8 episodes

We have all heard of the "big moves" people make in our culture and society. The moves may be starting a new multi-million dollar business, or simply finding a cure for a terrible disease. The people who are able to accomplish these feats are both worthy of respect, and worthy of recognition! People Worth Knowing is a website and podcast dedicated to studying the lives, decisions, and outcomes of some of the most well-recognized decision-makers and power-players in our modern world.

People Worth Knowing Nick Harrison

    • Society & Culture

We have all heard of the "big moves" people make in our culture and society. The moves may be starting a new multi-million dollar business, or simply finding a cure for a terrible disease. The people who are able to accomplish these feats are both worthy of respect, and worthy of recognition! People Worth Knowing is a website and podcast dedicated to studying the lives, decisions, and outcomes of some of the most well-recognized decision-makers and power-players in our modern world.

    Guest Johnnie Finch Discusses Being A Lawyer As A Minority & The Story of Bill Gates

    Guest Johnnie Finch Discusses Being A Lawyer As A Minority & The Story of Bill Gates

    In this episode, Nick is joined by Johnnie Finch. Johnnie is a practicing lawyer in criminal defense. Johnnie discusses his journey to becoming a lawyer as well as practicing law as a minority. He talks about the relationship between being a lawyer and being an entrepreneur and how to manage both. Lastly, Nick discusses the life of Bill Gates, Microsoft's founder and former CEO.

    Find more at www.PeopleWorthKnowing.com

    Johnnie's Book "Black Lawyer Confidential: Keys To Success": www.BlackLawyerConfidential.com

    Johnnie's Website: http://www.johnniefinchesq.com/

    Johnnie Finch on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/coolrelaxed
    Johnnie Finch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolrelaxed/
    Johnnie Finch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnniefinchesq

    • 26 min
    Guest Tim Star Discusses Losing His Job But Not Giving Up & The Story Of Jack Dorsey

    Guest Tim Star Discusses Losing His Job But Not Giving Up & The Story Of Jack Dorsey

    In this episode, Nick is joined by guest Tim C. Star. Tim lost his job with no notice, yet never got depressed or lost hope. He persevered through the hard times and now is successful and discussing his story. Tim is a speaker and trainer on the subject of happiness and personal growth, he is youth mentor, a mindset coach, and the author of 2 books:
    1-My Name Is Prosperity: A Law of Attraction Story
    2- Where's My Stuff? - A hopeful skeptic looks at the teachings of Abraham-Hicks and the Law of Attraction
    Lastly, Nick discusses the life and decisions of Jack Dorsey, who is the founder and former CEO of Twitter; which is one of the largest social media platforms used worldwide today.

    Find more at www.PeopleWorthKnowing.com

    Find Tim Star online at www.TimCStar.com

    Listen to Tim's Podcast: www.UniversePodcast.com

    Tim's Book "My Name is Prosperity - A Law of Attraction Story" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1975958357

    Tim's Book "Where's My Stuff? - A hopeful skeptic looks at the teachings of Abraham-Hicks and the Law of Attraction" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/197938441X

    • 30 min
    Guest Bob Roitblat Discusses His Experience As An Entrepreneur & The Story Of Bill France

    Guest Bob Roitblat Discusses His Experience As An Entrepreneur & The Story Of Bill France

    In this episode, Nick is joined by guest Bob Roitblat. Bob is a "serial entrepreneur" and has successfully started and grew 12 companies. He has even sold some of them for large amounts of money! Bob talks about being an entrepreneur and the innovation process behind business-minded people. Lastly, Nick talks about the life and decisions made by Bill France, who is the founder of what we know as NASCAR Racing.

    Find more at www.PeopleWorthKnowing.com

    Find Bob Roitblat online at www.Roitblat.com

    Bob Roitblat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.roitblat
    Bob Roitblat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobRoitblat
    Bob Roitblat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BobRoitblat
    Bob Roitblat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobroitblat/

    • 32 min
    Guest Anton Gunn Discusses Leadership and Professional Advice & The Story Of Jimmy Wales

    Guest Anton Gunn Discusses Leadership and Professional Advice & The Story Of Jimmy Wales

    In this episode of the People Worth Knowing podcast, Nick is joined by guest Anton Gunn. Anton has been a leadership advisor to the President of the United States, he is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, he is an entrepreneur, a public speaker, and is Best Selling Author of the book "The Presidential Principles: How To Inspire Action And Create Lasting Impact". Lastly, Nick discusses the story and innovative life of Jimmy Wales. "Jimbo" is the founder of the world's largest online encyclopedia...Wikipedia.

    Find more at www.PeopleWorthKnowing.com

    Anton's Book "The Presidential Principles: How To Inspire Action And Create Lasting Impact": https://shop.antongunn.com/products/the-presidential-principles

    Anton Gunn's Website: www.AntonGunn.com

    Find Anton on Social Media:
    -Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/118058802262890097947
    -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntonJGunn/
    -Twitter: https://twitter.com/antonjgunn
    -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonjgunn/

    • 39 min
    Guest Eric Rosenberg Discusses Turning a Side-Hustle Into A Full Time Job & The Story of Sully

    Guest Eric Rosenberg Discusses Turning a Side-Hustle Into A Full Time Job & The Story of Sully

    In this episode, Nick is joined by Eric Rosenberg. Eric is the founder of PersonalProfitability.com and someone who turned a side-hustle into a full-time job. Eric and Nick discuss money, the path to his success, and more. In this episode, we also discuss Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the man behind the Miracle on the Hudson River.

    Find more stories at PeopleWorthKnowing.com

    Find Eric Rosenberg at PersonalProfitability.com. Be sure to get his FREE 1-week course at PersonalProfitability.com/bootcamp.

    • 33 min
    Instagram Co-Founder, Amazon's Founder, and the Founder and CEO of Facebook

    Instagram Co-Founder, Amazon's Founder, and the Founder and CEO of Facebook

    In this episode, we discuss the stories behind Amazon, Facebook, and Instagram. More specifically, we discuss the mastermind people behind these major companies and their stories of how they rose to the top. They have each created empires that the world uses today, making them some of the mort important People Worth Knowing!

    Find more at www.PeopleWorthKnowing.com

    • 24 min

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