The Tom Ward Show

Join us in this exclusive YouTube interview as we sit down with the incredible Jason Nash!

Get ready to be inspired as Jason opens up about his remarkable health transformation journey, shedding light on how he went from struggling to thriving.

But that's not all – he also spills the beans on his heartwarming love story with his new fiancé, giving us a glimpse into their beautiful relationship.

And of course, we dive deep into his wildly successful career, uncovering the secrets behind his rise to stardom. 🌟

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In this thought-provoking conversation, we have the privilege of sitting down with the brilliant Shadé Zahrai, a renowned expert in personal development and mental wellness.

Join us as we dive deep into the realms of mental health, success mindset, conquering the inner critic, overcoming self-doubt, and the transformative power of changing your mindset.

Shadé Zahrai has dedicated her life to helping individuals unlock their true potential by addressing the mental and emotional barriers that hinder growth.

As a highly sought-after speaker, author, and coach, Shadé brings a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to help you achieve success in both your personal and professional life.

In this captivating interview, Shadé delves into the significance of mental health and its impact on our overall well-being.

She shares her profound insights on understanding and managing mental health challenges, highlighting the importance of self-care, seeking support, and nurturing a positive mindset.

Drawing from her own experiences, Shadé takes us on a transformative journey where we explore the often-destructive force of the inner critic.

Discover how to silence self-doubt and cultivate self-belief by understanding the root causes of negative self-talk.

Shadé's empowering techniques and actionable advice will inspire you to reframe your perspective, develop resilience, and embrace your unique strengths.

Furthermore, Shadé discusses the power of a success mindset and how it can shape our achievements and happiness.

She reveals practical strategies to overcome obstacles, set achievable goals, and maintain a growth-oriented mindset.

Through her wisdom, you'll learn to leverage failure as a stepping stone to success and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

Lastly, Shadé emphasizes the significance of changing your mindset to create lasting positive change.

By shedding light on the subconscious beliefs that hold us back, she empowers us to challenge and reprogram our thoughts, unlocking untapped potential and unleashing personal transformation.

Whether you're looking to overcome self-doubt, enhance your mental well-being, or cultivate a success mindset, this interview with Shadé Zahrai is a must-watch.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of changing your mindset and learn practical techniques to unlock your true potential.

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This was probably my favorite interview I've ever done. Gary Henderson is just a really cool guy, with a great show. Make sure you check it out! Link below.

I'm about as honest and raw as I've ever been in this episode.

It's tough for me to just hit record and open up in a room by myself. The best format for me is an interview, whether I'm hosting it or I'm the one getting interviewed.

And Gary did an incredible job in this one! He's definitely a creator on the rise that you should check out.

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In this captivating interview, we delve deep into the extraordinary journey of Kyle Cooke, the brilliant mind behind the massively successful Loverboy brand. From his humble beginnings as a cast member on Summer House, Kyle took his passion for entrepreneurship and turned it into a multi-million-dollar empire, generating a staggering $38 million in sales. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind Kyle's rise to the top, as he shares his inspiring story of transforming from a reality TV star to a bona fide business tycoon. Discover the pivotal moments, strategic decisions, and relentless determination that propelled Loverboy to unprecedented success. With exclusive insights, Kyle Cooke reveals the trials and triumphs of his entrepreneurial adventure, offering invaluable lessons for aspiring business moguls. Gain unparalleled access to the mind of a visionary as we explore the strategies, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped the $38 million Loverboy phenomenon. If you've ever wondered what it takes to build an empire from the ground up, this interview is a must-watch. Join us as we dive into Kyle Cooke's remarkable journey from Summer House to business tycoon, where he achieved an incredible $38 million success story with Loverboy.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sean Mike Kelly, a serial entrepreneur, and business strategist who has made a name for himself in the world of business. In this interview, Sean shares his journey from humble beginnings to building successful businesses across various industries.

We delve into Sean's early life, exploring how his upbringing and experiences shaped his outlook on entrepreneurship. He talks about his passion for problem-solving and how it led him to identify business opportunities in different markets.

Sean also discusses the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur and how he overcame them to achieve success. He shares valuable insights into his approach to business strategy, including his views on risk-taking, team building, and the importance of staying focused on goals.

