The Launchcast

It's a live event recording on episode 323 as The Launchcast crashes the Special Olympics Northeast Long Island Regional Spring Games in our hometown of Farmingdale, New York! We set up our show in Media Row where George had the opportunity to interview athletes, families, volunteers and visitors. It was an incredibly fulfilling experience and the bonus is that there are some MAJOR LEADERSHIP GEMS on this episode! Please enjoy this very special episode of our show.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Included today are the following individuals:

Ralph Morales, Donovan Zecchini, John Cronin, Alyssa Charles, Brenda Charles, Keysha Maitre, Christina Morin, Michelle Kahn, Sebastian Belleza, David Chametzky and my daughter Mia.

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected]. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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A very different episode of The Launchcast, but one of the most necessary if we're going to call ourselves a leadership podcast. The LaunchDad waxes poetic on what's going on in his hometown of Farmingdale, NY. This episode's small-town case study on the effects of politics in parenting and education is a topic that is being discussed in small towns and large cities across the country. The problem is, they crossed a parent with a microphone this time and George isn't standing for it. Tune in to this unconventional soapbox episode. A 10 minute disclaimer and explanation precedes the episode.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected]. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

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There are two sides to this interview: the real story and the work. The real story is that George sits down with professional wrestler and personal trainer Joe Ocasio for an incredible, in-depth interview that delves into his story as a wrester, the art of wrestling and his journey to starting Joe's Results Zone. Now for the work: It's the matchup of the century as George "The LaunchDad" Andriopoulos (formerly known as Muscles Marinara) takes on FFW Heavyweight Champion (and tag team champion) "Life Changing" Joe Ocasio in a 90 minute iron man match and the leadership championship is on the line. It's gonna be a slobber-knocker so make sure to tune in!

You don't have to be a wrestling fan to love this episode, but if you're into the WWE, AEW, FFW, NYWC, NXT, W.O.W. or anything else from the squared circle, you'll LOVE this one.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Follow Joe Ocasio On Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joe__ocasio/

Follow Joe Ocasio on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Joe__Ocasio

Check out Joe's Result Zone here: https://joesresultzone.com/

NYWC presents FFW ENDURE a St Jude Fundraiser Event! Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nywc-presents-ffw-endure-tickets-318799386547?aff=erelexpmlt

Details here: Saturday, May 28, 2022 - NYWC Sportatorium 435 unit 13 Brook Ave Deer Park, NY - Doors 6:30pm - Bell Time 7:00pm. Event includes AEW Star Cezar Bononi, “Life Changing” Joe Ocasio, Rex Lawless, Marty Flames, Anthony Gangone, “Starving Artist” Mike Magnum, Pancakes, Johnny Malloy, Scarecrow, “Sweet Cheeks” Joey Silver, A Surprise Legend & All your FFW favorites!

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected]. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

Nothing to see here, just two dudes covered in tribal tattoos who are obsessed with leadership and both spoke (at different times) at the same TEDx in Northern Ireland, but here's the catch...one's from Australia and the other is from New York. The LaunchDad sits with this week's Launchcast Leadership Profile guest, Jem Fuller, and the two talk about Jem's incredible and unconventional journey to leadership. Dive in, this is a good one. 

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Follow Jem Fuller here: https://jemfuller.com

Buy Jen's book here: https://www.kmdbooks.com/product-page/the-art-of-conscious-communication-in-thoughtful-men-pre-order

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected]. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

Imagine taking a trip on the Reading Rainbow. Only it's not a TV show, it's real life and it's not LeVar Burton, it's our guest Danny Brassell. The LaunchDad sits down to profile the good doctor and the two talk about the importance of reading in the life of a leader while covering topics ranging from WWE wrestling Hall of Famer Mankind (Mick Foley) to teaching underprivileged students in South Central Los Angeles. It's our first every Launchcast Profiles episode where we do short profiles and big leaders. Buckle up...leadership awaits.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Follow Danny Brassell and get your free gift here: https://freereadingtraining.com/frt

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected]. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

From the military to a firefighter to a fire chief to a coach, this man's unconventional journey to leadership has been anything but a straight road and anything but easy The LaunchDad sits down to chat with David Hollenbach and the two leadership coaches take a deep dive into the concept of leadership, the inspiration behind it and the "self-leadership" that's important on anyone's path. We, of course, dive into another feature of "The Big 3" and so much more. Leadership, business, life and growth? Yes, please.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Follow David Hollenbach here: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com

Buy David's book "FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future" here: https://www.hollenbachleadership.com/fireproof/p/fireproof-your-grand-strategy-for-transforming-failure-into-fuel-for-your-future

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected]. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

No snappy remarks here. This episode is as serious as what is happening in Ukraine at this very moment. Join another tiny soapbox show on episode 317 as the LaunchDad breaks down President Zelensky's speech to Congress in 20 minutes or less and pinpoints some leadership gems that should have the whole world thinking about what it means to lead a constituency. Trigger warnings have been laid down as well, folks. Be warned.

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Watch Ukrainian President Zelensky as he addresses Congress (full speech): https://www.c-span.org/video/?518685-1/ukrainian-president-zelensky-calls-us-back-fly-zone-provide-defensive-weapons

Read the full transcript of President Zelensky's speech to Congress here: https://qz.com/2142992/transcript-of-volodymyr-zelenskyys-speech-to-the-us-congress/

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected].

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

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This technical nightmare of an episode is worth the torturous listen, we promise! Audio echoing and equipment issues aside, the LaunchDad is joined by the founder of $100 million+ business/California based beloved restaurant brand Tender Greens, as well as the founder of Quiet Advisory and co-author of "Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled their Heart-Centered Brand" about leadership, entrepreneurship, work culture, failures, family and so much more. This HONEST take from a hugely successful entrepreneur is exactly what season 3 needs to continue on the flight to success. WOOOO!

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Follow David Dressler here (advisory, buy the book, schedule time): https://linktr.ee/daviddressler 

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected].

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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Back from winter hiatus and ready to roll, The Launchcast gets back to basics with an in-studio interview that does not disappoint! Sometimes we focus so much on legacy that we get complacent about innovating old ideas...and sometimes legacy allows us to disrupt an age-old idea and reinvent an industry. The LaunchDad is joined by Orville Davis, CEO of Scrap-It! Technologies and Junk Removal. Orville started as the product of a junkyard and wound up revolutionizing the junk industry through legacy and innovation. Listen up today, folks...you might learn something! 

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Follow Orville Davis and Scrap-It! Technologies at https://scrapit.io

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected].

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

It's our final episode of 2021 and what better way to say Happy New Year than with a Tiny Soapbox Show from the LaunchDad himself? We're talking New Year's resolutions and looking inward at our own accountability and responsibilities to make those resolutions come true. We're talking about honoring those from our past in order to move forward in the future. We're talking about leaving the excuses behind and just doing the damn thing. Buckle up, buttercup...this one gets real before we slow it down and get reflective going into 2022. 

Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos.

Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email [email protected].

The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136

Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow