Entrepreneurs Exposed

Today, I’m sharing my conversation with Jessy Klein Fofana, which first aired on Shopify Masters just a week ago. Jessy was a beauty brand founder before starting her PR agency, LaRue. Her clients include Health-Ade Kombucha, Ban.do, Unbound Merino, Mustard Made, and more. In this one, she shares some of the strategies she uses to build brand awareness, free PR, and beyond. Enjoy! Learn more about...

Today, I’m in conversation with Dan J. Berger. Dan is an Israeli-American author and entrepreneur. He is the author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging (ForbesBooks). He is also the Founder and CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group, a boutique lodging concept for corporate retreats. Previously, Dan was the Founder and former CEO of Social Tables, which was acquired in 2018 by Black...

Today, I’m in conversation with Dr. Haniyeh Yousofpour, Sanjay Dhebar - co-founders of Leonnova, and both esteemed professors in my home town of Toronto. In this wide ranging episode, we dive into the current education system and the value of a post secondary education; the importance of leadership and talent retention; the future of work and additional themes related to this evolving topic; Micha...

Today, I’m in conversation with Chris Sherman, which first aired on Shopify Masters a couple of weeks ago. Island Creek Oysters scaled into a premium seafood company and now ships direct, to 46 states. Chris shares a number of scaling strategies and tips for any brand transitioning into eCommerce. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m sharing my conversation with Josh Luber of Ghostwrite and StockX fame, which first aired on Shopify Masters just a few weeks ago. Josh has spent his career in the hype economy, building StockX and Fanatics Collectibles. Now, he’s using his experience to create a modern-day collectible through his toy company, ‘Ghostwrite’. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Today, I’m in conversation with John Kraski and Josh McLean. John is a LinkedIn Top Voice with 90k+ followers, known for driving $10M+ in funding and partnership revenue through his expertise in business development and content creation. Josh McLean is a seasoned executive at Nike, a dedicated professional, coach, entrepreneur, and author. He is passionate about empowering others through career de...

Today, I’m sharing my conversation with Kyle Widrick of WIN Brands Group, which first aired on Shopify Masters. WIN acquired brands like Homesick, Love Your Melon, and Qalo, and then went on to scale those brands successfully. In today’s chat, Kyle shares what he’s learned throughout this journey as both an owner and operator of these direct-to-consumer brands. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choi...

Joshua B. Lee started building his career in online marketing back in 2003, managing advertising for companies like MySpace and Google. To-date, he has founded 16 companies and managed over half a billion dollars in ad spend. Fast forward, Joshua is currently the Founder and CEO of Standout Authority, where he works with high powered entrepreneurs and executives to grow their personal brands throu...

Nick Moutter has spent over 20 years working in online technology, having founded, acquired and exited multiple businesses. In 2020 Nick founded “TMG”, ‘The Moot Group’, which acts as an investment vehicle and holding entity for a group of global businesses, including the likes of Olivias, Lift and Ascend. Nick has been widely recognized as a leading entrepreneur in the UK technology scene, having...

John Prendergast is the CEO and Co-Founder of Blueleaf Wealth an all-in-one wealth management platform with best-in-class client and advisor experience. In addition to leading the organization, he’s also the host of The Augmented Advisor podcast; a board member and advisor to numerous start ups, and a content creator on YouTube. Today, John and I talk about his journey building Blue Leaf, as well...

Kasey Jones coaches, consults, and advises 100s of startup founders and entrepreneurs on all things brand positioning and growth strategy. A self proclaimed mix between Jocko Willink and Mr. Rogers, she is also Founder and CEO of Power Your Platform, and Solo CEO, a consulting and coaching company that helps entrepreneurs and CEOs use LinkedIn to build wildly profitable, freedom-based businesses....

Hannah Power is a Personal Brand + Performance Coach. She is on a mission to empower a million voices to start a movement with their message. Over the last 6 years she’s worked with and coached over 500 people, launched courses, written and Amazon #1 best seller, and spoken all over the world. In this one, we get into Hannah’s journey as a founder, and all the personal brand strategy you can handl...

Over the last decade, Calvin Hamilton has helped build some of the biggest personal brands on social media, like GaryVee and Ryan Serhant. Today, at 25 years old he is building engine.fm: a tech-enabled agency specializing in podcast production, repurposing, and distribution. In this one, we discuss Calvin’s entrepreneurial journey, including the one email that landed him a job at Vayner media in...

Many know Evan Shapiro as the official, unofficial cartographer of the Media Universe. Using a very specific point of view, Shapiro has mapped the tech and entertainment ecosystem, and, through his essays on the Media War & Peace Newsletter, he helps chart Media’s future. In this one, we dive into the state of the media landscape today, and where Evan sees it going; the rise of the creator economy...

After leading several successful sales organizations in telecommunications and software, John Roman began investing in eCommerce companies. A college friend was launching BattlBox in early 2015, and he got involved. Today, John is the CEO. In this one, we discuss John’s experience and journey with Battlbox; the BattlBox sale to Emerge Brands, and the subsequent decision to buy-back the company jus...

Brooke Lively is the Founder and President of Cathcap, a fractional CFO company designed to maximize law firm profitability. Since 2013, Brooke and her team have helped hundreds of firms make data-driven decisions to drive faster growth and more predictability in their businesses. In this one, we discuss when companies should hire a full time CFO; the options for firms to bring in fractional exper...

Today is my chat with Raz Romanescu, which first aired on Shopify Masters just this past week. Raz grew one of the largest Meme platforms to 60 million followers, launched a media empire 10PM Curfew, and founded his direct to consumer business Underlining. Underlining serves as the parent company to Tatbrow, Hide Cosmetics, and Nailboo. In this one we discuss the seeding process launching a new D2...

Joe Apfelbaum has trained over 1000 companies on how to leverage LinkedIn over the past 3 years and most recently how to use AI for business development and marketing. He is a digital marketing expert and the CEO of a marketing Agency that has been ranked on the INC5000 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. He is also the author of 5 books including his most recent book High E...

David Drebin is best known for his stunning limited edition artworks, which have been exhibited 100+ times at the world’s most prestigious galleries. With 25+ years of experience, he has worked with many iconic brands, including Mercedes, MTV, Nike, Coca-Cola, and many others. During his first-ever show in 2004, Elton John bought half of his pieces. David has also been featured in countless public...

Timm Chiusano is the VP of content at Spectrum Reach, where he helps more than 2,000 companies achieve their marketing goals every year. On top of his day job, Timm is an entrepreneur, running a popular TikTok page, with content that’s garnered more than 1 million followers and over 50 million engagements. In this one, Timm outlines his social media strategy along with very actionable advice for a...

Today is my chat with Lauren Kleinman, which first aired just a few weeks ago on Shopify Masters. Lauren is the founder of Dreamday and the Quality Edit, a PR agency and publisher that has helped grow some of the biggest D2C brands including Brightland, Quince, Fly by Jing and others. In this one, Lauren shares a ton of strategies related to brand growth, marketing, and PR more broadly. The landsc...

Dr. Stacey Gonzales is a teacher, advisor, coach, and consultant. For two decades, Stacey served as an award-winning executive leader in some of the largest school districts in Illinois. Now, Stacey is the founder of SG Creative Connections, where she guides leaders to clarify their expertise, craft an influential brand, and connect with new opportunities. In this EP, we discuss Stacey’s late fora...

Andy Guttormsen is the Co-Founder and CRO at Circle. He was on the founding team at Teachable, and subsequently, has gone on to co-found Circle which kicked off back in 2020. Circle is now the world’s leading community platform for creators and businesses with customers like Adobe, Webflow, and ~10,000 others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is my chat with Arlan Hamilton, which first aired just a few days ago on Shopify Masters. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that invests in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Starting from scratch in 2015, Backstage has now raised more than $30 million and has invested in over 180 startups. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad c...

Evan Marks is a seasoned mental performance coach. With a professional journey spanning 25 years on Wall Street, Evan’s diverse experiences include navigating volatile markets, excelling as a trader, and becoming an equity partner at a leading hedge fund. His background allows him to offer a unique perspective, not only as a financial expert but also as a seasoned coach and consultant now at the h...