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When it comes to building a successful business, Walt Disney said it best, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” In the early 2000's, Fred Mwangaguhunga was a corporate attorney with entrepreneurial aspirations. Fred's idea was to create an entertainment and celebrity news site focused on African Americans topics and celebrities. And since its founding in 2006, Med...

This week, Joe welcomes Tim Pagliara to the ForbesBooks podcast. Tim is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of CapWealth in Franklin, Tennessee. Tim formed CapWealth in early 2000 after nearly 20 years of experience in the financial industry.  His firm is one of the nation’s leading independent wealth managers with $1 billion in assets under advisement.  For years Tim has watched th...

They say it's never too late to make a change in your life. Jeff Bezos worked in computer science before launching Amazon at age 31. Julia Child didn’t write her first cookbook until she was 50. And Ray Kroc was a milkshake-device salesman before buying McDonald's and building a fast food empire at the age of 52. Joe's guest this week is Dr. Afa Pitts who went from being a doctor overseas to found...

COVID-19 has pushed organizations in every industry to embrace new, digital solutions. Unfortunately, businesses that fail to transform will likely be left behind and risk losing their place in the market.  This week, Joe welcomes Sri Manchala, the author of Crossing the Digital Fault Line, and the Chairman & CEO of Trianz, a global digital transformation consulting and technology services firm. S...

For many people, the word Monday creates a visceral reaction, just the mere mention of Monday can stir up all sorts of negative emotions. But Joe's guest this week has made it his mission in life to help the men and women in the corner office make sure that Monday Morning doesn’t suck for their employees. His name is Eric Harkins, and he’s the President and Founder of GKG Search & Consulting, a Mi...

As companies across the country embrace a work-from-home life in a post COVID world, many business leaders struggle with the question of “How do I maintain company culture remotely.” Joining Joe this week is David Friedman, the Founder and CEO of High Performing Culture, where he helps companies and organizations build high-performing company cultures. He’s also the author of Fundamentally Differe...

What do Shark Tank, Tik Tok, and sports bras have in common? The answer is SHEFIT. This week Joe chats with the company's founder Sara Moylan, the creator of the SHEFIT ULTIMATE Sports Bra. Sara talks about the inspiration for becoming an entrepreneur, how she ended up on Shark Tank, and why SHEFIT took over TikTok.

If you work in the podcast space you're often asked two questions: How do I make money from podcasts and how can I get my product featured on the right podcast? This week's guest has all the right answers. Joe chats with Dan Granger, the Founder & CEO of Oxford Road, an ad agency that helps tech companies acquire thousands of customers each week using Influencer Endorsements on Podcasts, YouTube,...

Do you ever get the feeling that your attorney or financial advisor isn't really looking out for you? This week's guest is Toby Mathis, and he's an attorney on a mission to help investors and business owners to keep and grow more money. Toby talks to Joe about the basis of Infinity Investing, how we're taught to lose money, and why the rich keep getting richer.

College sports will never be the same. Starting in July of 2021, every NCAA athlete in the country has the opportunity to make money from their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). So what does the future of paid college athletes look like? Joining Joe this week is Blake Lawrence, the co-founder & CEO of Opendorse, a sports tech company that maximizes endorsement value for athletes. More than 40,0...

Everybody who goes into business wants to make money. But they also want to do some good. It’s the old 'doing well by doing good' concept, except how do you know you’re doing well and doing good? Joining Joe this week are Maggie Z. Miller and Hannah Nokes, the founders of social impact consulting firm Magnify Impact, and the authors of the upcoming ForbesBook, “Magnify Your Impact: Powering Profit...

You know something has gone completely mainstream when people make fun of it. Over the past year, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been mentioned on Saturday Night Live, Real Time with Bill Maher, and all of the late-night talk shows. This week, Joe does a deep dive into crypto with Brandon Zemp, the host of the BlockHash Podcast, one of the best blockchain podcasts in the world. Brandon talks a...

When it comes to Healthcare reform, political and medical leaders have promised fixes for decades. Nothing has worked so far, but one doctor has some ideas. Joining Joe this week is physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Matthew Kolinski. Matthew talks about his book "Work-Passion-Life Balance: Finding Fulfillment Through Zones Of Efficiency" and his passion for “Reengineering the Business of Healthcare....

An estimated 68 million Americans listened to podcasts every week in 2020 and joining Joe this week is Will Malnati, the Founder and CEO of AT WILL MEDIA, one of the fastest-growing independently-owned podcast studios in the U.S. AT WILL MEDIA had previously been coined “the hospitality company for audio,” setting a new industry standard in award-winning branded content for enterprises like The Ne...

If you run a company the hardest thing to do is finding the right people to join your organization. This week Joe is joined by Kathleen Duffy, the founder and CEO of a global executive recruiting firm who has perfected the way companies search for and hire top talent. Kathleen shares her knowledge and discusses the inspiration behind her new book titled Revolutionizing Recruitment: How Recruitment...

Leadership is complicated and understanding what makes leadership so complex and dynamic is the key to truly understanding leadership. Joining Joe this week is Cicely Simpson, a government & public policy strategist, keynote speaker and the creator of the C.H.A.I.R. Leadership Program. Cicely helps her clients get to the table of success by helping them optimize their relevance, influence, and ach...

This week the ForbesBooks podcast goes international. Joe speaks with Agustín Rosa Marín, who works withe entrepreneurs in Mexico and Spain and is the Founder of Mi. Coach. Agustin talks about the importance of shifting mindsets, why we should stop procrastinating, and the inspiration for his new book, 100x Profits.

The internet is full of articles and listicles with headlines like “10 Simple way to Build a $10 Million Business.” Most entrepreneurs know there’s no simple way of building a business, but they all know its success rests on their shoulders and the people they surround themselves with. This week, Joe is joined by Jason Randall the CEO of Questco, a Houston-area HR outsourcing company. Jason talks...

What are the long-term effects of the pandemic on the real estate market? In the short term we’ve seen residential go boom and commercial go bust. Bur how will Covid-19 change the way developers build and scale their business? This week's guest might have some answers. Dee Brown is the President & CEO of The P3 Group, the nation’s largest minority owned real estate developer that focuses exclusive...

Leadership can be a lonely journey. Being a leader of humans sounds pretty amazing, but we’re not always prepared to carry that burden. Joining Joe on the podcast this week is Rick Simmons, who along with his wife Amy, founded the telos institute which focuses on expertise-business strategy, leadership development, and change management. Rick explains why he founded the telos institute, how leader...

When it comes to building wealth, the average person has two options: You earn an income or you invest. The former is pretty obvious. But the latter can be complicated. Joining Joe this week is Andrew Horowitz, the author of The Disciplined Investor: Essential Strategies for Success. Andrew discusses what it means to be a disciplined investor, how you can mitigate risks in the market, and what he...

It's never too late to become an entrepreneur. The average entrepreneur is 40 years old and the average age of leaders of high-growth startups is 45. This week, Joe is joined by Stephen Gerard, the author of Stuck In The Middle Seat.  Stephen discusses his inspiration for helping midcareer entrepreneurs, the phases each entrepreneur passes through on their way to the top and what it means to be st...

Do you remember that old Apple iPhone commercial with the famous catchphrase “There’s an app for that”. Now the question is, have you ever wanted to combine high definition photos, text, and videos in a digital magazine format? Well, now, there’s an app for that. Joining Joe this week are the founders of Magma, Jake Warner and Joey Chowaiki. Jake and Joey discuss how Magma blends mobile blogging a...

This week on the ForbesBooks podcast, Joe Pardavila speaks with David Radlo, a serial entrepreneur and a CEO with a track record for explosive acceleration that led to blockbuster category creation as well as double and triple-digit growth. David shares what inspired him to write his bestselling book, The Principles of Cartel Disruption and how he helped make Eggland's Best a household name.

This week we're featuring John Shufeldt, MD, one of the nation’s leading medical entrepreneurs and the author of the upcoming book, Entrepreneur Rx. John discusses how he founded and operated several multi-million-dollar businesses all while being an emergency room physician.