Best Kurt Baker CFP Podcasts (2025)

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Season 17 Episode 17: Venture Capital High School 50:19

18d ago50:19

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What does it take for high school students to break into the world of venture capital, and thrive? Today, we're joined by three standout Venture Analysts from 1435 Capital who are doing just that. Meet Steven Tunison, Ansh Vasani, and Suhani Pandya, rising stars who've taken initiative in finance, entrepreneurship, and research long before most pee…

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Season 17 Episode 16: Creativity and Business in the World of Architecture 52:18

25d ago52:18

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What does it take to thrive as both a creative and a business leader in the world of architecture? Meet Eric Gartner, AIA, LEED, AP, principal partner at SGP Architects, where he has led the firm's national and international growth across the U.S., Latin America, and Africa. With a Masters of Architecture from the University if Virginia, Eric blend…

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Season 17 Episode 14: How to Tighten Your Business' Leaky Faucet with Michael Neil 51:33

1M ago51:33

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What if reducing hidden costs could boost your profits and set your business up for a successful exit? Today's guest is Michael Neil, a cost-reduction strategist and executive advisor with Schooley Mitchell, North America's largest independent cost-reduction consulting firm. He helps business owners across the U.S. and Canada lower essential expens…

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Season 17 Episode 14: How to Start Off Young in Investing and Leadership with Ronan Pell 49:07

1M ago49:07

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What does it take to thrive in venture capital while making an impact in public service and education? Meet Ronan Pell, Venture Analyst at 1435 Capital, where he sources investment opportunities and supports diligence and fundraising. He's led a student investment fund, developed a national civics curriculum, and conducted real estate research at L…

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Season 17 Episode 13: Wealth with Integrity: Leadership & Service with Donald J. Loff 48:51

2M ago48:51

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What does it take to manage wealth with integrity and lead through service? Meet Donald J. Loff, a seasoned financial advisor with over 40 years of experience and a strong record of leadership in both private wealth and nonprofit governance. He currently serves as Treasurer at Capital Health. Today, he’ll discuss how to build lasting financial stra…

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Season 17 Episode 12: Funding the Future: Sean O'Sullivan on Deep Tech, Climate, and Impact 52:21

2M ago52:21

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What does it take to fund the future of deep tech and drive innovation that transforms human and planetary health? Meet Sean O'Sullivan, managing general partner of SOSV, a global venture capital firm with 1.5 billion in assets under management, a pioneer in computer based street mapping and co-founder of Mapinfo. Sean has spent decades backing vis…

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Season 17 Episode 11: Leading with Purpose: The Journey of John D. Hanson 50:46

3M ago50:46

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What does it take to lead with courage, serve with purpose, and make an impact across industries? Meet John. D Hanson, a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and season professional with a career spent in the military, healthcare, ministry, finance, and manufacturing. From top performance at a fortune 10 company discerning as a senior leader in the …

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Season 17 Episode 10: Empowering Small Businesses Growth with Sal Levatino 49:16

3M ago49:16

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What does it take to help business owners achieve lasting success and navigate the challenges of growth? Meet Sal Levatino, a business coach. With over 15 years of experience, Sal specializes in transforming businesses by focusing on both effective strategies and seamless implementation. He works closely with clients to create customized action pla…

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Season 17 Episode 9: Senior Living Care 50:37

4M ago50:37

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What does it take to navigate the challenges of senior living and ensure a seamless transition for aging adults? Meet Olga St. Pierre, a senior living specialist and real estate expert, with over 16 years of experience helping seniors and their families make informed decisions about transitioning to new living arrangements. Through a passionate and…

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Season 17 Episode 8: It's All About Mindset 49:49

4M ago49:49

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What does it take to unlock your full potential in sales and in real life? Meet Davidson Hang, head of Business Development at Untap Your Sales Potential. Through mindset, community, and courageous self-leadership, Davidson helps sales professionals go beyond tactics and step into lasting personal growth. Today, he shares how vulnerability. consist…

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Season 17 Episode 7: The Swimming Pool Business 48:44

5M ago48:44

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John Cox is the founder of Streamline Pool Pros. Initially set on becoming a police officer, John shifted gears towards law school before encountering an unexpected hurdle that prevented him from finishing his degree. He turned adversity to opportunity and embarked on a dynamic career path, leading him to settle in the contracting industry.…

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Season 17 Episode 6: Exploring Non-Target Schools 49:11

5M ago49:11

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Andrew Fallon works with Ben Jen at 1435 Capital, where he brings fresh insights and new perspectives to the venture capital world. Andrew didn't follow the traditional path to get here; he attended a non-target school and started his career in treasury at an insurance firm. In this episode, Kurt and Andrew explore how he turned his non-traditional…

