The Greatness Machine

Why are values important to succeed in business and in life? Today's guest shows us what really happens behind the scenes of a successful company and how values factor into the equation. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is joined by Matthew Stewart, co-founder and CEO of National Service Group (NSG), which operates College Works Painting, Empire Community Construction, Home Genius Exteriors, and SMJJ Investments. From a small Southern California company, NSG has grown into an international company with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Matthew currently serves on the boards of several organizations in addition to his role at NSG. In his past role, he was chairman of the global board of Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), a worldwide business network representing more than 142 chapters across 46 countries. In this episode you'll discover: - The entrepreneurial advice Matthew would give to his younger self. - How values help his company succeed. - The secrets to running a successful business. Join Darius and Matthew for this fascinating discussion as they explore how our values and even our mistakes provide lessons that we can use to create success. They also discuss the reasons why being patient and having a strategy are vital to achieving greatness. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The advice Matthew would offer to his younger self as an entrepreneur. How values have become vital to making his company a success. The inside scoop on running a successful business. And so much more... Resources: https://nationalservicesgroup.com (National Services Group website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-stewart-5257314/ (Matt's LinkedIn) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-edge-of-excellence-podcast/id1554338077 (Edge of Excellence podcast) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you living the life you want to live, or the one you want others to see? That was the question on the mind of today's guest when he hit his first year of university. At the time. life seemed good. He had an academic scholarship to a top-tier school and a dream of making the U-19 Canadian Rugby Team had become a reality. But then it all came crashing down... In this episode of The Greatness Machine, [https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/] Darius chats with Ben Nemtin, a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?,' co-founder of The Buried Life movement and inspirational keynote speaker. He has delivered over 500 keynotes to brands and Fortune 500 companies around the globe. In this episode you'll discover: - How Ben overcame crippling depression, including his list of 100 things to do before he dies (of which he has achieved 96!) - How a poem called 'The Buried Life' led him to a TV show on MTV, where he played basketball with President Obama among other things. - Answers to questions such as: 'What do you want to do before you die?' And 'What are the top five things people regret on their deathbeds?' Join Darius and Ben as they discuss creating the life you want for yourself - not the one you want others to see. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Ben conquered depression in his youth to create a list of 100 things to do before he dies. Why a 150 year-old poem called 'The Buried Life' by Matthew Arnold led Ben to create a show for MTV. How to discover what you want to do before you die, and how you can avoid having regrets at the end of your life. And so much more... Resources: https://www.bennemtin.com (Ben's website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennemtin/ (Ben's LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/bennemtin/?hl=en (Ben's Instagram) https://linkpop.com/bennemtin (The Bucket List Journal) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode covers business, real estate investing, strategic planning, software development, adventure, and a lot more. Our guest takes us back to his teenage years and how he started breaking sales records as the #1 sales representative in a company of more than 30,000 at the age of 20. In this episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Brad Weimert, entrepreneur, investor, and adventurer. In 2012, he founded Easy Pay Direct, a payment gateway for businesses selling between $1 million and $100 million online. Brad is also the host of the Beyond A Million podcast, where he interviews world-class experts in sales, marketing, operations, hiring, technology, and wealth building to discover the strategies and tactics that are most effective today. In this episode you'll discover: - The many lessons Brad has learned through the years. - How he first got into real estate investing. - Why a 5- or 10-year plan does not work. Join Darius and Brad as they discuss entrepreneurship, sales, BlockChain, adventure, relationships, and much more. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Some of the key lessons Brad has gleaned from his years of experience. Brad's first entry into real estate investing. The reasons why 5- or 10-year plans don't work. And so much more... Resources: https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert/?hl=en (Brad's Instagram) https://www.easypaydirect.com (Easy Pay Direct website) https://beyondamil.com/podcast (The Beyond a Million podcast) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems the economy at the moment is in turmoil. We're seeing Bitcoin under 20,000. The markets are down. The Dow Jones has reached 30,000, S&P was around 3600. On top of this volatility, there's a housing boom happening all around us. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius goes solo to offer some insights on housing based on his past experience running one of the largest servicers and lenders in the United States. That business managed hundreds of billions of dollars of mortgages, and Darius uses that experience to offer his thoughts on the current boom. In this episode you'll discover: - Straight talk to cut through the media speculation. - New information recently made available around the monthly supply of new houses in the US. - Why we're really looking at a "very short term demand shock" that will require some normalization before the market stabilizes. Join Darius for this eye-opening discussion into the housing market and benefit from his insights and tips! Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Why we need to focus more on hard facts than on media speculation. Data on the monthly supply of new houses in the US provided by the St. Louis Fed. The "very short term demand shock" that is causing much of the volatility we're seeing in the market. And so much more... This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2007 the world was shocked by the story of Amanda Knox, wrongfully convicted for the murder of Meredith Kercher. Fifteen years after the gruesome incident that attracted huge media attention, our guest gets real about the experience that turned her life upside down. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is joined by Amanda Knox, exoneree, journalist, public speaker, author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, 'Waiting to Be Heard,' and co-host, with her partner Christopher Robinson, of the podcast, 'Labyrinths.' Between 2007 and 2015, she spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit, and has since become an advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics. She sits on the board of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. In this episode you'll discover: - The details surrounding Amanda's wrongful conviction for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. - How the modern media industry really works. - Why Amanda describes the experience as an “existential crisis.” Join Darius and Amanda for this incredible conversation as they discuss media ethics, criminal justice, and how core values help in facing certain circumstances and impossible tasks. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Amanda was wrongfully convicted for the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher. How the modern media industry really works and how it handles these types of stories. The “existential crisis” Amanda experienced as a result of this event. And so much more... Resources: https://twitter.com/amandaknox (Amanda's Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/amamaknox/?hl=en (Amanda's Instagram) https://www.knoxrobinson.com (Knox Robinson website) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius does a deep dive into the concept of inflation and its effects on the economy, as well as the way it’s calculated, both now and in the past. In this episode you'll discover: - How inflation is truly calculated, and how the Consumer Price Index factors in. - Why understanding inflation requires research... and patience. - Some of the biggest changes that have happened to the way inflation is calculated and presented. Join Darius for this fascinating look into a subject we've all heard of, but probably don't understand as well as we'd like: inflation. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How the Consumer Price Index factors into calculating the inflation rate. Why patience and some degree of deep-digging is required to truly get a grasp on inflation as the government presents it. Changes that have been made to the way inflation is calculated over time. And so much more... Resources: https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today's guest, winning at home is just as important as winning at work, maybe even moreso. He's joined Darius to discuss exactly how men can go about doing that in their everyday lives. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Jon Vroman, speaker, author, family man and CEO of Front Row Dads, an organization designed to help men build a family legacy they can be proud of by deepening their connection with their children. Front Row Dads has grown over the last five years to include 230 dads from 12 different countries who all choose to put family first as they grow their businesses. Jon's bestselling book, 'The Front Row Factor' is filled with inspiring stories, compelling science, and life strategies that help you explore your values, establish priorities, and reconnect to a sense of purpose and deeper meaning. In this episode you'll discover: - The inspiration for Front Row Dads and how it began. - Creating space for men to make time for their families. - The ideal things we should hear when we hear the word “Dad.” Join Darius and Jon for this inspiring and eye-opening conversation into being a more present family man, and how you can create a deeper sense of purpose in your life. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Jon created Front Row Dads and where the inspiration came from. The importance of creating space for men and their families. What the term "Dad" should truly mean to men. And so much more... Resources: https://frontrowdads.com (Front Row Dads website) https://frontrowfactor.com (Front Row Factor website) https://frontrowfactor.com/order/ (The Front Row Factor book) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonvroman/ (Jon's LinkedIn) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many 'rags to riches' stories are tales of average people achieving success in their chosen field. However, in the case of today's guest, the story is almost literally true. From being a homeless teenager to eventually finding her place as an Inc 5000 CEO, her story is truly inspiring. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Natasha Miller, CEO and founder of Entire Productions in San Francisco. Natasha's passion and commitment to giving back motivates her participation and contributions to numerous charitable organizations. In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Natasha is a jazz vocalist and classically trained violinist, as well as an award winning author of 'Relentless: From Homeless Teen to Achieving the Entrepreneur Dream.' She is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate and has studied at Harvard Business School and MIT. She's also a member of The Recording Academy (Grammys), ASCAP, SF Travel, and Meeting Professionals International (MPI). In this episode you'll discover: - The hardships and challenges she faced in her youth. - How she started as a musician and eventually, an entrepreneur. - The incredible personal journey she took while writing her book. Join Darius and Natasha for this inspiring and eye-opening conversation exploring what happens when the need for survival becomes a catalyst for greatness. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Some of the hardships and challenges Natasha faced at a very young age, and how she overcame them. Her beginnings as a musician and later, her path to becoming an entrepreneur. The powerful revelations and insights she gained while writing her book. And so much more... Resources: https://entireproductions.com (Entire Productions) https://www.officialnatashamiller.com (Natasha's website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashamiller/ (Natasha's LinkedIn) https://therelentlessbook.com (Relentless book) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (TCVE Book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there's one trait common to most humans, it's curiosity. We seem to have an instinctive need to ask questions, and to explore new ideas. However, this trait is not aways distributed evenly. Some people are very curious, constantly seeking out new avenues to learn and grow, while others seem to lack the trait entirely. So what happens when you actively start cultivating your curiosity? In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius tries to answer that very question with the help of his guest, Doug Erwin, Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurial Development at the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). Doug is a serial entrepreneur turned nonprofit executive and is dedicated to growing Northern Nevada's startup and technology ecosystems as well as supporting entrepreneurs on their own journeys. He's founded six companies in the eCommerce, software development, medical diagnostics, and consumer products manufacturing spaces before dedicating his full-time efforts to EDAWN. He's also experienced first-hand the highs and lows of starting and running businesses, managing investors and partners, and balancing his family, himself, and his career. In this episode you'll discover: The journey Doug took to discover spirituality. How cultivating curiosity changed him as a person. The importance of facing unresolved issues in life. Join Darius and Doug for this fascinating conversation into the life-changing power of curiosity. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Doug discovered spirituality and the journey he took to get there. How cultivating curiosity changed him as a person. The importance of facing unresolved issues in life. And so much more... Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasrerwin/ (Doug's LinkedIn) http://edawn.org (EDAWN website) https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (Community) https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (ScaleMAP video) https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (The Core Value Equation book) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A marketing funnel is a fundamental part of many businesses. The concept is designed to illustrate the journey a person takes with your business, from a stranger just learning about your company, to an eventual purchase and beyond. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Ryan Levesque, CEO of The ASK Method® Company, entrepreneur, and #1 bestselling author of the books, 'Choose' and 'Ask.'  Ryan has made the Inc. 500 list five times and over 250,000 entrepreneurs subscribe to his email newsletter offering business advice. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and on NBC News and Fox. Additionally, he is the co-founder and an investor in bucket.io®, a leading quiz funnel software used by over 30 million people every year. In this episode you'll discover: - How Ryan’s life shifted when he was in China. - What it's like starting multiple digital businesses. - What the Ask Method Process and Ask Method Quiz Funnel actually are. Join Darius and Ryan as they discuss how funnels can change the game for your business!   Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How a trip to China changed Ryan’s life completely. The challenges and rewards of starting multiple digital businesses. Details about the Ask Method Process and Ask Method Quiz Funnel. And so much more... Resources: https://askmethod.com (The ASK Method website) https://therealdarius.com (The Real Darius) https://www.facebook.com/therealdariusm/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ (Instagram) https://therealdarius.com/YT (YouTube) https://twitter.com/kingdarius (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ (LinkedIn) Community: https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/) ScaleMAP: https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video (https://www.dariusclass.com/training-video) TCVE Book: https://therealdarius.com/book-order/ (https://therealdarius.com/book-order/) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices