The Profit Express

As businesses around the country struggle, taking care of your customers is more important than ever before. Does your existing customer service model still deliver the level of service that it did before the pandemic? My guest today is here to discuss the importance of examining your plans to meet the unique challenges we are all experiencing during COVID-19. My guest today is Randi Busse, the fo...

Are you at the point in your life with you find yourself giving up on your lifelong dreams? Whether you think it’s too late to get your degree, or you believe you lack the inner strength and confidence to pursue your passions, you’re wrong. My guest today is here to show you these are just excuses.  My guest today is Magie Cook , the founder of Magie’s Salsas, a company that sold to Campbell&#8217...

How do you find opportunity in disaster? The coronavirus pandemic has caused CEOs to lead through crisis, many for the first time. What can we learn from these leaders? My guest today has seen great success while leading through crisis. He is Nick Tarascio, the CEO of Ventura Air Services, a Long Island-based company specializing in aircraft sales, charters, and maintenance. Nick and his team&#821...

Bad news, bad moods, and bad thoughts are contagious. When it feels like everything in the world is becoming worse as time goes on, how can we maintain a positive and motivated attitude? My guest today is comedian, public speaker, and attitude adjuster Steve Rizzo . Steve is here to discuss how we can protect our thoughts, even when we are bombarded by negativity. His self-talk and inner dialogue...

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the world as we know it has been turned on its head. The business world has not been immune to these changes, and a “new sales normal” has resulted. For those dreaming of a return to how things were before COVID-19, my guest today has some bad news for you. My guest today is King of Sales Jeffrey Gitomer. Jeffrey is a sales coach, consultant, and public...

2020 was a year like no other. As we enter 2021, many are looking to the future and envisioning a world where the pandemic is under control. My guest today is here to look back at the decisions made by business leaders during COVID-19.  Today’s guest is a NYT Best-selling author who was on the show last year with his book The AirBnB Way. He is Joseph Michelli and he is here with his latest book, S...

Holiday wishes abound in this week’s episode of The Profit Express! My guest today is no stranger to bringing the laughs to the show. He is improv comedian Scott Baker, one of the Quickest Thinkers in Comedy . Scott is here to celebrate Christmas with chats and games about some of the most popular Christmas songs and toys. Play along, and see if you can beat Scott! This episode of The Profit Expre...

Adversity and challenge are the themes of 2020, both in and out of the business world. Today’s guest knows more than a little about facing adversity. He is a NYT Bestselling author, accomplished endurance athlete and former member of the Navy SEAL Team Six. He is Don Mann , and he is here to show you how to adopt the “combat mindset” that will help you shatter your boundaries. This episode of The...

The Profit Express is back after a COVID-induced hiatus! The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on business, destroying several industries and forced thousands of businesses to close their doors. There have roughly been 100,000 businesses that have closed their doors and most will never return. My guest today is here to discuss how even during challenging and tragic times, there is opport...

It’s no surprise that every year, people leave Long Island. Studies show that 67% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 plan to leave Long Island in the next 5 years. Is there a way to end this “brain drain” and inspire our youth to invest in Long Island for the long term? My guest today is Ken White, the manager of educational programs at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He is also Event Coordin...

Each year, countless young people leave Long Island. In fact, 67% of people between the ages of 18 and 34 say they plan to leave Long Island in the next 5 years. What can we do to stop this so-called “brain drain” and get our youth to invest in Long Island for the long term? My guest today is Ken White, manager of educational programs at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He is also Event Coordinator...

The growth of podcasting has been unlike any other media explosion in history. Today, there are more than 750,000 active podcasts, and ⅓ of Americans listen to a podcast at least once a month. My guest today has seen first hand how quickly podcasting has grown. He is Ian Scotto , an award-winning radio producer who launched his radio career here at WRHU. He is the executive producer and co-host of...

Think about all the forms of entertainment you enjoy each day.  If you are like 32% of Americans, podcasting is one of those forms. Today there are more than 750,000 active podcasts, with topics ranging from politics to business and everything in between. Starting a podcast is a goal of many, and it has tremendous business potential. My guest today knows just how lucrative starting a podcast can b...

Going digital is just another part of any business today. Now more than ever, it is essential to have a digital marketing plan to reach your audience. How do you know who your market is? What’s the best way to approach marketing? My guest today literally wrote the book on forming a digital marketing plan. She is Hilary Topper, CEO of HJMT Public Relations , and author of a new book, Branding in a...

Social media. Websites. Podcasts. These days, everything is available and consumed in a digital format. It should come as no surprise that customers have gone digital in how they shop. My guest today knows how creating a digital marketing strategy can help you achieve your business goals. She has literally written the book on the importance of a digital strategy. My guest today is Hilary Topper, C...

“What if?” Is there a worse question to ask? My guests today think so. They have made this mindset their mission, inspiring others to bring their ideas to life. As part of their mission, they hosted the first ever STATTfest to raise funds for those looking to thrive on Long Island. My guests today are Ryan Costello and Kenzie Ferrara from Moverz . Moverz is a local collective of entrepreneurs that...

Do you have an idea for a business, song, or a piece of art? Are you finding it difficult to make it a reality by yourself? Though you may not realize it, you aren’t alone. Each year, countless great ideas are thrown out, simply because the person with the idea had to go it alone. Building a support network is vital, and having people by your side can inspire you to take that first step.  My guest...

They say that nothing in this world is accomplished alone. The biggest business successes came about because someone had not just an idea, but a network of people to make it work. The power of community is a major thing in the business world, and it can mean the difference between sleeping on an idea and bringing it to life.  My guests today are Ryan Costello and Kenzie Ferrara from Moverz. Moverz...

We could all learn something from the business icons of yesterday and today. But before we learn from them, shouldn’t we know who they are? On this special edition of The Profit Express, I sit down with one of my favorite guests to test his knowledge on the world’s biggest success stories. My guest is improv comedian Scott Baker, and he is here to play “Guess the Business Icon.” Listen in and see...

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to be more successful in your business and life? Well, it takes more to be successful than simply being serious and working hard all the time.  My guest today is no stranger to bringing the laughs to The Profit Express. He is improv comedian Scott Baker. Scott teaches improv and was recently featured in the Netflix movie The Irishman. Scott and Scorsese...

Every aspiring business owner dreams of achieving major success like that of Amazon, Target, and Google. My guest today knows the challenges that go into achieving this success. His newest book profiles Airbnb, a company that went from startup status to a value of more than $38 billion in just over 10 years. Its success is unparalleled, and lessons from Airbnb highlight the importance of building...

We all want to feel like we belong. Making customers feel like they are part of something is becoming increasingly important in nearly every industry. My guest today knows all about this importance. His newest book profiles Airbnb, a startup that has grown to a $38 billion value in just over 10 years. Its success is unparalleled, and its story offers lessons on the human touch in business that app...

Entrepreneurs everywhere dream of growing a successful business. While these dreams typically take years to achieve, there are some business owners who achieve unimaginable success in a short period of time.  My guest today knows what it takes to achieve success  in a competitive industry.  My guest today is James Dowd, co-founder of Iuvo Logistics . Iuvo provides freight forwarding and brokerage...

Business owners dream of achieving overnight success. While we all want fast growth, most of us take a little longer to reach our goals. My guest today is one of the few who has seen massive success in his company in a short amount of time. His lessons in business perseverance will inspire you to try something different with your business. My guest today is James Dowd, a co-founder of Iuvo Logisti...

Do you dream of starting your own business? Each year, millions of people set out to become entrepreneurs. For many, their lone goal is to make as much money as possible. However, as my guest today knows, chasing money over happiness is never worth it. His new book speaks to the heart of entrepreneurs, and will inspire you to pursue your passions.  My guest today is John Jantsch, the author of Duc...