Welcome back to Long Story Short! Today, I had the privilege of sitting down with none other than my dad, Mark Chassman, who has had a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry. We delve into basically–well, his life. From being one of the first employees at Facebook to pursuing financial freedom, my dad has truly carved his path.
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**Trigger Warning: This episode partly discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country.
Timestamps:
[00:15:28] Start of Interview with Mark Chassman
[00:20:32] Soccer experience, played halftime at Coliseum.
[00:23:49] Grandpa's strike influence, inspiring leadership and influence.
[00:28:06] Passion for managing, leading, and achieving goals.
[00:33:30] Exploring interests in the entertainment industry.
[00:36:51] Promotion before desk job: mail delivery adventures.
[00:44:02] Exposed to creative pitches and TV production.
[00:52:46] Entering the sales industry after pursuing entertainment.
[00:58:09] Want romance, coworker becomes serious, consider Sacramento.
[01:02:48] Excitement and vision for family life.
[01:09:01] Running bankrupt business. Freezing and dark.
[01:12:25] Valuable childhood memories of joyful experiences.
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Produced by James Castillo