The Greatness Machine

Most of us would like to live longer lives, but only if those extra years are healthy and happy. The science of longevity may seem relatively new, but in fact we've been increasing our own lifespans for the last century or so. We've gone from an average age of about 35 to something closer to 70-75 years, and that trend shows no sign of slowing down. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Sergey Young, longevity investor, speaker and author of "The Science and Technology of Growing Young" about our desire to live longer and happier lives, and his mission to extend the healthy lifespans of one billion people worldwide. You'll discover the origins of longevity research and what brought a longtime investor such as Sergey into this field. You'll learn five habits we should adapt to promote longevity and health in our own lives.  You'll also learn why Sergey believes that greater longevity is inevitable, as well as a concept he calls "the near horizon of longevity innovation." Join Darius and Sergey as they discuss finding the fountain of youth, being young and feeling young! Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The origins of longevity research and what brought Sergey to the field as an investor. Five things we should be doing to improve our own longevity. Creating and extending life and something Sergey calls "the near horizon of longevity innovation." And so much more... Resources: Sergey's website The Real Darius Darius Class Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

There are few things more demoralizing than pouring your heart and soul into a job (not to mention countless hours of dedicated work) only to have your employer let you go with barely a thank you for your hard work. Today's guest has experienced this first hand, but rather than allow it to stop her, she's used it to fuel her own massive success. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Hala Taha, entrepreneur, CEO of YAP Media and LinkedIn's Podcasting Princess. Her path to success has been a long and challenging one, despite her relatively young age, and she's ready to share her insights on today's episode. You'll learn about Hala's journey through the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, a difficult path that provided tremendous experience and eventually led her to the corporate world where more lessons awaited. You'll discover some surprisingly effective habits and tactics used by successful leaders. You'll also learn how Hala's extensive experience inspired her to create her #1 rated Young and Profiting podcast and more recently, YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. Join Darius and Hala and get inspired by her story, her determination and her insights! Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The process Hala used to become an "overnight success." Surprising habits and tactics of successful leaders. The reasons why Hala decided to start the Young And Profiting podcast. And so much more... Resources: Hala's website The Real Darius Darius Class Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

Imagine being thirty years old with a beautiful spouse, a newborn baby, a gorgeous home, a sculpted body and a steady career. By most people's standards, you would be considered incredibly successful. However, beneath the veneer of success lies a dark secret - a deep sense of unhappiness, held fast in the grip of alcoholism and addiction. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Adam Jablin, author, coach, speaker, mentor and entrepreneur - a man who has experienced all the trappings of success, while simultaneously suffering the effects of alcoholism and addiction. During their talk, Adam shares the tools and secrets that have helped him overcome his addiction and live the life that he only could have dreamt about.  You'll discover how his early struggles with obesity created patterns that manifested much later in life. You'll learn about Adam's path from alcoholism and addiction to the acknowledgment of the problem and then the long and difficult road to recovery. You'll also discover the lessons he learned along that journey, including possibly the most important of all - the willingness to say yes to life. Join Darius and Adam as they explore the challenges many otherwise successful people face every day. He's found a path through the darkness and is here to show you how to find your own! Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: How Adam struggled with obesity early in his life, and the patterns that manifested much later as a result. Adam's path from alcoholism and addiction to the acknowledgment of the problem and then the long and difficult road to recovery. The lessons learned along that road, including one of the most important - saying yes to life. And so much more... Resources: Adam’s Website The Real Darius Darius Class Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

How do you define success? Is it measured by your income level, the number and type of cars you drive, the houses you own, etc? For those who have achieved success in terms of material things, particularly luxury things, there's often a dark truth underlying it all - they just aren't happy. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jaylissa Lea, a Modern Luxury Educator/Brand Strategist, neuropsychology researcher and previously, clinical psychology student/mindset coach. Her passion is to take luxury one step further than current industry trends, and create a modern luxury movement that prioritizes impact and fulfillment over income. You'll discover how Jaylissa drew on her personal experiences and education to combine psychology with business to help entrepreneurs build luxury brands that are both successful and fulfilling. You'll learn why it's so vital to understand and embrace your purpose and core values when building your luxury brand. You'll also discover why so many entrepreneurs have developed unhealthy misconceptions about concepts such as "luxury" and "success," chasing the material while forgetting about the psychological. Join Darius and Jaylissa for this wide-ranging discussion into achieving success for your brand on every level. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: How Jaylissa shifted from trying to decide between studying psychology or business to combining both disciplines to help entrepreneurs build luxury brands that are both successful and fulfilling. The importance of understanding your purpose and core values on a deep level when building your brand. Why so many people have developed unhealthy misconceptions about concepts such as "luxury" and "success." And so much more... Resources: Darius Class Website The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

Leaving an established corporate gig to branch out on your own can seem daunting, and for many, the risk remains too high.  In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jeffrey Schox, general partner at Trucks Venture Capital, and the founder of Schox Patent Group, a boutique patent firm focused on startups. Jeffrey started his career as an engineer on the original electric vehicle at General Motors before becoming a patent attorney for two of the largest patent law firms and eventually founding his own firm. You'll learn about Jeffrey's unusual background, from following his parents in the automotive industry to eventually striking out on his own as a patent attorney. You'll discover the power of giving and accepting help, and why passing a potential client to a more-qualified friend resulted in a flood of much needed business for his struggling new firm. You'll learn why timing is an essential tool in determining the viability of an investment, whether it be in an invention or a company.  You'll also discover Jeffrey's knack for taking a complicated idea, product, etc. and teasing out the differences to determine its future value. Join Darius and Jeffrey as they discuss the entrepreneurial path, timing and the power of giving and receiving. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: A little of Jeffrey's background, including his work on the original electric car at General Motors and his eventual shift to patent law. How handing over a potential client to a more qualified friend ended up being paid back in spades for his struggling firm. Why an understanding of timing is vital when assessing a company / product to invest your resources in. And so much more... Resources: Darius Class Website The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

Strategic planning is a skill that every business can use to accomplish tasks from one quarter to the next and create growth. However, like any system, when misused, strategic planning can create an endless cycle of never-finished projects that can have the opposite effect. In today's solo episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius shares some of his early experiences with strategic planning, the challenges he discovered, and how he's looking to make the system work much more smoothly. You'll learn how his team began to repackage/rename uncompleted projects and resubmit them from one planning session to the next, only focusing on the things that came easily - and how he resolved the issue. You'll find out why he believes the standard SWOT model is broken, as well as his suggestions for a better method of planning. You'll discover the distinct difference between working ON the business and working IN the business - one leads to growth, the other, to stagnation. You'll also learn about his new training covering the Scale M.A.P. Method and the Three Pillars of Invisible Scale. Join Darius for this fascinating discussion on strategic planning and how you can make yours as effective as possible. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The biggest challenge he's encountered when doing strategic planning with his team. Why Darius believes the SWOT system is broken, and how he's tried to improve it. The difference between working On the business and working IN the business. And so much more... Resources: Darius Class Website The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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 asked, most entrepreneurs would describe themselves as mavericks, rebels or even ‘unemployable.’ They possess a unique combination of drive, ambition and intelligence that makes working for someone else difficult if not impossible. This burning desire to go their own way means that entrepreneurs tend to take an unusual approach to education. Such is the case with today's guest. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with David Osborn, a self-proclaimed 'chaotic entrepreneur' and principal owner of the 6th largest real estate company in the US, with 4,500+ agents responsible for over 19,000 transaction sides and $10 billion in sales in 2017. Born in the US but raised in Europe, David was selected as a National Merit Scholar, he attended the University of Texas and graduated with an economics degree. You'll discover a little about David's unusual background and his belief that entrepreneurs often have an aggressive father in their background to inspire them. You'll find out why he started working in real estate with his mother almost as an afterthought, with no plans to stay in the career. You'll learn what it truly means to 'pivot' as an entrepreneur and how he's used it to achieve great success. You'll also discover the power of investing in passive income vehicles as a way to ensure success and weather crises. Join Darius and David as they map out the unusual path of an entrepreneur, and discuss why money should be more of a means to a goal rather than a goal in and of itself. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: How growing up in Europe gave David an appreciation for the US, and how he ended up working in real estate almost by accident. What it means to ‘pivot’ as an entrepreneur. The importance of investing in passive income vehicles. And so much more... Resources: The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter LinkedIn www.dariusclass.com 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

How do you define success? The entrepreneurial path is a long and difficult one, filled with risks and obstacles to be overcome. On the other hand, there are great rewards to be found along that path as well, as long as you have a clear definition of what success means to you. One path taken by many entrepreneurs is authorship - leveraging their experience, successes and failures and sharing those insights with their readers. Such a path is often far more difficult than people realize, and brings with it its own set of challenges. In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Mike Michalowicz, entrepreneur, speaker and author of 'Get Different,' 'Fix This Next,' 'Clockwork,' 'Profit First,' 'The Pumpkin Plan,' and 'The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur.' His books have been published around the world and translated into 10 different languages, and he's passionate about connecting with entrepreneurs. You'll discover some of the challenges of writing, launching and promoting a book, and why many new authors only focus on the first part of that process and forget the rest. You'll learn why "success" has almost as many definitions as those who strive for it in business and in life. You'll also discover why Mike believes that marketing is not in any way bothersome - in fact, it's the ultimate, deliberate act of kindness. Join Darius and Mike as they explore the long and winding road to becoming an entrepreneur, as well as the rewards and pitfalls that can be found along the way. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The challenges and rewards of writing, launching and promoting a book, particularly for an entrepreneur. How we each define success in different ways, based on our beliefs, experiences and desires. Why Michael believes that marketing is, in reality, a deliberate act of kindness. And so much more... Resources: Michael's Website The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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

What are your goals for your business, and do you have a plan for getting there? A surprisingly large number of entrepreneurs create lofty goals for their businesses, but fail to create a solid plan to achieve them. That's like getting in your car to drive from California to New York without a map or a GPS. It's very likely you'll get lost and never reach your destination. But how do you go about creating a plan that will let you scale your business and turn those goals into realities? In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is flying solo, offering up some insights on the importance of planning to scale and understanding that the entrepreneurial process is about more than simply setting targets and then doing nothing to reach them. You'll learn why so many entrepreneurs create bold and powerful goals but fail to take the next steps to achieve them. You'll discover the importance of incorporating scale into your goal planning and why many scale systems are complicated and overly cumbersome. You'll learn about revenue, income, size, and ethics (RISE) targets and how focusing on them can make the difference in reaching your goals or simply grasping at dreams. Join Darius as he offers his insight and experience on the subject of growing your business in a way that will generate real results. What You’ll Learn in this Show: Why a goal without a plan is a dream, and why do many entrepreneurs refusal to create plans lead to their failure. The importance of building a plan around scale when trying to grow your business. RISE targets: what they are, and how they can help you reach the levels of success And so much more! To Learn More: www.dariusclass.com Additional Resources: The Real Darius Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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 show, Darius interviews Steve Sims. Steve is the badass founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service, Bluefish, bestselling author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen, and a sought-after life coach. Also known as the “Wizard of Oz”, Steve shares his incredible life story and philosophy in today’s show. We start this special show with Steve sharing his incredible backstory. Steve started off his career years back working as a doorman at a nightclub. And incredibly enough, he credits this experience to his uncanny ability to read people. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with” ~ Jim Rohn A firm believer in this adage, Steve shares that he made a conscious effort to surround himself with rich people. As he puts it, you get dividends if you surround yourself with rich people. Whereas, you get only excuses if you surround yourself with poor people. As a nightclub doorman, Steve also shares how he always strives to resolve conflicts in the most frictionless way possible. This has allowed him to cultivate stellar relationships that have withstood the test of time. So, how did Steve go from being a nightclub doorman to owning a luxury concierge service? Steve credits his blatant ignorance and stupidity which he calls his “superpower” for his success. In this segment of the show, we discuss the importance of overcoming our fear of rejection which often inhibits us from going all out and realizing our full potential. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How to resolve strife in the most frictionless way possible How “ignorance” and “stupidity” and can power you ahead The value of surrounding yourself with like-minded and inspiring people And so much more… Resources Steve Sims Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen The Greatness Machine Podcast Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter 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