Everyday Radio Cornelius McGrath

Start your Saturday night right with us at Everyday Radio. Live from Chicago, IL. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunset.

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Setlist:

(0:00) Setup

(3:01) Sister Sledge

(07:45) Foreign Exchange

(12:15) Ye

(16:18) Phats & Small

(19:45) Souls Of Mischief

(24:26) Erick 

(27:57) LAUSSE 

(36:02) Snoh Aalegra

(39:29) Tom

(43:40)A$AP, Frank

(48:06) Frank, Jay, Tyler 

(52:37) Daniel O’Donnell

(55:40) Drizzy

(1:00:45) Dave, WizKid

(1:03:44) Hov

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Saturday Night Sunset | Mix #4 Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Gg2fv7mLWRUzJ9v9vIQl4?si=303c41ebe8ee4020&pt=1282f13bbbbd2352f1074ae1ae6a2744

My SoundCloud 

https://soundcloud.com/cgm-fm

My Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/user/cmcgrat2

My IG 

https://www.instagram.com/corneliusgmcgrath/

CHICAGO, IL — Where is Everyday half a decade since its inception? Daniel Jimenez interviews Everyday's Founder, Cornelius McGrath, to unpack the biggest reflections from his first 5 years in business.  

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Show Notes

(00:00) Introductions

(01:51) Defining Everyday: A Community-Driven Holding Company

(02:10) Exploring Everyday's Holding Company

(02:32) The Role of Community in Everyday's Business Model

(06:13) Unpacking Everyday's Subsidiaries

(08:29) The Philosophy and Approach of Everyday

(22:40) The Role & Concept of Sparring in Business

(27:55) The Personal Touch of Everyday in Business

(31:26) The Power of Language in Business

(33:19) The Perfect Business Model: Speaking Money Into Existence

(38:57)  Partnerships > Clients: Reframing Business Relationships

(40:40) The Business of Therapy and Coaching

(41:36) The Importance of Action 

(42:45) The Importance of Integrity in Business

(43:15) The Power of Honest Conversations

(43:41) The Long-Term Vision: Feeling Good About Your Work

(45:16) Cornelius' Dream Partners for Everyday

(49:35)The Art of Curation in Business

(56:43) The Concept of Working Clean

(01:09:34) Building a Modern-Day Library

(01:21:19) Exploring Different Types of Essays

(01:23:32) The Vision For Everyday Library

(01:25:02) The Concept of Digital Gardens

(01:26:19) The Future of Libraries and Digital Gardens

(01:27:16) How Everyday Scales

(01:29:03) The Power of Profit First & Solo 401(k)'s

(01:37:43) The Art of Pricing in Business

(01:47:26) Reflections on Building a Community

(01:54:59) Cornelius' Journey as an Immigrant Entrepreneur

(02:02:16) The Immigrant Mentality: From Defense to Offense 

(02:03:44) The Journey from London to America

(02:05:21) Reflections on a Decade in America

(02:07:41) The Evolution of Everyday: 5 Year Reflections

(02:15:37) Everyday Radio: Music, Minds & Meditations

(02:26:42) Turning Pro: Disciplined Curiosity For Entrepreneurs

(02:31:48) Building in Private

(02:36:21) The Future: Goals, Vision & Aspirations For The Next 5

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The Besties are back for their February episode. We consider the impact of OpenAI's Sora Sora on production, delve deep into the latest workplace and real estate dynamics, explore the impact of office renovations, how to hire killer talent, share some of our latest and greatest culinary adventures and get the IRL debrief on Super Bowl LVIII.

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Show Notes

(00:00) Casual Banter and Fashion Talk

(01:32) Diving into the World of Remote Workspaces

(01:58) Navigating the Complexities of Office Leases and Real Estate Trends

(03:46) Introductions

(09:37) Exploring the Impact of AI on Video Creation and the Future of Work

(24:54) Debating the Realities of Commercial Real Estate Post-Pandemic

(30:51) Rising Rents and Business Decisions

(31:18) Deep Dive into Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

(33:31) Superbowl Weekend Recap: From Free Tickets to Vegas Adventures

(34:36) The Intricacies of Vegas: Casinos, Shows, and Unexpected Ads

(37:16) The Superbowl Ads Debate: Hits and Misses

(41:28) Talent Poaching and Hiring Strategies

(45:31) Discovering Unique Foods and Drinks

(46:51) Din Tai Fung: A Culinary Experience

(49:14) Homemade Delights and DIY Food Kits

(51:25) Vinyl Tips and Celebrity Endorsements

(54:10) Final Thoughts and Goodbyes

Wind down the weekend with us at Everyday Radio. Live from Chicago, IL. Let us know what you think of the tunes, and enjoy the beauty that is the sky.
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Setlist:
(0:00) Setup
(2:00) The Jones Girls
(06:37) Gill Scott-Heron
(10:19) Nujabes
(13:22) Michael Kiwanuka
(16:06) Barry Can’t Swim
(19:08) Krept & Konan, Tabitha
(22:16) Endor, Lauren Ackie
(25:42) Artful Dodger, Romina Johnson
(31:54) Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Amorphous
(34:21) A$AP Rocky
(38:15) Knucks
(40:57) Vince Staples, 6LACK, Mereba
(43:20) KAYTRANADA
(46:45) Aim, QNC
(50:54) Drake

