Elevate with Robert Glazer

Tom Gardner, Co-founder and CEO of Motley Fool, discusses making investing fun, having a renowned company culture, investment strategies for profitable companies like Shopify, strengthening sibling bonds through collaboration, using cloud-based tools effectively, innovative compensation and culture building, and expanding services and mission of Motley Fool.

The podcast discusses the importance of identifying innate talents for roles, Southwest Airlines' approach, assessing collaboration skills in interviews, empowering employees through training, and providing general guidelines for success. It explores the vital difference between talent and skill, emphasizing nurturing strengths over weaknesses.

Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint Inc., shares her entrepreneurial journey from childhood to building a global brand. She discusses meeting Steve Jobs, overcoming diet soda addiction, taking risks in entrepreneurship, and the importance of staying true to your vision. A podcast full of wisdom and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Sean Swarner, a two-time terminal cancer survivor, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming cancer, conquering Mount Everest, and completing extreme challenges like the Ironman Triathlon. He emphasizes resilience, setting ambitious goals, and the transformative power of mental strength in facing adversity.

Gold medal-winning skier Ashley Caldwell's unconventional path to success is highlighted in a discussion on taking risks, embracing unique opportunities, and redefining traditional notions of success. The episode explores the importance of following passion, embracing failure, and avoiding regrets by pursuing one's true calling.

Hal Elrod, creator of The Miracle Morning, discusses the evolution of his morning routine during the pandemic, the global impact of his book, and the transformative power of practicing silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and scribing in the morning.

Angela Duckworth, renowned psychologist and author of 'Grit', discusses the importance of grit in life, business, and parenting. She explores effective parenting styles, the concept of good vs. bad quitting, and the impact of optimism, pessimism, and grit on decision-making. Angela emphasizes self-reflection, intrinsic motivation, and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.

Robert Glazer and Mick Sloan delve into the drawbacks of automated communication tools and social media platforms, discussing the shift towards quantity over quality in relationships. They explore the rise of gamified communications, spammy emails, and the importance of fostering genuine connections through personalized interactions.

Nathan Barry, founder of ConvertKit, talks about the creator economy, building ConvertKit, culture, profit sharing, and the evolution of the creator economy. Insights on monetizing skills, personal background, overcoming challenges, marketing tactics, equity structures, and building a profitable business without external investment.

Amanda Knox shares her wrongful conviction story, highlighting the damaging effects of confirmation bias, legal battles, and finding purpose after exoneration. She discusses the importance of diverse perspectives, challenging beliefs, and advocating for justice.