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"Easily one of the best podcast conversations of the year" cites one of Austin's top investors. This show with Mike Grossman, six time CEO of Silicon Valley companies, provides a short master class in scaling companies, staying focused, and navigating failures in high stakes.  His book is revealing, hard hitting and full of reflections. Purchase and read Failure is An Option: Reflections of a Silicon Valley CEO.  Mike insists that you embrace the Serenity Prayer to understand the extent of your control in a start up and how this prayer has kept his perspective intact.  Hear his life's journey and all the unexpected moments that changed EVERYTHING!  Mike is a man of wisdom, calm, cool and very measured.  Listen carefully for the life lessons found through out  this show, even in 25 years of Holiday Letters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Straight out of Philly is Billy "Shoes" Johnson, one of my favorite drummers of all time on today's show.  He was the MAN playing with Santana during the Supernatural tour and the sound on Da Le Yaleo!  Billy riffs about his favorite musicians including Stanley Clark, Chick Corea, George Howard, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and Jerry Brown. We are talking music history and Billy was in the jam.   Billy pays homage to his parents, siblings and Grandparents for listening to his drumming in his early years.  "Put your ego in your back pocket and serve the music"....says Billy....inspired by Steve Gad.  Hear the inside story of touring with Santana and going to school off of percussionists Karl Perrazo and Raul Rekow.   Their chemistry made Supernatural .....well supernatural!  Learn the lesson of creating space with your drumming, especially with Santana. Remember, when you are playing drums, you are playing time. Find space in your time. Think of the big picture and the overall sound. Pay attention and listen. And remember, don't box in your lead guitarist...or anybody....especially if his name is Carlos Santana.  A special thanks to our mutual friend, Mr. Dan Ashley, world class broadcaster at ABC, musician, and mentor for connecting us.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Dame Jane Goodall.  Why Jane Goodall Matters 1. She expanded our understanding of animals Her groundbreaking research with chimpanzees showed that animals use tools, have emotions, build relationships, and display intelligence once thought to belong only to humans. She helped erase the false line between “us” and “them.” 2. She made science more human Jane Goodall combined rigorous observation with empathy, patience, and respect. She proved that compassion and science can work together. 3. She became a voice for the planet Her life’s work moved beyond research into global advocacy for forests, wildlife, climate, and sustainable living. She turned knowledge into action. 4. She inspires young people to lead Through Roots & Shoots, she empowered generations of children and students to improve their communities and protect nature. Her legacy is not just what she discovered—it is who she awakened. 5. She represents hope Even while speaking honestly about environmental threats, she consistently reminds people that hope is powered by action, resilience, and everyday choices. A truly significant life lifts others up, leaves the world better than it was found, and creates ripples that outlive the individual. Jane Goodall did all three:She lifted animals into our moral awareness.She lifted people into purpose.She lifted the planet into global consciousness.Earth Day Tribute If Earth Day celebrates stewardship, wonder, and responsibility, then Jane Goodall is one of its finest living symbols—a reminder that one curious person, acting with courage and kindness, can change the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors the one and only Porter Garner III, pioneer of Aggie Network and leader of the Texas A&M Former Students Association as TRULY SIGNIFICANT TEXAN.  For more than four decades, Porter has been a steady hand and a trusted voice guiding the Association of Former Students. He made Aggie core values strategic. Porter is emblematic of the heroes from our book When Core Values are Strategic.Porter didn’t just lead an organization, he strengthened the Aggie Network. Clearly, it’s one of the most loyal and powerful communities anywhere in the world. His leadership and teamwork accelerated participation from 100, 000 to over 630,000 supportive former students. He multiplied the multipliers.Porter understands something every Aggie knows deep down: that the Aggie Ring isn’t just a piece of gold. It’s a promise. A promise that wherever life takes you, you’ll stand ready to help a fellow Aggie. Porter drilled it deep…Aggies help other Aggies.Under Porter’s leadership, the Aggie Network grew stronger, traditions grew deeper, and generations of Aggies stayed connected to the values that make Texas A&M special — respect, integrity, leadership, loyalty, selfless service, and excellence. Porter Garner didn’t just serve Texas A&M. He served the people who make Texas strong. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Steve Carlis can be viewed as a Truly Significant pioneer because the highest form of significance is not just building brands—it is seeing greatness in people before the world does. That is a rare gift. It means recognizing talent in its early, unfinished stages and helping it become influence, impact, and legacy. Why That Matters: Many people can judge performance after success is obvious. Very few can identify potential before the applause begins. That kind of vision requires:Discernment – noticing gifts others overlookPattern recognition – seeing future momentum in present behaviorCourage – betting on people earlyStewardship – helping talent grow, not just using itBelief – lending confidence until the person owns it themselvesThat is where significance begins. Through the lens of talent with leaders and communicators like Grant Cardone and Mel Robbins, the common thread is not just fame—it is human potential expressed at scale. To recognize figures like these early or help amplify their gifts means seeing:the communicator before the crowd arrivedthe message before it became movementthe discipline behind the brandthe hunger behind the headlinesThat is different from marketing. That is insight.  