Be a Better Team by Friday: Justin Follin and David Butlein Greenspan
Release Date: 05/03/2023
Tommy Short on What Happens When You Go 365 Days Without a Cell Phone
Author Hour
Tommy Short spent nearly two decades officiating Division I college basketball and international play -- and was attached to his phone every minute of it. After retirement, a question from his young daughter stopped him cold: "Daddy, why are you always on your phone?" He didn't have a good answer. So on August 6th, 2023, he turned his phone off for a full year. In this conversation, Tommy walks Eric through what he found: the phantom pocket-patching, the 68 extra days he reclaimed, and the deeper realization that he wasn't addicted to the device -- he was addicted to the identity he had...
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Chris Denson on Innovation, Imposter Syndrome, and Writing a Book That Still Opens Doors 8 Years Later
Author Hour
Chris Denson | Founder, Visionology | Innovation strategist, author, and former head of innovation at the world's largest media agency.
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Adam Castillo on Finding Your Voice
Author Hour
Adam Castillo is a Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, built a security company in Myanmar, and spent 12+ years leading the American business community through a coup, civil war, typhoon, and earthquake. His book Finding Our Voice, published March 24, 2026, chronicles the speeches he gave to a broken community to help them believe in themselves again.
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John Sardella: Grief, Purpose, and What a Book Does Over Decades
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John Sardella spent 31 years in education, coached lacrosse for over 50, and lost his wife to cancer after a seven-year battle. Then he wrote a book about it — and it changed everything. What a book can do when you tell the full truth: Build an identity that outlasts any job title Connect you with thousands of people who needed exactly your story Sell for 26 years (and counting) Become a feature film
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Kyle Thiermann: Everyone Should Interview Their Parents
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Join Eric Jorgenson on Author Hour as he sits down with Kyle Thiermann, author of One Last Question Before You Go. In this interview, Kyle shares the inspiring origin story of his book—how interviewing his parents and exploring family relationships became the heart of his memoir and guide for others. Discover: How Kyle turned a simple conversation with his father into a book idea that “wouldn’t go away” Why interviewing your parents can act like an “empathy drug” and transform relationships The challenges and rewards of writing about family, healing, and uncomfortable truths Tips...
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Shaan Patel: How to Make a Book Pay for Itself
Author Hour
In this episode of Author Hour, Shaan Patel—entrepreneur, founder, and Shark Tank alum—shares how writing a book became a strategic asset for building authority, driving growth, and supporting a larger business system. Shaan breaks down why he approached his book with intention, how publishing fits into a long-term business strategy, and what most authors get wrong when they treat a book as an end goal instead of a tool. Drawing from his experience pitching on Shark Tank and scaling a successful company, Shaan explains how a well-positioned book can create credibility, open doors, and...
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John Schachnovsky: 72 Hours That Became My Book
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Go deep inside the real stories behind Beyond the Badge as former FBI agent John Schachnovsky reveals the most shocking case from his years working in Thailand. In this interview, John shares the wild, unforgettable moments that inspired his true-crime memoir—from investigating hundreds of FBI violations overseas to uncovering a case involving fake passports, an unexpected shooter, and a freezer full of body parts. You’ll hear how John’s career evolved from the U.S. Border Patrol to San Francisco, and ultimately to Bangkok, where he handled everything from counterterrorism to...
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Adam Skolnick: How "Can't Hurt Me" Led to "American Tiger"
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Author and journalist Adam Skolnick—the writer who helped create David Goggins’ bestselling memoir Can’t Hurt Me—reveals the untold story behind one of the most influential books of the decade. Adam talks about his ghostwriting process, how Can’t Hurt Me changed his career, and what led him to publish his own novel, American Tiger, with Scribe Media. Learn how Adam moved from ghostwriter to novelist, what he discovered about creative freedom and rejection, and why author-owned publishing is transforming the industry. Keywords: Adam Skolnick interview, David Goggins book, Can’t Hurt...
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Rich Kurtzman: How Writing A Book Transformed His Business Abroad
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Join Rich Kurtzman, founder of Barcelona Study Abroad Experience and author of Like a Fish in the Water: How to Grow Abroad When You Go Abroad, as he shares how writing his book transformed his career, business, and impact. From his journey growing up in Chicago to building a life and company in Barcelona, Rich reveals how becoming an author opened unexpected doors—bulk book sales to universities, paid speaking gigs, and new opportunities to help students thrive abroad. If you’re an aspiring author or entrepreneur wondering how a book can expand your influence, Rich Kurtzman’s story...
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Sarma Melngailis: Writing Her Truth Beyond "Bad Vegan"
Author Hour
Sarma Melngailis—best known from Netflix’s Bad Vegan—opens up about reclaiming her voice and writing her own story. In this candid conversation with Scribe Media, she shares what it means to take back control of the narrative, the power of authorship, and how writing can transform even the most difficult chapters of your life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, author, or someone navigating your own reinvention, Sarma’s journey offers insight into resilience, storytelling, and the freedom that comes with telling your story on your own terms.
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