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The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success

The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success

著者： Jon Schultz
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 The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.Copyright Jon Schultz マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 社会科学 経済学
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  • Resilience, Risk & Reinvention – Lessons from Michael Johnson’s Startup Story

    Resilience, Risk & Reinvention – Lessons from Michael Johnson’s Startup Story
    2025/08/26
    What if one phone call could completely change the trajectory of your life? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Johnson, a scientist turned entrepreneur, president of the New Jersey Innovation Institute, and now author of 1% Dad.

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    We dive into the unlikely twists that brought him from building rockets in the driveway with his science-teacher dad to a NASA internship he almost ignored, to launching a biotech company out of a basement.

    Michael takes us inside the grit behind building Visikol, from hustling for early funding to convincing pharma giants to trust two twenty-somethings with their most guarded research, and the gut-wrenching challenges of keeping a startup alive through crises, including COVID, when business evaporated overnight. His decision to sell the company at its peak was equal parts strategic foresight and personal necessity, a move that proved wise when the market collapsed shortly after.

    Today, as President of the New Jersey Innovation Institute, he’s focused on helping founders get their ideas into the world and inspiring fathers to excel in both their personal and professional lives through his newly released book, 1% Dad. His book serves as a call to action for men to reconnect with their health, purpose, and presence at home, and Michael gets honest about the isolation, self-doubt, and quiet struggles many fathers face.

    He also opens up about the moments of vulnerability behind his successes, the mentors who shaped him, and the practical mindset shifts that have carried him forward.

    This episode is packed with stories, lessons, and insights that hit well beyond business. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate the unknown, protect your energy, and keep pushing forward when things get messy, this one is for you.


    00:00 – Introduction & Early Life
    02:36 – Discovering Discipline Through Sports
    07:29 – Mentors & Lifelong Lessons
    11:14 – From Science Enthusiast to NASA
    17:46 – Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
    20:25 – Founding Visikol
    23:36 – Securing First Funding
    26:54 – Surviving the Startup Struggle
    29:09 – The COVID Crisis & Pivot
    30:56 – Deciding to Sell
    33:41 – Leading NJII
    39:15 – Writing 1% Dad
    42:09 – Vulnerability & Honesty in the Book
    45:19 – Silencing Self-Doubt
    48:20 – Advice to His Younger Self
    51:34 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find the Book



    Michael on Socials: IG: mjohnson_phd
    X: @MichaelJoh82712
    LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-johnson-njii/
    Youtube: @1percentdad


    Jon on Socials:
    IG: @thejonschultzpodcast
    X: @JonSchultzPod
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jon-schultz-podcast
    www.jonschultz.com
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    55 分
  • Failing Forward: How Setbacks Paved the Way for a University President

    Failing Forward: How Setbacks Paved the Way for a University President
    2025/07/29
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    But here's where it gets really interesting. Patrick shares what it was actually like stepping into the president's role just months before the pandemic hit, how he kept an entire campus community connected through weekly Zoom calls that people still don't want him to stop and the bold moves he's made to position Monmouth for the future. We're talking about partnerships with Hackensack Meridian for healthcare programs, building out film and TV production right as Netflix constructs their massive studio two miles away, and chairing the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.

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    Patrick's story reminds us that the most successful leaders aren't those who follow predetermined paths, but those who remain open to possibility and aren't afraid to bet on themselves and others. It's a conversation that will leave you thinking differently about what's possible when you combine authentic leadership with strategic vision and the courage to act on both.

    00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
    01:00 – Childhood & Early Leadership
    05:45 – The Georgetown Pivot
    10:30 – From Business to English Lit
    14:00 – The Nonlinear Journey to Education
    20:45 – First Presidency at Wilkes
    26:30 – Leading Through a Pandemic
    32:00 – Vision for Monmouth
    37:00 – Netflix, Sports & Strategic Growth
    41:30 – The Role of AI in Higher Ed
    48:30 – Emotional Intelligence & Employability
    50:00 – The Springsteen Archives
    55:00 – Closing Reflections




    Patrick on Socials:
    IG: monmouthuniversity
    X: @PatrickFLeahy
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patrick-f-leahy-ab873620
    Youtube: @monmouthuniversity⁩

    Jon on Socials:
    IG: @thejonschultzpodcast
    X: @JonSchultzPod
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jon-schultz-podcast
    www.jonschultz.com
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    59 分
  • Building More Than Buildings: Ed Russo on Vision, Risk, and Legacy

    Building More Than Buildings: Ed Russo on Vision, Risk, and Legacy
    2025/05/02
    Imagine putting every dollar you've saved on the line for your very first business deal at just 24 years old. Could you handle that pressure? Ed Russo did, and it turned out to be the best decision he ever made.

    On this episode of my podcast, I’m with Ed Russo, my good friend and CEO of Russo Development, one of New Jersey's top real estate firms. Ed shares behind-the-scenes stories packed with valuable lessons, starting with the unexpected ways childhood chores shaped his business mindset.

    Ed talks about how Russo Development accidentally discovered the huge potential in data centers, a lucky twist that skyrocketed their business. He also reveals why the company chose to build apartment communities in overlooked neighborhoods, transforming them and bringing new life to these areas.
    Get ready for some raw honesty as Ed walks us through a challenging project that nearly made him back down. Instead, facing his doubts head-on changed his entire approach to business and risk.

    But it’s not all serious. Ed’s love for fishing and family adventures on the water highlights how keeping life fun and balanced makes success even sweeter.
    Don’t miss Ed's practical, no-nonsense advice for anyone wanting to dive into real estate: focus on one thing, master it, and build step by step.

    If you’re curious how big decisions get made, how people stay grounded while chasing big goals, and what it really takes to build something that lasts, this episode is worth your time.


    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction to Ed Russo and Russo Development
    03:03 - The Influence of Family on Work Ethic
    05:49 - Early Career Decisions and Family Business Dynamics
    08:53 - Lessons from Early Deals and Risk Taking
    12:04 - Transitioning into Data Centers and New Opportunities
    17:54 - Pivoting to Residential Development
    24:09 - Building a Diverse and Skilled Team
    30:01 - Challenges in Residential Development
    30:21 - Building in Underserved Communities
    32:42 - The Vermella Brand and Community Impact
    35:40 - Overcoming Challenges in Development
    38:59 - The Importance of Mentorship
    46:31 - Finding Balance: Fishing and Life
    50:12 - Opportunities in Real Estate for Young Professionals


    Ed on Socials:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-russo-9ba77b36/

    Jon on Socials:
    IG: @thejonschultzpodcast
    X: @JonSchultzPod
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jon-schultz-podcast
    www.jonschultz.com
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    58 分
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