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The Todd Ault Podcast
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The Todd Ault Podcast deep dives into how moguls, icons and legends are made. Notable past guests include businessman David Rubenstein, The Terminator producer Gale Anne Hurd, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., FOX journalist Maria Bartiromo, real estate mogul Grant Cardone, and American journalist John Stossel.
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Todd Ault interviews Frank Lorenzo, the former CEO of Continental Airlines, Eastern Airlines, and Texas Air, and the author of Flying for Peanuts: Tough Deals, Steep Bargains, and Revolution in the Skies. This compelling business memoir provides an in-depth look at the airline deregulation years, detailing the high-stakes negotiations that contributed to Lorenzo's success. The book includes encounters with Carl Icahn and features a chapter dedicated to the sale of the Eastern Airlines Shuttle to Donald Trump, which eventually became the troubled Trump Shuttle. Don't miss this exciting interview with Frank Lorenzo, where he discusses the origins of the peanut fares experiment and the real reason behind the similarity between the artwork on the wings of United and Continental Airlines.
"Frank Lorenzo revolutionized an entire business category to something fairly biblical." - Todd Ault
"When I was working at TWA, I remember some of the guys telling me stories about Howard Hughes commandeering some of the new airplanes, taking one of [the airplanes] to the Bahamas and using it as a hotel, experimenting with it to see what the airplane was like." - Frank Lorenzo
Todd Ault interviews Ed Hajim, a seasoned Wall Street executive and the author of On The Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. With over 50 years of investment experience, Ed has held senior management positions at E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and The Capital Group. He is currently the chairman of High Vista, a money management company based in Boston. Tune in to hear Todd Ault interview Ed Hajim about his new memoir, which tells the improbable story of how Hajim transitioned from foster homes and orphanages, enduring daily struggles to survive, to ultimately realizing the American dream as an accomplished Wall Street executive and model family man.
"There's three principles: anything is possible, education is the solution to almost anything and never be a victim. Always focus your energy on what's next. Never ever be a victim." - Ed Hajim
Todd Ault interviews Pedro Domingos, a world-renowned AI researcher, tech-industry insider, and the author of the best-selling book The Master Algorithm. This groundbreaking scientific book, released in 2017, introduced machine learning to a wide audience and was recommended by Bill Gates as "required reading for everyone to understand AI". Pedro's latest book is titled 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire, which explores the concept of an AI robot running for President. Tune in to hear Pedro provide insight into the origins of algorithms, their ethics, challenging limitations, and why backpropagation is driving the AI revolution.
"The goal of the book [2040: A Silicon Valley Satire] is for it to be a cautionary tale. In a sense, it's a caricature of where we are now. But it's also saying to people 'Look if we don't do anything - this is where we're headed' and it's not a good place."Pedro Domingos
Todd Ault interviews Bill O'Reilly, a pioneering TV journalist and the author of eighteen #1 best-selling books. He is best known as the former host of the top-rated FOX cable news show, The O'Reilly Factor, and for his signature No Spin Zone, which featured a blend of news analysis and investigative reporting. At the time of his departure from FOX in 2017, he was the biggest star in the 20-year history of Fox News. O'Reilly's latest book is titled "Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden". Don't miss this exciting interview with Bill O'Reilly as he shares candid insights on the 2024 United States Presidential election and discusses why he believes the cellphone is to blame for the eerie disconnect in irresponsible citizenship.
"There is something that is frighteningly spooky in [my new book] 'Confronting The Presidents', that directly pertains to Kamala Harris. And I couldn't have anticipated it because nobody knew the Vice President would be the presidential nominee when we were writing the book." - Bill O'Reilly
Todd Ault interviews Jon Najarian, a best-selling author, television star, venture capitalist, and trading pioneer. Jon co-founded Market Rebellion, an options trading community aimed at empowering retail investors. Alongside his brother, Pete Najarian, he developed and patented an unusual options activity algorithm known as the Heat Seeker™, which identified unusual airline trading activity just days before the 9/11 attacks. Jon is dedicated to educating independent investors and will be speaking at The RiskOn360 Global Success Conference in Las Vegas during the exciting 2024 Formula 1 weekend. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a signed copy of Jon's latest book, "It's Not An Option: Learning How to Trade Options Is No Longer An Option, It's A Necessity!" Tune in to The Todd Ault Podcast to learn more.
"It's gonna be a great opportunity for [RiskOn360 attendees] to listen to practitioners talk about everything from cryptocurrencies to options to trading stocks to trading warrants...I can't say enough nice things about [the conference]". - Jon Najarian
Todd Ault interviews Charles Gasparino, a best-selling author and journalist, who joined FOX Business Network (FBN) in February 2010 as a Senior Correspondent. Throughout his career, Charles has been at the forefront of several shocking breaking stories in politics and finance, including a series of investigative pieces on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as well as the prostitution scandal of disgraced former New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer. His latest book is called "Go Woke, Go Broke: The Inside Story of the Radicalization of Corporate America." Tune in to hear Charles provide compelling stories from his new book on how corporate America has been infected with progressive ideology and the different counter-offensive approaches that are being utilized to offset "wokeism".
