We are back to our roots this week with a talk about finance - and fintech in particular. To lend some further expertise to the conversation, I invited London-based financial journalist Harry Clynch to the show as we discuss fintech, AI, and Bitcoin and where he thinks this ship is heading. Enjoy the show! ______________________________________________________________ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Harry Clynch is a financial journalist based in London. He is the Features Editor at Disruption Banking and writ...
Mar 08, 2023•24 min
I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Sacha Gorelik this week for our entrepreneur series. Sacha has built her e-commerce copywriting career over the past 5 years helping companies all over the world connect with their customers and sell more effectively. In our conversation, Sacha shares with us the ins and outs of her business, how she has scaled her business to meet her personal goals - not the goals that social media dictates, and some incredible advice for olim looking to start a bus...
Mar 02, 2023•24 min
Have you had a financial check-up recently? My guest this week for our entrepreneur series is Aaron Frolich of Green Peak Advisors. Aaron is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who not only knows how to maneuver through the web of financial decisions and options available to Israelis, but he is also well-educated on the impact those decisions can have on Americans living in Israel. This interview has it all: great advice for financial planning in general and Aaron shares what he has learned bein...
Feb 22, 2023•24 min
This week we are welcoming Jay of Prime Aliyah to the show. Jay is not only a business owner himself, but his business helps olim make the aliyah process easier! If you have yet to make Aliyah or are currently struggling with the process already on this side of the pond, Jay strives to make the "magical feeling" of Aliyah last by reducing the stress of bureaucracy, helping you find the community that's right for you, and much more. Even if you are not looking to hire help in making Aliyah, Jay's...
Feb 15, 2023•19 min
Do mutual funds have a place in your portfolio? Are you confused about why you ended up with a big tax bill on your investments even though you lost money in the market? We're doing a deep dive today to talk about all things mutual funds and about some better options for where we can invest our money. _______________________________________________________________ SOCIAL LINKS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/AaronKatsmanLC/ Twitter: twitter.com/AaronKatsman LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-katsma...
Feb 08, 2023•10 min
This week we are welcoming photographer and tour guide extraordinaire Yonit Schiller to the show. Yonit shares with us her journey to becoming both a photographer and tour guide and some incredible stories that have made her career a memorable one so far: from a 10-day photography trip to China to photographing intimate "Corona weddings" and being part of the new normal we all experienced during the lock-down period. Her advice for new entrepreneurs will ignite that Zionist spark in all of us. E...
Feb 01, 2023•21 min
Today we are bringing back the solo episodes with a discussion about your investments. Is it time to make a trade? When should you trade? Is the risk worth the reward? We're talking about it all on this week's show. SOCIAL LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AaronKatsmanLC/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronKatsman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-katsman-6550441/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aaron-katsman-show/id1192234142 Stitcher...
Jan 25, 2023•8 min
I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Bayla Haskel founder of the vegan meal delivery service, Veg it Out. Bayla shares her journey from Hitech to founding her own business and growing her venture from her kitchen to an outsourced facility. We discuss what it takes to start your own business, how to relinquish control when you start to bring on external support, and the biggest challenges she faced in starting her business. You're going to love this one! ----------------------------------...
Jan 18, 2023•29 min
This week we are welcoming Shev Simon to the show! As a brand consultant for healers, coaches, and therapists Shev has not only gone through the process of growing her own business but has seen the struggles of other entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Shev guides her clients through the process of finding brand clarity so they can move forward with aligned action. Her advice for entrepreneurs is invaluable - you do not want to miss this one! ---------------------------------------------------------...
Jan 11, 2023•23 min
I am excited to continue our aliyah entrepreneur series with our last interview of 2022: Sarah Raanan. Sarah is a personal branding photographer and visibility coach who helps entrepreneurs show up confidently online - no matter how shy they are. Sarah and I discuss her journey to becoming a photographer, establishing her business and niche in Israel, and the entrepreneurial mindset for success. Enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GU...
