Jan 23, 20261h 6mS1
What does it truly take to raise not one, but two NBA stars? Is it talent, luck, or genetics or is it something far deeper? In Season 1, Episode 7, we sit down with Kenyon Murray, a father, mentor, and leader whose...
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This Is How I Made It (HIMI)
Hosted by Max Van Auken · business · EN
About this Podcast:
This Is How I Made It (HIMI) is a podcast hosted by Max Van Auken that shares real stories from athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders about the mindset, habits, and purpose behind success. It inspires listeners to grow through discipline, faith, and resilience while finding their own path to greatness.
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Booking probability
17%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is This Is How I Made It (HIMI) about?
This Is How I Made It (HIMI) is a podcast hosted by Max Van Auken that shares real stories from athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders about the mindset, habits, and purpose behind success. It inspires listeners to grow through discipline, faith, and resilience while finding their own path to greatness.
Who hosts This Is How I Made It (HIMI)?
This Is How I Made It (HIMI) is hosted by Max Van Auken. The show has published 7 episodes to date.
What has This Is How I Made It (HIMI) covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How Kenyon Murray Raised Two NBA Stars | S1 EP7" (23 January 2026, 66 minutes), "Forbes Billionaire Gives Us Priceless Leadership Advice | S1 EP6" (7 January 2026, 64 minutes), and "What Serving In Iraq Taught This US General About Leadership General Ernest C. Audino | S1 EP5" (16 December 2025, 61 minutes).
How often does This Is How I Made It (HIMI) publish?
This Is How I Made It (HIMI) publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 7 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on This Is How I Made It (HIMI)?
Booking probability for This Is How I Made It (HIMI) is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. This Is How I Made It (HIMI) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This Is How I Made It (HIMI)'s contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch This Is How I Made It (HIMI)?
The strongest fits for This Is How I Made It (HIMI) are Business & Management Consulting. This Is How I Made It (HIMI) has a business audience.
About the host
Max Van Auken hosts This Is How I Made It (HIMI), a business podcast with 7 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 7, 20261h 4mS1
In this episode, we sit down with Hyatt Brown, billionaire philanthropist and lifelong leader, for a grounded conversation on leadership, responsibility, and community impact. Hyatt shares his vision behind the Museum...
Episode #5
What Serving In Iraq Taught This US General About Leadership General Ernest C. Audino | S1 EP5
Dec 16, 20251h 1mS1<p>In this episode, we sit down with Brigadier General Ernest C. Audino for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, and purpose. With over four decades of experience at the highest levels of the U.S. Army...
- Dec 10, 202551 minS1
<p>Manish Hirapara is the founder and CEO of PeakActivity, a digital-strategy and technology-services firm that has grown under his leadership into one of the fastest-rising companies in the industry. Before launching...
Episode #2
How Mayor Derrick Henry Made It | S1 EP2
Dec 4, 202540 minS1<p >In this extended HIMI episode, we sit down with Derrick Henry, the Mayor of Daytona Beach, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation that explores the layers of leadership, family, community, and legacy.</p>...
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Dec 2, 202554 minS1<p>In this episode, we sit down with Gale Lemerand, a self-made multi-million-dollar entrepreneur whose journey has shaped the business landscape across Daytona Beach and beyond. From humble beginnings to building an...
Episode #1
How Reggie Theus Made It | S1 EP1
Nov 19, 20251 hourS1<p>Welcome to the first episode of How I Made It.</p> <p>We're kicking things off with Reggie Theus, former NBA All-Star and now the Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Bethune-Cookman University.</p>...
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Kenyon Murray
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Derrick Henry
running back, City of Daytona Beach
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Manish Hirapara
PeakActivity
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Reggie Theus
Bethune-Cookman University
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