https://www.spreaker.com/show/conventionot
We are often programmed with ideas that becoming successful guarantees a happily ever after story. Unfortunately, these two things aren't as closely related as we'd like.
Both of our hosts are entrepreneurs and listeners of our podcast are intrigued by successful strategies and deep self-evaluation.

Mike and Ryan lead conversations about unconventional routes of becoming happy.
Both of the hosts have been pursuing their own better selves for decades. Neither claim to be successful, but both are humble students of life. Don't forget to subscribe. conventioNOT podcast is available on all major platforms.
You won't be sorry that you fit this show into your episode que.]]>enBusinessCopyright Ryan McDhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/56b51047e6d1455083586a3fef27a79f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/conventionotWed, 01 Mar 2023 20:08:59 +0000Ryan McDRyan McDfeeds@spreaker.comSuccess isn't a dollar amount and happiness takes many forms. Join Mike & Ryan as they explore the way that those two sought after attributes fit together. #conventioNOT We are often programmed with ideas that becoming successful guarantees a happily...
We are often programmed with ideas that becoming successful guarantees a happily ever after story. Unfortunately, these two things aren't as closely related as we'd like.
Both of our hosts are entrepreneurs and listeners of our podcast are intrigued by successful strategies and deep self-evaluation.

Mike and Ryan lead conversations about unconventional routes of becoming happy.
Both of the hosts have been pursuing their own better selves for decades. Neither claim to be successful, but both are humble students of life. Don't forget to subscribe. conventioNOT podcast is available on all major platforms.
You won't be sorry that you fit this show into your episode que.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/84-escape-from-status-quo-michael-wayne-3 of The Bachelorette. Earnestly, this dude packed up his things and moved to Hollywood.  He didn't find the romantic love of his life on NBC in 2005... she would come much later. What he did find is that his fascination with the entertainment industry was, well... fostered. Fast forward nearly 20 years, and he's appeared in countless movies and sitcoms by now and graced the cover of over 900 romance novels.  If that last bullet point interests you, take a minute to download this episode. It's one of the podcast instant classics and Michael shares some really thought provoking detail about the way that production is changing... for the worst.  Escape from Status Quo with Michael Wayne Foster is available on all major podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe to conventioNOT to hear every new episode.]]>0e8e2fdb-0807-483a-ab1b-06fdfc9188eeThu, 28 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000Ryan McDMichael Wayne Foster breaks molds. Foster was a teacher in the high schools of his hometown when he started life after college. Pretty normal, but this larger than life dude is far from normal.  It wasn't long after spending time in classrooms that he...3 of The Bachelorette. Earnestly, this dude packed up his things and moved to Hollywood.  He didn't find the romantic love of his life on NBC in 2005... she would come much later. What he did find is that his fascination with the entertainment industry was, well... fostered. Fast forward nearly 20 years, and he's appeared in countless movies and sitcoms by now and graced the cover of over 900 romance novels.  If that last bullet point interests you, take a minute to download this episode. It's one of the podcast instant classics and Michael shares some really thought provoking detail about the way that production is changing... for the worst.  Escape from Status Quo with Michael Wayne Foster is available on all major podcast platforms. Don't forget to subscribe to conventioNOT to hear every new episode.]]>5068actor,conventionot,michael wayne foster,podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/83-a-father-s-tale-dan-sinnott-sr
Mike and McD appreciate everyone who comes on the show. Dan, however, is a little more than a guest. He's Mike's dad. Interviewing your father is truly a special gift and pops presents story after story from very interesting times in America's history. Any listener that knows Mike can clearly hear where his personality and love for details was born. Listen to this instant conventioNOT classic now, available wherever you listen to podcasts. ]]>62f44b6e-7410-41c3-a5c4-05506a304f31Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:05:13 +0000Ryan McDDan Sinnott Sr has experienced more in a single lifetime than most families. He was a young man when he realized that the life of a Detroit Police Officer - and the negative experiences life as a cop brought wasn't for him. Sure, lots of guys switch...
