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On this episode, we spoke with Tim Keen.  Tim is a LA-based marketer (originally from Melbourne, Australia, with a stint in Montreal) whose previous day job was with a touring rock band. He learned the ropes of performance marketing (the main focus of this episode) by dropshipping sex toys and bootleg Harry Potter merch. He …

129: Tim Keen – How Dropshipping Sex Toys Turned into Loop Club Listen Now »

On this episode, we sat down with Rocky Lalvani. Rocky serves as Chief Profitability Advisor for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and they make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional he implements Mike Michalowicz’s Profit First System.  We change the accounting formula of Sales – Expenses = …

128: Rocky Lalvani – Make Profit a Priority! Listen Now »

On this episode, we sat down with Michele Molitor, the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of “Breakthrough Healing.” She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing more than 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders, to …

127: Michele Molitor – How to Master Your Mindset and Break Through Imposter Syndrome Listen Now »

On this episode, we sat down with Claire Bahn, a personal brand strategist and the CEO and Founder of Claire Bahn Group.  She helps high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, founders, and executives create magnetic personal brands to increase their visibility, deal flow, and opportunities.  She found her way into personal branding after her career as an actress …

126: Claire Bahn – Why Your Personal Brand Should Matter to You Listen Now »

On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Paul Attaway, a lawyer turned entrepreneur turned author.  Paul recently retired from a thirty-year career as an entrepreneur.  He has never liked that word: it sounds pretentious.  He thinks it may be Latin for “no one will hire me.”  Nevertheless, he’s here and excited for what comes …

125: Paul Attaway – The Advice You Need for the Entrepreneurial Path Listen Now »

On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Todd Cochrane, CEO and Founder of Blubrry Podcasting (a/k/a RawVoice).  He is the founder of the People’s Choice Podcast Awards and the Tech Podcast Network. Todd was inducted into the inaugural class of the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2015. Perhaps his biggest influence on podcasting is …

124: Todd Cochrane – Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide Listen Now »

On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Patience Dean.  Patience is currently managing a diverse passive income portfolio including ATM Machines, Rental Properties, Business Loan Notes and AirBNB’s.  However, that is not where this story begins.  Our story starts with Patience in a homeless shelter, with 30 days to get back on her feet.  …

123: Patience Dean – Homeless to CEO in 11 days Listen Now »

Shindy Chen – Remote work culture success Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Shindy Chen.  Shindy is a published author and founder & CEO of Scribe, a financial content agency.  Her first book, “The Credit Cleanup Book,” was …

122: Shindy Chen – Remote Work Culture Success Listen Now »

Brian Oliveira – Happy Hour Hospitality and @cozinha_philly Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Brian Oliveira.  Brian formerly owned Girard Brasserie & Bruncherie, Philly’s first fair wage restaurant (and the first restaurant in Philadelphia to pay its workers …

121: Brian Oliveira – Happy Hour at Home, During the Pandemic Listen Now »

Jason Marziani – Your crash course in NFTs Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Jason Marziani.  Jason is a game creator, software developer, fan engager, writer, and investor.  As CTO of MVP Interactive, a fan experience technology company, …

120: Jason Marziani – NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) Listen Now »

Sarah Ohanesian – Improving your productivity starts here… Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Sarah Ohanesian. It’s “O-han-e-san”. But, as Sarah will tell you, she “will respond to anything that starts with ‘O.’ No stress!” Sarah says that “Outwardly, …

119: Sarah Ohanesian – How to be SO Productive Listen Now »

Charles “Rip” Tilden – Great Leaders are Made not Born Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g On this episode, we sat down (virtually) with Rip Tilden.  Rip has been helping companies grow throughout his 30+ year career. He has experience in more than 10 industries in …

118: Rip Tilden – Great Leaders are Made not Born Listen Now »

Episode 117 – Nerses Aposhian Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Nerses is the co-host and co-founder of The Founder Hour, a podcast show which features some of the country’s top founders and the stories of their entrepreneurial journeys.  The Founder Hour podcast features founders of …

117: Nerses Aposhian – Building Communities Using Podcasts, Clubhouse, and More Listen Now »

Episode 116 – Jared Graybeal Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g When times get tough, entrepreneurs often find themselves in challenging positions – shoring up revenue, supporting their teams, and pivoting to stay abreast of the changes. Never has this been more true than it is …

116: Jared Graybeal – Self-care to Before You Burnout Listen Now »

Episode 115 – Nabwana Isaac Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g You are about to hear an amazing and inspirational story about an entrepreneur who is based in Uganda.  Nabwana Isaac is a filmmaker, producer, director, editor, and director of photography, based in Kampala, Uganda. He …

115: Nabwana Isaac – The Tarantino of Uganda Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g About this episode: Claus Raasted is an innovation strategist, and has been pushing the limits of the possible for twenty years. He serves as the Director for The College of Extraordinary Experiences, is a Coach at McKinsey, and releases a …

114: Claus Raasted – Creating Extraordinary Experiences, with the College of Extraordinary Experiences Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g 113: Jessica Wolfson – Finding Success Through Multiple Projects at Different Stages On this episode, we bring you the Self Made Strategies of Jessica Wolfson.  Jessica is a video and film Director & Producer with a strong track record and …

113: Jessica Wolfson – Finding Success Through Multiple Projects at Different Stages Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g 112: Jaclyn DiGregorio – Why You Need to Start Throwing so much Spaghetti out into the Universe Something MUST Stick On this episode, we bring you the Self Made Strategies of Jaclyn DiGregorio. When Jaclyn was a 21 year old …

112: Jaclyn DiGregorio – Why You Need to Start Throwing so much Spaghetti out into the Universe Something MUST Stick Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g 111: Bo-Dean Sanders – Lines of Communication in Diversity and Inclusion On this episode, we bring you the Self Made Strategies of Bo-Dean Sanders. B0-Dean transferred from Cheyney University, the oldest Historically Black College-University (HBCU) in America, to Villanova University, …

111: Bo-Dean Sanders – Lines of Communication in Diversity and Inclusion Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Episode 110: Courtney Lawless – Strategies to Turn Your Dreams Into a Reality On this episode, we bring you the Self Made Strategies of Courtney Lawless.  Courtney Lawless is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and tech founder who works with businesses …

110: Courtney Lawless – Strategies to Turn Your Dreams Into a Reality Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Episode 109: Dr. Cody – Why Adding TikTok (and Videos) to Your Content Marketing Strategy Could Significantly Increase Your Business On this episode, we bring you the Self Made Strategies of Dr. Cody.  Dr Cody is an American-born,  Australian Chiropractor who has …

109: Dr. Cody – Why Adding TikTok (and Videos) to Your Content Marketing Strategy Could Significantly Increase Your Business Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies is now also available on the Self Made Strategies YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g Episode 108: Jen Groover – The MORE Method On this episode, bring you the Self Made Strategies of Jen Groover.  Jen has been a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, …

108: Jen Groover – How to Get More of Everything you Desire and Deserve in Life Listen Now »

On this episode, you will hear the Self Made Strategies of Nick Bayer, CEO and Founder of Saxbys Coffee.  Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEOs” or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he created …

107: Nick Bayer – Make Life Better Listen Now »

On this episode, you will hear from a digital marketing specialist who works in paid and organic marketing, PR, and social media marketing and management, to help small businesses find their authentic voice for their audience through a holistic marketing approach. When Sarah DeGeorge is not working on digital marketing strategy, you’ll find her on …

106: Sarah DeGeorge – Why Consistency is the Key to Fixing Your Marketing in 2021 Listen Now »

On this episode, Michelle Seiler Tucker (Founder of Seiler Tucker Inc. – http://www.seilertucker.com/), a 20-year veteran in mergers & acquisitions.  Michelle has sold hundreds of businesses.  She has been recognized as the leading authority on buying, selling, fixing, and growing businesses, Michelle sees opportunity where many are discouraged or have given up.  Her passion is …

105: Michelle Seiler Tucker – Building Growth by Thinking Through Your Goals and Exit Strategy Listen Now »

Welcome to a special Holiday 2020 Episode! Episode 104: A special case study on how Valuegraphics (https://valuegraphics.com/) can help an organization like the American Association for Cancer Research (https://www.aacr.org/) to engage with their high-value gift donors. CHECK OUT the AACR’s NEW game here: http://neoantigen.gg/!!!  (Proceeds from the game will benefit cancer research.) This is a …

104: Fighting Cancer with the Video Game Community, and How Focusing on Valuegraphics Can Improve Engagement Listen Now »

On this episode, Barbara Casey (Co-Founder of Mobile High 5 – https://www.mobilehigh5.com/) joined us to share her entrepreneurial journey.  Barbara Casey brings 30 years of experience in marketing, and is a serial entrepreneur. She was a member of the team which launched the very first frequent buyer program in the country for AT&T and brings …

103: Barbara Casey – Direct Engagement with Your Target Audience Listen Now »

Benjamin Thomas is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Temple University in 2018 with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies and Innovation Management. With over 4 years of professional experience, he is known for his work in the Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel music genres, helping to shape the sound of Philadelphia …

102: Ben Thomas – Next Stop WIN a GRAMMY Listen Now »

Heather Mitts, Sharing her Gold Medal Mindset Our guest on this episode is a former US Women’s professional soccer player.  She played in the American Women’s Professional League for the Philadelphia Charge, the Boston Breakers, the Philadelphia Independence and the Atlanta Beat.  She’s a three time Olympic gold medalist (the first gold medalist on our …

101: Heather Mitts – A Gold Medal Mindset Listen Now »

Tony Lopes, Founder of Self Made Strategies (Attorney, Producer, Podcaster, Adjunct Professor) Our guest on this episode is a man who wears many hats… he has been successful as an auto technician, slinged bottles as a bartender, later went onto law school (working full time by day and attending school in the evenings).  In law …

100: Tony Lopes – How it Started vs How it’s Going Listen Now »

Jeroen Corthout, Co-Founder Salesflare Jeroen is co-founder and CEO of Salesflare (www.salesflare.com), an intelligent CRM built for SMBs selling B2B, mostly popular with agencies and fast growing startup companies.  Salesflare itself was founded when Jeroen and his co-founder Lieven wanted to follow up the leads for their software company in an easier way. They didn’t …

099: Jeroen Corthout – Building a Consistent Sales Process Listen Now »

Muyinza, APRTmedia.com, Beth Creative Group, Musician and Artist Born in Uganda, Muyinza was born to two self-employed business owners: a pastor and a lawyer.  As a child, he spent his summer days with his parents at their jobs and he picked up the fundamentals of business ownership.  Muyinza’s family emigrated to Ontario, Canada in search …

098: Muyinza – From Uganda to the American Dream Listen Now »

Dr. Michael Haley, Owner and Operator of Haley Nutrition/Stockton Aloe 1 and Agape Chiropractic Dr. Michael Haley is a passionate chiropractor and health coach. He emphasizes a healthy lifestyle and nutrient dense diet as a means to achieve optimal well being.  Dr. Haley owns and operates Stockton Aloe 1, makers and distributors of 100% pure …

097: Dr. Michael Haley – Why “Organic Mike” Thinks You Need Aloe Vera in Your Life Listen Now »

Daniel Ritterman, CEO & Founder of mainlinedelivery.com and Commercial (Tenant) Broker at Tactix Real Estate Advisors Our guest is an experienced advocate with a demonstrated history of helping companies to save money on their real estate. He’s also the founder and CEO of mainlinedelivery.com. A company that was founded in May, 2008. He ran it …

096: Daniel Ritterman – How MainLineDelivery.com was Acquired by Square Listen Now »

Phillip Yacinthe, CEO & Founder of the FulPhill Company Our guest is the founder of the FulPhill Company, which was founded in 2018.  The FulPhill Company is an empowerment company based in Philadelphia, PA focused on assisting individuals, companies and organizations fulfill their purpose by combatting things that keep them from achieving those goals. From …

095: Phillip Yacinthe – Helping Young People Overcome Mental Health Challenges Listen Now »

Michael Nemeroff, Co-founder and CEO of RushOrderTees Our guest, on this episode, is the CEO and co-founder of RushOrderTees, a technology-driven eCommerce custom apparel company. Founded in 2002, when Michael was only 17, RushOrderTees specializes in industry-leading turnaround times for everyone from teams to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.  Over the past 18 years, …

094: Michael Nemeroff – How Innovation, in the face of Adversity, Led to a Leading Tech Driven eCommerce Company Listen Now »

Nate Setto, R&B Artist – @nate_setto Nate Setto is a rising R&B artist in Detroit. As a Michigan native, he grew up with a passion for music. He began writing songs when he was 7 years old and pursued a music career at the age of 20.  Now, he has a rapidly growing fan base …

093: Nate Setto – Overcoming Mental Health Challenges While Climbing the R&B Charts Listen Now »

Ginger King, Founder of FanLoveBeauty With a passion for beauty, extensive knowledge of cosmetic chemistry in research and development, and practical know-how of business, sales and marketing for leading Fortune 500 companies, Ginger King knows the cosmetic industry from all angles, like no one else in her field. Inspired by her mentor, Daymond John, Ginger …

092: Ginger King – Building a Brand that is Socially Responsible, Vegan, and Breaks Out of a Crowded Market Listen Now »

Terrill Haigler aka @_yafavtrashman (Instagram) Our guest on this episode is a City of Philadelphia sanitation worker, which you might not expect would be coming onto a self-made strategies podcast episode, but he’s taken his position and found an innovative and entrepreneurial way to bring awareness to the need for additional PPE and what sanitation …

091: Terrill Haigler aka @_yafavtrashman – How a Sanitation Worker Became a Social Media Advocate Listen Now »

David April, Founder of Fishtown Beer Runners Our guest on this episode was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015.  At that point, his life changed forever professionally. He’s worked as a tour program coordinator for the state of New Jersey since 2002. There he has directed the development and management of the New Jersey state …

090: David April, How Combining Divorce, Beer, Running and Cancer Created a Movement That is Raising Money for Nonprofits Listen Now »

David Allison, Founder of Valuegraphics David Allison is a human behavior expert and the pioneer of Values Thinking. His research and advisory services are used in industries as wide-ranging as sportswear, school supplies, luxury goods and hedge funds. He works with global humanitarian foundations like the Environmental Defense Fund and the United Nations.   He is …

089: David Allison, How Valuegraphics Are Helping the World Think About Values Listen Now »

Episode 088 – Paul Isenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home Our guest on this episode is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home, an organization which helps families going through a cancer battle, with financial assistance and other resources. In its first year, 2008, Bringing Hope Home helped approximately 20 Philadelphia area …

088: Paul Isenberg, Bringing Hope Home to Over 6400 Families Listen Now »

Episode 087 – Alex Hillman, Author of “The Tiny MBA: 100 Very Short Lessons about the Long Game of Business” Our guest on this episode just can’t leave well enough alone.  He co-founded Indy Hall, Philadelphia’s first co-working space, in 2006, and kickstarted the co-working boom that has exploded today.  In 2009, he co-founded “Stacking …

087: Alex Hillman – How Building Communities Led to the 100 Lessons That Made Up the Book “The Tiny MBA” Listen Now »

Episode 086 – Mark Victor Hansen, Author of “Ask! The Bridge Between Your Dreams and Your Destiny” Our guest, on this episode, is the co-author of the wildly successful Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. He recently cowrote the book “Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny,” which is a self-help journey …

086: Mark Victor Hansen – How Asking Helped the Co-Author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Achieve His Destiny Listen Now »

Episode 085 – Mollie Plotkin, founder of Mollie Plotkin Group Our guest, on this episode, is the founder of Mollie Plotkin Group.  She was struck with the idea that Philadelphia needed a one stop sports marketing agency for athlete appearances and keynotes.  She wanted to create a sports marketing agency where people would find their …

085: Mollie Plotkin – How a Little Luck and Building on Your Network Can Lead to Achieving Your Dreams Listen Now »

Episode 084 – Dominic Wells, founder of Onfolio and Human Proof Designs This week’s guest is the founder of Onfolio and an authority on buying, selling, and growing online businesses. He is also known for bootstrapping Human Proof Designs and scaling that business to a seven figure revenue and then exiting early last year. In …

084: Dominic Wells – Passive Income Strategies for Expanding Your Investment Portfolio Listen Now »

Episode 083 – Ron Coury, Author of “Tenacity: A Vegas Businessman Survives Brooklyn, the Marines, Corruption and Cancer to Achieve the American Dream: A True Life Story” This week’s guest is a major business figure in Las Vegas, NV, and a former U.S. Marine. Most recently he wrote the book Tenacity, a memoir focusing on …

083: Ron Coury – How Tenacity (Despite Corruption, Criminals, and Cancer) Led to the American Dream Listen Now »

Episode 082 – Justin Wineburgh, President and CEO of Alkemy X This week’s guest is the President and CEO of Alkemy X, a production company that brings “big ideas to life by working together in an end-to-end process that allows (them) to ideate, produce, and deliver faster (and better) than you ever thought possible.”  Alkemy …

082: Justin Wineburgh – How Maintaining Strong Friendships Led to Becoming President and CEO of Alkemy X Listen Now »

Episode 081 – Greg Star, Co-Founder of Carvertise This week’s guest is the Co-Founder of the largest ride-share/private vehicle advertising service in the United States, and the recent recipient of the Delaware SBA’s 2016 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, as well as the 2015 Junior Achievement of Delaware’s Business Benchmark award. He also sits …

081: Greg Star – How Combining Rideshare with Advertising Led to Carvertise Listen Now »

Episode 080 – Dana Riker Jackson, CEO of Riker Opportunity Institute This week’s guest believes that people are an organization’s greatest asset and specializes in helping organizations bring out the best in people to achieve high organizational performance. She works with organizations to increase employee engagement, improve talent development, and sustain a high performance culture. …

080: Dana Riker Jackson – Leading with TRUST Listen Now »

Episode 079 – Teague O’Malley, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction This week’s guest was once Banana Republic’s Creative Director for Global Windows, though he believed that you shouldn’t design “into windows,” you should just come up with cool ideas and figure out how to put a window around them. He focused on dynamic presentations that would …

079: Teague O’Malley – Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Listen Now »

Episode 078 – Adam Swords, of Swrdz.com and AdamSwords.com This week’s guest was born and raised in Warwickshire, England and is now living in Los Angeles, California.  He always had a creative inclination that he would explore as a child by drawing the ideas he had in his head. But he could never realize those …

078: Adam Swords – Swrdz.com and AdamSwords.com Listen Now »

EPISODE 077 with Tim McDermott, Chief Business Officer of the Philadelphia Union Tim McDermott joined the Philadelphia Union as Chief Business Officer on Jan. 27, 2016. He oversees all of the club’s business operations, including its USL team, Bethlehem Steel FC, which played its inaugural game in 2016, as well as the Philadelphia Union Academy. …

077: Tim McDermott – Philadelphia Union Listen Now »

076: Elnaz Moghangard This week’s guest is the Founder of Millennial Nomaad (https://www.millennialnomaad.com/), and the Author of Roya (Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Roya-Elnaz-Moghangard/dp/1657151743).  She is a Persian-American, whose name has Turkish roots and translates to “charm of the tribe” or “love of the people.”  She is fascinated with the changing nature of life and the power of …

076: Elnaz Moghangard, Millennial Nomaad and Author of Roya Listen Now »

Episode 075 of the Self Made Strategies Podcast Natalie Nixon, PhD is a hybrid thinker, comfortably synthesizing creative and analytical thought processes from design and business to arrive at innovative opportunities. She changes lives through ideas. She is a creativity strategist who happily integrates wonder and rigor into her life and work. At Figure 8 …

075: Natalie Nixon, PhD of Figure 8 Thinking Listen Now »

Episode 074 – Marisa Marconi, President and Founder of Pinnacle Plan Writing, LLC Marisa Marconi is the President and Founder of Pinnacle Plan Writing, LLC, a boutique business plan development and consulting firm. They specialize in developing comprehensive business plans for entrepreneurs and business owners who are pursuing business-related immigration, raising capital, or require a …

074: Marisa Marconi – Pinnacle Plan Writing, LLC Listen Now »

Episode 073 – Kwame Christian – Director of the American Negotiation Institute and Host of the Negotiate Anything Podcast In Episode 073, we sat down (remotely) with Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute and Founder/Host of the Negotiate Anything Podcast. Kwame is a bestselling author and a subject matter expert in the field …

073: Kwame Christian, the American Negotiation Institute and the Negotiate Anything Podcast Listen Now »

Episode 072, with Colin Stuckert, Founder and CEO Wild Foods Co & The Ancestral Mind.com Colin Stuckert is the CEO/Founder of Wild Foods Co and The Ancestral Mind.com. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses under his belt. His past life as a professional poker player, CrossFitter, and gym owner laid the foundation …

072: Colin Stuckert, Wild Foods Co & The Ancestral Mind.com Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Want to SEE something awesome?  You can also watch this episode’s video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6I …

071: Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Want to SEE something awesome?  You can also watch this episode’s video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6I …

071: Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of the Elmwood Park Zoo Listen Now »

This is Episode 070 with Britt Carpenter, Founder of Muttropolitan and the Philly Unknown Project About the Philly Unknown Project (http://phillyunknownproject.org/) Bringing cohesion and bridging the gaps in communities one block at a time. As Philly grows stronger as a city and continues to show signs of forward progression in some areas, there are still …

070: Britt Carpenter, Founder of the Philly Unknown Project and Muttropolitan Listen Now »

Episode 069 with Luke Bowen of Evil Genius This is a special COVID-19 Strategy episode with Luke Bowen, the Co-Founder of Evil Genius Beer Company (http://evilgeniusbeer.com/). Evil Genius is one of the top 250 breweries by volume in the US, with distribution in PA, DE, NJ, MA, MD, CT, and RI. Luke is also a …

069: Luke Bowen, Co-Founder of Evil Genius Beer Company Listen Now »

Episode 068 of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, with “Dino” Don Lessem, CEO of Dino Don, Inc. Dino Don Lessem is a dinosaur explorer, Genghis Khan expert, and CEO and Founder of Dino Don, Inc. He was also a Jurassic Park and Disney movie, and theme park consultant.  Don has also re-created many of the …

068: “Dino” Don Lessem of Dino Don, Inc. Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 067, with Jared Fenton, Executive Director of The Reflect Organization Donate to The Reflect Organization here: https://www.reflecteffect.org/donate About Jared: Jared Fenton is Founder and Executive Director of The Reflect Organization (www.reflecteffect.org). While at the University of Pennsylvania, Jared produced the first-ever mixed-methods research examining the phenomenon of “Penn Face.” Jared has been …

067: Jared Fenton, The Reflect Organization Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 066, with Chef Michael Peacock, Founder of The Flying Pie Guy About Michael: As a child growing up in Australia and New Zealand, Chef Michael Peacock loved when Friday’s would come around and lucky boys and girls would be able to order fresh, hot pies from their local tuck shop. Hot pies …

066: Chef Michael Peacock, The Flying Pie Guy Listen Now »

Welcome to this Special Release Episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast Please read the special message, from Tony Lopes, inspired by Aaron Beverly. The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused significant stress, but maybe it also presents an opportunity for those of us fortunate enough to have our health.  In our entire human history, there has …

065: SPECIAL COVID-19 RELEASE – Aaron Beverly, the 2019 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 064, with Sarah Ford Founder of Ranch Road Boots About Sarah Ford: Sarah Ford learned the meaning of hard work when her father hired her to be the janitor for his office at just 10 years old! She didn’t bristle at the work – instead, she expanded the business and ran a …

064: Sarah Ford, Founder of Ranch Road Boots Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 063, A COVID-19 Special Release, of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, with Charlotte Conroy, Director of Marketing for Recent Communications, Inc. Here’s Charlotte’s background from Episode 045 of our Podcast, as well as information about Recent Communications: Charlotte Conroy is a passionate and motivated business strategist and marketer with experience building billion …

063: SPECIAL COVID-19 RELEASE – Overcoming Communications Obstacles while Working Remotely with Charlotte Conroy Director of Marketing for Recent Communications, Inc. Listen Now »

Episode 062 with Jared Cannon, Founder + CEO at Simply Good Jars (www.simplygoodjars.com) About Jared Cannon and Simply Good Jars: Jared Cannon, is the Chef, Founder and CEO of Simply Good Jars. Simply Good Jars’ Mission is to make healthy choices easier and to foster a strong and critical connection between local growers, consumers, communities, …

062: Jared Cannon of Simply Good Jars, Triple Bottom Line Success Listen Now »

Welcome to Episode 061, of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, with Logan Sneed, of Fusion Lean, Fitpreneur Academy, and Author of the Book: “Thank You, Cancer” Here’s Logan’s background from Episode 053 of our podcast, as well as Logan’s YouTube channel: Logan went from high school athlete and college freshmen to a stage four Glioblastoma …

061: SPECIAL COVID-19 RELEASE – Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life with Logan Sneed Listen Now »

Self Made Strategies Episode 060 with Jamie Shanker-Passero, of Temple University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Founder of Philly Food Adventures About Jamie Shanker-Passero (Before we dive into Jamie’s background) You can find more information about Temple University’s Small Business Development Center here: https://www.fox.temple.edu/institutes-and-centers/small-business-development-center/ Jamie serves as the Associate Director for Temple’s SBDC, overseeing …

060: Jamie Shanker-Passero of Temple SBDC and Philly Food Adventures Listen Now »

Want the TRUTH about COVID-19?  Listen to this episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast This episode is a special release meant to help flatten the COVID-19 curve in two ways:  First, the main message of this episode is to follow the advice of your local government as well as that of Dr. Krys Johnson, …

059: SPECIAL COVID-19 RELEASE – The Truth About COVID-19 with Dr. Krys Johnson, Epidemiologist Listen Now »

Welcome to a very SPECIAL RELEASE of the Self Made Strategies Podcast. This episode is particularly special for a couple of reasons: First, despite the strangeness of current events, and the current state of the world, we need some positive and entertaining stories to keep us going.  Most importantly, we are all currently undergoing a …

058: SPECIAL COVID-19 RELEASE Rob Lawless of Robs10kFriends Listen Now »

SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 057 WITH LINDSAY MILLER OF HALF HITCH 3 About Half Hitch 3 and Lindsay Miller IS YOUR 24/7 SALESPERSON WORKING PART TIME? Your website is not only your number one marketing asset, it is also your number one salesperson. Quite often, it’s the first place customers go to research your business and it is …

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WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER AWESOME SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will get a short glimpse at just how awesome and knowledgeable Lindsay Miller is.  Lindsay also happens to be the awesome web dev expert that redesigned our kickass website).  Lindsay is a military vet and cyber security pro, with …

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SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 056 WITH TONY LUKE, JR. (NOTE: Listener Discretion is Advised – This Episode Contains Adult Content and Subject Matter That May Be Difficult to Listen to. We chose to maintain the integrity of Tony’s message by minimally editing this episode, so use your discretion when listening. We hope you enjoy it!) …

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WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER AWESOME SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Tony Luke, Jr., hired a friend to dress up as an ostrich, to run around giving out Ostrich Meat Cheesesteaks – a viral marketing campaign that received national attention.  You can hear more with him …

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SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 055 WITH PATRICK FINDARO VISA FRANCHISE – THE LEADING ADVISOR FOR IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING U.S. BUSINESSES FOR THE E2 INVESTOR VISA (For U.S. Businesses) Visa Franchise simplifies the process for entrepreneurs to reside legally in the U.S.  They help their clients find the business that might be the best fit for …

055: PATRICK FINDARO OF VISA FRANCHISE – DEVELOPING YOUR NICHE AND ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS Listen Now »

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER FANTASTIC SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Patrick Findaro started Visa Franchise in his Miami Beach, and worked around the clock, to get Visa Franchise started.  You can hear more with him on this week’s Self Made Strategies podcast. ABOUT THE SMS …

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THE SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE WITH JENNIFER GLEASON SVP PHL specifically helps those out to do good, do better, bringing together donors, nonprofits, and social enterprises so we can all make a greater collective impact. SVP Philadelphia cultivates effective philanthropists, strengthens nonprofits, and invests in collaborative solutions, building powerful relationships to tackle our community’s social …

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WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER FANTASTIC SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Jennifer Gleason had to work hard to earn enough to get started on her entrepreneurial journey.  You can hear more with her on this week’s Self Made Strategies podcast. ABOUT THE SMS HUSTLE STORY This …

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The Self Made Strategies Episode with Logan Sneed Logan went from high school athlete and college freshmen to a stage four Glioblastoma patient overnight.  Essentially that’s brain cancer for those of us who are not doctors. Doctors told Logan he wouldn’t survive his diagnosis, and even if he did, Logan would never have the quality …

053: Conquering Your Obstacles and Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life with Logan Sneed of FusionLean, and Author of the Book: “Thank You, Cancer” Listen Now »

Welcome back to another fantastic Self Made Strategies Hustle Story. In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Logan Sneed overcame brain cancer to become an entrepreneur, who started a seven-figure online business.  You can hear more with him on this week’s Self Made Strategies podcast. About the SMS Hustle Story This is …

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The Self Made Strategies Podcast Episode with Mac Mart Marti Lieberman’s Mac Mart debuted on the streets of Drexel University’s campus in the winter of 2013.  Without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck, Marti knew there were some kinks to work out but she was determined to succeed. While her …

052: Pivoting Your Business While Growing Rapidly with Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lieberman, of Mac Mart Listen Now »

Welcome back to another fantastic Self Made Strategies Hustle Story. In this short sound clip, you will hear about how Marti and Pamela Lieberman knew they were onto something brilliant.  Their bright pink Mac and Cheese food truck, Mac Mart started to gain serious popularity and attention.  You can hear more with them on this …

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Welcome back to another great Self Made Strategies Podcast episode! This week we sat down with Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching.  Ken is a great executive coach, who also volunteers his time to help individuals going through career transition.  Ken tells his story, on our show, about how he overcame a career transition after a …

051: How to Improve Your Relationships Using T.R.U.S.T. with Ken Sher, Sher Coaching Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Ken Sher, of Sher Coaching (http://www.shercoaching.com).   About Ken Sher and Sher Coaching Ken is passionate about Executive Coaching and his experience allows him to help business leaders and their teams reach their full professional potential.   Ken’s Executive Coaching and business experience is rooted in his …

