He may have created and starred in “Gold Rush,” one of the top-rated shows on cable television the last 10 years, but there was no rush to gold for Todd Hoffman. From humble and unconventional beginnings, you’ll see how this week’s game face exec had just enough vision, mixed with a dramatic dose of craziness, to prove he knew more about what the world wanted to watch than high-salaried Los Angeles TV executives ever could imagine. Join me, and learn about the man behind the beard, where he derives his inspiration and drive, and why he truly does have a “mine of his own.”