The Comfy Founders: How One Idea Turned Into A Giant Success

Today's guest grew up "poor as a church mouse," as he so lightly puts it. After a childhood of selling newspapers, pumping gas and working odd jobs to earn extra cash, he found himself with no college options and decided to enlist in the Marines.   Founder of the world's largest and trusted domain registrar GoDaddy Bob Parsons tells the tale of how he transformed from being a wounded-in-action, Purple Heart recipient to becoming a totally self-made billionaire and philanthropist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Touko 202440min

Liz revisits her conversation with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of OPI Products, Inc. Suzi discusses achieving the American dream, how her company originally made dental products, and the advice she has for young entrepreneurs. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Touko 202437min

After immense loss, our guest today found herself totally bereft, grappling with grief, and unable to function. Yet, an unexpected beacon of hope changed the course of her narrative—slime. Co-founder and co-CEO of the Sloomoo Institute Karen Robinovitz shares how a squishy, gooey substance became the cornerstone of a flourishing multimillion-dollar enterprise. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Touko 202442min

Today's podcast is a masterclass on what to do when faced with the unexpected. Getting fired is often the best time to pivot and change careers completely. At 26, Mauricio Umanksy was suddenly fired from his job and took a huge leap that ultimately was the reason for all of his success. Founder of The Agency and Real Estate Superstar joins Liz to explain how one of the lowest points of his life turned into a massive empire that has sold 72 billion dollars in properties and even led to becoming the star of his own Netflix Show, Buying Beverly Hills. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Huhti 202442min

On this episode, Liz revisits her conversation with Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary where he shares how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Huhti 202445min

What is the best medicine? On this podcast, it's laughter.  ​Red Carpet Fashion Expert and daughter of comedian and icon Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers joins Liz to discuss how her mother's signature humor, unique career path, and sense of style have inspired her throughout her own life. Later, Liz and Melissa debate whether Joan would have had such a prolific career in 2024 in the wake of cancel culture. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Huhti 202434min

Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Huhti 202443min

On this encore episode, Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Maalis 202428min