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25. Brian Lee: Ecommerce Superstar and Founder of LegalZoom, ShoeDazzle, Honest Company, BAM Ventures Feb 17, 2021

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Your time is today. You won't get it back. If you want to build something, do it now. And don't worry if you're scared. Do it anyway.

That's how great companies get built and top teams get their start.

Brian Lee, founder of ShoeDazzle, co-founder of LegalZoom, and co-founder of The Honest Company, shares his life journey from his second-grade hustle to a life of serial startups.

In this episode, Brian and Erik chat about...

- Brian's childhood ventures in Halloween resales

- How Brian snagged LegalZoom's first client (besides his mom)

- The ShoeDazzle saga with Kim Kardashian

- What it really means to love the startup life

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24. Metta Sandiford-Artest: Metta World Peace - NBA Champion and Defensive Player of the Year Feb 10, 2021

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Test everything. That's the key to success in any field. Just look at your objective, develop solutions for other people, and see how well they work.

Metta Sandiford-Artest, rock-star basketball player and entrepreneur, talks about his storied (and controversial) NBA career along with his well-tested and not-so-well-tested entrepreneurial ventures in ecommerce.

In this episode, Metta and Erik chat about...

- How Metta pretty much started slam dunking right out of the womb

- The journey from college to the NBA

- Metta's adventures in online shoe sales

- Getting traded, getting humbled, and retiring from the NBA

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23. Jordan Belfort: Wolf of Wall Street and World's #1 Sales Trainer Feb 03, 2021

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Known as "The Wolf of Wall Street," Jordan Belfort's life-story has been turned into a major motion picture by Warner Brothers starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese.

In this episode, Jordan and Erik chat about...

- How Jordan found his buying and selling superpowers as a kid

- Going from a degree in biochemistry to selling fish and meat

- Making every mistake you can make as a young business owner

- How Jordan emerged from his prison experience to earn back all his money

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22. Rachel Zoe: Fashion Designer, Stylist and Editor Jan 27, 2021

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From hiking the Grand Tetons in heels to becoming a world-renowned fashion designer, businesswoman, and writer, Rachel Zoe has lived a life most dream of.

In this episode, Rachel and Erick chat about...

- How her degree and relationships shaped her career

- Moving between the fashion industry, music industry, and freelance

- Why moving to Hollywood was pivotal for her career

- Where she is today and where you can find her in the future

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21. Toni Ko: Founder of NYX Cosmetics Jan 20, 2021

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Moving to America at 13 years old, having to learn English as a second language, and working almost every day in your parents’ store would be challenging for anybody.

But Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics and Bespoke Beauty Brands, used those experiences as opportunities to learn. She used the same flexibility and adaptability to turn a $250k check from her mom into $500m.

In this episode, Erik and Toni chat about…

The life lessons Toni learned from moving to the U.S. at 13
How she started her cosmetology empire in her twenties
Why it’s important to follow your passion and not overthink
Advice for new entrepreneurs

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20. Dr. Andrew Huberman: Neuroscientist and Head of the Huberman Neurobiology Lab at Stanford University Jan 13, 2021

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When you get excited by something cool you’ve learned, you want to tell everyone right?

You don’t have to be a neuroscientist to know that, if you have knowledge that could help others — or simply give them joy — you have to share it.

That’s why this neuroscientist, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine, has never stopped learning and never stopped teaching — both his students and the public.

In this episode of HawkeTalk, he and Erik chat about what a life spent pursuing a passion for knowledge looks like, including:

The choices and scholastic path that led Dr. Huberman to neurobiology
The joys of research and running your own lab
How he found a calling for doing science in public (and why he disregards critics)
Why the U.S. is at risk of losing its spot as the most effective lab systems in the world
The intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and his research

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19. Barry Turner: Founder of Lenny and Larry's Jan 06, 2021

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When you’re as driven as Barry Turner — the founder of Lenny & Larry’s and former American Gladiator — it doesn’t matter where you came from. It only matters where you’re going.

In this episode of HawkeTalk, Barry chats with Erik about…

His journey from North Carolina gym rat to American Gladiator
How he and his partner came up with Lenny & Larry’s
How L&L went from $11M to $94M in sales in two years
Why he’s regretted selling his business… both times

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17. Rob Ceravolo: Top Gun Pilot and Founder of Tropic Ocean Airways Dec 30, 2020

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You know when you’ve built your entire life on one plan and then you sell it all for something that might not even work?

It’s kind of like trying to land a fighter jet on a boat in the dark. At least, that’s how it felt for former Topgun instructor and Tropic Ocean Airways CEO Rob Ceravolo.

In this episode of HawkeTalk, Erik catches up with Rob to discuss…

What inspired Rob to become a pilot in the Navy
Why Rob gave up his lifelong passion to start a business
How Rob pivoted multiple times to make his dream a reality
Finding the opportunity in tough times

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16. Jill Zarin: Real Housewives of New York and Co-Founder of Jill & Ally Dec 23, 2020

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Her sister may have gone to law school to keep her out of jail, but former Real Housewife of New York Jill Zarin is only taking calculated risks these days.

Although she hadn’t always wanted to be an entrepreneur, Jill’s brands — including Jill & Ally masks — have proven that she’s got a knack for informed risk-taking.

In this episode, Erik and Jill discuss…

Jill’s upbringing and the risks she took early on
How she navigated the reality television scene
Her transition out of reality TV into entrepreneurship

Resources mentioned: Appetite for Self-Destruction by Steve Knopper

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15. Tom and Lisa Bilyeu: Co-Founders of Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory Dec 16, 2020

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Lisa and Tom Bilyeu — like most married couples — thought separate career paths would be the best route.

Luckily, as their marriage became a stronger partnership, so did their work relationship. Mix in their passion for making other people’s lives better, and you get Impact Theory.

In this episode, Lisa and Tom talk to Erik about…

Growing up in two very different upbringings
How they both fell in love with filmmaking
Why developing a growth mindset is crucial to a successful brand
Tips for working well with a business partner

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