The DROP
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The DROP podcast discovers the “down to earth” and the extraordinary in some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. Each week we sit down with motivating role models who have a powerful story to tell. From entertaining to inspirational, these stories all drive you to do one thing— drop whatever it is that’s holding you back and go make a story of your own.
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08/15/20 • 32 min
As a successful entrepreneur running a thriving software startup, perhaps the last thing Justin Grant expected to encounter was depression. He could have tried to ignore it, or live with it, but instead—he made a complete u-turn that changed his life. From tech entrepreneur, to photographer, to painter, Justin finds success in everything he does. Get his take on finding things that move you, protecting your vision, and merging business with passion—all on episode 11 of The DROP.
08/15/20 • 32 min
08/08/20 • 64 min
Direct-to-consumer brands are disrupting everything about e-commerce, and Rhone is no exception. This week we talk with Nate Checketts, founder and CEO of men's active apparel brand Rhone, about how it all started, how he was shaped by sports, and how he’s made an apparel brand centered on 'performance' a huge success. Hear his perspective on business building—all on episode 10 of The DROP.
08/08/20 • 64 min
08/01/20 • 52 min
“Speed is a number, fast is a feeling”. This week, The Drop hits double digits and shakes things up with the owner of lifestyle brand ‘Go Fast Don’t Die’, Brady McLean. Brady started a company, sells apparel, and creates content—but it’s the ethos that he lives by that makes him remarkable. With messages like “safety is fictitious” and “don’t manufacture passion, follow it”, if this episode doesn’t inspire you to live your life without regrets, we’re not sure what will.
08/01/20 • 52 min
07/25/20 • 47 min
Most entrepeneurs don't start out selling expired Hostess cakes to their classmates as a kid, but Kip Rollins was born a salesman. From selling screen printed T-shirts in a parking lot, to creating the behemoth swag company Vox, Kip takes us through the highs, loves, risks, and rewards of being a successful businessman--all on week 8 of The DROP.
07/25/20 • 47 min
07/18/20 • 43 min
This week, Drew Johnson of Gauge Capital talks all things investing. With a Harvard MBA and a history of incredibly successful investments in his rear view mirror, Drew walks us through what it takes to make the right move at the right time. Hear Drew’s insights, successes, and failures—all on week 7 of The DROP.
07/18/20 • 43 min
07/11/20 • 45 min
A $700 bank loan. A plane ticket to Taiwan. No phone, no credit card, and $200 cash. Fast forward 30 years and Vivint Solar CEO David Bywater talks us through that moment and many more that shaped who he is and what he’s built today. Get his take on work ethic, the power of listening, staying optimistic, and betting on yourself—all on this week’s episode of The DROP.
07/11/20 • 45 min
07/04/20 • 37 min
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable”. This week we talk motivation, confidence, and mental fitness with triathlete and SVP of Human Resources at Vivint, Starr Fowler. Starr takes us through the finish line feeling, pushing yourself beyond what you thought possible, and how to compete against yourself. Hear how that applies to life and business—all on week five of The DROP.
07/04/20 • 37 min
06/27/20 • 42 min
He disrupted two multi-billion dollar industries with entrepreneurial thinking and creative advertising. This week the co-founder of Entrada and Homie, Johnny Hanna, breaks down how he built his businesses from nothing, and how he grew along the way. Hear Johnny's unique take on copy culture and how to develop a growth mindset—all on week 4 of The Drop.
06/27/20 • 42 min
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