The David Morrell Show

David Shing aka "Shingy" is an Australian futurist, creative director, strategic consultant, and entrepreneur. He is also called "The Digital Prophet," with good reason.    "Shingy" is a multidimensional creative specialising in advising brands, companies, and clients about inventive and effective approaches to optimizing brand value within the digital landscape.    David's story is an interesting...

This multi talented professional first appeared on the showbiz radar when she was named Miss Teenage New York before eventually joining Miss Teenage America. Years later, Forbes Riley had a bigger crown on her head as the "Queen of Infomercials."   Today, Forbes also bears another title "The Queen of Pitch." When you watch or listen to our latest episode of the RUN GPG Podcast , you will understan...

He was born in Detroit, Michigan and spent his teenage years in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but somehow, Xzibit ended up dominating West Coast hip-hop.    Born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, Xzibit is a multi-platinum-selling rapper who did not move to California until he was 18 years old, but it was on the West Coast that he quickly became a hip-hop icon.    It's all about creativity, which also allowed hi...

This is the 50th episode of the RUN GPG Podcast . So, host David Morrell decided to make the episode extra special by bringing in a special guest co-host to discuss some highlights from previous episodes.  Over the last couple of years, RUN GPG has brought in some of the most influential people in the world of entrepreneurship, business, personal development, arts, and real estate. It was a learni...

Does humour have a place in real estate? If you know Eric Simon or Matt Lionetti, you know that it does!   Eric is the founder and CEO of The Broke Agent , a comedic media brand focused on the entertainment of real estate professionals. Matt Lionetti is a real estate agent and content creator from Toronto, Canada. Matt has built his business on social media by utilizing humour into his marketing....

Following in his father's footsteps, Marshall Wilkinson has been a part of the high stakes world of real estate construction and development in one of the toughest markets in the world his whole life.    He is known for his skills in sales, negotiation, and closing.    Marshall, who made a name for himself in construction and development in New York City, has completed more than $2 billion worth o...

What does hip hop and real estate have in common? In a very personal and introspective interview, we answer that question and so much more, with Chad "Ap" Bromley, better known in the hip hop world as "Apathy."   This hip hop legend explains how he was trying to make it as a white rapper before Eminem. Apathy found joy in hip hop music through his dad, who used to tape hip hop shows on the radio j...

Why is a woman leader important in branding and advertising? Because they provide a diversity of thought, and the industry needs that. Women, too, have the purchasing power. Despite that, only 0.1% of creative agencies were founded by women.    Barbara Yolles is here to show the creative industry that women leaders can make a difference. Yolles founded LUDWIG+, an organization that "permeates orga...

For over two decades, Julien Christian Lutz, better known as Director X, has been responsible for some of music's most iconic videos.    He has directed the videos for many of the world's top artists and hip hop legends including Kanye West, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Usher, and many more.    His work has been recognized by MTV, Much Music, BET, and the Grammys with nume...

Instagram is a place where people often share their selfies or show off their lives, but Sina Siadat found something more on Instagram . . . an opportunity to market luxury real estate. However, it took some convincing. Seven years ago, realtors preferred to have their pictures on bus benches or put ads in newspapers. Social media wasn't considered a marketing tool. "What we were doing was pretty...

Do you know anyone who's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed, or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta? You do now!   Dubbed "The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes Magazine, Steve Sims is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen...

The COVID-19 pandemic affected everybody and every industry. But there is always something to learn when the going gets tough.   Even successful real estate broker James Harris wasn't immune to the effects of the pandemic. He, too, experienced fear and was in a state of anxiety for two weeks.    But faith is the opposite of fear. He woke up one morning and decided to get back on his feet and not t...

Academic education is not the be-all and end-all of success. Sometimes, a sheer determination can take a person a long way, which is exactly what Ricky Blair experienced.   Blair left school at 16 and immediately started working. He then started a real estate company in London, which won awards and became a subject of a bidding war among big-box real estate companies.    "I had this burning desire...

