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Alexandra Botez / Chess Player / Twitch Streamer / BotezLive YouTube Nov 27, 2020

Show notes

Alexandra Botez, a chess player, Twitch streamer, and YouTube sister-duo of BotezLive, gives her honest opinion about how poker is portrayed in The Queen’s Gambit. She shares why she started a channel with her younger sister, breaks down how players are rated in chess, and explains how things are different for women in the game. Tune in to hear Alexandra debunk some common misconceptions about chess, and hear why it’s never too late to focus, zone in, and work your mental muscles with chess.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 14:30 – How COVID has impacted viewership, what she thinks about The Queen’s Gambit, females in the game, and the long-term vision for their stream.
14:30 – 25:00 – On variance, choker (chess + poker), gambling and betting, chess tournaments and the money that can be won, coaching and what she’s doing to improve what she does.
25:00 – 39:30 - On getting into Stanford, working with her sister, her chess goals, the most important attributes and skills in chess, her poker experience, and how players are rated.
39:30 – 57:30 – Strong chess countries, cheating in chess vs. in poker, blindfolded chess, how she feels about family and kids, and her recent business endeavor.
57:30 – 01:05:00 – On wanting to bootstrap a business, when an investment makes sense, the languages she speaks, and chess as a mental sport.
01:05:00 – 01:20:00 – Women in the highest levels of chess, changing the culture of chess, her favorite streamer, common chess misconceptions, and life lessons through chess.

3 Key Points

Chess is gaining interest and experiencing a spike.
Quality over quantity.
People don’t play chess for the money.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
BotezLive YouTube
BotezLive Twitch
Alexandra’s Twitter
Alexandra’s Instagram

Ryan Depaulo / WSOP Bracelet Winner / Streamer / Vlogger / ACR Team Pro Nov 27, 2020

Show notes

Ryan Depaulo, a WSOP bracelet winner, streamer, vlogger, and ACR Team pro, tells the story of how he won his bracelet in a parking lot. He shares his playing style, why he’s not good at table-talk, how he handles trolls in the chat, and who he’d love to play someday. Tune in to hear what Ryan thinks is the biggest challenge in the poker world today and discover why he thinks you could be creating a bad feedback loop if you think you’re unlucky.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 21:30 - Ryan’s WSOP win, he recalls games that he played and the locations where he played the tournament, and how his channels fuel each other.
21:30 – 37:30 - On stealth-mode peeing, glitching technology, reflecting on past hands, documenting hands, his game and style, and his school of study.
37:30 – 01:06:00 - On his support, his past work, his ACR (America’s Card Room) sponsorship, endorsements, Twitch, Twitch chats and trolls, vlogging, and his community.
01:06:00 – 01:34:00 - The Doug Polk tiff, his fiancée’s take on COVID as a nurse, he might have COVID, his prediction on the future of poker, and how he won in a parking lot.
01:34:00 – 01:48:00 - On cashing in, his friend’s unlucky feedback loop, blowing table talk, the old, edited WSOP, and his favorite streamers.
01:48:00 – 02:09:00 - Who he wants to play, the biggest challenge in poker being RTA (Real Time Assisting), how he might have COVID, and his last message to the poker community.

3 Key Points

Winning the final table is a big deal in big tournaments.
We need open collaboration and communication in the poker industry.
People are attracted to people who are genuine.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Ryan’s Twitter
Ryan’s Twitch
Ryan’s Instagram
Ryan’s YouTube

Jonathan Van Fleet / Pro Poker Player & Streamer / $16,683,350 Online MTT Earnings Nov 16, 2020

