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• Joel Kocher - This $200M CEO Discovered What Cardiologists Won't Tell You

  In this episode, I sit down with Joel Kocher, the 70-year-old CEO & Co-Founder of Humann, a $200M company redefining cardiovascular health. We unpack how Joel went from early retirement and burnout to discovering the "miracle molecule" nitric oxide — the foundation behind Humann's science-backed approach to longevity. He explains why most people misunderstand heart health, how clinical trials became his edge, and what it takes to build a lasting company.We also dive deep into leadership — from his years as the #2 at Dell to lessons learned from Michael Dell and Steve Jobs. Joel shares the mindset that's kept him young, the frameworks that landed Humann on the Inc. 5000 list ten times, and why focus, conviction, and adaptability matter more than ever in business and life.This conversation is a deep dive into longevity, leadership, and what it really takes to stay young — in business and in life. Enjoy!

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• Robert Greene - Ego Traps, The Art of Control, & How to Stay Irreplaceable

  In this episode, I sit down with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to break down the timeless strategies of power, seduction, and human psychology that drive success in business and life. We dive into:- Why concealing your intentions and talking less creates an aura of power - Never outshining the master and how reputation translates directly into capital - The dangerous allure of free and why formlessness beats rigidity in business- What your twenties should actually be about- Robert's new book and his near-death experience that shaped itThis conversation goes deep into human nature, strategic thinking, and what it really takes to build power that lasts. Enjoy!

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• Roberto Nickson - Why 99% of Creators Will Be Replaced by AI (And How to Be the 1%)

  This episode is the content creation blueprint for the AI era. Roberto Nickson (RPN) just hit $1.5M in revenue at 85% margins as a one-man creator army — and he's sharing everything. 2 hours of straight value, no gatekeeping.We cover:How Roberto Makes $1.5M as a Solo CreatorNewsletter, Consulting & Building Owned MediaLanding Partnerships with Meta, Adobe & SpotifyThe Metric Brands Actually Care About (Not Views)Positioning = Pricing PowerThe Infinite Content Machine: AI & AutomationBiggest Mistakes Creators Make in Brand DealsFormat is the Formula: Repeatable Systems That ScaleBalancing Organic Content vs Brand Deals (80/20 Rule)Why Traditional Ad Production is CookedInside Roberto’s Workflow: Studio, Editing & AI ToolsTop AI Tools for Creators (Suno, Veo 3, Kling)Why Ideas Are the Real Moat in the Creator EconomyWhy Audio Matters More Than VisualsMaking Your Audience the HeroBuilding for the Future: Instagram, 2027 Social Predictions & AIEnjoy the conversation!👉 Join our private communityfor operators, marketers, and creators (waitlist):https://openresidency.com/signup⚡️ BTS & More: https://openresidency.com/roberto-nickson🔗 Links MentionedSuno – https://suno.comGoogle Veo 3 – https://deepmind.google/technologies/veo/veo-2/Cling 2.1 – https://clingai.comN8N – https://n8n.ioMidjourney – https://midjourney.comNano Banana – https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/google-imagen-3/🎙 Guest: Roberto Nickson (RPN), Content Creator & AI StrategistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rpnX: https://x.com/rpnickson📬 Get in TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/openresidency/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmastrandrea/Website: https://openresidency.com/Email: [email protected]🎯 Powered by Universal Ads by Comcast CTVWant to scale your brand with CTV ads? Universal Ads is giving the first 50 Open Residency listeners $500 in free ad credits to get started.👉 Claim your credit: https://form.typeform.com/to/ckvJ86zT🔗 Learn more: UniversalAds.com

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• Sahil Bloom - Why You're Playing The Wrong Game in Life

  This week, we dissect the business flywheel behind Sahil Bloom (author of the NYT Best Seller The 5 Types of Wealth) — his initiatives, team, and how he’s scaled it.At the core is the bigger theme: money as a tool (not the goal), the “15 more times” mindset, time as the real asset, and systems to protect your energy.This book changed my life. Enjoy the conversation!

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• Oren John - The Most Valuable Marketing Conversation You’ll Watch in 2025

  For operators, marketers, and creators — this one's for you. Oren John is rare:He deeply understands both sides of content marketing — the creative and the performance. People with taste and the ability to stay unemotional about metrics are hard to find nowadays.This convo is all signal, no fluff. We rapid-fire through content frameworks, creative reference systems, platform strategy, TikTok Shop, influencer partnerships, how Oren makes money, and a lot more.Enjoy the conversation!

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