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I can honestly say that this was my first ever podcast that was recorded while on a 4 mile Over the course of almost 2 hours of hiking a moderate trail on the North Shore of Long Island, Darren dug in deep to my story and pulled out some gems. Enjoy the replay of me as a guest on his show. Embark on a captivating journey with, Darren Mass, accompanied by the brilliant Adam Posner, founder of NHP Talent Group and podcasting maven. Together, we unravel the complex tapestry of entrepreneurship and the podcast universe, providing an intimate look into the resilience born from career setbacks. Adam talks about his exit from the world of advertising and how it fuels our discussion on the transformative nature of adversity, revealing the unexpected doors that swing wide open when one chapter closes. As we traverse the peaks and valleys of our professional lives, we reflect on the crucial crossroads where career shifts and toxic work environments intersect. I share the story of my "V…

First aired 11/26/21 Bracken Darrell is the (former) CEO of Logitech, a world leader in new and innovative products that connect people via digital experiences. Bracken joined Logitech in 2012 and has helped completely revitalize the brand that once created PC accessories. Now, Logitech makes products that enhance our ability to connect over multiple digital platforms. Bracken has had a ton of experience leading at landmark companies like Procter and Gamble, General Electric, Whirlpool, Braun, and more. Each unique experience with different brands in different markets has made him an expert in running and growing world-class brands. This Episode’s Heavy-hitters: Bracken’s time working with Braun in Germany internationally taught him about the importance of actively incorporating multicultural people into team meetings. Since those people are more likely to be introverted due to cultural or language barriers, it’s important to seek out their input and be receptive to their communic…

The Entrepreneur's Odyssey: Navigating Tech, Art, and Integrity with Hussein Hallak My guest on E310 of #thePOZcast t is Hussein Hallak. Hussein is a seasoned entrepreneur, prolific advisor, and thought leader in the tech space with a career spanning over 25 years. He's the Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, a leading provider of business education in emerging technology, and the company behind Momentable, a discovery platform for art and culture.  Hussein has developed over 20 startups, honing extensive expertise and experience. In his previous role as Evangelist and General Manager at Launch Academy, he mentored and trained hundreds of entrepreneurs, helping it become one of North America's premier tech incubators with over 6,500 founders and 500 startups raising more than $1 billion.  Hussein has also launched successful ventures like CreativeArab, the world's first and largest marketplace for Middle Eastern art, and The Content People, an award-winning content marketing agency w…

First aired 9/23/22 Nick Holmstén is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TSX Entertainment. Prior to forming TSX Entertainment in partnership with Fortress Investment Group, Nick was Global Head of Music for Spotify and was integral in turning the company into a global music powerhouse. He created the playlist as we know it today, transformed how artists release music, reinvented how fans discover artists and expanded the reach of artists around the world. Nick was also the CEO & Founder of Tunigo, which Spotify acquired in 2013. Scott Keeney (alias DJ Skee) is the founder of Dash Radio and is best known for introducing the world to artists on the radio, including Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Travis Scott and others. He has also produced for artists from Snoop Dogg to Michael Jackson and composed music for top-selling video games series like Halo and Ghost Recon. An early pioneer in the metaverse, Scott’s gaming studio division produces events and programming within metaverse ex…

My guest today on E309 of #thePOZcast is Don Finley! Don is the force behind FINdustries, a leading product development agency that's made a monumental impact on the tech and financial sectors, shaping the landscape of innovation in product development. With a remarkable career spanning two decades, Don's expertise in fusing science, art, and technology has propelled his agency to the forefront of the industry. However, Don's journey extends beyond the conventional realms of a CEO. He embraces a visionary perspective, firmly believing that the foundation of business success lies in genuine friendship and shared values. Don shares his journey into the tech industry and his love for Disney cartoons. He discusses the evolution of AI and machine learning, explaining the concepts in simple terms. Don also talks about his transition from being an analyst to product management and the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur. He shares his experience with ayahuasca and the lessons he learned …

I am thrilled to present this cross-collaboration with the Teal team's podcast, Hiring Behind the Scenes, from November 2023. I am a huge fan of their founder, David Fano, and what he and the team have built at Teal. Certainly, check them out! Buckle up for a fantastic episode this week. Meet Adam Posner, a master recruiter who seamlessly transitioned from the high-octane world of advertising to the equally challenging realm of recruitment. Founder of his own full-service recruitment firm, Adam's journey and insights into the profession will enlighten both job seekers and employers navigating the intricate world of employment. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies and practical advice, as we delve into the parallels of sales and recruitment. Adam unpacks the importance of employer branding and the pros and cons of employee referral bonuses (are they truly worth it?). We also take a deep dive into the tech industry's recruiting strategies and the impact of COVID-19 on the j…

