Greatness Machine

Today I’m talking with Michael Arrieta, who currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Garden City, a purpose-driven holding company that buys, grows, and permanently holds family-owned companies.  In this episode, Michael and I talked about: Meet Michael: Michael Arrieta, Founder & CEO of Garden City Equity, is a seasoned entrepreneur known for his…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, I embark on a soul-searching journey to encapsulate the essence of the transformative year that was 2023. I will also share some personal insights, scoring myself on affirmations, from being a loving father to the audacious goal of growing a private equity business.  In this episode, I talked…

During the conversation, Darius and Matt explore the transformative concepts from Burn the Boats, discussing how these principles can reshape one’s approach to challenges, turning them into stepping stones for unprecedented success. They also delve into the intricate dynamics of co-founder relationships, shedding light on both the challenges and strategies in navigating this crucial aspect…

In today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Matthew Stewart, co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. From a small Southern California company, NSG has grown into an international company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.…

In this episode, I will discuss the benefits of having a no-constraints mindset and how it taught me to raise the bar higher every time I reach a goal without beating myself up.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Joe joins Darius to share his journey from Zimbabwe to becoming an entrepreneur. He highlights the importance of kindness and belief in the universe, discusses his experience building and selling United Capital, leaving Goldman Sachs for impact as well as providing insights on wealth management and personal growth.…

In this episode, you will learn how John was subjected to crimes at an early age, how he became a gang member in prison, and how the “worst of the worst” found a second chance in life.  In this episode, John and I talked about: Meet John: John Jackson, once known as Tex, is a…

In this episode, I will discuss what Ed Mylett’s book The Power of One More made me realize about my dreams and goals. I will also talk about my motivation for starting my podcast, The Greatness Machine, and what I aspire to achieve for the show.  In this episode, I talked about: Meet Darius:  Darius…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius talks with Marga to delve into the significance of ethical business practices and leadership’s role in instigating change, touching on the European sustainability approach and challenges like trust and short-termism. Marga highlights the positive impact of technology and stresses the essential balance between tech and human engagement.…

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Ben Nemtin, a #1 New York Times bestselling author of ‘What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?,’ co-founder of The Buried Life movement and inspirational keynote speaker. He has delivered over 500 keynotes to brands and Fortune 500 companies around the globe.  In…