To this day, our favorite episode is still Joe Cha's first episode with us. We bring him on a second time to talk more about some of things we didn't cover as well as talk about his life updates. In this episode we talk about:

• How Joe lost $10MM selling his company to a publicly traded company that  suddenly filed for bankruptcy
• Why Joe (Harvard-Westlake, Stanford, Harvard Business School) took his kids out of the Harvard-Westlake private school track and moved to rural Washington
• What Joe is going through taking care of his dying father with late onset Parkinson's disease

First published September 2020.

Our guest is Joe Cha, who’s story can be divided into two acts. The first half of Joe’s life, by most standards, would be considered impressive and inspiring. Growing up in SoCal, Joe attended some of the top universities in the world, with multiple degrees from Stanford, as well an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has had a storied career, which includes being a one time consultant bringing multinational companies to China in the early 90’s, a tech entrepreneur who founded one of the hottest companies that raised millions of dollars during the first dotcom boom, he was also a corporate executive at Yahoo at the height of the platform’s influence.

However, through all of these experiences and accomplishments, while at times rewarding, Joe found only fleeting moments of happiness and satisfaction with his life. It took a perfect storm of personal and professional challenges that up-ended Joe’s world for him to redefine his values, priorities and life goals, and embark on the second chapter of his life.

Rich Shiu from Episode 114: "Richard Shiu: Navigating Big Failures to Chart a Dream Life" interviews WLD Show hosts Will, Lee, and Andrew about their experience and learnings building the podcast.
 

Today our guest is Tony Zhang. The visionary behind Shanghai's Park 97. A legendary nightclub that redefined Shanghai nightlife and laid the foundation for today's vibrant scene. Last week, I moderated a panel with Tony. Where we talked about the impact that Park 97 had on the participants who navigated Shanghai's dynamic landscape during the late 90s and 2000s. A period that coincides with China's rise onto the global stage.

I wanted to bring Tony on here today to dig a little deeper about his experience as an entrepreneur in China.

Tony is also the executive director of Phi Skin Medical Group. PhiSkin is a medical investment and management group. Founded in 2012, currently operating seven medical clinics in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou and Ningbo. The company is dedicated to provide skin and cosmetic beauty enhancement services with non-invasive and minimally invasive medical procedures.

Submit your stories and photos of Park 97: https://forms.gle/CkRwHEZntWGss5mr6

Rich Shiu is a multifaceted professional with an impressive track record. His career has spanned roles as a Wall Street Trader, Financial Consultant, Real Estate Developer and Broker, as well as Principal at Palatine Asset Management, his own Private Equity Firm. Rich is the epitome of a renaissance man, always onto the next big thing. In our conversation, we delve into his diverse life experiences, exploring how he's crafted his dream life. Rich has an adventurous spirit that's evident in his passions for sailing catamarans, kite surfing, snowboarding, and even competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Peter Corbett is the founder of iStrategyLabs, a digital agency he bootstrapped out of apartment. In 7 years, Peter grew his company from 0  to 100 employees, landed 35 Fortune 500 brands as clients, and generated $20MM in revenue with no investors. In 2016, Peter sold iStrategyLabs to WPP, the world’s largest publicly traded marketing services company. 

After selling his company, Peter went on a journey to find his authentic self. This work included working with the dying as a Zen hospice practitioner. Practicing cold exposure by climbing a Poland mountain in negative 31 chills with just a bathing suit. And experiencing nature immersion by participating in a two week survival course in a Utah desert with only a water bottle, a blanket, a knife, and the clothes on his back.

These rich experiences has led Peter to his calling: coaching CEOs and facilitating leadership mindfulness retreats. In this episode, we talk about his deep commitment to transforming leaders through mindfulness practices. And how by doing so, leaders can cause less harm to themselves and others, including in their personal and professional relationships. 

Learn more about Peter:

• Peter's Twitter: @corbett3000
• Peter's Instagram: @corbett3000
• Leadership Coaching Website: stillrush.co

Andy Aguilar is the owner and head coach of Forj Fitness. A boxing club that attracts elite professional fighters.

By having track a record of molding champions, Andy has earning himself the nickname "Elitesmith" - a blacksmith for elite athletes. Some of his clients include:

• Four-weight world champion Leo Santa Cruz
• Two-time WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez
• 5 times boxing world champion Yokasta Valle
• IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez
• Two-division world champion Yésica Bopp
• UFC Fighter Gabriel Green
• UFC Fighter Daniel Rodriguez

To learn more about Andy and Forj Fitness

• Website: forjfitness.com
•  Andy "Elitesmith' Aguilar's Instagram:  @the.elitesmith
• Forj Fitness Instagram: @forjfitness

Kenneth Wu is a serial entrepreneur that has founded and exited multiple businesses. Including Airsplat, the largest retailer of shooting sports equipment, gear, & tactical accessories. Airsplat was acquired by a vertical integrator in 2016.

And Milk and Eggs - a digital platform providing consumers with higher quality, fresher, perishable foods at lower prices and greater convenience. Milk and Eggs was acquired by GrubHub in 2019.

After selling Milk and Eggs, Kent went to Taiwan to become the Chief Operating Officer and Board Director for JustKitchen. The leading virtual kitchen operator in Taiwan, creating & curating delivery-only food brands and cuisines on the internet. With more than 40 locations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia. Just Kitchen had its IPO in 2021.

Today, Kent sits on the boards for half a dozen businesses in Taiwan.

Finally, Kent is a physical specimen and has done a lot work on his own fitness journey and has a depth in knowledge of how to gain muscle for men over 40.

Today our guest is Nick Thompson. The host of the Airbnb Experience Kelp Forest Spearfishing Adventure. And the host of Airbnb Experience Lobster Hunting After Dark. Prior to taking people spearfishing and lobster hunting full time, Nick was a Private Banker at Wells Fargo.

Learn more about Nick:

• Instagram: @seacreaturecreations
• Airbnb Experience Kelp Forest Spearfishing Adventure
• Airbnb Experience Lobster Hunting After Dark