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Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

Michael Stein: Entrepreneur, actor, filmmaker, comedian & self help expert

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Long Shot Leaders tell the stories and secrets of leaders, Innovators, entrepreneurs, and various high achievers. We interview people of all walks of life and explore their struggles, shortcomings, challenges, and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. Hard-hitting and fast-moving, connecting people from all walks of life to learn about entrepreneurship, leadership, relationships, cruise ships, and any other kind of damn ship you can think of. We talk to leaders in culture, ...
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This is a podcast where anyone can join me to discuss a topic we're both interested in. I’d love it if you’d join me for an episode! It’s not a debate, and you don’t have to be an expert on the topic; just pick a topic from the list below that you’re most interested in. As a thank you, I’ll also be donating $20 to a charity of your choice https://docs.google.com/document/d/17CYUSEs11pBawp87oXEmw44ClavymrrD0Q1nqpjzqDc/edit?usp=sharing
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Sam Brake Guia was born in Bristol, UK, in 1993 to a mixed heritage family. His father, half Venezuelan and half British, grew up in New York before moving to the UK, while his mother is fully British. Despite his parents' separation at a young age, he appreciates his supportive step-parents. He had a loving upbringing in the UK countryside, which …
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Jason Wojo, a dynamic speaker and entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial success. Born and raised in New York, Jason experienced financial struggles early in life, learning valuable lessons about scarcity and money. Despite facing setbacks in his athletic pursuits due to health challenges, Jason's resil…
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In this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Mike DeKock, the founder and CEO of MJD Compliance. A boutique, tech-forward CPA firm specializing in providing SOC 2 examinations for technology companies worldwide. But don’t expect them to do your taxes. The firm focuses on keeping companies on track in a world where tech compliance is consta…
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Michael Stein is born prematurely with immunity issues and diagnosed with dyslexia and a stutter, he grew up in a broken home feeling socially awkward and impulsive. Despite these obstacles, he found inspiration in the movie Rocky and began exercising daily to improve his health. Stein became a physical fitness trainer at 16 and founded a social cl…
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Cam Awesome, formerly known by another name, emerged from a challenging upbringing marked by academic struggles and social adversity. In the face of anxiety and bullying, boxing became both refuge and passion, offering a pathway to self-defense and self-discovery. The ring became Cam's arena of excellence, where dedication and determination forged …
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Nimrod Vromen's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and a passion for positive change. Born into a diverse Israeli family, Nimrod's upbringing across Israel and Australia shaped his perspective on culture, technology, and entrepreneurship. After serving in the Israeli army, where he was exposed to cutting-edge technology, Nimrod's int…
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Michael Stein is a multifaceted personality, blending his passion for innovation with his love for comedy—a testament to defying the odds. His journey traces back to his grandmother's escape from Russian concentration camps, weaving a lineage of resilience that continues through his own life marked by adversity and triumph. ⁣ Overcoming health chal…
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Dr. Tracy Fanara is on a mission to extend humanity’s time on earth through investigation, engineering and education. She an environmental engineer and research scientist with a BS, ME, and PhD from the University of Florida. Tracy spent almost a decade designing water systems around the world, before and during her research at UF, focused on water…
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Taniela Fiefia is a dynamic entrepreneur with a passion for business and a drive for success. From a young age, Tanelia exhibited a keen business mindset, launching multiple ventures since the age of 18. Despite facing setbacks and failures along the way, he views each experience as a valuable lesson in the journey of entrepreneurship. Rejecting th…
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Barbara Wardell is a seasoned marketing and ad professional with a background in specialty medicine. Leaving behind a successful career, she now disrupts on behalf of small businesses at Cullari & Wardell. With a hunter-gatherer mindset, Barbara matches customers to her clients' strengths using GPS location data, significantly boosting foot traffic…
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Jake Zweig is a results-driven leader who has brought the standards of excellence in teamwork, focus, and toughness from his former world as a Navy SEAL to college football. Mr. Zweig utilizes proven motivational techniques and sincere mentorship to develop his players into tomorrow’s leaders. His unique background blends the intensity of his milit…
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On this episode of Brains Byte Back, we sit down with Arjun Chander, co-founder and CEO of IndustrialML, an enterprise data management platform that uses real-time data integration, analytics, and more to communicate valuable information to factory stakeholders through AI technology. We dive into some interesting stats you may be surprised to learn…
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In today’s episode of Brains Byte Back podcast, we sit down with Stuart Meczes, Creative Director at Contnt, a new subscription-based platform transforming the creator economy by offering unmatched royalties, diversified revenue streams, and prioritizing spotlight equality. Stuart’s passion for content creation gave him the push to step away from h…
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Dr. Esther Zeledon, founder of Be.Act.Change, is a seasoned coach specializing in high achievers, drawing on over two decades of experience working with diverse individuals, teams, and communities. As an immigrant woman, she uniquely grasps the challenges faced by those overcoming systemic barriers. Dr. Zeledon's work revolves around guiding indivi…
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Hasard Lee is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and the international bestselling author of “The Art of Clear Thinking,” a Wall Street Journal Bestseller that was the #2 bestselling business book in the country. It has since been translated into nearly a dozen languages. As a flight commander, Hasard led pilots into combat during one of the most inten…
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Michael Stein is born prematurely with immunity issues and diagnosed with dyslexia and a stutter, he grew up in a broken home feeling socially awkward and impulsive. Despite these obstacles, he found inspiration in the movie Rocky and began exercising daily to improve his health. Stein became a physical fitness trainer at 16 and founded a social cl…
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Michael Stein is born prematurely with immunity issues and diagnosed with dyslexia and a stutter, he grew up in a broken home feeling socially awkward and impulsive. Despite these obstacles, he found inspiration in the movie Rocky and began exercising daily to improve his health. Stein became a physical fitness trainer at 16 and founded a social cl…
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Michael Stein is born prematurely with immunity issues and diagnosed with dyslexia and a stutter, he grew up in a broken home feeling socially awkward and impulsive. Despite these obstacles, he found inspiration in the movie Rocky and began exercising daily to improve his health. Stein became a physical fitness trainer at 16 and founded a social cl…
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