On January 15th 2009, Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, against all odds, landed his US Airways Airbus safely on the Hudson River. How would you have reacted to the sound of the engines shutting down in mid-flight and the captain announcing “brace for impact”? CEO and venture capitalist, Ric Elias, was on that flight. He shared how that near-death experience tra ... Show More
Oct 6
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks
Team Simon here! A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, and brand-new episodes return October 27. Until then, we're revisiting a few conversations we keep coming back to. This week it's Arthur Brooks, a longtime friend of Simon's and one of his favorite people to talk to. Have yo ... Show More
55m 55s
Sep 29
Revisited: The Power of Saying "Screw It" with Rob Lowe
Hello from Team Simon! We're taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations, starting with one of the most fun we've ever had: Rob Lowe. Maybe you know th ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2019
#79 - Ric Elias: Earning the gift of life
<p><span style="color: #333333;">In this episode, Ric Elias, founder of Red Ventures, opens up about the fateful day he knew for certain that he was going to die as a passenger on <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Airways_Flight_1549">US Airways Flight 1549</a>. Ric dive ... Show More
1h 41m
Jan 2025
From Rock Bottom to $115 Million Dollar Exit: Eric Spofford's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success 💰 105
In this episode of The Money Mondays, Dan Fleyshman sits down with Eric Spofford, a trailblazing entrepreneur and recovery advocate, to discuss his journey from overcoming addiction to building multi-million-dollar businesses. Eric shares his raw, unfiltered story of resilience, ... Show More
42m 15s
May 2024
E043 - The System Has F**KED You: Here's How to Escape... | Simon Squibb
<strong>Simon Squibb</strong> is a veteran entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of <strong>HelpBnk</strong>, a platform dedicated to helping millions launch their own businesses. <em>With 19 companies under his belt, Simon brings unmatched experience and raw honesty to the tab ... Show More
1h 52m