Thirty Minute Mentors

Craig Newark is the founder of Craigslist. Craig joins Adam to share his journey building Craigslist and his best lessons learned inside and outside the world of business. Craig and Adam discuss Craig's unorthodox decision to spurn venture capital, understanding how to best spend your time, the importance of customer-centricity, and how anyone can make a social impact.

One of the best-known venture capitalists in the country, Brad Feld is the co-founder of Foundry Group and Techstars and an early investor in Zynga and Fitbit. Brad joins Adam to share his best lessons from a career building and investing in businesses and studying the ecosystem that allows them to thrive. Brad and Adam discuss the role of failure in entrepreneurial success, how to approach fundra...

Patti Stanger was the star and executive producer of the hit television show The Millionaire Matchmaker. Patti joins Adam to share her journey and the best lessons learned along the way on a wide range of topics. Patti and Adam discuss the early days of reality television and how to close deals in the entertainment industry; entrepreneurial, marketing and branding advice; navigating relationship p...

A pioneer in the fitness industry, Mark Mastrov is the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, which he sold for more than $1.6 billion, and UFC Gym, which he runs today. Mark joins Adam to share his journey building two highly successful fitness companies and the best lessons he has learned along the way. Mark and Adam discuss success, failure, leadership, entrepreneurship, health, fitness, and more.

A retired Marine Corps general and the former Director of the DIA, LTG Vince Stewart served as America's highest-ranking military intelligence officer. General Stewart joins Adam to share his best advice on how to succeed in the most competitive of environments and how to lead winning teams of all sizes. General Stewart and Adam discuss a broad array of subjects, from the keys to motivating your w...

Gary Noesner spent thirty years working for the FBI, including a decade as the FBI's chief hostage negotiator. Gary's experience negotiating with David Koresh and the Branch Davidians inspired the highly popular TV mini-series Waco, where Gary is played on-screen by Michael Shannon. Gary joins Adam to share his best lessons learned on a wide range of topics, from high-stakes negotiations to risk-m...

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, David Robinson is an NBA Hall Famer, former MVP, 10-time All-Star, 2-time NBA champion, and member of the Dream Team. David's impact off the court has been just as profound - from launching initiatives to improve education for inner-city children to starting a socially-focused private equity firm. David joins Adam to share his best lessons on a w...

Dr. Lou Ignarro is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist responsible for groundbreaking research on nitric oxide that paved the way for - among other innovations - Viagra. The son of an uneducated carpenter, Lou joins Adam to share his best lessons from his unique journey. Lou and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to overcome self-doubt; how to inspire innovation; motivation, health and...

Katia Beauchamp is the co-founder and CEO of Birchbox, a company that helped disrupt the beauty category and define the subscription box business. Katia joins Adam to share her journey and best advice. Katia and Adam discuss lessons from building a successful business during tough economic times; managing and overcoming personal and professional challenges; and insights applicable for leaders and...

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder of the investment firm SkyBridge and the SALT Conference. Anthony also spent eleven days as White House Communications Director. Anthony joins Adam to share his best lessons learned through the highs and lows of his career. Anthony and Adam discuss a wide range of topics, including how to overcome setbacks, how to develop winning relationships, and how to build yo...

Mauricio Umansky is the founder and CEO of The Agency, one of the most successful real estate brokerages in the country, and has personally represented some of the most noteworthy properties in the world, including The Playboy Mansion, the Walt Disney Estate, and residences owned by Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Prince. Mauricio joins Adam to share his personal and professional journey and b...

One of the greatest running backs in NFL history, Terrell Davis is a two-time Super Bowl champion and a former NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP. Terrell joins Adam to document how he went from an unheralded high school and college prospect to an NFL superstar and to share the best lessons he has learned through the ups and downs of his career.

The chief U.S. negotiator of the Iran nuclear deal, Ambassador Wendy Sherman has operated at the highest levels of international diplomacy under Presidents Obama and Clinton. Ambassador Sherman joins Adam to share her best lessons from her unique set of experiences and advice on a wide range of topics, from how to approach high-stakes negotiations to how leaders can create a more inclusive culture...

The CEO of one of the hottest brands in the fitness industry, Joey Gonzalez has experienced a unique journey from Barry's Bootcamp customer to trainer to executive to Chief Executive Officer. Joey joins Adam to discuss his best lessons learned from his unconventional path to the c-suite and from his experience leading Barry's through times good and bad.

Lt. General Tom Trask spent 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Vice Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, where he oversaw a $12 billion budget. Earlier in his career, General Trask flew Rescue and Special Ops helicopters around the world and was awarded the Mackay Trophy for extraordinary heroism. General Trask joins Adam to share the best lessons he has learned, including ho...

A three-time Grammy Award winner, Ryan Tedder is the frontman and lead vocalist of the band OneRepublic and a songwriter and producer for many of the biggest names in music. Ryan joins Adam to discuss how to overcome the odds in the most competitive of industries. Ryan and Adam delve into a wide range of topics, including how to optimize your day; how to manage rejection and feedback; how to perfo...

A serial entrepreneur, engineer, and glassblower, Jim McKelvey is the co-founder of Square, a $35 billion company that changed the way businesses could get paid. Jim joins Adam to share his best lessons learned from Square's success and from his years building and studying other entrepreneurial ventures. Jim and Adam discuss how to start and build a successful business in a bad economy; how and wh...

Tom Rath has written six New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books that have sold over 10 million copies over the past decade, including the #1 bestseller How Full Is Your Bucket? Tom joins Adam to share his best advice on topics ranging from leadership and career development to health, happiness, and fulfillment. Tom and Adam also delve into Tom's personal journey battling a life-t...

Kino MacGregor is one of the leading yoga influencers in the world, with over a million Instagram followers and more than 140 million views on her YouTube channel since its inception. Kino joins Adam to explain how anyone can improve their life trajectory, physical and mental health, and daily performance. Kino shares a series of tangible, practical tips listeners can implement while delving into...

Trip Hawkins is the Founder of Electronic Arts, the second-largest gaming company in the United States and Europe, with a market cap of over $30 billion dollars. A pioneer in the industry, Trip is widely credited with changing the way video games are played. Trip joins Adam to share his best lessons and insights from his journey and experience disrupting the gaming industry. Trip and Adam discuss...

An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Victor Rojas is the television play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Angels. Victor joins Adam to discuss his non-traditional and non-linear path to the top of his profession and to share the best lessons he has learned along the way. Victor and Adam talk about a wide range of topics, from Mike Trout, Joe Maddon, and Angels baseball to entrepreneurship, lead...

General Martin Dempsey served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking military officer in the United States and principal military advisor to the President, under President Obama, and currently serves as Chairman of USA Basketball. General Dempsey joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and insights on how to make it to the top. General Dempsey and Adam discuss the...

Ryan Murphy is one of the best swimmers in the world, winner of three Olympic gold medals and the world record holder in the 100 meter backstroke. As Ryan prepares for the 2020 Summer Olympics, he joins Adam to discuss his path to the top and what it takes to stay there. Ryan and Adam talk about the daily routine of an Olympic gold medalist; how to manage and perform under pressure; motivation and...

Joseph Deitch is the Founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Financial Network, the largest privately owned, independent investment broker/dealer in the country. Joe joins Adam to share his best insights from building a multibillion dollar business, from how to optimize your day to how to build your team. Joe and Adam cover a wide range of topics, including sales, marketing, entrepreneurial, investme...

Lieutenant General Reynold Hoover spent 35 years in the United States military before retiring as the Deputy Commander in charge of the US Northern Command – the military command responsible for protecting the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, The Bahamas, and the surrounding air, land and sea. General Hoover joins Adam to share his insights into how to excel in a high-pressure, high-sta...