Everyday Entrepreneur With Cornelius Mcgrath

Start your Saturday night right with us at Everyday Radio. Live from Chicago, IL. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sunset. – Setlist: (0:00) Setup (3:01) Sister Sledge (07:45) Foreign Exchange (12:15) Ye (16:18) Phats & Small (19:45) Souls Of Mischief (24:26) Erick  (27:57) LAUSSE  (36:02) Snoh Aalegra (39:29) Tom (43:40)A$AP, Frank (48:06) Frank, Jay, Tyler  (52:37) Daniel O’Donnell (55:40) Drizzy (1:00:45) Dave, WizKid (1:03:44) Hov -- Saturday Night Sunset | Mix #4 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Gg2fv7mLWRUzJ9v9vIQl4?si=303c41ebe8ee4020&pt=1282f13bbbbd2352f1074ae1ae6a2744 My SoundCloud  https://soundcloud.com/cgm-fm My Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/cmcgrat2 My IG  https://www.instagram.com/corneliusgmcgrath/

CHICAGO, IL - Where's Everyday half a decade since its inception? Daniel Jimenez interviews Everyday's Founder, Cornelius McGrath, to unpack the biggest reflections from his first 5 years in business.   Cornelius shares his unique approach to entrepreneurship through an immigrant lens, emphasising partnerships over traditional client relationships, value-based pricing, productivity through 'working clean', and pursuing a strategic balance between profit and impact. Drawing inspiration from Benjamin Franklin, Cornelius aspires to redefine the digital age's approach to knowledge sharing by creating a modern library.  He also details his pivots, how he uses curation to drive his B2B2C business model, the importance of a disciplined but curious work ethic, and his personal and professional goals for the next 5 years. -- Show Notes (00:00) Introductions (01:51) Defining Everyday: A Community-Driven Holding Company (02:10) Exploring Everyday's Holding Company (02:32) The Role of Community i

The Besties are back for their February episode. We consider the impact of OpenAI's Sora Sora on production, delve deep into the latest workplace and real estate dynamics, explore the impact of office renovations, how to hire killer talent, share some of our latest and greatest culinary adventures and get the IRL debrief on Super Bowl LVIII. -- Show Notes (00:00) Casual Banter and Fashion Talk (01:32) Diving into the World of Remote Workspaces (01:58) Navigating the Complexities of Office Leases and Real Estate Trends (03:46) Introductions (09:37) Exploring the Impact of AI on Video Creation and the Future of Work (24:54) Debating the Realities of Commercial Real Estate Post-Pandemic (30:51) Rising Rents and Business Decisions (31:18) Deep Dive into Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (33:31) Superbowl Weekend Recap: From Free Tickets to Vegas Adventures (34:36) The Intricacies of Vegas: Casinos, Shows, and Unexpected Ads (37:16) The Superbowl Ads Debate: Hits and Misses (41:28) Talent Poaching and

Wind down the weekend with us at Everyday Radio. Live from Chicago, IL. Let us know what you think of the tunes, and enjoy the beauty that is the sky. -- Setlist: (0:00) Setup (2:00) The Jones Girls (06:37) Gill Scott-Heron (10:19) Nujabes (13:22) Michael Kiwanuka (16:06) Barry Can’t Swim (19:08) Krept & Konan, Tabitha (22:16) Endor, Lauren Ackie (25:42) Artful Dodger, Romina Johnson (31:54) Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Amorphous (34:21) A$AP Rocky (38:15) Knucks (40:57) Vince Staples, 6LACK, Mereba (43:20) KAYTRANADA (46:45) Aim, QNC (50:54) Drake -- Sunday Night Sunset Mix #3 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jLNJJWpPhqo5byaboOuDs?si=66c3f275af944df8 My SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/cgm-fm My Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/cmcgrat2 My IG https://www.instagram.com/corneliusgmcgrath/

