The Greatness Machine
Episodes
169 | Larry Yatch | Navy SEAL Teaches Us The 6 Essential Pillars Of Successful Leadership
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What defines an effective leader? What are the qualities employers look for in a leader? In an ever-changing workplace, an effective leader is an e...
168 | Andrea Petersen | Building A Purpose-Driven Real Estate Business
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to invest in real estate with little money? Investing in real estate has proven to be one of the safest and most profitable forms of...
TGM Classic | Shelley Paxton | Finding Your True Calling
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you taken a moment to step off the hamster wheel to pause and reflect on whether your life is headed in the right direction? On today’s sh...
167 | Kute Blackson | How To Use Surrender To Live An Extraordinary Life
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to surrender and let go of control? Letting go and surrendering can be a difficult task, but it is often the only way to truly mo...
166 | Denise Gosnell | The Vacation Effect - How To Work Half As Much And Make Twice As Much
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to get everything done? We all have dreams of working less and making more, but it ...
TGM Classic | Jeff Booth | Future Shock: The Challenges Facing Currency In The 21st Century And Beyond
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If asked, there's one ability most of us would like to have - the ability to see into the future and prepare for what's to come. While no one can...
165 | Robert Kerbeck | From Hollywood to Wall Street: How Robert Kerbeck Got His Spying Job While Working As An Actor
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate spying, also known as industrial espionage, refers to the act of obtaining confidential information about a business or organization for the...
164 | The Greatest Lesson I Ever Learned; How I Discovered The Gift Of Gratitude
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are you grateful for the most? Gratitude leads to greater happiness and joy in life. It allows us to reflect upon our accomplishments and appr...
TGM Classic | Andre Norman | Solitary Confinement to Ambassador of Hope
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a childhood filled with gang violence and illiteracy resulting in a 100+ year prison sentence to a successful career as a speaker, author, and Ha...
163 | Dane Espegard | The Dream Machine: A Leader’s Guide to Creating Teams of High Performers Who Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you create a high-performing team? A good leader is someone who empowers their team and focuses on team dynamics, which is crucial in order ...
162 | Top 5 For 2022 And 2023: What Are You Proud Of From 2022 And What Are Your Goals For 2023?
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With 2022 coming to an end, why not take this time to do a personal inventory? What are the things you have done this year that you are most proud of?...
TGM Classic | Angelo Poli | Unraveling the Mysteries of Metabolism and How to Hit Your Body Transformation Goals
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the number ONE reason that people do not hit their body transformation goals? (Hint: It is not a lack of will-power) On today’s show, w...
161 | Ron Bauer | Making Big Happen: From Failure to 10-Figure IPO; How to Raise Big Money for Your Business; Why the Metaverse is Real
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing to have an idea and be able to raise capital to execute and make it happen but are these enough to guarantee a business’s success? ...
160 | Mike Ayala | Creating Freedom In Your Life By Design, Bootstrapping, And Investing In Yourself
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the things that you value most in life? What does your calendar say about your priorities? With a limited amount of time each day, how do you...
TGM Classic | Chip Conley | Navigating Change and How to Let Go Of the Things that Are Holding You Back
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we find it harder to accept and adapt to change as we grow older? A person's fear of change can originate from a lot of things, incl...
159 | Matthew Campbell | Rebuilding Public Trust In Media In The Age Of Misinformation and Disinformation
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Six out of ten people believe journalists intentionally mislead the public with false or exaggerated statements. That is according to the 2021 Edelman...
158 | Steven Kotler | Gnar Country: Finding State Of Flow To Achieve Peak Performance
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flow refers to the state of being completely immersed in an activity. It is defined as a mental state in which a person’s full attention is held by ...
157 | Fred Reichheld | Bain’s High Priest of Customer Loyalty Teaches the Secret to Winning on Purpose in Business
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Business is not just about making money. Business owners, especially those starting out, should have a clearly stated purpose or the essence of the or...
156 | Christopher Ryan | Going From Success To Significance
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you move forward after achieving your long-sought-after goals? Where do you go next after you succeed? Wouldn’t it be great if you could do s...
155 | Gabrielle “Gabby” Reece | How to Leverage Adaptability to Become A World-Class Sports Icon, Super Model, and Fitness Thought Leader
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to adapt enhances your capacity to cope with change, regardless of its severity. Being adaptable helps you come up with diverse solutions ...
