Liquidity & Liquor

Scott Clary

This is a podcast hosted by Yosef Martin Scott D. Clary. Every week we chat over drinks with some of the greatest minds in the world.

  1. 07/06/2023

    Bob Zangrillo | Investing in Facebook, Uber and Twitter #70

    ► More Episodes https://linktr.ee/liquidityandliquor ► About The Guest Robert (“Bob”) Zangrillo is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Dragon Global. Zangrillo is a veteran investor and executive in eCommerce, Data-Driven Businesses, Entertainment Media, Mobility, and Social Networking Sectors. His talents for providing significant financial returns for his investors and building teams dedicated to delivering leadingindustry solutions are widely known. Over the last several years, Zangrillo has diversified into commercial real estate development in Miami, where he has led investments in up-and-coming emerging neighborhoods in Miami. Over the last eight years, Zangrillo has built Dragon Global into one of the leading venture growth firms based on his track record of investing in the leading technology growth companies, including but not limited to Didi Chuxing, Facebook, Jet.com, Twitter, and Uber Technologies. Zangrillo has over twenty-five years of experience in venture capital with a remarkable track record. He has been a pioneer in the venture growth investment area where he has led some of the largest primary and secondary investments. Zangrillo was one of the earliest late stage venture growth investors in Facebook. During the period from 2008-2012, Zangrillo became one of the largest late stage investors in Facebook, through multiple predecessor funds, leading to his founding of Dragon Global. ► Show Links https://www.instagram.com/bobzangrillo/ https://twitter.com/bobzangrillo ► Talking Points 0:00 - Who is Bob Zangrillo? 0:58 - Growing Up in Norwalk, Connecticut 6:34 - The Secret Sauce to Success 10:51 - Knowing When to Exit a Business 16:43 - The Difference Between Primary and Secondary 19:50 - California's Misdirection 26:16 - The Rise of Miami 31:57 - Miami: A Hotbed for Entrepreneurship Before Big Companies' Arrival 34:30 - Seeking Self-Disruptive Companies 39:35 - The Difficulty of Recognizing Your Own Momentum 43:52 - Age and the Diminishing Role of Money 47:57 - The Power of Community Collaboration 52:45 - Time to Talk to Eswar 59:40 - The Moon Cover-Up Conspiracy 1:04:28 - Understanding Our Direction 1:11:07 - The Clarity Found in Half-Sleep States #podcast #business #startup Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 13m
  2. 04/04/2023

    Rafael Hernandez | The Meat Master #62

    ► More Episodes https://linktr.ee/liquidityandliquor ► About The Guest Rafael Hernandez is a professional beef specialist, a TV host, and a rancher. He is the founder and CEO of Mr. Meat Master, a company that promotes the world’s finest gourmet food brands and educates consumers on the best kinds of meat and the benefits of ethical cattle farming. He is also the host of the Mr. Meat Master TV program, which focuses on discovering where the best beef comes from and introducing it to talented and experienced chefs around the world. He has nearly three decades of experience in the food and meat industry and is internationally acknowledged and honored. He is also a sponsor and representative of Creekstone Farms, a premium Black Angus beef producer. ► Show Links https://twitter.com/mrmeatmaster01 https://www.instagram.com/mrmeatmaster ► Talking Points 0:00 - Unleashing Your Inner Businessman: What Sets You Apart? 1:10 - Rafael's Incredible Journey and Story 7:29 - Overcoming Challenges: First Job Interview in Mexico 13:26 - The Advantage of Going Through Hardship 16:13 - The First Version of His Business 22:09 - Tackling Meat Quality Challenges in the US 27:51 - Inconsistency in Meat Quality After Moving to the US 33:18 - Rising Demand for Quality 35:20 - Wagyu in the US vs Japan 39:14 - The Best Piece of Meat 43:28 - Organic Market Trends and Opportunities 53:48 - Educating Through Influencers 58:31 - Meat Industry Performance in Recession 1:03:26 - Undervalued Cuts of Meat 1:07:23 - Misconceptions About the Meat Industry 1:12:14 - Engaging Conversations in a University Classroom 1:15:24 - Lab-Grown Fish Taste Test 1:19:24 - Tasting Nuances in Meat 1:25:22 - Carnivores vs Farmers/Ranchers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 44m
  3. 03/15/2023

    Episode 51 - Reeve Collins | The Future of Web3

    ► More Episodes https://linktr.ee/liquidityandliquor ► About The Guest Reeve Collins is a visionary entrepreneur and investor who has been at the forefront of digital marketing and blockchain innovation. He is the co-founder of Tether, the world’s first and most widely used stablecoin, which has revolutionized the crypto industry. He is also the co-founder of BLOCKv, a cutting-edge platform that enables anyone to create and distribute NFTs with rich interactivity and utility. His latest venture is Smart Media Technologies, an enterprise-grade Web3 platform that empowers businesses to leverage blockchain technology for digital transformation. ► Show Links https://www.instagram.com/reevecollins/ https://twitter.com/Reeve_Collins? ► Talking Points 0:00 Introduction to Reeve Collins' first job at AVIA Media. 1:58 The pivotal moment in Reeve Collins' life that set him on his path. 7:47 Lessons learned from working in a startup when nobody understood what they were doing. 10:54 The biggest mistakes Reeve Collins learned from his first company. 16:47 Why the blockchain is not a viable solution. 25:34 The importance of marketing in the cryptocurrency industry. 28:50 The difference between a good and a bad job. 37:43 The definition of decentralized vs. centralized. 43:19 Defining a digital wallet and whether it is centralized or decentralized. 50:04 Facebook's strategy for competing with Amazon. 54:28 Metaverse 1.0 and how it compares to other platforms. 58:36 The experience of building an enterprise-sales software company. 1:03:30 How to participate in the future of Web 3. 1:14:27 Speculating on the timeline for restoring confidence in cryptocurrency. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 19m
  4. 12/26/2022

    Episode 14 - Tom McCarthy | Tapping Into Your Superconscious For Peak Performance

    ► More Episodes https://linktr.ee/liquidityandliquor ► About The Guests Tom McCarthy is a world-renowned high stakes performance coach and thought leader, selected by Forbes for their Knowledge Innovation Center. He began his career as a top-producing Financial Advisor at a Wall Street firm before being recruited by Tony Robbins to serve as the Head of Sales and Marketing for Robbins Research International. In that role, Tom developed and led teams that broke sales records year after year. He then launched his own training organization, specializing in Leadership, Persuasive Communication, and Peak Performance. In addition to his training firm, Tom has also developed and led successful exits for companies in the software, financial services, nutraceutical, and restaurant industries. When the stakes are high, top companies turn to Tom for his expertise and guidance. ► Show Links https://www.instagram.com/thetommccarthy https://tommccarthy.com/ ► Talking Points 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - How Tom’s life changed after his dad’s death. 7:46 - Shifting reality is a journey. 15:38 - Lifting the energy of the room with your words. 22:01 - Why you need to stop making things harder than they have to be. 26:23 - The opportunities are all around us. 29:45 - The Wim Hof method. 34:40 - You need to be happy about the journey, not the destination. 39:17 - The mind is more powerful than the brain. 49:07 - Life is a mind game. 52:56 - Culture is the most critical element of success. 57:52 - How do you find people that fit into your culture? 1:02:06 - Motivation is a combination of willpower and discipline. 1:05:53 - Making money for your purpose. 1:10:20 - When you shift your mind, your effective actions become more present. 1:14:32 - Why you need to jump on a trampoline before you walk onto a stage. 1:23:51 - How to change your space. 1:26:07 - The tangible things that are a derivative of energy. 1:29:20 - Once the money hit the bank, what did you feel? 1:31:44 - How do you know you’re communicating with the superconscious? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 38m
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This is a podcast hosted by Yosef Martin Scott D. Clary. Every week we chat over drinks with some of the greatest minds in the world.