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Chiusano & Daughter 33 Episodes May 25, 2025

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From Staten Island to Startups & Meeting Virgil with Matt Fried May 25, 2025 2948 Matt Fried has been one of my closest friends for about 15 years—and this episode is everything I hoped it would be. Equal parts hilarious, inspiring, and useful, this conversation walks through Matt’s wild career path, from graffiti-tagged train rides into art school to sneaker collaborations and startup wins, all the way to building a platform that’s literally helping save lives through faster r

Chef Joe Sasto On Building Your Career Mar 13, 2025 3407 One of my all time favorite creators and creator friends going back to 2020. Chef Joe Sasto is a legend in his space and he is a brilliant human on a multitude of levels. Enjoy a conversation that I narrate like a murder mystery. It will make sense as you get into it. If you ever wanted an inside look at the world of being a celebrity chef and what goes into thinking about scaling a product the

Ken Burns On The Art of Storytelling Feb 25, 2025 3624 Today, I'm thrilled to host legendary filmmaker Ken Burns. Join us as we explore his unparalleled storytelling and the history that shapes us all. 0:00 - Introduction to Ken Burns as a master storyteller and his influence on filmmaking 1:13 - The importance of humility and the flaws of heroes in storytelling. 3:05 - The subtractive nature of storytelling and finding the essence of a narrative. 4:

Listening Less To Change Everything Jan 30, 2025 1324 In this episode, I challenge the idea that more input always leads to better outcomes. Counterintuitive? Maybe. But stick with me for 20 minutes, and this might be the episode you can’t unhear for the rest of the year. 🚀 What We Cover: • Why listening less (yes, less) might be the key to your best year yet • How external voices—whether from social media, coworkers, or even well-meaning family—can

John McDonald On How To Build Iconic NYC Restaurants Jan 22, 2025 4080 My conversation with a new friend and fellow NYC dad, John McDonald, one of New York City's longest-standing and most successful restaurateurs. From inside his flagship restaurant, Lure Fishbar in Soho, we chat about the potential closure after 20 years due to Prada's real estate interests. John shares his journey from Phoenix to New York, establishing Merc Bar in 1993 and later opening Lure Fish

The Worst First Semester Ever Nov 25, 2024 2137 The lows that can come with a first semester at college. How I found myself living alone in Fredericton, New Brunswick, drinking SoCo & Tang, eating KFC family meals solo, getting beat up at a hockey tryout, and watching Mighty Ducks 3 in the theater several times (also solo). Proof that a horrible start at school doesn't mean anything other than potentially making for a great story further down t

The New Guy Nov 20, 2024 2694 Jim Keyes is one of the most fascinating and admirable CEO's in the history of corporate America and someone we can all learn from. His humble beginnings are staggering, his career is aspirational, and his wisdom is Yoda-esque in the corporate world. My confidence has been one of the biggest challenges over the past 152 days since I left my corporate job. The opportunity to spend a bit of time wit

Your Best Hot Mess Sep 10, 2024 1616 Summary In this conversation, let me reflect on how I am in the current state of being a 'hot mess' and embrace the idea that everyone is a hot mess in their own way. I discuss the challenges and conundrums of transitioning to a new phase in life, such as sustainability and finding a balance between change and stability. I am also happy to share the progress made, including spending more time with

The College Football Game That Almost Got Me Fired Sep 6, 2024 1498 Summary In this episode, Timm shares a lighthearted story from his early career in college football production. He talks about his first job as a production assistant for ABC Sports and the intense training he went through before the college football season started. Timm recounts the challenges he faced on his first day on the job, including the late arrival of the students he hired and his panic

The Next Level Aug 20, 2024 1488 The next big challenge in your career is just the next level of the video game, and you will be okay. You earned the right to be at that level. You worked your ass off to see the next big scary obstacle. You will not get it right the first time, but if you keep playing, you will be fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So You Need To Pivot Aug 13, 2024 1455 Y'all ask the best questions on LInkedIn and if I could spend all day everyday just answer them, I would but I would never get to them all and I dont know how I can do that and pay the bills (yet!). So, I took about 100 of the last 1,000 and put them into ChatGPT and asked for the themes. #1 of them was "Career Transition & Pivoting" whether that was due to a layoff situation or just broader chan

Making The Most Of August Aug 7, 2024 1663 From the high level concept of a 30-60-90 planning mentality to why some influencers are way to intense about "grinding through August", lets have a chat simply to plant a seed about what's possible over the next 3 months and how to get yourself there with some kindness along the way too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Are Going To Be Fine Jul 30, 2024 1351 The first one after responsibly firing myself. Also the first one that I self produced. And I am here simply to tell you that you are going to be fine over the course of your corporate careers. The Software I Use Did An Additional Recap For Me & This Is What It Said... He shares his own experience of leaving his corporate job and finding happiness in a different way. He emphasizes the importance

2024 Without Resolutions Feb 5, 2024 1970 Episode 20, no way! Lets talk about resolutions, why they might be super overrated and other stuff too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 NYC Marathon Recap (With Special Guest: Kelly Jane!) Nov 19, 2023 3410 Well, that was about as unexpected of an ending as can be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House: My First Trip Oct 24, 2023 3044 What a wild experience and incredibly eye opening too about what is under the hood at our government these days. Let me tell you all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snack Hour Oct 14, 2023 646 Its been a staple of my schedule for years, I can't do without it, it includes popcorn and beer and email, and it is glorious. Let me tell you about the magic of "snack hour". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Balancing The 9 To 5 With The 5 To 9 Sep 22, 2023 1360 I never would have imagined that this would even turn into a side hustle so let me tell you how I got here, how you can nuture yours and what to expect along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What I Learned As An 18 Year Old NYC Elevator Operator Sep 14, 2023 1352 Perhaps my most bizarre gig ever, but man did I learn a ton from it. Come listen as you'll pick up some tips on how to make the most out of any job you'll ever have too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop Worrying About Your Job Title Sep 6, 2023 1739 It almost feels like something they want you to fixate on to distract you from truly progressing because its not as useful as you think it is is and the more you own the title you have versus pining for the one that you want, the quicker you exceed your own expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doing All The Things Aug 30, 2023 1826 I have been doing a lot, if not all the things, for a long time. This is how I have been juggling it all to the best of my ability and what I think you can do to help you chase your dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Kelly Jane Aug 23, 2023 1910 Why she is the greatest thing that ever happened to me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP10 - How To Kick Butt At Your First Corporate Job! Jun 14, 2023 2558 Find the cheat sheet that I'm going to walk you through and more here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t70lm5i40z75m9j/AAD1tH5My_k-FlY7E3BQFUIxa?dl=0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP9 - AMA #2 Jun 7, 2023 2048 Everything from corporate to relationships to running to parenting to cannabis and a few other jams. So come hang, they are your questions after all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP8 - How to Handle Getting Ghosted May 31, 2023 1643 Let's talk suggestions and offer some guidance on how to handle the frustration of not receiving a reply. Through a personal stories, I will happily (or not happily...) explain how to navigate unanswered messages with practical strategies for managing emotions (aka taking the high road), setting expectations, and turning a lack of response into something positive. Learn more about your ad choices.

EP7 - How To Get Addicted To Appreciation May 2, 2023 1847 It's this funny feeling when you're a bit aloof and malaise. For me that is withdrawal from an addiction to appreciation. Let me explain how it works and why it could change everything for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP6 - AMA #1 Apr 27, 2023 1560 Your questions, answered, I hope! Y'all ask the best q's and here are my a's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP5 - Working Too Hard? Apr 26, 2023 1363 We can thrust our own opinions of what good looks like on others, and this include "working too hard". I've gotten this feedback and the question a ton, so let's talk about it because I think we get to define this for ourselves. Same as we would get to define happiness for ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP4 - Worst First Day On The Job Apr 25, 2023 1806 Today's is all about failure, and why it's not the end of the world. As much as we hate to admit it, we all fail at something at some point in our lives. It's not a pleasant feeling, but it's also not the end of the world. I share a personal story about my own experience with failure and how it led me to discover new opportunities and grow in ways I never imagined. Instead of dwelling on the negat

EP3 - Why Running High Works So Well For Me Apr 20, 2023 1245 Far too long this was an incredibly sensitive topic. But lets get into what running with cannabis means (to me) and why I do it as often as I can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP2 - When Your Appendix Bursts And You Go To The Wrong Hospital Apr 19, 2023 1551 The power of saying no. I've always been the type of person who wants to say yes to every opportunity that comes my way, but I've learned that saying no can be just as important, if not more so. In this episode, I'm sharing some personal stories and insights into why saying no can be a game-changer, and how it can help you focus on what really matters. First up, I'm talking about a time when I sai

EP1 - Not Getting The Job Apr 18, 2023 1704 My boss just got fired. I thought his job was mine. Top 50 people in the company of 100,000 here I come... Nope. It was devastating and the best thing that ever happened to me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Story Starts Like This ... Nov 23, 2022 197 If teen Timm could see me now ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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