
Super U Podcast
byErik Qualman
EducationHealthFitness
Hosted by Erik Qualman, each week we find the world's top thought leaders and hand select their top 7 Super Tips to unleash your inner superpower. 5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Learn more at: https://equalman.com Have Erik speak at your conference: eq...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Live in the Light with Lois Robbins
Today, Erik sits down with Lois Robbins, founder of WATSKIN—an elevated UPF sunwear brand dedicated to empowering women to enjoy the sun with confidence, without compromising style. After experiencing a skin cancer scare, Lois launched WATSKIN and has since turned it into a household name, revolutionizing UPF clothing to be both chic and sexy. Erik and Lois discuss her journey from diagnosis to entrepreneurship, the inspiration behind the brand, behind-the-scenes stories from Lois' acting career, the meaning behind the name WATSKIN, challenges she's faced along the way, and much more. More about Lois Robbins:...
Published: Sep 26, 2025Duration: 32:48
Mastering Time Management Will Lead to Your Success
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explains that time management starts with small, intentional steps. Learn how focusing on what matters most each day can transform the way you work, live, and ultimately reach your biggest goals. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com ...
Published: Sep 26, 2025Duration: 10:16
Have Fun, Help People: Navigating Change with Humanity and AI
Today we're reposting an interview from the podcast: Human Intelligence In An AI World hosted by Rob Lauber and powered by PepTalk. Erik and Rob dig into why co-intelligence is the future, not artificial intelligence alone. Erik explains his "Jetsons and Flintstones" concept, his "STAMP" framework for digital leadership, strategies for focusing on "big" versus "busy" work, and the mindset shift needed to be a disruptor rather than the disrupted. Together, they break down the hype, confront ethical challenges, and offer practical advice for leaders and organizations trying to stay ahead, without getting too far ahead of their market.<...
Published: Sep 19, 2025Duration: 24:42
How Your Improved Focus Habits Can Help Others
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how strengthening your own focus habits can inspire greater focus in others. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and man...
Published: Sep 19, 2025Duration: 23:47
Battling Counterfeits with Vidyuth Srinivasan
Today, Erik sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Entrupy and the co-inventor of Entrupy's patented technology, Vidyuth Srinivasan. Vidyuth is on a mission to take down the counterfeiting industry, one fake designer bag at a time. Entrupy is the leading AI-powered authentication technology for luxury handbags and sneakers. More about Vidyuth: Vidyuth earned a degree in journalism while simultaneously designing and developing video games for Raptor Entertainment. He then embarked on a stellar career across a variety of roles including sales, business development, marketing, PR and filmmaking, while also working for software giants...
Published: Sep 12, 2025Duration: 34:07
How to Master the 80/20 Rule to Drive Results
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses how to apply the Pareto Principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 Rule, to focus on what matters most, and unlock the key to producing maximum results. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualma...
Published: Sep 10, 2025Duration: 16:40
How to Discover What You Really Want Out of Life
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how to uncover what truly makes you excited about life - a question thats often more challenging to answer than it may seem. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspire...
Published: Sep 5, 2025Duration: 10:57
How to Step Into Your Purpose
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explains how to help people long-term, rather than appeasing to them in the short-term. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google...
Published: Aug 29, 2025Duration: 12:25
How to Stay Consistent in Your Daily Life
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explains how to follow through with your everyday tasks, especially those that focus on making you happier and healthier. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huaw...
Published: Aug 22, 2025Duration: 13:57
How to Best Utilize Your Time in the Long Run
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project discusses how to stop overestimating what we can accomplish in a short period and start focusing on how we can better ourselves in the long run. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualma...
Published: Aug 15, 2025Duration: 8:58
How to Break Free from the Trap of Repetition
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how to escape the repetitive, "Groundhog Day" feeling of daily life. Qualman shares how learning to focus can help us reclaim control of our routines. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualma...
Published: Aug 8, 2025Duration: 10:53
How to Focus on Your Best Life
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project explores how to build your best life by relentlessly pursuing what matters most - reminding us that a life well lived is one that helps others live their life well. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Moti...
Published: Aug 6, 2025Duration: 15:59
Self-publishing in 2025 with Sheryl Bass
Today, Erik sits down with Sheryl Bass. Sheryl holds a master's degree in Social Work and has studied child development. She uses these insights to inform her picture book writing. She has had personal essays published in two books, Lost Souls: Found! Inspiring Stories About Chihuahuas (Kyla Duffy and Lowrey Mumford) and Second-Chance Dogs: True Stories of the Dogs We Rescue and the Dogs Who Rescue Us (ed. Callie Smith Grant). Her goal in creating Be-Kind Publishing is to produce lighthearted rhyming stories with gentle themes of teamwork and friendship. Her book, Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze, has earned eleven...
