This is the second of my two part interview where I’ve created a series of 20 specific questions I’m calling “20 Questions to Ask Your Father On Father’s Day”
20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt1 | with Al Arnold
For a long time, I’ve wanted to sit down and do an interview with my father to ask him the big questions about life that we seldom (if ever) really discuss.
Recognizing, Mentoring, and Promoting Diversity In Hollywood | with Monty DeGraff, ACE
Monty DeGraff, ACE worked in post-production for 9 years before he met another black person. He’s an uplifting voice to mentorship & diversity in Hollywood.
On the Vital Importance of “Being Nice” | with Jesse Averna, ACE
Be nice. Could it possibly be that simple? In Hollywood, it seems “nice guys finish last” – untrue. Jesse Averna shows us how compassion leads to success.
Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life’
NYT Bestselling author of ‘I Will Teach You to Be Rich’ Ramit Sethi discusses personal finances and starting an online business with Zack Arnold, ACE.
How to Keep Working As An Editor (After You’ve Made the Transition From AE) | with Susan Vaill, ACE
Director, editor, and mentor Susan Vaill, ACE discuss with Zack Arnold, ACE the many pitfalls, politics, and unanswered questions that must be answered once a new editor has made the transition from being an assistant.
“Cameras Will Roll Again When There’s a Vaccine” | with Dennie Gordon
Mega director/writer/producer Dennie Gordon talks with Zack Arnold, ACE about all of the various scenarios and contingencies necessary for Hollywood to start rolling cameras again…and what we can do in the meantime.
How to Create Your Own Opportunities to Pursue Dream Projects | with Richard Sanchez
Assistant editor Richard Sanchez found himself working on the same projects over and over that led his career nowhere. Then Richard decided it was time to create career opportunities instead of wait for them.
How to Transition From ‘Technician’ to ‘Entrepreneur’ | Mastermind Q&A with Misha Tenenbaum
CEO & Founder of EditStock and Editor mentor Misha Tenebaum discusses his journey from a former assistant editor in scripted television to becoming a successful full-time entrepreneur.
What Five Near-Death Experiences Can Teach Us About Living | with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Dr. David Fajgenbaum has survived not one but FIVE near-death experiences, and his mindset to persevere can teach us a lot about how to better approach our own challenges in life.
How to Provide Value & Get Paid What You’re Worth | Mastermind Q&A with Monica Daniel
TV Editor Monica Daniel joins the Optimizer community Q&A to discuss how to provide value to others but also get paid for that value instead of giving everything away for free.
P90X Creator Tony Horton on Covid-19, Staying Healthy During Quarantine, Boosting Immunity, & More
P90X Creator Tony Horton has plenty of thoughts on dealing with covid-19, staying consistent with your exercise & diet, and how to boost your immunity.
When Are We Going Back to Work? And How Can We Earn Income Now? | Mastermind Q&A
Nobody really knows when we’re going back to work. In this conversation we speculate on when Hollywood will go back into production…and how we can make money until that time comes.
Making Sense of the Unemployment + Small Business Loans Train Wreck | Mastermind Q&A
Learn the latest about the freelance unemployment mess as well as the challenges of applying for a small business PPP loan.
On the Frontlines with COVID-19, How to Boost Your Immunity, & Testing Safely | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Learn what COVID-19 looks like from the perspective of one physician treating it in both NYC and LA, how to boost your immunity, the safe way to get tested, and more.