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Unknown Host hosts The Matt Balaker Podcast, a business show with 140 episodes published.
Greg Giraldo, Jr. grew up with comedy. His parents met at a comedy club. His dad was one of the most beloved comedians of his era. Now he's creating his own name in the business. Check out this episode conducted by one o
Gratitude helped this mom create a successful business. Jan Dalton was a busy working mom and now she's busier as the co-founder of eBars. Get her insights on the importance of perseverance, faith, and resilience. https:
Justin Harrison discusses You, Only Virtual, a platform that creates virtual versions of loved ones who have passed away. He explains how the technology helps people process grief, maintain connections, and cope with los
Brian Samson leveraged his role at Fuddruckers to join tech bros in the Bay Area. That wasn't his scene, so he moved to the islands, started a family, and a business, Plugg Technologies, and learned some wisdom along the
Jim Hope shares his story from a challenging childhood to a successful career in comedy, television writing, and academia. Discover his insights on overcoming adversity, the importance of kindness, and his optimistic out
Matt Washington talks about growing up in Washington and building a life in Laguna Beach. He reflects on early jobs, the impact of having family members with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and how martial arts—especially J
Lori Oliver, a former Spanx professional and co-founder of the Sleep Performance brand, shares her journey from growing up in Athens, Georgia, to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sleep hygiene. Lori discusses her upbr
In this episode of the Matt Balaker Podcast, Elijah Khasabo, founder of Vidovo, discusses his journey as a young entrepreneur in the creator economy. He touches on resilience, empathy, and faith, shares insights on relat
Dylan Snowden shares his journey from grocery bagger to financial coach. He discusses how improv and writing for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire shaped his approach to communication and accountability. Dylan also explores
True crime star and comedian Johnny Mitchell lived in Portland before hipsters overtook the city. He went from teen drug dealer to prisoner to YouTube success. Johnny still hates authority. Hear his story. https://www.yo
In this episode of the Matt Balaker Podcast, makeup artist and author Dawn Maloney shares her journey from young entrepreneur to beauty industry leader. She reflects on early lessons in sales and talk shows, the importan
Comedian and author Lou Perez joins the show to talk comedy, politics, and personal freedom. He shares stories from his tour with Scott Thompson, reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death. Plus offers his own insights on health
Howzit Hostels Founder Michael Russell grew up in Carlsbad, California, and built a new life in Hawaii. He shares memories from his first job, lessons on education, and the challenges of living in Maui. Michael talks abo
Aidan Brannigan went from eating Spam with Joey Chestnut to founding No Boring Brands, a creative humor agency. He talks losing big in crypto, the role of humor in marketing, and why great ideas still outlast algorithms.
How much protein should you consume? How has the ag industry shifted? Bench press champ and businessman Cody Claflin shares his journey from growing up in a farming family in Missouri to becoming an entrepreneur in agric
David Uribe grew up in Miami and built a career helping comedians stand out. As the founder of Uribe Creative, he blends marketing know-how with a deep love of comedy. Hear how he's shaping the future of comedy branding
Jim Carroll has lived in many places and done cool things. Jim reflects on his experiences at Harvard Business School, the challenges of starting in investment banking, and the lessons learned throughout his career. He e
Ryan Davis knows a good crab cake and the inner workings of the NY theater scene. Now he is the CEO of People First, the biggest influencer firm focused on social impact. He knows how to turn social media into a career p
Toly Kvitnitsky emigrated from Ukraine as a child and landed in New Jersey. Since then he's worked as a caddy, tennis instructor, and now serves as the CEO and founder of AI or Not, an AI detection startup. It not easy,
Patrick Keane has traveled the world for the past 24 years performing stand-up comedy and has appeared on the Late Late Show, Live At Gotham, Comics Unleashed and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has a comedy special on the Dry Bar
Justin Harrison
assistant Pastor at Lodge Hall Pentecostal House of Prayer
1 appearance on this show
Brian Samson
Plugg Technologies
1 appearance on this show
Lori Oliver
CEO/co-founder · The Inactive Company
1 appearance on this show
Elijah Khasabo
Vidovo
2 appearances on this show
Johnny Mitchell
The Connect
1 appearance on this show
Scott Thompson
Kentucky high school sports legend · University of Colorado School of Medicine
1 appearance on this show
Charlie Kirk
political activist, author, media personality · conservative media
1 appearance on this show
Mike Russell
expert in Oracle EPM and AI Agent Studio · Century 21 Signature Properties
1 appearance on this show
Aidan Brannigan
founder · No Boring Brands
1 appearance on this show
Jim Carroll
Futurist, Trends, and Innovation Expert · Spirit Catholic Radio Network
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Davis
AFLW midfield coach · The Roadhouse Band
1 appearance on this show
Neil Twa
CEO and co-founder · Voltage Digital Marketing
1 appearance on this show
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