Episodes

  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Exploring Collectible Exchange and Sports Memorabilia with Brandon Steiner
    May 13 2025
    Exploring Collectible Exchange and Sports Memorabilia with Brandon Steiner Collectiblexchange.com About the Guest(s): Brandon Steiner is a negotiation virtuoso and successful entrepreneur known for transforming a modest $4,000 investment into a sports memorabilia empire. As the founder of Steiner Sports, he built the enterprise into a $50 million company over 35 years. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of CollectibleXchange, a platform dedicated to the trading and authenticating of sports collectibles and memorabilia. His innovative approach, combined with groundbreaking partnerships and exclusive deals involving major athletes and iconic sports institutions, has positioned him as a leader in the memorabilia industry. Episode Summary: Welcome to a thrilling episode of "The Chris Voss Show," featuring Brandon Steiner, a negotiation virtuoso and memorabilia mogul, sharing the fascinating journey of building a sports memorabilia empire. Tune in as Brandon unveils the intricate world of CollectibleXchange, where collectibles from baseball, basketball, football, and entertainment come to life, giving fans the chance to cherish their favorite moments. Packed with anecdotes about partnerships with top athletes and iconic sports franchises, this episode is a goldmine of insights into the art of negotiation and innovative business strategies. In this exciting episode, Brandon Steiner delves into the inspiration behind creating CollectibleXchange, emerging from a personal need to organize his vast collection. He discusses the meticulous process of authenticating and trading memorabilia, ensuring transparency and trust in a market often clouded by fake signatures. Highlighting fascinating ventures like collaborating with the Savannah Bananas and various universities, Brandon shares how CollectibleXchange is revolutionizing the memorabilia landscape. He also touches upon the potential of expanding into music collectibles, an untapped market he is eager to explore. Dive into this captivating conversation to uncover the intricacies of the collectibles industry and Brandon's vision for its future growth. Key Takeaways: Brandon Steiner transformed a small investment into a memorabilia empire, exemplifying the power of strategic negotiation and innovation. CollectibleXchange offers a transparent platform to trade souvenirs, catering to sports and entertainment fans worldwide, ensuring authenticity and reliability. Brandon addresses the challenges in the memorabilia industry, such as the prevalence of counterfeit items and the importance of trustworthy verification processes. The expansion into untapped markets, including music collectibles, showcases Brandon's entrepreneurial spirit and vision for growth. Personal anecdotes and entertaining stories reveal the passion and dedication driving Brandon's successful career in the memorabilia sector. Notable Quotes: "Everything starts with my wife. I'm just an assistant here, frankly." – Brandon Steiner "I organized, it took me several months as I go and help people with their collections. It's not like an overnight, which is why people don't want to deal with it." – Brandon Steiner "The core of all collectibles is the stuff real." – Brandon Steiner "Don't age out and don't let people dictate when your careers end. You dictate when it ends and you keep going." – Brandon Steiner "If you love what you're doing, the money is really insignificant." – Brandon Steiner
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    31 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Christ Is in Me: The Hope of Glory/Victory The Autobiography of Salma Carunia Carter by Salma Carunia Carter
    May 13 2025
    Christ Is in Me: The Hope of Glory/Victory The Autobiography of Salma Carunia Carter by Salma Carunia Carter Amazon.com An orphan girl's extraordinary journey of faith, hope, and courage! Follow in Salma's footsteps from beginning her life in 1944, arriving as an orphan at Amy Carmichael's Dohnavur Fellowship South India, her daily school life as a student, including many lively adventures and travails. She was given little hope of becoming educated, but still persevered, even later becoming a teacher at the fellowship, and then going to seminary, where she received her calling to do the work of an evangelist and fulfill her ministry (2 Timothy 4:5). For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. --1 Peter 4:18 She went on to teach in the Himalayas, where she received a great prophecy to go abroad and study at missionary school and become a missionary. However, a great obstacle stood in her way: she needed to obtain a passport, but as an orphan, the path forward was difficult, but she overcame it by faith. Her visa was then obtained by divine intervention! Her faith, hope, and courage in the Lord Jesus Christ helped her to clear all obstacles that stood in her way in this voyage. Victory belongs to the Lord! Christ is in me, the hope of glory. --Colossians 1:27 Her story then took her to America, where she met her husband. This story will be unfolded in the next book, yet to come...
