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Betting On Yourself

Michael Redd

62 episodes

9 months ago

Being nice at all costs will do nothing but leave you with resentment at the end of the day, which is why today’s guest advocates for practical optimism and kind candor instead. In this inspiring episode of Betting on Yourself, we are joined by the inimitable Gary Vaynerchuk, a born entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia. Gary fills us in on his entrepreneurship journey, starting at the ripe age of six, and explains how betting on himself from a young age has continued to p...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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Being nice at all costs will do nothing but leave you with resentment at the end of the day, which is why today’s guest advocates for practical optimism and kind candor instead. In this inspiring episode of Betting on Yourself, we are joined by the inimitable Gary Vaynerchuk, a born entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia. Gary fills us in on his entrepreneurship journey, starting at the ripe age of six, and explains how betting on himself from a young age has continued to p...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/62)

Betting On Yourself

Gary Vaynerchuk: Proving Them Wrong

Being nice at all costs will do nothing but leave you with resentment at the end of the day, which is why today’s guest advocates for practical optimism and kind candor instead. In this inspiring episode of Betting on Yourself, we are joined by the inimitable Gary Vaynerchuk, a born entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of VaynerMedia. Gary fills us in on his entrepreneurship journey, starting at the ripe age of six, and explains how betting on himself from a young age has continued to p...

3 years ago

28 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Wil Schroter: Learning From the Bets You Lose

Betting on yourself takes courage and you might not always win, but if you take the losses and try to persevere, the wins will be so much sweeter. Today’s guest has truly gone through it all regarding founding startups and is refreshingly honest about the challenges, making it his mission to help other founders navigate the tricky and mysterious terrain of startups, with a focus on self-care and cumulative success. Wil Schroter is an entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Startups.com. He ha...

3 years ago

44 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Cuttino Mobley: You Have a Responsibility to Bless Others

Today is a very special episode as we welcome to the podcast NBA legend and friend of the host, Cuttino Mobley. Cuttino mentored our host during their playing days, and after giving us his definition of ‘betting on yourself,’ he talks about the responsibility of blessing others when you’ve been blessed with unique gifts and talents. He explains how the talent-filled city of Philadelphia influenced his extraordinary career and what it was like being groomed by the likes of Scottie Pippen, Hake...

3 years ago

36 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Dan Cnossen: Choose Your Perspective

You can't control what happens to you in life, but you can control how you choose to respond. Today, we are joined by a true American hero who knows this all too well: former US Navy SEAL Commander Dan Cnossen. Thanks to his sheer mental resilience, Dan overcame the monumental setback of losing both of his legs in combat in Afghanistan in 2009, going on to become a seven-time Paralympic medalist, a three-time Paralympian, and the Best Male Athlete of the 2018 Paralympic Games. During our conv...

3 years ago

33 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Corey Arvinger: Lead Through Your Actions, Not Your Words

"If you don't believe in yourself, who else will?" Inspired by his hardworking single mom, Corey Avinger has been betting on himself since day one, whether in school, sports, or business. After constantly being in the minority before college, the impact that attending an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) had on Corey drove him to found an apparel company called Support Black Colleges. The company's mission is to uplift, support, and encourage others to attend HBCUs, and in t...

3 years ago

39 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Doug Ulman: Anything Is Possible

Welcome back to Betting on Yourself! Today’s guest, Doug Ulman, who has survived cancer, not once, but three times, has used his unique experience to make a profoundly positive impact on the world by making a career out of fighting cancer. Doug is the former CEO of Livestrong, a founder of the Ulman Foundation, and the current CEO of Pelotonia. During today’s conversation, he tells his own story, inspiring listeners to believe that anything is possible. We hear about his work as a leader with...

3 years ago

32 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Don Yaeger: Cultivating Curiosity

Our guest today is none other than Don Yaeger, the multiple New York Times bestselling author, inspirational keynote speaker, executive coach, and so much more! In this episode, Don shares his journey of accidentally falling into journalism and going on to work his dream job as the Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, before making a risky career pivot at age 45. You’ll learn about the challenges of his transition, the importance of being coachable, and what makes consistency the hallmark ...

3 years ago

34 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Nick Potts: Some Level of Almost Arrogance

Nick Potts was financially stable and working in a job that he loved when he got the itch to start his own thing. Armed with valuable experience from working in the healthcare sector and driven by his desire to have a meaningful impact on people’s lives, Nick emptied out his savings, moved into a trailer in his parent's backyard, and founded his first company, ScriptDrop. Taking the lessons that he learned from starting his first company two years ago, Nick went on to found a second startup, ...

3 years ago

34 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Lacey Picazo: Setting Your Own Table

Joining us in conversation today is Lacey Picazo, award-winning creative and Founder of ZoCo Design. In this episode, Lacey fills us in on why we need to set our own table and approach entrepreneurship with humility. We discuss the implications of planning too far ahead and touch on how to manage fear when building a business. Lacey also guides us through the practical aspects of hiring and prioritizing culture, while balancing work life with home life. Lacey is someone who truly understands ...