Show notes

Jonathan Van Fleet, a poker player and streamer with $16,683,350 in online MTT earnings, opens up about his journey with addiction and how recovery actually made his game even better. He shares how the game has gotten tougher over time, how he calculates someone’s worth in staking, and what people struggle to understand about poker strategy. Tune in to hear Jonathan’s thoughts on studying and playing against the best in the world – and get an insider’s look at what it’s like at BBZ.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 21:00 – How he has handled COVID, his poker beginnings, how the game has gotten tougher, and the mistakes he sees players make, and his online poker predictions.
21:00 – 41:00 – What he thinks about Twitch, staking, mark-ups, determining what someone is worth, his best and worst runs, and the role of luck in winning.
41:00 – 01:00:00 – On the bundle he created, tournament wins, engaging with YouTube comments, what he thinks of solvers, what people don’t understand, and his struggles in life.
01:00:00 – 01:33:00 – How recovery helped his poker game, games that bring out the ego, why MTTs work for him, his first big win, and upcoming tournaments.
01:33:00 – 01:52:00 – How the metagame has changed, why he hates working with technology, what the math revealed about how most were playing, and what to study.
01:52:00 – 01:03:30 – His favorite starting hand, his ranges, expanding systematically, what it’s like working at BBZ, and why he can compete with the best in the world.

3 Key Points

Keep up with the evolution of the game.
Train your mind to help control your emotions.
Study, and know what others study to gain an edge.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Jonathan’s Twitter
Jonathan’s Instagram
Jonathan’s HendonMob

Lee Davy / Founder 1000 Days Sober & Freelance Writer Nov 12, 2020

Show notes

Lee Davy, the founder of 1000 Days Sober and a freelance writer, shares his journey with addition and how he became a writer. He explains what he learned about his “wounded self” on his journey and the role vulnerability plays when conducting a successful interview. Tune in to hear Lee’s thoughts on disappointing questions, building trust, and why he’s all about the “why” – and learn why he believes everyone is an addict.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 21:00 – Lee’s background, his journey with addictions, what he discovered about education, his poker plan, his writing, and his inspiration.
21:00 – 35:30 – On getting trained, how he got into live reporting, how freelancing works, and interview lessons.
35:30 – 50:30 – His interview series plan, what he saw in other interviews, why vulnerability is important, “wounded self” behaviors, and what he’s learned about himself.
50:30 – 01:18:00 - On being all about the “why,” mentorship questions, trust, confidence, why everyone is an addict, and why he started the 1000 Days Sober podcast.
01:18:00 – 01:29:00 - How poker can be used to curb alcohol addiction, how we’ve silenced our cognitive dissonance, what he thinks about the media, and people in poker that he admires.
01:29:00 – What he loved to write about, what he liked about Mike Sexton, his interests outside of work, his favorite movie, and what he loves about poker.

3 Key Points

Build trust and confidence by being vulnerable.
Everyone’s an addict.
Education is important.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Lee’s Twitter
1000 Days Sober Instagram
1000 Days Sober Website
1000 Days Sober Information

Phil Hellmuth / Professional Poker Player / 15 WSOP Bracelets / $24,117,333 earnings Nov 09, 2020

Show notes

Phil Hellmuth, a professional poker player with 15 WSOP bracelets and $24,117,333 in earnings, reveals why some poker players will never be the greatest. He shares why he plays tight, breaks down some of his biggest hands, and explains why some formats just seem to work. Tune in to hear Phil’s thoughts on politics, entrepreneurship, solvers, and GTO – and learn the ONE element every poker strategy must include.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 25:00 - The epic battle with Antonio, how people come across in interviews, reminiscing on past games, and the importance of reads.
25:00 – 53:00 - On being tight, having competitors, laughing at himself, game breakdowns, and formats that work
53:00 – 01:13:00 - Beef in the poker world, what he thought about the election, Trump’s harpoon moment and what he did, and why Phil sees himself as “reasonable” politically.
01:13:00 – 01:41:00 - On Trump being pro-poker, legalizing online poker, how to support poker, his businesses and opportunities, and what he recommends in regards to online vs. live.
01:41:00 – 02:00:00 - On tilts, Phil’s progression, business deals, owning companies with Jeff, investments, and some big players in the game.
02:00:00 – 02:16:30 - On going to the Olympics, what he thinks about solvers, why he believes GTO has flaws, and why every strategy must include an element on reading people.

