Darius Mirshahzadeh

436 | Tania Khazaal | The Cutoff Crisis: How Families Can Navigate Hardship and Estrangement

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 24, 2026 /

In this powerful episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Tania Khazaal, founder of The Renewal Collective™, to discuss the growing trend of family estrangement and the path to reconciliation. Tania shares her personal journey from cutting off her own mother to becoming an expert in helping families navigate estrangement. The…

TGM Classic | Adam Galinsky | INSPIRE: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 22, 2026 /

In a world where influence is the key to success, understanding the delicate dance between power and persuasion can make all the difference. In this episode, Adam Galinsky explores the intricate dynamics of leadership, power, and negotiation, shedding light on how individuals can amplify their influence and foster meaningful connections. With a wealth of research-backed…

Darius Classic | The Core Value Equation: Why Your Core Values = Your Results

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 19, 2026 /

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius dives deep into a subject close to his heart: core values. From a bucket list item in 2010 that spoke of writing a best-selling book to today, Darius has made incorporating core values into business one of his key pieces of advice for entrepreneurs. But it wasn’t…

435 | John Berkowitz | Harness the Fear: Building Empires in Real Estate and Beyond

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 17, 2026 /

In this episode of The Greatest Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh interviews John Berkowitz, a serial entrepreneur who built multiple successful companies in the real estate and technology sectors. John shares his journey from failed pharmaceutical sales interviews to co-founding Yodle (a company that grew to 1,000 employees and hundreds of millions in revenue), creating OJO…

TGM Classic | Eric Jorgenson | What We Can Learn From Naval Ravikant

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 15, 2026 /

After dedicating his career to understanding and sharing the power of transformative ideas, entrepreneur and author Eric Jorgenson has seen how the right book can inspire action and drive personal growth. Best known for “The Almanack of Naval Ravikant,” Eric shares how reading sharpens decision-making and unlocks new opportunities. In this episode, he discusses his…

Darius Classic | Elon Musk the Serial Killer Eyes

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 13, 2026 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is flying solo, sharing a unique story he experienced about the time a chance get-together with a friend lead to an encounter with Elon Musk… a meeting that still leaves him with deep questions. You’ll discover a little of Darius’ background growing up in Fullerton, California around…

434 | Steven Pressfield | The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 10, 2026 /

In this inspiring episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with legendary author Steven Pressfield to discuss his newest novel “The Arcadian” and dive deep into the creative process. Pressfield, author of over 20 books including “The War of Art,” “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” and “Gates of Fire,” shares his journey…

TGM Classic | William Green | Unlocking the Secrets to a Richer, Wiser, and Happier Life

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 8, 2026 /

Building wealth is just one piece of the puzzle to living a fulfilling life, but aligning purpose with financial success creates a powerful blueprint for long-term happiness. In this episode, William Green shares strategies and mindset shifts that can help you achieve not just financial freedom, but a meaningful, balanced life. He dives into how…

433 | Why No-Code Automation Beats Traditional Software in 2026

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 5, 2026 /

This episode explores the rapid evolution of AI and its impact on the job market, particularly for 20-somethings entering the workforce. AI experts Darius Mirshahzadeh of AIifyIt and Jerome Stewart of White Feather Group discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming knowledge work, creating new opportunities for those who adapt quickly while threatening traditional career paths.…

432 | Casey Berman | The Hidden Cost of Choosing Safety Over Fulfillment and What to Do About It

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / June 3, 2026 /

Host Darius Mirshahzadeh interviews Casey Berman, founder of Leave Law Behind and creator of the Unique Genius Framework. Casey shares his journey from unhappy lawyer to career transition expert, helping hundreds of attorneys find fulfilling careers outside the legal profession. The conversation explores career reinvention, the high rates of unhappiness in the legal profession, the…