154 | How I Went From HATING Meditation To Becoming Its Biggest Fan
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Practicing meditation can enhance a person's mental and physical well-being in many ways. Research suggests that meditation can help ease anxiety, imp...
153 | Sam Ushio | Using Ikigai, the Japanese Concept of Living a Life of Purpose, 7 Year Cycles of Life, and Building a Business that Thrives with Engagement
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“How can I help others?” This is the starting point for finding a sense of purpose or your reason for being. Your life purpose is your reason f...
152 | The Only 5 Questions That Matter In Your Business
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is common for customers to return to your brand when they feel valued and enjoy the overall experience. Having that culture of appreciation with...
151 | Jonathan Domsky | Create Your Greatness in the World: Using Affirmations, Declarations and Vision to Achieve the Impossible in Your Life
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A vision without action is nothing more than a fantasy, and action is merely a means to an end without a vision. Having a vision is imagining wha...
150 | How To Get On The TED Stage
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to land a TED talk and make your message matter? Today, I am flying solo to walk you through the process of how I hosted a TEDx e...
149 | Daniel Murphy | The Secret To Building Liquid Death’s $700M Brand In Just 3 Years
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be “authentic” when it comes to marketing? A fundamental requirement of marketing is authenticity, as consumers expect it....
148 | Part 1: How I Overcame My Lifelong Anxiety
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often find yourself thinking about the “what ifs” of life? Are you someone who worries about the worst things that could happen? If you ...
147 | Nick Gray | The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How To Build Big Relationships With Small Gatherings
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Humans are not meant to be alone all the time. But with jobs to fulfill, businesses to run, kids to look after, and loved ones to spend time with, ho...
146 | Life Hack: 10X How Many Books You Read Per Year
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you exponentially increase how much you read when you have too much on your plate? Most of us, if not all, wish there were more hours in a d...
145 | Emily Balcetis | How the Ultra Successful Leverage Their Visual “Perception Gap” to Crush Their Goals and Accomplish More
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The act of visualizing can help you channel your dreams. It conditions your mind and body to take the necessary steps to achieve your goals and claim ...
144 | Are You Building A Life Of Gratitude Or A Life Of Competition?
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Success does not necessarily equate to happiness and contentment. We often think that it is by grinding day in and day out that we would find fulfillm...
143 | Travis Chappell | Sales Is Life - How Selling Church, Door To Door Solar And A Startup Led To Massive Success
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does growing up in a bubble prepare you for life outside of it? Having spent his entire childhood in a church campus, it took Travis Chappell l...
142 | Do Your Priorities Align To Your Goals Align To Your Core Values?
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where we spend our time represents what we actually care about, regardless of what we say our goals and priorities are. Prioritizing helps you deci...
141 | Larry Yatch | Leading Like A Navy SEAL
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a successful Navy SEAL or entrepreneur? And how does one learn from the other? Surprisingly, entrepreneurs are no different...
140 | Stephanie Paul | How To Lead Through Storytelling
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good story? Good stories create a sense of connection and are easy to understand. They are delivered with calm confidence and keep the...
139 | Chris Voss | Hostage Negotiation Tactics for Everyday Life
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiating anything in life can make even the most socially robust entrepreneurs break out in cold sweats. Many of us are not born with negotiation ...
138 | How To Live A Life Without Constraints
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s holding you back? What’s stopping you from achieving the life you have always wanted? Unfortunately, many people experience regret for t...
137 | Tim Elmore | How Leaders Can Bridge The Generation Gap
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership provides a shared vision that inspires and pushes people in the right direction. A good leader is someone who communicates the policies, el...
136 | Do You Give Yourself The Gift Of Dreams vs. Goals?
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you giving yourself the gift of dreaming? Or are you only grinding hard towards your goals? Many people think that dreams will take you nowhere...
135 | Nathanael Chawkin | The Art Of Conscious Leadership
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unconscious leaders are expert decision-makers and have a clear vision of what they want to achieve regardless of how their decisions or behavior can ...
134 | Where Will You Be In 3 Years?
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot can change in just a couple short years….your dreams may be just around the corner! These changes, whether they are good or bad, can happen...
133 | Phil Mancuso | The Future Of The World Economy
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Darius and Phil discuss wide-ranging topics such as microeconomics, capital markets, consumerism, inflation, automation, population g...
132 | Is Life Happening For You Or To You?
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is this happening to me? Or Why is this happening for me? Do you ask yourself these questions when faced with adversities? Although b...
TGM Classic | Jordan Harbinger | How To Build The #1 Business Podcast In The World
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the popularity of podcasts continues to skyrocket, the podcast advertising industry also saw tremendous growth quarter after quarter, seeing how mo...
131 | Rene Rodriguez | Amplifying Your Influence As A Leader
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is influence, and why do we want to have it? Influence is so much more than persuasion. The art of influence is having the ability to make an ...
130 | Mike McCarthy | How to Build An Amazing Legacy
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What will you leave behind? Leaving a great legacy is one of the most powerful things you can do in your career and personal life. It's about creat...
129 | Justin Breen | How Visionary Leaders Live An Epic Life
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you draw the line between your business and personal life? A balanced lifestyle means having the time, resources, and motivation to do well ...
128 | Todd Kashdan | Getting Angry And Curious To Change The World
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anger is often viewed as a negative emotion that is typically associated with violence. While aggression is destructive, anger is a normal human emoti...
127 | What Advice Would Future You Give You Today
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever look back and think about the things that you could have done differently? Maybe you have done and said something that you wish you could ...
126 | Matt Abrahams | Using Science and Neurology Level Up Your Communication
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is complex. While most people associate it solely with talking or speaking, a good communicator must also have the ability to listen, qu...
125 | Chris Hill | The Changing Face Of Investing
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are things that used to exist 25 years ago that seem strange today. Investors face the unpredictability of markets, corrections and recessions, ...
124 | Michael Arrieta | Building the World’s Best Holding Company
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Michael Arrieta, who currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Garden City, a purpose-driven holding company that buys, grow...
123 | How to Write and Publish Your First Book - An Inside Look Into How I Wrote My Book The Core Value Equation in 90 Days
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is writing a book hard? Today I’m flying solo to talk about the process of writing my first book, “The Core Value Equation,” where I tackled ho...
122 | Brad Lea | Unlearning As The New Learning
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Brad Lea, an entrepreneur, and businessman, who owns a portfolio of companies. He is the founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT, a ...
121 | Sonal Bahl | How to Get 100K+ Followers on YouTube
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Sonal Bahl, an experienced HR Director, and a Career Strategist. Over the course of nearly two decades in human resources, sc...
120 | Why We Are NOT in a Recession
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a recession, and are we in one now? Today I’m flying solo to talk about the US economy, its current state, and what to expect during the se...
119 | Jesse Iwuji | Side Hustling Your Way to Become a NASCAR Pro and Owner
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Jesse Iwuji, the first and only active US Naval Officer to compete in NASCAR and the co-owner of NASCAR team Jesse Iwuji Moto...
118 | Darius Interview on Young and Profiting Podcast with Hala Taha
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the opportunity to appear on the Young and Profiting Podcast hosted by Hala Taha, where I talked about the entrepreneurial lessons I learn...
117 | Who's Living In Your Emotional House?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is flying solo during his mini-sabbatical/p...
116 | Chris Krause | How to Recruit a Team That Grows Your Business Exponentially
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, our mistakes can offer powerful revelations, which can lead to incredible success. Today's guest reveals what inspired him to start his cur...
115 | John Jackson | From Solitary Confinement to Freedom
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with John Jackson, the Director of Co...
114 | Jimmy Farris | Super Bowl Champion's Guide on Being A Pro in Life
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with SuperBowl Champion Jimmy Farris....
113 | How to Overcome the Tests of Life to Level Up
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you aware of the tests you've had to endure throughout your life? As we move through life, levelling up and growing, we all experience various tes...
112 | Matt Stewart | Secrets to Success from a 9 Figure CEO
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are values important to succeed in business and in life? Today's guest shows us what really happens behind the scenes of a successful company and ...
111 | Ben Nemtin | How to Crush Your Bucket List
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living the life you want to live, or the one you want others to see? That was the question on the mind of today's guest when he hit his first ...
110 | Brad Weimert | Building a Life and Business By Design and With High Intention
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode covers business, real estate investing, strategic planning, software development, adventure, and a lot more. Our guest takes us back t...
109 | Housing Market Truths from an Insider
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It seems the economy at the moment is in turmoil. We're seeing Bitcoin under 20,000. The markets are down. The Dow Jones has reached 30,000, S&P was a...
