How'd it Happen?

Updated: 02 Aug 2024 • 530 episodes
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Hi, I’m Mike Malatesta, the creator and host of the "How'd it Happen?" podcast. On the podcast, I have meaningful conversations with some of the most successful people about how that success happened to them. My guests include Entrepreneurs, Athletes, Physicians, Non-Profit & Academic Leaders, Consultants, Financial Experts, Authors, Moon Shot Explorers, and more. I dig in deep with every guest to get to the roots of their success. To discover not just how it happened but why it matters. My mission is to expose and share the ideas and clues you need to Inspire, Activate, and Maximize the greatness in you.

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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 think about before selling your business. Mike also talks about the

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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. JCron unpacks his entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of

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What’s in It for Them?

In this episode of the How’d 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 entrepreneurs alike. Despite a challenging start as a carpet clea

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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 Liberation Foundation and Liberate Humanity. You will get a firsthan

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In this episode of the How’d It Happen Podcast, Mike shares nine reasons why Jay Leno has more meaning than money. From his humility to his hard work, Jay’s qualities are explored in depth. A lot of wealthy people and celebrities have the opposite where they have more money than meaning, and end up feeling very unfulfi

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We all probably think that we know the difference between right and wrong and wouldn’t get caught up in something we aren’t supposed to be doing, but according to Kelly Richmond Pope, it can be a slippery slope. Some people get into legal trouble by starting small or by not speaking up when someone sneakily gets them i

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