3 Key Points

Be reasonable.
Great readability makes great poker players.
Play with patience.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Phil’s Website
Phil’s Twitter
Phil’s Instagram

Bob Menery / Sportscaster / Comedian / Podcast Host Nov 03, 2020

Show notes

Bob Menery, a Sportscaster, comedian, and podcast host, won’t hesitate to interrupt a date to run out and record R-rated commentary in the back of an Uber. He shares why his ADHD keeps him constantly on the move, reminisces about some of his favorite podcast interviews, talks up his beer pong game, and even reveals what he’s like in bed. Tune in to hear why his content is so wildly popular – and find out why he stopped caring about stuff he can’t control.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 12:00 – On UFC Fight Island, Bob’s journey and how he started, information about his R-rated sports commentating, his voice, how he went viral, and his team.
12:00 – 23:30 – On fear, confidence, being a comedian, the Zapped podcast, his friend and partner in crime Timmy, how they monetize the show, COVID, projects, and sponsors.
23:30 – 37:00 – Twitch, his style, one of his ultimate goals, how he decides what clip to commentate and how he does it on the fly, and his favorite guest and gameshow.
37:00 – 01:00:00 – Poker talk, ADHD, sports cards, podcast stories, funny actors, when he’s recognized, goals, games he has lost, and his love for travel.
01:00:00 – 01:04:00 – On beer pong, being lazy in bed, blasting IG models, code words and slogans, and doing what he wants.
01:04:00 – 01:12:30 – On saying “no”, what he has coming up, where to find his content, what he’s most passionate about, caring about his people, and one of his favorite clips.

3 Key Points

Take advantage of it of you go viral!
You need a great team to expand your business.
Do what you want.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Bob’s Website
Bob’s Twitter
Bob’s Instagram
Zapped Podcast

Josh Luber / Co-Founder StockX / Entrepreneur / Sneaker Collector Nov 03, 2020

Show notes

Josh Luber, an entrepreneur, the co-founder of StockX, and an avid sneaker collector, has had an entrepreneurial spirit since he started selling gum at school in the sixth grade. He shares how his entrepreneurial journey continued, how StockX was started, and the leaps he took to skyrocket the business to the next level. Tune in to hear how Josh thinks about investments – and hear his advice for making smart purchase decisions.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 30:00 – Josh’s origin story, his first business, his education and entrepreneurial journey, how StockX was started, some sneaker industry history, and how he got his foot in the door.
30:00 – 42:00 – His travels, sports teams, championship wins, wife’s support, neighborhood, and business growth.
42:00 – 55:00 – The StockX growth, how his brother joined the team, data on the resale market, and what else is on StockX besides sneakers.
55:00 – 01:13:00 – Trading cards and shoes as assets and investments, the difference between collectibles and memorabilia vs. assets, and what to think about as a consumer.
01:13:00 – 01:37:00 – On looking for opportunities for involvement in the industry, how products are sold on the site, brick and mortar card spots, and why the industry is blowing up.
01:37:00 – 01:48:30 – On making smart purchasing decisions, bitcoin, how to think about your investments, and why investing in trading cards makes sense.

3 Key Points

Get your foot in the door!
Make smart investments.
Capitalize on opportunities.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Josh’s Twitter
Josh’s Instagram
StockX Website
StockX Instagram
StockX Twitter

Adam "adam22" Grandmaison / Host of No Jumper Podcast / Journalist / BMX Rider Nov 03, 2020

Show notes

Adam "adam22" Grandmaison, the host of the No Jumper podcast, journalist and BMX rider, has been leveraging different platforms to share his content with the world. He shares how he got into podcasting, some crazy interview stories, and what goes on behind-the-scenes at the No Jumper studio. Tune in to hear about Adam’s challenge with moderation and balance when it comes to poker or sports – and hear what he recommends new podcasters do to get their message heard.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 21:30 – His ties to poker, why he picked it back up again, how he got into blogging and social media, his content and inspiration, and what streaming taught him.
21:30 – 39:30 – What he wants to get better at, his freedom and family time, what he plans to do when he has a baby, positivity in the poker world, and his connection to the porn industry.
39:30 – 51:00 – When he started No Jumper, horrible interview stories, what goes into the No Jumper production and the team, how he handles business, and how he judges himself.
51:00 – 01:32:00 – The Kendama, interview updates, COVID in his studio, leveraging different platforms, tattoos, selfies, a traumatic moment, meditation, and some favorite interviews.
01:32:00 – 01:48:00 – New challenges this year, Adam’s workouts, his challenge with moderation, the content he has available, and advice for people wanting to start podcasts.

