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In Search Of Excellence
In Search of Excellence goes inside the lives of extraordinary entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, athletes, entertainers, and leaders to uncover what it really takes to achieve exceptional success.
Hosted by Randall Kaplan - serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and creator of the Extreme Preparation™ methodology - the podcast explores the preparation, habits, failures, relationships, resilience, mindset, and…
Episodes
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Ring Founder Jamie Siminoff: What Founders Should Know Before Raising Money | E196
Fifty meetings with venture capital firms. Not a single yes. Before Jamie Siminoff founded Ring, that was his reality while trying to fund an earlier company…
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Matt Brannigan: Can You Really Break the Patterns Holding You Back? | E195
You can spend seven days changing your life—and return home to discover that your old patterns are still waiting for you. So how do you make personal growth…
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Matt Brannigan: Why Success Still Feels Empty | E194
What happens when you achieve the success you dreamed of and still don’t feel okay? I went to the Hoffman Institute during a painful divorce, and I was…
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The 5 Types of Cheating and the Question Betrayed Partners Never Ask | Jim Sexton | E193
What if an affair isn't where a marriage first breaks, but the moment years of disconnection finally become impossible to ignore? After more than 25 years and…
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Divorce Lawyer Jim Sexton: Why Marriages Fail, Prenups, Sex, Monogamy & Divorce | E192
Divorce lawyer Jim Sexton has spent nearly 30 years watching marriages fall apart - and he knows the mistakes couples make long before they ever enter a…
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James Sexton: What 25 Years as a Divorce Lawyer Taught Jim Sexton About Life and Love | E191
Jim Sexton has spent more than 25 years watching more than 1,000 couples who once loved each other divide their families, fortunes and futures – but the…
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Owen Hanson: From Cocaine Kingpin to Prison Redemption | E190
Owen Hanson went from USC athlete to international cocaine kingpin, Sinaloa cartel associate, and federal inmate serving a 21-year sentence — but his story did…
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The True Story of Owen Hanson: USC Walk-On, Drug Kingpin, Prison & Redemption | E189
Owen Hanson went from a disciplined kid in Redondo Beach to a USC walk-on football player surrounded by celebrities, pro athletes, and power — before one bad…
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John Mackey’s Wild Story: From Dishwasher Showers to a $13.7B Amazon Deal | E188
John Mackey built Whole Foods Market from a small natural foods store into a $13.7 billion company acquired by Amazon — but his greatest lessons came from…
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John Mackey: How Whole Foods Grew From One Store to $22 Billion in Sales | E187
What does it really take to build a company from one store in Austin, Texas into Whole Foods Market, a global brand with more than 540 stores, $22 billion in…
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Brian Grazer: Academy Award Winner Brian Grazer on Success, Creativity, and Greatness | E186
What do you do when the world keeps telling you no? Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer reveals how rejection, curiosity, creativity, and relentless…
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How Brian Grazer Built a Hollywood Empire Through Curiosity, Courage & Relationships | E185
Brian Grazer is an Academy Award–winning producer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of Imagine Entertainment, one of the most successful…
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Infidelity, Commitment, and Healing: A Real Conversation with Lewis Howes | E184
In Search of Excellence Podcast - with Randall Kaplan If you’re looking for career advice, mentorship strategies, LinkedIn networking, extreme preparation, and…
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Lewis Howes: The Trauma That Fueled My Success, And How I Finally Healed | E183
Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness, joins Randall Kaplan for a raw, high-performance conversation on healing, vulnerability, resilience, and the…
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Marc Lore : How I Sold My Companies to Amazon & Walmart for Billions | E182
Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this powerful second part of our interview, billionaire entrepreneur and Minnesota Timberwolves owner Marc Lore joins…
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Marc Lore : Why 95% of Success is Just "Shit Work" | E181
In this explosive episode of In Search of Excellence, Randall Kaplan sits down with Marc Lore—the billionaire entrepreneur, owner of the Minnesota…
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Oz Perlman: 3 Keys to Becoming a World-Class Performer | E180
In Part 2 of this incredible interview, Randy Kaplan sits down with world-renowned mentalist and America’s Got Talent finalist Oz Perlman. Oz reveals the…
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Oz Pearlman: The Secret Mindset of the World’s Most Famous Mentalist | E179
Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this episode, we are joined by Oz Perlman, the most sought-after and famous mentalist in the world. Known for his…
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Rick Caruso: Why Money Should NEVER Be Your Motivation (Worth $6 Billion) | E178
Is Rick Caruso running for Mayor of Los Angeles again? In this explosive Part 2 interview on In Search of Excellence, host Randall Kaplan sits down with…
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Rick Caruso: Why Billionaire Rick Caruso Gives His Personal Cell to Strangers and Neighbors | E177
In this episode of In Search of Excellence, Randall Kaplan sits down with Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer and former Los Angeles Mayoral…
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Terry Dubrow: The Truth About Plastic Surgery | E176
World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (Botched, The Swan, RHOC) joins Randall Kaplan on In Search of Excellence to talk about fame, the realities and…
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Terry Dubrow – Becoming the World’s Most Famous Plastic Surgeon | E175
World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow (star of Botched) sits down with Randall Kaplan for a raw, inspiring conversation on rising from poverty in Los…
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The Vuori Story - From Cash Crunch to an $8 Billion Valuation | E174
Joe Kudla, Founder & CEO of Vuori, reveals the real playbook behind one of the fastest-growing performance lifestyle brands. We unpack the decisions and…
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Joe Kudla: How Joe Kudla Built Vuori: The Playbook for Category-Defining Athleisure | E173
How do you build a category-defining apparel brand from zero? In this episode of In Search of Excellence, host Randall Kaplan sits down with Joe Kudla, Founder…
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Jesse Itzler: From Making Jingles To A Creating a $5-Billion-Dollar Company | E172
Want to learn how I got my big break? DM me the word “LETTER” on Instagram for a guide on how to get any job you want: https://www.instagram.com/randallkaplan…
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Gary Vee: $2 Billion Dollar Taco, Live Shopping, and Customer Service | E171
Gary Vaynerchuk, commonly known as Gary Vee, is an influential entrepreneur, speaker, and internet personality, best known for his expertise in digital…
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Gary Vee: USSR to CEO, the Immigrant Mentality, and Building Legacy | E170
Gary Vaynerchuk, commonly known as Gary Vee, is an influential entrepreneur, speaker, and internet personality, best known for his expertise in digital…
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Mike Tyson: From Robberies to Royalty - Redemption Story | E169
In this extraordinary episode of In Search of Excellence, I sit down with the legendary Mike Tyson — former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, cultural…
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Mike Tyson: From Street Fights to World Champion | E168
In Search of Excellence Podcast - with Randall Kaplan My guest today is Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight boxing champion of the world and one of the greatest…
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Laird Hamilton: Reinventing Surfing | E167
Legendary surfer Laird Hamilton joins host Randall Kaplan on the In Search of Excellence podcast for a raw and unforgettable conversation about innovation…
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Laird Hamilton: The Wild Life of Surfing’s Greatest Innovator | E166
In this raw and riveting episode of In Search of Excellence, legendary surfer and ocean pioneer Laird Hamilton shares his incredible story — from his…
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Mike Meldman: From Co-Founding Casamigos to Becoming Co-Owner of the Las Vegas Raiders | E165
In this powerful episode, Mike Meldman — real estate mogul, co-founder of Casamigos Tequila, and founder of Discovery Land Company — shares the remarkable…
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Mike Meldman: From Blackjack Dealer to Real Estate Mogul | E164
Mike Meldman is the mastermind who turned luxury and lifestyle into a business empire. As the founder of Discovery Land Company and co-founder of Casamigos…
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Dean Graziosi: What I Learned from Going from Poverty to Extreme Wealth | E163
Dean Graziosi shares his incredible rags-to-riches journey from growing up with an abusive and violent dad, being evicted from a trailer park, sleeping on…
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Sammy Hagar: How Rock 'n' Roll Changed My Life | E162
Sammy Hagar is one of the most prolific artists in the history of Rock and Roll. Playing in bands like Montrose and Van Halen, and with a successful solo…
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Sammy Hagar: From Broken Childhood to Living Legend | E161
Sammy Hagar is one of the most prolific artists in the history of Rock and Roll. Playing in bands like Montrose and Van Halen, and with a successful solo…
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Mark Cuban: Stop Wasting Time on Investments with Low Returns | E160
Mark Cuban was born a serial entrepreneur. At age 12, he sold trash bags door to door. By age 16, he had a business selling stamps. During college at Indiana…
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Robert Greene: The Secret Psychology Behind Attraction and Influence | E159
Robert Greene is a globally renowned author and thinker best known for his groundbreaking books on power, strategy, and human behavior, including the…
In Search Of ExcellenceRobert Greene: The Untold Story Behind The 48 Laws of Power | E158
Robert Greene is a globally renowned author and thinker best known for his groundbreaking books on power, strategy, and human behavior, including the…
In Search Of ExcellenceJohn Terzian: Bottle Service, Billionaires, and the Business of Cool | E157
John Terzian is the co-founder of The h.wood Group, one of the most influential hospitality companies in the world, known for creating iconic venues like The…
In Search Of ExcellenceJohn Terzian: The King of LA Nightlife and Building The h.wood Group from Scratch | E156
John Terzian is the co-founder of The h.wood Group, one of the most influential hospitality companies in the world, known for creating iconic venues like The…
In Search Of ExcellenceGrant Ellis: What The Bachelor Taught Me About Life, Love, and Success | E155
Grant Ellis is a reality TV star, entrepreneur, and former professional basketball player whose journey from the courts to prime-time television has captivated…
In Search Of ExcellenceAndy Elliott: Why 99% of Companies Get Culture Wrong | E154
Andy Elliott is a powerhouse in the world of sales training, leadership, and personal transformation. From a tough childhood filled with hardship and…
In Search Of ExcellenceAndy Elliott: The No-BS Blueprint to Winning in Life and Business | E153
Andy Elliott is a powerhouse in the world of sales training, leadership, and personal transformation. From a tough childhood filled with hardship and…
In Search Of ExcellenceMatt Barnes: Why Success Is Built on Failure, Resilience, and Hard Work | E152
Matt Barnes is a former NBA player, entrepreneur, and media personality whose journey from a turbulent childhood to professional basketball stardom is a story…
In Search Of ExcellenceGarrett J. White: How I Rebuilt My Life After Losing It All | E151
In this episode, we explore into the transformative journey of Garrett J. White, founder of the Wake Up Warrior movement. From his early successes in…
In Search Of ExcellenceDoug Evans: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Raising $120M, and the Future of Food | E150
Doug Evans is a serial health food entrepreneur and author, renowned for his pioneering contributions to the natural food industry. In 2002, he co-founded…
In Search Of ExcellenceIlaria Resta: The Future of the Luxury Watch Market and Audemars Piguet | E149
Ilaria Resta is the CEO of Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive luxury watch brands, renowned for its tradition of craftsmanship and…
In Search Of ExcellenceIlaria Resta: Leading Audemars Piguet by Balancing Tradition and Innovation | E148
Ilaria Resta is the CEO of Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive luxury watch brands, renowned for its tradition of craftsmanship and…
In Search Of ExcellenceTony Robbins: Why Your Biography is Not Your Destiny | E147
Tony Robbins is the world’s leading life and business strategist, renowned for transforming the lives of millions through his coaching, motivational speaking…
In Search Of ExcellenceGreg Kinnear: Talk Soup, Academy Awards, and The Power of Showing Up | E146
Greg Kinnear is an academy award winning actor whose career spans decades, earning him acclaim across film and television for his ability to bring depth and…
In Search Of ExcellenceAnna Leigh Waters: Mental Toughness, Financial Wisdom, and the Future of Pickleball | E145
Anna Leigh Waters is the youngest professional pickleball player to achieve world number one status in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, a feat she…
In Search Of ExcellenceAnna Leigh Waters: From the Youngest Prodigy to Pickleball’s #1 Player | E144
Anna Leigh Waters is the youngest professional pickleball player to achieve world number one status in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles, a feat she…
In Search Of ExcellenceGabby Reece: Fitness, Failure, and Big-Wave Surfing | E143
Gabby Reece is a former professional volleyball player who has carved out an extraordinary career as a sports announcer, fitness advocate, entrepreneur, public…
In Search Of ExcellenceGabby Reece: Lessons on Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success | E142
Gabby Reece is a former professional volleyball player who has carved out an extraordinary career as a sports announcer, fitness advocate, entrepreneur, public…
In Search Of ExcellenceGraham Weaver: How to Scale Bright Spots, Overcome Limits, and Achieve Asymmetry | E141
Graham Weaver is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm managing $17+ billion in assets and boasting over 650+ investments in…
In Search Of ExcellenceGraham Weaver: How to Achieve Your Goals, Manage Your Time, and Live Purposefully | E140
Graham Weaver is the founder and CEO of Alpine Investors, a leading private equity firm managing $17+ billion in assets and boasting over 650+ investments in…
In Search Of ExcellenceBrock Pierce: What Is Bitcoin, How Does It Work, And The Importance Of Contribution | E139
Brock Pierce, began his career as a child actor, notably appearing in Disney's "The Mighty Ducks" series and "First Kid." Transitioning from entertainment to…
In Search Of ExcellenceBrock Pierce: When to Exit Your Startup and How to Avoid Common Entrepreneur Pitfalls | E138
Brock Pierce, began his career as a child actor, notably appearing in Disney's "The Mighty Ducks" series and "First Kid." Transitioning from entertainment to…
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Amanza Smith: Hardships, Defying the Odds, and Selling Sunset | E137
Amanza Smith is an accomplished entertainer, real estate agent, and advocate who has overcome immense personal challenges. Born to a mixed-race family in…