3 years ago

44 minutes

Betting On Yourself

David Meltzer: Elevating Others to Elevate Yourself

Traditional capitalism forgets an important variable: happiness. Today's guest believes that the true purpose of business is to uplift the experience of existing, not to make owners wealthier or produce ever-cheaper goods and services, but to elevate others to elevate himself. Tuning in, you'll hear from entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author, David Meltzer about his life's mission to empower over one billion people to be happy! David is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerl...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Betting On Yourself

David Shands: Playing to Your Strengths

The road to success in the world of entrepreneurship is not easy, and it is definitely not clear. It takes a strong determination and commitment to your goals to navigate the unknown territories we will encounter along the way. Today, our guest is such a great example of this kind of bravery and self-belief. David Shands is an author, speaker, community builder, and the man behind the incredibly popular Social Proof podcast! We had a great conversation today, unpacking David's attitude toward...

3 years ago

25 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Jason Y. Lee: Shedding the Need for Validation

It can be tricky knowing when to bet on yourself, especially if you're at the start of a successful career and feel an inner calling to change course drastically. No one knows this better than today's guest Jason Y. Lee. Jason is the founder of Jubilee Media, a company that creates original videos about meaningful human experiences and strives to create a movement of young changemakers through radical empathy. When Jason decided to pursue content creation full-time, he worked at a prestigious...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Ron Jordan and Tom Krouse: The Power of Partnerships

Today's episode is all about how coming together can create a rising tide for everyone, and building bonds that can support us all as we move forward through the uncertainties of life and business. Joining Michael on the show today is Tom Krouse, the CEO of Donatos, and Ron Jordan, the CEO and Chairman of Jordan Hospitality Group! We get to talk about the special partnership between today's panel, and why it goes beyond the simple definition, to something more like family. The conversation co...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Coach Scoonie Penn: How to Walk Into the Unknown (and Win)

Title: Coach Scoonie Penn: How to Walk Into the Unknown (and Win) Artist: Michael Redd Scoonie Penn, former college and professional basketball player, Director of Player Development at the Ohio State University, and Assistant Coach for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, joins Michael on the podcast today. “People will tell you that you’re not capable, or that it’s not going to work, but you need to believe in your own strengths and abilities. I love betting on myself.” - Coach Scoonie Penn...

3 years ago

38 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Thaddeus Young: Doing Whatever it Takes

Title: Thaddeus Young: Doing Whatever it Takes Artist: Michael Redd Thaddeus Young is a legendary Georgia Tech Alum, Power Forward for the San Antonio Spurs, accomplished entrepreneur, and founder of the Young for Youth foundation, joins Michael on the podcast today. “There’s no running, there’s no hiding, I’m doing whatever it takes.” - Thaddeus Young They discussed Thad’s career as a professional athlete in the NBA, his tough childhood growing up in Memphis, the influence of his ext...

3 years ago

47 minutes

Betting On Yourself

T.J. Ford: The Willingness to Risk Everything

Title: T.J. Ford: The Willingness to Risk Everything Artist: Michael Redd T.J. Ford, former NBA point guard, founder of the T.J. Ford Academy, and -- most importantly -- my former Bucks teammate, joins Michael on the podcast today. “You need to be willing to risk everything if you want to be the best in the world.” - T.J. Ford They discussed T.J.’s career and mindset as a professional athlete, his origins playing 3-on-3 in the early years, his first “break” as a player, his incredi...

3 years ago

50 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Tzvi Twersky: If You Don’t Bet On Yourself, Who Will?

Title: Tzvi Twersky: If You Don’t Bet On Yourself, Who Will? Artist: Michael Redd Tzvi Twersky, legendary marketer in the sports world and now sports marketing lead at Tik Tok, joins Michael on the podcast today. “If you don’t bet on yourself, who will?” - Tzvi Twersky They discussed Tzvi’s incredible career as a writer, editor, publisher and world class marketer, how he started from nothing, his close working and personal relationship with Kobe Bryant, our take on winning an NBA champ...

3 years ago

31 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Iyin Aboyeji: The Challenges are Always The Opportunities

Title: Iyin Aboyeji: The Challenges are Always The Opportunities Artist: Michael Redd Iyin Aboyeji, named one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine, and co-founder of Andela, Flutterwave, and Future Africa, joins Michael on the podcast today. “The challenges are always and forever the opportunities.” - Iyin Aboyeji They discussed Iyin’s decision to commit his talents and career to the future of Africa instead of Silicon Valley, honing his professional goals, ...

3 years ago

42 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Coach Chris Holtmann: Choose to Challenge Yourself

Title: Coach Chris Holtmann: Choose to Challenge Yourself Artist: Michael Redd Chris Holtmann, Head men’s Basketball coach at The Ohio State University and former All-American basketball player at Taylor University, joins Michael on the podcast today. “I have not been afraid to take risks.” - Coach Chris Holtmann They discussed Coach Holtmann’s lifetime decision to always challenge himself and avoid comfort, the importance of great mentors, the unbelievable faith and grit of his wife, ...

3 years ago

40 minutes

Betting On Yourself

Kevin Poston: Don’t Cheat Yourself

Title: Kevin Poston: Don’t Cheat Yourself Artist: Michael Redd Kevin Poston, legendary sports agent for over 30 years, sports marketing expert, named by Sports Illustrated as one of the most influential minorities in sports, and Michael’s beloved agent during his time in the NBA, joins Michael on the podcast today. “My father was the greatest man I’ve ever met. Nobody else even comes close. And my mother? My mother was my heart.” - Kevin Poston They discussed Kevin’s extraordinary prof...

3 years ago

38 minutes