Welcome to the Kurty D Show, where stories inspire and wisdom flows. I’m your host, Kurt Daradics. I’m sharing real stories, with real people, and real wisdom from the business world and beyond. Get moved with honesty, laughter, and wisdom as we unpack how to live a rewarding life. So tune in and let’s learn out loud, together! Join us on this journey, spread the word, and subscribe today!
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Episode Highlights: LinkedIn Networking Insights from Carey Ransom The Value of Loose Ties The Challenges in Community Banking Blockchain's Potential in Ownership and Payments Evolving Business Models and Founder Support Carey Ransom’s Insights on Leadership and Roles The Venture Studio Approach Orange County's Unique Business Landscape Tweetable Q…
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Episode Highlights: How Did Brett Brewer's Early Real Estate Ventures Shape His Entrepreneurial Journey The difficulty of raising pre-seed financing, the role of accelerators and incubators, and the process of raising $300,000 for the business. The impact of the dotcom crash on e-commerce businesses and the shift to casual game development. The lau…
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Episode Highlights: The evolution of technology The Importance of Understanding History in Law and Tech The Role of History in Technology and Design The concept of calm technology, its principles, and the need for historical context in product design. The importance of long-term tech design and changing the narrative on what's considered cool. Ambe…
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Episode Highlights: Paul Ollinger's transition from an executive at Facebook to pursuing stand-up comedy. Discuss the focus of Paul Ollinger's podcast, "Crazy Money," and its exploration of living a fulfilling life beyond financial pursuits. How comedy has shaped Paul Ollinger's communication skills, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and h…
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Episode Highlights: Small is Better: How small, autonomous teams can spearhead targeted missions. The Paradox of Failure and Success Breaking the Fear of Failure: A New Mindset for Organizations How to be adaptable and nimble in taking risks The need to change mindsets within organizations Taking risks in many different places in the organization T…
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Episode Highlights: The smile box analogy and the Fluxus art movement Self-actualization and enlightenment The dysfunctional nature of living in the past and the need to focus on the present. Exploration of the common presence of trauma in high performers and how it can drive their actions. The impact of taking things personally and the importance …
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058 - Build Your Bulletproof Life with Ben Sullins
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Episode Highlights: Background and experience in data science, content creation, and storytelling Applying storytelling principles to content creation Challenges of pivoting content focus on YouTube Importance of storytelling in content creation Application of data science in careers Experiences in corporate America and improving presentation skill…
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Episode Highlights: Insights into the Broken Marketing Ecosystem and the genesis of Hawke Media Publishing of Erik's book, "The Hawke Method." Brand building and energy management Shared roots in Ventura County and experiences growing up Significance of the “Red Hawk” with the brand and emotional aspect of marketing Importance of managing energy an…
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Episode Highlights: Kurt and Doug reminisce about the Mindshare LA event and its impact on their lives and careers. Doug shares his experience and background, from his education in the UK to his diverse experiences and travels across the US Doug’s exploration of generative AI for nonfiction writing, detailing the creative process and the successful…
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055 - Cultural Enrichment with Christopher Daradics
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Key Takeaways: Christopher’s journey and experiences around the world Fulbright grants and Christopher’s participation in the organization The concept of cultural production and definition of art Cultural Production and Language Learning Soft Power vs. Hard Power Descartes and Computational Theory of Mind Extended Mind and Ecological Validity The d…
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Key Takeaways: Dave's experience in the legal industry and working with startups Aligning Interests and Creating Incentives: A Key to Success in Business Turning Challenges into Opportunities: A Zen Master's Perspective The Power of Giving: How Givers Outperform Takers and Matchers The Importance of Health and Personal Growth Tweetable Quotes: At s…
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Key Takeaways: The benefits of putting your work online as a photographer or someone in the creative industry. How everyone is uniquely beautiful in their own way from a photographer’s perspective. How beauty inspires Kris Krug to step things up for himself. How adding the context of time to a photograph deepens its meaning. How AI is changing our …
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Key Takeaways: Unpacking the Journey: Real Estate, Tech, and Finance The Perfect Office and Unexpected Connections Unforgettable Meeting and the Birth of a Business Uncovering the Truth: A Risk Manager's Journey Through the Financial Crisis Building a Community and Embracing the Power of Giving The Power of Giving: How the Universe Rewards Selfless…
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Key Takeaways: Highlighting Frank Gruber’s career highlights From Blogging to Tech Ecosystem Development: A Journey of Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Evolution of Technology and the Importance of Business Model Innovation The Business Mechanism as a Path to Self-Actualization Investing in Next Gen: A Journey of Early Stage Funding and Partners…
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Key Takeaways: How mentorship is a two-way street where you teach someone and learn from them too. The impact that you can get by operating from principles vs. a playbook. The importance of letting yourself be uncomfortable. Why it’s essential to learn that what works in one culture will not automatically translate into success in a different cultu…
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Key Takeaways: Paige Craig’s remarkable story of growing up. Paige’s experience at Westpoint What spurred Paige to enter and serve in the Marine Corps What it was like trying to start a business without access to money. The origin story of the Lincoln Group, and when Paige sold it. The lessons Paige learned from working alongside people from poorer…
