Greatness Machine

352 | Tamar Hermes | The Millionaire’s Mentality: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 28, 2025 /

What if building wealth wasn’t just about numbers, but about knowing yourself, trusting your gut, and playing the long game with intention? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Tamar Hermes—wealth coach, real estate maven, and founder of Wealth Building Concierge—for a masterclass in intuitive investing. With a blend of grounded…

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351 | How I Became a Happy Person (Part 2)

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 25, 2025 /

What does true happiness look like when you’re at the top of your game? In this powerful solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh picks up where he left off in Part 1, sharing the next chapter of his journey to becoming a happier person. From a transformative week in Oaxaca, Mexico, to discovering…

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350 | Bo Eason | Building a Winning Mindset: Lessons from the NFL and Beyond

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 23, 2025 /

Ever wonder what separates true champions from the rest? It’s not just talent — it’s how they face adversity head-on. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with former NFL player, acclaimed speaker, and personal development coach Bo Eason to dive deep into the mindset required to achieve greatness. Bo shares powerful…

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TGM Classic | CL Turner | Negotiating Beyond the Numbers: The Personal Touch in Private Equity

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 21, 2025 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and CL talk about the dynamic world of private equity and the art of thriving in it, highlighting the significance of hard work and determination in becoming a successful figure in the industry. The interview takes an unexpected turn as CL shares his passion for creating music…

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349 | How I Became a Happy Person (Part 1)

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 18, 2025 /

Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs come not in moments of triumph, but in the quiet unraveling of everything we thought we had figured out. In this powerful solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh takes us deep into a personal journey that reshaped his life. For the first time, Darius opens up about a transformative…

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348 | Howard Behar | Former Starbucks President on Creating Lasting Impact Through People-First Leadership

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 16, 2025 /

What does it truly mean to lead with purpose? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks International and a servant leadership icon. Howard shares invaluable lessons on authenticity, vulnerability, and the importance of putting people first. From navigating insecurities to building a personal mission statement,…

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TGM Classic | Mike Koenigs | Overcoming Limitations: Abundance, Dreams, and Making It Happen

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 14, 2025 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Mike Koenigs cover essential topics, including maximizing value creation, understanding personal strengths, transformative experiences, and the power of storytelling. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and building a strong personal brand. In this episode, Darius and Mike will discuss: Meet Mike: Mike Koenigs, the “Chief Disruptasaurus”…

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347 | My #1 Advice for Building a Dream Client List

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 11, 2025 /

In this solo episode, Darius Mirshahzadeh pulls back the curtain on one of his best-kept secrets: how to use a podcast to build powerful relationships, expand your network, and land your dream clients—without chasing downloads or going viral. He shares the origin story of The Greatness Machine, how it began as a live stream for…

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346 | Naveen Jain (Part 2) | How to Raise Moonshot Kids

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 9, 2025 /

How do you raise children to think beyond limits and create meaningful change? Visionary entrepreneur Naveen Jain joins Darius on The Greatness Machine for a fascinating conversation on leadership, innovation, and the power of exponential thinking. He shares how a simple promise led to a $5 billion stock surge, the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship,…

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TGM Classic | Trey Taylor | A CEO Only Does Three Things

By Darius Mirshahzadeh / April 7, 2025 /

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Trey delve into the often challenging journey of achieving greatness as a CEO. They also highlight the importance of managing concentration risk, and the importance of values and culture in attaining success. In this episode, Darius and Trey will discuss: Meet Trey: Trey Taylor is the…

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