Jesse Pujji is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in building momentum. His first startup, Ampush, was a digital agency that cracked the code on social media marketing - partnering with brands like Uber and Hulu. Today, he's the CEO of "Gateway X" - a venture studio where he co-founds startups with aspiring entrepreneurs and coaches them to success. In this episode, Ric and Jesse discuss the keys to unlocking growth - both in business and in life. This is 3 Things, with Jesse Pujji. ...

Danny Meyer is the founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, the founder of Shake Shack, and a New York Times best-selling author. His book Setting The Table features life lessons and leadership principles for building a strong team culture in any industry.  In this episode, Ric and Danny share personal perspectives about new beginnings, parenting, and health. This is 3 Things, with Danny Meyer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Hoyne is the Chief Strategist at Google and author of the book "Converted: The Data Driven Way To Win Customers' Hearts." In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, Ric and Neil discuss the future of AI, the power of storytelling, and what it means to "outrun the bear." This is 3 Things, with Neil Hoyne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, we're sharing a conversation that was recorded in front of a live audience at the Charlotte Business Alliance's annual economic outlook event. Ric sat down with two friends who also happen to be CEOs of two of the largest companies headquartered in Charlotte - Brian Moynihan of Bank of America, and Marvin Ellison, of Lowes Home Improvement. They discussed how each CEO plans to navigate a challenging economic environment next year, why they all agree that purpose is...

Walter Green is a former CEO, a best-selling author, and a close friend to Ric for more than 30 years. But this episode focuses on the most recent chapter of Walter's life, and his work founding the "Say it Now" movement. "Say It Now" inspires people to live a happier, more purposeful life by expressing more gratitude and by having "Living Tributes." The point is to honor people who have had a significant impact on us now - not at funerals, where it's too late. Ric and Walter discuss the...

Today's guest is one of few leaders who can say they truly changed the world - Hugh McColl. He's the visionary leader who built Bank of America into what was once the world's largest bank - a process which shaped the modern banking industry as we know it today. He's also been called "The Man Who Built Charlotte" for his undeniable role in transforming this small unknown town into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast. In this special episode, hear what it was like to grow a...

Today's guest is Erskine Bowles - a visionary leader who's driven transformative change in both the public and private sectors over the course of an incredible career that's spanned more than 50 years and dozens of impactful roles. You might know him as the former White House Chief of Staff (during the Clinton Administration), OR as the former President of the University of North Carolina system (from 2005-2010). Or you might know of his notable career in investment banking and private equity...

In this episode we welcome back Marshall Rauch, one of Ric's closest friends - who just turned 100 years old. If you're a subscriber of 3 Things, you may remember Marshall as "The Jewish Santa Claus" - or the man who started a new business at 93 years old. If you haven't listened to that episode from 2018 about living a longer and happier life, you should definitely go back and listen. It's one of our most downloaded episodes of all time.   In this episode, Marshall shares more about what...

Today's guest is Bob McKillop - the legendary head coach of the Davidson College men's basketball team. Coach McKillop devoted more than 3 decades of his career to the Wildcats - with more than 600 wins and 10 NCAA tournament appearances. In that time, he coached both of his sons (who were standout players) and 57 students who went on to play professionally - including two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry. McKillop stepped down from the role last year, and his son Matt took over as Head Coach. In...

Listen to Ric on the other side of the interview! Ric was recently a guest on "The Drive" with Dr. Peter Attia, where he discussed his approach to living intentionally, valuing time, prioritizing relationships, and more keys to living a rich life. This episode is a shortened version of Peter and Ric's full conversation. To hear it in full, head over to The Peter Attia Drive wherever you get podcasts, or visit https://peterattiamd.com/ for more great content about living longer, happier, and...

How do you say thank you to the man who saved your life? On this day 14 years ago, Flight 1549 crash-landed in the Hudson River. Captain Sully was in the pilot’s seat, and Ric Elias was in Seat 1D. In this special episode, Ric and Captain Sully reflect on their experiences of the “Hudson Miracle” from both sides, and how it’s changed both of their lives forever. More Info: As a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and an airline pilot for 30 years, Capt. Sullenberger has always been...

Today's guest is Brad Stevens - the current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics and one of the most transformational leaders in the NBA. He's built a reputation for staying impossibly calm on the sidelines - even in the most dramatic competitions - and for bringing superstar performances out of players who otherwise may have stayed under the radar. In this episode, Brad shares his views on when to take big risks, what separates good competitors from great ones, and what...

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, where Ric and our guest Simon Sinek discussed how optimism is different from general positivity, and how an infinite mindset can unlock opportunity and happiness… even when chaos strikes. You may know Simon as the best-selling author of books like “Start With Why” and “The Infinite Game” - or you might know his world-famous TED Talk about how great leaders inspire action.  Or maybe, you’ve seen our previous episode with...

This episode is all about SLEEP - featuring one of the world's top experts, Dr. Matthew Walker. He's a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, and author of the book "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams." His groundbreaking research covers everything from why we sleep, what happens to us when we sleep, what happens when we dream, and how sleep impacts our...

Our guest today is ESPN commentator and former basketball star - Jay Bilas. Jay won a National Championship when he played for Duke back in the 80s, and today he's one of the most outspoken critics of the NCAA - because they do not pay college athletes - while coaches make millions, and the industry makes billions. This is the second time Jay's been on the show. Today, he and Ric talk a little bit about life, and a LOT about basketball. Be sure to also check out his earlier episode, from...

Donate here to join our pledge and help support the people of Ukraine: https://gofund.me/d92c5b0c Ric is expanding his nonprofit Rebuild Puerto Rico to support humanitarian crises around the world. He will personally match all funds raised, up to $2.5M. Today's guest is Natalie Jaresko, the former Finance Minister of Ukraine. Natalie grew up near Chicago, the daughter of immigrants who fled Ukraine during the man-made famine of Stalin. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Natalie moved to...

After 14 seasons in the NFL, Greg Olsen retired as one of the Top 10 tight ends of all time. Now, he's a rookie all over again - starting a new career in sportscasting. In this episode, Greg shares what it was like to play in the Super Bowl, what it's like to learn a new skill on national TV, how his son's journey to overcome a rare heart condition inspired him to help others, and what it means to "find your edge" as a top competitor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today has a big goal - she’s setting a new standard for American cities when it comes to achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, employment, and mobility. Vi Lyles is the Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina - one of the top five fastest-growing large cities in the US (and home to Red Ventures!). In 2021, her Racial Equity Initiative made headlines as a first-of-its-kind partnership bringing together the public sector and members of the private sector (including...

Casey Crawford is a CEO, a former Super Bowl champion, and is known for giving away almost half of his company’s profits. In fact, the day after this podcast was recorded, Casey’s company (Movement Mortgage - one of the 10 largest purchase mortgage lenders in the country) announced they're investing 100 million dollars to build 100 new schools nationwide over the next 10 years through the Movement Foundation.  That's in addition to 3 charter schools in Charlotte that Movement Foundation...

Kemba Walker is a four-time NBA All-Star, member of the 2019 USA National Team, an NCAA champion, and the all-time leading scorer for the Charlotte Hornets. In 2019 he left Charlotte to join the Boston Celtics before ultimately returning to his roots in New York, where he's currently the starting point guard for the Knicks. Kemba grew up in The Bronx. He was a rising star at his high school in Harlem, and made a name for himself nationally when he led the UConn Huskies to win the NCAA...

Mehrsa Baradaran is a professor of law at the University of California Irvine and author of How the Other Half Banks: Exclusion, Exploitation, and the Threat to Democracy; and her most recent book The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap. Her work focuses on the racial wealth gap in America, and how it can be tied back directly to historical policies and continued systemic issues. In this episode, Ric and Mehrsa talk about the history of the racial wealth gap, the impacts of...

Today’s episode is dedicated to the hundreds of thousands of people whose future has been in limbo for more than a decade, and those who are waiting, working and wishing for a chance at the American dream. It’s time their voices were heard. If you watch the news, you’ve likely seen stories about  DACA - which is an abbreviation for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. DACA was created via Executive Order in 2012 and made it possible for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the US as...

Aryeh Bourkoff has been called "Media's Hottest Dealmaker." If you don't know him by name, you've definitely seen his work in the news - he's advised multi-billion-dollar media deals with AT&T, Amazon, Verizon, and even Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic. As founder and CEO of LionTree, one of Aryeh's superpowers is his ability to connect with people. In this episode, he shares insights he's learned over the years about how to unlock success and opportunities - both in business and...

Simon Sinek is an optimist, a New York Times bestselling author, and the speaker behind the third-most-watched TED Talk of ALL TIME - "How great leaders inspire action," where he popularized the concept of "Starting with your Why." He's advised leaders and organizations in almost every industry, from finance to fashion and even the US military. He's fascinated by people and organizations that impact the world for good - which explains why he and Ric have become close friends. This is 3...