Mind Your Business With Yitzchok Saftlas

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348: Hiring And Retaining Superstars featuring Marc Bodner, CEO of L&R Distributors

Jan 2, 2023

57:31

What is the ideal process to hiring a superstar employee? Can interviews be handled via Zoom? What is the best way to address an employee who is underperforming? Marc answered these questions and more!

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347: Analyzing Emerging Trends featuring Richard Solomon, Noted Attorney

Dec 27, 2022

57:30

Richard wrapped up 2022 on how to prepare your business for 2023. Richard discussed trends that have affected businesses in 2022, and how to reassess for 2023, as well as fundamentals to keep a business running. We also reflected back on how a reality check can help build a prosperous 2023.

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346: Building Great Relationships featuring Joe Hart, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie

Dec 19, 2022

57:30

Joe discussed how to take command of our thoughts, emotions, mindset, and reactions in our personal lives and business relationships, as well as how to build strong relationships. A special treat, Joe also spoke about living an intentional life – what it means and how critical it is.

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345: Ethnic Marketing: The Orthodox Jewish Demographic featuring Mark Trencher, Founder of Nishma Research

Dec 12, 2022

57:27

Mark shared secrets for Corporate America to market to a fast growing population. Mark explained why reaching the Orthodox Jewish market segment is a hidden gem yet to be fully explored.

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344: Setting Achievable Goals featuring Norm Trainor, Founder and CEO of The Covenant Group

Dec 5, 2022

57:20

Norm had the wisdom on how to set achievable goals, like how high to set the bar, how far ahead to plan for and measuring success in your goals.

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343: Honor Thy Customer featuring Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert

Dec 5, 2022

57:19

Shep discussed how to segment your business through customer service, how customer satisfaction leads to success and how to create a customer focused business.

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342: Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Company featuring Adam Levin, a Nationally Recognized Expert on Cybersecurity

Nov 7, 2022

57:31

Adam gave expert advice on holiday season cybersecurity threats, how to protect your company while employees work remotely, and the ransomware dangers to be on the lookout for!

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341: Barriers To Innovation featuring Steven Gaffney, Communications Consultant for Fortune 500 Companies

Oct 24, 2022

57:30

Steven discussed barriers to innovation, including Benchmark Thinking, No Time, Organizational Folklore, and so much more!

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340: Strategic Dreaming featuring Keita Demming, Director of Development & Innovation at The Covenant Group

Oct 3, 2022

57:30

Keita discussed the need for strategy in order to be successful, the role of coherence and tactics, as well as long term planning – how success depends on it.

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339: Negotiate With Power featuring Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator and Body Language Expert

Sep 19, 2022

57:30

Greg discussed secrets to negotiate with power. He also shared tips to become a salesperson who is always closing deals.

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338: Fit For Success featuring Marcus Mackay, CEO of M PERFORM

Sep 12, 2022

57:30

Marcus shared tips and strategies to optimize performance at work and at home. He also shared how changing your mindset will change your success in business, and SO much more!

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337: True North featuring Bill George, former Medtronic CEO

Sep 6, 2022

57:25

Bill shared his wisdom and advice on: being authentic , EQ / IQ, learning from failures, and building a great team.

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336: Business Class Clips featuring Noted Industry Leaders

Sep 5, 2022

57:27

Business Class Clips, 60 seconds or less daily "bite-sized" learning clips, featuring noted industry thought leaders, came together for a jam packed episode!

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335: Investors To Investments – Game Changing Financial Strategies featuring Allen Azoulay, President of AZCorp Properties LLC.

Aug 22, 2022

57:24

Allen Azoulay, President of AZCorp Properties LLC., discussed game changing financial strategies of turning investors to investments. Allen also discussed critical strategies to running a company remotely, and how being challenged can lead to great success.

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334: Vintage Cellar featuring Ruvane Ribiat, President of OnlineKosherWine.com

Aug 17, 2022

57:30

With almost 7 decades of knowledge standing behind the company, tune in for a captivating show about successfully converting a brick and mortar business to an online business. Ruvane will also pair his knowledge of wine with his profound customer service skills to share secrets to success. Drink in these tips and strategies from a decades long wine seller!

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340: Build For Success featuring Impactful Leaders From The Recent JCon Expo

Aug 1, 2022

57:30

Recorded live from the recent JCon Conference, featuring David G. Greenfield, CEO of Met Council, as well other impactful leaders such as Kalman Yeger, New York City Council Member and Shea Rubenstein, Founder of JCon Conferences. Tune in to hear how a leader can guide his team, then step back and watch them succeed and grow, while making a positive impact on their customers.

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339: Financial Devastation To 7 Figure Income featuring Abe Breuer, CEO of John To Go

Jul 25, 2022

57:30

Abe Breuer, CEO of John To Go, discussed how to build a 7-figure income after bouncing back from financial devastation. A powerful episode, Abe also discussed understanding how and when your business plateaus, how to stand out in the industry and managing real life challenges – both in business and personally.

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338: The Current State Of Manufacturing And Distribution featuring John Giordano, Partner, Co-Leader Manufacturing & Distribution Practice at Citrin Cooperman

Jul 18, 2022

57:30

John Giordano, Partner, Co-Leader Manufacturing & Distribution Practice at Citrin Cooperman, discussed the current state of Manufacturing and Distribution as it is being impacted by the economy. John also spoke about Lease Accounting and the impact it has on a company’s financial statements, as well as Inventory Management and how to be successful within that space.

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337: The 5 Most Disturbing Trends Facing Business Owners Today featuring Jerel Benjamin, CEO of ProfitGold

Jul 11, 2022

57:30

Jerel Benjamin, CEO of ProfitGold Group, discussed the 5 most disturbing trends facing business owners today. Jerel also discussed the importance of having a vision in a changing economy, accountability for key personnel, as well as communication in a remote environment.

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336: How To Make $1Million In Sales In Under 6 Months! featuring Norm Trainor, Founder and CEO of The Covenant Group

Jul 5, 2022

57:44

Norm Trainor, Founder and CEO of The Covenant Group, discussed how you could make $1 million in sales in under 6 months, as well as skills to drive revenue in measurable results and getting a “yes” much quicker in sales.

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335: The Future Of The Real Estate Industry Featuring Shea Rubenstein, Founder of JCon Conferences

Jun 27, 2022

57:30

Josh Rubenstein, Founder of JCon Conferences, Morris Betesh, Senior Managing Director at Meridian Capital Group, and Shimon Eisikowicz, Chief Lending Officer & Executive Vice President at Cross River Bank, forecasted the future the industries of acquisition, mortgages, multi-family and construction development.

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334: Maintaining Composure Under Pressure featuring Sim Shain, CEO of Paraflight Aviation and OrganFlights.com

Jun 21, 2022

57:29

Sim Shain, CEO of Paraflight Aviation and OrganFlights.com, discussed maintaining composure under pressure, time management, and public speaking. All critical topics for any leader to be successful.

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333: Mergers and Acquisitions “M&A” Explained featuring Sheldon Brickman, President of Rockshore Advisors

Jun 13, 2022

57:31

Sheldon Brickman, President of Rockshore Advisors, discussed how a company builds value before selling and when is the ideal time to sell a company. This show is all about the world of “M&A” - mergers and acquisitions, and how it can benefit your company.

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332: Business Tips and Strategies Featuring Leslie Zane, Jerel Benjamin, Chip Paillex, Country Yossi, and many others!

Jun 1, 2022

57:30

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331: Financial Assessment Tools featuring Harry Dublinsky, Principal at Wilson Park Group, LLC. and his guest Jay Cardwell, COO of the CFO Squad.

May 16, 2022

57:30

Harry Dublinsky, Principal at Wilson Park Group, LLC. and his guest Jay Cardwell, COO of the CFO Squad, discussed Due Diligence, from both the Buyer’s side and the Seller’s side. They also discussed strategies to taking a company public and other financial assessment tools that are critical to any business deal!

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330: Front Line Leaders featuring James Rosebush, Former Senior Advisor to President Ronald Reagan!

May 9, 2022

57:30

James Rosebush, Former Senior Advisor to President Ronald Reagan, connected Elon Musk, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and President Ronald Reagan. James discussed the importance of a leader being authentic, qualities of a strong leader and the power of clear communication.

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329: Employee Retention featuring Steven Gaffney, Communications Consultant for Fortune 500 Companies!

May 2, 2022

57:30

Steven Gaffney, Communications Consultant for Fortune 500 Companies, discussed the 5 loves to keep employees and the 12 elements of high achieving team. Steven also spoke about several fascinating concepts for success, including Purpose, Goals And Strategies – PGS, North Star Brightness, and others!

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328: Corporate Values featuring Dirk Beveridge, Founder of UnleashWD

Apr 25, 2022

57:30

Dirk Beveridge, Founder of UnleashWD, discussed how leadership has evolved over time and how strategic communication can transform any business. Dirk also broke down the 7 criteria’s of “family like culture” in the workplace and the powerful impact it has on a company.

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327: Diversified Growth featuring Jeanne M. Stafford, Leadership Advisor, Collaboration Specialist and Keynote Speaker

Apr 18, 2022

57:28

Jeanne M. Stafford, Leadership Advisor, Collaboration Specialist and Keynote Speaker, discussed diverse ways for a company to grow, through collaboration, improved communication, and a unique concept called The Devotion Factor.

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326: One On One With Kevin Cummings, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Investors Bank, co-hosted by Michael MacIntyre, Director of Business & Government Banking of Investors Bank

Apr 4, 2022

57:13

Brought to you by Investors Bank, this episode is a Ruby Special – about Kevin Cummings’ 40 years of leadership. Kevin discussed leadership skills and strategies and how important it is to set and keep core values. Kevin also gave insight on employees and how to build them up for success. A special episode filled with powerful insights from a role-model of a leader.

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325: Customized Growth featuring Ron Krudo, President and Managing Partner at Equiturn Business Solutions and Josh Orlinsky, CEO and Managing Partner at Equiturn Business Solutions

Mar 21, 2022

57:30

Ron Krudo, President and Managing Partner at Equiturn Business Solutions and Josh Orlinsky, CEO and Managing Partner at Equiturn Business Solutions, spoke all about growing your company through growth management consultants, mergers and acquisitions, and financing options. Ron and Josh also discussed these topics in detail and explained how critical they are for a company to grow.

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324: Orchestrating a Business featuring Ari Boiangiu, Owner of Blue Melody Group

Mar 14, 2022

57:40

Ari Boiangiu, Owner of Blue Melody Group, discussed secrets to orchestrating a business and directing a creative team. Ari also discussed creative strategies for lead generation!

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323: Outsourcing Office Services featuring Ezra Fireworker, CEO of EZF Balance and Yaakov Gluck, CEO of The Contractors Office

Mar 7, 2022

56:59

Hot Topics Include: Outsourcing non-core tasks to run everyday operations. “Ghosting” company finances. Integrating outside services critical to generating steady cash flow. Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence for businesses. And so much more!

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322: Healing Leadership co-hosted by Dennis Budinich, Chief Culture Officer at Investors Bank Featuring Dr. Jim Withers, Founder of The Street Medicine Institute.

Feb 28, 2022

57:30

Hot Topics Include: Unconventional leadership. Taking risks and identifying opportunity. Paving the way for big change A powerful and emotionally moving story from a well respected doctor taking medicine out to the streets, a road the practice of medicine doesn’t often travel.

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321: Heated Values Featuring Allan Cohn, President of Cohler Fuel and Ben Cohn, Vice President of Cohler Fuel

Feb 21, 2022

57:30

Hot Topics Include: Family values in business. Generational leadership. How strong customer service leads to customer retention. You’ll hear from an almost extinct business model what are their secrets to success!

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320: Establishing Great Corporate Culture featuring Marc Bodner, CEO of L&R Distributors and Lee Brower, Founder of Empowered Wealth, LLC

Feb 14, 2022

57:27

Hot Topics Include: Building loyalty in the workforce. Implementing a collaborative environment. Why these are important…and how combining these will grow your company BIG…..

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319: HR, Remote Work, and Taxes; Redefined, co-hosted by Michael MacIntyre of Investors Bank, featuring others from Investors Bank and Berdon LLP

Feb 7, 2022

57:30

Hot Topics Include: HR changes and challenges caused by the pandemic. Remote work affecting taxes. Business adjustments to the new normal

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311: SBA Loans 101 featuring Yankie Markowitz, CEO of SBA Loan Group

Jan 31, 2022

57:31

Hot Topics Include: 7A vs. 504 – which loan is right for your business. Critical details of an SBA loan; and how it can make or break a loan application. Advantage of loan brokers.

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Piloting For Success featuring Captain Sully Sullenberger

Jan 24, 2022

57:33

Tune in to hear strategies for success in business and how to handle stressful situations. This episode looks back at the miracle the world saw 13 years ago when Captain Sully Sullenberger saved the lives of 155 people. Tune in to hear his strategies for success.

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Management Fundamentals featuring Dr. Richard H. Roberts, M.D., Ph.D., Former Pharmaceutical Industry CEO.

Jan 17, 2022

57:29

Hot Topics Include: Fundamentals in management. Managing employees directly. Managing the company and company culture. Problem solving and achieving goals.

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Selling Professional Services featuring Norm Trainor, Founder and CEO of The Covenant Group

Jan 10, 2022

57:41

Hot Topics Include....4,3,2,1: 4 key words to the sales structure – Attract, Engage, Compel, Commit. 3 questions to answer for a sale to be successful. 2 principals of influencer selling. 1 opportunity to make it or break it.

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Rapid Fire Wisdom co-hosted by Richard Solomon, Noted Attorney

Jan 3, 2022

57:37

Among The Concepts Discussed: “Change Is Inevitable - Growth Is An Option”. “Plan for ‘Plan A’. Prepare for ‘Plan B’”. “Pessimists Focus On Challenges; Optimists Focus On Solutions”. 2 noted business owners and authors are helping you start off the new year with quick tips and strategies in business. These experts are giving you over 30 years of experience in business in under 1 hour. Tune in to hear this amazing business collaboration to start your new year the right way!

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Sweet Success featuring Benny Imani, Founder and CEO of MiMi’s Sweets

Dec 27, 2021

57:38

Hot Topics Include: A true American success story. Success in business, learned the hard way. Sales tips and strategies, from a sweeter perspective…. If you want to learn from a very different perspective on marketing and sales that will bring sweet success in business, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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Home Grown Success featuring Investors Bank and America’s Grow-a-Row

Dec 21, 2021

57:41

The second of the Investors Bank Business Exchange Broadcast Series, featuring leaders that impact our local communities through non-profit organizations. This episode, co-hosted by Dennis Budinich, Chief Culture Officer at Investors Bank, featured Chip Paillex, President and Founder of America’s Grow-a-Row. Hot topics included home grown business strategies for success and the importance of community education. This episode also discussed family values and the connection to success in business.

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304: Kosher Business Advice II From The Recent Kosherfest Expo in the Meadowlands

Dec 14, 2021

57:30

Part II of the recent Kosherfest Expo in the Meadowlands. Hot topics were from business executives from all walks of life, all different types of products, all within the food industry, discussing what is the common denominator to success that connects any business executive, in any industry.

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Kosher Business Advice II From The Recent Kosherfest Expo in the Meadowlands

Dec 6, 2021

57:41

Part II of the recent Kosherfest Expo in the Meadowlands. Hot topics were from business executives from all walks of life, all different types of products, all within the food industry, discussing what is the common denominator to success that connects any business executive, in any industry.

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Hands-On Leadership featuring Investors Bank and Comfort Cases

Nov 30, 2021

57:37

The first of the Investors Bank Business Exchange Broadcast Series, featuring leaders that impact our local communities through non-profit organizations. This episode, co-hosted by Dennis Budinich, Chief Culture Officer at Investors Bank, featured Rob Scheer, CEO of Comfort Cases. Hot topics included succeeding in business beyond trials and tribulations, business tips and strategies learned the hands-on way and the effect of community involvement.

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Kosher Business Advice From The Recent Kosherfest Expo in the Meadowlands

Nov 23, 2021

57:41

Live from the recent Kosherfest Expo in the Meadowlands. Hot topics included what the “secrets” to success in business are, from Israel, Panama, Brazil, Turkey…and of course the USA as well!

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Bank On These Experts! Co-Hosted by Mike MacIntyre from Investors Bank

Nov 15, 2021

57:34

Live from the recent JBiz expo at BlueClaws Stadium, brought to you by Investors Bank. Hot topics include corporate "tips and strategies" from seasoned business executives...If you want to learn from seasoned business executives’ tips and strategies to become successful, you won’t want to miss this episode!

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Cheesequake: Shaking Up Business Norms featuring Baruch Green, President of Lilac and Creme

Nov 1, 2021

57:42

Hot Topics Include: Secrets to building and maintaining a successful sales team. Hiring the right employees. President vs. CEO – the critical differences in running a company… If you want to learn how to how to shake up your business and get things moving, you won’t want to spill the milk on this one!