Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Former WBC title challenger Ronald Gavril sits down with Joe. From working a farm in Romania to ten years as national champion, landing in Laguna Beach with nothing, a manager who stopped paying, and the sparring session that got Floyd Mayweather's attention. The Benavidez wars, the split decision people still argue about, calling for the trilogy, and why the fight mentality never turns off. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Corporate securities lawyer Eric Cox sits down with Joe. From Cooley and Silicon Valley to head counsel at Story Law and NetCapital, where a couple hundred companies have raised around $100 million through equity crowdfunding. The friend who turned $25K into $135 million on Uber, why a third of venture dollars burn on marketing, the $100 truck driver investor, the graphene deal that could change everything, why you can legally bet on sports but not own a startup, and why ownership is the new American dream. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Netflix's The Ultimatum star Zaina Sesay sits down with Joe. What the show didn't air, watching her ex become the initiator on camera, the rumor that broke her, and rebuilding in public. From Sierra Leone roots and a high school YouTube channel to MTV, quitting corporate a month into a Snapchat program, and turning heartbreak into Glow Inside Out. Faith, egg freezing at 33, the glow test philosophy, and choosing yourself before anyone chooses you. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Four time NBA champion John Salley sits down with Joe in Detroit. The first player to win titles with three teams gets into the real Bad Boys era, what people get wrong about Michael Jordan, Kobe's work ethic, Rodman before the hair, why he calls fame an unbelievable drug, the four cars and one ass lesson from Will Smith's dad on money, stem cells and veganism at seven feet tall, and why athletes go broke after the league. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Tech founder and designer Radames sits down with Joe. He built his first app empire at 14 to pay his parents' bills, lost it all when the market caught up, rebuilt through Saks Fifth Avenue and luxury fashion houses, and launched Follo, a social app built on vibe instead of rage bait. Then the accident that cracked his skull open, the recovery that changed everything, and why he moved back to the island to serve his people. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Financial educator Kayla Bailey sits down with Joe. From Calgary to LA on a dream, partnering with Marshall Faulk and Dave Meltzer, and teaching the 97% what school never did. They get into money habits versus money problems, teaching kids financial literacy through trading cards, why smart people still make dumb money decisions, the infinite banking strategy wealthy people use, whether buying a home is really for everyone, and what true financial freedom actually costs. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Celebrity event planner David Tutera sits down with Joe. The star of My Fair Wedding built an empire designing events for the biggest names in the world. He gets into how an ugly decor comment launched his career, the J.Lo fragrance party that fell apart on arrival, bridezilla stories, Barbara Walters and Star Jones, pivoting the whole business when the world shut down, and why serving people always comes before the money. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Real estate power players Amanda Lynn and Kat Nova sit down with Joe. Selling Kanye's bunker for thirty million, what's real and what's staged on Selling Sunset, why deejaying became the ultimate lead funnel, building a personal brand that closes deals, the LA luxury market after the fires, and why collaboration beats competition. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Former world champion Victor Ortiz sits down with Joe. Abandoned at seven, living alone as a kid, foster care, the fight that sent him to juvie, and the woman who changed his life. Then the title shot he chased against everyone's advice, going back to work the next day as champion, the Stallone phone call he thought was a prank, the Mayweather press tour, and the faith that rebuilt him. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Gen Z creator and entrepreneur Asher Lara sits down with Joe. Dropping out to bet on social media, building 8 million subscribers, the real formula behind going viral, brand deals and building an agency, Pokemon and One Piece card investing, why personal brand beats a resume, and turning attention into a real business. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Wahoo's Fish Taco founder Wing Lam sits down with Joe after 38 years in the game. Buying Thrifty Ice Cream, why AI still can't replace hospitality, the trades comeback, launching brands on social media, referrals over everything, the mistakes that cost him a fortune, and why networking is the biggest opportunity most people miss. New episodes every week. Pour up. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bravo star, top LA realtor, and serial entrepreneur Reza Farahan sits down with Joe. Nine seasons of reality TV, coming out to a Middle Eastern family, learning the hustle from an immigrant father, the Persian rug game, why haters are a scoreboard, and how he stacks assets instead of flexing. Real talk on money, authenticity, and building real wealth. New episodes every week. Pour up.

