The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner

1:10 - Introduction to Diego2:28 - Pre-web3 experience3:33 - Getting to consumer side4:43 - Bitcoin era 6:13 - Learned first lesson6:43 - Core Fundamentals Marketing Strategies8:18 - Personal Experience with NFT's9:35 - Perspective on Metaverse13:10 - How do we stay close to demographics16:25 - The playbook19:28 - The friction22:02 - The next Killer App24:16 - Loyalty/membership programs27:26 - Hot take on Airline industry based on NFT's30:01 - AutoGPT31:25 - The downside of Paypal coin 32:60 - Favorite experience of interaction with different people36:24 - Centralization of Technology38:28 - Diego's Dream Colab40:52 - Kevin's Dream Colab42:02 - Hot take on Apple43:09 - How to stay up with trends44:18 - How to keep the kids up-to-date45:33 - Single Greatest piece of advice48:15 - Diego's North Star

1:40 - Legacy of Fudgy3:24 - The Dark Side of Humility6:50 - Right decision at the right time7:14 - Need of a Male figure in Life9:23 - Be a Go-getter12:20 - First lessons learned the hard way15:06 - Cultural simulation in a new country18:59 - Brand research and insights21:58 - Entry of Cinnabon28:25 - Cinnabon smell in the malls31:50 - Corporate vs Customer level'34:09 - How to handle the throttle35:54 - Secret go-to interview Questions39:59 - Advising for a Big Company45:05 - Biggest challenging moment46:52 - Single Greatest piece of advice48:54 - Kat's North Star

2:11 – Comments on Kanye West situation3:41 – Growing up / Entrepreneurial Spirit7:20 – Opportunity to attend McGill11:15 – Big Takeaway / Trust your gut12:07 – Career Path in the long run17:40 – Take on Ukraine- Russia situation23:01 – A supportive partner26:16 – Key Lessons29:21 – Advice to New Recruiters33:09 – Humanitarian Work / Impact & Purpose36:40 – Experience with Ukraine’s First Lady39:11 – Power of Connection40:33 – One Lesson for Early Jay41:43 – World of singing44:13 – Single greatest piece of advice45:47 – Jay’s North Star

0:44 - Introduction 2:20 - Fun memories of different cultures and languages5:10 - Quick language learner 6:14 - Favorite country/city7:00 - Favorite food city in the world7:33 - Mix of Parents' career/interest9:36 - Accident at the age of 1413:39 - The Origin story 17:25 - Gender Bias in corporate culture 18:39 - Getting into the Translation industry20:55 - Early lessons during opening a business22:22 - Reaction to the business24:37 - Experience in building teams/Hiring process27:05 - Getting into BIG Business28:34 - In touch with employees and customers 30:39 - Valuable Feedback31:33 - Show by change32:25 - Toxicity in the workplace34:23 - The hardest thing to make a difference on37:44 - Advice to college girls39:18 - "Dream big & win" - book writing process41:51 - Liz's Superpower42:49 - Liz's Northstar

1:25 – Sports Weekend (End of January)2:51 – Prediction for Next Week (Football)3:45 – Adam and Emeka meetup5:22 – Emeka before injury8:26 – The incident/accident11:40 – Family/friends during diagnosis12:50 – Rehab and Body State now14:13 – Deep Dark Thoughts16:39 – The Hard Time ‘ Losing Relationship’17:16 – Lack of Support22:56 – What is Life?26:49 – Moment of Sunshine31:01 – Going back to school26:14 – Direction and Purpose39:22 – The Ellen Show44:09 – What’s on the Horizon46:56 – Single Greatest Piece of advice48:56 – Emeka’s North Star

1:13 - Wish Guest / "Cinnamon Rasin Bagel"3:33 - What Justina taught Bozoma about LIFE5:03 - Tough Love from Justina5:30 - The Urgent Life6:09 - What did Bozoma learn about herself while writing the book10:15 - Being open and vulnerable12:50 - Relationship with Peter15:36 - The concept of being on the continent (Keep close to the cultural roots)17:55 - Ignite the light from within (excerpts from the book)21:30 - What does it mean to live "The Urgent Life"22:54 - Be selfish / Live the best life24:38 - Role Play (Hiring Manager and Job Hopper)27:17 - Poking the bear technique27:30 - Self-awareness and decision-making process29:37 - Advice to younger ones on finding purpose31:24 - Learning from working with Dre, Jimmy Iovine33:48 - Getting star-struck35:34 - What does Tupac mean to Bozoma NOW37:21 - Favorite Music nowadays38:11 - Career Front: What's Next?39:29 - Advice to Single/Only parents on raising strong daughters42:11 - Single greatest piece of advice43:48 - Bozoma's North Star

1:08 - Introduction2:12 - Level of quality guests2:48 - Background and about Noam's parents4:42 - Love for Fauda5:15 - Model difference between the US and Israel6:22 - Polarization in Israel/ Global Phenomenon7:03 - Noam's time in Army / Training in communication and leadership8:26 - Screening process in Army9:30 - Decision about choosing a particular company10:40 - Shutting down a company11:00 - Major lessons learned 12:13 - Balance between rationale and gut decision15:18 - Pre-Acquisition Google secret formula about culture16:58 - How to manage Egos19:31 - Approach to assess character and personality22:30 - Hiring the right people for a particular task24:29 - Finding the right path / Letter to Google27:04 - Importance of Transparency29:21 - How did time in Google affect Noam internally?31:10 - Noam on retirement33:20 - TikTok vs Youtube36:21 - Civil Discourse / It all about respect40:11 - Concept of tipping 45:08 - Product-led or Vision-led47:11 - Noam's favorite Founders49:54 - Example of a good leader52:29 - How does Noam want to be remembered / Noam's legacy53:40 - Single greatest piece of advice54:49 - Noam's North Star

1:12 – Chemistry and Vibe is Important1:39 – Rewind Button1:52 – Early Days/ First Job after School3:35 – Balance of Interaction4:11 – Marketing in Blood5:33 – Getting to the Root Cause6:30 – Approach to Hiring / Signature Interview Questions8:10 – How to Assess a character/Finding the Right Fit9:20 – Time and Decision Process11:06 – Risk Involved/ Collective Decision Making / Getting into Consultation12:18 – Advice for Decision Making13:40 – Adding Value / Connecting with People15:06 – Helping someone out15:30 – Create Momentum16:28 – Bridge the Gap20:52 – Creating a Career Mashup23:10 – Be a Swiss Army Knife27:20 – American Book Club28:23 – Millennials in the Workforce31:20 – Purpose of Life32:14 – The word ‘Authentic’32:44 – What keeps Connie up at night33:20 – Single greatest piece of advice34:49 – Connie’s North Star

This is one of those episodes that is so packed with gold that you will want to pause, rewind, and listen back a few times! It's a true masterclass in marketing and career growth. My guest in episode 287 of #thePOZcast is Steve Robinson, former CMO of Chick-fil-A! Today, Steve is a consultant, author, and speaker on organizational culture design and leadership, brand strategy development, and much more. Steve was with Chick-fil-A for over 30 years, and during Steve's tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and $100 million to 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion and became one of the most iconic brands of our time. Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, he served as the director of marketing for Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta. Please check out Steve's book, "Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand"https://a.co/d/79ZNLfV For more on Steve: https://srobinsonconsulting.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth

1:20 – Origin Story / Car Wash Story2:34 – Create an Opportunity3:36 – Street Marketing3:58 – College is not for Everyone5:16 – Teenage Era6:12 – Getting into College7:46 – Dad’s Expectations9:09 – McDonald’s Story11:08 – Early Life Lessons12:42 – Be Empathetic14:02 – Moment of Success16:20 – A Natural Leader18:01 – Turning down offers19:59 – Silicon Valley deal21:50 – Brand Influence23:03 -Birth and time of Extension25:17 – Business Growth and Systems26:40 – Consistency and Hiring / Identify Talent29:09 – Diversity of Opinions31:45 – PR Strategy32:54 – Biggest Mistake34:43 – Posner’s Philosophy35:24 – Time to Bloom38:26 – BYOB40:34 – Getting into Franchise43:05 – Single Greatest Piece of Advice44:13 – Brian’s North Star

If you are familiar at all with Gary Vee's Veefriends NFT brand, then you probably have seen these super cool character hats around at all of the events. I ran into Bartbidge Co-Founder and lead designer Mike Hampton at Veecon 2023 this past May in Indianapolis, and he shared the Veefriends hat story. It's an inspiring tale of what is possible when you are in the right place at the right moment with a fantastic product! Check it out! It's a pretty amazing journey. Full video: https://youtu.be/qnQm7rc02AA?si=LW6PGArzYZcFsSN- Please check out all of the cool hats and more at https://www.bartbridge.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com Thanks!

2:40 - Introduction to Jeff3:43 - Relationship with Dave Meltzer9:00 - Describe Dave Melter in One Word9:50 - Everbowl Super Food12:10 - Process to Vertical Integration15:14 - Different Types of Entrepreneurs17:40 Learning on the Job/Interning Entrepreneur/ Self Awareness18:45 - Relationship Capital22:10- Success Formula23;04 - What is Authenticity24:56 - Greatest Piece of Advice27:04 - SilverLining in Times of Covid-19

My guest on episode 286 of #thePOZcast is Mike Rowlands, President and CEO of Junxion Strategy Inc. Mike is an accomplished entrepreneur, consultant, and advisor with more than 20 years of experience in catalyzing social responsibility and sustainability with organizations worldwide. As President & CEO of Junxion, Mike has advised some of the world’s most courageous and generative companies, non-profits, and movements on strategy, sustainability, and social impact. From offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and London, Junxion has served clients on five continents, helping them define their purpose, plan their impact, tell their stories, and embrace accountability. Mike also does some great work through organizations like Hollyhock and B Lab, which we’ll get into as well. Enjoy this fantastic conversation. For more on Mike, please visit www.Junxion.com If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com Thanks!

[03:12] Charles’ background and career journey[05:18] Charles’s conversation on NFT Investments with his spouse[06:44] Charles’s motivation with Web3 and potential projects, including Cardano.[08:55] The rebranding process from Bondly to Forj and the reasons behind it.[13:39] The reasons behind the greater affinity and engagement in the web3 space compared to traditional marketing approaches.[17:41] How brands can connect with the metaverse and facilitate ownership and Web3 integration.[18:43] Charles’ definition of the Web3 Metaverse[20:11]] The future of the Metaverse and Brand experiences[24:55] Unique opportunities and challenges for brands exploring the Metaverse[27:06] How Forj fosters co-creation between fans and creators in the Metaverse[30:12] Charless recommendations for breaking into Web3 from Web2[34:28] The biggest threats to Web3 adoption and growth[39:21] Why Charles considers blockchain as a technological movement[40:37] Exciting innovations and projects that Forj is working on

1:51 - Day 3 with Chris Adamo3:26 - Where is Liam's dad?4:19 - Dad's feelings about Veecon5:37 - Role in NFT's7:20 - Hot take on food9:03 - Success vs Significance10:17 - All about Cool Cats12:32 - What makes the community special13:10 - Equity & inclusion15:57 - Biggest challenges in moving forward16:38 - How is AR different than AI17:45 - What makes web3 .. web318:04 - Toxicity on the Internet19:18 - 9 Lessons in 17 years22:08 - The single greatest piece of advice22:57 - The Galaverse23:36 - Fans can own a piece of music24:58 - The ownership in web327:08 - Approach to tokenization28:32 - Question from The Immutable Mindset30:09 - The single greatest piece of advice (Sarah Buxton)32:15 - What is Base all about33:33 - Explain Coinbase to Mom35:34 - Internal think tank36:44 - Security: The biggest risk39:47 - Key learning and challenges42:22 - Naila Hayes from Nyla Collection43:20 - Most important thing to learn about oneself through NFT journey43:45 - Advice for Nina Harrison Posner (NHP)44:32 - GARY VEE!!45:16 - What does Gary Vee want45:52 - Advice for Nina and Oliver46:29 - What to walk away with?47:20 - Recap with Chris Adamo48:27 - The Golden Rule49:30 - The Highlights

1:20 - What 'Base' is?2:49 - Explain 'Coinbase' to Adam's mom3:25 - Jesse's background/journey to web34:50 - Love about Coinbase6:00 - Internal think tank collaboration7:34 - Retail Engineering w/r to consumer experience8:49 - Concerns about security10:57 - Hot take on e-coins12:24 - Bullish about NFT space13:13 - Baggage attached to NFT13:56 - What keeps Jesse up at night15:30 - Key learnings/challenges so far16:40 - Geographic diversity18:00 - Advice to young developers18:45 - How to keep oneself creatively inspired19:53 - Currently reading/watching21:30 - Wife in the Web3 space22:28 - Jesse’s Super Power

I am excited to share my exclusive live coverage of Gary Vee's Veecon 2023 from Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana! Day two kicked off the conference portion of the event with Gary's keynote, followed by the one and only Jesse Itzler, who the crowd was pumped to see.I wanted to capture the essence of Veecon, which is the attendees. And there was no better way than to walk around the rotunda and interview folks at the activations. We also captured a ton of the speaker action with some great snippets from Gary, Jesse, Scooter Braun & more!Check out my conversations with an incredible cross-section of attendees and speakers including:Emily Faye & B Stract (@BStract_Art & @emilyfayemusic), Tyler Schmitt (@TySchmitt5), Tal Navoarro (@Talnavarro), Lorenzo (@ConveyGraphics), AJ Vaynerchuk (@AJV), Kashvi (@KashviETH), Drew Danzeisen, Shannon Snow (@worldofwomen), Scooter Braun (@ScooterBraun) and Andy Storch! (@AndyStorch).Full Video: https://youtu.be/n-7Z9szVBqw If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth

2:31 - Family Business4:11 - Opportunity with parents6:10 - Advice to someone as a kid6:57 - The grind - the hard work8:56 - Generation age wise9:39 - Decision process to leave the family business13:01 - Something to do differently for business than parents14:27 - Major Roadblocks16:10 - Emotionally alone being a leader18:04 - Surprise resignation from partner20:58 - Hitting the rock bottom25:29 - Customer-centric to Employee Centric28:50 - Hypothetical Scenario29:51 - Decision to move on31:56 - Define Community33:20 - Manage Secular world34:24 - Being inquisitive35:14 - New Book coming Oct 202336:25 - Learn about yourself while writing the book38:07 - How to define success38:33 - The Single greatest piece of advice39:25 - Chris's Superpower39:55 - Chris's North Star

1:24 - What is Galaverse all about2:05 - Fans can be a part of music via web3 (Decentralization)3:02 - Happy Medium - Balance5:08 - The Loyalty side6:31 - Sarah's Musical heroes8:05 - Approach to tokenization10:19 - Ability to sell work as NFTs11:59 - Exciting about Gala Music13:47 - Gala Games as a sponsor in VeeCon15:05 - How to assess personality in an interview17:07 - The Single greatest piece of advice19:21 - A funny joke!

1:14 - Summer Camp/Sleep away camp1:58 - First job out of school2:39 - Time at Google3:45 - First day/first moment in Google4:58 - Lessons learned in Google/Team building & culture6:29 - Key takeaways from Meta/Facebook7:51 - Toxic themes in web28:43 - World of Women /NFT purchase10:48 - Reservations with startups12:12 - Biggest Challenge in the World of Women13:20 - Describe the World of Women15:12 - Onboarding younger generation16:36 - Biggest hurdle in onboarding the masses18:05 - Advice to my 11-year-old daughter 20:10 -The single greatest piece of advice

1:13 - Jeremy Penn from Brooklyn (Degen Arcade)2:04 - Influence for own kids2:45 - Mission of Degen Arcade3:26 - Biggest Obstacle4:18 - Connect with Degen Arcade6:16 - Finn from Minnesota6:31 - Experience at VeeCon6:57 - Why VeeFriends?7:34 - Main takeaway from VeeFriends8:20 - Chris Adamo9:09 - Excited to speak to/meet up9:55 - Folks from England / VeeFriends Holder10:54 - Favorite and First VeeFriend11:35 - Frankie from Miami12:45 - Review / One bite / Cross section13:45 - Milan from London13:55 - Dressed up best14:33 - Favorite Guest at VeeCon15:25 - Cheetos Challenge15:47 - Mac from Arizona16:32 - Interested in panels than individuals17:21 - Meeting the artist18:17 - Lesson learned the hard way18:40 - Gary Vee's hat19:18 - Selling customized hats 21:14 "Serendipity"21:32 - Liliana and Crystal22:12 - Love about Gary Vee24:05 - Core ethics in evaluation / Early Validation24:39 - What keeps you up in this space?25:15 - Last NFT purchase26:09 - Making Degen brand more accessible28:41 - Traditional DJ vs Kungfu DJ29:44 - Musical inspirations30:30 - Expectation and Mindset 31:39 - Heather (Best comments!!!)32:22 - Eddy from Los Angeles32:43 - Favorite VeeCon Character33:18 - VeeCon going international34:52 - Community built around Gary35:10 - What makes VeeCon different from the rest35:43- What makes a conference bad?36:16 - Crew from Long Island37:48 - Podcast based on 9-5 job along with side hustle38:39 - The hardest part about podcasting?40:26 - PR King discusses the Caricature on shirt by his 11 yrs old daughter41:35 - Vibes of VeeCon compared to last year41:47 - AIRFRYER43:34 - Gift Gary a hat!! (Magical Aha Moment)45:19 - How Gary is different from everybody46:47 - Dogface music47:13 - Dark side of getting viral47:53 - Advice for content creation48:18 -The single greatest piece of advice49:49 - Early days / Why believe in Gary?51:04 - Success is subjective51:42 - Spiritual Healer52:55 - Why people can be vulnerable?53:56 - Be PRESENT!54:29 - 30 years of drawing55:46 - Web3 Journey57:00 - Hard lessons learned about people57:53 - Beautiful elements from the community of friends and followers58:33 - How many communities are too many?59:00 - Attraction towards VeeFriends/VeeCon/Gary Vee59:30 - Hot take on people1:01:14 - Farokh: Why is it called Rug Radio?1:02:43 - is NFT a dirty word?1:03:43 - Why anybody needs a Web3 Connecting shirt1:04:21 - Why do we need a Metaverse?1:05:03 - Brands that are truly embracing it1:07:17 - Keep going!

1:08 - Project Kyzen2:57 - Challenges in moving forward3:34 - How are AR and AI different5:02 - Team and Mission6:27 - Toxicity on the Internet/Web 37:51 - Creative Side & Passion9:33 - What keeps Tom up at night?10:22 - Hot take on e-coins10:56 - Advice to a parent for a growth mindset for kids14:12 - Tough time in Community15:12 - Value Access in Kyzen15:57 - Nine Lessons in 17 Years18:13 - Lack of Communication22:34 - Struggle with relationships24:09 - The single greatest piece of advice

I am excited to share my sit-down interview with Gary Vee, live from Veecon 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team had to cut short my allocated 10 min timeslot due to the event schedule running late, so I did my best to hit him with 3 important and meaningful questions. This interview exemplifies how you work with what you are given and make the best of it. An opportunity is still an opportunity so make it count! I've had Gary on before (E155) and have had the luxury to dig into the super-important topics, so it wasn't that bad. In hindsight, I am even more proud that this is the output from only three minutes! Check it out and LMK your thoughts! Gary Vee x The POZ, live from Veecon 2023! Watch here: https://youtu.be/TcL7KC_XylA If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com

2:18 - Storyteller as a child3:17 - Tipping point5:40 - Speaking up to bullying6:48 - Childhood dynamics7:36 - Role Models to look up to8:23 - Socio economic class of parents9:27 - Getting into CPG World10:38 - Lack of representation12:34 - Influence the narrative/brands14:20 - Diversity in mindset and values16:26 - Blind Resumes/ Taking out the bias17:39 - How to get people look in the mirror20:26 - Diversity Hire23:09 - Shift in Career24:41 - The Pivot26:32 - Article on Kanye West28:45 - Bad News is part of leadership30:17 - Learning during book writing process36:00 - One Fuzzy thing about Linkedin38:01 - Work Life Balance41:02 - Key takeaway from the book41:42 - Advice to non-managers43:16 - Brands with Positivity44:02 - Single Greatest Piece of advice44:43 - Mita's North Star

2:38 - Introduction / Origin5:38 - All about Malik's dad7:06 - Coast to coast Experience8:53 - First taste of house music10:05 - First artist to work with11:11 - Entry to House Music world12:25 - Tour Management perspective (First Artist)13:24 - Thoughts on Camera phone14:58 - Moment of connection between fan and artist16:20 - Learned from Late Avicii17:48 - Favorite place18:35 - Next place on the list to visit19:09 - Power of relationships21:37 - Philanthropic side26:00 - All about Malik's Mom28:47 - Favorite letter in Magic African Alphabets29:41 - Key takeaway from the book for kids and adults31:15 - Learned from the book writing process33:19 - What are Gold credentials all about35:15 - The secret behind Sir Henry the Pineapple37:18 - Malik's Superpower40:12 - Response on the first book with a picture40:42 - Malik Addunni's North Star

1:35 - Go-to BBQ spots in Austin2:13 - How to find the best BBQ2:56 - Go-to sides with BBQ5:20 - Getting into PR space6:50 - Dislikes about internships8:16 - Advice on unpaid internships9:15 - Questions to ask in interview process (internships)10:24 - Right time to develop own firm11:45 - A newbie in PR (Remote vs Onsite)13:11 - Tough early challenge14:53 - Approach to hiring team building16:26 - Acquisitions / Sell Out20:03 - Lessons learned the hard way21:34 - Learning during book writing process23:31 - Key takeaway from the book25:08 - How do the leaders convey the right message26:42 - Difference between self publishing and traditional publishing28:23 - Goal of the book30:00 - Hiring Female employees31:52 - Bias in the company32:13 - Coaching own sons36:29 - Experience with kids36:53 - Single greatest piece of advice37:56 - Rusty's Super Power39:01 - Rusty's North Star

1:43 - Growing up in Artistic Family3:46 - Core Values and Creativity5:29 - Awareness and Foresight in 8 years old6:06 - Fashion sense and confidence9:23 - Job as a Private Investigator11:25 - Origin story of the mouse12:51 - Feeling of rejection/How to manage it13:33 - Young Generation dealing with rejection14:13 - Process vs the finish product15:04 - Put yourself in the mindset15:51 - Parenting Style19:08 - Milestone as an Accomplishment21:59 - All about Organization and its mission23:14 - 100 Libraries Target25:52 - Book Reading vs reading Online26:21 - Thought process on Cover Design28:08 - Thoughts on Celebrity doing children books30:05 - Writer's Block33:23 - Educational developments38:01 - Single greatest piece of advice38:39 - Laura's North Star

First Aired: 4/07/22 Shelley Zalis is the CEO of The Female Quotient, an internationally renowned thought leader, movement maker, and champion of equality. She is also a pioneer for online research, becoming the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25. Today, Shelley works with Fortune 500 companies and impact organizations to advance equality in the workplace. Through its signature pop-up experience, the Equality Lounge®, along with the Global Exchange and advisory services, The Female Quotient has created an international community of women rising up to catalyze change. A firm believer in giving back with generosity, Zalis is a proud mentor to women around the world. To learn more about Shelly, please visit: https://www.thefemalequotient.com/#join_us If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Whether you’re doubling down on business development or recruiting talent, Interseller does all the heavy lifting of finding contact data, automating the email and follow-up process, and syncs all that rich data into 20+ CRMs and ATSs. Reach out and get going in a 2-week *free* trial today and let them know you heard about them from Adam on #thePOZcast. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ This Episode’s Heavy-hitter’s: Shelley grew up in a home with three sisters, being the second oldest of four. She says although some sisters can be competitive, hers always had a great relationship where they were different from one another, but supported each other. Like many of us, Shelley’s first job didn’t bring in a lot of income. What Shelley did get out of her first job was an awesome education in client relationships, marketing, and boots on the ground market research. Shelley had a performance review at her next job at a larger company that changed the course of her life and career forever. She was chastised for being too assertive and essentially doing her job by spending tons of time with clients. This was the impetus for her to leave and pursue the founding of her own business, under her own rules. When starting her company, Shelley could have taken a million dollar investment split equally between her father and husband. She instead took money from statistics company Nielsen, where she gave up a majority of the equity in her business. Back in 2013, Shelley had the opportunity to go to CES, but had no one to go with. So she reached out to a few of her girlfriends to come instead, told them to invite their girlfriends, and when they got there, they were in a group of about 50 women. This turned a lot of heads at a male dominated conference, and thus the idea for The Female Quotient was born.

My guest on E272 of #thePOZcast is Jesse Cole, The Man In The Yellow Tux himself! Jesse is the founder and owner of Fans First Entertainment, home to the Savannah Bananas as well as The Party Animals baseball teams. Jesse created Banana Ball, which is a twist on classic baseball meant to be the most entertaining, engaging, and fan-first event in the game. Jesse got his start as a leader in the sports and entertainment worlds at age 23 when he was appointed GM of the Gastonia Grizzlies. When ticket sales were moving slowly, he jumped into introducing first-class entertainment into the world of baseball. Many summarize the end-product of Banana Ball to being like the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball, but as you guys are about to find out Jesse has built and continues to build so much more. I’m thrilled to have this guy on the show, and we are about to dig in so buckle up! Check out the team at https://thesavannahbananas.com/ and findyouryellowtux.com for any info on Jesse's speaking or books. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com

2:04 - Back to Childhood2:58 - Grandma as the first mentor3:59 - Decision to leave Law5:48 - How did Illana find a mentor7:04 - Females Only8:16 - Raising confident women11:16 - One Aha Story / Getting into Spotify12:58 - Non-Quantifiable Results16:44 - How to be a Good Mentor18:15 - Purpose and Audience of the New Book19:24 - Tough Conversations21:10 - How to build confidence in Kids / Parents' Mentorship24:24 - How Smart Companies are saving room for Girls25:32 - How can young girls find Illana26:19 - The biggest challenge27:38 - Former Lawyer/Mentor/Leader getting into space29:19 - Piece of advice for 6-year-old Nina31:14 - A greatest piece of advice32:24 - illana's North Star

1:31 – The Better Future2:18 – How to manage expectations6:39 – Relationship with Money chains9:52 – Borrowing other people’s art12:03 – Peter Tunney’s Asset13:08 – Fatherhood16:08 – Inspiration for Art18:18 – How Peter wants to be remembered19:39 – A Meaningful project21:16 – Greatest fear24:03 – Christopher Reeve Foundation29:00 – Single Greatest piece of advice29:31 – Peter Tunney’s North Star

Show Notes: [00:00:55] Intro to Dan Fantasia to talk recruiting.[00:05:26] Naive start, learn to sell, and listen.[00:06:25] Understand candidates' motivation for successful recruitment.[00:09:35] Recruiting sales and understanding the candidate.[00:15:32] Launched company during the uncertain post-911 period.[00:19:12] Exclusive sales recruiter with impressive reach.[00:20:38] "Slowing down when hiring to ensure success."[00:23:25] Recruiting industry needs a positive reputation, referrals are important.[00:28:13] Sympathize with others' unpredictable life situations.[00:31:20] Recruiting takes volume, smarts, and recalibration.[00:35:05] Communication transformed through social media and devices.[00:37:34] "Find opportunities in downturns and double down"[00:39:40] Change leads to business growth at Treeline.

2:40 - First meeting with Matt Higgins5:10 - The greatest thing about Matt6:29 - At the age of 257:44 - Career advice in the early days9:08 - Joining a political campaign10:39 - Expectation vs Reality11:42 - Never think of failing12:49 - Success at 25 vs now15:10 - Art & Science of Public Relations16:42 - PR in Marketing18:07 - Lessons learned in early politics days20:25 - Leadership Lessons21:10 - Vision of next job24:00 - Early Conversations on Sunglasses26:31 - Customer Experiences28:55 - Funded in 201430:47 - Importance of having a supportive spouse35:00 - Open & Honest Communication35:30 - All about Amity Supply39:38 - Common dream40:32 - Need of a Cofounder42:04 - Need or Opportunity45:23 - Hot take on web349:29 - Single Greatest piece of advice50:36 - Jesse's North Star

0:04 – Love for Sports3;15 – Envision Sports as a Career5:49 – True to the Values6:13 – Key Mistake in early days8:14 – Assess the character11:11 – The Movie15:28 – Peak of the Career17:59 – The dark side of Life21:26 – Relationship with David22:06 – Mental steps to separate a business25:05 – Going back to the roots25:27 – Second Big break28:47 – Accountability30:06- Deciding Factor31:56 – Approach to guiding the athletes / Aligning the values33:47 – How to address the wrong attitude/violence35:30 – Sports in terms of Covid39:35 – Leigh’s Legacy40:37 – Greatest piece of advice42:11 – Leigh’s North Star

1:57 - How to get guests on Linkedin3:20 - Rewind button: First job4:23 - Greatest lesson at Chucky cheese5:12 - The first job felt like an Entrepreneur6:08 - Early Negotiation6:42 - Background of starting a company9:26 - Working with job boards10:16 - Scared of launching a company alone12:58 - Breakdown of years16:14 - Inspiration17:31 - Business Model19:18 - Robots vs Humans20:21 - Reassess the metrics21:32 - A ha fun moments with ChatGPT22:35 - Thought on co-founders24:44 - How did the product come up? (Luxury Tequila)29:17 - The good, the bad, the ugly in the web3 space31:57 - Effect on Philanthropy33:47 - Joe's Go-to interview Questions36:28 - Single greatest piece of advice37:43 - Joe's North Star

0:33 – Outlook on team1:54 – Keeping the teams together4:26 – Create a friendly environment7:02 – Senior Executive being selfish8:57 – The Context matters9:15 – Emotional Agility and Empathy11:15 – Accountability in kids14:28 – Vulnerability17:31 – Slow things down22:22 – Dave Meltzer’s Fortune

2:34 - Upbringing in North West3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up4:42 - Getting into NHL6:05 - Chris' First Game7:44 - First goal memory9:33 - Business side of Hockey10:57 - Chris's Coach 12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective13:09 - Inspiration from team mates15:02 - How to manage relations / focus on the game16:34 - What's it like being traded18:00 - Winning Accomplishments19:35 - Feeling of 'Winning the Cup'20:39 - First night with the 'Cup'23:25 - Toughest opponent on ice24:00 - Getting hit in the chest 27:16 - How the Leagues have changed28:26 - Self-regulation29:31 - Conversations in Hockey30:16 - Career End story31:05 - Days after retirement34:04 - How to stay in the right mental frame35:48 - Press Box Experience37:17 - Learning from Management 38:57 - Post Career traveling42:09 - Favorite place to travel42:44 - Working with wife43:52 - Value proposition44:48 - Advice to work with spouse46:13 - New things in work47:07 - Single greatest piece of advice52:03 - Chris's North Star

2:10 - Getting into Fitness and HR4:21 - Internships as a Foundation base5:21 - First spark along the path6:09 - Jumping into HR6:53 - Early days of HR7:45 - Getting prepared for a career path9:21 - Disparity in Corporate America10:13 - Approach and Coach Woman on equal pay raise13:00 - Favorite thing to do with kids16:03 - Promotion for Women18:20 - Be your own voice20:16 - Gender Equality in Corporate Environment21:20 - Crusaders22:42 - Concept of Sticky floors25:42 - How to overcome limiting beliefs29:08 - Inspiration for Erica31:52 - Organizations who support Women34:03 - Tips for women on finding a mentor36:36 - Green flags on equality in work area37:07 - Single Greatest piece of advice38:03 - Erica's North Star

1:07 – While in Brooklyn1:53 – High School Teacher Experience4:05 – Jumping into High School5:14 – Biggest Lesson Learned6:10 – Turning Moment7:25 – Job Experience at Golf Club8:34 – Key takeaway from Bain10:50 – Experience as a Founder – Wayout!14:29 – Reaching out to Wayout15:09 – Self-awareness epiphany19:13 – Business Plan19:48 – Speed bumps/ Entrepreneurial Journey21:44 – Sessionable Drinking23:03 – Cannabis in Beverages24:36 – Cans in Quantity/ Volume Metrics25:52 – Pricing / Supply and Demand27:59 – Investors on board33:05 – Challenges35:23 – Total number of employees35:59 – What keeps Luke up at night37:26 – Exciting thing about Cannabis industry39:13 – The word ‘ Authentic’40:40 – Single Greatest Piece of Advice40:45 – 41:38*42:02 – Luke’s North Star

1:47 - Most early memories4:47 - Dealing with bankruptcy6:17 - Innovation point7:15 - Brother being a Godfather10:20 - Starting a company together12:27 - Sticker Culture12:30 - Pricing and Marketing 14:55 - Favorite Comic Model/Expressions16:49 - Biggest challenge of running a company18:58 - Number 1 product on shelf20:48 - The Hot sauce24:12 - The Boxing Journey30:09 - Empower the creator economy31:16 - Stimulus - how bad is social media?35:04 - Perspective on Social Media Mechanism36:07 - Stimulus.com / Where to contact37:28 - How to cultivate Action Mindset38:57 - Single greatest piece of advice39:50 - Anthony's North Star

