How'd it Happen?

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Latest Episodes

Why You Need an Exit and an Entry Strategy
August 02, 2024

On this episode of The How'd It Happen Podcast, Mike Malatesta shares his personal experience of selling two businesses and the lessons he learned. He emphasizes the need for not only an exit strategy, but also an entry strategy. This is important to thi

Jonathan Cronstedt - Billion Dollar Bullseye, Kajabi, Wisdom & Personal Brands
July 29, 2024

Ever wondered what it takes to build a multi-billion-dollar company from scratch? Settle in as Mike chats with Jonathan Cronstedt, better known as JCron. JCron is the force behind Kajabi, a company that has revolutionized the knowledge commerce industry.

What’s in It for Them?
July 26, 2024

In this episode of the Howd It Happen Podcast, Mike Malatesta shares the inspiring story of Joe Polish, a recovering addict turned marketing genius. Mike discusses four key takeaways from Joe's book, What's In It for Them, that can benefit leaders and

Paul Hutchinson – The Sound of Freedom from Child Sex Trafficking
July 22, 2024

Join Mike for a profound conversation with his special guest, Paul Hutchinson, a true liberator of humanity. Known for leading over 70 undercover rescue missions, Paul shares his journey from aspiring brain surgeon to becoming the founder of the Child Lib

Why Jay Leno Has More Meaning Than Money
July 19, 2024

In this episode of the Howd It Happen Podcast, Mike shares nine reasons why Jay Leno has more meaning than money. From his humility to his hard work, Jays qualities are explored in depth. A lot of wealthy people and celebrities have the opposite where t

Kelly Richmond Pope - Fool Me Once: Learning From Fraudsters and Whistleblowers
July 15, 2024

We all probably think that we know the difference between right and wrong and wouldnt get caught up in something we arent supposed to be doing, but according to Kelly Richmond Pope, it can be a slippery slope. Some people get into legal trouble by start

The Best Gifts Humans Can Give
July 12, 2024

Who doesnt love receiving a gift from another person? It doesnt have to be an actual physical gift in order to be special. In fact, the best gifts humans can give cannot be bought. In this solo episode, Mike talks about the best gifts that humans can gi

Hasard Lee – The Art of Clear Thinking
July 08, 2024

As a high performer that may be running a business or calling the shots for a company, you have a lot of decisions to make. It is easy to get overwhelmed and experience decision fatigue, or struggle with indecisiveness, not knowing what is truly the best

Kevin Gibbon - Priceless Insight on 10X Optimism
July 01, 2024

Do you want to know what it takes to create something truly magical from absolutely nothing? Building a remarkable business from the ground up requires focusing on being better than what is already out there. But here is the key: you can’t just be slightl

10 Cool Things About You
June 28, 2024

We all have cool things about ourselves, but how often do you take the time to list out the cool things about yourself? Chances are, its probably not very often, but after listening to a podcast with Dean Graziosi, Mike felt inspired to reflect on the co