Arvid Ali is the former Managing Director of Shawn White Inc.

2 weeks after we spoke with Arvid he decided to pursue retirement at the ripe age of 26.

In this episode, Arvid walks us through the perspective he's picked up by networking with billionaires and walks us through some common misconceptions about running your own business.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success.

Xyrell Demmitt is an actor in the Bay Area. This episode is much more focused on mindset, as Xyrell has battled through adversity & worked hard to conquer anxiety over the past few years.

In this episode we discuss best practices for being your authentic self and the importance of being present.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success. 

Sam Meske & DJ Robinson have created a seamless way for you to add people across multiple social media platforms.

Their mobile app gives you the ability to toggle between LinkedIn, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.  and allows you to connect across all platforms instantly, or just the ones you’ve selected for that encounter.

Business cards are a dying art, and Idol Network is the next wave in an increasingly connected society.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It's our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your journey to success. 

In this episode, Alex Dyon, a good friend of Eric's, repeat guest from the early days, and actor in LA speaks about how he chases the dream of acting while simultaneously creating his own films and getting them into festivals. Along the way we unpack some networking strategies in the social jungle of the city of dreamers, and how you can uplevel your social life to enhance your business pursuits. This is a jam-packed episode, so strap in and take notes.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success. 

In this episode, Joy Ugi, Founder and Chief Marketing Strategist of Hella Good Marketing, outlines knowledge bombs and tactics from her marketing master classes she teaches at General Assembly.

She also talks through different struggles she faces in the industry, being a young agency, and where she gets her relentless drive from. This is a fantastic episode for anyone interested in marketing or starting their own digital marketing agency.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success. 

Byron Stufken is an Assistant VP in the Entertainment & Media Division for Marsh & McLennan Companies. Working in risk management, Byron is able to shed light on a side of Hollywood that most of us don’t consider.

In this episode, Byron provides an enlightening answer to “what does success mean to you?” - the debate that ensued from his answer is something you’ll want to tune in for. Kendall knows Byron personally, so we push the boundaries a bit and engage in some spirited debate.

Additionally, he provides tips on how to interview successfully, the importance of speaking eloquently, and talks about adding value in networking scenarios.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success. 

In this episode, Eric and Kendall answer the question "what does success mean to you?" - this is a question that is asked to every guest here on the Trying To Make It podcast.

This episode was recorded before any guests were ever scheduled, it was all just a dream at this point.

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People. Profit. Planet.

Sarah Sanders is the Co-Founder of Native, an AgTech company paving the way for farmers to adopt much-needed technology into their day to day process in an effort to reduce waste and increase profits. In this episode, Sarah gives tips on how to build your network through approaching people you’ve never met, how to create a 3-minute pitch for investors, how millennials are changing the agriculture industry, & much much more.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success.

Brett Marron is a creative director & video consultant based out of Atlanta, Georgia working with artists in the rap/hip-hop community.

In this episode, Brett tells us how he went from filming videos for free to quitting his job to focus solely on video production. He also explains how to use social media to build your client base.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success. 

Jesse Grothaus is a military veteran and Founder/CEO of Cloud PathFinder. In this episode, Jesse highlights how he started his SalesForce consulting company and has grown it to 40 employees. Jesse also dives into how he gives back to current and former members of the military through his volunteering. A truly incredible man who is making an impact every single day.

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We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success