FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis

Latest Episodes:

Jan 25: The Word of Year is....Momentum Jan 25, 2021

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Join Patrick each Monday to go deeper on all things FOMO Sapiens, including thoughts on last week’s episode, practical advice, current events, and listener mail.

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11. Wondery’s COO on the Future of Podcasts Jan 21, 2021

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Podcasting is the next big thing in content and advertising. Did you know that the average podcast aficionado listens to 5-7 podcasts a week? There's currently a gold rush in the podcasting industry, which also means that there is also a lot of FOMO. In this episode, Jen Sargent, COO of Wondery - the acclaimed podcast company recently acquired by Amazon - talks about leaving the entertainment startup that she created and what attracted her to Wondery, a network known for shows like "Dirty John," "Dr. Death," and "Business Wars.”

Jen also discusses current trends in podcasting, the possibilities for big and small podcasts alike, and what type of content makes for a great podcast. Listen now to hear more about her journey with Wondery and the vision she has for the network 5-10 years from now.

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Jan 18: Listener Mail: How to Network in a Pandemic Jan 18, 2021

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Join Patrick each Monday to go deeper on all things FOMO Sapiens, including thoughts on last week’s episode, practical advice, current events, and listener mail.

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10. How To Be a Part-Time Entrepreneur Jan 14, 2021

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Does entrepreneurship both interest and scare you at the same time?

Join Patrick J. McGinnis, investor, and author of "The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job" to learn how you too can make entrepreneurship right for you. Patrick explains three big trends that are redefining how we think about our careers and entrepreneurship: "One Job is Never Enough," "Entrepreneurship FOMO," and the "Entrepreneurship Myth." He also talks about why it's okay to not want to be a full-time entrepreneur, and what you can do to fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams without giving up your day job. Listen now and become a 10% Entrepreneur today.

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Jan 11: Meet Super Coffee's Ethicist Jan 11, 2021

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Join Patrick each Monday to go deeper on all things FOMO Sapiens, including thoughts on last week’s episode, practical advice, current events, and listener mail.

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9. How the Brothers Behind Super Coffee Put Its Bro Culture on Ice Jan 07, 2021

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How did three college-aged brothers launch a coffee start-up and become the fastest-growing food and beverage company in the country? Join Jimmy DeCicco, CEO and oldest brother at Super Coffee, in a journey back to how it all started.

Jimmy reveals how the brothers have assumed specific business roles within the company and how they've managed to connect to A-Rod, J-lo, and other celebrities who have invested in their idea.

He also speaks about the importance of building an ethical statement to scale your business successfully and the impact that hiring an Ethicist has had on the organization.

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Jan 4: Welcome to FOMO Sapiens Afterhours Jan 04, 2021

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Join Patrick each Monday to go deeper on all things FOMO Sapiens, including thoughts on last week’s episode, practical advice, current events, and listener mail.

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Best of: The Surprising Science Behind Music’s Biggest Hits Dec 31, 2020

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Ever wonder how the music industry chooses their next big hit? Join Jacob Fain, Senior Vice President, A&R, and Head of Data & Analytics at Elektra Records as he shares the process for choosing and booking new artists. Jacob goes behind the scenes, explains how it works, and shares his strategy to avoid passing on a song that could be a hit!

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Best of: Internet Trolls & Crazy Rich Asians: The Insane World of Vintage Watch Collectors Dec 24, 2020

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Eric Wind’s love affair with timepieces began when he was given his grandfather’s watch as a young boy. He’s served as VP Senior Specialist at Christie’s auctioning some of the most valuable watches in the world, and written for the New Yorker, Financial Times, HODINKEE, and dozens of other prestigious publications on the high-value, trend-setting world of collector watches. Today, Eric owns Wind Vintage, a company dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors worldwide. On FOMO Sapiens, Eric talks about the FOMO-inducing culture of high-end collecting, Crazy Rich Asians, and how to collect with sanity.

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8. Ignoring the Skeptics (and Proving them Wrong) with Kara Goldin, Founder & CEO of Hint Dec 17, 2020

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Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO Of Hint, Inc., author of the recent bestselling book Undaunted and self-proclaimed "accidental entrepreneur," shares her journey from corporate big-tech to launching her own mission-driven business.

Kara reveals how she overcame her fears, ignored the doubters, and how trusting her gut and staying true to herself allowed her to make the decisions needed to succeed.

Join Patrick for the weekly FOMOment to learn six practical tools to help you manifest a business idea!

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