The Forbes Books Podcast with Joe Pardavila
Dive into the unfiltered stories of today's top business trailblazers with the Forbes Books Podcast. Join Joe Pardavila as he sits down with pioneering entrepreneurs and CEOs to unpack their greatest challenges on the journey to success. Hear raw accounts filled with hard-learned lessons as guests open up about their most difficult setbacks and strategic pivots. From scrappy startups exploding in growth to established corporations reinventing themselves, you’ll discover the defining moments that shaped these influential leaders. Whether you dream of launching a world-changing company or rising to the executive suite, these transparent conversations will inspire you to unleash your potential. You’ll gain priceless insights on fundraising, talent acquisition, product-market fit, and managing hypergrowth at scale. Beyond the boardroom, glimpse the human struggles behind towering brands as visionaries get personal about risks that paid off in unexpected ways. The Forbes Books Podcast delivers stories that resonate. So join our community and subscribe now to amp up your ambition, conquer new frontiers, and take your leadership to the next level.
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May 28, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode, Joe is joined by Ally Batenhorst, a star volleyball player who has taken advantage of the new NCAA rules allowing student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Ally discusses her journey from being a talented youth player in Texas to committing to playing volleyball at the University of Nebraska. Ally shares what it was like to arrive on campus during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and...
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In this episode, Joe sits down with David Kramer, President of the leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company, United Talent Agency (UTA). David shares his remarkable journey from starting in the UTA mailroom in 1992 to rising through the ranks to become President, offering inspiring insights on perseverance, hard work, and never losing sight of your ambitions. David provides a fascinating inside look at the...
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May 16, 2024 • 37 mins
This week Joe discusses the Science of Happiness with guest Stephanie Harrison, a well-being expert whose new book, NEW HAPPY debunks society's myths about happiness. Stephanie reveals the counterintuitive secrets to true fulfillment, providing a step-by-step guide with insightful artwork to unwinding "Old Happy" mindsets and using your unique gifts to improve your life and the world. Her practical and inspiring blend of art and sc...
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May 14, 2024 • 38 mins
Joe welcomes Greg Rohl to the podcast. Greg has over 30 years of experience successfully marketing luxury products in a traditionally commodity-driven industry. Greg is now a coach and educator, helping professionals develop compelling storytelling abilities to connect the value of their premium offerings to customers' unmet needs. An expert in fighting commoditization, Greg co-authored the book "The Corporateneur Plan" along with ...
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May 7, 2024 • 32 mins
Today, Joe Pardavila talks with Sharon Heaton, founder of sbLiftOff, a firm serving commercial and government contracting companies, and author of the book "LIFT OFF: 12 Things to Know Before You Sell Your Company." The discussion centers around the topic of what happens after entrepreneurs have built, scaled, and grown their businesses—the process of successfully selling their company. Sharon, known as a leading advocate for small...
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April 30, 2024 • 37 mins
This week, Joe welcomes Feyzi Fatehi, a visionary and Silicon Valley luminary whose impact reverberates through the tech landscape. Recipient of the esteemed CODiE Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Feyzi serves as Chairman and CEO of Corent Technology, driving the forefront of tech disruption with automated SaaS enablement, poised to transform industries as we know them. With a wealth of experience in technology innovation, entre...
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April 16, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode, Joe sits down with one of the most powerful and influential women in entertainment, Bonnie Hammer, the Vice Chair of NBCUniversal. Bonnie has been hailed as the "Queen of Cable" and has forged a legendary career, transforming every facet of the television business in the male-dominated industry. Known for her candor, mentorship of women, and reputation for predicting television's future, Bonnie shares her hard-won ...
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March 26, 2024 • 30 mins
Kerry Song joins Joe to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in founding Abbot's, a plant-based meat company. Kerry outlines how various experiences, from working on Wall Street to becoming an executive for Tony Robbins, led her to eventually start her own mission-driven business. The catalyst for Abbot's came when Kerry was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that severely impacted her health. She went on a strict whole-food, plan...
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March 19, 2024 • 30 mins
Get ready for an inspiring episode on The Forbes Books Podcast as Joe welcomes Mary Cianni, author of "The Consultant’s Compass: Navigating Success with Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion." With a rich background as a clinical Assistant Professor at New York University and senior leadership roles at Korn Ferry and Willis Towers Watson, Mary brings unparalleled expertise in organizational consulting and change management. Her new bo...
