In Search Of Excellence
Episodes
Amberly Lago: Triumph Over Trauma | E87
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is the incredible Amberly Lago. When Amber was 38 years old, she was hit by an S...
Mat Ishbia: Dream Big Then Make It Happen | E86
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Search of Excellence! This is part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Mat Ishbia!Mat is the Chairman and CEO of United Wholesale Mor...
Mat Ishbia: From Basketball To Billion-Dollar Business | E85
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Search of Excellence! We are happy to have Mat Ishbia as our guest today!Mat is the Chairman and CEO of the United Wholesale Mortgage, t...
Ben Johns: The Path To Greatness And Keys To Pickleball Success | E84
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're listening to part 2 of the incredible conversation with Ben Johns, the number one pickleball player in the world and the greatest player o...
Ben Johns: The Greatest Pickleball Player Of All Time | E83
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! Our amazing guest is Ben Johns, the greatest pickleball player of all time. He has been the No....
Brandi Love: The Impact Of OnlyFans On The Adult Entertainment Industry | E82
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of my amazing episode of In Search of Excellence with Brandi Love!Brandi has starred in more than 800 movies and her videos have bee...
Brandi Love: Building A Career In Adult Entertainment | E81
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is Brandi Love, one of the most famous and successful adult film actresses of al...
Joe Mansueto: "If It's Easy, It Would Already Be Done" | E80
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of our interview with the amazing Joe Mansueto. Joe is the founder and former CEO of Morningstar, a financial services and...
Joe Mansueto: Founder Of Morningstar And Self-Made Billionaire | E79
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is the founder and former CEO of Morningstar, a financial services and investment research firm that is one of the most recognized companies in fi...
Tony Capuano: The Non-Negotiables In Business | E78
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of our interview with the incredible Tony Capuano, the President and CEO of Marriott International. Tony is the President ...
Tony Capuano: CEO Of The World’s Largest Hospitality Company | E77
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence. It’s a true pleasure to have Tony Capuano as our guest today! Tony is the President and CEO o...
Jason Belmonte: Tuning Out Haters And Tuning In To Supporters | E76
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part two of my amazing conversation with Jason Belmonte, the greatest bowler of all time. He has won a record number of 15 major championsh...
Jason Belmonte: From Outcast To Bowling Prodigy | E75
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Jason Belmonte, the best bowler in the history of this sport. He has won a record number of 15 major championships and has been name...
Kelly Hansen: Foreigner And The Life Of A Rock Star | E74
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of In Search of Excellence featuring Kelly Hansen, the lead singer of the legendary rock band Foreigner which has had five ...
Kelly Hansen: The Bumpy Road Of Musical Beginnings | E73
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is Kelly Hansen, the lead singer of the legendary rock band Foreigner, which has...
Dr. Mike Roizen: 90 Is The New 40 (How To Hack Your Longevity) | E72
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Search of Excellence and the second part of our conversation with Dr. Mike Roizen.Dr. Mike is a world-renowned physician and author whos...
Dr. Mike Roizen: Your Genes Are Under Your Control | E71
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is Dr. Mike Roizen – a world-renowned physician and author whose work has help...
David Kidder: Obsess Over Solving Problems, Not Making Money | E70
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of In Search of Excellence, featuring an exceptional man and a good friend of mine, David Kidder.David is a serial entrepre...
David Kidder: Becoming Successful and Discovering Who You Are | E69
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is my good friend, David Kidder.David is a serial entrepreneur, active angel inv...
Garrett McNamara: Prepare For The Worst But Expect The Best | E68
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of Garrett McNamara, a legendary surfer who owns a world record for the largest wave ever surfed – 100 feet tall – which is the ...
Garrett McNamara: Surfing A 100-Foot Wave | E67
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of In Search of Excellence episode featuring Garrett McNamara, a legendary surfer who owns the world record for the largest...
Ryan Sheckler: When Success Takes Its Toll, The Tough Game Begins | E66
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of In Search of Excellence episode featuring Ryan Sheckler, one of the greatest skateboarders of all time!Ryan turned pro w...
Ryan Sheckler: The Youngest Winner of X Games | E65
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is Ryan Sheckler, one of the greatest skateboarders of all time! He turned pro w...
