Excuse The Disruption With Dan Cox

Before Josh Taekman founded the Beverage and Nutrition Company EBOOST he started as a glorified intern at Bad Boy Records under Sean Combs (Puff Daddy).  Josh has a great story of taking chances, working in the hip hop industry, turning marketing ideas into agencies, to developing an award winning Beverage company.  For more info on Josh and EBOOST click the links

Steven is the founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing direct to consumer clothing brands in the mens space.  Steven has an amazing story of leaving the agency world and moving home to start from absolute zero in the garment space to start Cuts Clothing.  If you have ever had an idea or wanted to start something on your own, his story is super inspiring, and is full of true resilience, drive, hard work and blind faith around succeeding.   If you want to learn more about Steve or Cuts use these links. Hope you enjoy!

Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Imlak'esh Organics who is literally bringing superfoods to the people.  Following a calling he had to go to Peru, he ended up in the Amazon for a year studying plant medicine to then bringing back some of the best superfoods he could find.  Tucker is an extremely passionate person who is living a mission to support superfood farmers/harvesters, their land and the people consuming their food.  For more info on Imlak'esh check out imlakeshorganics.com @imlakesh

Nathan Garrison found a problem in the ocean sports space that has created fear in many and has kept even more from entering the water.  A fear and the danger around swimming, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, spear fishing, etc in the ocean...Sharks.  After being laid off from an outdoors company creating content and his friend being bit by a shark, he went down the path to find a solution to help minimize the risk of being bit by sharks in the ocean.  Its a great, "problem, figure it out, find a solution" story that I think you will enjoy.  As always if you could rate and review the podcast it would mean the world.  For more on Nathan and Sharkbanz click the link below  @sharkbanz/ www.sharkbanz.com

Blake Cook (aka Blackbeard) was blown up and severely injured in Afghanistan during OEF.  After spending 2 years in rehab learning how to walk and talk again, he joined a Cartel & Gang SWAT team where he spent 5 years dealing with PTSD & survivors gilt which lead to a night where he put a gun to his head to take his life.  He didn't end up pulling the trigger and now spends his off time from service helping other veterans, police and first responders with PTSD.   If you or anyone you know is an Active Service Member, Veteran, Police officer or First Responder, please share this with them, their friends and family.  They may not need to hear it, but there is a good chance someone they know may need this.   For more info on Blake or if you need to reach him the best place is his instagram @blackbeard._._  

Brandin Cohen CEO & Founder of Liquid IV is on a mission to Change The World.  He founded the company with the idea to help the world hydrate better and create major change.  His story is an amazing journey from selling one stick of Liquid IV at a time in a single Whole Foods, to running one of the most iconic businesses in the nutrition space gaining the investment of some of the most influential people in culture today including; Gary Vee, Scooter Braun, DJ Khaled Steve Aoki, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Kevin Heart, Kendal Jenner, and Justin Bieber to mention a few.  Brandin has some great advise for those looking to create something special and how to stay the path when odds are against you.  To learn more about Brandin and Liquid IV use the links for each.  As always would love your feedback on the Instagram post for this podcast. Let me know what you look away or learned from it and if you have any follow up questions.  If you could share it, it would mean the world.

Nate Checketts has an amazing story and mindset around building one of the most disruptive companies in the Mens Clothing space.  He built the brand around the idea of being the absolute best in the category.  His story is a great entrepreneurs tail that has lead to the growth of this iconic company.  In this episode he tells his story, gives some great advise for business and life and talks about his journey and involvement as a Type 1 Diabetic and the Chairman of Beyond Type 1.   As always let me know what you think of this episode by commenting on the instragam post about it @danielgcox For more info on Rhone, Nate, or Beyond Type 1 click on these links.

Kasey Stewart is a creative, Guinness World Record holder and embodies the idea that you can create the life you want.  Kasey and I met on our season (9) of the Bachelorette over 6 years ago and recently got back in touch when he moved back to LA.  He spent the majority of his professional career as a creative director but was not fulfilled.  In 2017 he decided to sell everything he owned, buy some camera equipment, and spend a year traveling around the world while teaching himself how to film, create and post produce.   The year culminated with him achieving the Guinness World Record for traveling to all 7 continents in the shortest amount of time.  For more info on Kasey click here

Bryan Mineo is the founder of SMOG (Swim Mechanic Ocean Group) who has created a community across North America of Swimmers from Olympic Athletes to first time ocean swimmers.  He truly embodies the concept of "doing what you love for a living."  Bryan started SMOG with out charging anyone for over 2 years because he just loved brining people together around a common interest he loved; ocean swimming.  SMOG has now grown into a extremely loyal community, very successful business and a non profit with groups all across North America including a number through CA, HI, TX, FL, ME and Mexico with more in the works.   If you are struggling to figure out how to "do what you love" for a living or have an idea you want to bring to market but not sure if its what you really want to do, this is a great episode to listen to.  Its also an amazing episode if you have always wanted to swim or start a new sport.  A lot of great life, athletic and business advise in this episodes that you will enjoy and get a lot out of.  Fo

Blake Pinsker is the Brand Director of MVMT, host of Dare To Be Legendary Podcast, and an amazing Keynote Speaker and social media/influencer ninja. In this Episode Blake walks us through the path that led him to head up brand development at MVMT and the social media and influencer strategy that became legendary for D2C brands across all categories.  He helped build MVMTs community to over a million follows and help grow the brand which eventually led to their acquisition by the Movado Group this last year.  Whether you're an entrepreneur, influencer, or interested in either, you will get a lot of value out of Blakes stores and advice.  To learn more about Blake, follow him and subscribe to his podcast below. Blake Instagram podcast Dare To Be Legendary

I was introduced to Khalil Rafati and SunLife Organics through my friends at Rhone.  I tried one of SunLifes amazing Bowls and heard a little bit about his story.  Soon after I heard Khalil on the Skinny Confidential His & Her Podcast and knew I had to have him on Excuse the Disruption.  Khalils story is one you think could only happen in the movies, and I couldn't do it any justice in this text, you will have to hear it straight from him.  In our conversation he takes me down the path that lead him to rock bottom (an addict, felon, living on the streets homeless in LA) to his recovery, becoming sober and starting one of the most iconic wellness brands in LA (and soon to be nationwide). Regardless of where you are in life, what you have been through or what you have accomplished, I think you will get a lot out of this episode.  If you want to learn more about Khalil, his Book or SunLife Organics see the links below.   Hope you enjoy instagram.com/khalilrafati I Forgot Die (Book) sunlifeorganics  

I sit down with Amberly Lago, Author, Ted Talk Speaker, Coach and all around amazing person.  She has an amazing story that can really be applied to overcoming any obstacle and creating resilience.  What ever you are going through I think you will get a ton of value out of this episode, her story and her drive. Enjoy! amberlylagomotivation Instagram Website & TedTalk  

Katie Kitchens is the co founder of FabFitFun, a company that started out as a small publication and has grown into one of the largest subscription box companies and membership/community platforms.  Katie takes us through her journey of starting FabFitFun, what has made them successful and helped them grow into the amazing organization and community they are today.  Katie also has a lot of great advise for aspiring entrepreneurs.  Hope you enjoy!  Would love your feedback on the Instagram post for this episode  For more info on Katie and FabFitFun, click these links        

In this episode Margaux Alvarez talks about her journey to the Crossfit Games and challenges she's faced along the 6 seasons she has competed in the sport professionally.  She has an incredible story that really gives you a sense of her extreme focus and motivation to be at her very best.  Beyond her incredible Crossfit Games resume, Margaux is also a golfer and entrepreneur.  She started her winery The G.O.A.T. Wine and has had an amazing journey with it from the wine growing regions of Utah, to Californias Paso Robles.  For more info on Margaux and her winery check out the links below Margaux Alvarez The G.O.A.T. Wine

In this episode I sit down in Gary Vaynerchuks office to talk with his partners Trouty & Nate to explain about how Empathy Wines was born.  Its a great chat where the guys talk about how they started working with Gary and then eventually created this direct to consumer wine project.  If you are a fan of Wine, Gary Vee and/or business start up stories you will love this episode.   For more info check out Empathy Wines Nate Scherot Jon Troutman

I've known Nick Viall for a few years now and glad we got a chance to do this podcast during an exciting time for him.  Obviously you all know Nick from his time on ABCs The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise and The Bachelor, but you will definitely learn somethings about him you didn't know.  We dig into his time on the shows, thoughts on the series, current acting aspirations and his new venture; Natural Habits.  Click the links for more info about Nick and Natural Habits  Hope you enjoy and thank you so much for listening!  

This is Ep 05 (even though I say 4 in the intro), we had to wait for Pandoras approval to publish.  But the wait is over and this episode is here.  Lauren is the VP of Creative at Pandora and talks about Pandora rise in disrupting the music space/steaming, the current state of the service and her journey as a female creative in the tech space.  I hope you enjoy this great talk we had at Gary Vaynerchuk's Voice Con in NYC where Lauren was a key note speaker.  

Kurt Elster is a Shopify Expert who focuses on helping companies grow and expand their E Commerce stores on Shopify.  Kurt is also the host of the Unofficial Shopify Podcast were he interviews some amazing guest around every aspect of e commerce. If you are interested in starting your own business, expanding your E Commerce, and hearing more about the Shopify platform, you will get a ton of insight out of this episode.  You will hear how Kurt helps clients get started and how to build and optimize their stores.  You will also hear why Shopify is the leading platform for E Commerce and the preferred platform for leading entrepreneurs businesses like Kyle Jenner, Chip & Joanna Gains, Jay Leno and more. To learn more about Kurt's Company; Ethercylce and subscribe to his podcast by clicking the links below. ethercycle the-unofficial-shopify-podcast

I sit down with Ben Higgins about an hour after we finished the Revel Rockies Half Marathon.  Ben has been up to a lot since his time on TV as ABC's The Bachelor and what he has been able to do from a business and social cause standpoint has been amazing and inspiring.  We talk about his company; Generous as well has his Podcasts and new business ventures. Learn more about Ben by checking out his Instagram @higgins.ben and click here to find out more about Generous 

You've probably heard Mike on Joe Rogans Podcast or seen him on the weigh in stage with UFC Champions.  But in this episode you will hear how Mike got his start in the nutrition world and developed his sought after diet programs to become one of the world’s top weight management coaches, known for training the best fighters in the world of professional mixed martial arts.  Mike has been the man behind the likes of Ronda Rousey, Thiago Alves and Carlos Condit, earning a reputation as ‘the go to guy in the world of mixed martial arts’ (ELLE).  Combining his experience in over 20 years of working with the world’s top athletes, Mike created 3 Weeks To Shredded to share his proven body-transforming diet and training methods for optimum weight loss and athletic performance.   For more information on Mike has his programs check out 3 Weeks to Shred Mike also had an amazing podcast; The Mike Dolce Show.