Thirty Minute Mentors

Tom Griffiths, the co-founder of FanDuel and CEO of Hone, joins Adam to explain how he and his partners stumbled into a billion dollar idea and business model that disrupted the sports and gaming industries. Tom details the best lessons he has learned from the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, including how and when to pivot. Tom and Adam also dive into a wide range of topics, from the key elements to leading effectively to the future of sports betting.

Bridget Mary McCormack is the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Bridget is also a former law professor and the founder of the first innocence clinic in the country that exclusively handles non-DNA evidence cases. Bridget joins Adam to detail her journey to the bench, provide insight into life as Chief Justice and share the best lessons she has learned on a wide range of subjects, including how to make good decisions, how to build consensus and how to pursue a career that aligns with your passion.

Gold's Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff joins Adam to share his thoughts on how to get to the top and how to lead once you are there. Adam Z. delves into his journey from student to CEO of a company that caters to over 3 million members across 29 countries and his strategy for Gold's in a changing marketplace. Adam Z. and Adam also discuss a day in the life leading a global business, how to win in the modern fitness industry and the key drivers of success.

Suzanne Somers has a resume few can match: she was the star of a hit television show, she has written 14 New York Times bestselling books, and she has built and marketed countless successful businesses around her likeness. Suzanne joins Adams to open up about the highs and lows of her journey, including how she bounced back from growing up in an abusive home, from cancer and from getting fired from Three's Company. Suzanne and Adam dive into a broad set of topics, including the keys to anti-aging; how to reinvent yourself; business, marketing, branding and career advice; and mentorship on the set of Three's Company.

Dan Helfrich is the Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, where he runs a $10 billion business that is comprised of over 55,000 professionals. Dan is also the play-by-play announcer for the Georgetown Hoyas men's soccer team. Dan joins Adam to discuss the keys to getting to the top in a highly competitive industry while thriving outside of work; how to lead a modern organization; and his best advice on a wide range of subjects.

Kayak co-founder Keith Melnick speaks to Adam about building a multibillion-dollar business, the key to raising capital and why the best employees think they are about to get fired. Keith Melnick, the co-founder of Kayak and CEO of The Zebra, joins Adam to share his best lessons about entrepreneurship, leadership, and hiring from his experience building a multibillion-dollar business. Adam and Keith also cover Keith's path from engineering student to the present day, as Keith shares what he has learned along each key step of his journey.