I am thrilled to welcome Actor and activist Jason O'Mara to #thePOZcast. Jason has previously starred in The Man In The High Castle, Terra Nova, and Band of Brothers. Jason also currently plays Batman in the DCAU Original Animated Movies and Zeus in Netflix’s animated hit show, Blood of Zeus. Jason’s new film, Your Lucky Day is out on digital now. The film also stars the late Angus Cloud in one of his final performances. Jason has been a passionate ambassador for Movember since 2015. We will dig into his career, life, challenges, and why Movember is so important to him. Check out Your Lucky Day, out now! And support https://us.movember.com/ This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED®. The brand that took your balls to space is now launching them into the ultra-sphere, Introducing The Lawn Mower® 5.0 ULTRA. Featuring a new cutting-edge design and next-generation, dual SkinSafe™ Blade Heads for different shaves — it’s pretty much a spaceship to take your boys downstairs to the next l…

Please welcome Kevin Surace to #thePOZcast. He is a Silicon Valley innovator and serial entrepreneur. They discuss Kevin's early aspirations in acting, his passion for drumming, and his transition into the tech industry. They also explore the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential risks and benefits it presents. Kevin shares his insights on the importance of authenticity in the digital age and the need for guardrails in AI development. They also touch on Kevin's work on the Empire State Building and the potential misuse of inventions. The episode concludes with a discussion on gratitude and finding one's North Star in life. For more on Kevin, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/ #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. Takeaways - …

I am excited to welcome Ken Pilot to E304 of #thePOZcast! Ken is a seasoned retail executive and shares his journey in the retail industry and his experiences as an entrepreneur building Ken Pilot Ventures. He discusses his role in building the Gap outlet business and the challenges he faced. Ken also talks about the failure of Robot Galaxy and the lessons he learned from it. He shares insights on the survival and failure of legacy retailers and the success of Crocs. Ken discusses the launch of Ken Pilot Ventures and his role as an investor and advisor in the retail technology space. Finally, he talks about his podcast, The Retail Pilot, and his plans for the future. I enjoyed our conversation about podcasting, the greatest retailers of all time, balancing corporate responsibility, and finding one's North Star. For more on Ken, please check out: https://kenpilotventures.com/theretailpilot Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/64611c4d-85ea-4b6e-95c9-6846db88ab6e Apple: https://pod…

Please welcome Amanda Dorenberg to episode 304 of #thePOZcast. She is a technology & marketing executive passionate about disrupting traditional industries via new & emerging tech. Currently the President of the Canadian Out-of-Home Marketing & Measurement Bureau aka the COMMB, Amanda drives innovative change using new and emerging technologies across the out-of-home industry. Amanda shares her journey from being a professional model to becoming a leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. She discusses the challenges and lessons learned in the modeling industry, including the dark side of harassment and exploitation. Amanda also opens up about her experience with AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) and her recovery process. She highlights the innovation and technology in out-of-home advertising and her involvement in the crypto and blockchain world. Finally, Amanda discusses her transition to leading Canadian Billboard Magazine and her work with Arts Help.  Amanda discusses the g…

My guest on episode 301 of #thePOZcast t is Lisa Carmen Wang! Lisa is the Founder & CEO of BAD BITCH EMPIRE, a community investment platform building unapologetic worth and wealth for women. She’s also a former 4-time USA National Champion & Hall of Fame Gymnast turned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, certified executive coach, and global speaker.  Lisa is a graduate of Yale University and began her career at a 15 billion dollar hedge fund and is now on a lifelong mission to help women build unapologetic worth and wealth. She’s built multiple companies, published her book “Bad Bitch Business Bible” and is the host of the Bad Bitch Empire podcast. I’m excited to have her on the show so let’s get to it! For more on Lisa, please visit https://www.badbitchempire.com/. And check out her new book, The Bad Bitch Business Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063208997/ #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform o…

I am thrilled to share the 300th episode of #thePOZcast with my most prominent guest ever, my wife Ilona Posner! We filmed this live in a NYC studio so you can catch the video here: Professionally, Ilona is a Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, specializing in Commercial Real Estate. We have been married for almost 14 years and have two beautiful children, Nina and Oliver. We dig deep into her upbringing, how her parents influenced her, and what inspired her to enter Law. In the back half of the show, we unpack our relationship, how we met, how we raise our kids, and so much more deeply personal and meaningful talk that I hope will inspire others. It only took 300 shows to have my wife on, but I felt that I needed to put in the reps to get to a point to have this open, honest, and candid conversation with the person closest to me. I truly hope you all enjoy it, and please LMK how you feel by leaving a review and rating, it goes a long way. Thank you again for hanging with me …

