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Archie Gips: Wahl Street Creator and Mark Wahlberg’s Partner Breaks down how “Unrealistic” ideas can bring the most success My guest today is Archie Gips, president and partner of Unrealistic Ideas, a full-service production company he created alongside Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson that focuses on premium non-scripted television, documentary film and podcasts. Among the company’s productions are the five-time Emmy-nominated documentary series, McMillions, for HBO and the current Wahl...

My guest today is Steve Neiger, an Associate Vice President at Colliers International. As a Commercial Real Estate Broker, Steve is experienced with all aspects of retail brokerage, from being on both sides of investment sales and leasing to working in partnership with developers on new construction projects across Southern Nevada. Steve has been in the commercial real estate industry since he graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a business degree in 2005, having entered...

My guest today is Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint, best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water in the United States. Kara has been recognized by many organizations and publications, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company and Fortune. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. She previously served as VP of Shopping Partnerships at America Online, and she hosts the podcast,...

My guest today is Jessica Zemple, a life and business coach who helps people discover their deeper purpose and find fulfillment through transformative coaching, workshops and retreats. She is also a keynote speaker and successful author, having recently released the book, Shuck This Way: 44 Ways to Shuck Open Your Shell and Shine. In addition, Jessica’s coaching philosophies and techniques have been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Huffington Post and more. Jessica created her company --...

My guest today is Ryan Flower, a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Management Action Programs, Inc. (MAP). Ryan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of California at Riverside. From there, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to become President of Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI). Before the gig economy existed, DDI was on the forefront of helping businesses and independent contractor drivers work effectively together. He still cites this...

My guest today is Robert Yuen, a trained architect turned scrappy entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of Monograph, a firm management platform made by architects for architects. Monograph’s platform helps architects and design professionals oversee projects, timesheets and forecasts in a single, intuitive interface. Since its launch in 2019, the Monograph platform has helped manage over $250 million in projects and is being used by more than 200 firms around the world. In this episode we dive...

My guest today is Allan Dib, a serial entrepreneur, marketer, and author of the bestselling book, The One-Page Marketing Plan. In his 20 years as an entrepreneur, Allan has built several multi-million dollar businesses in the IT, telecommunications, and marketing fields. This Australian native also helps businesses develop and implement marketing plans that build out the necessary tools, processes and assets to generate new leads, stand out from the crowd and make more money. Allan’s company...

My guest today is Jeanne David, Founder and CEO of the award-winning company, Outer Aisle Gourmet which creates and manufactures game-changing food products: gluten-free low-carb Cauliflower Pizza Crusts and Sandwich Thins and Wraps. When Jeanne invented a unique cauliflower-based bread substitute, she had no idea she had jump-started a national trend of cauliflower-based products. Reporting more than $42 million in revenue, Outer Aisle holds a unique and enviable spot as a leader in this...

My guest today is Marc Emmer, president of Optimize Inc., a growth consultancy based in Southern California. Marc is sought after by CEOs as a thought leader on strategy and strategic planning, and has conducted more than 500 strategy sessions. He is also an author and recently released his second book, Momentum: How Companies Decide What to Do Next. Marc has an impressive client roster including Starbucks, CBRE and more than 150 companies. In this episode we dive into: · The three phases...

Today my guest is Donna Bond, a Life and Business Coach who is the owner of Donna Bond Professional Coaching and Consulting, based in San Clemente, California. After earning a degree in hotel and restaurant management, Donna spent 28 years in the hotel business as a marketing executive. At the age of 45, she had an epiphany that life was passing her by. She left her prestigious job at the Ritz-Carlton in 2014 and became self-employed as a marketing consultant. A year and a half later, she...

Elana Varon is the founder of Cochituate Media and an award-winning editor and writer with more than three decades of experience covering leadership, technology, innovation, environmental sustainability and public policy. Among her recent work, Elana is the author of The Ultimate Side Hustle Book: 450 Moneymaking Ideas for the Gig Economy. She has also written and edited feature articles, white papers and case studies about emerging technologies and trends for technology and publishing...

Today my guest is John Biggs, an accomplished writer, technologist and entrepreneur. He and communications strategist Eric Villines are co-authors of Get Funded! The Startup Entrepreneur’s Guide to Seriously Successful Fundraising.” John is a writer, consultant, programmer, and former East Coast Editor for TechCrunch, an online newspaper focusing on high tech and startup companies. He writes mainly about technology, cryptocurrency, security, gadgets, gear, wristwatches, and the Internet....

Today my guest is Michelle Seiler Tucker, Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Inc. Michelle holds a Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary title and is a 20-year veteran in the M&A industry. She has a wealth of experience regarding buying, selling, fixing and growing businesses. In addition to being featured in Inc. Magazine, Forbes and other publications, Michelle is in high demand as a keynote speaker and makes regular appearances on Fox Business News and CNBC. She is the best-selling...

Today my guest is Kerry Hannon, a leading authority and strategist on work and jobs, career transitions, entrepreneurship, leadership, personal finance and retirement. A frequent TV and radio commentator, millions of people have been motivated by Kerry’s can-do, down-to-earth message. Besides writing for high-profile publications like Forbes, Money, USA Today and the New York Times, Kerry is the best-selling author of 14 books, including Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to...

Today my guest is Ken Colao, founding principal and president of CNY. He is an accomplished leader and entrepreneur in the construction industry with more than 40 years of experience as a principal of several major firms, having completed more than $6 billion of building construction. Back in 2001, Ken’s business was literally wiped out by the events surrounding the 9/11 terrorist attack. Yet he vowed to never give up, choosing instead to stay committed to his clients and employees, many of...

Today my guests are married Solopreneurs Webb Travis and his wife Kacey Taormina. Webb is a nationally known fitness coach who has trained celebrities, professional athletes, elite executives and everyday people. After being a top trainer in one of America’s top fitness organizations for eight years, Webb started a new chapter four years ago by going out on his own and is now one of the most sought-after and respected trainers in the United States. His wife Kacey is a real estate broker in...

Today my guest is Michael Schneider, a New York-based hospitality and industry connector and business leader. He is also a savvy and successful serial entrepreneur. Michael founded the Boutique Design brand in 2005, which was later acquired by a publicly traded company for $45 million. He has spent the last 15 years leveraging relationships and developing innovative ways for his clients to market their businesses. His newest venture is NEXT events, which connects buyers to suppliers and...

Today my guest is Ken Colwell, a seasoned strategic and operational leader with extensive experience working within entrepreneurial ecosystems and interacting with relevant private and public sector stakeholders at all levels in order to accomplish objectives. He has consulted for hundreds of start-up ventures and is the Founder of Innovative Growth Advisors. Dr. Colwell is currently dean of the School of Business at Central Connecticut State University. He was previously dean of the School...

Today my guest is Marie-Dominique Rail, otherwise known as Chef Marie, founder and CEO of MCHEF. Chef Marie first became interested in cooking as a young girl, growing up in Montreal. She started working in restaurants at the age of 16, and through dedication and hard work she became an accomplished private chef who worked in Montreal, Geneva, Milan and now Las Vegas. Besides her culinary achievements, Chef Marie has proven to be a prolific entrepreneur, leveraging her love and expertise of...

Scott Thornton: The Business of Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Copyrights Today my guest is Scott Thornton, the founder and principal attorney at The Thornton Firm, LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. His law practice centers around patent and intellectual property law with a primary emphasis focused on patent applications and prosecution. Scott graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a double major in chemistry and history. He earned his law degree from...