Spread Great Ideas: The Podcast

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Spread Great Ideas: The Podcast

Spread Great Ideas is meant to increase the signal in a world awash in noise. Your curator and host, Brian David Crane, is on a quest to share the learnings of the world’s most interesting people - the disruptors, the outliers, the libertines, and those who’ve been unconventionally successful - so that we can all become a little bit wiser, together.

15H AGO

Shawn Wells: Rethinking Health with the Author of The Energy Formula

Please welcome my friend Shawn Wells to the show. He's known as "The Most Trusted Voice in Supplements" after formulating over 1000+ supplements and having patented 40 unique compounds. He's also known for the catchphrase "Caffeine is Dead," which we'll get into, especially as it relates to his energy drink company, Update. When Shawn and I met in 2018, he was living outside of Dallas, TX and in a marriage he wasn't happy with. Nowadays, he's moved on, literally and metaphorically, to a much happier relationship and to "Dripping" (Dripping Springs) outside of Austin, TX. We're going to jam on Big Pharma, supplements, psychedelics, what it means to be a formulator, habit trackers (Oura Ring vs. Ultrahuman), biohacking, his book The Energy Formula, and what an average day looks like for Shawn. Thank you for joining me Shawn! Shawn Wells Quotes From the Episode "Investing in my health, my brain, my creativity, and my network is more important than any dollars and cents I have in a bank." - Shawn Wells on prioritizing personal well-being, creativity, and meaningful relationships holds greater value than accumulating financial wealth. "At some point, AI is going to 1,000,000X us, and it won’t be able to be contained… It will be an inorganic evolution, but an evolution nonetheless." - Shawn Wells on AI's rapid progression and its potential to redefine humanity. "You have to learn how to have wearables be a tool but not dictate your day. It’s similar to weighing yourself, someone can become obsessive, and it can be an unhealthy habit." - Shawn on how to properly use fitness trackers and avoid psychological dependency. Additional Resources Shawn Wells | The Most Trusted Name in Supplements Zone Halo Update Energy Drink Shawn Wells on Instagram Shawn Wells on Linkedin Shawn Wells on YouTube Shawn Wells on Facebook Shawn Wells on X Shawn Wells on TikTok Ingredientologist on Pinterest Show Notes 0:00 – Introduction to Shawn Wells and His Background 5:12 – The Impact of Nutrition on Mental and Physical Health 12:45 – Shawn’s Journey with Biohacking and Self-Experimentation 18:30 – The Connection Between Mental Health and Physical Vitality 24:55 – Psychedelics and Their Role in Neuroplasticity and Personal Transformation 31:20 – Financial Wealth Versus Health and Personal Fulfillment 35:18 – The Power of Investing in Creativity and Relationships 42:10 – The Future of AI and Its Influence on Human Evolution 50:22 – Hormonal Health and the Importance of Vitamin D 56:48 – The Role of Wearables and Biofeedback in Self-Awareness 1:02:15 – Building Resilience Through Self-Compassion 1:08:30 – Final Thoughts and Actionable Takeaways Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

1h 11m
MAR 7

Schalk Dormehl: Corruption, Personal Sovereignty, and Opportunity in South Africa

Please welcome my thoughtful and thought-provoking friend, Schalk Dormehl. Schalk is an aspiring polymath and a fellow lover of liberty and action-based philosophy. We jam on the past, present, and future political landscape of South Africa, personal sovereignty (one of my favorites), and civic responsibility in today's world. Lastly, we touch on entrepreneurship, crypto, and AI in the context of South Africa and on the global stage. Schalk Dormehl Quotes From the Episode "Like you own yourself, you own the things that you make, you own the things that you trade the things you make with. Other people are not allowed to just randomly harm you, and you aren't allowed to just randomly harm other people." - Schalk Dormehl on personal sovereignty and individual rights. "The ANC has been an exceptionally negligent and poor steward of South Africa. The results have been massive amounts of unemployment and essentially the type of scenery that one would imagine when you read Atlas Shrugged." - Schalk Dormehl on how the ANC's mismanagement of South Africa is comparable to the dystopian society in Atlas Shrugged. "And the irony is if you look at the African countries, the corrupt countries that had communism did better than the non-corrupt countries that had communism. You can buy your way out of ridiculous rules in one system, but you can't buy your way out of the rules in another system." - Schalk Dormehl on corruption and communism. Additional Resources Free Market Foundation Sakeliga The History of Southern Africa: Every Year - YouTube Schalk Dormehl on X Schalk Dormehl on LinkedIn SwiftCom Jozi vs Jozi on X Hügo Krüger on YouTube Show Notes 00:32 - Kicking Off with Schalk Dormehl 01:40 - The ANC’s Grip on South Africa: Politics Since 1995 03:44 - Johannesburg’s Fall from Glory: Economic Decline and De-Industrialization 04:38 - Blame Game Politics: How the ANC Uses Scapegoating to Stay in Power 06:02 - Race, Policy, and Power: South Africa’s Complex Political Landscape 10:54 - Land Seizures and Economic Fallout: The Truth About Expropriation Without Compensation 19:01 - Elon Musk vs. South African Bureaucracy: How BEE Laws Have Impacted Starlink 24:02 - The Death of Civic Responsibility: Why South Africa and Many Other Countries Struggle with Accountability 31:21 - When Communities Take Charge: Grassroots Resistance Against Riots 32:36 - The Mystery of the Power Grid: How South Africa’s Electricity Crisis Stabilized 49:21 - The Brain Drain: The Cost of Losing Skilled Professionals 1:08:12 - A Silver Lining for South Africa? How Government Fractures Could Lead to Change Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

1h 52m
FEB 25

John Wang: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Big Asian Energy

Please welcome John Wang to the show. John is a leadership coach to the Asian American community, a corporate speaker, and host and writer of the Big Asian Energy podcast and upcoming book of the same title. He's the founder of Mastery Academy and has coached Asian American clients from Google, Apple, AmEx, Goldman Sachs, and other Fortune 500 companies. He's also a celeb on TikTok, making videos that have reached over 25 million views, and a TEDx presenter. John's done some pretty cool (dare I say, intense) personal development, including training to walk on airplane wings mid-flight in an aerobatics performance to become a more confident speaker. We talk about the bamboo ceiling, culture vs. race, high-context vs. low-context communication, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and so much more. I hope you enjoy! John Wang Quotes From the Episode "Imposter syndrome just means that you're challenging yourself, which you should be." - John Wang on redefining imposter syndrome as a natural part of personal growth. "If there's no risk, there's no stakes, we're not going to learn." - John Wang on the importance of risk-taking in learning. "The best work you can do is working on yourselves. Because a child will learn more from watching what you do than what you tell them to do." - John Wang on the most effective way to help a student learn. Additional Resources John Wang on Facebook John Wang on Instagram John Wang on YouTube John Wang on TikTok Big Asian Energy Show Notes 0:00 – Meet John Wang: The Leadership Coach Empowering Asian Professionals 3:47 – From Taiwan to Canada: John’s Immigrant Experience 5:22 – The Bamboo Ceiling: Why Asian Americans Struggle in Leadership 9:27 – Culture vs. Race: Which One Holds You Back More? 13:40 – High-Context vs. Low-Context Communication: Why It Matters 19:27 – Filial Piety and Social Hierarchy: The Asian Cultural Mindset 24:49 – Finding the Balance: Assertiveness Without Losing Cultural Respect 30:05 – Mastery Academy: John’s Mission to Equip Future Leaders 35:06 – Imposter Syndrome: Why So Many Asian Professionals Feel Like Frauds 45:08 – The Confidence Myth: Why Competence Alone Won’t Get You Ahead 49:20 – Own Your Achievements: Stop Downplaying Your Success Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

1h 23m
FEB 18

Gareth Hermann: The New Paradigm of Self-Managing Teams and Communal Living in Costa Rica

