Apr 25, 20251h 48mS0
<p>Hello and welcome back once again to Hard Knocks! This time we're speaking with Rob Corrao, a man who is not just a business owner, a business founder, but he is also one of the amazing pilots for Angel Flight and...
About this Podcast:
Hard Knocks: Where TRUE wisdom meets mentorship. Our mission? Providing a platform for guests to be the mentors you've always wanted.In a world of short-form content and quick tips, we dive deeper. We don't just offer feel-good advice you might misapply. We deliver TRUE wisdom – the kind mentors provide. It's not just about the lesson, but the story behind it. The journey, the struggles, and the transformations that shaped our guests.Tune in as we uncover wisdom akin to a modern Ecclesiastes, offering insights that go beyond surface-level advice to truly impact your life.
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What is Hard Knocks about?
Hard Knocks: Where TRUE wisdom meets mentorship. Our mission? Providing a platform for guests to be the mentors you've always wanted. In a world of short-form content and quick tips, we dive deeper. We don't just offer feel-good advice you might misapply. We deliver TRUE wisdom, the kind mentors provide.
What has Hard Knocks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rob Corrao: Is The Grass Really Greener on the Other Side?" (25 April 2025, 108 minutes), "Justin Gray: What Matters to You and The Marketing Cheat Code" (12 April 2025, 117 minutes), and "Jack Hojnar: It's Not Too Late to Start Over, Just Start Right Now" (12 April 2025, 161 minutes).
How often does Hard Knocks publish?
Hard Knocks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 97 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hard Knocks?
Booking probability for Hard Knocks is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hard Knocks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hard Knocks's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hard Knocks?
The strongest fits for Hard Knocks are Business & Management Consulting. Hard Knocks has a society audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Apr 12, 20251h 57mS0
<p>This time we're talking to Justin Gray, a man who by almost every single factor you could say has lived the American dream. Starting with blue collared work for his dad, to building and selling multiple companies...
- Apr 12, 20252h 41mS0
<p>In this raw episode, we sit down with Jack Hojnar, a wildly successful entrepreneur and longtime friend of John, who rode the dot-com boom, launched companies, and saw them acquired. But true to Hard Knocks style, we...
Mar 8, 20251h 47mS0<p>Meet David Avrin—a former a capella singer with “The Diners” who traded harmonies for a global stage, speaking in 28 countries to teach companies how to create brilliant customer experiences. From his roots as the...
Jan 4, 20251h 37mS0<p>Our newest episode out now on all platforms 🎙️ Our close friend Cate has lived with cancer for three decades. In this new episode she shares her remarkable journey and the wisdom gained - from the power of asking...
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- Nov 15, 20242h 23mS0
<p>Here's our conversation with Perry Marshall, a trailblazer marketing guru now leading the most revolutionary cancer research out there (stage 0 detection).</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We talk about the need to be willing to...
- Nov 7, 20242h 1mS0
<p>Here's our conversation with Alexandra Watkins, a professional Namer. She's the woman who gave The Wendy's Baconator its name amongst many other well known brands.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>We talk about how she got her...
- Sep 16, 20241h 39mS0
<p>Time for another episode of Hard Knocks! This time we have Dennis Yu, one of the most hard working, analytical, knows how to have fun, and well read people I know.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here's some sneak peeks of things...
- Aug 27, 20242h 15mS0
<p>Most of us know Marty for the creation of the music behind Halo, but there's so much more to his story that never gets told...</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. His history being a jingle writer</p> <p>2. How his entire...
- Aug 2, 20241h 45mS0
<p>Ever wonder what happens when you mix a restless spirit, a donated kidney, and a dash of mountain man dreams? Find out in our latest Hard Knocks episode featuring the one-and-only Chris Sullivan! We're talking:</p>...
- Jul 16, 202449 minS0
<p>Another episode of Hard Knocks, this time with some harder hitting topics we might get some disagreeing opinions on! Tune in to learn about:</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. How your website is not, and should not, be a...
- Jul 16, 202453 minS0
<p>We're back again! This time talking about some wisdom John and David have learned over the years as it comes to networking. Looking for a quick summary? Sure why not: 1. The best way to start a conversation with...
- Jul 5, 20241h 23mS0
<p>So how do you sell and market a product or service through its entire lifecycle? From the inception of an idea, to selling it for the first time, and then making sure it continues to grow.</p> <p><br></p> <p>On this...
- Jun 12, 20241h 5mS0
<p>Welcome back everyone! John and David are back once again to share more Hard Knocks they've learned along the way... so you can save yourself those cuts and bruises. This time they've got three in particular they...
- May 31, 20241h 18mS0
<p>Join us this time as David and John talk about the importance of OWNING your assets and the dangers of not learning about KEY and RELATED parts of your job.</p> <p><br></p>...
- May 14, 20241h 23mS0
<p>We get a deep in the weeds running through why many businesses NEED a channel partner program and what they're missing out on, and then hear David rant for quite a while on why GOOD data is necessary for businesses...
- Apr 20, 20241h 18mS0
<p>Welcome to another episode of Hard Knocks. This time John and David tell stories of business failures stemming from not visiting customers and having not defined sales process. And filled with tips along the way for...
Apr 20, 202456 minS1<p>In this episode of Hard Knocks, David and John discuss how critical it is to have a follow-up plan when you go to a trade show, in addition to why you NEED to know the LTV of your customers. Join as they discuss...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Hard Knocks. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Justin Gray
award-winning bassist, composer, producer and engineer, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
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David Avrin
author of Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With
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Perry Marshall
Author and business growth consultant, Evolution 2.0
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Alexandra Watkins
Author of ”Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick”, Eat My Words
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