Built Not Born

Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. Adam’s journey from a college graduate to leading a $1 Billion organization and 1,000 employees is inspiring. Adam discusses why personal growth and leadership drive business success. Adam shares how he turned his startup into a powerhouse in real estate, construction, and education. Adams his company has been voted the bes...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Harry Psaros is the author of the book, "From Struggle to Strength: A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity." Harry writes about his Autism journey with his oldest son Gus. Harry shares the mindset that brought the family from awareness, to diagnosis, to a treatment plan that led to Gus ultimately at...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Lucius Pomerantz, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and hand specialist in San Diego, CA. "Dr Luke" is a former MMA fighter and Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who trains at Victory MMA with the legendary Dean Lister and Jocko Willink. Dr Luke is the creative force behind, "Cut to the Bone" , the digital channel he c...

Amy P. Kelly is the Vice President of Consulting for  The Jon Gordon Companies  and co-author with Jon Gordon of the USA Today Best Seller "Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult" &   "The Energy Bus Field Guide"  a roadmap to fueling your life, work, and team with positive energy. Amy and I discuss how she got connected with the legndary Jon Gordon and some of...

Terry C. Carney, Sr. is the founder of Platinum City Golden West Entertainment. Terry discusses his latest project, "Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic," which he directed and produced in collaboration with Ice-T. The documentary is a call to action, igniting conversations on mental health and gun violence. Terry and I discuss his amazing story from the tough streets of Los Angeles to the gl...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Matt Arroyo is an entrepreneur, a retired UFC / MMA fighter & ADCC competitor, a husband, a father of 3, a Christian, and Coach. In 2007, Matt was on the Ultimate Fighter Reality Show Season 6, making it to the semifinals that led him to be awarded a UFC Contract. Matt is also a featured character in the UFC video game "UFC...

Angelo Cataldi was legendary voice of Philadelphia sports fans for 33 years as the host of The Morning Show on Sports Talk 94.1 WIP For 33 years, Angelo lit the fire on the radio that fueled the most passionate sports fans in America.  Angelo and I discuss his new book LOUD: “How a Shy Nerd Came to Philadelphia and Turned up the Volume in the Most Passionate Sports City in America." We talk a...

Built Not Born is 3 years old! Thank you for being a listener. I really appreciate you being here. The Next Wave of interviews launches this week. We will be joined by Philly Sports Radio legend Angelo Cataldi, UFC Fighter Matt Arroyo, and our first comedian. Thank you for all the feedback and ideas on how to make the show even more relevant and impactful. Our goal is to bring you amazing, thought...

Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Consulting. Kate is the author of, "Do What You Love - A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job." Kate and her team are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves by providing training, coaching, and consulting services, including Floyd’s cornerstone Dream Manager Program based on Matthew Kelly’s bes...

Guy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley icon, renowned entrepreneur, and the chief evangelist of Canva. Guy is the creator of the “Remarkable People” podcast. Working alongside the legendary Steve Jobs , Guy was the Chief Evangelist of Apple and one of Apple’s original employees and played a pivotal role in the marketing of the Macintosh computer. He also served as a trustee of the Wikimedia Fo...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Ryron Gracie   is head instructor at  Gracie University  in Torrance, California. Ryron is the eldest grandson of Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and the eldest son of Rorion Gracie, the creator of the UFC ( Ultimate Fighting Championship ). Ryron and I discuss how t...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Best Selling author Donald Robertson returns to Built Not Born to talk about his latest book, "Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor". Donald is a Cognitive Behavior Therapist and best selling author of "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius . " & the graphic novel "Verissimus". Donald and...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Stephanie LaFlora is serial entrepreneur, storyteller, marketer, and creator. Stephanie the founder of Crownhunt and is on a quest to help under-resourced entrepreneurs thrive.  Stephanie has closed over $4 Million in funding for small businesses. Stephanie is on a mission to help increase funding for under-resourced entre...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Andrew Roberts has authored some of the most epic biographies of our time like 'Napoleon the Great', 'Churchill: Walking with Destiny', & ' George III: The Last King of America.' Andrew has written or edited twenty books, which have been translated into twenty-eight languages, and appears regularly on radio and televis...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Lt. Case Wilson is a veterans of both the US Army and the US Air Force, where he serves in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Lt Wilson completed 2 tours in Afghanistan with the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division. He also served 1 tour in Iraq fighting ISIS with the US Army's 1st Infantry Division. Lt. Wilson has served in the...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Jeffrey Gitomer returns for his second appearance on the Built Not Born Podcast Jeffrey and I discuss the creative process, how to earn trust, the mindset of an elite sales person, and how to build your personal brand. Jeffrey Gitomer is a New York Times Best Selling author of 18 books, including  The Sales Bible &nbs...

Tricia Burdo, PhD is the Professor and Vice Chair of Microbiology, Immunology, and Inflammation at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr Burdo and I discuss the decades long search for the cure for HIV / AIDS. We discuss the latest treatments, experimental therapies, and the latest research in the search to cure to one of the most mysterious diseases known to h...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Robin Waterfield is a British classical scholar, author of more than 40 books, translator, and editor, who specializes in Ancient Greek philosophy. Robin studied Classics at Manchester University and went on to research ancient Greek philosophy at King's College, Cambridge. Robin and I discuss the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Seth Godin is the author of 20 best-selling books that have been translated in to 35 languages. Seth's daily blog is one of the most read blogs in the world. Seth and I discuss the creative process, overcoming fear, why the world needs your art and how we can save the planet. Connect with Seth Godin: Seth's Blog Seth's Books Th...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Micah Bowens is a Certified Wealth Coach, Certified Hedge Fund Professional, Ex-Stock Broker, Angel Investor, and a Serial Entrepreneur who is on a mission is to close the racial and gender wealth gaps, and help women who want financial freedom leverage the power of stocks and options trading to supplement or replace their inco...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG Javier Vazquez is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, former professional MMA fighter and veteran of the UFC , WEC, ELITE XC, SHOOTO, KOTC, EBI, & ADCC. Javier is the creator of the groundbreaking JVOS curriculum. Javier discusses why his "The Master Plan" is a complete training system of self-defense that will rev...

CLICK THIS LINK -->>> SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BUILT NOT BORN BLOG J.P. Dinnell, a former U.S. Navy SEAL with three combat deployments, served as point man, machine gunner, and sniper for SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser , the most decorated special operation unit in the Iraq War. J.P. was lead sniper for Delta Platoon, opposite of "American Sniper", Chris Kyle, who served in Charlie Platoo...

No interview this week. Just want to express my sincere GRATITUDE to each of you for making the Built Not Born Podcast part of your week. I so appreciate each and everyone of you tuning in. Wish you and your family a holiday as awesome as you are. Thank you!! "Life is Built, Not Born." Joe Ciccarone #Episode123

Jay Papasan  is a bestselling author and executive at  Keller Williams Realty Inc . Jay returns for his second appearance on Built Not Born. Jay's most recent book, The ONE Thing ,  co-authored with Keller Williams Founder Gary Keller has sold over 3 million copies, has been translated into 42 languages and appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists including #1 on the The...

Guest Alert! And.... New Built Not Born Blog Alert! 2 Upcoming Killer Guests & New Built Not Born Blog: 1) Best selling author Jay Papasan (The ONE Thing) returns to discuss the leadership principles that he and Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller utilized to grow KW into the real estate monster that it is. Jay & Gary co-host a podcast together called , "Think Like a CEO" where they discuss KW...