In Search Of Excellence

By Randall Kaplan

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Episodes: 145

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We all have dreams of being successful and achieving excellence in our lives. But we inevitably experience resistance, challenges, and obstacles in the pursuit of our dreams. In Search of Excellence provides us with the inspiration we need to overcome these obstacles and accomplish our goals. In Search of Excellence takes us through the stories, routes, and strategies of people from hundreds of different backgrounds who have achieved excellence in both their professional and personal lives. Guest features include Sharon Stone, Kevin O'Leary, Sammy Hagar, Lara Logan, Sam Zell, and many more.


Episode Date
Gabby Reece: Lessons on Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success | E142
Dec 17, 2024
Graham Weaver: How to Scale Bright Spots, Overcome Limits, and Achieve Asymmetry | E141
Dec 10, 2024
Graham Weaver: How to Achieve Your Goals, Manage Your Time, and Live Purposefully | E140
Dec 03, 2024
Brock Pierce: What Is Bitcoin, How Does It Work, And The Importance Of Contribution | E139
Nov 26, 2024
Brock Pierce: When to Exit Your Startup and How to Avoid Common Entrepreneur Pitfalls | E138
Nov 19, 2024
Amanza Smith: Hardships, Defying the Odds, and Selling Sunset | E137
Nov 12, 2024
Dave Asprey: Health Misconceptions and Empowering Personal Change | E136
Nov 05, 2024
Dave Asprey: Silicon Valley to Bulletproof — A Biohacking Journey | E135
Oct 29, 2024
Gary Vee: $2 Billion Dollar Taco, Live Shopping, and Customer Service | E134
Oct 22, 2024
Gary Vee: USSR to CEO, the Immigrant Mentality, and Building Legacy | E133
Oct 15, 2024
Sean Mike Kelly: Viral Marketing and the Power of Social Media | E132
Oct 08, 2024
Sasha Pieterse: The Real Costs of Acting | E131
Oct 01, 2024
Sasha Pieterse: How to Thrive in the Spotlight | E130
Sep 24, 2024
Sean Payton: Coaching the Denver Broncos | E129
Sep 17, 2024
Sean Payton: The Winning Playbook of an NFL Coach | E128
Sep 10, 2024
Howie Mandel: The Power of Yes and Embracing Opportunity | E127
Sep 03, 2024
Howie Mandel: How to Thrive in Chaos | E126
Aug 27, 2024
Jon Anik: The Greatest Knockout in UFC History & His Journey in the UFC | E125
Aug 20, 2024
Jon Anik: How a $12,000 Bet on Himself Made Him the Voice of the UFC | E124
Aug 13, 2024
Keaton Hoskins: The Relationship Economy, Why Your Network Determines Your Net Worth | E123
Aug 06, 2024
Keaton Hoskins: How 2000 Calls Makes You a Millionaire | E122
Jul 30, 2024
The Shoe Surgeon: $4M Sneakers, Legal Battles, & Creativity Hacks | E121
Jul 23, 2024
Damon West: How to Escape a Life Sentence | E120
Jul 16, 2024
Damon West: Sentenced to Life in Prison at Age 32 | E119
Jul 09, 2024
Dan Martell: How To Work 100-Hour Weeks & Win | E118
Jul 02, 2024
Dan Martell: How an Addict Became a Tech Millionaire | E117
Jun 25, 2024
Jason Derulo on How to Take Risks | E116
Jun 18, 2024
Jason Derulo on How to Reinvent Yourself, Daily Routines, and His First Paycheck | E115
