Action and Ambition

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Julian Jagtenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Somnox, a category-carving company known for developing the first smart sleep companion proven to improve the quality of rest. Somnox provides bad sleepers with drug-free and validated sleep aids they can use to relieve stress & anxiety, resulting in better and deeper sleep to experience more energy throughout the day. It is known for being the world’s first sleep robot that works by using scientifically proven cognitive and simulated human breathing techniques to accelerate the process of falling asleep. The company was created from Julian’s desire to help his mother manage and overcome her insomnia. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Khaled Atallah, Founder, and CEO of Noun Naturals, a hair care company dedicated to creating oils of the highest quality that render the best possible results for your hair. He started his hair care business at 18 after his mother introduced him to carrier oils since he was suffering from thinning hair and hair loss. The company scaled tremendously before being sued for Trademark infringement and making him lose everything. He rebranded and started from scratch. Tune in to listen to his story and how he got back to his feet after the fall!

In this episode, we are joined by Nick Warrender, Founder, and CEO of Lifted Made, the premier national producer of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. At 32 years old, Nick Warrender has had nine lives. His harrowing journey marked the beginning of years spent in and out of hospitals as 21st-century doctors struggled to identify treatments for diseases they had never seen before. Nick launched the business in 2014 to help bring premium, accessibly priced, hemp-based plant medicine to people in need like himself. He started with just $900, zero employees, and an office in his parent’s garage. Today, Lifted Made is a multi-million dollar public company that averages $1M monthly sales growth. Tune in to learn more on this!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Eddy Soffer, a Sustainability Executive with a great passion and deep experience in ESG Strategy & Integration, Product Development, and Sales. He is the ESG Manager of Interactive Brokers. They recently launched the IMPACT App which is geared towards the new generation of socially conscious investors. The app has several features that set it apart from the rest including a charitable feature that allows users to give back to their communities. They can also align and adjust investments. Tune in to learn more!

Barron’s ranked Interactive Brokers #1 with 5 out of 5 stars in its March 25, 2022, Best Online Brokers Review. 

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Chris Kern, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fernhill Corp, a diversified technology holding company that has interests in and seeks to acquire, build and develop software, service businesses, and marketplaces in the digital asset and blockchain industry that are meant to simplify, automate and optimize the activities in mining, minting, trading and managing digital assets of any kind. Chris has deep expertise in Telecommunications, Internet Services, Mobility, Blockchain, FinTech, Financial Services, SaaS, and Digital Media & Marketing. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, we are joined by Ruben Seyde, Co-Founder and CEO of Delivered Inc, Massachusetts' first recreational company to offer cannabis home delivery services. Its mission is to sustainably connect dispensaries with customers through a reliable, efficient delivery service. Ruben entered the cannabis industry seven years ago as a caregiver for medical patients. Since then, he's had the opportunity to work alongside some of the best cannabis operators in Massachusetts and the country. His drive to network has put him in contact with experienced and emerging operators in the industry, regulators and Commission members, and everyone in between. Tune in to learn more on this!

In this episode, we are joined by Sim Shain, Founder and CEO of ParaFlight EMS and Aviation, a full-service medical transport company dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to patients and medical teams worldwide. Sim is a devoted volunteer who contributes towards numerous well-known organizations such as Chai Lifeline’s Camp Simcha, United Hatzalah of Israel, The Special Children's Center, Birthright Israel, and Hatzalah EMS, providing in-flight medical support to children with cancer and disabilities, free of charge. He is also the Founder and CEO of OrganFlights.com, which provides OPOs and Transplant Centers with full “attention to detail” air and ground transportation to ensure the most efficient transfer of organs and transplant teams nationwide. Tune in to learn more about how he became so devoted to helping others!

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Eddie Maalouf, Founding Partner at 4Media Marketing, a marketing agency that helps automate customer acquisition processes for businesses in the U.S, Canada, South America and The Middle East. Their primary focus is on brands already allocating at least $10k/ month to paid advertising. Eddie has had a passion for sales since convincing his father to let him work in his carpet business at the age of 15, and his natural talent has served him well as he climbs the ladder of success. Tune in to learn more!

Training sales teams is arguably the most important part of any business strategy, yet it remains a time intensive and expensive exercise for teams in all companies. Businesses spend $70 billion annually on training only to generate disappointing ROI. Meanwhile, sales reps forget 70% of the information they learn within a week of training, and 87% will forget it within a month. Gaurav Sharma, CEO of SaaS labs shares his insights on Dialworks, a sales acceleration platform, to help teams get sales-ready faster. Through calls on Dialworks platform, leaders can test their reps' sales readiness in real world scenarios.  

Welcome to another episode of The Action and Ambition Podcast! Joining us today is Dr. Sameer Suhail, an entrepreneur, healthcare investor, and philanthropist whose mission is to provide cost-effective, quality healthcare training programs in areas that are underserved and in need of quality care. Dr. Sameer Suhail is the CEO of Metropolitan Behavioral Associates (MBA) of Chicago, a Psychiatric Group of highly qualified psychiatry physicians with 30+ years of experience. The physicians are committed to providing quality care to all of the Chicago metropolitan communities. Tune in to learn more!