Larry Namer - E! Founder | The Cable Splicer Who Launched Howard Stern & The Kardashians

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Larry Namer went from earning just $2.50 an hour splicing cable beneath the streets of New York City with Sterling Manhattan Cable to co-founding E! Entertainment Television, a media powerhouse now available in more than 140 countries and valued at over $5 billion. Over the course of his career, he has worked with some of entertainment’s biggest names and boldest personalities. He launched trailblazing shows like Talk Soup and Fashion Police, collaborated with cultural icons such as the Kardashians and Howard Stern, and engaged with international figures including Vladimir Putin through ventures in Russia. His career is a highlight reel of creativity, negotiation, and the ability to spot cultural momentum before anyone else.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro

01:25 – Larry’s Early Journey

14:07 – What Makes Ideas Succeed

21:43 – Sponsor Break

23:54 – Thriving Without Passion

26:25 – Creating the Impossible

31:11 – Adopt AI or Fall Behind

32:29 – Spotting the Kardashians

35:01 – The Next Big 2025 Trend

38:34 – Reinvent Yourself Often

40:53 – Sponsor Break

42:27 – Why China Leads in Media

49:46 – Is Global Media the Future?

55:30 – Unlearning for Success

57:27 – Larry’s #1 Life Lesson

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.