S9 - Mark Gober: The "Whirlpool" Paradigm Shift: From Wall Street Nihilism to a Unified Consciousness

S-11 - Corey Parchman: Transitioning from Professional Sports to Business Acquisition. #insight

In this throwback episode from our June series, we sit down with former NFL wide receiver and successful business acquirer, Corey Parchman. Corey shares the unfiltered reality of life in the "Not For Long" league and how he successfully bridged the gap between his athletic career and his life as a business owner. Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, or looking to pivot your career, Corey’s journey provides a masterclass in mindset, due diligence, and the strategic move from starting new businesses to acquiring cash-flowing assets.  In this episode, we cover: - The "Plan B" mindset: Why you should build your future while still in your prime.  - System vs. Skill: How to know if your environment is limiting your growth. - The high cost of skipping due diligence in business. - Why Corey prefers buying existing businesses over the startup grind. Make sure to: ✅ Subscribe to the "Entrepreneurs Among Other Things" (EAOT) podcast for weekly insights. ✅ Follow us for more behind-the-scenes content. ✅ Like and comment your biggest takeaway below! #EntrepreneursAmongOtherThings #coreyparchman #eaotpodcast #nfltobusiness #businessacquisition #careerpivot #entrepreneurmindset #successblueprint

S10 - Larry Kesslin: Redefining Success: Moving From Constant Hustle to True Significance

Are you chasing success but still feeling disconnected at the top? In this episode, Larry Kesslin breaks down "The Success Trap" and explains why high-achievers often feel empty despite checking every box. Discover the critical difference between temporary happiness and lasting joy, learn the actionable C2P (Conscious Connection + Purpose) formula, and find out how to step back from the chaos of your mind to become the conscious observer of your life. It’s time to stop climbing the wrong ladder and start shifting from surface-level success to deep, life-changing significance. #eaotpodcast #LarryKesslin #TheSuccessTrap #JoyMolecule #mindsetshift #burnout  #personalgrowth #leadership

#144 - Mark Steiner: From Hollywood PA to Tech CEO: Bootstrapping A Tech Giant With No Tech Background

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Steiner, the founder and CEO of Gig Salad, the ultimate event marketplace connecting planners with entertainers. Born in New Jersey , Mark started his career in the entertainment world as a Hollywood production assistant and craft service provider, working on iconic film sets like The Godfather 3 and When Harry Met Sally. Transitioning from a booking agent into an event entrepreneur, Mark shares his journey bootstrapping a major tech startup , navigating partnerships , leveraging powerful SEO strategy , and returning to his passion for acting. Connect with Mark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markandrewsteiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markandrewsteiner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markandrewsteiner1/ YouTube: @TheBigIdeasPodcast Website: https://thinkupon.com/ Website: https://www.gigsalad.com/ #GigSalad #entrepreneurship  #startupfounder  #techceo  #EventMarketplace #hollywoodstories #behindthescenes #bootstrapping #businessinterview #bookingagent #ADHDInBusiness #seostrategy  Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...

#143 - Corey Parchman: NFL to Business: Transitioning From Pro Athlete to Multi-Million Dollar Business Acquirer

Former NFL wide receiver turned successful real estate developer and business acquirer, Corey Parchman, joins the podcast to share his incredible journey. From his high school quarterback days and a standout career at Ball State to navigating the high-stakes politics and anxiety of the NFL, Corey discusses what it takes to transition from professional sports to entrepreneurship. He reveals why he shifts away from startups to focus on business acquisitions, detailing his systematic approach to buying cash-flowing, commercial companies like pest control. Tune in to discover actionable insights from his book, Already Built.  Connect with Corey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-parchman-2a8a2790/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreyParchmanDaycare/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyparchman/ Website: www. coreyparchman.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #CoreyParchman #NFLPlayer #AthleteToEntrepreneur #BusinessAcquisition #RealEstateInvesting #AlreadyBuilt #EntrepreneursAmongOtherThings #SmallBusinessBuying #BallStateFootball #ProAthleteTransition

S9 - Mark Gober: The "Whirlpool" Paradigm Shift: From Wall Street Nihilism to a Unified Consciousness

Mark Gober is an author, researcher, and host of the podcast series Where Is My Mind?. Formerly a partner at a Silicon Valley strategy firm and an investment banker at UBS in New York, his worldview shifted radically in 2016 following a personal "dark night of the soul". This led him to investigate "anomalous" phenomena that challenge the materialist paradigm. His award-winning debut book, An End to Upside Down Thinking, aggregates peer-reviewed evidence for telepathy, remote viewing, and the survival of consciousness after death. Today, he serves on the board of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Connect with Mark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-gober-bb957220/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgober_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markgoberauthor/ YouTube: @MarkGoberAuthor Website: www.markgober.com Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 200 million dollars in all-time sales on Amazon. Connect with Alex: YouTube:  @EAOTpodcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaotpodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAOTpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eaotpodcast Intro Music Credit: "Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH... #MarkGober #consciousness #neuroscience #spirituality #remoteviewing #telepathy #metaphysics #NoeticScience #philosophy #mindsetshift