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Forged for Greatness is a podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone building something bigger than themselves.
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Episode 27: Vibe Dealers | Turning a Love for Music Into a Movement (opens the original)
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What started as a lifelong love for music has turned into something much bigger. On Episode 27 of Forged for Greatness, Chris sits down with Matt, the creator of Vibe Dealers, to talk about the story behind the page, his love for ’90s and early 2000s dance music, and how simply sharing the songs he considers “bangers” has grown into a community and opened doors to work alongside names like Louie DeVito. But Matt’s story goes much deeper than music. He opens up about his parents’ divorce, why mus
Episode 26: Betting on Himself — From Subcontractor to Business Owner | Christian Garcia (opens the original)
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Christian Garcia didn’t have it all figured out from the start. Born in Ecuador and raised by his grandparents, it took Christian some time to find his direction and realize what he was capable of. For years, he worked as a subcontractor. But around the time when his daughter was born, something changed. Living in a small apartment and watching his daughter barely have enough room to move around in her walker made him realize he needed to do more—for himself and for his family. So he stopped sub
Episode 25: He Never Took Himself Seriously - Until He Built MRC Customs (opens the original)
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Episode 25 of Forged for Greatness features Devin, founder of MRC Customs — a custom knife-making business named after the three most important people in his life: his wife Melissa and his daughters Reagan and Cameron. Growing up, Devin was always creative. He was into arts and crafts, had an artistic side, and was the kid who could sometimes be looked at as “nerdy.” But as he got older, fitting in became more important. The nerdy kid disappeared, the asshole teenager showed up, and with that ca
Episode 24: Forged Through the Breakdown | Alexis Abate (opens the original)
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Sometimes the moments that feel like they’re breaking you are actually forcing you to become someone new. In Episode 24 of Forged for Greatness , Chris sits down with therapist Alexis Abate for a raw conversation about relationships, health, loss, healing, and the seasons of life that shape who we become. Alexis opens up about going through a devastating breakup that became an unexpected awakening. It forced her to question what she wanted out of life, what she needed from a future partner, and
Episode 23: Sal Vicari | Building Businesses, Creating Freedom & Leaving a Legacy (opens the original)
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In Episode 23 of Forged For Greatness , Christopher La Forgia sits down with entrepreneur and restaurateur Sal Vicari , owner of Cafe Michelina in Hoboken, real estate investor, and co-owner of Haus of Heat , a Pilates studio he started alongside his wife. Born into an Italian family with deep roots in Molfetta, Italy , Sal shares the invaluable lessons he learned from his parents, particularly his father, Pietro, who was not only his dad but also his longtime business partner. From watching his
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