The Greatness Machine
Episodes
75 | Derek Coburn | Building Rejection Muscles
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Derek Coburn, the author of '...
74 | Rick Girard | How to Hire the Right Person Every Time
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of https://therealdarius.com/the-greatness-machine-series/ (The Greatness Machine,) Darius chats with Rick Girard, the founder and ...
73 | Sam Penny | From Cheese Monger to English Channel Swimmer
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Sam Penny, who with his wife operates Artisans Bend (Cheese Therapy), Australia's large...
72 | Jessica Lawson | Start… by Starting
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jessica Lawson, a self-taught chef and baker. Food is her creative release and being in...
71 | Michelle Loret de Mola | The Power of Asking Questions
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Michelle Loret de Mola, Director of Strategy and Head of Marketing for Jump Associates ...
70 | Amber Vilhauer | It‘s Not Business, It‘s Personal
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's edition of The Greatness Machine marks our 100th episode! Darius chats with Amber Vilhauer, an online digital marketing expert who supports au...
69 | Jay Wong | The Audience is Listening...
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Jay Wong, CEO of Podcast Your Brand, a marketing company that builds podcasts that gene...
68 | Jim McCormick | Understanding the Power of Risk
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine Darius chats with Jim McCormick, Director of Development at the International Skydiving Museum and Hall of...
67 | Eddy Perez | The Power Of Investing In Yourself
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Eddy Perez, founder and CEO of Equity Prime Mortgage and a seasoned professional with e...
66 | Yanik Silver | Don‘t Hit Snooze On Your Cosmic Alarm Clock
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Cosmic Catalyst, Maverick Mischief-maker and Galactic Goofball Yanik Silver. He's redef...
65 | Daniel Murphy | Don‘t Wait For The Future, Go To It
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine Darius chats with Daniel Murphy, a former advertising executive who has worked with Google as well as seve...
64 | Tom Batchelder | How to Sell More… By Being Yourself
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Tom Batchelder, sales coach and author of 'Selling 180.' His focus lies in the psycholo...
63 | Vanya Lazarova | Happiness and Success Through Breath Work
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Vanya Lazarova, founder and Executive coach at LiveAuthentic Coaching. She partners wit...
62 | Peter Kozodoy | When a Book about Marketing Becomes a Book about Honesty
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine Darius chats with Peter Kozodoy, an Inc. 5000 serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, business coach and the au...
61 | Gina Mollicone-Long | Practice Until You Can‘t Get It Wrong
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Gina Mollicone-Long, an international best-selling author, speaker, peak performance co...
60 | Doug Erwin | Hot Springs, Values and Your Authentic Self
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Greatness Machine sees Darius sitting down with Doug Erwin, a serial entrepreneur who has made the shift to nonprofit executive...
59 | Brian Scudamore | Why You Need to Surround Yourself with the Best People
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building and growing a successful business is about more than just having a great idea or product. It's largely about having the right people around y...
58 | Monique Rhodes | Want A Happier Life? Perhaps It‘s Time To Change Your Mind
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Monique Rhodes, singer/songwriter and mindfulness meditation expert with The 10-minute ...
57 | Glenn Lundy | Take Yourself With You Everywhere You Go
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest has faced many challenges in his life - a difficult childhood, trouble with the law as a teenager, parents divorcing, homelessness - and...
56 | Brian Robertson | Holacracy: A Management System Designed For Humans
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine working in a business with no managers and, seemingly, no structure or hierarchy. A business run on that model would be an exercise in chaos ....
55 | Chris Schelling | The Psychology of Investing
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make your investment choices? What philosophies or beliefs do you rely on to select a suitable investment? Everyone seems to have their own...
54 | Ville and Kristen Jokinen | One Epic Journey, A Lifetime of Experiences
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine hiking and cycling from the northernmost point in Alaska, all the way down the coast to the southernmost tip of Argentina. Now imagine doing i...
53 | Stephanie Paul | More Than Just Words: Becoming a Master Communicator
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that we tend to like to be around people who make us laugh. Whether it's a comedian on a stage, a partner who brings positive energy to...
52 | Sergey Young | Living Longer, Living Better: The Science of Longevity
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us would like to live longer lives, but only if those extra years are healthy and happy. The science of longevity may seem relatively new, but...
51 | Hala Taha | Young and Profiting: Using Adversity as Fuel for Success
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things more demoralizing than pouring your heart and soul into a job (not to mention countless hours of dedicated work) only to have you...
50 | Adam Jablin | The Power of Saying Yes to Life
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being thirty years old with a beautiful spouse, a newborn baby, a gorgeous home, a sculpted body and a steady career. By most people's standa...
49 | Jaylissa Lea | You May Be Successful, But Are You Happy? (Why It Matters)
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define success? Is it measured by your income level, the number and type of cars you drive, the houses you own, etc? For those who have ach...
48 | Jeffrey Schox | From Electric Cars to Patent Law - Finding Your Entrepreneurial Path
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving an established corporate gig to branch out on your own can seem daunting, and for many, the risk remains too high. In today's episode of Th...
47 | How to Get Your Team Focused On Working On The Business
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strategic planning is a skill that every business can use to accomplish tasks from one quarter to the next and create growth. However, like any system...
46 | David Osborn | Fuel for Success: Like Father, Like Entrepreneur
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If asked, most entrepreneurs would describe themselves as mavericks, rebels or even ‘unemployable.’ They possess a unique combination of drive, am...
45 | Mike Michalowicz | Authorship: The Brutal Essence of Entrepreneurship
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you define success? The entrepreneurial path is a long and difficult one, filled with risks and obstacles to be overcome. On the other hand, t...
44 | Achieving A Goal Or Chasing a Dream? It All Comes Down To A Plan
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are your goals for your business, and do you have a plan for getting there? A surprisingly large number of entrepreneurs create lofty goals for t...
43 | Steve Sims | The Art of Making Things Happen
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, Darius interviews Steve Sims. Steve is the badass founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service, Bluefish, bestselling author of...
42 | Isabelle Peyrichoux | Do What You Love: From Career Counseling to Career Reinvention
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How did you choose your current career path? For some of us, our career path is dictated by trends, listings of in-demand jobs. For others, it's dete...
41 | Ben Woodward | How to Claim Victory Over Your Circumstances... by Surrendering
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every entrepreneur will experience adversity at one time or another - that's a fact of life. Whether it be business related or personal, how we respon...
40 | Robert Glazer | Remote Work: Why Businesses Need to Embrace Flexibility
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many changes to the business world, but one of the most significant has been the shift from the traditional office to...
39 | Fran Biderman Gross | Why Emotion is the Key To Creating Shared Values
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk these days about values, whether they be through individuals or businesses. What's missing in these discussions however, is the ...
38 | John Lee Dumas | Discovering Your Common Path To Uncommon Success
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does your "ideal" life look like? It's different for each person, but what you're imagining is your version of uncommon success. In today's epis...
37 | Jeff Booth | Future Shock: The Challenges Facing Currency in the 21st Century and Beyond
24 Aug 2021
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 trul...
36 | Nathanael Chawkin | Conscious Leadership: Getting Your Team "On the Mat"
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of martial arts and that of business may seem to have no points of connection. However, there are powerful lessons there to be found, partic...
35 | Cameron Herold | The Power Of A Second In Command With Vision
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know your "why?" Are you clear about what drives you and gets you up in the morning? In today's episode of "The Greatness Machine," Darius t...
34 | Jimmy Farris | Rediscovering Your Purpose In Life
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, Darius interviews Jimmy Farris. Jimmy is a former American football wide receiver who retired from the NFL in 2009. Farris has been...
33 | Mike Brody Waite | Unapologetic Humanity: Leadership Lessons from Recovering Addicts
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wear a mask in your professional life? Not the mask you wear to protect yourself from COVID, but the kind of mask where you hide your true, aut...
32 | Rand Stagen | Elevating Your Identity To The Next Level
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1999 film The Matrix, Neo was given two choices: take the blue pill and stay asleep, or take the red pill and, as Morpheus puts it, "...you sta...
31 | Justin Breen | Exploring Infinite Possibilities With The Right Mindset
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you had the chance to live to be 150 years old, or 200, or more, would you do it? What would you try to accomplish with that extra time? Those are ...
30 | Jay Wilkinson | From Unemployment to Entrepreneurship Journey
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a simple truth: 'business as usual' simply doesn't apply anymore... and not just because of the pandemic. In today's episode of "The Greatness Ma...
29 | Nadine Rajabi | From Bravo TV Host To Executive Producer (Part 2)
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Greatness Machine is part two of Darius' conversation with childhood friend and Executive Producer of "Below Deck: Mediterranea...
28 | Nadine Rajabi | From Bravo TV Host To Executive Producer (Part 1)
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've watched "Below Deck: Mediterranean" on Bravo, then you know crazy things can happen at sea. As you're about to learn, it's no different behi...
27 | Joshua Lee | The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're all familiar with B2B (Businesses to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer), but have you heard of H2H (Human to Human)? In today's episode o...
26 | Andre Norman | Solitary Confinement To Ambassador Of Hope
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From a childhood filled with gang violence, illiteracy resulting in a 100+ year prison sentence, to a successful career as a speaker, author and Harva...
25 | Malorie Nicole | Coaching Ethics and Cultivating Consciousness Around Core Values
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview entrepreneurial and executive coach, Malorie Nicole who shares with us her thoughts on ethics in coaching, core values...
