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• Relationship Capital, Niche Investing, and the Power of Pivoting with Jeremy Greshin

  In this conversation, Jeremy Greshin traces the pivots that took him from law and nonprofit work into market entry, real estate, and ultimately self-storage investing. He explains why niche markets, relationship capital, and investing alongside partners matter, and breaks down how his firm targets c

• LBM Flash Moments: The Second Half of Delegation Nobody Talks About

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro digs into the part of delegation that often gets overlooked: finding the right people to hand work to when the need is urgent and the options feel limited. He shares how delegation can stall when the right support is missing, why that creates stress and lost focus,

• LBM Flash Event: Burger Bash 2026

  In this Flash Moments episode, Phil Fornaro talks with Jason Cornick, Tim Griffin, and Nick Spurgash about Burger Bash 2026, a community fundraiser for Special Olympics at Post 1931 in La Grange Park. The conversation covers how the event began, the burger competition between officers, and the growi

• How a Venture Podcast Built a Deal Flow Machine with Nick Moran

  In this conversation, Nick Moran explains how venture capital differs from private equity, why his firm focuses on AI-native companies outside the Valley, and how his podcast became a powerful source of deal flow. He also breaks down the founder traits he looks for, the role of diligence in spotting

• LBM Flash Moments: The Internal Battle Between Doing the Work and Being in the Room

  Phil Fornaro reflects on the internal battle between staying focused on the work and getting out into the room where connection happens. After attending a memorable event hosted by Nick Moran, he shares how networking sparks ideas, relationships, and opportunities that can expand both business and l

• Wired to Thrive in a World Built for “Normal” with Marc Hoffman

  In this conversation, Marc Hoffman shares how his experience as a dyslexic entrepreneur shaped both his business path and his advocacy for neurodiversity. He discusses building early childhood education businesses, launching Wired to Thrive for neurodiverse entrepreneurs, and using AI, therapy, and

• Bringing Play, Joy, and Ice Cream to Serious Social Change

  Kristine Michie shares how a lifelong optimism, recovery, and a career in service shaped her work with nonprofit leaders and philanthropists at ImpactFULL. She and Phil explore the realities of fundraising, donor-advised funds, nonprofit overhead, and why play, imagination, and joy can help people t

• Regret-Proofing Your Life with Light Bulb Decisions

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on how regret can be a powerful motivator for doing things the right way instead of cutting corners. Using a home flooring project that led to unexpected organization, he shows how self-awareness can turn inconvenience into a better outcome. He also connec

• From Lone Nut to Movement – Raising Capital in the AI Era

  In this episode, Phil Fornaro reconnects with Dean DeLisle and traces a career that runs from early banking tech and crypto to raising capital in the AI era. Dean explains why he looks first at the management team, how real AI differs from buzzword-driven claims, and why retail investor reach can re

• Rafi Yitzhaki: Building Trust, Not Just Traffic, in the Age of AI

  In this conversation, Rafi Yitzhaki shares how Trust Media was built around a simple idea: marketing works best when it starts with listening, empathy, and trust. He reflects on his path from Israel to Chicago, the unexpected opportunities that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, and the lessons he

• Episode 231: LBM Flash Moments: Why Cultural Differences Make Travel Worth It

  In this Flash Moments episode, Phil Fornaro reflects on how travel can reveal the pull of Westernization while also highlighting the value of cultural differences. He shares stories from Italy about hospitality, language barriers, and using humor and small gestures to build trust across cultures. Ph

• Episode 230: Navigating the Sandwich Generation and the Cost of Care with Rachael Piltch-Loeb

  In this conversation, public health expert and author Rachael Piltch-Loeb explains the growing reality of the sandwich generation, where adults are balancing care for children and aging parents at the same time. She discusses the emotional, legal, and financial strain of caregiving, the high cost of

• Episode 228: Proximity, Prevention, and the Future of Everything with Rob Wolcott

  In this episode, Rob Wolcott explains how his idea of proximity reframes digital transformation as a shift toward producing and delivering products, services, and experiences closer to the moment of demand. He connects that logic to examples in healthcare, electric vehicles, supply chains, microfact

• Episode 226: Future-Proofing Trade in an Unpredictable World with Patrick Kennedy

  In a world of tariffs, geopolitical shocks, and broken supply chains, how do countries and companies stay resilient? In this episode, we go north of the border to unpack how Canada is rethinking trade, policy, and partnerships to future‑proof its economy-and what that means for your business. In thi

• Episode 225: LBM Flash Moments: The Unexpected Lightbulb Moments That Reset Life

  In this Flash Moments episode, Phil Fornaro reflects on the unexpected lightbulb moments that surfaced during his daughter’s wedding trip to Tuscany. From managing jet lag and using ChatGPT to adjusting to Italian hospitality, spending more freely on meaningful experiences, and embracing unplanned f

• Episode 224: Inside the Readiness Engine for Startup Founders and Investors with Logan Yonavjak

  What if your podcast interviews, pitch calls, and founder meetings could be analyzed to reveal how you really lead under pressure? In this episode, we dive into an AI-powered platform that reads between the lines of transcripts to uncover leadership readiness, founder resilience, and the hidden patt

• Episode 223: LBM Flash Moments: Polarization, AI, and Protecting Your Reputation Online

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro reflects on a Tribune article arguing that social media polarization is being amplified by AI, especially when moral outrage is rewarded with likes and shares. He connects that idea to the Light Bulb Moments mission of human connection, urging listeners to pause be

• Episode 222: LBM Flash Moments: Goombay Bash 2026

  In this Flash Moment, Phil Fornaro talks with John Rot and Cortney Hausser about the H Foundation’s 24th Goombay Bash, returning July 25 at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom. They share how the event’s grassroots, entrepreneurial approach has helped fund basic science cancer research at Northwestern’s

• Episode 221: From Big Law to Boutique – Building a Modern, AI-Driven Law Practice with Matthew Fornaro

  As Florida’s court system abruptly caps civil cases at 18 months and AI revolutionizes how lawyers operate, adaptation is the only option. In this episode, a South Florida litigator shares how he leverages AI, business strategy, and smart dispute resolution to thrive in one of the country’s most unp

• Episode 220: LBM Flash Moments: Workarounds, Meltdowns, and Making Peace with Technology

  In this Flash Moments episode, Phil Fornaro reflects on a rough stretch of email overload, a failing computer, a power outage, and spam calls that tested his patience and forced him into workarounds. He uses the experience to explore how technology can create both efficiency and frustration, and why