Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Amina Porter, the CEO of PS, to talk about the future of travel. PS is a private terminal for commercial travelers located far away from the traffic and bustle of the public terminal. They offer a back door to your commercial aircraft, private TSA and Customs clearance, luxury spaces and white-glove service before and after your flight.

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Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with David Meltzer for the fourth time on the show! David has been a mentor of mine for years and was on the show in 2018, 2021, 2022, and now 2024 coming to you live from the SoFi Stadium. On todays episode we talk about Taylor Swift's $330M impact on the NFL, the recent $100M SiriusXM deal with the 'Smartless' podcast, missing out on investing $30k into premium domains in 1992, and David's strategy to creating perpetual content at scale.

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive

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Lee Benson, the founder of Execute to Win (ETW.com), shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on leadership and value creation. He discusses his experience in building and scaling Able Aerospace, the importance of mentors and role models, and the impact of Jack Welch on his career. Benson also explains the decision to not raise outside capital and the development of the MIND methodology. He emphasizes the need for leaders to focus on creating value in the world and shares his thoughts on the acquisition of Able Aerospace and the importance of strategic thinking. The conversation explores the concept of value creation and how it can be applied in business and personal life. It emphasizes the importance of solving problems and creating value for oneself and others. The guest shares his experiences and lessons learned from mistakes, highlighting the need for a value creation mindset. The conversation also discusses the potential for untapped value creation and the importance of focusing on what is possible. The guest expresses excitement for the future of value creation and his mission to create a better world.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

02:25 Building and Scaling Able Aerospace

08:11 Evolution of Leadership Strategies

12:45 Development of the MIND Methodology

16:31 Creating Value in the World

19:31 The Importance of Mentors and Role Models

23:35 The Impact of Jack Welch

26:11 The Acquisition of Able Aerospace

27:22 The Decision to Not Raise Capital

35:15 The Story Behind ETW.com

37:22 The Do's and Don'ts of Raising Capital

42:17 Creating Value by Solving Problems

43:35 Learning from Mistakes and Prioritizing Value Creation

45:01 Auditing Business and Personal Value Creation

47:35 Unlocking Untapped Value Creation Potential

49:31 Looking Forward to the Future of Value Creation

Matthew Kovach, VP of Marketing at Slice, shares his journey from the New York Stock Exchange to Slice and discusses the challenges and lessons in marketing strategy. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the customer and aligning goals within the company. Matthew also highlights the need for clear and consistent messaging, especially in a startup environment. He shares his experiences at the New York Stock Exchange and the impact it had on his perspective on entrepreneurship and capitalism. Matthew also reflects on his early life and the influence of his parents' non-traditional roles. In this conversation, Matthew Kobach discusses the importance of alignment in a large organization, building a personal brand on Twitter, the future of Twitter and the impact of recent changes, excitement for the future, and his personal life.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

02:12 Transition to Slice and Marketing Career

04:41 Early Interest in Marketing

07:41 Opportunity at the New York Stock Exchange

10:09 First Impressions of the New York Stock Exchange

12:12 Memorable Moments at the New York Stock Exchange

15:24 Early Life and Family Dynamics

19:52 Challenges and Lessons in Marketing Strategy

24:27 Marketing in a Large Company

29:05 Key Focus Areas at Slice

33:45 Internal Communication and Alignment

36:58 The Importance of Alignment in a Large Organization

38:03 Building a Personal Brand on Twitter

40:43 The Future of Twitter and the Impact of Recent Changes

45:40 Excitement for the Future and Personal Life

47:18 Staying in Touch with Matthew

In this episode, Casey Adams interviews Mike Alden, the CEO of Alden Publishing and co-founder of Wicked Happy. They discuss Mike's journey in publishing and marketing books, the changes in the publishing world, and the success of authors. Mike shares his background and the impact of books on his life. They also dive into the lessons Mike has learned in business, including the importance of marketing and taking care of oneself financially. In this conversation, Mike Alden shares his experiences and insights on various aspects of business and personal growth. He discusses the mistakes he made in being too generous and overpaying people, as well as the importance of staying focused and not taking the eye off the ball in business. Alden emphasizes the difference in mindset between employees and business owners, highlighting the need for owners to be vigilant and have a top-level understanding of every aspect of the business. He also shares the story behind the creation of the brand 'Wicked Happy' and the importance of finding happiness and helping others. Additionally, Alden offers advice on publishing books and financing options for aspiring authors.

