Episode 44
Collin Smith – C is For Cookie, It’s Good Enough For Me
5 years ago · 58:30
Our guest today is Collin Smith. Collin is a partner at the Cravory, a San Diego based cookie baker that cranks out some of the most delicious cookies you’ve ever had. His official title, as it’s written on the business cards he brought to the studio, is “Cookie Monster”. It’s a far cry from his […]
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Episode 43
*Special Episode* – What a Year, Paul!
5 years ago · 49:43
We’ve loved every minute of 2018 so long as it’s been spent working on Opt Out Life. This episode is a special look back at some of our “bests” of 2018 and is a behind-the-scenes hangout in the studio. We’re also joined by a special guest, Paul Saitowitz, who himself has a cool story of […]
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Episode 42
Courtney Condy – Wild Way to Make a Living
5 years ago · 1:03:47
Some jobs are boring. Some jobs take you to Mongolia. Our guest is Courtney Condy. She’s a traveler, a professional travel guide, and the founder of a relatively new business called Occupation Wild. Courtney’s been to Mongolia and about every other place you can imagine. At just 27, she’s found her way to a career […]
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Episode 41
Benji Hyam – So Crazy It’ll Work
5 years ago · 55:28
Maybe you’ve heard the stories about that dude who was working in the cube who one day disappeared. Our guest is Benji Hyam. Benji was on the road to success with a promising career in Silicon Valley when he took stock of things. His parents had always wanted to travel…but were waiting for “someday” when […]
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Episode 40
“Boston” George Jung – Behind the Thrills & Infamy
5 years ago · 56:42
George Jung is famous. He had $100 million at the age of 32, thanks to his success as a drug smuggler. Johnny Depp portrayed him in the 2001 movie “Blow”. His stories could fill 50 podcast episodes. But he’s here, with us, and ready to get behind-the-scenes on his improbable life as an entrepreneur and […]
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Episode 39
Nicolas Cole – Heroes Write Their Own Journey
5 years ago · 1:02:48
We’re on location with this episode in West Hollywood, CA. Our guest is Nicolas Cole. He is a 28 year old founder (DigitalPress) and writer. He’s gone from a skinny top-ranked gamer, to a jacked bodybuilder, to an online persona with a massive following (“King of Quora”, Inc.com, with 20 million views of his content.) […]
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Episode 38
Roland Frasier – You Can’t Google Relationships
5 years ago · 1:09:32
They say we’re all the average of our five closest friends. Who we choose to surround ourselves with goes a long way in determining who we become, and how successful we are. Our guest is Roland Frasier. Roland is a master of relationships. His experience building them (and the unique strategies he uses) have built […]
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Episode 37
Will Lehr – Damn The “Man”, It’s Your Money
5 years ago · 1:02:03
Do you think the system is rigged against you? Big money wins, little guy loses. That’s not an un-common way to feel. Today’s guest is Will Lehr. Will’s an investment consultant whose spent the past two decades in the financial services industry. These days, his business is the “Opt Out” version of that world and […]
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Episode 36
Travis Houston – The Perfect Cocktail for Life
5 years ago · 55:32
Imagine you are at the peak of your career. Then the 2008 market meltdown takes you down with it. You liquidate what you can and move your whole family into your mom’s house. I’m sure today’s guest isn’t the only one who was forced to make such humbling decisions. But like so many entrepreneurs, Travis […]
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Episode 35
Adam Harris – No Office in the Cloud
5 years ago · 54:59
We sit down with the co-founder of one of the fastest growing companies in San Diego, Adam Harris. His company, Cloudbeds, just hit Inc’s list at number 75. Their software helps hospitality properties manage their business. This all started when Adam and his partner Richard – who are avid travelers – abandoned their previous consulting […]
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