The Nick Halaris Show is a podcast about the biggest issues and challenges in the world and the critical questions of our age. Using the powerful lens of the courageous individuals working to make the world a better place, Nick takes listeners on a journey of discovery. People come to learn but walk away empowered and inspired to play a more meaningful role in the world.
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The 21st Century Entrepreneurship Podcast is a 4 x Gold-Award weekly show that features interviews with cutting-edge leaders and successful entrepreneurs. We talk about the fundamentals of starting and growing a business, achieving and maintaining success, as well as the difficulties of entrepreneurship and its future. Subscribe to the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Podcast and never miss an episode, so you can stay on top of the curve and gain the knowledge you need to succeed in today's com ...
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Why the Legal System Is America’s Democratic Lifeline | Mack Jenkins
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1:04:13We are featuring my longtime friend Mack Jenkins, a public-minded lawyer and former US Attorney. As a prosecutor, Mack was responsible for some of the highest-profile and most consequential convictions in modern LA history, including those against multiple elected officials. Mack is now a partner at Hecker Fink, a leading law firm with a strong pub…
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Nick Halaris: What Does Success Without Compromise Look Like?
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25:05Nick Halaris is an entrepreneur, writer, real estate investor, and engaged citizen. We spoke about what it truly means to be successful in today’s world — not just financially, but morally, socially, and personally. What starts as a pursuit of the American dream evolves into something deeper: a mission-driven philosophy of ownership, contribution, …
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Dianna Anderson: Can Better Conversations Transform Change?
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17:28Dianna Anderson is the co-founder and CEO of Cylient, and we spoke about the transformational power of everyday conversations—especially in moments when tensions rise, perspectives clash, or change feels impossible. What if the greatest skill for leading change isn’t strategy or planning—but the ability to talk with each other? Dianna argues that i…
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Brian Bentow: Can Food Alone Reverse Autoimmune Disease?
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30:36Brian Bentow is a serial entrepreneur whose most important venture began not in the boardroom—but in the kitchen. He is CEO & Co-Founder @ Get Saucy. We spoke about his personal journey of reversing Crohn's disease symptoms through food, why he rejected conventional treatment, and how this led him to a deeper mission: making medically tailored meal…
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Dan J. Berger: How Do You Truly Find a Sense of Belonging?
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30:54Dan J. Berger is the Founder and CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group and the author of The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging. We spoke about how early life traumas, entrepreneurship, and the deep human need for connection shaped both his personal journey and his professional mission. Dan revealed that building his multimillion-dollar c…
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Julio G Martinez-Clark: Why Do U.S. Medtech Trials Go Abroad?
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13:18Julio G Martinez-Clark is a pioneer in the world of clinical research for medical devices, and we spoke about why so many American innovations never get tested on American soil first. As the founder and CEO of Bioaccess, the only U.S.-based CRO dedicated to first-in-human trials in Latin America, Julio brings an insider’s perspective on how to save…
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Bill Wilson: How Can SaaS Pricing Drive Growth?
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22:01Bill Wilson is the CEO of Pace Pricing and a seasoned expert in B2B SaaS pricing, having coached over 400 companies to refine their monetization strategies. We spoke about the art and science of pricing, unpacking how it’s less about picking a number and more about aligning with customer value. From overcoming founders’ pricing anxieties to craftin…
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Kenneth Ridgell: How Can Data Drive Your Business Success?
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20:01Kenny Ridgell is a serial entrepreneur who traded his biochemistry degree for a mission to help Main Street businesses thrive in a digital world. We spoke about his journey from a college app idea to running multiple ventures, including a trash company that turned a $10,000 investment into $100,000 in six months. The conversation unpacked how he us…
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Redefining Education Through Entrepreneurship | Anand Sanwal
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50:07This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Anand Sanwal, the co-Founder of The Formidable Fellowship, a non-profit focused on sparking the next generation of young entrepreneurs, and the host of the Future Titans Podcast, a show featuring the inspiring stories of the winners of the Formidable grant. Anand is also the co-Founder and former …
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Minal Joshi Jaeckli: How Do You Keep Top Talent Engaged?
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25:29Minal Joshi Jaeckli is a global citizen with a remarkable journey—born in Africa, raised in Georgia, and now a Swiss passport holder—and the author of The Goldilocks Team: Master Retention and Hiring. We spoke about the elusive art of employee engagement, the real cost of turnover, and why so many retention strategies miss the mark. With a backgrou…
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Don Finley: How Can AI Make Work Feel Like Play?
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22:27Don Finley is a seasoned innovator, founder and CEO of FINdustries, with a decade of experience in artificial intelligence, holding a computer science degree from the early days of AI’s “winter,” when the math was ready but the tech wasn’t. We spoke about the transformative wave of AI sweeping through businesses, how it’s reshaping work, and why it…
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Lance Mortlock: Why Is Strategy Vital in a Risky World?
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19:20Lance Mortlock is a seasoned strategist with 25 years of experience, an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary, and the author of Outside In Inside Out and Disaster Proof. We spoke about the critical role of strategy in today’s unpredictable, fast-changing landscape, where leaders face unprecedented complexity—from tariffs and geopolitical …
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Johanna Laurent: How Can Positivity Transform Your Life?
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30:21Johanna Laurent is a vibrant entrepreneur and advocate for positivity who has spent 25 years in business, fueled by an unshakable belief in the power of optimism. We spoke about her journey of turning blind faith into a tangible tool for personal growth, the importance of self-love, and how small, intentional shifts can combat the negativity bombar…
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Emmy Sobieski: How Should You Invest Your Career Time?
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17:42Emmy Sobieski is a seasoned institutional investor and author who has coached mentees to millions and worked alongside billionaires. We spoke about why so many talented professionals stumble into startups chasing equity that often turns worthless, and how to rethink your career as your most critical investment. The conversation zeroes in on her "Me…
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Liz Steblay: How Can Solopreneurs Conquer Fear and Thrive?
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20:13Liz Steblay is a mentor, champion, and author who’s spent over 20 years guiding solopreneurs to success. We spoke about her journey from an unexpected layoff at a Fortune 500 company to building a fulfilling career as an independent consultant, and how she’s distilled her wisdom into her book, Succeeding as a Solopreneur. Our conversation unpacked …
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Beau Eckstein: How Can You Build Wealth Through Business?
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26:21Beau Eckstein is a seasoned expert with over 26 years of experience guiding real estate entrepreneurs and business owners, and we spoke about unlocking the secrets to financial freedom through small business ownership. With a mission to help 100,000 aspiring entrepreneurs over the next decade, Beau shares actionable strategies for leveraging SBA fi…
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Tom Verboven: How Do You Select the Right Leader for Success?
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26:28Tom Verboven is a leadership strategist focused on selecting and developing the right leaders to create value for individuals, organizations, and society. We spoke about what makes a great leader, how leadership selection impacts business success, and the hidden risks of getting it wrong. Leadership decisions can make or break an organization. As T…
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Brent Kesler: How to Recapture Your Money and Build Wealth?
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35:58Brent Kesler is a former chiropractor turned financial educator who discovered a powerful system that transformed his life and finances. We spoke about how he eliminated $984,711 of debt in just 39 months without working harder, taking additional risks, or changing his cash flow—and how you can do it, too. Brent introduces us to a concept that has …
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How Business Can Help Us To Stop Wasting So Much Food | Ben Kuethe Oaks
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46:25This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Ben Kuethe Oaks, the Vice President and General Manager at Divert, a circular economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted through nationwide infrastructure and innovative technologies. We waste a staggering amount of food here in America—something like 40% of everything we produ…
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Luisa Molano: What If Your Dream Job Isn’t Your Dream After All?
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25:24Luisa Molano is a business growth strategist and coach helping female entrepreneurs scale their revenue without losing themselves. We spoke about the moment she realized her long-climbed corporate ladder was leaning against the wrong wall—and how she found the courage to leap into entrepreneurship. Luisa’s story is a familiar one: she followed the …
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Brook Shepard: How Can Creative Strategy Drive Business Growth?
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19:51Brook Shepard is the Founder, CEO, of Mason Interactive and a seasoned performance marketing expert with 16 years of industry experience, leading a firm that manages billions in client assets. We spoke about the evolution of digital advertising, the rising dominance of creative strategy, and how AI is reshaping media buying without replacing human …
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How American Farmers Can Thrive and Protect the Environment | Mitchell Hora
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1:14:27This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Mitchell Hora, the founder and CEO of Continuum Ag, a company helping farmers better understand their carbon footprint, implement regenerative agriculture practices, and take advantage of exciting new government credit programs. Ready to dive in? Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, …
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Avigail Berg: Can Sound Frequencies Relieve Pain & Anxiety?
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22:41Avigail Berg is the Owner, Manufacturer, Wellness Expert, Visionary & Futuristic Entrepreneur behind TheSoundWell Vibro-therapy. We spoke about how harmonic low sound frequencies are being used to alleviate pain, stress, insomnia, and anxiety, helping people achieve better mental and physical well-being. Avigail shared the origins of her journey, s…
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Diane Strand: How to Turn Passion into Profit and Make an Impact?
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18:47Diane Strand is an Executive Producer - Spirit of Innovation, CEO of JDS Studios, Nonprofit Founder & Executive Director, Serial Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, and Bestselling Author #JDSFamily. We spoke about the journey of entrepreneurship, the power of saying “yes” to opportunities, and how creativity can be the foundation for business success. Dia…
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Cory O'Daniel: Will AI Fix the Cloud Skills Crisis?
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29:06Cory O'Daniel is the CEO and co-founder of Massdriver and a co-founder of OpenTofu. We spoke about the growing skills crisis in cloud operations, the limitations of AI in solving it, and how companies can bridge the gap between software development and infrastructure management. Cory warns of an impending "existential crisis" in cloud expertise: "T…
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Jeff Sauer: How Can You Make Data Work for Your Business Success?
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23:13Jeff Sauer is a data-driven marketing expert, co-founder of MeasureU.com and ProfitSchool, and an educator who has helped thousands of professionals master digital measurement and optimization. We spoke about the power of tracking and analyzing marketing efforts, how to turn insights into action, and why problem-solving is the ultimate key to busin…
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Fletcher Wimbush: How Can You Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes?
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14:12Fletcher Wimbush is a hiring expert who has spent his career helping business leaders build high-performing teams. We spoke about why hiring is one of the most overlooked yet crucial skills for any leader—and how to get it right every time. Hiring the right people isn’t just about intuition; it’s a process that can be systemized and refined. Fletch…
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Darius Dale | The Truth About What’s Possible with DOGE
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52:50This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are welcoming back Darius Dale, the founder and CEO of 42 Macro, a leading Macro Risk Management serving investors around the world! Check out his first episode here for a master class introduction to the art of macro risk management in investing. Ready to dive in? Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spot…
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Mark McNally: How Do You Build a Thriving Business From Scratch?
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28:14Mark McNally, co-founded FiltersDirectUSA and co-owner of FSI Mechanical, is an entrepreneur with a relentless drive and an inspiring journey from Belfast to the U.S., where he built multiple successful businesses from the ground up. We spoke about the leap of faith that brought him and his family across the Atlantic, the unexpected interview that …
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Matthew Sanjari: Can Pain Unlock Your Path to Purpose and Profit?
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23:30Matthew Sanjari is a business coach and strategic consultant who knows firsthand the transformative power of pain. We spoke about how unexpected life events can not only derail plans but also reshape our understanding of success, growth, and purpose. Matthew shared his deeply personal story of surviving a life-altering accident, confronting physica…
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Dikshant Dave: Can AI Revolutionize Consultative Selling?
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20:32Dikshant Dave, CEO of Zigment - Agentic AI for Performance Marketing & Selling, is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, and we spoke about how AI is transforming the landscape of consultative selling. Drawing from his journey—from running a direct-to-consumer business to founding an AI-driven solution—Dikshant shared actionable…
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Alex Rawitz: How Can IoT and Blockchain Transform Mobility?
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15:36Alex Rawitz is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of DIMO, with over a decade of experience spanning technology, blockchain, IoT, and startups. We spoke about the future of connected devices, the challenges of interoperability, and how empowering individuals with control over their data can unlock tremendous value across industries. Alex shared…
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Leveraging the Overlooked Power of State Legislatures - Melissa Walker
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48:00This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Melissa Walker, the Head of the Giving Circles Program at the States Project, an organization focused on leveraging the consistently overlooked and massively underestimated power possessed by State legislatures in our system. On top of being a passionate civic activist, Melissa is a popular author…
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Zach Rapaport: How to Scale Dreams While Staying Grounded
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23:37Zach Rapaport is the Founder and Principal of Meerkat Development, and we spoke about what it takes to transform big dreams into scalable realities. With a rich background in construction, project management, and development, Zach shared his journey from working on his father’s job sites to leading national expansion projects for global brands like…
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Scott McCrady: How Can Entrepreneurs Safeguard Their Future?
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15:57Scott McCrady is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and Chief Executive Officer at SolCyber Managed Security Services with decades of experience shaping security strategies for businesses of all sizes. We spoke about the evolving challenges in cybersecurity, why small and medium businesses (SMBs) are now prime targets for cyberattacks, and how to proa…
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Benjamin Lightburn: Are Natural Psychedelics the Future of Healing?
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21:27Benjamin Lightburn is a pioneer in the development of natural psychedelic drug candidates. We spoke about his groundbreaking work at Filament Health, where he and his team are redefining how psychedelics are developed and utilized in clinical settings. Benjamin shared his extensive experience in botanical extraction, the challenges of building star…
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Oddi Aasheim: How Great Leaders Inspire Action Without Certainty
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15:09Oddi Aasheim is a seasoned leader and problem-solver who has worked with organizations like Shell, Accenture, and First Human. We spoke about what true leadership looks like when there are no clear answers and how to mobilize teams to create impactful futures rather than just solve problems. Aasheim shared how most leaders get trapped in a cycle of…
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Rugare Gomo: How to Forge Your Path and Find True Freedom
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24:22Rugare Gomo is a high-performance business and leadership coach who embodies resilience and purpose. We spoke about his incredible journey—from growing up in Zimbabwe to carving out a life of freedom and leadership in Australia. His story sheds light on the courage it takes to break free from societal expectations and redefine your identity on your…
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Brian Anderson: How to Balance Success Without Losing Yourself
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22:29Brian Anderson is an entrepreneur who mastered the art of balancing work, family, and business growth—and we spoke about why defining your principles is the secret to sustainable success. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from humble beginnings—living in his grandmother’s garage—to building a multimillion-dollar company while staying true t…
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Daniel Callahan: What Fuels a Trial Lawyer’s Winning Edge?
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19:44Daniel Callahan is a renowned trial attorney with a story that exemplifies resilience, creativity, and relentless preparation. We spoke about his journey from humble beginnings—graduating near the bottom of his high school class—to becoming the "Trial Lawyer of the Year" multiple times and securing some of the largest verdicts in U.S. history. In t…
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Matt Strippelhoff: How Do You Turn Crisis into Innovation?
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19:16Matt Strippelhoff, partner and CEO of Red Hawk Technologies, is a seasoned entrepreneur, and we spoke about navigating the emotional and professional storms that come with unexpected setbacks. Matt shared how a single January morning in 2017, during a foggy drive along the Ohio River, became the defining moment of his career: "I thought I was havin…
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Mike Andes: How to Turn a Side Hustle into a Million-Dollar Business
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12:36Mike Andes is an entrepreneur who dropped out of medical school after starting college at 13 and built a lawn care empire from scratch. We spoke about the pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from a near-death experience to redefining success through systems and procedures. Mike’s story isn’t just about mowing grass—it’s about resilience, strate…
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Samantha Upchurch: Can You Build Millions from Scratch?
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23:18Samantha Upchurch is a passionate entrepreneur and health advocate who shared her transformative journey from poverty to building multimillion-dollar businesses. We spoke about her life-altering experiences, the five-step process she developed to achieve success, and how resilience and health play pivotal roles in sustaining it. Samantha's story be…
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Jay Tobey: Can Behavioral Health Break Its Fragmentation?
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15:26Jay Tobey is an entrepreneur and founder of Northstar Recovery and Wellness who combines passion, philanthropy, and strategy to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time—creating a seamless continuum of care in the fragmented behavioral health industry. We spoke about his entrepreneurial journey, the cracks in the mental health and sub…
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Oleg Romanov: Is AI the Key to Accelerating Your Business Growth?
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13:50Oleg Romanov is a seasoned IT entrepreneur and AI expert based in London, with a mission to help businesses harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We spoke about practical ways AI can solve real business challenges, such as streamlining operations, boosting efficiency, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Oleg shared an ins…
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Understanding Our Role as Shareholders of America | Poppy MacDonald
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50:00This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Poppy MacDonald, the President of USAFacts, a non-profit dedicated to empowering the American people with accessible data. USAFacts publishes a must-read weekly newsletter with over 370K subscribers and has become an important rational, non-partisan voice in our over-polarized political world. Its…
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Lior Weinstein: How to Harness AI and Tech for Business Success
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33:17Lior Weinstein is a lifelong entrepreneur, founder of CTOx, and a pioneer in fractional leadership. Starting his first company at 14, Lior has since built and sold multiple tech companies. Now, as a fractional CTO and CRO, he helps businesses unlock their potential by bridging the gap between vision and execution. We spoke about the challenges CEOs…
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Darius Ross: Are You Prepared for the Global Economic Shift?
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9:10Darius Ross is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience, and we spoke about navigating the global economy's seismic transitions. From the challenges posed by AI and escalating unemployment to opportunities in selling businesses strategically, this episode explores how to survive and thrive in uncertain times. Darius shared his journ…
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Michael Stone: How Leadership Drives Business Growth
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17:15Michael Stone is the leader behind one of the largest players in the North American painting industry, holding a remarkable 1% of a $60 billion market. We spoke about how CertaPro Painters has grown fivefold in its space, yet still sees massive growth potential. This conversation dives into the essence of what fuels that success—not painting, but l…
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Frank Rohde – The Financial Innovation Creating an On-Ramp for First Time Homebuyers
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44:53This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring Frank Rohde, the Founder and CEO of Ownify, a company creating a new path to ownership by partnering aspiring first time homebuyers with socially conscious investors. Frank is a serial entrepreneur with a long track record of success and someone who deeply understands the financial, social, and po…
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