In this episode of The Voices of Business, host Joshua Maddux flips the mic on the usual host-turned-guest Corey Nathan, founder and CEO of Scan Media. Corey shares his personal and professional journey—from the theater world of New York to business leadership in Santa Clarita. As a seasoned podcaster and entrepreneur, Corey opens up about founding Scan Media, launching multiple podcasts, and navigating the evolving landscape of media, politics, and technology. This candid conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, resilience through economic downturns, and the meaningful practice of conversations that count.

What You Will Learn:

• How Corey Nathan transitioned from stockbroker to theater producer to media entrepreneur.
• The origin story and mission behind Scan Media and its flagship podcasts.
• Strategies for navigating tough political and cultural conversations in today’s climate.
• How AI is transforming podcast production and business operations.
• Practical advice for business owners on managing change, team culture, and growth.

Episode Highlights:

[00:01:00] Corey Nathan joins as guest—tables turned from host to guest.

[00:03:00] From New Jersey to LA: Corey’s journey into media and entrepreneurship.

[00:08:00] Launching a headhunting business after working as a limo driver and messenger.

[00:10:00] Founding C Spot Go during the 2008 economic crash.

[00:13:00] Discovering podcasting and the birth of Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods.

[00:20:00] The importance of civil discourse in Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other.

[00:28:00] Business leadership lessons learned during COVID-19 and political polarization.

[00:36:00] Hard lessons from hiring missteps and what truly matters in business.

[00:41:00] Corey’s “chill out and follow the process” advice to his younger self.

[00:43:00] Joshua’s deep dive on how businesses can begin using AI today.

Featured Quotes:

"Engage today’s culture in conversations that count. That’s what it is for me." — Corey Nathan "Decisions with good intentions don’t necessarily work out if the math doesn’t work." — Corey Nathan "Dude, chill. Trust the process." — Corey Nathan "Don’t do nothing. Do something. Start using AI in your business—even small steps matter." — Joshua Maddux

Resources Mentioned:

• The Second Mountain by David Brooks
• Creative Inc. by Ed Catmull (Co-founder of Pixar)
• Trailer Geeks and Teaser Gods Podcast
• Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killing Each Other Podcast
• More in Common – Hidden Tribes Study

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