OFFICE OF Podcast

This week on OFFICE OF, we're joined by entrepreneur, investor, and toy-industry legend Ronnen Harary.

As the co-founder of Spin Master, Ronnen helped build one of the most successful toy and entertainment companies in the world. What started as three friends with $10,000 and no real experience became a global powerhouse behind brands including PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Hatchimals, Air Hogs, and dozens of other products that have generated billions in sales worldwide.

Along the way, Ronnen helped transform Spin Master from a scrappy startup into a publicly traded company with thousands of employees across the globe—proving that sometimes not knowing what you're doing can actually be an advantage.

Now Ronnen is releasing his new book, No Experience Necessary, which challenges the idea that expertise is a prerequisite for success. Instead, he argues that curiosity, optimism, resilience, and a willingness to start before you're ready are often far more valuable.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The founding story of Spin Master
• How PAW Patrol became a global phenomenon
• Why inexperience can be a competitive advantage
• Taking risks before life gets complicated
• Building a business with your best friends
• The difference between confidence and conviction
• What success actually feels like after 30 years
• Why most people wait too long to start
• The emotional realities of entrepreneurship
• Lessons from building billion-dollar brands
• What he'd tell his younger self today

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Jared Freid has built a career telling people the truth they don't want to hear.

Through his hit podcasts, sold-out comedy tours, Netflix special, and millions of listeners, he's become the internet's favorite brutally honest dating translator — the guy who can explain exactly why someone left you on read without making you feel worse about it.

Now he's putting it all into a book.

Jared joins OFFICE OF to talk about Walking Red Flag, his new book that takes on modern dating with the same sharp observations, self-awareness, and humor that have made him one of the most trusted voices in the space. Part comedy, part survival guide, and part reality check, the book tackles everything from dating apps and situationships to commitment, rejection, loneliness, and the stories we tell ourselves while staring at a text message.

We talk about how Jared accidentally became "the dating guy," why dating feels harder than ever, the biggest mistakes people make when looking for love, and what he's learned from years of hearing people's relationship disasters.

We also get into getting older, confidence, being perpetually single, why some people seem addicted to chaos, and the difference between wanting a relationship and actually being ready for one.

Funny, self-aware, and refreshingly honest, this conversation feels less like an interview and more like sitting across from the friend who tells you exactly what you need to hear.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:

• The inspiration behind Walking Red Flag
• Why modern dating feels more confusing than ever
• Dating apps, situationships, and mixed signals
• How Jared accidentally became "the dating guy"
• Rejection, confidence, and self-worth
• The biggest mistakes people make when dating
• Why some people are addicted to chaos in relationships
• Getting older and being single
• What men are actually thinking (according to Jared)
• The difference between wanting a relationship and being ready for one
• Why honesty is the most underrated dating skill

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Ryan Serhant didn't start as a real estate mogul — he started as a struggling actor in New York City with no money, no connections, and no clear plan. Long before Million Dollar Listing, SERHANT., bestselling books, and one of the largest personal brands in business, Ryan was simply trying to survive.

What began as a necessity quickly became an obsession. In this episode, Ryan reflects on the early years of his career — running out of money, getting rejected, learning how to sell, and discovering that confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build.

The conversation explores the mindset that helped Ryan go from broke actor to one of the most recognizable entrepreneurs in America. Ryan opens up about why he views everything as a game, why he's become a professional optimist, and why nobody gets anywhere by going backwards.

Ryan also speaks candidly about money, ambition, fear, and success. He shares why he doesn't connect money to self-worth, the pressure that comes with leading a growing company, and the habits that allow him to perform at a high level year after year. From waking up at 4:30 AM to navigating uncertainty, Ryan explains why the only way out is through.

Throughout the episode, Ryan returns to one core idea: the opportunities that change your life usually exist on the other side of the thing you're most afraid to do.

Join us for an energetic, insightful, and wildly entertaining conversation in Ryan's Office.

