike as he welcomes Ken Rusk, the champion of blue-collar pride and author of "Blue Collar Cash." Ken shares his transformative journey from ditch digger to entrepreneurial success, proving that college isn't the only path to a fulfilling and prosperous life. Ken and Mike take a deep look into the essence of hard work, the art of setting and a…
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