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Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Godin, Gabby Reece, Amanda Knox, UFC Ring Announcer Bruce Buffer, Former FBI Negotiator Chris Voss, BJ Fogg, Former Spy and CIA Agent Andrew Bustamante, 1-800-Got-Junk CEO Brian Scudamore, NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger, and so many more!
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- Darius Classic | The Only 5 Questions That Matter In Your Business · 24 minIt is common for customers to return to your brand when they feel valued and enjoy the overall experience. Having that culture of appreciation within your business, where your…
- 455 | Jeff Spencer | The Five Pillars of Sustainable High Performance · 1 h 0 minDarius Mirshahzadeh welcomes back three-time guest Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympic cyclist, elite performance coach, renowned chiropractor, and trusted advisor to world-class…
- TGM Classic | Robert Edward Grant | How to Break Free from What’s Holding You Back · 1 h 2 minWhat if everything we believed was limiting us… is actually the key to unlocking our full potential? In this fascinating episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by…
- Darius Classic | How To Get On The TED Stage · 22 minEver wondered how to land a TED talk and make your message matter? Today, I am flying solo to walk you through the process of how I hosted a TEDx event back in 2012. With a…
- 454 | George Barrios (Part 2) | Behind WWE's Billion-Dollar Success · 57 minHost Darius Mirshahzadeh welcomes back George Barrios for Part 2 of their conversation on The Greatness Machine. George, former Co-President of WWE who helped transform it from a…
- TGM Classic | Ryan Begelman (Part 2) | What It Really Takes to Step Away from Your Company Without Regret · 1 h 3 minWhat if selling your company didn’t mean letting go—but leveling up, on your terms? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Ryan Begelman returns for part two to share the…
- Darius Classic | Part 1: How I Overcame My Lifelong Anxiety · 27 minDo you often find yourself thinking about the “what ifs” of life? Are you someone who worries about the worst things that could happen? If you are, then you are probably…
- 453 | Elise Hu | Finding Your Voice in a World Full of Noise · 57 minIn the newest episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily and award-winning international journalist, for a…
- TGM Classic | Peter Singer | The Ethics of Doing Good: A Wake-Up Call for the Comfortable · 51 minWhat if doing the most good was simpler—and more within reach—than you ever imagined? In this powerful episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by world-renowned moral…
- Darius Classic | Become A Book Athlete: How To 10X To 20X How Many Books You Read Per Year · 27 minHow do you make time for the things you want to do when you have too much on your plate? Most of us, if not all, wish there were more hours in a day to grind and make time for…
- 452 | Tegan Broadwater | How to Think Like a Bad Guy Before the Bad Guy Finds You · 1 h 5 minIn this episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Tegan Broadwater, founder of Tactical Systems Network and former Fort Worth Police Department…
- TGM Classic | Shaahin Cheyene | Billion: How I Became King Of The Thrill Pill Cult · 59 minWhat if you could build million-dollar businesses and actually enjoy your life? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Shaahin Cheyene — entrepreneur…
- Darius Classic | Are You Building A Life Of Competition Or A Life Of Gratitude? · 19 minSuccess does not necessarily equate to happiness and contentment. We often think that it is by grinding day in and day out that we would find fulfillment. Most of us think of…
- 451 | George Barrios (Part 1) | Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt: How a Cuban Kid from Queens Transformed WWE · 51 minIn this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with George Barrios, entrepreneur, investor, and former Co-President of WWE, for a wide-ranging…
- TGM Classic | Robert Mazur | Former Undercover Money Launderer Tell All · 57 minWhat does it take to bring down a global drug empire—without losing your life or your soul in the process? In this gripping episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down…
- Darius Classic | Do Your Priorities Align To Your Goals Align To Your Core Values? · 19 minWhere we spend our time represents what we actually care about, regardless of what we say our goals and priorities are. Prioritizing helps you decide what you need to do, what…
- 450 | Sterling Griffin | Why the Best Opportunities Aren’t Always Given to You · 1 h 10 minIn this compelling episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Sterling Griffin, former pastor, entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, and producer…
- TGM Classic | Dr. Geoff Smart | Why Most Hiring Practices Fail–and What Actually Works · 1 h 4 minHow do you really know if someone is the right fit for your team—or your company’s future? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Dr. Geoff Smart…
- Darius Classic | How To Live A Life Without Constraints · 23 minWhat’s holding you back? What’s stopping you from achieving the life you have always wanted? Unfortunately, many people experience regret for the things they never did. Perhaps…
- 449 | Mark Parrott | How Human Nature Predicts the Future of Business and the Economy · 53 minIn this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Mark Parrott, a 28-year veteran of the financial services industry, five-time author, and researcher…
- TGM Classic | Paul Chek | Reimagining the Future of Healing and Consciousness · 1 h 13 minIn a world increasingly dominated by technology and disconnected from nature, this episode offers a much-needed perspective on the urgent need for spiritual awakening and…
- Darius Classic | Do You Give Yourself The Gift Of Dreams vs. Goals? · 18 minAre you giving yourself the gift of dreaming? Or are you only grinding hard towards your goals? Many people think that dreams will take you nowhere unless you embrace the grind…
- 448 | Lauren Handel Zander | How Your Inner Dialogue Shapes Your Life, Your Dreams, and Your Success · 57 minIn the newest episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Lauren Handel Zander, founder and CEO of the Handel Group®, to explore her groundbreaking…
- TGM Classic | Tamar Hermes | The Millionaire’s Mentality: A Professional Woman’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate · 1 h 6 minWhat if building wealth wasn’t just about numbers, but about knowing yourself, trusting your gut, and playing the long game with intention? In this episode of The Greatness…
- Darius Classic | Where Will You Be In 3 Years? · 18 minA lot can change in just a couple short years….your dreams may be just around the corner! These changes, whether they are good or bad, can happen in a blink of an eye. It may…
- 447 | Philip McKernan | How to Discover Your Unique Gifts to Change the World · 59 minIn this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with award-winning documentary filmmaker, five-time author, and entrepreneur coach Philip McKernan for a raw…
- TGM Classic | Bo Eason | Building a Winning Mindset: Lessons from the NFL and Beyond · 1 h 12 minEver wonder what separates true champions from the rest? It's not just talent — it's how they face adversity head-on. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down…
- Darius Classic | Is Life Happening For You Or To You? · 17 minWhy is this happening to me? Or Why is this happening for me? Do you ask yourself these questions when faced with adversities? Although both are true, what you focus on will…
- TGM Classic | Howard Behar | Former Starbucks President on Creating Lasting Impact Through People-First Leadership · 58 minWhat does it truly mean to lead with purpose? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks International and a…
- TGM Classic | Naveen Jain (Part 2) | How to Raise Moonshot Kids · 1 h 3 minHow do you raise children to think beyond limits and create meaningful change? Visionary entrepreneur Naveen Jain joins Darius on The Greatness Machine for a fascinating…
- Darius Classic | What Advice Would Future You Give You Today · 19 minDo you ever look back and think about the things that you could have done differently? Maybe you have done and said something that you wish you could take back. Maybe you wish…
- 446 | Allison Maslan | Scale or Fail by Building a Business That Doesn’t Depend on You · 57 minOn today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Allison Maslan, founder of Pinnacle Global Network and Wall Street Journal best-selling…
- TGM Classic | Adam Dell | Smart Money Moves: How to Take Control of Your Financial Future · 59 minManaging money shouldn’t be complicated—but for many high earners, the traditional wealth management system feels more like a maze than a roadmap to success. In this episode of…
- Darius Classic | How to Write and Publish Your First Book - An Inside Look Into How I Wrote My Book The Core Value Equation in 90 Days · 34 minIs writing a book hard? Today I’m flying solo to talk about the process of writing my first book, “The Core Value Equation,” where I tackled how core values create the ultimate…
- 445 | Mark Sisson | Born to Walk: The Broken Promises of the Running Boom, and How to Slow Down and Get Healthy—One Step at a Time · 1 h 0 minOn today’s episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Mark Sisson, endurance athlete, New York Times bestselling author, founder of Primal Kitchen (sold…
- TGM Classic | Taylor Welch | Inside The Wealthy Consultant’s Playbook for Success · 54 minWhat happens when AI eliminates the need for apprenticeships and reshapes entire industries? In this thought-provoking episode of The Greatness Machine, Taylor Welch dives deep…
- Darius Classic | Why We Are NOT in a Recession · 18 minWhat is a recession, and are we in one now? Today I’m flying solo to talk about the US economy, its current state, and what to expect during the second half of the year. A…
- 444 | Sébastien Page | The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless Principles to Improve Your Management of Individuals, Teams... and Yourself! · 1 h 2 minIn this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Sébastien Page, Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price…
- TGM Classic | Adam Coffey | The Smart Way to Build Wealth Through Business Acquisitions · 1 h 10 minBuilding wealth isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about strategy. Adam Coffey, bestselling author, private equity expert, and CEO, shares his proven strategy for buying and scaling…
- Darius Classic | Who's Living In Your Emotional House? · 19 minIn this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is flying solo during his mini-sabbatical/pseudo vacation in Mexico to discuss who's living in your emotional house and what…
- 443 | Dr. Marc Gafni | First Principles and First Values: Forty-Two Propositions on CosmoErotic Humanism, the Meta-Crisis, and the World to Come · 1 h 14 minHost Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with philosopher, author, and cultural thinker Dr. Marc Gafni for a wide-ranging conversation that is equal parts philosophical deep-dive and…
- TGM Classic | Jhana Li | Scaling Smart: How to Build a Thriving, Efficient Business · 1 h 0 minOptimizing business operations isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about creating a culture where teams thrive and businesses scale sustainably. In this episode of The Greatness…
- Darius Classic | How to Overcome the Tests of Life to Level Up · 27 minAre you aware of the tests you've had to endure throughout your life? As we move through life, leveling up and growing, we all experience various tests designed to help us expand…
- 442 | Derin McMains | How to Have Competitive Freedom · 1 h 2 minHost Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Derin McMains, a former professional baseball player turned elite mental performance coach. Derin spent years building mental performance…
- TGM Classic | Ryan Begelman (Part 1) | The Mayor Effect: How to Dominate Any Niche You Choose · 1 h 3 minNetworking is more than just exchanging business cards—it’s about cultivating meaningful, lasting connections that open doors to new opportunities and mutual growth. In this…
- Darius Classic | The Truth About Inflation · 19 minIn today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius does a deep dive into the concept of inflation and its effects on the economy, as well as the way it’s calculated, both now…
- 441 | Raj Sisodia | Healing Leaders: 7 Steps to Recovery of Self · 1 h 5 minDarius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Raj Sisodia, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. and New York Times bestselling author, to explore the origins of the…
- TGM Classic | Paige Mycoskie | Turning Dreams into a Global Lifestyle Fashion Brand · 58 minAfter transforming her love for vintage clothing and 1970s surf culture into the globally recognized brand Aviator Nation, Paige Mycoskie has become a symbol of passion-driven…
- Darius Classic | Are We in a Housing Bubble? · 22 minAre we in a housing bubble? Could the events of 2008 be happening all over again? These are questions that are being asked by both experts in the housing market and those in the…
- 440 | Lea Llovio | The Doc Whisperer: Why Your Healing Depends on Your Thoughts · 59 minIn this enlightening conversation on The Greatness Machine, host Darius sits down with Lea Llovio, private advisor to elite leaders, globally sought-after keynote speaker, and…
