{"podcast":{"title":"THE MILLION DOLLAR BRANDERS PODCAST","slug":"the-million-dollar-branders-podcast-6401371","podcast_index_feed_id":6401371,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1fafb9f4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://justinepogroske.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/5216101/5216101-1702526422525-1812ed0d9cd17.jpg","author":"Justine Pogroske","episode_count":56,"summary":"What does it take to build a Million Dollar Brand and Empire? Hosted by Award Winning Founder of Global Brand and Digital Advertising Agency, Million Dollar Branders. Justine Pogroske has strategically curated a mix of incredible thought leaders, world changers, entrepreneurs, movers, shakers, dreamers, doers coupled with success secrets, brand tips, honest, raw and accelerating life and business advice. This life changing podcast is designed to help you to build, excel, succeed but most importantly transform you into the million dollar brand you were always destined to be.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-million-dollar-branders-podcast-6401371"},"episode":{"title":"EPISODE 45: THE BILLION DOLLAR POWER OF PREPARATION:IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE FT. RANDALL KAPLAN","slug":"episode-45-the-billion-dollar-power-of-preparation-in-search-of-excellence-ft-randall-kaplan","published_at":"2025-03-31T06:54:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-million-dollar-branders-podcast-6401371/episode-45-the-billion-dollar-power-of-preparation-in-search-of-excellence-ft-randall-kaplan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-million-dollar-branders-podcast-6401371","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justine-pogroske/episodes/EPISODE-45-THE-BILLION-DOLLAR-POWER-OF-PREPARATIONIN-SEARCH-OF-EXCELLENCE-FT--RANDALL-KAPLAN-e30qkcv","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/1fafb9f4/podcast/play/100536159/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-31%2F397523693-44100-2-8af7edd89f16c.mp3","summary":"In this powerhouse episode of The Million Dollar Branders Podcast , host Justine Pogroske sits down with Randall Kaplan, a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and the definition of excellence in business and life. Randall is the co-founder of Akamai Technologies; founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, which has backed over 90 companies including Google, Seagate, and Lyft; founder and CEO of Sandee, the world’s most comprehensive beach platform; co-founder and co-CEO of Thrive Properties; CEO of CollarCard; and the host of the In Search of Excellence podcast. With over 25 years of experience as a trusted advisor to more than 50 companies, Randall opens up about the traits that separate good from great: education, extreme preparation, tenacity, work ethic, and integrity. From rigorous prep sessions before CEO meetings to personal stories that reveal the power of thoughtful gestures and authentic connections, Randall shares golden insights that redefine success. He also dives deep into how to overcome discomfort, why failure is essential, and the critical role branding plays in business longevity. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or just starting out, this episode is a masterclass in building not just a business, but a legacy. Tune in to hear why possibility starts with preparation — and how one man’s relentless drive continues to impact the world.","meta_description":"In this powerhouse episode of The Million Dollar Branders Podcast , host Justine Pogroske sits down with Randall Kaplan, a serial entrepreneur, venture ca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3747,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-million-dollar-branders-podcast-6401371/episodes/episode-45-the-billion-dollar-power-of-preparation-in-search-of-excellence-ft-randall-kaplan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-million-dollar-branders-podcast-6401371/episode-45-the-billion-dollar-power-of-preparation-in-search-of-excellence-ft-randall-kaplan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}