The Truth Hurts Show

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Real conversations with extraordinary people. Unfiltered truth. Timeless lessons.

The Truth Hurts Show brings together entrepreneurs, investors, operators, and thought leaders to discuss the decisions that shape success.

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“The best lessons rarely come from textbooks. They come from people who've lived it.”

Makan Mostafavi

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Chris Voss

Chris Voss

Ex-FBI Hostage Negotiator

Marcos Sedghi

Marcos Sedghi

Longevity Expert

Mariam Solaimankhil

Mariam Solaimankhil

Former Afghan MP

Mayhem Miller

Mayhem Miller

UFC Legend

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco

Riverside County Sheriff

Phillippe Ziade

Phillippe Ziade

Hotel Tycoon

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Unfiltered insights.
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Lasting impact.

Each episode dives deep into real-world experiences, tough decisions, and unconventional thinking. From boardrooms to battlefields, from startups to billion-dollar deals, the goal is simple: Decode what actually works.

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