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    34 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth’s Alternative to Traditional Insurance
    May 12 2025
    Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth's Alternative to Traditional Insurance Joincrowdhealth.com About the Guest(s): Andy Schoonover, an innovative entrepreneur and former executive, has made significant strides in redefining the healthcare landscape. With a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia, Andy gained extensive experience at Host Marriott Corporation, managing over $1.5 billion in transactions. His entrepreneurial journey flourished at Stanford Business School, leading to the co-founding of Blue Canyon Capital, where he achieved a tenfold return on acquisition. As the founder of CrowdHealth, Andy is committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone. CrowdHealth empowers individuals to navigate medical expenses more efficiently, save significantly on healthcare costs, and access superior care. Episode Summary: In this engaging episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss sits down with Andy Schoonover, the founder of CrowdHealth, to explore his groundbreaking approach to transforming the healthcare system. Andy shares his journey from managing substantial transactions at Marriott to co-founding Blue Canyon Capital and, ultimately, establishing CrowdHealth. He discusses his company's innovative business model, which aims to eliminate traditional health insurance, allowing individuals to pay doctors directly and avoid bureaucratic obstacles. The conversation dives deep into the mechanisms of CrowdHealth, emphasizing how it empowers its community members by reducing healthcare costs through direct payment and negotiation of medical bills. This alternative model retains transparency by letting members see where their contributions are going and fosters a supportive community that shares the financial burden of medical expenses. With over 10,000 participants actively engaging in funding each other's healthcare needs, CrowdHealth has successfully created an enticing alternative to the complex and often frustrating world of health insurance. Key Takeaways: Breaking the Health Insurance Model: CrowdHealth provides an alternative by allowing direct payments to doctors, bypassing middlemen and reducing costs. Community Funding: Members contribute $55 monthly and are occasionally asked to donate up to an additional $140 to help others in the community with significant medical expenses. Cost Savings: On average, members save 40-50% compared to traditional health insurance, demonstrating the financial efficacy of this model. No Network Restrictions: Members have the freedom to choose any healthcare provider, facilitating access to alternative and traditional medical care alike. Incentives for Healthy Living: CrowdHealth offers discounts to those maintaining healthy lifestyles, similar to premium reductions for safe drivers in car insurance policies. Notable Quotes: "We're trying to ditch health insurance. We're trying to give people a real alternative to health insurance." – Andy "When you get your care and then don't worry about the price later until you get something in the mail. And you hope the health insurance plan is gonna pay for it." – Andy "200,000 families last year went bankrupt due to a medical expense, even though they had health insurance." – Andy "If you have the buyer of a service and the seller of the same service both wanting the price to go up… the price is gonna go up." – Andy "We can find you a really good [doctor] at a really reasonable price." – Andy
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    31 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Ghostwriting Advantage: Everything You Need to Know About Ghostwriting Your Book by Richard G Lowe Jr
    May 11 2025
    The Ghostwriting Advantage: Everything You Need to Know About Ghostwriting Your Book by Richard G Lowe Jr
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    43 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Collective Vengeance: A 27-Year-Old Coerced Abortion Jeopardizes a Supreme Court Nomination by Joseph Stanley
    May 11 2025
    Collective Vengeance: A 27-Year-Old Coerced Abortion Jeopardizes a Supreme Court Nomination by Joseph Stanley Amazon.com Stanleywrites.com Discover Dark Secrets and High Stakes in This Gripping Thriller that Dares You to Look Away! In the heart of New York, Samantha Mieras, a seasoned private equity specialist, collaborates with Jack Gallagher, a pardoned felon, on a dangerous quest for vengeance. The catalyst? A haunting demand made twenty-seven years ago, shrouded in secrets, deception, and the dark corridors of judicial power. Step into the pulse-pounding world of Collective Vengeance, where Joseph Stanley weaves a tapestry of suspense, mystery, and high-stakes drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Follow Samantha and Jack as they confront their own demons to find a delicate balance between their working and personal relationship. All while exposing the clandestine motives of a privilege-minded organization, Aegis, and its Supreme Court nominee, David