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This week, Liz sits down with Managing Partner and Founder of Oxbow Advisors Ted Oakley to discuss how he managed to overcome poverty and become a monetary mogul. Ted explains how the idea of Oxbow came to be when he realized there was a large gap in wealth management across the country. He shares how his personal goal is to grow his clients' wealth and aims to advise those who are unsure of how to handle large amounts of money.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Nov 202228min

This week, Liz sits down with CEO of hair salon chain Great Clips Steve Hockett to discuss how his hatred for his 9-5 investment banking job fueled him to the top of the world’s largest salon brand. Steve explains how his passion and persistence lead him to climb the ladder at Great Clips, from franchise owner to market manager all the way up to Chief Executive Officer. He shares what motivated him through the tragedy of closing down thousands of salons during the COVID-19 lockdown, and reveals his best tips to listeners who might want to dive into the world of franchising. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Nov 202229min

This week, Liz sits down with the Founder & CEO of RAILS Jeff Abrams to discuss how he launched a successful clothing brand with no experience in fashion and only $5,000 in his bank account. Jeff reflects on the turning point for his business when Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen wore a shirt from his brand on the field at a New England Patriots game, which led consumers to notice the vibrant color and premium texture that distinguished his product. Later, Jeff emphasizes the importance of detaching from emotional connections and focusing on problem-solving as an entrepreneur instead. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Okt 202225min

This week, Liz sits down with Real Estate Contributor and Host of Mansion Global on the FOX Business Network Katrina Campins to discuss how she got the real estate "bug" at the young age of 17 and how she's grown her success throughout her career. Katrina reflects on the Cuban American immigrant spirit her parents passed down to her, which led her to persist in the rigorous training to become a top real estate agent. Later, she shares her read on today’s real estate market and talks about the strength of creating one's own destiny. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Okt 202225min

This week, Liz sits down with the CEO of the yogurt brand 16 Handles Neil Hershman to discuss his career pivot transition from an astrophysicist to a business owner. Neil reflects on his career journey from before getting into the frozen yogurt business, to striving to survive through the pandemic and finally becoming the CEO. Later, he describes his determination and faith to pursue his passion regardless of the risks, which eventually led him to success. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Okt 202230min

On this episode, Liz sits down with the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition Nick Bare, to share his inspirational story of grit and resilience.  Nick reflects on how his passion for healthy living catapulted his thriving health and performance supplements company. He also addresses how personal life setbacks motivated him to sustain his business, despite being told to give it up. Later, Nick shares with Liz how his life motto of “go one more,” motivates him to keep moving forward despite the many speed bumps of life. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Okt 202227min

This week, Liz sits down with the President of DoorDash Christopher Payne to discuss the various paths he crossed in order to make it to the top of the fast food chain. Christopher stresses to listeners that success is all about taking risks; he would not be where he is without venturing through Microsoft, Tinder, and other companies first. He later shares how his first job at McDonald's fueled his passion for providing delightful customer service experiences that he now gets to improve across various restaurants through DoorDash. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Sep 202228min

This week, Liz sits down with the CEO & Founder Of Grove Collaborative Stuart Landesberg to discuss his passion for protecting the planet’s environment. Stu shares what inspired him to create sustainable household products in hopes of combatting the three pillars of the climate change crisis: decarbonization of the energy economy, moving away from industrial agriculture, and plastic waste. He later explains how he never gave up on his vision for his company despite receiving nearly two hundred rejections while trying to kickstart his career. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Sep 202224min