Thirty Minute Mentors

Adam Mendler
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Dec 27, 2022 • 34min

Episode 155: Angie's List Co-Founder Angie Hicks

Angie Hicks is the co-founder of and namesake behind Angie's List, now known as Angi. Angie joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Angie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; entrepreneurship; leadership; sales; hiring; branding; customer-centricity; and much more.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 37min

Episode 154: Grant Cardone

One of the top social media business influencers in the world and a serial entrepreneur, Grant Cardone is a New York Times bestselling author and is a CEO or partner in seventeen different businesses. Grant joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Grant and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: understanding and attaining success, overcoming obstacles, leadership, motivation, sales, branding, and much more.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 43min

Episode 153: General Larry Spencer

General Larry Spencer was the second highest-ranking military officer in the United States Air Force and one of only nine African American four-star generals in Air Force history. General Spencer joins Adam to share his unique journey - from inner-city Washington D.C. to Air Force Vice Chief of Staff - and his best lessons learned along the way. General Spencer and Adam discuss leadership, mentorship, innovation, diversity and inclusion, personal development, overcoming obstacles and challenges, and more.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 35min

Episode 152: Sprinkles Co-Founder Candace Nelson

Candace Nelson is a New York Times bestselling author, TV personality and entrepreneur. The co-founder of Sprinkles - the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM - Candace is a judge on Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush and is the co-creator of Best in Dough. Candace joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Candace and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional discovery; entrepreneurship; pivoting in your career and in your business; health; success; and much more.
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Nov 29, 2022 • 37min

Episode 151: Former NFL Star Donald Driver

A star in the NFL over the course of his 14-year career, Donald Driver is the Green Bay Packers' all-time leading receiver, a 4-time Pro Bowler, a New York Times bestselling author, and an entrepreneur. Donald joins Adam to share his journey - from homelessness to the height of success - and best lessons learned along the way. Donald and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: overcoming obstacles, leadership, mentorship, mindset, motivation, and much more.
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Nov 22, 2022 • 38min

Episode 150: Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth

One of the greatest poker players of all time, Phil Hellmuth has won a record sixteen World Series of Poker bracelets. Phil is also a New York Times bestselling author and an advisor to ten different companies. Phil joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons and advice. Phil and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: ego and confidence; decision-making and managing emotion; performing under pressure; negotiation strategies and tactics; how to improve as a poker player and in any endeavor; and much more.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 39min

Episode 149: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt

A founding member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, Stevie Van Zandt has enjoyed success as a musician, an actor, an activist, a writer, and an entrepreneur. Stevie is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a New York Times bestselling author, was a star on The Sopranos and Lilyhammer, and is the founder of numerous businesses, including Little Steven's Underground Apothecary. Stevie joins Adam to share his unique journey and best lessons learned along the way.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 33min

Episode 148: Former TD Ameritrade CEO Joe Moglia

Joe Moglia reached the apex of success in two completely different fields: finance and college football. Joe was the CEO of TD Ameritrade, leading the company from a market cap of $700 million to more than $12 billion. Before and after his career in finance, Joe coached college football, winning the Eddie Robinson Award as the top FCS head coach. Joe joins Adam to share his best lessons in leadership and in life.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 31min

Episode 147: Grubhub Co-Founder Mike Evans

The rare entrepreneur to take a startup from idea to IPO, Mike Evans is the co-founder of Grubhub, a multibillion business that has changed the way that millions of people order their meals. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and best lessons learned along the way. Mike and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, customer acquisition and sales, growth and scale, defining and attaining success, and much more.
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Oct 25, 2022 • 32min

Episode 146: Insight CEO Joyce Mullen

A Fortune 500 CEO, Joyce Mullen is one of the most successful women in the world of technology. Joyce is the CEO of Insight, a $9.4 billion business with more than 12,000 employees across 19 countries. Joyce joins Adam to share her journey and best lessons learned along the way. Joyce and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: personal and professional development; leadership; building winning teams and cultures; diversity and inclusion; managing competing priorities; learning from failure; and more.

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