Jaymes, who raped and impregnated Samantha when she was a sixteen-year-old minor. The cast of characters, including an investigative reporter, Jaymes's executive assistant, a Senator and his young promiscuous wife, and a seasoned wartime photojournalist, adds layers of complexity to the narrative. As treacherous adversaries lurk in the shadows, manipulating events to their advantage, Samantha's team struggles to navigate a maze of concealed relationships, menacing threats, and illicit encounters. Will vengeance be their reward, or will it come at a price too high to bear? Collective Vengeance is more than a thriller; it's a mirror reflecting the contemporary debates on individual rights, political interference, and the judiciary. Dive into a world where every revelation raises the stakes, and justice hangs in the balance. Are you ready for the truth?About the author Joseph Stanley, a baby boomer Capricorn spent high school and two years of college in a true-to-form sixties garage band of West Michigan fame. He spent five years in the U.S. Army, including two years in Vietnam, from which he’s thankful that he returned alive and of sound mind. After service, he worked in medical sales and sales management before launching an entrepreneurial enterprise, where he spent 35 years traveling the country, conducting seminars, and writing policy manuals, newsletters, and training programs. In retirement, he battled depression, which led to his venturing into writing fiction. He continues writing and living in the Northern Michigan village of Onekama
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    24 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Emotional Intelligence and Psycho Nutrition: Transforming Lives with Tricia Parido
    May 9 2025
    Emotional Intelligence and Psycho Nutrition: Transforming Lives with Tricia Parido Triciaparido.com Turningleavesrecovery.com About the Guest(s): Tricia Parido is a prominent consultant in psycho nutrition and a master addiction specialist. She is the founder of Turning Leaves Recovery Life and Wellness Coaching and is widely recognized as a creator and speaker. Tricia's innovative "Total Emotional Performance App" is designed to help high-achieving professionals ditch emotional chaos, stop simply coping, and live with clarity, confidence, and emotional agility. She has over a decade of experience in helping individuals upgrade their mental game both personally and professionally through her "no fluff" methodology that emphasizes action over affirmations. Episode Summary: In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss dives deep into the complexities of emotional intelligence and psycho nutrition with expert guest Tricia Parido. Known for her trailblazing work in addiction recovery and emotional well-being, Tricia provides intricate insights into how emotional agility can shape personal and professional spheres. This episode promises to leave listeners not only enlightened but equipped with actionable strategies to enhance their emotional resilience. The intriguing conversation unravels the layers of human nature, emphasizing the importance of transitioning from emotional intelligence to emotional agility. This episode is a haven for those dealing with the emotional chaos of daily life and desiring a transformative journey. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional insights, Tricia delves into the physiological impacts of substance reliance and the critical need for internal validation over external social media affirmation. Listeners are invited to explore the concept of psycho nutrition and how aligning dietary intake can enhance mental clarity and emotional stability. Tune in to discover how to formulate responses to life's challenges that align with personal values and desired emotional states. Key Takeaways: Transition to Emotional Agility: Learn to move beyond emotional intelligence to cultivate a state of emotional agility, which involves proactive, strategic responses instead of impulsive reactions. The Impact of External Validation: Understand the pitfalls of relying on social media and other external sources for self-worth, especially prevalent among women. Psycho Nutrition Fundamentals: Explore how dietary habits profoundly affect mental health and emotional well-being, and the importance of personalizing nutrition to fit your physiological needs. Substance and Emotional Dependency: Discover insights into how dependency on alcohol or food as an emotional crutch ties into greater emotional chaos and how to transition away from such dependencies. Cultivation of Personal Strategy: Embrace individualized strategies and systems for emotional and mental health improvement, moving beyond generic self-help approaches. Notable Quotes: "The only true thing that changes life is action." "We need to be emotionally agile, to boogie board with those emotions and see them coming." "We're not designed to get over things; we're built to move through them with clarity and strategy." "Our learned behaviors around alcohol might start from what childhood showed us as normal." "Just because you're making healthy choices doesn't mean they're right for your engine."
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    41 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Soul Wars: An Adventure into the Supernatural by Chris Kline
    May 8 2025
    Soul Wars: An Adventure into the Supernatural by Chris Kline
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    37 mins
  • The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unveiling Shen Yun: Chinese Dance, Culture, and Controversy
    May 8 2025
    Unveiling Shen Yun: Chinese Dance, Culture, and Controversy Shenyun.com Leeshailemish.com About the Guest(s): Leeshai Lemish serves as the MC and podcast host for the Shen Yun Performing Arts, a globally renowned classical Chinese dance and music company. Having joined the company at its inception in 2006, Lemish has emceed nearly 2,000 performances in prestigious venues worldwide, including Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the London Coliseum. Lemish is also a dedicated activist, documenting over 100 cases of alleged Chinese Communist Party interference with Shen Yun. In addition to his performance and advocacy work, he hosts the podcast "Shen Yun Voices," giving voice to the stories behind the team. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Leeshai Lemish, MC and podcast host for Shen Yun Performing Arts. The episode delves into Shen Yun's mission to revive 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture, a task complicated by censorship from the Chinese Communist Party, which opposes representations of China that predate its rule. With gripping revelations about the struggles and triumphs of performing this culturally rich art form globally, Lemish sheds light on the enduring spirit and creative journey of Shen Yun. The podcast moves through the company's origins to its spectacular stages across the world, emphasizing the transformative power of Shen Yun's classical Chinese dance and music. Lemish shares personal anecdotes, revealing the arrests and threats that employees like him face from Chinese authorities due to Shen Yun's message, which prioritizes cultural authenticity and spiritual freedom. This episode resonates with powerful themes of art, resilience, and truth, all underscored by the threat posed to art that defies modern political narratives. Key Takeaways: Shen Yun Performing Arts is dedicated to reviving traditional Chinese culture, showcasing it globally, and highlighting the conditions under which the current Chinese regime operates. Artistic expression through Shen Yun is not merely about performance but also preserving a cultural lineage that the Communist Party has attempted to eliminate. The perceived threat by Shen Yun to the Chinese Communist Party has led to a series of alleged sabotage attempts, including threats to performers and partnering venues worldwide. Leeshai Lemish's involvement with Shen Yun reflects a greater commitment to spiritual practices and understanding Chinese culture while confronting censorship. Despite political pressure and threats, Shen Yun continues to perform worldwide, embracing global support and continuing its mission to educate and inspire through art. Notable Quotes: "They're very afraid of that because to establish their legitimacy, they felt that they had to wipe it out." "Maybe there's something I could do about this. I actually, in 2001 went to China and meditated in public and was immediately arrested." "This idea of reclaiming virtue to put it in a kind of metaphysical way of reclaiming integrity." "If you control the press. And, and so that was in 2001. And at the time we really didn't know." "Knowing that I learned the lesson to know unless you find you're giggling and caroling us can't have Kansas fighting rotting this of sunshine muggles." Join Chris Voss and Leeshai Lemish in this riveting episode that goes beyond the stage and highlights the immense cultural and political landscapes that Shen Yun navigates. Tune in to the full episode for a deeper understanding of the beauty, challenges, and inspirations that influence Shen Yun's global journey. Stay tuned for more from The Chris Voss Show, bringing you transformative conversations with extraordinary visionaries.
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    42 mins