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00:00 Introduction and Full Circle Moment

01:17 Mike Alden's Journey in Publishing and Marketing Books

06:24 Changes in the Publishing World

08:26 Mike Alden's Background and Journey

15:07 Writing and Publishing the First Book

19:52 Success as an Author

20:43 Influential Authors and Books

25:06 The Impact of Books on Mike Alden's Life

36:19 Lessons Learned in Business

38:40 Being Too Generous and Overpaying People

40:30 Taking Eye off the Ball in Business

41:59 Employees Not Caring as Much as the Owner

42:28 Owner's Understanding of Every Aspect of the Business

45:48 The Genesis of Wicked Happy

53:27 Helping People and Finding Happiness

56:51 Publishing Books and Financing

In this episode, Trevor Traina, the CEO and founder of Kresus, discusses the need for a simple and secure tool for cryptocurrency transactions. He shares the journey of creating Kresus, a mobile app that allows anyone to participate in the world of crypto without the complexities of traditional wallets. Trevor also reflects on his previous ventures and the lessons he has learned from selling multiple companies. He provides insights on acquisitions and the importance of trust and transparency in the crypto industry. Additionally, he discusses his passion for photography and art collection. In this conversation, Trevor discusses his passion for photography, shares advice for his younger self, expresses excitement for the future of Kresus, and talks about creating a lasting legacy.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:05 The Need for a Simple Crypto Tool

03:26 The Journey of Creasis

07:48 Creating a Simple and Secure Wallet

09:57 Scaling and Growing Creasis

12:45 Previous Ventures and Lessons Learned

17:16 Insights on Acquisitions

23:13 Embracing Change and Creativity

27:34 Early Ambitions and Entrepreneurial Spirit

34:14 The Importance of Trust and Transparency in Crypto

36:10 Navigating the Crypto Market

41:05 Passion for Photography and Art Collection

44:57 Trevor's Passion for Photography

46:15 Advice for Younger Self

47:21 Excitement for the Future of Croesus

49:38 Creating a Lasting Legacy

49:55 How to Connect with Trevor and Download Croesus

Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with DJ Swivel to talk about the future of AI's impact on the music industry. Jordan Young (DJ Swivel) is the founder of Hooky, It's an end-to-end solution that helps artists and producers harness the power of AI to create the next generation of hits, legally.

Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young is a Grammy-Award winning music producer, mixer, vocal engineer, songwriter, and plugin developer. His work with The Chainsmokers yielded 3 RIAA Diamond Certifications ("Closer", "Something Just Like This", "Don't Let Me Down"), making them tied for 4th all-time in the artists with the most single certifications, diamond.[2] He came to prominence in 2011 working for Beyoncé as her vocal engineer on the album "4". He was awarded "Secret Genius: Dance" by Spotify in 2018. He has since worked with the likes of Rema, BTS, Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, The Chainsmokers, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Cordae, Gryffin, Fabolous, Rick Ross, Jay Sean, Britney Spears, Sean Combs, Wyclef Jean, Rita Ora, Mary J. Blige, Tiësto, and Whitney Houston.

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Today I sat down with Richard Taite. Richard is the dedicated owner and visionary force behind the renowned Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa. With an unwavering commitment to guiding individuals towards a path of healing and transformation, Richard has established a sanctuary where hope is rekindled, and lives are rebuilt. Richard’s background in recovery is extensive.  He was the founder and CEO of Cliffside Malibu for 15 years, regarded at the time, as one of the finest treatment facilities in the world. He brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to the forefront of the recovery landscape. Recognizing the critical need for comprehensive support in the journey to recovery, he embarked on a mission to create a haven where modern methodologies and empathetic care converge. Under Richards compassionate leadership, Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa stands as a beacon of light for those navigating the challenging path of recovery. Richard has meticulously curated a team of dedicated professionals who share his passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives. Carrara Treatment Wellness & Spa offers a range of evidence-based treatments and therapies tailored to address the unique needs of each individual, fostering physical renewal, emotional healing, and spiritual growth.

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Today on The Casey Adams Show I sat down with Brandon Jenner. Brandon Jenner is an American musician, singer, songwriter and television personality. He is the second oldest son of reality star and Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner and the oldest son of songwriter and actress Linda Thompson. During this conversation we explore the impact of fame and how it can be a double-edged sword, leading to loneliness and isolation. We also discuss social media impact on our lives, the importance of human connection, and how it is more rewarding than fame or money.

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On this episode of The Casey Adams Show, I sat down with Sahil Bloom to discusses the concept of being a "time billionaire," the impact of deferred happiness, engineer serendipity, running a sub three hour marathon in six months, and how you can focus on high-leverage activities for maximum output. Sahil is the Founding Partner at $10M fund SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and over the past two years has become viral content creator with his Twitter following growing from 0 to nearly 1 million followers.

[00:00:00] Time billionaire: Investing in life's seconds.

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