Big Shot
Episodes
Goldman Sachs Rejected Him. Years Later, He Ran the Place | Lloyd Blankfein
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lloyd Blankfein never chased a master plan. He focused on whatever was right in front of him, and those small decisions carried him from a Brooklyn ho...
She Escaped Communism, Reinvented Nail Polish, and Sold for a Billion Dollars
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before OPI, nail color was just another product on the shelf. Suzi Weiss-Fischmann gave it personality and built a global brand in the process.Suzi be...
How a Blue-Collar Kid Built the Most Powerful Agency in Hollywood | Michael Ovitz
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every dealmaker in Hollywood has a story. Michael Ovitz has all of them.From Ghostbusters to Goodfellas, he packaged the films, brokered the talent, a...
Borrowed Ten Grand, Turned Down Ten Billion | Stephen Ross
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, Harley and David sit down with Stephen Ross—real estate titan, Miami Dolphins owner, and the visionary behind Hudson Ya...
He turned a Florida swamp into one of America’s richest cities | Don Soffer
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of man looks at 800 acres of mosquito-infested swampland and sees high-end apartments, a golf course, and a luxury shopping mall? In 1967, ...
The King of Gaming: How Bobby Kotick Built and Sold Activision Blizzard for $69B
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Kotick built a $69 billion empire from scratch—and the story is even crazier than it sounds.In this episode of The Big Shot, we sit down with ...
The Prosperity Formula: The Man Who Predicted—and Changed—the Future of Finance, Medicine, Education and Philanthropy | Mike Milken
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Mike Milken—legendary financier, philanthropist, and chairman of the Milken Institute. Mike has b...
The Queen of Branding: Lynda Resnick’s $6 Billion Empire of FIJI Water, POM, & Wonderful Pistachios
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary marketing visionary Lynda Resnick. As the co-owner of The Wonderful Company, Ly...
How The Founder of Waze Went From Getting Fired To Building a Billion-Dollar Business | Uri Levine
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Big Shot, recorded live at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., we’re joined by Uri Levine, the co-founder of W...
From College Dropout to Running Polo, Nike, Weight Watchers, and HSN | Mindy Grossman
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Big Shot, we’re joined by Mindy Grossman, former CEO of Weight Watchers, who led the company’s transformation into a globa...
The Merchant Prince: The Man Behind The Gap, Old Navy, and J. Crew | Mickey Drexler
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Big Shot, we’re joined by retail legend Mickey Drexler, whose transformative leadership reshaped some of the biggest names i...
From Single Mom to Billion Dollar Book Business | Heather Reisman (Founder & CEO, Indigo)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live episode of Big Shot, recorded at StartupFest, we are excited to welcome Heather Reisman, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Ind...
Bobbi Brown's Billion Dollar Beauty Legacy
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Harley Finkelstein and David Segal are back with Season 3 of Big Shot! Today, we chat with beauty industry icon Bobbi Brown. Known for her work as a m...
Billion-Dollar Threads: How Morris Goldfarb Stitched Together a Fashion Empire
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of G-III Apparel Group, Morris Goldfarb. Morris to...
The Godfather Of Fast Casual | Ron Shaich (Panera, CAVA)
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about a "convenience store manager," you probably don't imagine a future billionaire. But that's exactly the path Ron...
He Inspired Warren Buffett, Became A Wall Street Legend, And Made Billions | Leon Cooperman
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Wall Street titan Leon Cooperman. The son of working-class Polish immigrants and a first-generation coll...
The Man Who Built New York City With No Money | Larry Silverstein
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with another legendary real estate developer, Larry Silverstein. Best known for the 99-year lease he signed f...
It's Better To Be Rich Than Right: Peter May
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, we're honored to host business mogul Peter May. But his path to managing more than $7 billion is not what you might e...
From The Son Of A Postman To The $400 Billion Man: David Rubenstein
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Shot, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible David Rubenstein! As a co-founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the globe'...
From No-Name Producer To The Queen of Broadway: Fran Weissler
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with Season 2 of Big Shot! In this episode of Big Shot, we're joined by Fran Weissler, a seven-time Tony award-winning producer and o...
Jewish Titans and Untold Triumphs: Predicting the 2008 Crash, The Architect of Canadian Pride, and More Hidden Stories You've Never Heard!
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you sit down with iconic entrepreneurs for two to three hours, it's hard to include every story in an episode. But that doesn't mean ever...
Why Billionaires Believe Work-Life Balance Is A Myth
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest parts of being an entrepreneur is the stress and anxiety of never having enough time. When ambition flows through your veins, it’...
Why Jews Are Entrepreneurs By Necessity
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that less than .2 percent of the world is Jewish? And yet, more than 20 percent of all Noble Prize winners are Jewish. What explains the ...
Integrity Is More Than A Principle -- It's The Secret To Entrepreneurial Success
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the best stories in business are the ones you never hear about. They are the deals that fell through, the partnerships that never happened, an...
How Business Legends Build The Best Teams
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's cliché to say that you can see further when standing on the shoulders of giants. But it's also a mentality that has served some of the m...
Legacy Lessons: The Enduring Wisdom of Our Grandparents for Success Today
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we explore stories from our guests on how their parents and the previous generation profoundly impacted their lives. You’ll he...
How To Live A Rich Life Through Giving Back
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we dive into the concept of philanthropy and its importance for each of our season 1 guests. Tikkun Olam is a concept in Judaism...
Winning Big with Chutzpah: Lessons from the Titans of Entrepreneurship
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a masterclass on taking chances and winning big? This episode of Big Shot looks at the one trait shared by all the successful entrepreneur...
An Unfiltered Conversation With The Founder of The Four Seasons: Issy Sharp (Part 2)
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back today for part two with The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, Issy Sharp. If you didn’t check out part 1, be sure to watch or li...
How Issy Sharp Built The Four Seasons and Transformed The Hospitality Industry Forever (Part 1)
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by none other than Isadore (Issy) Sharp, the founder of The Four Seasons. We’re talking about one, if not the most iconic luxur...
Ed Sonshine: From Displaced Persons Camp To a Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Empire
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Sonshine is one of those people you could speak with for hours and barely scratch the surface of his life. Born in Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons ...
The Power Of Kindness: How Jonathan Wener Turned A $10k Loan Into A $15 Billion Empire
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Wener is proof that nice guys don't finish last. The founder of Canderel, which has developed over 80 million square feet throughout Cana...
Building A Billion-Dollar Shoe Brand From Scratch: Aldo Bensadoun
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered if you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur, then listening to Aldo Bensadoun's story could be a life-changing e...
The Man Who Brought Baseball to Canada and Founded Birthright: Charles Bronfman
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some entrepreneurs don't just build businesses, they take bold risks that can shape a country or revitalize a religion. That's Charles Bronfma...
Welcome to Big Shot
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the greatest stories of entrepreneurship have never been told. It’s time to change that. Big Shot is an archive and celebration of Jewish en...