How'd it Happen?

Burnout and stress. Two words often go hand-in-hand in work or business. It's also a topic worth having because the compound effects may be detrimental—that's what we're going to talk about in this episode. We have the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego-based burnout media firm, Michael Levitt. We talk about the challenges he went th...

Today I have the President and CEO of WILL Interactive, Inc., Sharon Sloane. Aside from the incredible story behind the success and the walk down memory lane, this episode also provides a TON of golden nuggets of wisdom. If you are a leader in whatever shape or form, you are definitely going to learn a lot from today’s interview with Sharon Sloane. Make sure you tune in. Sharon Sloane has 30 years...

Welcome to another special and different episode of the How'd It Happen Podcast. I am still joined by Richard Burke and Dave Will. In this episode, we are going to talk about Chapter 20 of my book “OWNER SHIFT – How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck." I talk about the premise of why I wrote this chapter and what Richard and Dave think about it. Stay tuned for the 2nd to the last episode of...

Today's episode and the guest that I'm so excited for everyone to get to know is a gift, to say the least. Robert “Cujo” Teschner presented to my tech group in July, and he made a phenomenal presentation that really made a mark on all of us. I'm so happy to have him on the show because you are all in for a treat.  Mr. Robert “Cujo” Teschner is a retired F-15 / F-22 fighter pilot. He...

Hello everyone and welcome to another very interesting and insightful episode of the How'd It Happen podcast. In this episode, we have the Visit Milwaukee Chairman of the board, Omar Shaikh. He shares the culture that his restaurant has, Carnevor, and what makes it so great and successful through the years. Like many business owners, Omar had his share of challenges during the pandemic, but t...

Welcome to another special and unique episode of the How'd It Happen Podcast. I still have Richard Burke and Dave Will with me today and we are going to cover another chapter of my book “ OWNER SHIFT – How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck." This was a very difficult chapter to write and one that was vulnerable for me, tune in so you'll know why. If you haven't listened to the 1st...

Do you believe in miracles? That there are angels out there sent forth to be our guides? I'm excited to share today's episode with you because it's not only filled with a ton of golden nuggets of wisdom, but it's also motivating and inspiring. Jeff is an Olympian, speaker, and author who believes that winning in life is never by accident. It is instead a result of deliberate ac...

I am excited to have you all listen to today's episode as we talk to an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, certified happiness trainer, host, and attorney, Meg Nocero, Esq. We talked about her books, how she was able to work around the word "bliss", her experience as an attorney, and how she became who she is today. There's so much greatness in today's episode, so make su...

Welcome to another episode of the How'd It Happen Podcast. Today is not only a special episode but also a very different one. Today, I have two guests with me, Richard Burke and Dave Will; they will talk about my book, which just launched recently. This four-part series explores and discusses specific topics and chapters of the “ OWNER SHIFT – How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck." In this...

Today I am with the Founder and Executive Chairman of Palmetto Infusion as well as the CEO and President of Carolus Company. These are excellent companies that are helping different groups of people. Palmetto Infusion is an ambulatory infusion company with an in-home care segment. While Carolus Company helps organizations and leadership teams get the most out of their business. As always, we talke...

Today is a very special episode and one that I have been excited to do. I am launching my book OwnerShift - How Getting Selfish Got Me Unstuck .  As you listen to this episode, the book will already be available on Amazon, so please give it a visit. I also wanted to ask your help to spread the word about OwnerShift to anybody you think needs to read this. If you're interested to know the reas...

I am very excited to share today’s episode with you because it will be interesting, especially if you’re currently thinking about investing, advising, and more. We have George Bandarian II with us, and we join him as he journeys back from where everything started. We also talk about him taking over their family business, what Untapped Ventures does, and where best to find George and all his servic...

I believe there is a book in each and every one of us. We have a unique voice and an incredible story to tell—a story filled with experiences and lessons that the world should read. However, the task of book writing is daunting that most people don’t even take the first step. This is why I decided to record this episode because I wanted to share my top 5 learnings while I was writing my book. It w...

Everyone goes through changes at one point or another in their lives. That’s what today’s guest went through until he found something he could spend his life doing. Join me as we talk to the Director, Founder, and Film Producer of Madoff Productions — yep, you guessed it, Jeff Madoff. We talk about the choices he made in the past that served him well into his present and future. We also talked abo...

Every success story starts with challenges and today's story is no different. Brian Covey was once an Olympic USA Soccer Player, and he quickly learned how to get "cut" and literally... get cut. He is also a soccer dad, family man, wealth advisor, speaker, author, podcast host, and creative disrupter. Join me as we talk to Brian about thriving after his Olympic career ended and then...

Stacey Gordon is such a fascinating and inspiring person to talk to, and I'm so excited for you to listen to today's episode. She is the founder of Rework Work — a company that focuses on reworking how companies recruit, hire, and engage women and professionals of color. Apart from sharing her journey as a young kid who wanted to become a recruiter,  a judge, and now running her own busi...

Welcome to another solo episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast. In this episode, I want to ask my listeners: Are you proud of who you show up as a leader and a person during challenging times? How are you handling when someone leaves the company, whether voluntary or involuntary? You will also hear stories that are great examples of what I’m talking about in this episode. I hope this will give you...

Today's episode with Greg Reid is a fun and inspiring one. This award-winning author, keynote speaker, and film producer is full of energy that will keep you interested as the episode progress. We've talked so much about Greg's achievements and how he managed his way into this industry. We also talked about a very interesting event that's dubbed "The Greatest Event You Can...

In today’s episode, I wanted to answer the three most common questions asked about my book or my process of writing the book. I wanted to share this with everyone hoping that it inspires you to write your own as well. I am hoping that my story will push you to do the thing that… Continue reading ➞ Three Questions About My Book (#209) The post Three Questions About My Book (#209) first appeared on...

My old friend Bobby Kraft is joining us in today's episode, and I'm very excited for my listeners to meet him. His success story will inspire our young entrepreneurs that pivoting is okay and sometimes necessary.    Robert Kraft has almost 20 years of expertise as an Entrepreneur in the Direct Marketing industry. Before Mr. Kraft joined the industry, he was a licensed Investment Advisor...

Prince Daniels, Jr. is a former NFL running back who is now a High Performance Mentor, Author, Podcaster, and founder of Game Beyond the Game. The post Prince Daniels, How I Mastered the Game Beyond the NFL (#207) first appeared on Mike Malatesta . To Connect with Mike: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Coaching Get Mike’s book: Owner Shift Please LIKE 👍SHARE 📲SUBSCRIBE to stay updated...

Welcome to another episode of How’d It Happen, but this time, it’s just me. In this episode, I’m sharing 13 things that help keep my positive outlook in life positive. These are information that I’ve come to accumulate through the years.  I’m finally wise enough to know what makes me better – and what makes… Continue reading ➞ 13 Things This Entrepreneur Doesn’t Do (#206) The post 13 Things This E...

Héctor Colón is the President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS), a speaker and author. The post Héctor Colón, 5 Habits That Led Me from a Boxing Ring to a Boardroom (#205) first appeared on Mike Malatesta . To Connect with Mike: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Coaching Get Mike’s book: Owner Shift Please LIKE 👍SHARE 📲SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on...

Kien Vuu, MD is an assistant professor of Health Sciences at UCLA, speaker, media expert, and the founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity. The post Kien Vuu, MD, Stop Chasing Purpose And Start Living It (#204) first appeared on Mike Malatesta . To Connect with Mike: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Coaching Get Mike’s book: Owner Shift Please LIKE 👍SHARE 📲SUBSCRIBE to stay updated o...

Amanda Gunawan is an architectural designer and real estate developer from Singapore that uses progressive architectural design to change the world. The post Amanda Gunawan, Changing the Design World Through Progressive Architectural Design (#203) first appeared on Mike Malatesta . To Connect with Mike: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Coaching Get Mike’s book: Owner Shift Please LIKE 👍...