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06/01/24 • 80 min
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Matt Arroyo is an entrepreneur, a retired UFC / MMA fighter & ADCC competitor, a husband, a father of 3, a Christian, and Coach.
In 2007, Matt was on the Ultimate Fighter Reality Show Season 6, making it to the semifinals that led him to be awarded a UFC Contract. Matt is also a featured character in the UFC video game "UFC Undisputed 2009".
Matt won the ADCC Trials in 2014 which earned him a spot in ADCC 2015 (the olympics of no gi Jiu Jitsu) in Brazil.
Matt is the owner of Gracie Tampa South MMA Academy in Tampa, Florida that serves over 500 students. He developed 2 UFC fighters (Billy Quarantillo and Matt Frevola) and corners them in the UFC each year all around the world.
Matt created an online education platform teaching BJJ Athletes his systems and teaching digital courses and seminars to Martial Arts School Owners on how to explode their businesses.
In this episode, Matt and I discuss how he discovered Jiu Jitsu after his college baseball career and a brief stint of selling life insurance. How a Royce Gracie Seminar led him to discover BJJ, how the "Monsta Lobsta" ultimately lead him to the UFC, the books that most influenced his life, and the daily routines he implements to create a successful day.
Connect with Matt Arroyo:
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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#123 - Attitude of Gratitude
Built Not Born
11/22/23 • 1 min
No interview this week.
Just want to express my sincere GRATITUDE to each of you for making the Built Not Born Podcast part of your week.
I so appreciate each and everyone of you tuning in.
Wish you and your family a holiday as awesome as you are.
Thank you!!
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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#152 - Donald Robertson - How to Think Like Socrates
Built Not Born
11/14/24 • 73 min
🎙️ Title: How to Think Like Socrates with Donald Robertson
📝 Description:
Philosopher and psychotherapist Donald Robertson joins us to discuss his new book "How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World."
Donald and I discuss how Socrates' methods of questioning and critical thinking remain powerfully relevant in the modern world. Robertson reveals why wisdom is more about developing skills than accumulating knowledge, and explains how anyone can apply Socratic techniques to navigate modern challenges.
📋 Show Notes:
🏛️ Introduction to Socrates: The most influential early philosopher who shaped Western thought
❓ The Socratic method explained and how to apply it in modern life
🧠 Why Socrates was called "the most interesting man in history"
👑 The relationship between Socrates and Marcus Aurelius
⚖️ The trial and death of Socrates: Why Athens executed its greatest philosopher
🎯 Practical techniques for developing wisdom as a skill
💡 How Socratic questioning can improve critical thinking
📚 Preview of Robertson's upcoming book on anger management through Stoic philosophy
👨🏫 About Donald Robertson:
Donald Robertson is a philosopher, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and author of multiple bestselling books including "How to Think Like a Roman Emperor" and "Marcus Aurelius: A Life." He is one of the world's leading experts on ancient philosophy and its application to modern life.
🔗 Links:
📖 How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
📜 Marcus Aurelius - The Stoic Emperor
🏷️ Tags:
#Philosophy #Socrates #Wisdom #CriticalThinking #StoicPhilosophy #PersonalDevelopment #AncientWisdom #joeciccarone #donaldrobertson #stoicism #philosophy #mindset #questions
#154 - Mackenzie Brooks - CBS Sports
Built Not Born
12/13/24 • 47 min
🎙️ From College Football Runner to CBS Sports Betting Analyst: How Mackenzie Brooks is Changing the Game.
"I speak for the nerds. I'm like the Lorax of the coders - bridging the gap between casual fans and complex analytics." - Mackenzie BrooksIn this episode, we sit down with Mackenzie Brooks, a 23-year-old sports betting analyst for CBS Sports who's revolutionizing how we understand sports analytics and making football accessible to everyone, especially Taylor Swift fans (aka - Swifties)!
⏰ Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction and McKenzie's background
05:30 - Journey from University of Georgia to CBS Sports
10:15 - The birth of Quick Locks and early social media presence
15:45 - Breaking into sports betting analysis
20:30 - Being a woman in a male-dominated industry
25:15 - The Taylor Swift effect and educating new football fans
30:45 - The future of sports betting and broadcasting
35:20 - Work-life balance and recharging strategies
40:10 - Advice for aspiring sports analysts
45:30 - Networking and career development tips
🔑 Key Interview Highlights:
- From running coffee for ESPN College GameDay to becoming a leading sports betting analyst
- How coding and analytics created a unique career path
- Breaking down complex sports concepts for new audiences
- The impact of Taylor Swift on women's interest in football
- The future of sports betting in mainstream broadcasting
💡 Career Tips from Mackenzie Brooks:
- Find your niche and be a "one of one"
- Put in the reps, even with a small audience
- Build relationships with producers, not just on-camera talent
- Use social media to develop your personal brand
- Don't be afraid to start small and grow
🎯 Game-Changing Moments:
- Her innovative approach to teaching football to new fans (25:15)
- How she bridges the gap between data analytics and casual viewers (20:30)
- The future of sports betting integration in live broadcasts (30:45)
Connect with CBS Sports Mackenzie Brooks:
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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04/27/23 • 63 min
Ryane LeCesne is the founder of Inspire Brand Consulting and professional mindset coach. Ryane helps her clients close their confidence gap, identify their personal brand, and live their brilliance.
Ryane and I discuss imposter syndrome, why self-talk matters and how the stories we tell ourselves define our lives.
Connect with Ryane LeCesne:
- Website: Inspire Brand Consulting
- LinkedIn: Ryane LeCesne
- IG: Inspire Brand Consulting
- Book: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
- Book: The Big Leap (Gay Hendricks)
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
#28 - Alberto Robayo - God, Family, Country & Jiu Jitsu
Built Not Born
11/15/21 • 52 min
Today’s guest is Alberto Robayo.
Alberto Robayo is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under the legendary Rorion Gracie, the eldest son of Helio Gracie, the founder of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Alberto is the owner and head instructor at Miloki Flow BJJ academy with locations in Philadelphia, Miami, Florida and soon Charleston, SC.
Alberto, born in Bogota, Colombia has a fascinating story that he shares that takes us from his hometown of Bogota, Colombia, to Australia, Mexico, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and now Charlestown, SC.
Alberto graduated college with a business degree in Colombia, then soon ventured off to Australia where he earned a degree in Film and TV production. While in Australia, Alberto worked on feature films and documentaries, while also working as a divemaster and scuba diving instructor. Then one day he discovered BJJ.
Alberto tells the story of how a brief stopover in Los Angeles resulted in him meeting the Gracie family, his future wife and changed the course of his life.
Alberto found himself living in Los Angles and training full time at the Gracie Academy in Torrance. Not having any money to pay the tuition at the Gracie Academy, Alberto worked as a janitor cleaning the school to pay for his tuition.
In our conversation today, Alberto shares with us the life lessons he learned from training with the Gracie family, why when he is making a difficult decision, he first decides what he does not want to do to help him decide the best course of action.
Alberto and I also discuss why training BJJ can be such a powerful, positive force in people’s lives.
Alberto also shares with us the story of a motorcycle accident he was in back in 2016 that required multiple surgeries and years to recover from and why he thinks that accident was “great thing” that happened to him and how that accident brought about positive and needed changes into his life.
We also discuss what lessons he learned from being a small business owner during a global pandemic and what life lesson he took from the COVID shutdown that he is carrying forward with him into the future.
I was so excited when Alberto agreed to come on the show and share his remarkable story. Alberto is just an awesome guy. He is candid, speaks with emotion and passion. He is one of the most interesting people you will meet: beside being a black belt in BJJ, he is an entrepreneur, family man, he speaks 3 languages, has produced movies and documentaries, been a dive master, scuba instructor and even jumps out of airplanes.
So...
Thank you for listening.
If you like what you hear, please HIT the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.
We have a bunch of cool interviews, like this one, to come.
