Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth.
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Chapters:
00:00:14 Welcome
00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic
00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian
00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy
00:09:00 Education as a Tool
00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family
00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table
00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic
00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty
00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles
00:30:06 Money Means Freedom
00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind
00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains
00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else
00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage
00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft
00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth
00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship
00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo
00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth
01:00:05 Viral Moments
01:13:31 Rapid Fire
01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie Game

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Former pro basketball player. Former CEO of Von Dutch. Serial entrepreneur. Joe Wallace sits down with Joe Shalaby and holds nothing back — the FBI story, buying a thousand foreclosed homes, building a sports agency, Von Miller's chicken brand, Galaxy marketplace, lessons from Magic Johnson, Kareem, and Floyd Mayweather, and why your network is your net worth.

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Joe sits down with two powerhouses — mindset coach and bestselling author Natasha Graziano and personal brand architect Alisa Jacobs. They get into morning routines, scripting, the RMS method, building a brand before personal brand was even a thing, AI and human identity, feminine leadership, confidence, and what it really takes to show up in a male dominated space.
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Six time UFC world champion. Army veteran. Actor. Entrepreneur. Joe sits down with Randy "The Natural" Couture to hear the story behind the legend. The Army days, the Wild West era of UFC, dominating two weight classes, life after fighting, and the financial lessons most athletes learn too late.
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In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tim Davis, the renowned vocal coach, singer, music director, and talent scout known for his work across major television, film, and music projects, including Glee.
Tim has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment and has spent his career helping singers develop, sharpen, and elevate their voices for the biggest stages in the world.
This conversation goes beyond vocal technique. Joe and Tim talk about what separates talented singers from working professionals, how real talent is discovered, why opportunity is not always obvious, and what it takes to survive inside one of the most competitive industries in the world.
They also get into faith, Hollywood, the darker side of the entertainment business, and how Tim has stayed grounded while working in an industry that can pull people in every direction.
At its core, this episode is about talent, discipline, faith, purpose, and helping people shine.
Hosted by Joseph Shalaby
Coffeez for Closers Podcast

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