Best Daniel Shear Podcasts (2024)

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How to Build A Competitive Edge with Ryan Petersen of Flexport 32:18

21h ago32:18

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In 2013, when Ryan Petersen launched Flexport, he approached the problem from a customer’s perspective. Early in his career, he had worked at his brother’s import-export business, sourcing and selling ATVs, scooters, and dirt bikes from Asia to markets around the world. They built the entire technical platform to facilitate these transactions, and …

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Episode 53 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part II): Ty Walker Shares A Deeper Dive into Life, Business, and Sustainability 38:01

23h ago38:01

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In this second episode with Ty Walker, owner of Smoke In Chimneys, Daniel and Buddy explore Ty's holistic philosophy on life and business. Ty opens up about what health and sustainability mean to him—not just in his trout farming but as guiding principles for every aspect of his work and personal life. As he shares what’s next for Smoke In Chimneys…

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How to Grow from Idea to IPO with Eliot Horowitz of MongoDB & Viam 29:12

8d ago29:12

29:12

When Eliot Horowitz, Founder and CEO of Viam, was locked down with his family during COVID, he did what any engineer might do—he built a robot to play chess. Once that project was complete, he turned his attention to his ever-problematic sprinkler system. After that? He added smart software to his HVAC system. Through this series of home improvemen…

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Episode 52 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part I): Trout Farmer Ty Walker’s Return to His Roots and His Passion to Succeed 44:49

8d ago44:49

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In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Ty Walker, owner of Smoke In Chimneys, a trout farm nestled in the mountains of Virginia. Ty shares the fascinating twists and turns of his story—from moving to California after college to pursue life as a DJ to finding his way back to his family’s farm. He opens up about the challenges and rejections…

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Episode 51 - We Took a Break: Life Updates, Fall Fest Recap, and Planning Our Next Physical Challenge 46:40

15d ago46:40

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In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down to catch up on recent life events. From navigating an unexpected family emergency to sharing the latest updates on Seasons' Yield's much-anticipated Fall Fest, they give an inside look at what they've been learning. They also brainstorm four exciting ideas for their next physical feat, aiming to push their…

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Flashback: How to create engaging content with Emmett Shear of Twitch 28:22

15d ago28:22

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In 2007, Emmett co-founded a live streaming service called Justin.tv along with his childhood friend and neighbor, Justin. That first entrepreneurial spark grew into Twitch, an interactive livestreaming service that spans gaming, entertainment, sports, music, and more. Today, at any given moment, more than 2.5 million people globally are engaging w…

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Flashback: How to Unlock Innovation with Emma Grede of Good American 32:49

22d ago32:49

32:49

From the time she was a child in East London, Emma Grede knew she wanted to work in fashion. After a long career at the intersection of fashion and entertainment, Emma now sits at the helm of Good American, the fashion label she co-founded with Khloe Kardashian in 2016. The first fully inclusive fashion brand kicked off with the largest denim launc…

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FlashBack: How to Ask the Big Questions with Mateo Jaramillo of Form Energy 43:56

29d ago43:56

43:56

Most startups set out to tackle massive problems, but working to develop a low-cost, long-duration energy storage solution that will enable the electric system to be 100% renewably powered? That's a big one by any standard. At Form Energy, Mateo Jaramillo and his co-founders are working to bring that very vision to life, leveraging the smartest min…

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How to Unlock Healthcare Access for Millions with Brian Whorley of Paytient 30:54

1M ago30:54

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After a career spent inside a hospital, Brian Whorley envisioned a future for American healthcare that, to him, seemed not just possible but inevitable. Witnessing firsthand the growing number of patients burdened by high deductibles, Brian understood that when people have better financial tools to afford care, they seek treatment sooner, leading t…

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How to Stand Firm in Your Integrity with Annie Lamont of Oak HC/FT 31:44

1M ago31:44

31:44

Growing up, Annie Lamont was an avid reader with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. This led her to attend Stanford—which coincided with Silicon Valley's tech boom and ignited her passion for entrepreneurship. Immediately, she found herself gravitating towards healthcare investing because of the incredible impact it can have on communities. Today,…

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Episode 50 - Back to the Land: Steve Hart’s Vision for Family, Farming, and Building Community 1:25:33

2M ago1:25:33

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In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Steve and Christina Hart, Buddy’s neighbors and fellow farmers, to explore Steve’s inspiring journey from a career in the U.S. Army to fulfilling his lifelong dream of living on a family farm. Steve opens up about his vision of the farm as a legacy property for his 8 children and how he’s created a se…

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How to Attract Top Talent with Daniel Chait of Greenhouse 29:50

2M ago29:50

29:50

What if businesses were empowered to consistently attract and hire the best-possible candidates—every single time? In 2012, Daniel Chait set out on a mission to help every company become great at hiring. He launched Greenhouse and scaled the business into the leader in hiring software. Almost a decade later, private equity leader TPG acquired a maj…

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Episode 49 - A New Vision for Seasons' Yield Cafe and Insights from Tatte Bakery 47:19

2M ago47:19

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In this episode, Daniel and Buddy share exciting updates on their businesses. Daniel unveils the new vision he and Fawn have for Seasons' Yield Cafe, highlighting fresh ideas for the future of the café. He also reflects on a recent, inspiring meeting with Tzurit Or, the renowned owner of Tatte Bakery, where he gleaned three invaluable takeaways: th…

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How to Test a Hypothesis with Bill Smith of Shipt 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

When serial entrepreneur Bill Smith relocated his family across the country to build his third startup, the seedling of an idea for his next startup was born. In 2019, Bill founded Landing, the first membership-based leasing model for flexible living. He has since scaled the business to cities around the country with a network of thousands of apart…

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Episode 48 - The World's Largest Place-Based Business: Walmart and What We Can Learn From Founder, Sam Walton 32:27

2M ago32:27

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In this episode, Daniel and Buddy look at the life and legacy of Sam Walton, the visionary founder of Walmart. Drawing from his business philosophies, they discuss key principles that guided Walton’s journey from a single store in Arkansas to a global retail empire. Daniel and Buddy share practical lessons that can be applied to any business, big o…

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How to Shift Consumer Sentiments with Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat 29:20

2M ago29:20

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In 2009, Ethan Brown, Founder & CEO of Beyond Meat, faced a dilemma at a rest stop on I-95. Struggling to find a healthy meal for his young children, he realized he had to make a change. That same year, he launched Beyond Meat, the world’s first plant-based meat company, with a mission to drive a global shift from animal-based to plant-based produc…

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Episode 47 - Brick-and-Mortar in a Digital World: The Story of Walkabout Outfitter 1:42:50

2M ago1:42:50

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In this episode, we sit down with Tina & Kirk Miller, owners of Walkabout Outfitter, a thriving outdoor supplies store with six locations across Virginia. They share their journey from bootstrapping their business to hiring a CEO, all while staying true to their motto of "Encouraging happiness." Tina and Kirk discuss the challenges of navigating CO…

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How to Build with Service at the Core with Edward Norton of Zeck 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Edward Norton is widely known as one of the most celebrated actors of our generation. He has starred in over 50 films, has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won the Golden Globe, an Emmy, and an Obie, to name a few. What many people don’t know is he has built a parallel career as a serial entrepreneur. Today, Edward Norton is the Co-F…

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Episode 46 - Cold Plunge & Community 37:52

3M ago37:52

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In this episode, Daniel and Buddy share stories from their recent guys' trip with the founder of Ice Barrel. Tune in to hear about their icy adventures, the conversations that sparked new perspectives, and the importance of community in both business and life. Join our Facebook Community! Send us a text message and include your email if you'd like …

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How to Take Calculated Risks with Jenny Just of Peak6 32:19

3M ago32:19

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What does it take to become one of the few self-made billionaires in the US? According to the visionary business leader Jenny Just, it starts with a comfortability with taking risks. After just giving birth to her first child, Jenny took a risk and founded her first business, Peak6, in 1997. Peak6 began as a proprietary options trading firm and has…

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How to Use Constraints to Your Advantage with Peter Beck of Rocket Lab 37:00

3M ago37:00

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How does an entrepreneur without a college degree manage to build a rocket company exploring life beyond earth? Just ask Peter Beck, the Founder, CEO and Chief Engineer of Rocket Lab, a Nasdaq-listed leading launch and space systems company. At an early age, Peter’s parents taught him that no ambition was too big. So he began building rockets, stea…

