Business

Episode 118: Building Connections That Compound with Steve Fretzin

Steve Fretzin is a business development coach dedicated to helping lawyers grow their practices without the discomfort of traditional sales tactics. Through his coaching, books, and in the BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve focuses on empowering attorneys to develop sustainable client acquisition strategies and improve time management while maintaining strong client relationships. With over two […]

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Episode 115: Turning Challenges Into Systems Of Change with Russell Steinberg

Russell Steinberg is the Founder & CEO of FARMZER0, where he leads the company’s mission to transform food systems through innovation and sustainability. Before FARMZER0, he founded StarFort Financial in 2012, a Chicago-based strategic life insurance advisory firm helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals with advanced life insurance planning. Russ combines his entrepreneurial vision with

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Episode 113: Prevailing Through the Storms of Business with Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson is the author of Let Me Save You 25 Years: Mistakes, Miracles, and Lessons from the Lovesac Story. He is the founder and CEO of the Lovesac Company, which designs, manufactures, and sells furniture such as modular couches and bean bag chairs. Nelson holds a BA in Mandarin Chinese from the University of

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Episode 107: Trades, Technology, and Transformation – The Future of Work with Nick Dubak and Frank Filec

Nick Dubak: Partner & Officer in charge of project development and administration for the Dubak Electrical Group, including Construction, Maintenance, & Design for the Firm. With many years of project diversity in the industrial electrical sector, innovative project delivery techniques, as well as experience in fast-track project delivery, assure seamless completion of client projects. Specialties:

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Episode 105: The Mindset Behind Sustainable Growth with Mike O’Meara

Mike is the founder of O’Meara Capital and CFit Holding Corporation and currently serves on the board of Auctus Capital, Quantum Corridor, Silver Spoons, and Scout. He has over 30 years of experience in trading, investing, and strategic advisory. He began his career at Goldman Sachs and spent over a decade trading on the Chicago

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Episode 103: Slow Down to Speed Up, A Founder’s Guide to Startup Success with Danielle Drabkin

Danielle Drabkin is Founder & CEO of Chicago-based startup, Pear Chef, disrupting the way Food & Beverage is brought on-site to urban, luxury buildings. Pear Chef brings this exciting culinary amenity to multi-family and office buildings through the use of RFID technology and smart fridges.  Prior to founding Pear Chef, Danielle Drabkin was Chief Sales

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Episode 102: Building Wealth Through Relationships, Risk, and Readiness with Michael Schodrof

Michael Schodrof brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, beginning with a successful career in institutional equity sales where he advised money managers, insurance firms, and hedge funds on capital formation and investment strategy. Today, he serves as Vice President of Investments at Schodrof Capital, part of Alex. Brown – Raymond James, where he provides

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Episode 100: Build With Intention for Strategic Growth with Harry Kaskov

Henry Kaskov has spent his entire career in business valuation and financial consulting. His journey began as a consultant in the disputes and investigations division of a large consulting firm, where he traveled internationally to assist multinational corporations and financial institutions with complex financial and regulatory matters. His path next led him to a boutique

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Episode 95: Power, Pitch, and Purpose: A Smarter Path to Energy and Sales with Mike Zaura

Mike Zaura serves as Senior Strategic Energy Advisor at Nania Energy Advisors, a respected energy services firm founded in 1999. Based in the greater Chicago area, he helps organizations reduce energy costs, navigate complex procurement decisions, and achieve meaningful sustainability goals. A Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP), Mike brings technical

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