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Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal. The show for founders, business owners, and professionals who want to grow smarter, achieve bigger exits, and build a legacy that lasts. Your host is no other than, J. Michael Fischer Jr – connector, life-long student of personal growth, and Managing Director at DBD – a bespoke investment bank that helps businesses handle big financial moves. Each week, we look beyond the numbers and the deals to talk about what really drives success. You'll hear from entrep ...
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22 | Chase Ramey | How to Transition from Corporate to Startup Life
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What would make someone leave a high-paying Big Four accounting career, take a 50% pay cut, and join a four-person startup with no systems in place? And how do you grow that business into a globally recognized health and wellness brand? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, host J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Chase Ramey, CFO…
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21 | Reggie Ford | How to Create Impact by Being Your Authentic Self
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What happens when you achieve everything you thought would bring happiness — and still feel empty? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Reggie Ford, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author of Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction, and founder of the Vulnerability Muscle framework. Reggie shares hi…
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20 | Blake Balsamo | How to Avoid Burnout While Reinventing Your Career
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What does it take to walk away from a secure, successful career in commercial banking to pursue something entirely new? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. speaks with Blake Balsamo, Executive Director, Americas at i2i Logic. Blake shares how he transitioned from being one of New Jersey’s most well-known commerc…
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19 | Abe Kasbo | How to Make Better Marketing Decisions Today
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How do you build a brand in the digital age without falling for hype, gimmicks, or empty metrics? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, host J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Abe Kasbo, marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and author of the upcoming book Irresponsibly Digital, to unpack what’s really working in marketing today. W…
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18 | George Alifragis | How to Leverage Private Credit for Business Growth
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What if financing your business didn’t feel like being capped by traditional bank constraints or compromising majority control and equity? In this insightful episode of Going Beyond the Deal, J. Michael Fischer sits down with George Alifragis to explore how private credit is reshaping the world of business financing. George opens up about his perso…
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17 | TJ Bongiorno | How to Turn ADHD into an Entrepreneurial Advantage
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What happens when a high-performing sales engineer with ADHD launches a nootropics company from scratch and actually makes it work? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with TJ Bongiorno, founder of Ramp Health, for a dynamic and wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, brain performance, p…
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16 | Trent Steele | How to Choose Purpose Over Profit in Your Career
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What does it mean to build a business around purpose instead of profit? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. speaks with Trent Steele, founder of the Anti-Predator Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and sexual predators in the United States through the use of specially …
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15 | Jeff Parnell | How to Prepare Your Business for the Next Generation
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In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. speaks with Jeff Parnell, a seasoned CEO, advisor, and author with deep expertise in helping businesses navigate major transitions. With decades of experience spanning ecommerce, consumer goods, food manufacturing, and more, Jeff shares how his work with companies of all s…
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14 | John Carpenter | How to Optimize Vendor Contracts for Better Profitability
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In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. welcomes John Carpenter, National Practice Partner at ERA Group and a strategic advisor known for helping companies stop cash leakage and improve profitability through smarter expense management. John shares real-world strategies for driving EBITDA growth by optimizing ven…
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13 | Chris Murphy | How to Treat Every Role as Essential in Your Firm
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What does it take to build a law firm that runs like a high-performance business—not just a legal practice? In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, host J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Chris Murphy, partner and co-founder of Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP, to explore the entrepreneurial mindset behind building a thriving, people-c…
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12 | Michael Johnson | How to Cultivate Essential Habits for Success
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What does it take to transform innovation from buzzword to impact? Michael Johnson, PhD, has built his career around bridging the gap between ideas and execution across biotech, business, and fatherhood. In this episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. dives deep into Michael’s remarkable career path—from his early days …
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11 | Zach Kuehne | How to Lead a Legacy Business into the Future
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Ever wonder what it takes to keep clean water flowing to millions of homes—day after day, year after year? For Zach Kuehne, it’s more than a job. It’s a family legacy spanning over a century. As the president of the Kuehne Company, Zach is on a mission to modernize one of the oldest and most vital services in the world: water disinfection. In this …
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10 | Darek Hahn | How to Build Authentic Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
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How can business owners thrive in a tech-driven world without losing human connection? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with executive and cybersecurity expert Darek Hahn for an eye-opening conversation about navigating business growth, technology, and authentic leadership. Far from a typical tech t…
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09 | Buddy Valastro | How to Build a Business That’s Both Famous and Grounded
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What if the defining moment of your life came at 17, and you had to grow up overnight? In today’s episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with the one and only Buddy Valastro, a.k.a. the Cake Boss, for a deeply personal conversation about legacy, leadership, and the drive that turned a Hoboken bakery into a gl…
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08 | Charles Scott | How to Embrace Discomfort for Personal Growth
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What if the real pivot in your life isn’t about chasing more, but choosing growth over comfort? In today’s episode of the Going Beyond the Deal podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Charles Scott, former Intel Corporation executive turned executive mentor, to explore what it truly means to live a life of vitality, purpose, and self-directe…
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07 | Bill Duerr | How to Lead a Family Business into the Digital Age
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In today’s episode of the Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Bill Duerr, President and CEO of Hatteras, a leading print and packaging company with deep family roots and a strong innovation streak. What began as a bold move by Bill’s father in 1983 has since evolved into a thriving middle-market business that blends…
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06 | Manuel Aczualdez | How to Build a Sustainable Brand in the Spirits Industry
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What drives an entrepreneur to leave a successful corporate career and start something entirely their own? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I sit down with Manuel Aczualdez, founder and CEO of Drink Good Spirits, to uncover the story behind his journey from working for industry giants like Diageo and Clase Azul to creating a brand …
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05 | John Ziss | How to Transition from Family Business to Venture Capital
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What does it take to transition from family business leadership to venture capital, M&A, and sustainable investing? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I sit down with John Ziss, President of Coral EV, to discuss his journey through entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategic business growth. John shares how growing up in a family bus…
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04 | Kyle Shroufe | How to Scale Your Business Without Debt or Investors
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How do you build a multi-eight-figure company from scratch without taking on debt or investors? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I sit down with Kyle Shroufe, CEO and Co-Founder at Opal Energy Group, to discuss his journey in the commercial solar industry and the strategies behind his company's massive success. Kyle shares how he w…
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03 | Ted Stone | How to Bridge the Gap Between Tech and Executive Teams
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What happens when you blend the precision of engineering with the strategic thinking of finance? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I sit down with Ted Stone, Managing Partner at TechCXO’s New York office, to explore how the right systems and leadership can make or break a business. From his early career as a “recovering engineer” to…
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02 | Steve Poliseo | How to Maintain High Performance in Accounting
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What makes a trusted advisor in accounting truly exceptional? In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, Michael Fisher interviews Steve Poliseo, a partner at Citrin Cooperman and a highly regarded accountant in the New Jersey market. Steve shares his personal journey, from a blue-collar upbringing to becoming a trusted resource for business…
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01 | Joe Furey | How Legacies Thrive and Soar in Modern Business
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Ever wondered what it takes to turn an iconic architectural firm into a global powerhouse? Imagine navigating the complexities of succession planning, acquisitions, and a rapidly evolving industry—all while preserving a legacy that spans over half a century. In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal podcast, I sit down with Joe Furey, the President …
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00 | Welcome to Going Beyond The Deal Podcast!
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Welcome to Going Beyond the Deal Podcast, where real conversations about strategy, leadership, personal growth, and long-term success take center stage. In today’s episode, host J. Michael Fischer Jr lays the foundation for what listeners can expect from the show. Drawing from his journey from a struggling musician to Managing Director at DBD Inves…
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