What does a “deal” look like in Hollywood - when the stakes are the story itself? In this episode of The Dealmaker’s Lounge, hosts Jeff Novak and Cody Davis sit down with William Shockley and Tom Brady, partners at Tiki Tāne Pictures, to unpack what it really takes to move a project from concept to screen - without losing the creative vision along the way.William shares lessons from a decades-long career spanning iconic roles and directing - most recently Long Shadows, while Tom pulls back the curtain on the realities of writing and leading in high-pressure TV rooms with credits including The Simpsons, Sports Night, and more. Together, they talk about the unglamorous side of “making it”: betting on yourself, surviving the hard seasons, choosing the right partners, and building aligned relationships that make great work possible.You’ll also hear how the business has shifted—from theatrical volume to a streaming-driven landscape - and what that change means for creators, investors, and anyone trying to build something meaningful in a competitive market. If you’re a founder, creative, or operator negotiating high-stakes decisions, this one’s packed with practical perspective (and a few great stories).

What happens when a Hall of Fame left tackle takes everything he learned in the NFL and applies it to business, leadership, and life after football?

In this episode of The Dealmaker’s Lounge, Jeff Novak and Cody Davis sit down with Tony Boselli — Pro Football Hall of Famer, former All-Pro offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars, healthcare and real estate entrepreneur, and Executive Vice President of the Jaguars — to unpack what it really takes to win on and off the field.

Tony shares the real story behind the highlight reel: growing up in a big, tight-knit family, watching his dad grind from McDonald’s manager to owning 22 franchises, choosing USC for reasons that had nothing to do with football tradition, and eventually marrying Miss California. He opens up about bad investments, near-disaster financial moments, and the bathroom conversation with his wife that became a turning point in his life.

You’ll hear how he:

• Learned to bet on people first, not just ideas or deals

• Turned a failed venture into a launchpad for a healthcare and health-tech career

• Built a company that delivered flu vaccines to kids across multiple states

• Now helps engineer a “intangibly rich” roster and culture inside the Jacksonville Jaguars

• Uses adversity as fuel — welcoming it instead of fearing it, and leaning on faith, family, and work ethic to get through it

If you’re an operator, investor, founder, or leader trying to navigate risk, pick the right partners, and build teams that can take a punch and keep moving forward, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode, Cody and Jeff sit down with Allen Gilmer, the visionary founder of DrillingInfo (now Enverus), whose data revolution transformed the oil and gas industry. From his early days as a geophysicist driving a Suburban across Texas to gather seismic data, to building one of the most influential energy intelligence platforms in the world, Gilmer shares the real story behind the deals, both business and personal, that shaped his journey.

We explore the grit it takes to build something lasting in an unpredictable industry: the failures, the pivots, and the mindset that turns obstacles into opportunity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about the intersection of innovation and resilience, this conversation reveals what it really means to make the deals that make us.___

Welcome to The Dealmaker’s Lounge - where leadership, business development, and the psychology of the deal come together. Hosted by Jeff Novak and Cody Davis, two entrepreneurs from radically different worlds - the NFL gridiron and the oil fields - this show explores what it really takes to build, lead, and last. From the boardroom to the backroads, Jeff and Cody uncover the real stories behind success: the risks that paid off, the failures that forged resilience, and the quiet deals that shape who we become. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or dreamer chasing your next big play, pull up a chair - this is where dealmakers talk shop.