Real estate titans and life partners Wendy Davis and Cesar Martinez sit down with Joe. High school sweethearts turned business power couple, they get into building the Wendy Davis Group, going all in during the 2020 boom, servant leadership, the discipline behind winning, Tony Robbins, coaching and mentorship, and why your network is your net worth. New episodes every week. Pour up. Chapters: 00:00:48 Welcome 00:01:41 Morning Routines 00:05:17 The High School Sweethearts Story 00:10:34 Going All In on the Wendy Davis Group 00:11:40 The Risk of Starting Your Own Company 00:13:50 Where the Entrepreneurial Spirit Started 00:15:16 Borrowing Belief as a Leader 00:19:15 Admitting You Don't Know 00:21:30 Why Masterminds and Conferences Matter 00:23:11 The Tony Robbins Experience 00:28:01 Living Below Your Means 00:29:19 Building Businesses and Scaling Talent 00:32:02 Leadership and Having a Plan 00:34:27 Discipline, Belief, and Wise Counsel 00:36:21 Why You Need a Coach 00:38:41 What Winning Really Means 00:42:50 Watching Each Other Grind 00:44:15 The NBA Cheerleader Story 00:46:59 Advice for the Audience 00:50:11 Practicing Self Worth 00:51:58 Rapid Fire Questions 00:54:34 You Point, We Guess Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the immigrant grind, bombing on stage and learning from it, what makes Chappelle and Kevin Hart great, real estate and house hacking, and why your network builds your net worth. New episodes every week. Pour up. Chapters: 00:00:14 Welcome 00:02:10 The Comedian's Grind and Work Ethic 00:03:33 Growing Up Black and Iranian 00:05:52 Walking Away From Law for Comedy 00:09:00 Education as a Tool 00:11:17 Soccer, Culture, and Family 00:13:39 Two Cultures, One Table 00:19:24 The Name Tehran and the Islamic Republic 00:24:21 From Cairo to Bellflower, Rising From Poverty 00:27:09 Throwing Parties and First Hustles 00:30:06 Money Means Freedom 00:31:36 Teaching His Kids the Grind 00:35:35 Buying Comedians' Domains 00:37:14 Knowing You're Great Before Anyone Else 00:39:23 Public Speaking and Bombing on Stage 00:44:00 Chris Rock, Tony Rock, and the Craft 00:46:20 Authenticity and Self Worth 00:50:08 Marriage, Partnership, and Entrepreneurship 00:53:01 Running a Small Business Solo 00:58:12 Imposter Syndrome and Self Worth 01:00:05 Viral Moments 01:13:31 Rapid Fire 01:20:31 Rapid Fire Movie Game Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former pro basketball player. Former CEO of Von Dutch. Serial entrepreneur. Joe Wallace sits down with Joe Shalaby and holds nothing back — the FBI story, buying a thousand foreclosed homes, building a sports agency, Von Miller's chicken brand, Galaxy marketplace, lessons from Magic Johnson, Kareem, and Floyd Mayweather, and why your network is your net worth. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe sits down with two powerhouses — mindset coach and bestselling author Natasha Graziano and personal brand architect Alisa Jacobs. They get into morning routines, scripting, the RMS method, building a brand before personal brand was even a thing, AI and human identity, feminine leadership, confidence, and what it really takes to show up in a male dominated space. New episodes every week. Pour up. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Six time UFC world champion. Army veteran. Actor. Entrepreneur. Joe sits down with Randy "The Natural" Couture to hear the story behind the legend. The Army days, the Wild West era of UFC, dominating two weight classes, life after fighting, and the financial lessons most athletes learn too late. New episodes every week. Pour up. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tim Davis , the renowned vocal coach, singer, music director, and talent scout known for his work across major television, film, and music projects, including Glee . Tim has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment and has spent his career helping singers develop, sharpen, and elevate their voices for the biggest stages in the world. This conversation goes beyond vocal technique. Joe and Tim talk about what separates talented singers from working professionals, how real talent is discovered, why opportunity is not always obvious, and what it takes to survive inside one of the most competitive industries in the world. They also get into faith, Hollywood, the darker side of the entertainment business, and how Tim has stayed grounded while working in an industry that can pull people in every direction. At its core, this episode is about talent, discipline, faith, purpose, and helping people shine. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby Coffeez for Closers Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ed Soares , President of Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and one of the most respected figures in mixed martial arts. Ed has spent decades inside the fight game, from managing some of the biggest names in MMA to helping build the next generation of world-class fighters through LFA. Known for his work with legends like Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, and José Aldo, Ed has played a major role in shaping the careers of athletes who changed the sport forever. This conversation goes beyond the cage. Joe and Ed talk about loyalty, fighter development, the business side of MMA, what separates real champions from talented fighters, and how LFA continues to serve as one of the strongest pipelines to the UFC. If you love combat sports, entrepreneurship, leadership, or the mindset behind elite performers, this episode gives you a rare look at the people building the future of MMA. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby Coffeez for Closers Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Joe Spector, co-founder of Hims and founder of Dutch, to talk about building consumer healthcare brands that actually change people’s everyday lives. Joe shares how Hims started as an idea on a whiteboard and grew into a household name by making men’s wellness easier, more accessible, and less awkward to talk about. The conversation gets into the timing behind the opportunity, the rise of telemedicine, Viagra going generic, legal challenges in early digital healthcare, and what it takes to build a consumer brand in a category people are still uncomfortable discussing. Joe also opens up about being an immigrant, going through nearly a dozen startups that didn’t work, learning from failure, raising venture capital, and why preparation matters when the right opportunity finally shows up. They also discuss Dutch, pet telemedicine, fatherhood, fitness, community, and why the best consumer businesses are the ones that make people’s lives better. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby Coffeez for Closers Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy