Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy

Building a successful brand is no magic trick—at least, not in the way you think. There are no magic words for instant success; behind the curtain, it’s all about working hard and working smart. You need to have an idea, but more than that, you need to know how to sustain the passion that made you start the business in the first place, and hone in on what you’re good at.  Steven Sashen is no stran...

The sales industry is fast-paced and dynamic. Today’s buyers and strategies look very different. Only those who can identify the necessary changes, adapt them into their sales structure, and discover new ways of marketing will thrive. But it’s no easy task to innovate and improve your sales in an unsellable generation. Jeremy Miner has done just that, and he’s here to share how he did it. Jeremy i...

On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Reebok founder, Joe Foster, joins Jason to take us through his amazing life, from his humble beginnings all the way to becoming the founder of one of the most influential athletic and iconic brands in history. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to gain some valuable insights, take this opportunity to learn from one of the best. Topics Covered: How...

Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today for growing a business. And just like its contemporaries and competitors, it is constantly evolving. For many of the users looking to grow their brand on Instagram, keeping up with these changes can be overwhelming. One small misstep can ultimately compromise a brand’s progress because grabbing the audience’s attention simply is...

IIIIIIIIIIIIIT'S TIIIIIIIIME!!!! On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, legendary announcer Bruce Buffer joins Jason Portnoy to inspire us all with his wealth of experience that covers business, entrepreneurship, poker, and life in general. It’s time for a show that entrepreneurs and UFC fans alike will not want to miss! Topics Covered: Were you always business-focused? [1:10] Adv...

In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Erik Huberman joins Jason Portnoy to discuss what it takes to successfully run a marketing agency and offers important insights that marketers and entrepreneurs should take note of. Topics Covered: Who is Erik Huberman? [0:58] How did you transition from being a marketer to a manager? [7:50] What is your advice to business owners who are looking t...

Nowadays, online marketing is often perceived as a sure-fire way to attain success due to the proliferation of digital platforms. This coupled with the various technological tools that entrepreneurs have at their disposal make it increasingly convenient to grow their brands in the digital space. Looking past the idea of convenience, however, these marketing trends won’t make much of a difference w...

In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Marc Randolph, the co-founder and the first CEO of Netflix, joins Jason Portnoy to impart the valuable lessons he learned throughout his 40 years of being in business, including the value of colliding your idea with the real world. He believes that for investors to believe in you, it is crucial to fully understand the problem you are trying to sol...

In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Taylor Holiday, Managing Partner and CEO of Common Thread Collective,  joins Jason  to share some effective e-commerce tips and strategies that everyone in the industry should add to their game plans. Topics Covered: What’s in store for e-commerce in 2021? [1:07] The importance of defining success [8:53] How important is it to build a brand instea...

Life is all about growth. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an entrepreneur or an athlete. Whatever it is that you do for a living, you need to find ways to keep growing so you can keep enjoying what you do for as long as possible. Brian Covey has had no shortages of opportunities to continue growing in all aspects of his life. He made a full transition from playing professional soccer, even playin...

Business nowadays is more about bridging narratives than selling––the more your story can resonate with your audience, the more likely they will engage with you. It was this exact mindset that propelled Mark Lack into becoming a well-distinguished personal branding expert and the founder of Shorten the Gap. Having lived a rebellious life in his youth with a drive to prove his doubters wrong, Mark...

There is no stopping Ezra Firestone. Considered one of the pioneers in the eCommerce industry, he operates multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses. He is the founder of Smart Marketer, a trusted resource for building a profitable enterprise, and the CEO of BOOM! By Cindy Joseph. In 2016, he created Zipify Apps: a software development company focused on Shopify. Ezra is passionate about sharing...

E-commerce is one of the world’s fastest-growing business ventures. To succeed in this space, you need to allot funds for advertising and marketing. But not everyone has that kind of money ready. Lucky for them, Andrew D’Souza is here to help.  Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of ClearCo (formerly known as Clearbanc), the world’s largest e-commerce investor. ClearCo’s mission is to remove the barr...

