Digging In with Matt Rosenthal

Join me and David Weisman, CEO of Powered by 12 as we dig into his inspiring ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY. David has a unique story, DISCOVERING HIS PASSION at an early age and scaling it to become ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN VINTAGE BRANDS in the industry. Powered By 12 is loved by many A list celebrities including Pete Davidson, Shaun Anderson, and Ace Hood. In this episode you’ll hear WHAT IT REALLY TAKES...

Join me and Dr. Lisa Lewis as we dig into FINDING YOUR LIFE PURPOSE and DISCOVERING SELF LOVE. Lisa tells her remarkable journey on how she CLIMBED THE CORPORATE LADDER while being a SINGLE MOTHER. In spite of the massive challenges, she persevered through HARD WORK, PURPOSE and above all the closeness and love for her children. Lisa sees everything half glass full, and is dedicated to helping sin...

If you are looking for tips on how to network and increase sales, you won’t want to miss this episode! Join me and Managing Director of R&J Advisory Group, Inc. Jennifer Berkowitz, and learn about her amazing story as we dig into technology and business strategy consulting.  In this episode, we discuss the KEY FACTORS OF SUCCESS, and why NETWORKING IS ESSENTIAL. We also talk about how to BUILD...

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking to journalist and former child actor, Reed Alexander.  Reed has a unique story and I had great time listening to him share how he reinvented himself  as he went  from a CHILDHOOD STAR to pursuing his HIS PASSION IN JOURNALISM. Reed has broken some of the biggest Wall Street stories of 2021 and was first to report on junior banker raises and bonuses at firm...

Join me and Sandy Wollman as he shares his extraordinary story of how he PERSEVERED AND FOUND SUCCESS  while faced with DIFFICULT CHALLENGES.  Listening to Sandy is inspiring, as he tells me how he prepared for and completed 3 Ironman Triathlons, The Swim Around Manhattan, and SWIMMING THE ENGLISH CHANNEL ! Sandy is a New Yorker in every sense of the word, born and raised in the Empire State, he l...

I get to meet so many amazing people on this journey, and  this is yet another  conversation that was inspiring, motivating and loaded with “secrets to success”. Listening to Bill tell the story of how he CHANGED CAREERS TO PURSUE HIS PASSION after 25 years in education was a great reminder that it’s never too late.  Bill’s story touched on early childhood trauma which many people can relate to, A...

Join me and Michael Martocci, and learn about the fascinating story of how he managed to turn his GREATEST PASSIONS into SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY,  Michael grew up with FRANK SINATRA as a staple in his household, and today is hailed as one of the best tribute singers of Sinatra Music ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. In this episode you’ll hear how Michael established himself in...

Join me and Richard Alman, and learn about RICHARD’s INNOVATIVE STORY as we dig into how he turned IDEAS into ACTION. Richard has an impressive story that goes BEYOND entrepreneurship. In this episode, we discuss what qualities define a SUCCESSFUL entrepreneur, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ETHICAL AND RELIABLE, and how to overcome OBSTACLES along the way. We also talk about the importance of education,...

If you are looking for tips on how to attract and retain customers and increase sales, this episode is for you. Over the past 19 years, Mark Edwards has been personally involved in over 100 software technology acquisitions. He has also led several successful businesses, including The Aqua Runner Belt, Acumen and Boss Equity, and sold over 150 businesses. His extensive knowledge, contacts and exper...

Rakesh Amin is the co-founder of Amin Talati Wasserman Law Firm. While working the night shift in Walgreens as a  pharmacist, Rakesh attended law school during the day to study IP and litigation. After graduating in 1995, he worked for Herbalife and other companies,  where he developed a passion for the health & beauty industry. In 1998 Rakesh co-founded his firm, which focuses on FDA, FTC, ad...

Join me and Founder of FROPRO Snack Bar, Matt Williams, as we DIG INTO ADDICTION, SOBRIETY, AND HOW HE TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND. In 2010, Matt seemed like he had everything going for him… until he was arrested for Driving under the Influence, and found himself lost inside a place, where he felt as though life was passing him by. Matt immediately checked himself into rehab — and got down to work. Bui...

Feel lost in your career? Not sure what path to take? You’ll want to listen to this episode, as entrepreneur and world renowned jewelry designer Margo Morrison joins me to TELL US HOW IT ALL STARTED and how she DISCOVERED HER PASSION. After spending many years exploring different business fields, Margo fell in love with jewelry and became fascinated with the idea of suspending stones like musical...

Are you ready to launch a podcast, but not sure where to begin? YOU ARE YOUR BIGGEST OBSTACLE! Join me, Matt Rosenthal and Rob Cressy, entrepreneur, speaker, actor, and founder of Bacon Sports, as we dig into everything podcasting. Rob is a podcast expert, helping others, including myself, develop successful podcasts. In this episode you will learn everything you need to launch your podcast,Rob sh...

Did you know the FIVE REASONS WHY WE CAN'T LOSE WEIGHT? I didn’t. I learned a lot during my conversation with Risa Groux about nutrition and how you need to BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE and the CONNECTION BETWEEN DIET AND MENTAL HEALTH. Risa is a CN,  Functional Nutritionist in a private practice in Newport Beach, California and has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. She made her...

Having been a child of a divorced family, Matt Benzion's empathetic perspective is something he often relies on in his approach to his family law practice.  He understands all too well what it feels like to be a child and how important it is to PUT YOUR CHILDREN FIRST in a divorce and now as an adult, he has personally experienced the angst of divorce in his own life. This week, I had the cha...

Stage fright? Do you ever get uncomfortable when you have to speak in front of large groups of people?  Well, don’t be….THE AUDIENCE IS ON YOUR SIDE! And Anthony Francis is going to tell you why! Anthony has strategies for those who have trouble being in front of an audience. Anthony wears many hats as a singer, actor, acting coach, improv teacher, and an expert on being uncomfortable. From a youn...

Jeff Zink is a seasoned executive who climbed his way up to the top through his unique professional experience. He joined the internet company, Yahoo! back in the 90s, and helped turn it into a booming search engine. Jeff has experience in sales, marketing and business development, taking companies from their start and helping to guide them on their path to becoming multi-million dollar corporatio...

Divorce is never an easy topic, but this week I was able to speak with Mara Bernstein, a Family Law, Mediation, and Collaborative Law attorney who shares her views on how divorce can be looked at as an opportunity to set yourself up for life's next journey. She talks about why in her experience that DIVORCE IS CAUSED BY UNREALIZED EXPECTATIONS.  Mara shares her perspective on how she approach...

This week, Tom Ottaiano shares his awesome story on how his experience on the football field has driven him to be the powerful businessman he is today. This self made entrepreneur, former athlete and now the CEO of Today’s Business has taken his unique combination of athletics and marketing and turned it into a successful business. Using LEADERSHIP and TEAM BUILDING he motivates his employees and...

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Adele Weisman, who is one of the 2 principles of Roanoke Asset Management. It was a truly enlightening, interesting and candid conversation about one of the top hot button issues for most people, FINANCE. Adele keeps it real and shares 4 KEYS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM. It was amazing listening to a self made woman with more than 40 years in the business. Ad...

Having been in the technology industry for over four decades, Sandy Vosk has found the #1 benefit of being an entrepreneur. He began his career on the corporate side at PepsiCo, TNT Express Worldwide, Philips Electronics and Mutual of New York (MONY), where he consistently led major, strategic digital transformation projects with unilateral success. In 2003, Sandy founded Advantage Technology Solu...

I had a great conversation with Francisco Tonarely, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Distillier LLC Grand Brulot, VSOP Cognac & Café Liqueur. Francisco knows the power of marketing, I found Francisco’s story  INSPIRING, POWERFUL & INSIGHTFUL. His latest venture Grand Brulo, is a BRILLIANT new product, and the story of the struggles and triumphs of creating it are a tribute to the entrepr...

TONY HERNANDEZ’S STORY IS INSPIRING AND HUMBLING and to listen to his journey is to understand the AMERICAN DREAM, this is an episode that you must listen to. We hear so much about immigrants and the topic has become such a political lightning rod, that we forget all too often that everyone of us is a descendant of immigrants. Tony tells his amazing and interesting story that began with his parent...

Linzi Martinez - celebrity personal trainer, nutritional therapist and award winning producer, gets real about not setting yourself up for failure, creating small goals, and how to be successful in a candid and informative conversation with CEO, Matt Rosenthal. Don’t diet, transform your lifestyle! - Digging In is a podcast that uncovers the secrets to success in life, business, and health. In thi...

Confidence is key, but check your ego at the door. “Omar” always seems to be at the right place at the right time, but it's never by coincidence. Growing up in a military family gave him the edge that he needed as a martial arts instructor. He then went on to the Navy and private security. “Omar” created an opportunity for himself by seeing potential in a product used by the Navy, and taking...