#173 -End of Summer Recap, Camera Flashes, and Fall Preview 📸☀️🍂

End of Summer Recap, Camera Flashes, and Fall Preview - Episode 173 📸☀️🍂Episode Description 📖Built Not Born host Joe Ciccarone takes a break from guest interviews to share an end-of-summer reflection and preview the exciting lineup of guests coming in the fall season. Joe opens up about the "best of times and worst of times" summer, sharing the loss of his father Fran and celebrating sending his second son off to college.This episode offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast's growth and Joe's personal journey, while building anticipation for upcoming conversations with bestselling authors, Navy Top Gun instructors, Apple executives, and championship coaches.Episode Highlights:Personal reflections on family loss and growthPreview of upcoming bestselling author guestsBehind-the-scenes podcast insightsCall to action for subscriber growthIntroduction to the Built Not Born Blog newsletterHost Personal Update 👨‍👨‍👦The Worst of TimesLoss of Father: Joe's father Fran Ciccarone passed away July 3rd after battling cancerFuneral Impact: 200 people attended the funeral luncheon for the 82-year-old - remarkable turnout that spoke to his father's characterFamily Process: July spent handling funeral arrangements, viewings, and reconnecting with familyEulogy Available: Joe recorded a special eulogy episode available on SpotifyThe Best of TimesCollege Send-off: Dropped second son off at college in upstate New YorkFamily Milestone: Now has two sons in college (senior and freshman) and one middle schooler at homePositive Outlook: Both college sons are "in great spots" and expected to thriveUpcoming Fall Season Guest Preview 🎙️Recently Released:Jon Gordon - Episode 17218-time bestselling authorDiscussed "The 7 Commitments of a Great Team"$100,000 speaking fee performer15-minute conversation packed with leadership insightsComing Soon:Jay PapasanCo-author of "The One Thing" - one of the most popular business books of all timeNew book: "The Rookie Real Estate Agent" (releasing next week)Expert on productivity, focus, and business success principlesSpecializes in thriving during recessions and crowded marketsGuy KawasakiFormer Apple Chief Evangelist who launched the Macintosh with Steve JobsNew book: "Wiser Guy" - follow-up to 2019's "Wise Guy"Joe received early pre-read copyTechnology and entrepreneurship expertiseDave Burke (Echelon Front)Former Navy Top Gun flight instructorCombat veteran who served on ground in Ramadi, Iraq with Jocko Willink and Leif BabinNew book: "The Need The Lead"Currently working with Echelon Front leadership consultingAmy P. Kelly & Julie NeeCo-authors discussing "Gifted Growth"Leadership and business development focusDudley DuncanHall of Fame swimming coachExpert on succeeding in one of the most grueling sportsInsights on mental toughness and athletic excellencePodcast Growth Initiatives 📈Subscription DriveSubscribe to Built Not Born Podcast (Spotify, Apple, Google, Overcast)Why It Matters: Subscriptions drive algorithmic promotion within appsImpact: More subscribers = broader reach and discoverabilityGoal: Automatic episode downloads for loyal listenersBuilt Not Born Blog Launch 📝New Newsletter:Post-episode summaries of best habits, tactics, and strategies3-minute read format for busy professionalsDirect links to guest resources, books, courses, and platformsEasy way to follow and connect with featured guestsSubscription available for regular updatesSEO Keywords 🔍Built Not Born podcast, Joe Ciccarone, end of summer recap, podcast preview, Jon Gordon, Jay Papasan, Guy Kawasaki, Dave Burke, Echelon Front, Top Gun instructor, Apple Macintosh, bestselling authors, leadership podcast, personal development, business success, productivity, focus, military leadership, swimming coaching, Built Not Born blog, podcast newsletter, subscription growthTags 🏷️#BuiltNotBorn #PodcastRecap #JoeCiccarone #JonGordon #JayPapasan #GuyKawasaki #DaveBurke #EchelonFront #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessSuccess #Productivity #MilitaryLeadership #Apple #TopGun #Swimming #Newsletter #PodcastGrowth #FallSeason #BestsellingAuthorsAbout Built Not Born 🎙️Built Not Born explores how high achievers in business, sports, and life overcome obstacles to reach peak performance. Hosted by Joe Ciccarone, each episode delivers actionable insights and inspiring stories from leaders who've built something extraordinary.Subscribe to Built Not Born:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastAll major podcast platformsBuilt Not Born Blog: Subscribe for post-episode summaries and guest resources delivered in 3-minute reads.© Joe Ciccarone - Built Not Born Podcast. All Rights Reserved.Views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host.