Follow the Profit with David Grasso

"Papa" John Schnatter went all in on starting a business by selling pizzas in the back of his father's tavern in 1984. By the end of 1997, the company known as Papa John's had over 1,500 locations across the country. As an entrepreneur, to be successful, one has to go all in on their endeavor. On this episode, David and John talk about going into business in the ultra-competitive food service industry and the best practices to making a difference as an entrepreneur in that space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, David tackles the latest in tech news and changes in the tech landscape and what that means for you. David is joined by Atul Pashar, host of the Whiskey Hue podcast. Throughout Atul's career, he's had various roles as a hedge fund analyst, music producer & now investor and entrepreneur and social philanthropist, Atul Prashar is founding partner of umbrella investment/advisory company, KMH Group, focusing on the tech in media/sports verticals as well as various entertainment projects. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have been hit hard during the Covid-19 pandemic, having to change their lives in order to stay home and take care of the kids. Now, many women are returning to the workforce and the need to empower women has never been greater. Here to discuss the issue is Wendy Diamond, the founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Wendy is also an author, reality television personality, and founder of pet-related businesses, including Animal Fair magazine, Paws For Style, a pet fashion show, and Yappy Hour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puerto Rico, a beautiful island with a complicated relationship with mainland USA. Joining David on this episode is Rodrick Miller. Miller is the Chief Executive Officer at Invest Puerto Rico, the Island's public-private partnership focused on business attraction and investment promotion.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, so what can you do to protect your assets if your marriage comes to an untimely end? This week David is joined by Judith Weigle to discuss the amicable divorce strategies that can help you keep your money. Judith is a divorce mediator and host of THE Amicable Divorce Expert podcast. Judith Weigle shares her insights and experiences in divorce mediation and communication, helping thousands of couples accomplish the near impossible, amicable divorces. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David has a passion for financial literacy, and has built his brands around that very concept. This week, Caleb Silver of Investopedia joins to discuss financial literacy, trends and how media and politics is influencing the current investment environment. Silver is an American journalist and the SVP and editor in chief of Investopedia, a Dotdash brand focused on investing and financial education. He previously worked as the Director of Business News at CNN, the Executive Producer of CNN Money and was a senior producer on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, David speaks with two pioneering women to discuss equality in the workplace. David is joined by Shelley Zalis. She is known as the “chief troublemaker,” a pioneer for online research, movement leader, and champion of gender equality. She is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, speaker, mentor, mother, and founder and CEO of The Female Quotient. Today, as CEO of The Female Quotient, Zalis works with Fortune 500 companies to advance gender equality across industries.  Also joining in the conversation is Gina Glantz, who in her own bio says she is a serial organizer/shit stirrer/campaign tech innovator/grandmother. She is the founder of GenderAvenger, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring women are always part of the public dialog because women’s voices count.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salvatore M. Buscemi is the Chief Investment Officer for Dandrew Partners Capital Management. Mr. Buscemi also is the Managing Partner for several other direct investment vehicles across several asset classes in commercial real estate and credit, fine art private credit facilities, special situations, and several well-performing life sciences investments, among others. Mr. Buscemi is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer on real estate finance at professional symposia and has written numerous articles on the topic of real estate and private equity finance in various publications, including Investor’s Business Daily, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and on television shows such as CBS New York, and Good Morning LaLa Land. Get his latest book by going to InvestingLegacy.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week David sits down with Jordan Elizabeth Gelber, to discuss her life as an actress, producer and launching her startup companies, including Starbaby Enterprises.Jordan is an award-winning actress, producer, creative business strategist, and the CEO of Starbaby Enterprises, a marketing and production firm specializing in creating and curating content at a grassroots level.Starbaby has a highly selective client roster, geared towards young and experienced professionals in both the entertainment and creative industries, and beyond.Jordan has personally launched several startups, working directly with CEOs, and expanding their businesses from $1K-$2M in 6 months through the power of content creation and digital marketing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Gaudet is the author of “The Predictable Profits Playbook: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Dominating Any Market and Staying on Top“ (voted #1 Book on Sales & Marketing by Indie Excellence) and host of The Beyond 7-Figures Podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Trump campaign spokesman and communications strategist Jason Miller joins David to discuss his new venture, Gettr. Gettr launched in July and looks to become a true alternative social media platform for conservatives who have grown tired of Facebook and Twitter's silencing of conservative voices, like that of former President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A.J. Ali is a veteran, activist and documentary filmmaker who wrote and directed the 2017 documentary ‘Walking While Black: L.O.V.E Is The Answer’, which has spurred the L.O.V.E is the answer police training program that is being implemented in police stations around the country. David and A.J. spoke about methods that police can use to improve community relations and the progress thats been made since the George Floyd killings. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Javier began his career in media heading up a team at Univision which successfully brought the network into the digital space in the early 2000s. After leaving Univision, Javier formed DangerTV, a digital platform focusing on 'danger-centric' content. Javier walked David through the complex environment of the streaming space and explains why the natural appeal of danger puts his service in a unique position to succeed in an incredibly complex industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac Conwell left his 6 figure job at a government contractor to form his first start-up in 2009. After founding a range of companies Mac moved into the world of Venture Capital funding minority owned businesses for the State of Maryland, where he noticed the gap that exists in the ‘pre-seed’ funding, often provided by friends and family that exists in minority communities. This led him to form Rare Breed VC, which provides early state funding for minority owned startups. Mac and David talk about this crucial gap that exists, and the impact that it has on small businesses in marginalised communities, as well as how he’s leveraged Twitter to grow his fund and become an influencer in the VC space. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Kucinich became Mayor of Cleveland at just 31 when he was launched into a battle against corruption that almost cost him his life. Since then, Kucinich has remained a rare example of cooperative politics, representing Ohio’s 10th District from 1997-2013 and running for Governor in 2018. David spoke with Congressman Kucinich about corruption at the state and national level, and what it really takes to create policy that benefits working people. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dina Demetrius is a celebrated news anchor that’s worked at ABC, KCET (PBS affiliate) and Al-Jazeera and is now working at CBS. Dina Spoke with David about the changing dynamics in cable news and the problems facing California. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan is Co-Founder of HZQ Strategies and has recently worked on campaigns to elect Jamaal Bowman to Congress, Andrew Gounardes to NY State Senate and Khaleel Anderson to NY State Assembly.Ryan spoke with David about the future of progressive politics and how to run campaigns that connect authentically with voters.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan is the former editor-at-large at Yahoo News and has just joined Crypto news outlet Decrypt as editor-in-chief. Dan joins David to discuss Crypto regulation, the future of NFTs, and the bias that exists in crypto media.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Pompeo is an American Politician, Businessman and Attorney who served as both the Director of the CIA and the 70th US Secretary of State under Donald Trump from 2018 to 2021. Mike joins David for a discussion on China, the CIA, and the future of the Republican Party. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running a newsroom is an expensive but necessary endeavor. However, many local newspapers have closed because their business revenue model has been disrupted thru technology. We’ll take a look at what happened and how it can be fixed.PLUS...our guest has been in the thick of both politics and media for decades. He’s here to analyze why both of those areas have morphed into the crazy mess we find them in today AND hopefully figure out a way to fix it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When you hear the word “entrepreneur”, what comes to mind is someone working to make a device or creating a service to fulfill a particular business need.Are social influencers the same as an entrepreneur? Some people don’t believe so. Well take a closer look.PLUS....ever wonder why people make the decisions that they do? Decades of research in behavioral science has come up with some interesting answers. Our guest has researched that topic he will share his discoveries to help companies understand consumers and employees better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its been more than a year since the covid shutdowns and it looks like the US is well on its way to reopening again. It SOUNDS easy but virtually every aspect of work and school life are dealing with problems finding people to hire for work as well as making school students safe.Plus, no matter of you are starting or running a business...there’s ONE thing you need. MONEY! Other than asking the bank or your parents for cash...just how do you raise money for your business endeavors? Our guest today will explain the proper ways to do just that.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go to any shopping mall, garage sale or swap meet and you will see prices for any number of goods or services. Then its up to you the consumer to decide if you want it or not. This example of the free market in action somehow doesn’t apply to health care. Even though some new rules were enacted to give it some transparency, we’ll take a closer look as to how that’s going.PLUS...health care costs are NOT just the only problem...its also how the system is run. We’ll talk to my guest who has made it his mission to disrupt the way US health care costs are determined and administered.