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HawkeTalk

No one decides to wake up one day, walk across Antarctica, or leave their bohemian parents and join the Navy Seals. Or any number of crazy, amazing things that people do. These aren’t the dreams most kids have. And yet, fascinating people have done them. How? Why?HawkeTalk is a podcast all about the origin stories of the most interesting people in the world. Today, you know our guests are famous athletes, authors, and entrepreneurs, but there’s so much more to the story. How did they navigate

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59. Noah Kagan: Founder of AppSumo

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2021/10/20

When a company forecasts a bright and optimistic future for themselves, we call it their vision. So why, when a person does the exact same, do we call it a fantasy? The truth is, every success story began as a success fantasy — and we should all be writing ours down. That’s how Noah Kagan , Founder of AppSumo , did it — and his long string of entrepreneurial and career successes are testament to the power of giving yourself permission to achieve your wildest dreams.He joins the show to discuss how

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58. Rob Dyrdek: Pro Skateboarder, Entrepreneur,...

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2021/10/13

Your life consists of a series of interconnected systems. And you get to design each one of them to propel you toward your ideal life. Rob Dyrdek , founder and CEO of Dyrdek Machine, a full-service venture studio, explores this idea in his upcoming book, The Machine Mindset. In this episode, Rob and Erik chat about... How his sister's boyfriend helped launch Rob's legendary skateboarding careerThe story behind how Rob founded Orion TrucksPitching his way onto MTVHow Rob learned to start at the

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57. Aaron Kirman: World's Top Real Estate Agent

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2021/10/06

As a kid, he had dyslexia and a speech impediment. He couldn’t speak and he couldn’t read.That made for a difficult childhood.But as a result, he spent a lot of time studying others and developing a sixth sense for human nature — a skill which, in adulthood, made him into one of the top real estate agents in the world.Who am I talking about?I’m talking about Aaron Kirman , President International Luxury Estates at Compass . Aaron’s company has sold some of the biggest listings in history, and today,

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56. Patrick Schwarzenegger: Balancing Film & Business

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2021/09/29

Choosing film or business as a career can be challenging — marrying the two? A different kind of challenge altogether. To be successful at both requires equal enthusiasm, time management, and an eye for the right kind of opportunities. Fueled by inspirational parents and a drive to invest in early state companies, our guest Patrick Schwarzenegger , Strategic Investor & Advisor, joins the show to discuss his successes, strategies, and plans for the future. In this episode, we discuss:Patrick’s

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55. Jaspar Weir: Co-Founder of TaskUs

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2021/09/22

There’s an open secret among tech startups: Many of the most well-known AI-powered, automated innovations actually started off powered by old-fashioned, outsourced human labor.And for anyone who led such a startup in the last decade, the odds are good they’ll know today’s guest.That’s because, in this episode, I’m speaking with Jaspar Weir , Co-Founder of TaskUs , the go-to outsourcer for many of the most recognizable companies within the tech industry and beyond.We discuss:Jaspar’s entrepreneurial

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54. Dan Fleyshman: Entrepreneur, Investor, Poker...

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2021/09/15

Every successful person was once the little guy. They become successes, not by worrying about being the little guy… They get there by going big anyway.If you still don’t believe me, just look at today’s guest, Dan Fleyshman , Founder at Elevator.Studio . Dan is the youngest ever founder of a publicly traded company and once sold a million dollars worth of shirts… when he was still in high school.In this episode, we discuss:What it takes to become the youngest CEO of a publicly traded companyThe

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53. Jake Kassan: Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches

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2021/09/09

Some people think that when you sell an uber-successful company and walk away with a huge payout, your whole life changes. Suddenly, you enter a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams.But today’s guest, Jake Kassan , Co-Founder and CEO of MVMT Watches , knows from experience that that isn’t the case. In the end, more money doesn’t make you any happier, it just gives you time to figure out what’s next.In this episode, we discuss:Finding childhood heroes in entrepreneurs, not athletesGoing from

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52. Joe Drake: CEO of Lionsgate

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2021/09/01

How do you land your dream job? Embracing change and finding work you excel at — because you love it so much it isn’t really work. Or, you know… by just wanting to leave Orange County.Both of these factored into the massive success today’s guest, Joe Drake, CEO of Lionsgate , has seen over his long career in the movie business — one spanning from Ski School to The Hunger Games.In this episode, we discuss:How wanting to leave the OC kicked off Joe’s careerJoe’s rise through the movie industry and how

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51. Marty Callner: Legendary Director

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2021/08/25

Sometimes you go searching for a career. Other times, the career seems to find you.Which is exactly what happened for Marty Callner. Marty is a world renowned television director who has directed some of the biggest names on the planet (Jerry Seinfeld, Cher, and Garth Brooks to name a few) and learned a ton along the way. Oh, and he also started at HBO when there were 7 employees, and directed nearly every major music video from the 1980’s. But he didn’t grow up wanting a career in Hollywood. How

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50. Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of...

