Best Spencer Rascoff Podcasts (2025)

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Building a $1.5B real estate empire, with Spencer Rascoff and Austin Allison 32:53

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Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff and Dotloop founder Austin Allison both knew that owning a vacation home was a great privilege — and an expensive hassle. They’re leveraging their decades of experience in real estate to reshape how owning a vacation home works with a new business: Pacaso. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how it became the fast…

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How a summer job grew into an ice cream empire, with CEO Ben Van Leeuwen 32:44

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is one of the fastest growing dessert brands in the country. It’s known for its seriously delicious classic flavors and its wacky collaborations. (Kraft Mac and Cheese ice cream, anyone?) Co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen talks with Jeff Berman to reveal how it grew from his love of simple ingredients and driving an ice cream…

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PBS fights for its future, with President & CEO Paula Kerger 27:07

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PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Rapid Response to take us inside the organization’s financial reality if federal funding is stripped, and how she’s battling to protect iconic programming — from Frontline to Sesame Street. Kerger shares the role of corporate philanthropy in PBS’ future, its relationship with streamers like Netflix, and how sh…

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How Baby2Baby stepped up as LA wildfires raged, with co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof 36:16

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Devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles at the start of 2025. Nonprofit Baby2Baby was on the ground leveraging its deep knowledge of how to respond to natural disasters to help families in need. Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof joined host Jeff Berman on stage to reflect on what it was like to use everything they’d learned s…

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Canva’s $35B design biz is quietly taking over the workplace, with co-founder & COO Cliff Obrecht 29:40

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For over a decade, Canva has made design and publishing more accessible than ever. Now, the company is wrestling with how to harness AI while staying true to its mission of empowering individual creators. Co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht joins Rapid Response to reveal how Canva is navigating this shift—and why the stakes are so high when it comes t…

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Empowering frontline leaders amid Trump’s massive global aid cuts, with War Child’s Dr. Samantha Nutt 29:05

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Even after the fighting stops, the impact of war is felt for generations. Dr. Samantha Nutt, President of War Child USA and Canada, joins Rapid Response to share how the nonprofit is serving families in conflict zones around the world — from Sudan to Afghanistan, utilizing local leaders and community organizers to spark meaningful and long term cha…

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How to raise $172M for the underinvested, with Stacy Brown-Philpot 33:00

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After wildly successful stints at Google, as CEO of Taskrabbit, and on prominent boards, Stacy Brown-Philpot decided it was time to start her own venture capital fund. She talks with host Jeff Berman about how she raised $172 million for Cherryrock Capital, why she’s focusing on underinvested founders, and how she owes it all to a six-day silent re…

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Reid Hoffman on Trump vs Musk, Zuckerberg’s “superintelligence,” and the next wave of AI 32:31

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Amid global conflict, domestic unrest, and AI’s surging impact in all corners of business, it’s getting harder than ever to decipher noise from substance. To help us navigate this challenge, Reid Hoffman returns to Rapid Response, sharing valuable insights about Trump’s public spat with Elon Musk, the crisis in the Middle East, and how his new AI h…

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Advice for grads in the age of AI from Reid Hoffman, Spencer Rascoff & more 23:50

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A group of graduating students asked Reid Hoffman the biggest questions looming in their minds as they venture out into their careers. Plus, we asked a dozen incredible CEOs, founders and authors for the one piece of advice they’d give to a new graduate. It’s excellent wisdom whether you’re a new graduate or not. Read a transcript of this episode: …

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Is Dude Perfect the next Disney? 32:53

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What started as five friends filming trick shot videos 16 years ago has become a new media empire. Dude Perfect has more than 61 million followers on YouTube alone. CEO Andrew Yaffe talks with host Jeff Berman about how he and the dudes are leveraging the Disney playbook to build a vertically integrated business that spans, content, products, event…

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WS2061 How 6 Experts Built Real Estate Freedom 33:38

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Feeling stuck in a soul-sucking job? Learn how these entrepreneurs escaped burnout and built bold lives through real estate. Discover how identity, faith, and strategy can turn fear into freedom—and one decision into lasting transformation. What You’ll Learn Confidence Starts with Identity — Breakthrough begins when you face fear and embrace your w…

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Trump’s impact on crypto future and your portfolio, with Unchained’s Laura Shin 28:25

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While the first family engage in their own memecoin ventures, the crypto market is booming. Crypto expert and host of the podcast Unchained, Laura Shin joins Rapid Response to reveal the sector’s emerging economic, political and geopolitical implications. Shin also provides a primer on how to best experiment with crypto today, why Stablecoin is gro…

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Simon Sinek: How to identify great leaders & find your why 36:22