Dec 28, 2022•26 min
This week we welcome Sarah Landman to the show. Sarah is the founder and CEO of Landman Strategic Fundraising (LSF), a Jerusalem-based fundraising firm serving Israeli nonprofits. Sarah was not looking to start a business with multiple employees when she began freelancing as a fundraising consultant, but she slowly grew her one-woman show into a thriving agency. I am excited to share the story of her entrepreneurial journey! -----------------------------------------------------------------------...
Dec 15, 2022•26 min
This week in our entrepreneur series we welcome Adena Mark Kapon of A to Z Events Israel to the show. Adena shares with us her journey from making aliyah with young kids to getting divorced to supporting her family by starting her own thriving event-planning company. Adena has some truly incredible advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and I am excited for you to tune in to this show. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: As founder and CEO of A to...
Dec 07, 2022•22 min
We are forging ahead with our entrepreneur series! This week I am joined by Adina Cooper who is sharing with us her journey from working in international real estate (including projects in Israel and Singapore) to working with "over 60"s. Adina provides holistic organizing services from home renovation to creating systems that work for you. I can't wait for you to hear Adina's fascinating story. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Adina Coope...
Nov 30, 2022•26 min
So you think you might have money coming your way ... eventually. Our parents should all live and be well, but the facts of life are generally that money will come our way from our parents in the form of an inheritance. The big question is: how much should we actually rely on that inheritance when it comes to our own financial planning? We're talking about all of this and more on this week's show. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL LINKS: Fa...
Nov 16, 2022•11 min
This week on the Aliyah entrepreneur series I'm excited to welcome Debbie Sassen to the show. Debbie brings her deep wisdom to us this week not only as an entrepreneur herself but also as a Business and Money Mindset Coach. Her former career as a financial planner puts her in the unique position to truly understand the money blocks entrepreneurs face as they build their businesses. Enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Debbie Sa...
Nov 09, 2022•24 min
This week on our "Aliyah Stories" series we welcome to the show Zia Jaffe-Rose. Zia and her husband Michael are the proud owners of the landmark bookstore Sefer ve Sefel in Jerusalem, but their path to getting there had many forks along the way. Unlike many of our previous guests, Zia clocked in many hours (YEARS in fact) at the Israeli phone company Bezeq as well as several years after working in the English-speaking yeshiva world. Now as the owner of a second-hand bookstore in the middle of Je...
Nov 02, 2022•25 min
Now that we are "after the chagim" as we say in Israel, I am excited to continue with our (non-high tech!) aliyah entrepreneur stories. This week we are talking with the incredible Nicole Oren. Nicole started her coaching business with the goal of helping female entrepreneurs pave their own path to success. Not only was this a fascinating interview but it is clear that Nicole is a great coach. Get in touch with her in the links below ⬇️ -----------------------------------------------------------...
Oct 26, 2022•21 min
This week we are excited to bring back to the show Helena Baker, founder of English Speaking Networking to contribute her thoughts to our conversation around Israeli entrepreneurship and Aliyah. Should you start your business and hit the ground running the moment you get here? What difficulties might you face in starting your business? How do you make the most out of your networking opportunities? We talk about all of this and more on this week's show. -------------------------------------------...
Oct 06, 2022•26 min
On today's show, we welcome entrepreneur guest Yedidya Brauner. Not only does Yedidya share his journey to becoming a coach, but he also shares with us some incredible advice and mindset shifts for entrepreneurs looking to grow to the next level. Enjoy this week's episode of The Aaron Katsman Show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: After a 10-year career in high-tech, in 2019 Yedidya Brauner opened up his coaching practice, as he came to re...
Sep 28, 2022•27 min
If you have been tuning in to The Aaron Katsman Show over the past couple of months, you have heard the stories of many entrepreneurs in Israel of all stages and phases. From people whose businesses are in their early years, to those who have sold their business and are on to the next one. Today I am sharing with you some common themes I have heard speaking with these incredible low-tech business owners and what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn as they venture into starting their businesses here...
