

The Chris Voss Show
Chris Voss
With nearly 10 million downloads, The Chris Voss Show Podcast is a top 1% most popular shows out of 3,254,177 podcasts globally. Over 17 years, 27 millions views of amazing interviews of top CEOs, BILLIONAIRES, Astronauts, the hottest new book Authors, TV & Print News & Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalists, Governors, Congress Members and other inspiring and insightful guests that will expand your mind. Our podcast guests are the CEO’s, thought leaders, presidential advisers and the hottest new book authors and journalists from all the large publishers like Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan, etc. Interviewed guests include top journalists from news anchors & journalists from all the top media: CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post, WSJ, NYT, The Guardian, etc. FTC Disclosure: Some guests pay advertising/production costs to appear on the show. See more at TheChrisVossShow.com
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Nov 21, 2023 • 37min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – 22 Letters from Uncle Jack: How One Spirit Helped Me to Reveal My Inner Knowing by Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen
22 Letters from Uncle Jack: How One Spirit Helped Me to Reveal My Inner Knowing by Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen
https://amzn.to/49Z5EuH
Alianathemedium.com
‘Twenty-Two Letters From Uncle Jack’ is Aliana Ziva Seeger-Madsen's story of coming from a place of emotional and spiritual darkness then stepping into the light with the help of her spirit guide. It is a book about the journey around finding out who you really are and embracing that reality. This book traces the process of coming home to yourself through spirituality, transformation, alignment and reality and finding out who you are by changing the way you think.
‘Twenty-Two Letters from Uncle Jack’ centers around the principle of letting others know that we are not alone and there is always a spiritual solution to how we feel.

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Pete A Turner, Combat Spy, Podcast Host of Break It Down Show
Pete A Turner, Combat Spy, Podcast Host of Break It Down Show
https://www.youtube.com/peteaturner
About Pete A Turner
Meet a former military force turned master of captivating narratives, who has transformed the airwaves with a live talk show that delves into the pulse-pounding realms of excitement. Pete Turner is the executive producer and host of the Break It Down Show (BIDS) podcast. Pete's show portfolio includes remarkable individuals, from Nobel Prize Winners to Gold Medalists, offering an array of unique insights. Notably, Pete is keen to discuss his work on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, drawing out shadowed experts to share their experiences. His collection of perspectives presents compelling evidence outside the typical media landscapes that can’t be found anywhere else.
Pete's rich experiences extend beyond geopolitics. His expertise shines in tactical espionage, U.S. travels, and engaging discussions on politics and life. With over 70 months of military service and 1000 combat patrols, Pete's journey evolved from counterintelligence roles in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, Germany, and Iraq, which eventually led to creating the Break It Down Show.
Approaching its 10th anniversary with over 1500 episodes, the podcast stands out for its rotating co-hosts. Pete's eagerness to connect makes him a blend of Charles Kuralt, PJ O'Rourke and Larry King. This approach fosters in-depth conversations transcending traditional platforms.
Confident in Pete's captivating knowledge and storytelling, I'm excited to coordinate a potential collaboration. Let me share your details with Pete and arrange a potential collaboration.
Pete works hard on charity. He dedicates his time to Save the Brave. While battling his own fight with PTSD, he lost is brother Eric to suicide. Since 2020, Pete has participated in the Ride for the Brave an annual fundraiser that takes him and a group of veterans across the country fundraising, gathering and healing. In addition to his work with STB, Pete is actively working with Phil Green. Phil is a primary member in the battle against ALS. Pete is often found on the road, working in the service of others.

Nov 21, 2023 • 39min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fernando Diez – Quasar Expeditions, Marketing Director on Galapagos Islands & Patagonia Trips of a Lifetime
Fernando Diez – Quasar Expeditions, Marketing Director on Galapagos Islands & Patagonia Trips of a Lifetime
Quasarex.com
From their website:
"At Quasar Expeditions, our vision is to create authentic, exclusive, unique, and meaningful land and sea experiences for adventurous travelers like you. Voted the #1 Small Ship Ocean Cruise Line by Travel+Leisure for the past 6 years, we’ve spent over 3 decades serving those who delight in travel, not tourism.
Guests come to us seeking layers of depth and contrast: meaningful interactions with humans and the earth, well-appointed accommodations, unparalleled adventures, five-star cultural cuisine, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters. In turn, Quasar travelers become not only expedition enthusiasts, but conservators.
From hand-picked naturalist guides to the friendliest staff you’ll ever meet, our team is comprised of passion. Whether you’re exploring Galapagos, Patagonia, Chile, Ecuador, or Peru, we promise authentic experiences and lifetime memories."
Biography
Born and raised amidst the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, Fernando Diez is a proud Ecuadorian who has dedicated his adult life to sharing the unique beauty and rare wildlife of this enchanting archipelago with adventurous travelers from every corner of the globe.
Fernando is the proud son of the founders of Quasar Expeditions, a high-end expedition cruising company that pioneered small group travel in the Galapagos Islands 37 years ago. His parents dream? To show this precious eco system to the world, ensuring its preservation for future generations through responsible tourism.
Beyond his role at Quasar Expeditions, Fernando is loving father of 3, a proud husband and a man of many passions. He is a skilled photographer, an avid scuba diver, a high-altitude climber and overall just a lover of nature and the outdoors.
A natural story teller at heart, Fernando has an ability to bring the stories of this unique archipelago to life, connecting listeners with the magic of the place that possessed Charles Darwin's mind.

Nov 19, 2023 • 50min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly, Caroline Lambert
The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly, Caroline Lambert
https://amzn.to/3G4k0Mz
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
Named a Financial Times top title
How to unleash "human magic" and achieve improbable results.
Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer's spectacular turnaround, unveils his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business.
Back in 2012, "Everyone thought we were going to die," says Joly. Eight years later, Best Buy was transformed as Joly and his team rebuilt the company into one of the nation's favorite employers, vastly increased customer satisfaction, and dramatically grew Best Buy's stock price. Joly and his team also succeeded in making Best Buy a leader in sustainability and innovation.
In The Heart of Business, Joly shares the philosophy behind the resurgence of Best Buy: pursue a noble purpose, put people at the center of the business, create an environment where every employee can blossom, and treat profit as an outcome, not the goal.
This approach is easy to understand, but putting it into practice is not so easy. It requires radically rethinking how we view work, how we define companies, how we motivate, and how we lead. In this book Joly shares memorable stories, lessons, and practical advice, all drawn from his own personal transformation from a hard-charging McKinsey consultant to a leader who believes in human magic.
The Heart of Business is a timely guide for leaders ready to abandon old paradigms and lead with purpose and humanity. It shows how we can reinvent capitalism so that it contributes to a sustainable future.
About the author
Hubert Joly is the former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy. He has been recognized as one of the one hundred “Best-Performing CEOs in the World” by Harvard Business Review, one of the top thirty CEOs in the world by Barron’s, and one of the top ten CEOs in the United States in Glassdoor’s annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Joly is now a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and serves on the boards of Johnson & Johnson and Ralph Lauren.

Nov 19, 2023 • 22min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh
There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh
https://amzn.to/3SOAIXI
In this chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh, a remote estate in New Zealand’s Southern Alps hosts a reunion no one will ever forget.
Seven friends.
One last weekend.
A mansion half in ruins.
No room for lies.
Someone is going to confess.
Because there should have been eight. . . .
They met when they were teenagers. Now they’re adults, and time has been kind to some and unkind to others—none more so than to Bea, the one they lost nine long years ago.
They’ve gathered to reminisce at Bea’s family’s estate, a once-glorious mansion straight out of a gothic novel. Best friends, old flames, secret enemies, and new lovers are all under one roof. But when the weather turns and they’re snowed in at the edge of eternity, there’s nowhere left to hide from their shared history.
As the walls close in, the pretense of normality gives way to long-buried grief, bitterness, and rage. Underneath it all, there’s the nagging feeling that Bea’s shocking death wasn’t what it was claimed to be. And before the weekend is through, the truth will be unleashed—no matter the cost. . . .

