We’re suckers for a good “rags to riches” origin story of a scrappy founder stepping out into the abyss. What makes the story of Jeff Bezos and Amazon so intriguing is how comfortable Bezos had it when he went... Read More

  Frank recalls the story of Owen Meany, a character in a book he read as a young man that somewhat imperfectly explains how hidden talents emerge when you least suspect them. In this episode, we talk about the importance of... Read More

  “No enemy is worse than bad advice.” ~Sophocles   In a culture where anyone can publish anything with no more experience than an internet connection, certain platitudes are taken as gospel. With thousands of “life coaches” posting advice, the... Read More

  When you need to be productive, what type of music does it for you? Ian bangs out hip hop while Frankie hee-haws along to the banjo. This argument has gone nowhere for years, but that all changes with this... Read More

  “Our ego is our silent partner — too often with a controlling interest.” ~Cullen Hightower   The mere mention of the word “ego” conjures images of self-loving, selfish maniacs who would stop at nothing to bolster their own self-image.... Read More

  The coach of an NFL football team hired a strength and conditioning coach, and all hell broke loose. Frank Cava and Ian Mathews break down how this questionable decision went horribly wrong and play Monday morning quarterback on what... Read More

  “Fredo, you’re my brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the Family again. Ever.” ~Michael Corleone   This is the climactic conclusion of our leadership series on the most famous crime family in... Read More

  “I don’t like violence, Tom. I’m a businessman. Blood is a big expense.” ~Sollozzo Act II of our homage to an all-time classic is filled with drama, suspense, and succession planning! Frank and Ian continue to pull lessons from... Read More

  We dig into the mania behind the Reddit mob fighting against Wall Street short-sellers and compare it to other bubbles and manias. In particular, we see a close connection with the dot-com bubble and real estate crash of 2007.... Read More