She's a hope dealer and an inspiration. Amberly Lago almost lost her leg and life after a harrowing road accident, but she turned tragedy into triumph through her resilience and grit.    Now, she's teaching people how they, too, can turn any kind of pain or trauma into an opportunity to accomplish something great.   In 2010, Lago was in a motorcycle accident. A 911 call recorded a woman saying: "S...

Ryan Serhant is the star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York and the creator of one of the most-followed real estate brands in the world. He is now the CEO and founder of a new real estate brokerage 'Serhant.' Additionally, Ryan just released his newest book 'Big Money Energy' where he shares personal stories and actionable steps to help you adjust your mindset, achieve goals, and attract m...

Charles Stewart, better known as 'Chali 2na' and one of the founding members of Jurassic 5, has cemented his place in Hip Hop history as one of the most recognizable voices in the genre.  Known for his "bass-baritone" sound and "quick delivery style."  He has worked on some of the most iconic albums, EP's, and collaborations in rap and hip hop, with not only Jurassic 5, but also as a solo artist w...

Chris Voss is the former lead international kidnapping and hostage negotiator for the FBI.  His vast career has had many incredible highlights and achievements.  Besides a 24-year career with the FBI, Chris was a member of the New York City Joint Terrorist Task Force for 14 years and has negotiated some of the most high-profile kidnappings, bank robberies, and terrorism cases of our generation. Af...

In this episode, we are continuing our discussion with someone who has been called the 'Real Life Michael Corleone.'  For reference and a complete biography, please listen to Part 1 (Make that a link) of our interview with the former mob boss, Michael Franzese.  There was so much we couldn't get to in Part 1, but fortunately for our listeners and subscribers, we're back to talk about everything we...

In this episode, we are talking with someone who has been called the highest-earning mob boss since Al Capone, and who made a fortune as a 'made' man in the Colombo Crime Family. Meet Michael Franzese, born in 1951 in the Green Point section of Brooklyn, later moved to Long Island, New York. After finishing high school, Franzese entered a pre-med program at Hofstra University in 1969; his father i...

We're back, and today we are talking with Mr. Billy Gene, CEO & Founder of Billy Gene Marketing Inc.   In this episode, we listen to Billy's story of how he began his career.   "We help Entrepreneurs turn clicks on social media in customers," introducing the digital marketing genius Mr. Billy Gene, CEO & Founder of Billy Gene Marketing Inc. He has more than 700M views on his personal social media...

If this is the year that you finally want to scale your real estate business to the next level, amplify your reach and surpass every one of your goals. Then this episode is for you!  Andy Frisella is a best-selling author, highly sought out consultant, and public speaker. He's a customer loyalty expert who defines the term culture. Andy has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and businesses make imp...

This episode is an absolute gift to our audience and after listening you'll totally get why we say this. Literally. Janine Driver is on the show today and she absolutely gives amazing information that will leave you wanting more. Janine is a body language expert who's New York Times bestseller has been translated into 14 languages laying out her work after 16 years working at the Department of Jus...

On today's show, we are chatting with Weldon Long who gives us a total education on mindset and how to up your sales game. Weldon has an amazing story to tell. He was a ninth-grade high school dropout who spent 13 years of his life in a state penitentiary, that led to a homeless shelter and being completely broke by the age of 40, only to turn his life around completely and become unimaginably wea...

Elana Cardone is called an empire builder, businesswoman, lifestyle influencer, and visionary. Elena currently hosts her own 10X Women event showcasing powerful women, she is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and together with her husband, they have created a real estate portfolio of almost 1 billion dollars.   In today's show, we discuss her backstory and how she has become the chief family...

Today we are talking to an outspoken advocate of science-based clinically verified licensed and regulated naturopathic medicine, who brings over 30 years of experience to bear. Dr. Peter Glidden. Dr. Glidden is the author of two books, he has given over 150 lectures worldwide since 2009. He has appeared on numerous tv and radio shows promoting naturopathic medicine. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Gli...