"That is why podcasts like yours, Todd - people tune into [so they can] listen to alternative viewpoints and why heterodox views are selling right now." - Charles Gasparino
Join Todd Ault as he interviews Annalee Belle, a renowned internet personality, who is also married to J.D. Scott from the popular Canadian reality TV series "Property Brothers." Annalee, a celebrity makeup artist, and hairstylist with a massive social media following, shares invaluable insights with Todd Ault on navigating algorithms and how to avoid shadow-banning on Instagram. Tune in for expert guidance that could transform your social media presence!
"For me, it was extremely eye-opening [during Covid] to see the double standards when people were sick and who had to mask and who didn't mask and I was the one doing people's make-up and getting sick because they weren't telling me they were sick, but I had to be triple vaxxed or I couldn't work anymore." - Annalee Belle
Todd Ault interviews David Rubenstein, the co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, a globally renowned private investment firm. He is also the chairman of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and CEO of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. As a philanthropist, David signed the Giving Pledge in 2010 and has dedicated over $700 million to charitable organizations during his lifetime. Tune in to hear about David's latest book The Highest Calling - Conversations on the American Presidency, where he chronicles the journeys of the presidents who have defined America. Don't miss this exciting interview with David Rubenstein as he shares insights on the types of companies that he is investing in, his successful fundraising methods, and his perspective on artificial intelligence.
“There’s no doubt that AI is changing so rapidly that it’s hard to know whether something that you invest in today will be relevant in 3 or 4 months.” – David Rubenstein
Todd Ault interviews Gale Anne Hurd, an American film and television producer and the mastermind behind Valhalla Entertainment, a powerhouse Hollywood company that produced tentpole blockbuster movies such as The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Armageddon, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and the global TV phenomenon, The Walking Dead. Tune in to gain invaluable insight from a veteran producer who started her career as an executive assistant to independent film pioneer, Roger Corman. Listen to the fascinating stories of how the 1986 classic movie, The Terminator was produced, the lessons she learned along the way, and how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the film industry. This is a must-watch episode for all cinephiles.
"Jim [Cameron] and I named the nightclub in The Terminator "Tech Noir" because we felt that it was important for audiences to be aware that there can be a dark side to tech innovation." - Gale Anne Hurd
Todd Ault interviews Anthony Scaramucci, a best-selling author and founder of SkyBridge Capital, an alternative asset manager and SEC-registered investment adviser, that invests across multiple markets including hedge funds, private and public equity, and digital assets. His latest book is called "From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The Scaramucci Guide to Unbreakable Resilience." Tune in to hear how Anthony overcame his humble beginnings as a blue-collar kid from Long Island to become a leading figure in global finance and ultimately work for former President Donald Trump as his White House Communications Director. Don't miss this spectacular interview with Anthony Scaramucci to hear his candid political views on the 2024 United States presidential election, as well as details about his new UK podcast with British journalist Katty Kay and his soon-to-be-released cryptocurrency book with Bitcoin advocate, Michael Saylor.
"Just imagine getting fired from the White House, blown onto Pennsylvania Avenue, skinned alive by the media, and then rolled in margarita salt by the late-night comedians." - Anthony Scaramucci
Todd Ault interviews Scott Clary, the founder and CEO of The Social Club, an exclusive members' community for post-exit entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. Scott is also the host of Success Story, the world's #1 ranked entrepreneurial podcast. Tune in to learn how Scott used his marketing expertise and artificial intelligence to grow and reach over one million monthly listeners and interview renowned guests like Seth Godin, Grant Cardone, and Anthony Scaramucci.
"The best companies are not forcing you to buy their product. The best companies are pulling you in because their product is so phenomenal." - Scott Clary
Don't miss Todd Ault's interview with John Rossman, a former Amazon executive and best-selling author, who helped launch the Amazon Marketplace. Rossman is an expert on AI disruption, innovation, and technology. He has written several books, including "The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles" and "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader." His latest book is called "Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era." Tune in to hear John share nostalgic stories about the early days of Amazon and what it was like to work for Jeff Bezos during the scaling of Amazon's transition from a digital bookstore to the "everything store." Get insights from John Rossman on the challenges of artificial intelligence and his predictions for the new digital era.
"We tend to overestimate the short-term impact of a new technology and underestimate its long-term fundamental impact." - John Rossman
Todd Ault interviews Sean Kelly, the founder, and host of The Digital Social Hour, a podcast with 700 episodes and 11 million followers on Instagram. Tune in to hear how Sean rapidly scaled The Digital Social Hour Podcast in just 14 short months to become an influential social media powerhouse. Known for his distinctive interview style that is characterized by quick-witted emotional neutrality, Sean Kelly is driven to position his podcast among the elite top 3 talk shows in the world. Additionally, Sean hosts a VIP monthly mastermind event that brings together influential personalities from the AI, sports, real estate, business, marketing, and gaming industries. This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights into expanding your business, predicting trends, and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence from a trailblazing entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the podcast landscape.
"I'm the only podcast that I'm aware of that has a group chat of all of my previous guests, and that's really valuable, [because] there's been multi-million-dollar deals happening in there. Group chats are deadly if used in the right way." - Sean Kelly
Todd Ault interviews Tim Gordanier, CEO and founder of ‘Key To The City’, a VIP loyalty benefits key that unlocks world-class experiences for key holders. Tune in to learn about Tim's entrepreneurial journey, including his unique speak-easy marketing style that has propelled his company's success. ‘Key To The City’ offers unmatched opportunities and privileges to its key holders such as access to exclusive events, restaurants, and clubs. If you're interested in getting a key to your city or need more information on how to activate your key, check out this entertaining interview with Tim Gordanier to discover how you can unlock an opulent lifestyle and start living like a true VIP.
"VIP in Las Vegas is a loose term. Nothing is really VIP. This [Key] is VIP [because] you're skipping lines and going through secret doors and getting complimentary appetizers when you dine out.” - Tim Gordanier
Join Todd Ault as he interviews Constance Kellough, the visionary founder of Namaste Publishing, an independent publishing house that disrupted the self-help genre with the 1998 release of Eckhart Tolle's life-changing book, The Power Of Now. Discover how The Power Of Now broke publishing norms through the "noble intention business model" and went on to sell 20 million copies translated into 55 languages, with the help of Oprah Winfrey. In this interview, Constance Kellough reveals the business parallels found in Eckhart Tolle's spiritual teachings, including the powerful concept of watching the thinker, the transformative practice of intention manifestation, and the truth behind why problems are mere illusions. Tune in to this enlightening conversation and explore the limitless possibilities of your own spiritual growth and business success.
"The beginning of any manifestation is intention." - Constance Kellough
Todd Ault, along with co-host Jason Bartholomew, interviews Keith Neumeyer, the President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp., a massively successful metals company that is focused on silver production in Mexico. First Majestic Silver Corp. is on a mission to become the world’s largest primary silver producer and is the only socially responsible mining company that offers its own silver bullion for sale securely online. Tune in to gain valuable insight into the secretive industry of silver mining, the methods for storing and delivering silver, and what the future potentially holds for those who are considering an investment in precious metals. "Every single device that we need as a human race consumes silver." - Keith Neumeyer
Todd Ault interviews Lawrence G. McDonald, one of Wall Street’s most respected financial experts who wrote the New York Times best-selling book "A Colossal Failure of Common Sense". He received a real-world education in market risk when, as a Lehman Brothers VP, he watched the firm ignore vehement warning signs before its collapse. His analysis led him to identify twenty-one indicators for gauging the health of an economy and detecting early signals of opportunity and danger. His latest book "How To Listen When Markets Speak" explores the risks, myths, and investment opportunities in a radically reshaped economy. Tune in to hear Todd Ault interview Lawrence McDonald about his analysis of the uranium structure that supports AI, how the feds will keep rates down during an election year, the Modern Monetary Theory, and why we should pay attention to central banks. If you're interested in learning more about these topics, tune in to hear Todd Ault interview Lawrence McDonald. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the financial world from an expert who has been through it all. "I see a situation where AI creates more productivity, but then it [also] creates these backward, backstage stresses that create a lot of secular negative forces for the dollar." - Lawrence G. McDonald
Todd Ault interviews Brad Lea, an entrepreneur, thought leader, podcaster, and bestselling author who is the founder of LightSpeed VT, a revolutionary, online learning system that has helped millions of people and companies achieve their goals. Tune in to hear Brad Lea tell-it-like-it-is on controversial topics such as gender identity, artificial intelligence, and Allodoxaphobia (the fear of other people's opinions). Learn how Brad's "real" style of coaching is the vanguard to his massive success that inspires people to repair limited mindsets and become winners.
Laura Day, a New York Times-Bestselling author, intuitive, and Wall Street psychic has spent nearly four decades helping individuals, organizations, and companies harness and develop their innate intuitive abilities to create profound change. Newsweek magazine calls her “The $10,000-a-Month Psychic,” adding, “When businesspeople need a crystal ball, they turn to consultant Laura Day, the ‘intuitionist.’” Tune in to hear Laura reveal how she interprets data and her techniques for sensing the metronome, explain the difference between belief and intuition, and how her workshops and boot camps help people rule the world from their couch.
"Intuition comes from left field. If you could have reasoned it, it's probably not intuitive." - Laura Day
Todd Ault interviews Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., an American politician who is the son of former US Attorney General Robert "Bobby" Kennedy and nephew to John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of The United States (1961-1963). As a family member of the United States' most famous political dynasty, RFK Jr., is on a mission to become the next president of the United States of America. Todd Ault hosted an exclusive, in-person fundraising event in the heart of Las Vegas on February 4, 2024 to support Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s goal to get his name on the Nevada ballot. Tune-in to hear RFK Jr. speak with Todd Ault about his path to victory to become the next Kennedy to claim the noble title of Commander-In-Chief.
"Kids come up to me all the time and say 'My parents hated you, I love you, I made them watch the Joe Rogan podcast [that I was interviewed on] and they converted in 10 minutes.'" - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr























