School of Hard Knocks Podcast

Michael Franzese, a former Capo of the Colombo crime family in New York, shares his remarkable transformation from making $10 million a week to finding redemption. He discusses the intense rituals of mafia loyalty and the valuable lessons he learned about leadership and integrity in both crime and business. Michael also dives into the dark side of sports gambling's impact on athletes and explores his innovative entrepreneurial ventures, like Franzese Wine and a unique pizza vending machine. His journey offers profound insights on community building and personal growth.

Dean Graziosi is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies that have changed lives all around the world. His mission for over 20 years has been to deliver self-education to those seeking transformation, fulfillment, and success outside the traditional education path. In this podcast Dean talks about the importance of mentorship, overcoming struggles and how anyone can achieve success.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Jeremy Miner, Founder and CEO of 7th Level, is a sales powerhouse recognized as a top producer in the industry. In this conversation, he reveals how anyone can succeed in sales by mastering communication and understanding psychological triggers that drive purchasing decisions. He discusses the growing role of AI in sales, especially for lower-ticket items, while highlighting that human interaction remains crucial for high-stakes deals. Plus, he dives into the importance of building trust and confidence in sales through practical skills and the right mentors.

Ryan Serhant is the Founder and CEO of SERHANT a vertically-integrated mega brokerage comprising an in-house film studio, education arm, marketing division, and technology platform. He's also a bestselling author, producer, and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like Serhant. In this podcast Ryan talks about his journey into real estate, the key factors of his success and how he got his start on Million Dollar Listing New York. If you are interested in learning about what it's like to be a top 1% real estate agent, broker and entrepreneur then this is a great episode for you.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chris Watters is the Founder and CEO of Watters International Realty, a real estate company that does over 9 figures a year in revenue. Chris first got into entrepreneurship at a young age where he started out mowing lawns during college, after this period Chris pursued multiple entrepreneurial ventures ranging from the bar/hospitality to real estate. In this podcast Chris takes us through his journey as an entrepreneur sharing stories of his bar business getting evicted all the way to where he is now with a real estate company that does multiple 9 figures a year. This podcast is full of golden nuggets that any entrepreneur or real estate professional can use to take their career to the next level.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Todd Nepola is the CEO and Founder of Current Capital Group, a commercial real estate investing and property management company. Todd started out as a stockbroker in the 90's and at the age of 25 he invested everything he owned into his first commercial real estate property. After Todd acquired his first property he was hooked and went on to buy hundreds of millions worth of commercial real estate. In this podcast, Todd walks us through his early years/career and gives out the framework anyone can use to start investing in real estate. This episode is full of golden nuggets that anyone can apply to their life and journey as an investor.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

James Keyes served as the Global President and CEO of 7-Eleven from 2000-2005 as well as Chairman and CEO of Blockbuster from 2007-2011. This podcast is a true example of an American success story where James came from humble beginnings but through sheer hard work and perseverance he was able to create a name for himself and work his way up the corporate ladder and become CEO of two Fortune 500 companies. On this episode James breaks down what really happened behind the downfall of Blockbuster, innovations within 7-Eleven, how to operate as a CEO, and why education is the key to success. This podcast is full of insightful stories behind the mind of a Fortune 500 CEO and lessons about what it really takes to be successful within the business world.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Josh Snow is the founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing teeth whitening and oral care brands, Snow. They do over 9 figures a year in revenue and are in multiple retail chains such as Nordstrom Rack and CVS. Josh has an inspirational story of coming from humble beginnings where he was riding the city bus to finding his passion in entrepreneurship at an early age, selling his first company at 17 years old and now owning a 9 figure brand. On this podcast, Josh breaks down how he got started as an entrepreneur, how he created snow, the importance of branding, and the most important skills you need to learn to become successful. This podcast is full of gems on how to find success as an entrepreneur and what it takes to truly build a successful brand.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Andy Elliott, founder of The Elliott Group and a pioneer in sales training, shares insights on achieving success through discipline and leadership. He reveals his journey from record-breaking car salesman to renowned entrepreneur. Topics include the art of persuasive communication, building strong personal brands, and the importance of fitness in boosting self-confidence. Andy emphasizes the balance between family and career, advocating for personal development as a pathway to financial success and a meaningful legacy.

Onyi Odunukwe is a commercial real estate developer and investor as well as the Founder and CEO of a rapidly growing tanning salon company called "Glo" which has 75+ locations. He breaks down how he got into entrepreneurship, how he scaled his business around from a struggling tanning salon into a national chain, tips for new entrepreneurs and more. This podcast is full of gems on how anyone can get started into entrepreneurship, the skills you need to be successful and how to build long term success as an entrepreneur.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.