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This episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by: Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com).  If you want to work with a firm that cares more about you than their billable hours, email or call Lopes Law LLC at info@lopeslawllc.com or (267) 777-9117.   About this week’s guest Bruce and his company Employee Cycle Bruce …

050: HR, Scaling Your Tech Startup, and Preparing for Venture Capital with Bruce Marable, Co-Founder and CEO of Employee Cycle Listen Now »

About this week’s guest Chris and his company NTH Watches As the owner of Janis Trading Company, Chris is the founder of two watch microbrands, Lew & Huey, and NTH (https://nthwatches.com/collections/subs). Janis has been profitable since its founding in 2012, and has consistently grown at double-digit rates every year, with customers in more than 50 …

049: How to Build Your Brand Philosophy and Grow a Microbrand with Chris Vail, Founder of NTH Watches and Founder of Lew & Huey Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Chris Vail, Founder of NTH Watches (https://nthwatches.com/collections/subs); and founder of Lew & Huey.     Self Made Strategies Hustle Stories are quick short stories about our upcoming guest’s entrepreneurial journey.  This is exclusive content, brought to you, so that you can get a glimpse of what is …

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About Brandon and Soothe™ Soothe  is a health and wellness company producing products to support mind and body recovery.  Soothe aims to make a positive impact in mental health awareness and to get rid of the opioid epidemic.    Soothe your mind.  Soothe your body. Brandon is passionate about health and wellness, as well as destigmatizing …

48: How to Build a Rapidly Scaled Brand with a Cause with Brandon Bahr, Co-Founder and COO of Soothe™ Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Brandon Bahr, Co-Founder and COO of Soothe™ (https://soothelife.com/). Soothe is a health and wellness company producing products to support mind and body recovery. Soothe aims to make a positive impact in mental health awareness and to get rid of the opioid epidemic. Soothe your mind. Soothe …

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About Kwame and the American Negotiation Institute Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute where he conducts negotiation and conflict management workshops around the country. As an attorney and mediator with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master of Public Policy, and a law degree, Kwame brings a unique …

47: Getting the Most Out of Every Negotiation with Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute (https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/). Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute where he conducts negotiation and conflict management workshops around the country. As an attorney and mediator with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master …

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About Emily and E Harris Marketing Emily is an ambitious business person with a fresh perspective. She believes in challenging people to think differently when presented with obstacles in any situation. Her passions are inspiring, motivating, and helping others. Peers describe Emily as creative, proactive, determined, and eager to learn. Just a few of Emily’s …

46: Boutique Social Media Marketing Strategies – with Emily Harris, President of E Harris Marketing Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Emily Harris, President of E Harris Marketing (http://www.eharrismktg.com/). Emily is an ambitious business person with a fresh perspective. She believes in challenging people to think differently when presented with obstacles in any situation. Her passions are inspiring, motivating, and helping others. Peers describe Emily as creative, …

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About Charlotte and Recent Communications Charlotte Conroy is a passionate and motivated business strategist and marketer with experience building billion dollar brands, including the SCOTT and KLEENEX brands. Taking that passion and determination which supported her success to grow with a global corporation, Charlotte has become an integral piece of her family’s growing telecom business …

45: Communications Solutions for Business Owners – with Charlotte Conroy, the Director of Marketing for Recent Communications, Inc. Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Charlotte Conroy, the Director of Marketing for Recent Communications, Inc. (https://www.recentcom.com/). Charlotte Conroy is a passionate and motivated business strategist and marketer with experience building billion dollar brands, including the SCOTT and KLEENEX brands. Taking that passion and determination which supported her success to grow with …

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Kevin has been working at Nolan Painting for 40 years, lives in Glen Mills, and his favorite paint color is Benjamin Moore Aurora Borealis. He is best described as someone who loves to run, bike and swim. Kevin is also a partner at Nolan Consulting Group, since 2003, which helps businesses reach their summit through …

44: How to Build an Organization that Lasts for 40 years – Kevin Nolan, President of Nolan Painting Listen Now »

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Kevin Nolan, the President of Nolan Painting (https://www.nolanpainting.com/). Kevin has been working at Nolan Painting for 40 years, lives in Glen Mills, and his favorite paint color is Benjamin Moore Aurora Borealis. He is best described as someone who loves to run, bike and swim. Kevin …

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