Nov 19, 2023 • 41min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth by Brandon Dawson
Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth by Brandon Dawson
https://amzn.to/3QLCZ3p
Ninefiguremindset.com
Cardoneventures.com
Behind the life you want to live lies the power you already have to create it.
In Nine-Figure Mindset, Brandon Dawson unveils how to tap into the remarkable potential hidden inside each and every one of us. Drawing from his own awe-inspiring journey, Brandon shows that success and leadership are attainable to anyone willing to cultivate the right shift in thinking.
Combining personal experiences with actionable strategies, Nine-Figure Mindset serves as a guidebook to next level achievements you’ve never imagined were possible. Brandon Dawson, a very accomplished business icon, shares his wealth of wisdom, earned from his humble beginnings to achieving a record-breaking exit, having sold his last business for $151 million.
Are you an entrepreneur with a gleam in your eye but the feeling that you’re running in mud? Do you sense that with the right team in place, you could achieve so much more? Perhaps you’re already successful with an undeniable hunger for more? The question is not whether you are striving hard enough but whether you’re striving for enough and in the right direction.
Dawson’s secrets to starting, scaling, and above all leading a positive, independent business will help you cultivate exactly what’s needed to attract exceptional individuals and seize extraordinary opportunities. Discover how tiny shifts in perspective can change everything.
Chances are, you already have everything you need to succeed—you just need someone who’s been there to show you the way. Nine-Figure Mindset is your opportunity to grab a front row seat for your business and gain the capabilities to where you want to go. Your dreams are not only possible, they should be your priority—and, by the way, they might not be big enough.
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Brandon Dawson is a scaling and turnaround expert, business leadership mentor, and serial entrepreneur. He founded his first business at the age of 26 and went on to build a company with annual revenue of over $35 million. He has achieved numerous awards in business and his companies have been recognized on the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies lists multiple times. Brandon is currently a partner at Cardone Ventures and works closely with Grant Cardone to help entrepreneurs achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals.
Summary:
Brandon Dawson, a scaling and turnaround expert, shares his journey from starting his first business at 26 to building a company with annual revenue of over $35 million. He emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals and reverse engineering them to create a roadmap for success. Brandon also highlights the significance of mindset shifts and owning your weak spots as an entrepreneur. He discusses his collaboration with Grant Cardone and their plans to build a $10 billion portfolio through Cardone Ventures and Cardone Equity Group.
Key Takeaways:
Setting ambitious goals and reverse engineering them is crucial for achieving financial success.
Developing remarkable sales skills is essential for entrepreneurs to effectively communicate and persuade others.
Understanding the financial algorithm of a business and how money fuels its growth is vital for long-term success.
Identifying weak spots and seeking mentors who have achieved similar goals can help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and achieve success.
Successful business partnerships require commitment, complementary skills, and a shared vision for growth.
Quotes:
"If you could build a business where your net worth is $25 million, you wouldn't have to work anymore. But if you got to $50 million, you'd have a pretty good life." - Brandon Dawson
"Your strategy follows your mindset. What you think is what you say, what you say is what you do,

