John Mackey built Whole Foods Market from a small natural foods store into a $13.7 billion company acquired by Amazon — but his greatest lessons came from moments of crisis, not victory. From the emotional relief of going public to the life-changing impact of 9/11, the pressure of activist investors, and the cultural battle after the Amazon merger, Mackey reveals what it really takes to build a mission-driven company that lasts.

Key Takeaways
Boldness creates momentum
John Mackey says that when you begin something with purpose and determination, the world starts to shift. The money, people, and opportunities begin to appear.

Culture is built through authentic appreciation
Mackey believes appreciation is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to transform relationships, meetings, morale, and organizations.

The Amazon deal was about more than money
The Whole Foods sale was not just a financial transaction. Mackey saw it as the best stakeholder solution for customers, team members, suppliers, investors, and the future of the company.

Health is the next great frontier
Through Love Life, Mackey is now focused on holistic wellness, longevity, food, fitness, medical care, community, and helping people make more conscious choices.

Timestamps
00:00 - The “food awakening” that changed John Mackey’s life forever
00:39 - The boldness advice that shaped his entrepreneurial mindset
02:03 - What John Mackey did the day Whole Foods went public
05:04 - The terrifying 9/11 moment that changed his future
09:44 - Why going public is not the “holy grail” most founders think it is
10:14 - The mistake Whole Foods made before activist investors attacked
13:59 - The hostile meeting that forced Mackey to consider selling Whole Foods
16:30 - The question that made Amazon the answer
18:30 - What really happened when John Mackey met Jeff Bezos
22:18 - The surprising reason the $13.7B Amazon deal was all cash
28:08 - John Mackey’s honest reaction to Randall Kaplan’s Extreme Preparation™
31:15 - The simple meeting ritual Mackey says can transform company culture
37:28 - The three practices Mackey says can transform your life
41:12 - John Mackey’s next mission after Whole Foods
44:46 - The rapid-fire answers that reveal Mackey’s true definition of success

About John Mackey
John Mackey is the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market, one of the most influential grocery and natural foods companies in the world. He helped build Whole Foods from a small natural foods store into a publicly traded company that became a national leader in organic food, conscious capitalism, team-based culture, and mission-driven retail.

In 2017, Whole Foods Market was acquired by Amazon in a landmark $13.7 billion transaction, one of the most significant retail acquisitions of the decade. Mackey is also a bestselling author, entrepreneur, advocate for conscious capitalism, and founder of Love Life, a new holistic health and wellness company focused on food, fitness, longevity, medical care, emotional well-being, and community.

About the Host — Randall Kaplan

Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence, where he interviews the world’s most accomplished leaders, founders, athletes, entertainers, and change-makers to uncover the habits, mindsets, and strategies behind extraordinary success.

Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall works with founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, and high performers to help them prepare more deeply, communicate more effectively, and create better outcomes in business and life.


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What does it really take to build a company from one store in Austin, Texas into Whole Foods Market, a global brand with more than 540 stores, $22 billion in annual sales, and a $13.7 billion acquisition by Amazon?
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, joins Randall Kaplan to reveal the hard-earned lessons behind entrepreneurship, resilience, fear, failure, raising capital, work ethic, conscious capitalism, and the life-changing moments that shaped one of America’s most iconic business founders.

Key Takeaways
Fear is the biggest limiter of human potential. John explains why fear of failure, fear of judgment, and even fear of success stop people from answering their own “hero’s journey.”

Failure only becomes failure when you quit. From getting cut from the basketball team to losing money in the early days of Whole Foods, John shows how setbacks can become turning points.

No job is beneath you. Dishwashing, bussing tables, bagging groceries, and entry-level work build discipline, humility, work ethic, and service.

Entrepreneurs must learn to sell the dream. Whether raising $45,000 from friends and family or pitching venture capitalists on Sand Hill Road, persistence and conviction matter.

Business is a community of relationships. The Whole Foods flood taught John that customers, team members, suppliers, investors, and lenders are all stakeholders in a shared mission.

About Randall Kaplan
Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, professional coach, and the host of In Search of Excellence, where he interviews world-class entrepreneurs, leaders, athletes, entertainers, and high achievers about the habits, failures, mindsets, and preparation behind extraordinary success.

Randall is the co-founder of Akamai Technologies, a global leader in cloud services and cybersecurity, and was an early investor in companies including Google. Over the course of his career, he has advised and invested in numerous companies and worked closely with founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, and high performers.

Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall helps ambitious leaders accelerate success by building the discipline, strategy, mindset, and preparation required to perform at the highest level.

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What do you do when the world keeps telling you no? Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer reveals how rejection, curiosity, creativity, and relentless belief helped him build one of the most extraordinary careers in Hollywood history.

In this powerful episode of In Search of Excellence, host Randall Kaplan sits down with Brian Grazer to explore the real lessons behind success in film, business, and life — from mentorship and intellectual property to storytelling, resilience, preparation, and the mindset required to achieve greatness.

Brian shares unforgettable stories about Lew Wasserman, Ron Howard, Splash, 8 Mile, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, and the career-defining moments that taught him why owning ideas matters more than chasing relationships — and why “no” is often just a temporary point of view.

In this episode:
Why intellectual property is the foundation of lasting success.
The lesson Brian learned from hundreds of rejections.
How curiosity opened the door to new opportunities and major films.
What it feels like to lose at the Oscars — and finally win.
Brian’s views on preparation, creativity, storytelling, and greatness.

About Brian Grazer
Brian Grazer is an Academy Award-winning producer who has produced 130 feature films and 45 television shows, including A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, 8 Mile, The Da Vinci Code, 24, Empire, Friday Night Lights, and Arrested Development. His productions have received 47 Oscar nominations with 9 wins, 296 Emmy nominations with 63 wins, 71 Golden Globe nominations with 11 wins, and have generated more than $15 billion in worldwide box office. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book A Curious Mind.

About Randall Kaplan
Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and executive coach. He is the co-founder of Akamai Technologies, an early investor in Google, and a mentor to founders, CEOs, executives, and business owners through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology.

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Brian Grazer is an Academy Award–winning producer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of Imagine Entertainment, one of the most successful production companies in Hollywood.
Alongside his longtime partner Ron Howard, Grazer has helped create an extraordinary body of work across film and television, with credits including A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, 8 Mile, The Da Vinci Code, 24, Friday Night Lights, Arrested Development, and many more.
His productions have been nominated for 47 Academy Awards, with 9 wins, along with 296 Emmy nominations with 63 wins, and 71 Golden Globe nominations with 11 wins.
Collectively, his films and television series have grossed over $15 billion worldwide.
Brian is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book A Curious Mind, a powerful exploration of how curiosity can expand your life, relationships, and success.

Brian Grazer joins Randall Kaplan for a deeply personal and insightful conversation about what it really takes to create an exceptional life and career. Far beyond Hollywood success, this episode explores the mindset, emotional resilience, and relationship-building skills that shaped Grazer’s rise from a struggling student to an Academy Award-winning producer behind some of the most iconic films and television shows of the last several decades.

The episode also explores:

How to become more interesting by feeding your mind with ideas
Why courage matters more than certainty
How insecurity can either limit you or drive you
Why relationships, curiosity, and timing can change everything
How Grazer built access by asking for five minutes, not a job

Key Takeaways:
One person believing in you can change your life.
Opportunity often comes disguised as a small moment requiring immediate action.
Curiosity is a superpower in business, storytelling, and life.
You do not need a perfect beginning to build an extraordinary future.

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In Search of Excellence Podcast - with Randall Kaplan

If you’re looking for career advice, mentorship strategies, LinkedIn networking, extreme preparation, and the mindset behind building a world-class podcast and life, this conversation with Lewis Howes is for you. In Part 2, Lewis and Randall go deep on doing the hard things consistently, earning access to mentors through service, and building relationships (in business and in love) with values, gratitude, and intentionality—the kind of principles that create long-term success and fulfillment. 

What you’ll learn in this episode:
How Lewis went from sleeping on a couch to becoming “the LinkedIn guy” through daily reps, events, and service-first outreach 

A practical framework for earning mentorship (without “Can I pick your brain?” messages) 
Why gratitude + generosity are “the gateway to abundance,” and how Lewis builds them into his daily routine 

Lewis’s definition of greatness—and how to pursue it with impact, not ego 
Relationship wisdom: why “fun first” doesn’t always equal “aligned long-term,” plus a thoughtful conversation on commitment and infidelity

Guest bio: Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, keynote speaker, former professional athlete, and host of The School of Greatness—one of the world’s leading personal development podcasts, with over 1B+ downloads. Lewis’s mission aligns with Randall’s: to help 100 million people live their dreams. 

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Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness, joins Randall Kaplan for a
raw, high-performance conversation on healing, vulnerability, resilience,
and the hidden costs of “prove them wrong” motivation. In Part 1, Lewis
opens up about childhood trauma, the shame that shaped his drive, and
the emotional work that helped him build inner freedom—not just external
success.

