Gil Shwed built Check Point into a $20 billion cybersecurity giant, but it all began with a flaw he spotted as a programmer in the Israeli military. Tasked with connecting classified networks, he uncovered a vulnerability, and the idea for a firewall was born. A few years later, he launched Check Point, betting on internet security before the web even existed. At 26 years old, he took the company public despite his doubts. Three decades later, he stepped down as CEO, having reshaped cybersecurity forever. In this episode, Gil joins Ilana to share how he built a problem-solving mindset, landed game-changing deals, scaled a startup from nothing, and led a multibillion-dollar company for 30 years.

Gil Shwed is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Check Point Software Technologies, one of Israel's largest tech companies and the world’s top cybersecurity firm. He was the CEO for 30 years, the longest of any CEO on Nasdaq, and still helps guide the company today.

In this episode, Ilana and Gil will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:32) Early Programming Passion

(02:17) Gaining Problem-Solving Skills in the Military

(06:25) The Security Flaw That Inspired Check Point

(07:45) How Early Jobs Shaped His Path to Check Point

(12:26) Realizing the Need for Firewalls Ahead of Time

(15:12) Raising Capital Without VC Funding

(17:47) Convincing Companies to Adopt Firewalls

(21:06) Closing a $1M Deal After 100 Days of Hustle

(28:34) Why Gil Reluctantly Took Check Point Public

(33:03) The Secret to His Leadership Success

(36:03) Navigating Market Changes and Stress

(41:08) How Gil Stays Ahead in Business

(44:05) Stepping Down as CEO After 30 Years

(49:00) Minimizing Risks in Business

(52:13) Building a Startup That Lasts

Gil Shwed is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Check Point Software Technologies, one of Israel's largest tech companies and the world’s top cybersecurity firm. He saw early on how important cybersecurity would be as the world became more connected, helping Check Point grow into a leader in the industry. Gil was the CEO for 30 years, the longest of any CEO on Nasdaq, and still helps guide the company today.

Connect with Gil:

Gil’s Website: https://www.checkpoint.com/ 

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After the crash of his company, Michael Hyatt was determined to rise again. Returning to his old publishing firm, he took on a failing division and turned it into the most profitable. His hard work paid off with a massive bonus check. But when he rushed home to celebrate, his wife was in tears. He had put his all in at work, at the cost of his family. That moment changed everything. Instead of choosing between work and life, he found a way to win at both. Now, through Full Focus, he helps others do the same. In this episode, Michael joins Ilana to share how he rebuilt after failure, set healthy work boundaries, and redefined success to thrive in work and life.

Michael Hyatt is a bestselling author, leadership expert, and founder of Full Focus, helping leaders succeed without sacrificing their personal lives. Through his books and coaching, he helps high achievers lead with vision, set boundaries, and create lasting impact.

In this episode, Ilana and Michael will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:49) How Philosophy Shaped His Business Mindset

(03:21) Why His Fast-Growing Company Crashed

(06:40) The Key to Overcoming Business Failure

(11:44) Succeeding at Work, Losing at Home

(14:49) Balancing Family, Work, and Life’s Demands

(23:36) Rest as the Key to Peak Performance

(28:24) The Power of Peer Support in Leadership

(31:07) Becoming CEO and Navigating Crisis

(36:43) From CEO to Building a Personal Brand

(42:39) Why Retirement Was Never an Option

(43:58) Building a Personal Brand That Lasts

(46:42) Finding Purpose Beyond Work

(49:46) Creating a Legacy That Matters

(52:07) Overcoming Personal Challenges and Trauma

(54:27) The Importance of Therapy and Seeking Help

Michael Hyatt is a bestselling author, leadership expert, and founder of Full Focus, helping leaders succeed without sacrificing their personal lives. As former CEO of Thomas Nelson, he led its turnaround and acquisition by HarperCollins. Realizing success shouldn’t come at the cost of family, he developed the Double Win philosophy, proving you don’t have to choose between work and life. Through his books and coaching, he helps high achievers lead with vision, set boundaries, and create lasting impact.

