Best 1 800 Flowers Podcasts (2024)

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How a Bartender-turned-Florist Became The First Ecommerce Giant: 1-800-Flowers' Jim McCann 37:53

3h ago37:53

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Jim McCann fondly remembers his humble beginnings in Queens, growing up the son of a working-class Irish Catholic family. He worked plenty of jobs before he finally bought a flower shop, with plans to become a florist and build a business. After ten years in the florist game, he had acquired nearly 40 flower shops. But the world around Jim was chan…

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Episode 246: 1-800-Flowers Founder and CEO Jim McCann 38:57

26d ago38:57

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Jim McCann is the founder and CEO of 1-800-Flowers. A pioneer in the world of retail, 1-800-Flowers generates more than $2 billion a year in revenue, consists of over a dozen brands, has more than 3,000 employees, and delivers more than 30 million gifts a year. Jim joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jim and Adam discus…

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Episode 249: Thrivent CEO Teresa Rasmussen 34:39

1h ago34:39

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The leader of one of the largest financial services companies in America, Teresa Rasmussen is the CEO of Thrivent, which generated $9.7 billion in revenue last year. Terry joins Adam to share her unique journey - from dental hygienist to Fortune 500 CEO - and her best lessons learned along the way. Terry and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: lea…

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High School Dropout To Founder & CEO: How DUB’s Steven Wang Is Democratizing Investing 40:30

5d ago40:30

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Steven Wang caught the startup bug early, launching his first business in the 1st grade. His parents immigrated from China, hoping to give their son a chance at the American Dream. That got complicated when Steven dropped out of high school. Once free from school, he wasted no time. He built and sold a VR company. By the age of 18, he was an engine…

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Episode 248: General John Allen 37:50

1d ago37:50

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The first Marine ever selected to command a theater of war, General John Allen led the multinational military campaign in Afghanistan and upon retiring from the military led the international effort to combat ISIS. General Allen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. General Allen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: l…

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"Owning Manhattan" Real Estate Mogul Ryan Serhant Has No Regrets 38:07

13d ago38:07

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Ryan Serhant has worn quite a lot of hats. From soap opera star to off-off-Broadway actor, before eventually settling on hustling real estate agent. Remembering his earliest experiences living in New York City as humbling ones, as the city had been rough on him financially, mentally, and physically. Giving up was tempting, but Ryan was certain this…

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Episode 247: Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay 27:07

12d ago27:07

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Bryan Clay was considered the greatest athlete in the world, winning an Olympic gold medal in the decathlon. Bryan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Bryan and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness and peak performance; mentorship and influence; health and wellness; and more.…

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Never Too Old to Start Over: How NHL Star Mike Richter Left the Ice & Headed to Yale 47:12

11d ago47:12

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In 1994, the New York Rangers were in a drought—they hadn’t won a national hockey championship in 54 years. Enter goalie Mike Richter and his team, who would lead the Rangers all the way to a Stanley Cup. Reaching the heights of his hockey career in his 20’s, he never could have anticipated his next puck save would be his last. After suffering two …

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Sky High Ambitions: Frank Lorenzo's Turbulent Ride To The Top Of The Airline Industry 22:44

19d ago22:44

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Growing up the kid of Spanish immigrants living in Queens, New York—Frank was always looking up at the sky to catch a glimpse of the incredible planes flying right above him. Soaring into adulthood, he committed himself to his studies at Columbia and later Harvard Business School, determined to make his dreams a reality. He went on to manage multip…

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Episode 245: Broadcasting Legend Lesley Visser 35:11

26d ago35:11

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A trailblazer in the worlds of journalism and broadcasting, Lesley Visser is the only sportscaster in history who has covered the Final Four, the NBA Finals, the World Series, the Triple Crown, Monday Night Football, the Olympics, the Super Bowl, the World Figure Skating Championships, and the U.S. Open on network television. Among her many firsts,…

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From Diagnosis to Dough : How Loren Castle Turned Health Crisis Into A Cookie Company 50:35

25d ago50:35

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Just out of college at age 22, a cancer diagnosis upended the life Loren had planned on. After a year of chemotherapy and a stricter diet, she earns a clean bill of health, and along with it not just the will to live, but the will to thrive. Armed with a new understanding of nutrition and a delicious, healthy, vegan cookie recipe of her own design,…

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Episode 244: Former Tropicana CEO Willie Pietersen 34:45

1M ago34:45

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Willie Pietersen was the CEO of four different multibillion-dollar businesses, including Tropicana and Seagram USA. Willie joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons on leadership and career success. Willie and Adam discuss lessons from growing up in South Africa when apartheid began; navigating a nontraditional path to the c-suite; keys to g…

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From The Basement To The Big-Time: DJ Duo Two Friends' Success Story 39:18

1M ago39:18

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What’s better than one friend…Two Friends! Liz is joined by Matt Halper and Eli Sones of the dynamic EDM DJ/Producer Duo, Two Friends. They share how a friendship that began on the playground in the 7th grade catapulted to taking Madison Square Garden by storm. Matt and Eli share what’s in store for the next volume of their “big bootie mixes.” Lear…

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Episode 243: Cvent Founder and CEO Reggie Aggarwal 37:49

2M ago37:49

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Reggie Aggarwal is the founder and CEO of Cvent, the largest event software company. Reggie has led Cvent through numerous highs and lows - from the brink of bankruptcy to getting acquired by Blackstone last year for $4.6 billion. Reggie joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Reggie and Adam discuss a wide range…

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The Climb: An Everyone Talks To Liz Labor Day Special 38:43

2M ago38:43

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On this special episode commemorating Labor Day, Liz revisits conversations of passion, persistence, and grit. In this one-hour special, Liz sits down with entrepreneurs and executives about their journey from the mailroom to the boardroom and all the roadblocks along the way. Interviews featured: Retired professional boxer & entrepreneur Laila Ali…

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Episode 242: Principal CEO Dan Houston 34:34

2M ago34:34

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A Fortune 500 CEO and the leader of one of America’s largest financial services companies, Dan Houston is the CEO of Principal Financial Group, where he leads nearly 20,000 employees and a business that generates more than $13 billion a year and serves more than 62 million customers. Dan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advi…

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Lee Greenwood: The Heart and Soul Behind 'God Bless the USA' 48:26

2M ago48:26

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One of the biggest stories in the year 1990 was Operation Desert Storm, where the United States joined Saudi Arabia to fight off Iraq's rogue invasion of neighboring Kuwait. As American soldiers left home, one song rose to become a beloved patriotic anthem...'God Bless the USA.' Lee Greenwood, the singer behind the iconic song, joins Liz to discuss…

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Episode 241: Lieutenant General Mary O'Brien 37:26

2M ago37:26

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Lieutenant General Mary O’Brien is in a rare group of women who have ascended to the highest levels of leadership within the military, most recently leading one of the Defense Department’s most important modernization initiatives. Lieutenant General O’Brien joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lieutenant General O’Brien …

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The Travel Hack Whisperer: The Points Guy Brian Kelly On Turning Rewards Into Gold 46:33

2M ago46:33

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As the sun begins to set on Summer, we hope you got some good vacation time in! More than that...we hope you used some of your credit card points. Brian Kelly is the Founder of "The Points Guy," and is the leading voice in loyalty programs, points and miles, credit cards and travel. He joins Liz on the podcast to detail the journey to his genius id…

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Episode 240: Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern 37:40

2M ago37:40

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The creator, host, and star of numerous highly popular food television, web, and radio shows, Andrew Zimmern is a celebrity chef, an Emmy Award winner, and the recipient of four James Beard Awards. Andrew joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Andrew and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including attaining greatness, n…

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From Loss To Legacy: Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle Turned Grief Into Global Success 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Almost every set back has a life-altering silver lining. Our guest today was cruising along as a senior in college when his father died of a sudden heart attack, leaving his family behind with broken hearts and a failing family business. Columbia Sportswear CEO, Tim Boyle joins Liz to share how he put aside his lifelong dream of being a journalist …

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Episode 239: Panera Founder Ron Shaich 34:17

2M ago34:17

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Ron Shaich is the founder and former CEO of Panera Bread, which he sold for $7.5 billion and was the best-performing restaurant stock under his leadership. Ron helped define the fast-casual restaurant segment: he was also the CEO of Au Bon Pain and is the Chairman of and lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99. Ron joins Adam to share…

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Hopping On The Barstool Of Life: Former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan 41:39

2M ago41:39

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We all make excuses. Whether they are made in your personal or professional life, eventually you need to see them for what they truly are: delay tactics. After shepherding the sale of Barstool Sports to Penn Entertainment for more than half $1 billion, not only is she at the helm of a new company, CEO of Food52 Erika Ayers Badan made no excuses and…

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Episode 238: Regus Founder Mark Dixon 33:48

3M ago33:48

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Mark Dixon is a pioneer in the world of coworking. Mark is the founder of Regus, now known as IWG - which has more than 4,000 locations across more than 120 countries - and where he serves as CEO. Mark joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mark and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, growth …

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Reading, Risk & REWARD: How ReMax Founder Dave Liniger Went From Dropout To Mogul 34:18

3M ago34:18

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Have you ever read a 'how-to' book that changed your life? Well, Dave Liniger was working three-part jobs when he read a 'how to flip houses' and the rest is history. Co-founder of RE/MAX Dave Liniger joins Liz to discuss how he went from being a college dropout to founding a company that today has more than 140,000 agents in nearly 9,000 offices a…

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Episode 237: BILL Founder and CEO René Lacerte 36:09

3M ago36:09

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A leading entrepreneur in the world of fintech, René Lacerte is the founder and CEO of BILL. Valued at more than $5 billion, BILL helps hundreds of thousands of businesses manage their financial workflows. René joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. René and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship…

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Sugar High: Candyland Capitalist Dylan Lauren 33:04

3M ago33:04

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What would you do if your dad approached you wanting to name a perfume after you? Dylan Lauren refused the offer from her iconic fashion designer dad, Ralph Lauren because she was saving her name for her own brand. CEO and Founder of Dylan's Candy Bar Dylan Lauren sits down with Liz to discuss how she turned her love for candy into the world's larg…

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Episode 236: CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen 34:54

3M ago34:54

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Dr. Mandy Cohen is the Director of the CDC, where she leads the federal agency responsible for protecting America's health. Dr. Cohen was North Carolina’s Health and Human Services Secretary during the COVID-19 crisis. Dr. Cohen joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Dr. Cohen and Adam discuss a wide range of to…

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'Bilt' To Last: How Ankur Jain Unlocked Rewards For Millions of Rent-Payers 49:03

3M ago49:03

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Anyone who has paid rent before relates to the struggle of spending all this money month after month and having nothing to show for it. But what if you could be rewarded for shelling out all that cash every month? Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards Ankur Jain sits down with Liz to discuss how he developed a first-of-its-kind loyalty program for renter…

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Episode 235: Award Winning Actor Beau Bridges 32:21

3M ago32:21

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A three-time Emmy Award winner, two-time Golden Globe Award winner, and Grammy Award winner, Beau Bridges has spent more than 75 years acting in television and movies and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame along the way. Beau joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Beau and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, incl…

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An ETTL Encore...Going Deep Into The Mind of Kevin O’Leary 46:07

4M ago46:07

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On this encore episode, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary joins Liz to share how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Kevin reminisces on his childhood and the early stages of his career, acknowledging that his knack for business is a gift he inherited from his family. Plus, Liz asks Kevin what key principles he l…

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Episode 234: Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger 35:37

4M ago35:37

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The first female three-star Admiral to lead in a combat branch, Vice Admiral Carol Pottenger spent more than 35 years serving in the United States Navy, leading at all levels and breaking many barriers along the way. Vice Admiral Pottenger joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Vice Admiral Pottenger and Adam discuss a wid…

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Late-Night Snack Legend: How Insomnia Cookies Went From Apartment To Empire 30:27

4M ago30:27

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In 2003, searching for a late-night treat that could be delivered was no easy feat but when our guest was a student at the University of Pennsylvania, he had a craving for a warm cookie at 3 AM. From there... 'Insomnia Cookies' was born. Founder and CEO of Insomnia Cookies Seth Berkowitz sits down with Liz for a candid conversation on how an idea t…

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Episode 233: Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel 32:58

4M ago32:58

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Jason Buechel is the CEO of Whole Foods, one of America's largest, most popular, and most successful supermarket chains. Jason joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jason and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leading people, teams, and companies; personal and professional development; recruiting, retaining, and motivat…

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Bling It On: How Rebecca Minkoff Built A Fashion Empire One Rhinestone At A Time 40:07

4M ago40:07

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With dreams of having her own fashion line in the city, our guest today began working tirelessly at an internship in fashion making $3 an hour. Things began to change, however, when a celebrity appeared on the Jay Leno show wearing her design...a ripped-up "I LOVE NY" t-shirt that would be the start of her brand, REBECCA MINKOFF. Luxury Fashion Des…

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Episode 232: WWE Superstar Daria Berenato 30:41

4M ago30:41

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One of the biggest stars in the world of wrestling, Daria Berenato - also known by her stage name Sonya Deville - is a WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and is the first openly gay female WWE wrestler. Daria joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Daria and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to an unconventional path…

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From Infomercials To Anthems: Jingle Genius Joel Simon's Song Of Success 43:08

4M ago43:08

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You never know where a pipeline dream will lead you. Joel Simon had dreams of being a rock star - one thing led to another, however, and he ended up in the infomercials and commercials business. CEO and CCO of global commercial music production company JSM, Joel Simon joins Liz to discuss his journey to success and what it takes to get your foot in…

