Episode 34
From Car Dealer to Digital Leader
6 years ago · 1:00:12
Mike Kamo is a still-young professional who started his career on a pre-set path to take over his family’s car dealership. Mike started in the business right out of school had worked his way up to managing the operation over 8 years when he hit the existential crisis we just described. Was this for him? […]
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Episode 33
The Gentleman of Trash
6 years ago · 55:23
Our guest is Joshua Allen, a San Diego entrepreneur who we like to call “The Gentleman of Trash”. His business is trash, but he doesn’t do any of the disposal. He’s a middleman. In true Opt Out fashion, this business started as a side hustle. After going to college on a football scholarship, Josh jumped […]
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Episode 32
Christian Chasmer – Work for Yourself & Hustle Deals
6 years ago · 1:03:18
Today’s guest is Christian Chasmer. At just 26, he’s the Founder of Elevate Advisors, the Author of a book called “Lose Your Limits: Grow Your Business”, and most importantly, after finding his own success in business and real estate, he now helps others re-find the balance that we call “opt out”. So what’s the story? […]
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Episode 31
Adriaan Zimmerman/Ret Taylor – Hello Cannabis, Hello Ned
6 years ago · 1:02:19
It’s 2018 and unless you’re living under a rock, you must be curious about what’s happening in the cannabis industry. In our world today, no other industry is more ever-changing. This isn’t about smoking joints with your friends. Our guests are Adriaan Zimmerman and Ret Taylor. They’re the founders of Ned. A health and wellness […]
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Episode 30
Tim Bourquin – You Have the Right to . . .
6 years ago · 1:08:02
This episode is the story of an LA cop. Most people who are in the force are there for life. The same goes for the fire department, and any number of other civil service jobs. But, it turns out that a lot of them have side gigs…and sometimes, those side gigs “go big”. Our guest […]
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Episode 29
Adam Moyer – Knockaround Tales
6 years ago · 1:15:55
Our guest today is Adam Moyer. He’s the founder of the 13-year-old company called Knockaround. He went to school to pursue his interest in art, and started his little sunglass side hustle on a whim while still in college. Adam’s premise was simple: everyone should have a couple of high quality sunglasses that were cheap […]
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Episode 28
Fredrik Saroea – Rock Star in the Living Room
6 years ago · 1:21:58
Recorded on location in France, Dana sips wine with Norwegian rockstar and restauranteur Fredrik Saroea. People often think that musicians are rolling in cash and fame. But most of them are somewhere in between. And that’s good news for creatives who want the “opt out” approach to life. Frederick’s story is proof that you can […]
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Episode 27
Kahana Kalama – Aloha is the Answer
6 years ago · 1:08:41
In a world where we are glued to our screens, is there a better word to snap you out of your trance than “Aloha”? It’s a word that means all things good, as we learn from guest Kahana Kalama. Kahana owns a lifestyle brand called Aloha Beach Club. He grew up surfing, and then later […]
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Episode 26
Riley Brown – 9 to 5 Isn’t the Story
6 years ago · 56:26
We’re on location at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, with Riley Brown. And we have a confession to make. You don’t have to leave your job to opt out! This episode shows exactly how someone can opt in and opt out all at the same time. There are plenty of people who feel in […]
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Episode 25
Chuck Patton – The Gritty Ambassador of Coffee
6 years ago · 57:00
How do you take your coffee? Do you like it black? With cream? Slow roasted? Or with sugar? Let us pour you a hot cup as you sit back for today’s story. Our guest is Chuck Patton, founder of an award winning local coffee roaster named Bird Rock Coffee. Chuck didn’t know he would end […]
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