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Larry Namer went from earning just $2.50 an hour splicing cable beneath the streets of New York City with Sterling Manhattan Cable to co-founding E! Entertainment Television, a media powerhouse now available in more than 140 countries and valued at over $5 billion. Over the course of his career, he has worked with some of entertainment’s biggest names and boldest personalities. He launched trailblazing shows like Talk Soup and Fashion Police, collaborated with cultural icons such as the Kardashians and Howard Stern, and engaged with international figures including Vladimir Putin through ventures in Russia. His career is a highlight reel of creativity, negotiation, and the ability to spot cultural momentum before anyone else.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – Larry’s Early Journey
14:07 – What Makes Ideas Succeed
21:43 – Sponsor Break
23:54 – Thriving Without Passion
26:25 – Creating the Impossible
31:11 – Adopt AI or Fall Behind
32:29 – Spotting the Kardashians
35:01 – The Next Big 2025 Trend
38:34 – Reinvent Yourself Often
40:53 – Sponsor Break
42:27 – Why China Leads in Media
49:46 – Is Global Media the Future?
55:30 – Unlearning for Success
57:27 – Larry’s #1 Life Lesson
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