The POZCAST: Career & Life Journeys with Adam Posner

00:00 Introduction to Max Israel and Ychroma02:03 The Entrepreneurial Spirit and Origin Stories04:42 Journey into Tech and Early Ventures09:15 Building a Software Company from Scratch12:59 Navigating Challenges in Business19:03 The Emotional Journey of Exiting a Business21:28 The Birth of Ychroma and Fashion Aspirations24:10 The Birth of Ychroma: A Vision for Men's Fashion29:01 Overcoming Industry Challenges: The Fashion Landscape31:36 Designing with Purpose: The Creative Process33:53 Direct to Consumer: Owning the Customer Experience38:34 Targeting the Over 40 Market: A New Fashion Narrative45:29 Growth and Reinvention: The Journey of Ychroma49:49 The First Act of Life51:50 Manifesting Success52:42 Marketing and Messaging in Action54:06 The Fast Fashion Dilemma56:42 Building a Sustainable Future01:00:11 Advice for the Younger Self01:01:55 Defining Legacy and Reinvention01:07:33 The True Measure of Success01:08:43 Future Aspirations and Teasers

00:00 Introduction to Ben Weiss and Sintelay02:51 Lessons from Family: Resilience and Independence04:41 The Entrepreneurial Spark: Inspiration from Steve Jobs06:39 Navigating the Transition to Entrepreneurship08:16 Networking: The Key to Opportunities10:36 The Birth of Legends and Leaders Podcast12:34 The First Episode: Insights and Preparation14:49 Learning Through Podcasting: The Importance of Adaptability16:24 Consistency in Podcasting: Systems and Processes18:00 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Branding19:29 Building Relationships: The Power of Podcasting21:23 Collaborating with Joe Foster: A Footwear Journey22:45 The Evolution of Footwear Branding24:21 AI in Footwear Design27:49 Building a Brand with Influencers30:04 Scaling Production and Market Relevance32:20 Continuous Learning and Networking36:10 Defining Success and Impact

00:00 Introduction to Steve Cadigan and His Journey02:04 Discovering a Passion for HR and Recruiting05:40 The Human Element in Recruiting07:34 Leveraging Technology in Talent Acquisition10:37 Reimagining Recruiting for Future Needs12:42 Creating a Culture of Growth and Learning15:24 The Challenge of Experience vs. Potential17:14 Every Business as a Learning Environment19:52 Steve's Personal Journey to LinkedIn25:12 Understanding Employee Commitment and Retention27:04 Navigating Leadership and HR Dynamics29:58 Innovating Performance Management Practices36:41 The Impact of Remote Work on Feedback37:37 The Pros and Cons of Remote and Hybrid Work43:25 Shifting Expectations in the Workplace46:53 The Importance of Reflection and Work-Life Balance48:14 Reimagining Employee-Employer Relationships49:41 Magic Johnson: Lessons from a Keynote Experience53:01 Building Trust and Leadership at LinkedIn56:09 The Role of Education in Business Culture57:54 Embracing Change and the Future of Work01:01:00 Navigating Generational Differences in Leadership01:02:21 The Conversation on Artificial Intelligence01:04:24 Surrounding Yourself with Greatness01:06:14 Defining Success in a Complex World  

00:00 Introduction to Leah Turner and Her Journey03:12 The Evolution of Leah's Career and Business06:00 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change08:51 Finding Authenticity on LinkedIn12:03 Overcoming Haters and Building Resilience15:09 The Foundation of Leah's Training Approach17:57 The Transition from Transcription to LinkedIn Training20:53 Celebrating Milestones and Personal Growth26:18 The Drive to Succeed29:54 Building a Safe Haven: House of LT32:57 Fostering Community Connections39:51 Challenges Faced by Small Business Owners41:42 The Reality of Entrepreneurship45:12 Curating Meaningful Conversations50:58 Maximizing LinkedIn Engagement54:36 Building a Community on LinkedIn56:14 Transitioning to a Better Quality of Life01:01:10 Defining Success and Finding Peace  

First aired 2/11/19 In honor of the 6th anniversary of #thePOZcast, its fun to look back at Episode 1, where it all started....with a recorded zoom call. Enjoy! First episode of the POZ Cast! Adam & Q Connect the online, offline. Here is a look into a raw first time networking conversation. Check out all shows: www.thePOZcast.com www.youtube.com/thePOZcast If you are curious how Adam has created #thePOZcast and turned it into an ecosystem that builds real relationships, clients, thought leadership, and content, check out www.thePOZcourse.com. Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner.

00:00 Introduction to Tom Conlin and North Street03:06 Family Background and Early Influences05:59 Navigating Color Blindness in Design09:00 The College Experience and Creative Awakening12:03 Early Career and Writing Journey15:05 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship17:59 Building Client Relationships and Retention20:58 Scaling the Business and Team Dynamics25:07 The Importance of Honest Feedback26:04 The Origin Story of North Street27:14 Navigating Change in the Creative Industry28:10 AI: Tools for Efficiency and Creativity30:17 The Future of Branding with AI32:00 Using AI as a Medium for Inspiration33:37 Concerns About AI and Content Authenticity39:04 The Challenge of Critical Thinking in the Digital Age40:10 Finding Balance in a Tech-Driven World41:05 Hiring for Values and Character45:20 Defining Success in Business

00:00 Introduction to Benjamin Mina and His Journey02:56 The Impact of a Military Family Background06:05 Career Aspirations and Early Challenges09:00 The Evolution of a Recruiter: From Struggles to Success12:07 Understanding the Art of Recruiting14:50 Building Strong Client Relationships18:07 The Birth of the Elite Recruiter Podcast21:01 The Power of Podcasting for Business Growth23:58 The Evolution of Podcasting in Recruitment29:15 AI's Impact on Recruitment35:03 Building Community Through Podcasting41:36 Balancing Life, Work, and Podcasting43:05 The Future of Recruitment and AI45:08 Defining Success in Recruitment

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob31:43 Starting Married to the Mob32:39 Learning on the Fly33:01 Dealing with Challenges33:28 The Power of Obsessive Thinking34:23 The Drive of an Entrepreneur34:49 The Success of Married to the Mob35:19 Rebranding and Future Plans36:17 Sobriety and Clear Mind37:37 Accountability and Pillar39:03 Empowerment and OnlyFans41:16 Alcoholism and Cultural Acceptance42:15 The Truth about Alcoholism43:12 Club Pillar and Dating Sober45:31 Breaking the Ice on Dates48:31 Sobriety and Accountability49:20 Friendship with Drea de Matteo49:48 Venturing into OnlyFans55:01 Midlife Crisis and Finding Purpose58:41 Doing the Right Thing01:00:13 The Importance of Relationships01:00:21 Leah's North Star

00:00 The Journey Begins: A Story of Migration02:55 The Immigrant Work Ethic: Hard Work and Resilience06:00 Breaking Away: The Path to Independence08:48 The First Steps into Entrepreneurship12:06 Creating Herbal Ecstasy: A Legal Business Venture14:59 Navigating Challenges: Learning on the Fly18:09 The Rise and Fall of a Billion-Dollar Business20:57 Transitioning to Vaporization: A New Frontier23:51 Reflections on Success: Lessons Learned from Jeff Bezos27:28 The Illusion of TikTok Entrepreneurship30:14 The Importance of Grit and Resilience34:21 Navigating the Amazon Marketplace39:38 Following Your Fascinations42:20 The Rise of Podcasting and Its Impact49:58 Future Ventures and Goals54:57 Defining Success in the Present

00:00 The Evolution of Recruiting02:43 Transitioning to In-House Recruiting04:37 Navigating Corporate Culture and Challenges06:48 The Role of Candidate Experience08:43 Assessing Candidates: A vs. B Players10:00 Curiosity as a Key Trait in Recruiting12:13 The Birth of Honet and Interview Intelligence17:50 Taking the Leap: From Employee to Entrepreneur20:26 Navigating the Interview Intelligence Landscape25:24 The Role of AI in Recruitment30:50 Innovating the Hiring Process35:12 Life Transition: From Urban to Tropical40:13 Defining Success in Personal and Professional Life