108 | Amanda Knox | Fighting for your Life Against a Trial by Media
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2007 the world was shocked by the story of Amanda Knox, wrongfully convicted for the murder of Meredith Kercher. Fifteen years after the gruesome i...
107 | The Truth About Inflation
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius does a deep dive into the concept of inf...
106 | Jon Vroman | How To Show Up And Be An Amazing Father
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For today's guest, winning at home is just as important as winning at work, maybe even moreso. He's joined Darius to discuss exactly how men can go ab...
105 | Natasha Miller | From Homeless Teen to Inc 5000 CEO
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many 'rags to riches' stories are tales of average people achieving success in their chosen field. However, in the case of today's guest, the story is...
104 l Doug Erwin l Elevating to Become Your Best You
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If there's one trait common to most humans, it's curiosity. We seem to have an instinctive need to ask questions, and to explore new ideas. However, t...
103 | Ryan Levesque | How to Generate Millions with a Quiz Funnel
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A marketing funnel is a fundamental part of many businesses. The concept is designed to illustrate the journey a person takes with your business, from...
102 | Are We in a Housing Bubble?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are we in a housing bubble? Could the events of 2008 be happening all over again? These are questions that are being asked by both experts in the hous...
101 | Andrew Bustamante | From CIA Operative to CEO
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People dream about the glamorous world of spying all the time, though sadly the reality never lives up to the fantasy. However, many of the skills use...
Special 100th Episode! | How to Make the Unconscious Become Conscious
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 100th episode of The Greatness Machine! Today, Darius offers up a fascinating discussion around a quote from psychiatrist Carl Jung tha...
99 | Mario Zandstra l Following Your Purpose to Save the Children of Zambia
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Mario Zandstra, President and...
98 l Daniel Marcos l How the Best CEOs 10x Their Impact
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Daniel Marcos, the co-founder...
97 | How to Turn $1,500 into $15,000,000
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is flying solo at MIT Endicott House, ou...
96 l Derrick Kinney l Good Money Revolution
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good M...
95 | Jeremy Slate l How the to Create the Extraordinary
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Jeremy Slate, founder of the ...
94 l Chris Vinson l Build A Top Performing Team By Design
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Chris Vinson, Chief Executive...
93 l Tucker Max l Doomer Optimism
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Tucker Max, co-founder of Scr...
92 l Nik Bhatia l Why Bitcoin will Replace Gold
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Nik Bhatia, financial researc...
91 | Mike Maddock | The Executive Cheat Code
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Mike Maddock, entrepreneur, k...
90 | Scott Groves l Guns, Germs and Leads
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Scott Groves, a loan officer,...
89 | David Siegel | The Power and Impact of Community
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with David Siegel, CEO of Meetup.c...
88 | The Only Three Things Leaders Need to Know to Win
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius discusses a top near and dear to his hea...
87 l Tom Serres l The Future is BlockChain
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Tom Serres, entrepreneur, public speaker, and technology executive. He is the Co-Founde...
86 l How to Overcome Massive Failure
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In business, failure on some level is inevitable. Whether it be a small stumble or a huge mistake, often the greatest business lessons can be found in...
85 | Jason Feifer | How to Achieve the Improbable
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief...
84 | The Core Value Equation: Why Your Core Values = Your Results
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius dives deep into a subject close to his heart: core values. From a bucket list item in 2010 that sp...
83 | Cat Hoke | Turning the Incarcerated into CEOs
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Cat Hoke, founder of the Pris...
82 | Elon Musk the Serial Killer Eyes
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is flying solo, sharing a unique story h...
81 | Chris Pronger | What’s Your Next Goal? And the Next?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Chris Pronger, an NHL Hall of...
80 | Becoming an Entrepreneur: How I almost got fired from the White House
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius is flying solo, offering a rare glimpse ...
79 | Barry Magliarditi | Sex, Drugs and Radical Self-Expression
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Barry Magliarditi, a business...
78 | How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling bogged down by the monotony of your daily life? On today’s show, Darius talks about enjoying the journey rather than incessantly wor...
77 | Susie Miller | The Art of Becoming Successful
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Susie Miller, author, speaker...
76 | Dolores Hirschmann | Becoming A Master In Clarity
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Dolores Hirschmann, an intern...