Please welcome my adventurous and curious friend, Gareth Hermann. Gareth is an entrepreneur, an "ops nut" like I am, an expat, a fellow lover of travel and "steel ponies," and an aspiring overseas real estate mogul. Most recently, he built and sold a seven-figure digital marketing agency pioneering impact marketing. Nowadays, he splits his time between Nosara, Costa Rica, and Boulder, Colorado. Today we'll be learning what it takes to build a geodome village in Costa Rica and jamming on his new simplified version of EOS that is easy to implement and actually creates results. Gareth Hermann Quotes From the Episode "I believe that we have over-indexed on the paradigm of individualism, and we're actually craving and needing more connection and more community." - Gareth Hermann on the growing need for connection and community. "Transcend and include, which means don't reject the previous stage of consciousness, take the benefits of it, include it, and then continue to evolve on top of that." - Gareth Hermann on why you shouldn't completely reject past stages of development. "Everyone wants to do good work. Everyone wants to be on a team that's winning. Everyone wants to be making progress towards goals." - Gareth Hermann on motivation, teamwork, and the human desire for progress in both business and personal development. Additional Resources New Paradigm Village Gareth Hermann on LinkedIn Gareth Hermann on Instagram Gareth Hermann's Official Website Force TwentyTwo Show Notes 00:00 - Meet Gareth Hermann and His Journey in Business 00:28 - Why Gareth is Building a Geodome Village in Costa Rica 01:42 - The Need for Community: Shifting from Individualism to Communalism 05:08 - Gareth’s Childhood in a Rural Portuguese Community and Its Impact 10:39 - The Challenges of Building a New Village and Integrating Education 14:03 - What is Integral Theory, and How Does It Apply to Business and Life? 19:57 - Leadership and Meeting Teams Where They Are on the Spiral Dynamics Model 23:08 - The Emotional Toll of Running a Business and Why Leadership is Hard 30:37 - Coaching CEOs: EOS and How to Build Self-Managing Teams 42:31 - Helping Employees See Their Role in Achieving Company Goals 46:46 - Affordability and Challenges in Building a Sustainable Community 49:28 - Why This Model is a Middle Ground Between Traditional and Modern Living 50:56 - Addendum: Ethical Cult Building 58:46 - How to Get Involved with New Paradigm Village and CEO Coaching Great ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

1h 1m
FEB 4

Billy Bosch: Prioritizing Health For a Longer Life, Richer Life and Building YouthRX

Please welcome my handsome and talented friend, Billy Bosch. He's a long-time health entrepreneur, a travel aficionado, a real estate investor, and, as far as this podcast goes, he is someone rare in that he's reduced his "Biological Age" by ten years as he's gotten into the best shape of his life and started to really dial in his healthspan, not just his lifespan. We'll be talking about his newest venture, YouthRX, and unearth the best of what he's learned in the longevity space as he's gotten his body fat down to 8% at 42 years old (according to the calendar, that is). Please welcome Billy! Fuel your mind, upgrade your life. Subscribe to the Spread Great Ideas Podcast now to catch every episode. Billy Bosch Quotes From the Episode "People are landing rockets backwards from outer space, So if that's possible, we could make some innovative products." - Billy Bosch on the need for better, science-backed longevity solutions. "I don’t look perfect, but I put a lot of work into my body and my diet. I've avoided a lot of things and probably could have had a lot more enjoyment, but I'm playing the long game, and it's about finding balance." - Billy Bosch on staying committed to health. "It’s not about having years in your life — it’s about having life in your years." - Billy Bosch on enjoying life and valuing your time. "We live in a world where everyone is looking for a magic pill, whether it’s Ozempic, a poop pill, or some other shortcut, but you still have to put in the work." - Billy Bosch on how there are no shortcuts to being healthy. "If you only had one car for the rest of your life, wouldn’t you take care of it? Well, your body is that car." - Billy Bosch on why it's important to prioritize health. Additional Resources Billy Bosch YouthRX Iconic Life on Instagram Billy Bosch on TikTok Billy Bosch on YouTube Billy Bosch on LinkedIn Inside Tracker Oura Ring Show Notes 0:00 - Introduction to Billy Bosch: A Journey in Health and Entrepreneurship 1:24 - From LSU to Homeland Security: Billy’s Early Career Path 3:19 - Pivoting into Business: Lessons from Shell and Entrepreneurship 10:40 - Launching Iconic Protein: From an Idea to a Successful Brand 13:53 - The Challenges of Running a Startup: Burnout and Business Growth 15:13 - Moving to California: Scaling a Health and Wellness Brand 16:42 - Transitioning from Iconic to Longevity and YouthRx 18:52 - The Science Behind Longevity: Billy’s Approach to Anti-Aging 26:30 - Daily Routines for Health Optimization: Fitness, Diet, and Supplements 37:48 - Unconventional Health Hacks: What Works and What Doesn’t 42:09 - The Power of Testing: Genetic Insights and Personalized Nutrition 45:24 - Final Thoughts: Investing in Longevity and a Healthier Future Big ideas. Bold conversations. Be part of it, connect with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Did you love this episode? Or maybe it wasn't your thing? Tell us. Drop a review on your favorite streaming platform.

1h 18m
JAN 14

Roman Milyushkevich: Co-Founder of HasData on Building a Startup

Roman is an entrepreneur, incredibly curious, an engineer, a father of two, and, as it relates to this podcast, he's the co-founder of HasData.com — a brand that I've personally invested in. We're going to be talking about his entrepreneurial journey, what HasData is, who uses it, who should use it, and what's next for the brand. If you're an SEO geek, a digital entrepreneur, or you own a marketing agency, then this podcast is, most likely, for you. Welcome, Roman. Favorite Roman Milyushkevich Quote "At the very beginning, we closely followed our competitors and tried to replicate their features. And I wouldn't recommend doing this in the long run. It could be okay in the very beginning, but I realized we have different customers with different needs. So listen to your customers and their needs." - Roman Milyushkevich Additional Resources HasData Roman Milyushkevich on LinkedIn If you'd like to stay updated on what Spread Great Ideas (aka "SGI") is up to, you can do so on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

49 min
12/17/2024

Maggie McClure: Operations Wizadry and Fractional Magic

Maggie McClure is a business owner, a mother, a wife, a very funny storyteller, and, for the sake of this podcast — at least, I can attest — that she's a badass at operations and systems optimization. I've first-hand experience working with her, and I'm excited to bring her onto the show today. Please welcome Maggie. Favorite Maggie McClure Quote "You can’t keep throwing things in the garage and expect to actually use it — it’s time to turn the lights on and start cleaning. And so I come in and help turn the lights on." - Maggie McClure Additional Resources Maggie McClure on LinkedIn Fractional Magic If you'd like to stay updated on what Spread Great Ideas (aka "SGI") is up to, you can do so on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

56 min
05/30/2024

Jayson Gaddis: Founder of The Relationship School

Please welcome Jayson Gaddis to the show, he is — well — a lot of things. He's a father, an entrepreneur, an artist, an author, a public speaker, a human behavior specialist, and most importantly, he's a relationship expert. He's the author of Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships and is also the founder of The Relationship School. We've known one another for the better part of ten years and we're going to be talking about his areas of expertise, along with fatherhood in the digital age. I hope you enjoy the show! Favorite Jayson Gaddis Quote "After a conflict with a spouse or a kid or friends. The relationship itself actually gets stronger. It's the adversity of disagreeing — challenging each other — that builds a stronger foundation." - Jayson Gaddis Additional Resources JaysonGaddis.com Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships, Jayson Gaddis The Relationship School Jayson Gaddis on Youtube Jayson Gaddis on Instagram Jayson Gaddis on Facebook Jayson Gaddis on LinkedIn Jonathan Haidt: The Three Terrible Ideas Weakening Gen Z and Damaging Universities and Democracies Transcript If you'd like to stay updated on what Spread Great Ideas (aka "SGI") is up to, you can do so on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

1h 14m

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4 Ratings

Solid guests

06/27/2024

miguelin m

Enjoyed your chat with Vin Armani. Great breadth of topics. :)

Spread Great Ideas is meant to increase the signal in a world awash in noise. Your curator and host, Brian David Crane, is on a quest to share the learnings of the world’s most interesting people - the disruptors, the outliers, the libertines, and those who’ve been unconventionally successful - so that we can all become a little bit wiser, together.

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