What you’ll learn in this episode
In this deeply personal interview, Randall and Lewis explore:
 Lewis’s upbringing in Delaware, Ohio and how adversity became fuel
(and later, a limitation)
 The long shadow of childhood sexual abuse, why many people never
tell anyone, and what healing can look like
 The moment Lewis finally shared his story in a group emotional
healing environment—and how it unlocked healing for other men, too
 Randall’s parallel experience (Hoffman-style work), and why self-
forgiveness changes everything
 Bullying, being picked last, learning struggles, and the “I’ll prove you
wrong” drive that often powers high achievers
 The shift from ego-driven success to service-driven success (and why
it’s more sustainable)
 College, student debt, and the real-world value of education—plus a
memorable compounding story
Timestamps (Key Moments)

Guest Bio: Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach,
keynote speaker, and 3x New York Times bestselling author. He’s the host
of The School of Greatness, one of the world’s most listened-to interview
shows, and a former professional athlete. Lewis’s mission is to help people
live with purpose, overcome self-doubt, and unlock their version of
greatness. (Apple Podcasts)

Links (Guest + Resources)

Lewis Howes (Official Site): https://lewishowes.com/ (Lewis Howes)

The School of Greatness Podcast: https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/
(Lewis Howes)
Lewis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lewishowes (YouTube)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ (Instagram)
X (Twitter): https://x.com/LewisHowes (X (formerly Twitter))
Books:
 The Greatness Mindset — https://www.amazon.com/Greatness-
Mindset-Unlock-Power-Today/dp/1401971903 (Amazon)
 The Mask of Masculinity — https://www.maskofmasculinity.com/
(maskofmasculinity.com)

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Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this powerful second part of our interview, billionaire entrepreneur and Minnesota Timberwolves owner Marc Lore joins Randall Kaplan to share the unconventional secrets behind his massive success. From selling Diapers.com to Amazon and Jet.com to Walmart for billions, to his latest vision with Wonder, Marc reveals why “leaving no escape hatch” is the ultimate motivator for any founder.

In this episode, Marc Lore dives deep into the “sixth gear” mentality required to scale world-class companies. He details the high-stakes world of angel investing, explaining why he put his entire life savings on the line to secure his first $4 million in funding.

You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story of the Amazon vs. Diapers.com price war and why Marc chose to take $100 million less to ensure his company’s future.

Marc also shares his “clean slate” philosophy on business pivots, explaining why he took his current company, Wonder, to zero revenue to transition from food trucks to brick-and-mortar. Finally, he discusses the emotional toll of the legal battle for the Minnesota Timberwolves and provides his blueprint for a 21st-century vision for America.

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Key Moments & Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Marc Lore’s “No Plan B” philosophy
02:50 – Is college still necessary in the age of AI and YouTube?
05:35 – Why the “person you work for” matters more than the job
08:33 – Quitting a top Wall Street job with no backup plan
11:00 – How to raise $4M from 80 angel investors

14:00 – Why putting your life savings at risk actually reduces risk
17:20 – The Amazon “Diaper War”: Why selling for $545M was depressing
21:33 – The future of e-commerce: Kiva robots and conversational AI
25:10 – Selling Jet.com to Walmart for $3.3 billion
30:20 – The Wonder pivot: Closing a $100M truck business for brick-and-mortar
38:35 – Winning the legal battle for the Minnesota Timberwolves
46:49 – Marc’s famous “Salary Goals” sign and the power of a mission
51:43 – The truth about 100-hour work weeks and family balance
54:29 – Fill in the Blank to Excellence: Biggest regrets and life advice

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About Marc Lore

Marc Lore is a serial entrepreneur, billionaire, and professional sports owner. He is the founder of Jet.com (sold to Walmart for $3.3B) and Quidsi (parent company of Diapers.com, sold to Amazon for $545M). He currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Wonder, a revolutionary food delivery platform. He is also the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA).

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In this explosive episode of In Search of Excellence, Randall Kaplan sits down with Marc Lore—the billionaire entrepreneur, owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the visionary founder behind Diapers.com (sold to Amazon for $545M) and Jet.com (sold to Walmart for $3.3B).

If you think entrepreneurship is glamorous, think again. Marc drops the filter to reveal that "95% of the day is shit work"—boring, repetitive, and unexciting tasks that most people quit on. From hauling thousands of diaper boxes out of Costco in an 18-wheeler because manufacturers wouldn't sell to him , to counting cards in Atlantic City casinos, Marc shares the raw stories of resourcefulness and resilience that defined his path to billions.

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Key Moments & Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why entrepreneurship is low probability and "shit work" 
01:46 – The Story: Marc’s dad crashing Bruce Springsteen’s house 
03:44 – How Marc’s dad "hacked" the job market for programmers 
07:44 – Marc’s mom becoming a competitive bodybuilder at age 36 
11:31 – The "Farmer Mindset": Creating something from nothing 
13:32 – Nature vs. Nurture: Are entrepreneurs born or made? 
14:44 – Overcoming bullies and the power of being alone 
19:48 – Why "A-students" from top schools often struggle with failure 
23:40 – Hiring Strategy: Why Marc is a "Resume Snob" 
31:30 – Trading options and derivatives at 12 years old 
35:32 – The Fake ID Ring: Deconstructing licenses to beat the system 
40:12 – Why manual labor is the best training for CEOs 
43:55 – The Diapers.com Hustle: Buying inventory from Costco with an 18-wheeler 
45:48 – The "Loss Leader" Strategy: Losing money to win the customer 
48:14 – The Human Calculator: Marc proves his insane math skills live 
51:51 – Why visionary founders are obsessed with magic 

About the Guest: Marc Lore
Marc Lore is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and owner of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves. He is one of the few founders to sell a company to Amazon (Diapers.com) and another to Walmart (Jet.com) for multibillion-dollar exits. Known for his "human calculator" math skills and extreme risk tolerance, Marc is currently building the utopian city project Telosa and the food delivery startup Wonder.