Connect with Michael:

Michael’s Website: https://fullfocus.co 

Michael’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelhyatt 

Resources Mentioned:

Michael’s Book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Focus-Productivity-System-Achieve-ebook/dp/B07F3DM7C1 

Michael’s Book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/140023803X 

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Performance/dp/0743226755 

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At 29 years old, Brandon Dawson was on top of the world. He had taken his company public, stood on the American Stock Exchange floor, and rang the bell. He felt unstoppable until his private equity investors sold his company against his will. Most people would have quit, but Brandon learned from this setback, cracked the code to scaling, and went on to build and sell his next company for $151 million. Today, he helps business owners do the same through Cardone Ventures, a $500 million business he co-founded. In this episode, Brandon joins Ilana to share insights on scaling a business against all odds, why 97% of businesses fail, and how to be in the top 3%.

Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. With over 30 years of experience, he helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls.

In this episode, Ilana and Brandon will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:47) From College Dropout to Top Sales Performer

(03:45) Selling Everything to Start a Business

(05:48) Getting Kicked Out of His Own Company

(09:08) Surviving the Early Years of Entrepreneurship 

(12:31) Turning Leadership Failures into Billion-Dollar Lessons

(16:08) The $151 Million Exit That Made Employees Millions

(21:57) Scaling a Family Business Without the Chaos

(25:22) Staying Unstoppable in the Face of Hate

(32:12) Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail and How to Avoid It

(39:41) Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business

Brandon Dawson is an entrepreneur, scaling expert, and co-founder of Cardone Ventures. As CEO of Sonus Corporation, he grew it to over 1,400 locations and raised $58 million before investors took control and sold the company against his wishes. He later founded Audigy Group, scaling it from $500,000 to $35 million before selling it for $151 million. With over 30 years of experience, Brandon helps businesses scale using data-driven strategies, navigate breakpoints, and avoid common pitfalls.

Connect with Brandon:

Brandon’s Website: https://bdawson.com

Brandon’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandonmdawson 

Resources Mentioned:

Brandon’s Book, Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth: https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Figure-Mindset-Zero-Million-Worth/dp/B0C8G8CTQC 

The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/Levels-Leadership-Proven-Maximize-Potential/dp/1599953633 

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376 

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 

Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Jim Collins, Morten T. Hansen: http://amazon.com/Great-Choice-Uncertainty-Luck-Why-Despite/dp/0062120999 

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After Craig Newmark moved to San Franciso in 1995, he had a simple idea: a mailing list to share local events with friends. It wasn’t fancy and certainly wasn’t meant to change the world. However, as the list grew, people began calling it “Craigslist,” unknowingly naming what would become a billion-dollar digital marketplace. In this episode, Craig joins Ilana to share his journey, from creating Craigslist without VC funding to stepping down as CEO to focus on customer service. He also discusses how his moral compass continues to shape his work, including his mission in cybersecurity and his support for veterans and military families.

Craig Newmark is an internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Craigslist, the online classified ads platform that transformed how people buy, sell, and connect. As a philanthropist, he supports causes related to veterans, journalism, tech ethics, and cybersecurity. 

In this episode, Ilana and Craig will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(02:01) The People and Moments That Shaped His Values

(03:30) Navigating Social Skills as a Nerd

(05:05) How a Simple Mailing List Led to Craigslist

(08:23) Why Craig Rejected Billion-Dollar VC Funding

(11:07) The Surprising Story Behind the Name Craigslist

(12:46) His Slow but Steady Approach to Scaling

(14:31) Fighting Fraud, and Dirty Tricks in Business

(16:37) The Strategy Behind Growing Without Funding

(19:02) Craig’s Pivot from CEO to Customer Service Rep

(22:36) How Veterans Inspired His Cybersecurity Focus

(29:51) His Pigeon Rescue Mission

Craig Newmark is an internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Craigslist, the online classified ads platform that transformed how people buy, sell, and connect. As a philanthropist, he supports causes related to veterans, journalism, tech ethics, and cybersecurity. Craig also serves on the boards of several nonprofits and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people.

Connect with Craig:

Craig’s Website: craignewmarkphilanthropies.org 

Craig’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/craignewmark 

Resources Mentioned:

Craigslist Website: craigslist.org

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Gary ‘Vee’ Vaynerchuk was born to be an entrepreneur. At six years old, he was already running a lemonade stand like a boss, later flipping baseball cards for cash. By age 14, he had made thousands when his father put him to work in the family liquor store for $2 an hour. He hated it, but years later, he rebranded the business and scaled it from $4 million to $60 million. Realizing he didn’t own a piece of it, Gary walked away with nothing and started over. Now, as the founder of multiple ventures, including VaynerMedia, and an early investor in Facebook and Twitter, he knows that real failure isn’t losing, it’s never taking the shot. In this episode, Gary joins Ilana to break down the pressure, sacrifice, and resilience needed to win in business and life.

GaryVee is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. As a prolific investor, he made early bets on major tech giants, including Facebook and Twitter.

In this episode, Ilana and Gary will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(02:24) Hardwired for Entrepreneurship As a Kid

(05:34) From the Soviet Union to the American Dream

(07:22) Why Building Wealth Doesn’t Guarantee Joy

(11:15) Getting Forced Into the Liquor Business at Age 14

(13:18) Scaling the Family Business from $4M to $60M

(17:14) Discovering the Internet and Betting Big on It

(21:10) The Power of Personal Branding

(26:13) Building Resilience Against Online Hate

(29:24) Why Gary Would Rather Fail Than Regret or Blame

(32:21) The Harsh Realities of Entrepreneurship

(39:49) Humility, Not Titles as the Key to Lasting Success

(43:27) Choosing Optimism Over Fear

GaryVee is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. He built his career by transforming his family’s liquor business from $4 million to $60 million before launching multiple ventures of his own. As a prolific investor, he made early bets on major tech giants, including Facebook and Twitter. Recognized as one of the most forward-thinking minds in business, culture, and the internet, Gary helps brands stay ahead by spotting trends early.

Connect with Gary:

Gary’s Website: garyvaynerchuk.com 

Gary’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/garyvaynerchuk 

Gary’s Instagram: instagram.com/garyvee 

Resources Mentioned:

Gary’s Book, Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, Too: https://www.amazon.com/Crushing-Great-Entrepreneurs-Business-Influence/dp/0062674676 

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Trent Shelton hit a low point after his NFL career ended, leaving him lost and questioning his purpose. Tragedy struck when his best friend, overwhelmed by his own struggles, took his life. The loss shook Trent to his core. Determined to honor his friend’s memory and empower others facing similar challenges, Trent picked up his phone and began sharing raw, heartfelt videos. These eventually evolved into RehabTime, a global movement helping millions turn pain into purpose. In this episode, Trent joins Ilana to share powerful lessons on resilience, protecting your peace, rediscovering purpose, and the five words that transform pain into power.

Trent Shelton is a former professional football player, motivational speaker, and author. After his career in the NFL ended, he founded RehabTime, a platform dedicated to personal growth and empowerment.

In this episode, Ilana and Trent will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:47) The Influence of Supportive Parents

(03:41) Lessons from Playing College Football

(04:58) Losing His Identity at the End of His NFL Career

(08:17) How to Rediscover Purpose After Losing It All

(10:43) Becoming a Father and Finding New Motivation

(12:24) The Tragedy That Inspired RehabTime

(16:14) Starting a Movement With Just a Phone

(19:32) The True Power of Authenticity

(21:34) How RehabTime Became a Global Movement

(23:38) Five Words That Shift Pain Into Power

(27:37) Protecting Your Peace in a Chaotic World

(30:30) Finding Balance Between Peace and Hustle

(34:43) Ignoring Doubters and Staying True to Your Path

Trent Shelton is a former professional football player, motivational speaker, and author. After his career in the NFL ended, he founded RehabTime, a platform dedicated to personal growth and empowerment. Through his raw, impactful messages, Trent has inspired millions to overcome adversity and unlock their potential. His book, Protect Your Peace, offers practical guidance on healing, self-discovery, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Connect with Trent:

Trent’s Website: trentshelton.com 

Trent’s Instagram: instagram.com/trentshelton/ 

Resources Mentioned:

Trent’s Book, Protect Your Peace: Nine Unapologetic Principles for Thriving in a Chaotic World: https://www.amazon.com/Protect-Your-Peace-Unapologetic-Principles/dp/1401973167 

Trent’s Book, The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-You-Reality-Release-Negativity/dp/1400207932 

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John Graham went from being a shy, anxious kid to becoming a three-time USA Memory Champion and performing before 400 million viewers in China. Despite these achievements, John faced severe anxiety and daily panic attacks, which led him to confront and release suppressed emotions. Today, he has transformed his struggles into strength, helping others unlock their true potential. In this episode, John joins Ilana to share how he overcame severe anxiety through unconventional methods, the importance of facing your triggers, and the powerful connection between emotional healing and peak performance.

John Graham is a three-time USA Memory Champion, memory improvement expert, and a featured competitor on FOX’s Superhuman. He holds achievements like memorizing 229 names and faces in 15 minutes. As a speaker and coach, John helps others overcome anxiety, build confidence, and reach their potential.

In this episode, Ilana and John will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:42) Discovering the Power of Memory

(05:03) Mastering Memory Techniques as a Shy, Anxious Kid

(08:46) Finding Fulfillment Beyond Accomplishments

(11:53) Beating Crippling Anxiety in Memory Competitions

(14:30) Building Mental Toughness Under Pressure

(19:11) Competing Before 400 Million Viewers in China

(22:51) The Hidden Cost of Suppressing Emotions

(27:47) Getting to the Root Cause of Anxiety

(37:53) The Secret to Remembering Names and Faces

(39:54) How to Memorize Faster

(41:44) Using Visual Stories to Ace Tests

(43:00) Releasing Anxiety by Leaning Into the Pain

John Graham is a three-time USA Memory Champion, memory improvement expert, and a featured competitor on FOX’s Superhuman. Known for his ability to memorize extraordinary amounts of information, John has captivated audiences worldwide. He holds achievements like memorizing 229 names and faces in 15 minutes. As a speaker and coach, John helps others overcome anxiety, build confidence, and reach their potential.

Connect with John:

John’s Website: memoryjohn.com/about/ 

John’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/memoryjohn

Resources Mentioned:

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530

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After his parents’ divorce, Topaz Adizes discovered the power of connection through the camera. His drive to explore human connection led him to become a filmmaker. From filmmaking to his work with The Skin Deep, Topaz focuses on creating real, vulnerable conversations in a digital world. His viral documentary The And shows how shared space and honest dialogue can deepen relationships. In this episode, Topaz joins Ilana to discuss the art of asking questions that strengthen relationships and how to create space for hard but empowering conversations.

Topaz Adizes is an award-winning writer, director, experience design architect, and the founder and executive director of The Skin Deep, an experience design studio. He has earned an Emmy for new documentary approaches, and two World Press Photo awards for immersive storytelling.

In this episode, Ilana and Topaz will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:37) Finding Purpose in His Parents' Divorce

(04:27) The Lasting Impact of Divorce on Relationships

(07:16) Why The And Documentary Went Viral

(11:12) How Great Questions Create Great Relationships

(12:28) Ways to Craft Questions That Yield Results

(14:19) The Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations

(18:16) Creating Space for Hard, Scary Conversations

(24:16) Training Your Mind to Ask Empowering Questions

(26:55) Crafting Questions That Drive Clarity and Growth

(32:10) Five Questioning Strategies to Deepen Relationships

(38:54) A Raw Father-Son Conversation on YouTube

(41:47) Aligning Passion and Profit for Sustainable Growth

(52:01) The Life Topaz Wishes He Had Embraced Sooner

Topaz Adizes is an award-winning writer, director, experience design architect, and the founder and executive director of The Skin Deep, an experience design studio. He has earned an Emmy for new documentary approaches, and two World Press Photo awards for immersive storytelling. Topaz's work has been showcased at Cannes, Sundance, and SXSW, and featured in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times.

Connect with Topaz:

Topaz’s Website: https://www.topazadizes.com/ 

Topaz’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/topazadizes/ 

Resources Mentioned:

Topaz’s Book, 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships: https://www.amazon.com/12-Questions-Love-Conversations-Relationships/dp/1632174901 

The And Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4439128/ 

The Skin Deep YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSkinDeep 

The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce by Julia M. Lewis: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Legacy-Divorce-Landmark-Study/dp/0786886161 

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Matt Higgins grew up in abject poverty, caring for his sick mother at just 9 years old. At age 16, he dropped out of high school to focus on financial growth, eventually earning his GED and getting into college. While balancing work, life, and caregiving, he lost his mother unexpectedly on the day he began a new job. Despite these challenges, among others, Matt co-founded a private investment firm, RSE Ventures, appeared as a guest investor on Shark Tank, and developed military drones for the U.S. Army. In this episode, Matt joins Ilana to share the many struggles that shaped his refusal to quit and the power of taking bold, fearless steps toward achieving your goals. 

Matt Higgins is an entrepreneur, author, guest investor on ABC's Shark Tank, and co-founder of RSE Ventures, a private investment firm. He advocates for entrepreneurship and innovation, often speaking on leadership, investment, and a success mindset.

In this episode, Ilana and Matt will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:56) Growing Up in Abject Poverty

(06:13) Having to Become an Adult Too Soon

(08:13) Quitting High School to Make Money

(14:01) Earning His GED and Getting Into College

(16:34) Managing a Career and Supporting a Sick Parent

(19:34) Losing His Mother Without a Final Goodbye

(23:11) Turning Every Job Into a Step Toward Your Dream

(25:14) Rebuilding Life After Testicular Cancer

(28:30) The Secret Behind Matt’s Iconic Book Quotes

(35:04) Beating Self-Doubt to Become a Shark on Shark Tank

(41:30) How “Burning the Boats” Drives Fearless Moves

(46:54) Lessons from Failure and the Refusal to Die

(52:16) Developing Military Drones for the U.S. Army

(56:04) Living Without the Fear of Judgment or Death

Matt Higgins is an entrepreneur, author, guest investor on ABC's Shark Tank, and co-founder of RSE Ventures, a private investment firm. With a career spanning sports, media, and technology, he has played a pivotal role in transforming brands such as The Miami Dolphins and Sky Group. Matt is the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Burn the Boats. He advocates for entrepreneurship and innovation, often speaking on leadership, investment, and a success mindset.

Connect with Matt:

Matt’s Website: https://rseventures.com/ 

Matt’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse 

Resources Mentioned:

Matt’s Book, Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X 

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It seemed like all was lost after Nicholas “Nick” Stone was cut from three different teams during his sports career. However, he used this setback to transition into finance, eventually founding Bluestone Lane, a successful coffee shop chain. Despite having never made coffee before, his love for the premium coffee culture of his home country, Australia, inspired him to transform the U.S. coffee experience into a more personalized one. In this episode, Nick joins Ilana to share how he transformed an 87% revenue loss into an opportunity for innovation and reinvention, emphasizing his commitment to community, human connection, and exceptional quality.

Nicholas Stone is an Australian businessman, former professional athlete, and banker. He is also the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, a premium coffee and café brand inspired by Australia’s rich coffee culture.

In this episode, Ilana and Nick will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:50) The Resilience That Took Him from Sports to Finance

(07:13) Moving from Australia to Chase a New York Dream

(09:15) Building Connections and Networks in New York

(12:23) Founding Bluestone to Fix U.S. Coffee Culture

(14:59) Keeping His Day Job to Launch Bluestone Lane

(20:35) Creating a People-First Café Experience

(23:09) Tough Lessons on Expanding Too Soon

(25:52) Filtering Advice in the Early Stages of Business

(27:33) The Hidden Challenges of Running a Café Chain

(32:33) How Nick Manages Founder Stress with Support

(37:35) Surviving the Pandemic After Losing 87% of Revenue

(45:02) Why Bluestone Sticks to Quality Over Shortcuts

(48:40) Nick's Focus on Values and Promoting Internally

(50:21) The Power of Celebrating Small Wins in Business

Nicholas Stone is an Australian businessman, former professional athlete, and banker. He is also the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, a premium coffee and café brand inspired by Australia’s rich coffee culture. Under his leadership, Bluestone Lane has become the fastest-growing premium café brand in the U.S., raising $70 million in venture capital and expanding to over 65 locations. Nick has been featured in The New York Times, CNBC, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and more.

Connect with Nick:

Nick’s Website: https://bluestonelane.com/ 

Nick’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicholas-stone-49465767  

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