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Sunday Night | Sunset Mix #3 Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jLNJJWpPhqo5byaboOuDs?si=66c3f275af944df8

My SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/cgm-fm

My Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/user/cmcgrat2

My IG
https://www.instagram.com/corneliusgmcgrath/

The Besties are back for their first episode of 2024. We delve into the latest national issues across media, education and politics.

Discussing the existential challenges news outlets are facing and the knock-on effects on journalism, glitches in the FAFSA site leaving students anxious about financial aid, and last but not least, early reactions to the ongoing Republican primaries highlighting the divided political landscape in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.



Show Notes

(00:00) Pre-Amble Chit Chat

(03:40) Introduction & Episode Start

(05:31) Insights into the Airline Industry

(08:20) The State of Journalism & Media

(20:58) Mr Beast's $250,000 Video on X

(23:10) Discussion on Education and Admission Cycles

(25:23) The Nightmare of Financial Aid Software

(26:03) The Hidden Pitfalls of Student Loans

(26:49) The Struggle of Modernizing Financial Aid Systems

(27:07) The Impact of FAFSA Changes

(27:58) The Trade-Offs in Financial Aid Data Collection

(28:39) The Challenges Faced by Financial Aid Departments

(31:24) The Need for a Better Financial Aid System

(33:11) The Role of Schools in Financial Aid

(33:27) The Impact of Financial Aid on Student Enrollment

(38:03) The Implications of Republican Primaries on 2024’s Presidential Election



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Amaan Badruddin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠⁠⁠⁠
Cornelius McGrath: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/⁠⁠⁠⁠
Jihad Esmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Mateo Price: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/⁠⁠⁠⁠
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A deep dive into the most timeless insights from Venkatesh Rao's 'The Art of Gig Vol 1' and explore the unique skill set required to become a successful independent consultant.

This episode is a meditation led by the host, Cornelius McGrath, who shares his insights, analyses the book's core themes and offers his perspective on their real-world application and value. Cornelius reflects on the essential elements of pursuing a successful independent consulting career.

Three key ideas from 'The Art of Gig' are discussed:

1. "Sparring" related to live, dynamic conversations with executive decision-makers

2. "Guru vs. Pundit" the importance of how you differentiate yourself in the industry

3. "Anti-Indie" the foundations capable of making gig careers more anti-fragile.

Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction to Unique Consulting Books
(00:04) The Impact of 'Million Dollar Consulting' and 'The Art of Gig'
(01:01) The Need for Intermediate to Advanced-Level Books
(02:15) The Structure of Meditations Episodes
(03:06) Why 'The Art of Gig' is So Good
(08:52) Differentiating Consulting: Sparring
(10:08) What is Sparring?
(14:08) Why Executives Need Sparring Partners
(14:58) Why Sparring Partners Are Hard to Find
(18:15) The Value of Sparring Partner
(19:31) How To Get Sparring Gigs
(21:11) How Sparring Relationships Start
(23:36) Differentiation Through Beef
(26:16) Positioning Yourself with 20% Beef
(28:31) The Challenges of Becoming a Sparring Partner
(29:13) The Unlearnable Art of Sparring
(29:28) The Role of a Sparring Partner
(30:01) The Importance of Quick Thinking in Business
(31:02) The Traits of Effective Sparring Partners
(31:34) The Rarity of All Necessary Traits in One Person
(31:46) The Importance of Continuous Learning in Business
(32:36) The Dangers of Outsourcing Your Curiosity
(33:12) The Difference Between Coaching and Sparring
(33:41) The Value of External Sparring Partners
(34:19) The Art of Transferring Knowledge Without Breaching Confidentiality
(35:24) The Flywheel of Effective Sparring
(36:24) The Stickiness of Sparring
(37:29) Guru vs Pundit: The Perception of Expertise
(38:08) The Difference Between Pundits and Gurus
(43:25) Building Your Mandalorian Armor
(46:10) The Importance of Self-Management in Sparring
(50:56) The Importance of Financial Conservatism in Sparring
(52:00) Final Thoughts and 11 Favourite Quotes

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_UbkEF66s8U

Produced by Everyday: everydayco.us