Devon Larratt: "Arm Wrestling Is My Life" | E64
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of an amazing episode of In Search of Excellence, featuring Devon Laratt, a Canadian professional arm wrestler who has won multiple ...
Devon Larratt: The World’s Greatest Arm Wrestler | E63
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of In Search of Excellence! My guest today is Devon Larratt, one of the greatest arm wrestlers in the world.Devon is a Cana...
Mircea Geoana: NATO Support for Young Leaders and Innovators | E62
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second part of our insightful conversation with Mircea Geoana, the Deputy Secretary General of NATO. Mircea was born and educated in co...
Mircea Geoana: From Communist Romania to Deputy Secretary General of NATO | E61
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Mircea Geoana, the Deputy Secretary General of NATO, who has had a successful political and diplomatic career for more than three de...
Relentless Work Ethic: Why It Is Essential For Entrepreneurs | E60
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Work ethic is THE single-biggest determinant of your success. In this epsidoe, learn from how the best in the world refine their work ethic and hear...
Craig Newmark: Reinventing the Peer to Peer Transaction (Founder of Craigslist) | E59
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Craig Newmark – the Founder of the incredibly successful internet marketplace, Craigslist! Craigslist serves 700 cities in 70 coun...
Mike Tyson: Fight To Your Last Breath | E58
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Mike Tyson, a former heavy-weight boxing champion of the world and one of the greatest boxers of all time.At the age of 20, he becam...
Mike Tyson: “I Am Going To Tear His Soul Apart” | E57
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight boxing champion of the world and one of the greatest boxers of all time! At the age of 20, he bec...
Jon Gordon: Fear Paralyzes, Love Overcomes | E56
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Gordon is a best-selling author and an amazing motivational speaker. He has written 27 books including 12 best-sellers and 5 children’s books. T...
Jon Gordon: The Power of Positivity (Your Life Is in Your Hands) | E55
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Gordon is a best-selling author and an amazing motivational speaker. He has written 27 books including 12 best-sellers and 5 children’s books. T...
Rodney Jerkins: Strive For Perfection And Be Beyond Prepared | E54
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney Jerkins is one of the most successful music producers of all time – he has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time, including Mi...
Rodney Jerkins: Dream The Impossible Dream | E53
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney Jerkins is one of the most successful music producers of all time – he has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time, including Mi...
Damon West: If We Lose Hope, We Lose All | E52
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of my amazing episode of In Search of Excellence featuring Damon West, a man with an astonishing life story. He was a former meth ad...
Damon West: From A Loving Home To Lifetime In Prison | E51
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Damon West is an ex-meth addict and the ex-head of an organized crime ring who was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes. Today, he is a colleg...
Cold Calling: Master The Art To Succeed | E50
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cold Calling is one of the best ways to grow as an individual as well as accomplish even your wildest dreams! It requires confidence, composure, and s...
Interview: Spencer Lodge w/ Randall Kaplan | E49
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I’ll be the one being interviewed! I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Spencer Lodge, host of The Spencer Lodge Pod...
Extreme Preparation: The Key To Your Success | E48
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode today is a special one – I took the best segments about Extreme Preparation to highlight the importance of using preparation as the key ...
Tony Fadell: The Game Has Changed! You Don’t Need Silicon Valley | E47
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Fadell is an amazing and successful engineer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is the father of the iPod, co-creator of the iPhone, founder and for...
Tony Fadell: Innovation Must Never Stop (Even If You’re #1) | E46
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Fadell is an amazing and successful engineer, entrepreneur, and investor. He is the father of the iPod, co-creator of the iPhone, founder and for...
Brian Lee: A Roadmap to Success – Passion, Dedication, Innovation, and the Power of Influencers | E45
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lee is a rock-star serial entrepreneur and incredibly successful venture capitalist. He is also a great philanthropist dedicated to leaving and ...
Brian Lee: Entrepreneurs Don’t Wait – Take a Risk, Work Hard, and Don't Be Afraid | E44
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lee is a rock-star serial entrepreneur and incredibly successful venture capitalist. He is also a great philanthropist dedicated to leaving and ...
Colin O'Brady: Cultivate a Possible Mindset and Break Your Limiting Beliefs | E43
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since he was a child, Colin O’Brady dreamt of becoming an Olympian, but when a terrible accident burned 22% of his body, doctors told him he would n...
