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They say everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame, but what happens when that time is up? Some burn out, some find ways to extend that fame while others find success in completely different ventures. Host Derek Spartz tracks down these actors, musicians, viral sensations, athletes and more to find out what drove them to this crazy world of fame and fortune… along with some tales of misfortune along the way.
How Pace Morby Built a Real Estate Empire Through Marketing
Real Estate Mogul Pace Morby joins to tell us how he built an 8-figure empire not just through non-traditional real estate transactions, but through the power of marketing - specifically using social media. Pace drops all kinds of great knowledge in this episode that can also help you in your business growth as well. Pace is everywhere these days, starring in A&E's "Triple Digit Flip", hosting daily events both virtual and in-person, flipping and buying/selling real estate, mentoring others to achieve success and is probably on one or more of your social media feeds right now. If you're interested in learning more about Pace's real estate business and how you can get involved, check out the interview I did with him in 2023 on Invest Like a Boss: https://bit.ly/ILABEpisode271 Follow Pace: https://whereispace.com Youtube  @PaceMorby  Instagram @PaceMorby TikTok @PaceMorby Follow 15:01: YouTube @1501Show Instagram @1501Show TikTok @1501Show TIMESTAMPS 01:37 Interview Begins 04:22 Power of Mentorship 12:40 Why Pace Wakes Up at 3am 21:20 How Pace Uses Social Media to Grow 32:08 Handking Haters 40:40 Pace Spending Splurges --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1501show/message
Jan 24, 2024
48 min
Here's How My Dog Went Viral with Max the Frenchie
Host Derek Spartz sits down with Louise Goorty, who is the dog mom of the adorable Max the French Bulldog! Max has racked up millions of views across various social platforms and it all happened unintentionally. Learn how they've been able to turn Max's wild antics into a side hustle, how Max became famous, why we love Frenchies so much, and tips on how you too can get your dog in front of the World. Find out that and more in this interview. Follow Max @Max_Frenchie2020 Follow Taz @Taz_Frenchie2022 Follow Max's Merch line @Maxamore_ Follow 15:01 on all platforms @1501show TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:54 Interview Begins 05:15 When Max First Went Viral 17:02 Max's Brother Taz 18:56 How Max Earns Money 28:39 Meeting Max and Taz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1501show/message
Oct 24, 2023
30 min
How Real is Bar Rescue? One of Their Wildest Bars Tells All!
Host Derek Spartz sits down with Aleah Chilleen, who appeared on one of the wildest Bar Rescue TV episodes ever! She was on the 2013 Season 3 episode titled "A Horse Walks Into a Bar", which took place at Chilleen's on 17 in Black Rock City, Arizona. In the opening scenes we see her parents getting blackout drunk, a horse coming into the bar & a motorcycle doing a burnout INSIDE the bar! Aleah is now the owner over the bar, taking over for her parents and thriving! We catch up with her to see the effects the show had on the bar and her life, plus see how much of the show is actually as they portray it on TV. Find out that and more in this interview. Learn more about Aleah and her business ventures:Chilleen's on 17 Website The Venue at Chilleen's Website The Chilleen Dream Foundation Website/ Follow 15:01: Instagram: https://instagram.com/1501show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1501show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1501show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1501show TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What Happened in the Bar Rescue Episode 03:55 How They Got Picked for the Show 05:35 What is Real and Fake on the Show 14:54 How Aleah Became the Owner 19:48 State of the Business Today 27:33 Where Her Parents Are Now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1501show/message
Jun 7, 2023
34 min
To Dell & Back with "The Dell Dude" Ben Curtis
Host Derek Spartz sits down with actor Ben Curtis, who became famous at 19 for being the guy in the Dell Computer commercials using the tagline "Dude, You're Getting a Dell!". Ben had a national TV commercial run of over 3 years, before it all ended do a very public arrest in New York City. They go over his childhood magic performances, getting into Acting School at NYU, audtioning for Dell, being recognized, living next to the Twin Towers on 9/11, substamce abuse, being typecast/blacklisted, and how he turned his life around and guides other "dudes" today. Learn more about Ben Curtis on his official site at http://www.bencurtis.co Find Ben on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bencurtisofficial/ Follow 15:01: Instagram: https://instagram.com/1501show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1501show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1501show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1501show TIMESTAMPS 01:52 How Ben broke his arm 07:20 Growing Up, Performing Magic Shows 21:25 Getting into NYU 25:58 Dell Audition Process 33:25 Ben's 9/11 Experience 38:42 Getting Arrested and losing Dell 47:59 Being Typecast 54:48 What Ben is Working on Now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1501show/message
Apr 5, 2023
58 min
William Hung Turned Viral Bad American Idol Audition into Positive Motivation - 20 Years After "She Bangs"
William Hung knew he wasn't the best singer in America when he stepped in front of the American Idol judges in 2003, but he knew he had a chance to make his mark. Hung beat out 3,000 other wannabe Idols, but not in the traditional sense of being a great singer and getting his "ticket to Hollywood". Instead, his terribly bad audition caught the attention of millions of people and suddenly William Hung's failure turned into a huge windfall for him. William was able to parlay a one minute national TV clips into a top selling album, multiple TV appearances, concert performances in front of huge crowds & a became a piece of American pop culture synonomous with rejection. But there's more to his story, as we uncover what he's been up to in the 20 years since his Idol moment. He's taken on some surprising professions since. About William Hung: After his American Idol audition, William Hung’s rendition of “She Bangs” became famous for all the wrong reasons. Despite the harsh criticism he endured, William persevered—having gone on to attract a cult following, released three albums, and even performed live with Ricky Martin in Las Vegas. A motivational speaker and entertainer, William is proof that the underdog can succeed when you rise above the haters and choose to be happy. William has appeared on media outlets like FOX, ABC, CNN, and NBC and in such publications as Rolling Stone, TIME, and USA Today. He was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Now, his mission is to help make other people’s dreams come true by using their voice. Follow William Hung on Instagram Follow 15:01 @1501show: Instagram Facebook TikTok Host: Derek Spartz Instagram TIMESTAMPS:   00:23 The Original "She Bangs" Audition 01:35 Interview Starts 06:14 What Song He Almost Sang Instead 10:05 First Time He Saw Himself on TV 17:18 Performing with Ricky Martin 20:00 Jobs After Fame Wore Off 24:15 WIlliam Hung Sings A Song --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1501show/message
Mar 22, 2023
25 min
Coming Soon: 15:01 (Teaser Trailer)
Coming soon in video and audio formats! Introducing 15:01.  They say everyone gets their 15 minutes of fame, but what happens when that time is up? Some burn out, some find ways to extend that fame while others find success in completely different ventures. Host Derek Spartz tracks down these actors, musicians, viral sensations, athletes and more to find out what drove them to this crazy world of fame and fortune… along with some tales of misfortune along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1501show/message
Mar 10, 2023
32 sec