Don't miss this interview where we discuss:

• Growing up and the path that led him to New York City
• Running out of money and starting over
• Becoming a real estate broker by necessity
• Million Dollar Listing and life in the public eye
• Building SERHANT. from survival mode to industry leader
• Why confidence is difficult to teach
• Curiosity as a competitive advantage
• Optimism, mindset, and resilience
• Sales, communication, and human psychology
• Fear, discomfort, and personal growth
• Why Ryan treats everything as a game
• Money, self-worth, and success
• Entrepreneurship, leadership, and scaling a business
• Happiness, ambition, and the pursuit of more
• Why there has never been a better time to be alive

Find Ryan:

IG: @ryanserhant
IG: @serhant

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Bruce Bozzi has lived many lives — actor, restaurateur, podcast host, husband, father, and one of New York’s great conversationalists. But beneath the charm, humor, and larger-than-life stories is someone who’s spent much of his life trying to understand identity, friendship, vulnerability, and what happens when the thing you thought would last forever suddenly disappears.

Born into The Palm restaurant dynasty, Bruce grew up inside one of New York’s most iconic hospitality institutions — surrounded by celebrities, regulars, white tablecloths, and a culture built entirely around human connection. In this episode, Bruce reflects on the emotional impact of losing the family business, the trauma that followed, and the identity crisis that came with separating himself from something that had defined his life for decades.

The conversation moves through masculinity, aging, control, reinvention, and male friendship — particularly Bruce’s thirty-year friendship with Andy Cohen, whom he calls “a great love” in his life. Bruce opens up about never fully feeling safe in friendships, learning how to let his walls down, and why vulnerability is still so difficult for so many men.

Bruce also discusses marriage, fatherhood, and building a life with Bryan Lourd, while navigating grief, pressure, and the constant question of: “What now?” He reflects on working as an NBC page, trying to become an actor before realizing he was “the worst actor,” getting nervous around Anna Wintour, and learning how to embrace uncertainty instead of trying to control every outcome.

Throughout the episode, Bruce returns to one core idea: real confidence has nothing to do with ego — it comes from kindness, presence, and being willing to show people who you actually are.

Join us for a funny, emotional, and deeply human conversation in Bruce’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Growing up inside The Palm restaurant empire
• Losing the family business and the grief that followed
• Identity, reinvention, and starting over later in life
• Bruce’s 30-year friendship with Andy Cohen
• Why male friendship and vulnerability matter
• Letting go of control and embracing uncertainty
• Marriage, fatherhood, and family with Bryan Lourd
• The emotional walls men build to protect themselves
• Why every kid should work in hospitality
• Aging, confidence, and why “60 is hot”
• Working as an NBC page in New York City
• Trying — and failing — to become an actor
• Podcasting, storytelling, and meaningful connection
• Jennifer Aniston, celebrity culture, and humanizing fame
• Why movement and routine are essential for mental health
• Learning how to be vulnerable after years of self-protection
• Why kindness is the ultimate form of confidence

Find Bruce:
IG: @brucebozzi

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Joey Gonzalez didn’t start at Barry’s as an executive — he started as a client. Long before becoming Executive Chairman and helping scale one of the most recognizable fitness brands in the world, Joey was simply someone searching for transformation, connection, and purpose inside the Red Room.

What began as an obsession quickly became a life-changing experience. In this episode, Joey reflects on the early days of Barry’s — the immersive energy, the fist bumps, the music, the collective atmosphere — and why the workout became far bigger than fitness. From Barry’s humble beginnings in 1998 to becoming a global phenomenon, Joey shares how the brand tapped into something deeply emotional for people: identity, confidence, belonging, and human connection.

The conversation explores the psychology behind the Barry’s experience and why people become so emotionally attached to it. Joey opens up about the “enter-trainers” who lead the classes, the addictive energy of the Red Room, and why Barry’s was always designed to make people feel something — not just sweat.

Joey also speaks candidly about masculinity, burnout, pressure, and emotional exhaustion. He reflects on the version of masculinity he grew up around, the expectations placed on men, and the challenge of balancing ambition with emotional wellbeing while operating at a high level.

Throughout the episode, Joey returns to one core idea: most people are far more capable than they think they are.