Mike and McD appreciate everyone who comes on the show. Dan, however, is a little more than a guest. He's Mike's dad. Interviewing your father is truly a special gift and pops presents story after story from very interesting times in America's history. Any listener that knows Mike can clearly hear where his personality and love for details was born. Listen to this instant conventioNOT classic now, available wherever you listen to podcasts. ]]>4488clean83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/82-brick-by-brick-taylor-duerrTaylor Duerr first stepped onto the professional fight scene, he was already kind of a big deal. Not just because of his size, because of his heart. He's had plenty of nicknames in his career and Duerr, a former cruiserweight champion is the star of a newly released documentary, "We Can Be Heroes." Taylor joins the guys just before the launch of the film and the "Machine Gun" fires on about some of the cool stuff that happens when promoting a movie, his true love for his family and opens up about the real struggles he's faced as a recovering addict. Yea, you read that right, one of the Detroit's biggest and baddest fighters faces more than opponents in the ring. He carries a monkey on his back too. And he made a movie about it.  You'll have to download the episode to hear more... but if you like stories about work ethic and comeback kids, let this dude inspire you. Check out all of conventioNOT episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Like our stuff? Subscribe. We'll keep serving it. ]]>f0e7e145-1ec0-4179-9be9-75f4197b34a7Thu, 12 May 2022 20:41:03 +0000Ryan McDWhen https://www.instagram.com/machinegunduerr/?hl=en first stepped onto the professional fight scene, he was already kind of a big deal. Not just because of his size, because of his heart. He's had plenty of nicknames in his career and Duerr, a...Taylor Duerr first stepped onto the professional fight scene, he was already kind of a big deal. Not just because of his size, because of his heart. He's had plenty of nicknames in his career and Duerr, a former cruiserweight champion is the star of a newly released documentary, "We Can Be Heroes." Taylor joins the guys just before the launch of the film and the "Machine Gun" fires on about some of the cool stuff that happens when promoting a movie, his true love for his family and opens up about the real struggles he's faced as a recovering addict. Yea, you read that right, one of the Detroit's biggest and baddest fighters faces more than opponents in the ring. He carries a monkey on his back too. And he made a movie about it.  You'll have to download the episode to hear more... but if you like stories about work ethic and comeback kids, let this dude inspire you. Check out all of conventioNOT episodes wherever you listen to podcasts. Like our stuff? Subscribe. We'll keep serving it. ]]>3950comeback stories,detroit boxer,machine gun duer,podcast about addictions,taylor duerr,we can be heroesclean82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/81-know-your-why-jim-baudinoJim Baudino first told his friends that he was leaving his acclaimed automotive career to get into the cannibis business, his friends undoubtedly wondered what he was thinking. The thing is, he'd always been looking for something more than traditional route for a kid from metro detroit who went to the University of Michigan and UCLA.  Then he got into busines with Snoop Dog. No seriously, Baudino jumped from branding Toyota Camry's to helping a gernerational icon reframe an industry. What listeners will find is that the dude still hasn't looked back and carries his inspiration through to his family, passions and lifestyle.  These days, the US consumes more than $15 billion in recreational pot and neither Jim, or the industry are slowing. Today, he spends his time searching and building trends. You'll have to listen to the episode to hear the guys and Baudino get into financing and what he's most excited about in the world of weed in the next decade.  conventioNOT is available on all podcast channels, YouTube and LinkedIn. First time listener? Take a minute to dig into our archives and hear 100+ hours of interviews with humans like Jim's.   ]]>25b819a6-eaaa-4cc6-9b6b-afe183b99e74Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:45:17 +0000Ryan McDWhen https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbaudino/ first told his friends that he was leaving his acclaimed automotive career to get into the cannibis business, his friends undoubtedly wondered what he was thinking. The thing is, he'd always been looking...Jim Baudino first told his friends that he was leaving his acclaimed automotive career to get into the cannibis business, his friends undoubtedly wondered what he was thinking. The thing is, he'd always been looking for something more than traditional route for a kid from metro detroit who went to the University of Michigan and UCLA.  Then he got into busines with Snoop Dog. No seriously, Baudino jumped from branding Toyota Camry's to helping a gernerational icon reframe an industry. What listeners will find is that the dude still hasn't looked back and carries his inspiration through to his family, passions and lifestyle.  