Episodes
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Josh Luber / Co-Founder StockX / Entrepreneur / Sneaker Collector
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Josh Luber, an entrepreneur, the co-founder of StockX, and an avid sneaker collector, has had an entrepreneurial spirit since he started selling gum at school in the sixth grade. He shares how his entrepreneurial journey continued, how StockX was started, and the leaps he took to skyrocket the business to the next level. Tune in to hear how Josh thinks about investments – and hear his advice for making smart purchase decisions.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 30:00 – Josh’s origin story, his first business, his education and entrepreneurial journey, how StockX was started, some sneaker industry history, and how he got his foot in the door.
- 30:00 – 42:00 – His travels, sports teams, championship wins, wife’s support, neighborhood, and business growth.
- 42:00 – 55:00 – The StockX growth, how his brother joined the team, data on the resale market, and what else is on StockX besides sneakers.
- 55:00 – 01:13:00 – Trading cards and shoes as assets and investments, the difference between collectibles and memorabilia vs. assets, and what to think about as a consumer.
- 01:13:00 – 01:37:00 – On looking for opportunities for involvement in the industry, how products are sold on the site, brick and mortar card spots, and why the industry is blowing up.
- 01:37:00 – 01:48:30 – On making smart purchasing decisions, bitcoin, how to think about your investments, and why investing in trading cards makes sense.
3 Key Points
- Get your foot in the door!
- Make smart investments.
- Capitalize on opportunities.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Josh’s Twitter
- Josh’s Instagram
- StockX Website
- StockX Instagram
- StockX Twitter
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Adam "adam22" Grandmaison / Host of No Jumper Podcast / Journalist / BMX Rider
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Adam "adam22" Grandmaison, the host of the No Jumper podcast, journalist and BMX rider, has been leveraging different platforms to share his content with the world. He shares how he got into podcasting, some crazy interview stories, and what goes on behind-the-scenes at the No Jumper studio. Tune in to hear about Adam’s challenge with moderation and balance when it comes to poker or sports – and hear what he recommends new podcasters do to get their message heard.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 21:30 – His ties to poker, why he picked it back up again, how he got into blogging and social media, his content and inspiration, and what streaming taught him.
- 21:30 – 39:30 – What he wants to get better at, his freedom and family time, what he plans to do when he has a baby, positivity in the poker world, and his connection to the porn industry.
- 39:30 – 51:00 – When he started No Jumper, horrible interview stories, what goes into the No Jumper production and the team, how he handles business, and how he judges himself.
- 51:00 – 01:32:00 – The Kendama, interview updates, COVID in his studio, leveraging different platforms, tattoos, selfies, a traumatic moment, meditation, and some favorite interviews.
- 01:32:00 – 01:48:00 – New challenges this year, Adam’s workouts, his challenge with moderation, the content he has available, and advice for people wanting to start podcasts.
3 Key Points
- Be honest with your audience.
- Bring positivity wherever you go.
- Moderation is key.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Adam’s Twitter
- Adam’s Instagram
- No Jumper YouTube
- No Jumper Instagram
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua, an artist and shoe designer, YouTuber, and Twitch streamer, has opened the door to big opportunities by simply being genuine and honest. He shares how he got connected to NBA players, how he plans to grow his Twitch following, and what motivates him to go hard every day. Tune in to hear Salvador’s biggest challenges and most important lessons – and learn why he sees trading cards like stocks.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 21:00 – His journey through COVID, the obstacles he faced, his art and business journey, cards, and how he combined art and his love for cards.
- 21:00 – 33:00 – His process and team, how he got involved with shoes, how his business has grown, why lost followers, and what happened when he was genuine and honest.
- 33:00 – 51:00 – On having loyalty, how he makes money, the Amazon reach-out, being partially color-blind as an artist, his family life, and his early beginnings.
- 51:00 – 01:11:00 – On vlogging and streaming, his streaming plans, the economics behind “breaking” a card box, what he’s juggling, and his son as his main motivator.
- 01:11:00 – 01:22:30 – The biggest risk to the sport card industry, seeing cards as stock, and why he wants to show his day-to-day life.
- 01:22:30 – 01:37:00 – On artists doing Twitch live, how to watch him online, why he wants to leverage Twitch, and why it’s been hard to drive traffic to Twitch.
3 Key Points
- Be genuine and honest.
- It’s not how many followers you have that matters, it’s how many are truly loyal.
- Know what motivates you and use it as your driving force to be and do better.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Kickstradomis Website
- Kickstradomis Twitter
- Kickstradomis Instagram
- Kickstradomis Twitch
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Valdemar Kwaysser / Founder of Check Decide / WSOP Bracelet Winner
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Valdemar Kwaysser, a WSOP bracelet winner and founder of Check Decide, isn’t afraid to admit that he’s made some big mistakes on his journey to success. He shares the hard lessons he has learned, the four stages of learning, and the best ways he keeps a creative mindset on and off the felt. Tune in to hear Valdemar’s best coaching tips and craziest poker stories – and hear why he believes a key strategy for improvement is to stop focusing on yourself.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 38:00 – Valdemar’s poker journey, origins, tournament memories, big mistakes and lessons along the way, tips, and better ways to learn and improve your poker game.
- 38:00 – 01:07:00 – Check Decide features, benefits, perks, and upcoming improvements, details about his coaching, and the four stages for learning anything new.
- 01:07:00 – 01:21:30 – On keeping a creative mindset, making disciplined folds, signs of low self-confidence, and thinking of your opponents instead of yourself to recognize opportunity.
- 01:21:30 – 02:00:00 – How poker expedites life lessons, lessons learned when starting a business, challenges of being a poker player, and the tricky balance to maintain as a pro.
- 02:00:00 – 02:24:00 – Focusing on solutions, what he thinks about poker sites, more information about Check Decide, a crazy poker story, and how COVID has impacted him.
- 02:24:00 – 02:50:00 – On improving in Heads-Up poker, languages, sports, non-poker interests, and his best advice for people looking to get into poker and wanting to get better.
3 Key Points
- Focus outside of yourself and focus on your opponents.
- Poker can expedite valuable life lessons.
- Don’t put emotion in your evaluations.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Check Decide
- Valdemar’s Twitter
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Felipe Mojave / GG Ambassador / Pro Poker Player / $2.6M Live MTT Earnings / Streamer
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Felipe Mojave, a GG ambassador, streamer, and pro poker player with $2.6M in live MTT earnings, wasn’t mentally ready to win big when he was younger. He shares his biggest lessons about bankroll management, accountability, and hard work, and reveals the strategic moves he made as he built his career in poker. Tune in to hear Felipe explain the changes he’s making to keep his family healthy during the pandemic, and learn why he’s much more intentional about what he connects with on social media.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 35:00 – Felipe’s family updates, his recent big score, his streaming growth, his wife’s poker journey, his best memories, and how to succeed on Twitch.
- 35:00 – 01:02:00 – The competition, when he plays in online events, who he admires, and opportunities he received and what he had to do.
- 01:02:00 – 01:19:30 – His biggest lessons, why he wasn’t prepared to win life-changing money in the past, and moves he made as he grew in his poker career.
- 01:19:30 – 01:51:00 – COVID Brazil updates, what Felipe thinks about health, things that he’s changing for himself and his family, and his streaming schedule.
- 01:51:00 – 02:22:00 – On having a working plan, accountability, passions, why he chose to focus on poker, advice about tournament investments, and live vs. online play.
- 02:22:00 – 03:04:00 – On getting what you deserve, being resilient, getting results, surrounding yourself with positive people and messages, and his group coaching project.
3 Key Points
- Engage with your audience on Twitch.
- Improve a little every day.
- You’ll get what you deserve.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Felipe’s Twitch
- Felipe’s Twitter
- Felipe’s Instagram
- Poker Lifestyle
- Natalie’s Twitter
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Jared Jaffe / Pro Poker Player / WSOP Champion / WPT Champion
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Jared Jaffe, a pro poker player and WSOP/WPT champion, has a crazy story that involves faking a heart attack in jail to make it back in time for a tournament. He shares how he’s learned to turn weaknesses into strengths, why self-awareness has improved his game, and why consistency is the best marker for success. Tune in to hear Jared predict the future of poker, reveal his best tips for new players, and explain what he’s learned through poker about himself and relationships.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 18:30 – Jared’s crazy WSOP story, why he faked a heart attack, how he’s been handling all the changes due to COVID, how he lost his bankroll and how he redeemed himself.
- 18:30 – 44:30 – What he thinks of himself as a player, what he thinks of the poker world, why consistency is more impressive than a one-off win, and measures of success.
- 44:30 – 58:00 – On turning weaknesses into strengths, being self-aware, his take on live and online poker in the future, and what he thinks of HUDs.
- 58:00 – 01:25:30 – His thoughts on re-entries, his prediction of the future and how he will approach it, where he likes playing and traveling, and how to get in the best positions.
- 01:25:30 – 01:34:00 – What he wants to improve upon, what he’s learned through poker, his best poker advice, and what consideration he makes when it comes to coaching.
- 01:34:00 – On sports in Vegas, his poker heroes, how he manages nerves, how people vote, and his future podcast/vlog plans.
3 Key Points
- Consistent success in poker is the most impressive marker of success.
- Success takes hard work.
- Choose a coach wisely.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Jared’s Twitter
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
João "Naza114" Vieira, a pro poker player and Winamax ambassador with over $3.8M in MTT earnings, reveals the mindset shift that led to his success. He shares his inspirations, the motto he plays by, and why he believes poker is a reflection of real life. Tune in to hear João give his best tips for crushing it on the felt and learn the best lesson poker has taught him so far.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 21:00 – His poker origin story, professional basketball background, big wins, online successes, what he’s most proud of, and how he prepares to play online.
- 21:00 – 36:30 – How he felt in tournaments, how he keeps focused, the mentality that changed his game and brought success, and what he does to improve his game.
- 36:30 – 52:30 – His motivations, some strategy, what he thinks top players have in common, what he thinks about the current online landscape, and his thoughts on real names.
- 52:30 – 01:20:00 – How it works to play in Portugal, his upcoming schedule, who he’d want to connect with, his inspirations, and what music he listens to when he grinds.
- 01:20:00 – 01:33:00 – Why he prefers live poker, what he believes is a measure of success, and why he recommends people keep it basic and treat every day like the first day.
- 01:33:00 – 01:40:00 – On his love for poker, what he’s learned, why poker is a reflection of life, and one of the best things that poker teaches you.
3 Key Points
- Have fun.
- Stay focused.
- Be consistent.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- João’s Twitter
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Brad Guzan, the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC and the USA national team, shares his origin story and why he’s so passionate about soccer. He explains what it’s like to be an American player in Europe, why goalkeepers band together, and how he handles mistakes and challenges on the field. Tune in to hear Brad’s take on what it takes to truly succeed and learn how he keeps an even head in the toughest spots.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 16:30 – Brad’s origin story, his soccer journey, his experience getting drafted into the MLS, and why he wanted to experience European soccer.
- 16:30 – 26:00 – What it’s like to play in Europe, how he fits in with European players, the comradery amongst goalkeepers, and how to handle mistakes and challenges.
- 26:00 – 37:00 – How it feels to represent the U.S., reflecting on the way the U.S. has played, how young players are raising the bar, and his appreciation for fans.
- 37:00 – 55:00 – His future plans, his appetite for poker, what it takes to succeed in whatever you do, his inspirations, and who is the hardest to play against.
- 55:00 – 01:01:00 – Some big names he has played, how he sees the best players, the upcoming World Cup, and another American goalkeeper he’s inspired by.
- 01:01:00 – 01:06:30 – The best thing about being a pro soccer player, what has impacted him the most about his profession, and what he’s grateful for.
3 Key Points
- Professional sports can put a strain on families.
- Keep an even head in competition.
- Work hard and persevere.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Michael Watson, a pro poker player with $12,118,595 in live MTT earnings, has been crushing it online during the pandemic. He shares how he manages downswings, how his studying has evolved over the years, and how he finds his edge in the ever-evolving sport of poker. Tune in to hear how Michael deals with bad beats and what he loves about being a poker pro – and hear his advice for new players wanting to get their foot in the door.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 23:00 – Michael’s playing routine during the pandemic, how he crushes online, the games he usually plays, his priorities, and what his parents think of his path.
- 23:00 – 45:30 – His predictions for live poker, what he’s interested in playing, what he thinks of live vs. online poker, what he enjoys about travel, and his big tournament win.
- 45:30 – 01:05:30 – How he dealt with his success, how he processed his big win, how he manages downswings, and how he keeps the faith that “he’ll be back”.
- 01:05:30 – 01:17:30 – His study/play ratio, what he does to improve his game, how his studying has changed over the years, and how he motivates himself to find his edges.
- 01:17:30 – 01:41:00 – His nickname, his biggest online score, what he likes about live tournaments, his advice for how to improve, and some lessons about dealing with bad beats.
- 01:41:00 – 01:59:30 – Who he admires in poker, why he has stayed in poker for so long, what he loves about being a poker pro, and what he thinks about online poker content.
3 Key Points
- Downswings are normal. Have faith in yourself.
- The game is ever-changing. Change the way you study, too.
- Poker can be a bridge to freedom and independence.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch
- Michael’s Twitter
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Andy Milonakis / American actor / Writer / Rapper / Comedian / Streamer
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Andy Milonakis, an American actor, writer, rapper, comedian, and streamer, likes to take the approach of asking for forgiveness rather than permission. He shares how he landed his show, why he got in trouble for one of his videos, and what inspired him to get a tattoo of a desk and a quote that takes up the length of his arm. Tune in to hear how Andy got into poker, what he’s up to next, and his best piece of advice for content creators and consumers alike.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 14:00 – How Andy got into poker, some of his biggest wins, why he likes tournaments and takes them more seriously, and what he’s currently doing in poker.
- 14:00 – 41:00 – The best way to stream, how he got into streaming, how he organizes his life, how he balances everything, and advice he has for creators.
- 41:00 – 57:00 – Work that he’s done in the past, the journey of his show, the story behind his tattoos, and what he thinks about crazy people.
- 57:00 – 01:21:00 – His videos, asking for forgiveness instead of permission, how they create songs, when he’s interested in sports, and how COVID has impacted his life.
- 01:21:00 – 01:35:00 – On his poker skill level, his biggest cash game pot, his best piece of advice for content creators and for everyone in general, and his take on streamer’s mental health.
- 01:35:00 – 01:51:00 – Why he isn’t interested in stand-up, why he likes improv, his 3rd liked Tweet of all time, his favorite movie, and how his parents have supported him.
3 Key Points
- Make content that will grip people.
- Play your skill level.
- Don’t let people get under your skin.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - partypoker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- Jeff’s Twitch