24 | Angelo Poli | Unraveling the Mysteries of Metabolism and How to Hit Your Body Transformation Goals
09 Jul 2021
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, we int...
23 | Victoria Labalme | Goal-Setting, Risk-Taking, and Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling bogged down by your “need” to set the benchmark, higher and higher every time? On today’s show, we interview the incredible artist turn...
22 | Alana Winter | Born To Be An Entrepreneur
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It sometimes seems as if certain people are born to be entrepreneurs. That's certainly true of Alana Winter! In today's episode of The Greatness Machi...
21 | Tony Lillios | How to Pivot Successfully When Market Conditions Become Unfavorable
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview entrepreneur, designer, endurance athlete, and certified Integral Coach, Tony Lillios who shares with us his incredibl...
20 | Brent Gleeson | From Navy Seal to Serial Entrepreneur Journey
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran, serial entrepreneur, and now acclaimed speaker who shares his distilled wis...
19 | Jeff Spencer | The Pursuit of Excellence Towards a Winning Mindset
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what makes Tiger Woods the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.)? On today’s show, we interview Dr. Jeff Spencer who shares with us some ex...
18 | Jevon “JT” McCormick: Challenges and Opportunities for the Youth At Risk
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Darius interviews Jevon (JT) McCormick, CEO, Scribe Media who shares with us his thoughts on racial injustice, socio-economic inequ...
17 | Shelley Paxton | Finding Your True Calling
25 May 2021
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 show, w...
16 | Jon Vroman | How Life Looks In The Front Row
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what your life would look like if you could strike a perfect balance between work and family? Our guest for today, Jon is living the lif...
15 | The Three Most Important Questions For Any Entrepreneur
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If you build it, they will come." Most of us know that line from the film, 'Field of Dreams.' It's inspirational, but not a great strategy when buil...
14 | Mary Henderson | Branding Strategies: Discover Your Authentic Self and Get Into a Natural Flow State
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Mary Henderson, the founder of Lights Camera Action show shares with us her distilled wisdom on personal branding, building authori...
13 | Dandapani (Part 2) | Find Your Purpose With A Focused Mind
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about your purpose - the core mission you're here to accomplish in this life? It's a powerful question for many people, ...
12 | Dandapani (Part 1) | How to FOCUS on The Core Things that Truly Move You Forward
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show of the Greatness Machine, Darius interviews a Hindu priest, former monk, entrepreneur, and teacher, Dandapani. Dandapani teaches peo...
11 | Justin Donald | How the Velocity of Money is the Secret to Retiring Young
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could earn a passive, life-long income without being a slave to your job or business? A lot of entrepreneurs start their businesses becaus...
10 | Aga Bajer | How my National Championship Basketball Coach Dad Helped me learn my WHY
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview Aga Bajer, founder and CEO of a boutique consultancy, Aga Bajer & Associates who shares with us her distilled wisdom o...
9 | How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee
06 Apr 2021
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 w...
8 | Annette Poliwka | How To Establish an Actionable Self-Care Routine
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, Darius interviews environmentalist and adventurer, Annette Poliwka. Annette has created women-specific outdoor programs and is also...
7 | Getting Ahead By Cultivating An Ownership Mindset
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you foster an owner-mindset within your organization that catapults you miles ahead of the competition? In today’s show, Darius shares how t...
6 | Jordan Harbinger | Following Your Passion, Growing an Online Business, and Some of My Most Impactful Experiences
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, we interview the popular podcast show host, Jordan Harbinger who shares with us his life story about how he quit his Wall-Street jo...
5 | Why Facebook is Screwed
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could be on the same stage as Jordan Harbinger, John Lee, and Mike Michalowicz? And have a one-on-one discussion from the comfort of your ...
4 | Chip Conley | Navigating Change and How to Let Go Of the Things that Are Holding You Back
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we find it harder to accept and adapt to change as we grow older? On today’s show, Darius talks to rebel hospitality entrepreneur, Ne...
3 | The Biggest Lie In The Whole World
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you must have made ambitious New Year resolutions. The past year (2020) was a disaster and understandably you are keen to make up for the lost...
2 | Christina Harbridge | How to Shed Irrational Behavior and Tips for Handling Conflict
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show of The Greatness Machine, Darius interviews leading behavioral change expert, Christina Harbridge whos shares with us her thoughts o...
1 | Gino Wickman | Using an Entrepreneurial Operating System to Jumpstart Your Career
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could avoid some of the biggest and most common mistakes that entrepreneurs make early on in their careers? On today’s show, Darius inte...
0 | Welcome To The Greatness Machine
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is a special one as Darius Mirshahzadeh shares his incredible backstory, and his big WHY that has inspired him to launch The Greatness ...