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Season 17 Episode 5: Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship 48:28

6M ago48:28

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Meet Eric Hadley, a leader who turned his passion for service into action. From earning his Eagle Scout rank, serving with the Military Sealift Command and US Coast Guard, Eric’s career spans global humanitarian missions and leadership in the oil industry. Now as the founder and CEO of Got Your Six Coffee Co., he is fueling support for veterans and…

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Season 17 Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence 51:17

6M ago51:17

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How can AI revolutionize businesses and drive real-world impact beyond just investment returns? Meet Daniel Pace, a financial expert with over seven years of market outperformance who has now set his sights on the rapidly evolving AI sector. As the founder of Genuine AI, he provides custom AI solutions to help businesses and nonprofits thrive. Join…

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Season 17 Episode 3: Geriatric Care 50:01

6M ago50:01

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What does it take to revolutionize geriatric care and bring quality medical services directly to older adults? Meet Dr. Arun Rao, a fellowship-trained and board-certified geriatrician. As the founder and CEO of Geriatrics Planning & Solutions, Inc., Dr. Rao is dedicated to providing medical care through a direct-pay house call service, ensuring tha…

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Season 17 Episode 2: Growing Your Small Business 49:21

7M ago49:21

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Want to take your business to the next level? Meet Kerri Fox, the powerhouse behind Fox Consulting. With expertise in marketing, operations, and HR, Kerri turned her corporate experience into a lifeline for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Fox Consulting is the go-to for tailored business growth and support. In this episode, Kerr…

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Season 17 Episode 1: Improving Business Profitability 49:35

7M ago49:35

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How can businesses unlock profitability and stay competitive in today's fast changing market? Joining us is Mathias Hemberger, a seasoned leader with global expertise. Mathias has excelled across industries and continents through managing iconic brands at Unilever and driving transformation at Firmenich. Now with ERA Group, he helps midsize organiz…

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Season 16 Episode 31: Death and Dying in the Digital Age 50:26

8M ago50:26

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Live fully. Die ready. Niki Weiss, a digital thanatologist and creator of the My Final Playbook app, is redefining how we approach death and legacy planning. Niki’s mission is to normalize the essential end-of-life conversations. Through My Final Playbook, Niki helps people preserve the digital legacy of their loved ones. Join host, Kurt Baker, as …

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Season 16 Episode 30: Coworking Spaces 50:54

8M ago50:54

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What does it take to thrive in business and adapt in times of change? Meet Noelle Stary, founder of 20 Lemons, a full-service marketing agency and NJ’s first coworking space. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Noelle brings innovation to every venture. Join host, Kurt Baker, as Noelle shares her journey, business insights and lessons on adapting to today’…

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Season 16, Episode 29 - Supporting Your Child’s Health 49:33

9M ago49:33

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Meaghan Andre-Brown is a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle doctor dedicated to reshaping pediatric care through her innovative practice, Empowering Pediatric Wellness. Empowering Pediatric Wellness is built around direct primary care and offers families personalized healthcare without the limitations of traditional insurance. Dr. Meaghan b…

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Season 16 Episode 28: Embracing Change in Your Business 51:23

9M ago51:23

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Curious about what it takes to turn change into strategic advantage? Ken Roberts is a master at guiding businesses through transformation. As the owner and lead trainer of Better Ways Agility LLC, Ken has helped companies boost profitability, improve customer satisfaction, and elevate employee engagement. Ken empowers leaders to not only adapt to c…

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Season 16 Episode 27: Healthcare, Space and Biotech…Oh My! 50:56

10M ago50:56

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Get ready to explore the future of healthcare and innovation with Nach Dave, a healthcare executive and regulatory affairs expert, and Junaid Mian, a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and investor. With over 23 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, Nach has been instrumental to medtech startups. Junaid sees the space econo…

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Season 16 Episode 26: Diversity in Children’s Literature 50:22

10M ago50:22

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Ready to delve into the world of children’s literature and educational innovation? Meet Yobe Qiu, an esteemed educator and author dedicated to transforming early childhood learning. As the founder of “byyobeqiu”, Yobe created a tech platform to provide impactful literacy experiences to children. With a passion for creating diverse and multicultural…

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Season 16 Episode 25: Trenton Makes Accelerator 49:52

12M ago49:52

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Ready to discover the future of startup innovation? Meet John Snee, the founder and managing partner of Trenton Makes. Trenton Makes is the city of Trenton's first startup accelerator. With over 8 years of venture capital experience, John is a key figure in shaping east coast entrepreneurship.

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Season 16 Episode 24: Being A Young Venture Analyst 50:07

1y ago50:07

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Venturing into the intersection of cutting-edge technology and finance? Meet Isabella DiStasio and Pierce Siegel, two ambitious high school students making significant strides in the venture capital world. In this episode, they discuss their journey at 1435 Capital Management, the challenges they face, and how they balance their venture capital and…

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Season 16 Episode 23: Exploring The World of Investing As A Student 50:24

1y ago50:24

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Interested in the dynamic world of Venture Capital at a young age? Meet Alexander Advani, a college sophomore, and Ayush Dave, a high school junior, who are both navigating the complexities of investment in tech and FinTech start up. In this episode, we hear of their unique experiences and lessons they've learned in the fast-paced world of Venture …

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Season 16 Episode 22: Phone Scams 49:55

1y ago49:55

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Ready to shield yourself from phone scams? Meet Gogie Padilla, a seasonal fundraiser and CEO of Answer Sure, LLC. After her mother nearly fell victim to a phone scam, Gogie founded Answer Sure to provide a unique vetting service to prevent fraudulent calls.

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Season 16 Episode 21: Trademark & Brand Protection 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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On This Episode of Master Your Finances, Meet: J.J. Lee, Founder and Trademark Lawyer, Law firm PLLC, in Ann Arbor Michigan. With over fifteen years of experience, and over seven thousand trademarks registered. J.J. specializes in helping entrepreneurs safeguard their brands. Tune in for expert insights on trademark law and practical tips for secur…

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Season 16 Episode 20: Start-Up Community Building And More 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

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Searching for guidance in the startup world? Meet David Stengle! a seasoned expert in startup ecosystems. With experience, as an Operator, Investor, and Advisor. He'll share insights in the start-up community Building, Governance, Inclusion, and Metrics, all while highlighting his work with Startup Grind Princeton and Board++. Tune in to learn prac…

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Season 16 Episode 19: Your People Are Your Business 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

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Looking for ways to enhance leadership and team dynamics in your business? Host, Kurt Baker, sits down with Rich McLaughlin, an expert who has over 20 years of experience in transforming small business teams. In this episode, Rich reveals practical strategies for driving growth, fostering a collaborative workplace, and discusses how impactful the p…

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Season 16 Episode 18: Business and Estate Law 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

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Are you aware of the potential risks and challenges your business could face if you were to experience unforeseen circumstances like death, incapacity, divorce, or the departure of a business partner? Host, Kurt Baker, sits down with Len Garza, the founder of Garza Law. Garza Law is a legal practice that specializes in business and estate law. In t…

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Season 16 Episode 17: Improving Your Entrepreneurship 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

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Eager to set clear measurable financial goals, foster disciplinary approaches, hurdle obstacles without excuse and consistently align actions with your aspirations? Host, Kurt Baker, sits down with Steve Walsh, the founder and president of the venture capital firm, Bison Equity Group. With over 25 years of financial and investment expertise, Steve’…

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Season 16 Episode 16: Navigating Hardships 48:44

1+ y ago48:44

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Are you seeking empowerment and growth in your life’s journey? Have you felt stuck or unsure about your path? Host, Kurt Baker, sits down with Davidson Hang, who once struggled with insecurity and self-doubt and truly understands the challenges of feeling lost and unfulfilled. Through his own experiences, Hang has developed a system to empower indi…

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Season 16 Episode 15: Eating For Your Health 50:43

1+ y ago50:43

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Are you interested in gaining a fresh perspective on food and how it impacts our bodies and minds? Do you wish to explore nutritious recipes and receive informative handouts on making healthy food choices? Host, Kurt Baker, sits down with Marion Reinson, the executive director of Eating For Your Health, a non profit organization based in Princeton,…

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Season 16 Episode 14: Elder Law 50:43

2y ago50:43

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Do you want to discover effective strategies for making life long decisions and managing the challenges of aging? Host, Kurt Baker, sits down with Justin Scott, Esq., a certified life resource planner who focuses in the areas of elder law, estate planning, asset planning, and estate administration. Justin stands out as one of the Top 2% and Top 100…

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Season 16 Episode 13: Your Financial Future 49:12

2y ago49:12

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Brent Ritchie, who is the founder and president of EnRitch Investment Group Inc, with over 18 years of experience in real estate, infrastructure, engineering, construction and project management. He will guide on redirecting your funds to gain control of your financial future.

