Office Hours with David Meltzer

Stephen Petasky Stephen Petasky is the founder and CEO of The Luxus Group, a pioneering company that manages a portfolio of over 50 luxury properties valued at more than $100 million across six countries. A visionary entrepreneur, Stephen launched Luxus in 2007 with the goal of blending lifestyle and investment by helping people turn their dreams into tangible real estate opportunities. He is best...

Charley Johnson Charley has 20+ years in corporate as a business owner, 7 years in non-profit as the President of the Pay it Forward Foundation, and 10 years as an enlightened teacher. The combination of these three things creates a unique set of skills that will be crucial for companies and their employees moving forward. He is working to bring the position of Chief Consciousness Officer to the f...

Chad Dime Chad Dime is the co-founder of DIFF Eyewear, a socially conscious brand known for combining stylish, affordable eyewear with a strong mission to give back. Growing up in the eyewear industry, Chad learned the business from his father and later launched DIFF with the goal of making a meaningful impact—donating over 1.5 million pairs of glasses around the world. He leads the company’s whol...

Daniel Erbe Daniel Erbe is an award-winning singer, U.S. Army veteran, and elite communications coach with a 30-year career as a professional opera performer. A former soloist with the Grammy and Emmy Award-winning U.S. Army Field Band, Daniel has captivated audiences of over 25,000, performing for U.S. Presidents, global dignitaries, and at major events including CPAC D.C. and the 2024 Republican...

Katherine Melchior Ray and Nataly Kelly Katherine Melchior Ray, a lecturer in international marketing and leadership at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, brings over 25 years of executive experience with global consumer brands like Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci, and has guest lectured at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and Wharton. Nataly Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi, is...

Lindsay Guzowski Lindsay is the founder and CEO of The Crucible, a data-driven, scientifically validated assessment and research company that helps private equity and venture capital firms evaluate, develop, and retain top executive talent. A visionary entrepreneur with a sharp eye for market gaps, she has led multiple ventures to impressive outcomes—including co-founding a plumbing company that t...

Hernan Tagliani Hernan Tagliani is a leading multicultural marketing expert, bestselling author, and award-winning strategist with a strong track record of helping Fortune 500 companies connect with diverse consumer audiences. As President and Founder of Tagliani Multicultural—one of the fastest-growing independent multicultural agencies in the U.S.—he leads teams in Orlando, Miami, and New York t...

Dr. Farnoush Fadavi In 2018, Dr. Fadavi suffered a severe injury that ended her surgical career and highlighted the need for natural recovery solutions. Drawing from her childhood use of turmeric and earlier research on bromelain, she created Bala—a zero-sugar, plant-based enzyme drink designed to support recovery, hydration, and inflammation relief. Launched in 2020, Bala has since delivered over...

Rev. Jodi Suson After nearly 20 years of being misdiagnosed and four years of living with a disability, Rev. Jodi discovered the powerful connection between emotional health and the quality of our food and water. Through plant-based nutrition and energy healing, she reversed 54 chronic physical and emotional conditions and lost nearly 100 pounds. Her journey inspired her to move people away from t...

Steve Harbaugh Steve is a visionary real estate developer and founder of Baymahni, a mission-driven luxury resort and residential community on Stocking Island in Exuma, Bahamas. With over a decade of experience, he has developed more than 180 custom homes in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, and several commercial flex-space storage facilities. His latest project, Baymahni Resort, is a blend of sustainabl...

Howard Falco At just fourteen years old, Howard Falco experienced a profound moment under the star-filled sky of Northern Minnesota that sparked a lifelong spiritual journey. Though he would go on to build a successful life by traditional standards—career in finance, marriage, children, and homeownership—Howard found himself at age 35 deeply unsettled and yearning for answers to life’s deeper ques...

Jason Brown Jason Brown is an entrepreneur and founder of Deliveri, a comprehensive logistics tech platform designed to support direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands across the U.S. and Latin America. With a mission to make e-commerce more accessible and profitable, Deliveri offers affordable shipping solutions and customer-centric tools that drive repeat purchases and early-stage revenue. Jason aims to...

Dorothy "Louise" Beasley Dorothy "Louise" Beasley is the author of Voices from the Prairies: Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Ranch Women, published in June 2024. Although her personal story isn’t the focus, the book shares insights she's gained over a lifetime to help other women overcome self-doubt and negative thinking. After waiting 30 years to write the book due to her own inner fears, Dorot...

