The Art of Hospitality: Why Some Restaurants Feel Like Home — Craig Susser (#198)

Craig Susser is a Hospitality Entrepreneur, Restareneur, and Owner of Craig's LA & Craig's Nashville. Tune in, as Craig shares his entry into hospitality, how he built a powerhouse reputation in one of America's most competitive restaurant cities, creating the perfect ambiance, the relationship between front and back of house, the real challenges of restaurant ownership, making every guest...

Touring With Nick Jonas, Building a Fanbase, & Unlocking Your Creativity — Magnus Ferrell (#197)

Magnus Ferrell is a Musician, Recording Artist, & Actor. Tune in, as Magnus shares how his love for music began at a very young age, participating in theater growing up, the musicians he admires as both an artist and a creator, going on tour with Nick Jonas, learning from the best of the best in the world of entertainment, finding his stage presence and how to control the energy in a room...

The Talent Manager Who Discovered Comedy’s Greatest Names — Barry Katz (#196)

Barry Katz is the Host of the "Industry Standard Podcast" and one of the most legendary Talent Managers in the history of comedy. Tune in, as Barry reflects on his upbringing in Boston, losing his father when he was just 4 years old, discovering comedy, moving to New York City and opening his own club, discovering an 18-year-old Louis C.K., his ability to tell which comedians have "it" and which...

Meet The Guys Hosting Events for Shaq, Travis Kelce, & John Summit — Medium Rare (#195)

Adam Richman & Joe Silberzweig are the Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of Medium Rare. Tune in, as Adam & Joe share their backgrounds in event planning, how they became connected, going all in to build Medium Rare, teaming up with Shaquille O'Neal to launch Shaq's Fun House, picking the right celebrities and what makes a perfect fit, how far in advance events get planned, their recent Pacha New...

Understanding the Creator Economy & What Talent Agencies Miss — Max Fleming (#194)

Max Fleming is the Founder & CEO of Motive. Tune in, as Max shares his background in the entertainment world and how it led him to found Motive, the creator economy and its constant evolution, what Motive does that a traditional talent agency does not, how he connects creators with brands, what a good deal looks like and the contract traps you need to avoid, how he thinks about inputs vs...

How Franchising a Business Actually Works (And How to Start) — Lance Graulich (#193)

Lance Graulich is an Entrepreneur, Franchising Expert with Decades of Experience, and Host of "The Franchise Fit Podcast." Tune in, as Lance shares the difference between franchising and licensing, how he got his start in the franchising world, growing TGI Friday's across the country, the brand's rise and eventual downfall, the early days of WingStop and his role in it, why franchising goes way...

The Modern Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating Wealth — Ryan Pineda (#192)

Ryan Pineda is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor, Podcast Host, and Founder of "Mastermind 19." Tune in, as Ryan shares the realities and struggles of being a Minor League Baseball player, his entrepreneurial spirit, his journey from flipping couches to flipping real estate, steps to make your first $100,000, understanding the world of digital assets, the one thing AI will never be able to...

Inside Indiana Soccer & What Makes It One of the Greatest Programs Ever — Todd Yeagley (#191)

Todd Yeagley is the Men's Head Soccer Coach at Indiana University. Tune in, as Todd shares what Indiana University means to him and his family, succeeding his father, the legendary Jerry Yeagley, what it takes to win a National Championship, how the 1994 World Cup led to the creation of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, what the 2026 World Cup will do for soccer and its continued...

The #1 NFL Draft Pick Who Built a Wine Empire — Drew Bledsoe (#190)

Drew Bledsoe is the Founder of "Bledsoe Wine Estates," Former NFL Quarterback, and the #1 overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. Tune in, as Drew shares how his love of wine began during his playing days with the New England Patriots, the science behind wine production, what separates a $50 bottle of wine from a $500 bottle, how to drink red wine without staining your teeth, the parallels between...