In this special episode of Mind Your Business with Yitzchok Saftlas and City National Bank of Florida, we bring together civic leadership and real-world entrepreneurs to share what it truly takes to build, scale, and sustain a business heading into 2026.This is not theory. It’s a practical, experience-driven playbook from leaders making real decisions in real time. From economic leadership in Miami Beach to digital marketing innovation, manufacturing, consumer products, real estate investment, and multi-generational business growth, this episode explores how smart operators prepare for what’s next.

In this special episode of Mind Your Business with Yitzchok Saftlas, we're live from NBX 2024 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, catching up with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders from various industries. Instead of focusing on one guest, this episode offers you an incredible mix of insights and actionable tips from dozens of attendees. Learn how these industry pros tackle challenges, scale their businesses, and innovate in real-time. Whether you're in tech, marketing, insurance, or operations, this episode is packed with tips that can help elevate your business to the next level. ==== In this episode: ✅The power of persistence: why giving up isn’t an option ✅Automating for efficiency: small business solutions that work ✅Customizing your marketing plan for real business impact ✅How fractional CMOs can accelerate growth ✅Building strong relationships and networks that last ✅And more!

In this powerful episode of Mind Your Business with Yitzchok Saftlas, we sit down with Allen Azoulay, President of Azcorp Properties & Az Financial Group and Founder of the Sephardic Legacy Series, for a candid conversation about leadership when life tests you. This is not a highlight-reel discussion. It’s an honest look at rebuilding after adversity, leading with faith and discipline, and making decisions with clarity when the stakes are real. Allen shares personal experiences, hard-earned lessons, and the mindset that helped him navigate professional pressure, personal challenges, and moments where resilience was not optional. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone navigating a reset of your own, this episode offers perspective that goes beyond tactics and speaks to what leadership really demands.