Jun 11, 2024
Mike Posner on Songwriting, Climbing Mount Everest, and Personal Journeys | E114
Jun 07, 2024
Mike Posner on "Cooler Than Me," "I Took a Pill in Ibiza," and His Walk Across America | Podcast Interview | E113
May 28, 2024
Dana White on Suga Sean O'Malley, Conor McGregor, and Building the UFC Podcast Interview | E112
May 21, 2024
Dana White: Podcast Interview on His First Fight, Joe Rogan, the Mafia, & Building the UFC | E111
May 14, 2024
Lele Pons: Her Funny Vines, Music Career, and Staying Relevant Over Time | E110
May 08, 2024
Where is Lele Pons Now? | Podcast Interview With The Venezuelan Social Media Superstar | E109
Apr 30, 2024
Flex Lewis: The Gym Rat’s Road to Riches – Bench Presses, Business Plans, and Brand Building | E108
Apr 16, 2024
Flex Lewis Unfiltered Interview: Training Motivation, Workouts & Bodybuilding for Mr. Olympia | E107
Apr 04, 2024
Arik Armstead: Jacksonville Jaguars & How to Spend Your First NFL Check | E106
Mar 26, 2024
Arik Armstead: Jacksonville Jaguars & Developing a Winning Mindset With NFL Football | E105
Mar 19, 2024
Danielle Vasinova: Making It in Hollywood: Ups, Downs, and Lessons Learned | E104
Mar 12, 2024
Danielle Vasinova: How a Shy Farm Girl Became a Hollywood Star | E103
Mar 05, 2024
Joe De Sena: Every Man Dies, Not Every Man Lives | E102
Feb 27, 2024
Joe De Sena: Life Lessons That A Mafia Boss Taught Him About Business | E101
Feb 20, 2024
Jessica Berman: The Future of Women’s Soccer | E100
Feb 13, 2024
Jessica Berman: A New Playbook for Women in Sports | E99
Feb 06, 2024
Sean O’Malley: The Next Conor McGregor | E98
Jan 30, 2024
Sean O'Malley: Becoming the UFC Bantamweight Champion | E97
Jan 23, 2024
Jesse Itzler: Be A Participant, Not A Spectator In Life | E96
Jan 16, 2024
Jesse Itzler: From Making Jingles To A Creating a $5-Billion-Dollar Company | E95
Jan 09, 2024
Martin Luther King III: Who Really Assassinated Martin Luther King? | E94
Jan 02, 2024
Martin Luther King III: The Dream Lives On – Honoring MLK Jr.’s Legacy | E93
Dec 26, 2023
Ian Boggs: How To Get 30 Million Followers | E92
Dec 19, 2023
Ian Boggs: How I Created Viral Videos with 30 Billion Views | E91
Dec 12, 2023
Luc Robitaille: Playing With Wayne Gretzky And Lifting The Stanley Cup | E90
Dec 05, 2023
Luc Robitaille: From "Too Slow" To NHL Hall Of Fame | E89
Nov 28, 2023
Amberly Lago: Turning Pain into Purpose by Helping Others Heal | E88
Nov 21, 2023
Amberly Lago: Triumph Over Trauma | E87
Nov 14, 2023
Mat Ishbia: Dream Big Then Make It Happen | E86
Nov 07, 2023
Mat Ishbia: From Basketball To Billion-Dollar Business | E85
Oct 31, 2023
Ben Johns: The Path To Greatness And Keys To Pickleball Success | E84
Oct 24, 2023
Ben Johns: The Greatest Pickleball Player Of All Time | E83
Oct 17, 2023
Brandi Love: The Impact Of OnlyFans On The Adult Entertainment Industry | E82
Oct 10, 2023
Brandi Love: Building A Career In Adult Entertainment | E81
Oct 03, 2023
Joe Mansueto: "If It's Easy, It Would Already Be Done" | E80
Sep 26, 2023
