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Driven: Unscripted Success

Podcast by Michael Mannino Sr. & Nareman Hamdan

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About Driven: Unscripted Success

Welcome to the Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast, the go-to show for high-performing business owners, executives, and professionals who aspire to elevate their personal, professional, and financial lives. Hosted by Michael Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan, each episode dives deep into the inspiring stories and invaluable insights of top industry leaders who have navigated the complex landscape of success with drive and determination. Michael and Nareman, business owners who are passionate about uncovering the keys to mastery and legacy building, bring you candid conversations that explore the highs and lows of remarkable careers. From leadership strategies and innovative business tactics to personal growth and financial acumen, our guests share their unscripted journeys to success, offering listeners practical advice and motivation to reach new heights. Join us on Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast, where we celebrate the relentless pursuit of excellence and empower you to achieve greatness in every facet of your life. Subscribe now and get ready to be inspired, challenged, and driven to succeed!

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episode Listen, Learn, Lead: Scaling Healthcare through Servant Leadership artwork

Listen, Learn, Lead: Scaling Healthcare through Servant Leadership

What happens when your "dream career" meets a "call out of left field"? In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Tim Hanold, Partner at Serenity First Hospice and Executive Chairman for Beach House Center for Recovery. Tim shares his fascinating journey from a Pennsylvanian "country bumpkin" upbringing to 20 years in the heart of New York City healthcare and medical sales. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The "Jerry Maguire" Pivot: Why Tim walked away from sports management to find a deeper purpose in elder care. * Your Ego is Not Your Amigo: How humility and being "the bottleneck" can make or break your leadership. * The 4.9 Star Standard: How Tim’s team maintains world-class satisfaction ratings in the hospice space. * Stomping Out Fires: Tim recounts a massive cyber-incident "gut check" and how his team persevered. * Work-Life Seasons: Why Tim believes "balance" is a myth and how to "count the cost" of your career choices. * Passive Income via Real Estate: How a hobby became a family business that offsets the "hard-charging" professional life.   #TimHanold #MichaelMannino #DrivenUnscripted #Leadership #HospiceCare #SuccessMindset #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateInvesting #HealthcareManagement

22 Apr 2026 - 29 min
episode Navigating College Admissions with Margaret Rothe artwork

Navigating College Admissions with Margaret Rothe

"Where did Johnny get into college?" For many parents, the answer feels like a final exam on their child-rearing. In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino welcomes Margaret Rothe, a Silicon Valley-based expert in educational software and college readiness. Margaret is the force behind Council More, a premier B2B platform that gives college counselors and families the data they need to navigate the admissions "buffet." In this episode, we discuss: * The Incubator of Self: Why college isn't about an "occupation," but about acquiring a transferable skill set. * The Silicon Valley "Missed It" Factor: Why even high-earning tech pros often return to school later in life. * The "Neighbor Sniff Test": How to decouple your self-worth as a parent from your child’s acceptance letters. * The "I Can't" Philosophy: Michael and Margaret discuss the mental discipline of martial arts and how to apply it to academic perseverance. * Entrepreneurial Parenting: How to stop the "Wait" cycle and better engage with your kids' futures.

21 Apr 2026 - 40 min
episode The Identity Reset: Why Mindset Isn’t Enough with Jay Schneider artwork

The Identity Reset: Why Mindset Isn’t Enough with Jay Schneider

"Whether you say you can or you cannot, you’re right." But what drives that belief? In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Michael Mannino interviews Jay Schneider, a world-class public speaker, psychologist, and identity coach. Jay shares her incredible journey from leaving home at age 14 in Brazil to help her family survive, to building a massive career, and eventually pivoting her entire life to go "Global." Jay explains the neuroscience and quantum physics behind our "Identity Structure"—the invisible framework that dictates how we think, lead, and act under pressure. Key Moments in This Episode: * Identity vs. Mindset: Why focusing on mindset is only scratching the surface. * The Global Leap: Why Jay changed her business to English and how she overcame the insecurity of starting over. * Defining Fear: The difference between biological survival and mind-created illusions. * Passive Income & Survival: Why you can't build wealth while your brain is in "fight or flight." * LIVE EXERCISE (18:00): A 2-minute "Future Self" visualization to get instant clarity on your next business move. #JaySchneider #MichaelMannino #DrivenUnscripted #IdentityHacking #Neuroscience #FutureSelf #EntrepreneurMindset #PublicSpeaking #BrazilToUSA

17 Apr 2026 - 23 min
episode COO Matt Linder: Transforming the Future of Children’s Services artwork

COO Matt Linder: Transforming the Future of Children’s Services

What is the secret to getting the best out of your team? According to Matt Linder, COO of First Children's Services, it isn’t about "telling the plant to grow"—it’s about changing the soil. In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, host Nareman Hamdan sits down with Matt Linder to explore his unique path from a behavior analyst to a high-level executive. Matt shares how he uses behavioral science to manage large teams, the risks he took to build his own consulting firm, and how he uses "Next Time Feedback" to foster a culture of growth. Inside the Episode: * The Plant Metaphor: Why the environment dictates success, not the individual. * The Big Risk: Resigning from a $50M company to start from zero. * The Sales Misstep: A humbling story about networking assumptions. * Non-Binary Decisions: Moving past "Yes/No" to find innovative solutions. * Discretionary Effort: The #1 trait Matt looks for when building his dream team. Matt’s approach to leadership is both clinical and compassionate, offering a blueprint for anyone looking to increase their impact and lead with authenticity.   #MattLinder #NaremanHamdan #DrivenPodcast #BehaviorAnalysis #LeadershipTips #COOInsights #EducationInnovation #SuccessMindset

15 Apr 2026 - 37 min
episode The Future of Waterproof Drones: Alex Rodriguez on XPC and Drone Fishing artwork

The Future of Waterproof Drones: Alex Rodriguez on XPC and Drone Fishing

70% of the Earth is covered in water, yet most drones die the second they touch it. In this episode of Driven Unscripted Success, Michael Mannino sits down with Alex Rodriguez, the founder of XPC (X-Piece Drones), to talk about the engineering feat of creating a truly waterproof drone. Alex shares his "all-in" entrepreneurial journey—from building drones underground in 2011 to moving to Shenzhen, China in 2023 to develop the next generation of flight technology. We dive deep into the world of Drone Fishing, why Alex is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., and how waterproof drones are set to become standard equipment at every lifeguard station in the country. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The Secret of IP67: How XPC equalizes internal and external pressure so drones can breathe without letting water in. * Drone Fishing 101: How to cast a line 1,500 feet offshore to catch sharks and tarpon. * The Shenzhen Advantage: Why Alex moved to the "Electronics Capital of the World" to speed up R&D by 3x. * Saving Lives: How a $2,000 waterproof drone can outperform a $25,000 industrial drone in lifeguard rescue missions. * No Excuses: Alex’s take on using AI, YouTube, and Audible to learn anything without a "factory-model" education. #AlexRodriguez #XPCDrones #WaterproofDrones #DroneFishing #Entrepreneurship #DrivenPodcast #ShenzhenTech #Innovation #LifeguardRescue

13 Apr 2026 - 37 min
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