The Louis Shulman Podcast

In this episode, Todd Mezrah walks us through the frameworks for success he has built over decades of iteration in the business world. He shares his observations about what "smart people" do and think, the importance of follow up, and how to become a "business athlete."As the founder and CEO of multiple companies over his career, T Mez developed powerful approaches to maneuvering the challenges facing entrepreneurs: habit formation, growing people, focusing, and how to get past "no."Some facts about T Mez:Loves sports cars.Has more than 30 years experience in Corporate Finance.Created the first enterprise document automation solution for corporations globally. Is active in philanthropy.Learns something new everyday.If you would like to check out T Mez's businesses, you can do so at MapBenefits, BOLI Rescue, or Mezrah Consulting. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend.Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Joe Puccio joins us to discuss his experience founding and running Coursicle, an app and website that helps students build the perfect class schedule by notifying them when seats open up.Coursicle is used at over 900 universities, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of students that use the service to get the classes they want. Joe started Coursicle in his dorm at UNC Chapel Hill and has bootstrapped it to where it is now.Some Facts About Joe:Double majored in math and computer science.Started programming to explore physics.Maintains an equal gender balance on his team of engineers.Is highly influenced by Apple's design philosophy.Built a viral tool to notify people where and when iPhone 6's became available.Is hiring for Coursicle!If you would like to check out Coursicle you can do so on their Website or on the App Store.Read Joe's Essays or learn more about Joe on his personal website. Follow Coursicle on Social Media on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend.Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Nibir Sarma joins us to discuss what it was like getting on Jeopardy, how he prepared for it, and the strategies that led him to be the College Tournament Champion. We also dove into his personal life and his passions for chemical engineering, music, and lifelong learning.Throughout the interview, we cover a wide array of his interests ranging from hockey to caffeine consumption.Some Quick Facts about Nibir:Plays clarinet in the University of Minnesota Band.Has 5 years of competitive trivia experience.Got all three daily doubles in the final round of the College Jeopardy Tournament.Is a Minnesota Native.You can find Nibir on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, or LinkedIn.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend.Last, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Louis and Kyle each share three lessons that they learned this past college semester. Louis and Kyle go back and forth on the different things that they learned about themselves and life through this past semester at The University of Alabama where Louis is a computer science major, and Kyle is an accounting/finance major.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Martin Pehlke joins us to share his perspective on leadership development and evaluation. From the traveling circus to traveling as an HR professional, we explore what Martin has learned along his journey. Through the interview, we cover Martin's travels, passions, thoughts on America, tips for corporate life, and a couple of side-projects he is currently developing.Some Facts About Martin:Former German Kung Fu National Champion.Is from Stuttgart but has never been to Berlin.Has a YouTube Channel about minimalism.Lives by this idea: 安知非福.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you would like to reach out to Martin, the best way to do so is on LinkedIn.You can also check out Martin on YouTube.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Stian Håklev joins us to discuss what it was like getting his PhD, learning eleven languages, traveling the world, and helping to build The Minerva Project, an alternative to the modern university. Through the interview we dive deep into Stian's passions in linguistics, education, travel, personal knowledge management, software, and collaborative learning. Some Facts About Stian:Knows eleven languages (fluent in eight). Is a RoamResearch power-user. Rode a bike from Eastern China to Iran. Lived in Wuhan, China for a year. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you would like to reach out to Stian, the best way to do so is on Twitter.You can also check out Stian's Blog, his Github, or his Newsletter.If you would like to know more about the Minerva Project, you can do so here.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Slade Johnston joins us to discuss his journey building Trips4Trade, an innovative platform for swapping incredible outdoor experiences. Fueled by a passion for the outdoors, Slade has started three businesses making him an up-and-coming entrepreneur in the Tuscaloosa community. Grand Slam Outdoors is a lifestyle brand that puts on a turkey hunt each year, Cooler Comrade is a custom Koozie designed to complement your Yeti, and Trips4Trade is a way for anyone to trade exciting adventures.Some Facts About Slade:Slade has won over $70,000 in business plan competition prize money. Is a University of Alabama Legend. Is the 2020 H. Pettus Randall III Entrepreneurial Rising Star. Successfully completed his Turkey Grand Slam. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you want to check out Grand Slam Outdoors, you can do so here. If you want to check out Cooler Comrade you can do so here.Last, if you have an experience to trade on Trips4Trade you find out more here. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Curtis Shulman joins us and walks us through his career path, from Las Vegas where he was a casino host, to State College, PA where he runs seven unique business in one building.Throughout the interview we uncover how to take ownership, good or bad, how to stay ethical through difficult conversations, and how to make the hard decisions to realign your priorities. Some Facts About Curtis: Runs multiple restaurants, a hotel, a nightclub, and a beer garden. Was a casino host at the MGM Grand and the Wynn. Used to be a power lifting body builder (1500+ power lifting score). Just had a daughter (she's 7 months old). Is very into Jiu Jitsu. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you want to check out the Hotel State College & Co., you can do so here. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Callie Courter and Ann Claire Bishop join us to discuss Callie's 'You Only Live Once' journey from high school to her current position at Deloitte, where she created a role that fulfills her artistic potential and provides real value to her clients.Throughout the interview, we uncover the strategies that Callie used to put herself in positions to succeed, from believing in herself to taking meticulous notes, Callie did what it took to put herself in a position to succeed. Some facts about CallieWent to the same High School as Kyle.Has a full-length album released.Created a form of meeting recap called Sonic Capture.Kyle and Callie got fake engaged in front of hundreds of people.Sang at both her college and high school commencement ceremonies.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you would like to reach out to Callie, the best way to do so is on Instagram.If you want to check out her music, you can do so here. If you want to check out her vlogs you can do so here.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Adam Wozniak joins us to discuss his experience working as a professional software engineer before earning a high-school diploma. Adam's gone on to excel in multiple software jobs and is currently the CTO for Lavell Stores.Through the interview we walk through Adam's strategies and motivations for teaching himself to be a great software engineer. Some Facts About Adam: Dropped out of college. Has been programming since middle school.Is well respected in the fin-tech space.Got his first developer job in high school.Is prominent in the Pokémon Go community.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.If you would like to reach out to Adam, the best way to do so is on Twitter.If you want to check out Lavell Stores, you can do so here. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Angelo Robledo joins us to discuss his experience in multiple intense self-education projects ranging from Experimental Archaeology to Music History.Through the interview we uncover other projects of Angelo's like Rock Climbing, Bar Games, and Lock Picking. Some Facts About Angelo: The youngest person to ever serve on the World Atlatl Association Board of Directors.Has done Archaeological Digs in Belize.Was his high school's on call lock-smith.Interned for Nevada's senator in Washington DC.Has a fantastic Music History Podcast.If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter or Facebook. If you would like to reach out to Angelo, the best way to do so is on Instagram. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Ethan Reeves joins us to discuss why and how he founded and built Extemp Genie, a software that he began building in high school as a solution to the problems he recognized while competing in Speech and Debate. The software is now used by schools and students around the country. He runs the company as a one man team all while completing a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alabama.Through the interview we uncover other projects of Ethan's like theatre, fitness, and personal productivity management.Some Facts About Ethan: Was homeschooled. Began Programming at 10 years old. Has performed in 60 musicals. Has discipline equals freedom tattooed on his left bicep. If you would like to reach out to us, the best way to do so is on Twitter or Facebook. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show."And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show.Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Louis and Kyle discuss the 5 books that shaped each of them the most. Louis references Deep Work by Cal Newport, The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss, Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Kyle references The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss, Equity Happens by Robert Helms and Russel Gray, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Zero to One by Peter Thiel, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Principles by Ray Dalio, and The Leonardo Da Vinci Biography by Walter IsaacsonLouis' honorable mentions were Unscripted by MJ DeMarco, Principles by Ray Dalio, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Letters from a Stoic by Seneca, Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard Feynman, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, and Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show." And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Bryant Mathis joins us to discuss how and why he built Locality, an app based platform designed to catalyze real world social interactions. We cover the social theories that guide the development of the app, and the process of building the company while earning a metallurgical engineering degree. About Bryant: Was a competitive swimmer.Might be related to Ben Franklin.Loves talking to anyone about social science.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show." And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Professor Lisa McKinney joins us to discuss how she built the largest community service program at The University of Alabama while being an extremely well received lecturer in a notoriously boring subject. We cover the important of accounting for anybody who wants to be successful in business, how to give back during COVID-19, and the benefits of community service. About Lisa: Was a professional tax accountant for nearly a decade. Has over 500 student volunteers every semester. Goes to prison on a regular basis. Is an avid reader and Redditor. Is leading a front-line COVID-19 response team in Birmingham, AL. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for "The Louis and Kyle Show." And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

Welcome to Episode 1 of "The Louis and Kyle Show." In this episode, David Saxe joins us to discuss how he started businesses in college. So if you want to take action on your first project, finish what you start, and do more than just take classes, tune in now! In this episode, we discuss:Handling employees that are older than you.Managing course-load with starting a business.Navigating the health code to start a restaurant.How to convince people to join an organization.The uncertain future of COVID-19.About David21 years old.Started a food truck.Started a fraternity.Been investing since early high school.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends. And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com

In this episode, Kyle and Louis introduce themselves and explain what the podcast will be about and why they started it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulman.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit louisshulmanpod.substack.com