A Success mentality asks “What did you build?” Significance asks: “Who did you lift?” If Steve Carlis has consistently identified talent, opened doors, and helped people maximize their gifts, then his real legacy is not media alone—it is the multiplication of lives and voices he helped elevate. Steve Carlis is significant not merely because he recognized stars, but because he understood a timeless truth: When you see human potential clearly—and act on it—you change futures. Visit www.2MarketMedia.com to learn more about Steve and his team. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Dr. Ken Ro, 35+ year ER doctor, founder of Back in the Game Men, providing physician led concierge healthcare for men and author of PRIME: How to Win the Second Half of Life. Drawing on decades in the ER, Dr. Ro provides the most vulnerable conversation, opening his heart and soul to life, our daily stresses with such clarity and grace.  Most people see stress as the enemy, but Dr. Ro has a different view. He helps us understand good stress.  Of prime importance, rise above your current situation to look at your life with a new perspective. Consider the Artimus astronauts looking at Earth from 249,000 miles away about mankind. Think about the epiphanies of Dr. Ro realized when he took a 3 month hiatus from the ER. How can we crystalize our thoughts, happiness, and reframe into a beautiful narrative called....life.  Everyone has 4 minutes.....hear it in this interview. Have some situational awareness. Get out of your own head.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Finbar O'Hanlon is a futurist, music prodigy, and native of Liverpool, England. He now resides in Australia and creates the most fabulous music, sonic brands, and pantheon of sounds. Finbar riffs on the irrelevancy of prime time television and how it mirrors today's audience and how they are not reaching their full potential.  Finbar has worked all of his life to live and be distinctive. Being different is the most powerful tool.  Hear about the importance of chemistry in a team or in a musical band.  It's enlightening.  Listen to his experience and stories in the sonic/audio branding field of which he leads. He starts with how might we add value with audio and just does heavy research to find the cracks.  Is fear driving bad branding decisions? Start by thinking about the top companies that might disrupt you in the next 12-24 to 36 months.   Innovation is absolutely essential and your way to help you compete and adapt.  Remember that NOT making a decision is making a decision. You have surrendered to fear.  Listen until the end of the show to hear about parallel universe strategy.     Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant Texans honors Bob Schneider, prolific Austin songwriter and musician. He moved to Live Music Capital in 1989 and owes his significance to his Dad. Considering him a genius, his Dad was once an opera singer and could hear a song once and know the lyrics.  Enjoy hearing about Bob's influences ranging from Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Queen and The Beatles.  Hear about "how the sausage is made" meaning how songs are written, structured and finished. It includes coming up with a phrase, sending to fellow songwriters and forcing a deadline to finish. "You are always starting over to write something. Writing something good may even hinder you in a way. Consider Bridge Over Troubled Water?"    Bob Schneider still has something to prove and you will know why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant celebrates today's Moon Shot, John Glenn...all through the lens of Bryan McCleary.  Bryan is the celebrated speechwriter for our hero- John Glenn.  This special show honors our hero and weaves in Bryan's career at P&G, his message as an author, and provides timely advice to want to be entrepreneurs leaving corporate America. Follow Bryan on LInked in at Bryan McCleary.  We promise that Bryan will return to talk about his latest book in a series that will help define YOUR own legacy.  Enjoy this special tribute to John Glenn through the lens of Bryan.   https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bryan-mccleary_my-years-with-john-glenn-my-son-found-this-activity-7429510014412763137-vb5y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAFA_cUB342RK47zUL7rTgxpazlpUEnDQxs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Sonic Guild of Austin featuring their CEO Dave Verratti.  Sonic Guild of Austin  (www.sonicguild.org) is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that supports local musicians and the Austin music scene—financially and through community-building. Here’s a clear breakdown:A community-powered music nonprofit (originally called Black Fret)Founded in Austin in 2013Part of a broader national organization with chapters in multiple cities💡 What it doesGives grants and financial support to local artistsOver $6.5 million awarded to hundreds of Austin musicians and music businessesHosts live music events and private concerts for membersBuilds a community of music supporters (patrons) who help decide which artists get funding Join the Sonic Guild today and enjoy a $100 discount on over 30 musical events in the coming year. Become a patron for under $800 and help other people.....think of others in need, starting with local musicians. https://sonicguild.org/membership/ Get the inside story on the Sonic Guild through Dave's thoughtful response..... What moment or experience first made you realize that supporting musicians could be more than a passion—that it could be a calling?Sonic Guild has a unique model of investing in artists. What deeper need in the world were you trying to solve when you helped build it?How do you personally define a “truly significant” life, and how has that definition evolved through your work?Human Impact Over MetricsBeyond funding and exposure, how do you see Sonic Guild changing the lives of artists at a human level?Can you share a story where the impact of Sonic Guild went far beyond music—into someone’s identity, confidence, or sense of purpose?In a world that often measures success by streams and revenue, how do you keep your focus on significance?Community & BelongingSonic Guild is rooted in Austin. What makes this city uniquely suited for building something meaningful for musicians?How does Sonic Guild foster a sense of belonging—not just for artists, but for the community that supports them?What role does generosity play in creating a thriving creative ecosystem? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Truly Significant honors Chantel and John Steinreich, Austin based, husband and wife team that perform around Texas and oversee JDS Entertainment.  Hear their inside story that includes 30 years in LA, early years in New Jersey, a chapter in Vegas, and now in Austin. They met at an arts and media church in the center of Hollywood. They have been playing professionally together since 1998 and started JDS Entertainment.  Listen to Chantel's layered life that has a foundation from her Grandmother's value system.  Pay attention to how Chantel and John have built their enterprise, keeping family priorities in order. There are lessons to learn!  Enjoy this extraordinary couple and contact them at www.jdsentertainment.com  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Deborah Farone has spoken to and inspired women on four continents often meeting with "rainmakers" who rank among the world's top business generators. As the former CMO of two of the world's most prestigious law firms Cravath, Swaine & Moore, along with with Debevoise & Plimpton,. Deborah made it her mission to shed light on the accomplishments of leading women lawyers in those practices.  Hear about best practices from Deborah's experience especially in business development. Of significance is the beautiful metaphor of gardening that comes out of this conversation.  Deborah speaks of unique gardens where there was supreme focus to increase output. She watched enterprises/gardens grow as positive patterns were uncovered.  Listen to the lovely tribute to her Mom, "never quite knowing where wisdom may find us."  The big takeaways from Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices were balancing ambition and authenticity, understanding mindset shifts that can drive significance, and how to transition from transactional service to trusted advisor.  Visit www.deborahfarone.com today and purchase Breaking Ground from Amazon.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dr. David Hilmers is one of my heroes. We respect, honor, and love Dr. Hilmers.  Some lives do not move in a straight line. They arc. They climb, break, turn, and then rise again in a direction no résumé can fully explain. Dr. David Hilmers has lived that kind of life. He was a Marine aviator. A NASA astronaut on four Space Shuttle missions. An engineer. A man who saw the Earth from the cold black silence of space and logged more than twenty days above it.  By any ordinary telling, that would have been enough. More than enough. The kind of life that earns applause, headlines, and a comfortable place in memory. But there is another kind of greatness. Quieter. Harder. Less decorated. It doesn’t ask, “How far did you go?” It asks, “Whom did you serve once you got there?” That is where the story of David Hilmers becomes truly significant. Many define true significance as using your gifts to meaningfully improve the lives of others at scale. In Hilmers’ case, those are not just handsome words. They are the contour lines of a real life.  He saw the whole Earth, and instead of marveling only at its beauty, he felt its pain. He looked down from orbit and began looking inward. And what he found there was not self-congratulation. It was a calling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Tina Neel, DVM. She went to Oklahoma State to become a veterinarian. Hailing from the wild and wooly city of Lawton, Oklahoma, she grew up on a farm loving animals.  Rock Star Vets series is a high energy, emergency case program. Hear Tina talk to about carrying the life-saving responsibility and along with heartbreak.  Learn about compassion fatigue of vets. What happens when you have euthenize a pet that is the ONLY family member that someone has? The pet is okay. It's the people left behind that are grieving mightily.  Connect with Tina, the three time cancer survival. Hear her comments on cancer treatment and advancing therapy for humans and animals alike.   LISTEN TO THE SHOCKING STORY OF RED DEVIL.  Hear about the promising future on cancer treatment centered on Angiex, a cliniclal stage company developing targeted therapies for human cancer.  Visit www.angiex.com today.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Dan Ashley, award winning journalist and ABC 7, San Francisco anchor, delivers a powerful, positive message on the state of our union relative to Significance.  Dan has devoted over four decades reporting on the biggest stories in America. Hear his perspective on how Americans see themselves.  We often hear "we the people," yet our culture often feels centered on "me the individual." Dan comments on the shift.  Pay attention to Dan's stories on Americans at their very best, working together.   What is the media's responsibility to highlight stories of unity and service to others, not just conflict.  Over his career, Dan Ashley has covered "the power of the people," where we came together for the greater good. Learn what those stories taught Dan about the true colors and character of tight knit communities. And listen to the entire show to hear Dan's graduation speech inspiring all of us to pull in the same direction.  (for all you music lovers, enjoy Dan's latest songs by visiting www.danashleymusic.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.