Office Hours with David Meltzer

Dylan Menter [0:00] In his 20s he focused on achieving an education, elite-fitness, and obtaining his dream job. At 28, he came to a realization... He’d spent the last decade acquiring the skills necessary to be competitive in a professional climate, obsessed over "winning.” He left Space-X in 2019 to begin reverse engineering his future self. That version of him was doing what he loved, something...

Luke Pardue His report includes Insights on new business creation with race and gender breakdowns, Details on the reason for starting a new business during COVID, the expectation of failure or success within the year, and the findings point to the urgency of additional support for these new business owners who are not eligible for PPP loans or other federal pandemic assistance (due to being founde...

Wale Ogunleye Entrepreneur, educator, financial education advocate, philanthropist and former NFL leader dedicated to serving, educating, and creating a positive impact in the lives of athletes and entertainers. He played for the Miami Dolphins from 2000-2003 and was awarded the Dan Marino Team MVP Award as a Defensive End, Led the AFC in sacks in 2003, and was selected to Pro Bowl in 2003 Art Bel...

Adrian Koehler He is a leadership engagement expert at Take New Ground, who coaches executives & entrepreneurs in the art & science of personal engagement for themselves, their teams, & their clients. “I am the cornerman for select leaders who choose both meaningful ambition and lasting positive impact on others.” He’s the co-host of two popular podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Fo...

Sam Hocking Vertis delivers dynamic insights to executives, human resources, and real estate leaders in high-growth enterprises. The Vertis Market Intelligence Platform(SM) leverages billions of data points to help business leaders create and execute their talent and location strategies precisely and confidently. Vertis’ proprietary intelligence gives customers and strategic partners unparalleled...

Steve Battista Steve is a 2-time recipient of Sports Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award, and his creative and award-winning marketing, including “Protect This House,” “Click Clack,” And “I Will” campaigns, helped catapult Under Armour into the most recognizable sports apparel brands in the world. Gary Polk Polk is the author of two books. His initial book released in September 2019, “Why Entrepr...

David Williams [0:00] Team Hired is a full-service recruiting firm dedicated to finding the best candidates for the job. Their founders, Dave Williams and Tom Bianco have a combined sales revenue of over $70 million, and they attribute their success to finding and hiring the right people. Their strategy of “always be hiring” means that they have a contingency plan in place for when their hiring ne...

Justin Donald [0:00] Justin's extensive entrepreneurial experience includes owning several profitable real estate-related businesses, one of the largest mobile home park portfolios in the U.S., various additional rental property portfolios, Orangetheory Fitness & KidStrong franchises, and multiple successful operating companies. One notable venture is Stellar, a residential maintenance and reh...

Dr. Eric Cole Dr. Eric Cole is a World Renowned Cybersecurity Expert with more than 30 years of network security experience, and he is a distinguished cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker who helps organizations curtail the risk of cyber threats. Robert Nickell Robert would like to promote the fact that using virtual staffing post pandemic is a trend that’s here to stay. He is the Founder and...

Spencer Hadelman Spencer has continued to add to the Advantage umbrella with e-commerce company acquisitions, including the contemporary watch brand, Voelen, which he has since successfully exited. Tapping into his golf marketing skills and personal love for the game, he also founded the e-commerce golf accessory brand, Talon Golf Co in 2020. Lesley “Les” Winston He’d like to promote: “Section 664...

Nathan and Susannah Furr Their book “THE UPSIDE OF UNCERTAINTY: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown”. It is a science-backed guide for navigating and thriving through uncertainty—based on interviews and insights from world-renowned leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, and creatives. Dr. Rosina Racioppi As President and CEO of WUI, she leads initiatives to help Fortune 1000 compan...

Keith Dezern Keith oversees the digital transformation agency’s East Coast expansion from its new Reston, Va., office and grows Enagagency’s enterprise technology platforms, geographic reach and verticals. “We are in the right market and in the right place – Austin is a very established tech hub, and Reston is the Silicon Valley of the East Coast. We are poised for growth,” Brian J. Esposito Brian...

Dan Demsky With a desire to make single-bag travel a reality for all, Dan launched Unbound Merino in 2016 with lifelong friends and fellow travelers, Andrew Cariboni and Dima Zelikman. After years of researching, designing and prototyping, they have created the most stylish, versatile and highest performing Merino wool clothing that’s made specifically for travel and everyday life. Vedant Gupta Ve...

Brad Poulos [00:00] He’s a successful entrepreneur, educator, & consultant who’s passionate about helping small businesses (& the individuals who manage them) achieve their full potential. He started his first business at age 14 and has never strayed far from his entrepreneurial roots, having built several successful businesses. After graduating from DeVry in 1983 with high honors, he bega...

Jim Harter [00:00] Dr. Harter is the primary researcher and author of the first large-scale, multi-organization study to investigate the relationship between work-unit employee engagement and business results, including profitability, productivity, turnover, customer engagement, safety and health. Updated periodically, this study currently covers more than 82,000 business units and includes 1.8 mi...

Chris Kanik These applications can be used in a myriad of industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and more, allowing for a reduction in storage and transportation requirements resulting in a reduction of the world’s overall resources. Today, Chris oversees Smart Cups' 23,000 square foot manufacturing and R&D facility in Mission Viejo, CA. Major General Robert W. Mixon, Jr. Major Gener...

Ari Galper His course is specifically for business owners, consultants and sales professionals, who struggle with converting potential clients into paid clients. Many focus on growing their networks, having more conversations ("numbers game"), but converting them into paying clients, remains an elusive mystery. John Wass John has over 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, supply chain inn...

Mark O’Donnell Mark is passionate about helping entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. He helps clients clarify their goals and objectives and take actionable steps to achieve them. He is a four-time Inc. 500/5000 entrepreneur with experience in high-growth organizations. Mark is only the third visionary in EOS history, following in the footsteps of Gino Wickman (former IG Live gu...

Allan Draper Through a dedicated approach to business analysis, Draper has contributed to the growth and development of startups in a variety of industries transforming them into multimillion dollar enterprises. Draper’s diverse industry experiences led him to become a mentor and coach to small business owners and entrepreneurs and offer business consultations, legal reviews and financial planning...

Barla Sarda His company is the largest home-grown teas & superfoods brand in India. With the help of their radical supply chain, VAHDAM eliminates unnecessary middlemen and source premium teas and superfoods from renowned gardens in India, package them garden-fresh at their avante-garde tea facility in India and bring it to customer’s doorsteps. Andrea Iervolino He would also like to discuss I...

Marshall Jones [0:00] Marshall works with renowned speakers, industry leaders and various organizations from youth development to law enforcement. Besides writing and speaking globally, he has played a narrative consultant role for two documentaries and contributes to industry strategy via think tanks. Marshall was awarded recognition (MIPAD Class of 2022) via the UN. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Scott Hermann [2:00 He’s one of the nation’s leading experts in credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and data breaches. He took the helm at IDIQ in 2017 with a passion to return to the roots of the credit monitoring industry and a vision to better protect and empower consumers through the active delivery of credit and identity data customized for every stage of life. With innovation and t...

Sandeep Aggarwal His company, Droom, is India’s largest and first online automobile marketplace as well as his other company ShopClues, India’s first-ever managed online marketplace. Insider trading charges upended his life, ending his marriage and forcing his ouster from ShopClues. He bounced back by launching Droom in 2014 and the charges were dropped in 2020. Daniel McQuade Drawing on their dee...

Maryam Henein She has been known for being banned across many social media platforms for speaking up on subjects that are near and dear to her heart. She is nicknamed, “The Most Censored Woman”, for this very reason but this does not stop her from raising awareness on controversial subjects that she cares deeply about. Liz and Rachel Edlich Rachel was on the 3 types of medication that the doctors...

Jason Perry Founder and CEO of Trident Shield, Jason Perry, pulls from his extensive background to provide companies with this premium level product. Jason is a former Navy SEAL, SWAT officer and Team trainer with over 26 years of experience in National Defense, Law Enforcement, Private Security, and Corporate Security and Training. Due to the nature of his career, Jason has met with countless vic...