Published: Aug 1, 2025Duration: 26:23
Trusting Your Gut with Erica Groussman (Founder of TRUBAR)
Today, Erik sits down with the founder and CEO of TRUBAR, Erica Groussman. As the force behind TRUBAR, Erica Groussman is not just leading a clean-eating revolution but also empowering women in entrepreneurship. Erica's story echoes the importance of resilience and innovation, similar to Jamie's impactful transformation. TRUBAR's astonishing growth, hitting $45 million in revenue and expanding into 7,000+ locations, highlights Erica's strategic brilliance. As someone who passionately blends healthy living with business acumen, she defies the odds with a product that doesn't compromise taste for nutrition. Key Interview Topics: Erica's origin story The importance of trusting your...
Published: Jul 25, 2025Duration: 24:45
How to Stay Focused
This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers how to stay focused in an increasingly unfocused world, and more specifically, how we can turn that focus into an everyday habit. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audienc...
Published: Jul 11, 2025Duration: 14:06
NIL Frenzy: NCAA's Ticking Clock
On today's Super U Podcast, Equalman breaks down the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, which have allowed college athletes to profit from endorsements and other commercial uses of their identity, fundamentally changing the traditional amateurism model in college sports. NIL has made college athletes like free agents, able to negotiate deals and influence transfers, blurring amateur and professional lines. And inconsistent state rules have made it hard for the NCAA to ensure fair and equal competition. Podcast highlights: Disruption of team cohesion, as teammates may have vastly different earning potentials. Increased recruiting b...
Published: May 23, 2025Duration: 16:05
Katie Richardson
Today, Erik sits down with an entrepreneur, designer, speaker, coach, parent, spouse and innovator, Katie Richardson. Katie is on a mission to create powerful leaders. With a background in DESIGN, Katie built a multi-million dollar international company with distribution in 2,000 stores in the US and 26 countries. Her work has been featured on Ellen Degeneres, The Today Show, and Rachael Ray. Today as an Executive Business Coach, Katie teaches Founders + CEO's the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets you need to operate powerfully in business and life. Key Interview Topics: From designer to entrepreneur: Katie's origin s...
Published: Apr 25, 2025Duration: 37:30
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence
Today, Erik sits down with the CEO of Section, Greg Shove. Section is an online business school for the age of AI that is helping tens of thousands of people become AI-literate. Greg founded Machine&Partners, an AI development lab that builds AI-powered apps and workflows for companies. He is also helping others understand all the stuff that the CEO never tells them, through his newsletter, Personal Math. Connect with Greg Shove: newsletter, LinkedIn, X, and Medium. Key Interview Topics: Greg's origin story Section: an online business school for the age of AI Harnessing...
Published: Mar 28, 2025Duration: 48:32
Empowering Tomorrow's Craftsmen
Today, Erik sits down with the CEO of Crash Champions, Matt Ebert. Crash Champions is a prominent player in the automotive collision repair sector. As the founder and CEO, Ebert's entrepreneurial drive propelled a local New Lenox, IL repair center, to become the third-largest multi-shop operator (MSO) in the U.S. Under his leadership, Crash Champions has expanded to over 600 locations across 37 states, garnering recognition from industry experts and investors. Key Interview Topics: Empowering Tomorrow's Craftsmen: A Vision for Transformative Trade Education. Addressing the Talent Shortage Crisis in Skilled Trades through Innovative Business Strategies. A Blueprint...
Published: Mar 24, 2025Duration: 35:01
You Can't Fall Off The Floor
Today, we're highlighting a former freestyle wrestler turned financial advisor, Jamie Prickett. Co-founder & CEO of Experior Financial Group Inc., Jamie is dedicated to reshaping the financial industry by addressing critical family challenges like income protection and retirement preparation. Driven by the belief that leadership transforms lives, Jamie empowers individuals to become better leaders, leaving a lasting impact on the industry and those he serves. In this episode Erik and Jamie discuss Jamie's origin story, how he and his wife started a company together, the best piece of advice he's ever been given, the top mistakes made by salespeople, the...
Published: Mar 7, 2025Duration: 39:31