Before I get to episode 300, we must pause at E299 1/2 for a great conversation with the man behind #thePOZcast, my producer, Chris Mueller. Chris has been by my side since October 2020, starting as my research producer and taking over all audio and video production. His pre-show research has elevated my show to incredible heights of deep research that has led to very insightful questions and conversations. We have traveled together to live shoots in Miami and Indianapolis and have been on great adventures. I genuinely appreciate Chris and am confident you will love this candid conversation about our experiences together over the past 3 years. I sincerely appreciate Chris and look forward to working with him for a long time. Enjoy this BTS look into #thePOZcast! To learn more about Chris' services, please check out https://www.thefringelabel.com/ #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers. Check ou…

My guest on E299 is Christina Tosi! Christina is the founder and creative mastermind behind NYC's Milk Bar. She is a classically trained pastry chef who blends culinary technique with unexpectedly whimsical and nostalgic ingredients, Christina began her career working for several powerhouse fine-dining chefs, including David Bouley, Caesar Ramirez, Thomas Keller, Wylie Dufresne, and Alex Stupak. From there, Christina founded the dessert program at David Chang’s Momofuku and built a culinary empire of her own. Described by The New York Times as a “border crossing pastry chef,” Christina opened Milk Bar’s doors in 2008 and has since been recognized as one of this generation's most iconic American pastry chefs. She received the James Beard Foundation award for Rising Star Chef among her many accolades. BOOM! I’m a huge foodie and fan of Milk Bar myself, so I am very excited and hungry to share this incredible episode with everyone. Enjoy every last bite! For more on Christina, please…

Recorded on #thePOZcastLIVE on 10/26/23. I am thrilled to welcome back one of my first guests and long-time #thePOZcast supporters, Craig Fisher! He has a new book, "Hiring Humans," and we will unpack what it's all about and the lessons learned. Craig Fisher is a Talent Acquisition Leader, Talent Ops Consultant, and Employer Brand Marketing Strategist at TalentNet Media, a premier recruitment operations and marketing consultancy for some of the world's top employer brands. With over 25 years of experience in the talent industry, Craig has led global marketing, recruitment innovation, and employer branding strategy for RPO and consulting clients across various sectors and regions. His mission is to help recruiters and employers attract, engage, and retain the best talent by leveraging inbound marketing techniques, social media, and HR technology with empathy and kindness.  Craig is a keynote speaker, trainer, and advisor on topics such as digital branding, recruitment marketing, ta…

My guest today on E297 of #thePOZcast is Naveen Jain. Naveen’s current ventures include Viome and Moon Express. As a serial entrepreneur, he previously founded InfoSpace, Intelius, and TalentWise. At Viome, Naveen’s mission is to “make illness optional.” Viome has built an AI-driven platform that analyzes the interaction between food, our microbiome, and our human cells to develop precision nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic diseases. Moon Express is the only company globally with permission to harvest resources from the moon—developing the infrastructure to push humanity toward a true multi-planetary society.  In addition to his current moonshots, he is the Vice-Chairman of the Board at Singularity University, where he focuses on educating and inspiring leaders to utilize innovative technologies to address humanity’s most significant challenges. He is also on the Board of the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that uses incentivized prize competition to push the limits of what…

As we approach my 300th episode, let's look back at another milestone and one of my favorite conversations with Emeka Nnaka on E200. Check it out! First aired 1/24/22 I am proud to share the 200th episode of #thePOZcast with all of you. I want to take a moment to thank all of my listeners for joining me on my journey and I truly hope that you can learn something from each episode. The goal of the show for me is to showcase amazing humans and shine a light on their journey, and that light reflects back on me. This is my art, my passion and I deeply appreciate all of you. With that, I am thrilled to share this episode that resonated so deeply with me as I got to spend 3 days with Emeka this past October in Newark. This episode is what the show is all about. Thank you! Emeka Nnaka is a keynote speaker, therapist, and advocate for hope. Emeka suffered a severe injury playing for the Oklahoma Thunder semi-professional football team in 2009 that would leave permanent damage to his spina…

My guest on E298 of #thePOZcast is Cathy Hackl! Cathy, aka The Godmother of the Metaverse, is a highly respected global business executive, tech futurist, and media personality. Cathy has been a fixture in immersive technology for almost a decade. She's a leading authority in emerging tech and leads Journey's Virtual Studio, helping companies, brands, cities, and governments with gaming, AR, AI, spatial computing, metaverse, web3, virtual world strategies, and strategic foresight.  Brands like Nike, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique have trusted her to guide them into new virtual spaces on their emerging tech journeys. I’m excited to welcome her onto the show to bring some insight into this exciting but confusing world we’re all barreling towards. We will unpack her career and the impact of future tech, including AI, The Metaverse, and so much more. This is a great show for anyone who either knows a ton about this space or is interested to learn more. Check it out! To learn more…

