3 Things (with Ric Elias)

This is a very special episode in honor of Marshall Rauch. He was a dear friend and mentor, a businessman, a community leader, an incredible storyteller, a devoted family man - and a listener-favorite on the podcast. He passed away this Spring at 102 years young.  Today we’re replaying some of our favorite moments with Marshall and remembering him as a shining example of what it means to...

How do elite athletes, CEOs, and other peak performers unlock - and maintain - the very best versions of themselves? What routines and habits do they invest in? What do they measure? And importantly, how do they ensure they’re still having fun along the way? Jonathan Roche is an award-winning expert and best-selling author who specializes in all of the above. This episode is essentially a coaching...

Patrick O'Shaughnessy is the host of the "Invest Like the Best" podcast - where he's interviewed more than 400 of the world's top investors, entrepreneurs, and experts. He's also the CEO of Positive Sum, a venture capital firm that backs founders pursuing their life's work, and the founder of Colossus, a family of podcasts on a mission to be the leading destination to learn about business and inve...

Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "Invest Like the Best," hosted by Patrick O'Shaughnessy, where they discussed the early days of Red Ventures, the difference between "living good and living well," the power of forgiveness, and compounding more than just your capital.   Check back next week to hear Ric turn the tables - putting Patrick on the other...

Wences Casares is credited with bringing Bitcoin to Silicon Valley. He also founded XAPO Bank, which manages the largest quantity of Bitcoin in the world (an estimated $10 billion in underground vaults on five continents). And before XAPO, Wences founded several businesses, including one that first connected Argentina to the Internet in 1994.   In this episode, Ric and Wences discuss Wences'...

Jesse Pujji is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in building momentum. His first startup, Ampush, was a digital agency that cracked the code on social media marketing - partnering with brands like Uber and Hulu. Today, he's the CEO of "Gateway X" - a venture studio where he co-founds startups with aspiring entrepreneurs and coaches them to success. In this episode, Ric and Jesse discuss the ke...

Danny Meyer is the founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, the founder of Shake Shack, and a New York Times best-selling author. His book Setting The Table  features life lessons and leadership principles for building a strong team culture in any industry.  In this episode, Ric and Danny share personal perspectives about new beginnings, parenting, and health. Th...

Neil Hoyne is the Chief Strategist at Google and author of the book "Converted: The Data Driven Way To Win Customers' Hearts." In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, Ric and Neil discuss the future of AI, the power of storytelling, and what it means to "outrun the bear." This is 3 Things, with Neil Hoyne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In this special episode, we're sharing a conversation that was recorded in front of a live audience at the Charlotte Business Alliance's annual economic outlook event. Ric sat down with two friends who also happen to be CEOs of two of the largest companies headquartered in Charlotte - Brian Moynihan of Bank of America, and Marvin Ellison, of Lowes Home Improvement. They discussed how each CEO plan...

Walter Green is a former CEO, a best-selling author, and a close friend to Ric for more than 30 years. But this episode focuses on the most recent chapter of Walter's life, and his work founding the "Say it Now" movement. "Say It Now" inspires people to live a happier, more purposeful life by expressing more gratitude and by having "Living Tributes." The point is to honor people who have had a sig...

Today's guest is one of few leaders who can say they truly changed the world - Hugh McColl. He's the visionary leader who built Bank of America into what was once the world's largest bank - a process which shaped the modern banking industry as we know it today. He's also been called "The Man Who Built Charlotte" for his undeniable role in transforming this small unknown town into one of the fastes...

Today's guest is Erskine Bowles - a visionary leader who's driven transformative change in both the public and private sectors over the course of an incredible career that's spanned more than 50 years and dozens of impactful roles. You might know him as the former White House Chief of Staff (during the Clinton Administration), OR as the former President of the University of North Carolina system (...

In this episode we welcome back Marshall Rauch, one of Ric's closest friends - who just turned 100 years old. If you're a subscriber of 3 Things, you may remember Marshall as "The Jewish Santa Claus" - or the man who started a new business at 93 years old. If you haven't listened to that episode from 2018 about living a longer and happier life, you should definitely go back and listen. It's one of...

Today's guest is Bob McKillop - the legendary head coach of the Davidson College men's basketball team. Coach McKillop devoted more than 3 decades of his career to the Wildcats - with more than 600 wins and 10 NCAA tournament appearances. In that time, he coached both of his sons (who were standout players) and 57 students who went on to play professionally - including two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry...

Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "The Drive" with Dr. Peter Attia, where he discussed his approach to living intentionally, valuing time, prioritizing relationships, and more keys to living a rich life. This episode is a shortened version of Peter and Ric's full conversation. To hear it in full, head over to The Peter Attia Drive wherever you get podcas...

How do you say thank you to the man who saved your life? On this day 14 years ago, Flight 1549 crash-landed in the Hudson River. Captain Sully was in the pilot’s seat, and Ric Elias was in Seat 1D. In this special episode, Ric and Captain Sully reflect on their experiences of the “Hudson Miracle” from both sides, and how it’s changed both of their lives forever. More Info: As a former U.S. Air For...

Today's guest is Brad Stevens - the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics and one of the most transformational leaders in the NBA. He's built a reputation for staying impossibly calm on the sidelines - even in the most dramatic competitions - and for bringing superstar performances out of players who otherwise may have stayed under the radar. In this episode, Brad share...

Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, where Ric and our guest Simon Sinek discussed how optimism is different from general positivity, and how an infinite mindset can unlock opportunity and happiness… even when chaos strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about SLEEP - featuring one of the world's top experts, Dr. Matthew Walker. In this episode, Ric and Matt discuss his groundbreaking research, which covers why we sleep, what happens to us when we sleep, what happens when we dream, and how sleep impacts our concentration, our memory, our immune system, and more. His current focus is on the possible link between not getting enou...

Jay Bilas won a National Championship when he played for Duke back in the 80s, and today he's one of the most outspoken critics of the NCAA - because they do not pay college athletes - while coaches make millions, and the industry makes billions. This is the second time Jay's been on the show. Today, he and Ric talk a little bit about life, and a LOT about basketball. Be sure to also check out his...

Today's guest is Natalie Jaresko, the former Finance Minister of Ukraine. In this episode, she reflects on how the current war in Ukraine will have direct, lasting impacts on the entire world for months and years to come. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience, where Natalie reminded us of the tragic realities of war, but more importantly, the power of resilience and hope. Insp...

After 14 seasons in the NFL, Greg Olsen retired as one of the Top 10 tight ends of all time. Now, he's a rookie all over again - starting a new career in sportscasting.  In this episode, Greg shares what it was like to play in the Super Bowl, what it's like to learn a new skill on national TV, how his son's journey to overcome a rare heart condition inspired him to help others, and what it me...

Our guest today has a big goal - setting a new standard for American cities when it comes to achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, employment, and mobility.  In this episode, Mayor Lyles shares what progress means to her as a public leader ; her experience becoming the first Black woman elected Mayor of Charlotte, NC, after growing up in the segregated South ; and why...

Casey Crawford is a CEO, a former Super Bowl champion, and he’s known for giving away almost half of his company’s profits. According to Casey, it's the holistic approach that's needed for true generational change in underserved communities, and it's a model for giving back that other companies can follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemba Walker is a four-time NBA All-Star, member of the 2019 USA National Team, an NCAA champion, and the all-time leading scorer for the Charlotte Hornets. Kemba first made a name for himself nationally when he led the UConn Huskies to win the NCAA Championship in 2011. Later that year, Kemba was a top draft pick for what would become the worst team in NBA history (statistically speaking) - the C...