Short Story Long

Courtney Reum is back to discuss the information you can get from the book he and his brother Carter wrote called Shortcut Your Startup.  This book is great for that person who is looking to start a business.  Courtney and Carter give you tips from the lessons they have learned from the successful businesses they've had as well as the ones they've help build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DeAndre Jordan sits down and talks about his childhood in Texas to his 1 year stint at Texas A&M, the night he was drafted by the Clippers, his game-day rituals and gives some great advice on progression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Steven Masley is a physician, author, nutritionist & self-taught chef who is responsible for the #1 all-time health show on television called 30 Days to a Younger Heart.  Dr. Masley gives us some actionable steps, tips & solutions to increase brain function & cognitive performance that you can also find in his newly released book, The Better Brain Solution.  His passion is to empower people to achieve overall optimal health and offers weekly blogs on his website, www.DrMasley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur and author of Badass Your Brand, Pia Silva, grew up in Manhattan, NY, loving dance but knew it would not be her career path. She always wanted to be a leader of whatever she did. After a short stint in South America, Pia returned to NY and started Worstofall Design w/ her husband. Pia focused on branding as her husband handled design. She speaks on early stages of business and turning $40k in debt to over $500k within a year, her branding strategies & gives some great advice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Courtney and Carter Reum grew up in Chicago with some great childhood stories like sitting courtside watching Michael Jordan and being on OPRAH.  After college they both worked at Goldman Sachs eventually leaving to start their spirits company VEEV.  Currently the founders of M13, Courtney and Carter help entrepreneurs grow their businesses providing experience with marketing, sales and operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wiz Khalifa was born into a military family constantly moving around but eventually settling in Pittsburgh, PA.  Wiz always had the dream of becoming a successful artist which he did so by following his vision while bringing a new style and sound to hip-hop.  Having number 1 records like "Black & Yellow" and "See You Again", Wiz breaks down the process and focus it took to achieve his goals. @drama @wizkhalifa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Ferriss, author & host of The Tim Ferriss Show came by to discuss his new book Tribe of Mentors, his childhood and his tips/tools to living a happy life.  Talking with people like Jimmy Fallon, Rick Rubin, Ray Dalio & Dustin Moskovitz, Tim gives you the secrets to success from over 100 influential individuals. This is a podcast you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. Jacobs is an author/journalist who grew up in New York City with an amazing story that carries over to the books he's written.  A.J. speaks of the time he snuck into an office of L. Ron Hubbard's as a young kid, the year he chose to live biblically for his book, the time he outsourced everything in his life and covers his new book It's All Relative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Grear, the founder of Reshoevn8r grew up in Tucson, Arizona living on his own terms at a young age.  He dropped out of high school, starting working jobs here and there and began dealing drugs.  At a bad time in his life, Steve decided he needed to do something about it which is where the idea of Reshoevn8r was born. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the young age of 15, Pasquale Rotella attended his first warehouse party which would change his life forever.  Shortly after, Pasquale held his first event at 17 yrs old & went on to create the biggest/most influential music festival & events company known as Insomniac.  Events like Electric Daisy Carnival, Beyond Wonderland, Life is Beautiful, Nocturnal & Escape, Insomniac has brought together over 4 million people to enjoy an experience like no other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally from the west side of Chicago, Sterling "Steelo" Brim grew up playing sports and trying to keep himself out of trouble.  Sterling talks about his times getting suspended in school to playing baseball and meeting his best friend on the set of Hard Ball.  This episode covers his upbringing, how met when he moved to Los Angeles, landed his role on MTV's Ridiculousness and his plans for his new show in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pia Arrobio, founder & creative director of the Los Angeles based clothing brand LPA the Label, sits down to talk about her childhood and experience in the clothing industry.  Pia grew up in Pasadena, California, moved to New York to attend Parsons School of Design while working as a waitress, taking internships & went on to become a designer at Reformation.  She discusses her trip to Spain & opportunity to work for Zara, her meeting with Revolve and how LPA came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Barker, author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree came by this week to discuss his book.  Eric talks about the right and wrong ideas on what makes people successful, to have self confidence, do quitters never win, its not what you know but who you know.  He does a really good job explaining the research behind each topic and delivering the correct information on what would be the right path for YOU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Kearl started his own internet company at a young age and thought he had it all figured out.  After his company failed he joined a venture capital fund which led him to become the Director of Strategy and New Ventures of Hewlett Packard.  Jeff was also on the board of advisors for Skull Candy headphones and played a big role in taking the company public.  Jeff is now currently the CEO and Chairman of Stance which is the official sock of the MLB, NBA & NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in Hollis, Queens, Daymond John gravitated towards break dancing, fashion and the hip-hop culture. At the age of 23 he created the massive apparel brand known as FUBU, which generated over $350 million in sales. We discuss his transition from FUBU to his role as an investor on Shark Tank and his secrets to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 68 of Short Story Long I went down to San Diego to meet up with Ryan Holiday and talk about his new book Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts. We cover the creative process of coming up with an idea, how you go about launching that product and the marketing behind it to ensure it holds value for longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 67 of Short Story Long I sit down with a highly requested guest who you know as the creator of No Jumper, OnSomeShit & The Come Up, Adam Grandmaison aka Adam22.  Adam & I talk about his childhood, the heavy influence BMX had on his life as a teen and the move to New York that started everything.  He has created a very authentic media platform by doing everything organically and 100% the way that he wants.  You can find him on Instagram @Adam22 & @No Jumper as well as on YouTube.com/NoJumper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Episode 66 I sit down with young entrepreneurs Jake Kassan and Kramer LaPlante who are the founders of MVMT. They met each other in college and worked together doing valet eventually dropping out and starting the watch company MVMT.  Now at the age of 26, they’ve brought in over $80 million of revenue and really creating a lifestyle brand for everyone to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I brought back Kevion Stirdivant to talk more about personal development & to really give an insight on the knowledge you can learn by having a life coach.  After our first podcast Kevion and I started talking about my life and things I would like guidance on which led to calls with him to help better develop myself.  I thought it would be a good idea to give you guys some of the tips/tools on what can possibly help you w/ your own personal development that I've applied to my life now and for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Short Story Long I sit down with founder of Shades Club & Dicks Cottons, Rich Amundson. Rich worked a normal 9 to 5 after college for about a year in Arizona and decided to pack up and move to New York to become a real estate agent. While in real estate he needed sunglasses for a sailing trip to Croatia which ultimately led to the creation of his company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices