Fear Knot Podcast

I had an amazing conversation with professional Opera singer, Shannon Keegan. We discussed risk, art, vulnerability, and overcoming the self-doubt that prevents us from pursuing excellence.

I have a conversation with former Navy SEAL Commanding Officer, Rich Diviney, to talk about the attributes and neuroscience behind achieving our goals, becoming leaders, and developing mental strength.

Coach Dean is back to tell the story of three of his high school athletes who exemplified grit, determination, and resilience, and overcame challenges to do great things as Michigan State Spartan Football players.

Greg Kerr is a Marine veteran, former Pentagon employee, entrepreneur, and early user of AI in US Government work and his own endeavors. I talk with Greg about his new book on the new AI-led economy and what the new world order looks like once AI is fully leveraged.

In Part 2 of our discussion, we dive into the global food supply chain and the many issues we face as an unhealthy global population.

I had a great, hilarious, and informative discussion with Rupert Degas. We talk overcoming fear in art and career, taking control of your life and health, and making sure you are informing yourself on important issues.

I had an extraordinary conversation with Jana Schmidt, a seasoned CEO with experience in PE and a host of diverse industries including Tech, Financial Services, and Energy. Jana discusses how she creates cultures that are both enjoyable to work in and hyper-obsessed with winning. She shares insights from the highs and lows of her career and how the bad times often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.

I speak with Kevin Maas who has had been a YouTube, Instagram, and Podcast influencer since the age of 11. We discuss how he has used social media to develop a successful podcast and to create numerous viral posts, how AI will change the digital world as we know it, and how to be an entrepreneur in the modern world.

I had a great conversation with Kanon, a friend and former colleague in Private Equity who left do do his own startup. Kanon shares his insights on the startup life along with lessons he learned as an Ivy League Division I Wrestler.

This is an incredible conversation about finding fulfillment in life by taking risks, implementing discipline, and valuing time. Cam Patrick is a successful startup co-founder who finds time to compete in elite triathlons. Cam discusses startup strategy, his philosophy on the value of time and gratitude, and his strategies for remaining disciplined and dynamic. We also discuss his horrifying experience being held up at gunpoint, and his thought process in that moment.

A discussion with my friend and business partner about the startup life, business risks, technology, and priorities in life.

This conversation bridges leadership philosophies and perspectives on life with a longtime friend who serves in a leadership role at a Detroit manufacturing company. Mike survived a difficult battle with COVID while hospitalized in isolation, shortly after losing his sister to the same illness. We'll explore how these experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and his outlook on life.

A truly amazing conversation with an incredible man. You will not meet a person with their priorities more in line - Coach Dean talks about a life dedicated to helping, inspiring, and investing in others. We talk life, family, coaching, and service. You can't help but feel inspired by Coach Dean, and it becomes obvious why people want to follow him.

Sully is a longtime friend from the SEAL Teams who rose to leadership roles at the highest levels of Special Operations. Since retiring from his military career, he founded the nonprofit Community First Project, which provides free SpecOps-level training to police forces facing active shooter and other high-stress situations. This initiative equips law enforcement with tactics developed by the world's leading combat specialists. In our conversation, Sully and I explore his military experience, nonprofit work, entrepreneurial journey, and how to prepare oneself to overcome any challenge.

Bryan Galloup is one of the best guitar makers in the world, creating extraordinary instruments that sell for more than $40,000. Beyond his craftsmanship, he founded the world's leading school for guitar making, where he mentors the next generation of world-class luthiers. In this episode, we discuss how Bryan developed his expertise, the story behind his luthier school, and the dedication required to achieve mastery in any field.

Jeff Schmidt is an accomplished Tech CEO, having completed built-to-exit startups, completing successful turnarounds, and leading high-growth M&A scenarios in the tech space. I got to meet Jeff in his office on 5th Ave to discuss his leadership philosophy, how he thinks about building teams, and what has made him successful in he various roles.