Apple – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com Save time with your high-quality podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:03:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.18 https://maxpodcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-MaxPodcasting_favicon_gold-32x32.png Apple – MaxPodcasting https://maxpodcasting.com 32 32 David Lee – Wild Business Growth Podcast #357: Nex Playground, Active Video Games for Your Living Room https://maxpodcasting.com/david-lee/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=11507 Make it possible. That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth podcast guest, David Lee. David is the Co-Founder & CEO of Nex and Nex Playground. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube.

Episode 357: David Lee – Nex Playground, Active Video Games for Your Living Room

David Lee, the Co-Founder & CEO of Nex and Nex Playground, joins the show to share his journey from selling a company to Apple to creating the smart little cube with active video games that transforms your living room. Hear how to break down a complicated problem, how David & team put all this cool technology in a small box, how to build a subscription model, how Steve Jobs gave feedback, and David’s history with former NBA player David Lee. This episode covers everything from HomeCourt to StarCraft II. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Why did Apple buy EditGrid
  • How did David develop the HomeCourt app
  • When did he realize this technology could work for active video games
  • How big is the Nex Playground
  • Why is there beauty in constraints

Connect with David at NexPlayground.com, PlayThatMovesYou.com, on social media @NexPlayground, and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

SquadShot David Lee
The Real David Lee
  • The Nex Playground Story
    • [10:45] How did David develop the HomeCourt app
    • [13:23] How do you break down a complicated problem
    • [14:16] What was the “aha” moment for AI tracking technology
    • [14:54] Which basketball coaches did David work with on HomeCourt
    • [17:02] When did David realize this technology could work for active video games
    • [20:44] How big is the Nex Playground
    • [21:31] How did David & team put all this cool technology in a small box
    • [25:13] Shoutout, Ken Krasnow!
    • [25:35] Why is there beauty in constraints
    • [27:52] How does David decide which games are on Nex Playground
    • [31:44] How do you build a subscription model
    • [33:19] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like David every Friday
    • [33:21] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • [33:22] Such an honor speaking at Podcast Movement ’23 in Denver! Sign up to grab the slides from my session at MaxPodcasting.com/PM23
Nex Playground
Nex Playground
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [40:21] What are David’s Final Thoughts
    • [41:06] Follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [41:12] The Wild Business Growth podcast is on YouTube! Subscribe @MaxBranstetter to watch full video interviews with Wild entrepreneurs like David
    • [41:14] Check out the Wild Business Growth podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [41:15] Connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and Threads @MaxBranstetter and TikTok @WildBusinessGrowth
    • [41:17] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [41:19] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity. It’s where podcasting meets entrepreneurship – and terrible puns
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
David Lee - Wild Business Growth Podcast #357: Nex Playground, Active Video Games for Your Living Room

What is the Wild Business Growth podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding and professional-looking podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to David Lee on the Wild Business Growth podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth podcast and tell a friend about it. And play some Nex Playground with them. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Clement Mok – Wild Business Growth Podcast #268: First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer https://maxpodcasting.com/clement-mok/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 03:48:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=8144 Where could you benefit from diving into a new space before the majority of people have? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Clement Mok. Clement is a Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 268: Clement Mok – First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer

Clement Mok, the Legendary Designer and Serial Entrepreneur, joins the show to share his journey from the early days of Apple to disrupting image libraries, web design, and restaurants. Hear his top lessons from Apple, how to attack complex problems, why you should ask why, what SUGARFISH and other top restaurants do best, and the most unique food he’s tried. This episode covers everything from stock photos to sushi. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • How did Clement work on links before the Internet existed
  • Why did he get into the restaurant industry
  • How did he start the first royalty-free image library
  • Do different types of restaurants operate differently
  • How did Clement get into the digital design space
  • What’s the biggest adjustment moving from NYC to California
  • Jersey Diners
  • What’s the biggest lesson Clement learned working with Steve Jobs

Connect with Clement at ClementMok.com.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Clement Mok - Wild Business Growth Podcast #268 First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer
Behind-the-scenes with Clement
Clement Mok SUGARFISH
SUGARFISH
  • Rapid-Fire Q&A
    • [30:43] What are Clement’s Final Thoughts
    • [31:02] Follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about the podcast. And show love (or roast me) by leaving 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify
    • [31:24] Check out the Wild Business Growth Podcast on Goodpods, where you can see what your favorite people are listening to
    • [31:26] Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter (aka X), and LinkedIn @MaxBranstetter
    • [31:28] Save time with your high-quality podcast. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to bring your podcast to life and use it as a business-building tool
    • [31:32] Sign up for the Podcasting to the Max newsletter at MaxPodcasting.com/Newsletter and receive How to Edit Your Podcast in Audacity
    • Theme music: Freestyle Percussion Magik – “Jungle Tribe” – provided by Jamendo
Clement Mok - Wild Business Growth Podcast #268: First-Mover Advantage, Dynamic Designer

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Clement Mok on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And try out SUGARFISH while you’re at it. Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

]]> Robert Brunner – Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition https://maxpodcasting.com/robert-brunner/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:58:00 +0000 https://maxpodcasting.com/?p=7735 How did Beats by Dre and Apple become the design behemoths they are today? That’s the story of this week’s Wild Business Growth Podcast guest, Robert Brunner. Robert is the Chief Designer of Beats by Dre and Founder of Ammunition. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

Episode 255: Robert Brunner – Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition

Robert Brunner, the Chief Designer of Beats by Dre and Founder of Ammunition, joins the show to share his journey from falling in love with industrial design to shaping design for Apple, Pentagram, Beats by Dre, and beyond. Hear his design principles, how Apple became what it is today, behind-the-scenes stories from Beats by Dre, his most memorable design projects, and what Dr. Dre goes by in the office. This episode covers everything from Jimmy Iovine to the Apple Lisa. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:

  • Did Robert always know he wanted to design for massive brands
  • What was the scene in his house like growing up
  • How did he start working for Apple
  • Could he tell Apple would become what it is today
  • How did he start working on Beats by Dre
  • Why did he go back to entrepreneurship with Ammunition
  • Does Beats by Dre really test new headphones with “In Da Club” by 50 Cent
  • Pharrell

Connect with Robert at AmmunitionGroup.com, on Instagram @RobertDBrunner and @AmmunitionGroup, and on LinkedIn.

Enjoy the shoooooow! Check out the show notes below for much more detail. You can also find the full transcript here.

Show Notes

Robert Brunner - Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition
Mayyyy have looked up what color shirt Robert often wears
Robert Brunner - Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition
Some of Robert’s work
Robert Brunner - Wild Business Growth Podcast #255: Beats by Dre Designer, Founder of Ammunition

What is the Wild Business Growth Podcast?

Wild ideas. Wild growth. Every Wednesday morning a new entrepreneur joins the Wild Business Growth Podcast to share the wildly creative and unusual ways they grew their business – and teaches you how to do it, too. Hear the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Drybar, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, the voice of Bart Simpson, and more Wild stories. Hosted by Max Branstetter (that’s me), Founder and Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting.

How do you start a podcast?

Interested in starting a professional-sounding podcast for your brand, but don’t want to deal with the time commitment of all those behind-the-scenes details? I’ve got you covered. Email me at max@maxpodcasting.com to save time with your high-quality podcast and use it as a business-building tool.

Thanks for listening to Robert Brunner on the Wild Business Growth Podcast. To hear more Wild stories like this one every Wednesday morning, follow the Wild Business Growth Podcast and tell a friend about it. And sketch all sorts of stuff with them while listening to “In Da Club.” Until next time, Let your business Run Wild…and Bring on the Bongos!!

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