The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner

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Truth, from the Heart with Matt Gagnon & Tara Furiani Nov 24, 2021

Show notes

1:20 - Mental Health Awareness
4:47 - How to keep kids focused
6:15 - Kids learning how to drive a car
8:01 - Tara's day job
11:36 - Current position feels
15:40 - Cultural Fit/Cultural Harmony
17:00 - Return to work
20:20 - Listening ability and Flexibility
21:11 - Talent Migration and Remote Work
23:30 - New Employees Onboarding
24:30 - Tara's Podcast show
28:59 - State of Linkedin
31:20 - Silver Linings
34:36 - Mental Energy
40:16 - Matt's Entry
45:33 - Pandemic times
48:30 - Away from family
51:03 - After effects of Covid
52:32 - Matt's Introduction
53:49 - Staying active and healthy
55:49 - Morning Routine
1:00:13- Tips and tools for Mental Health
1:03:25 - Lack of Decompression time
1:06:11 - Productive time

Amy Malin: Trueheart: The Intersection of Hollywood and Philanthropy Nov 19, 2021

Show notes

1:39 - The Universe Plan / People are Meant to Connect
2:40 - Amy Malin Story
5:50 - The Transition period
7:53 - Faith in Humanity
8:49 - Two Poles of NYC
9:18 - The Right Direction / The Spark
11:44 - First Break
14:27 - First Media Company
15:08 - Meetup with Husband
16:44 - Managing PTSD
20:36 - True Hearts Niche
22:10 - Meaningful and Real Investment
24:02 - Impactful Celebrity Relationship
26:04 - The Origin of True Hearts
28:01 - The Book
29:21 - Husband and Wife Working together
31:26 - Single Greatest piece of advice
33:03 - Personal and Professional Silver Linings
35:30 - Amy's North Star

Christian “Boo” Boucousis: Journey From the Aussie Air Force to Entrepreneurship Nov 12, 2021

Show notes

2:11 - Christian's Perspective on Afghanistan
6:18 - Current Situation
10:38 - Top Gun Inspiration
10:54 - First Big Obstacle
13:12 - Airforce Career
13:34 - Crazy Stories up in the Air
15:36 - Breed of Fighter Jet Pilots
22:21 - Want. Plan. Do
25:40 - Free Climbing
27:02 - Serve the Purpose
28:50 - The FLEX Method
33:53 - Critical Thinking
37:02 - Death is a Huge Motivator
39:38 - Podcast Theory
42:44 - Single Greatest Piece of Advice
44:06 - Christian's Super Power

BEST OF: Jeff Mans: A Career Journey in Fantasy Sports Nov 07, 2021

Show notes

2:33 – Coronavirus Episode
5:41 – Jeff’s Career Journey
8:20 – Sports Edition
13:30 – Broadcasting & Sports Station
15:54 – Love for Fantasy Sports
20:00 – Baseball League vs. Roto League
22:30 – No Physical Sports, anymore
28:31 – The Down Point in Jeff’s Life
34:03 – What is a Dream Job?
35:33 – Biggest Accomplishment
38:20 – Super Power

The True Gift of Recognizing Talent: The Vinnie Potestivo Story Nov 05, 2021

Show notes

2:43 - Background of Vinnie
4:40 - Career History
7:33 - Studio Recordings and related events
8:49 - Entry in MTV
9:01 - Manifesting destiny
10:04 - First Assignment/First Casting show
11:52 - Moment of calling
13:45 - Being unapologetic / Manage Emotions
15:54 - Creative Mindset - 'The Housewives' thought process
19:10 - Responsible for having a conversation (before casting)
20:45 - Reality vs Narrative
24:03 - Instant celebs in the limelight
26:13 - Home Model culture
27:44 - Fire for casting
28:22 - Vinnie's Podcast
30:32 - Lessons learned
32:40 - The greatest piece of advice
34:20 - Vinnie's Super Power
35:36 - Vinnie's North Star

Bobby Soper: Traditions & Values: Unpacking a Career in the Gaming Industry Oct 29, 2021

