CEO Confidential

Welcome to the first episode of Best.Podcast.Ever.  In this episode, we meet our intrepid hosts, Alex Gertsburg and Molly Gebler, as they discuss their goals for the podcast and for themselves.  Stay tuned for future episodes and meet all of the amazing people they interview.  This is, in fact, the Best.Podcast.Ever.

This week on Best.Podcast."Evers", we meet Samantha Evers, Intervention Specialist and daughter of our very own Molly Gebler. Sam shares inspiring stories from helping children with disabilities and teaching in inner city classrooms. What's it like to sing for the Pope? Can Alex survive in a room full of Geblers? The answers lay within this thought-provoking episode. Connect with Sam on LinkedIn, and sign the pledge to stop using the "r-word" at r-word.org. Also, check out the full schedule for the Simple Summer Nights Concert Series at cvcc.org. Are you on instagram? Want to see Molly's artsy side? You'll find it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/WaC1ACGUrq/?taken-by=mgebler   SHOW NOTES 1:41 Molly was Trapped and Alex goes Boating 9:14 Baywatch Movie 11:06 Simple Summer Nights Concert Series 14:13 The BPE team makes new habits 16:00 Molly tells us about having Sam 21:58 Teach 4 America 23:20 Teaching students with disabilities 24:44 Sam gets her start with Kayla 29:44 Increasing rates of Autism 33:29 Teaching inner city students 40:23 What parents can do for their children 45:28 Singing for the Pope 49:42 The "r-word" 1:00:55 Lightning Round

Alex and guest co-host Nelly get to know musician and lawyer Nate Haskell on this week's episode of Best.Podcast.Ever. Nate helps us make sense of Securities Law what a Securities Lawyer does for small businesses. How exactly does a music teacher become a lawyer? Feed your brain with some jazz history and critique, and tune in for our second Free Legal Tip on what you must do when starting a home business. Connect with Nate on LinkedIn or by contacting The Gertsburg Law Firm. Learn more about the Roberto Ocasio Foundation here and consider supporting Latin Jazz camp for promising music students. Note: The Non-Profit Seminar that was described in the show has been rescheduled for September. Check back on The Gertsburg Law Firm Events Page, or follow GLF on Facebook to find out the new date is announced.         SHOW NOTES 12:05 – What is a Securities and Corporate Lawyer 18:18 – Legal Tip: What you must do when starting a home business 23:45 – What is “LLC” and why is it important 29:38 – Why enter Law School 34:15 – The difference between a Litigator and a Transactional lawyer 39:43 – Connection between Law & Martial Arts 48:34 – Latin Music & Jazz 58:02 – Roberto Ocasio Band 1:02:29 – Lightening Round 1:16:21 – Current Projects

Alex and Molly are back to chat with Keith Latore, Founder and CEO of SaveLocalNow and SLNConnect, which is serving chambers and small business needs from "business-starting", planning, and marketing. Besides learning about this unique digital marketing company, we discover what's so special about Cleveland Play House, and why you don't want to wear a borrowed suit on your first date. This episode also features the introduction of our Free Legal Tip segment. Find out more about SaveLocalNow here, or watch this video about SLNconnect. And catch Freaky Friday through May 20th at Cleveland Play House. Enjoy the improved quality of the podcast, as Best.Podcast.Ever. upgrades it's equipment this week. Unfortunately we were still working out the kinks during the first 10 minutes, so if you prefer, just skip ahead 10 minutes to experience the magic. The Veteran's Seminar mentioned in the episode has passed, but you can request information on Veterans Services at The Gertsburg Law Firm by sending a message to [email protected].

Celebrate our 20th episode of Best.Podcast.Ever. with our first double guest episode, as Alex and Molly welcome Chagrin Falls Schools power couple Bob Hunt and Shannon Beach to the show. Be inspired to live extraordinarily as they tell us how they are overcoming the hardest struggle any parent can face, and how they used their experience to start LifExtraordinary, which supports pediatric cancer research and families affected by pediatric cancer. Get to know how their infant son's battle with cancer inspired them and the whole community to live with purpose. Visit the LifExtraordinary Facebook page, for more information about the organization and the Sweet Corn Challenge on July 30th in Richfield, Ohio - they are looking for more participants and sponsors!

We dare you to find a more interesting bankruptcy lawyer than James Lawniczak, who sat down with Alex and Molly on this week's episode of Best.Podcast.Ever. History buffs will enjoy learning where in the world bankruptcy started, and we'll all find another reason to love our country. If you don't know what a numismatist is, you will after this episode! Get in touch with Jim through LinkedIn, and read about his upcoming publication here.

Join Alex and Molly as they interview Mary Ann Ponce, the Director of the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, which won the 2017 Chagrin Valley Business of the Year Award.  Take a guess at what it takes to be Mary Ann's favorite director. Find out what makes the CDFF different from other festivals, and stay tuned as Mary Ann shares the story of her youthful run-in with the law. Visit CDFF at www.chagrinfilmfest.org and read about David Ponce's documentary here.

Alex takes over to Mix It Up with Molly in this week's episode of the podcast! After Alex shares how his past experience shapes his current legal practice, we delve into all things Molly... What is a Royal Doulton Toby Jug or a Wedgewood? When is it worth holding a grudge? What is clown school like? When you can't get enough Molly Gebler in your life, there's Best.Podcast.Ever.

Alex and Molly meet at the intersection of creativity and business where they chat with John Gadd, owner and CEO of Hotcards. Join them as they talk company culture, marketing, and the logistics of setting yourself on fire. As a bonus, you'll learn why you shouldn't jump off the Chagrin Falls waterfall. Connect with John on his facebook page, or visit hotcards.com.

Councilman Paul Marnecheck sits down with Alex and Molly to share the inside scoop on what happens in local politics, as well as the path that led him from Kent State to the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities, with a stop on the Cleveland Browns Fan Advisory Board. This episode has it all... deep thoughts... movie reviews... How do you know if it's a "bow-tie day"? Get down and dirty in a debate on term limits. Step away from the drama of the national political stage and hang out with the Best.Podcast.Ever. Paul's LinkedIn profile is here. His Trump impression is here.