These days, the US consumes more than $15 billion in recreational pot and neither Jim, or the industry are slowing. Today, he spends his time searching and building trends. You'll have to listen to the episode to hear the guys and Baudino get into financing and what he's most excited about in the world of weed in the next decade.  conventioNOT is available on all podcast channels, YouTube and LinkedIn. First time listener? Take a minute to dig into our archives and hear 100+ hours of interviews with humans like Jim's.   ]]>3971cannibis,jim baudino,sands lane,snoop dog,weedcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/80-finding-joy-dana-frostForced Joy Project as a way to help herself… and others find happiness after loss.  She never thought she was cut out for grief and this hour with Dana doesn’t just focus on the sad things - the guys are able to hear about her new and exciting endeavors, throw around coping strategies and more.  We’re really proud to have met her and experienced her attitude, smile and shining light. You'll have to push play to find out more.  conventioNOT is available on all major podcast channels, the gram and all the spots you look for quality content. Subscribe or browse our archives for more great conversations just like this one. ]]>2550726f-a2ff-4468-8d0f-9e8fcff40ac6Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:49 +0000Ryan McDDana Frost wakes up every day feeling life’s full effect. As a young person, she lost her spouse, Brad to cancer, fought her own battle with the disease and faced the realities that most people don’t see until much later in life. Thankfully, this...Forced Joy Project as a way to help herself… and others find happiness after loss.  She never thought she was cut out for grief and this hour with Dana doesn’t just focus on the sad things - the guys are able to hear about her new and exciting endeavors, throw around coping strategies and more.  We’re really proud to have met her and experienced her attitude, smile and shining light. You'll have to push play to find out more.  conventioNOT is available on all major podcast channels, the gram and all the spots you look for quality content. Subscribe or browse our archives for more great conversations just like this one. ]]>3525conventionot podcast,dana frost,forced joy project,mike sinnott,podcast,ryan mcdevittclean80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/79-eye-of-the-storm-matt-allenMatt Allen lovingly recalls the days when his work was as simple as cleaning up oil spills. This lifelong scientist and creative thinker has now moved on to larger pastures, so to speak. Mike was excited to reconnect with Matt and to introduce Ryan, who he knew would instantly be interested by this guest.  Certainly the episodes of conventioNOT lean toward science, data and nature - and this one touches all of our pillars quickly. Growing up in Canada, Matt talks about setting up an executive career that he enjoys today and shares infinite wisdom about traveling the globe from his home outside Toronto. These days, he leads his organization.  That doesn’t lessen the dedication and ethic that he brings every day. Matt carries the same diligence over to his hobbies, including a somewhat functional farm that includes pigs, goats and plenty of detail oriented tasks to keep everybody wondering…. what will this guy do next?]]>820595a5-1734-41da-a841-a57565e2ca5cMon, 21 Mar 2022 20:09:37 +0000Ryan McDhttps://www.instagram.com/hazmattmusic/?hl=en lovingly recalls the days when his work was as simple as cleaning up oil spills. This lifelong scientist and creative thinker has now moved on to larger pastures, so to speak. Mike was excited to reconnect...Matt Allen lovingly recalls the days when his work was as simple as cleaning up oil spills. This lifelong scientist and creative thinker has now moved on to larger pastures, so to speak. Mike was excited to reconnect with Matt and to introduce Ryan, who he knew would instantly be interested by this guest.  Certainly the episodes of conventioNOT lean toward science, data and nature - and this one touches all of our pillars quickly. Growing up in Canada, Matt talks about setting up an executive career that he enjoys today and shares infinite wisdom about traveling the globe from his home outside Toronto. These days, he leads his organization.  That doesn’t lessen the dedication and ethic that he brings every day. Matt carries the same diligence over to his hobbies, including a somewhat functional farm that includes pigs, goats and plenty of detail oriented tasks to keep everybody wondering…. what will this guy do next?]]