Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam Torres

What are the biggest challenges for consumers looking to sell their gold jewelry? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Brandon Aversano, CEO & Founder at Alloy, explore buying and selling gold jewelry and how Alloy is making this easy and providing competitive pricing.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule....

In what ways is Canada an activist friendly market and in what ways is it not? In this episode, Adam Torres and Jonathan Feldman, Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions and Head of Shareholder Activism Practice at Goodmans LLP, explore shareholder activism in Canada and the upcoming Activist Investor Conference Jonathan will be presenting at in New York City.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.in...

Can AI be used to create content while maintaining quality in journalism? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Von Raees, Founder & CEO of HeyWire AI, explore HeyWire AI and how it is using AI to assist in creating original content. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ht...

New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Felipe Lopez Sustaita, Associate Dean, Center for Student Support at Lansing Community College and Founder of Felipe Lopez Sustaita & Associates. Explore Felipe’s new book, You Can’t Run From Your Destiny: Lessons From A Migrant Worker! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book rel...

What is the role of robotic animals for treating mental health adversities? In this episode, Adam Torres and Tom Stevens, CEO of Tombot, Inc., explore the Tombot story and how it aims to help seniors with dementia. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionma...

Why is generative AI different? In this episode, Adam Torres and Alison Grounds, Managing Partner & Founder at Troutman Pepper eMerge, explore generative AI and its impact on knowledge workers in industries like the practice of law along with Alison's upcoming keynote at The State of the Woman Conference.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date informat...

New book alert! In this episode,  Adam Torres and J. Ken Johnson, Counsel at Martin | Walton LLP, explore Ken’s new book, Mission Matters: Mission-Based Leaders Share Inspiring Stories on Leadership and Success (Texas Leaders Edition Vol. 1). Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on ou...

Launching an innovative retail brand while creating a movement is no easy task. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Lisa Sun, Founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, explore the GRAVITAS story and Lisa's book, Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest...

How do you align a business with a Mission? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Keenan Beasley, Founder & Chairman of Venture Noire, explore the Venture Noire story, mission and Keenan's vision for its future. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lp...

What are the most significant activist investing situations in 2024? In this episode, Adam Torres and Michael Levin, Founder of The Activist Investor, explore activist investing and topics such as the recent Tesla corporate governance developments. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest...

The Activist Investor Conference is taking place in NYC. In this episode, Adam Torres and Bob Marese, President at MacKenzie Partners, Inc., explore the Activist Investor Conference along with MacKenzie Partners' role in activist situations at public companies.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply...

Liquivida is a full-service wellness center that’s helping people across America to replenish, rehydrate, and revitalize through vitamin IV therapy, medical aesthetics, and innovative weight loss solutions. In this episode,  Adam Torres interviews Sam Tejada, President & Founder of Liquivida. Explore The Vida Journey and what its members can expect. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagra...

Is buying and selling real estate with little to no money down possible? In this episode, Adam Torres and Chris Prefontaine, Chairman and Founder at Smart Real Estate Coach, explore the Wicked Smart Community and how it's helping individuals achieve their real estate goals. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour sch...

New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres and Benjamin Kogut, CEO at Rooster Equity Partners, explore Rooster Equity Partners and Benjamin’s new book, Mission Matters: World's Leading Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Top Tips To Success (Real Estate Vol.3, Edition 2). Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Ap...

How do you use human behavior principles to understand self and others, optimize performance, and influence positively? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Joshua Washington, Founder of Lee Malveaux, explore people's strategies and solutions that help businesses.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply...

New book alert! In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Kelly Pope, Professor at DePaul University. Explore Kelly's book, "Fool Me Once: Scams, Stories, and Secrets from the Trillion-Dollar Fraud Industry" and her upcoming keynote at the State of the Woman Conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule....

Should schools offer a podcasting curriculum? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Zohar “Z” Shamoiel, Podcast Host. Explore Z’s plans to launch an after school podcasting program at his school. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/po...

The State of the Woman 2024 Conference brings together like minded women. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Rita P. Mitchell, President & CEO of Dream Bigger Now TODAY, explore The State of the Woman Conference and what attendees can expect. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our...

What's next for the microcap sector? In this episode, Adam Torres and Steve Kann, Partner at Ocean Street Partners, explore the microcap sector and what investors should know.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our...

LvlUp is a multi-stage venture ecosystem and direct investment fund focusing on mature seed with a bottoms up approach to investing. In this episode, Adam Torres and Brandon Maier, General Partner at LvlUp Ventures, discuss the LvlUp approach along with its 800+ venture scout community which runs deal flow. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date informa...

How do you find balance and juggle day to day pressures? In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Bobby Jones, Founder & Creative Director of Growing Up Compton and Program Director of Grow Unwind Connect. Explore Bobby's basketball career and how yoga has given him a new mission when he returned back to his home in Compton, California. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamt...

Inventing a product, taking it to market and making it a success is no easy task. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Dan Idzkowski, Inventor at SKUNKLOCK & Co-Founder of Sidepocket Financial, explore Dan's approach to entrepreneurship along with his two companies SKUNKLOCK & Sidepocket Financial.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on boo...

Convoy of Hope is  a non-profit, faith-based humanitarian organization that feeds children, empowers women, trains farmers and responds to disasters all over the world. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Doree Donaldson, Co-Founder of Convoy of Hope, VP of Convoy: Women. Explore Convoy of Hope, Women’s Empowerment Initiative and the upcoming book Doree will release with Dr. Nancy O’Reilly fro...

Negotiating with confidence is a skill that can be learned. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Meggie Palmer, Founder & CEO of PepTalkHer, explore how to close the gender pay gap through negotiation along with Meggie's upcoming speaking engagement at the State of the Woman Conference hosted by Gail Letts. Learn more about how to close the gender pay gap here: https://www.peptalkher.com/paymemoreFol...

How do you build a healthy aligned organization that scales? In this episode,  Adam Torres and Katy Trost, Coach and Advisor to CEOs, explore what it takes to become an exceptional CEO.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest...