You have a favorite Matthew Lillard film or TV performance. It might be SLC Punk , the Scream franchise, Scooby Doo , Hackers , She's All That , Twin Peaks: The Return , or the new Stephen King and Mike Flanagan movie The Life of Chuck . He's been working in Hollywood for over 30 years, and has a reputation for being kind to fans. But connecting with people is exactly why he got into acting as a kid — the community that comes from putting on a play together and hashing it all out at the diner afterward. It's what drew him to Dungeons & Dragons, and then a spirits company celebrating fantasy and horror fandoms. Lillard joined Tinfoil Swans to talk about growing up not fitting in, the thrill of finding your people, the punk rock high school movie he directed, his wedding cheese wheel, and so much more. For more info visit: foodandwine.com/tinfoilswans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
Spread Great Ideas is meant to increase the signal in a world awash in noise. Your curator and host, Brian David Crane, is on a quest to share the learnings of the world’s most interesting people - the disruptors, the outliers, the libertines, and those who’ve been unconventionally successful - so that we can all become a little bit wiser, together.
Spread Great Ideas is meant to increase the signal in a world awash in noise. Your curator and host, Brian David Crane, is on a quest to share the learnings of the world’s most interesting people - the disruptors, the outliers, the libertines, and those who’ve been unconventionally successful - so that we can all become a little bit wiser, together.
Please welcome Bo Bink to the show. Bo is the "kraamzorg" who supported our family following the recent birth of our second child. What’s a "kraamzorg," you ask? In the Netherlands, it's part of a system called " kraamverzorgster ," a unique form of in-home care provided to every new mother in the days after childbirth. Think of it as a blend of medical checkups, emotional support, breastfeeding guidance, light housekeeping, and hands-on education for new parents, all in the comfort of your home. Bo has been a "kraamzorg" for 22 years. We talk about the Dutch model of childbirth, which emphasizes prevention, low medical intervention, and community-based care. Statistically, it leads to some of the best outcomes in the world for both mothers and babies. Regarding the price of all of this, the total cost of pregnancy, delivery, and postnatal care in the Netherlands is roughly 20% of the U.S. cost. I'm glad to have Bo here to explain this unique, holistic approach to childbirth. Bo Bink Quotes From the Episode "Planning everything gives so much away. You give everything away to the person that is going to create the plan." - Bo Bink on the over-medicalization of childbirth. "You're not a housekeeper, but you do keep it where needed. Yeah, I mean, especially with laundry… It's all for the greater good." - Bo Bink on the supportive yet practical role of a kraamzorg. "This job is more than only after-birth care… It's important that you understand what is asked of you." - Bo Bink reflecting on the deeper emotional and societal responsibilities of a kraamzorg. Additional Resources Bo Kraamzorg Bo Bink on LinkedIn Show Notes 02:49 – Introduction to Bo Bink and the Kraamzorg Role 05:16 – A Day in the Life of a Kraamzorg 08:20 – Why Kraamzorg is Unique to the Netherlands 09:54 – Building Trust Through Early Connection 11:31 – Empowering Families Through Knowledge 14:08 – The Midwife-Kraamzorg Partnership 18:25 – When Birth Care Meets Social Support 23:12 – Home Birth on a Houseboat 27:24 – The Dutch Philosophy on Pain and Natural Birth 30:54 – Pain as a Biological Necessity 43:14 – Preventing SIDS and the Role of Education 57:07 – The Kraamzorg Model Saves Money and Lives Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my friend Allen Brouwer. Allen is a father of two, an accomplished entrepreneur, a boat and nature lover, and a wicked combination of both good-looking and charming. We chat about his old company, BestSelf Co., which he co-founded. It was the only company to win both Shopify's Build-a-Business and Build-a-Bigger-Business. And his new company, WithLove, which he also co-founded, offers a deceptively simple, delicious protein and gut health powder specifically made for kids. (Trust me, there's more to this than meets the eye.) Thanks for coming on, Allen. Allen Brouwer Quotes From the Episode "Every time I tried just making money or building a business because I saw an opportunity or an arbitrage… it just never worked." - Allen Brouwer on misaligned ventures and how to find purpose. "If I have one practice that I do consistently… It's prayer." - Allen Brouwer on how prayer, like meditation, anchors him daily. "If I didn't know the impact that it had with me personally and the impact that it has had with our customers… it probably wouldn't give me the conviction to keep going." - Allen Brouwer on how he found resilience in pursuing his purpose. Additional Resources WithLove WithLove on YouTube Allen Brouwer on LinkedIn Allen Brouwer on Instagram Show Notes 02:42 – Meet Allen Brouwer and the Story Behind WithLove 07:27 – When a Family Health Scare Became a Founder’s Wake-Up Call 12:02 – The Kitchen Experiments That Turned Into a Wellness Startup 16:07 – The Hidden Link Between Gut Health and Childhood Behavior 21:05 – Why Today’s Food Has 50% Less Nutrients—and What That Means 25:02 – WithLove’s Product Development and Ingredient Philosophy 29:02 – Creating a Parent-Focused Supplement for Nervous System Health 33:13 – The Difference Between Profit-Driven and Purpose-Driven Ventures 37:42 – Personal Conviction: What Keeps Allen Going Through the Dips 42:31 – Allen’s Spiritual Practices, Prayer, and Morning Flow 48:04 – How Allen and His Partner Ash Make Life and Business Work 53:10 – How to Connect with Allen and Learn More About WithLove Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my friend Taylor Pearson to the show. Taylor is a fellow father and entrepreneur, the author of The End of Jobs , an essayist with his Interesting Times newsletter, a fellow Tennessean, one of the founders of a long-volatility and tail-risk hedge fund, and a former college football player, where he played offensive line. He's spent the last decade researching and writing about how you can better invest your time and money in an uncertain world, i.e., how to be more antifragile. Welcome, Taylor. Taylor Pearson Quotes From the Episode "Reality has a surprising amount of detail." "You don't have 100% agency over everything, but you almost might as well act as if you do. The things you don't have control over... You just have to chalk those up to trade-offs. Like you can't do this, you can't do that, fine, fair enough. Within the possibility space, 'What can you do?' And I still catch myself, not infrequently, saying that, 'Oh, I could do this actually.' " "My basic thesis was that we're going through this transitional period where entrepreneurialism, not necessarily starting a business, but thinking more entrepreneurially about your career life, was going to become increasingly important." Additional Resources Taylor Pearson Taylor Pearson on X Taylor Pearson on LinkedIn The End of Jobs by Taylor Pearson Systemantics: The Systems Bible by John Gall Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder Show Notes 02:45 – Taylor on Discovering Agency While Teaching in Brazil 05:10 – Embracing Responsibility and Trade-Offs 09:24 – The Core Message Behind The End of Jobs 10:38 – The Rise of Internet Careers from a 2011 Perspective 14:30 – Golf as a Meditative Recharging Tool 15:20 – Why Biographies Are the Best Way to Learn History 18:07 – How AI and Museums Are Changing How We Learn History 22:00 – What College Taught Taylor About Interpreting History 28:51 – Taylor’s Bias: Technology as the Driver of History 35:27 – “Reality Has a Surprising Amount of Detail” 36:25 – Tolstoy, War, and the Myth of the Great Man 47:08 – Why Systems Fail: Lessons from Systemantics 53:38 – Unintended Consequences: Lessons from Vietnam and Beyond 55:30 – How to Get in Touch With Taylor via His Interesting Times Newsletter Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my friend Janwillem de Kwaasteniet to the show. He's the founder of Bright Horizon, which he started after visiting Medellin, Colombia. He’s got a great entrepreneurial story to share. We go over how he started his first company, what it’s like being a long-term adventurer, and yes, why I jokingly call him an underwear model. Honestly, to me, he’s the Dutch version of Tim Ferriss. Except, unlike Tim, Janwillem speaks five languages, so there’s that. We’ll be jamming on lifestyle design, aligning business with your values, and what it really takes to build cross-border businesses across places like the Caribbean, Latin America, and the EU. And, of course, we’ll explore the most important question of all: Why do you do what you do ? Janwillem, great to have you. Let's get cracking. Janwillem de Kwaasteniet Quotes From the Episode "Wealth is about creating a healthy body, a healthy mind, and healthy relationships, love, spending time with your family, with your friends, and yeah and also money and work." "I prefer to make less money with a factory where you have a good relationship with, than to make a shitload of money with a company that I don't like." "With too much data, it fogs up your intuition." Additional Resources Janwillem de Kwaasteniet on Instagram Janwillem de Kwaasteniet on LinkedIn Bright Horizon Show Notes 00:33 - Introduction and Entrepreneurial Backstory 03:18 - Launching a Business in Colombian Textiles 09:17 - Building and Scaling Bright Horizon 15:06 - Sustainable Product Experiments and Lessons Learned 18:58 - Lifestyle Design and the Freedom of Entrepreneurship 23:55 - Tim Ferriss, Mindset Shifts, and Redefining Success 28:00 - Purpose-Driven Business and Community Impact 30:20 - Daily Routine, Fitness, and Mental Practices 37:14 - Love for Latin America and Language Immersion 43:17 - Early Travel, Work Ethic, and First Ventures 49:35 - Language, Culture, and Learning Through Immersion 57:36 - Mentorship, Personal Growth, and Relationships Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my friend Julio Froment Castellvi to the show. Julio is the "brains and brawn" behind Picking Nuggets , one of my favorite YouTube channels that is just about to crack 150k subs. And " The Little Almanack ", a weekly newsletter where he shares timeless ideas (from influential doers) with handmade infographics to 16,000 plus subscribers. His three defining values are curiosity, truth, and freedom. Please welcome Julio to the show! Julio Froment Castellvi Quotes From the Episode "I see myself as a professional opportunist and always sort of guided through my curiosity, through my genuine curiosity." - Julio Froment Castellvi "You can't connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards." - Julio Froment Castellvi "I also don't like to be in a box, right? Because I feel like it could constrain my growth or where my curiosity wants to take me." - Julio Froment Castellvi Additional Resources Picking Nuggets YouTube Channel The Little Almanack - Julio's monthly newsletter! Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business Rebel , by Sam Zell Julio Froment Castellvi's personal website Julio Froment Castellvi on X Julio Froment Castellvi on LinkedIn Jim Rohn's "How to Have Your Best Year Ever!" Show Notes 0:00 - Introduction to Julio Froment Castellvi 1:04 - How Julio Got Started with Curation 4:45 - Navigating Copyright and Learning Fair Use 6:53 - The Checklist for Fair Use Compliance 10:29 - Naval’s Philosophy on Content Sharing 13:05 - The Rule of Substantiality 17:20 - Choosing a Nontraditional Career Path 20:02 - “Professional Opportunist” Philosophy 25:10 - Execution Over Planning 26:22 - The Role of Luck and Connecting Dots 30:34 - Choosing English for Access to the Best Ideas 33:33 - Crafting Contrarian, Timeless Content for YouTube 35:49 - The Lindy Effect and Content Longevity 39:44 - The Curation Workflow: Readwise and Python 44:00 - Podcast Listening as a Walking Ritual 45:20 - Doing It All Himself for the Sake of Quality 48:01 - Content as Craft, Not Just Business Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my friend Shawn Wells to the show. He's known as "The Most Trusted Voice in Supplements" after formulating over 1000+ supplements and having patented 40 unique compounds. He's also known for the catchphrase "Caffeine is Dead," which we'll get into, especially as it relates to his energy drink company, Update. When Shawn and I met in 2018, he was living outside of Dallas, TX and in a marriage he wasn't happy with. Nowadays, he's moved on, literally and metaphorically, to a much happier relationship and to "Dripping" (Dripping Springs) outside of Austin, TX. We're going to jam on Big Pharma, supplements, psychedelics, what it means to be a formulator, habit trackers ( Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman ), biohacking, his book The Energy Formula , and what an average day looks like for Shawn. Thank you for joining me Shawn! Shawn Wells Quotes From the Episode "Investing in my health, my brain, my creativity, and my network is more important than any dollars and cents I have in a bank." - Shawn Wells on prioritizing personal well-being, creativity, and meaningful relationships holds greater value than accumulating financial wealth. "At some point, AI is going to 1,000,000X us, and it won’t be able to be contained… It will be an inorganic evolution, but an evolution nonetheless." - Shawn Wells on AI's rapid progression and its potential to redefine humanity. "You have to learn how to have wearables be a tool but not dictate your day. It’s similar to weighing yourself, someone can become obsessive, and it can be an unhealthy habit." - Shawn on how to properly use fitness trackers and avoid psychological dependency. Additional Resources Shawn Wells | The Most Trusted Name in Supplements Zone Halo Update Energy Drink Shawn Wells on Instagram Shawn Wells on Linkedin Shawn Wells on YouTube Shawn Wells on Facebook Shawn Wells on X Shawn Wells on TikTok Ingredientologist on Pinterest Show Notes 0:00 – Introduction to Shawn Wells and His Background 5:12 – The Impact of Nutrition on Mental and Physical Health 12:45 – Shawn’s Journey with Biohacking and Self-Experimentation 18:30 – The Connection Between Mental Health and Physical Vitality 24:55 – Psychedelics and Their Role in Neuroplasticity and Personal Transformation 31:20 – Financial Wealth Versus Health and Personal Fulfillment 35:18 – The Power of Investing in Creativity and Relationships 42:10 – The Future of AI and Its Influence on Human Evolution 50:22 – Hormonal Health and the Importance of Vitamin D 56:48 – The Role of Wearables and Biofeedback in Self-Awareness 1:02:15 – Building Resilience Through Self-Compassion 1:08:30 – Final Thoughts and Actionable Takeaways Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my thoughtful and thought-provoking friend, Schalk Dormehl. Schalk is an aspiring polymath and a fellow lover of liberty and action-based philosophy. We jam on the past, present, and future political landscape of South Africa, personal sovereignty (one of my favorites), and civic responsibility in today's world. Lastly, we touch on entrepreneurship, crypto, and AI in the context of South Africa and on the global stage. Schalk Dormehl Quotes From the Episode "Like you own yourself, you own the things that you make, you own the things that you trade the things you make with. Other people are not allowed to just randomly harm you, and you aren't allowed to just randomly harm other people." - Schalk Dormehl on personal sovereignty and individual rights. "The ANC has been an exceptionally negligent and poor steward of South Africa. The results have been massive amounts of unemployment and essentially the type of scenery that one would imagine when you read Atlas Shrugged ." - Schalk Dormehl on how the ANC's mismanagement of South Africa is comparable to the dystopian society in Atlas Shrugged . "And the irony is if you look at the African countries, the corrupt countries that had communism did better than the non-corrupt countries that had communism. You can buy your way out of ridiculous rules in one system, but you can't buy your way out of the rules in another system." - Schalk Dormehl on corruption and communism. Additional Resources Free Market Foundation Sakeliga The History of Southern Africa: Every Year - YouTube Schalk Dormehl on X Schalk Dormehl on LinkedIn SwiftCom Jozi vs Jozi on X Hügo Krüger on YouTube Show Notes 00:32 - Kicking Off with Schalk Dormehl 01:40 - The ANC’s Grip on South Africa: Politics Since 1995 03:44 - Johannesburg’s Fall from Glory: Economic Decline and De-Industrialization 04:38 - Blame Game Politics: How the ANC Uses Scapegoating to Stay in Power 06:02 - Race, Policy, and Power: South Africa’s Complex Political Landscape 10:54 - Land Seizures and Economic Fallout: The Truth About Expropriation Without Compensation 19:01 - Elon Musk vs. South African Bureaucracy: How BEE Laws Have Impacted Starlink 24:02 - The Death of Civic Responsibility: Why South Africa and Many Other Countries Struggle with Accountability 31:21 - When Communities Take Charge: Grassroots Resistance Against Riots 32:36 - The Mystery of the Power Grid: How South Africa’s Electricity Crisis Stabilized 49:21 - The Brain Drain: The Cost of Losing Skilled Professionals 1:08:12 - A Silver Lining for South Africa? How Government Fractures Could Lead to Change Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome John Wang to the show. John is a leadership coach to the Asian American community, a corporate speaker, and host and writer of the Big Asian Energy podcast and upcoming book of the same title. He's the founder of Mastery Academy and has coached Asian American clients from Google, Apple, AmEx, Goldman Sachs, and other Fortune 500 companies. He's also a celeb on TikTok, making videos that have reached over 25 million views, and a TEDx presenter. John's done some pretty cool (dare I say, intense) personal development, including training to walk on airplane wings mid-flight in an aerobatics performance to become a more confident speaker. We talk about the bamboo ceiling, culture vs. race, high-context vs. low-context communication, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and so much more. I hope you enjoy! John Wang Quotes From the Episode "Imposter syndrome just means that you're challenging yourself, which you should be." - John Wang on redefining imposter syndrome as a natural part of personal growth. "If there's no risk, there's no stakes, we're not going to learn." - John Wang on the importance of risk-taking in learning. "The best work you can do is working on yourselves. Because a child will learn more from watching what you do than what you tell them to do." - John Wang on the most effective way to help a student learn. Additional Resources John Wang on Facebook John Wang on Instagram John Wang on YouTube John Wang on TikTok Big Asian Energy Show Notes 0:00 – Meet John Wang: The Leadership Coach Empowering Asian Professionals 3:47 – From Taiwan to Canada: John’s Immigrant Experience 5:22 – The Bamboo Ceiling: Why Asian Americans Struggle in Leadership 9:27 – Culture vs. Race: Which One Holds You Back More? 13:40 – High-Context vs. Low-Context Communication: Why It Matters 19:27 – Filial Piety and Social Hierarchy: The Asian Cultural Mindset 24:49 – Finding the Balance: Assertiveness Without Losing Cultural Respect 30:05 – Mastery Academy: John’s Mission to Equip Future Leaders 35:06 – Imposter Syndrome: Why So Many Asian Professionals Feel Like Frauds 45:08 – The Confidence Myth: Why Competence Alone Won’t Get You Ahead 49:20 – Own Your Achievements: Stop Downplaying Your Success Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my adventurous and curious friend, Gareth Hermann. Gareth is an entrepreneur, an "ops nut" like I am, an expat, a fellow lover of travel and "steel ponies," and an aspiring overseas real estate mogul. Most recently, he built and sold a seven-figure digital marketing agency pioneering impact marketing. Nowadays, he splits his time between Nosara, Costa Rica, and Boulder, Colorado. Today we'll be learning what it takes to build a geodome village in Costa Rica and jamming on his new simplified version of EOS that is easy to implement and actually creates results. Gareth Hermann Quotes From the Episode "I believe that we have over-indexed on the paradigm of individualism, and we're actually craving and needing more connection and more community." - Gareth Hermann on the growing need for connection and community. "Transcend and include, which means don't reject the previous stage of consciousness, take the benefits of it, include it, and then continue to evolve on top of that." - Gareth Hermann on why you shouldn't completely reject past stages of development. "Everyone wants to do good work. Everyone wants to be on a team that's winning. Everyone wants to be making progress towards goals." - Gareth Hermann on motivation, teamwork, and the human desire for progress in both business and personal development. Additional Resources New Paradigm Village Gareth Hermann on LinkedIn Gareth Hermann on Instagram Gareth Hermann's Official Website Force TwentyTwo Show Notes 00:00 - Meet Gareth Hermann and His Journey in Business 00:28 - Why Gareth is Building a Geodome Village in Costa Rica 01:42 - The Need for Community: Shifting from Individualism to Communalism 05:08 - Gareth’s Childhood in a Rural Portuguese Community and Its Impact 10:39 - The Challenges of Building a New Village and Integrating Education 14:03 - What is Integral Theory, and How Does It Apply to Business and Life? 19:57 - Leadership and Meeting Teams Where They Are on the Spiral Dynamics Model 23:08 - The Emotional Toll of Running a Business and Why Leadership is Hard 30:37 - Coaching CEOs: EOS and How to Build Self-Managing Teams 42:31 - Helping Employees See Their Role in Achieving Company Goals 46:46 - Affordability and Challenges in Building a Sustainable Community 49:28 - Why This Model is a Middle Ground Between Traditional and Modern Living 50:56 - Addendum: Ethical Cult Building 58:46 - How to Get Involved with New Paradigm Village and CEO Coaching Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn .…
Please welcome my handsome and talented friend, Billy Bosch. He's a long-time health entrepreneur, a travel aficionado, a real estate investor, and, as far as this podcast goes, he is someone rare in that he's reduced his "Biological Age" by ten years as he's gotten into the best shape of his life and started to really dial in his healthspan, not just his lifespan. We'll be talking about his newest venture, YouthRX , and unearth the best of what he's learned in the longevity space as he's gotten his body fat down to 8% at 42 years old (according to the calendar, that is). Please welcome Billy! Fuel your mind, upgrade your life. Subscribe to the Spread Great Ideas Podcast now to catch every episode . Billy Bosch Quotes From the Episode "People are landing rockets backwards from outer space, So if that's possible, we could make some innovative products." - Billy Bosch on the need for better, science-backed longevity solutions. "I don’t look perfect, but I put a lot of work into my body and my diet. I've avoided a lot of things and probably could have had a lot more enjoyment, but I'm playing the long game, and it's about finding balance." - Billy Bosch on staying committed to health. "It’s not about having years in your life — it’s about having life in your years." - Billy Bosch on enjoying life and valuing your time. "We live in a world where everyone is looking for a magic pill, whether it’s Ozempic, a poop pill, or some other shortcut, but you still have to put in the work." - Billy Bosch on how there are no shortcuts to being healthy. "If you only had one car for the rest of your life, wouldn’t you take care of it? Well, your body is that car." - Billy Bosch on why it's important to prioritize health. Additional Resources Billy Bosch YouthRX Iconic Life on Instagram Billy Bosch on TikTok Billy Bosch on YouTube Billy Bosch on LinkedIn Inside Tracker Oura Ring Show Notes 0:00 - Introduction to Billy Bosch: A Journey in Health and Entrepreneurship 1:24 - From LSU to Homeland Security: Billy’s Early Career Path 3:19 - Pivoting into Business: Lessons from Shell and Entrepreneurship 10:40 - Launching Iconic Protein: From an Idea to a Successful Brand 13:53 - The Challenges of Running a Startup: Burnout and Business Growth 15:13 - Moving to California: Scaling a Health and Wellness Brand 16:42 - Transitioning from Iconic to Longevity and YouthRx 18:52 - The Science Behind Longevity: Billy’s Approach to Anti-Aging 26:30 - Daily Routines for Health Optimization: Fitness, Diet, and Supplements 37:48 - Unconventional Health Hacks: What Works and What Doesn’t 42:09 - The Power of Testing: Genetic Insights and Personalized Nutrition 45:24 - Final Thoughts: Investing in Longevity and a Healthier Future Big ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn . Did you love this episode? Or maybe it wasn't your thing? Tell us. Drop a review on your favorite streaming platform.…
