Super U Podcast

Today, Erik sits down with the CEO of Section , Greg Shove . Section is an online business school for the age of AI that is helping tens of thousands of people become AI-literate. Greg founded Machine&Partners , an AI development lab that builds AI-powered apps and workflows for companies. He is also helping others understand all the stuff that the CEO never tells them, through his newsletter, Per...

Today, Erik sits down with the CEO of Crash Champions , Matt Ebert. Crash Champions is a prominent player in the automotive collision repair sector. As the founder and CEO, Ebert's entrepreneurial drive propelled a local New Lenox, IL repair center, to become the third-largest multi-shop operator (MSO) in the U.S. Under his leadership, Crash Champions has expanded to over 600 locations across 37 s...

Today, we're highlighting a former freestyle wrestler turned financial advisor, Jamie Prickett. Co-founder & CEO of Experior Financial Group Inc., Jamie is dedicated to reshaping the financial industry by addressing critical family challenges like income protection and retirement preparation. Driven by the belief that leadership transforms lives, Jamie empowers individuals to become better leaders...

We have a very exciting guest on the podcast today, the CEO of Lifeway Foods , Julie Smolyansky . Julie became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm when she took over Lifeway Foods at the age of 27 in 2002. Since then, Julie has continued the company's growth trajectory with creative product development and marketing. She has been named Fortune Business '40 under 40,' Fortune's 55 Most...

Today, You'll be hearing insights from Andy Jassy. Jassy is President and CEO of Amazon.com . He founded and led Amazon Web Services (AWS) from its inception and served as its CEO until 2021. He joined Amazon in 1997 and, prior to founding AWS, held various leadership roles across the company, including both business-to-business and business-to-consumer. Erik and Andy discuss his origin story, Ama...

On today's Super U Podcast, Equalman breaks down the Rule of 72. The Rule of 72 reveals the incredible potential of compound interest, empowering investors and financial planners to make swift, insightful calculations that pave the way for a prosperous financial future.   Is there a topic you want Equalman to cover on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an expert? Send an...

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards is set to take place this Sunday, February 2. So, we're rereleasing one of our top performing episodes: 7 Super Tips from Taylor Swift. Swift is nominated for six awards this year for her album The Tortured Poets Department. Swift has already won 14 Grammys and is the female artist with the most nominations in the Album of the Year category. If she wins Album of the Y...

Recently, Equalman was a guest on the Optimize Your Team Podcast , hosted by Rohan Paul. And now, we're reposting that episode here. They discuss how leaders can foster a culture of focus within their teams, why it's important to hone in on the big things while cutting down on busy work, how to say no better, and much more.   More about the Optimize Your Team Podcast : Optimize Your Team is a podc...

On today's Super U Podcast, Equalman offers tips and tricks on how to turn that "No" into a "Now". He shares the top 2 reasons your ideas never get past the brainstorming phase, practical advice on how to better sell your ideas, and lastly 3 stories about perseverance and pioneering.   Is there a topic you want Equalman to cover on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an e...

Today is January 10th, otherwise known as Quitters Day . A 2019 study revealed that approximately 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions quit by the second Friday of January. Do you have a concrete strategy to achieve your goals? A detailed roadmap for success? Most importantly, have you set up an accountability system? In this episode, Equalman offers a 5 step process to increase your chan...

Happy New Year Super U listeners! What's your vision for 2025? Have you started on your resolutions yet? In this episode, Equalman breaks down his own personal vision board and offers advice on how to create your own so that you can accomplish all of your 2025 goals.   Is there a topic you want Equalman to cover on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an expert? Send an em...

Erik sat down with the owner and CEO of the Nelson Artz Group , Nelson Artz. They discuss Nelson's career, he shares stories about Roger Federer, the rise in popularity for the sport of Pickleball during the pandemic, why those who play tennis are estimated to live up to 9.7 years longer than those who don't, and much more!   Alongside his role as Managing Director and Co-Initiator of the "Tennis...

Recently, Equalman was a guest on the Productivity Mastery Podcast , hosted by Stoyan Yankov . And now, we're reposting that episode here, on the Super U Podcast . Erik and Stoyan discuss learning how to "say NO" even if you're a people pleaser, Erik's strategies for managing a complex life and an ambitious career, and how to manage your team effectively through "Erik's system of islands".   More...

