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Dad From Scratch is a podcast created by Steve Fink, a father of two toddlers in Baltimore. The show was created to feature as many different and unique perspectives of fatherhood that Steve could find. We all experience this wild journey differently and it's interesting to see how our backgrounds or careers or beliefs or cultures alter the way we enjoy (or not enjoy, for some) being a dad. Dad From Scratch aims to take in all those perspectives through weekly interviews.
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Join host, Zack Fink for the Lobbying Insider, a podcast that brings listeners to the intersection of business and government to provide a rare perspective on how things actually get done. Where episodes follow pressing current issues, provide keen observations from the past, and keep an ever-watchful eye on what’s coming next at the city, state and federal levels of government.
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The Gary and Kenny Show

Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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A podcast hosted by Saturday Night Live alumnus, Gary Kroeger and co- hosted by TV Director Ken Ceizler. Their interviews are casual, witty and reflect their authentic curiosity about the guest area of expertise or experience. They also tackle serious issues like; who has the right of way? A person in a wheelchair or a mom pushing a stroller? Guest have included many notable figures in the entertainment world including: "Saving Private Ryan" Producer Mark Gordon, Actor/Writer/Director Brad H ...
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From Worry to Wealth

From Worry to Wealth

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"From Worry to Wealth" is the podcast that shatters the myths and mystiques surrounding wealth creation. Get ready to move past Worry and move towards Wealth and your improved financial self.
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In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink conducts a newsmaker interview with Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Using new methods of technology to prosecute crimes, Gonzalez has brought an innovative approach to keeping the people of Brooklyn safe. He also played an integral role in negotiating changes to discovery law reforms, a contentious i…
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In this latest episode, Host Zack Fink sits down with Tim Cecere, President of St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Tim discusses his background in marketing and advertising which gave him the tools to help take St. Francis to the next level. The school has added multiple new majors, including a robust nursing program. The college draws students from a…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Steve Singiser. Steve is formerly a contributing editor at Daily Kos Elections and now is a contributor at The Downballot. Steve’s Music Pick: Def Leppard Do you wanna get rocked? If the answer is yes and the decade was the 1980s, it’s lik…
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From Worry to Wealth: How We Built, Scaled, & Sold a Successful Company | Podcast Episode In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, Ben sits down with his business partner, Alex Fink, to dive deep into the journey of building, scaling, and ultimately selling a highly successful company. From their first unexpected (and hilarious) meeting in 2009 to …
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Eli Lake. Lake is a columnist with the Free Press and also a contributing editor at Commentary. Find him online at the Free Press or @EliLake on Twitter/X. Eli’s Music Pick: Stevie Wonder It’s time to sing some songs in the key of life as …
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In this episode of “Lobbying Insider” podcast, Host Zack Fink sits down with Keith Wright of Wright Strategies and Bianca Rajpersaud of DHC to discuss the 2025 legislative session in Albany. Last month, Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State address, followed by her budget message a week later. We delve into the major policy proposals and…
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In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, Ben Lyons sits down with Alex Fink to share one of the most jaw-dropping financial mistakes of his life— and what he learned from it. They dive into the story of a seemingly foolproof investment deal that went horribly wrong, highlighting all the red flags and lessons along the way. From misplaced trust to a…
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In this episode, Ben Lyons and Alex Fink dive into the story of "Heron," a remarkable real estate asset that Alex acquired in 2018. From the initial discovery and negotiation process to navigating tough decisions about renovation versus redevelopment, Alex shares the journey of transforming this unique waterfront property into a high-value investme…
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In this episode Host Zack Fink sits down with Neela Lockel and Robert Stricoff from E.A.C. Network, which stand for “Empower, Assist and Care.” E.A.C currently provides a range of services including counseling, substance abuse treatment and mental health services to individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Their work focuses on helping …
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Eli Lake. Lake is a columnist with the Free Press and also a contributing editor at Commentary. Find him online at the Free Press or @EliLake on Twitter/X. Eli’s Music Pick: Stevie Wonder Happy New Year, everyone. 2024 was a mess, 2025 loo…
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In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink sit down with Henry Shuffler to explore his inspiring journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a dedicated investor and advocate for financial stability. Henry shares how a strong work ethic shaped his life, why staying out of debt during college was pivotal, and the strate…
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In this latest episode, Zack Fink host speaks with Jonathan McCollum (Federal Practice Chair,) and Jake Roach, (Associate Director of Government Relations) from Davidoff Hurcher & Citron, LLP's offices in Washington DC. Join Zack, Jonathan and Jake as they take an in-depth look at their federal government relations practice which includes mostly Ne…
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Send us a text We're back and as chatty as ever. And our conversation with legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm who cast "Airplane", "Grease","Rocky Horror Picture Show" just to name a few. And TV classics such as "Taxi" "Starsky and Hutch", "Charlies Angels", "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" just to name a few more Support the show…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Mary Chastain. Mary is a writer and editor at Legal Insurrection. She's also a sometimes contributor to The Hill, Washington Examiner, and Reason, and FEE. Mary is on X at @Mchastain81. Mary’s Music Pick: Stone Temple Pilots: This is another in…
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In this episode of From Worry to Wealth, hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink dive deep into the world of leveraged finance, breaking down what it means and why it matters. While some financial voices advocate avoiding debt entirely, Ben and Alex explore how leveraging debt can be a powerful tool for creating wealth—if used wisely. From banks and insuranc…
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Join host Zack Fink, as he sits down with colleagues Bianca Rajpersaud, and Sean Crowley, to recap the Somos ’24 Annual Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico from November 6-10. This year DHC hosted a panel discussion on M/WBE Contractor Growth: Challenges & Opportunities at the Caribe Hilton which NYS Assemblymember, Amanda Septimo, moderated. The p…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Andrew Fink. Andrew lives with his wife Lauren and their five children in Hillsdale County, Mich., and is an attorney, Marine veteran, current state representative, and candidate for Michigan Supreme Court. He's on X at @AndrewFinkMI, and his w…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Peter Suderman. Suderman is the features editor at Reason magazine. He also writes the Substack Cocktails With Suderman, which is about making better cocktails at home. Find him online at Reason or @petersuderman on Twitter/X. Peter’s Musi…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe is . . . wait, you don’t really need a bio for Nick Lowe, do you? If there’s any questions about who he is, please take the time to listen to our lengthy Political Beats episode with guest Matt Murray. In an interview that …
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Meet Jay Dackman, lawyer, business entrepreneur, real estate expert and investor. From doing lawn care for $5 an acre to graduating from University of Maryland Law School, to eventually making a name for himself in the Real Estate space, Jay is no stranger to hard work. Jay Dackman’s story will encourage you to work hard, find your passions, and ho…
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Meet Steve Kester. As one of the largest investors in the LYNK Capital Mortgage Fund, Steve has utilized every aspect of the "Wealth Creation Formula" over the course of his career. Growing up in a blue-collar family environment, Steve was never a stranger to hard work. From delivering newspapers and pizzas, to attending Georgia Tech, graduating as…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) with . . . no guest at all! With Jeff moving his belongings to a new abode while also covering the RNC and DNC for National Review and Scot's vacation schedule creating another hurdle, we felt it was time to break the glass on the window marked "VERY SPECIAL …
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In this episode of the "From Worry to Wealth Podcast", Ben Lyons and Alex Fink share answers to common questions they get asked when it comes to the understanding of generating wealth, discovering core competencies, and becoming more valuable. Submit your questions for future episodes by email submission to [email protected]
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Meet Alex Fink. Born and raised in Virginia, Alex developed an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. During high school, Alex was focused on various endeavors, such as working his first job at Pizza Hut and finding other ways to make money in his spare time. After deciding that school wasn't the direction he wanted to go, Alex began working fo…
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In this episode of the “Lobbying Insider” Host Zack Fink is joined by Carlo Scissura, President and CEO of the New York Building Congress and DHC’s Lou Coletti Senior Adviser to the Government Relations, Construction Law, Real Estate Law and Economic Development & Tax Incentives Law practice areas, for a deep dive on the massive housing deal includ…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Brad Birzer. Brad is the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He is also the co-founder of and senior contributor at The Imaginative Conservative, and the author of a number of books, includ…
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Ben Lyons grew up thinking money was evil, but when a trusted mentor helped him break that paradigm, he went on to establish multiple successful businesses during a +40-year career in lending, real estate, and financial services. Because he has often seen the vocational and financial knowledge neglected in the traditional education system, he is on…
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In this episode of the "From Worry to Wealth" podcast, Ben and Alex discuss a crucial component of becoming wealthy, and that is the "Wealth Creation Formula". This formula illustrates the proven and undeniable process that every wealthy person has gone through in achieving wealth. From increasing investable income, to acquiring assets, and then ut…
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AutoTech Triumph: NYS Bill Passes Amid Congestion Pricing Standoff – with Connor Shaw, Political Director at IUJAT and NYS Assemblymember Kenny Burgos This episode of the “Lobbying Insider” with Host Zack Fink features our client Connor Shaw, Political Director for the International Union of Journeymen and Allied Trades (IUJAT), and New York State …
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Brad Birzer. Brad is the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and Professor of History at Hillsdale College. He is also the co-founder of and Senior Contributor at The Imaginative Conservative, and the author of a number of books, includ…
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Welcome to the "From Worry to Wealth" Podcast. From Wealth Creators USA, this podcast was created to help shatter the myths and mystique surrounding wealth creation. If you are in a stage of "Worry" and wanting to move towards "Wealth" this podcast is for you. Business partners and Co-Hosts Ben Lyons and Alex Fink have over 40+ years of experience …
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Mayor Adams is looking to have the full slate of “City of Yes” approved by the New York City Council. It’s a zoning proposal for a more equitable and sustainable city, according to the Mayor’s office, and it focuses on three key areas: Carbon Neutrality, Economic Opportunity, and Housing Opportunity. In this week’s episode of the “Lobbying Insider”…
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NYS 2024 Budget Breakdown – with Steve Malito & Bianca Rajpersaud Lawmakers and Governor Hochul have now completed work on the new fiscal year state budget, and there is a tremendous amount to unpack. In this episode of the “Lobbying Insider” Podcast, Host Zack Fink does a full budget breakdown with DHC’s Chair of the NYS Government Relations pract…
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Singer Songwriter Charley Crockett is such an authentic artist. He has lived one hell of a life to write about at 39 years old, so maybe thats why and how he has written and released 15 albums of songs which he tours around the globe performing. It wasn't always the 'big stage' for Charley, he was homeless for many years and busking on the streets …
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Guy Denton. Guy is the co-host of The Wrong Stuff with Matt Lewis, contributor to The Dispatch and National Review, and until recently took Jonah Goldberg's guff over at The Remnant. Find him on Twitter/X . . . nowhere, because he is saner than…
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In a nod to the yearly holiday known colloquially as 4-20, we release this episode of the Lobbying Insider podcast to celebrate New York’s cannabis industry. Host Zack Fink sits down with our own Nick Terzulli of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron’s Cannabis Law practice and his client Michael Gardner, who’s had success starting The Bakery Cannabis Dispensa…
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Introducing the Band: Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are with guest Joshua Treviño. Joshua works and writes at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and spent the entire 1990s listening a lot to Matthew Sweet. Joshua’s Music Pick: Matthew Sweet For listeners of a certain age, just the name Matthew Sweet will evoke…
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