Joe Mansueto: Founder Of Morningstar And Self-Made Billionaire | E79
Sep 19, 2023
Tony Capuano: The Non-Negotiables In Business | E78
Sep 12, 2023
Tony Capuano: CEO Of The World’s Largest Hospitality Company | E77
Sep 05, 2023
Jason Belmonte: Tuning Out Haters And Tuning In To Supporters | E76
Aug 29, 2023
Jason Belmonte: From Outcast To Bowling Prodigy | E75
Aug 22, 2023
Kelly Hansen: Foreigner And The Life Of A Rock Star | E74
Aug 15, 2023
Kelly Hansen: The Bumpy Road Of Musical Beginnings | E73
Aug 08, 2023
Dr. Mike Roizen: 90 Is The New 40 (How To Hack Your Longevity) | E72
Aug 01, 2023
Dr. Mike Roizen: Your Genes Are Under Your Control | E71
Jul 25, 2023
David Kidder: Obsess Over Solving Problems, Not Making Money | E70
Jul 18, 2023
David Kidder: Becoming Successful and Discovering Who You Are | E69
Jul 11, 2023
Garrett McNamara: Prepare For The Worst But Expect The Best | E68
Jul 04, 2023
Garrett McNamara: Surfing A 100-Foot Wave | E67
Jun 27, 2023
Ryan Sheckler: When Success Takes Its Toll, The Tough Game Begins | E66
Jun 20, 2023
Ryan Sheckler: The Youngest Winner of X Games | E65
Jun 13, 2023
Devon Larratt: "Arm Wrestling Is My Life" | E64
Jun 06, 2023
Devon Larratt: The World’s Greatest Arm Wrestler | E63
May 30, 2023
Mircea Geoana: NATO Support for Young Leaders and Innovators | E62
May 23, 2023
Mircea Geoana: From Communist Romania to Deputy Secretary General of NATO | E61
May 16, 2023
Relentless Work Ethic: Why It Is Essential For Entrepreneurs | E60
May 09, 2023
Craig Newmark: Reinventing the Peer to Peer Transaction (Founder of Craigslist) | E59
May 02, 2023
Mike Tyson: Fight To Your Last Breath | E58
Apr 25, 2023
Mike Tyson: “I Am Going To Tear His Soul Apart” | E57
Apr 18, 2023
Jon Gordon: Fear Paralyzes, Love Overcomes | E56
Apr 11, 2023
Jon Gordon: The Power of Positivity (Your Life Is in Your Hands) | E55
Apr 04, 2023
Rodney Jerkins: Strive For Perfection And Be Beyond Prepared | E54
Mar 28, 2023
Rodney Jerkins: Dream The Impossible Dream | E53
Mar 21, 2023
Damon West: If We Lose Hope, We Lose All | E52
Mar 14, 2023
Damon West: From A Loving Home To Lifetime In Prison | E51
Mar 07, 2023
Cold Calling: Master The Art To Succeed | E50
Feb 28, 2023
Interview: Spencer Lodge w/ Randall Kaplan | E49
Feb 22, 2023
Extreme Preparation: The Key To Your Success | E48
Feb 14, 2023
Tony Fadell: The Game Has Changed! You Don’t Need Silicon Valley | E47
Feb 07, 2023
Tony Fadell: Innovation Must Never Stop (Even If You’re #1) | E46
Jan 31, 2023
Brian Lee: A Roadmap to Success – Passion, Dedication, Innovation, and the Power of Influencers | E45
Jan 24, 2023
Brian Lee: Entrepreneurs Don’t Wait – Take a Risk, Work Hard, and Don't Be Afraid | E44
Jan 17, 2023
Colin O'Brady: Cultivate a Possible Mindset and Break Your Limiting Beliefs | E43
Jan 10, 2023
Colin O’Brady: They Said He’d Never Walk Again. Now He Holds 10 World Records | E42
Jan 03, 2023
Bob Pittman: Take Fast Action, How Bob Wins in Entrepreneurship Over and Over Again | E41
Dec 27, 2022
Bob Pittman: How a Kid With a Glass Eye Became A Radio Star and Founded MTV at Age 27 | E40
Dec 20, 2022
David Solomon: Stop Rushing. How Patience and Long-Term Thinking Wins in the Marketplace | E39
Dec 13, 2022
David Solomon: From Flipping Burgers at McDonald’s to CEO of Goldman Sachs | E38
Dec 06, 2022
Sallie Krawcheck: Yes, Women Make Better Investors Than Men. How Diversity Outperforms Meritocracy in Finance | E37
Nov 29, 2022
Sallie Krawcheck: Watch Me Go. How Sallie Beat the Odds and Became One of the Most Powerful Women in Business | E36
Nov 22, 2022
Steve Case: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream | E35
Nov 15, 2022
Steve Case: Vision Without Execution is Hallucination | E34
Nov 08, 2022
Mike Horn: Extreme Expeditions, Losing Loved Ones, and Finding Discipline in Life | E33
Nov 01, 2022
Mike Horn: Conquer Your Fear and Make the Impossible, Possible | E32
Oct 25, 2022
Jimmy Pitaro: How to Prepare for Anything and Crush Your Next Big Opportunity | E31
Oct 18, 2022
Jimmy Pitaro: Taking Action and Moving Forward During Times of Uncertainty | E30
Oct 11, 2022
Sarah Friar: Extreme Preparation, Mental Health, and Finding a Mentor | E29
Oct 04, 2022
Sarah Friar: Taking Risks in Career and Life | E28
Sep 27, 2022
Ed Mylett: The Path to Happiness and Fulfillment | E27
Sep 20, 2022
Ed Mylett: The Power of One More | E26
Sep 13, 2022
The Beauty of Living Twice: Sharon Stone Revisited
Aug 30, 2022
The Grandfather of Modern Real Estate Investing: Sam Zell Revisited
Aug 16, 2022
Apolo Ohno: From Last Place to Olympic Gold | E25
Aug 02, 2022
Daymond John: Rise, Grind, and Accomplish Your Goals | E24
Jul 19, 2022
Caryn Seidman-Becker: Becoming Indefatigable | E23
Jul 05, 2022
Rachel Zoe: Nothing Replaces Hard Work | E22
Jun 21, 2022
Giada DeLaurentiis: The Dark Times Made Me Strong | E21
Jun 07, 2022
Mayor Eric Garcetti: Fight For What You Believe In | E20
May 24, 2022
Mark Cuban: Think Like A Shark | E19
May 10, 2022
Steve Romick: Manage Your Money Right | E18
Apr 26, 2022
Sammy Hagar: From Broke Kid To Rockstar Entrepreneur | E17
Apr 12, 2022
Orlando Bravo: Finding Your Niche | E16
Mar 29, 2022
Trina Spear: How Outsiders Disrupt Industries | E15
Mar 15, 2022
David Rubenstein: How To Lead | E14
Jan 04, 2022
Jimmy Carson: Excellence is a Mindset | E13
Dec 07, 2021
Kevin O'Leary: Business Is War | E12
Nov 16, 2021
Chris Voss: Better Every Day | E11
Nov 02, 2021
Bobby Ryan: Overcoming Adversity | E10
Oct 19, 2021
Ben Sherwood: Living Life’s Deepest Questions | E09
Sep 21, 2021
Lara Logan: The Fight of Our Lifetime | E08
Sep 14, 2021
Strauss Zelnick: Begin With the End in Mind | E07
Sep 07, 2021
Anthony Scaramucci: Overcome Your Fear | E06
Aug 31, 2021
Tim Draper: Think Big and Drive Progress | E05
Aug 24, 2021
Brad Keywell: The Mindset of a World-Class Entrepreneur | E04
Aug 17, 2021
Sharon Stone: I Will Do Whatever It Takes | E03
Aug 10, 2021
Kliff Kingsbury: Work Ethic Is Everything | E02
Aug 10, 2021
Sam Zell: Think Different | E01
Aug 10, 2021
Welcome to In Search of Excellence!
Jul 30, 2021