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Simon and Morris Faks are 2 of the top DJs in New York. They’ve performed for thousands of people, worked with celebrities like Marshmello and Alesso, and played sets all over the world—from France to Morocco to Italy. Pitch your business idea today:  https://pitch-place.com Follow Simon and Morris on Instagram: https://instagram.com/faksproductions https://instagram.com/djsimonfaks Check out Yaak...

Erwin Dweck is a partner at Milbank LLP, where he leads the firm’s real estate practice and serves on the Global Executive Committee—a select group of just seven partners entrusted with shaping the firm’s strategy and steering its global operations alongside their legal work. His work reflects not only the practice of law, but the business workings behind a firm with over $2 BILLION in revenue and...

Abie Rosow is the founder of Rosow Elite Performance, a basketball training company which runs clinics in multiple cities and works with thousands of kids every year. In this episode, he opens up about the struggles of scaling a company that delivers individualized service, what he's learned from his time in business, and the #1 thing you need to succeed. Discover how The Hedaya Capital Group’...

Melanie Kishk runs Century 21’s top-grossing team in New York. With 20 agents and over $1 billion in volume, Melanie shares her incredible story. Discover how The Hedaya Capital Group’s factoring can help power your business’s financials: ⁠https://hedayacapital.com⁠ Check out Melanie on the web: ⁠https://www.mkrealtyny.com⁠ Never Split the Difference: ⁠https://amzn.to/3GQNd0Y⁠ How to Win Friends a...

Adina Eden Mizrahi was 18 when she took $100 and sold her first piece of jewelry. 11 years later, Adina Eden is a multi-million dollar brand, sold in every major department store and worn by millions of people around the world. Pitch your business idea today: https://pitch-place.com Ride of a Lifetime by Bog Iger: https://a.co/d/gVIkx9g Finding Me by Viola Davis: https://a.co/d/dVer28c Tuesdays wi...

Ness Mugrabi became the youngest certified NFL agent in history, negotiating $100M+ contracts for top players like Demarcus Lawrence — all by the age of 22. __ Preserve your loved one's story forever with a timeless film:  lifevaultfilms.com 🎙️ Check out Sol Betesh on Momentum __ (00:00) Coming up… (00:14) Who is Ness Mugrabi? (03:31) Getting into the sports agency business (06:40) Developing a re...

Gina Abadi, Esq. went from nearly failing out of elementary and high school to running a political campaign in Brooklyn, aiming to earn the votes of 500,000 people. After winning the race, she became a Justice in the Supreme Court of Kings County. In this episode, we discuss: How Gina went from being "the worst student the schools have ever seen" to a prestigious judge What it's like to run a poli...

Gitta Kaplan, Esq. serves on the Ocean Township, NJ Council, acts as General Counsel at leading apparel company Mamiye Brothers, and juggles it all while raising 3 children. Pitch your business idea today: https://pitch-place.com 🎙️ Momentum brings you the stories, advice, and wisdom of business visionaries—designed to inspire and guide you on your path to success. Be sure to subscribe here and on...

Get the free 1-page cheat-sheet In the first Momentum Masterclass, Caroll Dweck Sutton breaks down the top 10 negotiation tips that could help you earn thousands more — from landing a higher starting salary to asking for a raise with confidence. Caroll Dweck Sutton is the Executive Director at PROPEL Network, an amazing organization empowering women in every step of their careers. (0:00) Intro (3:...

Dr. Eli Halabi is an Orthodontist who owns and operates 2 private practices. At age 14 years old, he emigrated from Syria to the United States, speaking not a single word of English. After many struggles and against all odds, he went on to graduate high school with honors and earn admittance to some of the top medical and dental programs in the country. In this episode, we discuss : The journey of...

Charles Chakkalo is the founding partner of Joey’z Shopping , a brand delivering premium housewares at affordable prices. He also creates and shares content through his website  Chakkalo.com , with the goal of creating "Marketplace of Ideas." From his early entrepreneurial ventures selling soda in school to navigating the complexities of e-commerce, Charles embodies the spirit of a true hustler. W...

At just 26 years old, Abraham Sarway is consistently named the #1 real estate agent at Douglas Elliman—for both sales and rentals. Abraham’s team, The Sarway Team at Douglas Elliman, transacts hundreds of millions of dollars worth of real estate every year. In this episode, we dive into Abie’s journey from an 18-year-old cold-caller to leading one of the top-ranked rental teams in the industry. He...