2:05 – Gwen’s starting point3:32 – High School/ Childhood Interest in Crafts4:55 – Fashion Illustration Classes5:40 – Start of Neck-tie Business6:50 – Internship with Ralph Lauren7:44 – Experience with Big Designers9:14 – Thread of Culture9:55 – Hands on Experience16:01- Origin of the name17:20 – The Audience17:44 – Raising Capital21:28 – The Moment of Truth23:15 – Most Challenging Element26:36 – Critical Mistake28:30 – Being Transparent28:48 – The Business Model32:14 – Element of Control33:54 – Post Acquisition by Unilever34:30 – What is in for Future?35:34 – Putting Learning into Practice35:55 – Advice to Young Fashion Entrepreneur38:38 – Best Piece of Advice39:32 – Gwen’s Super Power40:54 – Silver Linings42:40 – Gwen’s North Star

1:12 - Introduction2:02 - Early Days of Ryan's life2:57 - The "jump" in between5:37 - The taste test8:11 - The disappointment phase11:21 - Is College education worth it?12:58 - The Decision point16:04 - Won a group assignment16:55 - Building a portfolio18:40 - 2002 vs now19:39 - The Grey Area20:22 - The Highlights23:29 - First job/First salary26:23 - Early lessons learned the hard way30:13 - First inkling to start on your own31:24 - Trigger Moment36:21 - Decision of CircusMax 37:30 - Building tenants of culture and not replicate39:53 - Approach to Interview42:35 - Biggest challenge44:38 - Scaling your business46:04 - Advice to young folks47:30 - Ryan's North Star

2:32 - Creative Process3:57 - Live Poetry Shows 5:04 - Is America ready for Live Poetry Show?5:52 - Experience of performing in a big theatre7:50 - Max Stossel's past9:08 - Breaking point Moment10:30 - First hit of Social Dopamine11:55 - Balance between business perspective14:36 - Fine line of Self promotion15:30 - Creepy side of Social media18:24 - Social Awakening for kids21:39 - How much time is enough on Social Media24:00 - Receptiveness for different ages26:38 - Algorithm of TikTok29:25 - Sex Education32:07 - All about AI, ChatGPT34:58 - Negative implications of AI37:00 - Human Element in technology39:30 - Feeling guilty41:03 - Beacons of light43:43 - Audience Takeaway44:49 - Non-Negotiable Terms

1:47 – Coaching and Dating advice4:47 – Getting into Podcast5:29 – Shows on dating7:30 – Moving to Corporate World9:36 – Early Influence as a Podcast Host13:12 – Preparation for a show15:00 – Pandemic Episode18:33 – Conspiracy Theory19:29 – Prediction and Future Trends23:11 – Russell Brand Show24:10 – #1 Guest26:53 – Star Struck27:50 – Pope Killing Episode29:56 – North Korea Episode33:14 – Favorite Episode34:12 – Great Piece of advice to new podcasters37:32 – Quick tp for Adam38:51 – Greatest Piece of Advice40:47 – Jordan’s North Star

3:08 - Growing up in DC/80's Era4:50 - Structure of Chris Home/Family6:10 - Wrong place - Wrong time10:14 - Killing in defense11:20 - The Chris Effect12:15 - Jail time13:05 - Relationship with Grandfather16:20 - Rock bottom Moment19:55 - Hope and Faith21:43 - Chris's Life Sentence / Second Chance24:41 - Meeting with the Judge26:24 - First day out of prison28:04 - Learning from scratch33:09 - Getting into Business35:02 - Secret Sauce35:52 - Deviation from the Master Plan36:41 - Milestones of the Master Plan37:51 - How to stay humble and focused40:46 - Status Update41:26 - How does Chris make money?43:47 - Why Miami?44:44 - Chris's Legacy45:47 - Grateful for the past experience46:32 - Greatest piece of advice47:22 - Chris's North Star

2:20 – Start of Football3:50 – Moment of Realization6:33 – Support in the initial days8:33 – Self Awareness14:12 – More Action, Less talking14:20 – Most Authentic Person16:54 – Discipline and Work Ethic17:17 – Rookie Year19:14 – First Home Game23:42 – Winning the Game27:17 – Coaching & Consultation28:20 – Past and Future Decision30:19 – The story of black bag31:33 – How to align folks for coaching34:47 – mind, body, energy connection37:01 – Super Bowl of a Success38:52 – Story of a Mule41:57 – Greatest piece of advice43:38 – Chukky’s North Star

Today’s episode of The POZcast is an adaptation of a special live stream of The POZcast from The World Staffing Summit Adam hosting the World Staffing Summit with some elite content marketers and friends of mine from LinkedIn! See below for a quick background on each of my awesome guests, sit back and soak in some content marketing gold! In short, the episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their content strategy and build a strong online presence. Marcus Sawyerr emphasizes the importance of authentic conversations as a driving force behind engagement. He believes that it's crucial to focus on topics that you know your audience is interested in and to build your audience from there.‍ Adam Posner then discusses the content pyramid, which is a critical aspect of their content creation strategy. He explains how they turn their show into a podcast, individual pieces of content, and even key phrases into tweets. He also highlights the importance of experimenting with different channels and mentions how he has doubled down on LinkedIn and hired his daughter to be his TikTok creator-in-chief.‍ Scott MacGregor, on the other hand, takes a different approach and focuses on unscalable methods, such as personal emails and calls to candidates, instead of mass email marketing. He believes that doing things in an offbeat manner works best for him.‍ Ginnette Harvey shares her experience of trying to do it all, which resulted in burnout. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on what works best for you and avoiding spreading yourself too thin.‍ Joel Lalgee thinks creating content always you to scale your 1:1 interaction to a broader audience. He really focuses on connecting with people, entertaining them, and providing some valuable insights.‍In conclusion, the episode offers valuable insights into the world of content creation. Whether it's experimenting with different channels, focusing on authentic conversations, or taking an offbeat approach, the guests stress the importance of finding what works best for you and sticking to it. They also offer advice on what not to do, such as link sharing without adding value or relying too heavily on AI tools. Full Video: https://www.candidate.ly/webinar/the-power-of-content-marketing-in-recruitment Marcus Sawyerr is the Founder & CEO of EQ Community, which is a private members community (currently in stealth mode) for multicultural professionals interested in tech. Ginnette Harvey is the co-founder of BlocHaus , which helps connect the best talent with pioneering organizations in the space. She also founded Harper & Gray, which supports organizations in recruiting for business critical specialists and leadership roles. Scott Macgregor is the Founder & CEO of SomethingNew LLC & Founder of The Outlier Project. He’s also a 4x Author of the “Standing O!” Series and Record 8x Winner of the American Business Award for Innovation. Joel Lalgee is the Founder of Headhunter Media, a business development consultant for Hirewell, and a fellow LinkedIn content creator. This Episode’s Heavy-hitter’s: Scott talks about his strategy in creating the “Standing O!” series, specifically including all the talented folks he knows to create a network effect which boosts credibility. He also donates proceeds to charity! Joel stresses the importance of understanding who you are and how to present yourself online in a way that’s authentic to you. The name of the game is OUTSOURCING when it comes to effective content creation and repurposing across channels. Make sure you have a system in place and people on your team that understand your voice and vision. Joel has also seen great success and efficiency in engaging in the comment section. Although it’s not as intensive of a connection as having a full conversation, you have many more micro-interactions that build a larger community. Ginnette has had success with really focusing on LinkedIn instead of spreading herself too thin across multiple platforms. Full Video Replay: https://www.candidate.ly/webinar/the-power-of-content-marketing-in-recruitment If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Whether you’re doubling down on business development or recruiting talent, Interseller does all the heavy lifting of finding contact data, automating the email and follow-up process, and syncs all that rich data into 20+ CRMs and ATSs. Reach out and get going in a 2-week *free* trial today and let them know you heard about them from Adam on #thePOZcast. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZThanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth For more, please visit www.thePOZcast.com

2:55 - Matt Higgin's Book4:28 - Why did Matt write this book?5:44 - Regrets and Difficult Moments7:35 - Autobiography and Life Lessons9:35 - Battle with Depression11:24 - First moment in the classroom14:32 - Hot take on Self Reliance15:46 - Self Awareness16:56 - Matt's view on Tenacity18:44 - Evaluation of Founders19:25 - Lauren's Example in the Book21:26 - Embracing crisis24:03 - Fun Story by Adam25:11 - Lesson from Steven26:34 - Burn the Boats28:11 - Survival on the bad days29:50 - Mediocre Player31:33 - Consolidate your gains32:44 - Job Pivots33:14 - Q&A Sessions40:19 - View on Web343:14 - One Chapter to choose

Megan Reilly is the COO and co-owner of Tippi Toes®, an international franchisor of children’s dance. For more than a decade, Megan has helped franchise owners build and grow their own businesses around the world.Megan and her sister/business partner Sarah appeared on Shark Tank, where they were awarded a deal by Mark Cuban. They decided to decline the deal and grow their business on their own, and have since built 35 franchises, written and published children’s music that’s hit the Billboard Charts, and reached number 1 on iTunes. She is also the creator and host of the Who Is Your Momma Podcast, where she speaks to the mothers of some of the world’s most successful CEOs, athletes, and entertainers.This Episode’s Heavy-hitter’s:Tippi Toes was actually founded as the result of a college football game. Megan’s sister Sarah was working as a waitress and wanted the day off to go to a game. When her boss told her she wouldn’t have a job when she came back, she called their bluff and got fired. All at once she had to keep paying her car note– and Tippi Toes was born.Megan actually became a licensed dietician even though she knew early on that she wanted to grow Tippi Toes with her sister. Her education and certification served as a safety net that allowed her to pursue Tippi Toes with full-force, knowing that she would always be able to find a job if she needed it.Megan’s family actually applied for Tippi Toes to appear on Shark Tank without her knowing. Although she ended up not taking the deal that Mark Cuban offered because they weren’t able to negotiate agreeable terms, she remarks on Cuban’s receptiveness and communication throughout the process.Franchising was never necessarily the goal for Tippi Toes, but after a trip to the West Coast that didn’t go as planned, someone recommended that they franchise and the wheels started turning.On her podcast while speaking with Sarah Blakley’s mom, she made a realization about promoting creativity with her kids by creating structured time to always find something to do when they tell her that they’re bored.For more, check out https://www.tippitoesdance.com/ and her podcast, Exclusively on the FREE BYLR RADIO APPIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast#thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Whether you’re doubling down on business development or recruiting talent, Interseller does all the heavy lifting of finding contact data, automating the email and follow-up process, and syncs all that rich data into 20+ CRMs and ATSs. Reach out and get going in a 2-week *free* trial today and let them know you heard about them from Adam on #thePOZcast.Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZIf you are curious how Adam has created #thePOZcast and turned it into an ecosystem that builds real relationships, clients, thought leadership, and content, check out www.thePOZcourse.com

1:51 - How important is it to be a Journalist?3:09 - Dad's Business3:59 - Early lessons from Dad4:50 - Type of Interview Questions6:50 - Advice for a switch from startup to large organization8:24 - Experience at Starlink10:11 - Transferable skills13:05 - Personality Attachment14:46 - Interaction with Bill's brother17:57 - First encounter with Bill Murray20:00 - Transition period21:26 - Hard Lessons learned23:13 - Forecasting a trend24:26 - Building a loyal fan base26:49 - Advice to CEO on Customer Service27:27 - Create a Balance29:32 - Favorite Bill Murray's Movie/Scene31:22 - Greatest piece of advice32:01 - Kerry's North Star