Roman is an entrepreneur, incredibly curious, an engineer, a father of two, and, as it relates to this podcast, he's the co-founder of HasData.com — a brand that I've personally invested in. We're going to be talking about his entrepreneurial journey, what HasData is, who uses it, who should use it, and what's next for the brand. If you're an SEO geek, a digital entrepreneur, or you own a marketing agency, then this podcast is, most likely, for you. Welcome, Roman. Favorite Roman Milyushkevich Quote "At the very beginning, we closely followed our competitors and tried to replicate their features. And I wouldn't recommend doing this in the long run. It could be okay in the very beginning, but I realized we have different customers with different needs. So listen to your customers and their needs." - Roman Milyushkevich Additional Resources HasData Roman Milyushkevich on LinkedIn If you'd like to stay updated on what Spread Great Ideas (aka "SGI") is up to, you can do so on X , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .…
Maggie McClure is a business owner, a mother, a wife, a very funny storyteller, and, for the sake of this podcast — at least, I can attest — that she's a badass at operations and systems optimization. I've first-hand experience working with her, and I'm excited to bring her onto the show today. Please welcome Maggie. Favorite Maggie McClure Quote "You can’t keep throwing things in the garage and expect to actually use it — it’s time to turn the lights on and start cleaning. And so I come in and help turn the lights on." - Maggie McClure Additional Resources Maggie McClure on LinkedIn Fractional Magic If you'd like to stay updated on what Spread Great Ideas (aka "SGI") is up to, you can do so on X , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .…
Please welcome Jayson Gaddis to the show, he is — well — a lot of things. He's a father, an entrepreneur, an artist, an author, a public speaker, a human behavior specialist, and most importantly, he's a relationship expert. He's the author of Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships and is also the founder of The Relationship School . We've known one another for the better part of ten years and we're going to be talking about his areas of expertise, along with fatherhood in the digital age. I hope you enjoy the show! Favorite Jayson Gaddis Quote "After a conflict with a spouse or a kid or friends. The relationship itself actually gets stronger. It's the adversity of disagreeing — challenging each other — that builds a stronger foundation." - Jayson Gaddis Additional Resources JaysonGaddis.com Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships , Jayson Gaddis The Relationship School Jayson Gaddis on Youtube Jayson Gaddis on Instagram Jayson Gaddis on Facebook Jayson Gaddis on LinkedIn Jonathan Haidt: The Three Terrible Ideas Weakening Gen Z and Damaging Universities and Democracies Transcript If you'd like to stay updated on what Spread Great Ideas (aka "SGI") is up to, you can do so on X , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn .…
Please welcome Ryan Coisson, whom I've known for more than 10 years, to the show. He's a digital business owner, content marketer, outdoor adventurer, and finance whiz. Ryan is a pro at creating high-level processes, including planning and building specific — and I mean very, very specific — actionable steps to achieve the goals around those financial plans. He's also just a nice guy. That's why he agreed to join me today. We spent a ski season in Whistler, Canada, living together in a shared chalet with entrepreneurs. Since then, our paths have crossed, diverged, and then crossed again. I asked him to come on the show to talk about one of his companies, Perfect Biz , as well as some of the other projects he's involved with, like Online Option and more on finance and investing. I hope you enjoy this show as much as I enjoyed recording it. Favorite Ryan Coisson Quote "Winning the game to me looks like creating what I would call an income engine. So a portfolio that generates income for me now. I want that income to do a few things: continually growing, be safe and stable, and be diversified across different sectors." Additional Resources Online Option Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout , Cal Newport Stay updated by subscribing to our episodes. Your feedback matters to us, so feel free to leave a review and share your thoughts. Connect with us on X , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn to join discussions and see previews of future episodes. Your participation helps our community thrive. Subscribe to begin exploring with us.…
I dive into the world of decentralized finance with Martin Krung, a prominent figure in the crypto space and a key contributor to Curve Finance . Martin has been an active participant in the crypto community for over a decade, focusing on innovative solutions and technological advancements. As a full-stack developer with a background in art software and innovation engineering, Martin brings a unique perspective to the ever-evolving crypto landscape. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of liquidity management, the challenges and opportunities within decentralized exchanges, and Martin's journey in the development of Curve Finance. Join us as we unpack the complexities of DeFi through the insights of one of its most seasoned contributors. Favorite Martin Krung Quote “The crypto market was filled with narratives people tell... you imagine this is the next big thing, and you buy the token. If it hits, then you make money until the story doesn't add up, and the price drops. It's an interesting force; however, we are not affected by it anymore.” - Martin Krung Additional Resources Curve Finance Cryptonative @MartinKrung on X…
I'm happy to have Demian Voorhagen with me, a name synonymous with scaling tech companies and driving substantial growth. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Demian's journey from exploring the realms of management, economics, and law, to becoming a pivotal figure in the startup and scale-up scene, is nothing short of inspiring. As someone deeply interested in AI, finance, and crypto, Demian's perspective on the future of technology and business growth is both unique and enlightening. Whether it's sharing success stories from his clients or discussing his own venture into creating trading infrastructure for crypto funds, Demian's experiences offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to accelerate their company's growth. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey, methodologies for fostering growth, and vision for the future of tech companies. Whether you're a small business owner, a tech enthusiast, or someone curious about the mechanics of scaling businesses successfully, there's something in this episode for you. Favorite Demian Voorhagen Quote “I like meeting new people. It's a nice way to network. Some people I can help in just one call. I see it a bit as paying it forward. I just help them in one call. And at some point, they might return a favor and if not, that's also fine. Maybe they can return it to someone else.” - Demian Voorhagen Additional Resources DemianVoorhagen.com Demian Voorhagen on LinkedIn DemaTrading.ai…
Please welcome Vin Armani, also known as Cyprian, a man of many lives and many talents. Originally from Southern California, Vin first made a name for himself as the star of Showtime's "Gigolos" TV series which chronicled his life as a sought-after gigolo in Las Vegas. By day he's been a professional Bitcoin developer since 2014. He's an author, a researcher, an entrepreneur, and now a married man who moved his wife and children to Saipan in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a little known U.S. territory, as the lunacy around COVID lockdowns kicked into high gear. We discuss everything from the rise and fall of his start-up, CoinText.io , the utility and spiritual aspects of Bitcoin to his baptism in the Eastern Orthodox church. I really enjoyed this show and I hope you do too! Favorite Vin Armani Quote “The global economy is picking winners and losers…and that has economic ramifications and it also has huge political ramifications.[And you have] the ability to develop an app and say, ‘Okay, you can come and pay now with this.’ It’s huge, it means so much, and it can [allow] especially the youth of Africa and Latin America to participate in the global economic system. That’s huge…that’s actually even more important than censorship resistance.” - Vin Armani Additional Resources The Saipan Team @Cyprianous on Youtube The Counter Markets Newsletter…
Please welcome Guy Smith, a 25-year gun control policy researcher and the founder of the Gun Facts Project. He's also the author of "Guns and Control", has appeared on Fox News , AlJazeera America , and is a frequent talk radio and podcast guest where he shares his team's learnings from conducting data-based investigations into criminology, public safety, and constitutional law. The slogan for the Gun Facts Project is “We are neither pro-gun nor anti-gun. We are pro-math and anti-BS.” And Guy personally is not "a member of any organization — not the NRA, not Everytown for Gun Safety, not the Second Amendment Foundation, not the Brady Campaign. Nada. Not even any political party. Someone once bought (him) a membership in the California Rifle and Pistol Association, and (he) immediately demanded to be removed from the membership roster. Let's hear what Guy has to say. Favorite Guy Smith Quote “What I wish of any person in any field of political thinking is: be rationally skeptical. You don't have to be a denier. You don't have to be a disbeliever, you just have to go: What does the data really tell us?” - Guy Smith Additional Resources GunFacts.info Guns and Control: A Nonpartisan Guide to Understanding Mass Public Shootings, Gun Accidents, Crime, Public Carry, Suicides, Defensive Use, and More , Guy Smith…
Please welcome Mark Pulliam, an award-winning lawyer, writer, and activist living in East Tennessee. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal , the L.A. Times , the Federalist , and many other publications. He writes regularly at Misrule of Law and is also a contributing editor at Law and Liberty. As a "political refugee" from blue Austin, TX, today he's joining me to discuss the ups and downs of building a grassroots conservative movement as a local activist in a supposedly "friendly" area. After all, the part of East Tennessee in which he lives, Blount County, voted by a 71% to 27% margin in 2020 for Donald Trump. Yet in building this grassroots movement which, you'd think, would be welcomed by the political establishment that purports to also be "conservative" he has run into the local version of "The Swamp" - a long-standing good ole boy network filled with RINOs that demonstrates the same clannish behavior which the original Scotch Irish settlers of East Tennessee brought with them. Is it possible for an "outsider" to inject a sense of urgency into the local populace and wake them from their slumber to defend their values and way of life from local leaders who say one thing and do another? Let's find out. Favorite Mark Pulliam Quote “One person can't change the political direction of a county... It requires a movement, it requires broad-based community participation... I'm hoping that others will step up and pick up the baton also.” - Mark Pulliam Additional Resources The Misrule of Law blog The Misrule of Law on X Blount Patriot Facebook page Law & Liberty Mark Pulliam author profile…
On this episode, I invite Phil Craig onto the show. He is the leader of South Africa's Referendum Party — a single-issue party whose goal is to call a referendum on the Western Cape province seceding from South Africa. According to polls , 68% of Western Cape voters support holding a referendum, and 58% support independence. We talk about South African politics and economics, why the Western Cape is so different from other provinces, internal and external migration trends in South Africa, what a free and independent Western Cape province would look like, and why Westerners (and especially Americans) who believe in political self-determination should care about this issue for moral as well as geopolitical reasons. I admire Phil's efforts! Favorite Phil Craig Quote “Since 1945, almost every single conflict around the world has its source in the denial of self-determination... It's not people looking to assert their right to self-determination that's the problem; it's when countries deny people the right to live out their existence as they see fit where problems start.” - Phil Craig Additional Resources Referendum Party on Facebook Phil Craig on Twitter Referendum Party…
