YES, BRAND with Hersh Rephun

"Jon Bassford really piqued my curiosity about operations," Hersh admits when commenting on this episode. And that makes sense, because Jon is an ops professional and entrepreneur driven by his Curiosity! It is his super power and it has driven his personal and professional advancement. After law school, Jon put this inquisitiveness to work launching, managing, and improving operations for venture...

Hersh sits down with Kimberly Wifeling, who has been described as a “force of nature” - an apt description, Hersh points out. She is determined to use that force to make a significant positive impact on our world. Kimberly Wiefling helps people achieve what seems impossible, but is "merely difficult." She’s the author of the globally popular book Scrappy Project Management - The 12 Predictable &am...

Lady Jen lives by the motto, "Create a work life that makes life work!” and as someone who's accompanied her on the Marketers Cruise and the Podcasters Cruise (newly minted as The New Media Cruise), I can attest that she is among my most industrious colleagues. Known as "The Team-Building & Scaling Architect," Lady Jen Du Plessis specializes in helping business owners and executives build worl...

Lee Povey is a high-performance leadership coach specializing in working with founders and start-ups. As a former elite cycling athlete and Olympic Development Program Coach for USA Cycling, Lee has a deep understanding of what it takes to lead at the highest levels. Through coaching hundreds of World, National, and Olympic champions, Lee has gained invaluable experience in developing World-Class...

Linda King is an author, travel writer and travel blogger. As a former travel agent and banker, she have a wealth of experience in travel and money management. The Smart Travelista brand is about travelling and saving money. Linda have written ten books – 7 in the Smart Travelista series and 3 in the Antics from Abroad series. Linda is currently working on a book about sustainable travel and clima...

Marc-John is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Native Wisdom Hub. This ethical for-profit organization seeks to help steward the world's fast-emerging psychedelic renaissance and industry in ways rooted in ethics, responsibility, and integrity. This wasn't always Marc-John's position, however. Whilst a student of indigenous wisdom traditions since his late teens, he qualified as a language interpr...

Jet van Wijk (pronounced Yet Von WIKE) is a Dutch author and founder of several companies, including Laptop Lifestyle Master Program and JVW Agency. She is an internet personality and author of the tell-all book “What Influence ”  on the dark side of the influencer industry. Jet is an award-winning business coach and leader within the digital marketing industry, promoting a philosophy of ethical m...

Marcel Becker is a LinkedIn consultant, copywriter, and investment professional helping businesses leverage LinkedIn for long-term brand growth and network expansion. With a self-developed strategy, he enables clients to automate and organically grow their networks while generating leads, business partnerships, and recruitment opportunities. Now active in the investment sector with Mount Capital M...

Mike Lane-Evans is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coach and the Founder of Forefront Coaching. With over seven years of experience in helping entrepreneurs and senior leaders enhance their communication, Mike has supported more than 1,000 individuals in achieving impactful pitches, presentations, public speaking, and internal company communications. Mike’s journey into coach...

Phil Masiello, founder of CrunchGrowth and a seasoned entrepreneur, is known for his revolutionary impact on the e-commerce and business strategy sectors. He embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at 27 and enhanced his expertise with an MBA in Marketing and Finance. Phil's ventures, including his pioneering role in e-commerce for the meal industry and his transformative work with Raw Essentials,...

"I don't play favorites, but let me say that my time with Robert Wolfe and  Allison Capaldi ranks right up there," says Hersh of his joint interview with the brilliant minds behind  Zeck   the company that is revolutionizing, streamlining, and frankly just making tolerable, the process of preparing decks and holding board meetings and presentations. Zeck  is a cloud-based software platform that is...

Sid Mohasseb is known as the “Entrepreneur philosopher.” Sid is twice best-selling author (“You Are Not Them: The Authentic Entrepreneurs Way” and “The Caterpillar’s Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again and Thrive in Business”), a university professor at both engineering and Business School, a 2 time TED speaker, an advisor to fortune 500 leaders and an innovation thought leader who has built multiple compa...

Dr. Thomas Trautmann is a self-described “Happy Tribes Builder” who first fostered community within his own family. Living in the south of France on the picturesque coast, Thomas spends quality time with his patient wife, their three sons, and their furry entourage of dogs, cats, and horses. Beyond his home life, Thomas builds community with his clients. Following scientific studies in artificial...

Urmi Hossain is a woman who wears many hats: self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, mentor, and holder of both the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designations. She works in the financial services industry in Canada, where she lives. Her first book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, reflects her journey...

Hersh met Virginia Muzquiz, the "referral diva," on his first Marketers Cruise in 2024. They've now done two cruises together and Hersh describes his guest as "a flashlight that emits good vibes, bringing your network into focus." Virginia joins Hersh to discuss building and maintaining a personal brand. They explore Virginia's journey, emphasizing the power of relationships and coaching. The epis...

Amanda Cassar is a dynamic financial expert, passionate storyteller, and seasoned speaker who brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to every conversation. With a Master’s in Financial Planning and expertise spanning budgeting, wealth building, insurance strategies, and financial abuse prevention, Amanda offers engaging insights tailored to today’s financial challenges and opportun...

Roberto Capodiece, a pioneer in blockchain and decentralized systems, joins Hersh to explore the transformative power of blockchain technology. The episode kicks off with an introduction to Roberto's extensive tech background and his dedication to digital innovation. They delve into the fundamentals of blockchain, addressing common misconceptions and highlighting the importance of ownership and va...

Jill Lublin is a 25+ year Media Magnet.  She is a world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x Best Selling author. She and Hersh met on the 17th Annual Marketers Cruise - and are about to set sail on the 18th Annual Marketers Cruise! Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrities such as Tony Robbins, Barbara Corcoran and Jack Canfield, to name a few. She has...

Lindsey Epperly is the CEO of Jetset World Travel, which she has scaled from a one-person operation into a team of over 80 dedicated members, recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest growing companies. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and was most inspired by navigating her industry’s greatest crisis while expecting her first child, a season she affectionately refers to...

With over 50 years of experience in the technology industry, David Fradin has trained thousands of managers worldwide and has worked as a product leader at companies like Apple and HP. He has authored several books on product success, innovation, and design and has contributed to multiple publications and podcasts. Dave is on a mission to share his insights and best practices with aspiring and exp...

Jordan Dugger is a former opioid addict, turned 8-figure serial fitness entrepreneur, real estate + angel investor, and physique + human optimization nerd. Alongside his wife, Erin, they founded two 7-figure online coaching businesses that have generated more than $27m in total sales since 2018. Jordan’s journey to success has been nothing short of remarkable. He was born in a small town in rural...

AND BABY MAKES THREE! Sandra Possing, a dynamic speaker, coach, and lifestyle entrepreneur, helps driven millennial women uplevel their finances and manifest their dream lives. When Hersh sat down with Sandra, she was expecting and 3 weeks ago gave birth to Baby Rio! ⁣ Born in Scandinavia, raised in Los Angeles, and currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she embodies the digital nomad life...

Mike is an eCommerce entrepreneur, and currently, the co-founder of a digital marketing agency focused on the Amazon platform. He made the jump to start his own business and get into eCommerce while he was working in real estate for Sears and could see the writing on the wall that the company was going down. At the same time, Amazon was in its ascendency and he saw a huge opportunity to build a bu...

Trish Tonaj is an author, artist, and the Founder/Host of shareyourstories.online. A passion project built on a platform of mentorship and breaking barriers to success, SYS features global entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders sharing their best ideas. In 2024, the SYS Community introduced Marketing Grants “Funding for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs.” Trish is the author of two books, "Breaking Bar...

In addition to being a mom, business executive at GoodLeap, a multibillion-dollar Fintech company, bestselling author, and influencer, Kelly Resendez is a true leader in empowering women to live a life of abundance. As a co-owner of GoBundance Women®, a membership organization for women dedicated to achieving greatness and abundance, Kelly is passionate about helping others adopt an abundance mind...