The True Gift of Recognizing Talent: The Vinnie Potestivo Story

11/05/21 • 40 min

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The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner

2:43 - Background of Vinnie
4:40 - Career History
7:33 - Studio Recordings and related events
8:49 - Entry in MTV
9:01 - Manifesting destiny
10:04 - First Assignment/First Casting show
11:52 - Moment of calling
13:45 - Being unapologetic / Manage Emotions
15:54 - Creative Mindset - 'The Housewives' thought process
19:10 - Responsible for having a conversation (before casting)
20:45 - Reality vs Narrative
24:03 - Instant celebs in the limelight
26:13 - Home Model culture
27:44 - Fire for casting
28:22 - Vinnie's Podcast
30:32 - Lessons learned
32:40 - The greatest piece of advice
34:20 - Vinnie's Super Power
35:36 - Vinnie's North Star

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Bobby Soper: Traditions & Values: Unpacking a Career in the Gaming Industry

1:59 - Why Law?
3:02 - Idea of Working in the Gaming Industry
4:01 - Influence of Traditions and Culture
5:06 - Tradition that truly resonates
6:36 - Early Key Lessons
7:45 - Coming full circle
9:02- Bringing the pieces back together
10:00 - Favorite Vegas Casino Movie
10:42 - Party Favorite
12:29 - Flipside of Gambling
14:21 - Power of Relationships
15:39 - International Expansion
17:14 - Lack of Humility
19:08 - How to create a strong sense of Vision
20:38 - Effect of Covid
23:19 - Silver Linings / Key Learnings & Innovations
24:39 - Future of Gaming
25:46 - Favorite Book & key takeaways
27:08 - Important Mentor
28:40 - How to mentor others
30:00 - The greatest piece of advice
31:06 - Bobby's North Star

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BEST OF: Jeff Mans: A Career Journey in Fantasy Sports

2:33 – Coronavirus Episode
5:41 – Jeff’s Career Journey
8:20 – Sports Edition
13:30 – Broadcasting & Sports Station
15:54 – Love for Fantasy Sports
20:00 – Baseball League vs. Roto League
22:30 – No Physical Sports, anymore
28:31 – The Down Point in Jeff’s Life
34:03 – What is a Dream Job?
35:33 – Biggest Accomplishment
38:20 – Super Power