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I guest-host The Edge of Excellence and join other shows about building, investing, and helping young people find their footing. Every episode, in one place.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 192

Jerome Stewart & Darius Mirshahzadeh — How to Navigate AI

A candid conversation on how to navigate AI — where it's genuinely useful, and how to put it to work without losing the human edge.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 191

Stephen Bauer — Secrets of Excellence Most Never Share

Stephen Bauer opens up about the hard-won principles behind real excellence — the ones most people keep to themselves.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 188

Dao Ho — How to Build an Inspiring, Balanced Life

Dao Ho on building a life that's both driven and genuinely balanced — and why the two don't have to be at odds.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 182

Will Taylor — What Happens When You Ignore the Safe Path

Will Taylor on what you find when you ignore the safe path — the trade-offs, the risk, and the payoff waiting on the other side.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 179

Michael Kleydman — Launching Brands at Walmart

Michael Kleydman on the realities of launching consumer brands — and what it actually takes to get a product onto Walmart's shelves.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 176

John Erik Metcalf — How to Really Build a Purpose

Entrepreneur John Erik Metcalf, CEO and co-founder of Upgraded, on building something with real purpose — and the battle-tested strategies behind it.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 164

Jaime Rogozinski — The New Frontier of Finance & Friendship

The founder of WallStreetBets on building a misunderstood online movement, the trademark battles along the way, and why learning from failure beats trying to avoid it.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 157

Keaton Petite — From Chaos to Clarity

A consultant on the shifting shape of work and learning — and why self-discovery, passion, and intentionality are what actually lead to fulfillment.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 155

Dave Foster — Breakthrough Moments

On growth, career reinvention, and perseverance — how the hardest moments end up shaping both success and character.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 151

Ian Beacraft — An Inventive Spirit in a Changing World

A futurist and AI expert on adaptability, taking real risks, and why the clearest, most obvious path usually isn't the right one.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 149

R.T. Custer — Leading the Way

The founder of Vortic Watch Company on going from corporate life to entrepreneurship, building a brand people believe in, and creative problem-solving.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 145

Eric Rose — Brave New Ventures

The founder of Sprints Running Apparel on balancing a corporate career with building a brand from the ground up, and the habits that redefine a journey.

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Edge of Excellence · Featured guest · Ep 129

Sean Phelps — Balancing Act: Entrepreneurship & Life

My own turn in the chair: why real-world experience beats credentials, how College Works shaped me, and integrating work, family, and a life you actually want.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 109

David Boyd — How to Achieve Success in Construction

David Boyd on what it really takes to build success in construction — the discipline and decisions that separate the good from the great.

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Edge of Excellence · Guest host · Ep 106

Orlando Ordonez — Finding Passion and Purpose

Orlando Ordonez on finding genuine passion and purpose in your work — and building a career and a life around it.

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Also a guest on The Accredited Investor, The Way to College, Tim Stating the Obvious, and Coffee with Jon — episodes being added.

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