Episode 90. Mary Spio has a very impressive background. She’s a rocket scientist who turned to the movie industry to transform how the industry delivered content. She built a virtual reality platform while also working to let content creators better monetize their work. What’s behind all this?

In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Mary Spio, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Seek (CEEK) - a platform designed to monetize online content. Mary's journey is discussed from her beginnings as an aerospace engineer, working with companies like Boeing to her current endeavors in VR and AI powered content monetization.

They delve into the challenges creators face with free content, the importance of VR in training and education, and how CEEK empowers creators to control and monetize their own data using blockchain technology. The conversation provides insights on the evolution of virtual reality, the future of content monetization, and valuable career advice.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:23 Meet Mary Spio: From Aerospace Engineer to CEEK Founder
• 01:50 Understanding CEEK: A Platform for Content Monetization
• 06:30 Mary's Journey: From Digital Cinema to VR
• 19:05 The Future of VR and Content Monetization
• 36:15 Career Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 40:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Episode 89. It’s hard to create one successful business, but if you can take what you learn from doing one thing and apply it to another the opportunities are endless. They key: getting really good at one thing.

In this episode of the Lifetime at Work Podcast, host Greg Martin interviews David Steele, a successful restaurateur and founder of One Wealth Advisors. They discuss David's journey from working in the restaurant industry during high school to founding a highly successful restaurant group in San Francisco and a thriving financial planning practice.

Key topics include his love for hospitality, the transition to wealth management, building successful businesses through systematic processes, and career advice for young professionals. David also shares insights on the evolution of the restaurant industry, the impact of the Me Too movement, and the role of technology and AI.

Additionally, David talks about his involvement in other entrepreneurial ventures, including a restaurant company in New York, a rock and roll band management company, and a yoga studio.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:23 Meet David Steele: Restaurateur and Financial Planner
• 01:16 David's Journey: From Restaurants to Wall Street
• 02:55 The Allure of the Restaurant Industry
• 05:15 Hospitality in Finance: A Unique Perspective
• 07:01 Starting Flour + Water: Challenges and Successes
• 12:16 Universal Business Principles for Success
• 16:21 David's Diverse Ventures and Board Roles
• 18:00 Building Systematic Processes for Success
• 30:23 Empowering Teams and Delegation
• 31:44 The Evolving Restaurant Industry
• 35:20 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Episode 88. How do you put yourself in the position as a founder to solve a really big and complex problem—while building a great company along the way?

In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Frank Rohde, founder and CEO of Ownify, about his diverse career in financial services and his mission to make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers.

Frank discusses his early life in Germany, his transition from banking and consulting to launching financial startups, and the challenges he faced during the .com bust. He explains the impetus behind Ownify and how the company aims to reduce barriers to homeownership through innovative financing solutions.

The conversation also covers the broader economic factors affecting housing affordability and the balance of creating impactful work that also yields financial returns.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:23 Meet Frank Rohde: From Wharton to Ownify
• 01:06 Frank's Early Life and Career Beginnings
• 02:51 Consulting at Oliver Wyman
• 07:29 The Dot-Com Boom and Bust
• 15:25 Joining FICO and Leveraging Data
• 17:23 Nomis Solutions: Price Optimization in Financial Services
• 21:34 Navigating the Financial Crisis
• 23:13 Reflecting on Career and Future Goals
• 26:15 Identifying the Housing Crisis
• 27:12 The Genesis of Ownify
• 28:07 Economic Factors Affecting Home Ownership
• 30:30 Challenges for First-Time Home Buyers
• 37:45 Ownify’s Innovative Solution
• 46:39 Balancing Financial Return and Impact
• 50:12 Conclusion and Call to Action