Today's guest lecturer is Randy Kaplan, an elite entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host known for turning impossible odds into massive success through one simple strategy: EXTREME PREPARATION.

From stuttering as a child to coaching Fortune 500 leaders and interviewing icons like Tony Robbins and Dana White, Randy’s journey is proof that preparation isn't just important—it’s everything.

In this episode of BSU, Randy breaks down how to prepare better than anyone else, earn meetings you “shouldn’t” get, and turn cold outreach into career-defining opportunities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to land your dream job with zero experience
✅ The 5 steps of Extreme Preparation
✅ Why a $25 FedEx letter could change your life

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
1:05 Why "Anything is Possible" Is More Than a Motto
4:03 What Is Extreme Preparation (and Why Most People Never Do It)
8:14 From Fired Lawyer to Dream Job—How Research Changed Randy’s Life
13:35 The Most Powerful Meeting Tactic You've Never Heard Of
18:45 The Secret to Standing Out in Any Interview
25:10 The Art of the Follow-Up (and Why Timing Is Everything)
31:19 How Extreme Preparation Made Randy the Best Podcast Host in the Game
36:14 The 5-Step System to Master Extreme Preparation
53:31 Advice to Your 21-Year-Old Self

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Randy’s Podcast (In Search of Excellence): https://www.insuchpodcast.com
Randy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/randykaplan/

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