Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Peiman Raf. Peiman Raf, the co-founder of MadHappy, joins the show to talk about the brand he and his team have built. MadHappy, launched five years ago, was created to inspire optimism, positivity, and inclusivity in contrast to other streetwear brands. Peiman talks about how MadHappy's thesis of "local optimists" has grow over time and how they have contributed to destigmatizing mental health. Learn more about MadHappy Follow Peiman Raf 00:05:03 Mental health is cool to talk about. 00:06:00 Take care of your mental health. 00:16:17 Mental health is important. 00:22:15 Take care of your health. 00:27:15 Raise less money to prove concept. 00:28:18 Do more with less. 00:37:00 Embrace uncertainty. 00:42:12 Find balance between ego and identity. 00:45:11 Mental health is essential. - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CaseyAdams - Follow The Casey Adams Show on social media: Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdamsShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadamsshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdamsShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Val Katayev. Val Katayev is a serial entrepreneur who has been following his entrepreneurial journey since the late 1990s. He started with a PlayStation website, during the dot-com bubble, and eventually moved into search advertising. He has since grown his portfolio of companies, and today focuses his time on Jocalio, a new company he is building to become the backbone of the independent jewelry industry. Val preaches bootstrapping companies and has never looked into venture capital as a means of financing. 00:03:32 Bootstrap for success. 00:10:05 Create legitimate content sources. 00:17:11 Question existing paradigms. 00:20:06 Find people who understand you. 00:27:36 Test and put out value. 00:33:37 Aggregate audiences to monetize. 00:38:04 AI is transforming businesses. 00:40:42 Follow Val on social media. Follow Val Katayev on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValKatayev - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CaseyAdams - Follow The Casey Adams Show on social media: Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdamsShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadamsshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdamsShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with John Andrew Entwistle, Founder & CEO of Wander. Wander is a platform that allows users to book smart homes for their next workcation, vacation, or anything in-between. Wander is on a mission to help people find their happy place. They're building a network of smart homes across the globe guests can access with the tap of a button. Entwistle is also the co-founder and former CEO of Coder. On this episode we talk about the startup landscape in 2023, raising tens of millions of dollars, navigating start-up land as a solo founder, expanding Wander across the country, and much more. Learn more about Wander: www.wander.com Follow Wander on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/wander Twitter: https://twitter.com/wander TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wander Follow John Andrew Entwistle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaentwistle - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts Listen to The Casey Adams Show on Spotify - Follow Casey Adams on social media: Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube - Follow The Casey Adams Show on social media: Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I sat down with Sean Riley, co-founder and Chief Executive Dude of Dude Wipes. Sean shares the story of how he and his co-founder turned a simple idea into a successful business, with the help of entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban. We'll hear about the challenges they faced and how they were able to scale their company to over $100 million in revenue. Sean also offers insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in the world of business. Learn more about Dude Products: https://dudeproducts.com/ Follow Sean Riley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spriles/ - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CaseyAdams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on The Casey Adams Show, we welcome Hayden Bowles, a high school dropout who turned his entrepreneurial spirit into a multimillion dollar ecommerce business and successful real estate investments by the age of 22. Join us as Hayden shares his journey from dropping out of high school to building a life of financial independence and success. He'll share his tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, the challenges he faced along the way, and his advice for overcoming them. Follow Hayden Bowles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realhayden/ - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CaseyAdams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Robert Greene, renowned author of bestsellers including The 48 Laws of Power, dives deep into confronting mortality, revealing how it enriches our present experiences. He shares transformative insights from his travels in Crete and Paris, reflecting on the joys of simplicity and adventure. The conversation also touches on the potential of altered states of attention through meditation and running to enhance emotional well-being, urging us to break free from habit and understand human nature better.

Evan Britton is the founder of Famous Birthdays, the world's largest database of celebrities, musicians, and public figures. In this podcast, Evan will share the inspiring story of how he built Famous Birthdays from the ground up, as well as his insights and experiences as an entrepreneur in the digital media industry. Learn more about Famous Birthdays: https://www.famousbirthdays.com/ Follow Evan Britton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Evan_Britton - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Barahal is a seasoned leader and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the world of athletics and event management. He is known for his pioneering work in the field of urgent care and patient-centered health care in Hawaii. In addition to his expertise in nonprofit organizations, entrepreneurship, and public speaking, James has a strong background in business development and has successfully developed and scaled multiple medical clinics. He has also grown the Honolulu Marathon into the fourth largest marathon event in the USA and created and scaled other successful running events. James works with a roster of large multinational companies and has a proven track record of developing and leading motivated self-starter teams. In 2015, he was inducted into the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding achievements. Learn more about the Honolulu Marathon: www.honolulumarathon.org - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Lawrence, known as the "toughest man on the planet," is a Canadian athlete from Calgary, Alberta. He currently lives in Utah. Lawrence gained media attention in 2015 for setting the world record for the most Ironman-distance triathlons completed in a single year: 50. In 2021, he broke his own record by completing 100 consecutive Ironman-length triathlons in 100 days, then completed one more for a total of 101 in 101 consecutive days. Lawrence also holds the record for the most half-Ironman triathlons completed in a single year: 22, set in 2011. He is married and has four daughters and one son. Learn more about James Lawrence: https://www.ironcowboy.com/ Follow James Lawrence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironcowboyjames/ - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of The Casey Adams Show, I'm excited to be joined by Curt Flaitz, the co-founder of PSD Underwear. In our conversation, we discuss Curt's journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges he faced in starting and growing his business, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Curt shares his insights on the importance of passion, persistence, and resilience in entrepreneurship, and how he used these qualities to turn his vision for PSD Underwear into a successful reality. He also discusses the role of social media and influencer marketing in growing his brand, and how he's used these platforms to connect with his audience and build a loyal customer base. Join us for an inspiring and informative conversation with Curt Flaitz, co-founder of PSD Underwear, on The Casey Adams Show. Learn more about PSD Underwear: https://www.psdunderwear.com/ - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices