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Download Episode Here Are you in style? In this Best.Episode.Ever. Molly’s offspring Emily Gebler shares stories from her adventures in Paris and New York as a student of fashion and gives us tips on both the history and future of fashion trends. Join us for a glimpse into the world of Haute Couture, find out what’s actually inside the Eiffel Tower, learn about Alex’s big travel plans and discover why Molly’s really afraid of flying. How does she always walk in during the sex scene when her daughters are watching a movie? Tune in for all this and more! Learn more about Emily by visiting her on LinkedIn, or view photos from her trip on Instagram. Please take a minute to like Best.Podcast.Ever. on Facebook and Twitter (@BPE_podcast)! Register for the FLOH Vodka event on August 14th at www.cvcc.org/events/details/the-journey-of-floh-vodka-pop-up-workshop-18953 REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE (visit the episode page on the BPE website for hyperlinks):

• Rick Cibik's episode (#29), Samantha Evers' episode (#23 – Emily’s sister), Mary Ann Ponce's episode (#18)

48 Laws of Power  by Robert Green

Here are some of the styles and fashion designers mentioned: Z Cavaricci, Adidas, Converse, Lacoste/Izod, Givenchy, Dior, Versace, Ed Hardy, Gucci

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

Scribd for audiobooks

Christian Siriano dresses Leslie Jones for her movie premiere and for the Emmys

Cardi B’s Christian Siriano dress

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Click here for the video of Emily trying to do a back bend

SHOW NOTES

• * 1:10 Movie talk; Something smells funny; Big plans ahead; The Geblers on the road; Guest Scooper Molly

* 17:12 Introducing Emily and sister stories

* 20:20 European Adventures and why Molly doesn’t fly

* 33:00 The Study of Fashion; What is Haute Couture

* 48:50 Working in Chagrin Falls – CDFF, CVCC, ShED

* 51:20 Life in New York and inspiration by Christian Siriano

* 1:00:45  Lightning Round

Download Episode Here Let's go back to the good old days when Best.Podcast.Ever. was in its infancy and we had the whole future ahead of us. This week, we have decided to remaster and rebroadcast an interview with one of our favorite guests, Mr. Jeff Hoffman, author of Scale: Seven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back, a co-founder of priceline.com, motivational speaker, Grammy award winner, and serial entrepreneur. But that's not all... Jeff also tells us about working for the State Department as a mentor to young entrepreneurs, and what it was like being a part of the third largest IPO in history. In this interview (recorded on the original studio equipment in 2016), Jeff shared inspiring stories from around the world of innovation and entrepreneurship, and discussed the traits that make a business successful, as well as the value of entrepreneurship. Visit his website at jeffhoffman.com and follow Jeff on twitter @SpeakerJeff. Links referenced in this episode include:

• Jeff's TED Talk (The Power of Wonder at TEDxWallStreet) can be found at https://youtu.be/dcV4RXC-V94

More info on Dan Buettner and Blue Zones is at www.bluezones.com/dan-buettner/

We'll try to get the video of the girl with autism singing on stage and will add it here

[caption id="attachment_52" align="aligncenter" width="225"] One of our first BPE selfies![/caption] SHOW NOTES * 1:03 The second episode of BPE (or the third); How Molly met Jeff and what really matters to him * 5:12 Who is Jeff Hoffman? The growth of Priceline * 9:25 How to breed entrepreneurs * 13:00 The next generation of entrepreneurs around the world and the role of the internet * 27:23 The birth of airport kiosks and what happens when you get off the couch * 31:45 Finding the best employees * 42:40 What happens when you're blinded by brilliance * 45:50 Portrait of an amazing mother * 54:00 Overcoming limitations with optimism * 1:02:55 How to predict the future (or how not to)