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Season 16 Episode 12: The CBD & Hemp Business 49:20

2y ago49:20

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Ryan Mcfarland, is a prominent figure in the hemp industry, and in this episode he shares his expertise in all things hemp. During this episode, he will introduce his hemp company called "WHEREZHEMP", which also consists of white label product catalogs offering a wealth of knowledge about the hemp industry.…

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Season 16 Episode 11: Positive Impact on Communities 49:02

2y ago49:02

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Vincent Little, head coach of The Amerikick National Competition Team, will share a step by step system on how to get involved in the community outreach and produce quality organic leads as a business owner.

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Season 16 Episode 10: Clean Energy Adoption 50:00

2y ago50:00

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Dan Javan, the founder and CEO of Suntuity, which is a nationwide renewable energy company that specializes in residential solar, commercial, and utility scale projects. With over two decades of experience, Dan is uniquely qualified to help you feel empowered and confident in your ability to apply the insights and knowledge he shares about clean en…

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Season 16 Episode 9: Interns at 1435 Capital 47:33

2y ago47:33

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Abhijay Edavalapati, a Senior at Bridgewater High School, who serves as a Venture analyst at 1435 Capital Management, evaluating growth stage companies and aiding seed stage startups in due diligence. Rithanya Senthilvel, a Junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School, works as a Venture analyst at 1435 Capital involved in due diligence and report…

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Season 16 Episode 8: The Homeroom Fund 47:51

2y ago47:51

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Akash Patel and Andrew Somers, who are recent high school graduates making waves in the finance industry. Akash who is a Venture Analyst at 1435 Capital is adept at analyzing companies, conducting due diligence, and sourcing deals. Additionally, as an incoming freshmen at Northwestern University studying Economics and Mathematics. Andrew, who is go…

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Season 16 Episode 7: The Franchising Business 50:11

2y ago50:11

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Lisa Linkowsky, is the founder of Milestone Franchising, and has 10 years experience in the franchise industry, training and mentoring franchisees to help them build their business and adapt a realistic approach to business ownership. She will make you feel informed and educated as she introduces a website where you can obtain monthly articles and …

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Season 16 Episode 6: Trenton Based Businesses 50:24

2y ago50:24

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This episode consists of our guest Mr. Richard Balka, who is the CEO & President of The Home Rubber Company, and his goal is to aid listeners to gain appreciation for Trenton based businesses that remains for a long time.

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Season 16 Episode 5: Sales & Marketing Strategies 46:19

2y ago46:19

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In this week's episode, we have our guest Mr. Peter Weedfald, who is renowned sales & marketing leader and he'll guide us with valuable insights on business leadership and effective sales techniques. Furthermore, with his existential experience as the Senior Vice President of Sales & Brand Marketing in Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America…

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Season 16 Episode 4: Mental Health in Workplaces 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

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In this episode, our guest, Ms. Doreen Miri, who is a psychotherapist and a National Certified Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, and she is here to help you understand the importance of your mental health and wellbeing, both personally and professionally. She'll also talk about ideas for creating a culture that supports menta…

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Season 16 Episode 3: Importance of Cybersecurity 46:54

2+ y ago46:54

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In this episode, our guest, Mr. Bob Michie who is the President and Cofounder of MetroMSP, goes in depth with defining technology strategy and initiatives as critical aspects to client's success. Furthermore, Bob provided access to an FTC compliance checklist that you can use to ensure that your company is meeting the necessary standards for protec…

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Season 16 Episode 2: Cannabis in New Jersey 49:11

2+ y ago49:11

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In this episode, our guest, Mr. Nick Scalera, the Founder & CEO of NJ Cannabis Consulting, which is a company that assists entrepreneurs and businesses interested in entering the Legal Recreational Cannabis Market. Mr. Scalera will assist you in understanding the numerous challenges that may lie ahead and also determining the opportunities appropri…

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Season 16 Episode 1: New Jersey's Solar Energy State 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

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In this episode, we have our guest, Mr. Michael Wakatama, who is a Sales and Marketing Leader with years of relevant experience across a variety of business sectors, including joining Suntuity Solar to help nonprofit organizations within their fundraising efforts. Mr. Wakatama will show you what it is like to have a private consultation regarding s…

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Season 15 Episode 10: The Interior Designing Business 48:29

2+ y ago48:29

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In this episode, our guests, Joe and Vivian Giamarese are the founders and principal designers of Global Home and they will guide you through understanding the service behind interior designing, so that you can feel smarter for entrusting professionals to help you bring your vision to reality.

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Season 15 Episode 9: Serving Our Veterans The Right Way 51:23

2+ y ago51:23

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In this episode, we have our guest, Mr. Jeremy Deck, who is a retired US Army Veteran, who has used his leadership, communication, and team building abilities in a variety of settings. With his experience as the Food Service Director for the United States Military Academy, he will hare his knowledge on resources available for Veterans and other vol…

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