>4388cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/78-hawaii-22-conventionot-podcast3f0ae85d-879b-4db4-baf8-ec94991f26b1Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:41:45 +0000Ryan McDJust like that, conventioNOT is nearing 100 hours of content. Funny to think that through all those interviews, teary stories and podcast bliss - Mike & McD have never recorded in the same room. After almost a decade of residence in Hawaii, Ryan...3197cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/77-seeking-authenticity-flint-mitchell Flint Mitchell is a unique guest who is busy stacking perspective. He’s an engineer, scientist, surfer, podcaster… and now author. What’s really cool about this guy is that he’s humble about the way opportunities arrive in his world. Listeners will find that this guy’s world started in a place that most of us are familiar with, but don’t really understand: the San Fransisco Peninsula, AKA Silicon Valley.  He shares a bit about the very real perspective that growing up in the Valley can create. Just like the factories of Detroit, it’s not all roses. Mike and McD are somehow surprised by this, leading to insights and a marvelous self investigation from Mitchel. It’s easy to see that this guy is more interested in improving the world than anything else - even if he does like the Giants more than the Oakland A’s.  Recently,  Flint published his first book, Seeking Authenticity. Much of this episode talks about his journey and excitement to release his thoughts and expand his world. The guys go all over the globe of subjects with this interview and we think our listeners will dig it.  conventioNOT is available on all podcast channels, YouTube and LinkedIn. First time listener? Take a minute to dig into our archives and hear 100+ hours of interviews with humans like Flint. ]]>7d760853-5fab-4724-b6fa-7851e3b88d32Thu, 16 Dec 2021 01:07:24 +0000Ryan McDhttp://flintmitchell.com/ is a unique guest who is busy stacking perspective. He’s an engineer, scientist, surfer, podcaster… and now author. What’s really cool about this guy is that he’s humble about the way opportunities arrive in his world.... Flint Mitchell is a unique guest who is busy stacking perspective. He’s an engineer, scientist, surfer, podcaster… and now author. What’s really cool about this guy is that he’s humble about the way opportunities arrive in his world. Listeners will find that this guy’s world started in a place that most of us are familiar with, but don’t really understand: the San Fransisco Peninsula, AKA Silicon Valley.  He shares a bit about the very real perspective that growing up in the Valley can create. Just like the factories of Detroit, it’s not all roses. Mike and McD are somehow surprised by this, leading to insights and a marvelous self investigation from Mitchel. It’s easy to see that this guy is more interested in improving the world than anything else - even if he does like the Giants more than the Oakland A’s.  Recently,  Flint published his first book, Seeking Authenticity. Much of this episode talks about his journey and excitement to release his thoughts and expand his world. The guys go all over the globe of subjects with this interview and we think our listeners will dig it.  conventioNOT is available on all podcast channels, YouTube and LinkedIn. First time listener? Take a minute to dig into our archives and hear 100+ hours of interviews with humans like Flint. ]]>3711clean77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/76-endurance-executive-eric-mannixEric Mannix is a competitor. Lots of senior leaders at big companies are. The CFO of Blue Water Systems is dedicated to growing the success of the manufacturing plants that he now runs. But there’s something a little different about Eric’s story. What a lot of guys like Eric don’t share when walking the halls of facilities are why they do what they do. This episode sets that old-school mentality aside. Eric operates his life on a really cool philosophy: try something hard every day. When he found himself in a misaligned internship just after college, he deployed that Detroit-bred idealism to start building bridges between factory floors and offices.  Mannix shares with Mike and McD that he sees humility as a birthright after growing up a kid of Zug Island worker who spent his nights and weekends playing defense for the legendary Little Caesar’s youth hockey club. When he got cut from the team at age 16, he didn’t give up his lifelong sport… he adapted it.  Now, nearly twenty some years later, Eric instills that do something hard everyday mentality in his kids and shares how he competes in ultra endurance sports today. You read that right, this guy doesn’t just get up hours before dawn for a workday, he trains and competes at the highest level in events like the Leadville endurance series and can teach you how to drive a Zamboni machine.   If you just found conventioNOT through this episode, make sure you check out out our other episodes, just like this one on all podcast platforms. conventionot.com]]>3b2d38e3-8b5b-41db-927b-86621f337efaSun, 14 Nov 2021 12:55:52 +0000Ryan McDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmannix/ is a competitor. Lots of senior leaders at big companies are. The CFO of https://bluewaterthermal.com/ is dedicated to growing the success of the manufacturing plants that he now runs. But there’s something a...Eric Mannix is a competitor. Lots of senior leaders at big companies are. The CFO of Blue Water Systems is dedicated to growing the success of the manufacturing plants that he now runs. But there’s something a little different about Eric’s story. What a lot of guys like Eric don’t share when walking the halls of facilities are why they do what they do. This episode sets that old-school mentality aside. Eric operates his life on a really cool philosophy: try something hard every day. When he found himself in a misaligned internship just after college, he deployed that Detroit-bred idealism to start building bridges between factory floors and offices.  Mannix shares with Mike and McD that he sees humility as a birthright after growing up a kid of Zug Island worker who spent his nights and weekends playing defense for the legendary Little Caesar’s youth hockey club. When he got cut from the team at age 16, he didn’t give up his lifelong sport… he adapted it.  Now, nearly twenty some years later, Eric instills that do something hard everyday mentality in his kids and shares how he competes in ultra endurance sports today. You read that right, this guy doesn’t just get up hours before dawn for a workday, he trains and competes at the highest level in events like the Leadville endurance series and can teach you how to drive a Zamboni machine.   If you just found conventioNOT through this episode, make sure you check out out our other episodes, just like this one on all podcast platforms. conventionot.com]]>3369cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/75-supreme-ability-justice-richard-bernsRichard Bernstein joins the guys and holds court about issues near and dear to heart, career and his strong faith. Sure, the guy has been elected to one of the highest courts in America, but that’s only happened over the past few years and this conversation is very special.  Prior to his current gig, Bernstein became a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his law degree from the Northwestern University School of Law. Justice Bernstein has also been elected for an eight-year term on the Board of Governors at Wayne State University.  He also has served as an adjunct professor in the political science department at the University of Michigan. Luckily, he chooses to forego listing his resume for listeners during the episode, rather diving into his fire and the reason he drives so hard to create peace and opportunities for humans on earth.  He continues to be a tireless advocate for disability rights as an attorney and runs marathons. That’s right, this blind guy, who stacks recognition and accolades like pancakes also runs thousands of miles.  Mike and McD are left speechless more than once as Richard talks about how he stays motivated. Truly something to hear, straight from the Judge’s chambers.  If you haven’t subscribed to conventioNOT or found your way to us through Richard’s camp, you can quick-launch your favorite podcast app at www.conventionot.com. The show is available anywhere you listen to media. ]]>d3dabf32-4be3-402f-a23f-d0d6468fe222Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:42:04 +0000Ryan McDMichigan State Supreme Court Justice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_H._Bernstein joins the guys and holds court about issues near and dear to heart, career and his strong faith. Sure, the guy has been elected to one of the highest courts in...Richard Bernstein joins the guys and holds court about issues near and dear to heart, career and his strong faith. Sure, the guy has been elected to one of the highest courts in America, but that’s only happened over the past few years and this conversation is very special.  Prior to his current gig, Bernstein became a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his law degree from the Northwestern University School of Law. Justice Bernstein has also been elected for an eight-year term on the Board of Governors at Wayne State University.  He also has served as an adjunct professor in the political science department at the University of Michigan. Luckily, he chooses to forego listing his resume for listeners during the episode, rather diving into his fire and the reason he drives so hard to create peace and opportunities for humans on earth.  He continues to be a tireless advocate for disability rights as an attorney and runs marathons. That’s right, this blind guy, who stacks recognition and accolades like pancakes also runs thousands of miles.  Mike and McD are left speechless more than once as Richard talks about how he stays motivated. Truly something to hear, straight from the Judge’s chambers.  If you haven’t subscribed to conventioNOT or found your way to us through Richard’s camp, you can quick-launch your favorite podcast app at www.conventionot.com. The show is available anywhere you listen to media. ]]>4075abraham accords,bernstein law,wayne state lawclean75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/74-imposter-warrior-lacey-trostLacey Trost is clearly one of our favorite guests in recent history. Her story and humility are one of a kind as far as conventioNOT guests go. After growing up in Florida, she and her wife undertook one of the biggest goals of many youngsters in America: moving away from home.  