Tom Kineshanko is the co-founder of the Swiss cryptocurrency hedge fund, Protos, which utilizes an interesting (and proprietary!) trading strategy for those HODLers who want to hold a long-term position in the top 10 cryptocurrencies. We talk about his experience in crypto, including the current threats and opportunities, the macro environment we find ourselves living in with QE, MMT, the weaponization of the U.S. dollar by Washington, etc., how crypto stacks up against gold, who is (and isn’t) talking their own book in the crypto world, which countries are the most crypto friendly (hello Zug, Switzerland!), how much someone should allocate to crypto in their portfolio, and part of the philosophy of liberty underpinning Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision for bitcoin. If you want to know more about crypto, professional money management, and why Switzerland is such a desirable locale then this episode is for you. Favorite Tom Kineshanko Quote “Life is super short. I want to spend time serving people who I like, doing something that I think is interesting and matters. I think crypto matters because we need a new financial system. We need a new way of collaborating.” - Tom Kineshanko Tom’s Links Tom Kineshanko | Protos Tom Kineshanko | LinkedIn Other Relevant Links 2018 Cryptocurrency Crash – “Crypto Winter” Crypto Brawl: Alex Mashinsky vs. Nouriel Roubini “Dr. Doom” Paul Graham Zug, Switzerland…
James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who owns three successful businesses all designed to help people improve their lives, a former ESPN Sportscenter anchor, a fascinating conversationalist, and a well-rounded self-made man with a big heart. Our chat ran the gamut. We covered relationships, politics (including Trump!), business, philosophy, self-help courses we recommend (and those we don’t), our thoughts on living in California and Bali, the best ways we’ve found for creating accountability, affirming the truth vs. becoming delusional, how to tailor your communication style for men and women, people’s quest for identity in a post-religious world, and what is (and isn’t) your responsibility. This was a really fun, wide-ranging discussion. Favorite Quote: "I’m trying to avoid the pain of mediocrity, which is the most painful thing for me ever…I have an absolute disdain for knowing what I could be and am not." James’ Links: Maximum Life Summit Swanwick Sleep The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge Project 90 @jamesswanwick on Instagram The James Swanwick Show Podcast Other Relevant Links: Landmark Forum Mark Manson | What’s the Point of Self-Improvement Anyway? “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” - Jim Rohn Peter Shallard | Commit Action Never Eat Alone | Keith Ferrazzi Ram Dass Tai Lopez Tim Ferriss and the 4-Hour Work Week Lynne E. Sheridan P.S. If you liked the show, please leave a review on whichever podcast platform you listened to it on. Positive reviews help others find our work. And if you didn’t like the show, please send an email to podcast@spreadgreatideas.com to let us know why so that we can do better next time. Thanks!…
Lavinia Iosub is a fellow expat entrepreneur who originally hails from Romania and now runs a unique combo of a business incubator, remote team management, coworking space, and consultancy service here in Bali called Livit. (Basically, if you're looking to build a remote team, scale your existing remote team, learn how to properly be a digital nomad, or just get a cool, calm place to work from in Bali so you can actually get some things done whilst you're here - then Lavinia and Livit are going to be interesting for you.) We talk about hiring in Indonesia vs. the Western democracies, synchronous vs. asynchronous communication, how to scale successfully, the different work style personality types, her take on the future of remote work and being a long-term, successful digital nomad, finding and maintaining a healthy work/life balance, an obscure Dutch social scientist who classified why people from certain cultures act the way they do, what holacracy is all about (a new term to me), and more. Favorite Quote: "Rewards can have very different natures, they can be tangible or intangible…Somebody who works in our welcoming and hospitality part just recently said to me, 'This is the first company I’ve ever been employed at where I can save money and have vacation time to visit other countries.' To me, I live for things like that. I want people to travel, I want people to develop themselves, they’ll come back as better contributors." Lavinia’s Links: Livit International Triatma Mulya Stenden: Home Lavinia Iosub | Project Getaway The Ideas Lab Podcast: Lavinia Iosub @LaviniaIosub on Twitter Other Relevant Links: Holacracy | Evolve Your Organization REWORK | Basecamp Twist Gretchen Rubin Geert Hofstede P.S. If you liked the show, please leave a review on whichever podcast platform you listened to it on. Positive reviews help others find our work. And if you didn’t like the show, please send an email to podcast@spreadgreatideas.com to let us know why so that we can do better next time. Thanks!…
Andrei Ivanou, a Belarusian native, and I sit down to learn more about the fascinating, oft-forgotten country of Belarus. Belarus has the dubious honor of being the longest-running European dictatorship thanks to their leader, Alexander Lukashenko, who seized power in 1994 following the power vacuum that was created by the fall of the USSR. A military man, Lukashenko is often referred to as бацька (“dad”) by Belarusians because he oversees everything and dominates the country. If you’re like me before this episode, you don’t much about Belarus - or even where it’s located. (Hint: It’s sandwiched predominantly between Russia, Poland, and Ukraine on the eastern edge of Europe.) Nor have you given it much thought in terms of what life is like there. Yet for Europeans, it’s often viewed as a bridge between East and West. And for Russia, it’s long been one of its closest allies because it serves as a critical land buffer between Moscow and the EU across the North European Plain. Andrei and I discuss what’s changed since the fall of the USSR, what it’s like to live in a dictatorship (especially after having lived in the U.S.), what’s being smuggled into and out of the country, how much locals actually make and which surprising job is the best-paid, the sort of economic propaganda put forward by the press, why Belarusian women are known worldwide for their beauty, how to travel there (spoiler alert: It’s not that easy), and more. Andrei is the CSPO at TechVice, one of the companies which my software company, CallerSmart, works with. If you’d like to learn more about Belarus and get a “boots on the ground” taste of what life is actually like under “daddy” in Europe’s last dictatorship, then this episode is for you. Andrei’s Links: TechVice CallerSmart Other Relevant Links: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko “It’s not the people who vote that count. It’s the people who count the votes.” Digital Nomads: The best city you've never been to | Sovereign Man Chernobyl: The Wildlife Haven Created When People Left In Secretive Belarus, Chernobyl's Impact Is Breathtakingly Grim P.S. If you liked the show, please leave a review on whichever podcast platform you listened to it on. Positive reviews help others find our work. And if you didn’t like the show, please send an email to podcast@spreadgreatideas.com to let us know why so that we can do better next time. Thanks!…
Rodolfo Young spent two years in silent practice. He wasn’t sitting in some ashram somewhere. He was out in the world - and chose not to speak. We talk about what he learned during those two years, why he decided to do this (including the heartbreak that was the catalyst), and how others received him as they spoke to him and he didn’t reply. In addition, we go into some fascinating mental models such as understanding the ego as an ice block, how an umbrella in the rain is useful for understanding our desire to share what we’ve learned whilst also not imposing ourselves on another, cultivating curiosity, and how true choice carries with it the burden of responsibility (and why that’s actually a good thing). Rodolfo is ex-U.S. military (he served during the Iraq War doing PsyOps), a TedX speaker, an American expat, a fellow Ubudian, a motivational speaker, and an all-around thoughtful and inspiring guy. His goal is to touch a million hearts. Please have a listen and appreciate someone who has probably gone deeper into his own heart and psyche than most! Rodolfo’s Links: Rodolfo Young TEDxUbud - The Art of Holding Space RodolfoYoung.com @rodolfo_young on Instagram Rodolfo Young on Youtube Rodolfo Young Almaflow Experience Rodolfo Young’s Books on Amazon Other Relevant Links: Radio Free Europe American Sniper Vipassana Meditations Landmark Forum The Magic of Thinking Big Tony Robbins NLP The Slight Edge P.S. If you liked the show, please leave a review on whichever podcast platform you listened to it on. Positive reviews help others find our work. And if you didn’t like the show, please send an email to podcast@spreadgreatideas.com to let us know why so that we can do better next time. Thanks!…
Freya Savage is an impressive, multi-faceted woman: An established entrepreneur, a devotee to plant-based health & wellness, a certified raw food chef, an ultra-marathoner, and a successful financial planner. She’s heavily involved in food & health as well as finance, which whilst it might seem like an unusual combination at first glance, in Freya’s view this combo all revolves around the same thing: Wealth. In this episode Freya and I discuss a variety of topics including different methods of building a successful, location independent business, establishing one’s boundaries and healthy routines, what to keep in mind when starting on a new endeavor, how to own your attractiveness, and why (and how!) to make time & space for yourself in an increasingly busy world. Freya’s Links: @freya_savage_ on Instagram Wealthy Rebels With a Cause on Facebook FreyaSavage.com Full Power with Freya Savage Other Relevant Links: Product Launch Formula Hedonic Treadmill P.S. If you liked the show, please leave a review on whichever podcast platform you listened to it on. Positive reviews help others find our work. And if you didn’t like the show, please send an email to podcast@spreadgreatideas.com to let us know why so that we can do better next time. Thanks!…
Aurimas Juodka, AJ for short, is a “gentle giant” - intimidating in stature and size, yet very pleasant and thoughtful when you chat with him. Originally from Lithuania, we met at DMSS and geeked out on biohacking, SE Asian hotspots, the health benefits to eating organ meats and intermittent fasting, Bali’s hidden gems, key biomarkers and how to track them, and what a healthy lifestyle in a truly holistic manner entails. In this podcast we cover these topics as well as what what AJ considers the six fundamentals for ultimate health: Sleep Stress Management Nutrition Movement Environment Mindset AJ’s goal is to help people go from good-to-great and reach their optimal health. Listen if you’re interested in bringing your body to its peak potential as we also discuss cryogenic therapy, infrared saunas, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy...you know, the usual biohacking stuff. :) AJ’s Links: The High Performance Retreat Thriving Wellness Well With AJ Well With AJ on Instagram Other Relevant Links: Oura Ring VieLight Blue Light Blocking Glasses AccuPressure Mat RFID Blocking Phone Case Radiation Free Tubular Headphones P.S. If you liked the show, please leave a review on whichever podcast platform you listened to it on. Positive reviews help others find our work. And if you didn’t like the show, please send an email to podcast@spreadgreatideas.com to let us know why so that we can do better next time. Thanks!…
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