The Flow Show with Jeff Gross

Bob Menery, a Sportscaster, comedian, and podcast host, won’t hesitate to interrupt a date to run out and record R-rated commentary in the back of an Uber. He shares why his ADHD keeps him constantly on the move, reminisces about some of his favorite podcast interviews, talks up his beer pong game, and even reveals what he’s like in bed. Tune in to hear why his content is so wildly popular – and find out why he stopped caring about stuff he can’t control.      Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 12:00 – On UFC Fight Island, Bob’s journey and how he started, information about his R-rated sports commentating, his voice, how he went viral, and his team. 12:00 – 23:30 – On fear, confidence, being a comedian, the Zapped podcast, his friend and partner in crime Timmy, how they monetize the show, COVID, projects, and sponsors. 23:30 – 37:00 – Twitch, his style, one of his ultimate goals, how he decides what clip to commentate and how he does it on the fly, and his favorite guest and gameshow. 37:00 – 01:00:00 – Poker talk, ADHD, sports cards, podcast stories, funny actors, when he’s recognized, goals, games he has lost, and his love for travel. 01:00:00 – 01:04:00 – On beer pong, being lazy in bed, blasting IG models, code words and slogans, and doing what he wants. 01:04:00 – 01:12:30 – On saying “no”, what he has coming up, where to find his content, what he’s most passionate about, caring about his people, and one of his favorite clips.   3 Key Points Take advantage of it of you go viral! You need a great team to expand your business. Do what you want.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Bob’s Website Bob’s Twitter Bob’s Instagram Zapped Podcast

Josh Luber, an entrepreneur, the co-founder of StockX, and an avid sneaker collector, has had an entrepreneurial spirit since he started selling gum at school in the sixth grade. He shares how his entrepreneurial journey continued, how StockX was started, and the leaps he took to skyrocket the business to the next level. Tune in to hear how Josh thinks about investments – and hear his advice for making smart purchase decisions.   Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 30:00 – Josh’s origin story, his first business, his education and entrepreneurial journey, how StockX was started, some sneaker industry history, and how he got his foot in the door. 30:00 – 42:00 – His travels, sports teams, championship wins, wife’s support, neighborhood, and business growth. 42:00 – 55:00 – The StockX growth, how his brother joined the team, data on the resale market, and what else is on StockX besides sneakers. 55:00 – 01:13:00 – Trading cards and shoes as assets and investments, the difference between collectibles and memorabilia vs. assets, and what to think about as a consumer. 01:13:00 – 01:37:00 – On looking for opportunities for involvement in the industry, how products are sold on the site, brick and mortar card spots, and why the industry is blowing up. 01:37:00 – 01:48:30 – On making smart purchasing decisions, bitcoin, how to think about your investments, and why investing in trading cards makes sense.   3 Key Points Get your foot in the door! Make smart investments. Capitalize on opportunities.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Josh’s Twitter Josh’s Instagram StockX Website StockX Instagram StockX Twitter

Adam "adam22" Grandmaison, the host of the No Jumper podcast, journalist and BMX rider, has been leveraging different platforms to share his content with the world. He shares how he got into podcasting, some crazy interview stories, and what goes on behind-the-scenes at the No Jumper studio. Tune in to hear about Adam’s challenge with moderation and balance when it comes to poker or sports – and hear what he recommends new podcasters do to get their message heard.   Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 21:30 – His ties to poker, why he picked it back up again, how he got into blogging and social media, his content and inspiration, and what streaming taught him. 21:30 – 39:30 – What he wants to get better at, his freedom and family time, what he plans to do when he has a baby, positivity in the poker world, and his connection to the porn industry. 39:30 – 51:00 – When he started No Jumper, horrible interview stories, what goes into the No Jumper production and the team, how he handles business, and how he judges himself. 51:00 – 01:32:00 – The Kendama, interview updates, COVID in his studio, leveraging different platforms, tattoos, selfies, a traumatic moment, meditation, and some favorite interviews. 01:32:00 – 01:48:00 – New challenges this year, Adam’s workouts, his challenge with moderation, the content he has available, and advice for people wanting to start podcasts.   3 Key Points Be honest with your audience. Bring positivity wherever you go. Moderation is key.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Adam’s Twitter Adam’s Instagram No Jumper YouTube No Jumper Instagram  

Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua, an artist and shoe designer, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer, has opened the door to big opportunities by simply being genuine and honest. He shares how he got connected to NBA players, how he plans to grow his Twitch following, and what motivates him to go hard every day. Tune in to hear Salvador’s biggest challenges and most important lessons – and learn why he sees trading cards like stocks.      Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 21:00 – His journey through COVID, the obstacles he faced, his art and business journey, cards, and how he combined art and his love for cards. 21:00 – 33:00 – His process and team, how he got involved with shoes, how his business has grown, why lost followers, and what happened when he was genuine and honest. 33:00 – 51:00 – On having loyalty, how he makes money, the Amazon reach-out, being partially color-blind as an artist, his family life, and his early beginnings. 51:00 – 01:11:00 – On vlogging and streaming, his streaming plans, the economics behind “breaking” a card box, what he’s juggling, and his son as his main motivator. 01:11:00 – 01:22:30 – The biggest risk to the sport card industry, seeing cards as stock, and why he wants to show his day-to-day life. 01:22:30 – 01:37:00 – On artists doing Twitch live, how to watch him online, why he wants to leverage Twitch, and why it’s been hard to drive traffic to Twitch.   3 Key Points Be genuine and honest. It’s not how many followers you have that matters, it’s how many are truly loyal. Know what motivates you and use it as your driving force to be and do better.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Kickstradomis Website Kickstradomis Twitter Kickstradomis Instagram Kickstradomis Twitch  

Valdemar Kwaysser, a WSOP bracelet winner and founder of Check Decide, isn’t afraid to admit that he’s made some big mistakes on his journey to success. He shares the hard lessons he has learned, the four stages of learning, and the best ways he keeps a creative mindset on and off the felt. Tune in to hear Valdemar’s best coaching tips and craziest poker stories – and hear why he believes a key strategy for improvement is to stop focusing on yourself.   Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 38:00 – Valdemar’s poker journey, origins, tournament memories, big mistakes and lessons along the way, tips, and better ways to learn and improve your poker game. 38:00 – 01:07:00 – Check Decide features, benefits, perks, and upcoming improvements, details about his coaching, and the four stages for learning anything new. 01:07:00 – 01:21:30 – On keeping a creative mindset, making disciplined folds, signs of low self-confidence, and thinking of your opponents instead of yourself to recognize opportunity. 01:21:30 – 02:00:00 – How poker expedites life lessons, lessons learned when starting a business, challenges of being a poker player, and the tricky balance to maintain as a pro. 02:00:00 – 02:24:00 – Focusing on solutions, what he thinks about poker sites, more information about Check Decide, a crazy poker story, and how COVID has impacted him. 02:24:00 – 02:50:00 – On improving in Heads-Up poker, languages, sports, non-poker interests, and his best advice for people looking to get into poker and wanting to get better.   3 Key Points Focus outside of yourself and focus on your opponents. Poker can expedite valuable life lessons. Don’t put emotion in your evaluations.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Check Decide Valdemar’s Twitter

Felipe Mojave, a GG ambassador, streamer, and pro poker player with $2.6M in live MTT earnings, wasn’t mentally ready to win big when he was younger. He shares his biggest lessons about bankroll management, accountability, and hard work, and reveals the strategic moves he made as he built his career in poker. Tune in to hear Felipe explain the changes he’s making to keep his family healthy during the pandemic, and learn why he’s much more intentional about what he connects with on social media.   Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 35:00 – Felipe’s family updates, his recent big score, his streaming growth, his wife’s poker journey, his best memories, and how to succeed on Twitch. 35:00 – 01:02:00 – The competition, when he plays in online events, who he admires, and opportunities he received and what he had to do. 01:02:00 – 01:19:30 – His biggest lessons, why he wasn’t prepared to win life-changing money in the past, and moves he made as he grew in his poker career. 01:19:30 – 01:51:00 – COVID Brazil updates, what Felipe thinks about health, things that he’s changing for himself and his family, and his streaming schedule. 01:51:00 – 02:22:00 – On having a working plan, accountability, passions, why he chose to focus on poker, advice about tournament investments, and live vs. online play. 02:22:00 – 03:04:00 – On getting what you deserve, being resilient, getting results, surrounding yourself with positive people and messages, and his group coaching project.   3 Key Points Engage with your audience on Twitch. Improve a little every day. You’ll get what you deserve.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Felipe’s Twitch Felipe’s Twitter Felipe’s Instagram Poker Lifestyle Natalie’s Twitter

Jared Jaffe, a pro poker player and WSOP/WPT champion, has a crazy story that involves faking a heart attack in jail to make it back in time for a tournament. He shares how he’s learned to turn weaknesses into strengths, why self-awareness has improved his game, and why consistency is the best marker for success. Tune in to hear Jared predict the future of poker, reveal his best tips for new players, and explain what he’s learned through poker about himself and relationships.   Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 18:30 – Jared’s crazy WSOP story, why he faked a heart attack, how he’s been handling all the changes due to COVID, how he lost his bankroll and how he redeemed himself. 18:30 – 44:30 – What he thinks of himself as a player, what he thinks of the poker world, why consistency is more impressive than a one-off win, and measures of success. 44:30 – 58:00 – On turning weaknesses into strengths, being self-aware, his take on live and online poker in the future, and what he thinks of HUDs. 58:00 – 01:25:30 – His thoughts on re-entries, his prediction of the future and how he will approach it, where he likes playing and traveling, and how to get in the best positions. 01:25:30 – 01:34:00 – What he wants to improve upon, what he’s learned through poker, his best poker advice, and what consideration he makes when it comes to coaching. 01:34:00 – On sports in Vegas, his poker heroes, how he manages nerves, how people vote, and his future podcast/vlog plans.   3 Key Points Consistent success in poker is the most impressive marker of success. Success takes hard work. Choose a coach wisely.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Jared’s Twitter

João "Naza114" Vieira, a pro poker player and Winamax ambassador with over $3.8M in MTT earnings, reveals the mindset shift that led to his success. He shares his inspirations, the motto he plays by, and why he believes poker is a reflection of real life. Tune in to hear João give his best tips for crushing it on the felt and learn the best lesson poker has taught him so far.   Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 21:00 – His poker origin story, professional basketball background, big wins, online successes, what he’s most proud of, and how he prepares to play online. 21:00 – 36:30 – How he felt in tournaments, how he keeps focused, the mentality that changed his game and brought success, and what he does to improve his game. 36:30 – 52:30 – His motivations, some strategy, what he thinks top players have in common, what he thinks about the current online landscape, and his thoughts on real names. 52:30 – 01:20:00 – How it works to play in Portugal, his upcoming schedule, who he’d want to connect with, his inspirations, and what music he listens to when he grinds. 01:20:00 – 01:33:00 – Why he prefers live poker, what he believes is a measure of success, and why he recommends people keep it basic and treat every day like the first day. 01:33:00 – 01:40:00 – On his love for poker, what he’s learned, why poker is a reflection of life, and one of the best things that poker teaches you.   3 Key Points Have fun. Stay focused. Be consistent.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch João’s Twitter

Brad Guzan, the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC and the USA national team, shares his origin story and why he’s so passionate about soccer. He explains what it’s like to be an American player in Europe, why goalkeepers band together, and how he handles mistakes and challenges on the field. Tune in to hear Brad’s take on what it takes to truly succeed and learn how he keeps an even head in the toughest spots.    Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                               00:00 – 16:30 – Brad’s origin story, his soccer journey, his experience getting drafted into the MLS, and why he wanted to experience European soccer. 16:30 – 26:00 – What it’s like to play in Europe, how he fits in with European players, the comradery amongst goalkeepers, and how to handle mistakes and challenges. 26:00 – 37:00 – How it feels to represent the U.S., reflecting on the way the U.S. has played, how young players are raising the bar, and his appreciation for fans. 37:00 – 55:00 – His future plans, his appetite for poker, what it takes to succeed in whatever you do, his inspirations, and who is the hardest to play against. 55:00 – 01:01:00 – Some big names he has played, how he sees the best players, the upcoming World Cup, and another American goalkeeper he’s inspired by. 01:01:00 – 01:06:30 – The best thing about being a pro soccer player, what has impacted him the most about his profession, and what he’s grateful for.   3 Key Points Professional sports can put a strain on families. Keep an even head in competition. Work hard and persevere.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch  

Michael Watson, a pro poker player with $12,118,595 in live MTT earnings, has been crushing it online during the pandemic. He shares how he manages downswings, how his studying has evolved over the years, and how he finds his edge in the ever-evolving sport of poker. Tune in to hear how Michael deals with bad beats and what he loves about being a poker pro – and hear his advice for new players wanting to get their foot in the door.      Visit Jeff Gross - The Flow Show or find us on iTunes to subscribe, visit previous episodes, and learn more about your host, Jeff Gross.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:00 – 23:00 – Michael’s playing routine during the pandemic, how he crushes online, the games he usually plays, his priorities, and what his parents think of his path. 23:00 – 45:30 – His predictions for live poker, what he’s interested in playing, what he thinks of live vs. online poker, what he enjoys about travel, and his big tournament win. 45:30 – 01:05:30 – How he dealt with his success, how he processed his big win, how he manages downswings, and how he keeps the faith that “he’ll be back”. 01:05:30 – 01:17:30 – His study/play ratio, what he does to improve his game, how his studying has changed over the years, and how he motivates himself to find his edges. 01:17:30 – 01:41:00 – His nickname, his biggest online score, what he likes about live tournaments, his advice for how to improve, and some lessons about dealing with bad beats. 01:41:00 – 01:59:30 – Who he admires in poker, why he has stayed in poker for so long, what he loves about being a poker pro, and what he thinks about online poker content.   3 Key Points Downswings are normal. Have faith in yourself. The game is ever-changing. Change the way you study, too. Poker can be a bridge to freedom and independence.   Contact/Resources Partner - partypoker Website - Jeff Gross Poker Jeff’s Twitch Michael’s Twitter