The Greatness Machine

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

Are we in a housing bubble? Could the events of 2008 be happening all over again? These are questions that are being asked by both experts in the housing market and those in the media. The temptation is to assume that history is repeating itself, and the same factors that created the 2008 crash are once again at work. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius wades into the debate with his own insights on the current housing market. He believes that talk of a 'return to 2008' is simply untrue and shows a lack of understanding of the industry. In this episode you'll discover: - How Darius' own experiences working in the mortgage industry in 2008 informs his current views. - The various elements that contributed to the 2008 housing crash, such as the banking crisis. - Why the challenges of the current housing market are nothing like the ones seen 15 years ago. Join Darius as he cuts through the media noise and brings some clarity to this subject. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: Darius' experience working in the mortgage industry during the 2008 crash. Some of the factors that, at the time, helped create the crisis. Why "it's another 2008n housing crisis" represents flawed thinking. And so much more... Resources: 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

People dream about the glamorous world of spying all the time, though sadly the reality never lives up to the fantasy. However, many of the skills used by real spies could help you in your everyday life. If only there was a way for a civilian to learn those skills... In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with someone who has created resources to do just that! Andrew Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer, decorated military combat veteran and Fortune 10 corporate advisor. Having led human and technical intelligence operations for corporate and government clients for over 20 years, Andrew launched EverydaySpy.com, the first online platform designed to teach elite spy skills to everyone. Media outlets in the United States and around the world have praised Andrew's work for its innovative, authentic, and life-changing content. When he isn’t giving interviews, running spy exercises, or supporting private intelligence contracts around the world, Andrew lives with his wife (also an ex-CIA Officer) and two children in Florida. In this episode you'll discover: - How Andrew went from a normal guy to becoming an ‘accidental spy.’ - The difference between MISinformation and DISinformation. - How EverydaySpy got started. Join Darius and Andrew as they discuss this endlessly fascinating subject, and learn how the world of spying may offer advantages in your everyday life!  Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Andrew's life shifted from that of a normal guy to that of an ‘accidental spy.’ Why MISinformation and DISinformation are two distinct and different concepts. What inspired Andrew to create EverydaySpy. And so much more... Resources: https://everydayspy.com (EverydaySpy website) https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/ (EverydaySpy Instagram) 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) 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

Welcome to the 100th episode of The Greatness Machine! Today, Darius offers up a fascinating discussion around a quote from psychiatrist Carl Jung that has rocked his world and may just change your life as well! You'll discover the quote that rocked Darius' world and how it could change your life. You'll learn what happened at his MIT event and some of the amazing people and ideas he encountered there. You'll also discover the pivotal question he was asked by a former guest that opened up a whole new avenue of thought. Join Darius as he shares some life-changing ideas from his MIT event. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The quote that rocked Darius' world and how it could change your life. What happened at his MIT event and some of the amazing people and ideas he encountered there. The pivotal question he was asked by a former guest that opened up a whole new avenue of thought. And so much more... Resources: 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

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Mario Zandstra, President and CEO Family Legacy, a faith-based, Christian, God-led organization that exists to glorify God by empowering vulnerable children in Zambia to live out their God given potential. Fueled by his sincere passion for revival in the country and throughout the world, Mario works with Family Legacy to offer four primary programs that seek to give children the education and support they need to take on the world with the profound understanding that Christ’s love conquers all. You'll discover more about Family Legacy and the programs it provides. You'll learn about the first time Mario saw poverty and the effect it had on him. You'll also discover Family Legacy's long term goals. Join Darius and Mario as they discuss this life-changing work. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: More about Family Legacy and the programs it provides. The first time Mario saw poverty and the effect it had on him. Family Legacy's long-term goals. And so much more... Resources: https://familylegacy.com (Family Legacy) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-zandstra-0345911/ (Mario's LinkedIn) 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