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been about 20 years since the first bona fide social media website appeared online. Since then BILLIONS of people around the world use it for connecting and discovering while others have used it to criticize and destroy others. We’ll take a look at the pros and cons of social media and where it could go next.Plus, many people believe their success is self made but quite often there is an additional person behind the scenes that gives the right insight and advice to the top CEO or the first time business owner. My guest is an expert who coaches both corporate and private professionals to maximize their goals.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The job market is inching back to normal but some analysts say workers in certain fields have some amazing bargaining power to craft the job they want. But for some employees, they say that is NOT enough and they are taking the big jump to start their own business or downshift their hectic work life. The main driver for that? You only live once.PLUS...”toh may toes” OR “toh mah toes”. No matter how you say it....it’s big business. Our next guest created the lead tomato processor in the world. BUT it’s the way his business is run by 600 employees that grabs my attention. There are no managers...no bosses...just colleagues running a near ONE billion dollar a year company. He joins us to explain how that works for him.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First there were scrolls of parchment in the town square, then there were classified ads in newspapers and today we have social media. it is an essential tool to discover products and brands. Today we are going to look at some effective ways to use social media to help you. PLUS, many of you may be considering using a PR firm but not all operate the same way. We will be talking to one group who has made it a point to disrupt that business model and make PR more effective for you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The workplace is slowly gaining steam as the pandemic is seemingly getting more under control. However, as more people find work, women are again facing difficult decisions on whether to focus on finding a job or caring for their family. We’ll take a look at some of the solutions that could help turn that around.And speaking of turning around, our next guest is a firm believer that people should. Many women find themselves being defined by the mistakes from their past and our guest says the path to really follow is to evolve. To break up with your fears and revolutionize your life.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media can really re-define with “social” means. It can be used to connect people with ways to help each other and at times...it can be used to destroy people. The current phenomenon is called “cancel culture” and we’ll take a look at where it came from and where it could be going.Plus...we’ll talk to someone who has used social media to help businesses of all sizes to get the word out. He’ll give us insight into the modern day PR world and help you discover ways to get your brand out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin means many things to many people. For some it’s a passing financial fad, for others it’s the currency of the future and for others it’s a confusing concept they see in the news. We are going to try to explain as much as we can about crypto currency by talking to one noted financial investor on why he is super focused on it and we’ll also take a look at how bitcoin is involved in one particularly nasty political scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment is NEVER easy and thankfully there is a system in place that helps people with benefits when they lose their job. However, during this pandemic those systems have been overloaded with applications, low staffing and outdated equipment. We’ll take a look at the various notorious groups of people who are taking advantage of that dysfunction to the tune of BILLIONS of dollars.Plus, there has been a constant battle between the freedom of companies to do business as they see fit AND those who want to protect the environment in the process. My guests say that both of those goals can be managed and achieved.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life throws plenty of hurdles at you but one that can be difficult to over come is unemployment. It hits various people at various times for various reasons BUT when it hits young people, it can be especially problematic. I’m going explore that topic and look for ways to fix it.Plus, one person who will help me figure out how to tackle youth unemployment is one who uses his experience to help entrepreneurs. What background does he have? If you’ve seen TV late at night then you know his product. Kevin Harrington is the creator of the infomercial. His invention has sold hundreds of products and made dozens of millionaires. Kevin will share his insight on being entrepreneur and especially help young people to tackle their problems and be successful. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you ever wanted to test the closeness of your friends, ask them to help you move. Chances are you’ll be disappointed with the result BUT if you want to know some of the changes going on in the moving industry we’ll be talking to one CEO who is disrupting that field.PLUS, you may have heard the phrase “Good fences make good neighbors”. Well, when its applied to the southern US border, that phrase takes on a whole new meaning. We’ll take a look at the current state of immigration into the US and the difficulty of finding a workable solution.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whenever the issue of minimum wage comes up, two opposing sides begin to form and its difficult to see eye to eye. Today, Follow The Profit takes a look at a possible compromise that could satisfy everyone. PLUS.... take a look around your home or office. That light switch or that door handle or those window blinds or even the paint on your walls. Chances are it probably came from Home Depot. We’ll be talking to one of it’s co founders and Ill tell you right now, his path to success is very much the quintessential American success story. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those of you who know how to cook well, the thought of opening a restaurant may have come to mind. But ask anyone who has a restaurant, its NOT just about the food. Our guest Sanjay LaForest shares what he learned from consulting, marketing and event planning with restaurants. Plus, two of the world’s greatest economies aren’t friends but the do need each other. We’ll take a look at the financial and political drama that exists between the US and China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retailers love to know your purchasing habits and one way they reward their customers is thru loyalty programs. Every time you buy a burger ...a coffee or an airline ticket....those loyalty programs can add up. We’ll tell you if they are beneficial for you in the end. Plus, if you had a choice to be an Olympic athlete or get into real estate , which would you choose? LaVonne Idlette DID both! She’s here to share her story about athletics but more importantly, she’ll explain how women and minorities can accumulate wealth by getting into real estate.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People find it difficult to re-invent themselves. Our next guest did...several times. From being a church volunteer in Taiwan, to creating bean bags in his parent’s basement, to opening a chain of furniture stores, to filing for bankruptcy and now becoming the fastest growing furniture retailer in the US. Plus, We’ll tell you what made the electricity grid in Texas fall apart and how it could have been avoided.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks to the internet and mobile phones, the buying and selling of stocks can be done from anywhere...at anytime...BY ANYONE! Yes....that means you! A number of companies offer platforms to make such trades without commission AND with tools that the pros use. We’ll talk to the CEO of one company on how that part of the industry works. Plus, we’ll take a look at how the free market may not be so free for some people when it comes to stocks.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advertising is essential to get an idea out to the public. It needs to be memorable, engaging and relevant to be effective. Follow The Profit’s David Grasso talks to ad man Allen Kay who has created successful, iconic campaigns to get some insight into the world of advertising. Plus, we’ll take a look at how a merry band of reddit followers were able to upend the ways of Wall Street.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone out there has at least filled out one job application and wondered: ”Why haven’t they gotten back to me? Or “Did I put down enough skills Or “My cover letter was too short? . When it comes to the game of applying for a job the rules of the game have changed over the years. FTP Host David Grasso talks to Vicki Salemi, career expert for Monster and she’ll explain how employers are looking for employees in today’s world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FTP Host David Grasso talks to Robert Rosenberg about the many lessons and insights during his decades long run as CEO of Dunkin Donuts. Plus, we take a look at one simple technique that can give employees the taste and the drive of the entrepreneurial spirit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FTP Host David Grasso talks to Lisa Song Sutton about her very diversified life. Her path took her from South Korea, to the US, to a couple of college degrees, to opening up several businesses to winning beauty queen titles AND running for political office. Plus, we look at the benefits of working while going to college.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FTP Host David Grasso talks to Andrew Hunzicker, a cannabis accounting expert. He is the founder of Dope CFO and offers tools and services for those operating businesses in the marijuana industry. Follow The Profit also looks at the newest place that is fast becoming a city for the tech industry.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FTP Host David Grasso talks to Brad Kent, the co-founder of Blaze Pizza. He describes his path from chef to food scientist to entrepreneur with a focus on the pizza industry. Follow The Profit also looks at the legacy of one internet billionaire who changed the way of e-commerce.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FTP Host David Grasso talks to children’s book author Marnie Schneider whose granddad was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and founder of the Ronald McDonald House. She explains what it was like being in a family that focused on the NFL as well as charitable giving. Follow The Profit also takes a look at how close Tesla didn’t get off the ground and how “buy and hold” turned out to be a good strategy for most investors in 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host David Grasso talks to real estate entrepreneur Philip Michael about his goal to get people to make money in real estate. We also explain how not to let debt own you, how to prioritize time over money and learning to financially thrive by listening to others.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host David Grasso talks to the co-founder of Square (those phone attachments that scan your credit cards) about the real meaning of the word entrepreneur and how far you have to look when searching for an expert. We also look into how to properly teach your kids about money, dealing with your fear of the stock market and identifying when you have an actual financial loss.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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