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2021/08/18

Being a negotiator for the FBI requires a very special set of skills and experience. And if you had the skills to deal with a hostage or crisis negotiation… How well do you think you’d do negotiating your next business deal?Today’s guest is an expert in negotiation — Chris Voss , FBI Hostage Negotiator and Author of Never Split The Difference , and he’s figured out how to do just that.In this episode, we discuss:Chris’ career trajectoryThe importance of never concedingBlack Swan Negotiating and how

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49. Lauren Gibbs: Bobsledding Olympic Silver Medalist

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2021/08/11

Looking back at your life, you might laugh at where you thought you’d end up and where you are now. Plans can feel so definite but change in an instant when you least expect it. As David Byrne of the Talking Heads once sang, “Well, how did I get here?” From early sports to a winding sales journey to bobsledding Olympian, Lauren Gibbs, Olympic Medalist & Director of External Sales at Evolution of Sports, shares her story of how saying yes to opportunity changed her life.In this episode, we

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48. Jordan Harbinger: Top Podcaster and Incredibly...

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2021/08/04

From hacker to urban vigilante to foreign exchange student, to Wall Street lawyer to top-10 podcast host… No, it’s not the plot of some campy spy movie… It’s a crazy resume you can only build with some serious networking chops. That’s not James Bond’s resume, it’s from today’s guest, Jordan Harbinger, Creator of The Jordan Harbinger Show and — sorry Dos Equis’ guy — possibly the most interesting man in the world. He joins the show to share his incredible career journey and the attitude needed to

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47. Leonard Armato: Sports Agent Powerhouse

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2021/07/28

Who handed Kim Kardashian her first million-dollar check?The same guy who helped Kareem Abdul Jabar wipe out $25 million in debt. Also the man who created the Golden Boy brand with Oscar de la Hoya. Sports agent powerhouse Leonard Armato.Along the way, he also transformed the way athletes (and Kardashians) are represented.And he wasn't even an entrepreneur, just a kid who liked to play sports.On this episode of Hawke Talk, Erik interviews Leonard about his journey from desperate, broke lawyer to

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46. Dave Heath: Founder of Bombas

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2021/07/21

What's the #1 clothing item most requested at homeless shelters?If you guessed shirts, pants, or even undies, you'd be wrong.It's socks. What most of us slide on our feet every morning and never think about again, 600,000 people see as a luxury item.Learning about the transformative power of socks gave Dave Heath the idea for his world-famous company Bombas. The enterprise began with Dave trying on a variety of foot fabric, and it's grown into a $100-million-dollar brand that's given away 45 million

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45. Griffin Johnson: Social Media Superstar and...

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2021/07/14

Hey, Mom and Dad, I'm leaving behind my full-ride academic scholarship three semesters before graduation to move to a city you told me was a drug-infested cesspool. Wish me luck!Who wants to have that conversation with their parents?Tough call. The toughest Griffin Johnson ever had to make. A social media superstar & partner at Animal Capital, Griffin lived something that resembled Animal House more than a capital firm before discovering how to marry his knack for social media with launching a

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44. Brian Scudamore: 1-800-GOT-JUNK

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2021/07/07

He attended 14 schools in 10 years and has nothing to show for it but a kindergarten diploma. Well... a kindergarten diploma and a half-a-billion dollar company with three brands and 5000 employees across all its franchises.His dad's impressed. At least, he's impressed now. But when Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, announced he was leaving college to drive a junk truck, his father, a liver surgeon, didn't jump for joy.On this episode of HawkeTalk, Brian discusses his journey from driving

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43. IN-Q: Poet, Artist, Author

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2021/06/30

When you're 20 and broke, it's cute. You're a renaissance artist and the girls understand. When you're 30 and broke, though, it's not cute anymore.Sure you love to rhyme, to find your rhythm, and to breakdance at Bar Mitzvahs. But does any of that pay the mortgage?Like your mom always said, "But sweetie, can you make a living as a poet?" In this episode, poet and songwriter IN-Q tells his story of going platinum. His success emerged from growing up without his dad, learning to express his emotions

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42. Ben Baller: Jewelry Icon

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2021/06/23

To be successful, you need drive. And often, the best motivation comes from hard times. Just ask today’s guest, the legendary Ben Baller, President at BBDTC and IF AND CO. From humble beginnings, he found the drive to succeed multiple times: whether it was finding success as a DJ or building a jewelry empire.He joined me on the latest episode to talk about what it takes to go from broke to Ben Baller. What we talked about:How humble beginnings gave Ben the drive for successLessons from Hollywood on

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41. Matt Barnes: NBA Champion

HawkeTalk ·

2021/06/09

The path to success is never a straight line. There are twists, turns, blind rises, steep climbs and falls that decorate the journey.Matt Barnes, NBA Champion and Athlete-turned-Entrepreneur, is with us today, discussing his winding path to the success that he is today, and what’s yet to come.What we talked about:Matt’s sporting journey and how his choice of attitude set the course for his long-term successMatt’s investment timing and what kinds of businesses he supportsDefining doping and where

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40. Gareb Shamus: Superhero Expert and Comic Con Founder

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2021/06/02

In 1970s New York, the way to a boy's heart ran through a stack of baseball cards. The Shamus family knew that. But Mr. and Mrs. Shamus didn't just buy their sons a pack of cards. They opened a full-fledged comic and card shop....And they unleashed a legend.In this episode, Gareb Shamus talks about how he went from baseball card shark on his elementary playground to founding ACE Comic Con and Wizard Entertainment. Listen in as Gareb and Erik chat about... - How Gareb's parents opened a comic and

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