104. Ari Mannis : Providing Value Opens Doors

The pros & cons of creating + chasing your dream life

Heartbreaks giving permission to double down on ourself

Genuine relationships are a slow build

Knowing when / when not to ask for favors or help

Spending 5 years working the door of The Comedy Store in LA

Bombing on stage as a comedian

Touring the world with Theo Von

Launching his podcast, Unlicensed Therapy Podcast in 2014

Feedback from listeners is greater than number of downloads

Helping Harry Jowsey launch his podcast led to starting Melrose Podcast Network

Create your own opportunities

Running a stand up comedy series out of his apartment

Long boarding from Oregon to NYC

Getting obsessed wth anything he puts his time + effort into

Daily routines

1 morning motto : “Ain’t nothing to it but to do it”

Area of his life that needs more effort : working out daily, eating healthier & writing more

First step to reaching our inner potential : Don’t think about it, just do it

Challenge for the listeners : commit a petty crime