Chris Naugle is known as America's #1 Money Mentor. He helps individuals gain a better perspective on fund management and financial literacy. From establishing his startup business to working as a financial advisor on Wall Street, Chris was in a long and rough cycle of financial turmoil—until he learned the million-dollar mindset that forever changed his life. In this episode of the Perfectly...

There is no denying that Jen Gottlieb has accomplished a lot. From landing her dream role in a Broadway national tour of the “Wedding Singer” and becoming a VH1 host spanning 14 seasons to becoming a fitness coach. She now runs Super Connector, a highly successful full-service PR agency which she co-founded with her fiancé, Chris Winfield. In this exciting new episode of the Perfectly Mentored Pod...

On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Chris Cabott joins Jason Portnoy for a second time, sharing his experiences as a CEO, along with elite negotiation tactics and business tips that all sports agents and entrepreneurs can apply in their respective careers. Topics Covered: How do you create a company that has culture? [5:47] How do you come in as the “new guy”? [7:00] How do you stay...

Rudy Mawer started his first health and fitness business when he was eighteen years old and became a multimillionaire by the age of twenty-five. He did all of that while developing his Facebook marketing skills and gaining a wealth of industry knowledge.  Rudy was able to establish connections with several business owners and in turn, started an agency with Tai Lopez. Currently, he runs his own fu...

Rich Schefren is one of the top online business growth experts today. The "guru to the gurus", he has worked with the top "gurus" in the digital space and has helped them achieve billions of dollars in online sales. Along with his successful career as a business coach, his ventures also reached 7-figures in revenue. In this episode, Jason and Rich talk about proven strategies t...

In this episode, Rob Freund (a lawyer who specializes in ecom and online advertising laws) and Jason talk about some of the commonly used mistakes that ecom and other companies make with their online marketing that can open them up to legal problems.  Topics Covered: Who is Rob [0:58] The most common mistakes ecom companies make that open them up to legal liabilities? [6:26] Staying up-to-date wit...

There are only 24 hours in a day, and a majority of us usually spend most of that time running our business or working in someone else’s. More often than not, we are left with little to no time to bond with our families. And with the pandemic, the line between work and family time is becoming even thinner. Jim and Jamie Sheils founded 18 Summers to help entrepreneurs strike a balance between famil...

It goes without saying that starting a company is a huge undertaking. Where do you get the funding? How do you build your team and your leads? What will be your brand? Even after you establish your company, the questions and concerns do not end. So how do you build the tenacity to play the long game?  Jackie Hermes is the CEO of Accelity, a Milwaukee-based agency that helps SaaS startups get reven...

Anyone can enter the entrepreneurial world, but not everyone can last, thrive, and become millionaires. Building a business isn't just about selling products. It’s also about implementing a strong strategy that will help hold your business up during tough times. Dan Young is a creator, investor, mentor, and entrepreneur. His life’s mission is to help entrepreneurs maximize their financial, ph...

Dennis Yu is the CEO of BlitzMetrics and is an internationally-recognized lecturer on Facebook Marketing. He’s been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, TechCrunch, Fox News, and CNN among others. When it comes to digital marketing, Dennis is a legitimate authority in the field. On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Dennis and Jason tackle specific growth str...

Rebecca Minkoff is a globally recognized fashion designer. After 9/11 in 2001, she launched the I Love NY t-shirt collection and became an overnight global sensation. Today, Rebecca owns a global brand with a wide range of apparel, handbags, and many other signature pieces to her name. She also founded the Female Founder Collective , a network of businesses led by women who invest in female-centri...

These days, you need to know how to use the internet to maximize your brand’s reach. Modern digital methods are definitely the most effective, but traditional forms of media, like publications, are still very valuable options—if you know how to pull them off.  Kimanzi Constable is the author of four books and he’s been published in over eighty publications. He teaches modern content strategies and...