Chicago Business Review with Young Lee

What does it look like to follow your passion and turn that passion into a successful business that has lasted several decades?  This is the inspiring story of Jan Guenther, the owner of GearWest ( a specialty store focusing on cross-country skis, nordic skis, running, biking, apparel, and accessories).  Discover how Jan took the leap from working all day and going to business school at...

Do you ever feel stuck in your life? Perhaps you have an idea of what you need to do to create momentum and shift your energy toward healthy change, but you don't know where to begin. If so, Habitual Growth could be the app and productivity tool you need to create that personal accountability in your life!  It needn't be anything too dramatic or overwhelming either: just ask yourself each day...

Are you aware of the power of solar energy in Chicagoland? Do you realize just how sexy solar is in the Midwest?  Host Young Lee is joined by Eric Peterman today, former wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, and the two unpacking absolutely everything you need to know about solar energy! Eric is now the Managing Director of Nelnet Renewable Energy and he’s spent over a decade understanding jus...

What would you prefer: a life of discipline or a life of regret? For Dylan Rausch, the answer was simple. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in the midst of the pandemic, and dealing with a struggling business, Dylan chose to be a victor and not a victim. This is the story of a family man who has overcome personal hardships by living a life of intentionality and strict regimen. He is th...

Have you ever tried a product or supplement that promises to boost your energy levels or improve your health and after taking it, you're just not sure it's even worked? How about when you've taken a Vitamin B complex supplement and you've noticed neon yellow pee afterward? A lot of companies are making products that have the 'right' ingredients on the label, but just not in a state our bodies can...

What are some smart tax-saving strategies you can apply as you break into the real estate game?  Jose A. Ramirez from Advanced Tax Advisors is chatting with Young Lee in a highly informative episode of Chicago Business Review that is guaranteed to save you (and your family) money in taxes if you take his advice.    Jose is an expert in the field of implementing tax-saving strategies...

What does it look like to identify and articulate talent – and then match make it with the right company? Kip Knippel is the Founder and CEO of KIP Search, a headhunting company that focuses on finding talent for C-Suite executives, legal, and other key employees to help organizations reach their full potential and destiny. Kip ran for Senate in the State of Minnesota (while finishing up law schoo...

If you want to make lots of money, sell real estate. If you want to become wealthy, own real estate. Young Lee goes straight to the heart of the matter in this week's advice-laden episode of Chicago Business Review.  Young has been running a team and working in real estate for over 17 years and he's here to tell us the best way to build wealth based on all his experience.   There ar...

Are you ready to make a lifestyle change that will actually last? Dave Greene is the owner of CrossFit Spero in Oak Park. In today’s episode with Young Lee, they’re discussing the importance of physical fitness for effecting meaningful change. Dave worked for over a decade as a foreman and project manager for Evergreen Architectural Arts and while he had incredible success in that business, he was...

Calling all early adopters! Are you looking to make yourself stronger than your excuses? How does fuel for your daily adventure sound?  Food that's nutritious, easy to eat when you're on the run, and likely to boost your serotonin and melatonin levels – while also improving your cognitive development? Matt Tack is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and Executive of Nootricious, a product g...

What does it look like to turn your hobby into a business? And how do you turn that business into something that enriches the community?  This is the story of Michael Chiong, an Experience Design Leader who's made many friends over the years walking the 5-and-a-half to 6 miles it takes to get around a golf course (depending on how well you hit the ball) with people who were, at first, complet...

Have you heard of 75 Hard? 75 Hard is not a fitness challenge, but a “transformative mental toughness program” (according to the company's website. Chicago Business Review's host, Young Lee, recently undertook the personal improvement challenge and in this week's awesome new episode, he's sharing some amazing insights from his 75 Hard experience.  We're used to seeing Young putting his guests...

Michael Shipley is the Founder and Managing Partner of Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters, which has 5 cafes in the Chicagoland area. He’s having an aspirational, caffeine-fueled conversation with our host Young Lee in what is surely a wakeup call for aspiring business owners looking to up their game, especially those in the service industry.  Michael shares his philosophy on the craft that is cof...

Steve Smith is a 15 year veteran of the mortgage originator business. He’s also a man of many talents: he’s a musician, singer, and award-winning fisherman! As a mortgage advisor he’s here to answer all our mortgage-related questions with Young Lee on this illuminating episode of Chicago Business Review.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are federally backed home mortgage companies created by the U...

Are you looking for an inspirational entrepreneurial story that can provide you with the encouragement you need to knuckle down and pursue your dream? Then look no further than this wonderful interview with an amazing entrepreneur, Sargon Boudakh. Sargon is more than just a serial entrepreneur, he’s also a real estate investor and President of Custom Blending Solutions – a one-stop shop for food m...

Are you a potential homeowner looking to get a mortgage? Or perhaps just someone who’s intrigued to understand more about the process? Marty Maher is a 24-year veteran of the mortgage origination business and is ideally suited to analyze your property ambitions. Because of his client-first approach, he is simply one of the best advisors when it comes to mortgages and home loans in the Chicago area...

When last did you experience unconditional love? Jodie Diegel is the President and Founder of the Soul Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, which features Chicagoland’s most experienced and comprehensive animal-assisted therapy teams — including registered therapy dogs, miniature therapy horses, and miniature therapy donkeys! Their mission is to enrich lives by promoting the love and healing of t...

Kyle Campbell is a family man. He’s also the Managing Director of Hotaling Insurance Services, a risk management family office. As a child growing up he experienced firsthand how money came between members of his family when there was a death in the family and it was unclear as to who got what in the family business.   Now Kyle is working as an insurance advisor, and in this illuminating epis...

Are you eager to get into e-commerce by launching your own drop-shipping site? Miguel Sanchez is an e-commerce expert who started with dropshipping on Amazon and dropped out of school to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams full-time. Now he helps people launch their own passive income e-commerce businesses that require very little participation. In today’s episode, he shares the secrets of his succe...

Austin Linney is a real estate investor, business coach, and the host of  Construct Your Life podcast. Perhaps more importantly he’s an entrepreneur with a ruthless work ethic that is absolutely crushing it with his short term rental business, coaching, and podcast. He chats to Young Lee, the host of Chicago Business Review, and spills all his secrets on how to make money on platforms such as...

If there’s one lesson poverty can teach you, let it be a lesson on freedom. Whether you are born with a silver spoon in your mouth or not, you have the freedom to choose and decide the course of your life. Chris Larsen joins today’s The Success Game episode with Young Lee to share his journey from a generation of poverty to a generation of wealth and financial freedom. He’s a performance coach and...

The doctors say, “prevention is always better than cure” and our guest today, Dr. Jason Hui, attests to that adage. This successful businessman and nationally published healthcare author have a wide range of experience in operational and strategic management. He leveraged that experience to build a business model that has helped single clinic operators and business owners generate over $50 Million...

“There is NO supplement to hard work.” That’s the philosophy Dr. Alan J. Acierno lives by which has made him thrive in his profession and the business world. He believes in “servant leadership” and is always out there where the action is, working WITH his team members and toughing it out together when the going gets rocky. Learn how to leverage your specialty to build a business that can bring val...

No man is an island, that’s for sure! If you want your business to reach greater heights, you need the help of people who believe in you and support what you stand for. In this episode of the Chicago Business Review, Young Lee is joined by Darren Schwartz to talk about how far entrepreneurs can go when they work hand in hand with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners. As the CEO of M3Linked, Da...

Let’s give the year a great jumpstart as we welcome Russ Morgan and Joey Mure into the show. Russ and Joey are the co-founders and co-hosts of Wealth Without Wall Street. Today, they’ll share the framework they’ve been using to help their clients stop waiting till they’re 70 before they can live the lifestyle they dream to live. Learn about building passive income streams and making your dollars w...