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My name is Zev Asch; welcome to The Entrepreneur Next Door Podcast. I've spent my entire career in what I call "the trenches of small business and entrepreneurship." I spent three decades as a successful corporate marketing executive in small and family-owned businesses, an academic career as a Graduate Marketing Professor and director of Entrepreneurship and leadership at Touro University Graduate School of Business, and over a decade as a business transformation coach. As an avid podcast l ...
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Can you control your happiness? Is there a secret to achieving a consistent state of being happy? Engage in my heartfelt conversation with Sara and understand that achieving happiness is neither a secret nor a daunting challenge. Your journey must start with an introspective assessment of your present circumstances. Sara and I talked about her jour…
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This podcast is for everyone, whether you are spiritual, religious, or an atheist! In this lively and insightful conversation, filled with both depth and humor, I talk with Dr. (Minister) John Page as we explore the intersection of #entrepreneurship, #spirituality, #leadership #personalgrowth. We discuss the importance of resilience, the role of a …
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❓ Have you ever wondered why your doctor doesn't inform you about available innovative medical treatments? ❓ Why are so many doctors required to use standard-of-care instead of individualized patient-centered care?" My guest, Dr. Robert Bard, knows the answer. He is a passionate physician with over 50 years of experience, not just a doctor but a vi…
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"I didn't start a company to cure hangovers...there was this incredible technology that allows us to engineer a bacteria to perform a function that people will benefit from." Join me for an exciting conversation with a young scientist with a Ph.D. in microbiology. We'll discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and his mission to utilize science an…
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Doctors experience burnout regularly because they must work in ways they know can be improved. The business model of medicine has adulterated the relationship between the physician and the patient. Decisions are made about what solutions to offer you, not because it's best for you or the least disruptive in your life. It's because that's how doctor…
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Amish Shaw walked away from three generations of his family's diamond business to innovate an industry long overdue for change—a passionate leap into entrepreneurship that risked everything. In the traditional diamond industry, a diamond passes through eleven distribution points before it is displayed at a store. Each 'handler' adds their profit ma…
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Alex Bruschi has spent his entire career in sales, making him uniquely qualified to uncover the secrets of successful sales reps and the skills and mindset that propel them. "Sales is a powerful equalizer. Regardless of your background or education, you can do exceptionally well if you're good." - Alex Bruschi We explore the development of sales ro…
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From selling cars to helping employees unlock their true earning potential. Keri-Lynne (KL) shares her journey and mission: teaching women (and men) how to advocate for themselves. If you're an executive, manager, or employee aspiring for recognition and proper compensation, listen to this podcast and avoid leaving money on the negotiation table. K…
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Feeling trapped in a soul-crushing job? Is choosing entrepreneurship your escape from misery? Before you leap into the deceptively unknown, watch this podcast. Karen Cooper's YouTube video might be the eye-opener you need. Karen is an ex-corporate professional and a coach. She shares her raw journey as a working mother juggling it all. She tackles …
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"The word sales immediately generates an icky feeling." - Ashley Beck Cuellar If you're a working mom, entrepreneur, small business owner, or anyone focused on growing your business, this podcast is for you. Join me for an exciting and fun conversation with sales expert Ashely Beck Cuellar (pronounced Kway-R), who describes herself as a Sales Mama …
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Ever wondered how to scale your small business from a million-dollar enterprise to a multi-million-dollar powerhouse? Can you crack the top-line revenue number you've been stuck on? Join me for a dynamic, intimate conversation with growth marketing expert Hamlet Azarian. From a modest background as the son of a single-mom hairdresser, Hamlet Azaria…
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Data analytics is way more exciting than it sounds! Luke Komiskey, founder of Data Drive, explains how start-up entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses can harness the power of data to challenge assumptions and help them make smarter decisions. Without tech talk, Luke explains complex concepts like data engineering. Data is like detecti…
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This quote sums up Vikram Ekambaram's fascinating journey: "I hated computer science, so when I graduated, I got an MBA in Marketing and thought I wanted to be in marketing and sales. I hated sales, too, and a friend approached me and asked if I wanted to come to the US and be a programmer. I figured now was the time to use my computer science degr…
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Businesses, especially small businesses, rely on online lead generation and transactions. They also recognize (sometimes too late) the impact and opportunity cost of fraudulent leads on their business. Entrepreneurs: are they born or made? In Rich Kahn's case, he seemed destined for it. From a young age, he was drawn to programming, and with persev…
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This is an inspiring story of a woman who rose from poverty in her village to being dubbed the "Shakira of Asia" and voted Diva by Asia Life Magazine. Dona is known for her talents as a singer, songwriter, and DJ; she has even started her record label. Additionally, she has ventured into acting and has become a successful entrepreneur after meeting…
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Life was great; Rebecca married the love of her life, her business was growing, and then cancer showed up unannounced. "You have terminal ovarian cancer and seven to ten months to live." Rebecca Lynn Torres, a personal trainer and functional medicine health coach, shares her journey of finding her passion and building a successful career in the fit…
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Terri Alessi-Miceli, President and CEO of HIA-LI, shares insights on the Long Island small business community, which has 100,000 businesses, of which 90% employ fifty or fewer people. Terri emphasizes the importance of seeking mentors, prioritizing customer service, and building strong customer relationships. She has spent years with Dale Carnegie …
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Can a sixty-five-year-old woman beat a 30-year-old man in #Pickleball? Meet Seymour Rifkind, one of the original Pickleball entrepreneurs. He shares the real, firsthand story behind the game's origin and why it's called Pickleball. Seymour's tireless efforts introduced the game to over fifty countries, and his early vision of what the game was lack…
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Tom Sicola takes us on a captivating journey from his days as a submarine naval officer, where he learned the invaluable lessons of teamwork and purpose, to the corporate world, where he witnessed firsthand the pitfalls of the infamous Peter Principle. Tom embarks on an entrepreneurial adventure with a burning desire to help corporate leaders and b…
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Nichole Daher, founder of Success on the Spectrum, shares her personal connection to Autism and her journey of starting the first ABA therapy franchise in the US. Nicole emphasizes the need for emotional connection with customers, good ABA professionals, and building trust with parents. Nicole shares how she differentiates her clinics from schools …
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David Sauers co-founded Royal Restrooms, a luxury portable restroom trailer company. David focused on marketing to the event industry and offering a cleaner and more pleasant restroom experience. He emphasizes the importance of providing a unique customer experience and targeting higher-end events. David's business grew organically through word-of-…
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Join Sam and Hal Zeitlin in captivating stories as they share their inspiring entrepreneurial journeys. Coming from different backgrounds but sharing a Jewish heritage, they discuss how collaboration and learning together have helped them scale their businesses. Whether baking delicious bagels or creating websites using Webflow, the principles of b…
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This podcast is for you if you're an entrepreneur or a small business owner, especially a SaaS founder. This is a raw and honest discussion about marketing. Justyna Ciecierska-Göçeryan (Justi) and I rant about common mistakes by Saas founders and small business owners and the proven ways to get more out of marketing. When you start a business, you …
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If you loved Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" talk, this is the street-smart version from a young Israeli entrepreneur. Itay Forer dove into entrepreneurship as an Israeli student living in New York City. He openly shares his down-to-earth and transparent reasons for becoming an entrepreneur and his invaluable reality check. If you want to succeed in…
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You may not have heard of Moldova, a small country of only 2.5 million that borders Romania and Ukraine. It is unlikely that you have encountered a young man as ambitious and inspiring as Cristian Frunze, who is a high school student and already a successful entrepreneur. Despite the country's lack of access to many resources that Americans enjoy, …
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Have you ever worked for a company that had an active program to improve the well-being of its employees? I'm not talking about just a standard medical plan but ongoing resources that help you deal with stress, anxiety, and other obstacles that can hinder personal and professional fulfillment. If you did, you're lucky and one of a select few who ne…
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On January 18th, 2015, a devastating motorcycle accident changed Jesi Stracham's life. She was twenty-two years old. "The last thing I remember is everything going black. And then, at some point, I saw my Grandmother, and she said, "Jesi Mae, it's not your time..." Through grueling back surgeries and rehabilitation, Jesi is determined not to let he…
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Your search is over. If you're a business owner or a startup founder who has yet to find the formula for successfully growing your business while maintaining a happy work-life balance. Cutis Matsko, the CEO of a growing $120+ business, proudly declares, "I've had a great life, and I am nearly always happy!" Curtis shares his early struggle with alc…
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In this episode of the Entrepreneur Next Door, you'll meet Chad Brown, who became an entrepreneur at fifteen and found his calling after multiple pivots in his career. "Fathering teenage girls is one of the greatest leadership lessons." If my relationship with my wife is terrible, I can’t be effective as a coach leader. His first sales job was as a…
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Every business dreams of growth and scaling up. Successfully growing your business only happens by expanding your team. Listen to my guest and get valuable insights on how to manage change and people to ensure a smoother transition later on. I prefer to introduce Pia Wendelbo as something other than an 'expert' in change management since the (overu…
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Irit Levi, "The Secret Tapes." Well, not really. I invited Irit to do a follow-up interview for last year's podcast. A lot has changed with Irit's business, and I wanted her on video so she could be part of my new YouTube podcast line-up. Irit Levi is a source of inspiration for women who strive to balance their roles as a mother, wife, and success…
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Loren Greiff (who purposely plays with how her name is displayed) is a super successful executive career coach. I invited her to the podcast because the key to success in building and growing a business is hiring the right talent. Loren is a self-declared "Idiot Savant" with a talent to visualize, "I treat life like a pallet." And she gives kudos t…
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This podcast is about a career journey that showcases the value of pursuing personal interests and leveraging individual strengths. As a teenager, Ernie aspired to be a Disney artist but started his career as an illustrator for an ad agency. Frustrated with corporate bureaucracy and low pay, he jumps ship and becomes an independent artist. From the…
