The Authority Company
Joe Pardavila
The Authority Company Podcast Network is your ultimate source for inspiration, insights, and strategies from the world's most accomplished business leaders. This channel features a collection of dynamic shows, each offering in-depth, one-on-one conversations with top entrepreneurs, CEOs, and innovators across diverse industries. From overcoming challenges to crafting winning strategies, every episode is packed with practical advice, leadership tips, and stories that will inspire you to unlock your full potential—whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring entrepreneur. Watch new episodes on YouTube and listen on all major podcast platforms. Join us as we explore the journeys that define success and help you take your own to the next level.
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Apr 18, 2022 • 36min
Featured Guest: Dr. Ryan Neinstein
There’s the old line that “doctors are lousy business people,” and it could be because they spend over a decade studying and training to get the doctor part right. They’re not spending a lot of time taking MBA Classes or reading Good to Great. But now it’s more difficult than ever to make it in medicine, and that’s even before that who pandemic thing. The most successful doctors today were either born with entrepreneurial DNA or developed it over time. On the podcast, Joe is joined by Dr. Ryan Neinstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon who is THRIVING in the ultra-competitive world of plastic surgery in New York City.
Apr 13, 2022 • 38min
Featured Guest: Jesse Johnson
NFT’s blew up in 2021, but behind the scenes, Non-Fungible Token entrepreneurs have been developing products and services for years. And now all that hard work is finally seeing the light of day. In New York City, the first-ever NFT-vending machine popped up in the financial district, with prices ranging from $5 to over 400 dollars. The once old-fashioned and old-school folks who run baseball are now offering packs of NFT trading cards starting at $50. Joe's guest this week is among the earliest visionaries pioneering NFT product design: Jesse Johnson is the founder of Pixelcraft Studios, and his creation called Aavegotchi is bringing NFTs to the world of gaming.
Apr 8, 2022 • 38min
Featured Guest: Jeff Spring
Joe welcomes Jeff Spring to the podcast. Jeff is the CEO of the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and there's a chance that the “greatest shot in disc golf history” might have popped up on your timeline last summer. James Conrad’s 247-foot birdie forced a playoff at the world championships and the Disc Golf Pro Tour went viral. The sport has grown rapidly and saw a big pandemic push as aspiring Disc Golfers began flocking to courses across the country. But the world of professional disc golf has exploded since its tour launched 6 years ago. On the podcast, Jeff talks about how he's spearheading the growth of disc golf, the importance of developing star athletes, and what the future of the sport looks like.
Mar 25, 2022 • 30min
Featured Guests: Dr. Arash Aftabi and Dr. Farnoush Fadavi
There are many reasons why physicians make great entrepreneurs: They’re committed to continuous professional development and learning, they want to make a difference in people's lives, AND they have the tenacity and determination to thrive in ultra-competitive environments. This week, Joe welcomes Dr. Arash Aftabi and Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, a husband-and-wife dental surgeon team from Southern California that turned a personal project into a business called Bala. On the podcast, Arash and Farnoush share the inspiration for becoming entrepreneurs and the science behind their plant-based enzyme & electrolyte mix designed to hydrate and supercharge your daily life.
Mar 17, 2022 • 28min
Featured Guest: Alex Smith
Joe welcomes professional football player turned investor Alex Smith to the podcast. After playing 16 years in the NFL and inspiring the sports world with his recovery from a life-threatening injury, Alex pivoted to broadcasting and investing in startups. Alex talks about his post-football career, how social media impacts professional athletes, and why he chose to invest in sports nutrition company, UCAN.
Mar 7, 2022 • 44min
Featured Guest: Erich Schwartzel
Media companies would love to release their (very) expensive blockbusters to the world's most populous country, but only China's fickle censors can dictate whether, when, and how a movie gets released. So how did we get here, and why do some of the most powerful executives on the planet bend over backward for the People's Republic of China? This week Joe finds out the answer when he's joined by Erich Schwartzel, the author of Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy.
Feb 24, 2022 • 38min
Featured Guest: Carolyn Li Ming Geh
This episode features your basic story of a neuroscientist turned fashion model turned skincare entrepreneur. Joe is joined by Carolyn Li Ming Geh, the founder of a skincare company that integrates ancient Southeast Asian beauty practices and traditional methods. Carolyn talks about her circuitous route to entrepreneurship and the purpose behind her purpose-driven company, Li Organics.
Feb 22, 2022 • 29min
Featured Guest: Drew Sterrett
Warren Buffett famously said, “Diversification is protection against ignorance,” and this week's guest is changing the way we look at real estate with a platform that has been called “Real Estate Investing for All”. On the podcast, Joe spends time with Drew Sterrett, the co-founder of LEX, which gives customers the opportunity to invest in real estate shares in institutional-quality, income-producing properties like office buildings, warehouses, apartment complexes, and more.
Feb 21, 2022 • 1h 1min
Featured Guest: Joel Newton
Nearly all the Big Tech companies are investing in Virtual Reality. The global virtual reality market is expected to more than triple over the next seven years, expanding from $21 billion to $69 billion by 2028. And Joe's guest this episode is at the forefront of creating content for a virtual world. His name is Joel Newton, he’s an award-winning filmmaker and Co-Founder of CityLights, a VR company that specializes in bringing immersive cinematic storytelling to broader audiences.
Feb 18, 2022 • 26min
Featured Guest: Esther Franklin
On this episode of the podcast, Joe welcomes Esther Franklin, a serial entrepreneur whose area of expertise is centered around highway infrastructure. Politicians love talking about infrastructure during election cycles, but fixes usually get put off until they’re absolutely necessary. Because of that, U.S. airports, roads, and public transportation systems have often been compared to ones found in third-world countries. But now it seems that legislators are willing to spend the money on infrastructure, but...how are they going to spend the money?