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Key Takeaways: Words from Margaret Cho and other comedians that inspired Nicole. How the pandemic opened up a lot of new perspectives on Nicole. The scary thing about growing old. How Nicole figured out how to navigate the loss of her dad in the mindset of a global pandemic. What it’s like for Nicole to look at things with a microscope perspective …
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What We Covered: The importance of having a purpose behind what you’re doing. How something that doesn’t cost anything can't be called a value or a principle. How Jacob and his team became a much fuller service by not just building the assets but also designing the strategy. How Jacob and his team used “technology mashups” to leverage his business.…
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What We Covered: The back story behind the “Betsy and Irv” documentary movie. The story behind NBA player Enes Kanter. The importance of mental health and focusing on this issue. Mental health is not exclusive to gender but is connected to physical health. Tweetable Quotes: “I like humanizing issues.” — Nicole Noren “I want people to think, and I w…
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What We Covered: Success and people behind TEDx Dos and Don’ts of storytelling The Power of Narrative, Communication, and Sharing The importance of authenticity in a story The explosive viral effect of TEDx How widely you can spread ideas How you can bring together curious people “See, Feel, Change” framework by Duke Stump Tweetable Quotes: “It’s s…
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What we covered: Why storytelling matters, and how a simple sentence can unlock profound impacts. The importance of blockchain in the economy. How to move and think as a CEO Why “thinking above the line is so important” and why context matters more than content. Why imagination is essential, both as a CEO and as a person. The importance of self-awa…
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What we covered: Why passion is a key ingredient to living a life you love. How Rick’s passion for music and surfing made him into the person he is now. How Rick has helped progress the punk rock genre to how we know it today. Tweetable Quotes: “It’s just amazing when you’re passionate about something. It didn’t feel like work.” “If I’m gonna put a…
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What we covered: Learn more about addictions and sobriety as a whole. Get to ask yourself the questions that you need to know yourself better. The importance of interventions and sobriety in the long run Why trauma can lead to substance abuse Why it’s essential to give out second chances to people who are recovering from addiction The importance of…
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What we covered: Colin’s experiences with his evolution of transforming being a “salesperson”. The lessons that Colin learned that led to him writing “The Unsold Mindset” with Garret Brown How showing your flaws and imperfections lets people see that you are authentic as a person. How Colin shifted things around by asking questions he wanted to kno…
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What we covered: The importance of hiring pure talent. Why CEOs should hire talent rather than anything else. The importance of a good interview session with prospective employees to gauge their capabilities. The importance of momentum, especially from a business standpoint. Why aiming high for your business helps you have fewer bottlenecks and the…
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What we covered: The fear of failure can be your biggest struggle and your best ally The importance of failure and why giving up isn’t an option. Why belief in yourself is your biggest weapon against difficulties and adversities. Why happiness shouldn’t be the end goal. How important motivation can be when you want to know what it’s like to succeed…
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What we covered: Why it’s essential to stay curious, even if you’ve already figured everything out. How hard work and having your eyes on the prize can land you toward your end goal. The importance of hard work and perseverance to reach your dreams. How Jake has juggled both his career as a hockey player and a musician Jake’s creative process and h…
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What we covered: Challenging yourself can open you up to being a better version of yourself. How startups need to prioritize their people better first to prosper. Creating the right ecosystem can make things better for you and your business. How her growth as a person can help other people find out what they want in life. Why coaching is her real g…
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What we covered: How COVID has changed everyone’s perspective, especially regarding employment. A disciplined mindset from childhood can help make you much more efficient as an adult. It’s not always about how long you’ve worked or how many jobs you’ve had, but how much you’ve learned from them in the first place. A career path isn’t always linear …
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What we covered: How to create a brand new software category The secret to scaling a business. A deeper connection with yourself and what your true purpose in life is. Why taking your time can be just as impactful as going all-in. How his obsession with computers during the 80s eventually proved to be his “gold mine.” The importance of clear and ef…
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What we covered: How the way you were raised by your parents/how you raise your children can help create better interpersonal relationships in the future. The path towards personal growth is not always the easiest, but one that everyone needs to take. Why competitiveness can help you improve yourself and your craft. The importance of empathy and in…
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033 - From Impossible to Inevitable with Aaron Ross
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What we covered: Aaron’s journey throughout the years as a professional. How his career in sales was more of an accident rather than a career path he actually wanted. How the idea of “doing the things that you love and you don’t have to work a day” lead to burnout. The importance of having “good” and “bad” days if you want to succeed even more with…
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What we covered: The importance of spending a good amount of time on hiring. The importance of continuously adapting to modern technology, even after you have graduated. How ideas are born from even the most unlikely of sources. Personal growth is also a great deciding factor if you want to succeed in your current endeavors. The importance of persi…
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What we covered: How Neil’s journey throughout the years has helped him be the individual that he is today. Why consistency is much more important as compared to intensity. How struggle plays a huge part in our development as businessmen and as individuals. The importance of making, and learning from past mistakes. The importance of making time for…