The Besties are back for their first episode of 2024. We delve into the latest national issues across media, education and politics. Discussing the existential challenges news outlets are facing and the knock-on effects on journalism, glitches in the FAFSA site leaving students anxious about financial aid, and last but not least, early reactions to the ongoing Republican primaries highlighting the divided political landscape in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. Show Notes 00:00 Pre-Amble Chit Chat 03:40 Introduction & Episode Start 05:31 Insights into the Airline Industry 08:20 The State of Journalism & Media 20:58 Mr Beast's $250,000 Video on X 23:10 Discussion on Education and Admission Cycles 25:23 The Nightmare of Financial Aid Software 26:03 The Hidden Pitfalls of Student Loans 26:49 The Struggle of Modernizing Financial Aid Systems 27:07 The Impact of FAFSA Changes 27:58 The Trade-Offs in Financial Aid Data Collection 28:39 The Challenges Faced by Financial Aid Departments 31:24 The Need

A deep dive into the most timeless insights from Venkatesh Rao's 'The Art of Gig Vol 1' and explore the unique skill set required to become a successful independent consultant. This episode is a meditation led by the host, Cornelius McGrath, who shares his insights, analyses the book's core themes and offers his perspective on their real-world application and value. Cornelius reflects on the essential elements of pursuing a successful independent consulting career. Three key ideas from 'The Art of Gig' are discussed: 1. "Sparring" related to live, dynamic conversations with executive decision-makers 2. "Guru vs. Pundit" the importance of how you differentiate yourself in the industry 3. "Anti-Indie" the foundations capable of making gig careers more anti-fragile. Show Notes (00:00) Introduction to Unique Consulting Books (00:04) The Impact of 'Million Dollar Consulting' and 'The Art of Gig' (01:01) The Need for Intermediate to Advan

In their final episode of 2023, the Besties welcome Chris Grimes, LA Bureau Chief of the Financial Times, for an insightful discussion on Hollywood's historic year in streaming, dealmaking and AI. The Besties also look back on their personal and professional achievements in 2023, upcoming weddings and plans for 2024, future dream guests and reveal all on their Spotify Wrapped. Show Notes (0:00) Introduction (00:15) Welcoming the Guests (00:50) Discussing Hollywood's Eventful Year (01:23) Impact of AI on Hollywood (02:40) Understanding the Actors and Writers' Agreements (04:36) Exploring the Future of AI in Entertainment (05:12) Netflix's Transparency and Future Predictions (15:16) Reflecting on Personal and Professional Growth (16:05) Looking Ahead to 2024 (30:18) Future Plans and Reflections (31:05) Reminiscing Past Gatherings (32:01) Plans for 2024 (41:54) Bestie Spotify Wrapped (42:06) Dream Guests for 2024 (50:31) Final Thoughts and Goodbyes Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin:

In this episode, Cornelius, Mateo and Amaan discuss Netflix's password-sharing crackdown, the role of PR in business, reflect on Brian Harmon's first major win, and delve into the complexities of meritocracy in the college admissions process. Show Notes (0:00) July Bestie (00:15) Introduction and Welcome (00:47) Discussion on Barbie and Oppenheimer (01:26) Media Response to Netflix’s Password Crackdown  (02:39) Impact of Headlines & PR on Big Tech Companies (09:27) Reflections on Brian Harmon's 1st major win (13:17) The State of Higher Education and Meritocracy (18:13) The Role of Legacy Admissions in College  (21:17) The Debate on Meritocracy (23:57) Debating the Meritocracy of Admissions (24:10) Exploring the Role of Wealth in Education (25:20) Questioning the Definition of Meritocracy (35:19) We Need a New Media Outlet (38:00) What Bestie Speaks The Most? Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠⁠⁠ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm

The Besties are back for their June episode. They make prop bets for the first-ever Bestie wedding, discuss the state and future of the creator economy, their reactions to DJ Khaled’s Golf game and observations of the social dynamics of the conference circuit. They also discuss the idea of 'luxury media' and its implications for the future of content creation and consumption. Show Notes (00:00) Introduction and Muslim Wedding Traditions  (03:44) Discussing the State of San Francisco  (06:08) Real Estate Issues in San Francisco  (12:50) Reflecting on Chicago  (20:00) Modern Creator Culture (22:49) The Changing Landscape of YouTube and the Creator Economy  (25:20) Predictions for the Future of Content Creation  (28:25) DJ Khaled's Golfing Journey  (29:49) Artists and Their Evolving Personalities  (31:23) The Changing Etiquette of Golf  (33:41) The Impact of Golf's Evolution  (35:37) The Role of Brands in the Music Industry  (36:18) The Influence of Social Media on Perception  (43:22) The Concep

The besties are back for their May episode. They discuss their favourite food spots in Houston, Amaan & Rubino give their respective business updates and talk about refining their sales processes. We also discuss ESPN's changing business model in the face of shifting audience interests, demands and Pat McAfee’s move to the platform. (00:00) Exploring Houston's Food Scene  (00:23) Memorable Food Spots in Houston  (01:24) The Houston Experience: Travel and Transportation  (01:44) Comparing Houston and Chicago's Food Scenes  (02:04) Highlighting Loro: A Houston Food Gem (03:09) Summer Concert Plans  (04:44) The Challenges of Concert Ticket Pricing  (07:29) The Resale Market and Its Impact on Concerts  (11:50) Go-to-Market Phase: An Update (13:03) Sales Process Insights and Strategies (18:39) Pat McAfee's Move to ESPN: A Discussion  (24:44) Twitter Verification and Airplane Etiquette  (25:12) Discussing ESPN's Business Model  (26:19) The Evolution of ESPN  (28:08) The Impact of Social Medi

WASHINGTON, D.C. — My guest today is Marty Rodgers. Marty’s the senior managing partner and market unit lead for Accenture’s D.C. office.  I met Marty years ago at our alma mater Notre Dame during a board of trustee meeting on campus. We've been ships passing in the night r ever since., so I've admired him mostly from afar but always found him to be honest, kind and compelling.  It was a real treat to get to sit down with Marty all these years later. And we did so in a pretty iconic locale having this conversation in the executive boardroom of Accenture’s Global CEO Julie Sweet perched at the top of the firm’s newest D.C. office.  Marty’s been at Accenture for 25 years and leads 22,000 people. So we covered a lot of ground, particularly how Marty thinks about the future of education, the return to the office, how he plans to earn his people’s commute and why he believes life is a contact sport. Without further ado, here’s Marty Rodgers.  This podcast is a production by Everyday Content. https://ever

The besties are back for their April episode. We discuss Ramadan, analyze Substack's expansion, and evaluate modern-day startup success measures and expectations for post-pandemic conferences ahead of Monocle's first USA Weekender in Asheville. Show Notes (0:00) Introduction (0:58) Ramadan's Impact on Muslim-founded Startups (01:24) The American Muslim Experience During Ramadan (03:39) Innovations and Cultural Shifts in the Muslim Community (08:41) Going Deep vs Wide (25:01) Analyzing Substack's Expansion (28:09) ROI versus ROE (35:14) Discussing Monocle and Tyler Brule (36:33) The Success of Monocle (40:46) Preparing for a Conference (42:06) Conference Strategies and Tips (46:45) Tucker Carlson's Departure from Fox (52:38) Predictions for Tucker Carlson's Future (53:51) NBA Playoffs Predictions Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠⁠ Jihad Esmail: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/⁠⁠ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠⁠https://www.l

The besties are back for their March episode. We discuss ChatGPT, the value of community and the importance of investigating societal values. Follow Today's Besties: Amaan Badruddin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠⁠ Jihad Esmail: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/⁠⁠ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/⁠⁠ Mateo Price: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/⁠⁠ Michael Rubino: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/⁠⁠ Produced by Everyday: ⁠⁠https://everydayco.us⁠⁠

