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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Networking is more than just exchanging business cards—it’s about cultivating meaningful, lasting connections that open doors to new opportunities and mutual growth. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Ryan Begelman shares his proven strategies for building relationships with intention, hosting impactful events, and using curiosity to forge deeper connections. He reveals how adding value to every interaction can help you stand out and create a network that fuels both personal and professional success. From practical tips to mindset shifts, this conversation explores how to transform your approach to networking and turn it into a powerful tool for growth and influence. In this episode, Darius and Ryan will discuss: (00:00) Ryan Begelman's Background and Early Influences (02:58) The Journey into Entrepreneurship (05:54) The Birth of Summit and Bisnow (08:48) Navigating the Corporate World and Side Hustles (12:12) Lessons from Early Career Experiences (14:49) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (17:58) The Evolution of Summit Series (29:07) Challenges and Triumphs in Event Planning (35:32) The Shift from Summit to New Ventures (46:04) Networking Strategies for Entrepreneurs (49:32) Inspiring Figures and Lessons Learned Ryan Begelman is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and investor. As CEO of Bisnow Media, he grew the company from $1 million to $20 million in revenue before its sale in 2016. He co-founded Summit, described by Forbes as “The Davos of Generation Y,” and has invested in startups like Uber, Warby Parker, and Coinbase. A mindfulness practitioner based in NYC, Ryan is passionate about cycling, cooking, and lifelong learning. Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Stash: Don’t let your savings sit around - make it work harder for you. Go to get.stash.com/GREATNESS to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures. Connect with Ryan: Website: https://www.ryanbegelman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbegelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanbegelman/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:57.4	Love gang. Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host, Darius from Shazda. I'm so pumped
1:01.2	to have you here with me. Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one,
1:06.0	people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world
1:09.8	and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews
1:14.3	with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick,
1:18.8	what got them to where they are now. Why? So it can help you step into your greatness within
1:23.4	your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes
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