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It was truly an amazing Digging For Gold Episode 59 when David Laxx brought his wisdom, insights, and knowledge about air travel, both military and commercial to the podcast. His descriptions of aircraft, commercial and military situations during war and peacetime, how and when he got involved in becoming a pilot, and things you may have always wanted to know when you travel on commercial jets or...

It was really great to have Lou Maresca as my guest on Digging For Gold, Episode 58. He founded and manages the Allman Brothers Tribute Band -"Live At The Fillmore." He's an accomplished musician who has played with some of the greats of Rock n' Rock. He's also a micro biologists, was a virus researcher, owns a technology company that works with the government and other major...

I had a fantastic time speaking with Marcello Palazzi. He was a lawyer in Italy, came to the United States not knowing a word of English in 2007 and couldn't practice law because of the different systems, is a wine expert, married an American woman he met in Italy, and is now the Managing Partner and Director of Operations for Tulia Italian Steak and all the other Tulia entities in Naples, Flo...

It was fascinating to sit with software engineer Ahmed Metwoali as we discussed his company Sphinque and how it makes the hiring process shorter, more accurate, and robust. He developed the software and is currently also working on programs to help those in need of Low Vision Aids tosee and maneuver better without cumbersome equipment. He has spoken in front of thousands in Dubai and will be speak...

I truly enjoyed speaking with Nick Klingensmith. He's an incredible man. I'm amazed at all the things Nick has been through in his life and how he came to be an Ironman (having just completed the Jacksonville, Florida Ironman Competition), Motivational Speaker and Execution Coach. He's a four-time cancer survivor, diabetic and recovering alcoholic, who is still, through it all, driven to succeed i...

I had a terrific time chatting with my guest, Steve Sclarow, Associate Professor at Temple University. We discussed the problems that create challenges for kids entering college, K-12 education - administration over testing students, Chromebooks and Social Media in the classroom, and parents not parenting by giving their children technology too soon.

It's always great speaking with my good friend, Curtis Gregory. He recently had triple bypass surgery. We chatted about the symptoms, what difficulties he had getting the needed surgery, what his recovery processes were and continue to be. And how he dealt with having to leave his professorship in the middle of the semester at Temple University. Dr. Gregory's story is one of perseverance,...

I was enthralled by my conversation with guest Ryan Sullivan on Digging For Gold(tm), Episode 52. He's the owner of Podcast Principles, a content strategy and production company for B2B businesses. After his own podcast and music career took off in 2019, he began helping other business owners launch their own. Listen, Like, Enjoy, and Follow!

I was enthralled by my conversation with guest Ryan Sullivan on Digging For Gold(tm), Episode 52. He's the owner of Podcast Principles, a content strategy and production company for B2B businesses. After his own podcast and music career took off in 2019, he began helping other business owners launch their own. Listen, Like, Enjoy, and Follow!

It was a fun and insightful show with Geoff DiMasi as my guest. We discussed entrepreneurship, the companies he founded or co-founded - P'unk Ave, Indy Hall, ApostropheCMS, and the Passyunk Square Civic Association. We also delved into his love of Philadelphia and his work as the Director of The Temple University Entrepreneurship Academy and his position as an professor at the school. Listen,...

It was a wonderful experience to have Maya Nazareth as a guest on the podcast. She founded and built the women's combat sports apparel brand Alchemize, is a Forbes 30 under 30 Honoree, a Tory Burch Fellow, a writer, keynote speaker and one of the few entrepreneurs on Shark Tank to have three sharks go in together on a deal. She also is a consultant who helps entrepreneurs with building their b...

It was an amazing experience to sit with Solon Moreira to discuss how he sees AI impacting entrepreneurship and our world in general. Solon is a Tenured Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. He has taught worldwide and sees the impact that Artificial Intelligence will have on our lives now, in the immediate future, and in the long...

I had an enlightening conversation with Kevin Leka, the Founder of The Eleventh Round, LLC, a combat sports organization that provides operational databases, marketing, mentorship, and professional branding for amateur and pro fighters. It serves as a "fighters union" to help athletes manage sponsorship readiness and career development. He was awarded third place in the 2026 Invent Penn...

I thoroughly enjoyed having Anthony Stagliano on the show. He is a true entrepreneur who brought us background music in retail locations, elevators, and other businesses, along with tailored messages on hold. He sold his AudioMax company, is involved in real estate and also helps businesses market themselves through his Stag Business Branding enterprise. His story is an inspiration for all entrepr...

Brandon Tamburri is a filmmaker and producer who most recently directed, produced, and co-wrote the comedy feature film Plan B which was released in select theaters in September 2024. The film stars Jamie Lee (HBO's Crashing), Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Tom Berenger (Platoon), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), and Kate Flannery (The Office). He produced the film under his company, JokeZero...

I had an enlightening time sitting with Jeffrey Lee, learning about his life as a corporate executive at some of America's largest business entities, his near death experiences, his incredible recovery, and how he came to discover a deeper and wiser meaning of life. His "Welcome To Rock Bottom University - The Ultimate Guide To Rising Up," chronicles it all in an easy to read and understand book t...

It was an extremely pleasurable experience to chat with Jan Sumner, who, for six years, was the batting practice pitcher for the Colorado Rockies major league baseball team. The discussion included memories on the field, the five baseball books he's written, his experience at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and so much more! From Buck O'Neill to Walt Weiss and players, managers, and coa...

I had a great time speaking with Chris Donnelly. He's innovative, intelligent, and a person who gets things done. He's also a speaker who focuses on helping successful people navigate major life transitions through his practice called The Crossing, he leads a Vistage peer advisory group for CEOs of mid-sized privately held business, built Donnelly's Home Comfort Specialist and sold it,...

It was really interesting to sit with Matt Szajdecki and Jim Miller and discuss the home remodeling business. What to look for that can create problems in your home, how to mitigate those problems, and who to turn to for excellent advice to fix those problems at affordable prices. From stucco to siding, windows to roofs, we discussed them all! Listen, Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It was a very interesting and insightful experience to chat with Marty Khatchadrian, owner of Bijoux Fine Jewelry, about the jewelry business, how he got started in it, the ins and outs of the business, how the different carats of gold are determined, the manufacturing and retail parts of the business, and what makes a successful jewelry enterprise. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It is a real pleasure to have Al Paris of InstillHospitality.com join us once again. He was one of our first guests on Digging For Gold(tm) and a favorite chef of mine. His wisdom about growing your business, the philosophy of life, and the cooking and beauty of food and its relationship to humanity is priceless. Join us as we discuss those insightful topics and more. Enjoy! Please Like and Follow...

It was a joy to sit with Rob and Jen Rosato, the husband and wife team who run a high volume restaurant that produces, as I love to say, "five-star dishes." The food is fantastic, the staff is excellent, the atmosphere is terrific, and the patrons keep coming back. Lots of regulars and there's a great reason for that. Listen to how this couple created an incredible eatery from the fr...

It was very enlightening to chat withCrista Lowrie about financing real estate and how she helps first time homebuyers, including veterans and people with bad credit, get the finances to buytheir first homes, duplexes and other properties. Her advice is priceless. She has been helping both first-time buyers and others to get the finances they need to build wealth. We discussed her work with First...

It was very enlightening to chat with Crista Lowrie about financing real estate and how she helps first time home buyers, including veterans and people with bad credit, get the finances to buy their first homes, duplexes and other properties. Her advice is priceless. She has been helping both first time buyers and other to get the finances they need to build wealth. We discussed her work with Firs...

It was a fantastic experience to sit with Glenn Freezman, who has spent a lifetime following curiosity rather than a straight line, guided by eight words he learned selling pretzels early in his career: What do you see? What do they want? That simple question became the lens through which every business decision was made. From soft pretzels to title insurance, from mortgage servicing and subservic...