Greatness Machine

TGM Classic | Nik Bhatia | Bitcoin as a Digital Version of Gold

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 21, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Nik Bhatia, financial researcher, CFA charterholder, and Adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business where he teaches Applied Finance in Fixed Income Securities.  In this episode, Nik and I talked about: Meet Nik: Nik Bhatia…

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Darius Classic | How to Overcome a Massive Failure

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 18, 2023 /

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius shares the story of one of his biggest triumphs, which ultimately led to his biggest failure and the lessons he learned along the way. In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine LIVE. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth…

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222 | Stacy Spikes | Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 16, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Stacy discuss Stacy’s entrepreneurial journey, including his experiences with MoviePass and his motivation to start Urbanworld Film Festival. Stacy shares some key takeaways from his book, Black Founder: The Hidden Power of Being an Outsider, offering guidance to fellow founders, and emphasizing the importance of overcoming mental barriers to success.…

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TGM Classic | David Siegel | The Power and Impact of Community

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 14, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with David Siegel, CEO of Meetup.com, where he oversees its global business. Meetup currently has 52 million members, hosts 15,000 events daily, and has events in 193 countries. David also hosts the “Keep Connected” podcast, devoted to the power of community. He is a business leader…

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Darius Classic | The Three Most Important Questions For Any Entrepreneur

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 11, 2023 /

In this quick solo outing, Darius shares the story of his life-altering experience – and it all came down to three simple questions, starting with, “Does your business have core values?” Core values are powerful tools for any business, but, as Darius discovered, there’s far more to them than it appears. In this episode, I…

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221 | Jack Daly | Designing Your Life: A Blueprint for Personal Fulfillment

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 9, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius and Jack dive deep into a captivating conversation that spans various aspects of personal and professional growth. They explore Jack’s early passion for sales, which ignited during his formative years and paved the way for his entrepreneurial endeavors. They discuss the transformative power of setting goals and the significance of writing…

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TGM Classic | Jason Feifer | Getting Excited for the Future

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 7, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, host of the Build for Tomorrow and Problem Solvers podcasts, and the author of Mr. Nice Guy and Build for Tomorrow. He’s also worked as Editor of Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim, and Boston Magazine, and has…

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Darius Classic | How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 4, 2023 /

On today’s show, Darius talks about enjoying the journey rather than incessantly worrying about the end results.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine LIVE. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to…

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220 | Moby and Lindsay Hicks | Rock Legend on How to Create Your Best Work/ Consciousness/Taming the Hungry Ghost

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / August 2, 2023 /

In this episode, Darius, Moby, and Lindsay engage in a candid conversation, delving into Moby’s decision to pursue music over becoming a philosophy professor. They explore the concept of the “hungry ghost” and achieve true fulfillment, touching upon the pursuit of happiness in entrepreneurial endeavors. Together, they discuss the role of ego in their lives,…

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TGM Classic | Cat Hoke | The Life-Changing Power of Hope and Second Chances

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / July 31, 2023 /

On today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Cat Hoke, founder of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Defy Ventures, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, Cat mastered the art of “breakfall”: how to prevent injury when you get taken down. Cat works with gang leaders in the most notorious prisons,…

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