Joey Jerome is co-founder of JEMB Realty , a powerhouse in real estate with a diverse portfolio spanning the U.S. and Canada. With over 40 years in the industry, Joey shares how he built a thriving real estate business, the lessons he learned from early struggles, and why reputation is everything in business. We dive into his humble beginnings—starting out in his family’s deli and running a DJ bus...

Joey Shamie is the Co-President of  Delta Children , one of the world’s leading children’s furniture brands. What started as a small Brooklyn shop has grown into a global, family-owned company, supplying major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon with best-in-class cribs, strollers, and children’s furniture. Delta’s story is one of resilience—when a massive industry recall threatened to dest...

Sol Betesh is Co-Founder and CEO at ⁠Fallen Media⁠, a company creating the hottest short-form content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. In 2024, Fallen's content amassed nearly 1 billion views across all platforms.  With a track record of producing viral hit shows, they’ve attracted a client list that includes Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Amazon, Warner Bros, Nike, Shopif...

Hillel Fuld is a world-renowned startup advisor, tech columnist, and public speaker. He’s advised billion dollar startups and frequently travels the world on speaking engagements. ‏‏‎ Since October 7th, Hillel has paused his business operations entirely and shifted his focus completely towards fighting anti-Israel rhetoric online. He’s now considered the leading Israel activist, with hundreds of m...

Lee M. Cohen is the founder of accounting firm LMC Advisors and a community leader who has redefined what it means to run a successful business. With decades of experience building his firm into a trusted powerhouse, Lee has also made giving back a cornerstone of his life. In this episode, we explore: The keys to building a business that aligns with your personal values. Lee’s approach to making a...

Welcome to Momentum, the weekly podcast that brings you the stories, advice, and wisdom of business visionaries—designed to inspire and guide you on your path to success. Subscribe on all platforms and tune in every Sunday for a new episode! Instagram⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠themomentumshow.com

Lori Kassin is the founder of LK Jewels, a jewelry company she started when she was 17 years old with a $3,000 initial investment from her father. Now, 13 years and 3 locations later, LK Jewels is a thriving business, with its newest location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. In this episode, Lori and I dive into her journey – starting with going door-to-door and not making money for the first 8 mon...

Jack Ades is the entrepreneur behind AKA Enterprise Solutions, a software company that partnered with Microsoft and brought in tens of millions of dollars annually before being acquired during the height of COVID. In this episode, Jack opens up about his journey from working at his father’s retail stores to closing $10 million deals with global tech giants. He shares the challenges of navigating t...

Julie Maleh is the incredible founder and leader behind JUS by Julie, a company that sprung out of her passion for health and now has 16 thriving locations. In this episode, Julie opens up about the challenges of scaling her business and learning as she grew. She speaks about how to build a valuable brand and we touch on the critical role the community played in her success. You’ll hear her story,...

In this episode, I sit down with Isaac Hazan, the entrepreneur behind two successful companies: Isaac Morris, a leading wholesale apparel business, and CultureFly, known for its creative subscription boxes for pop culture fans. We explore Isaac’s journey from delivering prescriptions as a teenager to learning the ropes of business from his father, and ultimately building two thriving companies. Is...

On today's episode of Momentum, we hear from Avi Houllou, President and CEO at iBuy, a global electronics distributor of products from Apple, Sony, Dell, and more. Avi shares his remarkable business journey, which includes his once-thriving business going to zero overnight. Join us as Avi tells us the story of how he soared to new heights, learned from that harrowing experience, and the #1 most im...

In this episode of Momentum, we dive into the world of digital marketing and entrepreneurship with Allan, founder of Alchemy Worx, a leading marketing consulting agency specializing in email and SMS retention strategies. Allan shares his fascinating journey from working in his family's retail business to raising millions in venture capital and building a digital marketing empire. He reveals the up...

REGISTER TO VOTE In this episode, I sit down with Joey Saban, a community member running for New York State Assembly in the 45th district. Joey shares his journey from growing up in the community to pursuing a career in politics, driven by a deep passion for service. We discuss his reasons for running, the sacrifices he’s made, and the key issues at the heart of his campaign—crime, education, and...