E64: Dave Albin: Walking Through Fire: Finding Purpose Beyond Addiction
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
Release Date: 04/01/2024
E75: In God We Trust: All Others Bring Data
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In the midst of Q2 for 2024, Roger continues breaking down fundamental business facts from his book, . This snapshot pod addresses the difference between perceptive and objective data in business decisions. Drawing from chapter two, Roger emphasizes how decisions based on data, rather than perceptions, lead to fairer employee treatment and better company performance. This episode highlights the significance of linking every job role to specific, quantifiable outcomes to enhance transparency and motivation. Roger shares practical advice on confronting generalized statements with critical...
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E74: Phil Pelucha: A Journey of Resilience: From Foster Care to Millionaire
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This episode features an in-depth interview with Phil Pelucha. Phil’s diverse ventures include , which amplifies entrepreneurial success using business and sports techniques, , a broadcast network reaching over 50 million homes across more than 40 countries, and , which implements the most impactful techniques from business and sports to create a winning atmosphere and amplify the success of high-performers. In this hour, Phil shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in the foster system and homelessness to becoming a professional soccer player and a successful...
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E73: Roy Osing: Differentiate or Die: Unconventional Wisdom From a Billion-Dollar Disruptor
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this episode, Roger welcomes the ultimate disruptor, Roy Osing. As President of a major data and internet company, Roy’s leadership and audacious ‘unheard-of ways’ took the company from its early stage to $1 Billion in annual sales. Now Roy is devoted to inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations to stand apart from the average boring crowd and achieve their true potential. He is the author of seven books, including his latest, In this conversation, Roy shares his journey from a small town in British Columbia to his leadership roles and formulation of the unorthodox...
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E72: Myles Wakeham: Finding Harmony in Discord: Living an Authentic Life in Music
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this episode, Roger takes listeners on an inspiring journey through the life of Myles Wakeham, an Australian musician, and technologist who made his way to becoming a multimillionaire in the USA without the traditional route of attending college or even completing high school. Wakeham's story is a testament to living an authentic and unconstrained life, blending a passion for art, music, and technology with savvy investments in Bitcoin and real estate. His narrative unfolds from his idealistic upbringing in Adelaide, Australia, under the influence of artistically inclined parents, to the...
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E71: Brandon Steiner: From the Streets of Brooklyn to the Big Leagues
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This episode is truly remarkable! Roger engages in an infectiously fun and joyous conversation with Brandon Steiner, the CEO of , a leading player in the sports collectibles and exchange market. From humble beginnings in Brooklyn, Brandon shares his journey from struggling to put food on the table to pioneering a whole new industry in sports collectibles. His story is not just about overcoming adversity but also about the transformative power of innovation and unwavering determination. Brandon reveals the driving forces behind his success and shares anecdotes that embody his 'What Else'...
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E70: Karen Caplan: Fruitful Ambitions: A Story of Female Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Legacy
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this episode, Roger is thrilled to welcome Karen Kaplan. Karen shares her unique story of success in the produce industry, her family's pivotal role in popularizing the Kiwi fruit in the United States, and insights from her career journey. Karen discusses growing up in a family business founded by her mother, Dr. Frida Rappaport Kaplan, who started Frida's Specialty Produce. Against the backdrop of a male-dominated industry in the mid-20th century, her mother brought innovation and strong business acumen, famously branding the Chinese Gooseberry as the Kiwifruit, which became a significant...
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E69: Nick Prefontaine: Unbroken Spirit: A Journey of Healing and Triumph
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this episode, Roger is so excited to welcome Nick Prefontaine. Nick is a and was named a top motivational speaker of 2022 in Yahoo Finance. In addition, Nick is the founder and CEO of , a unique coaching program that leads clients through their trauma pointing out where their limitless potential lies. Nick’s been featured in Brainz Media, Swaay, and Authority Magazine. In this interview Nick shares his inspirational journey of recovery from a severe brain injury at age 14, following a snowboarding accident. Nick discusses how being told he may never walk, talk, or eat on his own again...
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E68: Randy Cohen: How to Grab Your Entrepreneurial Golden Ticket
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this engaging episode, Roger sits down with Randy Cohen, the dynamic founder and CEO of . Randy shares his inspiring journey from starting his business in 1990 with a few basketball tickets and $1200 to becoming a leading figure in the secondary ticket market. The conversation covers the intricacies of ticket brokerage, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and the importance of building a positive company culture. Randy's life is full of inspiring stories, like taking a grandmother to the Olympics and creating unforgettable experiences for his children. Randy shares his “woo-woo...
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E67: Elevate Your Hiring Game: Strategies for Recruiting A-Players
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this episode, Roger is bringing listeners more insights from his book, His expertise highlights how suboptimal hiring decisions are often not due to a poor labor pool but rather to the complexities and challenges of conducting effective interviews. In addition, he emphasizes hiring for traits over experience, arguing that while skills can be taught, inherent traits such as work ethic, problem-solving abilities, and integrity are non-negotiable foundations for building a strong team. Roger also shares his thoughts on how competency selection interviewing is recommended as a more effective...
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E66: David Rendall: The Odd One In: Finding Success in Your Unique Abilities
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
In this episode, Roger welcomes David Rendell, a renowned author and speaker, to delve into the power of understanding and utilizing personal strengths and weaknesses. David shares insights from his extensive experience speaking globally, including engagements with major organizations like the US Air Force and Microsoft. David discusses his journey, from tragedy at age 16 to his current focus on helping others through speaking, writing, and leadership. Central to the conversation is David's book "" challenging societal perceptions of strengths and weaknesses and advocating for self-awareness...
info_outlineAnyone struggling with the grip of addiction knows that it can feel like walking through the flames of hell. Our guest this week knows all too well how the feelings of hopelessness and despair can be like walking through fire, but he has also demonstrated that we can literally walk through that fire and emerge victorious! Dave Albin is the CEO of Firewalk Productions and is renowned as the number one Firewalk Instructor and team-building expert in America. With a wealth of experience and expertise in firewalking and team building space, Albin has established himself as a leader in his field.
Through his company, Firewalk Productions, Dave has provided innovative and effective team-building experiences for numerous organizations nationwide, including Google, NASA, Notre Dame, Tony Robbins, and many others. His leadership and pioneering work in this specialized area have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the industry. In this episode of redemption and empowerment, we'll hear Dave’s remarkable journey as he shares his harrowing yet uplifting story that begins with an early struggle with alcoholism at the tender age of 11, and descent into drug use. Dave shares how those choices led to his incredible recovery thanks in no small part to the sacred space of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dave’s recovery story has become a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction or despair and in this special episode, he takes us behind the scenes of his unexpected recruitment by Google and the subsequent birth of Firewalk Productions. In addition, Dave unveils his new initiative, Operation Do No Harm, a powerful new project that aims to help veterans and first responders walk through their own fires and like Dave emerge with a renewed sense of purpose and passion.
Topics Include:
- The Transformative Experience of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
- The Collective Euphoria and Self-Belief of Firewalking Events
- How Volunteering with Tony Robbins Team Changed Dave’s Trajectory
- How AA Saved Dave’s Life and Changed His Way of Thinking
- Dave’s Advice For Listeners Struggling with Addiction
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