Nov 18, 2023 • 43min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Secret of the Magic eyePad: Putney Hick Inventor Adventures–Book 1 (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures) by Marsha Tufft
The Secret of the Magic eyePad: Putney Hick Inventor Adventures–Book 1 (Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures) by Marsha Tufft
https://amzn.to/40M3g6j
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/2fywtzbmuh
2021 Readers' Favorite GOLD MEDAL WINNER
2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Silver Medal WINNER
2023 Moonbeam Book Awards Silver Medal WINNER
She dreams of becoming an inventor. First, she has to survive middle school…
Putney Hicks just wants things to go right for once. A socially awkward girl dropped among rich kids in an experimental STEM institution, the anxious twelve-year-old can’t seem to see her own potential. But life sprinkles in a surprise when she receives a mysterious tablet housing an advanced, talkative intelligence.
Wondering if the friendly pixie in the device is alien or supernatural, Putney is determined to keep it safe while exploring its possibilities. But when competitive art and science projects lead to an ill-advised bet with a wealthy mean girl, the would-be engineer may be in way over her head.
Will Putney’s mysterious new mentor help her make it through her first week in class?
The Secret of the Magic eyePad is the award-winning first book in the Putney Hicks Inventor Adventures middle grade series. If you like girls in STEM, preteen drama, and clever innovations, then you’ll love Marsha Tufft’s lighthearted tale.
Buy The Secret of the Magic eyePad to click through to fabulous fun today!
What Readers’ Favorite says:
★★★★★ The Secret of the Magic eyePad is a sci-fi adventure book for children by Marsha Tufft. Twelve-year-old Putney Hicks is a science and math prodigy but often finds herself struggling in social situations. Putney is about to start seventh grade in a new experimental STEM school when she receives a mysterious gift from Miss Pepper, her favorite teacher from Kodiak Elementary. The gift turns out to be an "eyePad," containing an advanced interface of a holographic pixie named Sam... Her only problem is Sue Wexford, a rich girl who never fails to embarrass Putney. However, with the upcoming Science Fair, Putney is determined to beat Sue in the design challenge. Will she succeed?
★★★★★ Geared to readers aged 10-15 years, Tufft’s book is a masterpiece with a great storyline and even greater lessons. The novel will surely generate a love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in young readers. It will teach them to think critically, enhancing their problem-solving skills. I loved the learning curve Tufft incorporated in the plot, depicting the prototyping and designing steps that led to the perfect invention. The innovative curriculum at Putney’s school maintained a balance between science and art and highlighted the importance of healthy competition and teamwork. These lessons were complemented by an intriguing and fun plot featuring newly blossomed friendships, a little bit of rivalry, and a few instances of sleuthing. Tufft included just the right amount of magic to hold the plot together. The colorful illustrations were at once informative and relaxing. As a reader with a scientific background, I found The Secret of the Magic eyePad to be a unique resource suitable for including in school libraries and reading assignments.
★★★★★ Marsha Tufft does an incredible job of writing about science, curiosity, and self-discovery. There is something magical in this book and readers will enjoy that part of the story. But the part about product design is written in a fun way and packed with information and insight that will fuel the problem-solving skills of young readers and ignite their imaginations. The Secret of the Magic eyePad is written in the first-person narrative and it is a humorous voice that reflects the thoughts and feelings of a young character. It is filled with fun activities, interesting characters, and lessons on solving problems. It is as realistic as it is magical.
About the author
Award-winning author Marsha Tufft loves snorkeling ...

Nov 18, 2023 • 32min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Permission to Kick Ass: Creatively Rebel Against the Old Business Rules without Selling Your Soul or Losing Your Mind by Angie Colee
Permission to Kick Ass: Creatively Rebel Against the Old Business Rules without Selling Your Soul or Losing Your Mind by Angie Colee
Permissiontokickass.com
https://amzn.to/47E0qCl
"I'm a creative person. I don't have a head for business..."
"I want to be a full-time creator, but there's no money in it..."
"Building a business is too complicated, I'll just stick with a side hustle..."
If you've ever found yourself thinking any of the above, Permission to Kick Ass is for you. Angie invites you to set the idea of a "normal" business on fire in favor of creating your own path - no suits or TPS reports required. This book provides you with a step-by-step guide to escaping the job trap and building a creative business that works for you AND the life you want to live. You'll learn how to:
Create a plan you can be proud of
Get cash coming in quickly
Rally your support troops
Set boundaries like a boss
Steel yourself on the down days
And much more
Pick up your copy of Permission to Kick Ass today and you could be in business next week!
Here's what readers are saying:
If you've wanted to start a business and felt too scared or started one and gotten stuck... this book is for you! Angie helps you understand what's going on when your mind pulls the brakes on big risks-and how to kick ass your way. Her hilarious stories provide a fresh look at real problems people entering business face, like how to leave your job and how to pay your bills while you grow your business. The practical tools she provides in the companion guide are everything you need to get started, from exercises to help you find clients to knowing what to charge, and even how to stay confident when things get tough.
I just wish I'd had this book when I first started my business. It reads like a best friend's diary, and she says everything I worried about silently, but thought it was "just me." Permission to Kick Ass is the entrepreneur's battle cry for creative souls to control your life, money, and work.
- Cindy Childress, Ph.D. The Expert's Ghostwriter(R)
"Failure is an event. It's not your identity." This line is only one of a gazillion gems of the straight talk, no holds barred advice and experience Angie shares. You don't need anyone's permission to chart your own path, and Angie is your street-smart guide, complete with a few well-placed F-bombs to knock you out of your comfort zone and jolt you into action. If you're struggling to step into your greatness, pick up a copy of Angie's book and get both inspired and motivated to grab your own piece of this world.
Lisa Christoffel, business and mindset coach for busy women leaders
Biography
Angie is a business mentor for rule breakers and rebels. She believes creativity is one of the most valuable assets on the planet, that business skills can be learned by anyone, and that people (NOT profits or processes) are the most important part of business.
She specializes in helping founders, creators, and creative service providers find hidden revenue opportunities that don’t take up a ton of time, resources, bandwidth, or cash.
Her mission is to help you grow your business with more confidence and less stress... without becoming a completely different person or losing your edge.
Angie has a Master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon and has consulted with and run creative teams for Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula (PLF), MasterClass, Lowe’s, Copy Chief, Orzy Media, and Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad brand.
When she's not writing or publishing new episodes of her podcast, Permission to Kick Ass, you’ll find her on the road living as a full-time digital nomad with her cats, Stella and Ollie.

Nov 18, 2023 • 39min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daddy Issues: A Fatherless Comedian’s Original Jokes by Allan Andrew Sidley
Daddy Issues: A Fatherless Comedian's Original Jokes by Allan Andrew Sidley
https://amzn.to/40LSDjz
Sidleystandup.com
"All vegetarians agree, you should never meat your gyros."
Provocative. Edgy. Corny. Genius. Stupid. An inside look of author Allan Sidley's best and worst jokes over his comedy career. Poking fun at real subjects like his family, religion, politics, and pokémon, you'll laugh when you should(n't), groan often, and see words transform right before your eyes.
For those who are dads, have their own daddy issues, or are simply human, this book reminds us humor is in EVERYTHING. A therapy session cheaper than your co-pay, Daddy Issues celebrates life's highs, mediums, and loathes.

Nov 17, 2023 • 52min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Courageous Conversation by Elizabeth Bennett
Courageous Conversation by Elizabeth Bennett
Courageousnetwork.com
https://amzn.to/3G5VpqG
Do you want more meaningful conversations with your teen? Does the fear of them getting into trouble or being bullied keep you up at night? Are you asking yourself if you'll ever get past monosyllabic responses to your questions about their day? You were a teenager once, but raising a teen today looks very different. You want the best communication to stay connected and to keep your child safe.
In Courageous Conversations, Elizabeth Bennett provides the tools she's learned and developed as a teacher and school administrator. Through gripping examples from her real-life experience, Elizabeth presents solutions for parents to relate meaningfully with their teens.
Learn how to:
- understand what your teen struggles to tell you
- create formative school connections
- talk through struggles
- reframe behaviours
.... and more.
If you're raising a teenager and want to truly connect with them and meet them in their space, Courageous Conversations gives you the practical tips and the insight you crave.
About Elizabeth Bennett
With over 35 years of teaching, administration and coaching experience, Elizabeth offers a unique blend of leadership, vision and vast knowledge background. She is a former (retired), award winning principal who has a relentless passion for empowering people to take on their lives with joy and love. Elizabeth is dedicated to sharing her desire to create positive and connected relationships, focusing on community and business leaders, educators and especially parents. (and yes, I even work with teens to help them see alternative perspectives.)