About the Host: Randall Kaplan
Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and the founder of In Search of Excellence. He has been an advisor to more than 50 companies and invested in nearly 100, including Google, Lyft, and Seagate.

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In Part 2 of this incredible interview, Randy Kaplan sits down with world-renowned mentalist and America’s Got Talent finalist Oz Perlman. Oz reveals the psychological frameworks that allowed him to transition from a high-stakes career at Merrill Lynch to becoming the most sought-after mentalist in the world.

This episode dives deep into the "Business of Mind Reading." Oz shares his proprietary "Silo Method" for processing rejection, his "Shampoo Model" for never forgetting a name, and why a simple bag of Starbucks coffee can be the key to landing a million-dollar meeting. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to network with CEOs or someone trying to master the art of public speaking, Oz Perlman’s insights on authenticity, extreme preparation, and the power of "giving" will transform your professional life.
Stick around until the end for a mind-bending demonstration where Oz reads Randy’s mind in real-time!

Timestamps
00:00 – The difference between Magic and Mentalism.
01:00 – Cold calling: The most important skill you can have.
05:00 – Tricking your brain to handle rejection (The Silo Method).
10:39 – Is college still necessary? Building a social brand.
15:00 – How to earn a mentorship and add true value.
17:41 – The Starbucks Coffee Trick: How to get any meeting.
21:30 – Quitting Wall Street: The James Gorman story.
30:00 – How to never forget a name (Listen, Repeat, Reply).
35:00 – Public speaking as a force multiplier for success.
40:00 – Learning from failure vs. extreme preparation.
44:14 – Rapid fire questions: Oz’s biggest regrets and goals.
47:15 – LIVE MENTALISM: Oz reads Randy Kaplan's mind.

Guest Bio & Links
Oz Perlman is an Emmy-award-winning mentalist and one of the most famous performers in his field today. After rising to national fame as a finalist on America’s Got Talent in 2015, Oz has become a regular guest on major networks like CNBC, performing for elite CEOs and world leaders. He is a marathon runner, a math prodigy, and the author of the upcoming book “Read Your Mind”.
Order Oz’s new book, "Read Your Mind" at this link.
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Visit Oz Perlman’s Website: https://www.ozpearlman.com/
Watch Oz's TED Talk on Memory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3M00JI8Iwo&t=433s 

About the Host
Randy Kaplan is an entrepreneur, investor, and the co-founder of multiple multi-billion-dollar companies. As the host of *In Search of Excellence*, he interviews world-class performers to uncover the secrets to their success.

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Welcome to In Search of Excellence! In this episode, we are joined by Oz Perlman, the most sought-after and famous mentalist in the world. Known for his incredible run on America’s Got Talent in 2015, and working with many celebrities and athletes, including Tom Brady and man sports teams, Oz reveals the "super secrets" to success that go far beyond the stage. We dive into his journey from being a math prodigy who aced the SATs at age 12 to becoming a master of communication and human behavior.

Oz shares his philosophy on relentlessness, the importance of doing "shit work," and why offering to work for free is the ultimate "one-way call option" for your career. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a student, or someone looking to sharpen your communication skills, Oz’s insights on capturing attention and overcoming the fear of failure will provide a roadmap for your own excellence.

Timestamps
● 00:00 – The "Super Secret" to getting any job.
● 01:21 – Oz Perlman’s background and the meaning of "Oz".
● 04:12 – Growing up as an "engineering brat" and moving to the US.
● 06:10 – Developing communication skills through restaurant magic.
● 08:45 – Skipping 4th grade and winning the Spelling Bee.
● 10:30 – Getting a perfect 800 on the Math SAT at age 12.
● 15:05 – The seminal moment: A cruise ship magic show that changed everything.
● 19:22 – Learning from books vs. videos: Why "sweat equity" matters.
● 23:40 – AI, ChatGPT, and the future of human creativity.
● 30:15 – Cleaning bathrooms and the value of "shit work”.
● 36:12 – Managing time, blocking schedules, and delegating admin tasks.
● 40:10 – The Zia’s Restaurant story: How to sell yourself by offering zero risk.

Check out Oz Pearlman’s book “Read Your Mind” at this link: https://www.ozpearlman.com/book

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