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In Search Of Excellence

In Search Of Excellence

Di: Randall Kaplan
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In Search of Excellence goes inside the lives of extraordinary entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors, athletes, entertainers, and leaders to uncover what it really takes to achieve exceptional success.


Hosted by Randall Kaplan — serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and creator of the Extreme Preparation™ methodology — the podcast explores the preparation, habits, failures, relationships, resilience, mindset, and decisions behind extraordinary achievement.


Randall’s guests include Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mike Tyson, David Solomon, Dana White, Robert Greene, Sammy Hagar, and many more.

Each episode delivers practical lessons and powerful stories about building careers and companies, overcoming adversity, making better decisions, developing winning mindsets, and preparing for the moments that matter most.

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  • Divorce Lawyer Jim Sexton: Why Marriages Fail, Prenups, Sex, Monogamy & Divorce | E192

    Divorce Lawyer Jim Sexton: Why Marriages Fail, Prenups, Sex, Monogamy & Divorce | E192
    Aug 18 2026
    Divorce lawyer Jim Sexton has spent nearly 30 years watching marriages fall apart - and he knows the mistakes couples make long before they ever enter a courtroom.In Part 2 of my conversation with Jim Sexton, one of the country’s most experienced divorce attorneys, we go deep on marriage, divorce, prenups, monogamy, sexual compatibility, dating, choosing the right partner, divorce statistics, and what actually makes relationships last.Jim has represented executives, entrepreneurs, CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and high-net-worth families through some of the most difficult divorces imaginable. After decades on the front lines of family law - and after going through divorce himself - he has developed some fascinating and sometimes controversial views about love, marriage, sex, money, and relationships.We talk about why getting married may be one of the most legally significant decisions you’ll ever make, despite most people having almost no idea what they are legally agreeing to.Jim explains why the best divorce lawyer may actually be the lawyer who keeps you out of court, why spending $10,000 fighting over $5,000 makes no sense, and why divorce should eventually be approached more like a business transaction than an emotional battle.We discuss whether prenups are unromantic, whether they actually hold up in court, and why Jim argues that a thoughtfully constructed prenup can actually create greater emotional and financial safety in a marriage.Then we get into some of the most controversial research and observations surrounding sexual history, sexual satisfaction, monogamy, marriage success, and divorce.It’s a conversation about how to choose the right person, build a stronger relationship, understand what marriage actually means, and avoid mistakes that can cost you emotionally and financially for years.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — The legal reality of marriage almost nobody understands05:45 — Why a great divorce lawyer may actually keep you OUT of court12:53 — How to find a great divorce attorney without trusting Google rankings18:44 — The “Sopranos strategy” before divorce—and why Jim says it can backfire24:27 — Why Jim Sexton says every first date is basically a sales call29:59 — The fear that stops people from making the move they actually want34:20 — The 3 real reasons people get married41:30 — Who probably should NOT get married46:07 — “Everyone has a prenup” — Jim explains what most couples don't realize51:41 — How long should you date before getting married?59:38 — Do more sexual partners increase the likelihood of divorce?1:07:42 — Jim's controversial definition of successful monogamy1:20:11 — Why divorce rates rise dramatically after the first marriage1:31:12 — Do prenups actually work? What they can—and cannot—protectABOUT JIM SEXTONJim Sexton is a veteran matrimonial and divorce attorney with nearly three decades of experience handling complicated divorce, custody, financial, and family-law disputes.Throughout his career, Jim has represented high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, athletes, and celebrities while developing a reputation as an experienced courtroom strategist and negotiator.ABOUT RANDALL KAPLANRandall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of the In Search of Excellence podcast.Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, Randall helps founders, executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals improve their strategy, communication, preparation, decision-making, and execution so they can achieve extraordinary results in business and life.WHAT DO YOU THINK?Should everyone get a prenup before getting married?How long should couples date before marriage?And what matters most to a successful long-term relationship: love, compatibility, communication, sexual chemistry, financial compatibility—or something else entirely?WANT TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH ME?I privately coach a limited number of founders, executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers who want to elevate their careers, scale their businesses, make better decisions, and reach higher levels of success professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.comWATCH MY EXTREME PREPARATION™ TEDx TALKHow to Get Your Dream Job with Extreme Preparationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgsLISTEN TO IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCEApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-search-of-excellence/id1579184310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XICUDIchVrkXBR0i6LFor more information:www.randallkaplan.comFOLLOW RANDALLInstagram: @randallkaplanLinkedIn: @randallkaplanTikTok: @randall_kaplanX / Twitter: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite: www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial ...
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    1 ora e 38 min
  • James Sexton: What 25 Years as a Divorce Lawyer Taught Jim Sexton About Life and Love | E191

    James Sexton: What 25 Years as a Divorce Lawyer Taught Jim Sexton About Life and Love | E191
    Aug 4 2026
    Jim Sexton has spent more than 25 years watching more than 1,000 couples who once loved each other divide their families, fortunes and futures – but the experiences that shaped him most happened long before he entered a courtroom. One of America’s most successful divorce lawyers opens up about growing up with an alcoholic father, nearly losing his mother throughout childhood, confronting fear, dealing with anticipatory grief, being overweight, rebuilding his body, and learning how extraordinary communication can transform relationships, negotiations and careers.James “Jim” Sexton is one of America’s most prominent divorce lawyers, a bestselling author and one of the internet’s most widely watched voices on love, marriage and why relationships fall apart.But before exploring the courtroom lessons that made him famous, Randall Kaplan takes Jim back to the experiences that created the man behind the reputation and incredible success.The conversation also explores Jim’s struggle with weight, isolation and bullying. After reaching college, he made the decision to change his physical condition one difficult step at a time—eventually becoming a marathon runner, weightlifter and longtime Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.Jim then recounts his time as a hospice volunteer, including sitting with people who had no family present during their final hours and reading them stories. He shares why he would read Winnie-the-Pooh aloud to dying patients and how those experiences taught him to keep death in his peripheral vision without allowing it to diminish his appreciation for life.He also reveals the practice he developed of telling the people he loves how he feels before every goodbye. For Jim, it is not enough to tell someone that you love them. He believes they should also know that you fully recognize and feel their love for you.Timestamps:00:00 — Why a lawyer who has watched 1,000 marriages collapse still believes in love01:44 — The chaotic childhood that trained Jim to read people instantly08:15 — What happens when a child is repeatedly told his mother may die14:05 — The moment Jim decided he could no longer remain the “fat kid”20:00 — Why he volunteered to sit beside strangers as they died24:57 — The two things Jim wants everyone he loves to know before he dies29:43 — The letter to his late mother that uncovered a lifelong emotional wound37:30 — Why Jim kept a tarantula beside his bed for more than 20 years40:45 — When fear creates success—and when it begins destroying it50:40 — The unglamorous job experience Jim requires from potential employees57:31 — The communication skill that separates Jim from other elite lawyers1:03:00 — Why authenticity matters more than sounding impressive1:04:40 — What Jim learned from FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss1:07:00 — The storytelling secret behind Jim’s extraordinary audience retentionAbout Jim SextonJames Sexton is one of the country’s most prominent and successful divorce and matrimonial attorneys. During a legal career spanning more than 25 years, he has handled over 1,000 matrimonial cases and represented high-profile individuals, business leaders and ultra-high-net-worth clients in complex family-law matters.He is also the bestselling author of:• If You’re in My Office, It’s Already Too Late• How to Stay in LoveWant to Work One-on-One with Me?I privately coach a limited number of high achievers through personalized one-on-one coaching focused on elevating careers, scaling businesses, and reaching higher levels of success both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visit https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn: @randallkaplan TikTok: @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite: www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X
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    1 ora e 16 min
  • Owen Hanson: From Cocaine Kingpin to Prison Redemption | E190

    Owen Hanson: From Cocaine Kingpin to Prison Redemption | E190
    Jun 18 2026
    Owen Hanson went from USC athlete to international cocaine kingpin, Sinaloa cartel associate, and federal inmate serving a 21-year sentence — but his story did not end in prison. In this raw conversation with Randall Kaplan, Owen reveals how he survived addiction, cartel violence, prison PTSD, betrayal, and rock bottom before rebuilding his life through discipline, redemption, and entrepreneurship.Owen Hanson’s story is one of the most shocking and intense redemption stories ever told on In Search of Excellence. Known as “The Cocaine Quarterback,” Owen opens up about the decisions that led him from college athletics and gambling into the world of drug trafficking, his connection to the Sinaloa cartel, and the terrifying consequences of crossing into that life.Randall Kaplan digs deep into the moments most interviews miss: the role of relationships and connections, the work ethic that fueled Owen’s rise, the addiction that nearly killed him, and the prison sentence that ultimately saved his life.Owen also shares what life was really like inside a federal prison — from withdrawal and six-by-eight cells to loyalty, PTSD, survival rules, and the entrepreneurial instincts that helped him build a protein ice cream business behind bars. What started with a frozen protein shake became “King Pin Creamery,” a prison-side hustle that revealed the same business instincts Owen now wants to use legally.This episode also explores Owen’s second chance: his legal break through a Rule 35 motion, the corrupt attorney case that helped reduce his sentence, his work today speaking to athletes and at-risk youth, and his mission to prevent others from making the same mistakes.Timestamps00:00 - The cartel moment Owen says he will never forget01:00 - Why USC’s network changed the direction of his life03:08 - The work ethic behind becoming one of America’s biggest cocaine dealers04:19 - Why Owen says prison may have saved him from dying05:28 - The prison “dance” every inmate has to learn fast06:47 - The loyalty question Owen still refuses to compromise on12:21 - The day Owen considered ending his life14:15 - How a frozen protein shake became a prison business empire19:01 - The prison handshake deal that created a salt monopoly23:01 - The sounds that still trigger Owen’s prison PTSD24:21 - The legal twist that took years off his sentence34:47 - How Mark Wahlberg became connected to The Cocaine Quarterback38:20 - Why Owen now speaks to athletes for free40:31 - Owen’s biggest regret, scariest moment, and message to everyone watching46:32 - Owen’s reaction to Randall Kaplan’s Extreme PreparationAbout Owen HansonOwen Hanson, also known as “The Cocaine Quarterback,” is a former USC athlete, entrepreneur, and the subject of the documentary The Cocaine Quarterback. After becoming involved in gambling, international drug trafficking, and the Sinaloa cartel, Owen was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison.Today, Owen is focused on redemption, legal entrepreneurship, mentorship, and speaking to athletes and young people about the dangers of gambling, drugs, greed, and chasing fast money. His story is a powerful warning about how ambition without direction can destroy a life — and how discipline, accountability, and resilience can rebuild one.Like this videoSubscribe to In Search of ExcellenceComment your biggest takeawayShare this episode with someone who needs to hear Owen’s warningWant to Work One-on-One with Me?I privately coach a limited number of high achievers through personalized one-on-one coaching focused on elevating careers, scaling businesses, and reaching higher levels of success both professionally and personally.If you're ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:www.randallkaplan.com Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visit https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplan LinkedIn: @randallkaplan TikTok: @randall_kaplan Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite: www.randallkaplan.com1-on-1 Coaching: www.randallkaplan.comAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X
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    51 min
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