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Episode 45 - A Year of Growth: Ben Beichler (Creambrook Farm) on Navigating Growth and Challenges in the Raw Milk Industry 1:19:37

3M ago1:19:37

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In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Ben Beichler of Creambrook Farm, home to the world's largest raw milk dairy herd share. Almost a year has passed since Ben last joined the podcast, and he shares the significant developments and growing pains Creambrook Farm has experienced since then. From scaling operations to overcoming unexpected …

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Flashback: Why Data is the New Code with Alexandr Wang of Scale AI 34:39

3M ago34:39

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As a freshman at MIT, Alexandr was struck by his classmates' interest in AI. But he realized that despite all that AI technology could solve, there was no solution for managing AI-related data. So, at 19, he dropped out of college and started Scale AI. Scale now helps customers like Pinterest and Toyota accelerate the progress of AI and has grown t…

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Episode 44 - What Drives Your Business?: A Recap of Our Trip To Virginia Beach 34:47

3M ago34:47

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In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down to reflect on their recent trip to Virginia Beach, where they had the chance to interview a diverse range of entrepreneurs. They dive into the highlights of their conversations, sharing the key insights and lessons they learned. Tune in to hear the stories and advice that left a lasting impression and disc…

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Flashback: Why Failure is a Path to Progress, with Will Ahmed of WHOOP 43:40

3M ago43:40

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As a D1 athlete, Will Ahmed became obsessed with the idea of recovery. How do you unlock human performance, and what data would you need to do so? This interest led to the creation of WHOOP, the next gen wearable technology. Will started WHOOP in 2012, immediately after graduating from Harvard College. Since then, he's raised over $100M in funding,…

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Episode 43 - From Wedding Photographers to Residential Redevelopers : Troy & Aimee Grover Share Their Entrepreneurial Journey 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Troy and Aimee Grover, a dynamic duo who started their entrepreneurial journey as wedding photographers. Listen as they share how their passion for capturing beautiful moments evolved into launching successful online businesses, and eventually, diving into the world of residential redevelopment.…

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How to Question Everything with Ara Katz of Seed Health 33:10

4M ago33:10

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Ara Katz’s respect for the power of science began in high school when her mom was diagnosed with cancer. After founding her first business, Spring—the mobile commerce startup that helped launch Apple Pay on the iPhone—she set out on a new challenge: creating a consumer health company deeply rooted in science-backed research. Its mission? To lead th…

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Episode 42 - Financial Peace with Leland Gross, Founder of Peacelink Financial Planning: Comprehensive Financial Care for Entrepreneurs 1:00:12

4M ago1:00:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Leland Gross, the inspiring founder of Peacelink Financial Planning. Leland shares his incredible journey of starting Peacelink during one of the most stressful periods of his life, and how his dedication to caring for people first has fueled the growth of his business. Discover how Leland found his niche by offeri…

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How to Achieve Hospitality at Scale with Noah Glass of Olo 35:11

4M ago35:11

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What if restaurants were empowered to deliver a personalized experience each time a guest walks through the door? That’s the idea that underpins Olo, a leading open SaaS platform powering over 700 restaurant brands. Noah Glass founded Olo in 2005, drawing on his experience working from the ground up as a restaurant server, cashier, and delivery dri…

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Episode 41 - Gospel-Centered Business with John & Steve Bishard of Bishard Homes 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

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Join us as we talk with Steve and John Bishard of Bishard Homes in Virginia Beach. They share their journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent name in the home-building industry. In this podcast, you'll hear how their unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to the gospel have been the foundation of their business and personal li…

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Episode 40 - Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Hunter Hanger on Business, Conflict, and Motivation 49:25

4M ago49:25

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In today's episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Hunter Hanger, founder of Hanger Law in Virginia Beach. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of starting multiple businesses, the dynamics of doing business with friends, effective conflict resolution strategies, and what drives Hunter's passion for entrepreneurship today. Send …

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How to Strengthen your Mental Armor with Lindsey Vonn 31:46

4M ago31:46

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Growing up, Lindsey Vonn’s parents instilled two important lessons: her mom taught her the importance of finding positivity in every situation, and her dad taught her that any ambition is achievable with a clear plan and dedication. So, at the age of 9, she confidently stated her goal to become the greatest ski racer of all time. Her dad helped her…

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