2000 Percent Raise

This week John sits down with two of his favorite business partners, Austin Cohen and Justin Turetsky of FlexIt for a conversation about their business relationship, the fast moving history of the company, and the power of flexible and accessible fitness for everyone. Austin is the Founder & CEO of FlexIt, a company that aims to provide flexible and empowering fitness experiences for consumers and...

John is honored to welcome MLB Legend Johnny Damon to the show to discuss his renowned baseball career, how analytics changed the game, his experience in the MLB during the steroid era, his thoughts on the current political environment, and his experiences on Below Deck.  For 18 seasons Johnny played for the Kansas City Royals (1995–2000), Oakland Athletics (2001), Boston Red Sox (2002–2005), New...

Although John doesn't consider himself a motivational speaker, he decided to share this talk that he recently gave to a Junior High School with the hopes that it will inspire others to share it with young people in their lives or simply be inspired by his story of perseverance. During his talk, John captivated the students by sharing his business relationships with Aaron Rodgers and friendship wit...

John kicks the show off with an interview with his childhood friend Vinnie Ingallinera, who is an entrepreneur and professional Axe Thrower. Vinnie shares his journey of starting his own business building high-tech escape room themes across the country and building his own escape room facility in Augusta, Georgia. The discussion also covers how Axe Throwing became the main draw to the venue and ho...

Scott Williams, three-time NBA champion, joins John to discuss his NBA career and his triumph over trauma. Scott shares that basketball helped him find a second family in Chapel Hill after the tragic loss of his parents. He has written a memoir, Through the Fire, which details his experiences and offers hope to others affected by domestic violence. Scott reminisces about his time in the NBA, playi...

This week John welcomes Tim Calise to the show for an informative conversation about both his career in wealth management and an insider perspective on creating lasting cashflow for you and your business. Tim has a single goal: Make your business better and more valuable than before you met him. As the strong #2 behind multiple 7 and 8 figure CEOs, Tim has helped technology services, businesses an...

This week John presents a special NFL Draft Edition featuring a duo of current and former NFL players here to break down their NFL experiences and predictions for the 2023 draft. To kick things off, John welcomes New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke to discuss his rise from Stanford to the NFL. Bobby and John discuss a number of key insider facts about NFL contract provisions and the quest for...

This is a short and sweet bonus episode that recaps my new book 2000 Percent Raise and highlights what sparked the name as well as the idea for launching this podcast! Shout out to Fox 32 Chicago for the great opportunity.   For more info on my book launch check out:  https://2000percentraise.com/   Let's Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jo...

This week John welcomes Billy McFarland to the show for a first hand look inside his disastrous and ultimately criminal co-founding of the notorious Fyre Festival. In 2016, Billy alongside his business partner Ja Rule hatched a plan for a "luxury" music festival that promised 5-Star accommodations, celebrity encounters, and gourmet dining. Some ticket holders paid upwards of $100,000 dollars per t...

This week John welcomes performance coach, international speaker, and best-selling author Ben Newman to the show for an honest discussion on performance, mental toughness, excellence, and the importance of accountability. This hour is packed with real world advice for anyone struggling to turn motivation into action or elevate their performance in business, sales, or athletics to the next level. B...

This week John is excited to share a pair of conversations with his friend, LA Chargers running back, entrepreneur, and community leader Austin Ekeler, and Colleen McNutt, founder of Lightning Fit, the revolutionary EMS workout technology that has the potential of transforming the way we workout and achieve our fitness potential. To kick things off, John sits down with Austin for a chat about his...

*Explicit Language is used in this episode* This week we're shaking things up as John welcomes the golden voice of Bob Menery to the show for a no holds barred conversation about life, business, his wild rise to fame and Bob's give no f*** approach towards telling it like it is. Bob joins John from his home in Boston for a candid talk on everything from the true story behind his departure at The F...

This week John welcomes two powerhouse personalities to the show to offer some insightful business advice and real-world reflections on entrepreneurship, leadership, crypto, self-care, and even poker!   To kick off the show John shares his conversation with Jayson Waller. Raised in a trailer park, kicked out of high school and faced with becoming a father in his teens, Jayson Waller's hustle, hear...

This week for our 25th episode John welcomes NHL legend Jeremy Roenick to the show to discuss his iconic career, the many evolutions in the sport of hockey, and his outspoken position on everything from NHL refs, the toxicity of social media, and the challenges and rewards that come with entrepreneurship and investing.   Jeremy Roenick is a former professional hockey player who played the majority...

This week John is excited to release Part Two of his three part interview with UFC legend Randy Couture. In Part One Randy talked with John about his early fighting career, his time in the army, and the origins of MMA and The UFC. Randy also reflected on some of his unforgettable fights and broke down the similarities in wrestling and MMA mindsets.  In this installment John kicks off the show with...

Keith Yackey joins the show for a frank and unflinching conversation about marriage, sex, and why becoming the most attractive version of yourself has nothing to do with pure vanity and everything to do with marriage sanity. In this episode listeners will learn about Keith's story of going from a happily married and highly successful real estate entrepreneur to a divorced man who was no longer des...

Blaine Bartlett joins the show to discuss a sweeping array of topics on everything from self awareness, business ethics, and aspects of globalization and shifting market forces. Blaine is President and CEO of Avatar Resources Inc, a consulting firm he founded in 1987. He has served clients in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the United States. While living in Japan in the early 1980's, he mana...

In this episode, John sits down with Ray Leonard Jr. the son of the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard for an in-depth conversation about business, entrepreneurship, and defining himself outside his father's legacy. Ray shares stories of how he was thrust into the spotlight at an early age starring alongside his father in a legendary 7 Up commercial capturing the hearts of millions. More importantly, Ray...

This week we have something a little different for you. MMA and UFC legend Randy Couture is joining us for a special three part installment of 2000 Percent Raise. Randy was gracious enough to give me an hour and half of his time from his home in Las Vegas so I've decided to split this incredible conversation into three episodes so that we could cover every last detail of our talk.  For many listen...

This week I'm excited to welcome Clinton Sparks to the show for a wide ranging talk about music, creativity, entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and technology. Clinton is a pioneer in the field of internet radio, first popularizing mixtapes which he leveraged into hosting radio shows in Boston, Baltimore, and Connecticut. Clinton went on to host Sirius XM's Shade 45 and was the long-time host of a worl...

Ryan "Pony" Stasik shares the unique ways his successful 25-year-old band, Umphrey's McGee, creates an intimate connection with the audience– from the type of music performed to "first-class opportunities" to catch a private concert backstage or letting the fans give input for controlling the experience live. Ryan also explains why the band chose to have their own record label and other strategies...

In this episode, we are joined by my old friend Jeff Dudan for a conversation about the value and power of franchising your business. Jeff shares his journey from the football field to the franchising field while giving listeners some sage wisdom about leadership and growth along the way. Jeff is a franchise executive with 25 years of experience founding, building, operating, and ultimately exitin...

In this episode T.J. Colaiezzi, CEO of LifeBrand, joins the show to share his entrepreneurial story. From janitor at a fitness center to getting a chance in sales and turning that into an opportunity to climb the corporate ladder into management, T.J. has proven that you don't get "lucky" in business. You earn success by "working your ass off!" and building strong connections & camaraderie with yo...

In this episode, singer-songwriter Michael McDermott, a music industry veteran with an international following, shares the ins and outs of the business and his staying power. Michael, a heartland rocker who did not stop following his passion in exchange for a paycheck, continues to make music on his own terms.     Follow Michael:  Website: https://michael-mcdermott.com/ Facebook : https://www.face...

In this episode, John shares intimate details of his wealth-building story, giving us a glimpse into the courageous, risky and intuitive moves he made along the way that gave him much more than a #2000PercentRaise. By leaving corporate America and starting his own business that he sold to a private equity firm, he upleveled his entire life to new possibilities, beyond what he ever imagined. John i...