Hero Of The Hour

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Mike Boone, football running back for the Houston Texans of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Mark also sits down with Mike Tisch, Financial Specialist at Sports Wealth Asset Group, a business created to help athletes and en...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Cathy Savage, owner of the Savage Coaching Agency. She is a speaker for conferences, and has appeared on television, in magazines or online. She started her fitness company over three decades ago and served as a ‘Manager’ for her clients, helping thousands of women soar to greatness in many industries. She has been featured on MTV...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Ryan Gottfredson, Ph. D., a mindset author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the College of...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Al Gaburo, Strategic Advisor, and lobbyist for Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc. Al is a partner at PPAG, NJ’s premier government relations firm. Over the past three decades Al has earned a reputation as one of the state capital’s most knowledgeable and respected advocates. His practice centers around healthcare, insurance, tra...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with JJ Birden, a former NFL Pro turned motivational keynote speaker. JJ was the #1 high school wide receiver in Oregon, however, he didn’t receive a single D1 scholarship offer. He was fast enough, but at 5’9 and 133 lbs., JJ was just too small to play with the big boys. At least that’s what the naysayers thought; JJ knew he was good...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with Bob Ball, a veteran of the Financial Services Industry since 1978, excelling as a top Agent, General Agent, and Coach for financial advisors. He notably transformed a scratch operation into a Master Agency during his 18 years at Guardian Life Insurance Company. As President of LEAP SYSTEMS, Inc., he...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with Maria Sabando, author of, ‘Loving Life at 50+: Embracing Aging Through Humor & Wellness.’   Maria is dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate journey of mid-life with grace and vitality. With a profound belief in the power of holistic well-being, Maria's expertise lies in her...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with Dr. Steven Geanopulos, also known as Steve G, a renowned figure in the realm of functional medicine. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. G has worked with patients worldwide to improve their health with personalized wellness solutions to resolve and reverse conditions. In this episode, St...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with Frank Giantomasi, Managing Partner at CSG, a renowned law firm. With over 40 years of experience in Real Estate, Development & Litigation, Frank is a leader in complex transactions, urban development, and planning. Fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, Frank's honors in...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy engages in a heartwarming conversation with Jodi Wiseman and Carrie Leshin, two remarkable mothers who have faced unique challenges while raising children with special needs. Carrie and Jodi openly share their personal journeys, recounting the moments they discovered their children's special needs diagnoses and how they coped with the...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with Suzanne Muchin, a dynamic figure in the business world, renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to empowering women in the workplace. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at Kellogg School of Management, celebrated for her course, "Selling Yourself and Your Ideas." Suzanne is also th...

Heroes come in many shapes and sizes, from sports heroes to mentors, fictional characters and everything in between. For some however, heroes can be found a little closer to home. Today's guest counts his hard-working immigrant grandparents as his greatest heroes, coming from Czechoslovakia with just $3, a guitar and two kids to start a new life in the United States. In today's episode of The Hero...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Julie Subotky, author of "Consider It Done: Accomplish 228 of Life's Trickiest Tasks" and the founder and CEO of Consider it Done, a personal concierge service originally based in Aspen, Colorado but eventually relocated to New York. Early in her career, Julie recognized the opportunity to help others live more fully by both givin...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Senator Jon M. Bramnick (R), representing the 21st legislative district. He previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 21st Legislative District, and served as the Assembly Republican Leader. He is also a certified civil trial attorney and partner at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold and Mangan, LLC,...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Alain Van Loo, the Chief Operating Officer at Intrommune Therapeutics and the Founder of Assetive.io. Alain founded Assetive to leverage 25 years of experience in global business and capital investment to work for its clients. His experience over those decades involved investment banking in both the US and Europe, portfolio manage...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with Brian Masterson, a visionary who connects with people through the heart and a cybersecurity expert with an impressive background in the United States Air Force, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. Brian's mission is to be a hero to others by providing cybersecurity protection to individuals and fam...

David Kirshenbaum is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in guiding growth-oriented businesses, business development, and operations/asset management. He is the Founder and Connector-in-Chief of Meadeco LLC, a Virtual Merchant Bank in Chicago, focused on connecting clients with opportunities, mentorship, and capital. He has a strong background in transactions and transaction mana...

Shay Berman, the founder and president of Digital Resource, is a renowned marketing expert specializing in developing effective strategies for forward-thinking companies. With a relentless dedication to innovation and a commitment to transparency, Shay has propelled his clients' businesses to unprecedented heights using his clear-cut approach to internet marketing. Digital Resource's remarkable su...

John Darienzo is an accomplished serial entrepreneur who serves as the CEO and President of doForms, a cost-effective platform for creating data capture solutions for IOS and Android. With doForms, apps can be developed in minutes, launched in seconds, and cost less than $10 per month. In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with John about hi...

Susan Drumm is a CEO, leadership coach, and best selling author who is on a mission to usher in a new era of leadership - Enlightened Leadership. She helps visionary leaders find their unique path to leadership growth while addressing their blind spots.  Susan's radical decision to take a hiatus from her corporate career and pursue a Master's degree in acting at age 30 gave her the tools to b...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Nick Sonnenberg. an entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, and guest lecturer at Columbia University. He is the founder and CEO of Leverage, a leading operational efficiency consultancy that helps companies implement the CPR Business Efficiency Membership outlined in Come Up for Air. This is the culm...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Michael Port, co-founder and CEO of Heroic Public Speaking Worldwide. Michael is the author of nine books, which have been translated into twenty-nine languages. A few have become perennial bestsellers and made it onto such lists as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Some have won awards from 800-ceo-read...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Adrian Clark, a former amateur boxer who founded Protect Yourself at All Times to help educate professional boxers on the business of professional boxing. After fighting, Adrian managed various professional boxers, including Jerry Belmontes, James De La Rosa, and Willie Monroe Jr. He was also an advisor to Jarrell Miller and unifi...

A seasoned motivator, public speaker, and acclaimed coach with over 30 years of business leadership in the healthcare community, Bernie Stoltz is the CEO of Fortune Management, the world’s largest executive coaching organization for Doctors. Prior to this, he successfully founded five companies, showcasing his entrepreneurial prowess.  Bernie has dedicated his life to achievement in areas of...

In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Mike Millman, Financial Advisor for Northeast Private Client Group. Mike takes a philosophical, perceptive, and nuanced approach to wealth building. He is a fourth-generation financial advisor who not only helps clients perfect their "financial swing," but deeply develops relationships to last a lifetime. Mike is also an innovativ...