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Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast. Special guest Richard Blank Welcome to the Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast, the go-to show for high-performing business owners, executives, and professionals who aspire to elevate their personal, professional, and financial lives. Hosted by Michael Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan, each episode dives deep into the inspiring stories and invaluable insights of top industry Welcome to the Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast, the go-to show for high-performing business owners, executives, and professionals who aspire to elevate their personal, professional, and financial lives. Hosted by Michael Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan, each episode dives deep into the inspiring stories and invaluable insights of top industry leaders who have navigated the complex landscape of success with drive and determination. From leadership strategies and innovative business tactics to personal growth and financial acumen, our guests share their unscripted journeys to success, offering listeners practical advice and motivation to reach new heights. Join us on Driven: Unscripted Success Podcast, where we celebrate the relentless pursuit of excellence and empower you to achieve greatness in every facet of your life. Subscribe now and get ready to be inspired, challenged, and driven to succeed! In this episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Ricas Call Center. From Philadelphia roots to building a thriving business in Central America, Richards story is about resilience, authenticity, and the courage to take the tortoise approach in life and business. Richard shares why self-analysis is the key to self-awareness and how leaders can use reflection, empathy, and authenticity to build stronger teams. He opens up about: How studying Spanish shaped his career and led him to Costa Rica Why hiring for attitude beats hiring for skill How pinball machines and arcade games became a secret weapon for reducing turnover The importance of asking the right questions in interviews to uncover real character How self-analysis, empathy, and authenticity drive both personal and professional growth This weeks guest is Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Ricas Call Center. Richards story takes us from Philadelphia to Costa Rica, where he built a company grounded in resilience, empathy, and authenticity. In our conversation, he shares why self-analysis drives self-awareness, why he hires for attitude before skill, and how pinball machines and arcade games have become part of his unique workplace culture. Its an inspiring episode you wont want to miss! https://youtu.be/PVQNxbaKIY?si=5ZH8CSntnKVPLW5a https://youtu.be/rLoIKf2HnY https://youtu.be/UEqW7dg27II https://youtu.be/jmI2XZjbLHA https://youtu.be/XbwpH9BkmS4 https://youtu.be/oeFA3qVBp2c Richard Blank hired bassist Garry Gary Beers of INXS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieGjN5H4xPQ Richard Blank produced a Rap Breakdancing video commercial https://youtu.be/GQvGZYcX71s?si=3I6N3p-LVxwTvnh2 #DrivenUnscriptedSuccessPodcast #MichaelManninoSr #NaremanHamdan #RichardBlank #CostaRica #CallCenter #Outsourcing #Telemarketing #BPO #Sales #Entrepreneur #B2B #Business #Podcast #Gamification #CEO Mike Mannino Sr. ???????????????? ???????? ????????????????????????: ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????, ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? & ???????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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Full content usage rightsleverage your episode for your own business marketing & branding. Ive spent 35+ years in businessas a Master Builder, Real Estate Owner, Operator & Investor, 5th-Degree Black Belt I know that success leaves clues. My mission is to help top professionals share their stories while elevating their influence through meaningful conversations. A Keynote speaker for Philadelphia's Abington High School 68th National Honors Society induction ceremony. In addition, inducted into the 2023 Hall of Fame for Business. Giving back to Abington Senior High School is very important to Mr. Blank. As such, he endows a scholarship each year for students that plan on majoring in a world language at the university level.