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April 10, 2025

The King of Gaming: How Bobby Kotick Built and Sold Activision Blizzard for $69B

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 baseball games to building one of the most iconic tech companies in…

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March 21, 2025

Health and medical research is the single most important piece of the economy

Health and medical research is the single most important piece of the economy

#healthresearch #medicalresearch #longevity

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March 20, 2025

Hollywood was created by Holocaust survivors

Hollywood was created by Holocaust survivors

#hollywood #holocaustsurvivor #jewishpride #jews

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March 19, 2025

How Sputnik changed the course of history

How Sputnik changed the course of history

#sputnik #history #sovietunion #space

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March 18, 2025

How Microsoft saved Apple

How Microsoft saved Apple

#microsoft #apple #businessmindset #businesspodcast

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March 17, 2025

The Class of 1965 changed the world as we know it

The Class of 1965 changed the world as we know it

#humanity #babyboomer

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March 16, 2025

The greatest achievement of humankind

The greatest achievement of humankind

#humanity #greatestachievement #billionairemindset

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March 14, 2025

The power of giving everyone a chance

The power of giving everyone a chance

#empowerment #givingback #philanthropy #philanthropist

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March 13, 2025

Billionaire shares the importance of being a kid

Billionaire shares the importance of being a kid

#hardwork #billionairemindset #growingup

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March 6, 2025

The Prosperity Formula: The Man Who Predicted—and Changed—the Future | Mike Milken

The Prosperity Formula: The Man Who Predicted—and Changed—the Future | 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 five decades. Fortune called him “The Man Who Changed Medicine,” and Forbes listed him among…

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Feb. 17, 2025

She's worth billions and she never had a plan

She's worth billions and she never had a plan

#planning #businessadvice #businesssuccess

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Feb. 16, 2025

She's worth $6 billion and reflects on the meaning of life

She's worth $6 billion and reflects on the meaning of life

#billionairemindset #businesslessons #meaningoflife

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Feb. 14, 2025

This billionaire's story on why she never raised a dollar from anyone

This billionaire's story on why she never raised a dollar from anyone

#fundraising #businessmindset #billionaireadvice #billionairemindset

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Feb. 13, 2025

She changed the flower industry forever by doing this

She changed the flower industry forever by doing this

#businesspodcast #businessstrategy #billionaire

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Feb. 12, 2025

She's worth $6 billion. And her Judaism had a huge impact

She's worth $6 billion. And her Judaism had a huge impact

#jewishpride #jewish #jewishtradition

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Feb. 11, 2025

How she branded FIJI Water to a billion dollar brand

How she branded FIJI Water to a billion dollar brand

#branding #brandingsuccess #entrepreneurmindset

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Feb. 10, 2025

How this couple worked together to build a $6 billion business

How this couple worked together to build a $6 billion business

#billionaires #billionairemotivation #teamwork #businessstrategy

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Feb. 9, 2025

How she owns 74% of the entire pistachio market in the US

How she owns 74% of the entire pistachio market in the US

#businesspodcast #branding #businesssuccess

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Feb. 7, 2025

How she made $150 million off of selling Monopoloy

How she made $150 million off of selling Monopoloy

#hustle #billionaire #mindblowing

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Feb. 6, 2025

She was rejected because she was Jewish and she's now worth billions

She was rejected because she was Jewish and she's now worth billions

#jewishpride #jewishpeople #jewish #entrepreneur

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Feb. 5, 2025

How POM changed the beverage industry forever

How POM changed the beverage industry forever

#entrepreneurmindset #branding #billionairemindset #businesspodcast

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Feb. 4, 2025

She built FIJI Water into a multi-billion dollar brand

She built FIJI Water into a multi-billion dollar brand

#billionairemindset #entrepreneurmindset #billionaire #businesspodcast

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Jan. 30, 2025

The Queen of Branding: Lynda Resnick’s $6 Billion Empire of FIJI Water, POM, & Wonderful Pistachios

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 FIJI Water into household names. With her husband, Stewart, Lynda also turned The Franklin Mint into…

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Dec. 18, 2024

Why Jews and Iraelis are incredible entrepreneurs #jewish #jewishpeople #entrepreneur

Why Jews and Iraelis are incredible entrepreneurs #jewish #jewishpeople #entrepreneur
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Dec. 17, 2024

What chutzpah means to Waze's founder #chutzpah #jewishpride

What chutzpah means to Waze's founder #chutzpah #jewishpride
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Dec. 16, 2024

How Waze started by hacking its way to growth #growthhacking #entrepreneur

How Waze started by hacking its way to growth #growthhacking #entrepreneur
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Dec. 15, 2024

He sold his business for a billion and here's how he describes the journey

He sold his business for a billion and here's how he describes the journey

#billionairemindset #growthmindset

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Dec. 13, 2024

Founder of Waze shares what all children must be taught #teachingkids #parenting #raisingkids

Founder of Waze shares what all children must be taught #teachingkids #parenting #raisingkids
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Dec. 12, 2024

Founder of Waze shares his secret to creating value #waze #entrepreneuradvice

Founder of Waze shares his secret to creating value #waze #entrepreneuradvice
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Dec. 12, 2024

How The Founder of Waze Went From Getting Fired To Building a Billion-Dollar Business | Uri Levine

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, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, which Google acquired for over $1…

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Nov. 21, 2024

From College Dropout to Running Polo, Nike, Weight Watchers, and HSN | Mindy Grossman

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 perseverance, bold decisions, and calculated risk-taking. Mindy’s remarkable career began with a surprising choice—dropping out…

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Nov. 5, 2024

Why this billionaire never wanted to be a big shot

Why this billionaire never wanted to be a big shot

#bigshot #jewishpride #businessadvice #entrepreneur

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Nov. 4, 2024

What this billionaire looks for when finding the best talent

What this billionaire looks for when finding the best talent

#billionairemindset #hiringtalent #hiringstrategy #jewish

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Oct. 31, 2024

The Merchant Price explains why data is critical for business success

The Merchant Price explains why data is critical for business success

#dataanalysis #businessplanning #entrepreneurship

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Oct. 30, 2024

The creator of The Gap, Old Navy, and J Crew shares his secret

The creator of The Gap, Old Navy, and J Crew shares his secret

#entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #businesspodcast

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Oct. 29, 2024

How this billionaire thinks about success and following your gut

How this billionaire thinks about success and following your gut

#billionairemindset #businessowner #businesstips #jewishpride

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Oct. 28, 2024

How he took The Gap from $400M to $14B

How he took The Gap from $400M to $14B

#thegap #fashionindustry #oldnavy

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Oct. 27, 2024

He built business empires, and shares how he learned how to do it

He built business empires, and shares how he learned how to do it

#businessempire #businesssuccess #billionaires

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Oct. 25, 2024

Credentials don't matter to this billionaire

Credentials don't matter to this billionaire

#billionairemindset #hiring #businessadvice

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Oct. 24, 2024

The Merchant Prince: The Man Behind The Gap, Old Navy, and J. Crew | Mickey Drexler

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 $400 million to $14 billion in revenue, revolutionizing casual wear and spotting a new…

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Sept. 28, 2024

This marketing tactic helped her grow a global bookstore business

This marketing tactic helped her grow a global bookstore business

#marketingstrategy #marketingtips #marketingplan

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Sept. 26, 2024

The book that led her to selling her first company for $315 million

The book that led her to selling her first company for $315 million

#billionairemindset #billionaireattitude #billionaire

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Sept. 25, 2024

She built a billion dollar brand due to the lessons her mom taught her

She built a billion dollar brand due to the lessons her mom taught her

#mother #businessadvice #entrepreneur

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Sept. 24, 2024

How she built a billion dollar bookstore business

How she built a billion dollar bookstore business

#businessgrowth #entrepreneur #businessowner

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Sept. 22, 2024

How a leader of a billion dollar brand looks for when hiring

How a leader of a billion dollar brand looks for when hiring

#billionairemindset #hiring #businessstrategy

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Sept. 20, 2024

From single mom, to billion dollar brand

From single mom, to billion dollar brand

#billionairemindset #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur

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Sept. 19, 2024

From Single Mom to Billion Dollar Book Business | Heather Reisman (Founder & CEO, Indigo)

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 learning to code to support her children. Fueled by grit, a bit of luck, and a…

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Sept. 18, 2024

She built a billion dollar brand and was told never ask for permission

She built a billion dollar brand and was told never ask for permission

#billionairemindset #entrepreneurmindset #bobbibrown

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