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Episode 231: Former NASA Administrator and Secretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Sean O’Keefe was the Secretary of the Navy, the Administrator of NASA, and the Chancellor of LSU. Sean joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Sean and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, motivation, innovation, and much more.By Adam Mendler

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Kiani VS Goliath: How The CEO Who Took On Apple In A Patent Fight Won 36:53

4M ago36:53

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Imagine you are nine years old, and you're pulled from the only place you’ve ever called home and airdropped into a country where you only speak three words of the language. Founder of medical technology company Masimo Joe Kiani was nine when his parents decided to take him and his sister out of Iran and move to America for a better life. He joins …

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Episode 230: Former IHOP CEO Julia Stewart 37:53

5M ago37:53

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Julia Stewart was the leader of two of America’s best-known restaurant chains. Julia Stewart was the CEO of IHOP, and upon acquiring Applebee’s, spent a decade as the CEO of the parent organization of both IHOP and Applebee's. Julia joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Julia and Adam discuss leadership, career developmen…

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Lady Gaga's Guiding Light: Behind The Man Who Raised a Star 23:37

5M ago23:37

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You’re always one small decision away from a totally different life! Our guest was a young father in New Jersey when his mother made him a simple offer: she asked him if he wanted the old family piano before she got rid of it. Spoiler alert, he kept it. Joe Germanotta joins Liz to detail how that piano would become the rocket ship that would launch…

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Episode 229: Governor Mark Sanford 38:38

5M ago38:38

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Mark Sanford is the former Governor of South Carolina and a former United States Congressman. Governor Sanford joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Governor Sanford and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: winning and losing elections; leadership; ethics; overcoming obstacles, challenges, and failure; authenti…

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From Books to Bling: The Studs Transformation With Anna Harman 27:21

5M ago27:21

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Originally set on becoming a lawyer, our guest today graduated from Boston University Law School during the 2009 recession, finding herself unfulfilled in traditional legal roles. Founder and CEO of Studs Anna Harman joins Liz to share her transformative experience at a tattoo parlor that inspired her career pivot to owning a stylish and sterile pi…

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Episode 228: NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler 36:23

5M ago36:23

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LeRoy Butler is an NFL Hall of Famer, a Super Bowl champion, and the creator of the Lambeau Leap. LeRoy joins Adam to share his unique journey - overcoming poverty, bullying, and physical and learning disabilities to reach the pinnacle of success in football - and his best lessons learned along the way. LeRoy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics…

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The Big Daddy Of GoDaddy: Billionaire Bob Parsons And His Quest For Domains 41:53

5M ago41:53

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Today's guest grew up "poor as a church mouse," as he so lightly puts it. After a childhood of selling newspapers, pumping gas and working odd jobs to earn extra cash, he found himself with no college options and decided to enlist in the Marines. Founder of the world's largest and trusted domain registrar GoDaddy Bob Parsons tells the tale of how h…

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Episode 227: GameStop Co-Founder Gary Kusin 38:12

5M ago38:12

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Gary Kusin is the co-founder of GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics and was the CEO of Kinko’s. Gary led the turnaround of Kinko’s and its acquisition by and integration into FedEx. Gary joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Gary and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, entrepreneurship, building winning rela…

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An ETTL Encore...OPI Co-Founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann's Journey To The American Dream 37:21

5M ago37:21

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Liz revisits her conversation with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of OPI Products, Inc. Suzi discusses achieving the American dream, how her company originally made dental products, and the advice she has for young entrepreneurs. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 226: Award Winning Actress Bellamy Young 33:28

6M ago33:28

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Bellamy Young was a star on the hit TV show Scandal, where she portrayed the first female president of the United States and won a Critics’ Choice Award. Bellamy joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Bellamy and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: finding personal and professional alignment; pivoting in your career; exce…

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There's Money In Slime?! Karen Robinovitz Makes Millions By Letting The World Play With Oozing Goo 42:06

6M ago42:06

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After immense loss, our guest today found herself totally bereft, grappling with grief, and unable to function. Yet, an unexpected beacon of hope changed the course of her narrative—slime. Co-founder and co-CEO of the Sloomoo Institute Karen Robinovitz shares how a squishy, gooey substance became the cornerstone of a flourishing multimillion-dollar…

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Episode 225: St. Jude CEO James Downing 33:49

6M ago33:49

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Dr. James Downing is the CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the best-known and most impactful hospitals in America. St. Jude has an annual operating budget of roughly $1.4 billion, and among other achievements, has helped raise the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%. James joins Adam to share his jour…

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