Love your career! We all lead lives, effort, families, groups, teams, or big organizations. Even great leaders get stuck while others thrive. Bold Encounters brings you great guests who hit roadblocks but offer steps on a path forward. Raise your income, effect, and innovate problem-solving. Watch and follow at MarkSpencerCook.com/Follow/. Mark is owner of Windfall Partners, a New York Times bestselling author with turnaround, startup, and corporate CEO success. Mark's led the largest-ever s ...
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What if you could unlock the mysteries of amazing inventors, investors, politicians, startups, and celebrities? Eliances is the destination "Where Entrepreneurs Align." The secrets of Eliances Heroes in business are yours every Monday at noon and Saturday at 9am Arizona time. David Cogan, the founder of Eliances, a serial entrepreneur, community trailblazer, master of ceremonies for events, tv and radio interviews Heroes in business revealing superpowers and opportunities with new postings t ...
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A podcast discussing backlist gems and the Spanish writer Javier Marías, late the King of Redonda. In Season 2 we read the novels of Muriel Spark. From Lori Feathers and Tom Flynn.
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Marketing Should Make Money: Marketing Strategy, Erik Wolf, Expert & Agency Founder
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1:07:31What if everything you’ve believed about marketing was based on a broken premise? Erik Wolf—former award-winning agency founder, speaker, and creator of the Unified Marketing System—reveals the shocking disconnect between what clients buy and what actually delivers results. Erik takes us through his riveting career journey from fake jobs and false …
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Command Chief of 8,000: Own Your Career & Life, Rochelle Hemingway
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1:12:08Join Rochelle Hemingway, CEO, SLAY To Success. Learn how Rochelle’s S.L.A.Y. formula—Stay ready, Lead out loud, Access community, You are built to last—took her from 18-year-old Airman to Command Chief guiding 8,000 people, and how one daily ritual fuels her momentum. See more: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast. Everyone faces stalled careers when confid…
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Matt Jordan, Food Network Chef, National Executive Chef, Appeared 8x on National Cooking Shows mattjordantv.com
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13:22Matt Jordan, Food Network Chef and seasoned competitor with 8 appearances on national cooking shows, is a nationally recognized Executive Chef known for his bold flavors and culinary innovation. He joins David Cogan, host of the Eliances Heroes Show and founder of the Eliances entrepreneur community, to share his journey through the world of compet…
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Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO Stax system processing over 23 Billion in payments
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13:43Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO of Stax, processing over $23B in payments, joins David Cogan, host of The Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview. Learn more at www.staxpayments.com.By Eliances Heroes
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Best Shark Tank Winner: Bold Momentum, Tate Stock, Chirp CEO
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41:24Prepare for a powerful conversation with Tate Stock, Founder and CEO of Chirp and viral Shark Tank standout. Stock and wife Hannah partnered to launch what is now Chirp. Soon after, Tate found himself negotiating between offers from: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec, and Lori Greiner as Mark Cuban and Daymond John made things both difficult and smart…
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Airport Crisis CEO: Thrive in Catastrophe, Mark Thorpe
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53:20Keep cool under pressure. Elite leader Mark Thorpe, former LAX executive and Pandemic CEO of Ontario International Airport is now founder of Atmos Global Aviation and offers us his consulting right in the episode. Discover the strategic insights for travelling and leading that Mark employed during his tenure at Ontario, as he navigated the pandemic…
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Grant Cardone, Founder of $4B Cardone Enterprises, Author of The 10X Rule grantcardone.com
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22:29Grant Cardone, founder of $4B Cardone Enterprises, author of The 10X Rule, and creator of top-selling business programs, joins David Cogan, renowned host and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview at the Eliances Heroes Show. grantcardone.comBy Eliances Heroes
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Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, Inc, 1.3Billion Revenue, Co Author High Impact Mentoring
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25:36Bert Thornton, former President and COO of Waffle House, Inc ($1.3B revenue) and co-author of High-Impact Mentoring, joins David Cogan, renowned host of The Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, for an exclusive interview.By Eliances Heroes
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Gayle Martz Founder of Sherpa Bag and Sherpa Trading Company, Pet Travel Expert gaylemartz.com
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17:02Gayle Martz, Inventor and Founder of the Sherpa Bag and The Sherpa Trading Company, revolutionized airline pet travel policies. She joins David Cogan, host of the Eliances Heroes Show and founder of Eliances, to share her journey. gaylemartz.comBy Eliances Heroes
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Crash into a Wall (Literally) then Thrive: Unlock Your Edge, CEO Randy Dyck
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1:09:07Prepare for a powerful encounter with Randy Dyck, Founder, CEO and Coach. Everyone faces burnout; not everyone slams into a building on a motorcycle, only to launch off the building without a helmet. Randy learned what happens when ego outweighs impact (MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Randy describes how thousands of home sales led him to create a pu…
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Bob Parsons, Founder of GoDaddy, former U.S. Marine, Serial Entrepreneur and Philanthropist. bobparsons.com.
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21:14Don't miss Eliances Heroes Show with David Cogan as he interviews Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy and CEO of YAM Worldwide. The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist shares his journey from revolutionizing domain registration to his latest ventures. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! eliances.com bobparsons.com…
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Bill Goldberg, WCW and WWE Legend, American Professional Wrestler, Actor, and Former NFL Defensive Tackle
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15:33Tune in to the Eliances Heroes Radio Show as David Cogan interviews Bill Goldberg, the legendary WCW and WWE icon! In this action-packed episode, Goldberg dives into his journey from dominating the wrestling ring to his ventures in acting and football. Don’t miss this exciting conversation with a true powerhouse! Connect with him on Instagram @Gold…
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A More Valuable Business: Transform Your Finances, Heather McGee, CEO, 17 Asset Management
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1:04:56Everyone faces financial collapse when capital dries up. Heather guides her business, others business, and communities to pivot and thriving (see MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast). Discover how repeated setbacks—losing her first product, cutting staff, and chasing new markets—sparked Heather’s breakthroughs. Find out why building your own solutions can …
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Sue Rigler, Owner of Hundred Mile Brewing, One of the Top 10 Best New Breweries in the U.S.
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16:32Join David Cogan as he chats with Sue Rigler, the driving force behind Hundred Mile Brewing Company! Sue's journey is fueled by innovation and passion, offering unique insights into brewing and her impact on the craft beer world. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!By Eliances Heroes
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Inventor of the Cellphone, Dr. Martin Cooper: Unlocking Innovation
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33:20Revisiting one of several previous phone interviews with Dr. Marty Cooper, father of the cell phone. From two cellphone conversations (forgive the audio) Dr. Cooper tells us how to innovate any work (see MarkSpencerCook.com). A young Marty Cooper was once hired to join a small team at, then, tiny Motorola. His team was racing to beat a huge phone c…
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Spencer Rascoff, Co-founder & fmr CEO @ZillowGroup, Co-Founder & CEO of 75 & Sunny Ventures getrecon.app
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21:23Spencer Rascoff is an American entrepreneur and businessman. He was the co-founder and former chief executive officer of Zillow Group, as well as one of the co-founders of Hotwire.com. Rascoff was on the board of directors of Palantir. He's also the Co-author of Zillow Talk and a Host of Office Hours podcast. He was interviewed by David Cogan at th…
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Mark Josephson, CEO of Bitly & Castiron Co-Founder, fmr. Senior VP of Revenue & Marketing at AOL
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13:46Join us for an exciting interview with Mark Josephson, CEO of Bitly, Co-founder of Castiron, and has served as Senior Vice President of Revenue and Marketing at AOL, as he shares his journey and insights with David Cogan, the renowned host of the Heroes Show and founder of the Eliances community. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a leader in digi…
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Kimberly Schafer, Inventor of the Ring Thing ringthing.com
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8:51Join David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show as he talks with Kimberly Schafer, inventor of The Ring Thing. Discover how her innovative creation is making waves and transforming everyday convenience. Learn more at ringthing.com.By Eliances Heroes
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Richard Moore, President & CEO of The Good Feet Store goodfeet.com
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15:35Tune in as Richard Moore, President & CEO of The Good Feet Store which has over $200M total revenue, 200 stores globally, and offers franchising opportunities, as he was interviewed by David Cogan, founder of Eliances community.By Eliances Heroes
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Outreach Gurus & Principal of $5-Billion Firm: Ryan Wiersdorf, Lisa Morozoff, Rob Plowgian
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55:31The art of securing a first, live meeting with a new contact. Mark Cook shares an interview from when Lisa Morozoff was a principal with Mercer, San Francisco (now with Uber) and with Ryan Wiersdorf, a sales leader and top performer at O.C. Tanner. Mark also adds a response by Rob Plowgian, sales leader at NetCuras, about beginning business relatio…
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AI & Autonomy Expert Leads First: Tom Zaiderman, CEO, Ruby.ai
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53:41Catch this conversation, Mark Cook and Tom Zaiderman explore AI, Autonomy, and the core of leadership, emphasizing the importance of service, compassion, and interconnectedness in both personal and professional realms. Tom shares his philosophy of leadership as a form of service, drawing from ancient wisdom and personal experiences. He discusses th…
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Bill Partyka, Former President/CEO of Gerber Products Co., CEO Kradle Pet Calming Company kradlemypet.com
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17:37Tune in as David Cogan interviews Bill Partyka, fmr CEO Gerber Baby Food, CEO of Kradle Pet Calming Company, at the Eliances Heroes Show.By Eliances Heroes
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Darcy Donavan, TV & Film Actress "Anchorman, "Parks & Rec", "Modern Family", Executive Producer, #CryptoQueen stardawgs.com
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22:37Check out Darcy Donavan, a Film & TV Actress as seen in "Anchorman, "Parks & Rec", "Modern Family", Producer, Recording Artist, Founder of Star Dawgs, Co-owner of Income Island, #CryptoQueen, model, social media influencer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, as David Cogan of Eliances interviews her at the Eliances Heroes Show. stardawgs.com…
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Revenue & Relationships: Kent Bowman, Pt. 2
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46:53Join Mark and Kent Bowman, now to apply deep dives into “actionables” for starting valuable relationships of mutual benefit that also grow revenue! From, Co-Founder and Board Member at Tanner LLC. Discover how Kent helped grow one state’s largest CPA firm and spearheads programs at City Strong Foundation, transforming communities through education,…
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Mariana Prado Cogan, CMO of Americas at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence hexagon.com
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16:22Mariana Prado Cogan, Chief Marketing Officer of Americas at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, responsible for annual $600 Million with a 6B dollar company, sits down with David Cogan on the Eliances Heroes Show. hexagon.comBy Eliances Heroes
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An Original Swiftie, Grow Like Taylor Swift: Sophie Haws
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43:33Sophie Haws shares her unique experiences growing up an original Swiftie fan of Taylor Swift. See MarkSpencerCook.com for more episodes. Now, Sophie details her personal interactions with the artist, as Swift marketed and shaped her understanding of connection and community. From her early days in Girl Scouts to navigating the complexities of adole…
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Stephen Riggio, Former CEO of Barnes & Noble, translated 2 Historical Books from Italian to English sicilianavengers.com
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15:00Tune in as Stephen Riggio, Former CEO of Barnes & Noble, translated 2 Historical Books from Italian to English, served as the Chairman of the Dia Art Foundation for 8 years, where he led and funded the effort to build Dia:Beacon, one of the world’s most revered contemporary art museums, gets interviewed by the host David Cogan at the Eliances Heroe…
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Beat Anything: Lead Growth, Kent Bowman, Top Partner, Pt. 1
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58:34Tune in today to learn to lead growth with Kent Bowman, former Partner at Andersen and Tanner LLC. Gain insights from his incredible personal challenges and difficult business journey, then leading the growth of a large, famous CPA firm, Tanner, LLC. Kent transformed teams, relationships, organizations and success in finance, consulting, and leader…
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Billy Busch, Founder of the Busch Family Brewing & Distilling Company, Heir to the Anheuser-Busch Multi-Billion-Dollar Fortune buschfamilyfarm.com
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14:50Billy Busch, Founder of the Busch Family Brewing & Distilling Company and an heir to the Anheuser-Busch multi-billion-dollar fortune. He is the Author of the book Family Reins. He is the proud father of seven children and stars with his wife in the MTV reality series The Busch Family Brewed. buschfamilyfarm.com…
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Vincent Zurzolo, President of Metropolis Comics & Comic Connect, $3.2M Comic & Collectible Trader, 6 Guinness World Records comicconnect.com
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26:24Listen as David Cogan interviews Vincent Zurzolo, President of Metropolis Comics & Comic Connect, a 3.2 Million Dollar comic and collectible trader, six Guinness World Records on the Eliances Heroes Show. comicconnect.comBy Eliances Heroes
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Mother Teresa's Servant-Leader, Ann Stigsson, Pt. 2
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35:29Welcome back to Bold Encounters! We gain more potent stories, especially on scaling by focusing on one person at a time from Ann Stigsson. Ann worked with Mother Teresa and learned about serving and scaling opportunity the right way. This more recent conversation adds some new, powerful stories from impactful work with Mother Teresa and her organiz…
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Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey, Founders of Barefoot Wine, World's Largest Wine Brand, Best Selling Authors thebarefootspirit.com
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17:57Listen as David Cogan interviews Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey, Founders of Barefoot Wine, now the world's largest wine brand, Co-authored the New York Times bestselling business book, The Barefoot Spirit: How Hardship, Hustle, and Heart Built Americas #1 Wine Brand, Most highly sought-after Keynote Speakers, at the Eliances Heroes Show with Dav…
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Mike Fata, Multiple 9 Figure exits, CEO of Fata & Associates, Best Selling Author, Founder to Mentor Podcast Host. mikefata.ca
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13:01Catch David Cogan as he interviews Mike Fata, Multiple 9 Figure exits, Chief Executive Officer of Fata & Associates, a best selling author, a keynote speaker, host of Founder to Mentor podcast, 9 Figure Growth Coach, on Eliances Heroes Show . Reach him at mikefata.caBy Eliances Heroes
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Max James, Best Selling Author of "The Harder I Fall the Higher I Bounce", The King of Kiosks. maxjamesauthor.com
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15:29Tune in as David Cogan sits down with Max James, Best Selling Author, Air Force Academy graduate, pilot, shot down twice in Vietnam to become the original founder and CEO of American Kiosk Management, a billion-dollar global presence in North America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with 5 million repeat customers, 600 staffed locations, 1000 au…
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Robert Pasin CEO Radio Flyer is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances
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10:19Robert Pasin CEO Radio Flyer is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer who promotes a fun work environment and brings pre-launch ride on toys home regularly to see how kids interact with them. Innovation is key to staying current as the oldest wagon manufacturer in America and most lo…
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Mother Teresa's Servant-Leader, Ann Stigsson, Pt. 1
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56:40Welcome back to Bold Encounters, where Mark Cook presents Ann Stigsson, Hospice Counselor at Palliative Care in Monmouth, Sweden. Ann shares powerful lessons on servant leadership from “serving the one” with Mother Teresa. Ann discusses restoring dignity and providing connection throughextraordinary, compassionate care. Discover her amazing journey…
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Charlie Davis Founder Davis Miles McGuire Gardner
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10:55Charlie Davis co-founder Davis Miles McGuire Gardner is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Davis tells Cogan how he realized the true value of what he does for a living, and shares the knowledge of beginning with what you know and building on it for having passion in career. Davis also helped his wife launch scra…
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Patrick Kennedy former Congressman is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show. Kennedy is the son of Senator Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy. He and David discuss the epidemic of Opioid addiction and the campaign to decriminalize those recovering from the addiction. Kennedy also talks about his own struggles wit…
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Chris Dull CEO Global Franchise Group is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show. They talk about the GFG craveable indulgence brands the company has, and its standards of impeccable customer service. Dull also discusses how the company supports its franchisors and his favorite indulgence brand.…
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VP with Quadriplegia: An Elite Mind, Calvin Wooley, Goldman Sachs
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1:06:44Welcome to an inspiring session with Calvin Wooley, Vice President at Goldman Sachs, leading the charge in client data strategies. Learn from his extraordinary journey, from overcoming life-changing challenges to celebrating 20 years of impactful leadership at one of the world’s top financial firms. Wooley shares strategies to prioritize effectivel…
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Bassel Osmani co-founder of Pita Jungle is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes in Business radio. They discuss the inception of Pita Jungle, the first vegan Arizona restaurant inspired by a co-op market in Tempe Arizona. Arizona State University graduates combined experience and dreams to create a healthier eating experience.…
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Baroness Nicholson: Lift a Person, Change the World
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24:48Mark Cook shares, for the first time, a previously recorded interview with Baroness Emma Nicholson of Winterbourne, member of the UK Parliament’s House of Lords. Baroness Nicholson is an unparalleled leader of humanitarian organizations and founder of the Amar Foundation. The Baroness, famous for technologies, also saves lives, champions women in A…
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Craig Ceccanti is co-founder of Pinots Palette, interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show. Craig talks about how the Pinots Palette idea came during a dining room discussion with co-founders. The company has seen meteoric rise in popularity and spawned copy cats across the Country.By Eliances Heroes
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Craig Ceccanti is co-founder of Pinots Palette, interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances
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10:53Craig Ceccanti is co-founder of Pinots Palette, interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show. Craig talks about how the Pinots Palette idea came during a dining room discussion with co-founders. They built the business literally over nights and weekends while working daytime jobs until they decided to bite the bullet and jump in to it f…
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Paul Penzone Candidate Maricopa County Sheriff
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10:40Paul Penzone Candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show. They discuss what it takes to be Sheriff in Maricopa County Arizona, protecting the masses, and anti-bullying effort. Penzone a 20+ year veteran of law enforcement takes on Sheriff Joe Arpaio for the office. On retirement from the force, Penzon…
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Coach of Idol Finalists: Lead with Passion, Dean Kaelin Pt. 2
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49:35Join us to learn from Dean Kaelin, Vocal Coach and Studio Owner, whose recent achievement includes coaching finalists for Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Everyone faces the challenge of balancing passion and practicality. Aspiring musicians often struggle to make their art financially sustainable while developing genuine tale…
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Coach of Idol Finalists: Lead Your Performance, Dean Kaelin Pt. 1
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26:42Prepare for an enlightening conversation with Dean Kaelin, coach to American Idol finalists and consultant to stars. Explore his journey leading stars like Olivia Rodrigo from Disney’s High School Musical to a higher level. One of the most painful challenges in pursuing any career is facing self-doubt and setbacks, especially in music. Dean has hel…
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Resolving Tax Disputes and Saving Money through Tax Planning with Blake Pinyan with Carter Wilcoxson Founder of CSI Financial Group
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55:53In this conversation, Blake Pinyan, a financial planner at Anchor Bay Capital, shares his journey into the financial services industry and his passion for helping clients. He discusses his focus on young professionals and pre-retirees, offering comprehensive financial planning, customized investment management, tax preparation, and estate planning …
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Jimmy Osmond President Osmond Entertainment
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10:28Jimmy Osmond President of Osmond Entertainment is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show. They discuss what it was like for Jimmy growing up the youngest Osmond in such a prominent family of world recognized entertainers. Osmond now manages the family business and also took over operations and performance at the Andy Williams Perf…
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Dave Erickson founder FreeConferenceCall dot com
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10:45Dave Erickson founder of FreeConferenceCall dot com is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes radio show. They discuss the middle-of-the-night inspiration for FreeConferenceCall and how he's able to keep the service free for customers.By Eliances Heroes
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