"The Comeback's Always Greater Than the Setback" | Erik Qualman, Equalman – Unlocking Moves, Ep. 12

How did Erik Qualman step into his story as Equalman and embrace being “FLAWsome”?Join us for Episode 12 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes. This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and Erik about the story behind his success as an entrepreneur, author, and thought leader. Erik discusses key, pivotal moments in his journey that led to him becoming a scholarship basketball player for a Hall of Fame coach, and ultimately becoming a bestselling author and highly south-after motivational speaker. (00:00:01) Introduction & Off‑the‑Wall Kickoff(00:00:33) Off‑the‑Wall Question: The Likability Award(00:00:49) Eric Qualman’s Origin & the “Equal Man” Identity(00:02:28) Sponsor – HireBetter: Your Strategic Talent Partner(00:02:49) From Cadillac Intern to Digital Pioneer(00:03:38) The Birth of “Equal Man” & the Green Glasses Saga(00:03:58) Embracing a Unique Brand Identity(00:05:05) A Transformative Trip to Kenya & Business Impact(00:09:09) At Home with Equal Man: Family Reactions(00:09:34) A Surreal Commencement Speech at Michigan State(00:11:45) Key Takeaways: Courage, Kindness & Resilience(00:13:13) Book Insights: “Who’s Your Mic?” & Character Archetypes(00:22:27) Dream Big: Leaping Out of Your Comfort Zone(00:27:11) Worst‑Case Analysis: Risk, Reward & Facing Fears(00:30:01) Connect with Equal Man & Wrap‑Up-----------Learn more about HireBetterhttps://www.HireBetter.comFollow HireBetter on LinkedInhttps://bit.ly/2S9sigx-----------About Erik QualmanErik Qualman is a 5x bestselling author and keynote speaker who has performed in over 55 countries and reached 50 million people. He was voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter’s J.K Rowling. His books, including Socialnomics, Digital Leader, What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube, and The Focus Project, educate readers about digital leadership while being entertaining and empowering. Qualman is a current professor of Digital Leadership at Northwestern and his materials are used in over 500 universities. Qualman’s animation studio works with some of the world’s leading brands including Disney, Oreo, Chase, and Cartier.About Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as co-founder and visionary of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. -----------#UnlockingMoves #HireBetter