#48 How to Escape Career Drift and Take Control of Your Life | John Gafford
What happens when you refuse to let someone else write your story? John Gafford transformed himself from a bar manager trapped in hospitalityās golden handcuffs into a real estate powerhouse leading Vegasā second largest brokerage. His journey reveals a fundamental truth most entrepreneurs miss: genuine value creation makes success inevitable. His upcoming book, āEscaping the Drift,ā distills hard-won wisdom that will inspire anyone tired of drifting through someone elseās vision of their life.Ā
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
01:54 John Gaffordās Back Story
06:40 Educational Journey
09:35 Hospitality Management Experience from Age 20
14:25 Attachment to an Identity
15:56 The Power of Sales Skills
26:25 Understanding a Deeper āWhyā
28:18 Secret to Having a Long, Happy Marriage
32:13 The Mission of Escaping the Drift Podcast
43:58 Goal of Publishing His Book
51:24 Utilisation of AI in Writing
54:06 Connect with John
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#47 How AI is Changing Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weinger
Why do some vets treat pets like widgets while others create genuine excitement? Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weinger reveals how building trust, not maximizing revenue, transformed his practice. By refusing unnecessary tests, investing time in each appointment, and choosing honest communication over profit, heās created something rare: a veterinary clinic where both pets and people actually want to be.Ā
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
02:55 Dr. Ori Eizenberg Weingerās Back Story
08:00 Excelling as a Veterinarian
12:33 AI Impacting the Veterinary Industry
19:15 Entrepreneurial Journey
23:55 Overcoming Hurdles in the Business
25:56 Building a Trust-Oriented Work Culture
29:16 Expansion Plans and Turnover Rate
32:56 Compassionate Stance on EuthanasiaĀ
39:54 Person-First, Company Second
50:55 Working with Various Clients
53:36 Guidance on Pet Insurance
56:10 Vaccinating Based on the Animalsā Lifestyles
59:01 Common Mistakes Pet Owners Make
1:02:13 Dr. Weingerās Future Plans
1:04:53 Utilizing AI for Business and Personal Lives
1:16:28 AI vs. Traditional Education
1:22:40 Connect with Dr. Weinger
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#46 TikTok Live Shopping Is The $600B Opportunity Most Entrepreneurs Are Missing! | Andrew Schaberg
While everyone obsesses over AI and crypto, a $600 billion market shift is happening right under their noses on TikTok, and Andrew Schaberg positioned himself at the center of it before most people even understood what live shopping was. As CEO of one of the first live shopping companies in the US, Andrew has built the infrastructure that could make his business the perfect acquisition target for any major multimedia company looking to compete in social commerce.Ā
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro of ShowĀ
1:40 - Military Brat Childhood and Early EntrepreneurshipĀ
4:41 - Growing Up Around Wealthy FamiliesĀ
8:00 - Basketball Career and College RecruitmentĀ
10:52 - West Point Experience and LeavingĀ
14:55 - Mentorship and CEO GroupsĀ
17:30 - Professional Success vs Personal LifeĀ
20:10 - Basketball Players and Flow StateĀ
22:57 - Wrestling Story and Winning MindsetĀ
25:55 - Ego and Business DecisionsĀ
29:25 - Ice Cream to Mortgage IndustryĀ
33:58 - Breakthrough Moment as Top PerformerĀ
36:02 - Opening Mortgage Company with $10M CreditĀ
38:12 - 2008 Crisis and Pivot to Cleaning BusinessĀ
40:49 - Digital Media and Fantasy SportsĀ
41:20 - TikTok Live Shopping ExplainedĀ
44:16 - Raising Entrepreneurial ChildrenĀ
46:11 - Twenty-Year Marriage PartnershipĀ
50:00 - Future Priorities and Family PresenceĀ
53:37 - Health and Business SacrificesĀ
55:12 - Teaching Children Through MentorsĀ
57:28 - Nothing to Lose MindsetĀ
59:28 - Consulting Approach and StrategyĀ
1:03:18 - Connect with Andrew
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#45 Giving Back to Thousands of Kids with the Worldās Largest Toy Drive! | Dan Fleyshman
Ever wonder what it takes to go from working three high school jobs to becoming the youngest founder of a publicly traded company in history? Dan Fleyshman didnāt follow the traditional path; he skipped college, bet everything on a clothing convention, and turned local print shop t-shirts into a $9.5 million licensing deal before most people finished their degree. If youāre tired of surface-level success stories, Danās journey will recalibrate your entire understanding of whatās possible when you fully commit to the work.Ā
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
02:25 Dan Fleyshmanās Back Story
09:01 Passion for Sales
10:36 Attracting, Retaining, and Motivating Talent
15:54 Victory Poker Philosophy
21:50 Worldās Largest Toy Drive as His Mission
26:58 Applying Poker Skills for Business
31:41 Can You Beat AI Poker?
34:45 Utilisation of AI on Business
36:14 Ego and Humility
41:09 Leaving a Legacy
42:25 On Dating and Relationships
45:55 Looking through the Parentās LensĀ
51:59 Adoption Goals
52:49 Connect with Dan
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#44 How I Grew My Marketing Agency from 38 to 380 People in 15 Months! | Brandon Bowsky
Brandon Bowsky breaks down his unconventional path through the info product and online marketing space, from selling RuneScape guides as a teenager to scaling multiple companies past eight and nine figures in revenue. Despite the success he has achieved throughout his businesses, he now prioritises fulfilment over revenue.Ā
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
1:50 - Early Entrepreneurial Experiences and FamilyĀ
5:00 - High School Dropout and Early Sales WorkĀ
7:15 - Gaming Career and Financial LessonsĀ
10:00 - Music Industry and Artist ManagementĀ
15:00 - Computer Repair and Medical SalesĀ
17:20 - DMT Experience and Life DirectionĀ
20:00 - Business Failures and Living in CarĀ
24:00 - Insurance Sales BreakthroughĀ
27:00 - First Management Role and Company GrowthĀ
30:00 - COVID Impact and M&A LessonsĀ
35:00 - Health Crisis and Business RealizationĀ
38:16 - Legal Challenges and Business ExitĀ
43:36 - Info Products and Course BusinessĀ
50:00 - Partnership Failures and GreedĀ
53:00 - Philosophy on Good vs Bad PeopleĀ
57:02 - Religion, Faith and AuthenticityĀ
59:05 - Money, Happiness and PurposeĀ
1:01:14 - Dating Challenges and RelationshipsĀ
1:10:00 - Relationships and Manipulation vs Persuasion
1:14:25 Connect with Brandon
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