How'd it Happen?

Everyone goes through changes at one point or another in their lives. That’s what today’s guest went through until he found something he could spend his life doing. Join me as we talk to the Director, Founder, and Film Producer of Madoff Productions — yep, you guessed it, Jeff Madoff. We talk about the choices he made in the past that served him well into his present and future. We also talked about how it happened for him and how his curiosity led to more learning. We’ve unearthed a lot of good stuff in this episode so make sure you tune in.

B. Jeffrey Madoff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen as one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. He is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. His company collaborates directly with clients, ad agencies, and public relations firms to produce commercials, corporate branding films, live streaming events, social media, and web content. 

Madoff edited and directed award-winning commercials, documentaries, and web content worldwide for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard University, and Weill Cornell Medical College. He is on the Parsons School for Design faculty, teaching a course he developed called “Creativity: Making a Living With Your Ideas.” He was a featured blogger about media, popular culture, and politics for The Huffington Post.

Grab a copy of his book at  www.acreativecareer.com 

You can reach him at:
Website: http://www.madoffproductions.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madoffproductions/
Book Website: http://www.acreativecareer.com
Book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acreativecareer/

Show notes:
[4:52] How’d it happen for Jeff Madoff
[12:30] How he ended up going to the University of Wisconsin
[15:37] On his choice of degree and how it served him in life
[22:54] Curiosity as a fuel for learning
[26:26] When critical voices come from yourself
[29:43] How did he start as a professor?
[34:14] His thoughts on pre-conceived ideas about his class
[36:28] His academic background, wrestling, and the film industry
[39:46] How he first became part of a business
[45:13] Moving to New York
[51:18] Selling his business and moving into film
[58:26] Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas
[1:02:04] Making a Living with Your Ideas Podcast
[1:06:23] Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical
[1:15:10] Outro

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Every success story starts with challenges and today's story is no different. Brian Covey was once an Olympic USA Soccer Player, and he quickly learned how to get "cut" and literally... get cut. He is also a soccer dad, family man, wealth advisor, speaker, author, podcast host, and creative disrupter. Join me as we talk to Brian about thriving after his Olympic career ended and then having to go through another type of challenge when the market crashed. As always, we talk about his past and what made him become the man (and father) he is today. We also talked about why he started his podcast and the inspiration behind his book. Make sure you tune in.

Brian Covey has mastered the art of a growth mindset, the art of winning, and the art of staying fit. He believes in integration and health over all things. Brian is an executive at loanDepot, a proud father, an influencer, a top-rated podcaster, and just simply, a fabulous soccer dad. He throws the suit down and coaches his daughters'  league with joy several times a week. It's Brian's mission with his new book, "Conversations with Covey," to highlight some of the most incredible stories he's gotten to share on his podcast, the Brian Covey Show.

Today, Brian is a VP in the mortgage industry with loanDepot, one of the top 5 lenders in the country. He is still very passionate about being part of a championship team and equipping his team with the tools to excel, leadership development & leading change in the mortgage industry.

Grab a copy of Conversations with Covey at https://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Covey-Powerful-Inspirational-Hope-Filled/dp/1641845198/

Learn more about Brian:
Web: https://www.briancovey.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebriancovey/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrianCovey/
The Brian Covey Show: https://www.briancovey.com/podcast/

Show Notes
[3:04] How’d it happen for Brian Covey?
[5:55] How does Brian feel about losing and what was the life lesson he wished he had known earlier?
[8:30] On quitting and falling in love with the process
[12:58] Diving deeper into visualization
[18:22] “Actions being greater than your feelings”
[20:34] Learning how to get “cut”
[25:00] Brian’s exercise group and routine
[29:32] What a younger Brian thought about career-wise
[35:08] The power of saying “yes” and learning when to say “no”
[40:04] You need to share what you stand for
[40;54] Decisions vs. choices
[44:38] The Brian Covey Show and Conversations with Covey
[53:00] The importance of networking
[55:25] On being selfish
[1:00:25] Outro

Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/brian-covey-visualizing-the-end-result-of-doing-hard-things-213/

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Welcome to another solo episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast. In this episode, I want to ask my listeners: Are you proud of who you show up as a leader and a person during challenging times? How are you handling when someone leaves the company, whether voluntary or involuntary? You will also hear stories that are great examples of what I’m talking about in this episode. I hope this will give you lessons that you can take in your workplace or business.

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:18] As a leader, act with grace when someone leaves
[3:00] A story from my experience
[6:08] Here’s a story from one of my friends
[7:45] What would you do?
[9:22] Are you proud of who you show up as?
[13:50] Outro

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Stacey Gordon is such a fascinating and inspiring person to talk to, and I'm so excited for you to listen to today's episode. She is the founder of Rework Work — a company that focuses on reworking how companies recruit, hire, and engage women and professionals of color. Apart from sharing her journey as a young kid who wanted to become a recruiter,  a judge, and now running her own business, she also shares novel tips on getting hired and hiring the right people. She also talks about her book and the process of writing it, which to me was pretty interesting. You can unearth so much from today's episode, so make sure you tune in.

Stacey Gordon is focused on improving workplace cultures, and her mission is to reduce bias in global talent acquisition and management. As a LinkedIn [in]structor, she offers diversity, inclusion, and career-related online courses, which have been viewed more than 1 million times.

Her book 'UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work' is the next step in my vision to make all the difference in the world. Drawing on decades of experience and research, UNBIAS is an ‘action manual’ for you to remove barriers and ensure equity throughout your organization. Order UNBIAS for yourself, your ERG, executive team, or book club here: https://www.unbiasbook.com/

Learn more about what Stacey does at:
Web: https://reworkwork.com/, or
https://reworkwork.com/blueprint
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceygordon/

Show notes:
[3:13] How’d it happen for Stacey Gordon?
[6:55] The journey to becoming a recruiter
[10:10] On starting her own business
[15:37] Stacey and her law school experience
[20:34] What brought Stacey to the states?
[22:38] All about Rework Work
[25:25] How Stacey actually helps companies
[34:00] How many companies get it “right”?
[43:55] Conscious vs. unconscious bias
[45:23] On the process of writing UNBIAS and what was Stacey’s goal
[49:55] Wasted energy and growing/maintaining Stacey’s energy
[51:34] Diving deeper into LinkedIn learning https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
[55:31] The challenges with resume
[1:01:35] What is Stacey shooting for?
[1:04:31] Outro

Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/stacey-gordon-mba-the-power-of-meeting-people-where-they-are-211/

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Today's episode with Greg Reid is a fun and inspiring one. This award-winning author, keynote speaker, and film producer is full of energy that will keep you interested as the episode progress. We've talked so much about Greg's achievements and how he managed his way into this industry. We also talked about a very interesting event that's dubbed "The Greatest Event You Can Not Attend! All that and more in this episode with How'd It Happen.

Greg Reid is an entrepreneur known for his giving spirit and a knack for translating complicated situations into simple, digestible concepts.

For over 25 years, Greg has inspired millions of people to take personal responsibility to step into the potential of their greatness. His life of contribution has been recognized by government leaders, a foreign Princess, and luminaries in education, business, and industry.

Mr. Reid has been published in over 100 books, including 32 best-sellers in 45 languages. Titles such as - Stickability: The Power of Perseverance; The Millionaire Mentor, and Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities have inspired countless readers to understand that the most valuable lessons we learn are also the easiest ones to apply.

Greg Reid is known best for being the Founder of - Secret Knock A Forbes and Inc. magazine's top-rated event focused on partnership, networking, and business development.

He is the producer of the Oscar-qualified film, Wish Man, based on the Make A Wish Foundation creator, streaming on Netflix now. For his work in mentoring youth in his hometown of San Diego, Mr. Reid was honored by the White House, where a former President commended Greg for his work for positively working with youth through a local mentorship program.

And if that is not enough, recently, Greg was honored with the star of the infamous Las Vegas Walk of Stars.

One of Greg's accomplishments has been the opportunity to work through American Dream U and support our brave men and women in Uniform.
Speaking at the Pentagon, Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, and Soldier for Life, Reid has been blessed to share his teachings with the next generations of entrepreneurs.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/gregsreid/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.GregReid
Web: https://gregreid.com/

Show Notes:
[3:40] How’d it happen for Dr. Greg Reid?
[4:51] On dealing with his perceived weaknesses
[6:33] How he does what he does
[9:43] What Greg wanted to do growing up
[11:12] Reticular activating system
[12:15] What is the Secret Knock
[14:55] How many people can attend the Secret Knock?
[15:41] On making movies, and did he intend to make movies?
[18:43] How Greg help military
[22:26] How Greg describes himself
[25:00] Action and the Law of Attraction
[26:10] Is there still anything that Greg wants to do in the future?
[32:00] Where to learn more about Greg?
[32:23] One final golden nugget of wisdom: CPC
[34:45] Outro

Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/greg-reid-work-my-strengths-and-hire-my-weaknesses-210/

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In today’s episode, I wanted to answer the three most common questions asked about my book or my process of writing the book. I wanted to share this with everyone hoping that it inspires you to write your own as well. I am hoping that my story will push you to do the thing that…

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My old friend Bobby Kraft is joining us in today's episode, and I'm very excited for my listeners to meet him. His success story will inspire our young entrepreneurs that pivoting is okay and sometimes necessary. 
 
Robert Kraft has almost 20 years of expertise as an Entrepreneur in the Direct Marketing industry. Before Mr. Kraft joined the industry, he was a licensed Investment Advisor with AXA Advisors in Cleveland, Ohio.

Robert has high competence in startups, acquisitions, teambuilding, leadership, marketing, and management. He built and ran a company compiling more than 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the Direct Marketing space with printing plants around the country as CEO. As Founder and CEO, Mr. Kraft had more than 600 highly diverse employees across 4 time zones with more than 10 different languages spoken on a 24 x 7 basis.
 
In the last 5 years, he has pivoted into the tech sectors of marketing and the now burgeoning world of sports betting, thanks to the overturning of PASPA in May of 2018.

Main website: www.atlasworldsports.com
IOS and Android app: Atlas World Sports
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bobby.kraft.71 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kraft-0199813/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobby.kraft.21/
Twitter: @bobbykraft

Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[2:16] How'd it happen for Bobby Kraft?
[14:12] On getting drafted into a college football team
[29:16] When the rug was swept off of his feet
[35:22] Helping their printing business thrive
[50:49] Why Bobby loves Elon Musk
[55:27] Dealing with law changes that impacted the business negatively
[1:06:35] Diving deeper into the Atlas World Sports app
[1:17:42] Beyond the app is a community
[1:19:37] Outro

Check the accompanying blog post of this episode at: https://mikemalatesta.com/podcast/bobby-kraft-how-to-be-an-early-adopter-of-yourself-208/

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Prince Daniels, Jr. is a former NFL running back who is now a High Performance Mentor, Author, Podcaster, and founder of Game Beyond the Game.

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