Download Episode Here What is it like to work for the Governor of Ohio? We find out from Dustin Russell, Northeast Ohio Regional Liaison for Governor John Kasich. Walk in his shoes as he tells Molly and Alex what he really does at work, and take in a thoughtful discussion on the effect of politics in our lives today. If you miss School House Rock's I'm Just a Bill, get a quick lesson on the legislative process from the man who read the lyrics to Hang On Sloopy in the Ohio House as a Reading Clerk. Dustin shares some updates from the governor's office on JobsOhio and gun violence, Alex and Molly share their love for Mr. Rogers, and everyone wins when we hear the cutest "Twinkle Twinkle ABC" ever sung. Reach out to Dustin by phone at 216-787-3471 or by email at dustin.russell[at]governor.ohio.gov. Will Governor Kasich accept our invitation to answer the lightning round questions??? We'll see! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a 10-minute Legal Talk with Gene Friedman of Gertsburg Law Firm on Limited Liability Corporations classifying as S-Corps.

Here are the links referenced in this episode:

• More info on JobsOhio can be found at www.jobsohio.com

Dustin's selected author, Mark Levin's website is www.marklevinshow.com. His other selected author was Milton Friedman

Watch Dustin read Hang On Sloopy in the House at 31:27 in the video found here: www.ohiochannel.org/video/house-session-october-2-2013-part-1

The Facebook page for the Hang On, Sloopy documentary is www.facebook.com/SloopyTheMovie/

An audit of your policies can help you avoid the pain of lawsuits. CoverMySix is a one-stop legal audit for your business, led by award-winning litigators and in-house counsel from The Gertsburg Law Firm. CM6 minimizes your exposure to lawsuits, investigations, disgruntled employees and customers, and all the damage that comes with them. Learn more about how to protect your business from lawsuits at covermysix.com. Find out about all the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce is doing for the community and for businesses, including the Simple Summer Nights Concert Series line-up, at cvcc.org. [gallery ids="1798,1799,1800"] SHOW NOTES * 1:00 Love for the producer; Visiting the farm; Asheville, NC; More issues at Molly's house; Love for Mr. Rogers and Hamilton talk; * 17:40 Introducing Dustin * 20:50 JobsOhio * 23:00 Can we talk politics? * 33:05 A Day at Work for the Governor * 39:40 Hang On, Reading Clerk * 45:30 What's being done about gun violence? * 50:50 The path of a legislative bill * 54:05 Lightning Round * 1:14:49 10-minute Legal Talk with Gene Friedman on LLCs and S-Corps

Download Episode Here Have a martini with your legal advice today, and step into Molly's past as we welcome her very own sister, Ms. Susan Priest-Richlak. Besides valuable estate planning tips, Susan shares the dirt on growing up with Molly, including the time she almost broke Susan's head. Find out what makes Susan's "Summer Sue Parties" so great and what's really going on in her basement. Listeners can find Susan on LinkedIn or through her law office at susanrichlaklawyermentor.com. And now, please enjoy the recipe for a Best.Martini.Ever. (A Suetini made on the air), as served on this episode:

• 3 count of raspberry vodka

splash of triplesec

3 count of Cosmo mix (or Cranberry juice)

Here are some of the links we mentioned in today’s episode:

• The Facebook live video recorded during this episode is at www.facebook.com/molly.p.gebler/videos/vb.791130482/10160538719915483/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

Learn more about the Summer Manuscript Workshop at Fireside BookShop with Scott Lax by visiting www.firesidebookshop.com/events-1/

The article Alex wrote about Meg is on the Gertsburg Law Firm blog at www.gertsburglaw.com/blog/human-being/

Unfortunately, the video that Molly took in Susan's basement is no longer available...

The photo album by Brian Polk Photography of the Spazmatics Concert with Double D is on Brian Polk's facebook page: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1874254005964792.1073741952.1595310877192441&type=1&l=d931730005

Learn more about Dr. Cameron Camp's work with the Center for Applied Research in Dementia at www.cen4ard.com

[caption id="attachment_1292" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Gifts! A Chamber bag FOR Susan and fun napkins FROM Susan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1293" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Susan's backyard patio[/caption] SHOW NOTES * 1:16 What happens when John's away, Remodeling stories, LeBron thoughts, Letting the news into our lives * 12:00 Molly and Susan go way back, Susan comes bearing gifts * 18:00 Susan is a hostess extrodinairre, Martinis anyone? * 26:50 Susan's Private Practice in Mentor and Advice on Estate Planning * 37:40 Sibling rivalry, or just good girls? * 51:00 OnPurpose86400.com and the exercise of writing * 1:00:20 Suetinis Round Two and What's happening in Sue's basement * 1:09:00 Lightning Round

Download Episode Here We’re getting our Rock and Roll on this week with lead singer of the Spazmatics, Double D Mackey! Double D takes us back to his first drum set and how he became a singer, then tells Alex and Molly about living the life of a rock star. Find out what’s really happening in the band’s headphones, what it was like singing for President Bush and the first family, and the song that saved someone’s life. Sit in with us and guest audience member Emily as we discuss what 80s fashion really means. Find out when the Spazmatics will be playing in your neighborhood at spazmatics.org, or connect with them on Facebook @spazcleveland. Molly took lots of videos at the Pinecrest concert – here is one of the live videos from her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/molly.p.gebler/videos/10160512154465483/ Alex and Molly mention the band Shady Drive in this episode. Visit their website at www.shadydriveband.com. Stay tuned after the show for a short legal talk on the new Medical Marijuana industry in Ohio, with attorney Nick Weiss of The Gertsburg Law Firm, who will cover the impact of the new law on drug policies in the workplace, information for employers, and how to break into the business. [gallery columns="4" ids="1309,1308,1307,1306"]   [caption id="attachment_1229" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Is this Double D, or David Coverdale? From: http://bravewords.com/news/whitesnake-singer-david-coverdale-discusses-love-ain-t-no-stranger-track-from-upcoming-the-purple-tour-live-release-video[/caption]     SHOW NOTES * 1:22 To complain or not to complain, Guest Audience Member; Another great CVCC concert w/ Shady Drive; Birthday games with Emily and explaining 80s fashion * 13:58 Who is Double D? * 18:48 Living like a rock star * 22:23 Going way back with David Dennis, and his visionary mother * 40:58 Birth of a drummer and becoming a singer * 44:58 Writing a hit song, getting underwear in the mail, and hanging with Steve Perry * 51:18 When music saves lives, stories from Zaza and beyond * 1:03:28 Double D joins Spazmatics, and how a band works as a franchise * 1:12:08 Playing for the president * 1:19:43 Lightning Round

Download Episode Here Celebrate America's birthday with First Responder and Veteran Jim Alunni. Alex and Molly dig into the daily grind of this Chagrin Falls Fire Marshall, and hear how 9/11 inspired Jim to join the military. Walk in Jim's shoes as he describes his time in Iraq and facing multiple IEDs, the last of which almost took his life. Listen in to learn what a real firefighter thinks of the 1991 movie Backdraft, and why you never see a dead cat in a tree. Get in touch with Jim on the Chagrin Falls Fire Department Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/CFFD1897/. Donate and learn more about their VeloSano Bike Tour team at http://ccf.convio.net/site/TR/VeloSano/General?team_id=6410&pg=team&fr_id=1722 See where the next Simple Summer Nights Concert will be at cvcc.org. One of our hosts was recovering from a cold (we won't name names) - please excuse the occasional cough... Learn more about the James Altucher cleanse that Alex mentions at https://jamesaltucher.com/2016/01/i-lived-nowhere-and-with-nothing-for-the-past-year-this-is-what-happened/ Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a 10-minute legal talk with Max Julian of The Gertsburg Law Firm. Take a few minutes to get a quick lesson and some tips on "restrictive covenants", such as non-disclosure agreements and non-compete clauses. [caption id="attachment_1146" align="alignleft" width="267"] Jim's Humvee after the explosion[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1148" align="alignright" width="272"] The seat of the Humvee[/caption]           SHOW NOTES * 1:10 Molly's been busy cutting ribbons at Pinecrest; Simple Summer Nights Concert Series mid-summer review * 4:35 Alex's mindfulness reminder and a short discussion of "Flow" * 11:00 Partnering business and community and praising Molly's speaking skills * 15:00 Introducing Jim Alunni * 17:37 Welcome Jim; Diving into a social media debate * 21:12 How to be a Fire Marshall and the path to get there * 25:42 Lessons in fire prevention tips * 30:04 People love when animals' lives are saved * 32:15 The path for a theater major to the US Navy * 35:42 The impact of 9/11 * 38:32 From boot camp to Iraq with medical training * 40:22 What it was like in Iraq * 41:47 The party ends and Jim walks us through his "alive day" * 51:42 The explosion that changed everything * 59:42 Having perspective today * 1:02:40 Remembering Sgt Rock and other important reminders * 1:05:02 An avid cyclist, dog owner, and chef * 1:06:57 No bonfires allowed in Ohio and saving cats from trees * 1:09:27 What really matters * 1:13:22 Lightning Round * 1:24:33 Legal Talk with Max Julian

Download Episode Here We made it! The team at Best.Podcast.Ever. is excited to reach our 50th episode, and it's full of laughs and smiles from Alex, Molly, Nelly, and Emily. We've got some questions for our audience, reflection on over a year of BPE, and debates on such risque topics as innuendo for kids and strip clubs with your family. Answer the lightning round questions with us and find out which of Molly's organs is "underperforming". Listen to the end of the episode for the first Best.Giveaway.Ever. Thanks to all of you who have been with us from the beginning, or who have recently joined us. We can wait to celebrate 100 episodes with all of you! Who do you want to hear on the show? Who should we invite back? Do you like episodes with sound effects? Let us know by email at bestpodcastever1[at]gmail.com, via the BPE Contact Us page, or on our facebook page - we'll set up some polls there for you to share your thoughts. Enter the giveaway by sending your fan mail letters to Molly at the above email address, or to the Chagrin Valley Chamber Office at 83 N. Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. Alex's article for the CMBA Journal that was mentioned in the episode, "Alex Gertsburg’s 15 Rules for Building the Firm He Wanted to Work for and the One He Wanted to Hire" can be found at www.gertsburglaw.com/blog/cmba-building-the-firm/   [caption id="attachment_1095" align="aligncenter" width="372"] Happy Anniversary from Alex, Molly, Nelly, and Emily![/caption]   [caption id="attachment_1094" align="alignleft" width="283"] Collage of Alex's bitmojis[/caption]     [caption id="attachment_1096" align="alignright" width="257"] Baby Bodhi at Simple Summer Nights Concerts - 2017 and 2018[/caption]           SHOW NOTES * 1:12 Happy anniversary! * 2:10 Setting the agenda, Audience Poll: Sound Effects * 4:01 Is "That's what she said" appropriate for Alex's kids? * 6:44 Mr. Rogers can make this conversation more wholesome * 9:43 The family visits a strip club, and the crew discusses strippers * 19:58 Let's talk Tattoos * 23:03 FIFTY episodes of Best.Podcast.Ever. * 30:10 Who should we have back on the show? Which episodes would you listen to again? * 35:58 Lightning Round * 1:06:10 Wrapping it up * 1:08:05 The first Best.Podcast.Ever. giveaway - send your fan letter to Molly! Email or US Mail to the Chamber office

Download Episode Here We couldn't be more excited to welcome back Mr. Robb Sapp to the show. After a laugh-filled interview in episode 14, Robb Sapp returns to tell us more about the life of a Broadway star, from his early days as a Sea World whale to the unique service he offers with his company, Dirty Sugar Photography. Check out this hilarious episode to hear about the winner of the We Solve Problems Essay Contest, learn how a good leader changes lives for the better, and discover a brand-new lightning round questions. Find out why we all love Robb by streaming this episode today! Here are some of the links we mentioned in today's episode:

• Catch Robb's first appearance on the show in Episode 14: www.thebestpodcastever.com/2017/02/15/ep-14-meet-robb-sapp/
• Learn more about Dirty Sugar at dirtysugarphotography.com
• Learn more about the Chagrin Valley Jaycees, who organize the Blossomtime Festival each year, at www.cvjc.org/cv-jaycees and watch the "live" feed of the Blossomtime parade by DRONE OHIO at tinyurl.com/y9mt7hr4.
• Visit Savannah's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SavannahSaysThanks/
• Read the winning essay in this year's contest at www.wesolveproblems-essay.com and visit the "Media" page to see Jeremy and Alex's interview on ideastream.
• Find out where the next concert in the Simple Summer Night Concert Series is by visiting www.cvcc.org
• Read about the EU's new GDPR law, and browse other business law articles at www.gertsburglaw.com/blog/steep-price-data-collection/

[caption id="attachment_1042" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The gang is reunited![/caption] [caption id="attachment_1043" align="alignleft" width="177"] Savannah Says Thank You from the top of a SWAT vehicle in Chagrin Falls[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1083" align="alignright" width="176"] One heck of a Jew 'fro![/caption]     [caption id="attachment_1082" align="alignleft" width="215"] Hello Robb's bitmoji! Or is that Kevin Love???[/caption]                     Check back here soon for Robb's George Michael photo, on the way!   SHOW NOTES * 0:50 Special banter guest, Nelly, talking Blossomtime Festival and parenting * 4:40 Help Savanna Say Thank You * 9:45 Congratulations to the 2018 Essay Contest Winner Jeremy Cavanaugh * 10:45 Robb joins the conversation; How the essay contest is solving social and political conflicts * 21:20 Welcome back, Robb! * 23:30 Robb's ups and downs at Sea World * 28:50 Is Robb Jewish? * 31:40 The wine that may prolong your life * 34:20 Bringing NYC to Chagrin Falls * 43:00 When Molly met Robb, and tooting his horn * 45:40 How a leader changes lives * 58:30 Creating experiences with Dirty Sugar Photography * 1:05:00 What Robb's future holds * 1:06:40 Lightning Round

Download Episode Here Try to keep your head on for this fascinating interview with Zoltan Mesko, survivor, football player, and inventor. This alumnus of Brush High School and the University of Michigan stops in to talk about going from his childhood in Romania to punting for the New England Patriots in the Superbowl, and the process of creating a new way to protect players from concussions with his company Exero Labs. As Alex tries to contain his excitement over entrepreneurship, Molly tries not to google Zoltan in a speedo. Tune in for the lessons he took with him from the football field to the business world, and to find out who the sexy sax man was at his wedding. Learn more about Exero Labs and EXO1 at exerolabs.com, or get in touch with Zoltan on twitter (@zoltanmesko) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/zoltanmesko/) Here are links to some of the topics referenced in this episode: - View Molly's video of the Toronto Raptors at tinyurl.com/y9webzhu - See who was part of the Women Owned Businesses Progressive Shopping Night here: www.cvcc.org/events/details/women-owned-businesses-progressive-shopping-night-20111 - Read about Walter Michel's Marshmallow Test here: www.apa.org/helpcenter/willpower-gratification.pdf - Learn more about The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin at: gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/intro/ - Watch the "dancing guy" video as part of Derek Sivers TED Talk, "How to Start a Movement" at www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_how_to_start_a_movement - More information on Tim Ferriss is here: www.timferriss.com - And for your aural pleasure and comic relief, here is Sexy Sax Man's Careless Whisper Prank: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaoLU6zKaws The recording of Mongolian Throat Singing, recorded on May 17, 2017 at Three Camel Lodge, Bulgan Soum, Gobi Desert, Mongolia. It was borrowed from archive.org/details/Mongolia20170517 SHOW NOTES * 1:10 Banter time - Ready for a Cavs sweep; Happy Birthday, Alex; Kitchen winners and losers * 11:01 More banter - Springtime at Alex's new house and decorating tips; CVCC Arts Hop and Progressive Shopping Night * 13:46 Introducing Zoltan - football, entrepreneur, connection to problem solving in essay contest * 18:20 Welcome Zoltan; Alex forgets how old he is * 20:37 A man of many languages and Zoltan's origin story * 25:32 OSU vs Michigan * 27:45 The Pro Football experience * 29:03 A short lesson on Punter vs Kicker * 30:38 Behind the NFL curtain and thoughts on the Anthem protests * 33:42 The problem of concussions and early football career goals * 34:58 Coming to America * 36:13 The secret to athletic success and discipline, delayed gratification * 39:10 Lessons for business success and the importance of failure * 42:06 Talking motivation * 44:38 Concussions and the birth of a solution * 49:28 Getting the product out there and working with Ben Rizzo * 59:50 Where it is now, pitching the product to NFL for 1st and Future startup competition, and the future of Exero Labs * 1:07:16 The mind of an entrepreneur * 1:11:17 Lightning Round * 1:23:56 Recap  

