Thirty Minute Mentors

Bill Weld was the governor of Massachusetts from 1991 to 1997. Elected twice as a Republican in one of the bluest states in the country, Governor Weld won re-election with more than 70 percent of the vote. Governor Weld joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Governor Weld and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: lessons from winning and losing races; relationship building; leadership; ethics; the power of humor; dealmaking; and much more.

Angie Hicks is the co-founder of and namesake behind Angie's List, now known as Angi. Angie joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Angie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; entrepreneurship; leadership; sales; hiring; branding; customer-centricity; and much more.

One of the top social media business influencers in the world and a serial entrepreneur, Grant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author and is a CEO or partner in seventeen different businesses. Grant joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Grant and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: understanding and attaining success, overcoming obstacles, leadership, motivation, sales, branding, and much more.

General Larry Spencer was the second highest-ranking military officer in the United States Air Force and one of only nine African American four-star generals in Air Force history. General Spencer joins Adam to share his unique journey - from inner-city Washington D.C. to Air Force Vice Chief of Staff - and his best lessons learned along the way. General Spencer and Adam discuss leadership, mentorship, innovation, diversity and inclusion, personal development, overcoming obstacles and challenges, and more.

Candace Nelson is a New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and entrepreneur. The co-founder of Sprinkles - the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM - Candace is a judge on Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush and is the co-creator of Best in Dough. Candace joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Candace and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery; entrepreneurship; pivoting in your career and in your business; health; success; and much more.

A star in the NFL over the course of his 14-year career, Donald Driver is the Green Bay Packers' all-time leading receiver, a 4-time Pro Bowler, a New York Times bestselling author, and an entrepreneur. Donald joins Adam to share his journey - from homelessness to the height of success - and best lessons learned along the way. Donald and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: overcoming obstacles, leadership, mentorship, mindset, motivation, and much more.

One of the greatest poker players of all time, Phil Hellmuth has won a record sixteen World Series of Poker bracelets. Phil is also a New York Times bestselling author and an advisor to ten different companies. Phil joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Phil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: ego and confidence; decision-making and managing emotion; performing under pressure; negotiation strategies and tactics; how to improve as a poker player and in any endeavor; and much more.

A founding member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Stevie Van Zandt has enjoyed success as a musician, an actor, an activist, a writer, and an entrepreneur. Stevie is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a New York Times bestselling author, was a star on The Sopranos and Lilyhammer, and is the founder of numerous businesses, including Little Steven's Underground Apothecary. Stevie joins Adam to share his unique journey and best lessons learned along the way.

Joe Moglia reached the apex of success in two completely different fields: finance and college football. Joe was the CEO of TD Ameritrade, leading the company from a market cap of $700 million to more than $12 billion. Before and after his career in finance, Joe coached college football, winning the Eddie Robinson Award as the top FCS head coach. Joe joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and in life.

The rare entrepreneur to take a startup from idea to IPO, Mike Evans is the co-founder of Grubhub, a multibillion business that has changed the way that millions of people order their meals. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Mike and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, customer acquisition and sales, growth and scale, defining and attaining success, and much more.