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In this episode, host John Laurito remembers and shares the life story of a great entrepreneur and a good friend. Listen in as he pays tribute to a life well lived by someone close to John but was taken by cancer.

Show notes:
[2:35] Who is Dave?
[3:57] From the first interaction and through the years
[11:25] The mountain and the marathon
[15:42] A thoughtful guy
[18:58] Hoped for one last talk
[24:49] Outro

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Feedback is rarely easy to hear; only a few things can make a difference in how a recipient takes it. How it is given, the specificity of the feedback, and whether it’s timely or a step too late. Today host John Laurito talks about the power of feedback when given in a way that would help the recipient grow. Receiving feedback is stressful; generic or belated feedback will not help no matter how nice you are while giving it.

Show notes:
[1:42] Riddle riddle
[3:57] Storytime!
[10:28] The importance of giving a specific and timely feedback
[14:48] Outro

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Today, host John Laurito is joined by Author, Speaker, Tech Entrepreneur, Mental Health Advocate, Host of the Wedotalk podcast, and the Director of Wedo, David Jacques. They talk about David’s journey from being the first CFO of Paypal to where he is now. He also shares his struggle with mental health and being an advocate of it today.

Having worked for startup companies, venture capital firms, and banks in the US and UK, David Jacques now focuses on supporting the freelance/gig economy and helping others to develop their methods of working independently. He believes in the power of talking about mental health and removing the stigma associated with mental illness.

Connect with David at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-jaques-91a/

Learn more about Wedo at: https://wedo.ai/

Show notes:
[2:19] What was it like being the first CFO of Paypal?
[5:04] Any regrets about leaving the company?
[9:29] Leaderships that he has encountered in his journey
[12:33] Showing appreciation for hard work
[14:40] A turning point for David
[24:52] David’s mental health and becoming an advocate
[30:41] What can leaders do to help people who are struggling in life?
[33:45] More about Wedo
[38:20] Learn more about Wedo
[40:33] Outro

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We all want to set big goals; who doesn’t? But we don’t realize that huge goals also need a bottom-up plan to achieve them. Today host John Laurito talks about why Big Hairy Audacious Goals require bigger plans to assure their achievement.

Show notes:
[1:20] Thanks, Steve!
[2:18] What does it take to reach your big goals?
[5:55] You need to take massive action
[8:40] Outro

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We all have days when we just don’t feel like doing things, but we have to. In this episode, host John Laurito shares a short and effective mental exercise you can do to develop a great mindset and force a better-than-you-expected outcome. After all, it’s all in the mind.

Show notes:
[1:36] Bodie’s daily routine
[4:10] Riddle time!
[6:56] Think about this…
[11:50] A 2-minute mental exercise
[13:34] Question #1: What would it look like if I crushed it?
[13:50] Question #2: How would people react?
[14:38] Question #3: What would they say if I crushed it?
[19:28[ Outro

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Expectations make you feel in control and organized. You may feel out of control when something doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, host John Laurito shares an experience where things didn’t go as planned. When unexpected things happen, you can either see it as a total failure or an opportunity to look for a better alternative.

Show notes:
[1:10] One riddle down, one more to go
[3:52] Storytime!
[11:38] Disasters are chances to figure out something better
[15:22] Don’t fight it, and don’t let it immobilize you
[17:35] Outro

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In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO and Founder of Viking Capital, Vikram Raya. They talk about how Vikram handles his tasks as a business leader and stays organized on top of his priorities. He shares how he creates whitespaces in his calendar to accommodate what’s truly important in his business and personal life. Learn all that and more when you tune in.

In medicine, Vikram is an award-winning cardiologist, international speaker, and functional medicine specialist. He has helped thousands of individuals overcome their heart and health challenges and eventually pioneered a proactive cardiology paradigm that has led to the launch of the Vitology institute.
 
Through his real estate company, Viking Capital, Vikram has a total of over $370 Million of assets acquired and is growing while raising over $100 Million of private capital. His vision is to get to the elusive $1 Billion of acquisitions in the next 3 years.

He has been honored by Forbes Business Council and has been named Top 50 Outstanding Asian Americans in Business.

Connect with Vikram at:
Website: https://vikramraya.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramraya/

Show notes:
[2:04] What does a work day or week look like for the right type of leader?
[6:35] What can a leader do to become more self-aware of what they do daily?
[11:14] Creating more whitespaces in his calendar
[16:41] How do top business leaders handle the ups and downs of business?
[22:38] How should leaders address these times of inflation for themselves and their organization?
[27:10] On leaders stepping outside their comfort zone and how to maneuver it successfully
[32:06] Where to find Vikram
[32:56] Vikram’s book recommendation
[33:54] Nugget of advice
[35:04] Outro

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Roadblocks and missteps are part of the entrepreneurial journey. Today host John Laurito talks about some business mistakes and how you as a business leader can turn blunders into breakthroughs. He also shares some of the good things you can implement in your business to attract more customers and be the best at what your business offers.


Show notes:
[1:31] Guess the riddle
[3:08] Listen up, Papi’s Cuban Cafe!
[11:46] What’s the smallest thing you can do to add to your ROI?
[13:01] For the love of golf
[20:01] Ask these three questions
[22:33] Outro

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Do you end every day feeling like you haven’t accomplished enough like each day brought more to do than you could ever finish in twenty-four hours? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the art of simplifying your days or tasks so you’ll never feel overwhelmed anymore. There’s no magic bullet to eliminate all your stress, get everything done, and make every day great, but one thing can help: simplicity.

Show notes:
[1:21] Guess the riddle
[4:30] The beauty of simplification
[9:56] Be ultra-selective of what you say yes to
[11:05] First thing’s first
[14:21] Here’s the challenge
[17:12] What are the three things you will excel at?
[20:01] Outro

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No matter what your role is, you've probably had to deliver some form of bad news before. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of good communication skills in giving bad news to anyone. Delivering bad news is something that we all have to do at some point. By learning how to deliver bad news honestly, openly, and empathetically, you can help preserve your relationships rather than damage them.

Show notes:
[0:47] Storytime!
[8:49] There’s a way to deliver bad news, and this was not it
[12:00] Be empathetic and clearly express the problem
[15:39] Do not over-promise
[17:00] Outro

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