The Daily Edge

On this episode of The Daily Edge, Marc Nudelberg sits down with Durèe Ross, founder and president of Durèe & Company, to unpack 25+ years of lessons from one of the most trusted voices in public relations. From fax machines and crisis binders to AI-driven news cycles, Durèe has seen every shift in the media landscape — and mastered the art of staying ahead of it. She shares how authenticity,...

On this episode of The Daily Edge, Marc Nudelberg, President of On the Ball, sits down with Tom D’Eri, co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, for part two of a powerful conversation about building a scalable business model that redefines hiring and training. Tom started Rising Tide with his father and brother Andrew, who has autism, and over the past decade has proven that process-driven hiring, clea...

On this episode of The Daily Edge, Marc Nudelberg, President of On the Ball, sits down with Tom D'Eri, co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, for part one of their conversation about how he built a thriving car wash business in South Florida while solving the retail industry's biggest challenge: employee turnover. Tom's journey started with his brother Andrew, who has autism, and his entr...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, Marc sits down with Execucom Founder/CEO Philip Naithram, a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives for over two decades who transformed personal rock bottom into a blueprint for scaling companies through behavioral science, emotional intelligence, and AI integration. Philip shares how addiction recovery became the foundation for genuine connection, behavioral lead...

In this episode of the Daily Edge, Jake and Marc Nudelberg break down the leadership crisis at Clemson and what Dabo Swinney's response to adversity teaches us about standards, accountability, and what it really takes to lead when the pressure is on. With Clemson sitting at 1-3 and facing their worst start in years, we dissect the critical leadership mistakes that separate champions from excus...

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Arriola, President of Inktel and host of The Happy Customer Channel podcast, to talk about what it really takes to build high-performing sales teams, lead with standards, and protect company culture without lowering the bar. With 25+ years of experience running a people-first, performance-driven business, Dan shares the systems, hiring frameworks, and mindset...

When Carly Irsay-Gordon, new owner of the Indianapolis Colts, said she wanted a headset on the sideline to “know if they’re full of sh*t,” people were quick to judge. But what looks like a bold headline is actually a bold leadership strategy. This episode breaks down why great leaders don’t just pay for performance — they get close enough to understand it. What This Episode Breaks Down:✔️ Why visi...

What does it really take to go from broke, desperate, and unknown… to building a premium brand that sells to Procter & Gamble? This is your playbook for founders who want to build real brands — not just businesses. In this episode, Marc Nudelberg sits down with Eric Malka, founder of The Art of Shaving, to unpack the full journey: from arriving in NYC with just $100 and no green card… to launc...

Marketing used to be about billboards, cold calls, and logos. Now? It’s personal. In this episode, Steve and Marc Nudelberg break down exactly what’s changed, why it matters, and how to do something about it. It all started with a Seth Godin newsletter that hit our inbox and turned into a real conversation about how much marketing has changed, and why so many people still haven’t changed with it....

In Episode 43 of The Daily Edge, we sit down with Jim Bennett, entrepreneur, sales leader, and logistics expert, to talk about building businesses that scale, creating repeatable systems, and why sales culture is the heartbeat of every company. After building and selling multiple businesses, Jim shares the exact principles that allowed him to develop a model that works, and why he went right back...

In Episode 42 of The Daily Edge, we break down exactly what your content should look like for the rest of 2025. The fight for attention is real, and the winners will be those who create with purpose, authenticity, and consistency.📊 Inside Episode 42:✔️ How to stand out in a crowded feed✔️ The difference between implied and direct messaging✔️ Why “AI slop” is hurting authenticity✔️ How to build a...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we sit down with Chaz Warrington, best known to wrestling fans as “Mosh” from WWE’s tag team The Headbangers, who reinvented himself as a top sales performer at Dex Imaging and now as an author and coach. We talk about navigating high-pressure environments, building a second career, and showing up as your real self. This conversation isn’t about wrestling, it’s a...

Your career isn’t just a title or a timeline. It moves in stages, and knowing where you are can make the difference between growth and frustration. In this episode, we break down the real mindset shifts that happen at each stage of your career. Whether you're just getting started, feeling stuck in the middle, or reinventing yourself at the top, this conversation is for you. Here’s what we unpa...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we dive into the intersection of high performance, mindfulness, and purpose with Leopoldo Herrera III, pro golfer, content creator, and founder of The Connected Golfer. This one’s not just about golf. It’s about what happens when you align mind, body, and mission, and how personal growth, breath-work, and content creation transformed Leo’s career, identity, and b...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re calling B.S. on one of the oldest myths in business:The “summer lull.”Is it real? Or is it just another excuse to let your foot off the gas? Because while 40% of professionals admit to being less productive during summer… top performers are using this exact season to build momentum for Q3 and finish the year strong.📈 Here’s what we dive into:✔️ Why summer...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re unpacking a bold move from Deloitte that has people talking:A $1,000 wellness stipend…for Legos? It might sound silly, but there’s real neuroscience behind it. From building spatial reasoning and executive function to triggering flow states, Legos could actually be the key to unlocking consistent, high-level performance. But this episode isn’t about toys —...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re flipping the script on one of the most popular business beliefs: Trying to sell is actually killing your sales career. Because the more you focus on closing, qualifying, and pitching…the more you're missing the only thing that actually drives long-term success: relationships. Here’s what we break down: ✔️ Why traditional sales training is broken ✔️ How...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re tackling a question that most people don’t ask until they’ve already hit a wall:Do I really need a coach? And maybe even more important:How do you know if you’re coachable? Because here’s the truth — no one becomes elite alone. Not Brady. Not LeBron. Not Steph. And not you. Here’s what we break down:✔️ Why coaching is the fast track to reaching your full po...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re tackling one of the most misunderstood forces behind personal growth:Imposter Syndrome. Think it only hits beginners? Think again. Even Steph Curry — Hall of Famer, NBA Champion, entrepreneur, husband, father — admits he deals with it daily. And that’s the point:If you’re stretching, evolving, and reaching for more — you’re going to feel it. Here’s what we...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re diving into something most high performers overlook:When do you actually celebrate the win? And more importantly: How? Because if you don’t pause to celebrate, you teach yourself that winning doesn’t matter — and that’s a fast track to burnout, bitterness, and boredom. Here’s what we break down:✔️ How to reward yourself without guilt✔️ The emotional and str...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re diving into the question that has everyone on edge:Is AI actually coming for your job? Short answer: Yes. But it’s more complicated than that — and way more exciting if you’re paying attention. We go deep on how AI is impacting business relationships, performance, and decision-making — and what it reallymeans for professionals in sales, leadership, and serv...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we’re calling B.S. on the hustle culture lie:Doing more doesn’t make you better. Doing less, with purpose — does. This is all about essentialism — the mindset elite performers use to win in business, sales, and life. We’re breaking down the myth that more activity = more results, and showing you how to cut the noise, clarify your priorities, and dominate your spa...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we break down the truth about side hustles in today’s economy. From personal experience to cultural examples, we explore whether running a second business builds opportunity — or slowly drains your energy, focus, and performance. This is real talk for anyone juggling multiple commitments, building on the side, or debating if their hustle is helping or hurting in...

In this episode of The Daily Edge, we unpack one of the most debated topics in business today:Does giving something away for free actually hurt your brand? This isn’t just theory — we’re reacting to YouTube giving away the first NFL game of the season and breaking down whether freemium builds trust… or devalues everything you've built. Here’s what we cover:✔️ The risk of using the word “free”...

You say you don’t have time — but the truth is, you don’t have a plan. In this episode, Steve, Marc and Jake break down how a single 15-minute time block, used the right way, can drive real results in sales, leadership, fitness, or content creation. We’re talking real strategies that top performers use to stay focused, prioritize the right things, and stop wasting time. Here’s what we cover:✔️ Why...