Enjoy my conversation on with Alberto Robayo, Rorion Gracie Black Belt, divemaster, documentary maker, and head instructor and owner of Miloki Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy.
And remember... “Life is built, not born...”
Mentioned In this Episode:LinkedIn: Alberto RobayoWebsite: www.Milokiflow.comIG: Miloki Flow BJJ AcademyFB: Miloki Flow BJJ AcademyBook: The Alchemist (by Paolo Coelho)Book: Breath (by Rickson Gracie)Book:
11/09/21 • 49 min
Today’s guest is Jessica Berman, MD.
Jessica Berman, MD is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist practicing in the Philadelphia area at Abington Hematology Oncology Associates.
Dr Berman, a native of Manalapan, NJ, is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall with a degree in English & Biology. Dr Berman attended medical school at UMDNJ in New Jersey. She did both her residency and her Fellowship training in Hematology/Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr Berman treats patients at Jefferson’s Abington Memorial Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital and Chestnut Hill Hospital.
Her areas of interest & Expertise: Breast cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer and other gastro-intestinal cancers, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, benign conditions such as anemia and iron deficiency such as from bariatric surgery.
In our conversation today, Dr Berman and I discus why it is so important to stay a step ahead of cancer by taking the simple steps of prevention, early screening and if needed, early treatments
We discuss the importance of diet and exercise. We get into when we need to get screened for common cancers and what to do if you have a family history.
Dr Berman was kind enough to let me conduct a Q&A with questions sent in from listeners and past podcast guests.
I was so excited when Dr Berman agreed to come on the show. It’s hard to find anyone on the planet that cancer has not touched in some way.
Everyone has a parent, grand parent, brother, sister, uncle, friend or co-worker that has battled some type of cancer.
So...
Thank you for listening.
If you like what you hear, please HIT the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.
We have a bunch of cool interviews, like this one, to come.
Enjoy my conversation on with Dr Jessica Berman, board certified hematologist and Oncologist, multiple Best of Philly winner for Oncology, as she helps us stay a step ahead of cancer.
And remember... “Life is built, not born...”
Mentioned In this Episode:Bio: Jessica Berman, MDPractice Website: www.CancerPA.net
#2 - David Kaplan, COO - WatchBox
Built Not Born
04/22/21 • 43 min
David Kaplan is Chief Operating Officer of WatchBox, the largest buyer, seller, and trader of pre-owned luxury watches in the world.
David discusses growing up in Long Island, his time at Duke University, and how he first got into watches.
We also discuss the importance of building trust as a marketer, how leaders must learn from past failures and what baseball can teach our kids about life.
Thank you for listening and please HIT the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON to hear more great conversations like this one.
LinkedIn: David Kaplan
#81 - Jay Papasan - The ONE Thing
Built Not Born
01/18/23 • 52 min
Jay Papasan is a bestselling author and executive at Keller Williams Realty Inc.
Jay's most recent book, with KW Founder Gary Keller, The One Thing, has sold 3 million copies, been translated into 42 languages and appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists including #1 on the The Wall Street Journal business book list.
Jay and I discuss his time living in France, the creative process, productivity and some killer ideas from The ONE Thing.
Connect with Jay Papasan:
- Book: The ONE Thing
- Website: Jay Papasan
- Website: The ONE Thing
- Blog: The Twenty Percenter
- Company: Keller Williams Real Estate
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
04/12/24 • 62 min
Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Consulting.
Kate is the author of, "Do What You Love - A Guide to Living Your Creative Life Without Leaving Your Job."
Kate and her team are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves by providing training, coaching, and consulting services, including Floyd’s cornerstone Dream Manager Program based on Matthew Kelly’s bestselling book.
Kate is a sought after speaker and has worked with brands such as GoDaddy, Entrepreneur.com, & StartUpNation.com.
Kate and I discuss why everyone is an artist, the benefits of finding a creative outlet and how to find the time and the courage we need to live our creative best life.
Connect with Kate Volman:
"Life is Built, Not Born."
Joe Ciccarone
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