Show notes

1:59 - Why Law?
3:02 - Idea of Working in the Gaming Industry
4:01 - Influence of Traditions and Culture
5:06 - Tradition that truly resonates
6:36 - Early Key Lessons
7:45 - Coming full circle
9:02- Bringing the pieces back together
10:00 - Favorite Vegas Casino Movie
10:42 - Party Favorite
12:29 - Flipside of Gambling
14:21 - Power of Relationships
15:39 - International Expansion
17:14 - Lack of Humility
19:08 - How to create a strong sense of Vision
20:38 - Effect of Covid
23:19 - Silver Linings / Key Learnings & Innovations
24:39 - Future of Gaming
25:46 - Favorite Book & key takeaways
27:08 - Important Mentor
28:40 - How to mentor others
30:00 - The greatest piece of advice
31:06 - Bobby's North Star

Dr. Simon Mills: The Most Interesting Man in the World Oct 25, 2021

Show notes

2:02 - Introduction
3:30 - Musical Roots/Days with Simon's Father
4:50 - Musical Influence
6:02 - Survival Tactics
8:15 - Coming into the Big Apple
11:50 - The Jingle
12:40 - Where to draw inspiration from
13:56 - Billie Joe's inspiration
14:26 - The entrepreneurial bug
16:23 - Hooked up with the First Client
20:45 - The world of Remote work
21:35 - Origin of the Core Concept
29:05 - Favorite Era of Billie
30:25 - Plasma Technology
32:17 - Love for Learning
34:03 - Next on Horizon/Niching Down
36:06 - Biggest Failure to be thankful for
40:09 - Single Greatest Piece of Advice
41:50 - Personal/Professional Silver Linings
47:16 - Dr. Simon's North Star

Tyrel Kirkham: Following Your Career Passion: A Journey in Pro Sports Marketing Oct 22, 2021

Show notes

1:12 - Getting into Professional sports
2:11 - Rewind to day one/internship days
2:31 - Fondest memory / Early Lessons
4:30 - Payroll and affordability
5:48 - Thoughts on free Internships
7:02 - Change over time
8:19 - Ticketing is the first step
9:02 - Social Listening
9:44 - Knock on the door
10:38 - Transitioning into Merchandising
12:30 - Prized memory
13:40 - Basketball coming to Brooklyn
15:40 - Brand Building
18:20 - Different types of merch
20:08 - Decision making
22:15 - Opportunities and Options
24:22 - Arts & Science of Sports Merchandising
26:27 - Vibe in LA
27:18 - Mindful of Existing Fanbase (Challenges)
28:40 - Overcalculation at some point
33:41 - Shop 313
40:03 - Servant Leadership
41:12 - Latest trends/technology and innovation/demands
42:23 - Advice to Younger Self
43:40 - The greatest piece of advice
44:50 - Tyrel's North Star

BEST OF: Jordan Harbinger: Master Storyteller and Top Podcast Host Distilling Untapped Wisdom from the World's Top Humans (E128) Oct 17, 2021

Show notes

1:47 – Coaching and Dating advice
4:47 – Getting into Podcast
5:29 – Shows on dating
7:30 – Moving to Corporate World
9:36 – Early Influence as a Podcast Host
13:12 – Preparation for a show
15:00 – Pandemic Episode
18:33 – Conspiracy Theory
19:29 – Prediction and Future Trends
23:11 – Russell Brand Show
24:10 – #1 Guest
26:53 – Star Struck
27:50 – Pope Killing Episode
29:56 – North Korea Episode
33:14 – Favorite Episode
34:12 – Great Piece of advice to new podcasters
37:32 – Quick tp for Adam
38:51 – Greatest Piece of Advice
40:47 – Jordan’s North Star

James Orsini: The Legend of "Jimmy the Pencil" Oct 15, 2021

Show notes

1:03 - Journey towards Accountant side
2:15 - Evolution of technology
3:19 - Core Fundamental Key Lessons
5:00 - Disadvantage for younger folks
6:03 - New Employees Onboarding Process
9:00 - Passion for Business
10:46 - Learning experience
12:11 - Idea for Execution
13:08 - First Interaction with Gary
16:56 - The Secret Sauce
19:20 - Early Conversation with Gary
22:40 - Scalability
23:00 - Ideal clients for Sasha Group
23:30 - Recruitment for Sasha Group
25:42 - Hardest challenges for small businesses during Pandemic
26:40 - Be Invaluable
27:12 - Initial Process with a new client
29:22 - Happiest in career
30:10 - Long term relationships
35:10 - Legacy to leave behind
35:50 - James's North Star

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