Colin O’Brady: They Said He’d Never Walk Again. Now He Holds 10 World Records | E42
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since he was a child, Colin O’Brady dreamt of becoming an Olympian, but when a terrible accident burned 22% of his body, doctors told him he would n...
Bob Pittman: Take Fast Action, How Bob Wins in Entrepreneurship Over and Over Again | E41
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Pittman desperately needed $10 for his first flying lesson but was turned down for a job at a retail store and another at Piggly Wiggly. Refusing ...
Bob Pittman: How a Kid With a Glass Eye Became A Radio Star and Founded MTV at Age 27 | E40
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Pittman desperately needed $10 for his first flying lesson but was turned down for a job at a retail store and another at Piggly Wiggly. Refusing ...
David Solomon: Stop Rushing. How Patience and Long-Term Thinking Wins in the Marketplace | E39
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Solomon is the CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs, the second-largest investment bank in the world – but this position was far from handed to h...
David Solomon: From Flipping Burgers at McDonald’s to CEO of Goldman Sachs | E38
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Solomon is the CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs, the second-largest investment bank in the world – but this position was far from handed to h...
Sallie Krawcheck: Yes, Women Make Better Investors Than Men. How Diversity Outperforms Meritocracy in Finance | E37
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sallie Krawcheck holds the world record for being fired the most times on the Wall Street Journal. She is also one of the most powerful and influentia...
Sallie Krawcheck: Watch Me Go. How Sallie Beat the Odds and Became One of the Most Powerful Women in Business | E36
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sallie Krawcheck holds the world record for being fired the most times on the Wall Street Journal. She is also one of the most powerful and influentia...
Steve Case: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream | E35
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If it weren’t for Steve Case, the internet may never have become part of our everyday lives. He is the co-founder of AOL, after all. But that’s ju...
Steve Case: Vision Without Execution is Hallucination | E34
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If it weren’t for Steve Case, the internet may never have become part of our everyday lives. He is the co-founder of AOL, after all. But that’s ju...
Mike Horn: Extreme Expeditions, Losing Loved Ones, and Finding Discipline in Life | E33
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Horn is a person who has redefined the boundaries of human endurance. He’s trekked to the North Pole in complete darkness, scaled four of the w...
Mike Horn: Conquer Your Fear and Make the Impossible, Possible | E32
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Horn is a person who has redefined the boundaries of human endurance. He’s trekked to the North Pole in complete darkness, scaled four of the w...
Jimmy Pitaro: How to Prepare for Anything and Crush Your Next Big Opportunity | E31
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like many who are just starting out in their careers, Jimmy Pitaro was uncertain of the direction he was headed in as he prepared to enter the workfor...
Jimmy Pitaro: Taking Action and Moving Forward During Times of Uncertainty | E30
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like many who are just starting out in their careers, Jimmy Pitaro was uncertain of the direction he was headed in as he prepared to enter the workfor...
Sarah Friar: Extreme Preparation, Mental Health, and Finding a Mentor | E29
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Friar learned about the power of community from an early age. Growing up in Northern Ireland during a time of tremendous violence showed her the...
Sarah Friar: Taking Risks in Career and Life | E28
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Friar learned about the power of community from an early age. Growing up in Northern Ireland during a time of tremendous violence showed her the...
Ed Mylett: The Path to Happiness and Fulfillment | E27
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Mylett spent his early life in a dysfunctional home living with an alcoholic father who would often get into fist fights — at church, in line at ...
Ed Mylett: The Power of One More | E26
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Mylett spent his early life in a dysfunctional home living with an alcoholic father who would often get into fist fights — at church, in line at ...
The Beauty of Living Twice: Sharon Stone Revisited
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we are revisiting a couple of our early episodes that people loved!In today's episode, Randall Kaplan...
The Grandfather of Modern Real Estate Investing: Sam Zell Revisited
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we are revisiting a couple of our early episodes that people loved!In today's episode, Randall Kaplan...
Apolo Ohno: From Last Place to Olympic Gold | E25
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apolo Anton Ohno is the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time. Between the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Winter Olympics, Apolo earned eight Olympic medal...
Daymond John: Rise, Grind, and Accomplish Your Goals | E24
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If there is someone who knows the power of hard work, it’s Daymond John. As a young man growing up in the neighborhood of Hollis, Queens, Daymond&ap...
Caryn Seidman-Becker: Becoming Indefatigable | E23
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2002 Caryn Seidman-Becker created and ran a successful hedge fund that ultimately grew to $1.5 billion assets - an amount that was unheard of for a...
Rachel Zoe: Nothing Replaces Hard Work | E22
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Zoe is an icon in the fashion world. But before Rachel became a household name, she was 25 years old, styling celebrities like Britney Spears a...
Giada DeLaurentiis: The Dark Times Made Me Strong | E21
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the historically male-dominated culinary industry, Emmy-award-winning TV personality, celebrity chef, and New York Times best-selling author Giada ...
Mayor Eric Garcetti: Fight For What You Believe In | E20
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From homelessness and the housing crisis to traffic and education, Los Angeles County Mayor Eric Garcetti faces challenging, pressing issues day in an...
Mark Cuban: Think Like A Shark | E19
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Cuban was born a serial entrepreneur. At age 12, he sold trash bags door to door. By age 16, he had a business selling stamps. During colle...
Steve Romick: Manage Your Money Right | E18
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Romick grew up in a tight-knit family in the San Fernando Valley and was very driven from a very young age. Even as a five-year-old, he wasn’...
Sammy Hagar: From Broke Kid To Rockstar Entrepreneur | E17
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sammy Hagar is one of the most prolific artists in the history of Rock and Roll. Playing in bands like Montrose and Van Halen, and with a successful...
Orlando Bravo: Finding Your Niche | E16
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible story of Orlando Bravo’s journey from a tuna fishing village in Puerto Rico to the most successful private equity investor in the wor...
Trina Spear: How Outsiders Disrupt Industries | E15
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trina Spear is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of FIGS, a healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand that has a current value of $4 billion. What has grown in...
David Rubenstein: How To Lead | E14
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Rubenstein grew up in a modest, blue-collar home in Northwest Baltimore. He never considered himself a brilliant student or excellent athlete,...
Jimmy Carson: Excellence is a Mindset | E13
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by former professional hockey player Jimmy Carson to discuss his early and long-term success in the NHL, his experiences as a...
Kevin O'Leary: Business Is War | E12
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by serial entrepreneur and media personality Kevin O’Leary. Known to many as Mr. Wonderful on SharkTank, Kevin talks abou...
Chris Voss: Better Every Day | E11
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know Chris Voss as the FBI Hostage Negotiator that wrote the best-selling book Never Split the Difference. What you probably don’t know...
Bobby Ryan: Overcoming Adversity | E10
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by professional NHL hockey player and Olympic athlete Bobby Ryan. They discuss how, at age 10, Bobby and his family lived in ...
Ben Sherwood: Living Life’s Deepest Questions | E09
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by Ben Sherwood to discuss what is missing from the conversations and books on excellence. They discuss pursuing your dreams ...
Lara Logan: The Fight of Our Lifetime | E08
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by award-winning journalist Lara Logan to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan, the importance of critical thinking, the pursuit...
Strauss Zelnick: Begin With the End in Mind | E07
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by Strauss Zelnick to discuss his role as an executive leader in the world of entertainment and media. They discuss what to p...
Anthony Scaramucci: Overcome Your Fear | E06
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by Anthony Scaramucci to discuss rising through the ranks of global finance as a blue-collar kid from Long Island, balancing ...
Tim Draper: Think Big and Drive Progress | E05
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become one of the most iconic and successful venture capitalists of all time? How does a commitment to freedom and trust empowe...
Brad Keywell: The Mindset of a World-Class Entrepreneur | E04
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by Brad Keywell to discuss what it takes to achieve excellence at the highest level as an entrepreneur. In this episode, Br...
Sharon Stone: I Will Do Whatever It Takes | E03
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by global superstar Sharon Stone to discuss what it took for her to achieve excellence in Hollywood as an outsider, how she m...
Kliff Kingsbury: Work Ethic Is Everything | E02
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury to discuss going all-in on your dreams, dealing with setbacks, dedicating you...
Sam Zell: Think Different | E01
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Kaplan is joined by American billionaire businessman and philanthropist Sam Zell to discuss daring to be different, finding and capitalizing o...
Welcome to In Search of Excellence!
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives, but we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in th...