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This week, we plunge into the dynamic intersection of technology and relationships with none other than Richard Walker, CEO of York Solutions. Richard's wealth of experience unfolds as he shares the transformative power of meaningful connections in both professional and personal realms. From his humble beginnings in a quaint English town to steering one of the globe's premier IT consulting firms, Richard's journey underscores the p...
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March 12, 2024 • 29 mins
This episode features Jordan Belfort, the infamous former stockbroker and author of the memoir "The Wolf of Wall Street." Joe delves into Belfort's rags-to-riches rise and fall on Wall Street, his subsequent imprisonment for fraud, and his current efforts at redemption as a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Jordan candidly discusses his past mistakes and the lessons he has learned, offering insights into the dark side of ambit...
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In the latest episode of the Forbes Books Podcast, Joe engages in a candid conversation with Craig Wieland, a genuine cowboy and seasoned family business specialist. Craig recounts his journey from humble beginnings as a laborer to ascending to the presidency of his family's small construction firm in Michigan. Over his illustrious 40+ year tenure, he spearheaded the growth of the company into one of the state's largest enterprises...
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Joe sits down with Rajul Kadakia and Jaclynn Brennan, co-founders of the ayana Foundation. ayana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering and uplifting women founders worldwide through education, mentorship, and enhanced access to funding. Rajul Kadakia is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with a passion for promoting gender equality and empowering diverse founders. Jaclynn Brennan is the co-founder & ...
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February 27, 2024 • 29 mins
Kyle Malady, Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Business Group, joins Joe on the Forbes Books Podcast. With over 20 years of experience at Verizon and its predecessor companies, Kyle has a unique perspective on the evolution of technology and the inner workings of leading a global telecommunications provider. As head of Verizon Business, Malady oversees service for nearly every Fortune 500 company across 120 countries. In ...
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February 20, 2024 • 39 mins
The latest episode of the Forbes Books Podcast finds Joe Pardavila chatting with guest James Swanwick, an Australian-American entrepreneur and former ESPN anchor. James now runs companies dedicated to health and wellness, including Alcohol-Free Lifestyle and Swanwick Sleep. Through these companies, James provides tools to help business leaders optimize performance by rethinking their relationship with alcohol and prioritizing sleep...
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February 13, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode of the Forbes Books Podcast, Joe welcomes Ryan Serhant, a top real estate broker, entrepreneur, and author of the new book "Brand it Like Serhant: Stand Out from the Crowd, Build Your Following, and Earn More Money." Ryan discusses his expertise in branding and entrepreneurship, as well as his experience as a star on Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing." He also shares his insights on how to build a successful brand and...
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February 6, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode of the Forbes Books Podcast, Joe has a conversation with Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez, the TikTok star, financial educator, and author of the new book "Cultura & Cash." Gigi quit her 10-year corporate career during the Great Resignation to pursue her passion for teaching financial literacy to young adults, especially first-generation Latinas. In their chat, she discusses the unique cultural and familial dynamics tha...
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January 30, 2024 • 29 mins
This week on the Forbes Books podcast, Joe welcomes Scott Freidheim, author of the new book "Code of Conduct: Tales of the Roller Coaster of Life." Freidheim takes listeners through extreme highs and lows in his career, from working in lower Manhattan during 9/11 to navigating the 2008 financial crisis as a senior leader at Lehman Brothers. Now the managing partner at Freidheim Capital, the family-focused, community-minded, and adv...
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January 23, 2024 • 30 mins
This week, host Joe welcomes Anna Papalia, a career influencer with over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms. Anna is the author of the new book "Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing," in which she reveals a revolutionary approach to mastering interview skills based on understanding one's unique interview style. In the book, Anna introduces her groundbreaking framework of four interview styles - Charmer, ...
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January 16, 2024 • 35 mins
Joe’s guest this week on the Forbes Books Podcast is Brian Johnson, founder of HEROIC, a social training platform that Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey has called "the best self-development platform in the world." Brian is also the author of the new book "ARETE: Activate Your Heroic Potential," where he tackles the struggle many people face in navigating life's complexities and challenges, often feeling stuck or unfulfilled. In t...
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