Throughout the interview, Sean's passion for entrepreneurship and his drive to create value for others shine through. He provides practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, sharing the lessons he has learned from his own experiences.

Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this interview with Sean Mike Kelly is sure to inspire and motivate you on your own entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time.

I interviewed Rhuigi a couple of months ago and he said something that really stuck with me: People need to share their sorrows. Because not everyone knows what it feels like to win. But everyone knows what it feels like to lose. So, that’s what I did for this week’s video. I shared a loss with you. I quit my job 10 months ago to focus on the podcast full time. And it’s failed. There’s a number of different reasons for this but the main one was that I pivoted my content. Instead of interviewing big creators every week, I branched out starting interviewing entrepreneurs from all walks of life. I love hearing their inspiring rise to success and learning tips on how we can do the same. But unfortunately, the views and downloads have just been too inconsistent to generate steady revenue. More people want to see me talk with David Dobrik than with a business person. And I totally get it. I’m still going to make the content that I want to make, even if it’s not getting huge views, because there’s a lot that I gain from doing these interviews that goes beyond money. I just won’t have the time to devote myself 100% to it. So, maybe it will mean more Zoom interviews. Or less frequent videos. Who knows? I’m going to start looking for a new job soon. When I first realized that I was devastated. I felt like a complete failure. I’m beyond competitive, and hate losing, so to admit defeat was just unthinkable. But after I sat back and looked at the last ten months, I realized that I made the right decision; even if it didn’t succeed financially. I got to work from home and shared amazing moments with my family. I could pick up my kids at school and take them to the park, or to get ice cream, without worrying about a conference call that I needed to be on. And I also worked harder than I ever had before. I put more hours in than any job that I had before. And 90% of it didn’t even feel like work. It was fun! And my mental health is in such a better place than it was. Every morning, I would chug Pepto – Bismol because I was so anxious about the day. I hated my job, I felt trapped and I didn’t know a way out. Now, I wake up at 5AM. I meditate for 20 minutes. I make the kids breakfast and I drive them to school. Then I work. And when I’m done with work, I hit the gym. I’m about as healthy as I’ve ever been, both mentally and physically. But beyond health reasons, there have been so many more positive experiences that have come as a result of this journey: I've done some coo shit, I've built an incredible network and I've learned about business and social media from the most successful people in the world. The point of all of this is, I don’t regret pivoting my content or quitting my job ten months ago. Did I lose some money? Yeah. Do I look foolish to some? Definitely. But am I in a way better place mentally and professionally? 1000% yes. I’ve been so anxious about posting this video this week. I’ve never admitted failure publicly before and it’s beyond scary. Friends, family, neighbors, etc. will see this. Some will laugh at me. But I really did it because I felt the need to be honest. If I stopped making YouTube videos tomorrow and I never was honest about the real things in my life, I think I would always regret it. But if I really gave it 100% and got real on here, and failed, I could accept that. And additionally, I wanted to share a message with you: It’s never too late to chase your dreams. I think you should do the same. Go pursue your passions. Chase your dreams. It may not make you a millionaire. It may fail. You may look stupid to some. But it will make you happy and fulfill you like nothing else. So, good luck on your journey.

Tom

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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and TV personality, Rob Dydrek, to discuss his philosophy on optimizing your life and business. Rob is known for his successful ventures in the skateboard and entertainment industries, and in this conversation, he shares his insights on how to maximize your productivity, track your time effectively, and create efficient processes to achieve success.

Join us as Rob reveals his secrets to building successful businesses, from his approach to idea generation to his emphasis on cultivating a strong team culture. Learn how he has applied his unique perspective to create a thriving business empire, and how you can apply these same principles to your own ventures.

We also dive deep into Rob's personal philosophy on time management and productivity, including his thoughts on tracking your time and using data to optimize your performance. Discover how he has incorporated these techniques into his own life and how they have helped him achieve his goals.

If you're looking to take your business and personal life to the next level, don't miss this inspiring conversation with Rob Dydrek. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and strategies for success.

Sean Neff is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Neff Headwear, a company that produces fashionable and functional headwear. Neff started the brand in 2002 when he was only 16 years old, making beanies out of his parents' garage in Southern California.

With a passion for snowboarding and skateboarding, Neff saw an opportunity to create headwear that would be both stylish and functional for extreme sports enthusiasts. He started by creating beanies that featured unique designs and vibrant colors, which quickly caught the attention of his peers and friends in the snowboarding and skateboarding communities.

As the demand for his products grew, Neff expanded his product line to include other types of headwear, such as snapbacks, bucket hats, and headbands. The brand's popularity continued to soar, and Neff Headwear became a household name in the action sports industry.

In 2014, Neff founded Beach House Ventures, a brand management and investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to help them launch and grow their businesses. Through Beach House Ventures, Neff has been able to work with a variety of celebrities and influencers, helping them launch successful brands.

One such brand is Beis, which Neff launched in 2018 with actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell. Beis is a travel brand that produces stylish and functional luggage, bags, and accessories for the modern traveler. The brand has since become a favorite of many influencers and celebrities, including the Kardashians.

In 2019, Neff partnered with Kendall Jenner to launch Moon Oral Care, a line of oral care products that includes teeth whitening kits, toothpaste, and floss. The brand has been highly successful, with many customers raving about its effectiveness and convenience.

Through his various ventures, Neff has demonstrated a keen eye for identifying opportunities and creating successful brands. His dedication to innovation and quality has earned him a reputation as a respected entrepreneur in the fashion and beauty industries.

This week, we dive into the inspiring story of Bianca Gates, the co-founder and CEO of Birdies, a footwear brand that has taken the world by storm. 

From humble beginnings as a new mother who struggled to find comfortable and stylish shoes to wear while running her business, Bianca's journey to founding Birdies is a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and hard work.  

We follow Bianca's journey as she shares her personal experiences with shoe shopping and how she used her own frustrations to create a product that would solve the problem for millions of women. 

We learn about the challenges she faced as a female entrepreneur, the obstacles she overcame, and the lessons she learned along the way.

Mari Llewellyn used to weigh over 250 pounds, now she is in incredible shape and runs a multi-million-dollar supplement brand. Her company, Bloom Nutrition, can now be found on the shelves of Target and Wal Mart nationwide.

She’s fought mental health issues, growing up in a traumatic household, and so much more in order to get where she is today.

She’s a truly inspiring story. And let’s not forget what an amazing entrepreneur that she is. When she started her fitness journey, she started out by selling her workout and fitness plans for $5 on Instagram.

And she just kept growing her community, and customer base and always invested her profits back into the business.

I think you'll like this one

Rhuigi is a great story of how hard work and a creative vision can lead you to success, no matter where you started from.

His family immigrated from the Philippines when he was just a kid and he immediately started soaking up the culture.

Rhuigi was always a hustler and started his career in fashion by buying designer brands at thrift shops and selling them for a much higher price to the kids at his school.

From there, he just kept growing. Part of the reason for his success was that he was willing to show up and put in the work. He was just happy to be around designers and would hang out and help with whatever was needed. He wasn’t even getting paid.

But what he learned is far more valuable than an hourly salary.

He took what he learned and started his own brand Rhude, which blew up after Kendrick Lamar wore one of his shirts.

He expanded the line and it’s become a wildly successful streetwear brand.

But he’s moved way beyond Rhude. He’s now the creative director for Bally and the Phoenix Coyotes. In addition to having his own line at Zara.

We talked all about his new ventures and he had some great advice for the young entrepreneurs out there.

Ronnie's story is truly unique. He was raised to focus on his education and then have a successful career in a traditional field. He listened to his parents and graduated from Columbia Law School and then got a job at a prestigious law firm.

After a couple of weeks, he quit. He hated it.

He always had a passion for sports but to make a career out of it, you need to start at the bottom. And that's exactly what he did. 

He got an unpaid job working for a women's basketball team. His family thought he was crazy. But he loved it, and knew he was on the right path, so he stuck with it.

He got a job at a minor league baseball team and really learned how to market with no budget.

Around that time, he started getting into NBA 2K and became one its best players. He was an active participant in the community and he showed up on the NBA 2K team's radar. 

This was 15 years ago, when Twitter was just getting started, and Ronnie saw its potential. So, he asked an executive at 2K if he could create an account on Twitter: Ronnie 2K. That simple email changed everything.

Listen to the full interview to hear about his journey to success and how you can land your dream job too.

How to Find your Passion in Life - Tezza Barton Shared the Secret to Success.  Tezza Barton is the founder of the Tezza app, a photo editing app with 30,000 5-star reviews in the App Store.  But she never set out to be a tech entrepreneur. 

Her story isn’t a straight line to success, so I loved talking with her. Like most successful people, she tried several different things before finding something that hit. Her first passion was music, and she was in bands for years. 

She was interested in art and design and went to the Parsons School Of Design. She started photography and fell in love with it. She made a living from it, went Instagram came out and went all in. She was all about providing value for her followers.  

The kids in art school thought it was stupid and a waste of time. But she continued and ignored her haters because she knew she was on to something.  She provided tips, tricks, and inspiration to her followers who were into photography. After a while, her followers told her they needed a simple app to edit photos and give them the effects she used. 

Jacob Peters is a true entrepreneur. He started a LEGO reselling businesses when he was a kid. And we’re not talking about just selling some kits on eBay.

He had over 2 tons of LEGOs in his parent’s basement and employed other kids to help with his growing business.

He was always a smart and curious kid and after college, he landed a job at JP Morgan, as an investment banker.

That is a high paying, hard to get job.

But Jacob hated it.

So, he quit and launched a startup. He went from making 6 figures, to sleeping on his friend’s couches.

But he never looked back, and kept pushing, no matter what.

It eventually paid off and he’s built several successful businesses and even a content house for entrepreneurs.

He had great professional and financial success but found himself suffering from serious health issues around the same time.

He took a proactive approach and basically bio hacked his body back to health.

It’s a great story and one you will like.

He’s an expert community builder and he shares some great lessons for us.

And he also has some amazing health insights that can help improve your life.

Natalie Noel started out as David Dobrik's assistant and she was behind the scenes for her first year with him.  

Then, David started putting her in his videos and her social media accounts exploded, turning her into a successful creator too.  But what we never saw was what she was doing when the camera wasn't on. 

She was busy running David Dobrik's businesses.   

Lauryn Bosstik had no backup plan when she started blogging, after college.  She was going to succeed at all costs, so she put in countless hours to make it work.  

After three years, she started to make a good profit off of her blog, The Skinny Confidental.  

Later, on a beach with her husband, they decided to do a podcast together.  

The rest is history.   

Everyone knows them from their wildly successful podcast but what they don't know is how many successful businesses they've build behind the scenes: Whether it's their massive podcast network, Dear Media, to their investments in dozens of startups.  

They've been massively successful in the business, and social media, worlds and they share their story and some tips and inspiration to help us get there too.  

It all happened with one video. A simple video, shot in 15 minutes, quickly went viral and put the startup, Popl, on the map.   

Jason Alvarez-Cohen started Popl as a way to share social media information, via an app where you just tap each other's phones.  

Aimed at Gen Z, it made sense.  But he soon learned that professionals were using it to exchange contact information, like email addresses or LinkedIn profiles.  He pivoted and, with an improved product and targeted marketing strategy, the new improved Popl blew up.  

He was recently made the Forbes 30 Under 30 List and Popl is exploding.  

He drops some great business advice in this one and I think you'll like it.  

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2022 was a great year!  

I was able to quit my day job in July, after 5 years of doing YouTube, to become a full time creator.   Beyond grateful to be able to do this full time! Couldn't do this without you, so thank you so much for your support!  

Here's the second complication of the best clips of 2022. Interviews from people, like: Paris Hilton, Charli D'Amelio, Brad Mondo, Forbes 30 Under 30 founders and more.  

Brad Mondo is a wildy successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of Xmondo, a hairdcare and color brand. He teaches us some great business lessons about launching, growing and maintaining a successful brand.  

He has been in salons his whole life, so he knows something about haircare. His father owned a salon and as a kid, he was fascinated by the hair care products on the shelves. But the people on the boxes weren't like him or anyone that he wanted to be like.   

So, in the back of his mind, his dream was always to own his own haircare company.  He also was an entertaining guy and wanted to become famous.  

Obsessed by YouTube, he start making videos at 12 years old. He started out making travel vlogs, then started doing skits, and a million other trends. No one watched or cared.  

But he stuck with it and 10 years later, he finally "hit it" when he filmed a hair reaction video.  The rest is history.   

This interview was a fun one. We had some laughs, I learned about the beauty industry and learned some real business tips that I can apply to my life. Even if you're not interested in the beauty community, there's still a lot of takeaways that will apply to everyone.  And he's funny too, so we keep it entertaining!  

Simon had a pretty good year! He founded FanFlix while in college, with a friend of his. It's a creator marketplace aimed at Gen Z. Think Patreon but younger, cooler and mobile.

Creators can share "clean content" with their fans on a subscriction basis.

It's proven extremely success, both for the creators, and the founders.

They recently had a successful exit and in this interview, Pompan shares some tips for entrepreneurs looking to grow, scale and exit their business.

Michael Cherman got hit by a car in NYC and that tragic event sparked an idea: Making reflective socks as a way for pedestrians to be easily spotted by cars, so they could avoid getting hit.

He went to a market, set up a stand and quickly sold out of the 40 pairs of socks that he brought.

That led to the formation of his first brand, ICNY.

It was a success but after taking on an investor, he was fired from his own company.

Not one to be defeated, Cherman decided that he could do it again.

He experimented with several designs before he hit it big. The one that set it all off was a Nike shirt with a picture of Frank Ocean on it.

He brought it to Complex Con, sold out of it, and made tens of thousands of dollars.

He was back!

Fueled by the success of that shirt, he kept producing high quality streetwear and built a community of devoted fans.

He continues to innovate and frequently does major collabs with bands/brands, like: The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, My Chemical Romance and more.

He also is a big believer in giving back and frequently helps younger designers by sharing what he’s learned along the way.

In this episode he shares business and life advice that can apply to anyone, regardless of their profession.

I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.

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Kristin Cavallari rose to fame from her role in the MTV reality show Laguna Beach, while still in high school. She appeared on several TV shows after Laguna Beach, but after she married NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, she left Hollywood and moved to Chicago to raise her family. 

Always a hustler, Cavallari wanted her own business, so she founded the jewelry brand, Uncommon James, in 2017. She worked her ass off! She literally did every job in the company: From answering angry customers’ emails to actually designing the jewelry. It was that drive to succeed and her vision that made the company succeed. Now, it’s a wildly successful brand, that has expanded beyond jewelry and even has its own retail stores. It was a pleasure talking with such a successful entrepreneur! We talked about starting a business, the early mistakes that she made, the pros and cons of raising capital, advice for young entrepreneurs and more. 

Emma Bates is the founder of Diem, a social media platform for women and non-binary individuals. 

She has some great tips for launching a business, growing a business and also what we can all do to be more inclusive irl and online.

Mike Cessario is truly a marketing genius. He drops so many gems in here, it's insane. Including how to test if you product will work, for free. It's worth listening just for that. And make sure you check out the full YouTube video and follow me on IG and TikTok for the best clips.

Ryan Neman is just a great entrepreneurial story. He, and his partner Skyler, invested $400 in a tutoring company. Now, it's valued in the 9 figures! After struggling with Calculus in college, he looked for a tutor and found that it wasn't so easy to find a good one.   

That was where the idea came from. That was the easy part.   

What wasn't easy was continuing to push on when there were were poor sales, low margins and no support system. 

 He figured it out and is at an amazing place now.  He shared some great business and life tips to get you going on your entrepreneurial path!  

This week's episode was a fun one. I interviewed JJ Dudum.

Austin Mills is many things: He’s an entrepreneur, a real estate guy, a basketball player, a DJ, a host and probably something else that I’m forgetting.

We discussed how he blew up on Instagram, how he started his first businesses, basketball and more.

He drops some great tips on: How to grow on social media, how to grow your business, what kinds of business to start and how to find your perfect career.