In Search Of Excellence
Randall Kaplan
We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives. But we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams. In Search of Excellence provides us with the inspiration we need to overcome these obstacles and accomplish our goals. In Search of Excellence takes us through the stories, routes, and strategies of people from hundreds of different backgrounds who have achieved excellence in both their professional and personal lives. Guest features include Sharon Stone, Kevin O'Leary, Sammy Hagar, Lara Logan, Sam Zell, and many more.
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Aug 10, 2021 • 1h 12min
Sam Zell: Think Different | E01
Randall Kaplan is joined by American billionaire businessman and philanthropist Sam Zell to discuss daring to be different, finding and capitalizing on opportunities, what it means to go for greatness, and much more. Topics Include:How Sam’s parents escaped from Poland prior to Nazi invasion. What freedom and an opportunity to thrive in the US meant to the Zell family. Sam’s early success in real estate during his college years. The power of clarity to transform your business. Getting turned down by 43 consecutive law firms. Evaluating and taking on risk as a business owner and investor. The importance of culture, access, and a lack of hierarchy within an organization. Thoughts on current investment trends such as digital currencies. And other topics. Samuel Zell is the chairman of Equity Group Investments and five publicly-traded companies on the NYSE. He is considered one of the grandfathers of the modern real estate investment industry and was recognized by Forbes as one of the greatest living business minds. A self-made billionaire with a net worth of over $5 billion, Sam is an active philanthropist with a focus on entrepreneurial education.Resources Mentioned:Am I Being Too Subtle by Sam Zell“The Grave Dancer” by Sam ZellCoaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn
Jul 30, 2021 • 3min
Welcome to In Search of Excellence!
We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives, but we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams. In Search of Excellence provides us with the inspiration we need to overcome these obstacles and accomplish our goals by taking us through the stories, routes, and strategies of people from hundreds of different backgrounds who have achieved excellence in both their professional and personal lives.In this introductory episode, host Randall Kaplan shares his intentions for the podcast, and what listeners can expect in forthcoming episodes. Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn
