This episode will highlight the achievements of BATS-TOI CEO & founder, Mario Mercado . Mario's lifelong passion is the integration of sports & technology, and those industries came together for him when he developed an award-winning wrestling helmet that reduces head & facial trauma. Mario serves as Deputy Commissioner of the NYS Athletic Commission, has been league production executive for the WSOF and is the wrestling coach to many notable MMA champions. He is currently enrolled i...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr
Reconnecting with some earlier guests that represent the epitome of entrepreneurship and are also authorities in the housing market. Sam Himmelstein was one of the very first guests on the show. He a founding partner of Himmelstein, McConnell, Gribben, Donoghue & Joseph LLP and has made a career of supporting tenants rights. The current situation in NYC is right up his alley. Damon Johnson , President of DJ Realty Solutions , was one of my first guests once quarantine set in and we had to go...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Join employment lawyer Eric Sarver & I for a discussion on how business owners can resolve their employment law challenges and other issues arising during COVID-19, along with observations about which approach can improve an employer's chance of successfully resolving employer/employee legal disputes. It's a fast-paced environment these days with regular changes. The more you know, the better off you'll be! Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Eric Sarver! Eric divulged a bit...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min
If you've been stuck in a rut lately, it's time to Breakthru.... Lance Knaub , founder of Denali Consulting & Breakthru PT & Fitness is ready to help you make it happen. Watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here . Show Notes Segment 1 “As entrepreneurs, we’re leaders…” Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Lance Knaub. He gives a bit of his educational and entrepreneurial background as well as his work in physical therapy. He also goes a bit into his own health issues and his...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Matheus Lutes , just earned his black belt from Marcelo Garcia in December of 2019. With a number of titles under his belt, and a new family, Matheus made the move to open his own academy in Long Island. Then one of the toughest opponents of his career surfaced.....COVID-19. In what may be the longest match of his life, Matheus managed to get wrangle open the doors of Royal Jiu Jitsu Academy in Mineola, NY - just as the state began to once again allow the oper...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Born into an entrepreneurial family, Ryan Clearwater experienced first hand what that life requires - helping his parents run their business as a kid. Later, he would go on to cultivate leadership skills during his time as an Army officer & public servant. Currently, he is the president & founder of Fidelity Strategies , a company geared to foster deeper connections between people in a rapidly changing environment. Segment 1 “Lions don't bother themselves with the opinions of sheep.” Jer...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Matthew Parrella is a broker for real estate cloud brokerage, eXp Realty . About two years ago they made the bold decision to let go of their conveniently-located Midtown office space, choosing to take it to the streets and reinvest in company growth. Were they ahead of their time with such a move? Matthew and I have had many conversations about this and other residential & commercial real estate topics over the years on the quiet streets of our picturesque Brooklyn neighborhood, Windsor Ter...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Yes - it's great when you can combine your work with your passion - and the whole experience is a huge source of inspiration for you and your life, but what if that's not necessarily the case for you? Where can that inspiration come from? This week we'll hear from a couple successful entrepreneurs that derive enormous mental strength from physical activity: Nick Lozano and the positive effects of Brazilian jiu jitsu, and Thane Taylor with his side project, Everyday Workout Man. Segment 1 “The tr...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Dr. Saqib Habib - whose experience focuses on Sports Specifics clinics working with professional athletes, military personnel & geriatrics - was driven to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy after working with a few patients with missing or prosthetic limbs. And he's no stranger to operating under tremendous pressure. As a Muslim, he annually trains through Ramadan, with all the constraints that come with a month of physical exertion while fasting during daylight and disjunctive sleeping pat...
Jul 03, 2020•58 min
Quarantine has put many things on hold, and folks in the fitness industry, in particular, have had to scramble to keep their clients engaged. But some are still in the fight, including Rahul Bhowmick. He's a personal trainer and striking instructor at Bronx Martial Arts Academy, and his adaptable & creative use of social media during the lockdown has earned him center ring attention. Specifically, his innovative use of TikTok, the most downloaded app of 2019 - which has aged up significantly...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr
There’s a lot of buzz about the real estate market locally & regionally, so Friday at noon I’m bringing one of Brooklyn’s finest, Halstead Real Estate broker Tyson Lewis . Listen in to What’s Hot & What’s Not on talkradio.nyc or watch it live on Talking Alternative Broadcasting. Segment 1 The guest of the show, Tyson Lewis, introduces himself.. He outlines his career as a musician and eventual realtor. He talks about living in Connecticut and New York (specifically Brooklyn) and studying...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Throughout the lifespan of the show I have spoken many times about my affinity for martial arts, jiu jitsu in particular. I try to bring it up in every show as it has profoundly affected my life. Right now martial arts schools are fighting for survival as the close contact puts them often in the last phase of reopening per state. This week I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Professor Karel Pravec , owner of Silver Fox BJJ in Saddle Brook & Butler, NJ. He is a well decorated Renzo ...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 2 min
The whole world basically became overnight live stream sensations as a result of quarantine. Some have been able to bring tremendous value to peoples' lives while simultaneously bringing a heightened sense of awareness to their "brand." This week we'll hear from a couple stand outs in the live stream realm and how they've accomplished this. My guests are Andrew Beranbom , CEO of FirstTube Media and Tara Pontani Schad , host of toning.with.tara . Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the first guest of t...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Quarantine has shut down most travel and all gatherings, taking away the foundation of the music performance industry. Not all is lost though! This week we'll hear from two innovators in the field. They previously put in motion tactics that would insure survival in an already ultra-competitive market. Join Jeremiah and his guests Caleigh Drane & Mario Quintero . Segment 1 “This is about doing over dwelling right now…” Jeremiah’s guest Caleigh , a cellist, who talks about being a music coach ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr
This week we're trying something different... taking advantage of the Zoom reach imposed on us by the shutdown. In a virtual round table style, I'll have a different guest for each segment of the show. They each represent a myriad of backgrounds and industries, both distant and near. The goal... make it clear, concise and to the point. What's happening in your world/industry right now and how are you responding to it? Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the first guest of the round table, Michael John...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week I have the absolute pleasure of having as my guest one of my first mentors & bosses. Our relationship goes all the way back to my teenage years with Tony Disilvestro . A native of Wildwood, NJ, Tony grew up boot-strapping in the pizza industry up and down the East Coast. He is now the CEO of Y-Not (Tony backwards) Italian headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. He is the epitome of serial entrepreneurship - there are few industries he hasn't participated in - and his main mission goin...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Jeremiah speaks with Elizabeth V Novello to discuss how businesses are getting by in NYC & NJ. You can also catch the video on Facebook by clicking here . Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Elizabeth Novello who talks living in New Jersey, being a school teacher prior to her current profession, and gives her perspective on the local business scene in NJ and how she’s had to conduct her work through the pandemic, including how she’s been able to use social media to her advan...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
For those of you who don't know, I own a restaurant in Brooklyn. Many of us know, however, that the service and retail industry has taken a major hit lately. But what about all the operations that support those businesses? This week we'll get the skinny from several B2B providers of the storefront. Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the first guest of the show, Brent Lagerman who talks about his former and current businesses working with web design, branding and other services for small businesses an...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This week the show will highlight the responses, perspectives and adjustments made by a number of successful video & content creators that have used Twitter as a springboard for their entrepreneurial endeavors. Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the first guest of the show, Olivia Rachel, who relates the situation in currently from Los Angeles, speaking on the state of businesses and the quarantine, and talks about her work in the TV/Film industry and compares it with working with digital media a...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This week we'll hear from Michigan Real Estate guru, Damon Johnson . We'll discuss who is and isn't paying rent and mortgages, what the repercussions could be, and how communication is key in this time. Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Damon Johnson. Johnson relaying the situation in Detroit and his perspective watching the pandemic spread and pushing the quarantines in his area. Jeremiah and Damon go back and forth on how they are handling their businesses during the quarant...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
The week we continue with food & CEOs with Andrew Suzuka . Andrew is the CEO of Otamot Foods , and they are launching nationally with Whole Foods this month in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis. It is an interesting time for everyone! Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces his guest Andrew Suzuka, who talks his current business workings with all that is going on, his current motivations for doing what he does, what inspired him to enter the food industry and take on his current role, adding a small...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Aaron Felder was just named interim CEO for The Food Trust in January. This Friday we’ll discuss how his daily duties have changed drastically since being named CEO and what the future looks like. Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the guest, Aaron Felder, the two going back and forth about their lives during the outbreak and Aaron discussing the mission of The Food Trust and their current situation. He discusses how their company does what they do and how they are funded, as well as where they opera...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Everyday things are changing. So it is for business. Tune in for a frank discussion about how it is for local businesses on the front lines in this time of change with my guest Sylvie Bertrand owner of Le Paddock Brooklyn . Segment 1 Jeremiah opens the show with the message of the week, “'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.”, and also chatting with the owner of a neighboring business about the true nature of running your own business especially in times like these....
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr
This week Jeremiah is on his own with just you, his listeners, as he talks about the impact this environment is having upon his business and yours! Segment 1 Jeremiah starts off the show with the message of the week, and with the guest unable to come, Jeremiah runs the show solo today taking in guest calls, phoning a friend, an entrepreneur with his wife, and inquiring about his business, sticking to the theme of building a personal brand. The conversation steers toward the effects the coronavir...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
John Busso is the newest owner to join the small business community in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Windsor Terrace. His venture, Space Station Prospect , offers a unique place for students to explore the best of digital and physical gaming while learning from the design decisions that drive the experience. He also just opened his doors, so this week's show is a great opportunity to catch an entrepreneurial testimony just after take-off Segment 1 Jeremiah introduces the guest, John Busso, who ta...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr
A career managing rock bands was the impetus to giving Staten Island its own soundtrack, where Kristen Wallace brought the borough its first community internet radio station dedicated to providing free music and live arts programming across all genres. Segment 1 The show opens with Jeremiah’s message of the week, a quote from Casey Kasem: “Anytime in radio that you can reach someone on an emotional level, you’re really connecting.” and introduces the guest, Kristen Wallace. Kristen places her or...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
LinkedIn Guest Series - Lisa Gus is the CEO of WishKnish , a blockchain company providing the framework for financial inclusion, transparency and impact space. She's also one of the managing directors of VeeSee , a nonprofit offering legal and mental health aid, support framework, actionable data to affect policy change & due diligence into VC space to underserved entrepreneurs, especially women and people of color. Recently, she had been made the Investment Lead for a Government Blockchain ...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min
This week will get intimate with Craig Selinger , owner of an online linguistics tutoring service, but also a specialist in all things SEO. Craig will help you discover ways to show your business and brand some love by being able to better represent yourself digitally! Segment 1 Message of the day, “You're not lazy, you just don’t love what you do”, Gary V. Jeremiah introduces his guest, Craig Selinger. Craig begins by talking about what he does professionally. Crais is a licensed speech languag...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr
Kevin Herson is the owner & founder of Doc's Spirits , an NYC-based distillery highlighting artisanal absinthe, among other things. As you can imagine, he's also an avid creator - constantly tinkering with things - with a penchant for innovation and growth. Tune in this Friday at noon to learn more about the essence of an entrepreneur! Segment 1 Jeremiah starts the show off with a question for the week, “What is behind the spirit of an entrepreneur?”. The guest of the week is Kevin Herson; h...
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr
David Medina has taken a simple love of music and spun it into a full-fledged, self-sustaining business via his DJ talents. Tune in this Friday to learn how he was able to spin all the pieces together for a record breaking service. Segment 1 In this opening segment, Jeremiah talks to David about his background, from his ethnic roots to his rough upbringing in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. David discusses the impact his father has had in his life, outlining his father’s journey as an Dominican immigran...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr
