What if you could build million-dollar businesses and actually enjoy your life? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Shaahin Cheyene — entrepreneur, author, and founder of PodcastCola — for a conversation packed with insights and energy. They dive into Shaahin’s journey from launching groundbreaking products to helping others grow their influence through podcasting. Along the way, they explore what it really takes to scale successfully, why self-belief is your greatest asset, and how Shaahin is helping others break into Amazon selling — with a special gift just for listeners. You won't want to miss this one!

In this episode, Darius and Shaahin will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction

(05:28) Shaahin's Origin Story

(17:37) The Rise of Herbal Ecstasy

(22:02) Challenges and Government Regulations

(24:03) From Billion Dollar Businesses to Vaping Innovations

(26:25) Crazy Stories from the Business World

(30:03) The Insanity of Cash-Based Operations

(32:47) Cultural Background and Family Expectations

(36:46) Finding Your Own Path to Success

(39:04) The Balance of Ruthlessness and Kindness

(44:16) Current Projects and Future Aspirations

Shaahin Cheyene is an award-winning entrepreneur, Amazon expert, inventor, author, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. Born in Iran, Shaahin launched his entrepreneurial journey at just 15 years old with the creation of Herbal Ecstasy, the smart drug that ignited a global movement. Over the last 30 years, he has built a career spanning more than a billion dollars in revenue. As CEO and Chairman of Accelerated Intelligence, Shaahin helps brand owners scale their online sales across Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and Walmart. He’s also the founder of PodcastCola, the world’s largest podcast agency, and the creator of Amazon Mastery, a course designed to help others succeed on Amazon. Today, Shaahin continues to mentor rising entrepreneurs while leading a thriving business empire from his home in Venice Beach, California.

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Connect with Shaahin:

Website: https://www.shaahincheyenne.com/

Website: https://podcastcola.com/

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Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaahincheyene 

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Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/

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