A Conversation with Legendary Television Producer Stuart Krasnow

A Conversation with Legendary Television Producer Stuart Krasnow

Author: Dr. Bill Dorfman® August 19, 2025 Duration: 28:25
In this episode, Dr. Bill welcomes legendary producer Stuart Krasnow, whose career spans CNN, CBS This Morning, The Joan Rivers Show, Dateline NBC and nearly every reality format imaginable. They dive into Stuart’s journey through television’s changing landscape; discuss how young creators can break in today; and share powerful lessons on opportunity and resilience. Key takeaways: - Why gratitude - even when facing setbacks - can open unexpected doors - How mastering your craft beats waiting for “the universe” to deliver success - Insider advice for students: build experience anywhere you can (even for free), make yourself visible, and embrace diverse perspectives Don’t miss these invaluable insights! Hit play now to learn what it really takes to succeed in media and entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each week on the Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® Series, you’ll find a conversation that feels more like a personal introduction than a formal interview. Hosted by Dr. Bill Dorfman himself-known widely as a celebrity dentist and New York Times best-selling author, but also as the founder of The LEAP Foundation-this podcast creates a space where accomplished mentors from diverse fields pull up a chair. They share not just their polished success stories, but the real, often messy, experiences that shaped their paths. The discussions naturally delve into the lessons learned through failure, the pivotal moments of guidance they received, and the practical wisdom they now pass on. While the podcast sits within the Education, Family, and Kids categories, its appeal is broad, offering insights valuable to anyone curious about personal growth and leadership. Listeners will hear genuine, unrehearsed dialogue that highlights how mentorship can transform a career and a life, all through Dr. Dorfman’s engaging and curious perspective. It’s a consistent weekly resource for those looking to learn from the best, in a format that emphasizes connection over lecture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® Series
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LEAP Week 2025 - Conversation with Rob Dyrdek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:52
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Making Your Own Breaks: Ryan Powers on Carving a Career in Hollywood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:59
In this episode of the Meet the Mentor Series®, Dr. Bill Dorfman sits down with actor, writer, and producer Ryan Powers, whose journey from small-town Massachusetts to the film sets of Los Angeles is filled with grit, cr…
Albert Preciado - Mortgage Guy to Life Changer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:19
Albert Preciado is the Founder and CEO of The Mortgage Guys, Ambiance Realty and Driven Enterprises. Albert is also a Real Estate Investor. In 2013 Albert bought a 3 unit property and like everything else Albert does he…
Rajiv Shukla, Chairman of Carmell Corporation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
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