Download Episode Here Join Alex and Molly this week with Michael Henry, President of the Henry Group at Keller Williams Realty, as they follow his story to Haiti and then back to the Chagrin Valley. What was it like to be in Haiti during the 2011 earthquake? What's so special about the Chagrin Valley? Does Molly need a Wikipedia page? Behold the answers to these questions and more in this here Best.Podcast.Ever! Get in touch with Michael by visiting his website ChagrinValleyRealty.com, via LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/michael-henry-2232735/), or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/HGagents/). Stay tuned after the interview for a 10 minute Legal Talk with Gene Friedman on Real Estate Leases. We've all seen one, whether for home or business, as a tenant or investor. But are you sure your real estate lease is valid and enforceable? When does it need to be notarized? Should you have an attorney involved? Listen to this talk to gain more confidence in your lease agreements. Watch the Chagrin Falls video featuring Molly's voiceover at www.chagrinvalleyrealty.com/area/chagrin-falls-ohio-real-estate/ Be a judge or be a sponsor for the 2018 We Solve Problems Essay Contest! Learn more at www.gertsburglaw.com/essay/ CoverMySix is a one-stop legal audit for your business, led by award-winning litigators and in-house counsel at The Gertsburg Law Firm. CM6 minimizes your exposure to lawsuits, investigations, disgruntled employees and customers, and all the damage that comes with them. Go to CoverMySix.com to learn how we keep you safe by covering yours. Don't get sued. Cover Your Six. [caption id="attachment_644" align="alignleft" width="225"] The Geblers are officially recognized at Burntwood Tavern[/caption] [caption id="attachment_653" align="alignright" width="277"] Molly was showing her CF pride[/caption]               SHOW NOTES * 1:05 Molly's successful hire * 2:19 Current Events and Reflections on Sexual Harassment * 6:10 The Cavs treat their fans well * 6:50 Movie Chat - Wonder, My Little Brony * 9:56 Nelly stops in * 11:04 Introducing Michael Henry * 13:11 Michael arrives * 14:50 Joining the Peace Corps and going to Haiti * 28:01 Voodoo in Haiti * 30:29 Experiencing the 2011 earthquake and a close call * 40:52 Back to Haiti after Peace Corps * 46:03 Jumping into the Real Estate world * 49:01 Breaking News - Upcoming changes The Michael Henry Group at Keller Williams Reality * 50:13 Realtor Ethics and Real Estate in the Chagrin Valley * 57:01 How the Michael Henry experience is different * 59:47 What is a Campion Award? * 1:01:49 Love for Chagrin Falls * 1:03:56 Lightning Round * 1:18:30 Legal Tip with Gene Friedman