Thirty Minute Mentors

A pioneer in the fitness industry, Mark Mastrov is the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, which he sold for more than $1.6 billion, and UFC Gym, which he runs today. Mark joins Adam to share his journey building two highly successful fitness companies and the best lessons he has learned along the way. Mark and Adam discuss success, failure, leadership, entrepreneurship, health, fitness, and more.

A retired Marine Corps general and the former Director of the DIA, LTG Vince Stewart served as America's highest-ranking military intelligence officer. General Stewart joins Adam to share his best advice on how to succeed in the most competitive of environments and how to lead winning teams of all sizes. General Stewart and Adam discuss a broad array of subjects, from the keys to motivating your workforce to the core elements of driving true diversity.

Gary Noesner spent thirty years working for the FBI, including a decade as the FBI's chief hostage negotiator. Gary's experience negotiating with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians inspired the highly popular TV mini-series Waco, where Gary is played on-screen by Michael Shannon. Gary joins Adam to share his best lessons learned on a wide range of topics, from high-stakes negotiations to risk-management to navigating bureaucratic organizations.

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, David Robinson is an NBA Hall Famer, former MVP, 10-time All-Star, 2-time NBA champion, and member of the Dream Team. David's impact off the court has been just as profound - from launching initiatives to improve education for inner-city children to starting a socially-focused private equity firm. David joins Adam to share his best lessons on a wide range of topics.

Dr. Lou Ignarro is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist responsible for groundbreaking research on nitric oxide that paved the way for - among other innovations - Viagra. The son of an uneducated carpenter, Lou joins Adam to share his best lessons from his unique journey. Lou and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to overcome self-doubt; how to inspire innovation; motivation, health and wellness; and winning the Nobel Prize.

Katia Beauchamp is the co-founder and CEO of Birchbox, a company that helped disrupt the beauty category and define the subscription box business. Katia joins Adam to share her journey and best advice. Katia and Adam discuss lessons from building a successful business during tough economic times; managing and overcoming personal and professional challenges; and insights applicable for leaders and entrepreneurs.

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder of the investment firm SkyBridge and the SALT Conference. Anthony also spent eleven days as White House Communications Director. Anthony joins Adam to share his best lessons learned through the highs and lows of his career. Anthony and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to overcome setbacks, how to develop winning relationships, and how to build your brand.

Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of The Agency, one of the most successful real estate brokerages in the country, and has personally represented some of the most noteworthy properties in the world, including The Playboy Mansion, the Walt Disney Estate, and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Prince. Mauricio joins Adam to share his personal and professional journey and best on advice on a wide range of topics.

One of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Terrell Davis is a two-time Super Bowl champion and a former NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP. Terrell joins Adam to document how he went from an unheralded high school and college prospect to an NFL superstar and to share the best lessons he has learned through the ups and downs of his career.

The chief U.S. negotiator of the Iran nuclear deal, Ambassador Wendy Sherman has operated at the highest levels of international diplomacy under Presidents Obama and Clinton. Ambassador Sherman joins Adam to share her best lessons from her unique set of experiences and advice on a wide range of topics, from how to approach high-stakes negotiations to how leaders can create a more inclusive culture.