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$250 Million Founder: What I Did Wrong & How To BUILD BIG | Ankur Nagpal
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In this episode, Ankur Nagpal shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building and selling successful companies. Codie and Ankur discuss the importance of company culture, team dynamics, hiring the right talent, the evolving landscape and challenges with entrepreneurship. They delve into the fear of failure, personal growth, the value of leadership and the importance of taking action as a builder.
Chapters
00:00- From Humble Beginnings to Major Success
03:07- Navigating Company Culture and Team Dynamics
05:52- The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Financial Growth
08:55- Building Wealth and Giving Back
11:57- Innovative Fundraising Strategies
14:52- The Importance of Persistence in Business
17:56- Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Journey
24:44- The Value of Youth in Entrepreneurship
27:37- Navigating the Tax Code: A Business Opportunity
32:18- Building Trust in Financial Services
36:07- The Role of Immigration in Entrepreneurship
39:36- The Fear of Failure as a Second-Time Founder
45:52- The Importance of Creation Over Consumption
51:56- Navigating the 2020 Market Crash
54:44- The Value of Education and College
57:49- The Future of Online Education
01:00:34- Hiring Strategies and Identifying A Players
01:03:19- The Importance of Initiative in Founders
01:06:22- The Role of Regulation in Business
01:10:11- The Mental Challenges of Entrepreneurship
01:13:00- Finding Inspiration in Leadership
01:16:35- Taking Action as a Builder
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High Performance Coach: The Truth About Losing Weight & Belly Fat | Dan Go
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In this episode, host Codie Sanchez delves into the complexities of health and fitness with Dan Go, emphasizing the modern societal pressures surrounding health, the role of coaching, and the impact of identity on personal health journeys.
The conversation touches on everything from the intricate relationship between health, accountability, and personal growth to the shortcomings of the medical system in providing effective health plans.
Chapters
00:00- The Journey to Health and Longevity
03:12- Understanding the Psychology of Health
06:08- The Importance of Data in Health Tracking
09:11- The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices
12:04- The Impact of Identity on Health
14:47- Navigating Modern Health Challenges
18:09- The Power of Incremental Change
21:02- The Role of Coaching in Health Transformation
24:09- Understanding Hunger and Eating Behaviors
27:07- The Debate on Weight Loss Medications
40:55- The Accountability of Health Plans
43:14- The Connection Between Body and Cognition
49:48- Health vs. Wealth: A Personal Perspective
52:55- Generational Health and Its Impact
57:11- The Importance of Movement in Longevity
01:00:00- Desire and Motivation in Health Changes
01:04:11- A Letter to Young Dan: Embracing Potential
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1:15:20
Being Comfortable Is Keeping You Poor
Host Codie Sanchez discusses the dynamics of high-performance teams, drawing insights from Phil Jackson's coaching philosophy. In this episode, she emphasizes the importance of competition, constructive conflict, and accountability in achieving success. The conversation highlights the necessity of embracing change and the role of self-belief in personal and professional growth.
Chapters
00:00- The Nature of High-Performance Teams
02:48- Lessons from Phil Jackson: Zen Master of Basketball
06:12- Embracing Change and Competition
09:02- The Importance of Constructive Conflict
11:48- Learning from Losses and Accountability
15:03- The Role of Self-Belief in Success
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Happiness Expert: Get These People OUT Of Your Life | Arthur Brooks
In this episode, happiness expert Arthur Brooks discusses the complexities and journey of joy and how it is influenced by emotions, education, and personal relationships. Codie and Arthur explore the importance of self-management, the cultural shifts affecting modern relationships, and critique the current state of happiness in society.
We cover everything from mental health to the illusion of fame, all the way to the intricate relationship between money and happiness. Today, we will learn how our evolutionary biology clashes with modern technology and dive into the importance of reframing past experiences to foster compassion and understanding.
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Chapters
00:00- The Pursuit of Happiness
03:01- Understanding Emotions and Happiness
06:06- The Science of Happiness
08:53- Managing Emotions for Greater Happiness
11:55- The Role of Education and Intelligence in Happiness
14:50- Dark Triad Personalities and Their Impact
18:03- Navigating Relationships with Dark Triad Individuals
33:54- The Consequences of Our Choices
34:50- Self-Management and Personal Responsibility
35:52- The Science of Happiness
39:23- Love as a Key to Happiness
42:40- The Importance of Timing in Relationships
46:46- Cultural Shifts in Relationships
49:13- Dating as an Audition
51:32- The Pursuit of Love vs. Success
53:44- Cultural Misunderstandings of Happiness
59:14- Trends in Global Happiness
01:02:26- The Threat of Online Interactions
01:05:42- Understanding Happiness and Memory
01:11:41- The Illusion of Fame and Its Impact on Happiness
01:18:44- Money and Happiness: A Complex Relationship
01:30:04- Reflections on Accomplishment and Self-Worth
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1:33:24
They’re Lying to You About Getting Rich
In this episode, Codie discusses the importance of ownership in wealth creation, outlining the stages of financial growth and the significance of surrounding oneself with high achievers. She emphasizes the role of grit and emotional intelligence over traditional education, and addresses challenges while encouraging listeners to choose hard paths. There are various strategies for success in business, including the importance of tough conversations, leverage, finding the right mentors, and effective networking. The need for ownership is critical, as is the importance of speed in taking action.
Chapters
00:00- The Power of Ownership
02:45- Stages of Wealth Creation
06:10- The Importance of Environment
08:59- Grit and Emotional Intelligence
11:54- The Role of Education in Wealth
15:11- Choosing Hard Paths
18:05- The Gender Dynamics in Wealth Creation
25:07- The Importance of Tough Conversations in Business
26:05- Finding the Right Mentors
27:28- Effective Networking Strategies
30:22- Red Flags in Job Interviews
33:08- Gaining Ownership in Your Company
35:34- Wealth Beyond Salary
36:56- Strategies for Buying a Business
38:21- The Power of Speed in Action
40:45- Finding Businesses to Buy
41:43- Creating Repeat Customers
43:10- Building Valuable Partnerships
44:09- Overcoming Fear of Failure
46:31- The Four Types of Leverage
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You can change your life and make a dent on the world. This podcast uncovers the unfiltered lessons from the smartest minds straight to you, in conversations so honest you feel guilty listening in. We believe the current way of thinking is not working. The average person has become unhappy, unhealthy and financially struggling. You are not that person. This podcast will kick you in the shin with truth and tactics they should have taught us but gatekept. Hosted by Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur, investor and reformed journalist. You are a BigDeal to us.