How Success Happens

37:07

Max Amini Always Hires Someone Better Than Him

How Success Happens ·

2026/10/07

Max Amini is a very funny guy. He's sold out Madison Square Garden and is one of the most-viewed comedians on social media. But when he started out in stand-up, no agent or manager wanted to sign him, so he built his own touring machine from scratch. In this episode, he tells Dan how he thinks about comedy, and how he built the team that takes him around the world and sells out theaters.Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:03 Max's childhood and his dad's funny bone 2:45 Choosing UCLA over auditioning in New

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14:58

Snack: Overcoming Impossible

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2026/10/04

Got a pressing business problem you'd love to hash out with your peers? Looking to meet and network with other founders? Does spending the afternoon with Gary Vaynerchuk, Megan Thee Stallion, and Robert Irvine sound like a good time? Then sign up for Entrepreneur's latest event, Overcoming Impossible! Live in New York on October 23, this event will help you solve your impossible problem and make new connections along the way. Sign up at https://entm.ag/levelup2026 and use code SUCCESS at checkout to

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33:01

Maury Povich on How to Succeed in Television

How Success Happens ·

2026/09/30

Today's guest needs no introduction, but we're going to give him one anyway. Maury Povich, the legendary host of Maury and now host of the podcast On Par with Maury Povich, sits down with Dan to talk about how he got that unmistakable voice (spoiler: it's not vocal lessons), what Jerry Springer really thought of his show, and why he never wanted to know who the father was until you did.Chapters: 0:00 Jerry Springer's greatest compliment 0:27 Welcome to the one-name club 1:36 Are Poviches built

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35:16

Snack: Embassy Studios

How Success Happens ·

2026/09/20

Dan hits the road and takes listeners on a trip to NYC's premier recording space, Embassy Studios, to sit down with the CEO and owner,Frank Babar, an absolute legend in the music recording business. Frank shares the big swings and microscopic details that have powered his success. From trusting your instincts and adapting when the path takes a sharp turn, to treating people well and protecting the value of every asset. He and Dan dig into how to spot opportunity before everyone else does and why

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21:52

Grow Fast, Do Good: Amazon’s Kara Hurst on Turning...

How Success Happens ·

2026/09/17

As AI reshapes industries and accelerates innovation, how can companies grow responsibly at scale? In this episode of How Success Happens, Amazon’s Kara Hurst shares lessons from the front lines of building for a future where technological advancement and sustainability go hand in hand. She breaks down the strategies, investments, and innovations helping Amazon scale solutions while continuing to grow - and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs to turn sustainability into a competitive

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15:59

Snack: Momentous

How Success Happens ·

2026/09/13

Jeff Byers went from pro-footballer to the co-founder and CEO of Momentous, one of the fastest-rising names in performance supplements. Jeff sat down with Dan to talk about building a brand rooted in elite sports and military trust, the multi-year courtship it took to land Arnold Schwarzenegger as a partner, and the company’s newest launch, Fiber+, a three-in-one fiber formula built to close a surprisingly common gut-health gap. Expect hard-won lessons on leadership, patience, and building a

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24:05

How Blind Chef Christine Ha Built a Tech-Forward...

How Success Happens ·

2026/09/02

In this episode of How Success Happens, Dan Bova chats with Christine Ha, the MasterChef-winning chef and owner of The Blind Goat and Stuffed Belly in Houston. Christine shares how she built a scalable, tech-enabled restaurant network, the systems that let her run multiple concepts, and how accessibility as a blind chef shapes every business decision she makes. This episode of How Success Happens is presented by AT&T Business. To learn how they can help support your business as it grows, visit

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14:40

Snack: David Wolfe

How Success Happens ·

2026/08/23

Dan Bova chats with David Wolfe, co-founder and CEO of Tiami, for a snack-sized episode that proves a great night’s sleep can be seriously good business. Wolfe is out to end the luxury-mattress “Which one should I buy?” spiral with Tiami’s one meticulously designed model, now available through Design Within Reach. But he’s no stranger to building sleep brands: alongside longtime partner Jamie Diamonstein, he co-founded Leesa Sleep, which hit $100 million in sales in just three years. He was also

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41:11

How Des Bishop Built a Comedy Career in Ireland,...

How Success Happens ·

2026/08/19

Comedian Des Bishop joins host Dan Bova on How Success Happens for awild ride across three continents and three distinct comedy careers.Born in Queens, shipped off to boarding school in Ireland at 14, andeventually immersed in Beijing's fledgling stand-up scene, Des shareshow he built massive followings in Ireland, China, and now the U.S. —starting from zero, again and again. He opens up about hisgroundbreaking Irish TV series working minimum-wage jobs, learningMandarin well enough to headline in

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13:57

Snack: Hungry

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2026/08/16

This week Dan sits down with Jeff Grass, co-founder and CEO of Hungry, the B2B platform reinventing corporate catering, office pantries, and workplace food culture. Jeff shares the "dumb luck" story of landing A-list investor Usher, and breaks down the nine core values thathasguided his company to $100 million in revenue — helping the businesses of independent chefs in the process. If you have an appetite for success, it's time to dig in.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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13:38

Snack: Vita Coo

How Success Happens ·

2026/08/09

This week Dan chats with Mike Kirban, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Vita Coco. Mike shares the brand’s original goals (to fund some really awesome parties) and how it grew to capture a massive share of the $1.2 billion coconut water category — not to mention Madonna’s attention. Mike is a big advocate for working hard, jumping on lucky opportunities and taking advantage of the mental and physical benefits of a daily power nap. You will not want to hit the snooze bar on this episode.Learn

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26:45

When the Dining Room Is Full, Every Decision Counts:...

How Success Happens ·

2026/08/05

When the dining room is packed and tickets are flying, there's no pausebutton. John Brandt Lee, chef-owner of Bar Avalon, knows that better than most. He's managing that pressure across not one but two locations simultaneously. In this episode, John breaks down what it really takes to engineer consistency at the highest-stakes moments in hospitality, and why getting it right isn't just good business, it's the whole point.This episode of How Success Happens is presented by AT&T Business. To learn

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33:48

How Romantasy Superstar Carissa Broadbent Built a...

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/30

Dan sits down with Carissa Broadbent, the #1 New York Times and USAToday bestselling author behind the wildly popular "Crowns of Nyaxia"series, to talk about her new book, *The Lion and the Deathless Dark*.Carissa shares how she went from marketing to indie publishing, whyromantasy is having such a huge moment, and the real-world habits thathelped her finally finish books instead of obsessing over chapter oneforever. She gets candid about productivity, burnout, and writingwhile eight months

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15:14

Snack: Go Rental

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/26

Dan Bova sits down with Shawn O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer of Go Rentals, at The Summit event in Park City, Utah, for a fast-paced masterclass in turning a miserable car rental into a jaw-dropping luxury experience. You’ll hear how Go Rentals guarantees the exact make, model and even license plate of your car, tracks private flights in real time, and greets guests with pre-cooled vehicles, favorite drinks in the cup holder, and five-star-hotel-level hospitality. Shawn shares his career journey

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30:21

Shark Week Host Reveals Moment That Scared the @#$!...

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/22

Dan Bova sits down with wildlife biologist, TV host, and "Shark Week" star Forrest Galante for a wild, squid-slime-soaked conversation about turning extreme animal adventures into a mission-driven media empire. Forrest shares how he went from ant researcher to building Phantasticus Pictures, now one of the largest wildlife production companies in the world.He opens up about his globe-trotting work—from India’s massive Vantara wildlife rescue center to remote corners of Africa and the Sea of

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17:33

Snack: Spin Master Co-founder

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/19

Dan chatsit upwith Ronnen Harary, co-founder of global toy and entertainment company Spin Master and author of the new book,No Experience Necessary: Why Betting on Yourself in Your Twenties Is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make.Harary shares how growing up with dysgraphia and financial instability pushed him toward entrepreneurship and ultimately led to building mega-hits like Air Hogs, Bakugan and Paw Patrol. And he alsodives into conquering AI angst, embracing failure as “learning luck,” and

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29:09

Lo Bosworth Says Social Media Is Eating Our Brains

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/15

Dan sits down with Lo Bosworth, former star of MTV’s "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills," who is now the founder and CEO of Love Wellness, a women’s health brand she launched in 2016 that sells millions of products across major retailers like Target, Walmart, Ulta, CVS and Amazon. Lo shares how a frustrating 18‑month search for answers about her own depression, anxiety, and women’s health issues led her to discover the “care gap” that inspired Love Wellness. Lo also opens up about life as a first-time

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21:04

Red Queen Logic Founder: ‘Supercharge Productivity...

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2026/07/12

This live episode of How Success Happens was recorded at The Summit, a three-day event created by Entrepreneur and Athletes First that brought together elite NFL athletes and top minds in business to connect and collaborate. Host Dan Bova sits down with Gregory A. Holifield, PhD, founder and CEO of Red Queen Logic, to talk about his mind-blowing vision for truly personal, private AI that runs on hardware that you own—not in some distant data center. In this high-energy conversation, Gregory explains

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40:41

Inside The Summit: NFL Greats, Top CEOs and the Truth...

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/08

This special episode of How Success Happens was recorded live at The Summit, a three-day event in Park City, Utah, created by Entrepreneur Media and premier NFL agency Athletes First. In this episode, you’ll hear perspectives on success from elite NFL athletes, including Drew Bledsoe, Kyle Rudolph, and Kyle Van Noy, alongside other top performers from the sports world. They are joined by founders and C-suite leaders from companies such as Red Queen Logic, Go Rentals, Ammortal, Function Health, a16z

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26:35

Snack: Ken Burns

How Success Happens ·

2026/07/05

As America marks its 250th birthday, we're revisiting highlights from conversations with America's storyteller, Ken Burns. Ken's legendary documentaries, including "The American Revolution," “The Civil War,” “Baseball,” and “Jazz,” have earned him piles of Emmys and Oscar nominations, and in this episode, we’re sharing powerful insights from an interview Dan did while Ken was promoting “The Vietnam War.” Ken discussed his creative process, the craft of storytelling, and his perspective on

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