FAILURE with Ryan Kavanaugh is a self-development podcast. Ryan Kavanaugh believes that for people to succeed in life, they first have to fail. Every downfall motivates people to take the next step. This could relate to people with a lot of money or those who invented a medical device. It's the same for athletes, directors, or tech people. Without failure, they would not have the drive to try harder.
This is what Kavanaugh wishes to explore on his podcast. He talks to people who've had great success but have also confronted many challenges. The host seeks to learn lessons from their journeys and inspire his listeners.
The host of FAILURE is a well-known businessman in the film industry. In 2004, Kavanaugh cofounded Relativity Media. With it, the host helped connect Wall Street investors with Hollywood film studios. He'd worked with companies like Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures, earning up to $1 million for each movie getting produced. In 2017, Kavanaugh started the production company Proxima Media.
Later, he acquired a portion of the video-sharing platform Triller. Then Kavanaugh founded the pay-per-view service Triller Fight Club. While the businessman saw great success in his career, he also encountered setbacks. His ventures had to deal with a number of lawsuits and even bankruptcies. This experience allows Kavanaugh to add a distinctive perspective to the podcast.
The guests on FAILURE with Ryan Kavanaugh come from a variety of professions. These might not always be exactly what people associate with business. For instance, in one episode, Kavanaugh interviews Rabbi Steve Leder. The spiritual leader talks about how he'd learned to define success to be more than money. In another episode, the host speaks to basketball legend Dwyane Wade. The guest explains how injuries are an inevitable part of his profession and how they make him stronger.
The conversations on FAILURE with Ryan Kavanaugh are usually vulnerable and honest. The guests are unafraid to talk about their worst moments. They also provide insights into how they overcame them.
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