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 ti

[59] From Submarine Naval Officer to leadership coaching

Apr 3rd, 2024 1h

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 Pr

[58] Your child will never speak. I proved them wrong.

Mar 28th, 2024 1h 2m

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 pro

[57] The Royal Restroom Empire

Mar 19th, 2024 56m 44s

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 uniq

[56] How Family And Heritage Drives Entrepreneurial Success

Mar 4th, 2024 55m 21s

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

[55] Level Up Your Marketing Game: Play To Win With Smart Bets!

Feb 21st, 2024 1h 5m

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 a

[54] The Secret to Entrepreneurial Success: Shift Your Mindset From Wealth To Purpose

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 4m

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 tra

[52] Teen Prodigy: Meet The 16-year-old Entrepreneur Making Waves!

Jan 11th, 2024 56m 19s

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 alread

[51] STEVE WARE: "I Never Set Out To Help Anybody Other Than Myself."

Oct 31st, 2023 1h 12m

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

[50] Jesi Stracham: "I am very lucky to just be a paraplegic."

Oct 11th, 2023 1h 5m

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, i

[49] Curtis Matsko: From Sobriety to $120+ Million Entrepreneurial Success

Sep 27th, 2023 1h 1m

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

[48] Chad Brown: How To Spot Patterns That Get In The Way Of Success

Sep 26th, 2023 1h 2m

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 re

[47] Pia Wendelbo: Humanizing how business is done

Sep 23rd, 2023 58m 56s

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

[46] Irit Levi: "If I can't figure it out in 5 minutes, I'm not recommending it."

Sep 18th, 2023 1h 39m

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

[44] LoRen gReiFf: "People hire people. They do not hire resumes."

Sep 7th, 2023 56m 53s

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 s

[45] Ernie Harker: Facing Down The Dream Killer

Aug 8th, 2023 1h 21m

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. Fru

[43] Shlomo Genchin: Copywriting Is Not Just Stringing Words Together.

Jul 21st, 2023 1h 2m

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. Li

[42] Tess Nyman: "I am not leaving this place without a job."

Jul 21st, 2023 1h 15m

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?

[40] Paul Katz: "We're all going to die. Now is the time to learn how to play the piano."

Jun 16th, 2023 1h 5m

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 lik

[39] Rich Litvin: "Effective Coaching Messes With Your Thinking."

May 23rd, 2023 48m 1s

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

[38]: Jahmaal Marshall. "Before You Help People You Need To Help Yourself."

May 3rd, 2023 58m 38s

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 "wh

[37] Awet Woldegebriel: "In one second, I learned about the fragility of life."

Apr 18th, 2023 1h 9m

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

[36] Adam Robinson: "How we beat the "SaaS slow ramp of death."

Apr 7th, 2023 1h 21m

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,

[35] Peter Murphy Lewis: "The human return on investment is superior to anything else."

Mar 28th, 2023 54m 22s

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 experie

[34] Rui Boom: Breaking free from routine and embracing the unknown."

Mar 16th, 2023 1h 22m

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" -