Join us for an emotional, insightful, and surprisingly vulnerable conversation in Joey’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Joey’s journey from Barry’s client to Executive Chairman
• The origins and evolution of Barry’s since launching in 1998
• Why the Red Room became a cultural phenomenon
• Fitness as entertainment, immersion, and emotional release
• The psychology behind community and collective energy
• “Enter-trainers” and the power of human connection
• Barry Jay, sobriety, and the DNA of the brand
• Fear, intimidation, and why people underestimate themselves
• Masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional pressure on men
• Burnout, obsession, ambition, and identity
• Building a global fitness empire without traditional marketing
• Why transformation starts long before physical results

Find Joey:

IG: @joeygonzalez
IG: @barrys

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Brendan Fallis has worn a lot of hats over the years — professional skier, DJ, creator, entrepreneur, husband, father, and internet personality. But beneath the polished content and public-facing life is someone who’s spent years trying to figure out what it actually means to stay true to yourself while the world watches.

Before building a life in New York, Brendan drove to the border from Canada with a letter and fifty bucks, chasing something bigger for himself. What followed became an unconventional career built through reinvention, risk-taking, and an early belief in the power of the internet before most people took creators seriously.

In this episode, Brendan opens up about the emotional side of living publicly online — from the dopamine hit of virality to the pressure of relevance and the vulnerability that comes with sharing your life on the internet. He reflects on feeling embarrassed by content creation in its early days, how perceptions around creators have shifted, and why authenticity ultimately became his greatest advantage.

The conversation also explores masculinity, community, identity, parenting, and the need for more honest conversations between men. Brendan talks candidly about building a life and family with Hannah Bronfman, the importance of showing up for the people you love, and why “Google is the new dad” for a generation looking for guidance, answers, and connection online.

Join us for a funny, self-aware, and unexpectedly thoughtful conversation in Brendan’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Brendan’s early years as a professional skier in Canada
• Moving to New York with almost nothing and building a life from scratch
• The evolution of content creation and creator culture
• Virality, internet validation, and the psychology of social media
• Why authenticity matters more than perfection online
• Masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional openness among men
• Reddit, community, and the internet as modern-day connection
• Fatherhood, marriage, and building a life with Hannah Bronfman
• The pressure of public identity versus private self
• Why one post can completely change your life

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Jon Neidich didn’t have a clear blueprint — and that’s exactly what makes his story interesting. Before building Golden Age Hospitality into one of the defining forces in downtown New York nightlife, Jon was figuring it out in real time — pursuing acting, living inside the party, and searching for something that felt like his.

That path sharpened when he went to work for André Balazs, where he learned hospitality from the ground up — host, busboy, food runner, server, manager. It’s where he began to understand that a restaurant floor is a stage, and that great hospitality is performance, precision, and care all at once.

Today, Jon is behind some of the most culturally resonant spaces in New York — from Acme to Le Dive to The Nines — each rooted in feeling, energy, and an obsessive attention to detail. From lighting to music to flow, every decision is intentional. Because to Jon, hospitality isn’t just about creating a place — it’s about taking care of people.

In this episode, Jon reflects on a nightlife era that felt like “clean, dirty fun,” how camera phones have permanently changed going out, and what it means to build something that defines a moment in New York City.

Join us for a candid, unfiltered, and wide-ranging conversation in Jon’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

 •Jon’s early years searching for direction — from acting to nightlife
• His formative time working under André Balazs
• Learning every role in hospitality — from busboy to operator
• Why “when you walk onto the floor, you’re on stage”
• The philosophy of service — and why taking care of people is everything
• Building Acme, Le Dive, and The Nines — and the stories behind each
• “Clean, dirty fun” — and what made a night in New York feel electric
• How camera phones have altered nightlife forever
• The blurred line between hosting the party and being part of it
• Identity, excess, and growing out of a “pretty wild” chapter
• Why lighting, music, and design are acts of care
• Defining an era of downtown New York — and what comes next

Find Jon:

@jonneidich

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Kirk Myers is the founder of DOGPOUND — one of the most recognizable names in fitness, known for training high-profile clients and building a brand that sits at the intersection of performance and culture. But Kirk’s story isn’t about aesthetics — it’s about survival.

Growing up as a self-described “chunky kid” in Kansas City, Kirk struggled with confidence and body image from an early age. At 21, he was diagnosed with heart disease and told he might not survive without a transplant. After losing over 130 pounds and fighting his way back, he found himself facing another battle — addiction, hitting rock bottom at 30, and losing everything he had built.

In this episode, Kirk opens up about the reality behind the highlight reel — from being broke and rebuilding his life to the moment Hugh Jackman unexpectedly entered his world and helped change the trajectory of his career. He reflects on what it means to train elite clients while still battling his own insecurities, and why fitness has always been more about the mind than the body.