The thing is, Trost was just getting started down her list of personal goals  then and she hasn’t looked back since. She opens up with Mike and McD about the struggles of Imposter Syndrome and her drive to succeed. Unlike many of our guests - she isn’t dedicated with her title or her salary. She’s focused on doing the right thing and helping others around her.  And she’s serious about it.  Lately, she’s turned her focus to fertility and some of the policies that trouble same-sex couples who are trying to have a baby. There are plenty of people in the world who react to atrocities like those she’s discovered… but Lacey isn’t wired that way. She decided to act.  This episode isn’t all serious sperm speculation though… our listeners will love Lacey’s kind heart and hear some really funny stories about Beer Pong tournaments and the growing up in Florida. If you haven’t subscribed to conventioNOT or found your way to us through Lacey’s camp, you can quick-launch your favorite podcast app at www.conventionot.com ]]>bd390538-1eb4-4ae1-9726-b357653328e6Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:00:45 +0000Ryan McDhttps://www.instagram.com/lace_page/ is clearly one of our favorite guests in recent history. Her story and humility are one of a kind as far as conventioNOT guests go. After growing up in Florida, she and her wife undertook one of the biggest goals...Lacey Trost is clearly one of our favorite guests in recent history. Her story and humility are one of a kind as far as conventioNOT guests go. After growing up in Florida, she and her wife undertook one of the biggest goals of many youngsters in America: moving away from home.  The thing is, Trost was just getting started down her list of personal goals  then and she hasn’t looked back since. She opens up with Mike and McD about the struggles of Imposter Syndrome and her drive to succeed. Unlike many of our guests - she isn’t dedicated with her title or her salary. She’s focused on doing the right thing and helping others around her.  And she’s serious about it.  Lately, she’s turned her focus to fertility and some of the policies that trouble same-sex couples who are trying to have a baby. There are plenty of people in the world who react to atrocities like those she’s discovered… but Lacey isn’t wired that way. She decided to act.  This episode isn’t all serious sperm speculation though… our listeners will love Lacey’s kind heart and hear some really funny stories about Beer Pong tournaments and the growing up in Florida. If you haven’t subscribed to conventioNOT or found your way to us through Lacey’s camp, you can quick-launch your favorite podcast app at www.conventionot.com ]]>3927clean74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/73-talking-through-it-conventionot12abf7a4-6f3e-4873-85ad-407b4e4d7894Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:23:40 +0000Ryan McDThe guys catch up one on one for their annual summer-ending episode. It gets a little deep, including a how-to-travel guide when living out of state, new show formating and some really deep discussion about recent losses in Mike's life. It's not all...3105clean73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/72-a-grow-culture-graham-meriwether07b5bb65-1f19-4770-b66f-dfdb60327d8fThu, 22 Jul 2021 15:59:38 +0000Ryan McDGraham Meriwether started his career as a filmaker in an interesting way, chasing bodies around the streets of Detroit. Even though the young documentatian hadn't found his calling, he knew that he was inspired enough to create content that mattered. ...4508american meat,documentarian,farming,ftc,graham meriwether,leave it better,monopoliescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/70-gritty-love-dave-regan
Guess what? He touches on all these things in the episode - and we've left a couple things out in this written synopsis. You'll have to listen to hear the full story. Listeners who stick around til the end won't be disappointed.]]>5000fa88-ecc5-4131-81a4-8be8eb61b0d8Tue, 11 May 2021 21:44:04 +0000Ryan McDDave Regan has been able to experience more than one life in his years. Growing up in the times and neighborhoods that built the America we walk in today, Dave’s journey includes nights on horseback, saddling up a chopper and logging trip after trip. ...
Guess what? He touches on all these things in the episode - and we've left a couple things out in this written synopsis. You'll have to listen to hear the full story. Listeners who stick around til the end won't be disappointed.]]>4251cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/69-culinary-cousins-conventionot-masters
Those familiar with the show have heard their origin stories and these three showed up ready to break down all things food and even get a little personal about the challenges facing their businesses, insight for the future and their favorite gadgets. ]]>5d3e9585-e7c1-4b24-9a7f-821521410320Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000Ryan McDOur love for food and flavors is pretty evident in the conventioNOT episode archives. Mike and McD have interviewed cookbook authors, pit masters and chefs more than a few times.  Those familiar with the show have heard their origin stories and these...
Those familiar with the show have heard their origin stories and these three showed up ready to break down all things food and even get a little personal about the challenges facing their businesses, insight for the future and their favorite gadgets. ]]>4249cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/68-favorite-clips-volume-2This episode is the second rendition of our favorite clips from previous guests and conversations. You'll find some really cool snippets from the detailed stories we get to hear nearly every week.  New conventioNOT listener? This one is a nice primer to the other episodes of our show.  ]]>dfb5e46d-d747-4ca5-87b0-0b24f0cf85c5Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:36:42 +0000Ryan McDClosing 2020, an idea was born: to let our listeners hear some of the behind-the-scenes commentary about the many guests who decide to share their time and record stories about the details of their lives. This episode is the second rendition of our...This episode is the second rendition of our favorite clips from previous guests and conversations. You'll find some really cool snippets from the detailed stories we get to hear nearly every week.  New conventioNOT listener? This one is a nice primer to the other episodes of our show.  ]]>4316cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/67-international-sole-jay-shuang
Even thought he might have been the youngest teacher when he got hired as a teacher in Shanghai, Jay has brought his influence and love for all things shoe to his people. It's truly an amazing tale. To Jay, it's all about relationships.]]>7af836e1-2e91-4c13-b83d-07eaa3fe8e5eTue, 09 Mar 2021 12:08:45 +0000Ryan McDJay Shuang is one of the most humble social media influencers  you will meet. If you think this guy is just another sneaker head, think again. A fifth-grade teacher, Jay uses his network and late-budding shoe addiction started as an obsession during...
Even thought he might have been the youngest teacher when he got hired as a teacher in Shanghai, Jay has brought his influence and love for all things shoe to his people. It's truly an amazing tale. To Jay, it's all about relationships.]]>4687cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/66-people-and-possibility-brett-m-cooper
conventioNOT listeners don't need to be part of a big company with deep pockets to take advantage of Cooper's teachings. After listening to the show, you'll find that he gives a FREE offer to get a copy of his new book, Solving the People Problem. ]]>0430c905-8697-47c6-ab54-3367771f4c82Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:56:26 +0000Ryan McDBrett M Cooper and Ryan begin to nerd out on their commonalities before Mike brings the two back from outer space - and some kind of deep space nine discussion about six sigma. conventioNOT listeners don't need to be part of a big company with deep...
conventioNOT listeners don't need to be part of a big company with deep pockets to take advantage of Cooper's teachings. After listening to the show, you'll find that he gives a FREE offer to get a copy of his new book, Solving the People Problem. ]]>4699cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/65-intersectional-trail-neel-agrawal86205d49-d226-4004-9d02-4b8c5ab00a12Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:25:09 +0000Ryan McDJust typing out Neel Agrawal’s resume would burst the character limit on most Podcast platforms that stream conventioNOT’s episodes. Thankfully, the Lord Huron Drummer joins Mike & McD in an exhilarating biography that spans Neel’s youth, lugging a...4625cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/64-favorite-clips-volume-1a028b475-6913-4f57-9026-7291ca1ddee2Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:01:47 +0000Ryan McDOver the holidays closing 2020, an idea was born: to let our listeners hear some of the behind-the-scenes commentary about the many guests who decide to share their time and record stories about the details of their lives. Our team doesn't take these...2742conventionot,conventionotpodcast,greatestclips,inspiration,mikeandmcd,podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/11093106/63-mastering-2021-conventionot
They're thankful for 2020's wins and curious about quarantine challenges state by state and dive into a couple goals - including Ryan's lates bourbon trip and new mastermind group. Most people are streaming more TV now... and listeners get a treat to hear about what we're watching and why. ]]>4c06c7c3-f769-4991-8060-e91b6982cc8bWed, 27 Jan 2021 22:31:33 +0000Ryan McDCo-hosts Mike and McD get back to basics with our first episode of the year. The guys don't usually get into politics, but they do share the happenings in their lives and the things we want to accomplish in 2021. They're thankful for 2020's wins and...
They're thankful for 2020's wins and curious about quarantine challenges state by state and dive into a couple goals - including Ryan's lates bourbon trip and new mastermind group. Most people are streaming more TV now... and listeners get a treat to hear about what we're watching and why. ]]>3386netflix,peacock,resolutions,superstore,theoffice,tvcleanfull