The Greatness Machine

In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius discusses a top near and dear to his heart - leadership, and the things every leader needs to know in order to be the best leader they can be, no matter their field. You'll discover a little about Darius' background and his long-standing desire to be a leader in all his endeavors. You'll learn the three things that every leader 'owns' in their business. You'll also discover how those three things apply to your business and how you leverage them to your full advantage. Join Darius as he offers his take on leadership, both inside and outside business. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: A little about Darius' background and his long-standing desire to be a leader in all his endeavors. The three things that every leader 'owns' in their business. How those three elements apply to your business and how you leverage them to your full advantage. 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 The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Tom Serres, entrepreneur, public speaker, and technology executive. He is the Co-Founder of Animal Ventures, a venture studio and consultancy focused on building startups, educating executives, and designing comprehensive strategies to help large companies, governments, and SMEs take advantage of some of the most advanced technology companies coming into the market. Tom was named one of America’s Most Promising CEO’s under 35 by Forbes Magazine for his work with Rally.org. In June 2012, he made history by raising Rally’s $7.9 million Series A venture capital round — the largest ever — entirely online. You'll discover how Tom achieved his most successful moments with Rally. You'll learn some background into his business and career and how he grew both. You'll also discover fundamentals and insights around cryptocurrency. Join Darius and Tom for this fascinating and wide-ranging discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Tom achieved his most successful moments with Rally. Some background into his business and career and how he grew both. Fundamentals and insights on cryptocurrency. And so much more... Resources: https://www.warburgserres.com (WarburgSerres 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) 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 business, failure on some level is inevitable. Whether it be a small stumble or a huge mistake, often the greatest business lessons can be found in those dark moments. In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius shares the story of one of his biggest triumphs, which ultimately led to his biggest failure, and the lessons he learned along the way.  You'll discover the story of Darius' first big success that led to his first really big failure. You'll learn the lessons he took from that failure and how it informed his future decisions.  You'll also discover what it was like to be running a mortgage brokerage during the 2008 collapse. Join Darius as he offers some insights into recovering from failure in your business. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The story of Darius' first big success that led to his first really big failure. The lessons he took from that failure and how it informed his future decisions. What it was like to be running a mortgage company during the 2008 collapse. 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 Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, host of the Build for Tomorrow and Problem Solvers podcasts, and the author of Mr. Nice Guy and Build for Tomorrow. He's also worked as Editor of Men's Health, Fast Company, Maxim, and Boston Magazine, and has written about business technology for The Washington Post, Slate, and others.   Jason is best known as the guy who gets you excited for the future. He's passionate about helping people become more resilient in a world of constant change, so they can seize new opportunities before anyone else does.    You'll discover how Jason made the decision about what he wanted to do with his life.   You'll learn the one crucial mistake people make when writing for a publication.   You'll also discover why you need to be bad at something, in order to be good at it.    Join Darius and Jason for this inspiring and eye-opening conversation.    Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Jason made the decision about what he wanted to do with his life. The one crucial mistake people make when writing for a publication. Why you need to be bad at something, in order to be good at it.  And so much more...   Resources: https://www.jasonfeifer.com (Jason's website) https://www.jasonfeifer.com (Build for Tomorrow book) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-feifer-b04543a/ (Jason'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

In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius dives deep into a subject close to his heart: core values. From a bucket list item in 2010 that spoke of writing a best-selling book to today, Darius has made incorporating core values into business one of his key pieces of advice for entrepreneurs. But it wasn't always that way... You'll discover a little about his book, The Core Value Equation, and its origin in a bucket list he created in 2010. You'll learn why he felt he needed to write it and why core values are so important to him. You'll also discover Darius' struggles incorporating core values in the early days of his business, and what he's learned since. Join Darius as he discusses the power of core values and the benefits that can bring to your personal and professional life. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: A little about his book, The Core Value Equation, and its origin in a bucket list he created in 2010. Why Darius felt he needed to write it and why core values are so important to him. His struggles incorporating core values in the early days of his business, and what he's learned since. And so much more... Resources: 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

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Cat Hoke, founder of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and Defy Ventures, entrepreneur, author and speaker. As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, Cat mastered the art of “breakfall:” how to prevent injury when you get taken down. Cat works with gang leaders in the most notorious prisons, leading gang intervention programs. Her Hustle 2.0 initiative reduces crime, violence, and recidivism by providing evidence-based rehabilitation programs that equip incarcerated people with the tools to transform their lives by changing their thoughts and behaviors. You'll discover how Cat started wrestling at a young age, and ended up as the only girl on the team. You'll learn what you can learn working with incarcerated people. You'll also discover details of Cat's Hustle 2.0 program. Join Darius and Cat for this fascinating and inspiring conversation. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Cat started wrestling at a young age, and ended up as the only girl on the team. What you can learn working with incarcerated people. Details on the Hustle 2.0 initiative. And so much more... Resources: https://www.cathoke.com (Cat's website) Cat's email 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 is flying solo, sharing a unique story he experienced about the time a chance get-together with a friend lead to an encounter with Elon Musk... a meeting that still leaves him with deep questions. You'll discover a little of Darius' background growing up in Fullerton, California around the time that serial killer Richard Ramirez was active. You'll learn why we need to really think about how we speak to people we don't know, because a chance meeting with an influential person could happen at any time. You'll also discover why relying on easy small talk could lead to missed opportunities.  Join Darius as he shares his fascinating and eye-opening story. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: A little of Darius' background growing up in Fullerton, California around the time that serial killer Richard Ramirez was active. Why we need to rethink how we speak to people we don't know, because a chance meeting with an influential person could happen at any time. Why relying on easy small talk could lead to missed opportunities. 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 Chris Pronger, an NHL Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion, NHL MVP and 2x Olympic Gold Medalist (4x Olympian) who's building a travel company in the same mold as his professional hockey career. His boutique luxury travel company, Well Inspired Travels, caters to elite athletes, entertainers, C-level executives and business owners. This has been a passion project for him and his wife, Lauren, for many years.  You'll discover the importance of continually moving forward, even after achieving your goals. You'll learn the factors that fuel people to keep pushing despite adversity. You'll also discover how to raise the bar higher by improving your strengths and weaknesses. Join Darius and Chris for this fascinating and inspiring discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: The importance of moving forward after achieving your goals. Understanding what fuels people to keep pushing despite adversity. Raising the bar higher by improving your strengths and weaknesses. And so much more... Resources: https://www.wellinspiredtravels.com (Well Inspired Travels) https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-pronger-831100b5/ (Chris' 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

On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is flying solo, offering a rare glimpse into his own backstory - how he became an entrepreneur, and the moment he knew he'd never work for anyone else ever again. You'll discover a little of Darius' background and his time as a White House intern for the Clinton Administration... the last "job" he would ever have. You'll learn how he nearly lost his job due to a poorly thought out email. You'll also discover the three vital lessons he learned during his internship in the White House. Join Darius as he shares the fascinating story of his early beginnings as an entrepreneur. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: A little of Darius' background and his time as a White House intern for the Clinton Administration. How he nearly lost his job due to a poorly thought-out email. Three vital lessons he learned during his internship in the White House. 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 Barry Magliarditi, a business coach, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, speaker, philanthropist, and spiritual guide.  Over the past 18 years, Barry has launched several multi-million dollar companies, coached 1000’s of entrepreneurs to find freedom through building profitable businesses that work without them, gained over 2 million downloads (and growing) on his podcast 'The Come Back Game' and 'Tradie Business School,' and become a multiple best selling author of, The Path to Freedom, and Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression. You'll discover how Barry started his many companies. You'll learn the importance of building an ecosystem to support coaching clients. You'll also discover information about his new book, Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression. Join Darius and Barry for this eye-opening discussion. Enjoy! What You'll Learn in this Show: How Barry started his many companies. Building an ecosystem to support coaching clients. Information about his new book, Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression. And so much more... Resources: https://barrymagliarditi.com (Barry's website) https://www.instagram.com/barrywilliamemagliarditi/ (Barry's Instagram) https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Drugs-Radical-Self-Expression-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B09M7P6MG5 (Sex, Drugs and Radical Expression 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