Sep 21, 2022•7 min
Today's show is practically two shows in one! CPA Yosefa Huber joins us this week to not only share her personal story of starting her business in Israel, but she is also sharing some incredible advice for American Olim who are looking to start a business in Israel - kicking off our discussion with the much-discussed, often misunderstood "ten-year tax exemption'. Enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Yosefa R. Huber, CPA special...
Sep 14, 2022•24 min
Welcome to Crypto 101! This week I am excited to welcome special guest David Peters of David Peters Financial Group and Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting, PC. David answers many of your burning questions about cryptocurrency like ⚡What are the different types? ⚡How do they work? ⚡ Is crypto safe? ⚡ What happens if I want to cash out? Let's get into it together on this week's show. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Peters is the ...
Sep 07, 2022•23 min
This week we are taking a complete 180 from our Low-Tech entrepreneur series with special guest Amir Weitmann of Champel Capital. In this episode, we discuss venture capital, Israel's competitive advantages in the tech space, and - as always - a few great tips for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make it here in Israel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Amir Weitmann is an experienced licensed investment advisor and asset manager and has b...
Aug 31, 2022•27 min
This week I got a crash course in all things coffee with Matan Bouganim owner of Erez Coffee Co. Matan is on a mission to introduce Israelis to a new way of drinking coffee by bringing cold brew coffee to the masses. As with all entrepreneurial paths, it's not always easy (especially in the food industry!) but the special "village" vibe of Israel provides young businesses unique opportunities to grow in unexpected ways. Enjoy the show! ------------------------------------------------------------...
Aug 24, 2022•31 min
Let's keep this vegan ... I mean Israeli Entrepreneurship Series rolling with vegan chef Rachel Hammer. Rachel is the founder of Sweet by Nature but she did not always work in the food industry. She started her career in Israel as many of us do in the Hi-Tech world but found it unfulfilling. Rachel's story leading up to creating her business was a mix of "mazal" - being in the right place at the right time and "chutzpah" - sending a message on Instagram to an Israeli celebrity and actually booki...
Aug 17, 2022•20 min
It is my pleasure to introduce you to our next guest in our low-tech entrepreneur series: Nir Yuhjtman, founder of Yuhjti Premium Vegan Ice Cream. Nir shares the story of his passion for making ice cream and combining this with his more recent interest in creating quality plant-based foods. You're going to want to watch this one until the end because Nir shares my favorite bit of advice for all entrepreneurs who are starting a business. Thanks for coming on the show, Nir! 0:00 Introduction 1:54 ...
Aug 10, 2022•21 min
What do soldiers with PTSD, kids in Rwanda, and Jewish/Muslim co-existence have in common? According to this week's entrepreneur guest, Michal Berman owner of Tel Aviv Art Studio, the answer is art. After making aliyah in her early 20s and serving in the IDF, Michal got her degree in art therapy and opened her art studio in Tel Aviv creating a safe space for creation, healing, and connecting with others. On this week's show, Michal shares her journey of creating a business in Israel that has led...
Aug 03, 2022•22 min
This week, we are continuing our conversations with non-start-up entrepreneurs with the founder of Holy Butter peanut butter, Dr. Jason Cohen. What did his journey look like going from being an interventional Pain Management Physician to starting an Israeli-based peanut butter company? We talk all about it on this week's show - along with his great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jason Cohen, his wif...
Jul 27, 2022•23 min
Welcome to the first show of a special Israeli entrepreneurship series. We're talking the nitty-gritty of what it takes to start a business here in Israel - and we're not talking hi-tech either. We're talking real people, with real successful businesses who have paved the way for us olim who are trying to make a living while we make a difference here in this country. Our first guest is none other than Devorah Levine Katz of Pat BaMelach fame and she will be sharing with us everything about how s...
Jul 20, 2022•23 min
On today's show, I am sharing with you how easy it is to transfer your brokerage account. If you are a US citizen who has made aliyah, it is not uncommon to receive a letter informing you that your broker is unable to serve you anymore. Not only is it VERY simple to transfer your account to a new firm, but it can cost you big time if you take your friends' advice or crowdsource. Go directly to a financial professional to sort this out! ------------------------------------------------------------...
Jul 13, 2022•7 min