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030 - The Reluctantly Willing CEO with Brady Brim-DeForest
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What we covered: The importance of knowing what you want and what you’re capable of. Why it’s important to find an environment where you can shine to your best potential. The value of hard work, and why it’s important to work on problems you want to solve in order to get more clients in the long run. Why it’s important to create a marketing strateg…
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What we covered: How life isn’t always the easiest, and how hard work always pays dividends, no matter who we are. Why it’s important to choose a career path that you love to live a life you’ve always wanted. Why sobriety is a difficult thing to achieve, and why it’s one of the things that people should be proud of going through. Why learning from …
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What we covered: The strong points of Amazon, Apple, Google, and NVidia, and how business startups can emulate them towards success. Why having a belief system, or something that you can look up to, is a great thing that can aid us in our own personal journeys. How privacy is becoming more and more of a luxury, especially with today’s current trend…
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What we covered: How his time at Walt Disney has forged his career and made him view things in a different way. How and why influencers and modern celebrities dictate what sells and what does not. How the internet and creating viral marketing strategies have evolved over the years How and why social media is a critical key to success in today’s mod…
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What we covered: Insights on how to scale a global technology company from 40 to over 7,000 employees. How SJ’s leadership strategy is to lead his people to grow and be better than he is after he was gone. The importance of great leadership is to create people that can serve their clients better. How my years of working with SJ made me a better tea…
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What we covered: How his platform as a Governor of Arkansas can help Arkansasans discover their true genius. Teamwork makes the dream work is not just a saying. It’s a legitimate strategy that can help pull you through difficult situations. Learn that everyone’s a genius in their own little ways, they just need to discover it by themselves. The dee…
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024 - Banking Relationships with Mark diTargiani
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What we covered: The power of intentional selling What is soul-centered selling Learn the process and criteria for getting a venture debt The difference between debt facility and term loan The ideal client profile for equity financing What to expect during the equity financing process The difference between a community bank and a national bank How …
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What we covered: The importance of building relationships with the right audience. How to monetize the right business the right way. His experience with journalism, and how it can help local businesses grow even further. Giving minimal supervision to the people you hire can sometimes be the key to growth. How publications and media are responsible …
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What we covered: What is Futureforth - How it helps fast-growing tech companies, CEOs, founders, VCs, and more by improving culture and retention The methods that Futureforth uses to help talent and communication within companies How kindness goes a long, long way, for both your personal life and company growth How The Dunbar’s Number can directly …
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021 - The Conscious Leadership Collective with Gretchen Fox Palmer
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What we covered: How she pioneered social media marketing with brands like LiveNation and TicketMaster Strategies for effectively dealing with COVID pandemic burnout How to properly deal with burnout as a leader while leading a group of burnt-out people as well. How to deal with suppression and be honest with what you really feel How working with h…
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What we covered: 01:33 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Ed Wilson and gives his background 03:55 – Ed & Kurt recall their first meeting at Ed’s Santa Monica office with a sublime Pacific Ocean view 08:00 – Ed talks about his growing up and school journey 11:11 – Ed shares about the transformative learnings he got from school which propelled him to wher…
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What we covered: 01:41 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Adam Struck and gives his background 04:50 – Adam shares his personal story about growing up in South Africa and immigrating the United States 09:04 – Adam talks about his background in law and how it helped him in business and gives him an edge in investing by helping his founders with legal advi…
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What we covered: 01:42 – Kurt welcomes Ross the and highlights their unique coincidences. 05:57 – Ross shares his experience about what makes Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch unique 09:42 – When and how Ross started surfing, and where he surfs now 12:54 – Ross shares what he learned from his time at UC Santa Barbara 19:58 – Ross covers career highlights, …
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What we covered: 01:18 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Brick Howze, and shares how they met. 06:00 – Brick shares his thoughts on what makes the surf ranch unique 08:11 – Brick narrates when and how he started surfing 18:35 – Brick talks about what surfing has given him and how he feels about it 20:57 – Brick shares about Timothy Leary 23:22 – A walkt…
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What we covered: 01:23 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Tim Curran, who speaks to his background in surfing, in music, and eventually in construction 05:30 – Tim talks about Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch and what makes it unique 10:45 – Tim shares those times he played music with Kelly Slater and their jams 17:36 – How surfing became a blessing to Tim and …
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Key Takeaways: Surf Ranch discussion around the whole experience of the event Playing competitive volleyball at Stanford Taking an MBA to really find out what Brian is interested in What is Crosscut Ventures Sense of the emerging future for Los Angeles Just as entrepreneurs tweak their business and their business models, so do Venture Capital funds…
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