BEST OF #thePOZcast: Grant Cardone- Aired 2/02/21 In this very special episode of The POZcast, I’m joined by Grant Cardone, Mr #10X to discuss life, business, and his newest challenge in shooting the most recent season of Undercover Billionaire on Discovery+. We open up talking about the show and his experience, and unravel his decisions and motivations in the process of building a monstrous business after turning over all of the resources he has worked his entire life to obtain. Grant talks about some of the split-second decisions he made that “saved his ass” early on in the competition, as well as some realizations that he came to early on in this 90-day challenge that would both haunt and motivate him throughout the challenge. We also dug into one of the most important resources he was able to keep utilizing throughout the show– his family– and how that support drove him to keep pushing through the challenges. Once we finished talking about the show, I was able to ask Grant abo…

My guest on episode 296 of #thePOZcast is Reno Perry. Reno is the CEO and co-founder of Wiseful– a Community recruiting platform for the tech industry. Reno has sold millions of dollars in SaaS products, advised executives from start-ups to large enterprises, led teams, and worked at great companies like LinkedIn, Fortune 500 Stanley Black & Decker, and the #1 mobile-coaching platform, BetterUp. Now, through Wiseful, Reno is helping others realize their potential and democratize access to the best companies & jobs. Reno and I share this wonderful world of talent from different angles, so I’m very excited to talk shop with him on this episode, so let’s get right to it! For more on Reno, please visit: https://www.wiseful.co/ This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED®. The brand that took your balls to space is now launching them into the ultra-sphere Introducing The Lawn Mower® 5.0 ULTRA. Featuring a new cutting-edge design and next-generation, dual SkinSafe™ Blade Heads for differ…

A special #thePOZcast x Immutable Mindset crossover! From May 2023 with top gamer, Brycent Johnson! Enjoy! Welcome to the Immutable Mindset podcast, your ultimate guide to the future of blockchain technology, crypto, and the next evolution of the internet. Today, we're delighted to have Brycent Johnson on the show. Brycent, a former software developer turned Web3 gaming sensation, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. As co-founder and CEO of Loot Bolt, a venture-funded startup, Brycent is an expert in blockchain content creation and innovation. He's also the first Web3 gaming content creator for Xset, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle organization. With his vision of a mainstream Web3 gaming future, Brycent is a leading voice in the field. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the financial side of Web3 gaming, discussing its impact on the gameplay experience, community building, content creation, and brand building. Brycent shares his accidental discovery of Web3…

Our guest on episode 295 of #thePOZcast is Will Weinraub. Will is the Co-Founder & CEO of OnChain Studios, a company at the forefront of blending the digital and physical worlds to create immersive experiences for collectors. OnChain Studios is the parent company of the project that started it all– Cryptoys. Cryptoys is creating fun new ways to collect and play with digital collectibles, games, playsets, and much more! Previously Will co-founded LiveNinja which was a chat and video interface it sells to brands that want to interact with customers via the web. After Liveninja was acquired in 2017 by Net2Phone, Will headed the product there and built Cryptoys on the side until Web3 blew up in 2020. He started full-time on Cryptoys through OnChain Studios in 2021 and hasn’t looked back since. There’s a whole lot of nerding out on Web3 and collectibles in this show. Plus some real gold around building a tech business from the ground up. Enjoy! For more, please check out https://cryptoys…

This is a special cross over episode with my PNT Co-Founder Kevin Logan Jr. We hope that you enjoy a taste of our other show! First aired 6/23/23 Check it out: https://the-immutable-mindset.simplecast.com/ Welcome to the Immutable Mindset podcast, your ultimate guide to the future of blockchain technology, crypto, and the next evolution of the internet. Today, we're thrilled to feature Sam Ewen on the show. Sam is the head of CoinDesk Studios and co-host of the Gen C podcast, a show focusing on how brands and marketers are exploring and building in the Web3 ecosystem to experiment in and potentially transform their businesses. With 20+ years of experience in brand engagement, he is a pioneer in digital advertising and event marketing. Sam's expertise spans creative technology, retail, and social engagement, driving impressive results for top brands. As a professor, speaker, and mentor, he shares his knowledge and serves on advisory boards. Sam has created impactful experiences f…

My guest E294 of #thePOZcast is Julia Menez, points strategist and founder of Geobreeze Travel! Geobreeze Travel is a platform that focuses on travel hacking and providing insights on maximizing the potential of credit card points and miles for remarkable travel experiences and financial growth. Prior to Geobreeze, Julia worked for 9 years as an actuary for Cigna Health. In addition to her great and viral social media content where she breaks down bite-sized hacks on travel, she also hosts the Geobreeze Travel podcast. After traveling to more than 30 countries before the age of 30 and saving thousands of dollars each year with points and miles, Julia distills the strategies from top award travelers around the world in the Geobreeze Travel podcast and creates content about how to use everyday business and personal expenses to earn luxury travel for next to no cost. For more on Julia, please visit:  Free points 101 course: www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourseInstagram: www.instagram.co…