This is a conversation about resilience, identity, and choosing to keep going — even when everything falls apart.

Join us for a raw, unfiltered, and deeply human conversation in Kirk’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

•   Growing up overweight and struggling with confidence
•   Being diagnosed with heart disease at 21 and nearly losing his life
•  Losing 130+ pounds and rebuilding physically and mentally
•  Addiction, rock bottom at 30, and losing everything
•  Why fitness is about the mind more than the body
•  The moment Hugh Jackman changed the trajectory of his career
•  Building DOGPOUND into a global fitness brand 
•  Training high-profile clients while battling personal insecurities
•  Body image, masculinity, and self-acceptance
•  How unconditional love helped him heal
•  Living with the mindset that “we’re all going to die” — and why that changed   everything
•  Why kindness, gratitude, and resilience define his life today

Find Kirk:

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Max Siegelman didn’t set out to build a fashion brand — and he definitely didn’t plan on following in his family’s footsteps in horse racing. But somewhere between legacy and instinct, Siegelman Stable was born.

What started with 50 hats — made, gifted, and reposted on Instagram — quickly turned into something much bigger. A brand rooted in racing heritage, powered by community, and amplified by culture. Before long, those hats were showing up everywhere — from NBA tunnels to Kendall Jenner — turning a niche idea into a movement built on authenticity and momentum.

But behind the hype is a story about figuring it out in real time. No roadmap. No big funding. Just taste, instinct, and a willingness to stay loud in a crowded space. Max built Siegelman Stable by connecting dots — between sport, fashion, and identity — while staying grounded in something real: his family’s story and the deeper meaning behind it, including equine therapy and its impact.

In this episode, Max talks about building a brand from nothing, why he rejects the idea of “merch,” the importance of organic product placement, and what it actually takes to turn a moment into something lasting.

Join us for a raw, unfiltered conversation in Max’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Why Siegelman Stable started with just 50 hats — and how it took off from there

• Growing up around horse racing and carving his own path outside of it

• The moment Kendall Jenner wore the hat — and how it changed everything

• Why calling the brand “merch” completely misses the point

• The role of hype, community, and consistency in building a brand today

• Working with Virgil Abloh and learning through proximity to greatness

• How equine therapy and his family’s legacy continue to shape the mission

• The reality of building something without a clear roadmap — and figuring it out as you go

Find Max:

IG: @max_siegelman
IG: @siegelmanstable

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Matt Hansen doesn’t just write songs—he translates emotion in real time.

With over a billion streams and a rapidly growing audience that feels every word he puts out, Matt has built a career on honesty—raw, unfiltered, and sometimes uncomfortable. But behind the music is someone who didn’t set out to be the “sad guy.” He started writing at 15, shy, observant, and trying to make sense of what he was feeling before he even had the language for it.

Now, on the edge of releasing his new album, Matt is stepping into a new chapter—one that still holds onto vulnerability, but pushes beyond it. “I don’t want to be a sad boy,” he says. “I want to feel hope.”

In this episode, Matt opens up about the tension between emotion and identity, what it means to have millions of people feel like they’re “reading your brain,” and the pressure that comes with turning your inner world into something public. From creative compulsion to the catharsis of making something real, this is a conversation about expression, control, and figuring out what’s actually worth saying.

Join us for a candid, self-aware, and unexpectedly funny conversation in Matt’s Office.

Don’t miss this interview where we discuss:

• Writing his first songs at 15 and using music to process emotion
• Building a global audience—surpassing 1 billion streams
• Why “I like the sad stuff” isn’t the full story
• The pressure of fans feeling like they “know” you: “they’re reading my brain”
• The difference between passion and anger—and why it matters creatively
• Why distraction is necessary (and sometimes survival)
• The cathartic release of songwriting—and why it feels like a compulsion
• Letting go of being the “sad boy” and searching for something more hopeful
• The making of his new album Orchid!—and why he believes it’s his best work yet
• “I think I’m saying something worthwhile”—and learning to trust that
• Creative ego, vulnerability, and the risk of a “god complex”
• Having the strength to say no—in life and in music
• What happens when success strips away happiness—and how to rebuild it
• Why being “very real” is the only way he knows how to do it
• “If you put great work out, people will find it”

Find Matt:
IG: @matthansen

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