The besties are back for their February episode. We discuss higher-ed, the value of industry friends and why they refuse to use the word networking. Follow Today's Besties: Amaan Badruddin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠⁠ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/⁠⁠ Mateo Price: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/⁠⁠ Produced by Everyday: ⁠⁠https://everydayco.us⁠⁠

CHICAGO, IL — My guest today is Mike LaVitola. Mike is the Founder and Chairman of Foxtrot, a modern-day convenience store headquartered in the Windy City. Mike and I sat down in Foxtrot’s global flagship store to discuss the growth of the brand he started a decade ago as a hungry  MBA student at Chicago Booth. Specifically, we delve deep into how Foxtrot has evolved from being a dream digital-only corner store with less than 30-minute delivery to a rapidly expanding national brand with locations in Chicago, D.C., Dallas and Austin. Mike and I cover a lot of ground on all things Chicago, hospitality but, most importantly, what it means for a brand to truly create a third place in society where customers are excited to not only transact in but also belong to. He’s certainly won me over. Without further ado, here’s Mike LaVitola.

The Besties sit down for their January episode. They reflect on the importance of Davos, the mass technology layoffs and how JPMC got swindled by an overzealous entrepreneurial acquisition. Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠⁠ Jihad Esmail: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/⁠⁠ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/⁠⁠ Mateo Price: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/⁠⁠ Michael Rubino: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/⁠⁠ Produced by Everyday: ⁠⁠https://everydayco.us⁠⁠

In the final episode of the year, the Besties sit down for a group-led annual review. They reflect on all that 2022 brought them. From learning how to navigate through chaos to deeply ingraining themselves in their chosen fields, they discuss their key takeaways from the past year. They also share their ambitions and expectations for 2023. Expect wise nuggets on personal growth, strategic pivots, maintaining relationships, facing and overcoming challenges, and the importance of community, ambition, and continuous learning in their journeys. Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/ Jihad Esmail: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/ Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/ Produced by Everyday: https://everydayco.us

The Besties are back for their second episode together.  Rubino reminisces on The Office. Jihad introduces the concept of Micro-Equity, and Cornelius pushes for better alternative-financing models in business.  We hope you enjoy.  Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/ Cornelius McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliusm/ Jihad Esmail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/ Mateo Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/ Produced by Everyday Entrepreneur: https://everydayentrepreneur.co

The OG Junto Besties return for our first-ever group podcast. It's something we've talked about doing for years, as we've always had incredible conversations off the record.  Now that Mateo, Amaan, Jihad, Rubino & I either live in different cities or rarely see each other (because of life), this felt like the right time to bring the group back together. We're aiming to do an episode like this at least once a month. Shout to the All-In Podcast for the inspo, and bear with us while we perfect audio. Show Notes (0:00) Bestie Intro's(03:05) Student Loans(22:40) Side Hustles(44:56) Creator Businesses(52:53) Tokenized Communities Follow the Junto Besties: Amaan Badruddin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaanbadruddin/⁠ Jihad Esmail: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jihadesmail/⁠ Cornelius McGrath: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgm-co/⁠ Mateo Price: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateoprice/⁠ Michael Rubino: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-rubino/⁠ Produced by Everyday: ⁠https://ever

CHICAGO, IL  — My guest today is Sam Viola, Founder of Uproute Travel. I first met Sam three years ago during a hot summer’s day in Chicago, watching the England vs USA women’s semi-final at Cleo’s Pub in West Town. The blue sky quickly turned to rain, and I invited Sam and his two female chaperones (who turned out to be his sisters) under the umbrella for shelter. We got chatting, and the rest is truly history. Almost three years later, Sam and I have become incredibly close friends and partners to each other on and off the field. Sam came into Breakouts III in January of 2021, crushed it, landed his first client off the back of Demo Day, and recently completed his year-long School Fellowship. A year on from Demo Day, Uproute Travel is a reality. Not just an idea. And Sam is no longer stuck behind a Zoom screen but rather travelling to a new country each month. I am incredibly proud of his progress and was blessed to get some time to sit down with him to reflect on this fantastic journey during his three wee