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I've worked in marketing for years, and I rarely say this: this young man is one of the most talented marketers I've come across in a long time. Shlomo Genchin possesses similar intuitive brilliance that drew me to Seth Godin many years ago. Listen to my intimate conversation and the evolution of a talented marketer. Get to know him; you won't regr…
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Join me for a candid conversation with a courageous Ugandan woman who overcame challenges, balanced her professional and personal life, and contributed to a noble cause. How does a twenty-year-old get a job as an HR manager with zero experience? (Hint: the title of the podcast.) The surprising way Tess trained herself for a job she was not qualifie…
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Join me for an inspiring podcast episode featuring Paul Katz, a highly successful entrepreneur who has achieved remarkable success in the competitive music industry. Paul's fascinating journey encompasses working with renowned organizations like the African Wildlife Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, alongside collaborating with in…
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I vividly recall my exhilaration when Rich Litvin graciously accepted my invitation to appear as a guest on the podcast. I deeply admire Rich, and the wisdom and insights you'll gain are invaluable. Rich is a masterful transformational coach who works exclusively with high-performing leaders and coaches. His extraordinary ability to forge profound …
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Jahmaal Marshall is blessed with a natural ability to help people. He's been doing it since he was a teenager. Listen to Jahmaal's journey, how his childhood traumatic experience defined his future and career, and why he strongly feels that "what we believe about ourselves is often hardwired into a traumatic event." Here are key nuggets from our se…
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As a society flooded by images and new stories, we’ve become numb to tragedies here and abroad; a Tesla commercial follows a CNN coverage of thousands of refugees living in sub-standard conditions, or a new record of Covid deaths followed by a BOGO (Buy One Get One) free commercial. We may feel a tang of emotion, yet, we can’t help ourselves to be …
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If you're looking for an authentic and inspiring entrepreneurial success story, this podcast episode with Adam Robinson is a must-listen. Adam's transparent and detailed account of his journey is a gem. He shares strategies, technical insights, and valuable lessons he's learned. His story is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone considering startin…
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Peter was born crosseyed and, for years, was bullied by his schoolmates. He had corrective surgeries when he was two, four, ten, thirteen, and nineteen. When you listen to his crazy (and adventurous) journey, you can understand how this experience shaped his tenacity and grit. At twenty-seven, in the middle of his Ph.D. studies, a non-malignant col…
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Buckle up and get the popcorn ready; it's a longer podcast worth listening to every minute. When your guest opens the conversation with a profound quote from Confucius - "We have two lives; the second begins when we realize we only have one" - you know you're in for a deeply personal conversation. Rui Boom grew up in Portugal and wanted to become a…
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Vernon grew up in an entrepreneurial family: His father ran a hotel, and his mother was an artist. His introduction to running a business started when his father told him, "I'm done mowing the lawn; it's your job now." Vernon and his wife "bet the farm" and took the plunge into entrepreneurship. They own a media company that helps authors and publi…
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Chris Hennessy is a "sweets guy" always looking for a snack (chocolate preferred). He has a golden voice and an upbeat personality. Not what you would expect when you listen to his story. In his early years, Chris aspired to be a vet, worked at a jail, and did some construction jobs. But, in his 20s, his life took a downward spiral, as he, in his w…
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Brenden's competitive drive was fueled by a father that told him he would never be successful. Fast forward to college when Brenden signs up for "case competitions," where students present to large corporations and nail a position if they do well. The odds? 300 presenters, 70 get picked. Find out how Brenden was able to shortcut 40 years of knowled…
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At 12, Dominick cleaned his neighbor's backyard to save money to buy one $30 share of Disney, unlike what the average boy his age would be doing. Growing up in Brooklyn and watching everyone around him struggle financially motivated him to "change" things. Next came starting a nonprofit for the homeless as an Eagle Scout. Entrepreneurship was like …
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"I wanted to have enough money to live comfortably by age 50. I didn't know how to do it, but I knew I would do it." What's the connection between writing action-thriller novels (my favorites) and entrepreneurship? On this podcast, Steve Braker takes us through his journey as he transitioned from being a successful business owner to the highly comp…
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Many people take podcasting too seriously. Of course, if I'm asking you to spend an hour listening, you want and deserve a return on your investment. Well, here's an hour plus of what we call "edutainment" - educational entertainment. A journey of a brilliant, genuine, and fun woman with an impressively large following (26,000 on Linked) and, most …
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The measure of a true business is answering the question: What happens when you die? If you die and the business dies, that was a nice job, not a business. Buckle up for a fun hour listening to an experienced, passionate, opinionated, successful entrepreneur. Some of the topics we discuss are: What happened when Chris was nine-years-old that put hi…
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Every one of us goes through "What am I going to do next? What makes me happy?" While some entrepreneurs find their calling quickly, for others, like my guest Sharon Sciammas, it has taken a few side trips and explorations before reaching his destination. You can hear the energy and excitement in Sharon Sciammas when he speaks about his childhood w…
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