Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

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Defending Wall Street's Devils: Attorney Ike Sorkin's Story Sep 26, 2023

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Occasionally, to make history, you must make some wildly controversial choices.

The notorious attorney, Ira Lee “Ike” Sorkin joins Liz on the podcast today. Ike’s best known for representing Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, the American businessman who pleaded guilty in 2009 to perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by a single person.

Ike recalls the trial and explains to listeners how he justifies the many questionable people he has defended. He also reveals that while he does not condone criminal conduct, in a democracy, even alleged criminals are entitled to representation.

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The D'Amelio Dynasty: From TikTok To Total Brand Domination Sep 19, 2023

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Charli D'Amelio took to the social media app TikTok in 2019, showcasing her bubbly personality and trendy dance moves. Little did she know she would soon be creating a brand out of thin air, with millions of faithful followers liking, commenting, and sharing her videos across the internet.

But behind every successful kid like Charli are incredibly supportive parents. Marc and Heidi D'Amelio join Liz to share the integral role they played in turning an entertaining personality into a business leading to brand sponsorships, book deals, and even a show on Hulu.

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America’s Got Talent’s Most Emotional Performance: How Matt Mauser Found Harmony After Heartache Sep 12, 2023

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How do you find the strength to pick yourself up from an absolute nightmare and move forward successfully? Matt Mauser joins Liz to share his story of perseverance after heartbreak.

Matt’s life was irrevocably changed when his wife Christina Mauser, a basketball coach at Mamba Sports Academy, was killed in a helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020, that also took the lives of 8 other passengers including legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

A year and a half later, Matt had the courage to audition for America's Got Talent, singing Phil Collins' "Against All Odds" and told the judges, and now Liz, how he had to go on to raise his three children as a single father without the love of his life.

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From Six Failures To Seventh Heaven: Trevor Farnes Cooks Up Million Dollar Supplements Biz Sep 05, 2023

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Necessity is the mother of invention.

MTN OPS Co-Founder Trevor Farnes needed a solution that would help his very ill father who suffered from neuropathy and heart disease. After years of trial and error, he finally created a nitric oxide product, which began to help his father regain feeling in his fingers and toes.

Trevor joins Liz to explain why he refused to give up after six unsuccessful business attempts and details the journey from conception to mass producing a product that not only provides relief to people with severe health problems, but also enhances outdoor performance and conquers world hunger.

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Sharks Have Secrets Too: Going Deep Into The Mind of Kevin O’Leary Aug 29, 2023

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Welcome to a crash course in business management, with Mr. Wonderful.

Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary joins Liz to share how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today.

Kevin reminisces on his childhood and the early stages of his career, acknowledging that his knack for business is a gift he inherited from his family. Liz asks Kevin what key principles he lives by that have solidified his success in the industry and what advice he can offer to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Later, Liz and Kevin share their thoughts on brand messaging and partnerships with notable celebrities and public figures.

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A "Flair" For The Dramatics: Pro Wrestler Ric Flair On His Six Decades Of Life Smackdowns Aug 22, 2023

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The body can achieve what the mind believes—or at least that's the mantra our guest today lives by.

Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975.

Ric gives listeners a deep dive into his journey, which epitomizes resilience, charisma, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence.

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An ETTL Encore...Founder & CEO of Madison Reed On The Color Of Success Aug 15, 2023

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Liz revisits her conversation with Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy Errett to discuss how she revolutionized the hair color industry despite having no background in the business.

Amy details how her desire to address a consumer pain point led her to create Madison Reed; she touches on how her background in finance helped her succeed in a new field. Later, Amy explains how she and her company were able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Comeback Kid: How NFL QB Joe Theismann Rose Like The Phoenix From His Injury Ashes Aug 08, 2023

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Put me in, coach!

This phrase that is old as time represents an attitude that people from all walks of life can live by, but especially in sports. Liz's guest for this episode is someone who took this rather literally: Entrepreneur and the former star Quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann.

Joe details his humble beginnings as the son of a gas station owner in New Jersey, but once he got a ball in his hands, he knew his destiny. From being the winning quarterback of the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVII, to succumbing to a career-ending injury, to climbing back up the ladder of success to eventually becoming a star football analyst, Joe Theismann is living proof that no path to greatness is ever simple.

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Teeing Up Success: Musician Ryan Bartlett's Merchandise Masterstroke Aug 01, 2023

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What does abandoning your dream really mean?

After ten years of investing in his music career, CEO and Co-Founder of True Classic Ryan Bartlett stood up from his piano bench and walked away from his first dream, not knowing that only a few years later he would launch a t-shirt company raking in millions of dollars.

Ryan joins Liz to detail his journey from piano protégé with just three thousand dollars in his pocket to the wildly successful businessman he is today. Plus, he explains to listeners how his company sets his products aside from the oversaturated clothing market.

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No Laughing Matter: The Million Dollar Advice Jerry Seinfeld Gave Comic Rob Schneider Jul 25, 2023

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If you watched an episode of SNL or one of many Billy Madison Productions, you know Actor & Comedian, Rob Schneider!

Today, you'll get to know him better as he joins Liz to discuss how he began his career as a comedian and the moment he discovered he had the gift of comedy.

Rob emphasizes that he believes the SAG-AFTRA strike will signal to production companies that actors and writers are irreplaceable regardless of the emergence of A.I. technology. Then, Liz asks Rob how his diverse background influenced his comedy. Later, Rob shares how he uses his platform to shed light on social issues that are important to him.

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