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Author Simon Sinek joins host Reid Hoffman for a lively chat about how to identify good leaders, scale ideas, and leverage the “ultimate hack” for success. They also discuss why missionaries beat mercenaries in Silicon Valley and whether AI can ever really be your friend. Simon Sinek’s 15th anniversary edition of “Start With Why”: https://www.pengu…

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WS2060 Winning at Work But Failing at Home 15:52

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What if your biggest leadership failure isn’t at work, but at home? After a life-altering moment during a quiet walk on the beach, entrepreneur Whitney Sewell realized that hustle had a hidden cost: his marriage, his kids, and his peace. In this raw and personal episode, Whitney shares how selling the dream life helped him reclaim what mattered mos…

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Sports biz at a crossroads, from the WNBA to the NCAA to ESPN, with Sarah Spain of Good Game 35:02

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Sports business has never had higher stakes—for every league, every team, every streaming service, and every player. Sarah Spain, host of the podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain, longtime ESPN personality and sports journalist, joins Rapid Response to unpack the complexities behind the WNBA’s mainstream moment, the future of ESPN’s streaming, and th…

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Pioneers of AI: Reid Hoffman on AI’s environmental risks and rewards 35:15

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Reid Hoffman recently stopped by Pioneers of AI to talk with host Rana el Kaliouby, and we didn’t want you to miss their fascinating conversation on AI’s environmental impact. They discuss AI’s potential for help and harm, explore what sustainable AI could look like, and predict how it could unlock scientific solutions to climate change. Learn more…

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Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson 28:54

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Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson joined host Jeff Berman on stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of our Masters of Scale live tour in May. Patterson shares insights for thriving as a creative entrepreneur and reveals the philosophy behind the success of Trilith’s growing influence in the entertainment industry. Later in the conversation, …

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WS2059 Hiring The Best - Merit Over Mandates 33:32

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Summary: Fired for his beliefs, Andrew Crapuchettes didn’t fold—he doubled down. After getting ousted from his own $50M company, he turned cancel culture into a catalyst and launched RedBalloon—a bold job board connecting freedom-minded employers with values-driven talent. In this episode, he shares how conviction, merit-based hiring, and principle…

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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin 29:59

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OLIPOP’s surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP’s co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the…

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Esther Perel: Build better relationships at work 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Therapist Esther Perel wants us all to build stronger relationships at work. Her coveted advice is the centerpiece of her books, TED talks and podcast “Where Should We Begin?” During the pandemic, she launched a conversational card game. Now, she joins host Jeff Berman to talk about why she just released a new edition, Where Should We Begin? At Wor…

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WS2058 The AI Marketing Playbook: Get More Leads, Save Hours 44:43

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Tired of chasing leads and burning out on content? AI expert and multi-7-figure agency founder Billy Sticker reveals how entrepreneurs can grow faster and with less stress using practical AI tools. Discover how to automate lead gen, scale your authority, and free up your time using cutting-edge tech like chatbots, custom GPTs, and voice/video cloni…

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The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron Levie 33:37

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The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted …

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Matt Jordan, Food Network Chef, National Executive Chef, Appeared 8x on National Cooking Shows mattjordantv.com 13:22

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Matt Jordan, Food Network Chef and seasoned competitor with 8 appearances on national cooking shows, is a nationally recognized Executive Chef known for his bold flavors and culinary innovation. He joins David Cogan, host of the Eliances Heroes Show and founder of the Eliances entrepreneur community, to share his journey through the world of compet…

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Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John Green 30:02

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John Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still kills more than a million people every year. In this episode, Green joins host Jeff Berman to talk about how we could scale solutions to this glo…

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WS2057 How Global Sourcing Unlocked $500K in Savings 30:01

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Tired of renovation costs crushing your profits? Discover how real estate investors are slashing multifamily renovation budgets by up to 40% — without sacrificing quality. In this episode, Whitney Sewell is joined by Nate Slade to reveal a powerful global sourcing strategy that bypasses traditional supply chains and transforms project returns. Key …

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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal 28:34

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Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…

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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington 37:10

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To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…

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Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO Stax system processing over 23 Billion in payments 13:43

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Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO of Stax, processing over $23B in payments, joins David Cogan, host of The Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview. Learn more at www.staxpayments.com.By Eliances Heroes

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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit 30:25

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When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…

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WS2056 Selling Buildings & Building Legacies: Real Estate Lessons from 2,349 Deals 37:56

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In this explosive episode, commercial real estate legends Bob Knakal and Rod Santomassimo reveal the counterintuitive strategies that transformed their careers — from cold-calling for years to making bold moves during market downturns. Learn how top brokers think differently and create systems that generate consistent success. Key Takeaways Persist…

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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began 41:33

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Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

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When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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Grant Cardone, Founder of $4B Cardone Enterprises, Author of The 10X Rule grantcardone.com 22:29

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Grant Cardone, founder of $4B Cardone Enterprises, author of The 10X Rule, and creator of top-selling business programs, joins David Cogan, renowned host and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview at the Eliances Heroes Show. grantcardone.comBy Eliances Heroes

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

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Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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WS2055 True Wealth Has Nothing To Do With Money 9:06

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What if your definition of success is silently destroying what matters most? Join Whitney as he reveals how chasing professional milestones nearly cost him his family, unpacks a biblical view of true wealth, and shares the courageous decision that transformed his life. Tune in to this brand-new series that will help you redefine success, prioritize…

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

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In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, Inc, 1.3Billion Revenue, Co Author High Impact Mentoring 25:36

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Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, Inc ($1.3B revenue) and co-author of High-Impact Mentoring, joins David Cogan, renowned host of The Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview.By Eliances Heroes

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Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi Tatarko 34:36

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Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode recorded in 2021, Tatarko tells the story of founding Houzz with her husband after their own home renovation project turned into a nightmare. T…

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WS2054 How to Navigate Distress Before It’s Too Late 45:10

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When commercial real estate investments start to crumble, most investors panic. But expert Shlomo Chopp reveals the insider playbook for navigating distress: understanding lender psychology, communicating strategically, and turning potential disasters into opportunities. Learn how to read between the lines of your loan documents, approach lenders w…

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From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchen 32:50

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As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. José returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book, Change the Recipe — a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading w…

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Gayle Martz Founder of Sherpa Bag and Sherpa Trading Company, Pet Travel Expert gaylemartz.com 17:02

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Gayle Martz, Inventor and Founder of the Sherpa Bag and The Sherpa Trading Company, revolutionized airline pet travel policies. She joins David Cogan, host of the Eliances Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, to share her journey. gaylemartz.comBy Eliances Heroes

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Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman 34:46

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As CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is rebuilding the system to better serve vets, pet owners, and their furry companions. With about 600 employees and a rapidly expanding footprint, it’…

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WS2053 The Secret Behind Families Who Stay Rich for Generations 50:10

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What separates the financially stuck from the truly free? In this powerful episode, Dr. John Demartini shares the exact mindset and strategies that took him from homelessness to teaching billionaires how to build meaningful, generational wealth. Learn how self-awareness, discipline, and long-term vision can turn your finances—and your life—into a l…

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Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 30:37

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Amid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic.” Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to continue its success as one of Wall Street’s top-performing stocks, despite looming supply chain disruption, and an evolving conversation abou…

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Bob Parsons, Founder of GoDaddy, former U.S. Marine, Serial Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. bobparsons.com. 21:14

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Don't miss Eliances Heroes Show with David Cogan as he interviews Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy and CEO of YAM Worldwide. The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist shares his journey from revolutionizing domain registration to his latest ventures. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! eliances.com bobparsons.com…

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The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho 31:00

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Wellness is no longer just an employee perk — it’s an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his vision for the B2B platform providing wellness services and gym access to people worldwide via their employers. Hear why he quit his consulting j…

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WS2052 Warning Signs & Winning Moves: A Pro's Real Estate Playbook 37:04

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Are you watching your real estate investments bleed value while feeling paralyzed about your next move? In this game-changing episode, Joe Berko—a seasoned investor who's navigated five market cycles—shares insights on navigating complex market landscapes. From his immigrant roots in New York City to managing over 3.7 million square feet at Astor R…

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When powerful law firms don’t defend themselves against Trump, with ex-Skadden associate Rachel Cohen 27:11

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Many prominent law firms have recently found themselves in President Trump’s crosshairs. Skadden Arps’ attorney, Rachel Cohen, encouraged the firm to fight the government’s pressure, only to have her attempts rebuffed and to be effectively forced out from the firm. Cohen joins Rapid Response to share her dramatic story, and fears about how the rule…

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Bill Goldberg, WCW and WWE Legend, American Professional Wrestler, Actor, and Former NFL Defensive Tackle 15:33

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Tune in to the Eliances Heroes Radio Show as David Cogan interviews Bill Goldberg, the legendary WCW and WWE icon! In this action-packed episode, Goldberg dives into his journey from dominating the wrestling ring to his ventures in acting and football. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with a true powerhouse! Connect with him on Instagram @Gold…

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How Reid Hoffman’s new company will create cancer cures 30:13

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Reid Hoffman shares the inside story this week of his bold new venture to disrupt cancer drug development: Manas AI. He chats with Jeff Berman to reflect on why he co-founded the company, the lessons he’s using to scale it, and what advice he has for fellow entrepreneurs and investors about how to make the most of AI in any industry. Rapid Response…