Dr. Carlyle Naylor Dr. Carlyle is a seasoned pastor and life coach with over 35 years of experience, specializing in mental health, relationships, and spiritual growth. He values living a balanced and healthy life, which includes maintaining mental, spiritual, and physical fitness. Dr. Carlyle is an avid triathlete, having completed over 14 Ironman competitions, and remains committed to continuous...

Ken Ehrman Ken is a technology and safety visionary, who has spent 25+ years pioneering IoT innovations. As the founder of I.D. Systems (now PWFL:NASDAQ), he has 40+ patents that have revolutionized efficiency and worker safety for the biggest and most demanding companies in the world. He is now leveraging his industry relationships and expertise to bring best-in-class safety solutions to dogs and...

Bobby Mesmer Bobby Mesmer is the founder and CEO of RMG Erectors & Constructors, LLC, the largest Pre-Engineered Metal Building Erector Company in the world. A driven entrepreneur, Mesmer has expanded his ventures beyond construction, founding Iron Will Racing, LLC, a professional prototype race team, and RMG Luxury Services, LLC, a startup offering premium black car SUV and luxury jet service...

Mikey Lucas Mikey Lucas, Founder and Fund Manager of American Energy Fund, has spent over a decade helping investors achieve financial freedom by investing strategically in energy—focusing on solar, oil, and gas. His approach centers on "investing like a billionaire," combining strong financial returns with a commitment to environmental responsibility. Mikey has worked with everyone from side-hust...

Dimitri Masin Dimitri Masin is an AI expert with a strong background in finance, compliance, and risk management. As the former VP of Data Science for Financial Crime and Fraud at Monzo, one of the UK’s leading challenger banks, he led efforts to combat fraud using advanced AI techniques. Prior to that, he worked as a Sales Finance Analyst at Google, giving him a unique perspective at the intersec...

Robyn Grable Robyn Grable, a U.S. Navy veteran and founder of Talents ASCEND, has made it her mission to break down traditional hiring barriers and create career bridges for underserved talent. After nine years of military service, she faced the harsh reality that her skills weren’t seen as transferable to the civilian workforce. Told she would have to start from the bottom, Robyn spent years rebu...

Matt Melvin Matt Melvin is an author and activist from Massachusetts who was incarcerated in the federal prison system in 2017 for petty crimes. He currently resides in Shelburne, Vermont. Bullied Behind Bars is Matt's first book. Priyanka Ganjoo After spending five years in the corporate beauty world, Priyanka Ganjoo recognized a glaring lack of representation for South Asians in the industry. Fr...

Jim McDermott Jim McDermott is a highly experienced entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for climate solutions, with over two decades of experience launching, funding, and scaling climate technology firms. He has been the driving force behind companies developing clean biofuels from waste, advancing large-scale carbon capture technology, and creating onboard carbon capture solutions for the mariti...

Katie Tamblin Katie Tamblin is a seasoned business leader and consultant specializing in helping teams manage mature, technology-enabled products with efficiency and impact. With extensive experience as Chief Product Officer at several organizations in the Supply Chain Risk and Compliance Software space, she brings a strategic lens to product management and development. In addition to her executiv...

Michael Chad Hoeppner Michael Chad Hoeppner is the CEO and president of GK Training and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, where he empowers individuals and organizations with the communication skills needed to succeed professionally and personally. As a sought-after speaking coach, he has worked with high-profile clients such as Andrew Yang, Swiss Re, Pfizer, BCG, Xerox, Columbia B...

Brian Seth Hurst Brian Seth Hurst is a seasoned entertainment executive and transformation coach whose unique journey began with a missed definition of metaphysics in a college philosophy class—an event that sparked a lifelong exploration into life’s deeper meaning. He describes himself as a “metapractical” man, blending spiritual insight with real-world experience. For years, he balanced two care...

Richard Berle Richard Berle is a driven entrepreneur and the CEO of Golf Fit, a fitness platform revolutionizing how golfers enhance their performance through targeted training. With a strong background in business leadership as President of National Apartment Flooring, Richard has a talent for spotting unmet needs in the market and developing innovative solutions to meet them. His passion for Gol...