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For over two decades, Julien Christian Lutz, better known as Director X, has been responsible for some of music's most iconic videos.
He has directed the videos for many of the world's top artists and hip hop legends including Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Usher, and many more.
His work has been recognized by MTV, Much Music, BET, and the Grammys with numerous nominations and awards. Julien has also entered the world of feature films directing movies such as "Across the Line," "Center Stage: On Pointe," and "Superfly."
Currently, he seeks to make the world a more peaceful place through his community organization Operation Prefrontal Cortex. The organization aims to reduce gun violence and heal the effects of gun violence through meditation.
The 45-year-old director explained that in a person's brain, you have the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala. They are both connected. The prefrontal cortex shouldn't be too small compared to the amygdala because then violent tendencies arise.
Stress could shrink the prefrontal cortex but meditation can change that. That's why he created the Toronto-based organization to encourage children to meditate.
We certainly learned a lot when Julien dropped by the RUN GPG Podcast to share this new project.
Julien / Director X is a prolific director with close to 200 music videos under his belt, plus a few films, a TV series, and some commercials.
As mentioned, he has worked with the biggest artists in the world. He described Kanye West as passionate while Drake is "a student of the game." He also said that he was impressed with Rihanna's growth from a young artist to a regal woman.
The "Center Stage: On Pointe" director also called Justin Bieber a "genius," and was disappointed with how the singer was treated by people when he was only a teenager starting out in the music business.
While he mostly worked with hip-hop artists, Julien is really a versatile director. He also directed Demi Lovato's "Commander in Chief," Little Mix's "Touch" and "Black Magic," The Wanted's "Chasing the Sun," Korn's "Coming Undone," and a video for Chris Rock, among many others.
His "Life Is Good" video received a 2021 Grammy nomination.
Directing is about understanding human emotion, said Julien.
"You have to tell a deeper story about what attracts people to one another. You need to really get these things and study these things so that when you shape a story, you can shape it with subtle nuances. They will resonate on a deeper level," Julien also said.
Here are some of the topics we covered:
Who is Julien Lutz aka Director X?
Hip-hop scene in Toronto growing up.
Biggest influences musically and visually.
Interning at Much Music.
Working with Hype Williams.
Biggest takeaway from working with Hype Williams.
Importance of mentorship.
Pivotal moment that made Julien Lutz want to become a director.
Where did the name Director X come from?
The role of the director.
Process of creating the music video.
Julien Lutz's directing style.
Directing is about understanding human behavior.
What it's like working with artists at the top of their game: Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Jay-Z.
What video/s changed Julien Lutz's life.
Working with Justin Bieber.
Advice for young creatives.
About Operation Prefrontal Cortex.
How can one get the creative juices flowing?
Who would be at Julien Lutz's dream dinner table?
What would Julien Lutz be celebrating next year?
What legacy does Julien Lutz want to leave behind?
Contact Julien Lutz / Director X:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/directorx/?hl=en
Website - http://op-pfc.com/
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Instagram is a place where people often share their selfies or show off their lives, but Sina Siadat found something more on Instagram . . . an opportunity to market luxury real estate.
However, it took some convincing. Seven years ago, realtors preferred to have their pictures on bus benches or put ads in newspapers. Social media wasn't considered a marketing tool.
"What we were doing was pretty groundbreaking back then. A lot of times, people would just be posting inspirational things, but they never thought to take the due diligence to actually go and research who's marketing the property, where it is, how much it is, and include that in the caption," Sidaat shared.
He made a lot of calls and sent a lot of emails until he convinced a few agents to get involved.
As soon as the agents saw that it was bringing in money, the business took off.
Saadat is, of course, talking about Luxury Listings, which has sold over $250 million worth of property through Instagram. The account has over 2.3 million followers (and counting) and its posts have a monthly viewing of around 50 million.
The young entrepreneur said that part of his and Luxury Listings' success is the drive to always innovate.
For even younger entrepreneurs, Saadat's advice is to continue to be forward-thinking. Maybe Instagram is already saturated, but there is always a new platform out there. He singled out Clubhouse as a platform where people could find an opportunity.
Saadat, too, is not standing still. The next step for the company is to venture into virtual reality. He wants to be the first to take advantage of that technology in the real estate industry.
"You can build your own opportunity… It's free. It's the sweat off your back that really matters," said Saadat.
The RUN GPG podcast was lucky enough to have Saadat as a guest recently. Guess what? It was Saadat's first time to ever appear on a podcast.
These were some of the topics covered in the podcast:
Saadat is at the top of his game, but he's only 28. There's more to do. He wants to eventually shift the company from a social media platform to a tech platform.
He also wants to give back and inspire the younger generation.
Contact Sina Sadaat
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinasaadat/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinasaadat/?hl=en
Instagram (Luxury Listing): https://www.instagram.com/luxury_listings/?hl=en
Contact David Morrell:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreaterdavid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid
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Do you know anyone who's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed, or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta? You do now!
Dubbed "The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes Magazine, Steve Sims is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. He is a sought-after coach and speaker at many events including those hosted by the Pentagon and Harvard, and has been featured in more than 30 TV shows and over 60 major publications.
Sims is a concierge for the rich. You think of a concierge as somebody you approach at a hotel when you need something. Sims reinvented the term to cater to the wealthy who want something unconventional, bordering on the ridiculous (his words), in real life.
As a concierge for billionaires, Sims goes beyond giving the clients what they need.
"I learned very early on, never give a client what they asked for; give them what they want, lust, and desire," said Sims, noting that many times, the clients cannot fully intimate what they truly want.
Nowadays, Sims does more than just cater to people who have fat checkbooks. He's done that in the last few decades.
He wants to help a lot of people become successful entrepreneurs before his death.
"I will be happy when I'm on my deathbed and I know I've helped enough entrepreneurs do and think differently. If a bricklayer from London can do this, you're all out of excuses," said Sims.
The entrepreneur's first job was as a bricklayer in London. He then tried his luck as a stockbroker but that didn't pan out. He moved to Hong Kong to do the same job but was fired after just five days.
He stayed in Hong Kong and found a job as a doorman at a nightclub. That's when things changed as he realized that with his gift of gab, he could make things happen.
Sims then managed to make connections, inviting affluent people to the nightclub. He also started organizing parties and doing important events like those hosted by Elton John and the Kentucky Derby, among others.
Sims' company, Bluefish, has been the official concierge for the L.A. and New York Fashion Weeks for years.
The former doorman puts a lot of emphasis on providing solutions rather than selling a product or service.
"Stop selling and start solving," he said.
Sims took some time off his busy schedule to educate us about 'making things happen' on our podcast.
Here are some of the other topics we covered:
Sims also shares his knowledge about business and providing solutions through his podcast, The Art of Making Things Happen, which is very apt as he does make things happen.
Contact Steve Sims:
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevedsims
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdsims/
Know more about Steve Sims:
Website: https://www.stevedsims.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims
Podcast: https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast
Join his circle:
The Sims Distillery: https://simsdistillery.com
Buy his book:
Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen - https://www.stevedsims.com/book/
Contact David Morrell:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreaterdavid
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The COVID-19 pandemic affected everybody and every industry. But there is always something to learn when the going gets tough.
Even successful real estate broker James Harris wasn't immune to the effects of the pandemic. He, too, experienced fear and was in a state of anxiety for two weeks.
But faith is the opposite of fear. He woke up one morning and decided to get back on his feet and not to be crippled with fear.
"I immediately took to social media… I started to get creative. I started to think of outside-the-box ways to market my business," Harris told us in our latest podcast.
He had to transform everything from print media to digital.
One thing that every business should take from the pandemic is that one has to change with the times. COVID-19 certainly provided the learning curve.
Harris is one of the most successful real estate brokers in the U.S. If you think he looks familiar, that's because he's one of the stars of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, which is set to return for season 13 this summer.
His career in real estate started in his teens. Born and raised in London, Harris has always had that entrepreneurial spirit. He made a name for himself as a residential investment agent in the U.K.
Harris then brought his British sophistication to the United States. He is the principal of The Agency Real Estate, and the founder of The PLS, a property listing service. He is also the co-founder of Bond Street Partners, which specializes in high-end real estate.
The British broker making waves in U.S. real estate may be successful, but he actually doesn't advise other agents, especially struggling agents, to do what he does.
Instead, these agents should find themselves and think outside the box in terms of selling themselves.
"I think, struggling agents may look at successful agents and think, 'what the hell am I doing differently and how can I be more like that person?'" Harris said.
Instead, the agent should look at themself and ask: What is my unique selling point?
Everything starts with the person, and it starts with motivation.
"Work on yourself so you can motivate and help others," Harris also said.
In the podcast, Harris also talked about how the real estate industry remained strong in the middle of the pandemic--it was a combination of the change in lifestyle and low-interest rates.
We also discussed the following topics:
No matter how big the company gets, Harris said there is always room for growth. His goals include continuing to rise and continuing to grow.
Part of his goal is to bring in "hungry agents" while also helping others invest in real estate.
Harris also has his own podcast where he talks about keeping a positive outlook despite a chaotic life, hence, the title Positively Chaotic with James Harris.
Contact James Harris:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbondst/
The Agency Real Estate: https://www.theagencyre.com/agent/james-harris/
The Property Listing Service: https://thepls.com/
Bond Street Partners: https://bondstreetpartners.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesbondst
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Academic education is not the be-all and end-all of success. Sometimes, a sheer determination can take a person a long way, which is exactly what Ricky Blair experienced.
Blair left school at 16 and immediately started working. He then started a real estate company in London, which won awards and became a subject of a bidding war among big-box real estate companies.
"I had this burning desire to prove the school system wrong and demonstrate that you could succeed even if you failed an education system," Blair told us in our latest podcast.
Blair also founded Platform Seven, a business coaching consultancy that aims to help young individuals unlock their potential in business and in life. The goal is to teach people ideas and principles that they don't learn in school.
It's also his way of giving back considering how important mentoring was for him when he started out in the real estate business.
"It was huge for me," Blair said about mentorship. "It saves time. It prevents you from making mistakes."
Blair has a term for his mentorship program: success therapy. This didn't just work in real estate, but for businesses across the board.
Here are some of the topics we covered during our conversation:
Blair also touched on what he wants to see in the future. He hopes that Platform Seven is going to have an impact among Americans just like it did in England.
Blair has brought Platform Seven to Los Angeles after a successful stint in England.
On that note, Greater Property Group is also pleased to announce that it has partnered with Platform Seven in providing exclusive mentorship and real estate training to new agents.
The partnership aims to help new agents kick-start their careers, as well as help established agents take their real estate business to the next level.
The program will cover the following topics within 90 days:
Greater Property Group and Platform Seven are both invested in helping real estate agents unlock their potential by obtaining knowledge and learning new skills.
For more information email: [email protected]
Contact Ricky Blair:
Website: https://platform-seven.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platform.seven/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreaterdavid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid
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She's a hope dealer and an inspiration. Amberly Lago almost lost her leg and life after a harrowing road accident, but she turned tragedy into triumph through her resilience and grit.
Now, she's teaching people how they, too, can turn any kind of pain or trauma into an opportunity to accomplish something great.
In 2010, Lago was in a motorcycle accident. A 911 call recorded a woman saying: "She needs paramedics, her leg is twisted up and there is blood coming out of her helmet…"
The easiest way out was to have her leg amputated. But Lago, a fitness trainer and dancer, wouldn't have it. She wouldn't be who she is if she didn't have her legs. So, she endured 34 surgeries. Then she learned that her injury also resulted in complex regional pain syndrome, a condition also referred to as suicide disease, wherein a person experiences episodes of intense pain.
It would have been easier to give up, but Lago had hope and resilience. She details her recovery process in her inspiring book, True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy into Triumph.
In our latest podcast, Lago shares her life before, during, and after the accident that changed her life. Here are some of the topics we covered:
Lago continues to share her story of resilience through her podcast, TED talks, and workshops. She is also a wellness coach and she has graced various television shows like NBC's Today, The Doctors and Good Morning Lala Land, among others. She has also contributed to magazines like Fit Pregnancy, Health, Shape, and Disability.
Here's a fun trivia: she is a fan of our podcast! She said she loves our podcast and that she could sit and binge our episodes.
Contact Amberly Lago:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation
Website: https://amberlylago.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker
Contact David Morrell:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid
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Ryan Serhant is the star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York and the creator of one of the most-followed real estate brands in the world. He is now the CEO and founder of a new real estate brokerage 'Serhant.' Additionally, Ryan just released his newest book 'Big Money Energy' where he shares personal stories and actionable steps to help you adjust your mindset, achieve goals, and attract more success in 2021 and beyond.
The Topics Covered On This Episode:
References & Links Mentioned:
Serhant.
Big Money Energy
Contact Ryan Serhant:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanserhant
Website: https://ryanserhant.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanSerhantOfficial
Contact David Morrell:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreaterdavid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid
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Charles Stewart, better known as 'Chali 2na' and one of the founding members of Jurassic 5, has cemented his place in Hip Hop history as one of the most recognizable voices in the genre. Known for his "bass-baritone" sound and "quick delivery style." He has worked on some of the most iconic albums, EP's, and collaborations in rap and hip hop, with not only Jurassic 5, but also as a solo artist working with groups such as Lincoln Park, Roots Manuva, Black Eyed Peas, Mos Def, Blackalicious, and many more over his very long career in Hip-Hop.
We are excited to share this episode with you as we talk about his iconic career, the current state of Hip Hop, advice for young artists and entrepreneurs, as well some interesting career highlights.
Some Topics Discussed:
Contact Chali 2na:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chali_2na
Website: https://chali2na.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chali2na
Contact David Morrell:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreaterdavid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid
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Chris Voss is the former lead international kidnapping and hostage negotiator for the FBI. His vast career has had many incredible highlights and achievements. Besides a 24-year career with the FBI, Chris was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years and has negotiated some of the most high-profile kidnappings, bank robberies, and terrorism cases of our generation.
After working on more than 150 international hostage cases, he retired from the FBI in 2007 and founded The Black Swan Group.
Most of our listeners and subscribers would know Chris, as the author of the best-selling book; Never Split the Difference which takes you inside the world of high-stakes negotiations, revealing the skills that helped Chris and his colleagues succeed where it mattered most: saving lives. As the book also points out; "Life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for: Never Split the Difference gives you the competitive edge in any discussion or negotiation."
Chris is also a regular commentator on CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. He has also been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Variety and Time.
In 2019, he created and narrated a Masterclass, The Art of Negotiation.
The Topics We Discussed:
References & Links Mentioned:
Black Swan Group
Never Split The Difference
Contact Chris Voss:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator
Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisVossNegotiation
Contact David Morrell:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morrellionaire
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreaterdavid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearofdavid
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In this episode, we are continuing our discussion with someone who has been called the 'Real Life Michael Corleone.' For reference and a complete biography, please listen to Part 1 (Make that a link) of our interview with the former mob boss, Michael Franzese. There was so much we couldn't get to in Part 1, but fortunately for our listeners and subscribers, we're back to talk about everything we didn't.
In Part 2, we are continuing to talk about the mob, it's history, and Michael's thoughts on some of the most notorious mobsters in American history, along with his personal business and experiences with them. We also discuss some of the most controversial conspiracies, and rumors related to some high-profile events and figures in history. Additionally, we talk about the business applications we can take from his former life, lessons learned, his book, and the advice he has for young entrepreneurs.
If you thought Part 1 was interesting, buckle up! Here are some of the topics discussed:
References:
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