3 Key Points

Be honest with your audience.
Bring positivity wherever you go.
Moderation is key.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Adam’s Twitter
Adam’s Instagram
No Jumper YouTube
No Jumper Instagram

Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua / Artist & Shoe Designer / Youtuber / Twitch Streamer Nov 03, 2020

Show notes

Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua, an artist and shoe designer, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer, has opened the door to big opportunities by simply being genuine and honest. He shares how he got connected to NBA players, how he plans to grow his Twitch following, and what motivates him to go hard every day. Tune in to hear Salvador’s biggest challenges and most important lessons – and learn why he sees trading cards like stocks.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 21:00 – His journey through COVID, the obstacles he faced, his art and business journey, cards, and how he combined art and his love for cards.
21:00 – 33:00 – His process and team, how he got involved with shoes, how his business has grown, why lost followers, and what happened when he was genuine and honest.
33:00 – 51:00 – On having loyalty, how he makes money, the Amazon reach-out, being partially color-blind as an artist, his family life, and his early beginnings.
51:00 – 01:11:00 – On vlogging and streaming, his streaming plans, the economics behind “breaking” a card box, what he’s juggling, and his son as his main motivator.
01:11:00 – 01:22:30 – The biggest risk to the sport card industry, seeing cards as stock, and why he wants to show his day-to-day life.
01:22:30 – 01:37:00 – On artists doing Twitch live, how to watch him online, why he wants to leverage Twitch, and why it’s been hard to drive traffic to Twitch.

3 Key Points

Be genuine and honest.
It’s not how many followers you have that matters, it’s how many are truly loyal.
Know what motivates you and use it as your driving force to be and do better.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Kickstradomis Website
Kickstradomis Twitter
Kickstradomis Instagram
Kickstradomis Twitch

Valdemar Kwaysser / Founder of Check Decide / WSOP Bracelet Winner Oct 21, 2020

Show notes

Valdemar Kwaysser, a WSOP bracelet winner and founder of Check Decide, isn’t afraid to admit that he’s made some big mistakes on his journey to success. He shares the hard lessons he has learned, the four stages of learning, and the best ways he keeps a creative mindset on and off the felt. Tune in to hear Valdemar’s best coaching tips and craziest poker stories – and hear why he believes a key strategy for improvement is to stop focusing on yourself.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 38:00 – Valdemar’s poker journey, origins, tournament memories, big mistakes and lessons along the way, tips, and better ways to learn and improve your poker game.
38:00 – 01:07:00 – Check Decide features, benefits, perks, and upcoming improvements, details about his coaching, and the four stages for learning anything new.
01:07:00 – 01:21:30 – On keeping a creative mindset, making disciplined folds, signs of low self-confidence, and thinking of your opponents instead of yourself to recognize opportunity.
01:21:30 – 02:00:00 – How poker expedites life lessons, lessons learned when starting a business, challenges of being a poker player, and the tricky balance to maintain as a pro.
02:00:00 – 02:24:00 – Focusing on solutions, what he thinks about poker sites, more information about Check Decide, a crazy poker story, and how COVID has impacted him.
02:24:00 – 02:50:00 – On improving in Heads-Up poker, languages, sports, non-poker interests, and his best advice for people looking to get into poker and wanting to get better.

3 Key Points

Focus outside of yourself and focus on your opponents.
Poker can expedite valuable life lessons.
Don’t put emotion in your evaluations.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Check Decide
Valdemar’s Twitter

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