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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh | YAP Media
Entrepreneurship
Personal Growth
Leadership
Personal Development
Relationships
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Gratitude
Core Values
Business Growth
Stoicism
Private Equity
Business Partnerships
Nutrition
Attention Management
Podcasting
Networking
Spirituality

The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience! Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the world―turning their wisdom and experience into learnings and advice you can use in your life so that you can level up and create greatness. Join Darius as he goes deep with guests like: Moby, Seth Go... more

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Recent Guests

Tania Khazaal
Founder of The Renewal Collective, author/advocate for family reconciliation
The Renewal Collective
Episode: 436 | Tania Khazaal | The Cutoff Crisis: How Families Can Navigate Hardship and Estrangement
John Berkowitz
Former co-founder of Yodel; founder/CEO roles in Movoto and OJO Labs; executive at Lower.
Lower (Mortgage/Real Estate platform)
Episode: 435 | John Berkowitz | Harness the Fear: Building Empires in Real Estate and Beyond
Eric Jorgenson
Author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant; CEO of Scribe Media
Scribe Media
Episode: TGM Classic | Eric Jorgenson | What We Can Learn From Naval Ravikant
Steven Pressfield
Author of The War of Art and The Arcadian series
Author/Writer
Episode: 434 | Steven Pressfield | The Warrior of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Casey Berman
Founder of Leave Law Behind, career transition expert
Leave Law Behind
Episode: 432 | Casey Berman | The Hidden Cost of Choosing Safety Over Fulfillment and What to Do About It
Matt Fleissig
Co-founder and CEO of Pathstone
Pathstone
Episode: TGM Classic | Matthew Fleissig | Adapting to Change: Leading Teams and Clients in the Evolving Financial World
Elena Cardone
Visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, and author of Build an Empire, How to Have It All
Cardone Group / Grant Cardone Foundation
Episode: 431 | Elena Cardone | Build an Empire: How to Have it All
Sean Clayton
Marketing executive and entrepreneur with a portfolio of brands and AI-driven marketing products
Myosin.io; Mindful Ventures; Halo Collar; The Miracle Academy
Episode: 430 | Sean Clayton | From Prison to Purpose: How Losing Everything Unlocked a Life of Greatness
Walker Deibel
Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Buy Then Build
Acquire and Build / Buy Then Build
Episode: 428 | Walker Deibel | Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game

Host

Darius Mirshahzadeh
Host of The Greatness Machine; known for leading insightful, high-energy interviews with founders, leaders, and creators.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • Insightful and Inspiring

    I’ve followed Darius on LinkedIn for the past four years. His podcast clips are some of the only ones I stop to watch because he has such a wide variety of guests, it’s well produced, and the content he creates to continue spreading the message of his guests is best in class - inspiring and insightful. Check it out and give him a follow on LinkedIn while you’re at it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RachelDruck
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    I love this show! Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d0000_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Darius!

    Amazing podcast!!!!! Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Greenstein
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspirational and Eye-Opening!

    I recently listened to the episode - "223 - Shayla Gifford - From College Dropout to Game-Changing Entrepreneur" - and was thoroughly impressed. The host's ability to delve deep into Shayla Gifford's journey, from facing societal expectations as a college dropout to emerging as a game-changing entrepreneur, was captivating. The episode was not only informative but also incredibly inspiring. It's a testament to the quality and depth of content that "The Greatness Machine" consistently delivers. H... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    I recently discovered The Greatness Machine and I’m so glad I did! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen. Thanks so much Darius for putting out such an incredible podcast. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago

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Engaging conversations with diverse, high-caliber guests.
Host blends storytelling with practical, actionable insights.
Energetic, entertaining interviews that stay informative and useful.
Production quality is strong with consistent value across episodes.
Guests are often high-profile and bring authentic, growth-minded perspectives.

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436 | Tania Khazaal | The Cutoff Crisis: How Families Can Navigate Hardship and Estrangement
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness that you've overcome in your life and how did you overcome it?
Letting go of my wounded child and rewriting that story enabled me to stop being a product of my environment and to adopt a more empowered identity, which unlocked the capacity to grow into higher versions of myself.
TGM Classic | Matthew Fleissig | Adapting to Change: Leading Teams and Clients in the Evolving Financial World
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness, and how did you overcome it?
The most significant barrier was leaving the comfort zone and facing the initial discomfort of adopting a demanding, external process. The approach that unlocked growth was embracing that discomfort as a signal for expansion, paired with continuous training and a commitment to deliberate practice and strategic planning.
434 | Steven Pressfield | The Warrior of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Q: What is the number one barrier to creating greatness that you've overcome in your life and how did you overcome it?
The glamourless, daily grind of work—the relentless, repetitive effort that nobody sees—is the core barrier, and overcoming it by grinding day after day, building a habit, and reframing goals keeps progress moving forward.
TGM Classic | Eric Jorgenson | What We Can Learn From Naval Ravikant
Q: What is the central idea behind the new Balaji Srinivasan book, and how does it relate to the format of Naval's Almanack?
The Balaji book follows a similar format—presenting a core set of evergreen ideas about how to think and observe trends, followed by a practical handbook for operators showing how Balaji executed his ventures. It aims to capture timeless strategic thinking alongside actionable guidance for building and scaling ventures.
TGM Classic | Eric Jorgenson | What We Can Learn From Naval Ravikant
Q: How did you approach the publishing process and working with Scribe Media?
Eric approached publishing with a mindset of quality and integrity, self-publishing through Scribe initially, and collaborating closely with Tucker and Jack to ensure the book met high standards. The goal was to make a product that could stand alongside the best business and philosophy books, while being accessible and widely distributed.

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A high-energy interview-focused show centered on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Conversations span origin stories, industry disruption, and performance development, often weaving in actionable takeaways for building scalable businesses, improving mindset, and maximizing impact. Notable is the host's ability to blend practical business lessons with storytelling, celebrity entrepreneurs, and resilience-focused leadership, making it appealing to growth-minded professionals seeking real-world insights and inspiration. The format frequently includes deep-dive narratives, founder journeys, and thought-provoking perspectives across tech, media, real estate, and wellness—with sponsor integrations woven into episodes.

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1. Tania Khazaal
2. John Berkowitz
3. Eric Jorgenson
4. Steven Pressfield
5. Casey Berman
6. Matt Fleissig
7. Elena Cardone
8. Sean Clayton

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