Recently, Equalman was a guest on the SpeakPact Podcast , hosted by Antoniette Roze. And now, we're reposting that episode here on the Super U Podcast . They discuss Erik's journey, from his early days in Detroit to speaking in nearly 60 countries and reaching over 50 million people. Erik shares expert tips on writing, focus, and multiplying opportunities from each engagement.   Speakers, Authors,...

You asked, he answered. In this episode, Equalman answers your top question about the election… why don't we have mobile voting yet? It's 2024, and we still don't have the option to vote online. Why? We have the technology, and a strong case can be made that it could greatly benefit our voting process. It would certainly remove friction. Mobile voting is not a question of if, it's a question of wh...

Today, You'll be hearing 7 super tips from the CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai. Sundar serves on Alphabet's Board of Directors and under his leadership, Google has been focused on developing products and services, powered by the latest advances in AI, that offer help in moments big and small. Sundar's discusses the power of YouTube, ethics when introducing new technology, the spirit of e...

Today, Equalman sits down with 2015's youngest billionaire in the world, Evan Spiegel. Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc, a technology company that developes and maintains products and services, namely Snapchat and Bitmoji . They discuss communicating responsibly, the essence of Snapchat, fear in technology, and corporate team structure.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Spea...

Recently, Equalman was invited to join an online Q&A session hosted by the NIBCO Women's Book Club to answer a few questions about his #1 bestselling book The Focus Project . And now we're posting that Q&A session here on the podcast. Erik answers questions and offers advice on Digital Leadership, vision boards, staying focused, how to limit your kids' use of cellphones, and handling burnout.   Mo...

Today, Equalman sits down with #1 Amazon bestselling author, Aaron Marcum. They discuss Aaron's origin story, the power of positive psychology, how to avoid burnout, harmonious passion, top advice for entrepreneurs, and Aaron's book, "EntreThrive – The Entrepreneurs Eight Laws to Accelerate Financial Freedom While Creating The Good Life".   More about Aaron Marcum: Marcum founded Home Care Pulse i...

Recently, Equalman was a guest on the Banking on Community Podcast , hosted by Keystone Bank Chairman and CEO Jeff Wilkinson. And now, we're reposting that episode here on the Super U Podcast . Equalman talks about his iconic green glasses, and the importance of embracing uniqueness. He explains the concept of "socialnomics" and how it has been used by organizations like NASA and the National Guar...

Are you already missing the olympics? So are we. Today, you'll be hearing tips from 7 of USA's top olympians in this order: Jordan Chiles (gymnastics), Kevin Durant (basketball), Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss (beach volleyball), Nyjah Huston (skateboarding), Ryan Murphy (swimming), Coco Gauff (tennis), and Carissa Moore (surfing). Topics range from building confidence, to mental preparation, to knowi...

Recently, Equalman was featured on the Monday Morning Mojo podcast. And now, we're reposting that episode here on the Super U Podcast. The Monday Morning Mojo podcast (new episodes every Monday) is hosted by Anna Gibbs. Anna is a business leader, coach, consultant, author, and speaker who has dedicated her career to helping others succeed both personally and professionally. Regardless of what busi...

Recently, Equalman sat down with Dr. Noah St. John . Noah is known worldwide as "The Father of AFFORMATIONS" and "The Mental Health Coach to The Stars." Working with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and elite entrepreneurs, Noah's clients are the 0.1% rockstars who love to take action and get amazing results. Noah is also the only author in histor...

Today, you'll be hearing from singer, songwriter, and guitarist, John Mayer. His melodic, often soft rock has earned him a wide audience and a number of Grammy Awards. You may know him from some of his hit songs including Free Fallin , Your Body Is a Wonderland , and Waiting on the World to Change , just to name a few. In this episode, Mayer offers tips on growing up, performance anxiety, chasing...

Today, you'll be hearing from Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate, Deepak Chopra. Deepak is a prominent figure in the New Age movement, his books and videos have made him one of the best-known and wealthiest figures in alternative medicine. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a moder...