#65 Act Now, Delay Never, Lead Yourself! (Michael Ovitz: Co-Founder of CAA, Former President of Disney, Legendary Dealmaker, and Hollywood Icon)

On this episode of Coder Caffeine we talk Kyoto cold brews from West Hollywood, California, decode a motivational quote from Michael Ovitz, and provide a quick mental framework to shift from a mindset of delay, to achieving today. You'll also hear a powerful Mantra brought to you with a vast amount of iced coffee based enthusiasm to power your day - all because we want you to delete the wait cycle, make today count, and unleash your full potential - just like Michael Ovitz! In 1995, Michael Ovitz faced one of the most daunting challenges of his illustrious career when he negotiated the historic $1.2 billion acquisition of Columbia Pictures by Sony. However, the deal's complexities and Japanese cultural nuances threatened to derail the entire process. Undeterred, Ovitz leveraged his legendary negotiation skills, forging relationships with key stakeholders and navigating treacherous cultural divides. Despite numerous setbacks and sleepless nights, Ovitz's relentless drive and strategic brilliance ultimately prevailed. On September 28, 1995, Sony officially acquired Columbia Pictures, cementing Ovitz's reputation as a deal-making titan and forever changing the landscape of the entertainment industry - Ovitz had single-handedly orchestrated the largest media acquisition in history, securing his place among the most influential power brokers of Hollywood. Creds Community! Remember to empower your success with bold action, turn procrastination into productivity, and always keep coding! Episode Notes on Michael Ovitz: -Los Angeles, California (CAA headquarters) -New York City, New York (CAA office) -Chicago, Illinois (Ovitz's birthplace) -Harvard University (Ovitz attended) -University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (Ovitz graduated) -Creative Artists Agency (CAA) headquarters (Los Angeles) -American Film Institute (AFI) (Ovitz served on the board) -The Aspen Institute (Ovitz participated in seminars) -Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (Ovitz served on the board) -Walt Disney Company (Ovitz worked as President, 1995-1997) Featured Coffee Shops: -Metric: 2021 W Fulton St suite k-101b, Chicago, IL 60612, United States -Dialog Cafe: 8766 Holloway Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States Coffee Notes: -Fulton Street Handshake: a small drip coffee served with a double shot of single origin espresso on the side