My life has taken me to many interesting places. From service as Navy SEAL, to operational investment management in remote Africa, to successful corporate turnarounds as a Private Equity CEO, I have faced and overcome a variety of challenges.
Working in these difficult situations and with great people has made me very curious about what it is that make certain people succeed, no matter what.
This podcast is dedicated to having real discussions with people who overcome fear and find success.
Shannon Keegan shares her experiences as a professional opera singer, exploring the intersection of risk, art, and vulnerability while overcoming self-doubt in an interview on pursuing excellence.
25 Jul 2025
Rich Diviney - Navy SEAL Commanding Officer, Author, Speaker
Rich Diviney, former Navy SEAL, discusses the attributes and neuroscience of goal achievement, leadership, and mental strength in an interview with the host.
17 Jul 2025
Coach Dean - 3 Spartan Arrows
Coach Dean recounts inspiring stories of three high school athletes who demonstrated grit and resilience to achieve success as Michigan State Spartan football players.
11 Jul 2025
Greg Kerr - Author, AI Innovator, Entrepreneur, Veteran
Greg Kerr, author and AI innovator, discusses his new book and shares insights on how AI is reshaping the economy and global landscape in an interview with the host.
13 Jun 2025
Ruper Degas Part 2 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate
Ruper Degas, comedian and health advocate, examines the global food supply chain and its impact on the health of the global population in this interview.
6 Jun 2025
Rupert Degas Part 1 - Comedian, Actor, Health Advocate
Rupert Degas shares insights on conquering fear in artistic pursuits and career choices, advocating for personal empowerment in health and life, in an interview.
30 May 2025
Jana Schmidt - CEO in Private Equity, Tech, Financial Services, and Energy
Jana Schmidt, CEO, explores how she cultivates enjoyable and high-achieving work environments across private equity, tech, financial services, and energy, sharing insights from career highs and lows in this interview.
22 May 2025
Kevin Maas - IYKYK - Learning about Social Media and AI from a successful Gen Z influencer, entrepreneur, and aspiring politician
I speak with Kevin Maas who has had been a YouTube, Instagram, and Podcast influencer since the age of 11. We discuss how he has used social media to develop a successful podcast and to create numerous viral posts, how AI will change the digital world as we know it, and how to be an entrepreneur in the modern world.
2 May 2025
Kanon Dean - Startup Founder, Division I Wrestler
I had a great conversation with Kanon, a friend and former colleague in Private Equity who left do do his own startup. Kanon shares his insights on the startup life along with lessons he learned as an Ivy League Division I Wrestler.
25 Apr 2025
Cameron Patrick
This is an incredible conversation about finding fulfillment in life by taking risks, implementing discipline, and valuing time. Cam Patrick is a successful startup co-founder who finds time to compete in elite triathlons. Cam discusses startup strategy, his philosophy on the value of time and gratitude, and his strategies for remaining disciplined and dynamic. We also discuss his horrifying experience being held up at gunpoint, and his thought process in that moment.
17 Apr 2025
Seth Jorde - Startups, AI, Life
A discussion with my friend and business partner about the startup life, business risks, technology, and priorities in life.
10 Apr 2025
Mike Fazzini - Leadership, Life, and Loss
This conversation bridges leadership philosophies and perspectives on life with a longtime friend who serves in a leadership role at a Detroit manufacturing company. Mike survived a difficult battle with COVID while hospitalized in isolation, shortly after losing his sister to the same illness. We'll explore how these experiences have shaped his approach to leadership and his outlook on life.
3 Apr 2025
Noel Dean - Hall of Fame High School Football Coach
A truly amazing conversation with an incredible man. You will not meet a person with their priorities more in line - Coach Dean talks about a life dedicated to helping, inspiring, and investing in others. We talk life, family, coaching, and service. You can't help but feel inspired by Coach Dean, and it becomes obvious why people want to follow him.
30 Mar 2025
Andrew Sullivan - Special Ops and Tactical Non-Profit Founder
Sully is a longtime friend from the SEAL Teams who rose to leadership roles at the highest levels of Special Operations. Since retiring from his military career, he founded the nonprofit Community First Project, which provides free SpecOps-level training to police forces facing active shooter and other high-stress situations. This initiative equips law enforcement with tactics developed by the world's leading combat specialists. In our conversation, Sully and I explore his military experience, nonprofit work, entrepreneurial journey, and how to prepare oneself to overcome any challenge.
30 Mar 2025
Bryan Galloup - World Class Guitar Maker and Luthier School Founder
Bryan Galloup is one of the best guitar makers in the world, creating extraordinary instruments that sell for more than $40,000. Beyond his craftsmanship, he founded the world's leading school for guitar making, where he mentors the next generation of world-class luthiers. In this episode, we discuss how Bryan developed his expertise, the story behind his luthier school, and the dedication required to achieve mastery in any field.
22 Mar 2025
Jeff Schmidt - Tech CEO at ECI in NYC
Jeff Schmidt is an accomplished Tech CEO, having completed built-to-exit startups, completing successful turnarounds, and leading high-growth M&A scenarios in the tech space. I got to meet Jeff in his office on 5th Ave to discuss his leadership philosophy, how he thinks about building teams, and what has made him successful in he various roles.
Who has been a guest on Fear Knot Podcast
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Shannon Keegan
Rich Diviney
Coach Dean
Greg Kerr
Ruper Degas
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
54,632
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Apple Podcasts (US)
3.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100
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Quality
41
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
30
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