Super U Podcast

Today we're sharing an interview between Equalman and Allen Cardoza on The Answers Network Podcast. The Answers Network is a nationally-recognized radio program featuring interviews with best-selling authors and other well-known experts in the fields of psychology, treatment, education, humanities, health and a range of general issues affecting youth and their families. In this episode, Erik offers practical advice on doing the important things instead of the busy things. According to Qualman, successful and happy people understand it’s not about getting more things done, it’s about getting more of the big things done.

Fun-fact about the host: Allen Cardona is a licensed private investigator with 30 years of experience working with families dealing with “at-risk” youth. Having escorted thousands of teens to specialized schools and programs, returned hundreds of runaways, and retrieved many abducted children, Allen has a unique outlook on what our kids are going through and what can be done to help them thrive!

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

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Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

You've heard the name. Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player. Today, Erik sits down with the man who's often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time. They discuss basketball versus business, the importance of mentorship, patience with unpredictability, and why you should meet hardships head on. Plus, Erik shares the story of how him and Magic first met and played against each other years ago while Erik was at Michigan State University. 

Johnson played 13 seasons in the NBA. He was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the team to five NBA championships during their Showtime era. Johnson's career achievements include three NBA MVP Awards, three NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards, nine NBA Finals appearances, 12 All-Star games, and nine All-NBA First Team selections. Johnson was honored as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. Since his retirement, Johnson has been an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and safe sex, as well as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, broadcaster and motivational speaker. 

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Equalman sits down with Thom Singer on the Speakernomics Podcast. The Speakernomics Podcast is about giving entrepreneurs the tools they need to make more money and build a better business as a professional speaker. And in this episode, Erik offers advice on how to do just that. He speaks on the value of focus in our business and how staying true to our expertise will lead to more business.

Thom Singer is the CEO of the Austin Technology Council and an active speaker for associations and companies who care about community, collaboration, and conversations. He is the host of the popular “Making Waves at C-Level” podcast and a paid host for "Speakernomics". On these podcasts Thom interviews business leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and others who possess an extra dose of the entrepreneurial spirit.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

In today's episode, Erik chats with Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates. Ray gives us insights on his framework, decision making approach, meritocracy, and truthful conversations.

Ray Dalio is an American billionaire investor and hedge fund manager, who has served as co-chief investment officer of the world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, since 1985. He founded Bridgewater in 1975 in New York. A $5 million investment from the World Bank's retirement fund was made within five years. His innovations are regarded as some of the best in the industry, having popularized many commonly used practices, such as risk parity, currency overlay, portable alpha and global inflation-indexed bond management.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

In today's episode, Equalman sits down with Josh Linker, the host of the Mic Drop Podcast. Erik discusses how to bring focus to our work, prioritizing the big versus the busy, how to balance a massive speaking business with health and family, cutting through the noise and stand out, how keynote speakers can adapt to international audiences, and much more.

Josh Linker is the #1 most booked innovation keynote speaker on the planet. He founded, built, and sold five companies for a combined exit value of over $200 million. He's a New York Times bestselling author of three books – in 14 languages – focused on innovation, hyper-growth leadership, startup thinking, reinvention, and leading transformation. Linker is also a founding partner of Detroit Venture Partners, advised and/or invested in over 100 startups, and the host of Creative Troublemakers podcast.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today's game-plan: 7 Super Tips from the one and only, Philip Jackson. Jackson discuss balancing success and failure, the power of goodwill, and following your intuitive nature. Jackson is an American former professional basketball player and coach. A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning NBA championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and 1973. Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, leading them to six NBA championships. He then coached the Los Angeles Lakers from 1999 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2011; the team won five league titles under his leadership. Jackson's 11 NBA titles as a coach surpassed the previous record of nine set by Red Auerbach. Jackson is the author of several candid books about his teams and his basketball strategies. In 2007, Jackson was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Jackson retired from coaching in 2011 and joined the Knicks as an executive in March 2014.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today we're sharing an interview between Erik Qualman and Mamie Kanfer Stewart on the Modern Manager Podcast. Erik discusses what it means to really be focused. He shares his lessons learned and best tips and tricks for how you and your team can accomplish great things simply by staying focused.

Mamie Kanfer Stewart is the host of The Modern Manager Podcast, author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, and Founder of Meeteor. Stewart has spent most of her life trying to improve the world. Much of the time, that means helping others manage themselves, their teams and their organizations more effectively. Between art school and business school, being an entrepreneur and a mom, she has learned that how you work is just as important as what you accomplish.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, we're bringing you a special edition of our 7 Super Tips show. You'll hear from David Beckham, Clint Dempsey, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Riyad Mahrez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, & Landon Donovan.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today, Equalman and Robert Redford discuss how he came up with the idea for Sundance, channeling energy into one focus, and moving on after doing your work. Charles Robert Redford Jr. is an American actor and filmmaker. He's the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award from four nominations, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He starred alongside Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), which was a huge success and made him a major star. Redford is also one of the founders of the Sundance Film Festival.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com

Today we're sharing an interview between Erik Qualman, AKA Equalman, and Pat Sitkins. Erik discusses the power of smiling, what the world's top CEOs all have in common, the 52 night rule, and how getting 3 teeth knocked out during his college basketball game led to a revelation.

Pat Sitkins is the Founder of Adaptive Jax and an increaser of enterprise value for mid-to-large businesses. Husband & Father of 3, Author, Former D1 Pitcher, Ultra Endurance Athlete, Marketing Executive & Owner of multiple businesses. Pat's upcoming book includes interviews with CEOs of large corporations, best-selling authors, former Olympians & professional athletes, Ironman World Champion & IM Hall of Famer, Former Navy Seals, and more. Getting unique perspectives from their experiences to answer a simple question, "There are two types of people in the world. What are they?" Providing inspiration, insight, value, motivation, and entertainment from some of the highest-performing people in the world.

5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]

Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.

Learn more at https://equalman.com