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The Matt Balaker Podcast

The Matt Balaker Podcast

We interview experts in business, comedy, and literature in hopes of free riding off their knowledge.

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00:33:08

Starting a Cannabis Investment Fund - Jordan Youkilis...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/10/18

Jordan Youkilis is Wells Scholar. He had a stable career in private equity. Then he dropped it to start a cannabis investment fund. What was he thinking? Listen and find out. At KEY Investment Partners, Jordan is responsible for developing due diligence strategy, leading co-investment syndication processes, writing blog posts and driving proactive outreach for deal sourcing opportunities. Jordan led KEY Investment Partners’ investments in springbig, HERBL, XS Financial and LivWell. Prior to

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00:57:59

Writing for Ellen & The Bee - Adam Yenser - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/10/11

Adam Yenser wrote sketches in high school but wasn’t part of a clique. He hustled to turn a Conan O’Brien internship into a paying job. Eventually he wrote for Ellen and became an under represented member of the Writers Guild of America. Hear his story about working to make your dreams come true. Adam Yenser is a comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer. For ten years he wrote for The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he starred in the segment “Kevin the Cashier Played by Adam.” He has appeared on Conan,

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00:45:40

Writing After Tragedy - Matthew McConkey - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/10/04

Tennessee-based author Matthew McConkey dealt with death, divorce, and depression. His marriage of nearly 20 years ended, his father passed away, and he confronted his own mental health issues. These hardships impacted his writing process but didn't crush his drive. Hear his story of persistence and resiliency. https://matthewmcconkeyindie.blogspot.com/?m=1 @McConkey78

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00:41:31

Jersey City Mogul - Haytham Elgawly

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/09/27

Haytham Elgawly is a serial entrepreneur born and raised in Jersey City, NJ. He has no quit in him. He started out parking cars and throwing house parties before working in the corporate world. Soon he was styling Sean “Puffy” Combs and launching his own brands. Now he’s starting a new retail experience called Medusa is his home town. Haytham is also the founder of a non-profit organization; Chilltown C.H.I.L.L.dren (Changing How Im Living Life) that teaches and empowers creatives how to

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00:54:44

Vision Board Success - Nick Hoff - The Matt Balaker...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/09/20

Nick Hoff dreamed about a career as a standup comedian. So as a 9th grader, he posted it on his dream board. It came true. Hear his story. Nick Hoff is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who has been on MTV, co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM, and hosts his own podcast. His debut album “Baby Daddy” hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and his new hour-long special “Front to Back” can be streamed on YouTube. When he’s not on stage, Nick can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and

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00:51:00

Venture Capital and Family Office Investing -...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/09/13

Katherine Hill Ritchie planned on working as a physical therapist, but she fell in love with investing. She became a leader in venture capital, hedge funds, and family offices. Hear her story.

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00:41:27

Don Grede - Cannabis CFO

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/09/07

After MIT, Don Grede dedicated his career to legitimatizing the legal cannabis industry.

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00:48:46

How to Run For Congress - Max Rice - The Matt Balaker...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/08/30

Max Rice is a millennial who can tie a tie. Now he shares how to run for Congress. He may be the next famed Jewish comedian turned politician not named Volodymyr Zelensky. Will his use his power to make hundreds of millions? If he could pass one law, what would it be? Listen to find out. https://www.maxriceforcongress.com/

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00:47:25

John Papola - Dads Save America - The Matt Balaker...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/08/23

John Papola started at MTV and quickly built a successful career as a producer. His famed economics rap video "Fear the Boom and Bust" became a viral hit. An entrepreneurial spirit motivated him to start his own company Emergent Order. His latest passion involves celebrating fatherhood. Hear his story. https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/

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00:42:06

Carl Kozlowski - Walmart, Comedy, God - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/08/16

Carl Kozlowski is a surprise TikTok star. His nontraditional path involved undiagnosed autism and bipolar disorder. Things changed when we returned home to Arkansas. A WalMart job reignited his comedy career. Daily mass improved his life. Hear his story on the Matt Balaker Podcast. http://www.carlkoz.com/

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00:46:06

Sarah Linden - Budding Mogul - The Matt Balaker Podcast

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/08/09

Corporate marketing wasn’t for Sarah Linden. So she took out a loan and bet big on herself. Hear her story.

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00:38:00

Brad Stewart - LA & Nebraska Comedy - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/08/02

Brad Stewart is a comic and actor who played the Hollywood game for years. Then he moved home to Nebraska to care for his ailing parents. What happened? His comedy career was reinvigorated. Hear his tale on the Matt Balaker Podcast.

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00:34:40

Patrick Rea - Cannabis Entrepreneur - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/07/26

Patrick Rea, founder of Canopy Boulder, has led 130 investments since 2015. He believes business can be the greatest agent of social change. Hear his story about from college soccer player to leading cannabis investor. Patrick joined Poseidon Garden Ventures as Managing Director. https://twitter.com/patrickrea

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00:52:45

Röckët Stähr - Animating a Rock Opera - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/07/19

Singer/songwriter Röckët Stähr spent 8 years animating Death of a Rockstar on his own, having never previously animated anything before in his life. The entire project took 13 years in all to complete. Hear his rock 'n roll journey about meeting his idols, making his own path, and why he loves the music so much. https://deathofarockstar.com/

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00:42:58

Sean Malone - Student Debt Forgiveness - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/07/13

Sean Malone discusses economics in plain English and sounds off on the recent student debt forgiveness controversy. Malone studied music performance and composition before working in various creative roles in the music and film industries. He helped build the Foundation for Economic Education's versatile, world-class creative team from the ground up. His on-going video essay series "Out of Frame" and FEE's other popular shows like "Common Sense Soapbox" have generated tens of millions of views and

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00:41:55

Paul Farahvar - Lawyer turned Comic - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/07/06

Paul Farahvar is the host of the successful podcast "Singles Only" and is a regular guest host on WGN Radio. Hear his story about working as a lawyer then musician and comedian. After becoming a regular at Chicago stand up clubs like Zanies, Comedy Bar and Laugh Factory, Farahvar was given the rare opportunity to host and produce his own weekly show called "Drink Date Laugh”, focusing on dating. He also produces and hosts a comedic game show called "Everyone's a Lawyer”. Both shows are performed at

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00:37:03

Jody Sperling - helping writers - The Matt Balaker...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/06/29

Jody J. Sperling began his writing journey in earnest in 2010 as a 25-year-old freshman at the University of Nebraska Omaha. In 2021, he realized he had given up on his passion of earning a living as a novelist and quit his job to live his dream or go broke trying. He founded cre8 collabor8, a podcast for first-time novelists who, like him, want to make money publishing.

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00:43:27

Sam Morril on Greg Giraldo and NY Comedy - The Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/06/21

Comedian Sam Morril has established himself as a standup comedy star. Fresh off his David Letterman "Netflix is a Joke" interview, Morril sits down with us to talk Greg Giraldo, New York Comedy, and making his mom laugh. After doing his first show at 18, he's been on Conan, Last Comic Standing, America's Got Talent, and released multiple specials. Check out Up on the Roof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0qDTYmaT-Y

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00:36:51

Crushing Clean Comedy - Kerri Pomarolli - the Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Detroit raised comedian and actor Kerri Pomarolli caught the performance bug at an early age. A failed scoliosis test at 11, derailed her dance aspirations. So she focused on musical theater and acting. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she moved to Los Angeles. Now she balances being a single mom with an active touring schedule. Hear her story. https://www.kerripom.com/

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00:30:55

Modern Woman, Modern Pop - Julie Podolec - the Matt...

The Matt Balaker Podcast ·

2022/06/07

Julie is a true visionary, marrying the influence of the Southern California lifestyle into the branding of her food product. Today the company is in over 3,000 doors including: Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, Gelsons, The Fresh Market, Kroger, Wegmans, Central Market, and NOW, and Rite Aid Stores nationally. Connect with Julie Podolec: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...@mrsmodernpop www.themodernpop.com

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