Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors

In Episode #16, we explore The Chemistry of Fire: Essays with the author, Laurence Gonzales. We cover an adventure story of ice climbers on Mount Washington, the importance of rules and systems for decision making, and Laurence’s work with the Santa Fe Institute. “There’s no way to stop these accidents from happening, but there’s a way to stop them from happening to you.” – Laurence Gonzales EPISO...

In Episode #15, we explore managing $1.8 billion in wealth, investment philosophy, and teaching kids about money. We’re joined by Brandon Johnson, CEO of JFG Wealth. We cover keys to successful family wealth management, the spectrum of risk and returns, and diversification and recency bias. “Once we have a starting point and a target, we can start to evaluate, do we turn left, do we turn right? Ho...

In this Replay Episode, we explore the commonalities of peak performance. We’re joined by Chris Sparks, Founder and CEO of The Forcing Function. We cover the journey from poker to productivity, the systems-thinking approach to planning, and reflection and pattern recognition. “We're the common denominator in all of our productivity struggles. No tool, no system, no routine is going to change anyth...

In this Replay Episode, we explore the world’s least sexy $500M business. We’re joined by Carey Smith, Founder of Big Ass Fans. We cover the importance of humor in business, receiving and listening to feedback, and Carey’s investment philosophy with Unorthodox Ventures. “I think in some ways it's trite, but you really do learn an awful lot from failures. And the other thing you get from a failure—...

In this Replay Episode, we explore building the Berkshire Hathaway of outer space. We’re joined by Dylan Taylor, Founder and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings. We cover the evolution of space technology, private space companies vs. the government, and exciting innovations in the space industry. “I’m in the camp that is super passionate about space as a tool for transformation. So what energizes me is...

In Episode #14, we explore data driven writing and how to reach 100 million people. We’re joined by Nicolas Cole, author of The Art and Business of Online Writing. We cover self-belief vs. desperation, self-publishing, and the secrets of ghost writing. “You have to surround yourself with the people that are a version of who you ultimately want to become.” – Nicolas Cole EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTE...

In Episode #12, we explore technology's origins, what technology wants, and advising Steven Spielberg on Minority Report. We’re joined by Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of WIRED. We cover what technology wants, Magic Leap and virtual worlds, and Kevin’s work on Minority Report.. “What is this thing we call technology? In the cosmological sense, like, where does it fit in? How does it relat...

In Episode #11, we explore fear, faith, and finding your calling. We’re joined by Paula Faris, Emmy-nominated journalist and author of Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs For a Life of True Calling. We cover cancel culture, launching a faith-focused podcast, and key habits for great interviews. “I believe everything happens for a reason. I don't have any regrets, even though I've done some stu...

In Episode #10, we explore ancestral health and building a $200M real food brand. We’re joined by Mark Sisson, Founder of Primal Kitchen. We cover his switch from focusing on performance to focusing on health, scaling a business from one product to 85, and rules of thumb for healthy living. “I was really interested in achieving good health along with performance, and I sacrificed my health in the...

In Episode #9, we explore when and how to bring on an incredible executive assistant. We’re joined by Casey Putschoegl, Founder & CEO of 33Vincent. We cover the importance of the quality of assistant/executive relationships, the core traits of a great executive assistant, and working with a leadership coach. “I do believe that if you want to level up your leadership skills, if you want to contribu...

In Episode #8, we explore the world’s least sexy $500M business. We’re joined by Carey Smith, Founder of Big Ass Fans. We cover the importance of humor in business, receiving and listening to feedback, and Carey’s investment philosophy with Unorthodox Ventures. “I think in some ways it's trite, but you really do learn an awful lot from failures. And the other thing you get from a failure—or certai...

In Episode #7, we explore Deep Survival: The Incredible Neuroscience of Survival, Who Lives, and Who Dies. We’re joined by Laurence Gonzales, best-selling author. We cover habits during emergencies, practicing for disaster, and safety in the airline industry. “All accidents are the same. You kind of have to put them together from pieces. They don’t just happen. You have to assemble them.” — Lauren...

In Episode #6, we explore gaining clarity on your life’s purpose. We’re joined by Pete Richardson, Co-Founder & Master Guide at the Paterson Center. We cover the Paterson LifePlan process, identifying your own talents and drives, and strategies for facing fears. “Talent must be identified and then it must be cultivated. And oftentimes this takes years to cultivate and invest in and grow and bring...

In Episode #5, we explore building the Berkshire Hathaway of outer space. We’re joined by Dylan Taylor, Founder and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings. We cover the evolution of space technology, private space companies vs. the government, and exciting innovations in the space industry. “I’m in the camp that is super passionate about space as a tool for transformation. So what energizes me is getting h...

In Episode #4, we explore finding, owning, and loving your voice. We’re joined by Jessica Hansen, In-House Voice Coach at NPR. We cover finding and honing the perfect NPR voice, techniques for finding your best voice, and Jessica’s voice coaching practice. “Your voice is your instrument and you are a professional voice user. — Jessica Hansen EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED...

In Episode #3, we explore lessons from Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, and 30+ years in special effects. We’re joined by Howard Berger, Founder of KNB EFX Group. We cover collaborating to achieve a shared vision, the Oscar nomination and celebration experience, and what it’s like working with everyone from Anthony Hopkins to Alan Arkin. “We need to be kind to each other. We need to be conside...

In Episode #2, we explore building and writing the world’s best bundle. We’re joined by Nathan Baschez, Co-Founder and CEO of Every. We cover nonfiction books as secondary education, applying business strategy to personal life, and advice for aspiring strategic leaders. “If you have weak, scattered, or non-systematic observations about the market driving your decision making process, you can make...

In Episode #1, we explore the commonalities of peak performance. We’re joined by Chris Sparks, Founder and CEO of The Forcing Function. We cover the journey from poker to productivity, the systems-thinking approach to planning, and reflection and pattern recognition. “We're the common denominator in all of our productivity struggles. No tool, no system, no routine is going to change anything until...

In the first official episode, I sit down with Chris Sparks (@sparksremarks) — one of Top 20 poker players in the world, and now a high performance coach to many of the world's best entrepreneurs and investors — to discuss: • Why he focuses on holistic performance rather than just brute force productivity. • Why reflection is underrated and how it can help you level up in work and in life. • Why m...

Premiering on August 27th, 2020. Outliers with Daniel Scrivner is a new weekly podcast that will feature in-depth conversations with the world's best entrepreneurs, investors, and thinkers from around the world. In each episode, we'll dig deep to uncover the tips, tricks, and tools you can put to use in your own life and work. Hosted by entrepreneur, investor, and award-winning designer Daniel Scr...