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He turned a Florida swamp into one of America’s richest cities | Don Soffer
What kind of man looks at 800 acres of mosquito-infested swampland and sees high-end apartments, a golf course, and a luxury shopping mall? In 1967, Don Soffer made the biggest bet of his life: transforming undeveloped wetlan...
The King of Gaming: How Bobby Kotick Built and Sold Activision Blizzard for $69B
Bobby Kotick built a $69 billion empire from scratch—and the story is even crazier than it sounds. In this episode of The Big Shot , we sit down with gaming’s ultimate entrepreneur. Bobby takes us from hustling snacks at base...
The Prosperity Formula: The Man Who Predicted—and Changed—the Future of Finance, Medicine, Education and Philanthropy | Mike Milken
In today’s episode of Big Shot, we sit down with Mike Milken—legendary financier, philanthropist, and chairman of the Milken Institute . Mike has been a driving force in medical research, public health, and education for over...
The Queen of Branding: Lynda Resnick’s $6 Billion Empire of FIJI Water, POM, & Wonderful Pistachios
In this episode of Big Shot, we’re thrilled to welcome the legendary marketing visionary Lynda Resnick. As the co-owner of The Wonderful Company, Lynda has shaped iconic brands like POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, and FI...
How The Founder of Waze Went From Getting Fired To Building a Billion-Dollar Business | Uri Levine
In this special episode of Big Shot , recorded live at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., we’re joined by Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze. Uri is a visionary entrepreneur whose journey includes building Waze, t...
From College Dropout to Running Polo, Nike, Weight Watchers, and HSN | Mindy Grossman
In today’s episode of Big Shot , we’re joined by Mindy Grossman, former CEO of Weight Watchers, who led the company’s transformation into a global wellness brand. Like many of our past guests, Mindy’s journey involves perseve...
The Merchant Prince: The Man Behind The Gap, Old Navy, and J. Crew | Mickey Drexler
In today’s episode of Big Shot , we’re joined by retail legend Mickey Drexler, whose transformative leadership reshaped some of the biggest names in fashion. Over his 18-year tenure at The Gap, Mickey took the company from $4...
From Single Mom to Billion Dollar Book Business | Heather Reisman (Founder & CEO, Indigo)
In this special live episode of Big Shot , recorded at StartupFest, we are excited to welcome Heather Reisman, the trailblazing entrepreneur behind Indigo Books & Music. Heather's remarkable journey began as a single mother l...
Bobbi Brown's Billion Dollar Beauty Legacy
Harley Finkelstein and David Segal are back with Season 3 of Big Shot ! Today, we chat with beauty industry icon Bobbi Brown. Known for her work as a makeup artist, Bobbi’s expertise has been showcased on the covers of leadin...
Billion-Dollar Threads: How Morris Goldfarb Stitched Together a Fashion Empire
In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of G-III Apparel Group, Morris Goldfarb. Morris took over running his father’s company at the age of 24. His journey is deepl...
The Godfather Of Fast Casual | Ron Shaich (Panera, CAVA)
When you think about a "convenience store manager," you probably don't imagine a future billionaire. But that's exactly the path Ron Shaich took from humble beginners selling Tollhouse cookies to a $7.5 billion restaurant emp...
He Inspired Warren Buffett, Became A Wall Street Legend, And Made Billions | Leon Cooperman
In this episode of Big Shot , we sit down with Wall Street titan Leon Cooperman. The son of working-class Polish immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, Leon founded Omega Advisors after a successful 25-year caree...
The Man Who Built New York City With No Money | Larry Silverstein
In this episode of Big Shot, we sit down with another legendary real estate developer, Larry Silverstein. Best known for the 99-year lease he signed for the World Trade Center, just six weeks before 9/11, Larry’s story is one...
It's Better To Be Rich Than Right: Peter May
In this episode of Big Shot, we're honored to host business mogul Peter May. But his path to managing more than $7 billion is not what you might expect. What started as a career as an accountant at the prestigious KPMG quickl...
From The Son Of A Postman To The $400 Billion Man: David Rubenstein
In this episode of Big Shot , we're thrilled to welcome the incredible David Rubenstein! As a co-founder of The Carlyle Group, one of the globe's top private equity firms, David's journey from a Baltimore kid with big dreams ...
From No-Name Producer To The Queen of Broadway: Fran Weissler
We’re back with Season 2 of Big Shot ! In this episode of Big Shot , we're joined by Fran Weissler, a seven-time Tony award-winning producer and one-half of the dynamic duo behind Chicago , the longest-running American musica...
An Unfiltered Conversation With The Founder of The Four Seasons: Issy Sharp (Part 2)
We’re back today for part two with The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, Issy Sharp. If you didn’t check out part 1, be sure to watch or listen. In this episode, we explore how Mcdonald's surprisingly had the biggest i...
How Issy Sharp Built The Four Seasons and Transformed The Hospitality Industry Forever (Part 1)
Today we’re joined by none other than Isadore (Issy) Sharp, the founder of The Four Seasons. We’re talking about one, if not the most iconic luxury hotel brands in the world. His story is incredible. From growing up and worki...
Ed Sonshine: From Displaced Persons Camp To a Multi-Billion Dollar Real Estate Empire
Ed Sonshine is one of those people you could speak with for hours and barely scratch the surface of his life. Born in Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp after World War II to two Holocaust survivors, he immigrated to Canada...
The Power Of Kindness: How Jonathan Wener Turned A $10k Loan Into A $15 Billion Empire
Jonathan Wener is proof that nice guys don't finish last. The founder of Canderel, which has developed over 80 million square feet throughout Canada, has a reputation for being one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. In th...
Building A Billion-Dollar Shoe Brand From Scratch: Aldo Bensadoun
If you have ever wondered if you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur, then listening to Aldo Bensadoun's story could be a life-changing experience. Entrepreneurship is a natural calling for some. For others, it's a d...
The Man Who Brought Baseball to Canada and Founded Birthright: Charles Bronfman
Some entrepreneurs don't just build businesses, they take bold risks that can shape a country or revitalize a religion. That's Charles Bronfman. On the first episode of Big Shot, hosted by Harley Finkelstein and David Segal, ...